Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Mervin Lawrence “Sonny” Manor

Mervin Lawrence “Sonny” Manor

Sep 16, 2017

Mervin Lawrence “Sonny” Manor, 84, of Newkirk, OK, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away on September 16, 2017. He was born in Wilkinson, IN on September 30, 1932. He is survived by his wife, Sandra (Arnold) Manor; children, Jeff Manor, Jill Bowler, Rhon Manor, RaChel Dudley, Ryan Manor, Rod Manor and Rich Manor; 29 grandchildren; 31 great...

Donna Jo Jones

Donna Jo Jones

Sep 16, 2017

Donna Jo (Staats) Jones, 66, Pendleton, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born in Indianapolis on October 13, 1950 to the late John Donald and Frances (Field) Staats.Donna graduated from Pendleton High School in 1968. She was a hairdresser locally for over 40 years. Donna loved animals, birds, Jimmy Buffett, the...

Betty Jo Norris

Betty Jo Norris

Sep 13, 2017

Betty Jo Norris, 92, Anderson, passed away on September 13, 2017 at her residence. She was born on July 20, 1925, in Anderson to the late Joseph and Loyola (Free) Frossard. She graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1943. Betty and her husband, Robert, owned Bob Norris Excavating for 45 years. She was also a member of St. Ambrose...

John L. Conrad

John L. Conrad

Sep 13, 2017

John L. Conrad, 81, of Anderson, passed away peacefully, September 13, 2017, at Providence Anderson Nursing Home. John was born February 2, 1936, in Beech City, Ohio, to the late John and Ruth (Warseter) Conrad. He retired in 2000, from GeMco Industrial Brakes, after 46 years of employment. He also served in the Michigan National Guard with an honorable discharged....

Charles W. Delong

Charles W. Delong

Sep 12, 2017

Charles W. "Charlie" Delong, Jr., 77, Perkinsville, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2017, at his home following an extended illness.He was born on October 6, 1939, in Anderson, Indiana to Charles and Mildred (Wright) Delong.Charlie attended Anderson Schools and was a member of the Indiana National Guard.He retired from the former Marsh Supermarket in Fishers and had been a meat...

Mary Ann Nivens

Mary Ann Nivens

Sep 11, 2017

Mary Ann Nivens, 72, Anderson, passed away September 11, 2017, at Keystone Woods after a brief illness. She was born May 23, 1945, in Anderson, the daughter of the late Leo F. and Julia Veronica Michael. She attended St. Mary’s Catholic Schools, St. Anthony School of Nursing in Terre Haute and University of St. Francis in Jolliet, Il. Mary Ann...

Mrs. Mary Catherine Eacret

Mrs. Mary Catherine Eacret

Sep 10, 2017

Mary Catherine “Cathy” Eacret, 56, of Markleville, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2017. She was born October 16, 1960, in New Castle. She received her Master’s Degree from Indiana University. Cathy taught at Pendleton Heights for 26 years and at Franklin Central for 6 years. She was a lifelong Bears fan, an avid IU Sports fan, and loved boating and...

Donald S. Reighard

Donald S. Reighard

Sep 7, 2017

Donald S. “Don” Reighard, 81, formerly of Pendleton, Indiana passed away suddenly on September 7, 2017.Born to Mary and Sam Reighard on March 29, 1936, he lived in the Pendleton area most of his life.Don enjoyed fishing and grooming his yard. A member of Pendleton First United Methodist Church, he sang in the choir and participated in many church activities....

Betty C. Broschart

Betty C. Broschart

Sep 7, 2017

Betty C. (Cave) Broschart, 91, of Pendleton, Indiana passed away September 7, 2017. She was born July 7, 1926 in French Lick, Indiana to Fred and Magileen (Elledge) Cave and was a Pendleton resident since 1965.Betty was a 1944 graduate of French Lick High School and a member of the Catholic Church.She was a homemaker.Survivors include her husband of 58...

Barbara J. Miles

Barbara J. Miles

Sep 7, 2017

Barbara J. Miles, 96, Anderson, passed away September 7, 2017 at the Rawlins House in Pendleton after a brief illness. She was born May 29, 1921, in Warren, Ohio, the daughter of the late Russell Everett and Gladys Marie (Bacon) Smith. She received an Associate Degree from Mary Washington College in Fredericksburg, VA, and before moving to Anderson she had...

Doris Jane Frazee

Doris Jane Frazee

Sep 4, 2017

Doris “Jane” (Kellum) Frazee, 86, of Pendleton, Indiana passed away Sept. 4, 2017 at St. Vincent Anderson Hospital. She was born Oct. 31, 1930 in Shirley, Indiana to John W. and Gladys (Markle) Kellum and was a Pendleton resident since 1951.Jane was a 1948 graduate of Wilkinson High School as well as Beauty College and was a past member of...

Georgia Mae Wooden

Georgia Mae Wooden

Sep 2, 2017

Georgia Mae Wooden, 83, Noblesville, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2017, at Riverwalk Commons in Noblesville following an extended illness. She was born on July 22, 1934, in Pennington Gap, Virginia to George W. and Bonnie Mae (Johnson) Cleusman. Georgia was a member of the Pleasant View Baptist Church. She was an avid quilter and enjoyed playing bingo. Georgia enjoyed...

Timothy Adam Coy

Timothy Adam Coy

Sep 1, 2017

Timothy Adam Coy, 39, passed away Friday, September 1, 2017. He was born June 9, 1978 in Greenfield. Adam worked as a machinist at IAF. He had a passion for hunting, fishing, golf, and music, but most of all he loved spending time with his family. He also enjoyed video games, garage sales, gardening, photography, and was an avid Marvel...

Charles Stephen Swinford

Charles Stephen Swinford

Aug 29, 2017

Charles Stephen Swinford, 73, passed away at his home on August 29, 2017. He was born in Anderson to Charles and Martha Swinford. “Steve” graduated from Anderson High School in 1962. He retired from the Anderson Fire Department in 2005 after 37 years of dedicated service. He attained the rank of Battalion Chief and received several awards and citations throughout...

Ruth M. Seal

Ruth M. Seal

Aug 27, 2017

Ruth M. Seal, 84, Perkinsville, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2017, at Community Northview Care Center in Anderson following an extended illness.She was born on October 14, 1932, in Helmsburg, Indiana to Forrest Irvin and Clara May (Parker) Sisson.Ruth was graduated from Lapel High School.She enjoyed working puzzles, loved flowers, animals, cooking, and was an avid history buff. Ruth is...

Connie L. Boozier

Connie L. Boozier

Aug 26, 2017

Connie L. Boozier, 63, Anderson, passed away August 26, 2017 at her residence after an extended illness. She was born November 24, 1953, in Anderson, the daughter of the late James Marvin Hilligoss, Sr. and Ella Loretta (Harney) Hilligoss. She lived most all of her life in the Middletown-Anderson area and graduated from Middletown High School. On August 8, 1988...

Albert G. Skinner

Albert G. Skinner

Aug 25, 2017

Albert George Skinner was met at 3:22PM August 25th by his mother Lena Skinner, his father Albert W. Skinner, His sons Albert Wayne and Albert Ray Skinner then escorted to Heaven. He was also greeted by his Brother in-law’s Jack Hall, Phil Huston, Mother in-law Marjorie Welborn, Father in-law’s Robert VanLandingham, RW (Doc) Welborn, Granddaughter Megan Sharp, Great Grandson Albert...

Frank J. Austin

Frank J. Austin

Aug 22, 2017

Frank Austin, 80, of Anderson, passed away August 22, 2017 at Community Northview Care Center. He was born January 4, 1937, in Anderson, the son of Wilbur “Bill” and Grace (Carpenter) Austin and lived in the area his entire life. Frank married Barbara Lamb on July 10, 1960 and together they raised their family. He served in the U.S. Army...

Sherry Gay Powers

Sherry Gay Powers

Aug 22, 2017

Sherry Gay Powers, 79, Anderson, passed away August 22, 2017 at Providence of Anderson Health Care after an extended illness. She was born June 12, 1938, in Clinton County, the daughter of the late Lloyd and Ethel Bill. She lived most all of her life in Anderson and attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Sherry graduated from Anderson High School in...

Barbara J. Byer

Barbara J. Byer

Aug 22, 2017

Barbara J. Byer, 76, Markleville, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2017, at her home following a brief illness.She was born on June 10, 1941, in Goshen, Indiana to William and Etta Mae (Loveall) Rumple.Barbara was graduated from Lapel High School in 1959.She retired from Crandalls Physical Arts Center in Pendleton.Barbara enjoyed sewing, knitting and crocheting and had made a blanket...