Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Margaret Louise Philbert
Jul 9, 2019
MARGARET "MAGGIE" LOUISE PHILBERT Maggie was born 11-25-62 to William "Ed" and Elaine Rodgers. She died on July 9, 2019 at IU North Hospital after a 4 year battle with lung cancer. Maggie is survived by her only child Amanda King and her son in love, Scott of Lapel; 4 grandchildren, Kaley, Chrystal, Amber, Ryley and 2 great grandchildren Nicole...
Robert P. Graves Jr.
Jul 8, 2019
Robert Pearl Graves Jr., 92, of Anderson, passed away on July 8, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Harlan County, Kentucky on January 7, 1927 to the late Robert and Grace (Elliott) Graves Sr. Robert retired as an electrician from Guide Division of General Motors in 1981 after 30 years of service. He was a member of Solar...
Fred Arney Jr.
Jul 8, 2019
Fred Arney Jr, 82, Lapel, passed away Monday, July 8, 2019, at his residence in Lapel following a brief illness.He was born on December 5, 1936, in North Vernon, Indiana to Fred Arney Sr. and Minnie Alma (Lacey) Arney . Fred served his country in the United States Air Force. He was a former member of the American Legion, Moose...
Patricia Marie (Richwine) Manship
Jul 6, 2019
Patricia Marie (Richwine) Manship, 69, of Markleville, Indiana passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 6, 2019 after a brief illness.She was born November 20, 1949 in Shelbyville, Indiana and was a lifelong resident of Madison County, Indiana.She was a 1968 graduate of Pendleton High School and a graduate of Anderson University, earning her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. She was...
Robert “Bob” James
Jul 5, 2019
Robert “Bob” S. James, 78, of Anderson, passed away Friday, July 5, 2019. He was born January 24, 1941, in Chicago to the late David H. James & Claris (Shawhan) Reed. He was a beloved little league baseball and football coach for Pendleton Junior Baseball and Football. He was in IHSAA Wrestling Official for 15 years and officiated three Indiana...
Joseph A Helpling
Jul 2, 2019
Joseph “Joe” Alexander Helpling, 82, a life-long resident of Anderson, Indiana passed away July 2, 2019 after a 23 year battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was born September 17, 1936, in Anderson, Indiana, the son of Osmond and Nellie Helpling. He is survived by his children, Chris (Lisa) Helpling, Karla (Rick) McMahan, Kent (Debra) Helpling; nine grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren;...
Terry W. Squires
Jul 1, 2019
Terry W. Squires, 64, of Anderson, passed away, July 1, 2019 at his residence. Terry was born November 8, 1954 in Linton, the son of Stokley and Susie Squires. He was a backhoe operator for Payless Septic and Sewer for over 25 years. He loved fishing and was a NASCAR fan, especially Dale Earnhart. More importantly he was a beloved...
Wanda Mae (Thomas) Rhea
Jun 29, 2019
Wanda Mae Rhea, 87, of Anderson, met Jesus and was reunited with the love of her life, Robert Alden Rhea on June 29, 2019. She was born May 27, 1932 in Anderson, the daughter of John and Lova (Trick) Thomas. She married Robert on June 17, 1950 and together they raised their family. She was an avid bowler and loved...
Helen M. Snyder
Jun 25, 2019
Helen M. Snyder, 91, Lapel, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at Fall Creek Retirement Village in Pendleton.She was born on February 13, 1928, in Marshalltown, Iowa to Walter and Ruby (Nichol) Fleming.Helen was a member of the Ford Street United Methodist Church, the Helping Hands, the Lapel Rural Garden Club, and had served as a Cub Scout Leader, a...
Gene W. Morgan
Jun 22, 2019
Gene W. Morgan, 90, of Anderson, passed away June 22, 2019, at Community Hospital. Gene was born September 4, 1928, in Terre Haute, to the late Thomas and Sylvia Morgan. Gene was employed at Warner Gear for over 48 years and retired in 1997. He also owned and operated the Stables Night Club. He had been a member of Eagles...
Kenneth R. 'Luke' Boone
Jun 20, 2019
Kenneth R. "Luke" Boone, 65, Noblesville, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2019, at home following an extended illness.He was born on July 15, 1953, in Noblesville to Albert F. and Annabel J. Boone.Kenny was a 1971 graduate of Hamilton Southeastern High School. He was a life-long Wayne Township farmer with a passion for his community. Kenny was a member of...
Mr. Jonathan C. Cain
Jun 16, 2019
Jonathan C. Cain, 59, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019. He was a lifelong resident of Wilkinson. He was born July 1, 1959, in Hancock County to the late William Oliver & Ina Lou (Toloday) Cain. Jon was a third-generation farmer and very active in his community. He was a member of Wilkinson Church of Christ. He was with the...
Sherry L. Drummond
Jun 16, 2019
Sherry Lynne Drummond, 72, Noblesville, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019, at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville following an extended illness.She was born on August 8, 1946, in Fishers to Bob and Anna Maude (Landis) Muir.Sherry was graduated from the former Fishers High School and received three masters degree from Indiana University.She retired in 2010 from Elwood Community Schools.Sherry was an...
Ms. Ina Lou Cain
Jun 14, 2019
Ina L. Cain, 89, of Wilkinson, passed away Friday, June 14, 2019. She was born February 20, 1930 in Westport, Indiana to the late, Wilson Wallace & Viola Jeanette (Downey) Toloday. Ina was the matriarch of the Cain Farms and was known for her generosity. She was a 60-year member of the Indiana Extension Homemakers Association of Hancock County and...
Carroll E. Burke
Jun 12, 2019
Carroll E. Burke, 93, of Pendleton passed away June 12, 2019.He was born April 22, 1926 in Lapel, Indiana, the son of Emory and Flo Marie (Castor) Burke. A graduate of Lapel High School, Carroll served in the 106th Infantry Division of the United States Army during World War II in the European African Theatre. He was a recipient of...
Thomas John Watson
Jun 10, 2019
Thomas John Watson, 80, of Anderson, passed away on June 10, 2019 at his residence. He was born on August 6, 1938 in Anderson to the late John Thomas and Marie (Lakey) Watson. Tom retired from Anderson Community School Corporation as a carpenter after 37 years of service. He was a member of Bethany Christian Church and the Anderson Auxiliary...
Delorice M. 'Dee' Barbee
Jun 10, 2019
Delorice M. "Dee" Barbee, 79, Perkinsville, passed away Monday, June 10, 2019, at her home following an extended illness. She was born on December 17, 1939, in Indianapolis to Lawrence Edward and Velma Roberta (Seward) Durham. Dee retired in 1994 from the former Thompson Consumer Electronics/RCA in Marion after 28 years of employment. She was an avid reader and loved...
Warren Daniel Edrington
Jun 10, 2019
Warren Daniel Edrington, 74, of Converse, Texas and formerly of Lapel, Indiana passed away June 10, 2019 at The Post-Acute Medical Hospital of New Braunfels in Texas after an extended illness. He was born on February 26, 1945, in Noblesville to Ernest and Margaret Edrington. Warren attended Lapel Schools and was very involved with different sports such as; track, baseball...
Mrs. Phyllis Ann Mckay
Jun 9, 2019
Phyllis Ann McKay, 76, of Anderson, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2019 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Carmel. She was born March 11, 1943, in Somerset, Kentucky to the late James & Dorothy (Gill) Beasley. Phyllis was known for her glass art. She enjoyed working, making people happy, and liked talking politics. She was a proud mother who doted on...
Mary A. Gray
Jun 7, 2019
Mary A. Gray, 94, of Anderson, passed away on June 7, 2019 at her residence. She was born on April 18, 1925 in Anderson to the late Ernest and Hazel (Gustin) Ashby. Mary worked at Deckers in Anderson. She later retired as an Inspector from Guide Lamp in 1985. She was a member of Eastside Church of God. She is...
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