Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Ila Mae Clinton

Ila Mae Clinton

Sep 19, 2005

Ila Mae Clinton, 102, Lapel, passed away Monday September 19, 2005, at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville following an extended illness. She was born on May 20, 1903, in Celina, Tennessee to Lindsey and Tinsy West. She is survived by four children, Alyne Mendenhall of Orlando, FL, Dodie (husband, Milt) Pennington of Celina, TN, Robert (wife, Betty) Clinton of Cookville, TN,...

Georgia B. Collins

Georgia B. Collins

Sep 15, 2005

Georgia B. Collins, 95, Sarasota, Florida, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2005, at Woods at Manatee Springs in Bradenton, Florida following a brief illness. She was born on April 2, 1910, in Banquo, Indiana to Fred and Frennie (Hedrick) Bloomer. She was a graduate of Ball State and co-owned Collins Hardware in Lapel for many years before moving to Bradenton...

Lee Ann Anderson Bradfield

Lee Ann Anderson Bradfield

Sep 5, 2005

Dr. Lee Ann Anderson Bradfield, 48, Anderson, passed away Monday, September 5, 2005 at her residence. She was bom on November 22, 1956, in Anderson, Indiana to Willis and Ruth Ann (Braddick) Anderson. She was a 1975 Anderson High School graduate, she received her bachelor's degree from Ball State University and her doctorate from I. U. Medical School. She practiced...

Mabel Mae Mcclintick

Mabel Mae Mcclintick

Aug 23, 2005

Mabel Mae McClintick, 89, Lapel, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2005, at Saint John's Health System in Anderson following a sudden illness. She was born on November 27, 1915, in Hamilton County, Indiana to Edward and Ettie (McNew) Peters. She was a Lapel High School graduate and was member of T. O. P. S. she also enjoyed decorating cakes. She...

Imogene Kellams

Imogene Kellams

Aug 12, 2005

Imogene Kellams, 87, Lapel, passed away Friday, August 12, 2005, at Rawlins House in Pendleton. She was born on January 24, 1918, in Lapel, Indiana to John and Rilda (Elkins) Patrick. She was a member of the Ford Street United Methodist Church, the Lapel American Legion Auxillary, the Lapel Golden Glows and the Y's Owls. She is survived by five...

Sandra A. Neese

Sandra A. Neese

Jul 16, 2005

Sandra A. Neese, 69, Indianapolis, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2005, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis after a sudden illness. She was born on April 8, 1936 in Lapel, Indiana to Oral and Alma (Meeker) Neese. She was a Lapel High School graduate and received a bachelor's degree from Indiana University and a law degree from Indiana University. Following law...

Samuel Max Stoops

Samuel Max Stoops

Jul 8, 2005

Samuel Max Stoops, 85, Lapel, passed away Friday, July 8, 2005, at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville following an extended illness. He was born on March 20, 1920, in Hamilton County, Indiana to Asia and Rosa (Deaver) Stoops. He retired in 1980 from Firestone in Noblesville after 30 years of employment. He is survived by three children, Marcia Mills of Anderson,...

Christopher O. Hopkins

Christopher O. Hopkins

Jun 24, 2005

Christopher O. "Linebacker" Hopkins, 42, Orestes, passed away Friday, June 24, 2005, at Holzer Medical Center Jackson, Ohio after a sudden illness. He was born on September 14, 1962, in Indianapolis, Indiana to George and LaQuieta (Eiler) Hopkins. He was president of the Chosen Brotherhood Motorcycle Club. He is survived by four children, Amber (husband, Riley) Hopkins Guthrie of Anderson,...

Chester Keith Peacock

Chester Keith Peacock

Jun 21, 2005

Chester Keith Peacock, 79, Noblesville, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2005, at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville following a brief illness. He was born on February 4, 1926, in Scott County, Indiana to Delmar and Opal (Keith) Peacock. Chester grew up in the Greenfield area and attended Maxwell High School. He served in the U. S. Army during WWII as a...

Marian Woodward

Marian Woodward

Jun 16, 2005

Marian Woodward, 74, Lawrence, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2005, at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Hospital in Indianapolis after an extended hospital stay.. She was born on May 15, 1931, in Crawfordsville, Indiana to Winburn R. Pierse and Dorothy F. (Fisher) Pierse Templin and had lived in Anderson prior to moving to Lawrence. She was a 1949 graduate of Anderson...

Mike Gray

Mike Gray

Jun 10, 2005

Mike Gray, 62, Elwood, passed away Friday, June 10, 2005, at Riverview Hospital Noblesville following a brief illness. He was born on July 3, 1942, in Greenfield, Indiana to Edward and Inez (Snider) Gray. He was a 1960 graduate of Pendleton High School and was employed at Morse Lake Marina as well as doing custom combining. He is survived by...

James L. Willoughby

James L. Willoughby

Jun 1, 2005

James L. Willoughby, 78, Anderson, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2005, at Rawlins House in Pendleton following an extended illness. He was born on February 1, 1927, in southern Indiana to William and Mary (Rector) Willoughby. He was a 1945 Anderson High School graduate and was a WWII Navy veteran. He retired from Delco Remy as an engineer. He was...

Garold L. Anderson

Garold L. Anderson

May 31, 2005

Garold L. (Monk) Anderson, 83, Lapel, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2005, at his residence following an extended illness. He was born on April 3, 1922, in Curtisville, Indiana to Ira and Obie (Perkins) Anderson. He attended Lapel High School and was a U. S. Army Air Force veteran of WW II who served in the Philippines and New Guinea....

Jennifer J. Retherford

Jennifer J. Retherford

May 9, 2005

Jennifer J. Retherford, 63, Anderson, passed away Monday, May 9, 2005, at her residence following a sudden illness. She was born on March 9, 1942, in Lee County, Virginia to Peter and Cornia (Hilton) Risco. She retired from Guide Division of GM and she enjoyed studying Karate. She is survived by her dear friend, Donald Wallace of Anderson; two sons,...

Dessie Mirlene Kirby

Dessie Mirlene Kirby

Apr 21, 2005

Dessie Mirlene Kirby, 66, Frankton, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2005, at her daughter's home in Frankton. She was born on August 13, 1938, in Jonesboro, Arkansas to Chester and Mary (Riggins) Hickman. She had been a cook in several restaurants in the area including the Omni, and Wheelers and she once owned the Highway Cafe (or Airport Cafe) in...

Sharon K. Howell

Sharon K. Howell

Apr 15, 2005

Sharon K. Howell, 65, Lapel, passed away Friday, April 15, 2005, at her residence following an extended illness. She was born on April 2, 1940, in Anderson, Indiana to Hubert and Audrey (Tinsley) Cox. She retired in 1993 from Guide Division of GM and was a member of the UAW local 663. She is survived by her husband, Ernest Howell;...

Jay Warren Hersberger

Jay Warren Hersberger

Mar 31, 2005

Jay Warren Hersberger, Lake Placid Florida, age 76, formerly of Lapel , died on Thursday March 31, 2005 after a brief illness. He was born on November 18, 1928 , in Lapel, son of Tilghman and Villie (Hinton) Hersberger. He was retired from the United States Navy as a Chief Petty Officer, Fire Controll Technician, and was a member and...

Lois M. Hughes

Lois M. Hughes

Mar 18, 2005

Lois M. Hughes, 87, Anderson, went to be with the Lord on March 18, 2005, at Community Northview Care Center in Anderson following an extended illness.. She was born on March 10, 1918, in Anderson, Indiana the daughter of Charles and Maude (Garrison) Hoover. She was a life long resident of the Anderson area and graduated from Anderson High School...

Scott M. Springer

Scott M. Springer

Mar 17, 2005

Scott M. Springer, 28, Logansport, passed away Thursday March 17, 2005 at Parkview Hospital Fort Wayne after an extended illness. He was born on January 19, 1977 in Noblesville, son of Mark Springer and Gail Griffin Springer. He is survived by his parents Mark Springer of Lapel; Gail Springer of Perrysburg, OH; sister, Molly Springer of Anderson; brother, Jon Springer...

Jeff L. Earlywine

Jeff L. Earlywine

Mar 11, 2005

Jeff L. Earlywine, 41, Pendleton, passed away Friday, March 11, 2005, at his mother's home in Noblesville following an extended illness. He was born on August 4, 1963, in Anderson, Indiana to Donald and Marcia (Elsten) Earlywine. He had been employed by Burco, Sinclair Pizza and Donatos all in Noblesville. He is survived by his mother, Marcia Earlywine of Noblesville;...