Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Karen Sue Mcdaniel
Jun 7, 2021
Karen Sue McDaniel, 79, of Muncie, formerly of Anderson, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021, at her residence in Muncie following an extended illness.She was born on September 26, 1941, in Noblesville, Indiana to Lowell Thomas Woodward Jr. and Mary Lois (Miller) Woodward.Karen graduated from a high school in Denver, Colorado.She retired from the New Castle Correctional Facility after 23...
Norma Jean Becker
Jun 6, 2021
Norma Jean Becker of Anderson, affectionately known as “Jeanne”, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 6, 2021, at the age of 93. Jeanne was born on August 20, 1927 in Springfield, Missouri, the daughter of Ruth and Aubrey Hale, and lived in Anderson, Indiana most of her adult life. Jeanne married the love of...
Aria Kay Ridenour
Jun 6, 2021
Aria Kay Ridenour, 11 months old, went to Heaven on June 6, 2021. She was born June 22, 2020, the daughter of Cassandra Kay & Brandon Ridenour. Aria had five teeth and the biggest brown eyes. Her favorite cartoon was Bubble Guppies but loved watching Blues Clues with her brother and watching The Office with her mommy. She is survived...
David Allen Wood
Jun 6, 2021
David Allen Wood, 72, a lifelong resident of Anderson, IN went to his Heavenly Home on June 6, 2021, after a long, hard-fought battle with cancer. He was born on October 20, 1948 in Elwood to Paul and Phyllis (Wilson) Wood. David dedicated 33 years of his life to teaching and administrative work for multiple school systems. He was a...
Ms. Mary R. Lloyd
Jun 5, 2021
Mary Ruth Shepler Lloyd was peacefully born into eternal life on June 5, 2021. She was a resident of Anderson for the last 20 years to be near her daughter, Becky, and three grandsons. Mary was born to Elza & Flora (Bishop) Jacobs in Carroll County, Kentucky on October 10, 1924. She was one of eight children including the late...
Michael L. Bolton
Jun 3, 2021
Michael L. Bolton, 68, a loving and amazing husband, father and grandfather passed away on June 3, 2021 surrounded by his family.He is survived by his wife, Debbie K. Bolton; son, David E. Bolton; three grandchildren, Taylor Bolton, Nicolas Bolton and Abigail Bolton; brother, Ron (Marcella) Bolton; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Lin (Mike) Madeson; brother-in-law,Fred Presser; and niece, Shellie L. McKenna....

Bette Ann Bussell
May 30, 2021
Bette Ann Bussell, 86, of Shirley, passed away on May 30, 2021 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center. She was born on October 7, 1934 in New Castle to the late Helen Ritchie. Bette graduated from New Castle High School in 1953. She retired from Henry County Hospital as a bookkeeper after 47 years of service. She attended Kennard Baptist Church. She...
Larry Noble Higgins
May 30, 2021
Larry Noble Higgins, 75, passed away May 30, 2021, after sustaining multiple injuries from a car accident on February 9. Larry was born September 28, 1945 to the late G. Noble & Virginia (Fite) Higgins. He retired from South Madison Community Schools as a bus driver for 37 years. He also retired from the City of Anderson after serving over...
Jacquelyne Bronkella
May 30, 2021
On May 30, 2021, Jacquelyne Bronkella, 77, of Anderson passed away in Anderson, Indiana after an extended illness. Jackie, the youngest of six, was born to Dale and Pearl (Shaw) McKeand in Anderson, Indiana on July 9th, 1943. After graduating from Anderson High School in 1961, Jackie worked as an Accounting Professional, Journalist, and Human Resource Manager until retiring in...
Donna Lou Sanders
May 28, 2021
Donna Lou Stone Sanders, 60, of Anderson passed away May 28th, 2021, at Community Hospital of Anderson after a brief illness. Donna was born September 22, 1960, in Anderson, to Robert Stone,Sr. and Thelma Stone and was a lifelong Anderson resident. Donna graduated from Anderson Highschool and was a server for many years at Redbrick Inn and worked for GM....
Samantha 'Nancy' J. Strough
May 28, 2021
Samantha J. "Nancy" (Stage) Strough, 100, Noblesville, passed away Friday, May 28, 2021, at her Residence in Noblesville surrounded by her loving family.She was born September 17, 1920, in Hancock County, Indiana to Leo Fadely and Mary (Ricks) Fadely.Nancy graduated from Kennard High School in 1938.She retired in 1972 from Firestone in Noblesville .Nancy was a longtime member and Sunday...
Rosalyn 'Rosie' Mae Duffitt
May 28, 2021
Rosalyn Mae "Rosie" Duffitt, 87, of Lapel, passed away Friday, May 28, 2021, at Community Northview in Anderson following a brief illness.She was born on April 15, 1934, in Anderson, Indiana to Ernest Leonard Huffman and Mary Elizabeth (Brockmeire) Huffman Ruth.Rosie was married to her husband, Birchard "Butch" Duffitt for 66 years before his passing in 2016.Rosie attended both Anderson...
Evelyn Yvonne Bucci
May 27, 2021
Evelyn Yvonne Bucci, 68 of Pendleton, went to be with the Lord on May 27, 2021. She was born on May 25, 1953 in Elwood to the late Robert and Carol (Harvey) Webb. Evelyn was a graduate of Pendleton Heights High School. She drove a school bus for Anderson Transit. She was a Tax Preparer at H&R Block in Pendleton,...
Jane Ann “Janie” Coleman
May 26, 2021
Jane Ann “Janie” Coleman, of Anderson, IN went to be with her Heavenly Father on May 26, 2021. Janie was born on December 30, 1959 at St. John’s Hospital in Anderson, IN. She was the only child of Floyd Ray and Carol (Baker) Stelter. She married the love of her life, Randall Coleman, on December 17, 1983 at St. Ambrose...
Mary Darlene Thacker
May 25, 2021
Mary Darlene Thacker, 73, of Anderson, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at her Residence in Anderson following an extended illness.She was born on June 27, 1947, in Anderson, Indiana to Jim Heater and Marie (Barbee) Heater.Mary graduated from Madison Heights High School in 1965.She retired from Delco Remy division of General Motors in 1999.Mary loved her family, she truly...
Annabel June Boone
May 24, 2021
Annabel June Boone, 99, of Noblesville, passed away Monday, May 24, 2021, at Prairie Lakes Health Campus in Noblesville following an extended illness.She was born June 4, 1921, in Castleton, Indiana to Eugene Robb and Edith (Bolander) Robb.Ann graduated from Lapel High School in 1938, and graduated from Indiana Central Business College in 1940.Ann and Sam farmed for over 50...
Coral Desiree Smith
May 22, 2021
Coral Desiree Smith, 20, of Shelbyville, passed away on May 22, 2021 at Especially Kids Health & Rehabilitation. She was born on May 1, 2001. Coral enjoyed listening to music, watching movies. She was quite a trickster. She was always very happy and loved animals. She is survived by her mother, Misty Beach of Greenfield; father, James “Eddie” (Kate) Smith...
Brenda A. Flick
May 22, 2021
Brenda was loving, caring and compassionate in everything she did in her personal life and professional career. Her love of family was at her core. After adopting her first retired racing greyhound Fly M North, she set her sights on adopting Norths other siblings that were actively racing. Through diligent work, a mix of the right connections, and luck, she...
Doreen Cleo Collins
May 21, 2021
Doreen Cleo (Fry) Collins, 62, of Pendleton passed away peacefully at her home on May 21, 2021.Doreen was born November 4, 1958 in Indianapolis, Indiana and was a Pendleton resident for 24 years.She was a homemaker and loving caregiver to her daughters and grandkids.Survivors include her daughters, Lisa Andis, Nancy (Joseph Reed) Toutman, Kandy Goen and Sandy Collins; sister, Doris...
Teresa R. Reed
May 20, 2021
Teresa R. (Wine) Reed, 65, of Charlottesville, IN passed away Thursday May 20, 2021 at her residence following a long illness. Teresa was born on February 25, 1956 in Hartford City, IN to Lewis Eugene and Bonnie Jean (Guyear) Wine. She was a hard worker, and she worked for Detroit Steel, Big Lots, and several restaurants before devoting her time...