Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Ronald Plummer

Ronald Plummer

Jan 13, 2012

Ronald "Ronnie" Plummer, 81, Lapel, passed away Friday, January 13, 2012, at Saint John's Health System in Anderson following an extended illness. He was born on December 14, 1930, in Anderson, Indiana to Carl and Clara (Trick) Plummer. He graduated from Anderson High School in 1949 and served in the U. S. Air Force in the Korean War. Ronnie retired...

Frank R. Chappell

Frank R. Chappell

Jan 11, 2012

Frank R. Chappell, 83, Frankton, passed away January 11, 2012 at his residence after an extended illness. He was born February 28, 1928 in Indianapolis, the son of the late Gerald and Rachel (Roberts) Chappell. He lived most of his life in Anderson and retired from Anderson Power & Light. …

Ronnie Pettigrew

Ronnie Pettigrew

Jan 11, 2012

Ronnie L. Pettigrew, 57, Anderson, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2012, at Saint John's Health System in Anderson following an extended illness. He was born on December 1, 1954, in Noblesville, Indiana to Robert and E. Arlene (Moore) Pettigrew. He is survived by his companion, Linda Martin, his brother, Randie Pettigrew of Springboro, OH; and two cousins, Kent Hesson of...

Brenda Holycross

Brenda Holycross

Jan 11, 2012

Brenda Holycross, 51, Anderson, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2012, at her home following a period of declining health. She was born on August 22, 1960, in Anderson, Indiana to Frank and Donna (Stanley) Dwiggins. She graduated from Pendleton Heights High School in 1978. Brenda was formerly a manager for Frisch's in Anderson and Bloomington. She was a great care-giver...

Ethel Marie Nelson

Ethel Marie Nelson

Jan 7, 2012

Ethel Marie Nelson, 70, went to meet the Lord on January 7, 2012 at 6:45 am at Community Hospital in Anderson. She was very strong and courageous during her many hospitalizations as she battled an extended illness and prepared to meet the Lord. Her children were at her bedside at the time …

Teresa Lou Wilson

Teresa Lou Wilson

Jan 7, 2012

Teresa Lou " Terri" (Males) Wilson, 57, Indianapolis, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2012, at Community East Hosptial in Indianapolis following a brief illness. She was born on March 10, 1954, in Noblesville, Indiana to Jimmie and Patricia (Teeters) Males. She graduated from Lapel High School in 1972. Terri is survived by her husband of 24 years, Ed Wilson; two...

Lucile I. Miller

Lucile I. Miller

Jan 6, 2012

Lucile I. Schock Miller, 97, formerly of Anderson, went to the Lord on January 6, 2012, peacefully in her sleep. She was born in Tuckerman, Ark on January 9, 1914 to the late Claude and Neely Lanxton and moved to Anderson as a child. She was a lifelong member of the Chapter 154 Order of Ea…

Kathryn L. Jarrett

Kathryn L. Jarrett

Jan 5, 2012

Kathryn L. “Katie” Jarrett, 83, of Anderson, passed away January 5, 2012 at St. John’s Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born July 30, 1928 in Alexandria, the daughter of the late Ebert and Carrie (Clear) Mason. She graduated from Alexandria High School and was a lifelong re…

Mary Jean Hilligoss

Mary Jean Hilligoss

Jan 4, 2012

Mary Jean Hilligoss, 84, of Anderson, passed away January 4, 2012 at St. John’s Medical Center after an extended illness. She was born July 3, 1927 in Anderson and lived most all of her life in Anderson. She retired in 1985 from Delco Remy after 30 years. She is survived by her husband, R…

Jesse O. Jackson

Jesse O. Jackson

Jan 3, 2012

Jesse O. Jackson, 92 of Fishers, IN. passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at his son’s home in Fisher’s.

Terry R. Johns

Terry R. Johns

Jan 3, 2012

Terry R. Johns, age 73 of Charlottesville, IN. passed away Tuesday, January, 3, 2012 at St Vincent’s Heart Center of Indiana.

Michael J. Laughlin

Michael J. Laughlin

Jan 3, 2012

Michael J. Laughlin, 47, Anderson, passed away January 3, 2012 at his residence after a courageous battle with ALS. He was born August 8, 1964 in Anderson and was a lifelong Anderson resident. He graduated from Madison Heights High School and Ball State University. He worked as an IT Senio…

Marjorie R. Chambers

Marjorie R. Chambers

Jan 1, 2012

Marjorie R. Chambers, 91, of Anderson passed away January 1, 2012 at her daughters residence in Kokomo after a brief illness. She was born September 20, 1920 in Sellersburg, the daughter of the late Rev. C. L. and Frances Rice. She lived most of her life in Anderson and retired from Delco …

Helena M. Deford

Helena M. Deford

Jan 1, 2012

Helena M. (Heagy) DeFord, 91, of Anderson, passed away January 1, 2012 at Community Hospital after an extended illness. She was born June 12, 1920 in Madison County, the daughter of the late Ora and Rhoda (Mann) Heagy. She lived all of her life in Anderson. She retired from Guide Lamp afte…

Garold P. Strader

Garold P. Strader

Dec 31, 2011

Garold P. Strader, 90 years of age passed away Saturday, December 31, 2011 at Sterling House, Bloomington, IN.

Eugene N. Owens Sr.

Eugene N. Owens Sr.

Dec 30, 2011

Eugene N. Owens, Sr., 90, Anderson, resident of Union City, passed away December 30, 2011, at the Union City Care Center after an extended illness. He was born on March 12, 1921 in Madison County, the son of the late Howard W. and Mary (Pettigrew) Owens. He served in the US Army during WWI…

Ronald Edgerly

Ronald Edgerly

Dec 30, 2011

Ronald Edgerly, 80, Noblesville, passed away Friday, December 30, 2011, at his home following an extended illness. He was born on January 25, 1931, in Six Lakes, Michigan to Marshall and Thelma (Wilson) Edgerly. He graduated from Lakeview High School in 1949 and was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force. Ron was co-founder of Noble Industries, a metal...

Mabel Allene Ussery

Mabel Allene Ussery

Dec 29, 2011

Mabel Allene Ussery passed this earth December 29, 2011 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Middletown, after an extended illness. Born to Clarence and Jennie Walker in Jonesboro, IL May 6, 1918, she was the 7th of 9 children. She married Everett “Pat” Ussery in 1937 and was able to celebrate 64 y…

Robin A. Rinker

Robin A. Rinker

Dec 29, 2011

Robin A. Rinker, 57, Anderson, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2011, at Fort Wayne Lutheran Hospital following an extended illness. She was born on February 2, 1954, in Madison County, Indiana to William and Frances (Purdy) Jarvis. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, George E. Rinker; three children, MaDonna Running Horse of Winner, SD, Christine Rinker of...

Max Eugene Williams

Max Eugene Williams

Dec 27, 2011

Max Eugene Williams, age 65 of Anderson, IN. passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at Edgewater Woods, Anderson, IN