Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Bernice Dean (Neighbors) Hartsock

Bernice Dean (Neighbors) Hartsock

Jul 26, 2020

Bernice Dean (Neighbors) Hartsock. 90, of Greenfield and former Indianapolis resident passed away peacefully on July 26, 2020. She was born November 21, 1929 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to Veachel and Levia (Martin) Neighbors. Bernice retired from Indianapolis Power and Light where she worked in housekeeping and the cafeteria. One of her favorite memories was from the Blizzard of 78....

Donald Eugene “Gene” Crosley

Donald Eugene “Gene” Crosley

Jul 26, 2020

FISHERS- Donald Eugene “Gene” Crosley, 89, of Fishers – beloved husband, father, brother, grandpa, friend and coach — passed away at the St. Vincent Heart Center on July 26, 2020.He was born August 5, 1930 in Pendleton to Frederick Dale and Helen Rae (McKinney) Crosley.He was a 1948 graduate of Pendleton High School where he was a member of the...

Mr. Allen Wlliamson

Mr. Allen Wlliamson

Jul 25, 2020

Allen Williamson, 74, formerly of Wilkinson, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020 in Warsaw, Kentucky. He was born February 13, 1946, in Indianapolis. He owned and operated Progressive Plating before his retirement. Allen was an active member of the Millersville Masonic Lodge #126 F. & A.M, the Indianapolis Valley of the Scottish Rite, and of the Murat Shrine. He had...

Norma L. Beavers

Norma L. Beavers

Jul 24, 2020

Norma L. (Snodgress) Beavers, 86, of Kennard, was rewarded for her devoted faith in Jesus as she passed from this life on July 24, 2020. She was born on April 20, 1934 in Henry County to the late Howard and Dorothy (Bailey) Snodgress. She was a graduate of Kennard High School in 1952. Later that year, on August 3, she...

Kathleen Danford

Kathleen Danford

Jul 24, 2020

Kathleen Danford, 87, Lapel, passed away Friday, July 24, 2020, at Copper Trace Nursing Home in Westfield following a brief illness.She was born on December 2, 1932, in Winchester, Indiana to Oda Coryell and Zella (Ross) Coryell.Kathleen graduated from Morton Memorial High School, Knightstown, Indiana. She was also a graduate of Ball State University.She retired in 2005 from Walker Research...

Keith A. Barker

Keith A. Barker

Jul 23, 2020

Keith A. Barker, 66, Noblesville, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020, at Riverview Health in Noblesville following a long battle of health issues.He was born on November 21, 1953, in Noblesville, Indiana to Morris Barker and Barbara (Huffman) Barker .Keith graduated from Hamilton Southeastern High School in 1972.He retired in 2016 after owning and operating Barkers Locksmith Service for 31...

Benjamin K. Black

Benjamin K. Black

Jul 21, 2020

Benjamin K. Black, 44, of Pendleton, passed away at St. Vincent Anderson Hospital on July 21, 2020. He was born August 5, 1975 in Indianapolis, Indiana.Ben was a talented musician, chef, and had a smile that would light up a room. He was a skilled handyman which led him to start his own general contracting business (Ben Black LLC).He leaves...

Jack W. Hughes

Jack W. Hughes

Jul 21, 2020

Jack W. Hughes, 86, Anderson, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2020, at Rawlins House in Pendleton following a brief illness.He was born on September 11, 1933, in Anderson, Indiana to Russell Hughes and Corrine (West) Hughes .Jack was graduated from Anderson High School in 1952.He retired from Delco Remy after 42 years of service.Jack served his country in the United...

Carl 'Blaine' Coahran

Carl 'Blaine' Coahran

Jul 20, 2020

Carl (Blaine) Coahran, 92, Pendleton, passed away Monday, July 20, 2020, at his home with family by his side after an extended illness.He was born on March 2, 1928, in Macy, Indiana and was raised by his cherished grandparents, Clayton and Emma Shaw.Blaine graduated from Macy High School.He retired as a Truck Driver after many years on the road. Blaine...

Marilyn Carlton

Marilyn Carlton

Jul 18, 2020

Marilyn Carlton, 87 of Wilkinson, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Lindberg Crossing in Anderson. She was born April 1, 1933, in Shirley to the late Jacob & Opal (Railsback) Bright. She was a graduate of Wilkinson High School class of 1951, was a member of the Shirley-Wilkinson United Methodist Church, the Red Hat Club, and the Shirley Historical...

Larry 'Butch' N. Forrer

Larry 'Butch' N. Forrer

Jul 18, 2020

Larry "Butch" N. Forrer, 78, Elwood, Illinois passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020, at his residence in Elwood, Illinois following an extended illness.He was born on August 23, 1941, in Lapel, Indiana to Harold and Elaine (Edwards) Forrer.Larry was a Vietnam Veteran. He worked head of Maintenance for Burbank School District in Burbank, Illinois. After retiring from the school, he...

April Leisure

April Leisure

Jul 16, 2020

April (Fish) Leisure, 52, Anderson, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2020, at her residence in Anderson following sudden illness.She was born on July 26, 1967, in Anderson, to James Fish and Vickie Hensley.She was a Homemaker.April liked spending time with family and going to rummage sales. She is survived by her father; James Fish of Missouri; mother, Vickie (Eric) Hensley...

Tamara K. Everett

Tamara K. Everett

Jul 16, 2020

Tamara K. Everett, 66, Fairmount, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2020, at Colonial Oaks Healthcare in Marion following an extended illness.She was born on May 21, 1954, in Anderson, Indiana to Ward and Eileen Love.Tamara was graduated from Lapel High School in 1972.Tamara was a Homemaker. She formerly worked as a clerk at the Pendleton Correctional Facility.Tamara was a member...

Donald E Raison

Donald E Raison

Jul 15, 2020

Donald E. Raison, 84, Lapel, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at his residence in Lapel, following an extended illness.He was born on November 30, 1935, in Anderson, to William Raison and Maxine (Dove) Raison.Donald attended Anderson Community Schools.He was a Heavy Equipment Operator in the mining business. Donald also worked part time on lawnmowers. He is survived by three...

Charles “Charlie” Solid

Charles “Charlie” Solid

Jul 14, 2020

Charles H. Solid, 98, of Anderson, passed away peacefully Tuesday, in Sheridan, in the care of his family. He was born in Onawa, Iowa to Herman and Susie (Dewey) Solid. He was a graduate of Anderson University. He served in the Army Air Corp during WWII. He was a member of Park Place Church of God and a volunteer at...

Mr. William Lytle Porter

Mr. William Lytle Porter

Jul 14, 2020

William L. Porter, 98, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020. He was born August 12, 1921, in New Castle to the late Lyle & Lydia (Clevenger) Porter. William was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served in World War II. He retired from Delco-Remy after several years. William is survived by his children, Mark Porter & Melissa Lindsey; grandchildren,...

Robert Eugene Williams

Robert Eugene Williams

Jul 12, 2020

Robert Eugene Williams, 88, of Pendleton, passed away on July 12, 2020. He was born in Muncie, Indiana on July 27, 1931, to Henry E. and Vera Viola (Campbell) Williams. He graduated from Anderson High School in 1949 and attended General Motors Institute. He married Patricia L. (Stoner) Williams on July 15, 1951, at First Presbyterian Church in Anderson. He...

Emma Jean Graves

Emma Jean Graves

Jul 12, 2020

Emma Jean (Moore) Graves, 89, daughter of Mary Walden and Carson Moore, died peacefully on July 12, 2020 at Anderson Community Hospital. Jean was born September 16, 1930 in Harlan County, Kentucky and that is where she married the love of her life, Robert Pearl Graves, Jr., on December 23, 1947. She retired from General Motors Guide Lamp Division in...

Mrs. Patricia Ann O'Brien

Mrs. Patricia Ann O'Brien

Jul 12, 2020

Patricia Ann O’Brien, 87, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020. She was born in Anderson on June 3, 1933. She married Lawrence O’Brien on July 4, 1952 and just celebrated 68 years of marriage. Patricia is survived by her husband, Lawrence; children, Kathy (husband, Jeff) Muir, Rinde (wife, Patti) O’Brien, Karen O’Brien, and Kelly (husband, Paul) Greulich; grandchildren, Danielle, Tiana,...

Richard Joel “Joey” Hutchison

Richard Joel “Joey” Hutchison

Jul 10, 2020

Richard Joel “Joey” Hutchison passed away peacefully on July 10, 2020 with his parents by his side. He was born on October 9, 1962 and lived his entire life in Anderson. Joey worked at the Hopewell Center for 20 years. He loved Special Olympics in which he won several ribbons. He also loved wrestling, bowling, racing, race cars and he...

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