Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Scott Oldham

Scott Oldham

Feb 15, 2020

Scott Oldham, 49, of Pendleton, passed away February 15, 2020.He was born October 15, 1970 in Anderson, Indiana and was a Pendleton resident most of his life. He was a former resident of New Castle.Scott was a 1989 graduate of Pendleton Heights High School. He was a member and Past Master of New Castle Masonic Lodge No. 91 F.&A.M. and...

James M. Prince

James M. Prince

Feb 15, 2020

James M. Prince 64, La Porte, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020, at Franciscan Hospital in Michigan City following a brief illness.He was born on March 25, 1955, in Noblesville, Indiana to Fred Prince and Billie (Hughes) Prince.James attended Noblesville High School. He retired in 2004 from HH Gregg Appliances in Fishers.James loved to shoot rockets; photography; he enjoyed flying...

Betty K. Shaffer

Betty K. Shaffer

Feb 14, 2020

Betty K. Shaffer, 94, of Anderson, passed away Friday, February 14, 2020. She was born, June 29, 1925, in Elwood, to the late, Adam & Elizabeth (Bertzel) Krebs. She attended St. Joseph’s Elementary School in Elwood and graduated from St. Mary Catholic High School, in Anderson, in 1944. She attended Indiana Business College and became an Executive Secretary Betty was...

Kelli A. Drake

Kelli A. Drake

Feb 13, 2020

Kelli A. Drake, 50, of Middletown, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020, at her residence with her family at her side. She was born July 15, 1969 to Billy and Sharon (Holloway) Hager. Kelli was a member of the Aletheia Church and had been a hairstylist for 28 years. Her passion was helping others and she inspired many others to...

Mr. Paul F. Walker

Mr. Paul F. Walker

Feb 12, 2020

Paul F. Walker, 86, passed away Wednesday February 12, 2020. He was born August 7, 1933, in Hancock County to the late, Freeman & Florence (Chew) Walker. Paul was also a veteran of the US Army. He was a member of Wilkinson Church of Christ. Paul was well known by many names including, “Bub”, “Chief”, or “Mt. Dew”. He loved...

Alice Alatza Hollingsworth

Alice Alatza Hollingsworth

Feb 12, 2020

Alice Alatza Hollingsworth passed away February 12, 2020 at her residence. She was born October 3, 1931 in Marion, Indiana to the late William H. & Winifred (DeHaven) Rhodes. The family resided in Marion and Rigdon, Indiana until 1944, thereafter moving to Anderson where their father was employed at General Motors. Alice graduated from Anderson High School class of 1949...

David A. Dickey

David A. Dickey

Feb 12, 2020

David A. Dickey passed away on February 12, 2020 with his family by his side.He was born March 6, 1930 in New Castle, Indiana to Claude and Luella Dickey.Dave lived in Bartholomew County during his youth but spent the large majority of his life in Madison County, moving to Middletown in 2017.He worked for General Motors, first with Allison in...

Mr. Brian Dean Whitinger

Mr. Brian Dean Whitinger

Feb 11, 2020

Brian Dean Whitinger, 48, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Feb. 11, 2020, at Community Hospital Anderson. Brian graduated from Madison Heights High School and attended Glen Oaks Community College in Centerville, Michigan. He was recently employed by CJ Boots Casket Co. in Anderson. Brian loved NASCAR and the Indianapolis Colts. He is survived by his parents, Bill...

Carol Sue Taylor

Carol Sue Taylor

Feb 9, 2020

Carol Sue Taylor, 61, Noblesville, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020, at her daughters residence in Fishers.She was born on May 10, 1958, in Middletown, Ohio to James Vancleve and Marcille (Havens) Vancleve.Carol was graduated from Antwerp High School in Ohio.She retired from Target and previously worked at Ellison Bakery. Carol was a member of the Cumberland Road Christian Church...

Birtha Ovadean Bertram

Birtha Ovadean Bertram

Feb 7, 2020

Ovadean Bertram, 89, of Anderson, passed away on February 7, 2020 at Community Hospital, Anderson with her loving daughters at her side. She was born on October 15, 1930 in Albany, Kentucky. She was a graduate of Clinton County High School. She met and married Vance Bertram in 1952. They planted, gathered and sold a tobacco crop, then moved to...

James Patrick Reagin

James Patrick Reagin

Feb 6, 2020

James Patrick Reagin, age 78, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2020 following a sudden illness. He was born in Seattle, WA on September 26, 1941, the son of the late Edward James and Marina (Ave) Reagin and lived in Anderson most of his life. He graduated from Ball State University where he was a member of the Sigma Tau Gamma...

Orpha Wendy Patton

Orpha Wendy Patton

Feb 6, 2020

Orpha (Wendy) M. Patton, 82, Anderson, went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 6, 2020 after an extended illness. She was born on May 1, 1937, in Union County, Tennessee, to Henry and Stella (Ridenour) Flatford. Wendy was a loving mother and grammy. She loved spending time with her family. She could make a song out of...

Ms. Carole Ann Stacy

Ms. Carole Ann Stacy

Feb 2, 2020

Carole Ann Stacy, 84, of Knightstown, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020. She was born December 14, 1935, in Indianapolis, to the late Floyd Estelle “Bud” & Lucille (Hampton) Miller. Carole was a member of Wilkinson Church of Christ and of Psi Iota Xi Sorority of Knightstown. She had worked for Farm Bureau Co-Op, Mayhill Publications, Lazarus, and for Dr....

Mary Jeanette 'Jay' Alderman

Mary Jeanette 'Jay' Alderman

Feb 2, 2020

Mary Jeanette "Jay" Alderman of Indianapolis, Indiana and Naples, Florida passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 2, 2020. She was born on August 4, 1949 to Edwin and Lamoine (Holland) Henderson, and lived an incredibly full 70 years. Jay was a teacher, friend, wife, mother, and was the heart of her family. If you needed anything from an etiquette question...

Joshua Caleb Eacret

Joshua Caleb Eacret

Jan 31, 2020

Joshua Caleb Eacret, 34, of Pendleton, passed away on January 31, 2020 in Noblesville. He was born on May 22, 1985 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was employed as a Machine Operator for Nestle in Anderson. Joshua had earned the honor of Eagle Scout. He enjoyed computers, gaming, motorcycles and loved having fun.Josh lived life with a smile on his...

Christopher Howard Woodward

Christopher Howard Woodward

Jan 31, 2020

Christopher H. Woodward, 47, Frankton, formerly of Lapel passed away Friday, January 31, 2020 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.He was born on November 10, 1972, in Anderson, Indiana to Rickey Woodward and Cathy (Campbell) Woodward .Christopher graduated from Lapel High School in 1991. He was a Regional Manager for Healthcare Trust of America for ten years.Christopher was an...

Gregory “Greg” K. Miller

Gregory “Greg” K. Miller

Jan 29, 2020

Gregory K. “Greg” Miller, age 67, of Warsaw, Indiana and formerly of Anderson, Indiana passed away peacefully at his home with his wife and family by his side at 11:25 a.m. on Wednesday, January 29, 2020. He was born on Mother’s Day, May 11, 1952 in Greenfield, Indiana. Greg was the oldest of two children born to Glen E. Miller...

Mr. Douglas Keith Barnes

Mr. Douglas Keith Barnes

Jan 27, 2020

Douglas Keith Barnes, 68, passed away Monday, January 27, 2020. He was born April 14, 1951 in Anderson to the late Virgil Barnes & Jenny James. Doug is survived by his daughter, Angelique Barnes; granddaughters, Sara & Reiyanna Barnes; and brother, Dennis Barnes. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Barnes; son, Derek Barnes; brother, Kenny Surber; and...

Billie Ann Savage

Billie Ann Savage

Jan 27, 2020

Billie Ann Savage, 74, of Anderson, passed away on January 27, 2020 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital. She was born on August 25, 1945 in Clay County, Tennessee to the late Crit and Grace (Johnson) Daniel. Billie retired from St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital as a Nurse Technician after 20 years of service. She was a member of Columbus...

Phyllis June Schmuck

Phyllis June Schmuck

Jan 26, 2020

Phyllis June Schmuck, 98, a lifelong resident of Anderson, went to be with her sweet Lord and Savior on January 26, 2020. She was known for her ministry of sending thoughtful cards and her gift of hospitality. She and her husband, Francis, shared 78 loving years of marriage before his passing in 2018. Always happiest when surrounded by family and...

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