Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Ms. Virginia M. Hickerson

Ms. Virginia M. Hickerson

Feb 28, 2020

Virginia Mae Hickerson, 89, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2020 at Stonebrooke Nursing Home in New Castle. She was born on April 12, 1930, in Crothersville, Indiana & married to the love of her life, Palmer Wilson Hickerson, Jr in 1950. Virginia was a homemaker and took care of her family. She was a devout Christian, avid pianist, wonderful...

Blanche E. Mcgee

Blanche E. Mcgee

Feb 26, 2020

Blanche Ellen McGee, 85, of Mt. Juliet, Tennessee and former Pendleton, Indiana resident, died February 26, 2020. Blanche was a member of Abundant Life Memorial Church in Indianapolis, Indiana. She had served as a Cub Scout and Girl Scout Mother and was a member of the Pendleton Lions Club. Blanche was a florist and former owner of L&B Floral in...

Christopher Calabria

Christopher Calabria

Feb 26, 2020

Christopher Calabria, 69, of Anderson, passed away February 26, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Cairo, Illinois, August 3, 1950 and was a 1969 graduate of Anderson High School. He was a graduate of the United Electronic School and had been an employee of Guide Lamp working as an Electrician. He retired from G.M. in 2003 after 30...

Robert Joseph 'Killer' Kowalski

Robert Joseph 'Killer' Kowalski

Feb 26, 2020

Robert Joseph "Killer" Kowalski, Jr. 76, Lapel, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at his residence in Lapel following a brief illness, and battle with cancer.He was born on September 11, 1943, in Muncie, Indiana to Robert Kowalski and Donna (Brown) Kowalski .Robert graduated from Royerton High School in 1961.He retired from the Indiana State Police force in 2003 after...

Wanetta T Edgerly

Wanetta T Edgerly

Feb 26, 2020

Wanetta T. Edgerly, 86, Noblesville, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at Five Star Senior Living in Noblesville following an extended illness.She was born on October 7, 1933, in Edmore, Michigan to Emerson Harkness and Ellen (Beer) Harkness.Wanetta was graduated from Edmore High School.She was a Homemaker, she also helped her husband in his business as his office manager.Wanetta enjoyed...

Mr. Jerry L. Hall

Mr. Jerry L. Hall

Feb 25, 2020

Jerry L. Hall, 77, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020. He was born August 17, 1942 in Cleveland, Indiana to the late George W. & Florence (Hewson) Hall. Jerry worked at Guide for 32 years. He had been a firefighter with the Wilkinson Volunteer Fire Department. He leaves behind his wife, Linda Johnson-Hall; children, Randall (Tasha) Hall, Brent (Cassie)...

John William “Johnny Bill” Owens

John William “Johnny Bill” Owens

Feb 25, 2020

John William “Johnny Bill” Owens, 65, of Pendleton passed away February 25, 2020 at his home after a short illness.He was born August 23, 1954 in Anderson, Indiana and was a lifelong Huntsville resident.Johnny Bill retired from the Town of Pendleton in 2014 where he had been employed since 1976. He also owned and operated JB’s Bait and Tackle in...

Luther J. Hensley

Luther J. Hensley

Feb 24, 2020

Luther J. Hensley, 88, Lapel, passed away Monday, February 24, 2020, at Sugar Fork Crossing in Anderson following a brief illness.He was born on July 15, 1931, in Perkinsville to Boyd Hensley and Nora (Smith) Hensley.Luther attended Pendleton Schools. He was involved in FFA; he was also a long time member of the Lapel Lions Club. He retired from Delco...

Mr. Harold Ray Simmons

Mr. Harold Ray Simmons

Feb 23, 2020

Harold Ray Simmons, 83, of Markleville, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 23, 2020. He was born July 8, 1936, in Geff, Illinois to the late Berlin Simmons & Hattie Mae (Jordan) Hodges. Harold was a Veteran of the US Army. He retired from Delco Remy after 30 years of employment. His interest included singing classic Hank...

Robert Lee Bilbrey

Robert Lee Bilbrey

Feb 23, 2020

Robert Lee Bilbrey, 77, Anderson, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020, at Community Hospital of Anderson in Anderson following a brief illness.He was born on April 17, 1942, in Overton County, Tennessee to Clyde Lee Bilbrey and Francis Lucille (Rector) Bilbrey.He retired from M. K. Betts Engineering where he was a heavy machine operator for many years. Robert enjoyed golfing,...

Ms. Kaleda Goudy

Ms. Kaleda Goudy

Feb 22, 2020

Kaleda W. Goudy, 87, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2020. She was born February 16, 1933 in Shirley where she was a lifelong resident. Kaleda retired after 36 years at Delco Remy, where she was one of very few women tool & die makers. She was a member of Wilkinson Church of Christ, the UAW, and past member of the...

Annabelle L. Conrad

Annabelle L. Conrad

Feb 19, 2020

Annabelle Conrad, 97, passed away on February 19, 2020 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Anderson, Indiana. She was born on August 10, 1922 in Kennard, and graduated from Kennard High School in 1940. She was an employee of Delco Remy of Anderson for 27 years. She was a member of the Lady Elks, Pink Ladies of Alexandria, Community Hospital Volunteer,...

Patty Ann Newby

Patty Ann Newby

Feb 16, 2020

Patty Ann Newby, 88, of Anderson, passed away on February 16, 2020 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield. She was born on August 13, 1931 in Jasonville to the late John and Flossie (Denny) Followell. Patty had worked at various school cafeterias in Anderson, retiring in 2009 after 39 years of service. She was a member of Eastside Church of...

Scott Oldham

Scott Oldham

Feb 15, 2020

Scott Oldham, 49, of Pendleton, passed away February 15, 2020.He was born October 15, 1970 in Anderson, Indiana and was a Pendleton resident most of his life. He was a former resident of New Castle.Scott was a 1989 graduate of Pendleton Heights High School. He was a member and Past Master of New Castle Masonic Lodge No. 91 F.&A.M. and...

James M. Prince

James M. Prince

Feb 15, 2020

James M. Prince 64, La Porte, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020, at Franciscan Hospital in Michigan City following a brief illness.He was born on March 25, 1955, in Noblesville, Indiana to Fred Prince and Billie (Hughes) Prince.James attended Noblesville High School. He retired in 2004 from HH Gregg Appliances in Fishers.James loved to shoot rockets; photography; he enjoyed flying...

Betty K. Shaffer

Betty K. Shaffer

Feb 14, 2020

Betty K. Shaffer, 94, of Anderson, passed away Friday, February 14, 2020. She was born, June 29, 1925, in Elwood, to the late, Adam & Elizabeth (Bertzel) Krebs. She attended St. Joseph’s Elementary School in Elwood and graduated from St. Mary Catholic High School, in Anderson, in 1944. She attended Indiana Business College and became an Executive Secretary Betty was...

Kelli A. Drake

Kelli A. Drake

Feb 13, 2020

Kelli A. Drake, 50, of Middletown, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020, at her residence with her family at her side. She was born July 15, 1969 to Billy and Sharon (Holloway) Hager. Kelli was a member of the Aletheia Church and had been a hairstylist for 28 years. Her passion was helping others and she inspired many others to...

Mr. Paul F. Walker

Mr. Paul F. Walker

Feb 12, 2020

Paul F. Walker, 86, passed away Wednesday February 12, 2020. He was born August 7, 1933, in Hancock County to the late, Freeman & Florence (Chew) Walker. Paul was also a veteran of the US Army. He was a member of Wilkinson Church of Christ. Paul was well known by many names including, “Bub”, “Chief”, or “Mt. Dew”. He loved...

Alice Alatza Hollingsworth

Alice Alatza Hollingsworth

Feb 12, 2020

Alice Alatza Hollingsworth passed away February 12, 2020 at her residence. She was born October 3, 1931 in Marion, Indiana to the late William H. & Winifred (DeHaven) Rhodes. The family resided in Marion and Rigdon, Indiana until 1944, thereafter moving to Anderson where their father was employed at General Motors. Alice graduated from Anderson High School class of 1949...

David A. Dickey

David A. Dickey

Feb 12, 2020

David A. Dickey passed away on February 12, 2020 with his family by his side.He was born March 6, 1930 in New Castle, Indiana to Claude and Luella Dickey.Dave lived in Bartholomew County during his youth but spent the large majority of his life in Madison County, moving to Middletown in 2017.He worked for General Motors, first with Allison in...