Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Samuel Dayag Santa Rita

Samuel Dayag Santa Rita

Apr 16, 2020

Dr. Samuel Dayag Santa Rita of Butler, TN, passed away at his sons home in Noblesville, IN on April 16, following a brief period of declining health. Dr. Santa Rita was born to Angel and Alejandra Santa Rita on January 8, 1930 in Rosales, Pangasinan, Philippines. He completed his undergraduate studies in 1950 at Philippine Union College and his medical...

Charlotte C. Anderson

Charlotte C. Anderson

Apr 14, 2020

Charlotte C. Anderson, 70, Anderson, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at Bethany Pointe Health Campus in Anderson following an extended illness.She was born on October 26, 1949, in Campblesville, Kentucky to William Robinson and Opal (McDaniel) Robinson.Charlotte attended Pendleton High School. She retired after 40 years working as a Beautician.Charlotte was a member of the Perkinsville Community Church. She...

Mary L. James

Mary L. James

Apr 13, 2020

Mary L. James passed away peacefully on April 13, 2020 at the age of 94. Mary was born in Lawrence County, Indiana on September 05, 1925 to Daniel and Bertha Lyons and was one of eight siblings. She moved to Anderson in 1942, where she attended Anderson High School. Mary was married to the love of her life, Bill James,...

Betty Jo Callaway

Betty Jo Callaway

Apr 13, 2020

Betty Jo Callaway, 63, of Franklin, KY, passed away April 13, 2020 at Greenview Regional Hospital, in Bowling Green, KY after a lifelong illness. She was born on October 26, 1956 in Greenfield, Indiana to Hubert and Dorthea (Bell) Callaway. She is survived by her cousin, Phyllis Hersberger of Anderson. She is also survived by many other cousins and family...

Nina Mae Smith

Nina Mae Smith

Apr 12, 2020

Nina Mae Smith, 97, of Anderson, passed away on April 12, 2020 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital. She was born on February 21, 1923 in Taylorsville, Kentucky to the late Ermie and Alice (Heady) Jewel. Nina was a homemaker. She is survived by her children, Wilbur (Robin) Smith Jr., Sherrie Wilson of Anderson, tina (Jerry) Napier of Anderson, Terry...

James 'Jack' Peter Moncrief Borneman

James 'Jack' Peter Moncrief Borneman

Apr 12, 2020

James Peter Moncrief "Jack" Borneman, 35, Atlanta, Georgia passed away Sunday, April 12, 2020.He was born March 14, 1985, in Indianapolis and was graduated from Cathedral High School.Jack is survived by his beloved son, Oliver and his mother, Torrey; his parents, Gina (Linville) and Robert Borneman; two sisters, Tracy Borneman Gentry and Molly Borneman; two nieces, Cheyanne and Ramona; and...

William Bill Pierce

William Bill Pierce

Apr 11, 2020

William “Bill” Pierce, 65, of Anderson, passed away on April 11, 2020 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital due to the COVID-19 virus. He was born March 10, 1955 in Muncie. Bill was a former Truck Driver for KBT Trucking. He is survived by his wife, Jamie (Spegal) Pierce; step daughters, Heather Hallgarth, Angie Mier, Ashley Hill; step grandchildren, Kaleb...

Mrs. Denise Laurinda Hallam

Mrs. Denise Laurinda Hallam

Apr 10, 2020

Denise Laurinda Hallam, 65, of Anderson, passed away Friday, April 10, 2020.She was born April 24, 1954 in Anderson to the late, William & Mildred (Wilson) Moon. She owned her own shop in Pendleton called Over The Moon and previously worked for Sally May. She enjoyed traveling, visiting different casinos, and was a collector of many things. Denise is survived...

Mr. John Edward Frossard

Mr. John Edward Frossard

Apr 9, 2020

John Edward Frossard, 96, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 9, 2020. He was born April 2, 1924, in Madison County to the late Joseph Louis & Loyola Free Frossard. John was a Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and served in the South Pacific in World War II. He graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1942 and was...

Robert W. “Bob” Ledbetter

Robert W. “Bob” Ledbetter

Apr 9, 2020

PENDLETON- Robert W. “Bob” Ledbetter, 89 of Carmel and former longtime Pendleton resident passed away April 9, 2020.He was born August 11, 1930 in Anderson, Indiana and was a Pendleton resident most of his life. Bob grew up in Lapel and attended Lapel High School (Class of 1949).Bob retired from General Motors in Anderson following 30 years of service as...

Cara L Russell

Cara L Russell

Apr 9, 2020

Cara L. Russell, 59, Lapel, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2020, at her home following an extended illness.She was born on January 19, 1961, in Greenfield, Indiana to Merritt "Toot" and Janet (Haskell) Forrer.She owned and operated a cleaning service for over 25 years.Cara loved decorating, gardening, and helping people. She never met a stranger and always put others first.She...

Agnes D. Burnworth

Agnes D. Burnworth

Apr 8, 2020

Agnes D. (Price) Burnworth, 94, passed on April 8, 2020 at Bethany Pointe Health Campus. She was born in Calamine, Arkansas and grew up near Naylor, Missouri. She graduated from Anderson College in 1954. She taught school for several years, including five years at Fall Creek Heights. She stopped teaching to raise her children. She was a Doll Collector and...

Ms. Mary Hickner

Ms. Mary Hickner

Apr 8, 2020

Mary Ellen Hickner, 96, passed away on April 8, 2020. She was born November 23, 1923, in Yorktown, IN to the late Elmer and Josephine (Licher) Smith. Mary Ellen graduated from St. Mary’s High School, Anderson, IN and was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Anderson, IN. She is survived by her children: JoEllen (Bob) Christal, Barbara (Jack) Quinn,...

Melissa Mae Elliott-Rood

Melissa Mae Elliott-Rood

Apr 7, 2020

Melissa Mae Elliott-Rood, Greenfield (Formerly of Pendleton) passed away on April 7, 2020 at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on October 26, 1976 in Anderson, Indiana to Donald and Becki (Auler) Elliott.Melissa graduated from Pendleton Heights High School in 1995. She attended Charleston Southern University on a Softball scholarship, where she graduated in 1999. Melissa had her...

Dallas Jerry Dukes

Dallas Jerry Dukes

Apr 6, 2020

Dallas Jerry Dukes Sr., 76, of Anderson, passed away on April 6, 2020 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital. He was born on August 17, 1943 in Drakesboro, Kentucky to the late Dallas OK and Elizabeth (Wagner) Dukes. Dallas served his country in the US Army. He retired from Delco Remy after 35 years of service. He was a member...

Mrs. Carol Ruth Crosely

Mrs. Carol Ruth Crosely

Apr 6, 2020

Carol Ruth Crosley, 90, passed away on April 6, 2020 after a courageous 5 year battle with cancer. Carol was born August 4, 1929 in Lanark, Illinois to the late Ruth & Ray Hawk. Carol married the love of her life, Jack in 1947. They resided in Pendleton all 72 years of married life, most of which in the house...

Mr. John A. Baker

Mr. John A. Baker

Apr 6, 2020

John A Baker Jr of Anderson died April 6, 2020 in the Bethany Point Legacy Care Unit. He was born June 6, 1932 to John and Lorena Sharpe Baker in Dayton, OH. He served four years in the United States Air Force and retired from General Motors in 1987. He had been a member of the Anderson Symphonic Choir Survived...

Justin G. Bays

Justin G. Bays

Apr 5, 2020

Justin G. Bays, 96, of Anderson passed away on April 5, 2020 at Bethany Pointe Health Center. He was born on December 18, 1923 in Norton, Virginia to the late Howard and Ruble (Davidson) Bays. Justin retired in 1974 from Davis Dairy Farms after 37 years of service. The Davis family and farm was always a special part of Justin’s...

Lorne Verlin Macmillan

Lorne Verlin Macmillan

Apr 5, 2020

Rev. Lorne Verlin MacMillan, 92, passed away on Palm Sunday, April 5, 2020 at his home. He was born on July 6, 1927 in Rosebank, Prince Edward Island, Canada, the son of the late Charles Leslie and Elizabeth Ann (Hardy) MacMillan. Lorne attended Eastern Nazarene College and was given an Honorary Doctorate of Divinity. During his ministry he pastored churches...

Gregory H. Busby

Gregory H. Busby

Apr 5, 2020

Gregory H. Busby, 71, Anderson, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2020, at residence in Anderson following a extended illness.He was born on March 2, 1949, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Harold Eugene Busby and Henrietta Margaret (Miller) Busby .Greg was graduated from Anderson High School in 1967.He retired from General Motors in 1987 after 15 years of employment.Greg served his country...

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