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