Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
George Kenneth Wilder
Mar 5, 2020
George Kenneth Wilder, 70, of Anderson, passed away on March 5, 2020 at St. Vincent Anderson Hospital. He was born in Anderson on July 31, 1949 to the late George H. and Viola (Feezel) Wilder. George retired in 2006 as a Tool and Die Maker from General Motors after 37 years of service. He served his country in the US...
Christine “Tinka” Sonoff
Mar 4, 2020
Tinka left Lost Woods and went to the Big Party March 4, 2020 after a courageous five year battle with cancer. Born in Jackson, Michigan in 1946, Tinka was a member of the 1964 Markleville High School Arabians graduating class where she was active in the 4-H Club and cheerleading. She also attended Ball State University. She worked as a...
Tommy Brummett
Mar 3, 2020
Tommy Brummett, 73, of Anderson, passed away March 3, 2020, at Community Hospital following a brief illness. Tommy, also known as “Prune”, was born October 8, 1946 to the late Ed and Myrtle Brummett. He was an Army veteran having served in Korea. He is survived by his brothers and sisters; Hayden (Betty) Brummett, Hershel Brummett, Sherry (Mitch) Emmons, Shelly...
Ms. Mary Nanetta “Kay” Cain
Mar 3, 2020
Mary Nanetta “Kay” Cain, 90, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020. She was born in Wilkinson on December 28, 1929, to the late Darwin E. & Mary Etta (Wisehart) Wade. Nanetta graduated from Wilkinson High School in 1947. She was a lifelong member of Wilkinson Church of Christ, where she was known for her cooking especially the Wednesday night meals....
David Maxwell
Mar 1, 2020
David Maxwell, 72 of Anderson passed away March 1, 2020 at the Community Heart and Vascular Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on December 30, 1947 in Anderson to Victor and Vlasta (Maly) Maxwell. David graduated from Anderson High School in 1966. He also received his apprentice degree in Tool and Die. David retired from Guide Lamp, division of General...
Zachary Aaron Coleman
Feb 29, 2020
Zach Coleman, 29, of Anderson passed away Saturday, February 29, 2020.He was born June 25, 1990 in Anderson where he lived for most of his life.Zach was a heavy equipment operator for Mammoth Inc. of Fortville.He enjoyed many things including motocross, skateboarding, four wheeling, shooting and fishing. Zach never knew a stranger and loved everyone he met. He truly was...
John 'Jack' C. Ackerman
Feb 29, 2020
John "Jack" C. Ackerman, 91, Lapel, passed away, Saturday, February 29, 2020, at Residence in Lapel following an extended illnessHe was born on November 1, 1928, in Anderson, Indiana to John Ackerman and Jeanette (Little) Ackerman .Jack was graduated from Frankton High School in 1946.He retired from Delco Remy in 1979 after 30 years of service.Jack was a member of...
Ms. Virginia M. Hickerson
Feb 28, 2020
Virginia Mae Hickerson, 89, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2020 at Stonebrooke Nursing Home in New Castle. She was born on April 12, 1930, in Crothersville, Indiana & married to the love of her life, Palmer Wilson Hickerson, Jr in 1950. Virginia was a homemaker and took care of her family. She was a devout Christian, avid pianist, wonderful...
Blanche E. Mcgee
Feb 26, 2020
Blanche Ellen McGee, 85, of Mt. Juliet, Tennessee and former Pendleton, Indiana resident, died February 26, 2020. Blanche was a member of Abundant Life Memorial Church in Indianapolis, Indiana. She had served as a Cub Scout and Girl Scout Mother and was a member of the Pendleton Lions Club. Blanche was a florist and former owner of L&B Floral in...
Christopher Calabria
Feb 26, 2020
Christopher Calabria, 69, of Anderson, passed away February 26, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Cairo, Illinois, August 3, 1950 and was a 1969 graduate of Anderson High School. He was a graduate of the United Electronic School and had been an employee of Guide Lamp working as an Electrician. He retired from G.M. in 2003 after 30...
Robert Joseph 'Killer' Kowalski
Feb 26, 2020
Robert Joseph "Killer" Kowalski, Jr. 76, Lapel, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at his residence in Lapel following a brief illness, and battle with cancer.He was born on September 11, 1943, in Muncie, Indiana to Robert Kowalski and Donna (Brown) Kowalski .Robert graduated from Royerton High School in 1961.He retired from the Indiana State Police force in 2003 after...
Wanetta T Edgerly
Feb 26, 2020
Wanetta T. Edgerly, 86, Noblesville, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at Five Star Senior Living in Noblesville following an extended illness.She was born on October 7, 1933, in Edmore, Michigan to Emerson Harkness and Ellen (Beer) Harkness.Wanetta was graduated from Edmore High School.She was a Homemaker, she also helped her husband in his business as his office manager.Wanetta enjoyed...
Mr. Jerry L. Hall
Feb 25, 2020
Jerry L. Hall, 77, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020. He was born August 17, 1942 in Cleveland, Indiana to the late George W. & Florence (Hewson) Hall. Jerry worked at Guide for 32 years. He had been a firefighter with the Wilkinson Volunteer Fire Department. He leaves behind his wife, Linda Johnson-Hall; children, Randall (Tasha) Hall, Brent (Cassie)...
John William “Johnny Bill” Owens
Feb 25, 2020
John William “Johnny Bill” Owens, 65, of Pendleton passed away February 25, 2020 at his home after a short illness.He was born August 23, 1954 in Anderson, Indiana and was a lifelong Huntsville resident.Johnny Bill retired from the Town of Pendleton in 2014 where he had been employed since 1976. He also owned and operated JB’s Bait and Tackle in...
Luther J. Hensley
Feb 24, 2020
Luther J. Hensley, 88, Lapel, passed away Monday, February 24, 2020, at Sugar Fork Crossing in Anderson following a brief illness.He was born on July 15, 1931, in Perkinsville to Boyd Hensley and Nora (Smith) Hensley.Luther attended Pendleton Schools. He was involved in FFA; he was also a long time member of the Lapel Lions Club. He retired from Delco...
Mr. Harold Ray Simmons
Feb 23, 2020
Harold Ray Simmons, 83, of Markleville, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 23, 2020. He was born July 8, 1936, in Geff, Illinois to the late Berlin Simmons & Hattie Mae (Jordan) Hodges. Harold was a Veteran of the US Army. He retired from Delco Remy after 30 years of employment. His interest included singing classic Hank...
Robert Lee Bilbrey
Feb 23, 2020
Robert Lee Bilbrey, 77, Anderson, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020, at Community Hospital of Anderson in Anderson following a brief illness.He was born on April 17, 1942, in Overton County, Tennessee to Clyde Lee Bilbrey and Francis Lucille (Rector) Bilbrey.He retired from M. K. Betts Engineering where he was a heavy machine operator for many years. Robert enjoyed golfing,...
Ms. Kaleda Goudy
Feb 22, 2020
Kaleda W. Goudy, 87, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2020. She was born February 16, 1933 in Shirley where she was a lifelong resident. Kaleda retired after 36 years at Delco Remy, where she was one of very few women tool & die makers. She was a member of Wilkinson Church of Christ, the UAW, and past member of the...
Annabelle L. Conrad
Feb 19, 2020
Annabelle Conrad, 97, passed away on February 19, 2020 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Anderson, Indiana. She was born on August 10, 1922 in Kennard, and graduated from Kennard High School in 1940. She was an employee of Delco Remy of Anderson for 27 years. She was a member of the Lady Elks, Pink Ladies of Alexandria, Community Hospital Volunteer,...
Patty Ann Newby
Feb 16, 2020
Patty Ann Newby, 88, of Anderson, passed away on February 16, 2020 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield. She was born on August 13, 1931 in Jasonville to the late John and Flossie (Denny) Followell. Patty had worked at various school cafeterias in Anderson, retiring in 2009 after 39 years of service. She was a member of Eastside Church of...
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