Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Floyd R. “Bob” Fesmire
Nov 2, 2019
Floyd R. “Bob” Fesmire, 75, of Markleville, passed away November 2, 2019 at his residence. He was born June 20, 1944 in Anderson, the son of the late Floyd Max & Helen G. (Craig) Fesmire.On October 18, 1964 Bob married the former Linda Wilkins and together they raised their sons Eric and David. He retired from Delco-Remy in 1999 after...
Alice Jean Hummer
Nov 1, 2019
Alice Jean Hummer, 89, passed away on November 1, 2019. She was born on May 16, 1930 to the late Earl and Orpha (Reff) Smith. Alice was a long time resident of Anderson. She was a wonderful huge hearted mother, wife, grandmother, aunt and great friend to many who loved her very much. She retired from Key Bank in the...
Billy Joe Hobbs
Nov 1, 2019
Billy Joe Hobbs, 60, Anderson, passed away Friday, November 1, 2019, at Saint Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis following an extended illness.He was born on July 29, 1959, in Big Stone Gap, Virginia to Herbert H. Hobbs Sr. and Ruth (Wells) Hobbs.Joe graduated from Lapel High School in 1977. He retired from Owens Illinois (Brockway) Glass in Lapel. Joe enjoyed hunting,...
Norma Jean Baute
Oct 31, 2019
Norma Jean Baute, 88, passed away unexpectedly on October 31, 2019. She was born on August 24, 1931 in Muncie to the late William and Thelma (VanFleet) Graves. Norma attended Daleville and Middletown schools. She resided in the Anderson and Middletown area. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. She loved talking to all people, she never met...
Mr. Wayne Garner
Oct 30, 2019
Wayne Garner, 73, passed away October 30, 2019, surrounded by his family. He was born March 28, 1946 in the Middle House on Garner Creek Road, in Jamestown, Kentucky. Wayne attended Arsenal Tech High School before he drove for various trucking companies. He retired from USF Holland, where he had received many Safety Awards. His safe driving also awarded by...
Sarah Jane Mcarthur
Oct 30, 2019
Sarah Jane McArthur, 57, of Markleville, passed away October 30, 2019 after a brief illness. She was born September 26, 1962, in Anderson, but lived most of her life in Markleville. Sarah is survived by her husband of 37 years, E. James McArthur; daughers, Nichel (Cory) Moore & Stephanie (Paul) King; grandchildren, Colton, Christian, Jackson, Hayley, Andrew, Jensen, Abigail, &...
Robert Charles Clear
Oct 27, 2019
Robert Charles Clear, 51, passed away on October 27, 2019. He was born on February 21, 1968 in Anderson to William and Ann (Blue) Clear. Robert was a Business Analyst/Developer for Caito Foods. He was previously employed by Delta Faucets for ten years. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Rose Hulman University and his Master’s Degree from Anderson University. Bob...
Kenneth Paul Stallings
Oct 26, 2019
Kenneth “Kenny” Paul Stallings, 59, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2019 at his Anderson residence. He was born August 24, 1960, in Anderson. He attended Forest Hills Elementary and graduated with honors from Howe Military High School. Kenny was a talented musician, who played many instruments but excelled at piano and guitars. He had been a member of the band,...
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...
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