Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
John W. Mercer
Jun 1, 2019
John W. Mercer September 12, 1935 – June 1, 2019Apparently I have passed away. Even knowing it happens to everyone, I really didn’t think it would happen to me. Visitation will be Friday from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory, 211 E. State St., Pendleton, IN 46064. After visitation hours I will go...
William “Bill” Lukens
Jun 1, 2019
William “Bill” Lukens, 81, of Pendleton, passed away June 1, 2019 following an extended illness.He was born May 26, 1938 in Anderson, the son of the late Frank and Opal (McShurley) Lukens and lived in the area his entire life. Bill worked as a Television Salesman and Department Manager for Sears-Roebuck for 28 years. He then became a real estate...
Larry David Smith
May 31, 2019
Larry David Smith, 73, of Pendleton, Indiana passed away May 31, 2019.He was born September 24, 1945 in Indianapolis and was a Pendleton resident since 1988.Larry retired from the Defense Finance and Accounting Service, Indianapolis in 2008 after 10 years of service, previously he was manager of the Finance Center Credit Union, Indianapolis from 1975 to 1989.He was a 1963...
Joshua Allen Shepler
May 31, 2019
Joshua Allen Shepler, 36, of Anderson, passed away on May 31, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born in Peru on March 15, 1983 to Steven Shepler and Jennifer Chambers. Joshua was employed as a driver manager at Carter Express. He also worked as a dock worker at Federal Express Freight in Anderson. He was a member...
Mr. Michael Jon Gregory Pahls
May 29, 2019
Michael Jon Gregory Pahls, beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle and, above all, teacher, passed away May 29, 2019, at the age of 47. Those who love and will miss him are his dear wife, Tracy Ann Harrington Pahls; daughters, Lily Anne Renfro and Abigail Susan Grace Pahls; father, Terry Pahls and stepmother, Linda Pahls; mother, Karla Kyle Hester and...
Nella Mae Boyd
May 26, 2019
Nella Mae Boyd, 86, passed away May 26, 2019, at her residence. She was born August 10, 1932 in Haldeman, KY and lived in Michigan and Indiana for the last 20 years. She worked as a caregiver to the elderly for a number of years. She loved gardening and cooking, but her passion was her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Nella is...
Jerry Clark
May 25, 2019
Jerry Clark, 75, of Pendleton, passed away, May 25, 2019 at Rawlins House Health & Living Community.He was born Aug 10, 1943, in Indianapolis, to the late Herman and Irene Clark. Jerry had been a software professional for Best Lock/Stanley Security for over forty years. He attended Pendleton Baptist Church and enjoyed being with his grandson.He is survived by his...
Kent Leroy Urey Sr.
May 23, 2019
Kent L. Urey Sr., 71, Lapel, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019, at his residence in Lapel, Indiana following a extended illness.He was born on March 5, 1948, in York, Pennsylvania to Robert Urey Sr. and Helen (Hunt) Urey.He was a retired driver.Kent served his country in the United States Marines during the Vietnam Conflict. He is survived by his...
Mr. Arthur Masters
May 21, 2019
Arthur “Art” Masters, 88, of New Castle, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019. He was born March 15, 1931, in Fitch, Kentucky to the late Ora & Celia (Zornes) Masters. Art was a farrier his entire life and a member of Warrington Free Will Baptist Church. He is survived by his children Mark (wife, Carol) Masters, Kim (husband, Thanh) Nguyen,...
Mr. Joseph Allen Ice
May 21, 2019
Joseph “Joe” Allen Ice, 56, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019.He was born November 24, 1962, in Anderson to the late James Ice & Penny (Propps) Shriner. Joe worked as a foreman for Abrasive Processing. He enjoyed fishing, bonfires, and taking his grandchildren on bike rides. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca “Becky” Ice; children, Crystal Conover, Sarah Griffith,...
Rogelio P. Verdin
May 19, 2019
Rogelio “Roger” P. Verdin, 52, of Anderson, passed away on May 19, 2019. He was born on December 31, 1966 in San Luis Potosi, Mexico to Moises Verdin-Contreras and Maria Puente-Segura. Roger owned and operated Verdin Landscaping for 22 years. He was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church. He is survived by his mother, Maria Puente-Segura; wife, JoAnn Verdin;...
Erin Kathleen Mcnamara
May 16, 2019
Erin Kathleen (Mazelin) McNamara, 44, of Pendleton passed away May 16, 2019 at her home.She was born August 1, 1974 in Indianapolis, Indiana and was a Pendleton resident since 2005.Erin was a 1992 graduate of Bishop Chatard High School in Indianapolis and was a member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Fishers.Survivors include her husband, John Francis McNamara; four...
Patrick Pursley
May 15, 2019
Patrick Pursley, of Anderson passed away May 15, 2019 at the age of 63. He was born January 10, 1956 in Anderson, the son of James and Therese (Kuklenski) and lived here his entire life. Patrick served in the US Army. Patrick is survived by mother, Therese Pursley; siblings, James (Diane) Pursley, Robert (Sarah) Pursley and Laura (Christopher) Klaus; several...
John Thomas Wilson
May 14, 2019
John Thomas Wilson, 61, went home Tuesday, May 14, 2019 to be with the Lord. He was born November 9, 1957, in Anderson, to Archie and Bonnie (Garrett) Wilson. John accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior at an early age and was a man of great faith. He was a member of Anderson First Church of the Nazarene where...
Ms. Ruth R. Molden
May 14, 2019
Ruth R. Molden, 95 of Wilkinson passed away peacefully, Tuesday, May 14, 2019, in the evening at Golden Living Center in Greenfield. She was born February 27, 1924 in Hancock Co. the daughter of the late Avery Don Thomas and Violet (Eadler) Thomas. Ruth along with her husband Russell, were the owners of Molden’s True Value Hardware in Wilkinson for...

Carrol Mcneal
May 12, 2019
On May 12, 2019, Carrol McNeal, 76, of Chesterfield, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was born June 13, 1942, in Anderson the daughter of Carrol E. Thomas and Rosemary Pebernat and was a lifelong Madison County resident. She graduated from Anderson High School in 1960 and worked for Fashion Cleaners for many years...
Wilma Gray Brashear
May 12, 2019
Wilma Gray Brashear, 87, of Anderson, passed away on May 12, 2019 at Millers Merry Manor, Tipton. She was born on May 11, 1932 in Laurel Springs, North Carolina to the late John and Rena (Bare) Reed. Wilma retired from Frisch’s Big Boy at the age of 80 after 36 years of service. She was an avid gardener, loved animals...
Ms. Noxie Opal Janes
May 9, 2019
Noxie Opal Janes, 88, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019, at Providence Healthcare in Anderson. She was born June 25, 1930, in Peytonsburg, KY to the late Prince & Zeda (Capps) Savage. Noxie lived in Anderson all her adult life. She enjoyed being outside working in her garden. She is survived by her cousin, Pauline Taylor; and several other extended...
Alma Kettenring Noel
May 6, 2019
Alma Noel, 94, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2019, at her daughter’s home in Pendleton, Indiana. She was born on July 26, 1924, in Scott County, Kentucky daughter of the late George Albert and Alma Koepke Kettenring. Alma graduated from Great Crossing High School in Scott County, Kentucky, in May 1943 and went to work in the garment factory...
Ralph A Hiday
May 5, 2019
Ralph A. Hiday, 96, Anderson, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis following one week illness.He was born on March 12, 1923, in Hancock County to Hubert and Myrle (Rushton) Hiday.Ralph retired in 1985 from the former Delco Remy division of General Motors in Anderson.He was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II...
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