Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Ms. Sarah Belle Johnson
Jan 3, 2020
Sarah Belle Sparks Johnson, 88, passed away Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, at her residence surrounded by her loved ones. She was born Oct. 11, 1931, in Lapel, to Dallas and Juel (Stringer) Sparks. Sarah graduated from Lapel High School in 1950 and the retired from Delco Remy after 32 years. She enjoyed spending her time with her family while at...
Naomi Katherine Mcglacken
Jan 2, 2020
Naomi Katherine (Katie) McGlacken, 97, of Ocala Florida formerly of Lapel, passed away on January 2, 2020 of old age. Katie was the daughter of Ray O. McClintock and Edna A. Harless McClintock Riggs and was born on July 11, 1922 on a farm near Lapel, Indiana, which was owner by her grandparents, Clark McClintock and Kate Hersberger McClintock. She...
Garry Gene Hornbeck
Jan 1, 2020
Garry Gene Hornbeck, 61, of Anderson, passed away, Jan. 1, 2020 at St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital. Garry was born, August 18, 1958, in Anderson, to the late Millard Mel Hornbeck and Wilma Jayne Seal. He was a lifelong Anderson resident and retired from Guide Lamp in 2000. Garry had a great sense of humor, compassion and generosity. He loved to...
David Clyde Ashby
Jan 1, 2020
David Clyde Ashby, 90, Lapel, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020, at Community Hospital of Anderson following a brief illness.He was born on September 21, 1929, in Florida Station to Clyde and Ethel (Shafer) Ashby.He was a disabled Army Air Corps veteran of the Korean War and he retired in 1980 from the former Delco Remy division of General Motors...
Lisa Lewis Wright
Dec 31, 2019
Lisa Lewis Wright, 61, of Anderson, passed away on December 31, 2019. She was born on November 18, 1958 in Anderson, South Carolina to the late Grady and Sue Lewis. Lisa was a member of Southern Heights Christian Church. She was a Price Auditor for Meijer Corporation. She enjoyed reading mysteries and novels. She is survived by her husband of...
Donna Davis
Dec 29, 2019
Donna (Stinefield) Davis, 82, of Anderson passed away on Sunday December 29, 2019 at Countryside Manor following an extended illness. Donna was born on April 18, 1937 in Alexandria. She was the only daughter, out of seven children, by her parents, both of whom have preceded her in death. She had a lifelong commitment to the Democratic Party, and served...
Donald L. Watson
Dec 27, 2019
Donald L. Watson, 78, of Anderson, passed away December 27, 2019 at his residence. He was born on March 7, 1941 in Anderson. Donald retired from the City of Anderson after 40 years as a supervisor for the water department. He, along with his wife are owners of Don & Sherry’s Third Base Pub. Donald was a member of the...
Marc S. Heckaman
Dec 27, 2019
Marc S. Heckaman, 66, left this earthly world to be with our Lord and Savior on December 27, 2019 after a brief illness. Marc was born on March 26,1953 in South Bend, Indiana to Laird and Jo Heckaman. Marc lived in Niles, Michigan for 10 years before moving to Pendleton, Indiana. Marc was a 1971 graduate of Pendleton Heights High...
Kenley Grace Galbreath
Dec 26, 2019
Kenley Grace Galbreath was born sleeping on December 26, 2019 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital. Kenley is survived by her parents, Madalyn and Kenny Galbreath; siblings, Stella, Pistol, Chevy, Shannon, Ethan, and Dakota; grandparents, Paula and Carl Galbreath, Bessie Martin; great grandpa Bobby Collins; aunt Megan (Vernon) Martin; uncles, Shawn (Brooke) Shirley, Jerry Elliott; great aunts, Becky (Aaron) Goen,...
Richard Mckay Gray
Dec 26, 2019
Richard McKay Gray, age 52, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, December 26, 2019. He was born October 28, 1967 in Anderson, the son of the late Jack and Beulah V. (Murphy) Gray. Richard worked various jobs in his life, mostly as a millwright. He loved hunting, fishing and music. He is survived by his daughters, Jessica Sweeney of Noblesville, Sarah Fleener...
Pattie Ann Moore
Dec 26, 2019
Pattie Ann Moore, 86, Anderson, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019, at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital in Anderson following a extended illness.She was born on July 9, 1933, in Anderson, Indiana to Charles Martin and Mary (Davis) Martin .Pattie attended Anderson High School.She worked at Guide Lamp and Anderson Community Schools in the Cafeteria for several years.Pattie was a...
Iva June Rardin Alley
Dec 24, 2019
Iva June Alley, age 83, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at her residence. She was born June 27, 1936 in Rush County, the daughter of the late Oliver “Ollie” and Viola (Goodpastor) Rardin. In her younger years she loved flower gardening and sewing, making pillows and bedding for her home. She took her skills at sewing into the workplace,...
Marie Elaine Mckinney
Dec 20, 2019
Marie Elaine (Clark) McKinney, 70, died December 20, 2019.She was born February 12, 1949 in Muncie, Indiana to Lindle Lee and Muriel Irene (Bentz) Clark and was an Anderson resident most of her life.She was a 1967 graduate of Anderson High School and had been employed at Guide Corporation in Anderson.Survivors include a brother, Larry Lee Clark.She was preceded in...
Mrs. Tommie L Wood
Dec 20, 2019
Tommie L. Wood, age 86, passed away Friday, December 20, 2019 at Rawlins house with her family by her side. She was born December 17, 1933 in Brilliant, Alabama to James and Nora (Sexton) Abbott. Tommie was a Registered Nurse at St. Vincent Hospital, then at hospitals in Michigan and Georgia during her career before her retirement. She was a...
Laquieta J. Hopkins
Dec 20, 2019
LaQuieta J. Hopkins, 81, Muncie, passed away Friday, December 20, 2019, at Ball Hospital in Muncie following a extended illness.She was born on January 31, 1938, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas to Owen Eiler and Virginia (Williams ) Eiler.LaQuieta was graduated from Anderson High School in 1959 .She retired from Rowland Title after 27 years of service. LaQuieta was a loving...
Naomi Buckner
Dec 19, 2019
Naomi Gay Buckner, 78, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019. She was born June 21, 1941, in Mayland, Tennessee to the late Joseph & Bessie (Hamm) Hotsinpiller. She worked for Anderson Community Schools for over 28 years as a baker. She loved cooking and spending time with her family. Naomi is survived by her husband of 63 years, MC Buckner;...
Barbara E. Henderson
Dec 19, 2019
Barbara E. Henderson, 73, Lapel, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019, at Community Northview in Anderson following extended illness.She was born on December 6, 1946, in Shelbyville, Indiana to Ray Henderson and Goldie( Lucas) Henderson .Barbara was graduated from Southwestern High School in Shelby County.She was a Caregiver to many people. She also worked several jobs throughout the years. Barbara...
Brian K. Yunker
Dec 17, 2019
Brian K. Yunker, 60, of Anderson, passed away December 17, 2019 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital following a sudden illness. He was born August 10, 1959 to the late Jack and Barbara (Potter) Yunker. Brian served in the U.S. Army as a medic, the skills of which he used later in life working in private home health care. He...
Mr. Shane Matthew Nicholson
Dec 16, 2019
Shane Matthew Nicholson, 31, passed away Monday, December 16, 2019. He was born March 22, 1988 in Anderson. He was a Union Carpenter as a journeyman for over 10 years. Shane is survived by his mother, Debbie (Hartley) Nicholson; father, Robert Nicholson; siblings, Kevin Foley, Shawn Foley, and Jada Nicholson; several nieces, one nephew, and a great niece. He was...
John T. Schuyler
Dec 16, 2019
John T. "J. T." Schuyler, 93, Lapel, passed away Monday, December 16, 2019, at Rawlins House in Pendleton following brief illness.He was born on October 26, 1926, in Lapel to John and Myrtle (McCarty) Schuyler.J. T. was graduated from Lapel High School in 1944.He farmed his entire life.J. T. was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church where he...
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