Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Cody Michael Brinson

Cody Michael Brinson

Dec 12, 2016

Cody Michael Brinson, 20, Middletown, passed away Monday December 12, 2016 following a car accident. He was born in Muncie on November 30, 1996 and lived in Middletown his entire life. He was a member of the Shenandoah Class of 2015 where he played tennis. On May 31, 2015 he married Macey Helton and she survives him. He loved his...

Ms Linda A. Sidwell

Ms Linda A. Sidwell

Dec 12, 2016

Linda A. Sidwell, 73, passed away Dec. 12, 2016 as a result of an automobile accident. She was born April 21, 1943, in Anderson, the daughter of Edward and Thelma (McCoy) Bousman. She was a graduate of Lapel High School and had worked for Sears for over 40 years. She always was a hard worker and was delighted that after...

Judith Ann “Judy” Geoffrey

Judith Ann “Judy” Geoffrey

Dec 12, 2016

Judith Ann “Judy” (Mingle) Geoffrey, 76, of Pendleton, Indiana passed away, December 12, 2016 at Community Hospital in Anderson, Indiana. She was born March 6, 1940 in Columbus, Ohio and was a Pendleton resident most of her life.Judy was a 1958 graduate of Pendleton High School and was an avid Pacers and Colts fan and pet lover.Survivors include her children,...

Robert Lawrence Bond

Robert Lawrence Bond

Dec 11, 2016

Robert Lawrence "Bobby" Bond, 65 of Anderson, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2016, at his home following a brief illness. He was born on July 22, 1951, in Noblesville, Indiana, to Lawrence Cecil and Emogene (Hankins) Bond. Bobby graduated from Lapel High School in 1969 and he retired from O-I Brockway in 2005 after 37 years of employment. He...

Martha Sue Prichard

Martha Sue Prichard

Dec 10, 2016

Martha Sue Prichard, 80, of Pendleton, passed away at St Vincent Indianapolis Hospital. She was born March 2, 1936, in Anderson, the daughter of the late Clarance and Martha (Dowden) Morgan. Sue was a lifelong Pendleton resident and had worked for Delco-Remy for 33 years before retiring in 2001. She enjoyed playing and coaching softball and bowling on the Delco-Remy...

Robert Edward Clinton

Robert Edward Clinton

Dec 10, 2016

Robert Edward "Bob" Clinton, 86 of Anderson, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2016, at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital following a sudden illness. Bob was born on February 9, 1930, in Celina, Tennessee, to Fowler and Ila Mae (West) Clinton. He was a U. S. Army veteran and retired from the former Delco Remy division of General Motors in...

Alan Spegal

Alan Spegal

Dec 9, 2016

Alan Spegal, 72, of Pendleton, Indiana died unexpectedly December 9, 2016 in New Mexico.He was born January 25, 1944 in Anderson, Indiana and was a Lapel and Pendleton resident most of his life.Alan was a lifelong farmer and drove a school bus for South Madison Community Schools for 24 years.He was a 1962 graduate of Lapel High School and was...

Mrs. Polly Ann Keesling

Mrs. Polly Ann Keesling

Dec 8, 2016

Polly Ann Keesling, age 66, of Columbia, Tennessee. went home to be with the Lord on December 8th after struggling with three courageous battles with Cancer. She was the daughter of Henry Owen Stone and Thelma (Scott) Pope. She was born in Columbia, Kentucky and moved to Indiana at an early age. She graduated from Anderson High School in 1968...

Ms. Lorena Kay Ryle

Ms. Lorena Kay Ryle

Dec 8, 2016

Lorena “Lori” Kay Ryle, 36, of Anderson, passed away December 8, 2016. She was born February 15, 1980 in Anderson. Lorena is survived by her children, Julian Paige Ryle, Michael Jason Ryle, and Arthur Jacob Ryle; granddaughter, Melina Kay Ryle; mother, Julie Ann (Griffee) Shirley; father, Jimmy J. Clark, Jr.; brother, James Michael Clark. Services will be at 1:00 P.M....

Mr. Leonard Wesley Austin

Mr. Leonard Wesley Austin

Dec 8, 2016

Leonard Wesley Austin, 90, Anderson, passed away December 8, 2016 at his residence after a sudden illness. He was born March 19, 1926, in Terre Haute, the son of Wesley and Myrtle Austin. He was a 1944 graduate of Wiley High School, Indiana State University in 1949 and served in the US Army. Leonard taught two years at Knox High...

Lindsey Anne Wilkins

Lindsey Anne Wilkins

Dec 8, 2016

Lindsey Anne Wilkins, 33, Anderson, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2016, at her home. She was born on June 15, 1983, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Lindsey graduated from Lapel High School in 2002 and received a bachelors in special education for mild and severe disabilities from Ball State University in 2009 and was preparing to return to pursue a nursing...

Janet L Shively

Janet L Shively

Dec 7, 2016

Janet L. Shively, 85, of Anderson, passed away Dec. 7, 2016 at Rawlins House after an extended illness. She was born Dec. 1, 1931 in Anderson, the daughter of the late Ferrel and Mildred (Pettigrew) Biddle and was a lifelong Anderson resident. Janet had been a legal secretary and retired in 1964. She was an active member of the Anderson...

Linda Lou Cole

Linda Lou Cole

Dec 6, 2016

Linda Lou (Wisehart) Cole, 78 of Greenfield passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2016 in Greenfield.

Paul E. Jarvis

Paul E. Jarvis

Dec 5, 2016

Paul E. Jarvis, 102, of Anderson passed away Dec. 5, 2016 at Rawlins House in Pendleton. He was born July 9, 1914, in Anderson, the son of Harry and Lillie (Stottlemyer) Jarvis and was a lifelong Anderson resident. Growing up during the Great Depression along with his eleven siblings was a difficult time. He attended Anderson High School studying mechanics...

Mrs. Johnnie Marie Hogue

Mrs. Johnnie Marie Hogue

Dec 4, 2016

Johnnie Marie Hogue, 89, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2016 at Lindberg Crossing Nursing Home. She was born June 27, 1927, in Overton County, Tennesee to the late Thomas & Mae (Beasley) Bilbrey. Johnnie worked for National Tile Factory and Nicholson File Company before retiring from South Meridian Church of God. Gardening was her passion but she also loved fishing...

Robert Gene Jordan

Robert Gene Jordan

Dec 4, 2016

Robert Gene Jordan, 86, of Shirley, passed away, Sunday, December 4, 2016 at his home in Shirley.

Mary Lee Lawson

Mary Lee Lawson

Dec 2, 2016

Mary Lee Lawson, 84, Anderson, started her journey Friday, December 2, 2016, at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital. She was born June 30, 1932 in Ironton, OH, the daughter of the late Neal and Sylvia (Lester) New. Together with her husband, Norman, she owned Indiana Mat Company. She loved being a wife and mother. She was an avid reader and...

Helen E. Heck

Helen E. Heck

Dec 2, 2016

Helen E. (Gwinn) Heck went to be with the Lord on December 2, 2016. She passed after a long battle with Alzheimer’s at the age of 83. Helen is the last to pass away of her twelve siblings born to Joseph and Verna Gwinn in Indianapolis, IN. Helen lived a fantastic life and was surrounded by many wonderful family members...

Betty M. Guenthenspberger

Betty M. Guenthenspberger

Nov 29, 2016

Betty M. Guenthenspberger, 92, Anderson, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2016, at her residence. She was born November 5, 1924 in Orestes, the daughter of the late Ernest and Ida (Canterbury) Palmer, and was a lifelong Anderson resident. Betty was a homemaker and the co-owner of the Hide-A-Way Inn. She attended the Ovid Community Church and Wesley Free Methodist Church....