Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Ms. Patricia Ann Mcclees
Mar 20, 2018
Patricia Ann McClees, 87, Greenfield, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2018. She was born August 21, 1930, in Hancock County to the late WIlbur & Margaret (Nelson) Lowe. She graduated from Wilkinson High School in 1948. In addition to working at L.S. Ayres & Eli Lilly, she retired from Greenfield Public Schools as a bookkeeper. She was committed to her...
Timothy Lee Vores, M.D.
Mar 18, 2018
Timothy Lee Vores, M.D., 70, Anderson, son of Allison U. and Imelda A. Vores, passed away March 18, 2018. He was born April 30, 1947, in Anderson and was a lifelong member of St. Mary Catholic Church. He attended St. Mary School through the 12th grade and participated in baseball and track graduating in 1965. Tim entered Ball State University...
Frederick “Fred” Roudebush
Mar 18, 2018
Frederick “Fred” Roudebush, 65, passed away, March 18, 2018. Fred was born February 26, 1953, in Anderson, the son of the late Kennison and Georgetta Roudebush. He graduated from Anderson High School in 1971 and attended ITT Technical Institute. He worked as a refrigeration service technician for various companies including Hardee’s, Ponderosa and Kroger. Fred loved the outdoors and outdoor...
Ms. Jeanne I. Howell
Mar 16, 2018
Jeanne I. Howell, 95, passed away Friday, March 16, 2018, at Westminster Village North, Indianapolis. She was born May 27, 1922, in Summitville, to the late Frank J. & Esther (Hammond) Inglis. Jeanne earned a bachelor’s & master’s degree of Education at Ball State University. With that she taught in secondary education in Muncie, Summitville, Alexandria, & Marion. In her...
Ms. Karen Skinner
Mar 15, 2018
Karen Skinner, 73, of Pendleton, passed away after anautomobile accident, March 15, 2018.Karen was born April 16, 1944, in New Castle, the daughter of the late Ronand Helen Gustin. She resided in Madison County most of her life, andbesides being a homemaker, she had a passion for cars from a young age andenjoyed stock car racing at Anderson Speedway and...
Suzanne Kay Detienne
Mar 14, 2018
Suzanne Kay Detienne, 59, of Anderson, passed away March 14, 2018. She was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on August 19, 1958. Suzanne is survived by her husband, Larry Detienne, whom she married on September 10, 2011; her parents, John and Alta (Hewson) Drenth; daughters, Elizabeth (Jerry) Imel of Yorktown and Jennifer Harris of Muncie; son, Bradley (Linsey) Wessels of Lafayette;...

Kevin C. Fields
Mar 14, 2018
Kevin C. Fields, 49, formerly of Anderson, passed away March 14, 2018 in Indianapolis. He was born in Anderson and lived his entire life in the central Indiana area. He worked as an independent contractor and had a computer business. Kevin is survived by his sons, Chris and Cody Fields of Muncie; father, Paul Fields of Alexandria; ex-wife, Sandy Fields...
Janice K. Carroll
Mar 12, 2018
Janice K. Carroll, 80, of Anderson, passed away March 12, 2018. She was born on September 9, 1937 in Anderson to the late Ralph and Dorothy (Barkalow) Morgan. She graduated from Anderson High School in 1955 and had worked for Johnson & Johnson. Janice is survived by her husband, E. Lee Carroll of Anderson; three sons, Dennis (Becky) Smith of...
William Newlon
Mar 11, 2018
William "Bill" Newlon, 78, Greenwood, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018, at Franklin Meadow following an extended illness. He was born on August 26, 1939, in Herrin, Illinois to Milfred and Vivien (Bailey) Newlon. Bill was graduated from Herrin High School and received a BA from Southern Illinois University. He retired in 2002 as a pharmaceutical representative with Norvo Nordisk...
Marcia Sue Long
Mar 11, 2018
Marcia Sue "Grandma Boo Boo" Long, 78, Frankton, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018, at her home in Frankton. She was born on December 30, 1939, in Noblesville to Roger Marvin and Virginia Belle (Crooks) Jessup . Marcia was graduated from Carmel High School and had attended Marian University. She was preceded in death by her beloved soul mate, James...
Mrs. Michelle Irene Hudson
Mar 10, 2018
Michelle Irene Hudson, 62, of Shirley, passed away Saturday, March 10, 2018. She was born December 13, 1955 in Greenfield. Michelle worked at Wal-Mart and enjoyed knitting in her free time. Michelle is survived by her husband, Steven Hudson; daughters, Angela (husband, David) Hepfer, Patricia (husband, Josh) Clarke, and Samantha Hudson; mother, Dorris (Friddle) Trees; grandchildren, Kayla, Megan, & Skyler...
Fred Joseph Brown
Mar 8, 2018
Fred Joseph Brown, 65, of Anderson, passed away March 8, 2018 at his residence. He was born in Anderson on January 14, 1953 to the late Charles and Emma (Stinson) Brown. Fred graduated from Pendleton Heights High School. He worked as a Forklift driver for ELSA LLC for 26 years. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Diane...
Carl L. Hagaman
Mar 7, 2018
Carl L. Hagaman, 89, of Anderson and formerly of Waterford, MI, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at his residence. He was born in La Feria, Texas on October 18, 1928, the son of Emmett and Eva Alverta (Phillips) Hagaman. Carl was an Army veteran, serving his country in Germany during the Korean War. He...
Flora Belle “Flo” Smock
Mar 6, 2018
Flora B. “Flo” Smock, 74, of Anderson, passed away March 6, 2018, at Providence Nursing Home. Flo was born Oct, 15, 1943, in Anderson, to the late Jessie and Elizabeth Smock and was a lifelong Anderson resident and a homemaker. She is survived by her son, Kevin Creek; granddaughters, Krystal Creek, Ashley Creek, Alexis Creek; great-grandchildren, Mannie Creek, Riley Creek,...
Nancy C. Hamilton
Mar 6, 2018
Nancy C. Hamilton, 84, Anderson, passed away on March 6, 2018 at Community Hospital. She was born June 3, 1933, in Anderson, the daughter of the late Carl and Henrietta (Roland) Maddox. Nancy was a member of St. Mary’s Church and graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic High School. She had worked as an operator for Indiana Bell Telephone and later...
Lester Owen Metzger
Mar 6, 2018
Lester Owen Metzger, 96, Lapel, passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2018, at his home. He was born on March 20, 1921, in Anderson to Owen and Minnie (Patrick) Metzger. Lester was graduated from Lapel High School. He retired from the former Best Ever Dairy in Anderson. Lester was a member of the Old German Baptist Brethren Church. He is survived...
Duane “Red” Heiney
Mar 5, 2018
Duane “Red” Heiney, 92, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away March 5, 2018 in Indianapolis. He was born at Walter Reed Army Hospital in Washington, D.C., and was the eldest of four children. He was preceded in death by his parents, A.L and Helen (Thompson) Heiney, his brothers, Lester and Ira, and his beloved wife of sixty years, Barbara (Jones) Heiney....
Donna J. Soverns
Mar 4, 2018
Donna J. Soverns, 71, Pendleton, passed away Sunday in the arms of her children. She was born on February 14, 1947, in Anderson to Harry and Dorothy (Boden) Bolender. Donna was graduated from Lapel High School in 1965. Donna coached little league baseball and girls softball in Lapel when her children were involved. She loved to sew, cook and do...
Ms. Rhonda Jo Shelley
Mar 3, 2018
Rhonda Jo Shelley, 64, of Markleville, passed on Saturday, March 3, 2018. She was born May 16, 1953 in Noblesville, Indiana. Rhonda was a homemaker who loved her children, grandchildren, family, and her animals. She was known for her pure heart, compassion, generosity, and being 100% selfless in every way. Rhonda enjoyed riding her bike, family gatherings, shopping on Friday...
Victor L. “Vic” Shepard
Mar 2, 2018
Victor L. “Vic” Shepard, 79, of Pendleton, Indiana passed away March 2, 2018 at St. Vincent Anderson Hospital.He was born May 8, 1938 in Anderson, Indiana to the late Howard L. and Iva M. (Ashby) Shepard and resided most of his life in the Pendleton area.Vic retired in 2004 from Amtrak Maintenance Facility, Beech Grove after 20 years service as...