Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Sue Lutz
Jan 7, 2022
Rebecca Sue Lutz, 73, of Lapel, entered into the presence of her Savior Friday, January 7, 2022, at Community Hospital of Anderson surrounded by her family.She was born April 16, 1948, in Atlanta, Georgia to Edgar Brantley Spratlin and Daisy (Puckett) Spratlin.Sue graduated from Forrest Park High School in Atlanta, Georgia, and also Bob Jones University.She was a devoted member...
Diane R. Greene
Jan 6, 2022
Diane R. Greene, 85, of Pendleton, passed away January 6, 2022 peacefully at her home. She was born September 23, 1936 in Anderson, Indiana to the late John and Thora (Jenkins) Hoefner.She married the love of her life the late Robert M. (Bob) Greene on July 11, 1953. They resided in Anderson, Indiana until they built their forever loving home...
Sue C. Byers
Jan 5, 2022
April 6, 1930 – January 5, 2022 Anderson – Sue Byers, 91, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 5, 2022. She was born April 6, 1930 to Everett and Hazel Gorbett in Seymour, Indiana. She joins her parents, her son Mike, husband William, sisters Jessie, Berbie and brother Everett in heaven. She leaves to...
Charles Edmund Schott
Jan 4, 2022
Charles (Sonny) Schott, 73, passed away January 4, 2022 at home surrounded by his family.Sonny was adopted by their loving parents, Katherine and George Schott of Alexandria, Indiana where he and his brother (Jr.) had a wonderful childhood.He attended St. Mary’s Catholic High School and Alexandria Monroe High School graduating in 1966.After High School Sonny enlisted in the Indiana National...
Cathy Sue Owens
Jan 3, 2022
Cathy Sue (Payne) Owens, 66, of Spiceland, passed away Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at her residence. She was born January 12, 1955, in Greenfield the daughter of Martha (Muegge) Turner and the late William Payne. Cathy loved anything to do with outdoor nature. Flowers, cactus, gardening, Giraffe’s, and Betty Boop were some of her favorite things. She was an EMT...
Mr. Glen E. Hoopingarner
Jan 3, 2022
Glen E. Hoopingarner, 85, passed away Monday, January 3, 2022. He was born January 28, 1936, in New Castle to the late, Perry Clarence & Venus Pearl (Davis) Hoopingarner. Glen graduated from New Castle Chrysler High School in 1954. He retired from Delco Remy Plant 11. Glen was a member of Bethany Christian Church and the UAW. He is survived...
Glen Bair
Jan 2, 2022
Glen Bair, 65, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022, at his sister's residence in Anderson following a life well lived.He was born January 25, 1956, in Richmond, Kentucky to Dewey Bair and Modena (Richardson) Whittaker.Glen graduated from Anderson High School in 1974. He also graduated with a college degree in Computer Science.He retired in 2016 from Reebok/Adidas in Indianapolis. He...
John David Metzger
Jan 1, 2022
John David Metzger, 55, Indianapolis, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022, at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis following a brief battle with Covid 19. He was born on November 19, 1966, in Anderson, Indiana to Lester Metzger and Hester (Sides) Metzger.John graduated from Lapel High School.He was employed at Eli Lilly in Indianapolis in medical manufacturing for the last 20...
Rev. Irvin F. Johnson
Jan 1, 2022
Rev. Irvin F. Johnson, 93, of Anderson, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022, at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis following a brief illness, He was born on February 24, 1928, the youngest of 13 children, in Alden, New York to Earl Johnson and Clara (Hasfurter) Johnson. Irvin graduated from Millgrove High School in Alden, New York. He later graduated from...
Steven Earl Hiday
Dec 31, 2021
Steven Earl Hiday, 69, Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Anderson passed away Friday, December 31, 2021, at Doctors Hospital in Columbus, Ohio following a brief illness.He was born July 5, 1952, in Noblesville, Indiana to Ralph Hiday and Gladys (Dautrich) Hiday.Steven graduated from Noblesville High School in 1970. He retired in 2009 from Red Gold, he previously worked as a police...
Janetta Jean Rogers
Dec 29, 2021
PENDLETON – Janetta “Jean” Birch Rogers, 86, of Pendleton, went to be with her Lord Dec. 29, 2021. She was born Feb. 23, 1935 in Anderson, In, to Thomas D. Birch and Dolores (Watson) Birch.Jean was a 1953 graduate of Markleville High School. She retired from Ft. Benjamin Harrison as a computer programmer. She was a member of New Life...
Carol S. Burnell
Dec 27, 2021
Carol S. (Blades) Burnell, 88, of Anderson, passed away on December 27, 2021 at Millers Merry Manor in Chesterfield. She was born on May 31, 1933 in Anderson to the late A. Earl and Georgia (Tillman) Blades. Carol graduated from Anderson High School in 1951. She retired from Indiana Bell/Ameritech/AT&T in 1995 after 35 years of service. Carol was a...
Faith E. Phile
Dec 27, 2021
Faith E. Phile, 89, Anderson, passed away Monday, December 27, 2021, at Bethany Pointe Health Campus in Anderson following a brief illness.She was born January 23, 1932, in Cleveland, Ohio to Harold Mott and Della (Dross) Mott.She worked for Warner Press, the Missionary Board and retired from the Board of Church Extension in 2002.Faith enjoyed spending time with her family...
Jack Melvin Crosley
Dec 26, 2021
Jack Melvin Crosley (92) transferred his membership to the Church Triumphant on December 26, 2021. He was born on May 24, 1929, to Helen and Fred Crosley. Jack resided in Pendleton for almost all his life, spending a few years in Colorado before beginning school. Jack graduated from Pendleton High School where he was a starter for the 1947 fighting...
Dr. Albert 'Bert' W. Happel
Dec 25, 2021
Dr. Albert "Bert" W. Happel, 63, of Anderson, died Saturday, December 25, 2021. He was born September 06, 1958 in Indianapolis, the first of five children for Tony and Sally Happel. He was a member of the last all male graduating class of Cathedral High School in Indianapolis (1976) and graduated from IU School of Optometry. In December of 1982...
Teresa Ann Dodson
Dec 25, 2021
Teresa Ann Dodson, 64, of Anderson, passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021, at Ascension St. Vincent Anderson following a brief illness.She was born on April 6, 1957, in Anderson, Indiana to Robert Ashby and Anna Ashby Dailey.Teresa graduated from Madison Heights High School. She retired from Delco Remy Division of General Motors. Teresa also enjoyed working for Frischs Big Boy,...
Stephen Wayne Clouse
Dec 24, 2021
Stephen Wayne Clouse, 80, of Lapel, passed away Friday, December 24, 2021, at Richard Roudebush VA Med Center in Indianapolis following a brief illness.He was born on February 1, 1941, in Plymouth, Indiana to Charles Wayne Clouse and Mary Jo (Keyser) Clouse.Steve attended Plymouth High School.He retired in 2004 from Barrett and Stokley as a Brick Mason. He was a...
Tamara Jo Casper
Dec 23, 2021
Tamara Jo Casper, 62, of Alexandria, IN passed away after a lengthy illness on December 23, 2021 in Anderson, IN. Tamara was born on April 12, 1959 in Anderson, IN. After her birth, she was adopted by her parents, Bob and Mary (Weston) Graham. Tamara loved spending time with her grandchildren and would seize every opportunity to do so. Tamara...
Marie Gauker
Dec 23, 2021
Marie Gauker, 89, Lapel, passed away peacefully in her sleep Thursday, December 23, 2021, at Sugar Fork Crossing in Anderson following an extended battle with dementia.She was born September 5, 1932, in Island Creek, Kentucky to Thomas Pugh and Bessie (Owens) Pugh.Marie attended school in Kentucky. She was a homemaker most of her life,but held various positions throughout her younger...

Jesse Lee Bradberry
Dec 22, 2021
Jesse Lee Bradberry, 96, of Anderson, passed away on December 22, 2021 at Community Hospital in Anderson. He was born on February 19, 1925 in Van Buren County, Arkansas to the late Jesse and Mary (Newsom) Bradberry. He married Tena Haliburton on December 21, 1947. The shared 57 years of marriage together before her passing on September 30, 2005. Jesse...