Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Billie Marvin Hendricks

Billie Marvin Hendricks

Dec 9, 2018

Billie Marvin Hendricks, 86, Anderson, passed away Sunday, December 9, 2018, at his home following an extended illness. He was born on September 22, 1932, in Pendleton to Herman A. and Eva Mae (Sturdevant) Hendricks. Billie was graduated from Lapel High School in 1950 and served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War. He retired from farming in...

Lora E Mcguffey

Lora E Mcguffey

Dec 9, 2018

Lora E. McGuffey, 59, Noblesville, passed away Sunday, December 9, 2018, at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville following an extended illness. She was born on January 29, 1959, in Noblesville to Lloyd and Brenda (Forrer) Boles.Lora was graduated from Lapel High School in 1977. She had worked as a branch manager for the former Community Metro Bank in Noblesville. Lora enjoyed...

James Randle Taylor

James Randle Taylor

Dec 6, 2018

James Randle Taylor, 83, of Anderson, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2018 at his residence. He was born on September 21, 1935 in Scottsville, Kentucky to the late Jeff and Ruby Brown (Henson) Taylor. Jim served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a Service Repairman for Sears and Roebuck retiring after 35 years of service. He enjoyed...

James Bennie Baltimore

James Bennie Baltimore

Dec 4, 2018

James B. Baltimore, loving husband of 50 years to Elke Baltimore, passed away Tuesday December 4, 2018. Born in Benedict, VA in 1943 to the late John & Ruby Baltimore, he lived most of his life in Pendleton, IN. Jim is survived by his wife, Elke U. Baltimore; a son Patrick (Liz) Robinson; and two grandsons Dylan Patrick Robinson &...

Phyllis E. Funk

Phyllis E. Funk

Dec 4, 2018

Phyllis E. Funk, 88, Lapel, passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2018, at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville following a brief illness. She was born on November 19, 1930, in Lapel to Leslie and Helen (Valentine) Wise. Phyllis was graduated from Lapel High School in 1949. She retired from the former Delco Remy division of General Motors in Anderson. Phyllis was a...

Mr. Dennis Everett Shull

Mr. Dennis Everett Shull

Dec 3, 2018

Dennis Everett Shull, 76, passed away Monday, December 3, 2018, at his Pendleton residence. He was born November 6, 1942, in Hamilton County to the late Forest E. & Evelyn L. (Peters) Shull. Dennis worked for IKC in machine maintenance for over 20 years, prior to that he was a brick mason. He enjoyed spending time with his family and...

Oda L. Amick

Oda L. Amick

Dec 3, 2018

Oda L. Amick, 93, of Anderson, passed away at her home on Monday, December 3, 2018 with family by her side. She was born November 2, 1925, in Keno, KY, the daughter of Rev. Pat and Ollie (Wilson) Dobbs. She attended Mt. Union School and Mt. Union Church in Keno before moving to Anderson in 1943. In 1945, Oda married...

Jerry Lee Farr

Jerry Lee Farr

Dec 3, 2018

Jerry Lee Farr, 84, of Pendleton passed away December 3, 2018 at his residence. He was born December 9, 1933 in Indianapolis to the late Benjamin and Mildred (Lynn) Farr.Jerry was a 1952 graduate of Pendleton High School. He retired from Guide Lamp as a Maintenance Painter after 38 years of service. He owned and operated a Dairy Farm for...

Tommy “Tom” Borders

Tommy “Tom” Borders

Dec 3, 2018

Tommy “Tom” Borders, 69, of Anderson, passed away December 3, 2018 at Community Hospital Anderson. He was born June 7, 1949, in Anderson the son of Joseph and Zelda Borders. He retired from the Anderson Fire Department in January 2000 after 24 years of service which 12 were as deputy Chief. Tom held an Emergency Medical Technician license (EMT) for...

Joshua 'Josh' Paul Lynch

Joshua 'Josh' Paul Lynch

Dec 3, 2018

Joshua Paul "Josh" Lynch, 40, Anderson, passed away Monday, December 3, 2018, at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital in Anderson following a brief illness. He was born on February 18, 1978, in Carmel to Keith and Chris (Hersberger) Lynch. Josh was graduated from Lapel High School in 1996. He was employed by Amocor in Anderson. Josh played football from little...

Mrs. Teresa Ann Hysong

Mrs. Teresa Ann Hysong

Dec 1, 2018

Teresa Ann Hysong, 57, of Wilkinson, passed away Saturday, December 1, 2018. She was born March 17, 1961 in Springfield, Ohio. Teresa worked at Hancock Regional Hospital for over 18 years. She loved gardening, weaving baskets, but mostly spending time with her grandkids. Teresa is survived by her husband of thirty-six years, Dean Hysong; daughters, Christina Haddin and Jessica (husband,...

Kevin Eugene Short

Kevin Eugene Short

Dec 1, 2018

Kevin Eugene Short, 51, Anderson, passed away Saturday, December 1, 2018, at Community Hospital of Anderson.He was born on August 24, 1967, in Anderson to Denny and Rena (Retherford) Short.Kevin was graduated from Anderson High School.He had worked for many years as a photographer at Walmart and other portrait studios.Kevin enjoyed singing Karaoke was active in Main Stage TheaterHe is...

Robert W. Ward

Robert W. Ward

Nov 30, 2018

Robert W. Ward, 88, of Anderson, passed away Friday, November 30, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his family. He loved the Lord, his family and his friends, in that order. He was born November 12, 1930 in Anderson, the son of Lyle T. and Mary B. (Brown) Ward. He lived his entire life in Anderson with the exception of...

Ms. Billie Joanne Bell

Ms. Billie Joanne Bell

Nov 30, 2018

Billie JoAnne Bell, 90, passed away peacefully at her residence with her daughter Debi, by her side, on Friday, November 30, 2018. She was born October 8, 1928, in Shirley and graduated from Wilkinson High School in 1946. Billie worked as a cashier for Standard Grocery, then at Marsh, where she retired after 37 years. She loved all of her...

Norman “Leroy” Lanning

Norman “Leroy” Lanning

Nov 28, 2018

Norman “Leroy” Lanning, 61, of Anderson, passed away on November 28, 2018 at Providence of Anderson. He was born on June 9, 1957 in Anderson and lived here his entire life. He graduated from Anderson High School, a member of the Class of 1976 and worked in construction. He had an artistic side, evidenced by his talent in drawing and...

Sue F. Lineberry

Sue F. Lineberry

Nov 27, 2018

Sue F. Lineberry, 80, passed away in Clearwater, FL on November 27, 2018. She was employed by Delco-Remy for 33 years and served on the South Madison Community School board for 12 years from July 1982 to June 1994. Sue is survived by her husband of 58 years, Russell Lineberry of Lexington, S.C; daughter, Valerie Lineberry of Lexington, S.C. and...

Patricia Joan Kennedy

Patricia Joan Kennedy

Nov 25, 2018

On November 25, Patricia Joan Kennedy took her last breath. Born November 1, 1938 to Marcella Mae and Thomas Nicholas New, she was a one-of-a-kind person who impacted everyone she met. A bright and shining light, she taught many lessons – to live life to the fullest, that everyone and thing deserve love and respect, and to love and be...

Herbert George Smith

Herbert George Smith

Nov 25, 2018

Herbert George Smith, 91, Anderson, passed away November 25, 2018, at Providence of Anderson after an extended illness. He was born July 18, 1927, in London England, the son of the late Richard Hammond and Jessie Alice (Felton) Smith. Herbert served in Her Majesty’s Royal Navy. He retired from Western Electric. Survivors include his two children, Kevin (Diane) Smith of...

Dwaine Frederick Lawyer

Dwaine Frederick Lawyer

Nov 24, 2018

Dwaine Frederick Lawyer, 94, of Pendleton, passed away on November 24, 2018 at his residence. He was born on March 25, 1924 in Plainville, Indiana to the late Levi and Agnes (Cornelius) Lawyer.Dwaine served his country in the Army during World War II as a paratrooper. He was a self- employed farmer and worked for Alltrack Inc.. He was known...

Malena “Mindy” Berry

Malena “Mindy” Berry

Nov 24, 2018

Malena “Mindy” Berry, 53 of Anderson, passed away at her residence. She was born, June 29, 1965, in Anderson the daughter of Charles and Josie Hall. She graduated from Marion High School and was a homemaker. Mindy had a loving and kind spirit and enjoyed being a homebody and shopping with her granddaughter. She is survived by her parents; Charles...