Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Dennis "Denny" E. Wallace

Dennis "Denny" E. Wallace

Dec 25, 2024

Denny Wallace, 84 passed away on December 25, 2024, from complications after a brief illness surrounded by his loving family.

Denny was born April 12, 1940 in Portland, In, the son of John and Myrtle Wallace.

Denny graduated from Madison Township school in 1958, then went on to Ball State, earning a degree in Masters in Education. 

Denny married the love of his...

Sylvia "Jean" Deeter

Sylvia "Jean" Deeter

Dec 24, 2024

Sylvia “Jean” Deeter, 69, left us on December 24, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital, Anderson, IN.

Born on August 27, 1955 in Muncie, IN. Jean retired from AB Casting a few years ago. Formally co-owner of Deeter Leasing with owner, husband James Deeter who passed on her birthday in 2005.

Jean enjoyed family and time with her friends. She also enjoyed her...

Elizabeth Ann Fuller

Elizabeth Ann Fuller

Dec 24, 2024

Elizabeth Ann Fuller, 85, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis, IN following a brief illness

She was born on June 14, 1939, in Indianapolis the daughter of the late Dale and Mary (Copeland) Johns. 

After High School, Elizabeth graduated from Indiana University where she earned her Masters Degree. 

She retired as a Social Worker...

Ray C. Tincher

Ray C. Tincher

Dec 22, 2024

Ray C. Tincher, 89, of Fishers, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville. 

He was born on July 17, 1935, in Bond, Kentucky to John and Zoe (Moore) Tincher. 

Ray began his employment as a correctional officer at the Indiana State Reformatory in April of 1968. In 1970, he was promoted to director of a minimum security...

Jeffrey D Williams

Jeffrey D Williams

Dec 18, 2024

Jeffrey D. Williams, 59, of Wilkinson, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at his residence in Wilkinson following an extended illness. He was born on December 7, 1965 to the late Russel and Ethel (Maddox) Williams.

He married the love of his life, Tina (Haymaker) Williams and provided for her and their family working mostly for himself in construction. Jeffrey...

Jerri Rae Buck

Jerri Rae Buck

Dec 16, 2024

On December 16, 2024 Jerri Rae Buck, 75, of Clearwater, Florida, formerly of Anderson, Indiana got her angel wings. She was born on October 13, 1949 in Anderson, Indiana to Raymond Mitchell Stanesu and Georgia Flora (Gray) Stanesu.

Jerri worked for General Motors for 33 years where she was a financial secretary for the UAW Local 663. In retirement Jerri also...

Robert "Bob" E. Green, Sr.

Robert "Bob" E. Green, Sr.

Dec 11, 2024

Robert “Bob” E. Green, Sr., 71, of Pendleton passed away December 11, 2024, at Ascension St. Vincent Anderson Hospital.

He was born May 20, 1953, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Robert Joseph and Margaret Jean (Covey) Green and was a Pendleton resident most of his life.

Bob was currently a Quality Control Specialist for GVC Mortgage in Pendleton where he worked...

Norma Louise Ballenger

Norma Louise Ballenger

Dec 11, 2024

Norma Louise Ballenger, 83, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana.

She was born on April 23, 1941 in Carter County, Kentucky, to the late Ora and Celia (Zornes) Masters.

After marrying her husband Omery Glen Ballanger, she then graduated from the House of James Beauty School. She started her career as a Beautician and continued for over 40...

Lorei Ann Sloan

Lorei Ann Sloan

Dec 10, 2024

Lorei Ann Sloan, 61, of Anderson, passed away on December 10, 2024 at her home. She was born on January 20, 1963 in Anderson to the late Russell Owens and Shirley (Kirk) Johnson. She married the love of her life, Mark Sloan, and the two were married for 38 years.

Lorei worked in the Fraud Department for PrimeTrust Federal Credit Union...

Virginia L. Babb

Virginia L. Babb

Dec 10, 2024

Virginia Lou Babb, 93, of Anderson, passed away on December 10, 2024 at Rawlins House. Virginia was born on October 14, 1931 in Madison County, Indiana to the late Clarence and Anna Marie (Wedding) Handy. She graduated from Anderson High School in 1949.After graduation, she began working at the Anderson Public Library, as did her mom before her.

Virginia will be...

James Leo Garland

James Leo Garland

Dec 10, 2024

James Leo Garland, 85, of Carthage, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at his residence in Carthage, Indiana following a extended illness. 

He was born on October 21, 1939, in Tracy, MN. to Patrick and Lucille (Frechette) Garland. James graduated from high school in MN and then attended Central Texas Collage. 

James retired after serving 24 years in the United States...

Rickey A. Powless

Rickey A. Powless

Dec 8, 2024

On December 8, 2024, Rickey A. Powless, passed away peacefully at his home in Anderson, Indiana, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with an extended illness. He was 81 years old.

Born on July 27, 1943 in Anderson. Rickey spent his entire life in the city that shaped him. A hard-working man, he was employed at ALAC Services until...

Cecil E. Youngs

Cecil E. Youngs

Dec 6, 2024

Cecil (Buck) Youngs, 87, passed away on Dec. 6th, 2024. Buck was a cable splicer for over 50 years and retired from Frontier. He was an Army Veteran who enjoyed Country and Bluegrass music, Football, NASCAR, reading western novels, collecting belt buckles, and watching the History Channel. He also thoroughly enjoyed sharing stories from his time stationed in Germany, and...

Connie L. Juday

Connie L. Juday

Dec 6, 2024

Connie L. Juday, 85, of Anderson, passed away at her home on December 6, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Connie was born on February 20, 1939 in Anderson to the late Edward Apple and Norma Jean (Watson) Jackley. Connie married the love of her life, Jackie "Jack" Juday, on January 30, 1981 and the two were married for 41...

Louis Lee Odle

Louis Lee Odle

Dec 5, 2024

Louis Lee Odle, 69, of Elwood, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024.

 He was born on July 25, 1955, in Noblesville, Indiana to Louie L. and Norma Jean (Randall) Odle. He was a graduate of Noblesville High School.

 He retired as a salesman for DoAll Company in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was also a security guard.

 He enjoyed landscaping. He enjoyed hunting...

Haley Michelle Fellows

Haley Michelle Fellows

Dec 5, 2024

Haley Michelle Fellows, 28, of West Columbia, South Carolina, formerly of Lapel, left us too soon surrounded by her family on Thursday, December 5, 2024, following an extended illness. Haley was born on July 29, 1996.

Growing up in Lakeland, Florida, Haley was a spirited and outspoken girl who made her mark at Lakeland High School. She had a heart full...

Robert Michael Wynn

Robert Michael Wynn

Dec 2, 2024

Robert Michael "Mike" Wynn, 76, of Indianapolis, passed away on December 2, 2024, at his home. He was born on July 7, 1948, in Pennington Gap, Virginia.

Mike was the son of Olin C. Wynn and Lora (Parsons) Wynn and grew up with a thirst for knowledge that led him to graduate from Indiana University, where he earned multiple master's degrees....

Richard Darrel Dean

Richard Darrel Dean

Dec 1, 2024

Richard “Dick” Darrel Dean, 89, of Anderson, surrounded by his loving family, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024 from complications of pneumonia.

Born February 20, 1935, Richard was the only child of Wahn and Mabel Dean (Myers) and was a graduate of Anderson High School, Class of 1954. He married his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Janice...

Terry W. Allen Sr.

Terry W. Allen Sr.

Dec 1, 2024

Terry W. Allen Sr., 75, of Pendleton, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at Ascension St. Vincent in Anderson. 

He was born on November 27, 1949, in Anderson, Indiana to Charlie M. and Edna Earlene (Smith) Allen. He was a 1967 graduate of Anderson High School. He served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam...

William Edwin Steffen

William Edwin Steffen

Nov 27, 2024

William (Bill) Edwin Steffen, 89, of Indianapolis, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at his residence. 

Bill was born on May 7, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois to Edwin and Anna (Hanna) Steffen. He served his country proudly in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a graduate of the University of Illinois Chicago and furthered his education...

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