Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

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...

Richard Earl Jones

Richard Earl Jones

Aug 12, 2022

Richard Earl Jones, 90, Fortville, passed away on August 12, 2022, at his residence after an extended illness.  He was born on September 28, 1931, in Wilkinson to the late Grover and Zora (VanDyne) Jones.

Richard graduated from Wilkinson High School in 1949.  He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.  He retired as a Real...

David E. Brewer

David E. Brewer

Aug 12, 2022

Obituary David E. Brewer, 69, of Mitchell, Indiana, passed away August 12, 2022, at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana following an extended illness. He was born on February 19, 1953, in Bedford, Indiana. David retired from Delta Airlines as a Jet Technician. He bravely served his country in the Marine Corps during Vietnam. Cremation was chosen and no services...

Margaret I Edrington

Margaret I Edrington

Aug 12, 2022

Margaret I. (Irick) Edrington, 97, passed away on August 12, 2022, at Rawlins House in Pendleton. She was born March 14, 1925, in Hamilton County, Indiana to Cecil and Nellie (Rawlings) Irick. She retired from Firestone after 32 years of employment. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was a member of the URW. She spent over...

Jeannie Carolina

Jeannie Carolina

Aug 12, 2022

Jeannie (Mester) Carolina, 57, passed away on August 12, 2022, in Indianapolis. She was born December 3, 1964, in Flushing, New York to Arthur and Carol (Taylor) Mester. She was a graduate of West Essex High School in New Jersey. She graduated with an associated degree from Bloomfield College in New Jersey. She was an accountant for Thieneman Construction. She...

Dixie Dianna Carpenter

Dixie Dianna Carpenter

Aug 10, 2022

Dixie Carpenter, 79, of Yorktown, passed away August 10, 2022. She was born August 27, 1942 to the late Odie and Theda (Edwards) Phillips in Liberty, Kentucky.

She retired from BorgWarner after 30 years of service.

She is survived by her daughter, Jama Jacobs, sister Anita Jenkins, sister-in-law Shirley Phillips, and several nieces and nephews; and great-nieces and nephews.

She...

Kathleen Sue Simpson

Kathleen Sue Simpson

Aug 10, 2022

PENDLETON- Kathleen Sue (Gustin) Simpson, 72, of Pendleton, went to be with the Lord on August 10, 2022 following a brief illness.

She was born on April 18, 1950, in Anderson. She was a 1968 graduate of Pendleton High School.

She was a Team Lead Accounting Technician at the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) for 37 years.

She loved...

Phyllis Maxine Humble

Phyllis Maxine Humble

Aug 9, 2022

PENDLETON- On August 9, 2022, Phyllis Maxine (Hasty) Humble went home to be with her Lord and Savior. She was born March 15, 1928, to Robert and Hazel (Little) Hasty of Matthews, Indiana. She grew up on their farm with her brother Delver, and graduated from Jefferson Township High School in Grant County. She met her husband Bill at Epworth...

Malcolm Paul Deverter

Malcolm Paul Deverter

Aug 9, 2022

PENDLETON- Loving husband, father, and grandfather Malcolm Paul DeVerter, 87, Pendleton went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, August 9, 2022.

Malcolm was born October 17, 1934, in Cayuga, Indiana to Florence and Wilmont DeVerter. He was a graduate of the Indiana College of Mortuary Science and a licensed funeral director and real estate broker. Malcolm had an impressive career...

Jacquelyn S. Smith

Jacquelyn S. Smith

Aug 8, 2022

Jacquelyn S. Smith, 91, of Anderson, passed away Monday, August 8, 2022 at her home. She was born September 9, 1930, to the late, Joe and Thelma (Livingston) Smith. She graduated from Anderson High School and went on to earn her teaching degree at Ball State University.

Ms. Smith retired from Anderson Community Schools after 38 years of devotion to...