Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Mary M. Porter
Apr 20, 2018
Mary M. Porter, 92, of Anderson, passed away April 20, 2018 at Providence of Anderson following an extended illness. She was born December 2, 1925 in Washington, IN, the daughter of the late Louis Fred and Dorothy (Ellis) Roller. She grew up in Loogootee before moving to Anderson in 1943. She was employed at Anderson newspapers for twenty years as...
Judith M. Baker
Apr 19, 2018
Judith M. Baker, 75, of Anderson, passed away April 19, 2018 at her home after a brief illness. She was born August 28, 1942 in Anderson and lived here most of her life. She retired from Community Hospital after 15 years of service. She enjoyed spending time with her family, swinging on the swing in Santa Claus, IN, as well...
Charles Raymond Ridgway
Apr 17, 2018
Charles Raymond Ridgway of Pendleton, Indiana, eldest son of Russell and Ruby (Smith) Ridgway, was born February 23, 1923 in Jay County, Indiana. From the presence of a loving family, he passed peacefully to Eternal Life on April 17, 2018 at the age of 95 years.After retiring from working many years in factories, he pursued his avid interest in flying...
Mr. Jeb S. Jones
Apr 17, 2018
Jeb Stuart Jones 11.24.76 – 04.17.18 Jeb Stuart Jones (Jameson), age 41, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on April 17, 2018, at Eagle Creek Health Care in Indianapolis, Indiana. Jeb was born on November 24, 1976, in Greenfield, Indiana to Betty (Parke) Jones and the late Vernon C. Jones. Jeb attended grade school in New Castle, Indiana, and subsequently moved...
Ms. Mary E. Yost
Apr 16, 2018
Mary E. Yost, 98, of Anderson, passed away April 16, 2018 at Millers Merry Manor in Chesterfield after an extended illness. She was born on November 1, 1919 in Anderson to the late Bert and Catherine Walters and was a life long Anderson resident. She retired from St. John’s Hospital after 23 ½ years of service. Mary was life long...
Lee Garber Briner
Apr 14, 2018
Lee Garber Briner, 84, of Anderson, passed away on April 14, 2018. Lee was born on August 24, 1933 to the late Clyde and Helen (Thompson) Briner in Loysville, Pennsylvania. Lee retired from Delco-Remy in 1987 as a Maintenance Supervisor. He was a member of the Lapel Masonic Lodge He is survived by his children, Clyde (Tracie) Briner of Michigan,...
Mary Jane Muse
Apr 14, 2018
Mary J. "Janie" Muse, 70, passed away Saturday, April 14, 2018, at her residence in Frankton following an extended illness. She was born on November 2, 1947, in Elwood, Indiana to Robert and Doris (Gorden) Shaw . Janie was graduated from Frankton High School in 1965. She was employed by the Lapel Eagles where she enjoyed bartending for 7 years....
Ernest P. Smalley
Apr 13, 2018
Ernest P. Smalley, 71, went to be with his Lord and Savior, April 13, 2018. Ernie was born November 23, 1946 in Pekin, Illinois, to the late Warren D. & Cathryn (Weller) Smalley. He obtained a bachelor’s degree from Pillsbury Baptist Bible College. He was employed with Keystone Steel and Wire in Peoria, Illinois for 33 years. Ernie is survived...
Richard Hope
Apr 13, 2018
Richard Hope, 82, of Anderson went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 13, 2018 with his daughters by his side. Richard was born December 14th, 1935 to Malcolm and Lucille (Perkins) Hope in Summer Shade, KY. He was a 1954 graduate of Anderson High School, he was a machinist in the US Army and...
Charles Wood Nelson, Iii
Apr 13, 2018
Charles W. Nelson, III, age 55, known to his friends as “Chuck” passed away on April 13, 2018.He worked as a tool maker, race car mechanic, concrete layer, and could repair just about anything. He enjoyed camping, fishing, and hunting, and had many special pets, including his most recent favorite, a cat named Blue.He is survived by a sister, Laura...
Donna M. Fitch
Apr 12, 2018
Donna M. Lindsay Fitch, 93, Henderson, KY, passed away April 12, 2018 at her home. She was born November 25, 1924 in Indiana and lived most all of her life in the Anderson area. She retired from Chrysler of Indianapolis after several years of service. She is survived by her granddaughter, Dawn Page of Fortville; two great grandchildren, Noelle Robb...
Joseph D. Skiles, Iii
Apr 12, 2018
Joseph D. Skiles, III passed away at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville following a sudden illness. He was born on July 3, 1955, in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania to Joseph D Skiles Jr. and Frances (Benedict) Skiles . Joseph owned and operated Skiles Construction. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed running his business. Joseph is survived by his 3 children; Joseph D. Skiles,...
Mr. Steven A. Hudson
Apr 11, 2018
Steven Allen Hudson, 62, of Shirley, passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2018. He was born October 6, 1955, in Anderson. He worked for Detroit Steel and Precoat Metals. Steven is survived by his daughters, Angela (husband, David) Hepfer, Patricia (husband, Josh) Clarke, and Samantha Hudson; mother, Patricia Joanne (Hurley) Hudson; grandchildren, Kayla Hudson, Megan, & Skyler Hepfer, Tucker & Hayden...
Ms. Ilarose Cupp
Apr 9, 2018
Ilarose Cupp, 97, passed away Monday, April 9, 2018, in Greenfield. She was born June 22, 1920, in Straughn to the late Raymond & Grace (Hudleson) Jones. Ilarose graduated from Knightstown High School in 1938 and was a resident of Shirley for over 70 years. She retired in 1982 from Kellum-Mench Insurance Agency as an office manager. Ilarose was a...
Patricia L. Williams
Apr 9, 2018
Patricia L. (Stoner) Williams, 85, of Pendleton, passed away on April 9, 2018 after a long illness. She was born in Anderson, Indiana on October 2, 1932, to Lloyd A. and Vivian A. (Lemon) Stoner. She graduated from Anderson High School in 1950 and married Robert E. Williams on July 15, 1951, at First Presbyterian Church in Anderson. They made...
Mr. Joseph P Willis
Apr 7, 2018
Joseph P “Joe” Willis, 86, of Markleville, passed away Saturday, April 7, 2018, at St. Vincent’s Anderson Regional. He was born November 11, 1931, in Henry County to the late, Lester & Gladys (Thompson) Willis. Joe farmed most of his life and worked for Delco Remy for 31 years. After retirement he worked almost 20 years at Harvest Land. He...
Ms. Evelyn Tanner
Apr 3, 2018
Evelyn Tanner, 96, passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2018. She was born November 15, 1921, in Knightstown, to the late George & Mildred (Davis) Jackson. Known lovingly as “Auntie” by her family, Evie leaves a legacy of laughter and blessings to those who were blessed to love her. She retired from Delco Remy after 30 years. Evie was a member...
Mr. Frank F. Woschitz
Apr 1, 2018
Frank Woschitz, 89, passed away Sunday, April 1, 2018. Frank was blessed with a wonderful life. He was the consummate family man, mentor to many and friend to all. He was a difference maker. Frank was born June 12, 1928 in Gary, IN to Anna (Tschoppe) and Joseph F. Woschitz and grew up there with his brother, Bob. He graduated...
Brenda Kay (Carr) Bell
Apr 1, 2018
Brenda Kay (Carr) Bell, 77, of Anderson passed away suddenly at Community Heart and Vascular Hospital on Sunday, April 1, 2018. She was born on March 9, 1941 in Anderson at St. Johns Hospital. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Wanda and Glenn Carr. Brenda is survived by her high school sweetheart and husband of 58...
Charley Frank
Mar 30, 2018
Charles “Charley” Frank, 63, of Anderson, passed away March 30, 2018 at his residence. Charley was born, January 15, 1955 in Watseka, Ill., to Roger and Doris Frank. He graduated from Cissna Park Senior High School in 1973 where he was an excellent athlete and an outstanding basketball, baseball and shotput player. Charley attended Illinois State University where he studied...
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