Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Isabelle Heier
May 20, 2026
Isabelle Heier, 91, entered eternal rest on May 20, 2026, and was welcomed into Heaven with peace and grace. Born on May 6, 1935, Isabelle lived a rich and fulfilling life in Anderson, Indiana. She was the daughter of Charles and Jessie Heier and dedicated many years of her life working at Guide Lamp and Delco Remy, both integral parts...
Richard Lee "Pete" Williams
May 20, 2026
Richard Lee "Pete" Williams, 90, of Knightstown, passed away on May 20, 2026, at The Waters of New Castle following a brief illness.
He was born on March 19, 1936, in New Castle, Indiana to Herbert Lee and Marqueriete Elaine (Pike) Williams. He was a 1954 graduate of Knightstown High School. He served his country proudly in the United States Air...
Deborah "Debbie" Ann Walker
May 19, 2026
Deborah "Debbie" Ann Walker, 66, of Charlottesville, Indiana, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026. Born on December 2, 1959, in Greenfield, Indiana, Debbie lived a life centered around faith, family, friendship, and unwavering love for those around her.
Debbie shared 46 wonderful years of marriage with her devoted husband, Michael E. Walker, whom she married on November 24, 1979. Together...
Timothy "Tim" Dean Parks
May 19, 2026
Timothy "Tim" Dean Parks, 73, of Anderson passed away unexpectedly on May 19, 2026. Tim was born on July 22, 1952 in Anderson to the late Charles Parks and Helen (Smear) Jackson.
A true comic book lover, Tim not only owned and operated Comic Book Heaven for many years, he also had a vast collection of comic books.
Tim will be dearly...
Randy Johnson
May 18, 2026
Randy Johnson, 63, of Anderson, left us on May 18, 2026, following a brief illness, surrounded by love, and his devoted wife, Beth, by his side. Randy was a true character, known for his humor and passion for life and family. He loved his beautiful dog Angel and was a genuine animal lover through and through.
An outdoor enthusiast at heart,...
Donna J. Florea
May 18, 2026
Donna J. Florea, 84, of Wilkinson, Indiana, who passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026, at Hancock Regional Hospital. Born on June 5, 1941, in Kennard, Indiana, to the late Howard and Eathel (Elliott) McClarnon, Donna was a proud graduate of Wilkinson High School's Class of 1959.
For 25 years, Donna dedicated her career as the Treasurer at Eastern Hancock School...
Sharon F. Everitt
May 16, 2026
Sharon F. Everitt, 82, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away on May 16, 2026, at Community Hospital. Born on November 13, 1943, in Buffalo, West Virginia, she was the cherished daughter of Emory and Isabel (Pickering) Harper.
Sharon was a lovely woman who knew how to have a good time. A proud member of the Eagles, she loved her margaritas and always...
Rose E. Veneskey
May 15, 2026
Rose E. Veneskey, 92, of Anderson, passed away peacefully at home on May 15, 2026. Born on June 23, 1933, in Bakerton, Pennsylvania, Rose was the beloved daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Hresco) Gormish. She was married to her cherished husband, Sylvester "Sy" Veneskey, and together they built a loving family.
Rose spent her life as a dedicated homemaker,...
Dudley H. Dunn
May 14, 2026
Dudley H. Dunn - son, brother, husband, father, uncle, grandfather/great-grandfather and friend. Born August 21, 1930 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was married for 55 years to his lovely bride, Phyllis. They were blessed with three children. Glenda, husband Reick Crabtree, Collette (Coco) husband Steve Bill, and son Robert, wife Elizabeth Cahoon. His five grandchildren learned many valuable “life lessons” from...
Betty L. Jenkins
May 14, 2026
Betty L. Jenkins, passed away peacefully at the age of 103 on May 14, 2026. Born on September 2, 1922, in Indianapolis, Indiana, she was the cherished daughter of Albert and Leone (Meek) Slate. Betty was married to the love of her life, William Jenkins, Sr., and together they created a beautiful family.
For 25 years, Betty served as a dedicated...
Aaron F. Jackson
May 14, 2026
Aaron F. Jackson, 31, of Knightstown, Indiana, passed away May 14, 2026, at his home from injuries he sustained in an automobile accident in 2010.
He was born July 26, 1994, in Greenfield, Indiana to Danny J. and the late Niki Lee (Biesecker) Jackson.
Aaron especially loved fishing and was known as a hard worker, always trying to find ways to “make...
Ricky Eugene Alford
May 12, 2026
Ricky Eugene Alford, 78, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away on May 12, 2026, at his home. Born on October 8, 1947, to Floyd and Beulah Alford, Ricky was a lifelong Anderson resident. A proud graduate of Anderson High School, he later took classes at Ball State University.
After a long career as a press operator at Delco Remy, a division of...
Carolyn L. Wilson
May 11, 2026
Carolyn L. Wilson, 94, of Lapel, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Rawlins House in Pendleton following a brief illness.
She was born on October 6, 1931, in Strawtown, Indiana in Hamilton County to Volney Barnett and Emma Marie (Green) Rich. She was a 1949 graduate of Lapel High School. She was a faithful supporter of the Lapel Bulldogs...
Barbara R. Varcarolis
May 9, 2026
Barbara R. Varcarolis, 82, of Noblesville formerly of Whiting, New Jersey, passed away May 9, 2026, at Prairie Lakes in Noblesville.
She was born on December 20, 1943, in New York.
Barbara graduated from High School in New York and then moved to New Jersey, where she lived most of her life.
She retired from Macy's Department Stores as a sales clerk after...
Wilma A. Kennedy
May 9, 2026
Wilma A. Kennedy, a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026, at the age of 94. She was born on September 19, 1931, in Lapel, Indiana, and in later years she made her home in Greenfield, Indiana, but lived in Wilkinson most of her life. Wilma was a devoted housewife who poured her heart into...
William E. "Bill" Cecil
May 9, 2026
William E. "Bill" Cecil, 69, of Lapel, unexpectedly passed away on May 9, 2026. Born and raised in Lapel and a member of the 1974 Lapel High School graduating class, Bill was proud to call it home for his entire life. He was deeply rooted in the community and treasured the friendships and connections he built there over the years....
Vaughn Allen Bracken
May 9, 2026
Vaughn Allen Bracken, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and dedicated farmer, passed away at his home on May 9, 2026, at the age of 75. Born on July 30, 1950, in Anderson, Indiana, he was the son of the late Carl and Genevieve (Carpenter) Bracken.
Vaughn graduated from Lapel High School and went on to marry the love of his life,...
Jacob Braziel, Jr.
May 8, 2026
It is with a heavy heart and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jacob Braziel, Jr.
Jacob entered into his eternal rest on May 8th, 2026, at the age of 73 at St. Vincent Hospital in Anderson, Indiana, surrounded by the thoughts and prayers of those who loved him.
Jacob was born in San Antonio, TX on February 28, 1953...
Maxine L. Wilson
May 8, 2026
Maxine Lee Wilson, 88, of The Villages, Florida, passed away on May 8, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 17, 1937, in Anderson, Indiana, Maxine was the daughter of Thomas L. and Stella L. (Brown) Perry. She dedicated her life to her family as a homemaker, pouring her heart into caring for her children and creating a...
Brandi Dawn Gustin
May 7, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Brandi Dawn Gustin at her home on May 7, 2026. Born to the late Geoffrey Hill and Jeanne Payne on February 1, 1979, Brandi was a beloved wife, mom, moomoo, sister, and cherished friend to many.
She brought joy and warmth to all who knew her, and her passion...
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