Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Julie M. Kappeler

Julie M. Kappeler

Feb 20, 2014

Julie M. Kappeler, 42, of Anderson, passed away February 20, 2014, at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital.

She was born on February 28, 1971 in Spokane,WA., and resided in Anderson most of her life.

Julie had worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant, enjoyed her music and loved an…

Visitation Information Date: Monday, February 24, 2014 Time: 04:00...

Marion L. Mcfarland

Marion L. Mcfarland

Feb 19, 2014

Marion L. McFarland, age 83, of New Castle passed away Wednesday morning February 19, 2014 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield, IN.

Linda Jo Busby

Linda Jo Busby

Feb 19, 2014

Linda (Appleby) Busby, 80, Anderson, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2014, at Countryside Manor in Anderson following an extended illness. She was born on August 19, 1933, in Anderson, Indiana the daughter of Lee Free and Gladys Free Appleby. She graduated from Anderson High School in 1951 and worked at Delco Remy in the 1950's. From 1971 to 1993 she...

Max Edward Smith

Max Edward Smith

Feb 18, 2014

Max Edward Smith, infant son of Greg and Melissa (Michael) Smith, Westfield, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2014, at Saint Vincent Women's Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on February 16, 2014, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Other survivors include four brothers, Gabriel, Evan, Leo, and Henry; one sister, Charlotte; maternal grandparents, Ted and Debi Michael of Lapel; paternal grandparents, Steve and...

Anne A. Schrader

Anne A. Schrader

Feb 16, 2014

Anne A. Schrader, 59, Noblesville, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2014, at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville following a sudden illness. She was born on November 9, 1954, in Kansas City, Kansas to George and Rosemary (Ryan) Aldridge. She received a bachelor's degree in French from the University of Kansas. She was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church...

Malcolm Richard Smith

Malcolm Richard Smith

Feb 14, 2014

Malcolm Richard Smith, 82, Anderson, passed away Friday, February 14, 2014, at his home. He was born on July 27, 1931, in Anderson, Indiana to Harry and Velma (Stohler) Smith. He graduated from Lapel High School in 1949 and received a masters degree in Agriculture Education from Purdue University and had served in the U. S. Army. Malcolm retired as...

Mary Catherine Snyder

Mary Catherine Snyder

Feb 14, 2014

Mary Catherine Snyder, 92, Noblesville, passed away Friday, February 14, 2014, at Community Hospital of Anderson following a brief illness. She was born on October 12, 1921, in Vincennes, Indiana to Henry and Josephine (Whetsel) Kaiser. She is survived by three sons, Henry and Jim Snyder both of Anderson, and Bill Snyder of Noblesville; eight grandsons; three granddaughters; five great-grandsons;...

Wilma Louise Roudebush

Wilma Louise Roudebush

Feb 12, 2014

Wilma Louise Roudebush, 89, Noblesville, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2014, at Riverwalk Village in Noblesville following an extended illness. She was born on October 4, 1924, in Noblesville, Indiana to Ralph and Ethel (Snyder) Roudebush. She served in the U. S. Navy during WWII in Washington D. C. as a seaman first class. Wilma retired from Mascari produce distributors...

Stella Plackas Pancol

Stella Plackas Pancol

Feb 10, 2014

Stella Plackas Pancol, 93, a lifelong resident of Anderson, passed away peacefully at her home on February 10, 2014. She was born in Noblesville on September 9, 1920, the 3rd daughter of Harry and Christina Plackas. Stella was a florist, who along with her husband owned and operated Smith%E2…

Visitation Information Date: Friday, February 14, 2014 Time: 09:30...

Cathy Needler

Cathy Needler

Feb 8, 2014

Cathy Needler, 75 of Anderson, passed away Feb. 8, 2014, at St Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born April 6, 1938, in Cliff Springs, Tenn., the daughter of John and Rosemary (Maxwell) Masters. She had lived in Anderson for the last …

Visitation Information Date: Thursday, February 13, 2014 Time: ...

Fredrick Myers

Fredrick Myers

Feb 8, 2014

Fredrick “Don” Myers, age 87, a resident of Markleville passed away Saturday, February 08, 2014 at St. Vincent Regional Hospital in Anderson, IN.

Joseph Kevin Turner

Joseph Kevin Turner

Feb 8, 2014

Joseph Kevin Turner, 56, Anderson, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2014, at Community Hospital of Anderson following a sudden illness. He was born on July 19, 1957, in Noblesville, Indiana to Joseph and Faye (Huffman) Turner. He graduated from Lapel High School in 1975. Kevin was owner and operator of Turner Excavating for most of his life and recent manager...

Richard Lee Goudy

Richard Lee Goudy

Feb 6, 2014

Richard L. Goudy age 83 years, a resident of Shirley passed away Thursday, February 6, 2014 at St. Vincent Heart Center of Indiana in Indianapolis.

Marilyn Jean Lambert

Marilyn Jean Lambert

Feb 3, 2014

Marilyn Jean (Brumfield) Lambert, 84, of Anderson, went home to be with her Lord on February 3, 2014 after a brief illness.

She was born February 8, 1929, to the late Walter A. and Isadora C. (Jenkins) Brumfield in Portsmouth, Ohio.

Marilyn married Gerald E. Lambert on May 15, 19…

Visitation Information Date: Thursday, February 6, 2014...

Lolita Gaither-Blackwell

Lolita Gaither-Blackwell

Feb 1, 2014

Lolita “Toni” Gaither-Blackwell, 75, of Anderson, passed away February 1, 2014 at home after battling a courageous fight with cancer.

Toni was born February 2, 1938, to the late Charles and Naomi (Jordan) Floyd in Greenup, Kentucky.

A successful business woman, Toni managed h…

Visitation Information Date: Thursday, February 6, 2014 Time: 11:00 am – 01:00...

Carol Elizabeth Champ

Carol Elizabeth Champ

Jan 31, 2014

Carol Elizabeth Champ, 92, of Anderson, passed away January 31, 2014, in St. Vincent’s Hospice.

She was born December 25, 1921, in Lander, Wyoming to the late Ralph and Pearl (Fister) Mitchell.

She is survived by her children, Betty Donnelly and Sarah Hann; three stepsons, Steve…

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Betty M. Scott

Betty M. Scott

Jan 30, 2014

Betty M. Scott, 84, of Pendleton, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2014.

She was born in Anderson, on September 9, 1929, the daughter of Willis Buchanan and Vinnie (Cross) Buchanan.

Betty married William J. Scott on March 28, 1947. Together they owned and operated Fashion 1-hou…

Visitation Information Date: Friday, February 7, 2014 Time: 11:00 am –...

Marilyn J. Friend

Marilyn J. Friend

Jan 29, 2014

Marilyn J. Friend, 75, of Anderson, passed away on Jan. 29, 2014, at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis following an extended illness.

She was born Nov. 5, 1938, in Anderson, the daughter of Harold and Freda (Davis) Holloway.

Marilyn was a homemaker whose passion was her famil…

Visitation Information Date: Saturday, February 1, 2014 Time: 09:00 am...

Cecil Carmichael

Cecil Carmichael

Jan 29, 2014

Cecil “Pete” Carmichael, III, 64, of Anderson, passed away January 29, 2014 at his residence after a sudden illness.

He was born May 12, 1949, the son of Cecil and Martha Carmichael, in Anderson and was a lifelong Anderson resident. He graduated from Anderson High School in 1967 an…

Visitation Information Date: Sunday, February 2, 2014 Time: 02:00...

Joan Carlena Durbin

Joan Carlena Durbin

Jan 28, 2014

Joan Carlena Durbin, 74, Fishersburg, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2014, at her home following an extended illness. She was born on July 9, 1939, in Ashville, North Carolina to Lawrence and Lavenia (Long) Lyda. Joan ran a beauty shop from her home for nearly 40 years. She is survived by two children, Debbie Birge of Fishersburg and Glenn (wife,...