Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Aaron F. Jackson
May 14, 2026
Aaron F. Jackson, 31, of Knightstown, Indiana, passed away May 14, 2026, at his home from injuries he sustained in an automobile accident in 2010.
He was born July 26, 1994, in Greenfield, Indiana to Danny J. and the late Niki Lee (Biesecker) Jackson.
Aaron especially loved fishing and was known as a hard worker, always trying to find ways to “make...
Ricky Eugene Alford
May 12, 2026
Ricky Eugene Alford, 78, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away on May 12, 2026, at his home. Born on October 8, 1947, to Floyd and Beulah Alford, Ricky was a lifelong Anderson resident. A proud graduate of Anderson High School, he later took classes at Ball State University.
After a long career as a press operator at Delco Remy, a division of...
Carolyn L. Wilson
May 11, 2026
Carolyn L. Wilson, 94, of Lapel, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Rawlins House in Pendleton following a brief illness.
She was born on October 6, 1931, in Strawtown, Indiana in Hamilton County to Volney Barnett and Emma Marie (Green) Rich. She was a 1949 graduate of Lapel High School. She was a faithful supporter of the Lapel Bulldogs...
Barbara R. Varcarolis
May 9, 2026
Barbara R. Varcarolis, 82, of Noblesville formerly of Whiting, New Jersey, passed away May 9, 2026, at Prairie Lakes in Noblesville.
She was born on December 20, 1943, in New York.
Barbara graduated from High School in New York and then moved to New Jersey, where she lived most of her life.
She retired from Macy's Department Stores as a sales clerk after...
Wilma A. Kennedy
May 9, 2026
Wilma A. Kennedy, a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026, at the age of 94. She was born on September 19, 1931, in Lapel, Indiana, and in later years she made her home in Greenfield, Indiana, but lived in Wilkinson most of her life. Wilma was a devoted housewife who poured her heart into...
William E. "Bill" Cecil
May 9, 2026
William E. "Bill" Cecil, 69, of Lapel, unexpectedly passed away on May 9, 2026. Born and raised in Lapel and a member of the 1974 Lapel High School graduating class, Bill was proud to call it home for his entire life. He was deeply rooted in the community and treasured the friendships and connections he built there over the years....
Vaughn Allen Bracken
May 9, 2026
Vaughn Allen Bracken, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and dedicated farmer, passed away at his home on May 9, 2026, at the age of 75. Born on July 30, 1950, in Anderson, Indiana, he was the son of the late Carl and Genevieve (Carpenter) Bracken.
Vaughn graduated from Lapel High School and went on to marry the love of his life,...
Jacob Braziel, Jr.
May 8, 2026
It is with a heavy heart and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jacob Braziel, Jr.
Jacob entered into his eternal rest on May 8th, 2026, at the age of 73 at St. Vincent Hospital in Anderson, Indiana, surrounded by the thoughts and prayers of those who loved him.
Jacob was born in San Antonio, TX on February 28, 1953...
Maxine L. Wilson
May 8, 2026
Maxine Lee Wilson, 88, of The Villages, Florida, passed away on May 8, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 17, 1937, in Anderson, Indiana, Maxine was the daughter of Thomas L. and Stella L. (Brown) Perry. She dedicated her life to her family as a homemaker, pouring her heart into caring for her children and creating a...
Brandi Dawn Gustin
May 7, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Brandi Dawn Gustin at her home on May 7, 2026. Born to the late Geoffrey Hill and Jeanne Payne on February 1, 1979, Brandi was a beloved wife, mom, moomoo, sister, and cherished friend to many.
She brought joy and warmth to all who knew her, and her passion...
Phillip Michael Gaunt
May 7, 2026
Phillip Michael Gaunt, 83, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away on May 7, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital. Born on December 27, 1942, in Anderson, he was the son of the late Stuart Gaunt and Glendora (Brown) Kennedy. Phillip was a devoted husband to his wife, Linda (Harter) Gaunt.
After graduating from Anderson High School in 1961, Phillip spent many years...
Jill Ann Edgar
May 5, 2026
Jill Ann Edgar, 78, passed away, May 5, 2026, at her home.
Jill was born March 19, 1948, in New Castle Indiana to Clarence Shirley and Mildred “Mickey” (Langdon) Kinder.
She grew up in Tipton and was a Pendleton resident since 1969.
Jill was a 1966 graduate of Tipton High School and a member of Brightpoint Church in Markleville. She enjoyed crafting, animals,...
Patrick Allen Bailey
May 2, 2026
Patrick Allen Bailey, 66, of Anderson, Indiana, left us on May 2, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Anderson. Born on October 10, 1959, in Anderson to Ed and Mary Lou (Howe) Bailey, Patrick was a true family man who cherished every moment with the ones he loved, especially his wife, Anna (Edison) Bailey. Together, they crafted a beautiful life filled...
Joseph R. Perry
May 1, 2026
Joseph R. Perry, 90, of Noblesville, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Harbour Manor Care in Noblesville following an extended illness.
Joe was born at home on June 1, 1935, in Perkinsville, Indiana to Samuel Ray and Mary Christina (Moore) Perry. He was a graduate of Walnut Grove High School. He retired from Delco Remy Division of General Motors...
Paul Emery Butler
May 1, 2026
Paul Emery Butler, 64, of Anderson, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Community Hospital of Anderson. Born on July 2, 1961, in Muncie, Indiana, he was the son of Clester Butler and Anna (Large) Perry.
Paul was a devoted husband to his wife, Elizabeth (Roberts) Butler. They shared a life full of love and laughter. As a dedicated school...
Janice E. Geiger
Apr 30, 2026
Janice E. Geiger, 86, of Anderson, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Bethany Pointe Legacy Health Campus in Anderson following an extended illness.
She was born on December 16, 1939, at home in Saint Elmo, Illinois to James William Sr. and Jennie Elizabeth (Evans) Fulks. She was a graduate of Saint Elmo High School and went on to earn...
Miriam R. Heath
Apr 29, 2026
Miriam R. Heath
February 18, 1933 – April 29, 2026
SHIRLEY- Miriam R. (Mottweiler) Heath, 93, of Shirley passed away April 29, 2026, at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield.
She was born February 18, 1933, in Alexandria, Indiana to the late Victor and Roberta (Stahl) Mottweiler and lived as a farm wife most of her life near Markleville and moved to Shirley around...
Terry K. Clark
Apr 25, 2026
Terry K. Clark, 74, of Pendleton, IN, passed away suddenly on April 25, 2026, while vacationing in one of his favorite places—Indian Shores, FL. While his passing was unexpected, there is some comfort in knowing he was doing what he loved: enjoying life.
Born on October 7, 1951, in Anderson, IN, Terry was preceded in death by his parents, his two...
Patricia "Pat" Mae Delaplane
Apr 24, 2026
Patricia "Pat" Mae Delaplane, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on January 3, 1945, in Anderson, Indiana, Patricia lived a life full of hard work, faith, and love. She graduated from Frankton High School in 1963 and dedicated her career to the automotive industry, working tirelessly at Guide Lamp until her retirement.
Pat loved...
James Dean Anderson
Apr 21, 2026
PENDLETON- James Dean Anderson, 82, of Pendleton, passed away peacefully at his home on April 21, 2026 surrounded by his loved ones.
Jim was born July 5, 1943 in Mt. Clemens, Michigan to the late Eugene and Naomi (Burris) Anderson and spent his childhood in Dugger, Indiana where he enjoyed exploring his surroundings and swimming with his friends in the stripper...
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