Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Mr. Christopher Jordan Van Buskirk

Mr. Christopher Jordan Van Buskirk

Aug 18, 2021

“If a picture paints a thousand words Then why can’t I paint you? The words will never show The you I’ve come to know If a face could launch a thousand ships Then where am I to go? There’s no one home but you You’re all that’s left me too And when my love for life is running dry You...

Dallace Wayne Hazelbaker

Dallace Wayne Hazelbaker

Aug 16, 2021

Obituary Dallace Wayne Hazelbaker, 80, of Frankton, passed away Monday, August 16, 2021, at his residence following a brief battle with cancer.He was born July 8, 1941, in Rushville, Indiana to Carrol Samuel Hazelbaker and Elizabeth "Bess" (Shewmaker) Hazelbaker.Dallace graduated from Lapel High School.He retired in 2010 from driving a truck for several different companies for over 45 years.Dallace served...

Pamela “Pam” Kay Wyatt

Pamela “Pam” Kay Wyatt

Aug 15, 2021

Pamela “Pam” Kay Wyatt, 67, of Elwood, IN passed away on August 15, 2021. Pam was born on November 26, 1953 in Anderson, IN to Charles W. and Doris M. (Shepherd) Bouse. Pam married her loving husband, Robert “Bob” Wyatt, on July 4, 2016 in Elwood, IN. Pam worked in the prep area for Jim Dandy’s for 14 years. Pam...

Mrs. Betty J. Scott

Mrs. Betty J. Scott

Aug 12, 2021

Betty J. Scott, 84, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021, at Community Hospital. She was born August 24, 1936, in Tennessee to the late, Kirby & Bertha Cantrell. Betty was a loving Wife, devoted Mother, and joyful Nana. She was an animal lover having many pets over the years. She retired from Guide Lamp after almost 50 years. Betty truly...

Cheryl M. Schuyler

Cheryl M. Schuyler

Aug 12, 2021

Cheryl M. Schuyler, 75, of Anderson, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021, at St. Vincent Heart Hospital in Carmel after a sudden illness.She was born December 24, 1945, in Anderson, Indiana to Charles Merritt Campbell and Evelyn (Sheets )Campbell .Cheryl graduated from Lapel High School in 1963.She was a Homemaker; and she was previously self-employed and owned a home cleaning...

Prudence Prudy Dillon

Prudence Prudy Dillon

Aug 10, 2021

Prudence “Prudy” Dillon, 82, passed away on August 10, 2021 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Middletown. Prudy was born on August 21, 1938 in Anderson. She was a 1956 graduate of Anderson High School, a member of Tri Kappa and the Pendleton Artists Society (PAS). Prudy also worked as a secretary at Dillon Pattern Works along side her husband, Ronnie,...

Marilyn A. Henderson

Marilyn A. Henderson

Aug 9, 2021

Marilyn A. Henderson is now rejoicing at home in Heaven with her Lord. Her homecoming occurred August 9, 2021. Marilyn was born February 19, 1930 in Milwaukee, WI, the first of three daughters of the late Emmett and Gladys (Kraemer) Harte. Throughout her life, Marilyn had touched the lives of hundreds of children with her love and teaching career. In...

Mr. Jerry Ray Darling

Mr. Jerry Ray Darling

Aug 9, 2021

Jerry R. Darling, 83, joined his Father, Mendal & Mother, Elizabeth, among many other loved ones and friends who greeted him in Heaven. Two years ago, Jerry was diagnosed with Myxofibrosarcoma-a rare soft tissue cancer. This past April, the cancer returned aggressively. It was recommended that his right arm be amputated and for a tool and die man as well...

Mr. Charles Louis Norris

Mr. Charles Louis Norris

Aug 9, 2021

Charles “Chuck” L. Norris, 72, passed away Monday, August 9, 2021. He was born April 14, 1949, in Wallace, Idaho to the late, John A. & Virginia (Glover) Norris. Chuck was a veteran of the US Marine Corps having served two tours in Vietnam. He was a truck driver and a mechanic. His love of vehicles was so great that...

Luella Ann Smith

Luella Ann Smith

Aug 8, 2021

Luella Ann Smith, nee Jenkins, passed away peacefully at home, on August 8, 2021. She was predeceased by her mother, Ina Ruth (Lawrence) Jenkins and her father, Carlos WM. Jenkins, both of Anderson; her sister, Kay (Lawrence) Yunger of Kalamazoo, Michigan; her husband, Bob (B.C.) Smith; and her step-son, Brant Smith. Ann earned her Master’s in Education at Ball State...

Gary W. Shockney

Gary W. Shockney

Aug 7, 2021

Gary W. Shockney, 82, of Anderson, passed away on August 7, 2021 at Harbour Manor Care Center in Noblesville. He was born on January 8, 1939 in Anderson to the late Cecil and Mary (Morrow) Shockney. Gary graduated from Anderson High School in 1957. He served his country in the US Navy. He was the store manager for Hoyt Wright...

Elizabeth Irene Priest

Elizabeth Irene Priest

Aug 5, 2021

Elizabeth Irene Noble Priest, 89, Anderson, passed away on August 5, 2021 at her residence. She was born on March 24, 1932 in Pendleton to the late Jesse and Maime (McQuillen) Noble. She graduated from Pendleton in 1951 and retired from Delco Remy in 1983 after 30 years of service. Elizabeth was a member of Cross Roads UMC; Worthy Matron...

Gordon Wayne Lawler

Gordon Wayne Lawler

Aug 4, 2021

Gordon Wayne Lawler passed away on August 4, 2021 from results of a spinal cord injury, 4 years ago. He was born on June 9, 1940 in Anderson and was a Madison County resident most of his life. He graduated from Highland High School in 1958 and Purdue University in 1965. He was a Purdue honor roll student in the...

Angela “Angie” Abell-Fleener

Angela “Angie” Abell-Fleener

Aug 1, 2021

Angela “Angie” Abell-Fleener, 55, of Anderson, IN passed away at her home on August 1, 2021. Angie was born on January 4, 1966 to William Lee “Billy” and Marilyn Kay (Wells) Fleener. Angie loved gardening, cooking, and listening to music. People were drawn to her and they always mentioned how amazing of a waitress she was. Angie took care of...

Mr. James L. Dickey

Mr. James L. Dickey

Jul 31, 2021

James “Jim” L. Dickey, 77, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021. He was born August 21, 1943 in Anderson. Jim retired from GM as a tool & die maker. He was a member of St. Ambrose church and enjoyed trap shooting. Jim is survived by special friends, Randy & Anna Counceller. He was preceded in death by his mother, Stella...

Michael L. Auer

Michael L. Auer

Jul 31, 2021

Michael L. Auer, 72, of Lapel, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021, at Community Hospital of Anderson following a brief illness.He was born December 22, 1948, in Noblesville to Dewitt Auer and Peggy (Whitesell) Auer.Mike graduated from Lapel High School in 1967.He retired in 2003 from Guide Corporation in Anderson, after 30 years.Mike served his country in the United States...

Marjorie A. Stephenson

Marjorie A. Stephenson

Jul 31, 2021

Marjorie A. Stephenson, 93, of Lapel, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021, at Prairie Lakes in Noblesville following an extended illness.She was born November 30, 1927, in Ellettsville, Indiana to Marion Breeden and Emily Faye (Koontz) Breeden .Marjorie graduated from Lapel High School in 1946.She retired from Wheaton Van Lines in Castleton, she previously worked at Delco Canteen, and was...

Mr. Christian Michael Cox

Mr. Christian Michael Cox

Jul 29, 2021

Christian “Chris” Michael Cox, 35, passed away Thursday, July 29. 2021. He was born May 5, 1986, in Anderson. Chris worked as a manager at Tire Barn. He was an outdoorsman who loved fishing, camping & boating. Chris is survived by his children, Mayli Cox, Kristiana & Christian M. Cox, Jr.; mother & stepfather, Crystal Cox & Jose Santos; father,...

Mr. Ronald Lee Fox

Mr. Ronald Lee Fox

Jul 24, 2021

Ronald “Ron” Lee Fox, age 86, passed away peacefully following a brief battle with cancer on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at his assisted living facility in Gilbert, Arizona. Ron was born on September 6, 1934 in Anderson, Indiana to Agnes Ruth Moystner, and raised by his grandparents, Leona & Leroy Bartel. As a youth, Ronnie worked to raise money selling...

William Lewis Northcutt

William Lewis Northcutt

Jul 24, 2021

William Lewis Northcutt, 79, of Anderson, passed away on July 24, 2021 at Countryside Manor in Anderson. He was born on January 5, 1942 in Cynthiana, Kentucky to the late John and Nannie (Jones) Northcutt. William graduated in 1960 from Cynthiana High School with Letters in football, basketball, and baseball. He attended Asbury College in Wilmore, Kentucky for one year...

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