Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
William M. “Bill” Godbey
Dec 15, 2019
William (Bill) Godbey, 77, of Greenfield passed away, December 15, 2019.He was born in Connersville, Indiana on March 15, 1942 and grew up in Fortville and Anderson.Bill graduated from Anderson High School in 1960 and went into the US Air Force following graduation. He was stationed in Minot, South Dakota, from there he went to England where he met his...
Barbara J. Yunker
Dec 13, 2019
Barbara J. Yunker, 80, of Anderson, passed away at Lifes Journeys of Avon following an extended illness. She was born August 27, 1939 in Jolliet, IL to the late Peter and Gladys (Paynter) Potter. The family moved to the Anderson area and she lived here most of her life. She worked for over 30 years as a case worker for...
Howard L. Willis
Dec 12, 2019
Howard L. Willis, age 87, of Shirley, passed away Thursday afternoon, December 12, 2019. He was born March 4, 1932 in Indianapolis the son of the late Donald J. and Florence R. (Miller) Willis Sr. Howard graduated from Wilkinson High School in 1952 and proudly served his country in the Korean War as Sergeant from 1952-1953. He was a member...
Mrs. Margaret S. Carlisle
Dec 9, 2019
Margaret S. Carlisle, 85, passed away December 9, 2019. She was born May 31, 1934 in Elwood to the late William & Bertha (Walsh) Stoops. Margaret was a commercial truck driver for Guide for 33 years. She was a member of UAW #663, Madison County Democrat Club, Roosevelt Kennedy Club, Madison County Council, and was past Chief of the Anderson...
Opal Mae Matthews
Dec 7, 2019
Opal Mae (Presser) Matthews, 96, of Anderson, passed away at her residence on December 7, 2019. She was born on August 12, 1923 in Lapel to the late Charles and Maude (Morris) Presser. She graduated from Anderson High School and was employed at Delco Remy and Ruth’s Fabric. She was a member of Whetstone Christian Church and the Eastern Star....
Ardella S. Mccord
Dec 7, 2019
Ardella S. McCord, 81, Anderson, passed away December 7, 2019, at Rawlins House in Pendleton after a brief illness. She was born February 18, 1938, in Elwood, the daughter of the late Roy and Deloris (Paxton) Truitt. Ardella graduated from Elwood High School in 1956, lived in Alexandria and moved to Anderson in 1983. She worked at Fashion Bug Clothing...
Mrs. Bonnie M. Mckinsey
Dec 6, 2019
Bonnie M. McKinsey, 89, was welcomed into Heaven’s Gate on Friday December 6, 2019, after a full and joyful life. She was born in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania on June 27, 1930 to the late Roy W. and Velda (Young) Kerry. At age 10 Bonnie accepted Jesus into her heart at Whitehall Campground. After graduating from Ellwood City High School, she...
Ms. Esther J. Oyler
Dec 3, 2019
Esther J. Oyler, 96, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at Keystone Woods. She was a long-time resident of Anderson. She was born May 20, 1923, in Centerville to the late Lee H. & Mable (Anderson) Pike. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. Esther enjoyed gardening and flowers. While at the nursing home she spent her time...
Richard Dee “Delco Dick” Elmore
Dec 3, 2019
Richard Dee “Delco Dick” Elmore, 88, of Anderson, passed away Dec 3, 2019 at his residence following an extended illness. Richard was born November 11, 1931 in Indianapolis, the son of the late A. Clark and Frieda A. Elmore. He enlisted in the USAF as Airman First Class in 1950 serving during the Korean War. Retired after 30+ years at...
Martha Ann (Woodruff) Burke
Nov 29, 2019
PENDLETON- Martha Ann (Woodruff) Burke, 83, passed away November 29, 2019 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital in Anderson. She was born October 26, 1936 in Anderson, Indiana and was a lifelong Pendleton resident. Martha married Gordon E. Burke on August 1, 1954 and they celebrated 59 years of marriage until his passing on July 1, 2014. She was a...
Anita Louise Bankson
Nov 27, 2019
Anita Louise Bankson, 62, of Markleville, passed away on November 27, 2019 at Community North Hospital, Indianapolis. She was born on October 11, 1957 in Anderson to the late George William and Frances (Dunlavy) Shuck. Anita attended Pendleton Heights High School. She was currently employed at Speedway Café in Pendleton, Indiana. She helped with the North Christian Church Food Pantry....
Helen M. Heflin
Nov 25, 2019
Helen M. Heflin, 96, Anderson, passed away on November 25, 2019 in Alabama. She was born on March 17, 1923 in Tipton to the late Ora and Orpha Fouch. Helen was a homemaker. She was a member of the Chesterfield Christian Church, Eastern Star and the Grandview Lady’s Golf Club. She is survived by her daughter, Beverly “Jo” (Jeffrey) Wood...
Brenda K Sheller
Nov 25, 2019
Brenda K. Sheller, 65, of Anderson, passed away, November 25, 2019 at her residence. She was born, May 25, 1954, in Anderson, the daughter of the late Marvin and Melvina Ashby. She was a 1972 graduate of Madison Heights High School and a lifelong Anderson resident. Brenda retired from O.I. Brockway Glass after 35 years of employment. Brenda loved to...
Shirley Lou Dollard
Nov 24, 2019
Shirley Lou Dollard, 86, Lapel, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019, at Bethany Pointe Health Campus in Anderson following an extended illness.She was born on July 15, 1933, in Brockway, Pennsylvania to Dale and Lucille (Preston) Holt .Shirley was graduated from Brockway Area High School.She enjoyed spending time with family, cooking, traveling, and gardening.Shirley is survived by six children, Richard...
Joseph H. Abel
Nov 20, 2019
Joseph “Joe” Abel, 85, of Anderson, passed away November 20, 2019 at Countryside Manor following a brief illness. Joe was born June 3, 1934, in Anderson, a son of the late Lawrence and Margaret Abel. He was a veteran of the US Navy and retiree of Delco-Remy. Joe and his wife Delores were able to spend several years living in...
Kenneth L. (Kenny) Surber
Nov 18, 2019
Kenneth (Kenny) L. Surber, 74, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 18th. He is survived by his wife, Janet Surber; his daughter, Yvette Karaffa, husband Mike; his son, Charles L. Surber, wife Amanda; two grandchildren, Millie and Lucian Karaffa; two brothers, Doug Barnes of Anderson and Dennis Barnes of Texarkana, several nieces and nephews, as well as, several great-nieces and...
Steven Kent Breece
Nov 17, 2019
Steven Kent Breece, 73, of Anderson, passed away on November 17, 2019 at his residence. He was born on September 10, 1946 in Anderson to the late Fred and Ruby (Dayton) Breece. Steven was retired from Payless Supermarket as a Dairy Manager after 20 years of service. He enjoyed working on electronics. He is survived by his children, Steve Breece,...
Barbra Gayle Doubman
Nov 17, 2019
Barbra Gayle Doubman, 85, of Kennard, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2019, at her home following an extended illness. She was born November 26, 1933 in Globe, KY to the late Rome and Lula (Miller) Bocook. On May 11, 1956, Barbra married James Doubman at the Kennard Friends parsonage and together they raised their family. She was a homemaker and...
Brenda “Diane” Harmon
Nov 16, 2019
Brenda “Diane” Harmon, 66, of Wilkinson, formerly of Greenfield, passed away November 16, 2019 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield. She was born September 2, 1953 in Greenfield, Indiana to Richard and Marilyn Holmes. She married the love of her life, Tim in 1975 and began their family. Diane had several jobs in her life, Jim Dandy, Dairy Queen, real...
Kimberley Dawn Kelley
Nov 16, 2019
Kimberley Dawn Kelley, 44, of Anderson, passed away on November 16, 2019. She was born on December 31, 1974 in Vancouver, Washington. Kim’s primary occupation was a Customer Service Representative. She was a member and taught Sunday school at Redeemer Baptist Church in Anderson, and loved music. She is survived by her parents, John Kelley and Rosemary (Lundsten) Ditmer; siblings,...
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