Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Eugene “Gene” Ingham
Jan 22, 2020
Eugene “Gene” Ingham, 93, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 following an extended illness. He was born October 9, 1926 in Wichita Falls, TX, the son of the late Marshall and Winnie (Hurwood) Ingham. He retired from the U.S. Army after 30 years of service, during which he served in three wars, World War II, the...
Mr. Robert Michael Hofer
Jan 22, 2020
Robert Michael “Mike” Hofer, 81, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020, in Anderson. He was a long time resident of Pendleton. He was born April 2, 1938, in Elwood to the late Lyndon & Katherine Emma (Murray) Hofer. Mike was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He retired in 2007 from GM as a truck driver for 44 years. He...
Glorene O. “Glo” Barger
Jan 22, 2020
Glorene O. “Glo” Barger, 86, of Pendleton, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 following an extended illness. She was born January 22, 1934 in Anderson, the daughter of the late Fred and Beatrice (Turner) Olive. Glo worked as a homemaker, State House secretary, artist and poet. She was an avid lover of nature, gardening and people....
Elizabeth A. “Peg” Carey
Jan 21, 2020
Elizabeth A. “Peg” Carey, 86, of Pendleton, Indiana passed away January 21, 2020 at the Rawlins House in Pendleton.She was born December 30, 1933 in Clarksville, Indiana to the late Cloyd and Edith (Salsbury) Grimes.Peg was a homemaker. She attended North Christian Church in Markleville and formerly attended Noblesville Church of God. Peg was a member of the Red Hat...
William “Porky” James
Jan 21, 2020
William “Porky” James, 68, of Anderson, passed away January 21, 2020 at Millers Merry Manor of Middletown. He was born, February 14, 1951, in Anderson, the son of Clyde and Nellie James. William retired from Delco-Remy having worked there from 1969 to 1999. William is survived by his mother, Nellie James; a sister, Linda (Tim) Ellis; daughters, Haley (Joe) Ukiri,...
Shirley Ann Dean
Jan 19, 2020
On January 19, 2020, Shirley Ann Dean passed away peacefully at the age of 80. Shirley was born in Washington, IN on April 15, 1939 to William and Stella (Terrell) Stewart. She grew up in Shoals, IN and loved Indiana basketball. Shirley married Darrell L. Dean, minister, in 1964 and they raised two daughters Tamara and Cheryl and one son...
Stephanie L Seal
Jan 19, 2020
Stephanie L. Seal, 52, formerly of Frankton passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020, at her daughters residence in Lapel following an extended illness.She was born on December 21, 1967, in Anderson, Indiana to Jack Seal and Shirley (Mroz) Klavsons.Stephanie attended Frankton High School.She was a Homemaker and formerly worked at Delco Remy and as an EMT and a Nurses Aide....
Mr. Paul C. Broadwater
Jan 18, 2020
Paul Clinton Broadwater, 100, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 18, 2020. He was born February 15, 1919, in Shirley to the late Oscar W. & Alta (Wisehart) Broadwater. Paul retired from Guide Lamp then worked at the Greenfield Big Lots for a few years. He loved spending his time fishing and was an avid fan of Yankees’ Baseball & IU...
Stephen Joe Bill
Jan 14, 2020
Stephen Joe BillSon, Brother, Uncle, Husband, Father, and Grandad. Born November 9, 1946 in Parke County, Indiana. Please celebrate his life with us, as Steve and Coco recently enjoyed their 45th wedding anniversary. He was blessed with three loving daughters and sons-in-law: Katie & Tim Benjamin, Margo & Andy Cromer, and Betsy and Cole Allen and the newest additions to...
Kathryn K. “Katie” Murphy
Jan 13, 2020
Kathryn K. “Katie” Murphy, 87, of Pendleton, Indiana passed away Jan. 13, 2020.She was born May 16, 1932 in Marion County, Indiana and was a Pendleton resident since 1954.Katie retired from Western Electric Company in Indianapolis in 1983 after 29 years of service.She was a graduate of Ben Davis High School in Indianapolis and was a member of Pendleton American...
Patrica Lee Carroll Craig
Jan 13, 2020
Patricia Lee Carroll Craig, 95, was born August 20, 1924 to Leland E. Carroll and Mary Dufendach Carroll. Pat grew up in Knightstown, Indiana and was a graduate of Knightstown High School and Purdue University. She married James R. Craig on Oct. 21, 1944 and resided in Pendleton her entire adult life. She was a member of Pendleton First United...
Louise Terrell
Jan 11, 2020
Ann Terrell, 81, Cicero, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020, at Saint Vincent Hospice in Indianapolis following a brief illness.She was born on January 18, 1938, in Lawrence County, Tennessee to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Luffman.Ann was a Homemaker, and enjoyed spending time with her husband, children, and grandchildren. Ann was a member of the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in...
Richard Edward Huffer
Jan 8, 2020
Richard Edward Huffer, 67, of Anderson, passed away on January 8, 2020 at his residence. He was born on November 4, 1952 in Marion, Indiana to the late William and Marjorie (Forder) Huffer. Richard retired from General Motors after 26 years of service. He was a member of the UAW and enjoyed fixing things and helping people. He is survived...
Gary Sickle
Jan 7, 2020
Gary Alan Sickle, 68, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, January 7, 2020. He was born June 26, 1951, in Long Island, New York. Following his graduation from Cincinnati Bible College/Christian University, his ministries took him through Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. He ended his career at Shirley Christian Church, where he recently retired after 12 years. He loved singing,...
Kathy Ann Burchett
Jan 7, 2020
Kathy Ann Burchett, 49, of Fortville, Indiana passed away Jan. 7, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis following a sudden illness.She was born March 5, 1970 in Greenfield, Indiana.Kathy was a bartender for Sahm’s Restaurants for several years.She was a graduate of Pendleton Heights High School. Kathy enjoyed participating in motorcycle charity rides and events. She enjoyed crafting and...
George Anthony Zink Jr
Jan 6, 2020
George Anthony Zink, Jr. entered eternal life on January 6, 2020 at his home in Noblesville, Indiana. George was born on June 15, 1936 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the first child of George and Genevieve Zink. George was a ’54 graduate of Bedford High School where he met his future bride, Kathleen Anne Farrell. George graduated in 1958 with a BS...
Robert C. Broschart Sr.
Jan 6, 2020
Robert C. Broschart, 84, of Pendleton, Indiana, passed away January 6, 2020. He was born April 16, 1935 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Robert was a member of the first graduating class of Central Bucks High School, in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, in 1953, and a member of the Catholic Church. He entered the U.S. Army, in 1954, and honorably discharged in 1957 as...
Norman Eugene Givens
Jan 5, 2020
Norman Eugene Givens, 93, of Anderson, passed away on January 5, 2020 at Community Hospital Anderson. He was born on December 11, 1926 in Jefferson City, Missouri to the late Sherd and Maude (Clanton) Givens. Norman served his country in the Army during the Korean War. He had worked at ABC Rail for 12 years, Sprague Regulator for 12 years,...
Virginia May Moon
Jan 5, 2020
Virginia May (Asbury) Moon, 83, Noblesville, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020, at her daughter's residence in Noblesville following an extended illness.She was born on March 1, 1936, in Anderson, Indiana to Ralph. Becraft Sr .and Mayetta (Darnel) Becraft.Virginia attended Anderson High School.She previously worked at Cascaddens and Yanceys Markets in Lapel for several years. Virginia enjoyed the beach, shopping...
Ms. Sarah Belle Johnson
Jan 3, 2020
Sarah Belle Sparks Johnson, 88, passed away Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, at her residence surrounded by her loved ones. She was born Oct. 11, 1931, in Lapel, to Dallas and Juel (Stringer) Sparks. Sarah graduated from Lapel High School in 1950 and the retired from Delco Remy after 32 years. She enjoyed spending her time with her family while at...