Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Lula Mae Godbey

Lula Mae Godbey

Dec 28, 2024

Lula Mae Godbey, 96, of Pendleton, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Rawlins House Nursing Home. Lula Mae was born on June 19, 1928 in Middletown, Indiana to Everett Forney and Lilith (Cox) Forney. 

She graduated from Middletown High School then later married Minvel Young and George Godbey whom now both precede her in...

Betty L. Diley

Betty L. Diley

Dec 27, 2024

Betty L. Diley, 96, long time Anderson resident, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024 in Cynthiana, Kentucky with her family by her side. She was born September 23, 1928 in Mishawaka, Indiana the daughter of Roy and Maude (Smith) Dick. She graduated from Elkhart High School in 1946. She married Jack Diley on June 6, 1948. Betty and Jack...

Paula Faye Mullin

Paula Faye Mullin

Dec 27, 2024

Paula Faye Mullin, 76, of Middletown, passed away on December 27, 2024 at Community Hospital of Anderson. Per Paula’s wishes, cremation has been chosen and there will be no services at this time.

Bozell Funeral Homes, Brown-Butz-Diedring Chapel is honored to care for Paula and serve the Mullin family.

Stanley Theodore Duckworth

Stanley Theodore Duckworth

Dec 26, 2024

Stanley Theodore Duckworth, 96, of Middletown, Indiana passed away surrounded by his family at his residence in Middletown following an extended illness. He was born on May 25, 1928 in Trenton, Nebraska to Benjamin Duckworth and Metta (Frye) Duckworth.

He graduated from Trenton High School and immediately went to proudly serve his country in the United States Navy serving as a...

Gladys Craig

Gladys Craig

Dec 25, 2024

Gladys Craig, 90, of Anderson peacefully passed away on Christmas, December 25, 2024, at Bethany Pointe. A lifelong resident of Anderson, she was born on February 8, 1934, to the late Garney and Lauvon (Hudson) Rigdon. Gladys was a devoted employee at Kroger where she was a cashier for over 40 years. 

Gladys will be dearly missed by her son, Scott...

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...