Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Lindle Lee Clark
Oct 21, 2019
Lindle Lee Clark, 96, of Anderson, Indiana passed away October 21, 2019 at his home.He was born January 15, 1923 in Gideon, Missouri and was an Anderson resident most of his life.Lindle was an Anderson High School graduate and World War Two Army veteran serving in Europe. He received the Purple Heart, Bronze Star and medal of recognition from France...
James R. Clark
Oct 21, 2019
James R. Clark, 77, Arab, Alabama, formerly of Lapel, passed away Monday, October 21, 2019, at his home following a sudden illness.He was born on September 28, 1942, in Kansas to Claude L. Clark and Eva Marie (Edmundson) Clark.James graduated from Lapel High School in 1960.He retired in 2005 from Modern Vending in Indianapolis.James served his country in the United...
Richard J. Etchison
Oct 19, 2019
Richard J. Etchison, 90, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2019. He was born in Anderson on April 30, 1929. Richard was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He retired from the U.S. Post Office, having been a carrier for 30 years. He was a lifetime member of the Anderson VFW. He enjoyed the farm, family, and friends. Richard is survived...
Maurice “Buddy” L. Kelley
Oct 16, 2019
Maurice L. “Buddy” Kelley, 85, passed away on October 16, 2019 following an extended illness. He was born on December 9, 1933 in Jamestown to the late Floyd and Iola (Dick) Kelley. Buddy worked for several grocery stores in the area, primarily at Harvest Market. He loved sports. He is survived by his siblings, Carroll (Gail) Kelley of Indianapolis, Dean...
Dorothy S. Cookman
Oct 15, 2019
Dorothy S. (Smith) Cookman, 91, of Anderson, passed away on October 15, 2019 at IU Health Saxony Hospital, Fishers. She was born in Anderson on November 14, 1927 to the late Basil and Mabel (Keller) Smith. Dorothy retired from St. John’s Hospital in 1991 having worked in medical records. She was a member of First Church of the Nazerene in...
Richard Lee Hallett
Oct 15, 2019
Richard Lee Hallett, 85, passed peacefully to be with Jesus on October 15, 2019. He was born on August 14, 1934 in Terre Haute to the late Lacy and Celia (Ransford) Hallett. Richard retired in 1995 from General Motors as a Mechanical Engineer after 45 years of service. He graduated from General Motors Institute with a degree in mechanical engineering,...
Rufus Edward Wasson
Oct 15, 2019
Rufus Edward Wasson, 78, passed away on October 15, 2019 at Community Hospital, Anderson. He was born on December 21, 1940 in Georgetown, Kentucky to the late Ralph L. and Mary E. (Sargent) Wasson. Rufus retired from Delco Remy after 34 years of service. He served his country in the United States Marine Corp. He was a Kentucky Colonel, and...
Ms. Shirley Mae Lewman
Oct 14, 2019
Shirley Mae Lewman, 83, passed away October 14, 2019, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born May 20, 1936 in Indianapolis to the late Forest & Luella (Tanner) Eakin. Shirley was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a member of Willow Branch United Methodist Church and Sigma Beta Sorority, Rho Chapter. She was the...
Mr. John Gardner Nelson
Oct 13, 2019
John Gardner Nelson, 84, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 21, 1935 in Madison County to the late Charles Wood & Cora Pearl (Gardner) Nelson Sr. John graduated from Wilkinson High School in 1953. He co-owned and operated Mark Tool & Die for several years. John was a member of Wilkinson...
Annalue Johnson
Oct 12, 2019
Annalue (Garner) Johnson, 83, Springfield, MO, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2019. She was born on January 21, 1936, in Middletown to Harold and Hessell (Luellen) Garner.Annalue was a member of New Horizons Methodist Church in Anderson and a long-time member of the Fortville Methodist Church prior to moving to Anderson. She worked several years as a Paralegal secretary in...
Margaret Leora Reagan
Oct 11, 2019
Margaret L. Reagan, 89, of Anderson, passed away, October 11, 2019 at her residence following an extended illness surrounded by her family. Margaret was born November 26, 1929, in Grayville Ill., the daughter of the late Wesley and Stella Taylor. She was raised in Tennessee and came to Indiana in 1949. As a homemaker, Margaret lovingly and unselfishly devoted her...
Rosemary “Rosie” Holder
Oct 10, 2019
Rosemary (Rosie) A. Holder, age 70, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019 in Carmel, Indiana. Rosemary was born April 14, 1949 in Trenton, New Jersey to Kermit and Mary Ann (Masterson) Lay. She had many careers, most notable of them, being a real estate agent and a sales representative for Revlon Cosmetic Company. She loved gardening, design, and most importantly...
Mayola “Corky” Mitchell
Oct 8, 2019
Mayola “Corky” Mitchell, 90, of Anderson went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on October 8, 2019. She was born on November 26, 1928 in Sebetha, Kansas, the daughter of Omer and Alma Porter. Corky was the most amazing mom, wife, sister, aunt and friend but most of all she was a devoted and faithful follower...
Haskell C. Counts
Oct 5, 2019
Haskell C. Counts, 84, recently of Sarasota, FL, passed away after an extended illness. After retiring from the Post Office, he spent his time volunteering. These organizations included: St. John’s Hospital, Merchants Older Buddies, Habitat, Paramount Theatre, Red Cross, VA, Harter House, and First United Methodist Church. He is survived by a daughter, Kelly Hornback of Sarasota; son, James Counts...
Fredric L. Beckley
Oct 5, 2019
Fredric L. Beckley, 71, of Anderson, passed away on October 5,2019 at Community Hospital Anderson following a brief illness. He was born April 12, 1948 in Anderson and lived in the area his entire life On February 23, 2012 he married Betty Straley in Anderson. He worked in maintenance for various businesses in the area before retiring from Mounds Mall....
G. Grant Lierman
Oct 5, 2019
G. Grant Lierman, of Anderson, left this life on October 5, 2019. Grant was an answer to our family prayers. He graduated from Anderson High School in 2011, and attended Harrison College. Grant served his country in the United States Army. He received an Honorable Medical Discharge due to a hand injury in March, 2019. Grant volunteered at the Anderson...
Peggy Jean Bryant
Oct 5, 2019
Peggy Jean Bryant, 87, former Pendleton and Lapel resident, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2019, at Wellbrooke of Westfield following an extended illness. She was born on January 10, 1932, in Xenia, Ohio to Paul and Eleanor (Schultz) Bottorff. Peggy is survived by three children, Kimberly, Michael, and Katie; six grandchildren, Kyra, Nick, Jenni, Andy, Bailey, and John-Michael; and nine...
Rita St. Clair
Oct 4, 2019
Rita St. Clair of Anderson, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019. She is survived by her three children; Tom and wife Christa, Ted and wife Jodi, Susan and husband Eric, along with six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, James St. Clair, and eight siblings. A Mass of Christian Burial will...
Rebecca Lynn Robinson
Oct 4, 2019
Rebecca Lynn Robinson, 76, of Anderson, passed away on October 4, 2019 at Bethany Pointe Health Campus, Anderson. She was born in Richmond on July 1, 1943 to the late William and “Bizz” (Inlow) Hubbard. Rebecca was a career Military wife and homemaker. She enjoyed crosswords, birds and watching Jeopardy!. She is survived by her children, Jody (Steve) Wilson of...
Miss Linda Darlene Harney
Oct 3, 2019
Linda Darlene Harney, 67, passed away October 3, 2019. She was born December 5, 1951, in Anderson to the late, Dorsey Armel & Rosemary (Musick) Harney, Jr. There will be no services at this time. Arrangements are entrusted to Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Service & Crematory. Her final resting place is at East Maplewood Cemetery.
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