Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Mrs. Phyllis Ann Ray

Mrs. Phyllis Ann Ray

Oct 5, 2023

Phyllis Ann (Thompson) Ray, 86, of Shirley, passed away peacefully, October 5, 2023, at Rawlins House in Pendleton, Indiana.  She was born on October 27, 1936 in Anderson, Indiana to Kenneth A. and Margaret (Raison) Thompson.  She married Byron Keith Ray on October 6, 1951 and they settled in Wilkinson, Indiana where they raised their four children.

She worked for...

Kathryn Irene Mitchell

Kathryn Irene Mitchell

Oct 4, 2023

Kathryn Irene Mitchell, 94, of Lapel, passed away on October 4, 2023.  Kathryn was born on January 7, 1929 in Anderson, IN to the late Everett and Jessie (Brookshire) Smith.

Kathryn graduated from Ball State University with a Bachelor’s Degree.  In her free time, she enjoyed reading, doing jigsaw puzzles, and quilting.  She was even an original member of the...

Terry Lee Bilbrey

Terry Lee Bilbrey

Oct 2, 2023

Terry Lee Bilbrey, 59, of Anderson, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023, at his residence in Anderson following an extended illness.

He was born on June 21, 1964, in Anderson, Indiana.

He was a project manager for Vandor Corporation. He enjoyed fishing and providing for his family and friends.

Terry is survived by his father, Kenneth Bilbrey; his wife, Kim (Brooks) Bilbrey;...

Eunice Iolene Filbrun

Eunice Iolene Filbrun

Oct 1, 2023

Eunice Iolene (Sides) Filbrun, 93, of Anderson, passed into her eternal reward on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at Envive Healthcare in Anderson following an extended illness.

She was born the next to the youngest daughter of Owen and Susan Sides on September 5, 1930, in Arcannum, Ohio. She moved to Indiana with her parents in 1938 where she has lived since.

She...

William R. “Bill” Young

William R. “Bill” Young

Sep 28, 2023

William “Bill” Ralph Young, 96, of Anderson, passed away on September 28, 2023. Bill was born on November 12, 1926 in Lafayette, IN to the late Jessie Harrison and Blanche (Ward) Young. Bill married his loving wife, Clara (Maxwell) Young, and the two were married for 27 years before his passing. He faithfully served our country in the United States...

Ms. Nancy R. Stewart

Ms. Nancy R. Stewart

Sep 26, 2023

Nancy R. Stewart, 74, of Anderson, passed away to be with her Lord and Savior on September 26, 2023.  She was born on August 24, 1949 in Muncie, IN to the late Woodrow Byrd and Bettie Whitenack.

Nancy graduated from Madison Heights High School in 1967.  Nancy really enjoyed being around children.  In her free time, she loved to go...

Suzanne Pauline Drennen

Suzanne Pauline Drennen

Sep 23, 2023

Suzanne Pauline Drennen

January 17, 1936 – September 23, 2023

Suzanne Drennen passed peacefully on September 23,  after an extended illness.

She was born in Anderson, Indiana to Pauline (Ellis) Driffill and Hubert Lloyd Driffill.  She graduated from Anderson High School in 1954, and from Ball State University School of Nursing in 1958.  She was a dedicated nurse, laying her...

Joan A. Sauter

Joan A. Sauter

Sep 22, 2023

Joan A. Sauter, 84, of Anderson, passed away peacefully at her residence on September 22, 2023.  She was born on September 26, 1938 to the late Vincent Toolen, Sr. and Marcella (O’Connor) Toolen in St. Louis, Missouri.

Joan was a dedicated member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Anderson.  She was very active in the community, giving her time volunteering...

Dr. Gary Paul Hoffman

Dr. Gary Paul Hoffman

Sep 21, 2023

Dr. Gary Paul Hoffman, 61, of Anderson, passed away September 21, 2023 at Community Hospital in Anderson. Born on August 20, 1962 in Deerfield, Indiana. Gary was the sixth of seven children born to William P and Leah (Whitenack) Hoffman of Deerfield, Indiana. He was a 1980 graduate of Winchester Community High School. He completed his undergrad at Ball State...

Hilda Louise Wilson

Hilda Louise Wilson

Sep 19, 2023

Hilda Louise Wilson, 92, of Ingalls, passed away on September 19, 2023, with her family by her side. Hilda was born in Madison County, Indiana to David and Daisy (Soots) Conger on August 5th, 1931. Hilda married George “Bud” Wilson on December 5th, 1948 and they had three children.

Hilda held many jobs, but mostly took care of those she...

Michael Eugene Guard

Michael Eugene Guard

Sep 18, 2023

Michael Eugene Guard, 64, of Pendleton, passed away suddenly on September 18, 2023. Mike was born on November 22, 1958 to Jack and Carol (Thomas) Guard in Anderson, Indiana. He was a 1977 graduate of Pendleton Heights High School. He then married Teresa (Watson) Guard on July 18, 2020.

He was a passionate member of SEI, Scuba Educators International, as...

Selena Lorenzana

Selena Lorenzana

Sep 18, 2023

Selena Lorenzana, 27, of Anderson, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023, in Anderson as a result of injuries sustained in an accident.

She was born on January 17, 1996, in Anderson, Indiana to Jose and Diana (Bevans) Lorenzana.

She was a graduate of Pendleton Heights High School.

She was a driver for Doordash. She enjoyed housekeeping and cooking. She loved listening to...

Kenneth Wayne “Ken” Gibbs Jr.

Kenneth Wayne “Ken” Gibbs Jr.

Sep 13, 2023

Kenneth Wayne Gibbs Jr., 67, of Middletown, passed away September 13, 2023, after a brief illness. Ken was born in Belleville, Illinois on February 18, 1956, to Kenneth W. Gibbs Sr. and Barbara (Lockridge) Gibbs. Ken graduated from Shenandoah High School in 1974. After graduation he enlisted and proudly served the United States Navy from 1974 to 1978.  Ken went...

Priscilla “Chris” Lynn Kauffman

Priscilla “Chris” Lynn Kauffman

Sep 13, 2023

Priscilla “Chris” Lynn Kauffman, 75, of Pendleton, passed away September 13, 2023 at the Rawlins House in Pendleton.

She was born June 24, 1948 in Muncie, Indiana and was a Pendleton resident the past 12 years.

Chris was a homemaker and a mother. She had been a computer specialist for both IBM and EDS Corporations for several years. Chris was...

Janice Brown

Janice Brown

Sep 12, 2023

Janice Brown, 93, of Chesterfield, passed away on September 12, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her family. Janice was born on October 13, 1929, in Norma, Tennessee to the late Freeman and Sarah (Burchfield) Sexton. On June 7, 1951, she married the love of her life, Mitchell Brown, until his passing in 2004, with a love that endured for...

Shelley D. Goe

Shelley D. Goe

Sep 10, 2023

Shelley Diane Goe, 66, of Wilkinson, passed away unexpectedly on September 10, 2023 at Hancock Regional Hospital. She was born on October 9, 1956 in Greenfield, IN to the late Thomas and Alice (Kiser) Cain. Shelley married the love of her life, Duane Goe, on September 3, 1989. Shelley worked at Eastern Hancock School Corporation in various capacities for many...

Dustin Isaiah Smith

Dustin Isaiah Smith

Sep 9, 2023

Dustin Isaiah Smith, 25, of Greenfield, passed away on September 9, 2023 at Hancock Regional Hospital. Dustin was born on December 14, 1997 in Indianapolis to his parents, Anthony “Tony” and Novella “Cheyenne” (Johnson) Smith. Dustin graduated from Eastern Hancock High School in 2016 and then went on to work for AWP Safety as a flagger. He loved playing music,...

Lynn George Wilfong

Lynn George Wilfong

Sep 9, 2023

Lynn George Wilfong, 84, of Kentland, IN, died unexpectedly on September 9, 2023, at Iroquois Memorial Hospital, Watseka, IL.  Lynn was born on April 24, 1939, in Willow Branch, IN, to George Smith Wilfong and Florence Eileen Trees Wilfong. Growing up in that small town gave Lynn great joy. He graduated from Wilkinson High School (IN) in 1957; Lynn played...

Elizabeth “Toots” Floyd

Elizabeth “Toots” Floyd

Sep 8, 2023

Elizabeth “Toots” Floyd, 79, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away on September8, 2023.  Elizabeth was born on June 15, 1944 to the late Voyle and Lillian (Hunter) Riley.

Elizabeth worked for 34 years in the Anderson Community Schools in the cafeteria.  And those schools include Franklin Elementary, Eastside Middle School, and Anderson High School.  She really enjoyed gardening in her spare...

Wanda Lee Brown

Wanda Lee Brown

Sep 5, 2023

Wanda Lee Brown, 92, Pendleton, formerly of Rising Sun, Indiana, passed away peacefully at Rawlins House. Wanda was born to Thomas “Leonard” and Frances (Phillips) Brown in Ohio County, Indiana on June 29, 1931. She graduated from Rising Sun High School in 1949. On December 8, 1949, she married her husband, Clarence “Jake” Brown.

Wanda was an entrepreneur, owning and...