Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Judith Ann Witt
Jun 13, 2017
Judith Ann "Judy" Witt, 75, Pendleton, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at her home following an extended illness. She was born on October 31, 1941, in Anderson to Francis and Lucille (Riley) Hinkle . Judy was graduated from Pendleton High School in 1959. She retired in 2000 from the South Madison Community School Corporation where she served as treasurer....
William C. “Bill” Carter
Jun 7, 2017
William C. “Bill” Carter, 73, of Anderson, passed away June 7, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Middletown. Bill was born March 9, 1944, in Sandusky, Ohio, to the late Edward and Ruth (Schweigert) Carter and has been an Anderson resided since 1966. He graduated, from St. Mary’s High School of Sandusky, Ohio and later received a Bachelor’s Degree in...
Deanna L. Chance
Jun 6, 2017
Deanna L. Chance, 59, of Greenfield passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at Hancock Regional Hospice in Greenfield.
Mary Celestine Jayne Craig
Jun 6, 2017
Mary Celestine Jayne (Staley) Craig, 97, Anderson, passed away peacefully at her home on June 6, 2017. She was born on February 13, 1920 and was a lifelong resident of Madison County. She attended Anderson High School prior to working at Guide Lamp during World War II. Mary later attended the Keystone School of Real Estate in Indianapolis, becoming a...
Mr. Michael G. Riggs
Jun 5, 2017
After a lifetime of helping others, retired Anderson firefighter, Michael G. Riggs, passed away on June 5, 2017, in Manheim, Texas. Mike was born March 10, 1944, in Anderson, and graduated from Anderson High School. He married his high school sweetheart, Karen (Redic) Riggs, in 1965 and raised 4 children. Mike served as an aircraft electrician in the United States...
Mr Arnold Lee Mcduffee
Jun 5, 2017
Arnold Lee McDuffee, 83, passed away Monday, June 5, 2017 at Countryside Manor. He was born October 16, 1933, in Anderson to the late Robert Lee & Gladys Elizabeth (Walters) McDuffee. He was a lifelong resident of Anderson. Arnold was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He retired from Delco Remy after 43 ½ years. He is survived by his...
Ms. Deanna Grace Biddle
Jun 3, 2017
Deanna Grace Biddle, 78, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2017. She was born November 14, 1938, in Anderson, and has been a lifelong resident. Deanna had worked at Brockway Glass and attended Grace Baptist Church. She loved her family tremendously and enjoyed square dancing. She is survived by her nieces and nephews, Barbara Roberts of Shirley, Charles Watkins of Nashville,...
Gerald Gerry Fredericks
May 31, 2017
Gerald Lee Fredericks (67) of Markleville, passed away May 31, 2017 at St Vincent’s Regional Hospital in Anderson with his family at his side following a sudden illness. Born January 23, 1950 to Wilbert and Phyllis Fredericks in Anderson, he was raised in Chesterfield, attended St. Mary’s Catholic Schools and graduated from Highland High School in 1968. He graduated from...
Austin Blake Lee
May 31, 2017
Austin Blake Lee, 19, Lapel, earned his eternal home Wednesday, May 31, 2017, in Indianapolis. He was born on January 5, 1998, in Anderson to Tony and Celina (Edwards) Lee. Austin was graduated from Lapel High School in 2016 and wanted to pursue a career in welding. He was employed at Calvin Landscaping in Indianapolis and had formerly worked for...
Alma B. (Young) Dixon
May 27, 2017
Alma B. Dixon, 93, of Anderson, passed away May 27, 2017 at her residence. She was born December 9, 1923 in Jennings County, the daughter of James and Mary Emma (Brockman) Young. Alma was a member of the Paris Crossing High School Class of 1941. She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church where she was played the piano. She...
James Jose Cunningham
May 25, 2017
James Jose Cunningham, 44, of Fort Wayne and former Culleoka, Tennessee and Anderson, Indiana resident passed away May 25, 2017. He was born December 23, 1972 in Anderson, Indiana.James Jose was employed in general construction for many years.Survivors include wife, Rasheedah R. (Beard) Cunningham; children, Dillin Hensley, Seth A. Cunningham, Donovan Riano, Sullivan Riano and Sydney Cunningham; parents, James W....
Mary Rita Stein
May 25, 2017
Mary Rita Stein, 91, formerly of Anderson and recently of Salem, Indiana, passed away on May 25, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 7, 1925 in Anderson to Harry Patrick and Margaret (Weasel) Kelly. She later married the love of her life, Joseph Stein, enjoying nearly 57 years of happy and fulfilling companionship with her...
George M. Whittaker
May 25, 2017
George M. Whittaker, age 85, left this life and took up new residence on May 25, 2017 after several years of battling Alzheimer’s. Born in Anderson, Indiana December 15, 1931 to Paul and Chrissie Whittaker, “Buddy” was an adored and pampered only child and the apple of his mother’s eye. He graduated in 1950 from Anderson High School where he...
Gloretta C. Williamson
May 25, 2017
Gloretta C. "Glo" Williamson, 90, Lapel, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2017, at Rawlins House in Pendleton following a brief illness. She was born on September 11, 1926, in Cardwell, Missouri to Charlie and Lessie (Knaffer) Owens. Glo is survived by three children, Bobby Allen (wife, Mary) Williamson of Anderson, Darlene (Glenn) Selby of Lapel, and Todd Williamson of Lapel;...
Hanford E. “Hank” Spurlin
May 24, 2017
Hanford “Hank” E. Spurlin, 87, of Anderson, passed away May 24, 2017 at Countryside Manor after a brief illness. He was born May 1, 1930 in Wilder, TN, the son of Cordell and Ora (Gunter) Spurlin. Hank served in the U.S. Army. He retired from Container Corporation after 34 years of service in Production. He was a NASCAR fan, especially...
Bill “Hoppie” Hopkins
May 23, 2017
Bill “Hoppie” Hopkins, 89, peacefully passed away, May 23, 2017, at his winter home in Largo, Fl. He was born, Nov. 29, 1927, in Shirley, Ind., to the late Russell Hopkins and Caroline (Neuendoff) Hopkins Friddle. He graduated from Anderson High School in 1946. He entered the Merchant Marines and was based out of Nova Scotia and was honorably discharge...
David E. Huffman
May 20, 2017
Former Lapel resident, David E. "Dave" Huffman, 88, Cape Coral, Florida, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2017, at Mary Ann Hatch Hope Hospice in Cape Coral following an extended illness. He was born on November 28, 1928, in Anderson, Indiana to Earnest Leonard and Mary Elizabeth (Brockmeier) Huffman. Dave was graduated from Lapel High School in 1947 and he was...
Melanie (Michael) Wilder
May 16, 2017
Melanie (Michael) Wilder, 67, of Anderson, passed away May 16, 2017, at her residence following and extended illness. She was born July 27, 1949, in Anderson, the daughter of the late Chauncy and Gail (Hancock) Michael and lived in the area her entire life. Melanie was member of the Anderson High School Class of 1967. On October 4, 1975 she...
Mr. Chadwick Alley
May 14, 2017
Chadwick “Chad” E. Alley, 44, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2017, at his Anderson residence. He was born August 1, 1972 in Anderson. Chad graduated from Pendleton Heights in 1992, where he wrestled. He was a member of Greater Light Church where he was very active and participated in missionary work to the Dominican Republic. He worked as an EMT...
Amy Lynn Meyers
May 14, 2017
Amy Lynn Meyers, 43, of Pendleton and former Indianapolis resident, passed away, May 14, 2017. She was born July 31, 1973 in Indianapolis and was a Pendleton resident since 2003. Amy was a 1991 graduate of North Central High School in Indianapolis and attended Butler University. She was employed in the accounting department of Bright Sheet Metal Co., Inc. for...
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