Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Larry A. Bright
Nov 11, 2014
Larry A. Bright, Sr., 82, passed away November 11, 2014, at his residence.
He was born October 19, 1932, in Anderson, to the late Cecil & Dorothy (MacPherson) Bright. He worked for Delco Remy for 38 years, having retired in 1991. Larry was a member of Central Wesleyan Church.
He is survived by his wife, Anna (Romano) Bright;...
Willie Kalin
Nov 11, 2014
ANDERSON- William “Willie” Kalin, 31, of Anderson, passed away Nov. 11, 2014 at his residence following an extended illness.
He was born in Middletown, NY, on Oct. 31, 1983 the son of William H. Kalin and Teresa (St Clair) Kalin and was employed at Carter Express.
Willie loved to be outside hunting and fishing and was a member of...
Nurmi Larry Jones
Nov 10, 2014
Nurmi Larry Jones, 73, went to be with the Lord November 10, 2014.
He was born August 4, 1941, in Hartford City to the late Roscoe Lawrence and Harriett (Colhower) Jones.
Nurmi retired from Delco Remy in 1992. He loved bingo and was known as the, “Bingo King”.
He is survived by his wife, Melanie (Richardson) Jones; sons,...
Sarah Ann Sorg
Nov 8, 2014
Sara Ann Sorg, 89, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2014 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital following an extended illness.
She was born October 2, 1925 in Columbus, OH, the daughter of the late William and Cecelia (Maddox) Miller. She moved to Anderson in 1945 and married Edward W. Sorg in June 1946 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. He preceded...

Frank M. Craig
Nov 8, 2014
Frank M. Craig, age 84, of New Castle, formerly of Kennard, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2014 at Glen Oaks Health Campus in New Castle, IN.

Johnny Marion Dobbins
Nov 8, 2014
Johnny M Dobbins, age 94 of Franklin, formally of Greenfield, passed away Saturday evening, November 8, 2014 at the Franklin Masonic Lodge Home in Franklin, IN.
Paul Fuller
Nov 6, 2014
Paul, an avid aviator and a member of the Quiet Birdmen, who never die, but just fly west, departed November 6, 2014. He was born May 12, 1940, near Linwood Indiana, at home, the sixth of twelve children born to Donald and Xarreffa Fuller, who preceded him in death.
He is survived by his loving wife of forty years, Brenda;...
Doris A. Brunner
Nov 4, 2014
Doris A. (Pierce) Brunner, 76, Ingalls, passed away November 4, 2014, at Bethany Pointe Health Campus after an extended illness.
She was born July 22, 1938, in Burkesville, KY, the daughter of the late Herschel and Ella Mae (Graham) Pierce. She was a homemaker and at one time worked at RCA. Doris was a loving wife of 54 years...
Gloria Kay Warner
Nov 2, 2014
Gloria Kay (Evans) Warner, 68, passed away November 2, after an extended illness.
She was born September 15, 1946, in Anderson. She graduated from Anderson High School in 1965. Gloria wrote poetry, loved music, and was an avid sports fan. She loved watching the Pacers.
She is survived by her daughter, Melissa “Missy” (Sargent) Mann; brother, Jerry Evans; sister,...
Edwin E. Moreillon
Nov 1, 2014
Edwin E. Moreillon, 90, Markleville, passed away November 1, 2014 at his residence after several month illness.
He was born October 30, 1924, in Switzerland County, IN, the son of the late Aaron Alfred and Catherine Beatrice (Kettenbrink) Moreillon. He was educated in a one room school house (Picketts Corner) and graduated from Vevay High School excelling in sports being...
Eleanor Rosalie Garrett-Funk
Oct 31, 2014
Eleanor Rosalie "Rosie" Garrett-Funk, 68, Anderson, passed away Friday, October 31, 2014, at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis following a brief illness. She was born on September 4, 1946, in Anderson, Indiana to Albert and Harriett (Fullington) Branch. She graduated from Lapel High School in 1964. Rosie retired from R. M. A. and had also worked at one time at...
Byron Wayne Johnson
Oct 30, 2014
Byron Wayne Johnson, 83, formerly of Anderson, passed away October 30, 2014 at the Christiana Hospital in Newark, Delaware. He was born on December 7, 1930, the son of the late William and Blanche Johnson in Muncie, Indiana and had resided in Anderson most of his life. Wayne graduated from Muncie Central High School and served in the U.S. Navy...
Beulah Leach
Oct 30, 2014
Beulah E. Leach, 78, of Anderson went home to be with her Lord, Thursday, October 30, 2014 at her residence.
She was born Oct. 15, 1936 in Lee County Virginia the daughter of the late Frank and Hanna (Scott) Clark.
She was a homemaker who liked to stay active by working outside, fishing, going to rummage sales and...
Thomas E. Hughes
Oct 29, 2014
Thomas E. "Tom" Hughes, 67, Anderson, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2014, at Saint Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital following a brief illness. He was born on June 22, 1947, in Anderson, Indiana to J. Robert and Lois (Garrison) Hughes. He graduated from Madison Heights High School and served in the U. S. Air Force in the Korean War. Tom retired...
Benjamin Parker Shirley
Oct 27, 2014
Benjamin Parker Shirley, was called home to be with the Lord on October 27, 2014.
He was born September 28, 2014 in Anderson to John M. & Michelle R. (Myers) Shirley.
Benjamin is also survived by his siblings, John Jr., Ivanna, Beau, Simon and Thomas Shirley; grandparents, Linda Myers, Bob & Becky Collins, Mark & Maria Myers; great grandmother, Louella...

Phyllis A. York
Oct 27, 2014
Phyllis was born on April 23, 1930 and passed away on Monday, October 27, 2014. Phyllis was a resident of Anderson, Indiana at the time of passing.
Wesley O. Williams
Oct 26, 2014
Wesley O. "Wes" Williams, 57, Fishers, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2014, at his home following an extended illness. He was born on March 8, 1957, in Logansport, Indiana to Ted and Marie (Wastel) Williams. He graduated from Lapel High School in 1975 and had served in the U. S. Air Force. Wesley retired in 2006 from Excel Technical services...
Vera Musselman
Oct 26, 2014
Vera Musselman, 89, Noblesville, passed to her heavenly home Sunday, October 26, 2014, at her home following a brief illness. She was born on August 9, 1925, in Madison County, Indiana to Glenn and Maude (Gunn) Maggart. She graduated from Walnut Grove High School in 1943 and received a associate's from Indiana Business College. Vera worked 10 years in the...
Doratha Hovermale
Oct 24, 2014
Doratha Hovermale, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2014. She was 90 years old. The Anderson native was born April 27, 1924, a surprise to Lucy and Chester Miller, who had no idea they were expecting twins. She lived her entire life in her hometown, surrounded by family and friends. Doratha married Forrest Hovermale,...
Mary Susan Harrison
Oct 23, 2014
Mary “Susan” Harrison, 92, of Anderson, passed away October 23, 2014 at Bethany Pointe Health Campus.
She was born March 3, 1922, in Dugger, IN; the daughter of the late Evert and Eva (Raines) Taylor. She attended Indiana State University and has lived in Anderson since 1942. She retired from the Township Assessor’s Office in 1979 after 29 years of...