Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Jan Ross Turner

Jan Ross Turner

May 12, 2024

Jan Ross Turner, aged 86, passed away due to complications following a brief hospitalization at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born in 1937, in Sweetwater, Oklahoma, and spent most of his adult life in Carmel and his final 20 years in Knightstown, Indiana.

A distinguished graduate of Oregon State University, Jan earned his PHD in Microbiology, which...

Robert Aaron “Bob” White

Robert Aaron “Bob” White

May 9, 2024

Robert “Bob” Aaron White, 85, of Anderson, went to be with the Lord on May 9, 2024 surrounded by his family. Bob was born on August 10, 1938 in Waterview, Kentucky to the late Robert Gilliam and Alice Ainslie (Norris) White. He married the love of his life, Barbara Cantrell, and the two were married for 58 years. Bob faithfully...

Brent Lee Justice

Brent Lee Justice

May 6, 2024

Brent Lee Justice, 64, of Anderson passed away May 6 surrounded by family. He was born on July 27, 1959 in Muncie, Indiana. He attended Frankton High School and worked at Meijer in the meat department for many years. February 14, 2005, he married the love of his life, Karen. They were inseparable and showed what a marriage between soul...

Lisa L. Jones

Lisa L. Jones

May 4, 2024

Lisa L. Jones, 54, of Anderson, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Edgewater Woods in Anderson, IN following a brief illness.

She was born on August 30, 1969, in Anderson, Indiana to Charles Widener and Janet (Imel) Runyon.

She was a graduate of Madison Heights High School. She had worked as a bartender at South Park Tavern and managed several...

Darryl James Layton

Darryl James Layton

May 3, 2024

Darryl James Layton was born on June 13, 1967.  He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on May 3, 2024.  He was married to Amy Jo Markwell on February 26, 2000, they shared 24 years together.

Darryl graduated from Cloverdale High School in 1985.  He proudly served in the US Army as an E5 Sargent Infantry Squad...

Mildred E. Gates

Mildred E. Gates

May 3, 2024

Mildred E. Gates of Anderson, 95, passed away May 3, 2024. She was loved by friends and family for her warmth, quick wit, and pretty smile.

Mildred graduated from Anderson High School class of 1946 and Anderson Business College Secretarial school. She worked for Pierce Governor and was later employed by the City of Anderson as secretary to the Mayor...

Robert Carroll Teeters

Robert Carroll Teeters

May 2, 2024

Robert Carroll Teeters, 81, of Lapel, Indiana, passed away May 2, 2024, at his residence following a sudden illness.

Bob was born on November 8, 1942, in Anderson, Indiana to George Perry and Margaret Marie (Huffman) Teeters.

Bob was a 1960 graduate of Lapel High School. He earned his bachelor's degree from Purdue University. He served his country proudly in the US...

Patricia A. Foreman

Patricia A. Foreman

Apr 30, 2024

Patricia A. Foreman, 80, of Anderson passed away on April 30, 2024, surrounded by her family.  She was born on January 13, 1944, in Anderson to the late Richard and Thelma (Gall) Summers.  Patricia was a member of the First Church of Nazarene.  She was also a member of the Euchre and Tops Club in Anderson.  Patricia also loved to...

Janet Myers

Janet Myers

Apr 26, 2024

MARKLEVILLE- Janet (Blake) Myers, 89, of Markleville passed away at her home on April 26, 2024.

She was born March 30, 1935 in Markleville, Indiana to Melvin and Aileen (Collier) Blake and was a lifelong resident.

Janet was valedictorian of her graduating class of Markleville High School in 1953.

She was a member of Ovid Community Church where she was...

Delpha Sue Romero

Delpha Sue Romero

Apr 24, 2024

Delpha Sue Romero, 83, of Orlando, Florida, formerly of Anderson, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at Orlando Reginal Medical Center. She was born on October 22, 1940 to Oscar Davis and Laura (Brashear) Davis.

She graduated from Lapel High School, class of 1958, and furthered her education at Marion College and obtained her Master’s degree from Ball...

Diana R. Stevens

Diana R. Stevens

Apr 21, 2024

Diana R. Stevens, 81, of Anderson passed away on April 21, 2024 surrounded by her family. Diana was born on January 5, 1943 in Owen County, Kentucky to the late James E. Smith and Margaret (Underwood) Poor. Diana worked for a number of years as a waitress but recently, she worked for Publix in Florida. She loved driving her Mustang...

James J. “Jim” Kovach

James J. “Jim” Kovach

Apr 20, 2024

James J. Kovach (Jim), 79, of Anderson passed away on April 20, 2024, at Chalet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.  Jim was born on March 18, 1945 in Lorain, Ohio to the late Joseph and Margaret (Arty) Kovach.

Jim was married to the love of his life, Sandy Kovach for 53 years.  Jim proudly served his country by enlisting in the...

Emma Jean Gallagher

Emma Jean Gallagher

Apr 18, 2024

Emma Jean Gallagher, 82, of Pendleton, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Elwood Health and Living in Elwood, Indiana following a long battle with dementia. Jean was born October 13, 1941, in Maysville, Kentucky to Perry and Rosalee (Miller) Kidder. Jean graduated from Maysville High School in Maysville, Kentucky. In 1966, Jean moved to Indianapolis, Indiana and later...

Jesse R. Bell

Jesse R. Bell

Apr 12, 2024

Jesse R. Bell, 83, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones after a brief illness on Friday, April 12, 2024. Jesse was born in Winton, PA on April 21, 1940 to Beaumont and Evelyn Bell before moving to Indiana in 1952 at the age of 12. Jesse was a graduate of Anderson High School, class of 1958.

Jesse worked...

Juanita M. Thompson

Juanita M. Thompson

Apr 12, 2024

Juanita M. Thompson, 80, of Anderson passed away on April 12, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born on August 4, 1943, in Anderson to James and Eileen (Whetsel) Justice. She married the love of her life, William Clay Thompson, Sr., and the two were married for 55 years before his passing. Juanita loved arts and crafts, bowling, and...

Evelyn Maye Kachelein

Evelyn Maye Kachelein

Apr 12, 2024

Evelyn Maye Kachelein, 93, of Lapel, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024, at Sugar Fork Crossing in Anderson following an extended dementia journey with Alzheimer's Disease.

Evelyn was born August 31, 1930, in Jeffersonville, Indiana to Charles Nelson and Lorene (Bolly) Bohannan. She was a graduate of Anderson High School and Anderson College, and received a Master of Education Degree...

Robert Eugene “Rob” Gohn

Robert Eugene “Rob” Gohn

Apr 11, 2024

Robert Eugene “Rob” Gohn, 59, of Pendleton passed away on April 11, 2024 at Compassus Hospice Facility in Indianapolis following an extended illness.  He was born on November 3, 1964 to Jacqueline (Waaso) Gohn and Russell Gohn.

Rob graduated from Pendleton Heights High School in 1983. He worked for Deflecto Company until 2003. Rob then began his career with the...

Sharon M. Wales

Sharon M. Wales

Apr 10, 2024

Sharon M. Wales, 89, of Greenfield, formerly of Wilkinson passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at  Cypress Run- Morristown Manor in Morristown.

She was born May 7,1934 in Hancock County, the daughter of the late Oak and Lois (Bolander) Snider.

Sharon graduated from Wilkinson High School and then married the love of her life Ralph. She worked for the Eastern...

Mrs. Trudy Evelyn Aselman

Mrs. Trudy Evelyn Aselman

Apr 8, 2024

Trudy Evelyn Aselman, 79, of Anderson passed away on April 8, 2024, after a lengthy and courageous battle with health issues. Trudy was born on July 21, 1944, in Quincy, IL to the late Willis “Buzzy” and Iola (Trout) Achelpohl. She graduated from Quincy High School and then attended the Illinois Masonic Nursing School and then she received her nursing...

Ms. Shirley Faye Diruzza

Ms. Shirley Faye Diruzza

Apr 6, 2024

Shirley Faye DiRuzza, 88, of Manvel, TX passed away on April 6, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born on August 23, 1935 in Lapel, Indiana to the late Charles L. and Mary E. (Smith) Moore. Shirley worked at Anderson Community School Corporation as an administrator for a number of years. She loved reading and cheering on the Houston...