Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Bradley J. Sells
December 24, 2025
Bradley J. Sells, 64, of Lapel, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at his home following a brief illness.
He was born on December 4, 1961, in Marion, Indiana to James and Patricia (Hanley) Sells. He was a 1980 graduate of Eastbrook High School. He was a carpenter for MDC Cabinets in Noblesville for many years.
Brad was an outdoorsman. He...
James L. Cloud
December 23, 2025
James L. Cloud, 79, of Anderson, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at home following a brief illness.
He was born on September 25, 1946, in Elwood, Indiana to Marion John Jr. and Etha Mae (Mills) Cloud. He was a 1964 graduate of Frankton High School. He served his country proudly in the United States Air Force. He retired from...
Barbara L. Messersmith
December 23, 2025
Barbara L. Messersmith, 86, of Pendleton, Indiana, left us on December 23, 2025. She was born on May 14, 1939, in Middletown, Indiana, to the late Vaughn and Allyne (McMillen) Alspaugh. A proud graduate of Anderson High School's class of 1957, Barbara spent a significant part of her working life at Delco Remy.
Barbara attended Fall Creek Christian Church and was...
Judith Darlene Kuklenski
December 23, 2025
Judith Darlene Kuklenski, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, of Anderson passed away on December 23, 2025 at the age of 83. Judith was born on August 12, 1942 in Anderson to the late Ralph and Margaret (Bland) Crosley. After graduating from Madison Heights High School in 1960, she married the love of her life, Leonard Kuklenski, and the two...
Suzette Ann Melson
December 22, 2025
Suzette Ann (Scott) Melson, 98, of West Lafayette, Indiana died December 22, 2025 at Cumberland Pointe Health Campus in West Lafayette. She was born December 8, 1927 in Anderson, Indiana to Horace and Thelma (Cook) Scott. She married Oscar Melson, Jr. on July 17, 1949, and he preceded her in death on January 15, 2006.
Suzette graduated from Anderson High School...
Linda Lou Hormell
December 21, 2025
Linda Lou Hormell, 87, of Lapel, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at her residence following a brief illness.
She was born on January 18, 1938, in Anderson, Indiana to C. Vernon and Katherine Alice (Duncan) Fisher. She was a 1956 graduate of Lapel High School. She worked in the finance department at Fort Benjamin Harrison. She had also worked...
William "Bill" Arnold Wilburn Jr.
December 21, 2025
William Arnold Wilburn Jr, 67, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Morristown Manor in Morristown, Indiana surrounded by his family. He was born on September 23, 1958, in Indianapolis to William Wilburn Sr. and Edith Elwanda (Whitsett) Wilburn.
William graduated from Eastern Hancock High School class of 1976. He retired owning and operating a business machine repair shop. William...
Landon Reis Hogge
December 20, 2025
Landon Hogge, born on December 27, 2001, in Anderson, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on December 20, 2025, at the young age of 23. He was a bright light to everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. Landon lived in Tipton, Indiana, where he shared countless memories with friends and family. Landon graduated from Frankton High School.
Landon was not just...
Willa D. Hackleman
December 19, 2025
Willa D. Hackleman, a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, went to be with the Lord on December 19, 2025, at the age of 78, at her home in Pendleton, IN, surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 6, 1947, in Noblesville, IN, she was the cherished daughter of the late Billy and Clara (Taylor) Ford and a proud graduate...
Jeanette Rose Stover
December 18, 2025
Jeanette Rose Stover, a vibrant soul who brought joy to everyone around her, left us on December 18, 2025, at the age of 60. She was born on October 3, 1965, in Anderson, Indiana, to James Peek, Sr. and Judith (McNeal) Derexson, who have since passed on. Jeanette was the beloved wife of David Keith Stover for 15 wonderful years;...
Robert Eugene Taber
December 17, 2025
Robert "Bobby" Eugene Taber, 60, of Lapel, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was preceded in death by his parents Leslie and Patricia Taber, and his brothers Butch, Michael and Kevin Taber.
Robert was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who worked tirelessly to provide for his...
Marion F. Lewis
December 16, 2025
PENDLETON — Marion F. Lewis, 91, of Pendleton, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025. He was born on October 28, 1934, in Fork Mountain, Tennessee, to the late John D. and Mable (Winningham) Lewis and was a longtime resident of Pendleton.
Marion proudly served his country as a United States Marine Corps veteran, a commitment that reflected his strong sense...
Gerald E. Boram
December 15, 2025
Gerald Edwin Boram, born on February 7, 1934 in Wilkinson, Indiana, son of the late Luther Boram and Helen Stanley of Pendleton passed away peacefully on Monday December 15, 2025 at Westminster Village nursing home in Indianapolis. He was preceded in death by loving wife, Laura Lee; daughter, Cindy Hyneman; sister-in-law, Sherry Boram; brother-in-law, Butch Fesler; sister-in-law, Janie Cardozo; and...
Douglas Randal "Randy" Gibbs
December 15, 2025
Douglas Randall "Randy" Gibbs, 79, of Lapel, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis following a brief illness.
He was born on April 11, 1946, in Sheridan, Indiana to Harold Macy and Mary Katherine Gibbs. He was a 1964 graduate of Lapel High School. He served his country proudly in the United States Army....
William Thomas Bair
December 13, 2025
William Thomas Bair, born on May 27, 1980, to John and Rosetta (Phillips) Bair, Jr., passed away on December 13, 2025.
William was a master of all things tech. He loved nothing more than diving into computers, taking them apart, and putting them back together. His passions extended to baseball and video games, where he found joy and a sense of...
Don Merrit Campbell
December 12, 2025
Don Merrit Campbell, 82, of Anderson, formerly of Lapel, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025, at Community Hospital in Anderson. Born on September 27, 1943, to Merrit Campbell and Evelyn Campbell (Scherer), Don lived a full life filled with love and laughter.
A proud graduate of Purdue University, Don was a die-hard Boilermakers fan who lived and breathed Purdue basketball...
Doris Ann Anderson
December 11, 2025
Doris Ann Anderson, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025, at the age of 93. She was born on May 28, 1932, in Middletown, Indiana, to the late Ward and Alta (Myers) Taylor. Doris graduated from Anderson High School, where she was crowned Prom Queen in 1949. She dedicated over 40 years of her life...
Tamra Jean Welker
December 11, 2025
Tamra Jean Welker, 68, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away on December 11, 2025. Born on October 14, 1957, in Marion, Indiana, Tamra was a kind soul with a love for life. She had a special fondness for watching TV, particularly Westerns like *Gunsmoke*, and could often be found scrolling through marketplace deals to find treasures. A true animal lover. A...
Jessica Ring Roman
December 7, 2025
Jessica Ring Roman, 44, of Pendleton, Indiana passed away December 7, 2025, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.
Jessica was born on July 15, 1981, in West Memphis, Arkansas to Bruce D. and Brenda Taylor Ring.
She was a graduate of Lawrence North High School in Indianapolis and was employed in her family’s construction business.
Survivors include her beloved daughter, Savannah Rae; parents, Bruce...
Patricia A. Shelby
December 7, 2025
Patricia A. Shelby, 84, of Pendleton, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at home in Pendleton following an extended illness.
She was born on September 22, 1941, in Daleville, Indiana to George and Margaret (Denny) Fisher. She was a 1959 graduate of Muncie Central High School and went on to earn her associate's degree from Ball State University. She was...
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