Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Dianna Gayle Simmerman
May 13, 2010
Dianna Gayle Simmerman, 69, Lapel, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2010, at her home following an extended illness. She was born on January 13, 1941, in Woodway, Virginia to Marion and Stella (Johnston) Hall. She graduated from Lapel High School in 1959. Dianna had been employed for many years at the former Lapel Drug Store in Lapel; she also worked...
Wanda Anderson
May 10, 2010
Wanda Anderson, 77, Noblesville, passed away peacefully Monday, May 10, 2010, at home in the company of her loving family following an extended illness. She was born on September 25, 1932, in Anderson, Indiana to William and Margaret (Wynant) Nicholson. She graduated from Anderson High School in 1951. Wanda attended Trinity United Methodist Church; the Prairie Farmerettes Home Ec Club;...
Kenneth N. Dickerson
May 9, 2010
Kenneth N. Dickerson, 64, formerly of Jefferson City, MO and Lapel, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2010, at Overland Park Regional Hospital in Overland Park following a one year illness. He was born on November 6, 1945, in Anderson, Indiana to Neal and Jesse (Meeker) Dickerson. He graduated from Lapel High School in 1964. He attended Indiana Business College and...
Martha L. Blevins
Apr 25, 2010
Martha L. "Marty" (Rogers) Blevins,54,Pendleton, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2010 at her residence in Pendleton. She was born on December 6, 1955 in Noblesville, Indiana to Harvey and Doris (Burton) Rogers. She graduated from Hamilton Southeastern High School and attended Indiana Business College. Martha loved animals and enjoyed riding with her husband on their Harley. She is survived by...
James C. Boyle
Apr 17, 2010
James C. Boyle, 94 years of age, Middletown Indiana passed away Saturday, April 17, 2010 at The Waters in New Castle, Indiana.
Willa Mae Martin
Apr 17, 2010
Willa Martin, 87, New Haven, Missouri, departed this world on Saturday, April 17, 2010, at New Haven Care Center in New Haven, Missouri with her husband, Chuck and daughter, Joyce by her side. She was born on June 12, 1922, in Knoxville, Tennessee to Oscar and Hattie (Garland) Goin. As an infant, she lived alternately in Knoxville and Saskatchewan, Canada...
Ronald D. Milburn
Apr 14, 2010
Ronald D. Milburn, 68, Markleville, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie following a period of declining health. He was born on May 28, 1941, in Lapel, Indiana to John and Leona (Dudley) Milburn. Ronald retired in 2000 from Allegheny Ludlum in New Castle after 20 years of employment. He was a member of the...
Ivan Francis Brown
Mar 26, 2010
Ivan Francis Brown, 90, Lapel, passed away Friday, March 26, 2010, at Rawlins House in Pendleton following an extended illness. He was born on July 3, 1919, in Rushville, Indiana to Francis and Mary (Brooks) Brown. He served in the U. S. Army during WWII in Germany and he earned a purple heart. Ivan retired in 1981 from Firestone in...
Leonard Eugene Cook
Mar 20, 2010
Leonard Gene “Cookie” Cook, 67 years of age of Wilkinson, In. passed away Saturday, March 20, 2010
William Louis Bill Barker
Mar 20, 2010
William Louis Bill Barker, 78, Lapel, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2010, at Community Hospital of Anderson following a period of declining health. He was born on July 1, 1931, in Anderson, Indiana to Lewis and Ruby (Jones) Barker. He graduated from Lapel High School in 1949 and he played on the Lapel basketball team that defeated the Anderson Indians...
Louise Heiny
Mar 17, 2010
Louise Heiny, 91, Spring Hill, TN, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at NHC Hillside Nursing Home in Columbia, TN following an extended illness. She was born on April 14, 1918, in Hamilton County, Indiana to Lee and Edith (Eskew) McClintick. Louise was a lifelong resident of Lapel until September 2006 when she moved to Spring Hill, TN with her...
Samuel J. Akers
Mar 16, 2010
Samuel J. Akers 63 years of age, of New Castle, Indiana passed away Tuesday March 16, 2010 at his home.
Jayna Sue Vanasdal
Mar 15, 2010
Jayna Sue Vanasdal, 47, Norfolk, VA, passed away Monday, March 15, 2010, at her home following a sudden illness. She was born on October 4, 1962, in Anderson, Indiana to James and Judy (Schuyler) Vanasdal. Jayna lived in Cleveland, OH prior to moving to Norfolk, VA where she enjoyed living on the beach the last few months. She graduated from...
Troy Allen Pyles
Mar 11, 2010
Troy Allen Pyles, age 44, of Spring Hill TN, formally of Anderson, Indiana passed away March 11, 2010 at his residence.
Avanelle Collins
Mar 9, 2010
Avanelle (Brumfield) Collins, 92 years of age formerly of Wilkinson and Anderson, Indiana passed away Tuesday evening March 9, 2010 at Samara Memory Care in Indianapolis, Indiana
Betty Wampler
Mar 6, 2010
Betty Wampler, 78, Lapel, was promoted to Glory Saturday, March 6, 2010, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis following a sudden illness. She was born on December 23, 1931, in Anderson, Indiana to Perry and Myrel (Hethcote) Baker. She graduated from Lapel High School in 1950 and received a diploma from Great Commission Bible School. Betty retired in 1996 from Fort...
Benny G. Benefiel
Mar 6, 2010
Benny G. Benefiel, 60, Anderson, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2010, following a seven month illness. He was born on April 30, 1949, in Anderson, Indiana to Major Harold and Mary (Danner) Benefiel. He graduated from Lapel High School in 1967. Benny farmed the family farm. He was a member of the Perkinsville Community Church; Lapel Eagles Arie 4323; and...
Steve Murphy
Mar 1, 2010
Steve Murphy, 59, Greenfield, passed away Monday, March 1, 2010, at his residence following an extended illness. He was born on May 11, 1950, in Burkesville, Kentucky to Clyde and Pauline (Killman) Murphy. Steve was employed by General Devices in Indianapolis for several years. He was a founding member of the Midnight Riders Motorcycle Club He is survived by his...
Mary A. Mcdole
Feb 26, 2010
Mary A. McDole, 89, life-long Lapel resident, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, February 26, 2010, at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville following an extended illness. She was born on June 15, 1920, in Hamilton County, Indiana to Earl and Mary (Winkle) Purkey. Mary retired in 1982 from Community Hospital in Anderson. She was a member of...
Willis Price Benedict
Feb 20, 2010
Willis Benedict, 81, Anderson, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2010, at his residence following a brief illness. He was born on November 28, 1928, in Franklin County, Pennsylvania to Irvin and Minnie (Good) Benedict. Willis retired in 1998 from farming and retired from Frankton-Lapel Community Schools as a bus driver. He was a member of the Old German Baptist Brethren...