Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Phyllis M. Brissenden
May 31, 2012
Phyllis Coverdale Brissenden, 86, Anderson, passed away May 31, 2012 at St John’s Hospital following a brief illness. Phyllis was born to Earl and Edna Coverdale on Sept. 4, 1925 and was raised in the Anderson area. A 1943 graduate of Anderson High School, Phyllis married her high school s…

Valerie Lee Shaw
May 29, 2012
Valerie Lee Shaw, age 48 of Anderson, IN. passed away Tuesday morning May 29, 2012 at Kindred Wildwood Nursing Home, Rehabilitation in Indianapolis, IN.
Paul E. Stevens
May 26, 2012
Paul E. Stevens age 75 years, a resident of Pendleton, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2012 at Rawlins House in Pendleton.
Nina Pearl Norris
May 26, 2012
Nina Pearl Norris, 85, Lapel, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2012, at Community Parkview Care Center in Elwood following a brief illness. She was born on September 16, 1926, in Burkesville, Kentucky to Isom and Myrtie (Harvey) McIntyre. She is survived by one son, James "John" (wife, Sue) Norris of Lapel; one granddaughter, Kim (husband, Jeff) Mackey of Lapel; one...
Joseph D. Schiffli
May 25, 2012
Joseph D. “Joe” Schiffli, 68, of Farmland, IN and formerly of Michigan City, IN, died May 25, 2012 of cancer. Joseph was born March 24, 1944 in Gary, IN. He retired from St. Mary’s Catholic Church and School in Michigan City after 17 years of service. He likes to bowl and walk. He belon…
Donald R. Shafer
May 25, 2012
Donald R. "Don" Shafer, 78, Lapel, passed away Friday, May 25, 2012, peacefully with his family at his bedside. He was born on February 23, 1934, in Boxholm, Iowa to Ray and Mildred (Tonkinson) Shafer. Three days after graduating from high school, he was sworn into the U. S. Navy. He was assigned to the destroyer USS Porterfield DD682 for...
Melissa K. Clear
May 24, 2012
Melissa K. Clear, 43, of Pendleton, passed away May 24, 2012 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis after a sudden illness. She was born June 13, 1968 in Anderson and lived in Anderson most of her life. She graduated in 1986 from Highland High School and received an Associate Degree at…
Marcus J. Peoples
May 23, 2012
Marcus J. Peoples, 40, of Anderson, passed away May 23, 2012 at Methodist Hospital from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born February 11, 1972 in Anderson and was a lifelong Anderson resident. He was a 1990 graduate of Highland High School. He worked at Developmental Se…
James G. Newman
May 22, 2012
James G. Newman, 42, of Anderson, passed away May 22, 2012 at his residence after an extended illness. He was born August 27, 1969 in Anderson and was a homemaker. He is survived by his parents, Stanley and Ruth Ann Newman; twin sister, Linda Hormell; sister, Mary Goodman; brother, Robert …

Carol A. Koepke
May 21, 2012
Carol A. Koepke, age 64 of Wilkinson, IN. passed away Monday, May 21, 2012 at her residence.
Deborah Jean King
May 20, 2012
Deborah Jean King, 52, Lapel, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2012, at her home. She was born on August 31, 1959, in Noblesville, Indiana to Maxie and Carolyn (Forrer) Wix. She graduated from Lapel High School in 1977. Deborah is survived by three children, Jennifer Flowers of Lapel, Thomas Lary of Nashville, TN, and Michael Davis of Lapel; her parents...
Barbara Jean Roberts
May 19, 2012
Barbara Jean "Bobbie" Roberts, 84, Noblesville, passed away Saturday, May 19, 2012, at her home following a brief illness. She was born on April 17, 1928, in Oolitic, Indiana to Olin and Ethel (Colvin) Roberts. Barbara owned and operated the former Fashion Boutique in Lapel with her deceased husband, Harry. She is survived by two sons, Eugene (wife, Kristy) Roberts...
Nellie C. Johns
May 18, 2012
Nellie C. Johns, 85, of Anderson, passed away May 18, 2012, at Rawlins House in Pendleton following an extended illness. She was born November 26, 1926 in Delaware County, Ind., the daughter of Castle and Mildred (Chambers) Addison and lived in Anderson all of her life. She graduated from …
Pamela Kay Hagan
May 17, 2012
Pamela Kay Hagan, 63, Anderson, passed away May 17, 2012 at her residence after a courageous battle with cancer. On July 3rd, 1948 the beautiful Pamela Kay Walters was born in Anderson to loving parents, Raymond and Kate Walters. She attended Washington, Central Junior High and graduated f…
Barbara G. Webber
May 17, 2012
Barbara G. Webber, 64, of Anderson, passed away May 17, 2012 at her residence. She was born February 9, 1947 in Indianapolis, the daughter of George and Mary Anderson. Barbara enjoyed volunteering, caring for animals and was a philanthropist. She is survived by her daughter, Gabrielle Vaug…
David Otis Carmany Jr.
May 15, 2012
David Otis Carmany, Jr., 51, of Noblesville, passed away May 15, 2012 at his residence after an extended illness. He was born May 7, 1961 in Anderson and graduated from Anderson High School in 1979 and received his BS from Indiana University. He resided in Anderson from 1961 to 1979 and in…
William W. Buck Jr.
May 13, 2012
William “Bill” W. Buck, Jr. 85, of Anderson, passed away May 13, 2012 at Manor Care Health Services after an extended illness. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Dorothy (Green) Buck, whom he married on October 28, 1944. He was born November 28, 1926 in Hilham, TN, the son of Willia…
James W. Templeton
May 11, 2012
James W. Templeton, 87, of Alexandria, passed away May 11, 2012 in Mesa, AZ. He was born August 10, 1924 in Hand County, SD, the only child of Ernest and Viola (Clendenin) Templeton. He graduated from high school and Tri State University. He lived most of his life in Madison County and win…
Guy L. Snider
May 7, 2012
Guy L. Snider, age 63 of Shirley, IN passed away Monday, May 7, 2012 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield, IN.
Della M. Lemon
May 4, 2012
Della M. Lemon, 94, of Anderson, passed away May 4, 2012 at her residence after an extended illness. She was born March 30, 1918 in Anderson, the daughter of Orville and Lena (Wogerman) Harney. She was a lifelong Anderson resident and was a homemaker. She is survived by her daughter, Leona…