Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Bruce Harold Armstrong

Bruce Harold Armstrong

Feb 29, 2024

Bruce Harold Armstrong, 76, passed away February 29, 2024, after a battle with cancer.

He was born March 5, 1947, in Huntington, West Virginia and was a resident of Pendleton, Indiana. Prior to moving to Pendleton, he lived in Connersville for over 30 years.

Survivors include daughters, Jessica (Jeremy) Metz of Fishers, Samantha (Andrew) Hodges of Pendleton, Emily (Nathan) Anderson,...

Ray Neal Selwa

Ray Neal Selwa

Feb 28, 2024

Following a sudden illness, Ray Neal Selwa welcomed a strong nudge from God lifting him into the heavens during the early morning hours of February 28.

Ray lived out the last two months of life at the home of his daughter, Dr. Karen Williams and her husband Jack Williams, in Westfield, Ind. Prior to his recent move, he resided in...

Margaret Hill

Margaret Hill

Feb 28, 2024

Margaret Hill, 81 of New Castle, Indiana passed away at her residence after an extended illness.

She was born on December 22, 1942, in New Castle, Indiana to Archie and Margaret (Onsley) Hill.

Margaret graduated from High School in Henry County. She retired from the Henry County Animal Shelter.

She was a member of the Wiley United Methodist Church and enjoyed spending time...

Lorraine Rose Monaghan

Lorraine Rose Monaghan

Feb 27, 2024

Lorraine Rose Monaghan, 85, of Anderson passed away on February 27, 2024, at her son’s home surrounded by her family. Lorraine was born on February 13, 1939 in Providence, Rhode Island to the late Yvan L. and Rose M. (Giroux) Jarbeau. She was married to her first husband, J. Harry “Mike” Monaghan, Jr., for 37 years and then was married...

Kathey S. Lambert

Kathey S. Lambert

Feb 25, 2024

Kathey S. Lambert, 71, of Anderson, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at Community Hospital Anderson following an extended illness. She was born on April 30, 1952 in Anderson, Indiana.

She graduated from Pendleton High School. Kathey was devoted to being a caregiver throughout her life. She had a servant’s heart and that started...

Terry L. Darling

Terry L. Darling

Feb 24, 2024

Terry L. Darling, age 69, of New Castle, Indiana passed away February 24, 2024 at his residence.

He was born January 29, 1955 in New Castle, Indiana the son of the late Carroll and Sarah Darling.

Terry was a member of the Cadiz Volunteer Fire Dept and retired from the Parker City Volunteer Fire Dept., after several years of service....

Tom W. “Tommy” Linville

Tom W. “Tommy” Linville

Feb 21, 2024

Tom “Tommy” W. Linville, 82, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, February 21st, 2024 at Summit Health & Living with his wife and family.  Tommy was born in Somerset, KY to the late James and Dorothy (Roberts) Linville on September 20, 1941.

He graduated from Anderson High School in 1959.  Tommy loved to play golf, and work in his...

Kevin W. Smith

Kevin W. Smith

Feb 20, 2024

Kevin W. Smith, 62, of Anderson, passed away on February 20, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 26, 1961 in Muncie to Diana (Rigby) Stevens. Kevin faithfully served his country in the United States Army and was honorably discharged. He worked at the Pendleton Correctional Facility as a correctional officer. He loved to cheer on...

Barbara “Bobbie” Sue Valentine

Barbara “Bobbie” Sue Valentine

Feb 16, 2024

Barbara “Bobbie” Sue Valentine, 74, of Lapel, Indiana passed away February 16, 2024 at her home.

She was born August 26, 1949 in Anderson, Indiana.

Bobbie was a 1967 graduate of Pendleton High School.

She retired from the South Madison Community Schools Corporation after 10 years as a special needs bus aide.   She also worked as a cartographer for the...

Arlyn T. Fincher

Arlyn T. Fincher

Feb 16, 2024

Arlyn T. Fincher, 66, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away February 16, 2024, at Indiana University Saxony Hospital in Fishers following an extended illness.

He was born on August 22, 1957, in Anderson, Indiana to Pete and Nadine Fincher.

Arlyn graduated from Lapel High School in 1975. He retired from Owens - International Brockway Glass.

He was a member of the Lapel American Legion...

Kelly Michelle Mercer

Kelly Michelle Mercer

Feb 13, 2024

Kelly Michelle Mercer, 55, of Centerville, passed away on February 13, 2024 with her parents by her side. Kelly was born on April 20, 1968 in Indianapolis, IN. She loved candy and drinking Pepsi. Kelly loved to fish in Lake Santee, listen to country music, and play her PlayStation and Nintendo Switch. Kelly found her spiritual home at Greenfield Church...

Barbara Jean Taylor

Barbara Jean Taylor

Feb 11, 2024

Barbara Jean Taylor, 80, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024, at Cherry Point Bay Nursing Home.

A funeral service to honor Barbara’s life was held on Saturday, February 17th at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead, NC. An additional funeral ceremony will be held at 1 PM, Saturday, February 24th at Wilson St. Pierre-Lahm Chapel in Pendleton,...

Harry Kenneth “Ken” Combs

Harry Kenneth “Ken” Combs

Feb 10, 2024

Harry “Ken” Kenneth Combs, 83, of Anderson passed away on February 10, 2024. Ken was born on October 26, 1940 in Harlan, Kentucky to the late Charlie and Rosie (Allen) Combs. Ken was a carpenter for a number of years and then he began working at Brookside Corporation as a die setter.

Ken will be dearly missed by his brother,...

Henry Bowers Jr.

Henry Bowers Jr.

Feb 9, 2024

Henry Bowers Jr., 93, of Lapel, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024, at his residence following a brief illness.

He was born on January 16, 1931, in Gastonville, Pennsylvania to Henry Bowers Sr. and Clara (Sneltzer) Bowers.

He was a graduate of Ringgold High School in Monangahela, Pennsylvania. He went on to earn his associate's degree. He served his country proudly...

Robert E. Collins

Robert E. Collins

Feb 8, 2024

Robert E. Collins, 92, of Anderson passed away peacefully on February 8, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.  Robert was born on September 22, 1931, in Anderson, IN to the late Lail and Rosa (Grant) Collins.

He was married to the love of his life, Margaret “Jane” Collins for 70 years.  Robert graduated from Anderson High School in...

Martha Louise (Wall) Riley Dyal

Martha Louise (Wall) Riley Dyal

Feb 7, 2024

Martha Louise (Wall) Riley Dyal, 86, of Pendleton, passed away peacefully February 7, 2024. She was the loving daughter of Arthur Alton and Laura Inez (Galyan) Wall, born December 31, 1937, at home in Bloomington, Indiana. Martha and her family moved to Pendleton in 1955 for her father’s work at the reformatory.  Growing up she and her brothers began a...

Mr. Sherman James Harvey

Mr. Sherman James Harvey

Feb 6, 2024

Sherman James Harvey, 97, of Greenfield passed away on February 6, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Sherman was born on August 3, 1926 in Indianapolis to the late Gustavus James and Pauline (Bryant) Harvey. He married his loving wife, Frances Louise White, and the two were married for 51 years. He served his country in the United States Army...

Brandon Lee Douglas

Brandon Lee Douglas

Feb 5, 2024

Brandon Lee Douglas 38 of Anderson, passed away on February 5, 2024, at Community Hospital, Anderson, Indiana.

Brandon was born on August 1, 1985, in Anderson, Indiana to Robert Douglas and Marcia (Stanfield) Bargo who have preceded him in death.

Brandon graduated from Pendleton High School in 2004, where he played baseball and basketball.  He loved sports and loved to...

Valorus Joan Brumfield

Valorus Joan Brumfield

Feb 4, 2024

Valorus Joan Brumfield, 94, of New Castle and former Markleville resident passed away, February 4, 2024 at Henry Community Health.

She was born March 20, 1929 in Madison County, Indiana and was a longtime Markleville resident before moving to New Castle.

Valorus was a graduate of Markleville High School and retired from the Target Store in Anderson.

She was a...

Nancy A. Murray

Nancy A. Murray

Feb 4, 2024

Nancy A. Murray, 83, of Frankton, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Community Hospital in Anderson following brief illness.

She was born on September 3, 1940, in Anderson, Indiana to Enos and Marian (Paul) Walter.

She was a graduate of Pendleton High School. She was a homemaker and had also been a registrar for the Madison County court system.

She was...