Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Clara D. West
Oct 1, 2024
Clara West, 100, of Pendleton, Indiana, passed away October 1, 2024, at Rawlins House in Pendleton. She was born on October 30, 1923, in Monterey, Tennessee to the late Boyd Bilbrey and Elvira Blaylock Bilbrey. She was a cashier at the North & South Anderson Kmart's for several years. Clara loved animals, her family and working at Kmart.
Clara is survived...
Joyce Kay Heck
Sep 30, 2024
Joyce Kay Heck, 77, of Alexandria, Indiana, passed away September 30, 2024. She was born on December 22, 1946, in Anderson to the late Wallace Johnson and Norma Cook Johnson. Joyce graduated from Madison Heights High School. She worked 20 years and retired from Brockway Glass.
Joyce enjoyed camping and golf cart riding. Her family likes to remember her as a...
Dallas James Harvey
Sep 29, 2024
John 11: 26- "...and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die."
Our beloved, Dallas J. Harvey was embraced by Jesus as he left this world on Sunday, Sept. 29th , 2024.
Dallas James Harvey was born on July 28th, 1994, in Anderson, Indiana. He absolutely loved life and enjoyed nothing more than being with family and friends. His ability...
Daniel Dayton
Sep 29, 2024
Daniel Alvin Dayton, 72, of Anderson passed away on September 29, 2024. Daniel was born on October 16, 1951 in Anderson to the late William Daniel Dayton, Sr & Dorothy Jean Dayton. Daniel loved watching TV and shopping.
Daniel is survived by his siblings, Terry (Victoria) Dayton, Danene (Donnie) Eckelbarger, Johnny "John Boy" (Pat) Modlin, Georgia Ann (Darrell) Davidson & Jeff...
Michael David McClain
Sep 28, 2024
Michael “Mike” David McClain, 69, of Markleville, passed away on September 28, 2024, at Reid Health. Michael was born on July 21, 1955, in Anderson to the late Robert and Kay (Owens) McClain. He graduated from Anderson High School in 1973. Michael worked as a manager for a number of years, retiring from Grede Foundries in New Castle after 22...
Jeanette Thompson
Sep 28, 2024
Jeanette Thompson
Loving Wife, Mother, and Friend
Jeanette Thompson passed away peacefully on September 28, 2024. She was the beloved wife of David Thompson, devoted mother to Heather Thompson, Ryan Thompson (his wife Lauren), and Mikaela Thompson Decker (her husband Royce). She was a loving oma (grandma) of Easton, Ty, Sawyer, and Waylon. Jeanette's life was a testament to kindness and generosity,...
Edward Lee Carroll
Sep 28, 2024
Edward Lee Carroll, 86, of Anderson passed away on September 28, 2024. Lee was born on August 27, 1938 in Frankton, IN to the late Hershel and Elsie (Weaver) Carroll. He graduated from Alexandria Monroe High School in 1956. He was a lifelong toolmaker serving for 50 years at Miracle Tool and Gauge. He also served in the National Guard...
Carol E. Strough
Sep 28, 2024
Carol E. Strough, 85, of Anderson passed away on September 28, 2024 at Sugar Fork Crossing. Carol was born on March 22, 1939 in Anderson, IN to the late Eric and Esther (Miles) Bergdahl. She attended and graduated from Anderson High School in 1958 and shortly after, began working for General Motors until her retirement in 2001. Carol married the...
Leo S. Baker
Sep 25, 2024
Leo Stephen Baker, 89, of Elwood, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Elwood Health and Living in Elwood following an extended illness. Leo was born on November 27, 1934, in Garfield, New Jersey to the late Leo A. and Anna (Kacsanik) Baker.
Leo served his country in the United States Navy and then married the love of his life,...
Ricki Earl Herndon
Sep 22, 2024
Ricki Earl Herndon, 71, of Anderson passed away on September 22, 2024. He was born on December 8, 1952, in Henry Co., Indiana to the late Jay and Martha (Mann) Herndon. After graduating high school, he faithfully served his country in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged. Ricki was a member of the VFW in Anderson, IN and...
Gregory Allen Hobbs
Sep 22, 2024
Gregory Allen Hobbs, 67, of Paoli, formerly of Lapel, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at IU Health Paoli Hospital in Paoli, Indiana.
He was born on October 11, 1956, in Noblesville, Indiana to Ralph C. and Janet (Miller) Hobbs. He was a 1974 graduate of Lapel High School where he played the trumpet in the Lapel Bulldogs marching band.
He...
Steve Smith
Sep 20, 2024
Steve Smith, 79, of Pendleton, IN, formerly of Union Mills/LaPorte, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024, at his residence following an extended illness. His wife Linda was by his side. Steve was a proud Vietnam veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Bennington.
He is also survived by his daughters, Jessica (Clyde) Crass of LaPorte, Indiana, and Sarah...
Eric Wayne Chance
Sep 19, 2024
Eric Wayne Chance, 40, of Greenfield, Indiana, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024, at his residence in Greenfield, Indiana. He was born on February 28, 1984, in Greenfield, Indiana.
He graduated from Eastern Hancock Schools in 2003. Eric later worked for the State of Indiana as apart of the Marking Crew. He worked for the state for over 20 years. Eric...
Ronald Warren Orbaugh
Sep 16, 2024
Ronald "Ron" Warren Orbaugh, 87, of Chicago, IL passed away on September 16, 2024, in Chicago. He was born on May 15, 1937, in Madison County, IN to the late Daniel W. Orbaugh and Delma M. (Dobson) McMillian. Ron graduated from Anderson High School in 1955 and then faithfully served our country in the United States Army. After his honorable...
Keith Cox
Sep 16, 2024
Keith Cox, 93, of Lapel, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Anderson following an extended illness.
He was born on November 18, 1930, in Saratoga, Indiana to Ralph Eugene and Mildred Y. (Furrow) Cox.
He was a 1948 graduate of Ridgeville High School. He served his country proudly in the United States Navy as a...
Ceinwen M. Crim
Sep 15, 2024
Ceinwen M. Crim, 98, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away September 15, 2024, at The Waters of Chesterfield. She was born on October 20, 1925, in Anderson to Russell Stanley and Florence Lucille (Paschal) Stanley. Ceinwen graduated from Anderson High School in 1944.
Ceinwen was a Christian Lady and enjoyed spending time reading. Pastor Gary Klinger visited with her several times and...
Jennifer Rodgers
Sep 12, 2024
Jennifer L. Rodgers, 54, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Anderson surrounded by family.
A Highland High School graduate, later attended IUPUI graduating from the school of nursing with her bachelor's degree. Jennifer went on as a nurse, caring for others for 30 years. She loved her family dearly,...
Brian J. Bondurant
Sep 10, 2024
Brian James Bondurant, 64, of Anderson passed away on September 10, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Brian was born on September 23, 1959, in Anderson to the late Russell and Susie (Molony) Bondurant. He graduated from high school and then went on to obtain his bachelors degree in business from Ball State University. He married the...
Jacqueline M. Gohn
Sep 10, 2024
Jacqueline M. Gohn, 82, of Pendleton, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at her home following a brief illness.
She was born on July 21, 1942, in Michigan City, Indiana to Oleon Waaso and Violet (Losinski) Woods. She was a graduate of Elston High School in Michigan City.
She retired from the Indiana Department of Correction, Pendleton Correctional Facility as a...
James V. Ring
Sep 9, 2024
James “Jim” Ring, 78, of Fishers, passed away September 9, 2024, at his home.
He was born March 10, 1946, in Anderson, Indiana to Vearl and Ethel (Krebs) Ring.
Jim worked at GM for 35 years. He was a longtime member of the Corvette Club. Usually he could be found at a local car show with friends. Jim was known for his...
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