Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

“Dave” Truman Cave

“Dave” Truman Cave

Sep 2, 2022

“Dave” Truman David Cave, 77, passed away Friday September 2, 2022, in Pendleton, Indiana.

Dave was born in Anderson, Indiana to the late Alvin and Bell (Williams) Cave.  Dave attended Anderson high school in his youth.  And for all his life he drove a Semi-truck and was a proud member of the Teamsters Union Local 135.  In Dave’s spare time...

Kent (Ryan) Thompson

Kent (Ryan) Thompson

Sep 2, 2022

Kent (Ryan) Thompson, 47, of Ingalls, unexpectedly passed away on September 2, 2022.  He was born on October 15, 1974, in Anderson, Indiana to David and Denise (Acree) Thompson.

Ryan was a banker at PNC.  And in his time, he loved to cheer on his Indianapolis Colts, and go on walks.  He was a very loving man, he loved everything...

Jacob L. “Jake” Spivey

Jacob L. “Jake” Spivey

Sep 1, 2022

Jacob “Jake” Levi Spivey, 19, of Anderson passed away on September 1, 2022. Jake was born on May 28, 2003 to Joe Spivey and Tara Holland. Jake was one of those people that had an infectious smile and laugh. He was the most caring and kind-hearted person you could ever know. He was goofy and always cracking jokes; it was...

Marilyn Rose Martin

Marilyn Rose Martin

Aug 31, 2022

Marilyn Rose VanZant Sanders Adams Martin was born on February 8, 1930 to Vernon Esley and Audrey Margaret (Ashton) VanZant at their home near Anderson, Indiana.  She left this life to be with her Savior on August 31, 2022. Precious in the sight of The Lord is the death of His Saints. Psalm 116:15

Marilyn described a wonderful childhood which...

Mrs. Betty Elaine Hill

Mrs. Betty Elaine Hill

Aug 29, 2022

Betty Elaine Hill, 93, formerly of Wilkinson and New Castle, went home to be with the Lord on the morning of August 29, 2022.  She was born on December 15, 1928 in Pleasant Plains, Illinois, to the late Albert and Bernice (Brown) Kinnaman.

Betty retired from Butler Insurance Agency in Wilkinson, was a member of the New Castle United Methodist...

Vicky Lynn Christian

Vicky Lynn Christian

Aug 29, 2022

Vicky Lynn Christian, 65, of Shirley, Indiana passed away on the evening of August 29, 2022.

She was born December 16, 1956 in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. The daughter of the late Thomas and Phyllis (Chapman) Wybiral.

Vicky was a loving mother, Memaw, nanny, and friend who always placed family first. She spent her entire life helping to take care of others...

F. Dale Spivey

F. Dale Spivey

Aug 27, 2022

F. Dale Spivey, 73, of New Castle, passed away after an extended illness on August 27, 2022. Dale was born on May 17, 1949 in Sandgap, Kentucky to the late, Levi and Margrette (Rose) Spivey. Dale worked for Chrysler Factory on the Production Line for 30 years before his retirement. He was a member of the Kokomo FOP for a...

Billy Junior Mcguire

Billy Junior Mcguire

Aug 26, 2022

Billy Junior McGuire, 74, of Muncie, passed away on August 26, 2022.  He was born on September 4, 1947, in Anderson to the late William Junior and Dorothy Mae (Jarvis) McGuire.

Billy retired as a truck driver for various companies.  He enjoyed trucks, fishing, and racing cars at the old Sun Valley Speedway.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley...

Ms. Reba Lorraine Johnson

Ms. Reba Lorraine Johnson

Aug 26, 2022

Reba Lorraine Johnson, 89, went to be with Jesus, Friday, August 26, 2022, while surrounded by her family.

Reba was born in Allons, Tennessee to the late, Marshall Robert & Mary (Hensley) Dulworth.  For many years she worked as the store manager at Riley Market in Greenfield. She was a member of King James Bible Church but also attended Honey...

Bob E. Darrah

Bob E. Darrah

Aug 24, 2022

FISHERS- Bob E. Darrah, 90, of Fishers passed away August 24, 2022.

He was born September 15, 1931 in Noblesville, Indiana and was a former resident of Pendleton and Fortville.

Bob was a 1949 graduate of Noblesville High School and was an US Army veteran serving in the XVIII Airborne Corps. He was a charter member of the Fortville Optimist...

Paul Eugene Frazier

Paul Eugene Frazier

Aug 22, 2022

Paul Eugene Frazier, 78, passed away August 22, 2022.

Born on November 28, 1943, Paul was a lifelong Anderson, IN resident and was a 1961 graduate of Highland High School. 

He is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years Gwen (Pepelea) Frazier and their son, Todd Frazier (Ramona); grandchildren Ella, Caden and Cole Frazier; daughter-in-law Anne-Marie Frazier (Jason,...

Mr. Michael Lee Day

Mr. Michael Lee Day

Aug 22, 2022

Michael “Mike” Lee Day, 65, passed away Monday, August 22, 2022.

He was born February 25, 1957, in Anderson to the late, William Thomas & Nina Alyne (Carter) Day.  Mike was the president of Anderson Transit System, Inc., having also driven and been an aid for the company on its busses, for over 46 years.  When not working he was...

Steven C. “Steve” Stahl

Steven C. “Steve” Stahl

Aug 22, 2022

Steven “Steve” C. Stahl passed away August 22, 2022, in Indianapolis, IN with his loving family by his side. This generous, kind man was born in Anderson to his late father and mother Carl and Betty (Williamson) Stahl. He began his career as a pilot in the Air Force. He went on to obtain a bachelor’s degree at Ball State...

Joseph Harvey

Joseph Harvey

Aug 20, 2022

Joseph K. Harvey 67 joined his beloved wife on Aug 20, 2022, after a brief illness.

He was an avid race fan who spent most of his adulthood speeding through the turns at Winchester and Anderson Speedway.  In his free time, he enjoyed working on and building race cars, fishing and even capsizing boats and spending time with his grandchildren....

Judy K Cornelius

Judy K Cornelius

Aug 18, 2022

Judy K. Cornelius, 77, of Lapel, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022, at her residence in Lapel following an extended illness. She was born on April 17, 1945, in Noblesville, Indiana to Garold Anderson and Martha (Roudebush) Anderson. Judy graduated from Lapel High School. She retired from Guide Lamp, Division of General Motors where she was a Fork Lift Driver...

Mr. Wendell Lowell Buckley

Mr. Wendell Lowell Buckley

Aug 17, 2022

Wendell Lowell Buckley, 82, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022.

He was born July 26, 1940 to the late, Arthur & Lyda (Marshall) Buckley.

Wendell loved being outdoors in his garden, traveling when he could, woodworking, and of course, he’d never miss an IU Basketball game.

He is survived by his loving wife, Lolita (Snodgrass) Buckley; brothers & sisters-in-law, Kenneth...

Melvin Ray “Mel” Lewis

Melvin Ray “Mel” Lewis

Aug 17, 2022

Melvin “Mel” Ray Lewis, 64, of Anderson, IN passed away on August 17, 2022 after an unexpected illness. Mel was born on October 19, 1957 in Elwood, IN to the late Thomas Lewis and Alice Riddle. Mel was a farmer in Anderson and had been for over 30 years. Mel enjoyed spending Saturday nights down at the Knightstown Sale Barn....

Franklin W. Smith

Franklin W. Smith

Aug 16, 2022

Franklin W. "Frank" Smith, 81, of Anderson, passed away August 16, 2022, at his residence in Anderson surrounded by his loving wife and sons following a brief illness. He was born on December 3, 1940, in Warrick County, Indiana to Joseph Smith and Jennie (Hawkins) Smith. Frank was raised in the Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Children's Home. He graduated from...

John W. Redding

John W. Redding

Aug 14, 2022

John W. Redding, 84, Marion, Indiana, passed away peacefully in his favorite chair at home on Sunday, August 14, 2022. He was born on December 17, 1937, in New Castle, Indiana, to Paul W. and Mary E. (Reynolds) Redding. He graduated from Middletown High School in 1956. John proudly served four years in the United States Air Force, and then...

Anne Farrar Yarnell

Anne Farrar Yarnell

Aug 14, 2022

Anne Farrar Yarnell, 81, of Lapel, previously of Indianapolis, passed away knowing Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 14, 2022 after a brave battle with lung cancer. Anne was born on November 5, 1940 in Indianapolis to James Hillard and Mary Louise (Irwin) Farrar. Anne was a graduate of Broad Ripple High School and graduated from...