Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Mark A. Sharp
Mar 29, 2020
Mark A. Sharp, 76, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 29, 2020 after a long battle with COPD and other chronic illnesses. The Lord took Mark under the right circumstances and time. With Mark’s passing the world lost a unique character. He could fill up a room. He was jovial, friendly and loved to joke with people. Mark was extremely outgoing....

Mr. John S. Phagan
Mar 29, 2020
John Stuart Phagan, 80, passed away Sunday March 29, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Vicki Ann (Spidel) Phagan; daughter, Lisa (husband, Rick) Leever; brother-in-law, Terry (wife, Linda) Spidel; sisters-in-law, Janeane (husband, Larry) Gladden and Janet (husband, Don) Chambers; several nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents;...
Dorothy Ann Ramsey
Mar 29, 2020
Dorothy Ann (Zirkelbach) Ramsey, 91, of Anderson, passed away on March 29, 2020 at Bethany Pointe Health Campus. She was born on September 29, 1928 in Perkinsville to the late Edward and Florence (Dickey) Zirkelbach. Dorothy was employed by the insurance department of Anderson Banking Company for 23 years of service. She retired from PNC Banking Company after many bank...
David L Wells
Mar 26, 2020
David L. Wells, 74, Anderson, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020, at his sons residence in Muncie following a brief illness.He was born on May 23, 1945, in Anderson, Indiana to John Wells and Mary (Sylvester) Wells.David retired in 2007 from General Motors in Anderson, after 30 plus years. He also drove a school bus for Anderson Community Schools for...
Sondra J Knotts
Mar 25, 2020
Sondra J. Knotts, 83, Lapel, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at Rawlins House in Pendleton following an extended illness.She was born on January 22, 1937, in Lapel, Indiana to Thomas Kellams and Katherine Imogene (Patrick) Kellams.Sondra was graduated from Lapel High School in 1955.She retired from the town of Lapel.Sondra was a member of the Emmaus Community. She was...
Ms. Cheryl Ann Smith
Mar 21, 2020
Cheryl passed away on March 21, 2020 peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. Cheryl was born on September 1, 1952 in Beech Grove to Martha & Bill Payne. Cheryl was raised by Martha & Robert Turner. She married William Kirby Smith in 1971, her husband of 29 years. She is survived by her children, William Clinton Smith of...
Charlie Ray Hull
Mar 21, 2020
Charlie Ray Hull, 85, Lapel, Indiana surrounded by his family, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 21, 2020.He was born on June 28, 1934, in Celina, Tennessee to James Coomer Hull and Ruby (Boles) Hull.He retired from Delco, division of General Motors after 30 years. Charlie in his early years worked in construction and also farmed in the Lapel community...
Judith “Judy” Lucas
Mar 20, 2020
Judith “Judy” Lucas, 75, of Noblesville, Indiana passed away, Friday, March 20, 2020 at Harbour Manor Care Center in Noblesville.She was born May 13, 1944 in Indianapolis, Indiana and was a Westfield and Noblesville resident most of her life.Judy was a 1962 graduate of Wilkinson High School and was a graduate of Professional Careers Institute with a certificate of Medical...
Barbara J. Wilson
Mar 18, 2020
Barbara J. Wilson, 87, entered Heaven’s gate on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 3, 1932 in Marion, to the late Raymond Lusher and Ruth (Wysong) McMillan. She graduated from Anderson High School in 1951 and worked as a sales consultant for McDonald’s Furniture. Barbara is survived by her children, Kelley (Jeff)...
Mr. Brian Lee Hastings
Mar 16, 2020
Brian Lee Hastings passed from this life on March 16, 2020, in Evanston, Illinois, after a short history of serious health issues. He was born April 13, 1970, in Elwood, to Maricatherine (Cathie Hancock) Hopper and Robert F. Hastings, and graduated from Anderson High School in 1988. He received his teaching degree from Northeastern Illinois University, and was a dedicated...
Tracy Allen Cox
Mar 15, 2020
Tracy Allen Cox, 54, Westfield, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020, at St. Vincent Ascension in Carmel following a sudden illness.He was born on June 1, 1965, in Anderson, Indiana to Jack and Patricia A. (Brown) Cox.Tracy graduated from Lapel High School in 1983.He had worked in construction and landscaping for many years.Tracy enjoyed camping and fishing and was quite...
Barbara Hickner
Mar 13, 2020
Barbara J. Hickner, 88, of Anderson, passed to her eternal reward on March 13, 2020, surrounded by her family. She was born June 28, 1931, in Anderson, to Carl F. Strader (deceased) and Margaret R. Liptow Strader (deceased). She was known for her love of life and all people. Her smile was her trademark. Her hugs were her signature. On...

Mr Alton R. “Larry” Brown
Mar 12, 2020
Alton R. Brown, age 74, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at his residence. Alton was born March 7, 1946, to Anna Mae Brown in Lake City, Tennessee. He owned Madison County Plumbing for 14 years. Alton loved to fish, and listen to Blue Grass Music. He was a member of White River Blue Grass Club. Alton is survived...
Eva Mae Reeves
Mar 11, 2020
Eva Mae Reeves, 84, of Shirley passed away Wednesday afternoon on her birthday, at her residence with her family by her side. She was born March 11, 1936, in Shirley, IN.to the late Woodrow and Margaret (Palmer) Howe. She married the love of her life Forest on February 17, 1956 and spent 64 wonderful years together. Eva was a homemaker,...
Gail (Esche) Wilson
Mar 11, 2020
Gail (Esche) Wilson, 67 of Pendleton passed away March 11, 2020.She was born June 22, 1952 in Evansville, Indiana and was a Pendleton resident since 1974.Gail was one of the “original” teachers in the Kindergarten program at South Madison Community Schools from its inception in the Fall of 1974. She retired in 2017 after teaching and loving the children of...
Barbara Helen Lintz
Mar 11, 2020
Barbara Helen Lintz, 84, of Anderson, passed away on March 11, 2020 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital. She was born on February 8, 1936 in Orange County to the late William and Mae Neal.Barbara retired after 27 years as a Nurse’s Assistant from St. Johns Medical Center in Anderson. She was a lifelong Christian and was a member of...
Sharol D. Filbrun
Mar 8, 2020
Sharol D. Filbrun, 60 of Anderson, Indiana passed away March 8, 2020 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital.She was born November 7, 1959 in Muncie, Indiana and was an Anderson resident for most of her life.Sharol truly loved the Lord and had a heart for others. She enjoyed singing the old songs and hymns and loved to hear the bible...
Robert Warren Miller
Mar 7, 2020
Robert Warren Miller, 88, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away peacefully at Community Hospital in Anderson on Saturday, March 7, 2020, while listening to his favorite Big Band music. Robert was born on June 15, 1931, in Evansville, Indiana, but lived in Anderson for most of his life. As a child, he survived the Great Depression, the 1937 Evansville Flood, and...
Allison Jessica Rose Bracken
Mar 6, 2020
On Friday, March 6, 2020, Allison Jessica (Rose) Bracken, wife, daughter, sister and friend entered heaven at the age of 44 years. Allison was born in Louisville, KY and grew up in Lawrenceburg, IN. She attended Lawrenceburg High School and went on to graduate from Purdue University. She was a member of Campus Crusade for Christ for many years and...
George Kenneth Wilder
Mar 5, 2020
George Kenneth Wilder, 70, of Anderson, passed away on March 5, 2020 at St. Vincent Anderson Hospital. He was born in Anderson on July 31, 1949 to the late George H. and Viola (Feezel) Wilder. George retired in 2006 as a Tool and Die Maker from General Motors after 37 years of service. He served his country in the US...