Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Brenda E. Weinzapfel

Brenda E. Weinzapfel

Jul 19, 2024

Brenda E. Weinzapfel, 82, of Anderson passed away on July 19, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Brenda was born on July 18, 1942, in Indianapolis to the late Otis and Dolores (Elliott) Bradway. She was married to Dr. Richard Weinzapfel who proceeded her in death in 2021.

While attending New Castle Chrysler High School (class of ’60),...

Arnola J. Noland

Arnola J. Noland

Jul 18, 2024

Arnola J. Noland, 94, of Anderson, passed away July 18, 2024, at The Waters of Tipton. She was born on April 29th, 1930, in Anderson to Arnold Cox and Ruth (Deakyne) Cox. Arnola graduated from Anderson High School in 1948. Arnola married Harold Noland on August 22, 1948 and spent 67 amazing years together until his death on October 20,...

Thomas "Tom" John House

Thomas "Tom" John House

Jul 17, 2024

Thomas "Tom" John House, 78, of Anderson, passed away on July 17, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born on April 30, 1946 in Anderson to the late Norman "Tom" and Bonnie (Hudson) House Redick.

Tom attended Madison Heights High School. After high school, he owned and operated Clean-A-Magic Dry Cleaners for 10 years. During that time, he also...

Jason Jimenez

Jason Jimenez

Jul 16, 2024

Jason Jimenez, 37, of Anderson, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at his residence in Anderson. He was born on March 15, 1987 in Los Angeles, California to Edward Orson Jimenez and Cecilia Yolanda (Bentancourt) Jimenez.

He graduated from Anderson High School class of 2006. Jason worked as a correctional officer for the Department of Corrections.

Jason really enjoyed boxing. He...

Mitzi Schmidt

Mitzi Schmidt

Jul 16, 2024

Mitzi Schmidt, 59, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away July 16, 2024, at Community Hospital Anderson in Anderson. She was born on September 27, 1964, in Anderson to James Cooper and Phyllis Hargis Faux. Mitzi attended Pendleton Heights High School.

Mitzi loved animals and most importantly her family and children.

Mitzi is survived by her mother, Phyllis Faux; two sisters, Joy Coe, Kellie...

Evalyn Elayne Beedle

Evalyn Elayne Beedle

Jul 14, 2024

Evalyn Elayne Kemerly Watson Beedle passed away at home on July 14, 2024.

Evalyn was born on February 26, 1926. She was 98 years old. She attended Mount Comfort High School. Evalyn was the last surviving member of her 1944 High School graduating class. She always wanted to be a nurse. Then she met Raymond P. Watson and got married on...

Doris Witte

Doris Witte

Jul 13, 2024

Doris Witte, 91, passed away July 13, 2024, at her daughter, Brenda's home in Anderson. She was born on February 9, 1933, in Manteno, Illinois to the late Gilbert and Mildred (Butler) Piper.

Doris graduated from Manteno High School in Illinois. She retired from Community Hospital as an OB Nurse.

Doris was a member of Edgewood Baptist Church and the Keenagers. She...

Jacqueline Sue Howell

Jacqueline Sue Howell

Jul 11, 2024

Jacqueline S. "Jackie" Howell, 91, of Lapel, passed away on Thursday July 11, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born on July 26, 1932, in Lapel, Indiana to L. Guy Whetsel and Blanche (Sinders) Whetsel. Jackie graduated from Lapel High School class of 1950.

Jackie retired from Guide Lamp division of General Motors, where she was the first...

Andrew Scott McCarroll

Andrew Scott McCarroll

Jul 9, 2024

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Andrew Scott McCarroll, 36, of Anderson passed away July 9, 2024. He was born March 24, 1988 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Thomas McCarroll and Deatra Rathmell McCarroll. 

He enjoyed reading, talking & watching One Piece Anime. He attended Life Church in Pendleton. Andrew was a computer geek; member of the US Concealed Carry Association; and participant of...

Donald L. Jones

Donald L. Jones

Jul 9, 2024

Donald Jones, 77, of Pendleton, Indiana, passed away July 9, 2024, at his residence. He was born on December 5, 1946, in Fort Meade, Maryland to Robert Jones and Rosemary Johnston Jones. His father was a career soldier and a helicopter mechanic. When Don was 6, his father was stationed in Japan and family moved with him. Unfortunately, his father...

Donald White

Donald White

Jul 7, 2024

Donald William White, an Adirondack Mountain man of many words, the epitome of the Golden Rule, and the cornerstone of his family, passed away at his home on Sunday, July 7th, 2024. He was born August 2nd, 1934, in Lake Placid, New York to Oscar and Irene White. Ever the outdoorsman, he grew up going up to his family camp...

David Lynn Mattingly, Jr.

David Lynn Mattingly, Jr.

Jul 7, 2024

David Lynn Mattingly, Jr., 52, of Wilkinson passed away July 7, 2024 at his home following an extended illness.

He was born December 24, 1971 in Beech Grove, Indiana to the late David Lynn and Sharon Ann (Seawert) Mattingly, Sr.

David was a project manager for Indiana Traffic Services for several years.

He was a graduate of Howe High School, Indianapolis and was...

Dennis E. Daffron

Dennis E. Daffron

Jul 7, 2024

Dennis E. Daffron, 69, of Lake Placid, Florida, passed away on July 7, 2024, at in Anderson, Indiana following an extended illness. 

He was born on July 24, 1954, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Lester and Jeanette (Collins) Daffron. 

He graduated from Anderson High School and Tri-State University. He retired as a foreman from Guide Lamp Division of General Motors in Anderson. 

He loved...

Samantha Baker

Samantha Baker

Jul 4, 2024

It is with great heartache and sadness that we must announce: 

Samantha (Sam) Joann Baker, 32, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Huntington Beach, California. 

Sam was born on October 16, 1991, to Phillip and Beverley (Griffin/White) Baker, in Noblesville, Indiana. She grew up in Arcadia and Cicero and attended Hamilton Heights High School. 

She is survived by her son,...

Joyce E. Zigler

Joyce E. Zigler

Jul 4, 2024

Joyce E.(Webb) Harbit Zigler, 86, of Cicero, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. 

She was born on November 7, 1937, in Beech Grove, Indiana to Joseph E. and Naomi (Miller) Webb. She had two sons Marc and David Harbit with her first husband, Ted Harbit. She was married for 55 years to Roger Zigler,...

Phyllis Ann Hersberger

Phyllis Ann Hersberger

Jul 3, 2024

Phyllis Ann Hersberger, 88, of Lapel, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Anderson following an extended illness. 

She was born on July 17, 1935, in Anderson, Indiana to Alva and Gladys (Bell) Hall. She was a 1953 graduate of Lapel High School. She was married to "Herbie" on June 15, 1956. They were...

Janet "Jan" Marcia Rager

Janet "Jan" Marcia Rager

Jul 1, 2024

Janet “Jan” Marcia Rager, 88, of Pendleton, passed away July 1, 2024 at Ascension St. Vincent Anderson Hospital.

Jan was born January 22, 1936 in Anderson, Indiana and lived in Pendleton most of her life.

She retired as a secretary for engineers at GM Guide Division in 1992 following 30 years of service. 

Jan was a 1954 graduate of Pendleton High School and...

Stephen Livingston

Stephen Livingston

Jun 30, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Stephen Livingston on June 30th, 2024. Stephen was born in Anderson on June 22, 1964. He graduated from Highland high school in 1982. Stephen received his Master’s degree from Ball State University. During his time in college, he played rugby and was an active member of the student council. He went on...

Mary Ellen Hersberger

Mary Ellen Hersberger

Jun 30, 2024

Mary Ellen Hersberger, 93, of Columbus, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at her residence in Columbus, Indiana. She had been a long-time resident of Hamilton County, White River Township.

She was born on December 11, 1930, in Morris, Illinois to Oscar Lawrence and Beulah Mae (Ogden) Cannon. 

She was a cheerleader and graduate of Fishers High School. She loved sewing,...

Luther "Luke" H. McArthur

Luther "Luke" H. McArthur

Jun 30, 2024

Mr. Luther "Luke" H. McArthur, age 85, passed away on June 30, 2024. He was born in Harlan, Kentucky on July 22, 1938, to the late Robert & Etta Cardin McArthur. He married Oma "Jean" Hensley and are the parents of James (Bethany) McArthur, Betty (Alan) McWhorter, Brenda (Mike) Foster & Luther G. McArthur. He is survived by his wife;...