Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Jason Jimenez
Jul 16, 2024
Jason Jimenez, 37, of Anderson, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at his residence in Anderson. He was born on March 15, 1987 in Los Angeles, California to Edward Orson Jimenez and Cecilia Yolanda (Bentancourt) Jimenez.
He graduated from Anderson High School class of 2006. Jason worked as a correctional officer for the Department of Corrections.
Jason really enjoyed boxing. He...
Mitzi Schmidt
Jul 16, 2024
Mitzi Schmidt, 59, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away July 16, 2024, at Community Hospital Anderson in Anderson. She was born on September 27, 1964, in Anderson to James Cooper and Phyllis Hargis Faux. Mitzi attended Pendleton Heights High School.
Mitzi loved animals and most importantly her family and children.
Mitzi is survived by her mother, Phyllis Faux; two sisters, Joy Coe, Kellie...
Evalyn Elayne Beedle
Jul 14, 2024
Evalyn Elayne Kemerly Watson Beedle passed away at home on July 14, 2024.
Evalyn was born on February 26, 1926. She was 98 years old. She attended Mount Comfort High School. Evalyn was the last surviving member of her 1944 High School graduating class. She always wanted to be a nurse. Then she met Raymond P. Watson and got married on...
Doris Witte
Jul 13, 2024
Doris Witte, 91, passed away July 13, 2024, at her daughter, Brenda's home in Anderson. She was born on February 9, 1933, in Manteno, Illinois to the late Gilbert and Mildred (Butler) Piper.
Doris graduated from Manteno High School in Illinois. She retired from Community Hospital as an OB Nurse.
Doris was a member of Edgewood Baptist Church and the Keenagers. She...
Jacqueline Sue Howell
Jul 11, 2024
Jacqueline S. "Jackie" Howell, 91, of Lapel, passed away on Thursday July 11, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born on July 26, 1932, in Lapel, Indiana to L. Guy Whetsel and Blanche (Sinders) Whetsel. Jackie graduated from Lapel High School class of 1950.
Jackie retired from Guide Lamp division of General Motors, where she was the first...
Andrew Scott McCarroll
Jul 9, 2024
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Andrew Scott McCarroll, 36, of Anderson passed away July 9, 2024. He was born March 24, 1988 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Thomas McCarroll and Deatra Rathmell McCarroll.
He enjoyed reading, talking & watching One Piece Anime. He attended Life Church in Pendleton. Andrew was a computer geek; member of the US Concealed Carry Association; and participant of...
Donald L. Jones
Jul 9, 2024
Donald Jones, 77, of Pendleton, Indiana, passed away July 9, 2024, at his residence. He was born on December 5, 1946, in Fort Meade, Maryland to Robert Jones and Rosemary Johnston Jones. His father was a career soldier and a helicopter mechanic. When Don was 6, his father was stationed in Japan and family moved with him. Unfortunately, his father...
Donald White
Jul 7, 2024
Donald William White, an Adirondack Mountain man of many words, the epitome of the Golden Rule, and the cornerstone of his family, passed away at his home on Sunday, July 7th, 2024. He was born August 2nd, 1934, in Lake Placid, New York to Oscar and Irene White. Ever the outdoorsman, he grew up going up to his family camp...
David Lynn Mattingly, Jr.
Jul 7, 2024
David Lynn Mattingly, Jr., 52, of Wilkinson passed away July 7, 2024 at his home following an extended illness.
He was born December 24, 1971 in Beech Grove, Indiana to the late David Lynn and Sharon Ann (Seawert) Mattingly, Sr.
David was a project manager for Indiana Traffic Services for several years.
He was a graduate of Howe High School, Indianapolis and was...
Dennis E. Daffron
Jul 7, 2024
Dennis E. Daffron, 69, of Lake Placid, Florida, passed away on July 7, 2024, at in Anderson, Indiana following an extended illness.
He was born on July 24, 1954, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Lester and Jeanette (Collins) Daffron.
He graduated from Anderson High School and Tri-State University. He retired as a foreman from Guide Lamp Division of General Motors in Anderson.
He loved...
Samantha Baker
Jul 4, 2024
It is with great heartache and sadness that we must announce:
Samantha (Sam) Joann Baker, 32, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Huntington Beach, California.
Sam was born on October 16, 1991, to Phillip and Beverley (Griffin/White) Baker, in Noblesville, Indiana. She grew up in Arcadia and Cicero and attended Hamilton Heights High School.
She is survived by her son,...
Joyce E. Zigler
Jul 4, 2024
Joyce E.(Webb) Harbit Zigler, 86, of Cicero, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at home surrounded by her family.
She was born on November 7, 1937, in Beech Grove, Indiana to Joseph E. and Naomi (Miller) Webb. She had two sons Marc and David Harbit with her first husband, Ted Harbit. She was married for 55 years to Roger Zigler,...
Phyllis Ann Hersberger
Jul 3, 2024
Phyllis Ann Hersberger, 88, of Lapel, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Anderson following an extended illness.
She was born on July 17, 1935, in Anderson, Indiana to Alva and Gladys (Bell) Hall. She was a 1953 graduate of Lapel High School. She was married to "Herbie" on June 15, 1956. They were...

Janet "Jan" Marcia Rager
Jul 1, 2024
Janet “Jan” Marcia Rager, 88, of Pendleton, passed away July 1, 2024 at Ascension St. Vincent Anderson Hospital.
Jan was born January 22, 1936 in Anderson, Indiana and lived in Pendleton most of her life.
She retired as a secretary for engineers at GM Guide Division in 1992 following 30 years of service.
Jan was a 1954 graduate of Pendleton High School and...
Stephen Livingston
Jun 30, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Stephen Livingston on June 30th, 2024. Stephen was born in Anderson on June 22, 1964. He graduated from Highland high school in 1982. Stephen received his Master’s degree from Ball State University. During his time in college, he played rugby and was an active member of the student council. He went on...
Mary Ellen Hersberger
Jun 30, 2024
Mary Ellen Hersberger, 93, of Columbus, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at her residence in Columbus, Indiana. She had been a long-time resident of Hamilton County, White River Township.
She was born on December 11, 1930, in Morris, Illinois to Oscar Lawrence and Beulah Mae (Ogden) Cannon.
She was a cheerleader and graduate of Fishers High School. She loved sewing,...
Luther "Luke" H. McArthur
Jun 30, 2024
Mr. Luther "Luke" H. McArthur, age 85, passed away on June 30, 2024. He was born in Harlan, Kentucky on July 22, 1938, to the late Robert & Etta Cardin McArthur. He married Oma "Jean" Hensley and are the parents of James (Bethany) McArthur, Betty (Alan) McWhorter, Brenda (Mike) Foster & Luther G. McArthur. He is survived by his wife;...
Curtis A. McNutt
Jun 28, 2024
Curtis McNutt, 67 of Pendleton, passed away June 28, 2024, at Community Hospital after an extended illness.
He was born on October 8, 1956, in Anderson, Indiana to Darrel and Mary Ann (McGee) McNutt.
Curtis graduated from Pendleton Heights High School in 1974. He farmed the Scott Family Farm in Pendleton until his retirement.
Curtis was a member of the East Lynn Christian...
Antha J. Childes
Jun 26, 2024
Antha Childes, 74, of Anderson, passed away June 26, 2024, at Community Hospital, Anderson, Indiana. She was born on August 17, 1949, in Wichita, Kansas to Dell Merriman and Mildred "LaVerne"(Seiner) Merriman. Antha graduated with a Masters Degree from Anderson College and Ball State University. She retired from First Merchants Banks Loan Department. Antha enjoyed entertaining friends and decorating houses....
Pamela Jo Painter
Jun 26, 2024
Pamela Jo Painter of Anderson, IN passed away on June 26, 2024, unexpectedly with family by her side. She was the daughter of Albert and Roberta Gray. She graduated from Jefferson High School in Lafayette. She retired from Purdue University.
She married Bradley Shaff in 1972 and later divorced. Pam lived in Phoenix for 14 years and returned to Indiana in...