Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Michael D. “Mike” Holland
Nov 11, 2019
Michael D. “Mike’ Holland, 64, of Pendleton, passed away Nov. 11, 2019 at his home.He was born June 29, 1955 in Anderson, Indiana to Cecil C. and Leila G. (Smith) Holland and was an Anderson resident until moving to Pendleton 17 years ago.Michael was full of laughter, his greatest joy was family. He exemplified his strong Faith by the way...
Gladys Irene Hunt
Nov 11, 2019
Gladys Flowers Hunt, 100, passed away peacefully Nov. 11, 2019 at her home in Anderson, Ind. She was born June 18, 1919 to the late Everett and Grace Kinder in Dearborn County, Ind. She was a longtime member of Columbus Ave. Church of Christ and devoted follower of Jesus. A strong matriarch of her family, she worked tirelessly outside the...
Mr. Ronnie Estes
Nov 10, 2019
Ronnie Estes, 73, of Greenfield, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019, He was born October 6, 1946 in Gainesville, Missouri to the late Lehman & Dona (Carrell) Estes. Ronnie retired after 50 years as an iron worker and was a member of Iron Workers Local #372. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, and gardening. He also enjoyed auctions, remodeling homes, and...

Ms. Vivain Young
Nov 10, 2019
Vivain Young, 78, of Fortville, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019. She was born June 6, 1941, in Fair Oaks, Arkansas to the late Johnny Earl & Mattie Jeannette (Jones) Dixon. She married Homer Young on August 1, 1959 in Arkansas then made their way to Indiana. Vivain retired from the Grandparent program of the Head Start in Fortville. She...

Landon Lee Arnold
Nov 9, 2019
Infant Landon Lee Arnold, went to be with his Lord, November 9, 2019, at St. Vincent Regional Hospital. He is survived by his parents, Shawn Tyler-Wayne Arnold and Emily Linnette Ann Keogh; and a brother, Luke Keogh. A graveside service will be at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at the Saunders Cemetery, Yorktown, IN. Visitation will be 11 a.m....
Deloris Mae Bolinger
Nov 7, 2019
Deloris Mae Bolinger, age 84, of Kennard went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, November 07, 2019, at Glen Oaks Health Campus in New Castle. She was born February 24, 1935 in Kennard, the daughter of the late Willie and Viola (Jackson) Davis. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandma, and a member of the Kennard Friends...
Leota (Wright) Sewell O'Bannon
Nov 6, 2019
Leota (Wright) Sewell O’Bannon, 99, passed away November 6, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana.Leota was born along with her identical twin sister, Leola, in Hamilton County on April 25, 1920 to Warren C. and Estel Ruey (Kenton) Wright. She was a Pendleton resident for 16 years, before moving to Mohawk with her niece in November of 2018.She was a 1939 graduate...
Louise R. Sitton
Nov 5, 2019
Louise R. Sitton, 97, of Shirley, passed away November 5, 2019 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield, Indiana. She was born October 12, 1922 in Milan, Michigan the daughter of the late Phillip A. and Marguerite (Peggy) (Howe) Leduc. Louise’s love was being a Mother and Grandmother, cooking, sewing, quilting and outdoors gardening. She loved her two dogs Daisy and...
Mr. Patrick O. Downey
Nov 4, 2019
Patrick O. Downey, 86, passed away Monday, November 4, 2019 after a brief illness. He was born April 10, 1933 in Elwood and a lifelong member of Madison County. He retired from Delco Remy in 1992. Patrick is survived by his children, Shari Downey, Patricia Downey, & Jeffery Downey; stepson, William (wife, Nancy) Lawson, Jr.; sisters, Donna Partain & Juanita...
Victor Christoff
Nov 3, 2019
Victor Paul Christoff, 72, entered heaven, November 3, 2019, at his Anderson residence. He was born, December 8, 1946, in Detroit, Michigan, the only child of the late Paul and Dorthea Christoff. He was a 1965 graduate of Anderson High School. After 39 years of service, he retired from General Motors in 2004. Victor was a member of Grace Baptist...
Ms. Carol Genell Keown
Nov 3, 2019
Carol Gennell Keown, 83, passed away November 3, 2019 at her home in Anderson, after a long battle with cancer. She was born January 17, 1936 to the late Effie & William Morris on January 17, 1936 in Dalton City, Illinois. Genell graduated from Bethany High School in 1953. She worked at Illinois Bell and then advertising at a local...
Floyd R. “Bob” Fesmire
Nov 2, 2019
Floyd R. “Bob” Fesmire, 75, of Markleville, passed away November 2, 2019 at his residence. He was born June 20, 1944 in Anderson, the son of the late Floyd Max & Helen G. (Craig) Fesmire.On October 18, 1964 Bob married the former Linda Wilkins and together they raised their sons Eric and David. He retired from Delco-Remy in 1999 after...
Alice Jean Hummer
Nov 1, 2019
Alice Jean Hummer, 89, passed away on November 1, 2019. She was born on May 16, 1930 to the late Earl and Orpha (Reff) Smith. Alice was a long time resident of Anderson. She was a wonderful huge hearted mother, wife, grandmother, aunt and great friend to many who loved her very much. She retired from Key Bank in the...
Billy Joe Hobbs
Nov 1, 2019
Billy Joe Hobbs, 60, Anderson, passed away Friday, November 1, 2019, at Saint Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis following an extended illness.He was born on July 29, 1959, in Big Stone Gap, Virginia to Herbert H. Hobbs Sr. and Ruth (Wells) Hobbs.Joe graduated from Lapel High School in 1977. He retired from Owens Illinois (Brockway) Glass in Lapel. Joe enjoyed hunting,...

Norma Jean Baute
Oct 31, 2019
Norma Jean Baute, 88, passed away unexpectedly on October 31, 2019. She was born on August 24, 1931 in Muncie to the late William and Thelma (VanFleet) Graves. Norma attended Daleville and Middletown schools. She resided in the Anderson and Middletown area. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. She loved talking to all people, she never met...
Mr. Wayne Garner
Oct 30, 2019
Wayne Garner, 73, passed away October 30, 2019, surrounded by his family. He was born March 28, 1946 in the Middle House on Garner Creek Road, in Jamestown, Kentucky. Wayne attended Arsenal Tech High School before he drove for various trucking companies. He retired from USF Holland, where he had received many Safety Awards. His safe driving also awarded by...
Sarah Jane Mcarthur
Oct 30, 2019
Sarah Jane McArthur, 57, of Markleville, passed away October 30, 2019 after a brief illness. She was born September 26, 1962, in Anderson, but lived most of her life in Markleville. Sarah is survived by her husband of 37 years, E. James McArthur; daughers, Nichel (Cory) Moore & Stephanie (Paul) King; grandchildren, Colton, Christian, Jackson, Hayley, Andrew, Jensen, Abigail, &...
Robert Charles Clear
Oct 27, 2019
Robert Charles Clear, 51, passed away on October 27, 2019. He was born on February 21, 1968 in Anderson to William and Ann (Blue) Clear. Robert was a Business Analyst/Developer for Caito Foods. He was previously employed by Delta Faucets for ten years. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Rose Hulman University and his Master’s Degree from Anderson University. Bob...
Kenneth Paul Stallings
Oct 26, 2019
Kenneth “Kenny” Paul Stallings, 59, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2019 at his Anderson residence. He was born August 24, 1960, in Anderson. He attended Forest Hills Elementary and graduated with honors from Howe Military High School. Kenny was a talented musician, who played many instruments but excelled at piano and guitars. He had been a member of the band,...
Verna C. Blessing
Oct 25, 2019
Verna C. Blessing, 77, Lapel, passed away Friday, October 25, 2019, at Rawlins House in Pendleton following a extended illness.She was born on March 17, 1942, in Lafayette, Indiana to Gifford Reeves and Meredith (Spidel) Reeves.Verna was graduated from Southwestern High School, in Lafayette, Indiana.Verna enjoyed watching her children and grandchildrens activities and sporting events. She retired as a legal...