Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Anna May Reeves

Anna May Reeves

Aug 8, 2022

On Monday, August 8, 2022, Heaven gained another Angel. Anna May Reeves went to be with her heavenly Father and join all her loved ones who had gone before her.

Born Anna May Shannon on July 27, 1933 to Lowell and Mary Shannon, in Belmont, OH. On August 28, 1954, she married her one true love, Elmer Reeves. She cherished...

Betty Louise Garrett

Betty Louise Garrett

Aug 3, 2022

Betty Louise Garrett, 97, of Anderson passed away on August 3rd, 2022, at her residence. Betty was born on November 15, 1924, in Anderson, to Floyd and Ada (Hopkins) Durham. She then went on to marry the love of her life, Radius Garrett, and they were married for 58 years before his passing in 2008.

Betty worked for Delco Remy...

James Edward Decker

James Edward Decker

Aug 2, 2022

James Edward Decker, age 75 of Noblesville Indiana passed away peacefully on August 2.  He was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 24, 1947.

He proudly served in the United States Air Force reserves.  Jim was a hard-working man; he was self-employed and owned Goehring’s Men’s Shop in Anderson Indiana for 25 years. He served as president of the downtown...

Judith A. “Judy” (Tinch) Buttler

Judith A. “Judy” (Tinch) Buttler

Aug 2, 2022

Judith A. “Judy” (Tinch) Buttler, 65, of Elwood, passed away on August 2, 2022 in Indianapolis. Judy was born on February 7, 1957 in Anderson, IN to Willie and Theola (Hargis) Tinch. She worked for Kings Systems as a Quality Assurance Assistant for a number of years. Judy had a special place in her heart for animals and loved having...

Janet Sue Collins

Janet Sue Collins

Jul 31, 2022

Janet “Sue” Collins, 70, passed away July 31, 2022.

She was born October 15, 1951, in Fort Wayne to the late Carey Pritchett & Norma (Elkins) Turner.

Sue retired from the Fort Myers/Naples Greyhound Track.  She loved travelling, sightseeing, and gardening.  She also had a love of classic cars that lead to her belonging to the Anderson Corvette Association, Piston...

Dustin E Lehman

Dustin E Lehman

Jul 30, 2022

Dustin E. Lehman, 44, of Lafayette, passed away on July 30, 2022, in Marshall, Minnesota from injuries received in a motorcycle accident. He was born January 31, 1978, in Anderson, to Ralph and LeeAnn (Craig) Lehman-Roberts. He attended Frankton High School. He was an ironworker with Ironworkers Local 22 in Indianapolis for 15 years. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, spending...

Stella Kathryn “Kathy” Branscum

Stella Kathryn “Kathy” Branscum

Jul 28, 2022

Stella Kathryn (Kathy) Branscum, 69, of Warrington, Indiana, passed on July 28, 2022. Kathy was born on February 21, 1953 to Robert and Myrtle Coomer.

Kathy had a love of art, music, gardening, and birds.  She would be asked by family and friends for her hand drawn cherubs and baby angels.  She had a big heart and deeply loved everyone...

Randy Dean Armstrong

Randy Dean Armstrong

Jul 28, 2022

Randy Dean Armstrong, 45, of Indianapolis, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022. He was born on November 8, 1976, in Indianapolis, to Joe and Pam Armstrong. He loved spending time with family and friends. He enjoyed playing basketball and being outside. Randy is survived by his mother, Pam Armstrong; three children, Donald Armstrong, Randi (Brennen) Dowden, and Gabriel Armstrong;...

George R. Price

George R. Price

Jul 27, 2022

George R. Price, 74, Pendleton, passed away on July 27, 2022 at his residence.  He was born on October 22, 1947 in Richmond to the late George and Florence (Leonard) Price.

George graduated from Richmond High School in 1965 and served his country in the U.S. Army.  He retired from State Farm Insurance Company after 25 years of service.  He...

David Michael Breece

David Michael Breece

Jul 27, 2022

David Michael Breece, 77, Anderson, passed away on July 27, 2022 at his residence.  He was born on September 5 1944 in Anderson to the late Fred and Ruby Breece.

David served his country in the Marine Corp during the Vietnam War.  He worked various construction projects during his career.  David was a member of the Cross Roads United Methodist...

Edward “Ed” Sturgeon

Edward “Ed” Sturgeon

Jul 26, 2022

Edward “Ed” E. Sturgeon, passed away on July 26, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Ed was born on September 27, 1932 in Anderson to the late James and Iva (Hicks) Sturgeon. After graduating from school, Ed began working at Delco-Remy, Plant 16 and he worked there for 38 years. He was also a bus driver for...

Larry Dean Breece

Larry Dean Breece

Jul 25, 2022

Larry Dean Breece, 63, of Greenfield and former longtime Wilkinson resident, passed away July 25, 2022 at his home.

He was born on January 12, 1959 in Greenfield, Indiana and resided in Wilkinson most of his life.

Larry was a United States Marine Corps veteran and member of Greenfield VFW Post. He was a Life member of the NRA, garden...

Marilyn Jean Crosley

Marilyn Jean Crosley

Jul 24, 2022

Marilyn Jean (Williams) Crosley passed into the Lord’s presence July 24, surrounded by her family. Marilyn packed so much life into her 90 years on this earth that it sometimes is difficult to comprehend.

She was born April 5, 1932 to Ralph and Joy (Anson) Williams. She represented the 6th generation of the Williams Family to live on her cherished...

Connie M. Calvert

Connie M. Calvert

Jul 23, 2022

Connie M. Calvert, 78, of Markleville, IN passed away on July 23, 2022 in Anderson, IN. She was born on April 16, 1944 in Ingalls, IN to the late Harold “Pinky” and Eileen (Rummel) Baer. Connie married her husband, Mike Calvert, on June 12, 1965. She worked for Guide Lamp/General Motors for 9 years, from 1963-1972. Connie loved golfing and...

Virginia A. Gwaltney

Virginia A. Gwaltney

Jul 23, 2022

Virginia A. Gwaltney, 82, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Meadowbrook Assisted Living in Fishers.

Virginia was born on August 4, 1939, in Anderson, Indiana to the late, Edward and Olive (Carpenter) Gillespie.  She was married to the love of her life for over 50 years to the late Donald Gwaltney.  Virginia is a graduate of Anderson High School....

Tami Star Vancleave

Tami Star Vancleave

Jul 22, 2022

Tami Star (Young) VanCleave, 63, of Anderson, IN passed away on July 22, 2022 after an extended illness. She was born on December 25, 1958 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Edgar Wethington and Della Mae (Keith) Gilliatt. She married her loving husband, Steve VanCleave, on February 9, 1990 in Darlington, IN. Tami graduated in 1977 from North Montgomery High...

Anna Marie Martin

Anna Marie Martin

Jul 20, 2022

Anna Marie (Green) Martin, 99, of Jamestown, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, in TJ Sampson Community Hospital in Columbia, Kentucky, following a brief illness. She was born April 13, 1923 in Noblesville, to Leo and Emma (Bolander) Green. She was a nurse's aide at Noblesville Hospital. She was a member of Fishersburg Wesleyan Church. She enjoyed spending...

Doris Ann Davidson

Doris Ann Davidson

Jul 19, 2022

Doris Ann Davidson, 61, of Anderson, passed away on July 19, 2022, at Ascension St. Vincent Anderson Hospital.  She was born on June 20, 1961, in Anderson to the late John and Phyllis (Gaye) Gilbert.

Doris was employed with Concentrix as a consultant.  She was a member of Eastside Church of God.  She was a very dedicated grandma who loved...

Nancy Kay Wardwell

Nancy Kay Wardwell

Jul 19, 2022

Nancy Kay Wardwell, 79, of Anderson, passed away on July 19, 2022 at her residence.  She was born on August 12, 1942 in Anderson to the late Earl and Sally (Coffin) Stokes.  Nancy retired from General Motors after 20 years of service.

She is survived by her son, John (Heather) Wardwell of Anderson; grandchildren, Jonathan Wardwell and Sarah Wardwell; step...