Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
James R. Vanasdal
Aug 6, 2017
James R. "Jim" Vanasdal, 82, Anderson, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2017, at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital following a brief illness.He was born on July 26, 1935, in Indianapolis to George Walden and Janey Luella (Walker) Vanasdal.Jim was graduated from Anderson High School and had attended Purdue University. He was a U. S. Army veteran.He retired from the former...
Linda Cobb
Aug 5, 2017
Linda Cobb, 69, Pendleton, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2017, at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital following a brief illness. She was born on May 6, 1948, in Noblesville to Clarence "Bud" and Betty J. (Gerber) McNally. Linda was graduated from Lapel High School in 1966 and received a cosmetology degree from Kayes Beauty College. She was a licensed beautician...
David A. Kline
Aug 2, 2017
PENDELTON- David A. Kline, 70, of Pendleton, passed away August 2, 2017 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital. He was born October 9, 1946 to the late Victor and Deane (Grossnickle) Kline. His lifelong career with Delco-Remy and Delphi Auto Systems spanned 50 years beginning when he was 17 years old. While working, he earned his Bachelor’s of Electrical Engineering...
Gina Bethanne Key
Aug 1, 2017
Gina Bethanne Key, 51, of Elwood, passed away on August 1, 2017 at IU Health University after an extended illness. She was born in Anderson on March 15, 1966 to the late Plez Kermit and Joyce Ann (Conley) Key. Gina enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, Christian, Nicolas, Eliana, and Francesca, singing, dancing, gardening shopping, watching movies, and loved her...
Naomi I. Baker
Aug 1, 2017
Naomi I. Baker, 96, Lapel, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2017, at Rawlins House in Pendleton following an extended illness. She was born on June 20, 1921, in Greene County to Marion and Faye (Koontz) Breeden. Naomi was graduated from Ellettsville High School on Apirl 24, 1939. She retired in 1990 from Mofab Ornamental Products and had worked at Eli...
Phillip E. Murray
Jul 28, 2017
Phillip E. "Phil" Murray, 75, Spring Hill, Florida, passed away Friday, July 28, 2017, following an extended illness. He was born on August 25, 1941, in Elwood to Orville and Nellie (Benefiel) Murray. Phil was graduated from the former Walnut Grove High School in 1960. He retired from Likens Farms and had always worked as a farmer. Phil enjoyed baseball,...
Dolores L. Mclaughlin
Jul 22, 2017
Dolores L. McLaughlin, 88, Anderson, passed away July 22, 2017, at White Oak Health Campus in Monticello after an extended illness. She was born April 18, 1929, in New Albany, the daughter of the late George and Katherine (Reisert) Loweth. After High School and Business College, Dolores married Gayne R. McLaughlin in 1951 and they moved to Anderson in 1952....
Richard L. “Dick” Neal
Jul 20, 2017
Richard L. “Dick” Neal, 84, of Anderson went to be with the Lord, July 20, 2017 at Countryside Manor. Dick was born August 24, 1932, in Henry County to the late Hubert and Ova (Morris) Neal. He was an Air Force veteran, working as an air traffic controller, and retired in 1993 from Delco-Remy after 42 years of employment. He...
Patricia “Pat” Reason
Jul 20, 2017
Patricia “Pat” Reason, 90, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017, in New Castle. She was a former resident of Shirley, having moved there in 1946. She was born December 12, 1926, in London, England to the late Edwin & Winifred (Gordge) Palmer. She graduated from Kilborn & Brondesbury High School for Girls in London and worked at Barclays Bank in...
Patricia Ann Earlywine
Jul 14, 2017
Patricia Ann (DeVaney) Earlywine, 74, of Pendleton, passed away July 14, 2017 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital. She was born on February 5, 1943 in Anderson to the late Floyd and Mary (Dilkey) DeVaney. Now retired, she was employed with the Madison County Government as a case worker/administration. She also worked at Video-To-Go and Madison County Glass & Mirror....
Forrest Harold Simmonds
Jul 14, 2017
Forrest Harold Simmonds, 98, of Anderson, passed away July 14, 2017 at Bethany Pointe Health Campus in Anderson. He was born on February 16, 1919 in Anderson to the late John and Eva (Jarrett) Simmonds. Forrest served his country in the US Army. He retired from Guide Lamp as a Skilled Tradesman in 1981 after 35 years of service. He...
John K. Kenny Gerard Sr.
Jul 14, 2017
John K. (Kenny) Gerard, 85, went to be with the Lord on July 14, 2017, after an extended illness. Kenny was a life-long resident of Anderson, Indiana, where he met and married his wife of 65 years, Wilma Leffel Gerard (his “Sweetie”) on Christmas Day in 1951. Kenny retired from Delco Remy in 1994. He was a member of Fifth...
Donald B. Craig
Jul 12, 2017
Donald B. Craig, 82 of Franklin, IN. formerly of Shirley passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at the Indiana Masonic Home in Franklin. He was born February 9, 1935 in Shirley, IN. the son of the late Winburn and Sarah (Storie) Craig. Don retired from General Motors after 44 years of service. He was the former Shirley town Marshall and...
Morris D. “Moe” Titus
Jul 12, 2017
Memorial Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July15, 2017 at Eden United Methodist Church in Eden, Indiana for Morris D. Titus, age 79, who passed away Wednesday at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home, Sauk Rapids, Minnesota. Pastor David Crittenden will officiate and burial will be at Eden Cemetery in Eden, Indiana. Visitation will be two hours prior to the services...
Virginia Madeline Reed
Jul 10, 2017
V. Madeline Reed, 90, of Anderson, passed away July 10, 2017 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital. She was born on June 1, 1927 in Arcadia, Indiana to the late J. Cecil and Katherine (Wilson) Jordan. She was a homemaker and was employed at Coresource, Inc.for seven years. She attended Southern Heights Christian Church and was a member of Bethany...
Alva S. Snyder
Jul 8, 2017
Alva S. Snyder, 96, of Anderson, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2017, and is now dancing with the angels. Alva was born on March 1, 1921, near Greensburg in Decatur County, the daughter of Effie (Baker) and Walter J. Sharp. Her family moved to Anderson in 1929 and she graduated from Anderson High School in 1940. After 30+ years...
Ms. Nancy Nell Wood
Jul 7, 2017
Nancy Nell Wood, 86, of Pendleton, passed away Friday, July 7, 2017, at St. Vincent’s in Indianapolis.She was born July 2, 1931, in Martinsville to the late Harry & Vadis Cora (Hobson) Hart.She had worked as an LPN before dedicating her life to her family. Nancy was a long-time member of Ovid Community Church, where she served on the church...
Rosella Ranshaw
Jul 6, 2017
Rosella “Sue” Ranshaw , age 96, died peacefully on Thursday, July 6, 2017, in Glenview, IL. Rosella was born on July 10,1920 in Owen County, IN, to the late Alvin and Olive (Davis) Cantwell. She graduated from Indiana Business College in 1939. In 1940, she married William C. Ranshaw and moved to Anderson shortly thereafter. She was a long time...
Donnie Maurice Edwards
Jul 6, 2017
Donnie Maurice Edwards, Jr., 63, Noblesville, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2017, at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville following an extended illness. He was born on January 18, 1954, in Hattisburg, Mississippi to Donnie Maurice Edwards Sr. and Martha Ann (Williams) Edwards Shattuck. Donnie was graduated from Sheridan High School. He had owned and operated Lapel Roofing and Constructions for many...
Mr. Samuel V. Graves
Jul 5, 2017
Samuel “Sam” V. Graves, 88, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at Community Heart & Vascular Hospital. He was born September 12, 1928, in Harlan, KY to the late Robert P. & Grace (Elliott) Graves. Sam was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He retired from General Motors after 32 years. He attended Kingston Avenue Baptist Church. Sam is survived...
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