Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Rita Diane Wilcher
Dec 22, 2020
Rita Diane Wilcher, 46, of New Castle passed away December 22, 2020 at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. She was born April 15, 1974 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the daughter of David and Ann Wilcher Rita is survived by her parents, sister; Erin (Mike) Griffith, two nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Jesse and Meral House...
Joanna Mae Somers
Dec 22, 2020
PENDLETON- Joanna Mae Somers, 86, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, December 22, 2020.Joanna was born on July 18, 1934 in Pendleton and was a lifelong resident.She retired from the Lawrence Township Community Schools as a guidance counselor.Joanna was a Christian as well as a beloved friend and mentor to many. As someone who loved flowers and was...
Ms. Annette Farris
Dec 20, 2020
Annette Jean Farris, 69, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020. She was born November 18, 1951, in Anderson to the late Oscar & Mary (Fadley) Massey. She had worked as a cook at many restaurants in the area before being a homemaker. Annette was known for her love of Barry Manilow. However, she loved more than anything, her family and...
Wayne Fout
Dec 19, 2020
Wayne Fout, 79, of Charlottesville passed away Saturday morning December 19, 2020 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield. He was born December 6, 1941 in Shelbyville the son of the late Frederick and Ethel (Rouse) Fout. Wayne graduated from Greenfield Central High School and was then employed by Delco Remy and Magnequench with 39 years of service. He was a...
Elaine M. O'Neal
Dec 19, 2020
Elaine (Bolin) O’Neal, 92 of Wilkinson, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Golden Living in Greenfield. She was born May 22, 1928 in Willow Branch, the daughter of the late Fred H. and Maude (Simmons) Bolin. Elaine graduated from Wilkinson High School in 1946. She married the love of her life, Gene “Tink” O’Neal on August 28, 1948 and...
John Samuel “Sam” Goodson
Dec 19, 2020
John Samuel “Sam” Goodson, 60, of Anderson, passed away on Saturday December 19, 2020 at Community Hospital Anderson. Sam was born on April 14, 1960 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to Charles and Barbara Gallup. He was a 1978 graduate of Pendleton Heights High School. Sam was a veteran of the Army National Guard and was an avid fan of...
Gene Lanham Markle
Dec 18, 2020
PENDLETON- Gene Lanham Markle, 93, lived a very good life, strong as a horse and with a handshake that could bring tears to your eyes. He died at home on Friday, December 18, 2020 with his wife, Isabella Markle nearby. Gene was born in Anderson, Indiana on February 9, 1927 to Commadore and Helen Markle of Markleville. He married his...
William A. Howard Jr.
Dec 18, 2020
William “Bill” A. Howard, Jr., 92, passed away Friday, December 18, 2020 at Morrison Woods Health Campus in Muncie. He was born May 4, 1928, in Indianapolis to the late William A. & Nora Lee (Rooks) Howard. He was a veteran, serving in the U.S. Army. Bill was a trooper with the Indiana State Police for 22 years having served...
Hoyt Bilbrey
Dec 18, 2020
Hoyt Bilbrey, 86, returned to his heavenly father December 18, 2020, after a sudden illness. Hoyt retired in 1996 after 35 years as a commercial master finish carpenter, he belong to the Carpenter’s Union #1016 and was proud to earn his 50 year pin. He loved to camp and travel with his wife and daughter. He also shared a passion...
Joanne Luise Cox
Dec 17, 2020
Joanne Luise Cox, 71, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Community Hospital of Anderson. She was born August 13, 1949, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; grew up in Chesterfield, Indiana and lived her adult years in Anderson. Joanne spent her entire life serving and caring for others. She graduated from Anderson University with a degree in nursing and worked as a...
Leonard Parisi
Dec 16, 2020
Leonard Parisi, age 89, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Leonard lived several years at Crestwood Village North Indianapolis. He was born August 15, 1931 in Anderson, Indiana, the son of the late Fred and Mary (Perry) Parisi. Leonard proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He retired...
James Keith Reeves
Dec 16, 2020
James Keith Reeves, 76, of Pendleton passed away on Wednesday December 16, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital Anderson. James was born on March 15, 1944 in Anderson to James Albert Reeves and Lois E. (Rushton) Campbell. He was a graduate of Anderson High School and worked for Nicholson File and Guide Lamp. James was a member of the Church of...
Michael Duane Faught
Dec 16, 2020
Michael Duane Faught, 56, of Gaston, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at his residence in Gaston following an extended illness.He was born on October 15, 1964, in Noblesville, Indiana to Dennis Faught and Judith Faught.Mike graduated from Anderson High School in 1983.He worked for several years as a union concrete mason in the Delaware County area.Mike enjoyed fishing and...
Mr. Donald Junior Peters
Dec 12, 2020
Donald Junior Peters, 83, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020. He was born March 1, 1937, in Missouri to the late, Myron & Emma Souders) Peters. Donald retired from General Motors after working 34 years as a millwright. He attended Anderson First Church of the Nazarene. In his spare time he loved fishing and spending time with his family. He...
Barbara J. Presser
Dec 12, 2020
Barbara J. Presser, Lapel, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020 at her home in Lapel after an extended illness.She was born on June 24, 1936, in Lapel to Dan Herron and Nellie (Schuyler) Herron.Barb graduated from Lapel High School in 1954.She retired from the State Bank of Lapel after several years of service.Barb was a loving, Wife, Mother, and Grandmother....
Lawrence “O'B” O'Brien
Dec 11, 2020
Lawrence “O’B” O’Brien, Jr, 88, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020. He was born in Summitville on July 27, 1932 the son of the late Lawrence and Bertha (Jones) O’Brien, Sr. He married the former Patricia Kirchenbauer on July 4, 1952 and together they raised their family. O’B enlisted in the Army and served in the Korean War, until the...
Jean Frances Dovey
Dec 11, 2020
Jean Frances Dovey, 95, of Anderson, passed away December 11, 2020, at Rawlins House in Pendleton, due to a recent injury. She was the daughter of Frank and Mary (Gooding) Dovey and was born on April 12, 1925. She lived her entire life in Anderson, living in the same house for 83 years. Jean graduated from Anderson High School in...
Ruth Ann Musselman
Dec 11, 2020
Ruth Ann Musselman, 99, Noblesville, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020, at Harbour Manor Care in Noblesville following an extended illness.She was born on March 26, 1921, in Hamilton County to Oscar Jessup and Hallie (Fisher) Jessup.Ruth graduated from Walnut Grove High School. She was a homemaker.Ruth was a member of Victory Chapel in Noblesville. She was very dedicated to...
Carl & Nedra Tharp
Dec 11, 2020
Carl Nelson Tharp and Nedra Jean Tharp passed away two days apart in December 2020. A graveside service will be held at 10:30am on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Brookside Cemetery, Lapel. . Graveside Brookside Cemetery Saturday, July 17, 2021 10:30 AM Email Details 2900 Brookside DriveLapel, IN 46051 Directions
Angela Angi King
Dec 10, 2020
Angela “Angi” King, 46, of Noblesville, passed away on December 10, 2020 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital. She was born on December 19, 1973 in Anderson to the late James and Kathy (Counceller) King. Angi was a pre-school teacher at Promise Land Daycare in Anderson. She enjoyed camping and traveling. She is survived by her fiancé, Ryan Krugler of...
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