Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Jeff White

Jeff White

Mar 1, 2025

Jeff White, 63, of Shirley, passed away March 1, 2025.

He was born in Greenfield, Indiana on May 2, 1961, the son of the late Roy and Augusta (Patrick) White.

He graduated from Morristown High School in 1980 and in 1985 he graduated from Lincoln Tech with a Diesel/Gas Engine Degree. He married the love of his life, Rita (Cole) White, on...

Robert "Rob" L. Heiden

Robert "Rob" L. Heiden

Mar 1, 2025

Robert L. "Rob" Heiden, 69, of Wilkinson, passed away March 1, 2025 at his residence with his family by his side.

He was born August 10, 1955 in Marion County the son of Hilda (Schuh) Heiden and the late Robert E. Heiden.

Rob graduated from Greenfield high school in 1973. He retired after many years as a sheet metal worker for Apex....

Harold "Lindy" Lindamood

Harold "Lindy" Lindamood

Feb 28, 2025

Harold "Lindy" Lindamood, 96, passed away on February 28, 2025, in Kenneth City, Florida. He was born on October 16, 1928, in Fortville, Indiana.

Lindy proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War before embarking on a long career with General Motors. After his retirement, he relocated to Florida, where he enjoyed his later years.

He had a passion for...

Allen Lawrence Raver

Allen Lawrence Raver

Feb 25, 2025

Allen Lawrence Raver, 56, of Anderson passed away unexpectedly on February 25, 2025. Allen was born on November 10, 1968 in Anderson to the late Louis and Marian (Geis) Raver. He married his loving wife, Theresa (Coker) Cataldo-Raver, and the two were married for almost four years before his passing. Allen received his Bachelor of Arts from Purdue where he...

Patricia J. Shaffer

Patricia J. Shaffer

Feb 24, 2025

Patricia J. "Great-Great" Shaffer, 88, of Anderson passed away February 24, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her children. She was born on April 19, 1936, in Anderson to Carl & Carolyn (Hoose) Ballentine.

Patricia graduated from St. Mary's School in 1954. Patricia enjoyed crocheting sweaters and afghans as well as sewing pajamas every Christmas. She was the head chair- woman...

Jordan Vance Cleveland

Jordan Vance Cleveland

Feb 24, 2025

Jordan Vance Cleveland, 22, of Anderson, passed away on February 24, 2025. Jordan was born on September 7, 2002, in Dayton, OH. He graduated from Pendleton Heights High School. Jordan had such a big and giving heart, he was always willing to help anyone in need and was absolutely inseparable from his younger twin brother, Justin.

Jordan will be dearly missed...

Judith "Judy" A. Ellis

Judith "Judy" A. Ellis

Feb 24, 2025

Judith "Judy" A. Ellis, 81, of Spiceland passed away on February 24, 2025 surrounded by her family. Judy was born on September 26, 1943 in Anderson, IN to the late C. Max and F. Cophene (Clark) Jones. Judy married the love of her life, Jerry Ellis, on May 20, 1961. Judy was the 4H Leader for Henry County for over...

Wanda Kay Lineberry

Wanda Kay Lineberry

Feb 24, 2025

Wanda Kay Lineberry, 85, of Pendleton, is set to be celebrated and remembered on a bittersweet day - February 24, 2025, which was also her birthday. Wanda was born on February 24, 1940, to Edward Bowen Hallowell and Goldie Mae (Shull) Hallowell.

She married her best friend, David Lineberry, on April 2, 1966, and together they built a beautiful life filled...

Albert Jerald Skinner

Albert Jerald Skinner

Feb 23, 2025

Albert Jerald Skinner 44, died on February 23, 2025. He was born December 24, 1980. The son of Albert Raymond Skinner & Kimberly Harris Clark in Richmond, Indiana. He attended and graduated from Eastbrook School in Marion, Indiana.

He was preceded in death by his Father Albert Raymond Skinner, his grandfather Albert George Skinner, his uncle Albert Wayne Skinner and his...

Belinda Sue Wigner

Belinda Sue Wigner

Feb 23, 2025

Belinda Sue Wigner, 72, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away February 23, 2025, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital surrounded by loved ones. She was born on January 23, 1953, in Anderson to Paul & Barbara (Perry) Jayne.

Belinda worked at The Hopewell Center as a community living Assistant. She loved doing diamond art, fishing, and bowling. She was very family oriented and...

Adma Wakim

Adma Wakim

Feb 23, 2025

Adma Wakim, Age 90, died on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at Northview Health and Living. Adma was born in the town of Mieh-Mieh near Sidon, Lebanon. In 1953, she married George Yusuf Wakim. They had four children. She and her husband fled Lebanon in 1985 after their town was destroyed in sectarian fighting and they emigrated to the United States....

Joyce Dean Cave

Joyce Dean Cave

Feb 22, 2025

Joyce Dean Cave, 81, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away on February 22, 2025, at her home after a brief illness. Joyce was born on January 2, 1944, in Athens, Alabama, to Aaron and Ruth Jones.

Following her graduation from Madison Heights High School, she married Truman "David" Cave in 1963. Joyce was a talented beautician, dedicating many years to her career,...

Libby (Brown) Fouse

Libby (Brown) Fouse

Feb 21, 2025

Libby (Brown) Fouse, 78, of Anderson, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025. She was born April 14, 1946 in LaGrange, Georgia. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Bill Fouse of Anderson, daughter Beth Fouse of San Antonio, grandchildren Ben, Jessica, and Jacob Roberts, great grandsons Carson and Phoenix and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in...

Robert Leroy Milam

Robert Leroy Milam

Feb 20, 2025

Robert Milam, 78, of Anderson passed away February 20, 2025. He was born on October 13, 1946, in Anderson to the late Leroy & Martha Milam. Robert graduated from Anderson High School in 1965.

Robert owned and operated Mid-State Landscaping before retiring due to health reasons. He was a very hard worker and wish he didn't have to retire. Robert had...

Adela Ortiz Bautista

Adela Ortiz Bautista

Feb 19, 2025

Adela Ortiz Bautista, 43, de Anderson falleció el 19 de febrero de 2025. Ella nació el 7 de julio de 1981 en San Francisco Caballua, Monte Verde, Oaxaca, México a Marcelino Ortiz Bautista y Magdalena (Ortiz) Bautista Santiago. Adela se casó con su amado esposo, Felix Sanjuan Gutierrez, y los dos estuvieron casados por varios años. Trabajó en la producción...

James H. Weeks

James H. Weeks

Feb 19, 2025

James H. Weeks, 57, of Anderson, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at his home. 

He was born on October 4, 1967, in Anderson, Indiana to Anthony H. and Lynn (Ford) Weeks. James was a 1987 graduate of Lapel High School and went on to earn his associate's degree from Lincoln Tech as a master technician. 

He owned and operated Weeks...

Forest "Bud" E. Reeves

Forest "Bud" E. Reeves

Feb 19, 2025

Forest "Bud" E. Reeves, 91, of Shirley passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at his residence with his family by his side.

He was born December 16, 1933 in Shirley, the son of the late Odis Clinton and Pearl (Miller) Reeves.

Bud married the love of his life Eva on February 17, 1956. He retired from Delco-Remy in Anderson after forty and...

Diane L. Cummins

Diane L. Cummins

Feb 18, 2025

Diane L. (Cornelius) Cummins, 54, died February 18, 2025, at AMG Specialty Hospital in Muncie following an extended illness.

She was born September 28, 1970, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Thomas Earl Cornelius and Shirley Mae Weir and was a former Pendleton resident.

She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents Joan Cornelius and Albert Cornelius.

Survivors include children, Michael...

Sara Rae Ramirez

Sara Rae Ramirez

Feb 16, 2025

Sara Rae Ramirez, 35, of Indianapolis, passed away February 16, 2025.

She was born on September 18, 1989, in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Sara was a homemaker, mother and housewife.

Survivors include her beloved husband, Hugo Ramirez; children, Sean Fesmire and Sophia Fesmire; mother and stepfather, Terri and Todd Hoffman; father, Anthony Russell; sister, Taylor Russell; stepsiblings, Jessica Hoffman, Elizabeth Hoffman and Timothy Hoffman; many...

Phyllis J. Smith

Phyllis J. Smith

Feb 16, 2025

Phyllis J. Smith, 85, of Anderson, passed away February 16, 2025, at Bethany Pointe Health Campus in Anderson. She was born on October 8, 1939, in Anderson to the late Philip C. & Ruth (Roberts) Hotzel.

She graduated from Anderson High School in 1957. She had previously worked at GM/Delco and Anderson High School systems.

Phyllis enjoyed shopping, traveling, and visiting her...