Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Florelle Mickey Shreves

Florelle Mickey Shreves

Jun 15, 2018

Florelle “Mickey” H. Shreves, 79, of Anderson, passed away on June 15, 2018 at Millers Merry Manor, Chesterfield. She was born on May 5, 1939 in Printer, Kentucky to the late Holly and Julia (Allen) Hall. Florelle was a homemaker. She attended Cross Roads United Methodist Church, Master Gardeners of Madison County, Pendleton Garden Club, and Free Methodist Church C.Y.C...

Eddie Lee Newton

Eddie Lee Newton

Jun 14, 2018

Eddie Lee "Fig" Newton, 56, Lapel, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2018, at Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville following an extended illness.He was born on January 26, 1962, in Noblesville to Herbert P. and Alta Mae (Higgins) Newton.Eddie was graduated from Lapel High School in 1980.He was a member of the Day Break Wesleyan Church in Lapel. He enjoyed playing chess,...

Ronnie K. Branscum

Ronnie K. Branscum

Jun 13, 2018

Ronnie K. Branscum, 56, of Wilkinson, Indiana passed away June 13, 2018 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born August 30, 1961 in Preachersville, Kentucky and was a 1979 graduate of Greenfield Central High School. Ronnie enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was head groundskeeper at Washington Park Cemetery in Indianapolis for 38 years. Survivors include his wife, Kathy...

Lenina Earline Simmons

Lenina Earline Simmons

Jun 12, 2018

On Tuesday, June 12th, 2018 Jesus opened the Golden Gates and welcomed Lenina (Earline) Simmons into Heaven. She passed away at Community Hospital, Anderson after an extended illness. Earline was a homemaker. She enjoyed spending time watching TV, like Murder She Wrote, All of the Law and Order shows but S.V.U was her favorite one. She also loved to watch...

Vickie Lynn Denham

Vickie Lynn Denham

Jun 12, 2018

Vickie Lynn Denham, 60, Anderson, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2018, at her sisters home in Lapel following an extended illness. She was born on December 9, 1957, in Noblesville to Gene Welch and Frances Hall . Vickie loved her grandchildren and took care of many members of her family. She is survived by one daughter, Krissi Edwards; four grandchildren,...

Ms. Margaret Ann Kendall

Ms. Margaret Ann Kendall

Jun 11, 2018

Margaret “Margie” Ann Kendall, 73, of Anderson, passed away Monday, June 11, 2018. She was born March 29, 1945, in Glasgow, Kentucky. Margie was a homemaker who loved spending time with her family. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She is survived by her daughters, Tamera Mills of Anderson & Teresa (Denny Hewson) Browers of...

Mr. Paul B. Dyer

Mr. Paul B. Dyer

Jun 10, 2018

A great patriarch of God went home to serve Jesus in Heaven. Paul B. Dyer of Anderson, currently of Parker City passed away at 1:45 a.m. on June 10, 2018. Paul was born March 25th.1931 in Anderson to Walter and Mary (McClinic) Dyer. Paul was proceeded in death by his parents; his first wife, Betty L. Dyer in 1983; also...

W. L. “Bill” Mitchell

W. L. “Bill” Mitchell

Jun 9, 2018

W.L. “Bill” Mitchell, 91, of Anderson, went home to Glory, June 9, 2018. Bill was born in Anderson, June 4, 1927, the son of the late Harry and Maud Mitchell and was a lifelong Anderson resident and a WWII Army Veteran. Bill retired from Delco-Remy after 34 years of employment. He also was the owner of Mitchell Electric. As a...

Wilma F. Bowmer

Wilma F. Bowmer

Jun 6, 2018

Wilma F. Bowmer, 78, of Pendleton, passed away June 6, 2018 at her residence. She was born, August 20, 1939, in Hartsville Tenn., and has lived in Madison County most of her life. Wilma, with her husband Doug, owned the Interstate Auto Auction since 1986, the Richmond Auto Auction since 1990 and Doug Bowmer Auto Sales since 2015. She enjoyed...

Lenora Hannah Phillips

Lenora Hannah Phillips

Jun 6, 2018

Lenora Hannah Phillips, 90, Anderson, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at Community Hospital, Anderson.She was born on July 19, 1927, in Dugger, Indiana to Patrick and Stella Gale (White) Mooney.Lenora retired from Guide Lamp after 40 years of employment. She was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church and the UAW Local 663.She is survived by her son, Robert...

Mr. Robert Eugene Tomlinson

Mr. Robert Eugene Tomlinson

Jun 5, 2018

Robert “Bob” Eugene Tomlinson, 90, of Pendleton, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2018. He was born July 16, 1927, in Indianapolis to the late Zora H. & Lottie Pearl (Scherer) Tomlinson. Bob was a veteran of the US Marine Corps. He had owned several gas stations around Indianapolis before he retired from the USPS as a carrier after 35 years....

Monte R. Dowden

Monte R. Dowden

Jun 4, 2018

Monte R. Dowden, 59, Ingalls, passed away Monday, June 4, 2018, at Residence in Ingalls following a brief illness. He was born on July 18, 1958, in Anderson, Indiana to Ray Dowden and Charlotte Morgan. Monte was graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1976. He owned and operated D&D Mobile Wash. Monte is survived by his parents, ex-wife; Becky...

James R. Smart, Sr.

James R. Smart, Sr.

Jun 4, 2018

James R. Smart Sr., 82 of Lapel, IN passed away of natural causes Monday June 4, 2018. He was born on November 26, 1935 in Mt. Vernon, IL to Sidney and Bernice Smart. James was an employee of Rieth-Riley Construction from 1963-1979. He retired from E&B Paving as Plant Superintendent after 27 years of service in 2006. He is survived...

Anthony James Vanvoorhies

Anthony James Vanvoorhies

May 30, 2018

Anthony James"Tony" VanVoorhies, 23 , Noblesville, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis due to complications of cystic fibrosis. He was born on June 30, 1994, in Anderson. Tony had been employed at the Madison County Winery. He enjoyed riding dirt bikes and adored his little sister, nieces and nephew. He is survived by...

Jack M. Martin

Jack M. Martin

May 30, 2018

Jack M. Martin, 67, Wabash, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne following a brief illness. He was born on October 12, 1950, in Noblesville to James and Betty (McCarty) Martin. Jack was graduated from Lapel High School in 1968 and was a U. S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and was...

Ms. Irene K. Kirkwood Thomas

Ms. Irene K. Kirkwood Thomas

May 28, 2018

Irene K. Kirkwood Thomas, 90, passed away Monday, May 28, 2018. She was born January 13, 1928, in Hardinburg, KY to the late Samuel & Lucy (Woods) Carman. Irene worked for Indiana Knit Wear for several years, Buckley’s and then was a caregiver for the elderly. She loved gardening. She is survived by her children, Barbara Fuston, Michael (wife, Pam)...

Jimmy Edwin Bell

Jimmy Edwin Bell

May 27, 2018

Jimmy E. Bell, 71, of Pendleton passed away May 27, 2018 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.He was born February 4, 1947 in Russell County, Kentucky and was a Pendleton resident since 1974. Jimmy retired from General Motors Delco Remy, Anderson in 1997 after 30 years of service.He was a 1965 graduate of Russell County High School. Jimmy...

Ms. Teresa A. Ballart

Ms. Teresa A. Ballart

May 27, 2018

Teresa A. Ballart, 65, of Anderson, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2018. She was born September 27, 1952, in Lexington, Kentucky. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and also a member of the professional association of AHIMA. Teresa is survived by her children, Adam (wife, Cristal) Ballart of Pendleton and Alison (wife, Anita) Thrower of Anderson; mother,...

Phyllis M. Bryant

Phyllis M. Bryant

May 25, 2018

Phyllis M. Bryant, 95, of Anderson, passed away on May 25, 2018 at Community Northview Care Center. She was born in Fontanet, IN, the daughter of Louis C. and Grace (Small) Herb. She worked various jobs in the area including as a switchboard operator at Delco-Remy and as a salesperson/receptionist at NIPSCO. She was a pin-up girl for Delco-Remy during...

Robert N. Green

Robert N. Green

May 25, 2018

Robert N. Green, 82, of Anderson, passed away May 25, 2018, at St Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital. He was born January 24, 1936 in Jennings County, to the late Roe and Beulah Green. Robert was an Air Force veteran, attended Valparaiso Technical Institute and worked for Delco Remy, in plant 18, as an electrical engineer. He retired in 1999. Robert...