Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Robert Eugene Taber
Dec 17, 2025
Robert "Bobby" Eugene Taber, 60, of Lapel, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was preceded in death by his parents Leslie and Patricia Taber, and his brothers Butch, Michael and Kevin Taber.
Robert was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who worked tirelessly to provide for his...
Marion F. Lewis
Dec 16, 2025
PENDLETON — Marion F. Lewis, 91, of Pendleton, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025. He was born on October 28, 1934, in Fork Mountain, Tennessee, to the late John D. and Mable (Winningham) Lewis and was a longtime resident of Pendleton.
Marion proudly served his country as a United States Marine Corps veteran, a commitment that reflected his strong sense...
Gerald E. Boram
Dec 15, 2025
Gerald Edwin Boram, born on February 7, 1934 in Wilkinson, Indiana, son of the late Luther Boram and Helen Stanley of Pendleton passed away peacefully on Monday December 15, 2025 at Westminster Village nursing home in Indianapolis. He was preceded in death by loving wife, Laura Lee; daughter, Cindy Hyneman; sister-in-law, Sherry Boram; brother-in-law, Butch Fesler; sister-in-law, Janie Cardozo; and...
Douglas Randal "Randy" Gibbs
Dec 15, 2025
Douglas Randall "Randy" Gibbs, 79, of Lapel, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis following a brief illness.
He was born on April 11, 1946, in Sheridan, Indiana to Harold Macy and Mary Katherine Gibbs. He was a 1964 graduate of Lapel High School. He served his country proudly in the United States Army....
William Thomas Bair
Dec 13, 2025
William Thomas Bair, born on May 27, 1980, to John and Rosetta (Phillips) Bair, Jr., passed away on December 13, 2025.
William was a master of all things tech. He loved nothing more than diving into computers, taking them apart, and putting them back together. His passions extended to baseball and video games, where he found joy and a sense of...
Don Merrit Campbell
Dec 12, 2025
Don Merrit Campbell, 82, of Anderson, formerly of Lapel, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025, at Community Hospital in Anderson. Born on September 27, 1943, to Merrit Campbell and Evelyn Campbell (Scherer), Don lived a full life filled with love and laughter.
A proud graduate of Purdue University, Don was a die-hard Boilermakers fan who lived and breathed Purdue basketball...
Doris Ann Anderson
Dec 11, 2025
Doris Ann Anderson, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025, at the age of 93. She was born on May 28, 1932, in Middletown, Indiana, to the late Ward and Alta (Myers) Taylor. Doris graduated from Anderson High School, where she was crowned Prom Queen in 1949. She dedicated over 40 years of her life...
Tamra Jean Welker
Dec 11, 2025
Tamra Jean Welker, 68, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away on December 11, 2025. Born on October 14, 1957, in Marion, Indiana, Tamra was a kind soul with a love for life. She had a special fondness for watching TV, particularly Westerns like *Gunsmoke*, and could often be found scrolling through marketplace deals to find treasures. A true animal lover. A...
Jessica Ring Roman
Dec 7, 2025
Jessica Ring Roman, 44, of Pendleton, Indiana passed away December 7, 2025, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.
Jessica was born on July 15, 1981, in West Memphis, Arkansas to Bruce D. and Brenda Taylor Ring.
She was a graduate of Lawrence North High School in Indianapolis and was employed in her family’s construction business.
Survivors include her beloved daughter, Savannah Rae; parents, Bruce...
Patricia A. Shelby
Dec 7, 2025
Patricia A. Shelby, 84, of Pendleton, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at home in Pendleton following an extended illness.
She was born on September 22, 1941, in Daleville, Indiana to George and Margaret (Denny) Fisher. She was a 1959 graduate of Muncie Central High School and went on to earn her associate's degree from Ball State University. She was...
Loyd E. "Eddie" Coppess
Dec 6, 2025
Loyd E. "Eddie" Coppess, 67, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away on December 6, 2025. Born on August 5, 1958, in Anderson, he was known for his easy-going nature and his love for NASCAR. Loyd will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
He is survived by his son, Correy Coppess; siblings, Shari Hughes, Charles Coppess, Jr., Suzanne Krugler, Marvin Coppess,...
Carl Anthony Pearson
Dec 5, 2025
Carl Anthony "Tony" Pearson, 76, went home to be with the Lord on December 5, 2025, after a courageous battle of Alzheimer's Disease at Beaumont Healthcare in Anderson. Born on June 20, 1949, in Lafayette, Indiana, Tony was a beloved son of Carl Pearson, Jr. and Elizabeth (McGlothin) Pearson.
Tony proudly served in the United States Army after high school at...
Peggy Jane Liptow
Dec 4, 2025
Peggy Jane Liptow, 83, of Anderson, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2025 , at Community Heart and Vascular Hospital in Indianapolis following a brief illness.
She was born on October 18, 1942, in Anderson, Indiana to Willard J. Fattic and Wanda B. (Bryant) Shaw. She was a graduate of Daleville High School and attended Ball State University.
She retired in 1993...
Kathie M. Jones
Dec 4, 2025
Kathie M. Jones, 73, of Pendleton, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at Community Hospital in Anderson following a brief illness.
She was born on September 24, 1952, in Anderson, Indiana to Donald L. and Marilyn L. (Burns) Huntzinger. She was a 1971 graduate of Pendleton Heights High School. She retired from Regency Electronics.
She was a member of the Order...
Kathleen Kearns
Dec 4, 2025
Born on Easter April 21, 1929 in Burkesville, Kentucky to Ettie Lee Davidson and Homer Grider. She married Johnny M. Kearns on December 2, 1951 and moved to Anderson, Indiana.
They had 4 children, Johnnie Paul Kearns (Brenda) of Muncie, William Floyd Kearns of Anderson, Mary Ann Kocher of Anderson and Donna Jane Abney (Nick) of Burkesville, Kentucky; step-child, Buddy Kearns...
Dale L. Martin
Dec 3, 2025
Dale L Martin, 84, of Anderson, passed away December 3, 2025, at his residence following an extended illness.
He was born on February 11, 1941, in Springfield, Ohio to William "Abe" Martin and Helen (Aikin) Martin. Dale graduated from Winchester High School in 1960. He then served his country proudly in the United States Army National Guard.
He was a member of...
David Oliver Roach
Dec 2, 2025
David Roach passed away on December 2nd, 2025, after a brief illness. David served in the National Guard for eight years and was a member of the American Legion Post 127. A member of the UAW and machine repairmen for 38 years with General Motors.
David is survived by his wife of 68 years, Judith (Doles); his three children, Rita (Roach)...
Brady Blu Milam
Nov 30, 2025
Brady Blu Milam, a beloved son, father, and brother, passed away on November 30, 2025 at the age of 51. Blu was born on May 8, 1974 in Anderson to Robert "Bob" Milam and Elizabeth "Liz" (Peek) Milam. Blu graduated from Rockdale High School in Rockdale, TX in 1992. Shortly after, he and his father began their own landscaping business...
Albert Joseph "Joe" Reed
Nov 30, 2025
Albert Joseph "Joe" Reed, age 61, of Wilkinson, passed away peacefully at his home on November 30, 2025, after an extended illness.
Joe was born on April 21, 1964, in Danville, Indiana, to Kenneth and Mary Ruth (Williams) Reed. He graduated from Cascade High School in 1982 and later owned and operated his trucking business until his retirement.
He proudly served his...
Juanita (Clark) Blakeney
Nov 29, 2025
Juanita (Clark) Blakeney, a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother known for her kindness and strong spirit, she passed away peacefully at the age of 98 on Saturday, November 29, 2025, in Anderson, Indiana.
Born on December 23, 1926, to Kelsa and Elsie (Starr) Clark, Juanita’s early life was rooted in Lawrence County, Indiana, where she was lovingly raised by her maternal...
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