Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Julia Ann Estelle
Dec 23, 2017
Julia Ann Estelle, 55, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017, in Anderson. She was born July 8, 1962, in Anderson. She was a 1981 graduate of Pendleton Heights High School. Julia loved arts and crafts, and was known for her cake decorating. She also liked puzzles, sewing, reading, and cooking. Julia is survived by her husband of 27 years, Kevin...
Nancy Lee Smith
Dec 21, 2017
Nancy Lee Smith passed away unexpectedly at Community Hospital in Anderson on December 21, 2017.Nancy was born May 28th, 1957 in Muncie Indiana to Patsy and Buddy Lewis. She resided in Anderson for 29 years. She was a full time homemaker raising her two boys Travis and Tim. She had a green thumb and enjoyed growing plants and flowers, camping...
Bryce D. Hiday
Dec 19, 2017
Bryce D. Hiday, 53, Noblesville, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2017, at his home. He was born on February 5, 1964, in Noblesville to Robert David and Mary Kay (Hazelbaker) Hiday. Bryce was graduated from Hamilton Southeastern High School in 1982 and had attended J. Everett Light. He had worked as an auto body repairman at several dealerships and body...
Mary Dawn Evans
Dec 18, 2017
Mary Dawn Evans, 54, of Anderson, passed away Monday, December 18, 2017 after an extended illness. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on October 22, 1963 to the late Ralph and Mary Durbin. She was a homemaker. Mary fought a courageous battle with cancer. She was an avid nature lover, and loved all types of animals. She is survived by...
Ted Lacey
Dec 18, 2017
Ted Lacey, 89, of Anderson, passed away December 18, 2017 at Bethany Point Health Campus. Ted had been very active enjoying his family and life in the community until the past month. He was born January 30, 1928 near Petroleum, IN (south of Bluffton), the son of the late Albert and Wanda Lacey. He was raised during the Great Depression...
Charles K. Pruitt
Dec 18, 2017
Charles K. "Chuck" Pruitt, 81, Lapel, passed away Monday, December 18, 2017, at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville. He was born on October 3, 1936, in Indianapolis to Hollen and Jessie (Ruff) Pruitt. Chuck was graduated from Arsenal Tech High School. He retired in 1993 from the Carpenters Union. Chuck enjoyed dancing; and working on cars, especially his vintage Mustang. He...
Mr. Francis “Gene” Eugene Jordan
Dec 17, 2017
Francis “Gene” Eugene Jordan, 84, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2017, at St. Vincent Anderson Regional. He was born July 27, 1933, in Hancock County to the late Francis & Violet Luella (Jackson) Jordan. He lived in Shirley and Markleville all his life. Gene owned and operated the Cozy Corner in Markleville for almost 30 years. He had also worked...
Betty J. Tripp
Dec 17, 2017
Betty J. Tripp, 82, of Anderson, passed away December 17, 2017 at her residence after a sudden illness. She was born July 9, 1935, the daughter of the late Albert and Lena Clark and lived in Anderson most of her life. She enjoyed reading and spending time with her grandchildren. She also had a great love of animals, especially her...
Kenneth L. Brammer
Dec 17, 2017
Kenneth L. Brammer peacefully went to his heavenly home on December 17, 2017 after a brief illness, surrounded by his children. He was 93 years old. Ken was born on August 26, 1924 in Sabetha, Kansas to Ernest & Myrtle (Hamilton) Brammer. Ken graduated from Knightstown High School in 1942. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in 1952 from...
Henry F. Snyder
Dec 15, 2017
Henry F. "Hank" Snyder, 76, Anderson, passed away Friday, December 15, 2017, at Franciscan Saint Frances Health in Mooresville. He was born on November 15, 1941, in Sullivan, Indiana to Fred T. Snyder Jr. and Mary Catherine (Kaiser) Snyder. Hank farmed for many years and retired from E & B Paving. He was a member of the N. R. A....
Ina Elizabeth 'Inabeth' Peacock
Dec 13, 2017
Inabeth Peacock, 95, Noblesville, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 13, at Prairie Lakes in Noblesville. She was born on November 25, 1922, in Paragould, Arkansas to Charles Rowe and Clara Frances (Rogers) White. Inabeth was graduated from Green County High School. She worked at the former Guide Lamp division of General Motors in Anderson, where she met her husband. Inabeth...
Riley Elaine Todd
Dec 12, 2017
Infant Riley Elaine Todd passed away at birth along with her twin brother, Ryan Lane Todd on December 12, 2017 at Community Hospital, Anderson.Survivors include her parents, Allison L. Widener and Shawn A. Todd; brother, Ryder Henson; sister, Mackenzie Todd; and grandparents, Kellie Widener, William Bivens and Larry Todd.There will be no visitation or services.Arrangements entrusted to Wilson St. Pierre...

Kim Donald Koepke
Dec 12, 2017
WILKINSON – Kim Donald Koepke, 63, passed away on December 12, 2017 at Greenfield Health Care Center. He was born on August 8, 1954 to the late Donald and Josephine (Bailey) Koepke. Kim was a maintenance engineer for Black & Decker. He was a member of the Cadiz Christian Church and the Beech Grove Eagles Lodge. Kim is survived by...
Ryan Lane Todd
Dec 12, 2017
Infant Ryan Lane Todd passed away at birth along with his twin sister, Riley Elaine Todd on December 12, 2017 at Community Hospital, Anderson.Survivors include his parents, Allison L. Widener and Shawn A. Todd; brother, Ryder Henson; sister, Mackenzie Todd; and grandparents, Kellie Widener, William Bivens and Larry Todd.There will be no visitation or services.Arrangements entrusted to Wilson St. Pierre...
Gloria C. Carwile
Dec 12, 2017
Gloria C. Carwile, 86, of Anderson, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2017 after an extended illness. She was born in Anderson on November 28, 1931, to the late Walter and Ida (Ball) Burton. She was a homemaker and lived in Anderson all of her life. Gloria enjoyed baking, sewing, gardening, beautiful flowers and playing cards with her family. She is...
Robert R. (Reece) Rogers
Dec 12, 2017
Robert R. (Reece) Rogers, age 86, of Pendleton, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Ann (Smith) Rogers on Sunday, December 3, 2017. He was born at home in Pendleton, to Myldred (Adams) and Clarence Rogers on October 11, 1931.He was...
Bonnie Louise Morris
Dec 12, 2017
Bonnie Louise Morris, 86, Noblesville, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2017, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 10, 1931, in Noblesville to Bernard and Mae (Michael) Hersberger. Bonnie was a farm wife and she enjoyed camping and spending time with her family. She is survived by one son, Barry (wife, Kathy) Morris of...
Norman Ray Larue Sr
Dec 11, 2017
Norman Ray LaRue, Sr, 82, of Fortville, passed away Monday, December 11, 2017 at his residence following a sudden illness. He was born August 27, 1935 in Alexandria, the son of Jacob Roe and Edna Mae (Chapman) LaRue. On July 28, 1955 he married Mary Ann Davis and together they raised their family. He retired from Delco-Remy after 32 years...
Roger Kent Mcclintock
Dec 11, 2017
Roger Kent McClintock, 70, passed away Monday, December 11, in Bolivar, Missouri. He was born on October 12, 1947, in Anderson to Wayne Elsworth and Katherine Martha Lowman McClintock. He had lived most of his life in the Lapel area and had recently moved to Pleasant Hope, Missouri to live with his daughter. Roger was graduated from Lapel High School...
Mrs. Beata Susanne Kincaid Brovich
Dec 10, 2017
Beata Susanne (Kincaid) Brovich, 47, Anderson, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2017 surrounded by her family. She was born September 18, 1970, in Muncie and had resided in Anderson for eighteen years, Columbus, IN. for thirteen years and then Point Pleasant, NJ for sixteen years. Beata was a 1989 graduate from Oldenburg Academy and had worked as a Certified Nursing...