Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Verna C. Blessing
Oct 25, 2019
Verna C. Blessing, 77, Lapel, passed away Friday, October 25, 2019, at Rawlins House in Pendleton following a extended illness.She was born on March 17, 1942, in Lafayette, Indiana to Gifford Reeves and Meredith (Spidel) Reeves.Verna was graduated from Southwestern High School, in Lafayette, Indiana.Verna enjoyed watching her children and grandchildrens activities and sporting events. She retired as a legal...
Eula (Phares) Sylvester
Oct 24, 2019
Eula (Phares) Sylvester, 92, of Anderson, passed away on October 24, 2019. She was born in Burkesville, KY on February 22, 1927 the daughter of the late James and Bertha Belle (Hagan) Phares. Eula came to the Anderson area in 1953. She worked at Guide Lamp for seventeen years, retiring in 1971. She married her husband, Lawrence in 1968. She...
James E. Phillips
Oct 24, 2019
James E. Phillips, 85, Anderson, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2019, at his residence in Anderson following a brief illness.He was born on September 20, 1934, in Franklin, Kentucky to Lloyd Lester Phillips and Alice (Whitson) Phillips .James served his country in the United States Air Force.He retired from Guide Lamp, division of General Motors. He is survived by his...
John J Brandenburg
Oct 23, 2019
John J. Brandenburg, 73, of Pendleton, Indiana, passed away on October 23, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his family, after battling Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis for several years. He was born February 3, 1946 in Anderson, Indiana to John E. Brandenburg and Kathryn E. (Boatman) Webb.He graduated from Pendleton High School in 1965. He was a veteran of the U.S....
Martha J. Baker
Oct 23, 2019
Martha J. Baker, 71, of Anderson, passed away on October 23, 2019 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital following a sudden illness. She was born in Anderson on June 18, 1948, the daughter of the late Floyd Daniel and Elizabeth Maxine (Bruce) Baker. She worked as a clerk for CVS Pharmacy. She was a member of the Order of the...
Lindle Lee Clark
Oct 21, 2019
Lindle Lee Clark, 96, of Anderson, Indiana passed away October 21, 2019 at his home.He was born January 15, 1923 in Gideon, Missouri and was an Anderson resident most of his life.Lindle was an Anderson High School graduate and World War Two Army veteran serving in Europe. He received the Purple Heart, Bronze Star and medal of recognition from France...
James R. Clark
Oct 21, 2019
James R. Clark, 77, Arab, Alabama, formerly of Lapel, passed away Monday, October 21, 2019, at his home following a sudden illness.He was born on September 28, 1942, in Kansas to Claude L. Clark and Eva Marie (Edmundson) Clark.James graduated from Lapel High School in 1960.He retired in 2005 from Modern Vending in Indianapolis.James served his country in the United...
Richard J. Etchison
Oct 19, 2019
Richard J. Etchison, 90, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2019. He was born in Anderson on April 30, 1929. Richard was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He retired from the U.S. Post Office, having been a carrier for 30 years. He was a lifetime member of the Anderson VFW. He enjoyed the farm, family, and friends. Richard is survived...
Maurice “Buddy” L. Kelley
Oct 16, 2019
Maurice L. “Buddy” Kelley, 85, passed away on October 16, 2019 following an extended illness. He was born on December 9, 1933 in Jamestown to the late Floyd and Iola (Dick) Kelley. Buddy worked for several grocery stores in the area, primarily at Harvest Market. He loved sports. He is survived by his siblings, Carroll (Gail) Kelley of Indianapolis, Dean...
Richard Lee Hallett
Oct 15, 2019
Richard Lee Hallett, 85, passed peacefully to be with Jesus on October 15, 2019. He was born on August 14, 1934 in Terre Haute to the late Lacy and Celia (Ransford) Hallett. Richard retired in 1995 from General Motors as a Mechanical Engineer after 45 years of service. He graduated from General Motors Institute with a degree in mechanical engineering,...
Dorothy S. Cookman
Oct 15, 2019
Dorothy S. (Smith) Cookman, 91, of Anderson, passed away on October 15, 2019 at IU Health Saxony Hospital, Fishers. She was born in Anderson on November 14, 1927 to the late Basil and Mabel (Keller) Smith. Dorothy retired from St. John’s Hospital in 1991 having worked in medical records. She was a member of First Church of the Nazerene in...
Rufus Edward Wasson
Oct 15, 2019
Rufus Edward Wasson, 78, passed away on October 15, 2019 at Community Hospital, Anderson. He was born on December 21, 1940 in Georgetown, Kentucky to the late Ralph L. and Mary E. (Sargent) Wasson. Rufus retired from Delco Remy after 34 years of service. He served his country in the United States Marine Corp. He was a Kentucky Colonel, and...
Ms. Shirley Mae Lewman
Oct 14, 2019
Shirley Mae Lewman, 83, passed away October 14, 2019, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born May 20, 1936 in Indianapolis to the late Forest & Luella (Tanner) Eakin. Shirley was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a member of Willow Branch United Methodist Church and Sigma Beta Sorority, Rho Chapter. She was the...
Mr. John Gardner Nelson
Oct 13, 2019
John Gardner Nelson, 84, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 21, 1935 in Madison County to the late Charles Wood & Cora Pearl (Gardner) Nelson Sr. John graduated from Wilkinson High School in 1953. He co-owned and operated Mark Tool & Die for several years. John was a member of Wilkinson...
Annalue Johnson
Oct 12, 2019
Annalue (Garner) Johnson, 83, Springfield, MO, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2019. She was born on January 21, 1936, in Middletown to Harold and Hessell (Luellen) Garner.Annalue was a member of New Horizons Methodist Church in Anderson and a long-time member of the Fortville Methodist Church prior to moving to Anderson. She worked several years as a Paralegal secretary in...
Margaret Leora Reagan
Oct 11, 2019
Margaret L. Reagan, 89, of Anderson, passed away, October 11, 2019 at her residence following an extended illness surrounded by her family. Margaret was born November 26, 1929, in Grayville Ill., the daughter of the late Wesley and Stella Taylor. She was raised in Tennessee and came to Indiana in 1949. As a homemaker, Margaret lovingly and unselfishly devoted her...
Rosemary “Rosie” Holder
Oct 10, 2019
Rosemary (Rosie) A. Holder, age 70, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019 in Carmel, Indiana. Rosemary was born April 14, 1949 in Trenton, New Jersey to Kermit and Mary Ann (Masterson) Lay. She had many careers, most notable of them, being a real estate agent and a sales representative for Revlon Cosmetic Company. She loved gardening, design, and most importantly...
Mayola “Corky” Mitchell
Oct 8, 2019
Mayola “Corky” Mitchell, 90, of Anderson went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on October 8, 2019. She was born on November 26, 1928 in Sebetha, Kansas, the daughter of Omer and Alma Porter. Corky was the most amazing mom, wife, sister, aunt and friend but most of all she was a devoted and faithful follower...
Fredric L. Beckley
Oct 5, 2019
Fredric L. Beckley, 71, of Anderson, passed away on October 5,2019 at Community Hospital Anderson following a brief illness. He was born April 12, 1948 in Anderson and lived in the area his entire life On February 23, 2012 he married Betty Straley in Anderson. He worked in maintenance for various businesses in the area before retiring from Mounds Mall....
Haskell C. Counts
Oct 5, 2019
Haskell C. Counts, 84, recently of Sarasota, FL, passed away after an extended illness. After retiring from the Post Office, he spent his time volunteering. These organizations included: St. John’s Hospital, Merchants Older Buddies, Habitat, Paramount Theatre, Red Cross, VA, Harter House, and First United Methodist Church. He is survived by a daughter, Kelly Hornback of Sarasota; son, James Counts...
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