Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Alice P. Cox
Dec 25, 2023
Alice P. Cox, 92, of Lapel, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023, at Sugar Fork Crossing in Anderson following an extended illness.
She was born on April 16, 1931, in Danville, Illinois to Paul E. and Jessie M. (Layton) Simpson.
She was a homemaker. She enjoyed fishing and loved riding motorcycles and horses. She enjoyed going to the lake and their...
Thomas L. Sherrill
Dec 23, 2023
Thomas L. Sherrill, 86, of Noblesville, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at his residence in Noblesville following an extended illness.
He was born on March 6, 1937, in Noblesville, Indiana to Dent Ross and Anna May (Trader) Sherrill.
He was a 1955 graduate of Lapel High School and went on to earn his associate's degree. He retired in 1991 from...
Joe Jeffreys “Jeff” “Red” Merryman, Jr.
Dec 22, 2023
Joe Jeffreys “Jeff” “Red” Merryman, Jr., 66, of Pendleton, Indiana passed away December 22, 2023.
Jeff was born May 24, 1957 in Rockwood, Tennessee the son of Joe Jeffreys and Louise (Fritts) Merryman.
He was an attorney serving as a public defender for the State of Indiana since 1991.
Jeff was a Pendleton resident since 1991 from Eastern Tennessee.
He...
Richard L. Bottorff Sr.
Dec 22, 2023
Richard L. Bottorff, Sr., 77, of Pendleton passed away on December 22, 2023. Born on September 14, 1946 in Sellersburg, IN to the late Robert and Dorothy (Pearson) Bottorff. Richard married the love of his life, Gail (nee Haner), on January 29, 1967. The two were married 56 years, till his passing. He was a 1964 graduate of Silver Creek...
Betty Lou Crosley
Dec 22, 2023
Betty Lou (Weatherford) Crosley, 93, of Fishers – beloved wife, mother, sister, grandma, aunt, cousin, and friend – went home to Jesus on December 22nd, 2023, surrounded by family.
Betty was born June 21, 1930, in Anderson, Indiana to Ruby Mae (Buchanan) and Ira Weatherford, the 11th of 12 children of an Indiana farm family. She was a graduate of...
Gloria Woodward
Dec 20, 2023
Gloria Woodward, 78, of Pendleton, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at her residence following an extended illness.
She was born on April 8, 1945, in Anderson, Indiana to Wallace and Norma (Cook) Johnson.
She retired from Brockway Glass as a forklift operator. She was a member of the Lapel American Legion Post #212 Ladies Auxiliary.
She loved to quilt. She enjoyed...
Kenneth Saunders
Dec 19, 2023
Kenneth (Kenny/Sonny) Saunders, of Anderson, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2023, at Community Hospital in Anderson. He was born July 8, 1931, at home in Ovid, Indiana to the late Edwin and Zona (Begley) Saunders.
Kenneth graduated from Markleville High School in 1950. Shortly after, he began working at Delco-Remy. He became a journeyman tool and die maker after...
Clifford Irving Arellano
Dec 19, 2023
Clifford "Cliff" Irving Arellano, 89, passed away at home on December 19, 2023, following a brief illness. Cliff was born December 13, 1934, in Oakland, California.
Cliff leaves behind a large and loving family. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Nancy, his children, Christy Green, Alan (Shelley) Green, and Jennifer Ball, as well as grandchildren, Lindsey (Justin) VanDevander,...
Shirley S. Rios
Dec 18, 2023
Shirley S. Rios, 88, of Pendleton, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2023, at Rawlins House in Pendleton. Born on April 23, 1935, Shirley lived an adventurous life and brought joy to those around her.
Born to John Aaron and Fanny Mae (Smith) Stevenson.
Music was one of Shirley's talents throughout her life. And with a passion for Folk, Gospel and Country...
Paula A. Martin
Dec 17, 2023
Paula A. Martin, 90, of Anderson, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2023. She was born on March 4, 1933 in Anderson to the late Paul France and Bernice (Miller) Showalter. Paula graduated from Anderson High School in 1951 and then went on to marry the love of her life, Robert “Nick” Martin on October 12, 1952. The two were...
Andrew Robert “Andy” Kidder
Dec 17, 2023
Andrew “Andy” Robert Kidder, 38, of Frankton, Indiana, passed away Sunday, December 17,
He was born in Greenfield, Indiana on February 20, 1985 to Michael Lester Kidder and
Mary Virginia Kidder (Sparks). Andy was the proud Father of the beautiful Maci Lynne Kidder.
Andy graduated from Pendleton Heights High School in 2003. He was a full time Properties Director for
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Brenda Welker
Dec 16, 2023
Brenda Welker, 82, passed away on December 16th, 2023, from unexpected complications due to health conditions. She was born on August 6, 1941, to parents, G. Everett Ebbertt and Ercel (Abernathy) Welker. Brenda graduated from Anderson High School in 1959.
Brenda was known by her family as the name “Nana”. Brenda was a pillar member of her community, volunteering for...
Gary D. Walker
Dec 15, 2023
Gary Walker, 77, of Anderson, went to be with The Lord on December 15th, 2023. Gary was born on August 23, 1946 to the late William R. Walker and Wilma G. (Roeder) Walker.
Gary was a retiree from the Guide Corporation, where he was a tool and die maker. He was an avid bowler, loved playing miniature golf, cars, and...
Virginia Kay Johnson
Dec 15, 2023
Virginia Kay Johnson, 75, of Pendleton, passed away on December 15, 2023 at her home. Virginia was born on December 3, 1948 in Anderson to the late Ralph and Oweetah (Clark) Ridenour. She married the love of her life, her high school sweetheart, Dennis Johnson, on June 29, 1969. The two were married for 54 years before Virginia’s passing. She...
Walter "Gene" Fountain
Dec 12, 2023
Walter Gene Fountain, 94, of Anderson, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at his residence following an extended illness.
He was born on October 4, 1929, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Leslie and Garnet Elizabeth (Perry) Fountain.
Gene was a 1947 graduate of Walnut Grove High School. He served his country proudly in the US Army.
He retired from Hooks Drugs as a...
Donald Roy Lawyer
Dec 11, 2023
Donald Roy Lawyer, 94, of Shirley, Indiana, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, on December 11, 2023. He was born August 31, 1929 to the late Lee and Agnes (Cornelius) Lawyer in Plainville, Indiana. He was a graduate of Pendleton Heights High school, class of 1947. He then met and married his first wife, Carolyn S. (Stottlemeyer)...
Melvin H. Hallmann
Dec 11, 2023
Melvin “Mel” H. Hallmann, 86, of Anderson, passed away on December 11, 2023. Mel was born on December 20, 1936 in Saginaw, MI to the late Herman and Emma (Leitow) Hallmann.
Mel was married to the love of his life Karen Hallmann for 61 wonderful years. Mel graduated and received is bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of...
William Avery Owens
Dec 10, 2023
William Avery Owens, 85, of Anderson, passed away on December 10, 2023. Avery was born on April 14, 1938 in Russell Springs, KY to the late Almon and Opal (Foley) Owens. Avery married the love of his life, Patricia “Patti” Bernard, and the two were married for 58 years before his passing. He faithfully served our country in the United...
Vivian Theresa Gwaltney
Dec 9, 2023
Vivian Theresa Gwaltney, 1936-2023
Vivian Gwaltney, 87, passed away at Countryside Manor after battling Parkinson’s disease.
She was born in Anderson, to the late Nicholas and Colette (Barsha) Kolenda. She grew up on the family farm and was a lifelong resident of Anderson. Vivian attended Leach Elementary and Anderson High School, graduating in 1954. She went on to work at...
Kegan Nicholas T Kendall
Dec 8, 2023
Kegan Nicholas T Kendall, 20, of Shirley left his earthly body on December 8, 2023. He passed at his home. He was born June 29, 2003 in Greenfield, Indiana the son of Steven T and Megan Marie (West) Kendall.
Kegan was a devoted member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 103.
Kegan, all around us still, is survived...
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