Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Mrs. Wanda Whitley

Mrs. Wanda Whitley

Jun 6, 2020

Wanda Lou Whitley, 65, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2020. She was born December 16, 1954 in Barstow, California. Wanda enjoyed her family and had a booth at a flea market in Chesterfield. She is survived by her husband, Dennis Whitley; second mother, Marilyn Gausman; sister, Mary Gibson; half-brothers, Mike & Phillip Gibson; special nieces, Chera & Chloe; and several...

Mr. George W. Collins

Mr. George W. Collins

Jun 5, 2020

George W. Collins, 102, passed away Friday, June 5, 2020 at Springhurst Health Campus in Greenfield, Indiana. He was born July 22, 1917, in Nashville, Hancock Co, Indiana to the late Homer A. & Cora A. (Keller) Collins. George graduated from Wilkinson High School in 1935 and married his high school sweetheart Avanelle Brumfield of Shirley in 1938. He began...

Garet Frederick Gaskill

Garet Frederick Gaskill

Jun 5, 2020

PENDLETON- Garet Frederick Gaskill,19, of Pendleton passed away June 5, 2020 at his home.He was born January 2, 2001 in Indianapolis and was a lifelong Pendleton resident.Garet was a 2019 graduate of Pendleton Heights High School and completed his freshman year at Indiana University- Purdue University Indianapolis. He was a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity. He was a member...

David L. Huntzinger

David L. Huntzinger

Jun 5, 2020

David L. Huntzinger, 63, Anderson, passed away Friday, June 5, 2020, at Ascension St. Vincent Anderson Hospital in Anderson following a brief illness.He was born on October 22, 1956, in Anderson, Indiana to Chauncey Huntzinger and Mary (Miller ) Huntzinger .David was graduated from Lapel High School in 1976.He owned and operated Indianapolis Connection Limousine Service for 18 years. He...

Ronald W. “Ron” Slaughter

Ronald W. “Ron” Slaughter

Jun 3, 2020

PENDLETON- Ronald W. “Ron” Slaughter, 70, of Pendleton passed away June 3, 2020 at his residence after an extended battle with Parkinson’s.He was born March 24, 1950 in Mitchell, Indiana and was a Pendleton resident since 1977.Ron retired from General Motors Guide Corporation as an engineer in 2000 following 30 years of service.He was a 1967 graduate of Mitchell High...

Anna Nicole Ousley

Anna Nicole Ousley

Jun 3, 2020

Anna Nicole Ousley, 35, of Anderson, passed away following a brief illness. She was born September 14, 1984, in Tipton, the daughter of Mark and Patricia Crouch. Anna had been employed with the Pendleton Correctional Facility. She is survived by her wife, Brittany Ousley; and her father, Mark (Jamie) Crouch. She was preceded in death by her mother, Patricia Crouch....

Elizabeth E. Wehrley

Elizabeth E. Wehrley

Jun 2, 2020

Elizabeth E. Wehrley, 93, of Anderson, passed away June 2, 2020. She was born April 13, 1927, to the late Donald and Letha Lantz and was a lifelong Anderson resident. Elizabeth’s life was focused on taking care of her family and her commitment to her church where she was the organist for many years. She volunteered at St. Vincent Hospital...

Mark Alan Lupton

Mark Alan Lupton

Jun 2, 2020

Mark Alan Lupton, 72, Pendleton, passed away at his residence on June 2, 2020. He was born in Anderson on January 4, 1948 to the late Maurice and Twyla (Bell) Lupton. Mark retired from Delphi as a Tool and Die Maker after 34 years of service. He was a member of Fall Creek Christian Church. Mark was the best husband,...

Mrs. Georganna J. Stewart

Mrs. Georganna J. Stewart

May 30, 2020

Georganna “George” J. Stewart, age 57 of Anderson passed away on May 30, 2020 at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis. She was born in Anderson on October 20, 1962 and has lived in Anderson all of her life. She has worked as a CNA in several local nursing homes. Georganna was a member of Central Community Chapel and enjoyed auto...

Robert Edward Stinson, Sr.

Robert Edward Stinson, Sr.

May 30, 2020

Robert E. Stinson Sr., 91, West Lafayette, died May 30, 2020 at Franciscan St. Elizabeth Health-Lafayette East in Lafayette, IN. Mr. Stinson was born in Anderson, IN on April 14, 1929. He lived in Anderson most of his adult life until 2009 when he moved to West Lafayette, IN. He was a member of Chesterfield Christian Church since 1998 and...

Pamela J. Hazel

Pamela J. Hazel

May 30, 2020

Pamela J. Hazel, 70, Indianapolis, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2020, at American Village Senior Living in Indinapolis following a brief illness.She was born on March 21, 1950, in Anderson, Indiana to Albert and Phyllis (Taylor ) Finch.Pamela was graduated from Northwest High School in Indianapolis.She retired from Marsh Supermarkets after 30 years. She previously worked at Blue Blue Shield...

Joseph Luke Shirley

Joseph Luke Shirley

May 29, 2020

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Joseph Luke Shirley, 45, of Pendleton; on May 29, 2020. Luke passed away peacefully in Denver, Colorado. The way he died is just like he lived: he wrote his own rules, he fought authority, he paved his own way, and was always on “Luke Time”.Luke knew no boundaries. He was paralyzed in...

Lewis P. Goodwin

Lewis P. Goodwin

May 29, 2020

Lewis P. Goodwin, 72, of Anderson, passed away on May 29, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Lafayette on November 16, 1947, the son of Lewis M. and Helen Jean (Holt) Goodwin. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp having served two tours of duty in Vietnam where he earned a Purple Heart. He was a...

Joseph Michael Kilgus

Joseph Michael Kilgus

May 27, 2020

Joseph Michael Kilgus, 44, Anderson, passed away on May 27, 2020 at Majestic Care of Sheridan. He was born on March 17, 1976 in Anderson. Joseph attended Anderson High School and was an avid Cleveland Browns Fan. He is survived by his wife, Gretchen (Taylor) Kilgus of Anderson; father, Richard Kilgus; children, Logan, Hailie, Zachary Kilgus, all of Anderson, and...

Marcella Ruth Sears Mcgillen Abbott

Marcella Ruth Sears Mcgillen Abbott

May 27, 2020

Marcella Ruth Sears McGillen Abbott, of Shelbyville, Kentucky passed away Wednesday May 27, 2020 at Frankfort Regional Medical Center in Frankfort, Kentucky. A Pendleton, Indiana native, Marcella was born January 8, 1926 to the late Glenn Urban Sears and Jennie Ruth Stanford Sears. She was always proud of sharing her birthdate with Elvis Presley and made sure everyone knew. On...

Ms. Sara “Sally” Collins

Ms. Sara “Sally” Collins

May 26, 2020

Sara “Sally” Nancy Collins, 75, passed away May 26, 2020. She was born March 27, 1945 in Olean, NY to the late Merton & Ella Sue (Limerick) Burdick. Sally was a homemaker who loved helping raise her grandchildren. She taught Sunday school at South Meridian Church of God where she was a member. In her spare time she loved drawing,...

Janet L. Absher

Janet L. Absher

May 26, 2020

Janet L. (Smith) Absher died from natural causes on May 26, 2020, in Conroe, Texas. She was born February 1, 1935 in Anderson, Indiana, the daughter of Lawrence E. and Nelle (Cumins) Smith. Janet was a 1953 graduate of Pendleton High School and lived most of her life in Pendleton. She graduated from Anderson College in 1972 with a BS...

Minnie B Tooley

Minnie B Tooley

May 26, 2020

Minnie B. Tooley, 95, Anderson, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at Park Place Assisted Living in Elwood following an extended illness.She was born on January 30, 1925, in Anderson, Indiana to Cecil L Hiday and Clestie C. (Robinette) Hiday.Minnie was graduated from Walnut Grove High School in 1943.She was a Homemaker and worked on the family farm.Minnie was a...

Forrest “Woody” Judd Jr.

Forrest “Woody” Judd Jr.

May 25, 2020

Forrest “Woody” Judd, Jr., 67 of Pendleton passed away at his home on May 25, 2020.He was born October 18, 1952 in Indianapolis, Indiana and was a Pendleton resident since 2006.Woody retired from residential construction as a framer after 35 years.He was a 1970 graduate of Northwest High School, Indianapolis and was a US Navy veteran. Woody loved to go...

Eric Charles Mcconnell

Eric Charles Mcconnell

May 22, 2020

Eric McConnell, 30, died on May 22, 2020 due to a tragic motorcycle accident. Eric was born March 3, 1990 in Anderson where he resided his whole life. He always talked about moving away but the love he had for his family kept him here. He lived his life to the fullest and always with a smile on his face....

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