Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Pamela Ann “Pam” Mccord
Mar 23, 2023
Pamela “Pam” Ann (Platt) McCord, 68, of Anderson passed away on March 23, 2023 at her home. Pam was born on May 29, 1954 to the late William Gorman and Mamie Louise Platt. Pam graduated from Anderson High School in 1973. She worked in production for RCA/Thomson in Marion for 30 years. Pam enjoyed playing games on her phone, watching...
Vada L. Sharpe
Mar 22, 2023
Vada L. Sharpe, 92, of Lapel, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at Prairie Lakes in Noblesville following an extended illness.
She was born on June 22, 1930, in Cabell County, West Virginia to Otmer Fitzwater and Ruby (Lamb) Finley.
She was a homemaker and had previously worked as a manager for Country Hearth Inn & Suites.
She was a member of...

Delores Abel
Mar 19, 2023
Delores Abel, 90, of Anderson passed away on March 19, 2023. Delores was born on March 4, 1933 in Anderson to the late Marvin and Grace (Farlow) Wyatt. Delores worked for Delco Remy in the cafeteria. She was married over 60 years to the love of her life the late Joseph Abel. She really enjoyed going to the movies with...
James Forest Caudell
Mar 19, 2023
James Forest Caudell, 89, of Pendleton, Indiana, passed away March 19, 2023, at Ascension St. Vincent, Anderson in following a brief illness.
He was born on January 28, 1934, in Fortville, Indiana, to James S. and Wilhelmina (Bailey) Caudell.
He retired from Goeke Chrysler after more than 30 years as an auto body service repair technician. He loved fishing, car racing and...
Cody Reed Pidcock
Mar 18, 2023
Cody Reed Pidcock, 35, passed away on March 18, 2023. Cody was born on March 17, 1988 in Phoenix, Arizona to Scott Pidcock and Kelly (Mills) Pidcock. He was a member of the Boy Scout Troop 301 for several years and enjoyed camping year-round. At Anderson High School he played on the soccer team and graduated in 2006 with Academic...
Billy G. Taylor
Mar 17, 2023
Billy Gene Taylor, 91, of Anderson passed away on March 17, 2023 at his home. Billy was born on September 12, 1931 in Mill Shoals, Illinois to the late Clarence and Nellie (Thackery) Taylor. Billy married the love of his life, Iva Smothers, and the two were married for 70 years. He faithfully served our country in the United States...
Lacinda Swinford
Mar 16, 2023
Lacinda Swinford, 69, of Anderson passed away on March 16, 2023 surrounded by her family. Lacinda was born on October 2, 1953 in Anderson to the late Lawrence and Deloris (Parker) Swinford. Lacinda worked for Community Hospital as a Transporter for a number of years. Lacinda loved gardening and working outside. She loved the holidays and spending those with her...

Mary Maxine Abell
Mar 15, 2023
Mary Maxine Abell, 92, passed away, Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
She was born in Birdseye to the late, Thomas & Medora (Newton) Kellems.
Mary resided in Pendleton for almost 70 years. She is survived by her daughter, Carol Sue Beckham; son and daughter-in-law, Mark & Nova Abell; and granddaughter, Mary Rhodus. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude...
Janet Mae Reichart
Mar 12, 2023
Janet Mae Reichart, 88, of Anderson, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023.
She was born on January 5, 1935, in Anderson to the late Oscar and Mary (Fadley) Massey. She was a graduate from Anderson High School in 1953. Janet worked as a home health aid, had her CNA license as well as her QMA license. She was a member...
Bonnie Bernice Robinson
Mar 11, 2023
Bonnie Bernice Robinson, 91, Anderson, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Rawlins House Family-first Senior Living in Pendleton, Indiana.
She was born September 14, 1931, in Hazard, Kentucky, and resided most of her life in Anderson.
Bonnie attended Vicco (Kentucky) High School until the spring of 1950.
She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending her time entertaining her family and friends.
Bonnie...
Nilah Kay Mcdavid
Mar 11, 2023
Nilah Kay McDavid, 83, of Anderson, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at her residence following an extended illness.
She was born on August 21, 1939, in Madison County, Indiana, to Alfred and Wilda (Webb) Kramer.
Nilah was a graduate of Lapel High School.
She had worked as a waitress at Wheelers Truck Stop and had also worked at several factories.
Nilah is...
Betty Janiece Presser
Mar 9, 2023
Betty Janiece Presser, 80, of Greenfield passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Westminster Village North in Indianapolis.
She was born July 9, 1942 in Anderson, Indiana to Harold L. and Lillian L. (Woods) Wiseman.
Betty married Ernest Richard Presser on August 16, 1964 at Ford Street United Methodist Church in Lapel.
She was a 1960 graduate of Lapel High School. She...
Paul Vandorn
Mar 8, 2023
Paul VanDorn, 79, of Anderson, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, after a brief illness. Paul was born on September 28, 1943, in Kokomo, Indiana, the third son of educators Edson and Nina (Kerr) VanDorn. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Carl and Joe.
An accomplished swimmer, Paul swam for Kokomo High School and then,...
Maurice L. Crull
Mar 7, 2023
Maurice L. Crull was welcomed into heaven by his Savior Jesus Christ on March 7th. He passed away at home holding the hand of his loving wife of 64 years Daris.
Maurice was born at his childhood home in Pendleton in 1935. He graduated from Pendleton High in 1953 and married Daris Dudgeon on July 6th 1958.
Maurice was a...
Beth Ann Howe
Mar 5, 2023
Beth Ann Howe, 56, of Pendleton passed away on March 5, 2023. Beth was born on March 7, 1966, in Greenfield, IN. Beth graduated from Pendleton Heights High School in 1984. Beth was married to her high school sweetheart, Charlie Cook, for 23 years. She was a waitress for a number of years. She loved to go on road trips...
Betty Jo Smith
Mar 4, 2023
Betty Jo Smith, 90, of Anderson, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Bethany Pointe Health Campus in Anderson, following an extended illness.
She was born on August 19, 1932, in Lapel, Indiana to Shirley C. and Martha "Kate" (Galliher) Stanford.
She graduated from Lapel High School. She retired in 1997 after 29 years of service at The Town of...
Christian Tyler Roberts
Mar 3, 2023
Christian Tyler Roberts, 32, passed away Friday, March 3, 2023.
He was born August 18, 1990 in Anderson. Christian enjoyed being in the outdoors whether he was camping or fishing. He also liked cars and working on them.
Christian is survived by his daughter, Karma Roberts; mother, Brenda (Padgett) Roberts; father, Ricky Roberts; brother, Patrick Roberts; sister & brother-in-law, Sunshine...
Anita Gayle Kirby
Mar 3, 2023
Anita Gayle Kirby, 78, of Lapel, passed away Friday, March 3, 2023, at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis following a sudden illness.
She was born on March 22, 1944, in Noblesville, Indiana, to John Goff and Ruth (Neal) Goff.
Anita graduated from Lapel High School class of 1962. She retired after 34 years of service at Delco Remy, Divison of General Motors.
She...
Jeanette Lynn Shaw-Livingston
Feb 27, 2023
Jeanette Lynn Shaw-Livingston, 59, passed away Monday, February 27, 2023. She was born on September 11, 1963, to Stanley Shaw and Bette (Martin) Armstrong.
Jeanette attended Highland High school. In her life, she was a stay at home mom and enjoyed being with her kids. Jeanette really enjoyed riding motorcycles, and gardening. But what she loved most was spending time...
Brian Paul Jones
Feb 26, 2023
Brian Paul Jones earned his wings Sunday night, surrounded by family and friends after battling a lifelong illness. Brian was an avid sports fan and supporter of the Cincinnati Reds. He spent countless hours as a volunteer for the Lady Arabian Softball Team alongside brother-in-law, coach Rob Davis and his nieces Kinzie and Kylie. Brian was especially fond of watching...