Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Lester Butch Brooks
Jul 12, 2016
Lester “Butch” Brooks, 95 of Anderson, passed away July 12, 2016 at Alexandria Care Center after an extended illness.
Butch was born in Seymour to the late Carrie and Leath Brooks on April 4, 1921. He married Sarah Jean Lawhon on September 6, 1941 in Noblesville. Butch served in the U.S. Army. He retired as a truck driver from Delco-Remy...
Violet L. Hester
Jul 12, 2016
Violet L. Hester, 84, passed away, July 12, 2016 at her daughter’s residence in Middletown.
She was born March 11, 1932 in Anderson, the daughter of the late Marshall and Lillian (May) Brown and was a homemaker.
She is survived by her children, George Hester, of New Castle; Cathy Rule of Los Vegas Nev., Debbie Keeley of Middletown;...
Ralph Wilson
Jul 12, 2016
Ralph Wilson, 87, Cicero, formerly of Anderson, passed away July 12, 2016, at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville after a brief illness.
He was born July 16, 1928, in Oneida, KY, the son of the late Pleas and Sally Wilson. He was a 1948 graduate of Anderson High School; he served in the US Navy, was a member of the Eagles...
Sarah Marie Smith
Jul 10, 2016
Sarah Marie Smith, 30, of Anderson, passed away July 10, 2016 as a result of a motorcycle accident.
She was born July 7, 1986 in Dayton, Ohio and had worked as a home health aide. Sarah adored her children and would always put them first. She had an amazing personality that could light up a room and encourage those around...
Gene O'Neal
Jul 9, 2016
Gene O’Neal, 88, of Wilkinson, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2016 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield.
Joseph L. Bigelow
Jul 8, 2016
Dr. Joseph L. “Joe” Bigelow, passed away Friday, July 8, 2016.
Joe was born in Valparaiso, Indiana to the late Cecil and Lexie Bigelow.
He attended school in Valparaiso and graduated high school in 1952, received his BA from Valparaiso University in 1956, and graduated from Indiana University School of Dentistry in 1959. He served an internship and residency...
Steven E. Richardson
Jul 8, 2016
Steven E. Richardson, 60, of Anderson passed away July 8, 2016 at his residence.
He was born August 4, 1955 in Anderson, the son of Thomas and Jackie Stanley. He was a US Navy veteran and worked as a truck driver.
He is survived by his sister; Connie Smith; brother, David Eads, step-mother, Karen Richardson; step-sister, Rhonda Poole;...
Sarah Maxine Noel
Jul 8, 2016
Maxine Noel, age 96 of Pendleton, passed away peacefully at Bethany Pointe nursing home on Friday, July 8, 2016. She was born to Walter and Mary Ann “Mamie” Johnson on December 4, 1919, in Charleston, WV. Maxine grew up in the Campbell’s Creek, WV area and graduated from Malden High School. After school she worked in the Charleston office of...
Charles H. Albea Jr.
Jul 8, 2016
Charles H. Albea, Jr., 79, of Anderson, passed away peacefully at his residence after a brief illness on Friday, July 8, 2016.
He was born on September 29, 1936 in Greenfield to the late Charles and Thelma (Hite) Albea, Sr. and has lived in Anderson for the past 30 years. In 1993, he retired from Delco-Remy after 32 years of...
A. P. Stanley Hyde
Jul 7, 2016
A. P. Stanley Hyde, 82, of Anderson, passed away, July 7, 2016 at Summer Trace ManorCare in Carmel, IN.
He was born April 9, 1934, in New York, New York to the late Ralston and Clare (Rew) Hyde. He was preceded in death by his sisters Carol Gueffroy and Pamela Montero, and by his cousin, Laura Rew.
He is survived...
Eli Michael Lewis
Jul 5, 2016
Eli Michael Lewis passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2016.
Eli is survived by his parents, Kimberly Hutchison & Donald E. Lewis; siblings, Chloe Hutchison, Mylie Lewis, Jerica Lewis, Donald Lewis, & Owen Lewis; grandparents, Donald & Tammy Lewis, and Michael & Cathy Leisure; great-grandmother, Maxine Lewis; aunts & uncles, Ashlee & Tim Snead, and Matthew & Shar Leisure; and special...
John E. Gilbert
Jul 5, 2016
John E. Gilbert, 97, of Anderson, passed away quietly in his sleep at Community Hospital on July 5, 2016.
He was born to the late John and Anna (Beber) Gilbert on September 11, 1918 in Elwood and has resided in Anderson since 1953. He retired from Delco-Remy after 43 years of employment.
John was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic...
Ruth M. G
Jul 5, 2016
Ruth M. Goff, 99, Lapel, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2016, at Saint Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital following an extended illness. She was born on May 2, 1917, in Columbus, Indiana to Carl and Maude (Moore) Neal. Ruth worked at Brockway Glass, the former Cascadden Grocery and as a cook in the Lapel School cafeteria. She was a member of...
Don Eugene Woods
Jul 2, 2016
Carmel, Indiana- Don Eugene Woods, 59, was born on January 30, 1957, and grew up in Pendleton, Indiana. He passed away unexpectedly at home on July 2, 2016. Don graduated from Pendleton Heights High School and Purdue University. Don was a founder, Chairman of the Board and Chief Information Officer for Polaris Laboratories, LLC, a company with labs in four...
Harold G. Luellen
Jul 2, 2016
Harold G. Luellen, (Lou or Pacman), 81, of Wilkinson, passed away, Saturday, July 2, 2016 at his home. He was born June 9, 1935, in New Castle, IN., the son of the late Albert and Cloa (Massengale) Luellen.
Don Eugene Woods
Jul 2, 2016
Carmel, Indiana- Don Eugene Woods, 59, was born on January 30, 1957, and grew up in Pendleton, Indiana. He passed away unexpectedly at home on July 2, 2016. Don graduated from Pendleton Heights High School and Purdue University. Don was a founder, Chairman of the Board and Chief Information Officer for Polaris Laboratories, LLC, a company with labs in four...
Malcom Douglas Cobb
Jul 1, 2016
Malcom Douglas Cobb, Sr., 70, Pendleton, passed away Friday, July 1, 2016, at Saint Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital following a brief illness. He was born on May 10, 1946, in Noblesville, Indiana to Noel and Myrtle (White) Cobb. Malcom had worked at O-I Brockway Glass in Lapel and had also worked many places as a chef. He is survived by...
Frank W. Heritz
Jun 29, 2016
Frank W. Heritz, 91, Anderson, passed away June 29, 2016, at his residence after an extended illness.
He was born May 22, 1925, in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, the son of the late Frank and Elsie Heritz. He served in the US Army Air Corp and was a 1949 graduate from Purdue University and attended Stanford University Executive Mgt Program in...
Robert Eugene Reeder
Jun 29, 2016
Robert Eugene Reeder also know as Bicycle Bob or Scooter Bob, 76, Lapel, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2016, at Rawlins House in Pendleton following an extended illness. He was born on June 6, 1940, in Elwood, Indiana. Bob had served for many years as custodian at Trinity United Methodist Church in Lapel. He was often seen around the surrounding...
Donald J. Willis Jr.
Jun 28, 2016
Donald J. Willis Jr. 88, of Shirley, passed away Tuesday morning, June 28, 2016 in Greenfield.
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