Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Barbra Gayle Doubman

Barbra Gayle Doubman

Nov 17, 2019

Barbra Gayle Doubman, 85, of Kennard, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2019, at her home following an extended illness. She was born November 26, 1933 in Globe, KY to the late Rome and Lula (Miller) Bocook. On May 11, 1956, Barbra married James Doubman at the Kennard Friends parsonage and together they raised their family. She was a homemaker and...

Brenda “Diane” Harmon

Brenda “Diane” Harmon

Nov 16, 2019

Brenda “Diane” Harmon, 66, of Wilkinson, formerly of Greenfield, passed away November 16, 2019 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield. She was born September 2, 1953 in Greenfield, Indiana to Richard and Marilyn Holmes. She married the love of her life, Tim in 1975 and began their family. Diane had several jobs in her life, Jim Dandy, Dairy Queen, real...

Kimberley Dawn Kelley

Kimberley Dawn Kelley

Nov 16, 2019

Kimberley Dawn Kelley, 44, of Anderson, passed away on November 16, 2019. She was born on December 31, 1974 in Vancouver, Washington. Kim’s primary occupation was a Customer Service Representative. She was a member and taught Sunday school at Redeemer Baptist Church in Anderson, and loved music. She is survived by her parents, John Kelley and Rosemary (Lundsten) Ditmer; siblings,...

Linda J Richey

Linda J Richey

Nov 13, 2019

Linda J. Richey, 82, Anderson, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019, her home following an extended illness.She was born on January 15, 1937, in Anderson to William and Mildred (Craig) Gilson.Linda was graduated from Anderson High School and received a Bachelors degree from I. U. P. U. I.She retired from the Anderson Public Library after over 30 years service.Linda loved...

Michael D. “Mike” Holland

Michael D. “Mike” Holland

Nov 11, 2019

Michael D. “Mike’ Holland, 64, of Pendleton, passed away Nov. 11, 2019 at his home.He was born June 29, 1955 in Anderson, Indiana to Cecil C. and Leila G. (Smith) Holland and was an Anderson resident until moving to Pendleton 17 years ago.Michael was full of laughter, his greatest joy was family. He exemplified his strong Faith by the way...

Gladys Irene Hunt

Gladys Irene Hunt

Nov 11, 2019

Gladys Flowers Hunt, 100, passed away peacefully Nov. 11, 2019 at her home in Anderson, Ind. She was born June 18, 1919 to the late Everett and Grace Kinder in Dearborn County, Ind. She was a longtime member of Columbus Ave. Church of Christ and devoted follower of Jesus. A strong matriarch of her family, she worked tirelessly outside the...

Mr. Ronnie Estes

Mr. Ronnie Estes

Nov 10, 2019

Ronnie Estes, 73, of Greenfield, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019, He was born October 6, 1946 in Gainesville, Missouri to the late Lehman & Dona (Carrell) Estes. Ronnie retired after 50 years as an iron worker and was a member of Iron Workers Local #372. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, and gardening. He also enjoyed auctions, remodeling homes, and...

Ms. Vivain Young

Ms. Vivain Young

Nov 10, 2019

Vivain Young, 78, of Fortville, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019. She was born June 6, 1941, in Fair Oaks, Arkansas to the late Johnny Earl & Mattie Jeannette (Jones) Dixon. She married Homer Young on August 1, 1959 in Arkansas then made their way to Indiana. Vivain retired from the Grandparent program of the Head Start in Fortville. She...

Landon Lee Arnold

Landon Lee Arnold

Nov 9, 2019

Infant Landon Lee Arnold, went to be with his Lord, November 9, 2019, at St. Vincent Regional Hospital. He is survived by his parents, Shawn Tyler-Wayne Arnold and Emily Linnette Ann Keogh; and a brother, Luke Keogh. A graveside service will be at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at the Saunders Cemetery, Yorktown, IN. Visitation will be 11 a.m....

Deloris Mae Bolinger

Deloris Mae Bolinger

Nov 7, 2019

Deloris Mae Bolinger, age 84, of Kennard went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, November 07, 2019, at Glen Oaks Health Campus in New Castle. She was born February 24, 1935 in Kennard, the daughter of the late Willie and Viola (Jackson) Davis. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandma, and a member of the Kennard Friends...

Leota (Wright) Sewell O'Bannon

Leota (Wright) Sewell O'Bannon

Nov 6, 2019

Leota (Wright) Sewell O’Bannon, 99, passed away November 6, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana.Leota was born along with her identical twin sister, Leola, in Hamilton County on April 25, 1920 to Warren C. and Estel Ruey (Kenton) Wright. She was a Pendleton resident for 16 years, before moving to Mohawk with her niece in November of 2018.She was a 1939 graduate...

Louise R. Sitton

Louise R. Sitton

Nov 5, 2019

Louise R. Sitton, 97, of Shirley, passed away November 5, 2019 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield, Indiana. She was born October 12, 1922 in Milan, Michigan the daughter of the late Phillip A. and Marguerite (Peggy) (Howe) Leduc. Louise’s love was being a Mother and Grandmother, cooking, sewing, quilting and outdoors gardening. She loved her two dogs Daisy and...

Mr. Patrick O. Downey

Mr. Patrick O. Downey

Nov 4, 2019

Patrick O. Downey, 86, passed away Monday, November 4, 2019 after a brief illness. He was born April 10, 1933 in Elwood and a lifelong member of Madison County. He retired from Delco Remy in 1992. Patrick is survived by his children, Shari Downey, Patricia Downey, & Jeffery Downey; stepson, William (wife, Nancy) Lawson, Jr.; sisters, Donna Partain & Juanita...

Victor Christoff

Victor Christoff

Nov 3, 2019

Victor Paul Christoff, 72, entered heaven, November 3, 2019, at his Anderson residence. He was born, December 8, 1946, in Detroit, Michigan, the only child of the late Paul and Dorthea Christoff. He was a 1965 graduate of Anderson High School. After 39 years of service, he retired from General Motors in 2004. Victor was a member of Grace Baptist...

Ms. Carol Genell Keown

Ms. Carol Genell Keown

Nov 3, 2019

Carol Gennell Keown, 83, passed away November 3, 2019 at her home in Anderson, after a long battle with cancer. She was born January 17, 1936 to the late Effie & William Morris on January 17, 1936 in Dalton City, Illinois. Genell graduated from Bethany High School in 1953. She worked at Illinois Bell and then advertising at a local...

Floyd R. “Bob” Fesmire

Floyd R. “Bob” Fesmire

Nov 2, 2019

Floyd R. “Bob” Fesmire, 75, of Markleville, passed away November 2, 2019 at his residence. He was born June 20, 1944 in Anderson, the son of the late Floyd Max & Helen G. (Craig) Fesmire.On October 18, 1964 Bob married the former Linda Wilkins and together they raised their sons Eric and David. He retired from Delco-Remy in 1999 after...

Alice Jean Hummer

Alice Jean Hummer

Nov 1, 2019

Alice Jean Hummer, 89, passed away on November 1, 2019. She was born on May 16, 1930 to the late Earl and Orpha (Reff) Smith. Alice was a long time resident of Anderson. She was a wonderful huge hearted mother, wife, grandmother, aunt and great friend to many who loved her very much. She retired from Key Bank in the...

Billy Joe Hobbs

Billy Joe Hobbs

Nov 1, 2019

Billy Joe Hobbs, 60, Anderson, passed away Friday, November 1, 2019, at Saint Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis following an extended illness.He was born on July 29, 1959, in Big Stone Gap, Virginia to Herbert H. Hobbs Sr. and Ruth (Wells) Hobbs.Joe graduated from Lapel High School in 1977. He retired from Owens Illinois (Brockway) Glass in Lapel. Joe enjoyed hunting,...

Norma Jean Baute

Norma Jean Baute

Oct 31, 2019

Norma Jean Baute, 88, passed away unexpectedly on October 31, 2019. She was born on August 24, 1931 in Muncie to the late William and Thelma (VanFleet) Graves. Norma attended Daleville and Middletown schools. She resided in the Anderson and Middletown area. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. She loved talking to all people, she never met...

Mr. Wayne Garner

Mr. Wayne Garner

Oct 30, 2019

Wayne Garner, 73, passed away October 30, 2019, surrounded by his family. He was born March 28, 1946 in the Middle House on Garner Creek Road, in Jamestown, Kentucky. Wayne attended Arsenal Tech High School before he drove for various trucking companies. He retired from USF Holland, where he had received many Safety Awards. His safe driving also awarded by...