Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Morris 'Mori' Kay Hersberger
Feb 13, 2019
Morris Kay "Mori" Hersberger, 86, Lapel, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at his home following an extended illness. He was born on October 1, 1932, in Pendleton to Tilghman Howard and Villie Jane (Hinton) Hersberger. Morris was graduated from Walnut Grove High School and was a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He felt that he never...
John Bruce Clay
Feb 8, 2019
John Bruce Clay, 68, of Indianapolis, passed away on February 8, 2019 at Community Hospital North. He was born on December 7, 1950 in Noblesville to the late Charles and Ethel Pearl (DeHart) Clay. John retired from the Federal Government as an engineer after 30 years of service.John is survived by his wife, Michelle (McCarty) Clay of Indianapolis; children, Timothy...
Regina F. Brown
Feb 6, 2019
The Lord called Regina Brown home on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at the age of 94. Regina was born February 4, 1925 in Pocahontas, AR, the daughter of Frank and Cecilia Frangenberg. On February 5, 1950 she married Elmer Brown and together they moved to Anderson and raised their family. She will be forever remembered by her children, Christopher (Lynda)...
Miss Joyce Lea Freeman
Feb 5, 2019
Joyce Lea Freeman of Greenfield, was born June 5, 1932 in Westland, Indiana and passed away on February 5, 2019 at Springhurst Health Center. Joyce was the daughter of Laudis L. & Mellie (McKinley) Freeman, Sr. She was a graduate of Charlottesville High School in 1950 and Ball State Teachers College, now Ball State University, in 1954. Joyce began her...
Delores K. Smith
Feb 4, 2019
My sweetie, Delores, lifted her last remaining foot from our physical world and place it alongside the other one she had already planted into God’s Heaven, there by completing a life of joy of the Lord Jesus. She was born here in Anderson, raised by parents, Hazel & Alvin Chapman. Finding herself number six in a family of 9 siblings,...
Evelyn Huntzinger
Feb 3, 2019
Evelyn (Burdette) Huntzinger, 93, passed away February 3, 2019.She was born March 19, 1925 in Pendleton and was a lifelong resident.Evelyn was employed at Guide Lamp in Anderson for over 20 years and seven years with her husband, Delbert “Deb” Huntzinger at his State Farm Insurance Agency in Pendleton.She was a 1943 graduate of Pendleton High School. Evelyn was a...
Cleda Jeri Wood
Feb 3, 2019
Cleda Geraldine “Jeri” Wood, 76, passed away February 3, 2019, at St. Vincent Hospital, Carmel. She was born on December 28, 1942 in Muncie, to the late Ted and Katheryn Frye. Jeri retired from Liebhardt Mills after 25 years of service. She enjoyed scrapbooking and spending her winters in Florida with her friends. Jeri is survived by her children, Michelle...
Gladys F. Hollon
Jan 28, 2019
Gladys F. Hollon, 87, of Anderson, passed away January 28, 2019, at her residence following an extended illness. Gladys was born July 1, 1931, in Brookville, Indiana to the late Charles and Rhoda (Edwards) Duff Gladys and her late husband, Charles, owned and operated the Hollon Pharmacy from 1970 to 1988. They also owned a rental business from 1954 to...
Miranda Edrington
Jan 27, 2019
Miranda Hilda Edrington, 95, Noblesville, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019, at Harbour Manor in Noblesville following an extended illness. She was born on August 7, 1923, in Manheim, Germany to Friedrich and Katharina (Burkhardt) Tomson. Miranda was a seamstress, a domestic housekeeper, and a homemaker. She loved flower gardening and also enjoyed sewing as a hobby. Miranda is survived...
Ollie Jo Slaven
Jan 26, 2019
Ollie Jo Slaven, 78 , Anderson went to be with her Lord on January 26 surrounded by her family after an extended illness. She was born May 27, 1940 in Maynardville Tennessee. Ollie was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and Mamaw. Her caring heart touched many people in her lifetime. She loved working in the yard with her flowers...
Jessica M. Slayton
Jan 26, 2019
Jessica M. Slayton, 42, Anderson formerly of Lapel, passed away Saturday, January 26, 2019, at her residence in Anderson following a brief illness. She was born May 8, 1976, in Noblesville, Indiana to Jimmy "Odie" Lynn and Rosalind (Green) Lynn. Jessica attended Lapel Elementary School, and graduated from Madison Heights High School. She was a homemaker and previously worked at...
Linda Kay Presser
Jan 24, 2019
Linda Kay Ross Presser, 79, formerly of Anderson, passed away January 24, 2019, at University Place Nursing and Rehab Center in Charlotte, NC after an extended illness. She was born April 4, 1939, in Anderson, the daughter of the late Dr. Guy E. and Helen Louise (Butz) Ross. She was a graduate of Anderson High School and Rollins College in...
Benjamin Amsden Wyatt
Jan 22, 2019
Our little angel, Benjamin Amsden Wyatt, of Anderson, passed away suddenly Tuesday, January 22, 2019. He was born January 21, 2019 at Community Hospital North. He is survived by his parents, Ashley Amsden and Dustin Wyatt; brother, Kolton Wyatt; maternal grandparents, Carolyn (Mike) Landers-Stevens, and William R. Amsden; paternal grandparents, Marilea and Brad Wyatt; great-grandparents, Judy Moore, Mary Jo &...
Nancy A. Nuce
Jan 20, 2019
Nancy A. Nuce, 84, of Anderson, passed away on January 20, 2019. She was born in Anderson on August 30, 1934 to the late Earl and Dorthea (Dearing) Melcher and was a lifelong Anderson resident. Nancy was a homemaker and member of Edgewood Baptist Church. She is survived by her six children, Mike and Nancy Nuce of Anderson, Debbie and...
Brian Perry
Jan 18, 2019
Brian Perry, 47, of Anderson, passed away January 18, 2019, at St. Vincent Hospital Indianapolis from heart complications. He was born Dec. 5, 1971, in Anderson, the son of Joseph and Sherilee Perry. Brian worked for Anderson Transit as a school bus driver and Transportation Director for many years. He enjoyed driving his bus and loved all his students. He...
Jack Curtis Stanley
Jan 17, 2019
Jack Curtis Stanley, 80, of Anderson, passed away on January 17, 2019 at his residence. He was born on April 9, 1938 in Anderson to the late Ralph and Cleo (Troxell) Stanley. Jack served his country in the United States Marine Corps, United States Army, Navy Reserve, and the ROTC. He retired from Guide Lamp as a Paint Specialist in...
Mr. John Charles Weist
Jan 17, 2019
John “Jack” Charles Weist, 77, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019. He was born October 16, 1941, in Muncie to the late Donald L. & Marjorie (Lacy) Weist. He graduated from Ball State University. Jack retired from the Pendleton Correctional Facility as Deputy Warden, having worked there for over 30 years. He had also been the Assistant Chief of Markleville...
Mr. Douglas Dewayne Walker
Jan 14, 2019
Douglas Dewayne Walker, 61, passed away Monday, January 14, 2019. He was born December 2, 1957, in Greenfield to Glen Richard & Wanda Mae (Lewman) Walker. Doug worked at Keihin for 20 years. He was an avid sports fan but loved the Pacers & Colts. He loved the outdoors especially horseshoes, boating, and skiing. He is survived by his parents;...
Roy D. Chancellor
Jan 12, 2019
Roy D. Chancellor, 97, of Pendleton, passed away January 12, 2019 at Bethany Pointe Health Campus in Anderson.He was born June 23, 1921 in Deering, Missouri and was a Pendleton resident since 1950.Roy retired from sales for United Insurance Company and John Hancock Insurance Company. He also was owner and operator of the Post Truck Stop and Sinclair Filling Station...
Jane Eloise Gwinn
Jan 12, 2019
Jane Eloise Wilkinson Gwinn, 91, of Lapel, Indiana passed peacefully at the farm on January 12, 2019 surrounded by her daughter and loved ones. Jane was born April 1, 1927 to the late Ayne and Zella (Estell) Wilkinson into a Quaker home in Middletown, Indiana. Jane grew up on the family farm outside of Shirley, IN where she learned to...
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