Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Maurice L. Crull
Mar 7, 2023
Maurice L. Crull was welcomed into heaven by his Savior Jesus Christ on March 7th. He passed away at home holding the hand of his loving wife of 64 years Daris.
Maurice was born at his childhood home in Pendleton in 1935. He graduated from Pendleton High in 1953 and married Daris Dudgeon on July 6th 1958.
Maurice was a...
Beth Ann Howe
Mar 5, 2023
Beth Ann Howe, 56, of Pendleton passed away on March 5, 2023. Beth was born on March 7, 1966, in Greenfield, IN. Beth graduated from Pendleton Heights High School in 1984. Beth was married to her high school sweetheart, Charlie Cook, for 23 years. She was a waitress for a number of years. She loved to go on road trips...
Betty Jo Smith
Mar 4, 2023
Betty Jo Smith, 90, of Anderson, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Bethany Pointe Health Campus in Anderson, following an extended illness.
She was born on August 19, 1932, in Lapel, Indiana to Shirley C. and Martha "Kate" (Galliher) Stanford.
She graduated from Lapel High School. She retired in 1997 after 29 years of service at The Town of...
Christian Tyler Roberts
Mar 3, 2023
Christian Tyler Roberts, 32, passed away Friday, March 3, 2023.
He was born August 18, 1990 in Anderson. Christian enjoyed being in the outdoors whether he was camping or fishing. He also liked cars and working on them.
Christian is survived by his daughter, Karma Roberts; mother, Brenda (Padgett) Roberts; father, Ricky Roberts; brother, Patrick Roberts; sister & brother-in-law, Sunshine...
Anita Gayle Kirby
Mar 3, 2023
Anita Gayle Kirby, 78, of Lapel, passed away Friday, March 3, 2023, at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis following a sudden illness.
She was born on March 22, 1944, in Noblesville, Indiana, to John Goff and Ruth (Neal) Goff.
Anita graduated from Lapel High School class of 1962. She retired after 34 years of service at Delco Remy, Divison of General Motors.
She...
Jeanette Lynn Shaw-Livingston
Feb 27, 2023
Jeanette Lynn Shaw-Livingston, 59, passed away Monday, February 27, 2023. She was born on September 11, 1963, to Stanley Shaw and Bette (Martin) Armstrong.
Jeanette attended Highland High school. In her life, she was a stay at home mom and enjoyed being with her kids. Jeanette really enjoyed riding motorcycles, and gardening. But what she loved most was spending time...
Brian Paul Jones
Feb 26, 2023
Brian Paul Jones earned his wings Sunday night, surrounded by family and friends after battling a lifelong illness. Brian was an avid sports fan and supporter of the Cincinnati Reds. He spent countless hours as a volunteer for the Lady Arabian Softball Team alongside brother-in-law, coach Rob Davis and his nieces Kinzie and Kylie. Brian was especially fond of watching...
Gregory Clayton Griffard
Feb 25, 2023
Gregory Clayton Griffard, 52, of Noblesville, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023.
He was born May 21, 1970, in Indianapolis to Gordon & Carol Griffard. After graduating from Ball State University, he went on to become an agent with Erie Insurance and past owner of Hill Creek Mortgage Company. Greg loved the outdoors whether it was hunting with his sons,...
Roy Argabright
Feb 23, 2023
Roy Argabright, 82, passed away on February 23, 2023 at his home after a long battle with multiple health issues. He was born to the late Boyd and Augusta (Dowden) Argabright on September 23, 1940. He graduated in 1960 from Fortville High School. He retired from Guide Lamp in 1995.
He loved spending time with his family, boating, fishing, flying,...
Verda Mercille Leisure
Feb 23, 2023
Verda Mercille Leisure, 91, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023.
She was born June 1, 1931, in Anderson. Verda worked for Canteen at Delco-Remy, along with food service in the Madison County School District. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Anderson and a member of the Life Club. She was a past member of the Eagles &...
Lee Ann Simmons
Feb 22, 2023
Lee Ann Simmons, 49, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023.
She was born August 27, 1973, in Florida to the late, Virgle Lee & Marilyn Ann (Eustler) Simmons. Lee Ann had been a devout member of First Pentecostal Church of Anderson, until she could no longer attend. She was very talented and loved making crafts of all kinds.
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Tawni Tullis
Feb 21, 2023
Tawni Kathleen Tullis, 35, passed away February 21, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born June 15, 1987, in Anderson. Tawni worked for Lee’s Chicken for several years. When not working she loved spending time with her family.
Tawni is survived by her sons, Dayton & Caleb Tullis; grandchildren, London & Carson; mother, Dolly (Woolums) Tullis;...
Brian S. Deel
Feb 21, 2023
Brian S. (Kong) Deel, age 65, died peacefully Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at his home in Pendleton, Indiana with his loving wife by his side.
He was born February 8, 1958 in Mt. Gilead, Ohio to the late Kenneth L. and L. Ruth (Pemberton) Deel.
He worked at HPM for many years. To most people around Morrow County he was...
Darryl W. Gustin
Feb 20, 2023
Darryl W. Gustin, 75, of Pendleton, passed away on February 20, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Anderson, the son of Gerald (Bud) and M. Joan Gustin. He spent all of his youth in the Markleville area. As a youngster, he was given the nickname “Luke”. He was a skilled athlete and received 10 varsity letters...
William E. “Bill” Turner
Feb 18, 2023
William “Bill” Edward Turner, 93, of Anderson, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 18, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born to the late William H. Turner and Hester Brandenburg on March 20, 1929. He graduated from Anderson High School in 1947. Bill worked as a licensed Plumber for 25 years before working and retiring from Delco Remy in...
Ronald Tesch
Feb 18, 2023
Ronald Tesch, 74, of Elwood, Indiana (formerly of Tekonsha, Michigan), passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at his residence following an extended and courageous battle with cancer.
He was born on September 20, 1948, in Albion, Michigan, to William and Martha (Heiney) Tesch.
He attended Litchfield Schools.
He retired as owner/operator of Tesch Grain Transport in 2010.
He loved mini-rod tractor pulling, antique...
Jewel Elaine Stapleton
Feb 16, 2023
Jewel Elaine Stapleton, 60, of Noblesville, passed away on February 16, 2023, at Indiana University North Hospital in Carmel following a brief illness.
She was born on October 13, 1962, in Anderson, Indiana to David Hughes and Karen (Deaton) Lenze.
Jewel graduated from Lapel High School.
She was a homemaker and had worked as a loan supervisor with USA Group.
She liked to kayak....
Mr. Barnis B King
Feb 15, 2023
Barnis B. King, 79, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born January 2, 1944, in Crossville, Tennessee to the late, Kit C. & Ruthie (Bilbrey) King.
Barnis was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of Masonic Lodge #681. He had worked for Container Corp/Smurfit Stone for 36 years before retiring from...
Leora Jane Richardson
Feb 10, 2023
Leora Jane Richardson, 96, of Pendleton, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023, at Rawlins House in Pendleton following a brief illness.
She was born on September 5, 1926, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Wilson and Emma (McKinney) Edwards.
She was a graduate of Lapel High School Class of 1944 and was one of the last of her graduating class. She attended...
Patricia L. “Patti” Latz
Feb 9, 2023
Patricia “Patti” L. Latz, 81, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born February 15, 1941, in Beech Grove to the late, Carl R. & Gladys (Howe) Green. Patti had been a waitress and bartender at a several locations in Chesterfield & Anderson. She was a member of the Women’s Auxiliary for the VFW...
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