Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Sharon Ann Campbell

Sharon Ann Campbell

May 19, 2018

Sharon Ann Campbell, 70, of Anderson, passed away May 19, 2018 following an extended illness. She was born February 27, 1948, in Cleveland, OH the daughter of Robert and Ruth (Woodard) Kleeberg and lived in the Anderson area her entire life. Sharon received her Master’s Degree in Social Work and worked as a Psychiatric Social Worker for Midtown Community Mental...

Mr. Robert Floyd Hoover

Mr. Robert Floyd Hoover

May 17, 2018

Our Father, Robert Floyd Hoover will be laid to rest on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at East Maplewood Cemetery, Anderson, Indiana. He was 95 years old when he passed away on May 17, 2018. Bob was born on November 17, 1922 in Elbing, Kansas, the son of Orville Edmund Hoover and Leota (Cable). Our Dad loved his God, his family,...

Mr. Charles Lloyd Hughes

Mr. Charles Lloyd Hughes

May 16, 2018

Charles Lloyd Hughes, 83, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2018. He was born January 16, 1935, in New Castle. Charles was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He worked for E.A.S.Y. Electronics in Anderson. Charles loved to fish and singing gospel music. He is survived by his son, Charles “Chuck” Hughes, Jr.; stepson, Robert Clayton; sister,...

Judy F. Martin

Judy F. Martin

May 16, 2018

Judy F. (Cowan) Martin, 74, of Pendleton, passed away May 16, 2018 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital. She was born June 22, 1943 in Cincinnati, Ohio and moved to Anderson in 1974. She resided in Pendleton since 1976. Judy was a 1965 graduate of Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing in Cincinnati as a Registered Nurse. During her nursing career...

Ms. Penny Jo Richeson

Ms. Penny Jo Richeson

May 13, 2018

Penny Jo Richeson, 69, of Anderson, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2018. She was born October 7, 1948, in Anderson, to the late Walter & Thelma (Siverling) Rumler. Penny worked for Naval Avionics, having retired after thirty years. She was very creative and loved crafts and decorating. She owned a craft store in downtown Pendleton for a few years. Penny...

Deloris Joyce Thayer

Deloris Joyce Thayer

May 13, 2018

Deloris Joyce Thayer, 87, formerly of Anderson, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2018 in Fairhope, Alabama, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born December 11, 1930, in Daleville to the late Edwin O. & Oneita L. (Watson) Sibery. Deloris received her master’s degree from Ball State University. She retired as a teacher with over 20 years’ service in Anderson...

Anna L. Miller

Anna L. Miller

May 8, 2018

Anna (Leach) Miller, 93, of Pendleton, passed away on May 8, 2018 at the Rawlins House in Pendleton. She was born on December 5, 1924 in Horton, Kentucky to James H. and Minnie Ann (Ragland) Leach. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James E. Miller; daughter, Karen S. Atkins; siblings, Henry Leach, Winfred Leach, Elbert Leach, Richard...

Virginia Jenny Dyson

Virginia Jenny Dyson

May 8, 2018

Virginia (Jenny) M. Dyson, 81, of Anderson, passed away on May 8, 2018 at her residence. She was born on November 9, 1936 in Anderson to the late Joseph and Elsie (Johnson) Hall. Virginia was a CNA. She attended Central Community Church, and was a member of TOPs, a former Council member and Activities Director at Southdale Towers. She also...

Opal M. Robinson

Opal M. Robinson

May 7, 2018

Opal M. Robinson, 89, of Pendleton, went to be with the Lord Jesus on May 7, 2018. She will be sadly missed by her family of four children.She was born near Campbellsville, Kentucky on December 15, 1928. She lived in Pendleton for 60 years and owned and operated Opal’s Hair Care Salon for 30 years, had a wonderful clientele, “thank...

Mr. Virgil L. Wheeler

Mr. Virgil L. Wheeler

May 7, 2018

Virgil Lee Wheeler, 86, of Anderson, Indiana passed away Monday May 7, after a brief illness. Virgil was a veteran of the Korean War, where he fought in the battle of Pork Chop Hill as well as other notable battles. He was born and raised in Bald Knob, Arkansas, the eldest son of Leander and Lettie Jane Wheeler. He later...

Sigrida “Zigi” Maria Heathcote

Sigrida “Zigi” Maria Heathcote

May 5, 2018

Sigrida “Zigi” Maria Heathcote, 76, died May 5, 2018 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital.Born January 1, 1942 in Latvia, she immigrated to the United States on August 14, 1950, and has lived in the Anderson/Pendleton area since 1977.A graduate of St. Agnes Academy, Indianapolis, she continued her education at Marian College, Indianapolis. After graduation in 1965, she was employed...

Pat Mcclellan Hall

Pat Mcclellan Hall

May 4, 2018

Florence “Pat” McClellan Hall, 86, of Pendleton died May 4, 2018 at her residence.She was born on the Southeast side of Indianapolis on June 14, 1931 and was a longtime Pendleton resident.Pat retired from Delco Remy, Plant 11 in Anderson following 30 years of service.She was a graduate of Warren Central High School in Indianapolis. Pat was preceded in death...

Schafalia F. Wise

Schafalia F. Wise

May 4, 2018

Schafalia F. "Faye" Wise, 90, Lapel, passed away Friday, May 4, 2018, at her home following a brief illness. She was born on December 20, 1927, in Anderson to John R. and Opal D. McKinley. Faye retired from the former Container Corporation in Anderson and B. & E. Cabinet in Noblesville. She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist...

Vivian Charline Simmonds

Vivian Charline Simmonds

May 3, 2018

ANDERSON- Vivian Charline (Griner) Simmonds, 95, of Anderson, passed away on May 3, 2018 at her residence. She was born on February 6, 1923 in Covington, Indiana to the late Samuel and Margaret (Shuff) Griner. Vivian retired from Delco Remy in 1985 after 34 years of service. She and her late husband Forrest were owners of Simmonds Real Estate Agency....

Nettie M. Holland

Nettie M. Holland

May 1, 2018

Nettie M. Holland, 95, passed away May 1, 2018. She was born March 11, 1923, in Promorton, KY to the late, Willie and Sarah (Hurt) Phipps. Nettie was a member of Pendleton Community Church of God. She retired from Clean Glove. After retirement, she worked for National Tile, Anderson Laundry and Montgomery Ward and also cared for the elderly. She...

Jill L. Sides

Jill L. Sides

Apr 30, 2018

Jill L. Sides, 41 of Hobbs died at 5:00 a.m. on Monday, April 30, 2018 at her residence. She was born on November 9, 1976 in Savannah, Georgia to Robert & Loretta Jean (Johnston) Caplinger. Jill was graduated from Lapel High School in 1994 and attended cosmetology school in Anderson. She had worked as a hairdresser; most recently at Big...

Marie St. Clair

Marie St. Clair

Apr 29, 2018

Marie St Clair, 91, of Anderson, passed away April 29, 2018 at Bethany Pointe Health Campus. Marie was born, November 4, 1926 in Elwood, the daughter of the late Peter and Elizabeth Faulstich and was a homemaker. She is survived by her children, Stephen (Lizabeth) St. Clair, Michael (Caryn) St Clair, Timothy (Janet) St Clair, Mary Ellen (David) Jackson and...

Roger Lee Wills

Roger Lee Wills

Apr 28, 2018

Roger Lee Wills, 56, passed away on April 28, 2018 at Greenfield Health Care. He was born on August 10, 1961 to Robert and Vinetta (Aiman) Wills. Roger loved Pendleton. He graduated from Pendleton Heights High School in 1979. He attended Pendleton United Methodist Church and was a volunteer at Pendleton EMS. Roger was a truck driver for Local Beauty...

Ms. Cindy L. Puckett

Ms. Cindy L. Puckett

Apr 27, 2018

Cindy L. Puckett, 63, passed away Friday, April 27, 2018. She was born August 9, 1954, in Anderson to the late, Spencer & Bette (Harter) Rousey. Cindy was an active member of Ovid Community Church. She loved children, had babysat for many over the years, even being the nursery coordinator at her church. She was a great cook, gardener, was...

Steven E. Callaway

Steven E. Callaway

Apr 25, 2018

Steven E. Callaway, 73, formerly of Anderson, and currently residing in St. Petersburg, FL. passed away April 25, 2018 after a brief illness. He was born in Anderson on November 17, 1944 to William and Virginia Callaway and had resided here until moving to St. Petersburg, FL. in 2005. He retired from Guide Lamp after 25 years of service. Steve...