Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Johnny V. White

Johnny V. White

Mar 22, 2022

Johnny V. White, 63, Lapel, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his family in Lapel following a brief battle of cancer.He was born October 20, 1958, in Nashville, Arkansas to Doyle White and Queen (Bright) Waldon.Johnny graduated from high school in Nashville, Arkansas and graduated from Bunker Hill Community College in Massachusetts.He was currently working...

Wilma J. Roberts

Wilma J. Roberts

Mar 20, 2022

Wilma J. Roberts, 77, of Lapel, passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2022, at Harbour Manor in Noblesville following an extended illness.She was born on September 30, 1944, in Zanesville, Ohio to Eugene Cooper and Wilma Pauline (Ruby) Cooper. She attended Zanesville High School in Ohio. She was a Homemaker her entire life.Wilma loved to crochet, bowl, and loved to...

John Henry Staton

John Henry Staton

Mar 18, 2022

John Henry Staton, 68, of Anderson, passed away Friday, March 18, 2022, at Golden Health Living in Muncie following a brief illness.He was born on August 4, 1953, in Noblesville, Indiana to Joseph Everett Staton and Pearl Maxine (Small) Staton.John enjoyed spending time with friends at local bars in the Anderson area.He is survived by one sister, Irene Jenkins of...

Josie V. Maxwell

Josie V. Maxwell

Mar 16, 2022

Josie V. Maxwell, 86, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at Community Northview in Anderson following an extended illness.She was born December 20, 1935, in Baptist Ridge, Tennessee to James Hull and Ruby (Boles) Hull.She retired as a self-employed accountant.She is survived by her husband Larry Montgomery of Lapel, a grandson, Chance Green of Lapel. She is also survived by...

Ms. Jeneda Butler

Ms. Jeneda Butler

Mar 12, 2022

Jeneda Butler, 89, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2022.

She was born June 15, 1932, in Cumberland County, Kentucky to the late Wash & Hattie (Cheatham) Riddle.

Jeneda loved gardening, sewing, quilting, and was known as a magnificent cook.

She is survived by her children, Janet (husband, Mark) Strahlendorf & Randell (wife, Cathy) Hedge; grandchildren, Jeffrey (wife, LeeAnn) Strahlendorf, Jamie...

Rebecca “Becky” Lee Purdy

Rebecca “Becky” Lee Purdy

Mar 11, 2022

Rebecca “Becky” Lee (Snaufer) Purdy, 74 of Pendleton passed away March 11, 2022 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Anderson. She was born September 30, 1947 in Springfield, Ohio and was a Fort Wayne resident before moving to Pendleton with her husband, Wayne A. Purdy, 42 years ago. They recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.Becky was a 1965 graduate of...

Stephen Allen Smith

Stephen Allen Smith

Mar 9, 2022

Stephen Allen Smith, 76, Anderson went home to be with his Savior on March 9, 2022, after an extended illness.

He was born September 20,1945 in Anderson. He is proceeded in death by his parents Kenneth Smith and Virginia (Simmons) Smith. He is survived by his faithful wife, Linda (Stohler) Smith of 57 years and four sons. Gary (wife Hope),...

Jason Paul Hendrickson

Jason Paul Hendrickson

Mar 9, 2022

Jason Paul Hendrickson, 40, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2022.

He was born August 5, 1981, in Anderson.

Jason was a member of Indiana Business Education Association, National Business Education Association, and Indiana State Advisor to Business Professionals of America. He loved travelling, making Christmas shopping a planned-out sport, and loved Disney, especially anything Mickey Mouse. Above all else he...

Tony Schlegelmilch

Tony Schlegelmilch

Mar 8, 2022

Tony Schlegelmilch, 76, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2022.

He was born April 7, 1945, in Anderson. He retired from General Motors after 33 years and was a member of UAW #663. Tony loved fishing and enjoyed playing tennis.

He is survived by his wife, Karen (Miller) Schlegelmilch; children, Tina (husband, Craig) Bowyer & Wesley R. Schlegelmilch; stepdaughters, Shannon (husband,...

Mary Catherine Carr

Mary Catherine Carr

Mar 6, 2022

Mary Catherine Carr, 66, of Anderson, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2022, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Anderson after an extended illness.She was born March 12, 1955, to Robert Ashby and Anna (DeLong) Ashby.Mary attended Anderson and Indianapolis Public Schools. She enjoyed cooking, playing games at the casino, and socializing with her friends and family. Mary was a loving...

Jack V. Taylor Sr.

Jack V. Taylor Sr.

Mar 5, 2022

Jack Vernon Taylor, Sr., 89, of Anderson passed away on March 5, 2022 at his winter home in Arizona. Jack was born on June 17, 1932 in Daleville, IN to his parents, Lafayette and Velma (Felton) Taylor. Jack graduated from Anderson High School in 1950 and shortly after, he enlisted in the United States Navy to faithfully serve our country...