Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Johnie “John” Roberson

Johnie “John” Roberson

Nov 11, 2022

Johnie “John” Roberson, 77, of Anderson, passed away on November 11, 2022. Johnie passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Huntingburg, Indiana on October 21, 1945 to the late Rufus and Victoria (Lofton) Roberson.

John retired from Guide Lamp/General Motors after 31 years. He was proudly elected to serve as a Committeeman and Zone...

Virginia “Jinny” Callaway

Virginia “Jinny” Callaway

Nov 10, 2022

Virginia “Jinny” Callaway, 100, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2022 at her residence.

She was born on August 27, 1922 in Anderson, IN to the late Herbert and Esther (Whistler) Johnson.  Virginia worked for 23 years for the West Central Community School Corporation as the Secretary to Superintendent, as well as working for the Madison County Courthouse.

During Virginia’s life...

Ruth Berline

Ruth Berline

Nov 9, 2022

Ruth Ellen Shawhan Berline died in the late hours Wednesday, November 9th, 2022, at the Prairie Lakes Legacy unit in Noblesville, Indiana where she was well cared for over the past five years. Born to James Jerrell and Nola Lee Holbrook Shawhan in 1938, Ruth enjoyed a small-town life full of close friends, music, and faith in Alexandria, Indiana, the...

Ms. Dorothy Ellen Van Hook

Ms. Dorothy Ellen Van Hook

Nov 8, 2022

Dorothy Ellen Van Hook, 100, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2022.

She was born October 14, 1922, in Crawfordsville to the late, Frank & Bertha (Weir) Jameson.

Dorothy enjoyed square dancing and playing cards. She was best known for her great cooking and how much she loved her family.

She is survived by her sons, Robert Van Hook, Wayne (wife,...

Esta M. Earlywine

Esta M. Earlywine

Nov 7, 2022

Esta M. Earlywine, 76, of Anderson, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2022, at her residence in Anderson following an extended illness. She was born on August 3, 1946, in Noblesville, Indiana to Paul and Estee (Foust) Lewis. She was a 1964 graduate of Lapel High School. She was a payroll clerk at Fort Benjamin Harrison. She previously worked at...

Garry M. 'Buff' Scherer

Garry M. 'Buff' Scherer

Nov 7, 2022

Garry M. "Buff" Scherer, 69, of Lapel, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2022, at his residence following an extended illness. He was born on April 29, 1953, in Anderson, Indiana to Woodrow and Thelma (Gray) Scherer. He graduated from Lapel High School in 1972. He retired from Brockway Glass in 2014 after 30+ years of employment. He was a...

Linda K. (Shaw) Morrow

Linda K. (Shaw) Morrow

Nov 6, 2022

Linda Kay (Shaw) Morrow, 80, of Middletown, passed away on November 6, 2022 in Alexandria. She was born on November 14, 1941 in Anderson, IN to the late, Arthur and Lavetta (Sylvester) Shaw. She worked as a housekeeper for Rawlins House in her later years, but was a homemaker a majority of her life. Linda was a kind-hearted and loving...

Ronald D Waters

Ronald D Waters

Nov 6, 2022

Ronald D. Waters, 64, of Lapel, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022, at his residence in Lapel. He was born on May 22, 1958, in Noblesville, Indiana to Kay Carolyn (Spell) Mattingly and John Dale Waters and lived most of his life in this area. Ronald attended Shenandoah Schools. "Scrawny Ronnie" as he was known was loved by the...

Timothy J. Schnepp

Timothy J. Schnepp

Nov 5, 2022

Timothy J. Schnepp “Schnepper”, age 56, returned home to our Lord and Savior on November 5, 2022. He was born January 7, 1966, in Anderson, Indiana. Tim was a life-long resident of Pendleton and graduated from Pendleton Heights High School in 1984. On April 12, 1986, he married the love of his life, Julie Cauley, and together they raised a...

Ms. Karen Sue Treutel

Ms. Karen Sue Treutel

Nov 4, 2022

Karen Sue Treutel, 74, passed away Friday, November 4, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

She was born October 6, 1948 in Anderson. Karen graduated from Pendleton High School in 1966 and retired from DFAS at Fort Benjamin Harrison, having worked there for 26 years.

Karen enjoyed spending time at the library. When at home she enjoyed...

Joy Elizabeth Hough

Joy Elizabeth Hough

Nov 4, 2022

Joy Elizabeth (Snyder) Hough, 74, of Lapel, Indiana, passed away November 4, 2022, at her residence in Lapel following an extended illness. She was born on July 22, 1948, in Anderson, Indiana to Myron and Helen (Fleming) Snyder. Joy graduated from Lapel High School in 1966 and Purdue University in 1971. She retired in 2003 from Delco Remy Division of...

Jack Friddle

Jack Friddle

Nov 3, 2022

Jack Friddle, 78, of Greenfield, passed away on November 3, 2022 after an extended illness. Jack was born on December 2, 1943 in Anderson, IN to the late Evelyn (Young) Karpinski. He married the love of his life Vicky Sue Broadwater on February 3, 1962. He graduated from Wilkinson High School in 1962 and then began working for Delco-Remy on...

James “Skip” Hamilton

James “Skip” Hamilton

Oct 31, 2022

James “Skip” Lewis Hamilton, Jr., 69, of Anderson passed away on October 31, 2022 at his home. Skip was born on August 26, 1953 in Anderson to the late, James Lewis and Nancy Carole (Maddox) Hamilton. Skip worked for General Motors as a Team Leader for a number of years. He faithfully served his country in the United States National...

Baron Dakota

Baron Dakota

Oct 26, 2022

Baron Dakota, 64, of Anderson, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at his residence following an extended illness. He was born on September 29, 1958, in Columbus, Indiana to Joe and Jackquelin (Read) Crenshaw. He served in the National Guard. He was a union construction worker. He was a member of Chesterfield Christian Church. He loved to fish and...

Nancy D. Campbell

Nancy D. Campbell

Oct 25, 2022

Nancy D. Campbell

October 8, 1930  –  October 25, 2022

With heavy hearts and immeasurable mercy, the family of Nancy Campbell announce her passing on Tuesday, October 25th.

A lifelong artist, teacher and loving mother, she will always be remembered and loved by all whom she touched. She cared for us from day one and will continue to do so.

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Elijah Thompson

Elijah Thompson

Oct 25, 2022

Elijah River Thompson, 19, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022.

He was born March 3, 2003, in Anderson. He graduated from The Crossing-Anderson Campus. He was an accomplished wrestler.

Eli was the most generous, charismatic, hardworking, and beautiful soul. He would give anything to anyone in need and graciously gave his time to assist family and friends with any task...

Robert (Bobby) Stewart

Robert (Bobby) Stewart

Oct 21, 2022

Robert (Bobby) Stewart, 55, passed away Friday, October 21, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born on April 7, 1967, in Anderson to the late Floyd & Catherine (Sparks) Stewart.

He worked for Edgewater Woods nursing home before being disabled.  During Bobby’s time he really enjoyed watching his sports, especially football.  He had a special bond...

Mr. Dennis R. Hodge

Mr. Dennis R. Hodge

Oct 18, 2022

Dennis R. Hodge, 77, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born August 12, 1945, in Anderson to the late, Alex & Joella (Carter) Hodge. Dennis was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He graduated from Anderson College and then went on to work at General Motors, having retired as a technical...

David Vance Shoemaker

David Vance Shoemaker

Oct 16, 2022

David Vance Shoemaker, 85, of Anderson, passed away on October 16, 2022, at Primrose Memory Care in Anderson after a long, difficult battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.  He fought a strong fight, as would be expected from him, but in the end, Alzheimer’s took him from his family.  He is now at peace and no longer suffering, for which we are...

Bruce Michael Springer

Bruce Michael Springer

Oct 16, 2022

Bruce Michael Springer, 69, of Lapel, Indiana, passed away October 16, 2022, at Community Heart and Vascular Hospital in Indianapolis following an extended illness. He was born on February 17, 1953, in Anderson to Daniel and Lillian (Bowen) Springer. Bruce attended Madison Heights High School and graduated from Lapel High School. He retired in 2005 from Bridgestone-Firestone after 33 years...