Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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