Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Anna Baldwin

Anna Baldwin

May 2, 2012

Anna Baldwin, 81, of Anderson, passed away May 2, 2012 at her residence after an extended illness. She was born November 19, 1930 in Houstonville, KY, the daughter of Bradford and Iris (Wells) Duncan. She lived most of her life in Anderson and retired in 1981 from Delco Remy after 30 years…

Wilma L. Ewing

Wilma L. Ewing

April 30, 2012

Wilma L. Ewing, 83, of Anderson, passed away suddenly on April 30, 2012 due to an accident. She was born May 22, 1928 in Madison County, the daughter of Milford and Isadora (Raymer) Roberts. She lived in Anderson all of her life and retired in 1976 from Delco Remy after 30 years. She was a…

Gladys Irene Hiday

Gladys Irene Hiday

April 29, 2012

Gladys Irene Hiday, 88, Elwood, passed away Sunday, April 29, 2012, at Witham Memorial Hospital in Lebanon following a brief illness. She was born on October 19, 1923, in Westfield, Indiana to John and Merree (Mendenhal) Dautrich. She graduated from Noblesville High School. Gladys was employed at one time at the former Firestone plant in Noblesville but spent most of...

Joe M. Boze

Joe M. Boze

April 28, 2012

Joe M. Boze, 91, of Anderson, passed away April 28, 2012 at Alexandria Care Center after an extended illness. He was born February 23, 1921 in Anderson, the son of Herman and Elsie (Toombs) Boze and lived in Anderson all of his life. He served as a US Marine during WWII and retired in 1982…

Betty L. Rakes

Betty L. Rakes

April 27, 2012

Betty L. Rakes, 66, Anderson, passed away April 27, 2012, at Indiana University Ball Hospital in Muncie after an extended illness. She was born September 9, 1945 in Anderson, the daughter of the late John M. and Virginia B. (Hoppes) Rakes. She attended Pendleton Schools and continued worki…

Thomas Gregory Dowell

Thomas Gregory Dowell

April 26, 2012

Thomas Gregory Dowell, 48, of Anderson, passed away April 26, 2012 at his residence after a brief illness. He was born June 20, 1963 in Anderson and graduated from Madison Heights High School. He was a self employed flooring installer and enjoyed the outdoors and children. He is survived b…

Mary R. Scherer

Mary R. Scherer

April 25, 2012

Mary R. Scherer, 99, of Alexandria, passed away April 25, 2012 at Bethany Pointe Health Campus after a brief illness. She was born June 22, 1912 in Anderson, the daughter of the late Boleslaw and Helena (Bucho) Sacilowski and was a lifelong Anderson area resident. She retired in 1970 from …

Betty F. Hunt

Betty F. Hunt

April 24, 2012

Betty F. Hunt, 87, of Anderson, passed away April 24, 2012 at St. John’s Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born December 25, 1924 in Indianapolis, the daughter of the late Charles William, Sr. and Minnie (Williams) Thornell. She graduated from Arsenal Tech High School in India…

Douglas C. Jackson

Douglas C. Jackson

April 24, 2012

Douglas C. Jackson, 56, of Pendleton, passed away April 24, 2012 at St. John’s Medical Center. He was born May 13, 1955 in Anderson and was a lifelong area resident. He graduated in 1973 from Anderson High School and was a distinguished member of the swim team. Doug made his living as a s…

Connie B. Rose

Connie B. Rose

April 23, 2012

Connie B. Rose, 79 years of age of Rushville, IN. formerly of Shirley passed away Monday, April 23, 2012 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield.

Ronald P. Kempher

Ronald P. Kempher

April 22, 2012

Ronald P. Kempher, 78, of Anderson, passed away April 22, 2012 at Manor Care Health Services after an extended illness. He was born December 18, 1933 in Anderson and lived in Anderson all of his life. He graduated in 1951 from St. Mary’s High School and retired in 1991 from Delco Remy aft…

Gladys P. Davis

Gladys P. Davis

April 21, 2012

Gladys Pauline Davis , age 93 of Greenfield, formerly of Wilkinson passed away Saturday April 21, 2012 at Regency Place of Greenfield, IN.

Eunice I. Birkhead

Eunice I. Birkhead

April 21, 2012

Eunice I. Birkhead, 88, Anderson, passed away April 21, 2012, at Community Nothview Nursing Home after an extended illness. She was born February 12, 1924, in Montgomery County, MO, the daughter of the late Ernest & Orva (Johnson) Talbot. She owned and operated the Silhouette Beauty Salon …

Thelma W. Jarrett

Thelma W. Jarrett

April 21, 2012

Thelma W. Jarrett, 95, Anderson, passed away April 21, 2012, at the Monticello House after an extended illness. She was born December 8, 1916 in Noblesville, the daughter of the late Charles D. & Margaret (Feimster) White. Thelma lived most of her life in Anderson; she retired from Delco R…

Della E. Fout

Della E. Fout

April 19, 2012

Della E. Fout age 89 of Memphis, TN, formerly of Shirley, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2012 at Quince Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Memphis, TN.

Velma Geneva Lee

Velma Geneva Lee

April 19, 2012

Velma Geneva Lee, 93, of Anderson, passed away April 19, 2012 at Manor Care Nursing Home. She was born January 15, 1919 near Arcadia, IN, the daughter of the late Walter and Mary Helena (Burkhardt) Leach. She graduated in 1937 from Walnut Grove High School and lived most all of her life in…

Lucy Marie Bradberry

Lucy Marie Bradberry

April 18, 2012

Lucy Marie Bradberry, 84, of Anderson, passed away April 18, 2012 at St. John’s Health System after an extended illness. She was born September 14, 1927 in DeWitt, Ark. She worked for Alac Laundry for 11 years. She is survived by three children, Patsie Peeples, Linda Waltermire and Timoth…

Helen M. Gray

Helen M. Gray

April 18, 2012

Helen M. Gray, 87, of Anderson, passed away April 18, 2012 at her residence after an extended illness. She was born March 1, 1925 in Madison County, the daughter of the late Oscar and Vergie (Garrison) Rushton. She lived most of her adult life in Anderson and retired from Delco Remy after …

Patricia E. Shaw

Patricia E. Shaw

April 15, 2012

Patricia E. “Patsy” Shaw, 74, of Anderson, passed away April 15, 2012 at her residence after a brief illness. She was born June 18, 1937 in Anderson to the late Earl “Snook” and Dorothy (Dearing) Melcher. She graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1955 and was a graduate of Holy Cro…

Ollene Mae Nicolia

Ollene Mae Nicolia

April 11, 2012

Ollene Mae (Shears) Nicolia, born July 25, 1929 in Coopersville, Michigan %26%238230;the second of unexpected twins went home to be with her Lord Wednesday April 11,2012 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She is survived by her husband Paul Nicolia (Anderson, IN) of 59 years, Tim & Shar…