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