Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Eddy K. Russell
Oct 3, 2019
Eddy K. Russell, 69, Middletown, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2019, at home following an extended illness. He was born on September 9, 1950, in Pennington Gap, Virginia to Walter and Mary Ruth (Heck) Russell. Eddy was graduated from Lapel High School in 1969. He retired from the former Allison Transmission of General Motors in Indianapolis after over 36 years...
Clifton E. Huffman Jr.
Oct 3, 2019
Clifton E. Huffman Jr., 88, Lapel, passed peacefully in his sleep to join his heavenly family. Having enjoyed his family, Church and friends, he was more than ready to go home, walking and singing Amazing Grace.Cliff was a man of many talents and pursuits. Having been an athlete throughout his life, he achieved many awards in tennis and basketball. He...
Patricia Jean Ward
Oct 2, 2019
Patricia Jean Ward: For I know that my Redeemer lives, and He shall stand at last on earth; and after my skin is destroyed, this I know, that in my flesh I shall see God, whom I shall see for myself, and my eyes shall behold, and not another. How my heart yearns within me! (Job 19:25-27) Patty beheld her...
Ms. Doris “Dori” Hale
Oct 2, 2019
Doris “Dori” E. Hale, 78, of Middletown, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 2, 2019. She was born in Kosciusko County to the late, Harold & Pauline (Harman) Hartman. Dori graduated from Leesburg High School in 1957. She attended New Horizons United Methodist Church, where she was lovingly known as the “Pickle Lady”. She headed up several fundraisers and activities that...
Larry Lee Vance
Sep 30, 2019
Larry Lee Vance, 76, of Anderson, passed away on September 30, 2019 at Franciscan Hospital, Indianapolis. He was born on January 2, 1943 in Anderson to the late Bernard and Rose (Surper) Vance. Larry was a graduate of Purdue University. He retired as a Tool & Dye Maker at General Motors after 38 years of service. He loved spending time...
Esther Mardell Decker
Sep 30, 2019
Esther Mardell Decker, 98, of Pendleton, passed away on September 30, 2019 at Community Hospital, Anderson. She was born on August 12, 1921 in Hamilton County to the late Ulysses and Bernice (White) Moser.Esther retired as an Office Manager at Amick Electric after 30 years of service. She volunteered preparing taxes for Senior Citizens for 20 years. She attended various...
Ms. Jo Ann Carter
Sep 29, 2019
Jo Ann Molden Carter, 78, of Sebastian, Florida, passed away September 29, 2019 at VNA Hospice House. Born November 14, 1940 in Wilkinson, Indiana, to the late Joseph S. & Mary F. (Martin) Molden. She was a teacher at Western Brown & Clermont Northeastern Elementary schools in Ohio and at Key Largo Elementary in Florida. Survivors include her sons, Jerry,...
Gary W. Veach
Sep 29, 2019
Gary W. Veach, 64, of Markleville, passed away, September 29, 2019 at St. Vincent Anderson Hospital. Gary was born, August 24, 1955, in Anderson, the son of John T. and Oleta Veach Sr. He was a wonderful, generous husband and father. He enjoyed fishing and making projects in his woodworking shop. He is survived by his wife of 38 years,...
Mr. Larry Abner
Sep 28, 2019
Larry Abner, 72, of Shirley passed away Saturday, September 28, 2019. He was born September 24, 1947, in Indianapolis to the late, Stanley & Olive Abner. Larry retried from Ford Motor Company after 35 years. He is survived by daughters, Angela (Scott) Eaton and Michelle (Charles Key) Abner; stepsons, Greg, Gary, and Tim Cotton; grandchildren, Carmen Abner, Brittney White, Larry...
Peter A. Munson
Sep 27, 2019
Peter A. Munson, 85, of Anderson, passed away on September 27, 2019 at his residence. He was born on November 1, 1933 in England to the late Leneide and Kathleen (Raison) Munson. Peter was a Brick Layer all of his life and retired from Local #4. He enjoyed his work and raising tomatoes. Peter is survived by his sons, Paul...
Joan Kay Maddy
Sep 27, 2019
Joan Kay Maddy (Redmond) passed in her sleep on Friday, September 27, 2019. She was born in Elwood, Indiana, on October 4, 1937, graduated from Markleville High School in 1955. She married Forest Lee Maddy on August 14, 1955. She was an active member of every community in which she lived. During the early years of her marriage, the family...
Marvin Doyle Williams
Sep 26, 2019
Marvin Doyle Williams, 75, Anderson, passed away at I.U. Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born in Anderson February 26, 1944 to Virgil and Bernice (Hall) Williams. Marvin retired after 46 years as a fork lift operator at Elston Richards. He was a man of all trades and enjoyed watching all sports. Marvin is survived by his wife Pat (Carpenter) Williams,...
Beckie Taylor
Sep 25, 2019
Beckie (West) Taylor, 68, of Pendleton passed away at her residence on September 25, 2019.She was born January 12, 1951 in Anderson, Indiana and lived most of her life in the Anderson, Markleville and Pendleton communities.Survivors include her husband, George “Butch” Taylor; daughter, Gayla Jones of Anderson; three grandchildren, Justin Blazier, Allisse Hart and Michael Taylor; three great-grandchildren, Glen, Landon...
Dorothy “Dotti” Mace Graves
Sep 25, 2019
Dorothy “Dotti” Mace Graves, 87, of Anderson, crossed over to the other side peacefully, September 25, 2019, following an extended illness. She was born, January 25, 1932, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, to the late Louis Jones and Dorothy Mace. Dotti volunteered many years at St. Vincent’s hospital in Indianapolis. She was a long time member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Anderson....
Sherry Lynn Stoner
Sep 25, 2019
Sherry L. Stoner, 61, of Pendleton passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at her residence. She was a lifelong resident of Pendleton.She was born August 17, 1958 in Anderson, the daughter of J. Laurel and Betty (Allford) Stoner. She graduated from Pendleton Heights High School and worked at Wood’s Wire, Sally Mae and Wal-Mart. She also worked with traffic...
Stephen Michael Chambers
Sep 24, 2019
Stephen Michael Chambers, 78, passed away September 24, 2019 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Middletown, IN. Stephen was born March 3, 1941 in Warsaw, IN the son of Joseph and Florence Chambers. Stephen served his country as a soldier in the United States Army. Following his tour of duty, Stephen resided in Anderson, IN most of his life. Following his...
Billie Ray Love
Sep 23, 2019
Billie Ray Love, 80 of Wilkinson, passed away Monday, September 23, 2019 at her residence with her family by her side. She was born February 4, 1939 in London, Ky. the daughter of the late Jeff and Helen (Lawson) Johnson. Billie married the love of her life, Eugene David Love on January 10, 1959 at the Lady of Lords in...
Dorothy A. (Lutz) Jackson
Sep 22, 2019
Dorothy A. (Lutz) Jackson, 97, of Anderson, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2019 at Community Northview Health and Living following an extended illness. She was born to Carrie Edith (Parmer) and Luther Lutz in Wabash on December 26, 1921. In 1931 the family moved to Anderson to follow Luther’s furniture business. She was a member of the Anderson High School...
Foster Herschel Sachse
Sep 21, 2019
Foster Herschel Sachse, 91, of Anderson, passed away on September 21, 2019 at Edgewater Woods in Anderson. He was born on July 18, 1928 in Hammond, Indiana to the late George and Hazel (Griffin) Sachse. Foster retired from the Anderson Post Office as a Letter Carrier in 1992 after 36 years of service. He is survived by his children, Tina...
Anne Bernadette Lyon
Sep 19, 2019
Anne Bernadette (Cauley) Lyon, 58, of Anderson passed away unexpectedly, September 19, 2019 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital.She was born April 9, 1961 in Robinson, Illinois and was a former Pendleton resident.Anne was a 1979 graduate of Pendleton Heights High School and was a US Army veteran.Survivors include her three children, Sarah (Nathan) Johns of Batavia, Illinois, Jeremiah Kinnamon...
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