Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Cheryle L. Murdock

Cheryle L. Murdock

Jul 18, 2022

Cheryle L. (Cummings) Murdock, 74, of Anderson, passed away on July 18, 2022 at Community Hospital in Anderson. Cheryle was born on September 7, 1947 in Portland, Oregon to the late Herman R. and Carol R. (Lillie) Cummings. She worked for Barber’s Manufacturing for a number of years before her retirement. Cheryle loved playing bingo and doing puzzles. She enjoyed...

Marietta Louada Schmidt

Marietta Louada Schmidt

Jul 15, 2022

Marietta Louada Schmidt, 86, passed away Friday, July 15, 2022, surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born October 9, 1935, in Anderson. Marietta retired from West Central Community Schools, where she worked in the cafeteria for 12 years. She was active in her family’s activities having been involved in the PTO, leader for Brownies & the Girls Scouts. Marietta...

Dewayne Allen Jessup

Dewayne Allen Jessup

Jul 14, 2022

DeWayne A. Jessup II, 46, of Anderson, passed away on July 14, 2022 at Community South Hospital in Indianapolis after a long illness.  He was born on March 23, 1976 in Muncie, to  DeWayne and Sharon (Meagher) Jessup. DeWayne enjoyed bowling, painting, and detailing cars.

He is survived by his mother, Sharon (Meagher) Jessup of Mt. Summit; brothers, Perry (Pat)...

Phyllis Jean Blanton

Phyllis Jean Blanton

Jul 13, 2022

Phyllis Jean (Kersey) Blanton, 80, of Muncie, passed away on July 13, 2022 at her residence.  She was born on February 16, 1942 in Elizabethtown, Kentucky to the late Dalton and Merle (Crenshaw) Kersey.

Phyllis retired as a Funeral Home Assistant from Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service – Lahm Chapel in Pendleton.  She was a member of the Sigma Phi...

Martha June Zirkle

Martha June Zirkle

Jul 12, 2022

Martha “June” Zirkle, 89, of Anderson passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at Brandywine Nursing home in Greenfield after an automobile accident.

She was born on April 4, 1933, in Markleville, to the late Robert and Stella (Walker) Young.

 

June retired from Delco Remy in Anderson after 46 years of service as a Quality Control operator.  She was a...

Mr. Leo Charles Jackey

Mr. Leo Charles Jackey

Jul 12, 2022

Leo Charles Jackey, 91, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022.

He was born June 18, 1931, in Louisville, Kentucky to the late, Victor Joseph & Corrine E. (Hoppinjon) Jackey.  Leo was a U.S. Army Veteran having served in the Korean War, where he received a Purple Heart for his efforts in the Battle of Chosin Reservoir.

Leo retired from Delco-Remy...

Mr. Michael Carroll Martin

Mr. Michael Carroll Martin

Jul 11, 2022

Michael Carroll Martin, 79, passed away Monday, July 11, 2022.

He was born September 14, 1942, in Kokomo to the late, Myron C. & Carol (Bowers) Martin. Michael graduated from Purdue University where he was a member of Phi Kappa Psi & a Big Ten golf champion.  He went on to own and operate Mike Martin Shoes/ Hoyt Wright. He...

Robert Earl Everitt

Robert Earl Everitt

Jul 11, 2022

Robert Earl Everitt, 84, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022, at Community Hospital in Anderson after a brief illness. He was born January 24, 1938, in Noblesville, Indiana to Earl and Odessa F. (Mitchell) Everitt. Bob was a graduate of Lapel High School. He was a retiree of General Motors and was also a longtime farmer. He attended Faith...

John Dale Marshall

John Dale Marshall

Jul 10, 2022

John Dale Marshall passed away on July 10, 2022 at his home in Anderson, IN. John was born on August 5, 1940 in Shelby County, Waldron, Indiana. He was a graduate of Markleville High School in 1958. After graduation, he began his apprenticeship as a Tool and Die Maker at Delco Remy Division of General Motors. His work at Delco...

Michael Shane Hunt

Michael Shane Hunt

Jul 10, 2022

Michael Shane Hunt, 44, of Springboro, Ohio, passed away on July 10, 2022.  He was born in Anderson, Indiana to Ronnie Hunt and Rhonda (Holden) Rhodus.

Shane was a self -employed Real Estate Investor and Motivational Speaker.  He was a member of the Fortune Builders and Mastery Mind Group.  Shane enjoyed water sports and golfing and especially loved his children.

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Linda Chapin

Linda Chapin

Jul 7, 2022

Linda Chapin, 79, of Anderson, IN passed away on July 7, 2022, peacefully at her residence.  She was born on February 17, 1943, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Chester and Kathryn (Collins) Skinner.  She was married to her late and loving husband Ronald Chapin Sr.  In Linda’s life she was a homemaker, but she did more than just that. ...

Mr. Richard W. “Dick” Goff Sr.

Mr. Richard W. “Dick” Goff Sr.

Jul 6, 2022

Richard W. “Dick” Goff, Sr., passed away peacefully on the evening of July 6th, 2022 at the age of 92.

He was preceded in death by his brother, William Robert Goff and his sister, Shirley Ann Weeks; his first wife, Mary Goff (Hargis), and his second wife, Maxine Goff (Wildman). He is survived by his third wife, Jacalyn Montgomery-Goff, son,...

Ms. Essie Sides

Ms. Essie Sides

Jul 6, 2022

Ms. Essie Sides, 94, of Anderson, IN passed away on July 6, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was born on March 25, 1928 in Vest, Kentucky to the late Matt and Delilah (Fugate) Combs. She was married to her husband, Joe Sides, for 69 years before his passing in 2016. Essie worked for South Madison Schools as a custodian...

Raymond 'Kyle' Sandefur

Raymond 'Kyle' Sandefur

Jul 6, 2022

Raymond "Kyle" Sandefur, also known as Grampy, 78, of Markleville, passed away on July 6, 2022, at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis, following an extended illness. He was born on November 22, 1943, in Anderson, to Raymond and Phyllis (Lallathin) Sandefur. Kyle was a graduate of Markleville High School, class of 1961, where he lettered in four sports. Kyle...

Sharon Kay Wood

Sharon Kay Wood

Jul 5, 2022

Sharon Kay (Teague) Wood, 73, a lifelong resident of Anderson, went home to her Lord and Savior on July 5, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born on July 13, 1948 in Anderson and raised by her parents, Esther (Stahl) and Marshall Stoops. Sharon graduated from Anderson High School in the class of 1966, earned a bachelor’s...

Sharon Kay Wiles

Sharon Kay Wiles

Jul 5, 2022

Sharon Kay Wiles, 79, passed away on July 5, 2022, at Community Hospital Anderson. She was born June 20, 1943, In Anderson to Frank and Patricia "Zell" (Tooley) Lindsay. Sharon was a retired hairdresser. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Noblesville. She loved her children and grandchildren. Sharon is survived by her four children, Anna (Patrick) Bailey,...

Mr. Jerry L. Hodson Sr.

Mr. Jerry L. Hodson Sr.

Jul 3, 2022

Mr. Jerry L. Hodson, Sr., 80, of Anderson, passed away unexpectedly on July 3, 2022 at his home. Jerry was born on October 21, 1941 in Anderson, IN to the late John E. and Wanda (Farlow) Hodson. Jerry married the love of his life, Marleen Breece, and spent 46 glorious years together. Jerry faithfully served our country in the United...

Ida Margaret “Maggie” Stephenson

Ida Margaret “Maggie” Stephenson

Jul 1, 2022

Ida Margaret “Maggie” Stephenson died peacefully at home surrounded by family at the age of 89. Maggie was the beloved wife of the late R.N. “Steve” Stephenson and long- time owner of Red Bud Estates in Anderson, Indiana.

She is survived by her four children and their spouses;

Doug Stephenson (Jennifer Earl), Phil Stephenson (Donna), Susann Nienhaus (Tom), Mike Stephenson...

Ronald E. Barker

Ronald E. Barker

Jul 1, 2022

Ronald E. Barker, 82, passed away Friday, July 1, 2022 at his residence.

He was born January 26, 1940, in Anderson to the late Gene & Grace (Shipley) Barker. Ronald worked for the State Highway Department as a machine operator.  He was a past member of the Eagles Club and a member of Elm Grove Christian Church. He loved to...

Janice Arlene Williams

Janice Arlene Williams

Jun 30, 2022

Janice Arlene Williams, 80, of Shirley, passed away on June 30, 2022 at Greenfield Healthcare Center.  She was born on October 26, 1941 in Buford, Ohio to the late Orland and Mae Fern (Cornette) Miller.

Janice was a homemaker and Letter Carrier for the US Postal Service for 18 years.  She was a member of Wilkinson Church of Christ, Tri...