Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Jimmie R. 'Jj' Heck
Dec 5, 2021
Jimmie R. "JJ" Heck, 65, of Anderson, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 5, 2021, at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis following a brief illness which was not associated with the COVID-19 virus.He was born on September 7, 1956, in Anderson, Indiana to Jimmy Heck and Rose (Crooks) Heck.JJ was a 1975 graduate of Lapel High School...
Charles Vance Craft
Dec 4, 2021
Charles V. “Charlie” Craft passed away at his home at the age of 86 on Saturday, December 4th, 2021 after an extended illness. He was born October 30, 1935 to Frank H. and Harriet L. Craft in New Lisbon, IN, and was a 1954 graduate of New Castle High School. After retiring from farming in 1986 and 37 years of...
Barbara Jean Stevenson
Dec 3, 2021
Barbara Jean Stevenson, 86, Noblesville, passed away Friday, December 3, 2021, at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center in Lakewood Ranch, Florida following an extended illness.She was born November 17, 1935, in Noblesville, Indiana to George A. Layton and Esta (Huffman) Reagan.Barbara graduated from Lapel High School in 1953.She was a homemaker most of her life. She worked for Brockway Glass for...
Wayne “Al” Crandall
Nov 30, 2021
Wayne “Al” Alan Crandall, passed away peacefully in his home on November 30, 2021, after an 8-month battle with cancer. Al was a lifelong resident of Madison County. He attended Anderson High School and graduated in 1963, then immediately started a tool and die apprenticeship. He spent the next 36+ years building die cast and plastic molds for the Guide...
Mr. James “Bob” Griffith
Nov 30, 2021
James Robert “Bob” Griffith, 97, passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021. He was born September 12, 1924, in Middleton to the late Ernest & Edith (Brown) Griffith. He was owner and operator of Griffith Motors for many years. Bob was a veteran of the US Army having served in WWII and received a Bronze Star. He was former president of...
Sandra Kay Waltermire
Nov 30, 2021
Sandra Kay (Breece) Waltermire, 80, of Anderson, passed away on November 30, 2021 at Ascension St. Vincent Anderson Hospital. She was born on May 6, 1941 in Anderson to the late Fred and Ruby (Dayton) Breece. Sandra was a homemaker and loved being with her family, especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Gene Waltermire of Anderson; sons,...
Thomas 'Wayne' Metzger
Nov 30, 2021
Thomas "Wayne" Metzger, 71, of Pendleton, passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at Community Hospital of Anderson following a brief illness.He was born November 20, 1950, in Noblesville, Indiana to Lester Metzger and Hester (Sides) Metzger .Wayne graduated from Lapel High School.He worked as a courier for several different companies.Wayne was a faithful member of St. George Orthodox Church in...
Mr. James P. Weaver
Nov 27, 2021
James P. Weaver, Sr., 60, of Anderson, IN passed away after an extended illness on November 27, 2021. James was born on June 2, 1961 to Morris and Barbara Ruth (Dollar) Weaver. He worked as a Taxi Driver and Dispatcher for a number of years in Anderson. His children described him as strong and one of the toughest people they...
Paula Gene Brown
Nov 27, 2021
Paula Gene (Corey) Brown, 88, of Pendleton, Indiana, passed away peacefully, Saturday, November 27, 2021 at Hamilton Trace Care Facility in Fishers, Indiana. She was born March 22, 1933 in Guys Mills, PA to Paul and Ancinohie (Smith) Corey, and married Homer Brown in 1953. She is survived by a daughter, Mary Ann Hartman; sons, Larry (Rita) Brown, and Gary...
Betty Jean Vandiver
Nov 25, 2021
Betty Jean Vandiver, passed away peacefully, on November 25, 2021. She is preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Viola Hiday. She had three children, whom she loved very much, Robert (wife, Melinda) Hiday, Robin Hiday, and Michael Hiday. She had four grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Betty loved life. She enjoyed bingo, Betty Boop, and just life itself. She...
Sheila Marie Perdue
Nov 24, 2021
Sheila Marie Perdue, 61, of Anderson, passed away on November 24, 2021 at Summerfield Health Care in Cloverdale, Indiana. She was born on July 24, 1960 in Anderson to the late Samuel and Rose (Grider) Partlow. Sheila had worked as a server for the Anderson Elks Lodge. She is survived by her siblings, David Partlow of Spencer, Pat Bledsoe of...

Shawn Edward Rector
Nov 24, 2021
Shawn Edward Rector, 57, of Pendleton, passed away on November 24, 2021 at I.U. Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. He was born on February 9, 1964 in Anderson to Connie Rector and Joe “Kent” Rector.Shawn was self-employed in the construction industry. He loved being outdoors, hunting and working with his hands.Shawn is survived by his parents, Connie Rector of Pendleton...
Marilynn Meyer
Nov 23, 2021
Marilynn Lorena Meyer, 80, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021. She was born September 4, 1941, in Pike County to the late Arthur C. & Christine (Mann) Fuhrman. She graduated from Otwell High School, Otwell, IN, Class of 1959. She graduated from Patricia Stevens Finishing School in Chicago. She married the love of her life, Richard “Dick” Meyer on June...
Terrance E Neptune
Nov 22, 2021
Obituary Terrance E. Neptune, 57, Anderson, passed away Monday, November 22, 2021, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis following an extended illness.He was born March 25, 1964, in Annapolis, Maryland to Terrance H. Neptune and Mary I. (Phipps) Neptune.Terrance graduated from Noblesville High School.He was a disabled United States Army Veteran where he proudly served his country.He is survived...
Mr. Richard P. Mckenney
Nov 21, 2021
Richard P. McKenney, 87, of Pendleton, IN passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021 after an extended illness. Richard was born on August 13, 1934 in Fairland, IN to Arthur and Hazel McKenney.He worked as a Supervisor for General Motors for a number of years. Richard loved woodworking and created many beautiful pieces during his lifetime. He enjoyed farming and...
Vernice Robert Norris
Nov 19, 2021
V. Robert Norris, 98, of Anderson passed away on November 19, 2021 at Riverwalk Village in Noblesville. Robert was born on July 4, 1923 in Anderson to Ernest and Katherine (Robinson) Norris. Robert graduated from Anderson High School in 1942 and shortly after, enlisted in the United States Marine Corp and faithfully served our country as a Master Sargent in...
Millard Buel Hogue
Nov 18, 2021
Millard Buel Hogue, 88, Anderson, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021, at Community Hospital in Anderson following a brief illness.He was born April 2, 1933 in East Prairie, Missouri to James Wesley Hogue and Etta Mae (Marrow) Hogue.Millard attended East Prairie High School.Millard served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of the Columbus Avenue Church...
Thomas Jay Pruitt
Nov 17, 2021
Thomas Jay Pruitt 52, Anderson passed away November 17, 2021 at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, following an extended illness.Jay was born August 1, 1969, in Muncie, Indiana to Elmer Pruitt and Linda (Dixon) Pruitt.Jay graduated from Wapahani High School in Selma.He retired after 10 years as a Truck Driver for Super Service and R and L.Jay was a member...
Marlene F Lackey
Nov 15, 2021
Marlene F. Lackey, 86, of Anderson, passed away Monday, November 15, 2021, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Anderson following a brief illness.She was born September 14, 1935, in Lapel, Indiana to Charles Jacob Renner and Carolyn B. (Cottingham) Renner.Marlene graduated from Lapel High School in 1953.She dedicated her life as a homemaker.Marlene was a member of the Fishersburg Wesleyan...
Billie Jean Ward
Nov 13, 2021
Sun City Center, Florida-Billie Jean Ward, 86, passed away after a brief illness on November 13, 2021, with her loving family by her side. She was born in Corbin, KY on January 29, 1935 to Earl and Irene Felts. Billie Jean graduated from Anderson High School and attended Felt and Tarrant Comptometer School, Indianapolis. She worked in the data processing...