Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Phillip E. Murray

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Jane Yvonne Fisher

Jane Yvonne Fisher

Jul 5, 2017

Jane Yvonne Fisher, 78, Pendleton, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at Community Hospital of Anderson am extended illness. She was born on October 11, 1938, in Pendleton, Indiana to Edgar and Florence (Brown) Harvey. Jane was graduated from Pendleton High School in 1956. She was a member of the Pendleton Community Church of God and she enjoyed spending time...

Priscilla Olson

Priscilla Olson

Jul 4, 2017

Priscilla Mary Olson went to be with her love Peter T. Olson on July 4th, 2017. Her family was by her side @ St. Vincent Hospital, in Indianapolis IN. She was preceded in death by her sister Patricia Drisco, her parents Priscilla “Red” & Leo Drisco and her granddaughter Nicole Sellers. She has two surviving sisters Leona Bissonette of Plainfield...

Tyler Douglas Savage

Tyler Douglas Savage

Jul 2, 2017

Tyler “Bubby” Savage, 31, passed away on July 2, 2017 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital. He was born on May 17, 1986, in Orlando, Florida. Tyler graduated from Lapel High School in 1984. He was a member of Fall Creek Christian Church. He enjoyed the arts, music, and spending time with his nieces, nephews, and cousin, Montana. Tyler is...

Mr. Clarence Edward Warmke

Mr. Clarence Edward Warmke

Jul 2, 2017

Clarence Edward Warmke, Jr. 87, of Anderson, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2017 after a brief illness. He was born on June 21, 1930 in Anderson to the late Genevieve (Freeman) and Clarence Edward Warmke, Sr. Clarence graduated from Anderson High School in 1948 and completed a four-year tool-making apprenticeship. In 43 years at Guide Lamp, he took five...

Mr. Danny Lee Smith

Mr. Danny Lee Smith

Jul 1, 2017

Danny Lee Smith, 56, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2017 at his residence. He was born August 7, 1960, to the late Robert “Bobby” Lee & Susan M. (Bogue) Smith in San Francisco, CA. Danny loved the outdoors especially fishing and any water sport. He loved his family and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife,...