Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Marilyn Carlton
Jul 18, 2020
Marilyn Carlton, 87 of Wilkinson, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Lindberg Crossing in Anderson. She was born April 1, 1933, in Shirley to the late Jacob & Opal (Railsback) Bright. She was a graduate of Wilkinson High School class of 1951, was a member of the Shirley-Wilkinson United Methodist Church, the Red Hat Club, and the Shirley Historical...
Larry 'Butch' N. Forrer
Jul 18, 2020
Larry "Butch" N. Forrer, 78, Elwood, Illinois passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020, at his residence in Elwood, Illinois following an extended illness.He was born on August 23, 1941, in Lapel, Indiana to Harold and Elaine (Edwards) Forrer.Larry was a Vietnam Veteran. He worked head of Maintenance for Burbank School District in Burbank, Illinois. After retiring from the school, he...
April Leisure
Jul 16, 2020
April (Fish) Leisure, 52, Anderson, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2020, at her residence in Anderson following sudden illness.She was born on July 26, 1967, in Anderson, to James Fish and Vickie Hensley.She was a Homemaker.April liked spending time with family and going to rummage sales. She is survived by her father; James Fish of Missouri; mother, Vickie (Eric) Hensley...
Tamara K. Everett
Jul 16, 2020
Tamara K. Everett, 66, Fairmount, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2020, at Colonial Oaks Healthcare in Marion following an extended illness.She was born on May 21, 1954, in Anderson, Indiana to Ward and Eileen Love.Tamara was graduated from Lapel High School in 1972.Tamara was a Homemaker. She formerly worked as a clerk at the Pendleton Correctional Facility.Tamara was a member...
Donald E Raison
Jul 15, 2020
Donald E. Raison, 84, Lapel, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at his residence in Lapel, following an extended illness.He was born on November 30, 1935, in Anderson, to William Raison and Maxine (Dove) Raison.Donald attended Anderson Community Schools.He was a Heavy Equipment Operator in the mining business. Donald also worked part time on lawnmowers. He is survived by three...
Charles “Charlie” Solid
Jul 14, 2020
Charles H. Solid, 98, of Anderson, passed away peacefully Tuesday, in Sheridan, in the care of his family. He was born in Onawa, Iowa to Herman and Susie (Dewey) Solid. He was a graduate of Anderson University. He served in the Army Air Corp during WWII. He was a member of Park Place Church of God and a volunteer at...

Mr. William Lytle Porter
Jul 14, 2020
William L. Porter, 98, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020. He was born August 12, 1921, in New Castle to the late Lyle & Lydia (Clevenger) Porter. William was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served in World War II. He retired from Delco-Remy after several years. William is survived by his children, Mark Porter & Melissa Lindsey; grandchildren,...
Robert Eugene Williams
Jul 12, 2020
Robert Eugene Williams, 88, of Pendleton, passed away on July 12, 2020. He was born in Muncie, Indiana on July 27, 1931, to Henry E. and Vera Viola (Campbell) Williams. He graduated from Anderson High School in 1949 and attended General Motors Institute. He married Patricia L. (Stoner) Williams on July 15, 1951, at First Presbyterian Church in Anderson. He...
Emma Jean Graves
Jul 12, 2020
Emma Jean (Moore) Graves, 89, daughter of Mary Walden and Carson Moore, died peacefully on July 12, 2020 at Anderson Community Hospital. Jean was born September 16, 1930 in Harlan County, Kentucky and that is where she married the love of her life, Robert Pearl Graves, Jr., on December 23, 1947. She retired from General Motors Guide Lamp Division in...
Mrs. Patricia Ann O'Brien
Jul 12, 2020
Patricia Ann O’Brien, 87, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020. She was born in Anderson on June 3, 1933. She married Lawrence O’Brien on July 4, 1952 and just celebrated 68 years of marriage. Patricia is survived by her husband, Lawrence; children, Kathy (husband, Jeff) Muir, Rinde (wife, Patti) O’Brien, Karen O’Brien, and Kelly (husband, Paul) Greulich; grandchildren, Danielle, Tiana,...
Richard Joel “Joey” Hutchison
Jul 10, 2020
Richard Joel “Joey” Hutchison passed away peacefully on July 10, 2020 with his parents by his side. He was born on October 9, 1962 and lived his entire life in Anderson. Joey worked at the Hopewell Center for 20 years. He loved Special Olympics in which he won several ribbons. He also loved wrestling, bowling, racing, race cars and he...
Rocky Brent Flatt
Jul 10, 2020
Rocky Brent Flatt, 64, of Anderson, passed away on July 10, 2020. He was born on June 20, 1956 in Anderson to Bedford and Mary (Holland) Flatt. He is married to Vicki Flatt and they just celebrated their 17th anniversary on June 9th. Rocky worked for Brockway for 20 years and ConAgra Foods for 16 years. He was loved by...

Linda Kaye Talbert
Jul 9, 2020
Linda Kaye Talbert, 63, of Anderson, passed away on July 9, 2020 following a sudden illness. She was born on on June 17, 1957 in Woodbury, TN, the daughter of the late Elmer and Katheryn (Biddle) Talbert. She is survived by her brother, John (Debbie) Talbert; sister, Mary (Leonard) Stevens; niece, Cheryl Haisley; nephew Michael Stevens; and several other nieces...
David Ray Mcmahan
Jul 7, 2020
David Ray McMahan, 79, of Southlake, Texas, passed away on July 7, 2020, at Avalon Memory Care in Keller, Texas from complications associated with Alzheimers and COPD. He was born on December 18, 1940, in Anderson, Indiana, to the late Ray and Lucille McMahan. David was a respected engineer with a deep love for his family. He was named on...
Ms. Lydia Ann Wilkinson
Jul 1, 2020
Lydia Wilkinson, 97, passed away July 1, 2020 from the corona virus at St. Vincent’s hospital. She was born November 19, 1922 in Hilham, Tennessee to James R. and Dora (Hawkins) Carmack. She graduated from Fisk Academy, where she was on the basketball team. She moved to Anderson as a young woman where she spent the remainder of her life....
James D. Burmeister
Jul 1, 2020
James “Jim” Burmeister, 85, of Anderson, passed away, July 1, 2020 at his residence following a brief illness. Jim was born Oct. 4, 1934, in Tuscola, Ill., the son of Raymond and Jessie Burmeister and was a 1952 graduate of Markleville High School and a Navy veteran. Jim was employed as a security guard for Guide Lamp and retired after...
Ms. Helen Irene Neely
Jun 30, 2020
Helen Irene Neely, 93, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at her residence. She was born September 29, 1926 in Willow Branch to the late Samuel & Stella (Flint) Stucker. She was a member of South Meridian Church of God, Anderson Chapter Eastern Star #154 and the Social Order of Beauceant #226. Helen is survived by her daughters, Marcia (husband,...
Rondal Darell Vickery
Jun 29, 2020
Rondal Darell Vickery, 64, Lapel, passed away Monday, June 29, 2020, at St. Vincent Heart Center in Carmel following a brief illness.He was born on January 6, 1956, in New Castle, Indiana to Joe Vickery and Fonza (Pemberton) Vickery.Rondal was graduated from Lapel High School.He worked several years as a Mechanic. He also worked for Big A auto parts in...
Donald Lee Hammer
Jun 26, 2020
Donald Lee Hammer, 85, of Shirley Indiana passed away on June 26th, 2020 surrounded by his family. Don was born on September 28th, 1934 in La Fontaine, Indiana son of the late Chester A. Hammer and Mildred Marguerite (Newell) Hammer of Shirley, Indiana. Don graduated from Wilkinson High School in 1952. He began his career at Delco Remy in Anderson...
Melva Ruth Tegge
Jun 25, 2020
Melva Ruth Tegge- Age 76 passed away June 25, 2020.She was born July 4, 1943 in Anderson Indiana and Graduated from Anderson High School in 1961. Melva was a former member Jr. Girl Scout, an officer in Mother’s Club, a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority of Anderson and Psi Iota Xi of Middletown. She worked at Anderson Banking Company,...