Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Greg Colip

Greg Colip

Oct 26, 2024

Greg Colip, 72, of Anderson, passed away October 26, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born August 14, 1952 in Greenfield, Indiana to the late Neil Oliver and Jean (Spears) Colip and was a longtime Pendleton resident. 

Greg was a 1970 graduate of Knightstown High School and developed his strong work ethic and character growing up on his...

Betty Lou McNeil

Betty Lou McNeil

Oct 19, 2024

Betty Lou McNeil passed away October 19, 2024 at Rawlins House in Pendleton, Indiana. She was born in Anderson on November 12, 1931 to Ebbert and Lydia Dietrich Baute. Her family moved to Middletown, Indiana as a 7th grader and she graduated from Middletown High School in 1949.

Betty married Robert G. McNeil after high school, and this union lasted for...

Nancy Joan Huntzinger

Nancy Joan Huntzinger

Oct 13, 2024

Nancy Joan (Campbell) Huntzinger, 90, died peacefully at her home on October 13, 2024. She was born on September 3, 1934 in Indianapolis. She graduated from Arsenal Technical High School then attended Purdue University for 2 years. Nancy met Warren K. Huntzinger through her brother, Richard D. Campbell and they married on October 10, 1954. 

Nancy and Warren moved to Baltimore...

Donna Nadine Brown

Donna Nadine Brown

Oct 13, 2024

Donna Nadine Brown, 81, of Anderson, Indiana was surrounded by her family as she left her temporary home and arrived at her forever home on October 13, 2024. She was born October 27, 1942 in Alexandria, Indiana.

Donna was very active with her children as they grew and served as the Parents Club President, Brownie & Girl Scout leader. She was...

Victor "Ray" Raymond Smith

Victor "Ray" Raymond Smith

Oct 12, 2024

Victor "Ray" Raymond Smith, 91, of Anderson passed away on October 12, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Ray was born on May 11, 1933, in Livingston, TN to the late Dewey and Erma (Garrett) Smith. He married the love of his life, Patsy Harper, on January 18, 1957, and the two were married for 67 years....

Richard Lee Smith

Richard Lee Smith

Oct 11, 2024

Richard Lee Smith., 77, of Markleville, Indiana, died Friday, October 11, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Elise Smith. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol (Stauffer). He is survived by his daughter Terri Hoffman (Todd) of Markleville ,his twin sons, Aaron (Megan) of Noblesville and Nathan (Wendy) of Carmel; his grandchildren :Sara Ramirez(Hugo),...

Jimmie R. Cunningham

Jimmie R. Cunningham

Oct 11, 2024

Jimmie R. "Jim" Cunningham, 88, Anderson, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024, at Community Hospital in Anderson following an extended illness.

He was born November 28, 1935, in Anderson, Indiana, to Gratton E. "The General" and Dortha Florence (Hartzell) Cunningham.

He was a 1953 graduate of Frankton High School. He served his country in the United States military. He was manager...

Barbara White

Barbara White

Oct 8, 2024

Barbara White, an educator, activist, and beloved aunt passed away in Hillsboro, Oregon on August 29, 2024, at the age of 82. Barbara was devoted to life-long learning, social justice causes, and animal welfare programs.

Born May 22, 1942, in Altadena, California to Jean Stickle and John White, Barbara went to Altadena Elementary, Eliot Junior High, and John Muir High School....

Robert L. Davids

Robert L. Davids

Oct 7, 2024

On Monday, October 7, 2024, Robert L. Bob “Bud” Davids, finally crossed the finish line of his life after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. 

Bob/Bud was born May 5, 1937, in Frankfort, Indiana. He was a retired veteran of the Indiana National Guard, a former police officer and town marshal, a retired corrections officer at the Central Indiana Facility in...

Michael Alan Barraw

Michael Alan Barraw

Oct 5, 2024

Michael Alan Barraw, 57, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at his residence. He was born on June 23, 1967, in Charlevoix, Michigan to William Barraw and Elizabeth (Rotger) Barraw. 

Mike previously worked at Sara Lee, and most recently at Grill-A in Markleville. He enjoyed his kids and being a full time dad. His joy was fixing...

Kenneth L. Kraay

Kenneth L. Kraay

Oct 5, 2024

Kenneth "Kenny" L. Kraay, 74, of Anderson, passed away on October 5, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Kenneth was born on May 27, 1950 in Lafayette, IN to the late Russell and Stella (Musser) Kraay. Kenny married the love of his life, Debbie Beher, and the two were married for 43 years. After graduating from Indiana...

Geoffrey S. Aldred

Geoffrey S. Aldred

Oct 5, 2024

Geoffrey S. Aldred, 46, of Anderson, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at his home in Anderson. 

He was born on February 8, 1978, in Cincinnati, Ohio to Fred and Elaine (Busby) Aldred. He was a graduate of Hamilton Heights High School. 

He was a master carpenter. He loved fishing and golf. He enjoyed camping and spending time outdoors. He loved...

Connie Stutz

Connie Stutz

Oct 4, 2024

Connie Stutz, 80, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away October 4, 2024, in Anderson.

She was born on December 4, 1943, in Stockton, California to Conrad Cardona & Victoria Lozano Cardona. 

She loved music, liked going to fairs, watching movies, and liked nature and going on walks.

Connie is survived by her children, Alexandria "Sandy" Zavala and James Stutz; Grandchildren, Crystal, Carmen, Thalia, David,...

Clara D. West

Clara D. West

Oct 1, 2024

Clara West, 100, of Pendleton, Indiana, passed away October 1, 2024, at Rawlins House in Pendleton. She was born on October 30, 1923, in Monterey, Tennessee to the late Boyd Bilbrey and Elvira Blaylock Bilbrey. She was a cashier at the North & South Anderson Kmart's for several years. Clara loved animals, her family and working at Kmart.

Clara is survived...

Joyce Kay Heck

Joyce Kay Heck

Sep 30, 2024

Joyce Kay Heck, 77, of Alexandria, Indiana, passed away September 30, 2024. She was born on December 22, 1946, in Anderson to the late Wallace Johnson and Norma Cook Johnson. Joyce graduated from Madison Heights High School. She worked 20 years and retired from Brockway Glass. 

Joyce enjoyed camping and golf cart riding. Her family likes to remember her as a...

Dallas James Harvey

Dallas James Harvey

Sep 29, 2024

John 11: 26- "...and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die."

Our beloved, Dallas J. Harvey was embraced by Jesus as he left this world on Sunday, Sept. 29th , 2024.

Dallas James Harvey was born on July 28th, 1994, in Anderson, Indiana. He absolutely loved life and enjoyed nothing more than being with family and friends. His ability...

Daniel Dayton

Daniel Dayton

Sep 29, 2024

Daniel Alvin Dayton, 72, of Anderson passed away on September 29, 2024. Daniel was born on October 16, 1951 in Anderson to the late William Daniel Dayton, Sr & Dorothy Jean Dayton. Daniel loved watching TV and shopping.

Daniel is survived by his siblings, Terry (Victoria) Dayton, Danene (Donnie) Eckelbarger, Johnny "John Boy" (Pat) Modlin, Georgia Ann (Darrell) Davidson & Jeff...

Michael David McClain

Michael David McClain

Sep 28, 2024

Michael “Mike” David McClain, 69, of Markleville, passed away on September 28, 2024, at Reid Health. Michael was born on July 21, 1955, in Anderson to the late Robert and Kay (Owens) McClain. He graduated from Anderson High School in 1973. Michael worked as a manager for a number of years, retiring from Grede Foundries in New Castle after 22...

Jeanette Thompson

Jeanette Thompson

Sep 28, 2024

Jeanette Thompson

Loving Wife, Mother, and Friend

Jeanette Thompson passed away peacefully on September 28, 2024. She was the beloved wife of David Thompson, devoted mother to Heather Thompson, Ryan Thompson (his wife Lauren), and Mikaela Thompson Decker (her husband Royce). She was a loving oma (grandma) of Easton, Ty, Sawyer, and Waylon. Jeanette's life was a testament to kindness and generosity,...

Edward Lee Carroll

Edward Lee Carroll

Sep 28, 2024

Edward Lee Carroll, 86, of Anderson passed away on September 28, 2024. Lee was born on August 27, 1938 in Frankton, IN to the late Hershel and Elsie (Weaver) Carroll. He graduated from Alexandria Monroe High School in 1956. He was a lifelong toolmaker serving for 50 years at Miracle Tool and Gauge. He also served in the National Guard...