Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Tawnya Leella Birden
Mar 9, 2021
Tawnya LeElla (Crutchfield) Birden, age 53, passed away peacefully March 9, 2021, at Saint Vincent Hospital in Anderson, IN after a brief illness. She was born October 29, 1967, in Palm Springs, CA. She was the daughter Don (Marcia) Crutchfield of Vernon Hills, IL and late mother, Shirley Ream. She was also predeceased by her husband of 17 years, Michael...
William M. Smith
Mar 9, 2021
William “Bill” M. Smith, 90, passed away March 9, 2021 at Bethany Pointe in Anderson. He was born November 6, 1930, in Livingston, Tennessee to the late Edd & Verdie (Spicer) Smith. Bill was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He retired from Delco-Remy after 33 years as a welder. He was a Pacers fan, loved bowling and gardening, known...
S.B. Mcintyre
Mar 7, 2021
S.B. McIntyre, 91, of Anderson, passed away on March 7, 2021 at his residence. He was born on June 1, 1929 in Burkesville, Kentucky to the late William and Myrtie (Smith) McIntyre. S.B. was the Founder and Owner of B & B Jewelry which opened in 1955. He was a member of Eastview Church of the Nazarene, Fellowship Lodge, Madison...
Todd A. Williamson
Mar 5, 2021
Todd A. Williamson, 51, Lapel, passed away Friday, March 5, 2021, at his residence in Lapel following extended illness.He was born October 19, 1969, in Anderson, Indiana to Allen Williamson and Gloretta (Owens) Williamson.Todd graduated from Lapel High School in 1988.He previously worked for Wilmar Industries in Fishers.Todd loved to fish, NASCAR, and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Todd was also a...
Jemeul E. Simmons
Mar 4, 2021
Jemeul E. Simmons, 39 of Anderson, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021. He was born August 13, 1981 in Anderson to Robert and Belinda (Allen) Simmons. Jemeul was a member of The Living Word Ministry, and Aletheia Fellowship. He loved trains, monster trucks, church, and music. You also always found him with his great smile. Jemeul is survived by his...

Bertha Hohanna Harrod
Mar 3, 2021
Bertha Johanna (Fager) Harrod, 83, of Anderson, passed away after an extended illness on March 3, 2021 at her residence. She was born on October 6, 1937 in Springfield, Ohio to the late Fred and Almeda (Smith) Fager. Bertha retired from Harvest Market in 2004 after 23 years of service. She is survived by her sons, Tim (Eunice) Harrod of...
Rheda Mae Nowlin
Mar 2, 2021
Rheda Mae (Wilson) Nowlin, 73, of Anderson, after years of suffering went to her final resting place on March 2, 2021. She graduated from Pendleton High School and retired from Kroger. Rheda’s favorite saying is “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what each day brings”. Rheda loved her family and husband deeply. She loved life and...
Larry Adams
Mar 2, 2021
Larry Adams, 80, Anderson, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at his residence in Anderson surrounded by his family.He was born February 14, 1941, in Kokomo, Indiana to Claude Adams and Eva Adams .Larry graduated from Muncie Central High School.He retired as an Electrician working for General Motors and Amtrak.Larry enjoyed bowling, spending time with his family and friends. Larry...
Elisabeth Wright
Feb 28, 2021
Elisabeth (Stamm) Wright, 83, of Anderson passed away on February 28, 2021 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Anderson. Elisabeth was born on August 4, 1937 in Wiesbaden, Germany to Otto and Elisabeth (Backoff) Stamm. On July 4, 1964, Elisabeth married her love, Elvin J. “Wayne” Wright, and they began their life together. Elisabeth provided a loving home for her...
Ms. Lucy Katherine Butler
Feb 27, 2021
Lucy Katherine Butler, 104, passed away at her home surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, February 27, 2021. She was born April 7, 1916, in Kentucky to the late James & Nola (Barker) Horton. Lucy retired from Delco-Remy as an inspector, having worked there for over 40 years. Lucy is survived by her daughter-in-law, Mary Thompson; grandchildren, Stephanie Jones,...
Nora L. Boyll
Feb 27, 2021
Nora L. Boyll, 80, Lapel, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021, at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville following a brief illness.She was born March 9, 1940, in Anderson to Thomas F. Kellams and Imogene (Patrick) Kellams.Nora graduated from Lapel High School in 1958.She retired from Delco Remy, division of General Motors after 30 years.Nora attended the Ford Street United Methodist Church,...
Otis Louis “Lou” Lupton
Feb 25, 2021
Otis Louis “Lou” Lupton, 69, of Pendleton and former Evansville resident passed away February 25, 2021.He was born August 22, 1951 in Evansville Indiana to Otis L. and Alice (James) Lupton.Lou was a 1969 graduate of F.J. Reitz High School in Evansville and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in 1973 from Purdue University.He was an industrial engineer of over 20...
Nancy Lee Chase
Feb 24, 2021
Nancy Lee Chase, 86, of Allen Park, Michigan and former Pendleton resident gained her wings on February 24, 2021.Nancy was born August 27, 1934 in Greenfield, Indiana. She retired from Conrail Police Department in 1999. She moved to Michigan in 2016. She was the heart of the family. Loving Mother of Melanie (Steve) Clark, Susan (Brian) Robison, Chip Chase.Dear sister...
James Dale Hosier
Feb 23, 2021
James Dale Hosier, 73, of Pendleton passed away on February 23, 2021 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital. James was born on December 30, 1947 in Anderson to Harold and Pearl (Gipe) Hosier. In 1975, he married Peggy Rector, and they began their life together. He was a veteran of the Indiana National Guard and was a retiree from Delco-Remy...
Sara Lee Broadwater
Feb 22, 2021
Sara Lee (Jessup) Broadwater, 92, of Greenfield passed away on February 22, 2021 at Springhurst Legacy. Sara was born on September 9, 1928 in Grant City, IN to Lowell and Catherine (Compton) Jessup. She married Robert W. Broadwater in 1948. Sara was a homemaker for her husband and children. Sara was a member of the Hancock County Extension Homemakers, the...
Rev. Robert Wood
Feb 22, 2021
Reverend Robert G. Wood, 91, passed away Monday, February 22, 2021. He was born July 30, 1929, in Winfield, Alabama to the late Grover C. & Vertie (Box) Wood. Robert pastored in churches in Michigan, Indiana, and Georgia. He had been an active member of Southern Heights Christian Church. He was known as the “Guitar Man” having played and repaired...
Don Martin Knight
Feb 21, 2021
Don Martin Knight, 80, of Anderson, passed away on February 21, 2021 at his residence. He was born on April 11, 1940 in Stewart County, Tennessee to the late Carl and Georgia (Wyatt) Knight. Don started at the age of 14 standing on a coke box washing dishes to owning and operating several Captain D’s and Shoney’s restaurants. He was...
Jacob Alan Griffard
Feb 20, 2021
Jacob Alan Griffard, 22, of Pendleton passed away on February 20, 2021. He was born on March 10, 1998 in Indianapolis to Greg and Laura (Wigent) Griffard.Jacob was a senior at Ball State University, majoring in History with a minor in Entrepreneurship. He enjoyed playing and writing music, camping, hunting, traveling and creative writing. He was a loving son and...
Paul Gladney
Feb 19, 2021
Paul Gladney Sr., 93, Lapel, passed away Friday, February 19, 2021, peacefully, surrounded by his family at his residence in Lapel following a brief illness.He was born April 2, 1927, in Lauderdale, Alabama to Henry Gladney and Stellia (Killen) Gladney.Paul was a proud Navy veteran of World War II. He retired from Donnelly Glass. Paul loved his yard work, and...

Donald Charles Spangler
Feb 18, 2021
Donald C. Spangler, 84 of Charlottesville, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Morristown Manor. He was born June 18, 1936 in Indianapolis, the son of the late Donald C. and Beatrice (Wells) Spangler. Donald was a welder most of his life and proudly served his country in the United State Navy. He was a Master Mason and a member...