Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Eloise T. Toombs

Eloise T. Toombs

Nov 14, 2014

Eloise T. Toombs, 91, Anderson, went to her heavenly home on November 14, 2014. She was born on January 27, 1923, in Anderson, the daughter of the late Clyde and Vivian (Flick) Randall. She was a 1941 graduate of Anderson High School and was married on February 2, 1942 to Rex Toombs. Eloise was a homemaker and a member of...

Jack L. Barker

Jack L. Barker

Nov 14, 2014

Jack L. Barker, 81, Lapel, passed away Friday, November 14, 2014, at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital following a brief illness. He was born on January 24, 1933, in Lapel, Indiana to Lewis and Ruby (Jones) Barker. He graduated from Lapel High School in 1951 and served in the U. S. Army. Jack retired in 1998 from the former Delco...

Eva Lopez

Eva Lopez

Nov 13, 2014

Eva A. Lopez, 92, passed from this life on November 13, 2014 at the Rawlins House.

She was born November 27, 1921 to Aurelio Acosta and Mariana Martinez in Cuba. She along with her family started a new life in Anderson, IN.

She made her living as a seamstress, and loved plants and flowers. Her kind spirit could always...

Gabriel James West

Gabriel James West

Nov 13, 2014

Gabriel James West, infant son of Jill and Todd West, Anderson, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2014, at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis. He was born on November 13, 2014, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Todd and Jill (Kunce) West. Gabriel is survived by his parents, Jill (Kunce) and Todd West of Anderson; one sister, Brenna West; three brothers, Nathan, Carter,...

Dorothy Maggart

Dorothy Maggart

Nov 12, 2014

Dorothy M. Maggart, of Anderson, passed away November 12, 2014 at her residence after an extended illness.

She was born to Mike and Beatrice Stenski in Norton, Virginia and has lived in Anderson since 1946 and was a homemaker.

Dorothy was a former member of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary and the Polish National Alliance Ladies Auxiliary.

She is survived by...

Larry A. Bright

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...