Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Mr. James I. Orr
Apr 9, 2021
James “Jim” I. Orr, 86, passed away April 9, 2021. He was a lifelong resident of Markleville. Jim was born July 23, 1934, in Millville, Indiana to the late, Chester & Hazel (Dinkins) Orr. Jim retired from Delco-Remy after 38 1/2 years. He was a master tinkerer and could fix anything. Jim is survived by his wife of 66 years,...
James D. Boyll
Apr 8, 2021
James D. Boyll, 81, of Lapel, passed away Thursday April 8, 2021, at his residence following an extended illness.He was born, September 7, 1939, in, Terre Haute to Vern M. Boyll and Kathryn (Muckstorm) Boyll .Jim graduated from Lapel High School in 1958.He retired from General Motors as a Tool and Die Maker. Jim was an avid Lapel Bulldog sports...
William Bill Amick
Apr 7, 2021
William “Bill” Opp Amick, 92, of Frankton, passed away at his home on April 7, 2021. Bill was born on July 19, 1928 in Switzerland County, Indiana to Calvin “Dubie” and Berniece A. (Althoff) Amick. He was a graduate of Decatur High School. On August 28, 1949, he married Marjorie Johnson, and they began their life together. Bill was a...
Dr. Jerry Eugene Garrett
Apr 7, 2021
Dr. Jerry Eugene (Saltsman) Garrett, of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away suddenly due to the complications of multiple medical conditions, on April 7, 2021. Dr. Garrett, originally from Greenfield, IN, was born to the late David and Patricia Saltsman on April 28, 1954. Jerry was a graduate of Greenfield Central High School Class of 1972, and he obtained his Bachelor’s,...
Ruth M. Justice
Apr 6, 2021
Ruth M. (Fisher) Justice, 100, passed away on April 6, 2021 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Chesterfield. Ruth was born on April 19, 1920 in Lapel to Andrew and Estella (Roller) Fisher. She was a nurse’s aid that has worked at St. John’s and then retired from Fort Harrison. Ruth was a devoted member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. She...
Charles E. Morgan
Apr 6, 2021
Charles Edward Morgan, who was affectionately known since childhood as both “Butch” and “Bones” by his family, was a lifelong resident of Anderson, IN. He was the first child born to the late Elder Eddie Sr. and Brooksie Morgan, founders of Ebenezer Apostolic Church in Anderson. He attended Hazelwood Elementary, Southside Middle and graduated in 1965 from Anderson High School,...
Charles 'Spike' Jones
Apr 5, 2021
Charles W. "Spike" Jones, 57, of Lapel, passed away Monday, April 5, 2021, at his residence following extended illness.He was born May 2, 1963, in Tipton, Indiana to Jerry Jones and Ufanell (Holliman) Jones.Spike graduated from Elwood High School in 1981.He previously worked for Modular Devices, Inc. in Indianapolis for several years.Charles served his country in the United States Army....
Ralph Howard Kendall
Mar 30, 2021
Ralph Howard Kendall, 90 of Greenfield, passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield. He was born October 28, 1930 in Kennard, Indiana to the late Howard and Blanche (Boyle) Kendall. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and retired from Delco Remy as a Millwright after 37 years of service. He was...
Willis Melvin Purdue
Mar 30, 2021
Willis Melvin Purdue, 98, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 30, 2021.He was born on May 7, 1922, near Alexandria, Indiana, to Alba and Mary Hildred Purdue.He was a 1940 graduate of Alexandria High School. He began working as a skilled tradesman at Delco Remy General Motors in 1941, and retired from there 45 years later...
Billie Marilyn Heman
Mar 29, 2021
Billie Marilyn (Cluggish) Heman, 94, of Pendleton passed away March 29, 2021.She was born October 16, 1926 in New Castle, Indiana and was an Indianapolis resident most of her life before moving to Pendleton.Billie was a homemaker and a 1945 graduate of Shortridge High School, Indianapolis.Survivors include children, Connie (Jerry) Brinson, Sally (Hal) Bramley, Jan (Dottie) Heman and Robert Heman,...
Michael James Hart
Mar 29, 2021
Michael James Hart, 77, of Pendleton, passed away at his home on March 29, 2021.He was born September 10, 1943 in Elizabeth City County, Virginia and was an Anderson resident for most of his life until moving to Pendleton in the 1990’s.Mike retired as a Firefighter from the Anderson Fire Department in 1986 following 20 years of service. He was...
Dusty Shane Lawrence
Mar 28, 2021
Dusty Shane Lawrence, 30, passed away March 28, 2021. He was born November 29, 1990 in Anderson. Dusty was an avid Colts Fan, loved talking politics, and enjoyed his X-Box. However, being a dad taking care of his family was the pinnacle of his life. Dusty is survived by his wife, Elizabeth “Betsy” (Barker) Lawrence; daughters, Madisyn & one on...
Ruth Ann Carr
Mar 27, 2021
Ruth Ann Carr, 68, passed away at her residence surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, March 27, 2021. She was born July 30, 1952, to the late Jim & Rachel (McIntyre) Graham. Ruth Ann had worked for Anderson Community Schools in the cafeteria for several years. While residing in Lakeland, Florida form 1978-1992 she worked in a factory assembling...
Deloris May Foist
Mar 26, 2021
Deloris May Foist, 91, of Anderson passed away on March 26, 2021 at Bethany Pointe Health Campus in Anderson. Deloris was born on April 17, 1929 in Lawrenceburg, IN to Arthur Christian and Rosena Wilhelmina (Rosemeyer) Ester. She was a 1947 graduate of Anderson High School, and earned her accounting degree from Indiana Business College. On September 20, 1952, Deloris...
Thelma Eshelman
Mar 25, 2021
On March 25th, Thelma Eshelman, 98, received her long-awaited party invitation. She can now see and talk with family & friends at the celebration. She was born on August 29, 1922 in Anderson to Minnie Pearl Brown and Squire Burton Davis. She was a wife, mother and grandmother to three generations. In 1939, she married Charles “Chawt” Campbell. The had...
Jack Lee Bonge
Mar 24, 2021
Jack Lee Bonge, 90, of Anderson passed away at his home on March 24, 2021. He was born in Anderson, the second son of Carl M. and Hortense (Greer) Bonge. Jack was a 1947 graduate of Anderson High School. He attended Indiana University prior to his four years of service in the United States Air Force. While serving in England,...
Sharon K. Conner
Mar 24, 2021
Sharon K. Conner, 73, of Anderson, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 24, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Anderson on September 20, 1947, to the late Emil and Virginia (Skinner) Krieg. She was employed briefly by Delco Remy, then retired to devote herself to the full-time care of her husband, Rory,...
Mr. Robert “Bob” Wayne Scott
Mar 23, 2021
Robert “Bob” Wayne Scott, 67, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021. He was born October 24, 1953, in Anderson. Bob worked for GM in Marion and as a real-estate broker, having retired from both after 30 years. He was a member of Fellowship Masonic Lodge #681 F. & A.M. Bob is survived by his wife of 38 years, Evelyn “Lynn”(Roberts)...
Samuel Alexander Weist Ii
Mar 21, 2021
Samuel Alexander Weist II, 32, of Markleville, passed away on March 21, 2021. He was born on February 19, 1989 in Indianapolis to Samuel A. Weist and Linda A. Metzelaar. Sam was a foreman at Complete Construction for the last six years. He was a member of I.H. Tractor Group. He enjoyed working on antique tractors with his dad. Sam...
Marcia Dian Nolan
Mar 21, 2021
Marcia Dian Nolan, of Lapel, passed away March 21, 2021, at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis following an extended illness.She was born May 27, 1953, in Tipton to Marvin Phifer and Bonnie (Smith) Phifer.Marcia graduated from Tipton High School.She worked for 25 years for Aero Drapery, in Westfield as an Interior Designer.Marcia loved to travel to Las Vegas, shop, garden,...
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