Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Shea Fraley
January 23, 2026
Ronald Beverly Shea Fraley (Shea), 68, of Anderson, Indiana, met face to face with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, January 23, 2026. Shea was born to Gwendolyn Grace (Rawlin) Fraley and Ronald Dale Fraley. He was born, raised, and resided in Anderson. He attended Madison Heights High School and received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from...
Leigh A. Dick
January 23, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Leigh A. Dick, who departed this life on January 23, 2026, at the age of 58. Born on September 2, 1967, in Anderson, Indiana, to the late Richard and Sherrill Lyons. She graduated from Highland High School in 1986.
Leigh is remembered for her warm spirit and the joy she...
Matthew "Matt" Craig Williamson
January 23, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Matthew "Matt" Craig Williamson, a cherished father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend, who left us on January 23, 2026. Born to Dennis and Nancy (Carwile) Williamson, Matt dedicated his life to his family and friends.
A proud graduate of Anderson High School, class of 1993, Matt committed himself to his...
Gary "Scott" Hawkins
January 22, 2026
Gary "Scott" Hawkins, 61, of Lapel, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, following a sudden illness.
He was born on July 25, 1964, in Hamilton, Ohio to Gary Lee Hawkins and Donna (Meador) Monceaux. He was a graduate of Eunice High School. He was a welder at Lenex in Indianapolis.He enjoyed watching TV, Nascar, football and fishing. He loved his...
Amber Dawn Smart
January 21, 2026
Amber Dawn Smart, 45, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away January 21, 2026, at her home following a sudden illness.
She was born on November 8, 1980, in Indianapolis, Indiana to James R. Jr. and Ivy LaRene (Haworth) Smart. She was a corporate trainer for Phoenix Financial.
She was a member of Straight Gate Community Church in Anderson. She was always active with...
Janice Dean
January 20, 2026
Janice D. Dean (née Bohne), 89, of Anderson, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, surrounded by her cherished daughters.
On July 15, 1936, Janice and brother, James, were born to Forrest and Ethel Bohne (Tuttle). Janice was a graduate of Anderson High School, Class of 1954 and married her high school sweetheart, Richard Dean, on December 11, 1955. Janice proudly...
Melanie Cheryl Lewis
January 20, 2026
Melanie Cheryl Lewis, 71, of Lapel, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on July 18, 1954, in Anderson, Indiana to Holt and Rosemary (Quick) Littrell. She was a proud graduate of Highland High School.
She spent many years caring for children in local daycares. She loved kids and enjoyed working...
Donald L. Gallamore
January 20, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donald L. Gallamore, who left us on January 20, 2026, at the age of 96. Born on November 2, 1929, to Sylva and Jennie (Ball) Gallamore, Donald lived a full life filled with family, friends, and passions.
A proud graduate of Anderson High School, Class of 1947, Donald dedicated his...
Donald Walter Shupe
January 20, 2026
Donald Shupe, 92, of Anderson, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at his home in Anderson, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on September 18, 1933, in Newman Grove, Nebraska to Walter Lafayette and Dorothy Irene (Dickinson) Shupe. He attended school in Sheridan. At the age of 17, Don started working on the pipeline. He went on to...
Debra "Debby" L. Clark
January 19, 2026
Debra "Debby" L. Clark, 72, of Shirley, Indiana, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026. Born on January 23, 1953, in Anderson, Indiana, Debby was the daughter of Joe Ike Moore and Betty Jean (Mann) Moore, both of whom preceded her in death.
Debby was a vibrant spirit who brought joy to everyone around her. She was a graduate of Eastern...
Hazel May Giering
January 19, 2026
Five days shy of her 94th birthday, Hazel May Giering set down her worldly burdens and peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, January 19, 2026. Hazel was born on January 24, 1932 in Illinois to Ervin and Lena Redshaw. When her mother died, while Hazel was still an infant, family circumstances led to...
Clyde Allan Wiles
January 17, 2026
PENDLETON- Clyde A. Wiles, 87, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026.
He was born on January 19, 1938, in Deadwood, South Dakota to the late Kenneth and Dorothea (Athey) Wiles and grew up as a farm boy in the Weeping Water, Nebraska community.
Clyde was a US Air Force veteran serving in Japan where he firmly established his relationship with Jesus....
Barbara Joan "Bonnie" Morehead
January 16, 2026
A loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Barbara Joan “Bonnie” Morehead died on January 16, 2026. She was 87 years old.
Bonnie was born on October 21, 1938, in Anderson, Indiana to Robert “Bob” and Emma Lou Higbee. She grew up in a red brick two-story house her father had built a short time before and where the family would own...
Alice L. Pollard
January 16, 2026
Alice L. “Lane” Pollard
April 28, 1933 – January 16, 2026
Alice L. “Lane” Pollard, 92, of Greenfield, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026, at Springhurst Health Campus in Greenfield.
She was born April 28, 1933, in Blue Ash, Ohio to the late George Stuart and Margaret Elizabeth (Blevins) Dean.
She spent most of her working life as a bookkeeper in the construction industry....
Joseph Wayne Bradford
January 14, 2026
Joseph Wayne Bradford, known to friends and family as Joe. Joe left us on January 14, 2026, at the age of 48, in his hometown of Anderson, Indiana. Born on July 26, 1977, Joe was the son of Gilbert Bradford and Elvaree Williams and graduated from Highland High School in 1995.
Joe was a hard worker, most recently driving a fork...
Philip "Dean" Reason
January 14, 2026
Philip “Dean” Reason, 99, Shirley, Ind., passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday morning, Jan. 14, 2026, of natural causes.
He was born June 26, 1926, at home in rural Shirley, Ind., the third oldest of four boys to Delbert “Earl” Reason and Francis Alice (Davis) Reason. He was a 1944 graduate of Wilkinson High School in Wilkinson, Ind.
He was...
Lynette Sue McKinley
January 13, 2026
Lynette Sue McKinley
July 26, 1946 – January 13, 2026
Lynette Sue McKinley, 79, of Anderson, passed away January 13, 2026.
She was born on July 26, 1946, in Muncie, Indiana to the late Bennie and Kathleen Frances Cunningham and was a former Muncie and Vevay resident before moving to Anderson.
She was a 1965 graduate of Muncie Southside High School. Following a career...
Norman D. "Norm" Salazar
January 9, 2026
Norman D. "Norm" Salazar, who passed away on January 9, 2026, at the age of 70. Born on July 1, 1955, in Marion, Indiana, Norm was a beloved brother, uncle, and friend. He was the son of the late Dario and Fredus (Berry) Salazar.
After graduating from Huntington North High School in 1973, Norm proudly served in the United States Air...
Stephanie K. Henson
January 8, 2026
Stephanie K. Henson, 71, passed away on January 8, 2026, at Community Hospital in Anderson, Indiana. She was born on October 9, 1954, in Muncie, Indiana, to the late Richard and Ruth Stephenson.
Steph spent many years working as a laborer at General Motors, where she formed lasting friendships and memories. She was married to her loving husband, Alan Henson, who...
Teena Pittser
January 8, 2026
Teena Jean Pittser, 71, of Alexandria peacefully passed away at her home on January 8, 2026 after a long battle with cancer.
Though she never had children of her own she loved spending time with her nieces and nephews. She also enjoyed being a nanny for several years to a young boy (Cinch) whom she loved like family.
She is preceded in...
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