Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
G. Grant Lierman
Oct 5, 2019
G. Grant Lierman, of Anderson, left this life on October 5, 2019. Grant was an answer to our family prayers. He graduated from Anderson High School in 2011, and attended Harrison College. Grant served his country in the United States Army. He received an Honorable Medical Discharge due to a hand injury in March, 2019. Grant volunteered at the Anderson...
Peggy Jean Bryant
Oct 5, 2019
Peggy Jean Bryant, 87, former Pendleton and Lapel resident, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2019, at Wellbrooke of Westfield following an extended illness. She was born on January 10, 1932, in Xenia, Ohio to Paul and Eleanor (Schultz) Bottorff. Peggy is survived by three children, Kimberly, Michael, and Katie; six grandchildren, Kyra, Nick, Jenni, Andy, Bailey, and John-Michael; and nine...
Rita St. Clair
Oct 4, 2019
Rita St. Clair of Anderson, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019. She is survived by her three children; Tom and wife Christa, Ted and wife Jodi, Susan and husband Eric, along with six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, James St. Clair, and eight siblings. A Mass of Christian Burial will...
Rebecca Lynn Robinson
Oct 4, 2019
Rebecca Lynn Robinson, 76, of Anderson, passed away on October 4, 2019 at Bethany Pointe Health Campus, Anderson. She was born in Richmond on July 1, 1943 to the late William and “Bizz” (Inlow) Hubbard. Rebecca was a career Military wife and homemaker. She enjoyed crosswords, birds and watching Jeopardy!. She is survived by her children, Jody (Steve) Wilson of...
Miss Linda Darlene Harney
Oct 3, 2019
Linda Darlene Harney, 67, passed away October 3, 2019. She was born December 5, 1951, in Anderson to the late, Dorsey Armel & Rosemary (Musick) Harney, Jr. There will be no services at this time. Arrangements are entrusted to Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Service & Crematory. Her final resting place is at East Maplewood Cemetery.
Clifton E. Huffman Jr.
Oct 3, 2019
Clifton E. Huffman Jr., 88, Lapel, passed peacefully in his sleep to join his heavenly family. Having enjoyed his family, Church and friends, he was more than ready to go home, walking and singing Amazing Grace.Cliff was a man of many talents and pursuits. Having been an athlete throughout his life, he achieved many awards in tennis and basketball. He...
Eddy K. Russell
Oct 3, 2019
Eddy K. Russell, 69, Middletown, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2019, at home following an extended illness. He was born on September 9, 1950, in Pennington Gap, Virginia to Walter and Mary Ruth (Heck) Russell. Eddy was graduated from Lapel High School in 1969. He retired from the former Allison Transmission of General Motors in Indianapolis after over 36 years...
Ms. Doris “Dori” Hale
Oct 2, 2019
Doris “Dori” E. Hale, 78, of Middletown, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 2, 2019. She was born in Kosciusko County to the late, Harold & Pauline (Harman) Hartman. Dori graduated from Leesburg High School in 1957. She attended New Horizons United Methodist Church, where she was lovingly known as the “Pickle Lady”. She headed up several fundraisers and activities that...
Patricia Jean Ward
Oct 2, 2019
Patricia Jean Ward: For I know that my Redeemer lives, and He shall stand at last on earth; and after my skin is destroyed, this I know, that in my flesh I shall see God, whom I shall see for myself, and my eyes shall behold, and not another. How my heart yearns within me! (Job 19:25-27) Patty beheld her...
Larry Lee Vance
Sep 30, 2019
Larry Lee Vance, 76, of Anderson, passed away on September 30, 2019 at Franciscan Hospital, Indianapolis. He was born on January 2, 1943 in Anderson to the late Bernard and Rose (Surper) Vance. Larry was a graduate of Purdue University. He retired as a Tool & Dye Maker at General Motors after 38 years of service. He loved spending time...
Esther Mardell Decker
Sep 30, 2019
Esther Mardell Decker, 98, of Pendleton, passed away on September 30, 2019 at Community Hospital, Anderson. She was born on August 12, 1921 in Hamilton County to the late Ulysses and Bernice (White) Moser.Esther retired as an Office Manager at Amick Electric after 30 years of service. She volunteered preparing taxes for Senior Citizens for 20 years. She attended various...
Ms. Jo Ann Carter
Sep 29, 2019
Jo Ann Molden Carter, 78, of Sebastian, Florida, passed away September 29, 2019 at VNA Hospice House. Born November 14, 1940 in Wilkinson, Indiana, to the late Joseph S. & Mary F. (Martin) Molden. She was a teacher at Western Brown & Clermont Northeastern Elementary schools in Ohio and at Key Largo Elementary in Florida. Survivors include her sons, Jerry,...
Gary W. Veach
Sep 29, 2019
Gary W. Veach, 64, of Markleville, passed away, September 29, 2019 at St. Vincent Anderson Hospital. Gary was born, August 24, 1955, in Anderson, the son of John T. and Oleta Veach Sr. He was a wonderful, generous husband and father. He enjoyed fishing and making projects in his woodworking shop. He is survived by his wife of 38 years,...
Mr. Larry Abner
Sep 28, 2019
Larry Abner, 72, of Shirley passed away Saturday, September 28, 2019. He was born September 24, 1947, in Indianapolis to the late, Stanley & Olive Abner. Larry retried from Ford Motor Company after 35 years. He is survived by daughters, Angela (Scott) Eaton and Michelle (Charles Key) Abner; stepsons, Greg, Gary, and Tim Cotton; grandchildren, Carmen Abner, Brittney White, Larry...
Peter A. Munson
Sep 27, 2019
Peter A. Munson, 85, of Anderson, passed away on September 27, 2019 at his residence. He was born on November 1, 1933 in England to the late Leneide and Kathleen (Raison) Munson. Peter was a Brick Layer all of his life and retired from Local #4. He enjoyed his work and raising tomatoes. Peter is survived by his sons, Paul...
Joan Kay Maddy
Sep 27, 2019
Joan Kay Maddy (Redmond) passed in her sleep on Friday, September 27, 2019. She was born in Elwood, Indiana, on October 4, 1937, graduated from Markleville High School in 1955. She married Forest Lee Maddy on August 14, 1955. She was an active member of every community in which she lived. During the early years of her marriage, the family...
Marvin Doyle Williams
Sep 26, 2019
Marvin Doyle Williams, 75, Anderson, passed away at I.U. Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born in Anderson February 26, 1944 to Virgil and Bernice (Hall) Williams. Marvin retired after 46 years as a fork lift operator at Elston Richards. He was a man of all trades and enjoyed watching all sports. Marvin is survived by his wife Pat (Carpenter) Williams,...
Beckie Taylor
Sep 25, 2019
Beckie (West) Taylor, 68, of Pendleton passed away at her residence on September 25, 2019.She was born January 12, 1951 in Anderson, Indiana and lived most of her life in the Anderson, Markleville and Pendleton communities.Survivors include her husband, George “Butch” Taylor; daughter, Gayla Jones of Anderson; three grandchildren, Justin Blazier, Allisse Hart and Michael Taylor; three great-grandchildren, Glen, Landon...
Dorothy “Dotti” Mace Graves
Sep 25, 2019
Dorothy “Dotti” Mace Graves, 87, of Anderson, crossed over to the other side peacefully, September 25, 2019, following an extended illness. She was born, January 25, 1932, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, to the late Louis Jones and Dorothy Mace. Dotti volunteered many years at St. Vincent’s hospital in Indianapolis. She was a long time member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Anderson....
Sherry Lynn Stoner
Sep 25, 2019
Sherry L. Stoner, 61, of Pendleton passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at her residence. She was a lifelong resident of Pendleton.She was born August 17, 1958 in Anderson, the daughter of J. Laurel and Betty (Allford) Stoner. She graduated from Pendleton Heights High School and worked at Wood’s Wire, Sally Mae and Wal-Mart. She also worked with traffic...
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