Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Thelma L. Miller

Thelma L. Miller

Oct 25, 2023

Thelma L. Miller, of Anderson, went home to be with Jesus on October 25, 2023. She was born on September 21 in Muncie to the late Elijah “Bud” and Mary (King) Osborne. Thelma loved the Lord, she loved spending time with her family. She was always excited to spend the winter in Florida. She always enjoyed it when her husband...

Scott E. Alyne

Scott E. Alyne

Oct 25, 2023

Scott E. Alyne, 65, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at Wildwood Healthcare Center in Indianapolis following an extended illness.

He was born on October 5, 1958, in Carmel, Indiana to Alfred Alyne and Patricia Conwell.

He was a trailer mechanic. He enjoyed racing, especially Figure 8 races. Scott loved the Anderson Speedway.

Scott attended Morovia High School.

Scott is...

Michele “Dianne” Parson

Michele “Dianne” Parson

Oct 23, 2023

On Tuesday, October 23, Michele “Dianne” Parson passed away with her husband David W. Parson by her side.  Dianne was born on April 11, 1946 in Anderson, IN to the late Leon and Gladys (Grider) Sanders.

She will be lovingly remembered by her brother Delano Sanders, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.  Dianne will also be dearly missed by...

Becky Ann Dowden

Becky Ann Dowden

Oct 23, 2023

Becky Ann Dowden, 75, of Anderson, passed away on October 23, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born on August 25, 1948, in Anderson to the late Robert Paul and Etna May (McClure) Ditteon. Becky was a caregiver for many years at Hopewell Center. She greatly enriched the lives of everyone at Hopewell and loved each of her clients...

James Linden Morrow

James Linden Morrow

Oct 23, 2023

James L. Morrow Sr., 87, of Markleville, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2023.  He was born on June 17, 1936, to the late Clyde and Lilly (Hummel) Morrow in Livingston, Tennessee. After moving to Markleville, he attended the Fall Creek School.  Then he married Linda (Shaw) Morrow, and they had four children together.  James worked as a mechanic, bus...

Laura “Lori” Nannie

Laura “Lori” Nannie

Oct 23, 2023

Laura “Lori” Nannie, 58, of Muncie, passed away on October 23, 2023 surrounded by her family. Lori was born on October 18, 1965 to the late Paul Frederick and Lois Alberta (Mahla) Schaefer. Lori was married to the love of her life, Charles “Chuck” Nannie, for 30 years. She worked at The Woodlands for a number of years before her...

Phyllis Ann Metcalf

Phyllis Ann Metcalf

Oct 20, 2023

Phyllis Ann Metcalf, 80, of Pendleton, Indiana passed away October 20, 2023, following a 2 ½ year battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born March 1, 1943, in Muncie, Indiana, the daughter of Lloyd and Jane Jefferson. Phyllis graduated from Gaston High School in 1961. After graduation, Phyllis attended Elkhart University where she studied to be an x-ray tech and...

Robert Edwin Coyle

Robert Edwin Coyle

Oct 19, 2023

Robert Edwin "Ed" Coyle, 82, of Naples, Florida passed away in Minneapolis, Minnesota on October 19, 2023, from complications of Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinsonism.

Ed lived life fully and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was always available to help a friend or someone in need. Everyone who met Ed enjoyed his quick wit, intellectual conversation and generosity....

Scott E. Pidcock

Scott E. Pidcock

Oct 18, 2023

Scott Edward Pidcock, 64, passed away on October 18, 2023.  Scott was born on March 27, 1959, in Lexington, Kentucky to the late Edward and Carole (Smith) Pidcock.

The family moved to Anderson in 1965. Scott took piano lessons and later taught himself to play the guitar. His undeniable musical talent was evident throughout his life. After graduating from Anderson...

Janet Sue Lipp

Janet Sue Lipp

Oct 16, 2023

Janet Sue Lipp, 77, Charlottesville, passed away October 16, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born to Chester and Pauline (White) Gates on October 31, 1945 in Frankfort, Indiana.  Janet graduated from Lauramie High School in Tipton County. She met her loving husband Ellis Lipp at a drive-in movie and they married two years later on February 28, 1964 at...

Carla J. Graham

Carla J. Graham

Oct 14, 2023

ANDERSON- Carla J. Graham, 73, passed peacefully on October 14, 2023.

She was born in Anderson, Indiana on February 20, 1950 to Charles and Lois “Joanne” (Haigh) Graham.

She lived most of her life in Anderson and was a former Madison, Indiana resident.

Carla retired from Guide Lamp where she was a security officer for over 20 years.

She was...

Alan J. Swinford

Alan J. Swinford

Oct 14, 2023

PENDLETON- Alan J. Swinford, 80, passed away at Community North Hospital, Indianapolis on October 14, 2023.

He was born on October 31, 1942 in Anderson, Indiana to Harold and Betty (Rowland) Swinford. Alan resided in Pendleton 23 years and was a former Lapel resident.

He was a Pharmacist for over 45 years.

Alan was a 1960 graduate of Anderson High...

Donald J. Holland

Donald J. Holland

Oct 13, 2023

ANDERSON- Donald J. Holland, 90, passed away at Ascension St. Vincent Anderson Hospital on October 13, 2023

He was born October 20, 1932 in Anderson, Indiana to Russell and Blanche Holland and was a lifelong Pendleton and Anderson resident.

Don was a 1952 graduate of Pendleton High School and proudly served his country in the US Army. He served his...

Jeanne Frances Hayden

Jeanne Frances Hayden

Oct 12, 2023

ANDERSON- Jeanne Frances Hayden, 84, of Anderson passed away at her home on October 12, 2023.

Jeanne was born on September 17, 1939 in Pendleton and was a lifelong resident of Pendleton and Anderson.

She retired from Guide Lamp in Anderson on September 30, 1999 following 32 years of service. Previously she was a secretary for Farm Bureau Insurance and...

Thomas Gordon Tudor

Thomas Gordon Tudor

Oct 11, 2023

Thomas Gordon Tudor, 75, of Ossian, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne following an extended illness.

He was born on May 30, 1948, in Muncie, Indiana to Ned and Wilma (Fallis) Tudor.

He retired as the bank manager from First Merchants Bank in Lapel. The Tudor family started the Lapel Post and operated it...

Ken L. Zigler

Ken L. Zigler

Oct 11, 2023

Ken L. Zigler, 58, of Anderson, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at his residence following an extended illness.

He was born on October 14, 1964, in Portland, Indiana to Roger Zigler and Linda Strukel.

He graduated from Anderson High School in 1983. He was a toolmaker for Metro Plastics.

He loved cross-country and enjoyed biking, rollerblading and racing. He was an...

James E. Gobble

James E. Gobble

Oct 10, 2023

James E. Gobble (Jim), 88 of Pendleton, Indiana passed peacefully and found his home in heaven on Tuesday, October 10th.  Jim was born on October 5th, 1935 in Norton, Virginia.  Jim moved with this family to Indianapolis, Indiana in 1950.  Jim was a 1954 graduate and 3-Year basketball letterman at Manual H.S. in Indianapolis, Indiana.  Jim and his wife Charlene...

Barbara Louise Moore

Barbara Louise Moore

Oct 6, 2023

Barbara Louise Moore, 77, of Pendleton, passed away on October 6, 2023. Barbara was born on February 22, 1946 in Anderson to the late Leonard Jack and Rosalie B. (Metler) Olvey. Barbara married the love of her life, Thomas Wayne Moore, and the two were married for 60 years. She found her spiritual home at East Side Church of God...

Robert Joseph “Bob” Florea

Robert Joseph “Bob” Florea

Oct 6, 2023

Robert “Bob” Florea Sr., 81, of Shirley, Indiana, passed suddenly, October 6, 2023, at his residence.  Bob was born on February 1, 1942 in Shirley, IN, to the late Thurman and Helen (Robison) Florea.

Bob was a veteran that proudly served in the Marine Corps from June 5, 1960-June 5, 1964.  When he returned he joined the American Legion Knightstown...

Larry Lee Lawson

Larry Lee Lawson

Oct 6, 2023

Larry Lee Lawson, 81, of Anderson, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2023, at his residence after a long, full life. He was born on October 14, 1941, in Anderson, Indiana to Moin Lawson and Betty (Blume) Lawson.

Larry graduated from high school at the Indiana Academy, then furthered his education obtaining his associate degree in radiology. He worked at Community...