Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
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...
William "Bill" Watters
Jun 25, 2024
William "Bill" Edward Watters, 80, of Anderson passed away on June 25, 2024. He was born on April 29, 1944 in Stearns, Kentucky to the late Simon and Marie (Duncan) Waters. He graduated from Selma High School in 1962. Shortly after graduating, he married the love of his life, Mary Ann Walker. The two were married for 47 years before...
Gary Brent Stinson
Jun 24, 2024
Gary Brent Stinson, 71, of Anderson, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024.
He was born on September 16, 1952, in Windfall, Indiana to Keith Leroy and Leatrice Leona (Foland) Stinson. He grew up on the Stinson farm and lived there his entire life. He was the oldest living Stinson.
He was a 1970 graduate of Lapel High School. He retired from...
Christopher G. Hopkins
Jun 23, 2024
Christopher G. Hopkins, 55, of Anderson, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at St. Vincent Hospital in Anderson following an extended illness.
He was born October 3, 1968, in Noblesville, Indiana, to Loley B. and Jessie M. (Willingham) Hopkins.
He was a 1987 graduate of Lapel High School. He was a fork truck operator in a warehouse.
He was an avid gun...
Dorcas Faye Carey
Jun 20, 2024
Dorcas Faye Carey, 94, of Lapel, passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Rawlins House in Pendleton following an extended illness.
She was born on November 16, 1929, in Fishersburg, Indiana to Albert Jackson and Jessie Lavina (Anderson) Wiseman.
She was 1948 graduate of Lapel High School.
She had worked for Bolden's Dry Cleaning and had been a...
Gary "Randy" Randall Reagan, Jr.
Jun 19, 2024
Gary “Randy” Randall Reagan, Jr., 49, of Anderson passed away on June 19, 2024, at his home. Randy was born on February 10, 1975, in Anderson to Gary R. and Rosemary L. (Hart) Reagan. Shortly after graduating high school, he began working in construction and continued to do that his entire life. Randy was a jack of all trades and...
Roy L. Springfield
Jun 19, 2024
Roy L Springfield, 82, of Pendleton, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at his home in Pendleton following an extended illness.
He was born on December 19, 1941, in Thayer, Missouri to Albert and Alta (Cousins) Springfield.
Roy graduated from Plant City High School in Plant City, Florida. He served his country proudly in the...
Frank Hilcz
Jun 18, 2024
Frank Hilcz, 91, of Knightstown, Indiana, passed away June 18, 2024, at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield.
He was born on July 16, 1932, in Budapest, Hungary to Franz Hilcz and Etelka Bösz Hilcz.
Frank spent his childhood in Hungary and as a young teen emigrated to Germany with his family after WW II where he attended high school and graduated in...
Lori A. Wood
Jun 14, 2024
Lori A. Wood, 61, of Ingalls. The world has lost the most beautiful and sweetest soul. She left this earth on June 14,2024. Lori was born on July 14, 1962, in Indianapolis to the late Sig and Juanita (McMaster) Hauger. She was married for 40 years to Alan Wood, who was the sweetest and most loving husband there was.
Lori and...
James "Johnny" E. Norris
Jun 13, 2024
James E. "Johnny" Norris, 79, of Lapel, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at his home in Lapel.
He was born on June 20, 1944 in Burkesville, Kentucky to Willie Bradley and Nina Pearl (McIntyre) Norris. Johnny graduated from Lapel High School.
Johnny retired from General Motors. He loved anything to do with cars; collecting, tinkering and teaching people about cars....
David Solomon
Jun 12, 2024
David R. Solomon, 94, of Indianapolis, passed away on June 12, 2024 at Life's Journey Hospice House in Avon, Indiana. David was born on January 19, 1930, in Wilkinson, Indiana to Frank Solomon and Margaret (Robertson) Solomon
He was a 1948 graduate of Wilkinson High School and an Army Korean War era veteran of the military. He began his career with...
Clarence "Bud" and Terry Mabbitt
Jun 10, 2024
PENDLETON- Clarence “Bud” Eugene Mabbitt, 71, and Terry Lee Mabbitt, 74, of Anderson passed away together in their home on June 10, 2024. Bud was born on October 15, 1952, in Anderson to the late Clarence A. Mabbitt and Dorothy A. (Garrison) Crumley. Terry was born on March 10, 1950, in Anderson to the late Richard Cecil and Thelma Louise...
Wilma Louise Sedwick
Jun 10, 2024
Wilma Louise (Kelly) Sedwick, formerly of Lapel, passed away at age 97 at Morrison Woods Health Campus in Muncie on June 10, 2024. She was born in Frankfort, Indiana on May 8, 1927, to Walter and Cora Kelly. She graduated from Kirklin High School and then married Robert W. Sedwick in 1947. Wilma was a stay-at-home wife and mom who took...
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