Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Teresa Ann Dodson
Dec 25, 2021
Teresa Ann Dodson, 64, of Anderson, passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021, at Ascension St. Vincent Anderson following a brief illness.She was born on April 6, 1957, in Anderson, Indiana to Robert Ashby and Anna Ashby Dailey.Teresa graduated from Madison Heights High School. She retired from Delco Remy Division of General Motors. Teresa also enjoyed working for Frischs Big Boy,...
Stephen Wayne Clouse
Dec 24, 2021
Stephen Wayne Clouse, 80, of Lapel, passed away Friday, December 24, 2021, at Richard Roudebush VA Med Center in Indianapolis following a brief illness.He was born on February 1, 1941, in Plymouth, Indiana to Charles Wayne Clouse and Mary Jo (Keyser) Clouse.Steve attended Plymouth High School.He retired in 2004 from Barrett and Stokley as a Brick Mason. He was a...
Tamara Jo Casper
Dec 23, 2021
Tamara Jo Casper, 62, of Alexandria, IN passed away after a lengthy illness on December 23, 2021 in Anderson, IN. Tamara was born on April 12, 1959 in Anderson, IN. After her birth, she was adopted by her parents, Bob and Mary (Weston) Graham. Tamara loved spending time with her grandchildren and would seize every opportunity to do so. Tamara...
Marie Gauker
Dec 23, 2021
Marie Gauker, 89, Lapel, passed away peacefully in her sleep Thursday, December 23, 2021, at Sugar Fork Crossing in Anderson following an extended battle with dementia.She was born September 5, 1932, in Island Creek, Kentucky to Thomas Pugh and Bessie (Owens) Pugh.Marie attended school in Kentucky. She was a homemaker most of her life,but held various positions throughout her younger...

Jesse Lee Bradberry
Dec 22, 2021
Jesse Lee Bradberry, 96, of Anderson, passed away on December 22, 2021 at Community Hospital in Anderson. He was born on February 19, 1925 in Van Buren County, Arkansas to the late Jesse and Mary (Newsom) Bradberry. He married Tena Haliburton on December 21, 1947. The shared 57 years of marriage together before her passing on September 30, 2005. Jesse...
Tracy L. Gardner
Dec 22, 2021
Tracy L. Gardner, 61, of Pendleton, IN passed away after an extended illness on December 22, 2021. Tracy was born on October 12, 1960 in Louisville, KY to parents, Charles Allen and Joan Carole (Ploetner) Bowling. Tracy married her loving husband, Jeffrey A. Gardner, in Anderson, IN. Tracy had the most important job, and she was a homemaker and loved...
Kevin Jo Oliver Jr.
Dec 22, 2021
Kevin Jo Oliver, Jr., 28, of Anderson, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 22, 2021.Kevin was born August 10, 1993, in Anderson, Indiana and was a lifelong area resident. He has traveled and worked alongside his father supporting his business as a repair specialist for paint-less dent removal.Kevin enjoyed playing video games, fishing, playing football, swimming, and listening to...
Farai Rodgers Moyo
Dec 22, 2021
Farai Rodgers Moyo, 33, went to be with The Lord on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, USA. He was born on Wednesday, June 3, 1988, in Harare, Zimbabwe to Sylvester Rodgers Moyo and Chiedza Queen Masere. Farai was a special person, a unitor* of people, and close confidant to many. He will be remembered for...
Johnnie Dale “Smoky” Burgess
Dec 19, 2021
Johnnie Dale “Smoky” Burgess, 73, of Fortville passed after a valiant fight with a brief illness.He was born July 13, 1948, in Clinton to the late Willis Pershing & Mida Marie (McWethy) Burgess. Smoky retired from Olinger Distribution after 30 years and was a member of Teamsters Local #135. His most passionate occupation was that of an auctioneer. He was...
Vera Jean Keesling Wilson
Dec 19, 2021
Vera Jean (Keesling) Wilson born April 11, 1927, daughter of Alfred and Amelia Page, in Queensland Australia, peacefully passed away December 19. 2021 at her home in Anderson, Indiana with her children at her side. Vera immigrated to the United States in 1946 as the war bride of Jack Keesling Sr. and embraced Anderson as her new home. Born of...
James Rodney Windlan
Dec 19, 2021
James Rodney Windlan, 68, of Anderson, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021, at Community Hospital of Anderson following a brief illness. He was born on October 29, 1953, in Anderson, Indiana to Robert Windlan and Luana "Lou" Mae (Anderson) Windlan. Rod graduated from Highland High School in 1972. He also graduated from Ball State University in 1976. Then he received...
James (Jim) R. Williams Jr.
Dec 18, 2021
PENDLETON- James (Jim) R. Williams, Jr., 79, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at Community Hospital in Anderson.He was born on June 19, 1942 in Dayton, Ohio to James and Martha Williams. After graduating from Roundhead High School, he attended Olivet Nazarene University in Kankakee, Illinois. There he met the love of his life, Victoria (Vicki) Parks and they...
Jerry L. Johns
Dec 15, 2021
Jerry L. Johns, 84, of Anderson, Indiana passed away Dec. 15, 2021 at his residence. Jerry was born April 3, 1937 in Wilkinson, Indiana to Robert I. and Doris E. (Young) Johns and resided in Anderson the past 22 years. He was a former Wilkinson and Pendleton resident. Jerry retired as a tool and die maker from Delco Remy Division...
Sharon S. Pike
Dec 13, 2021
Sharon S. Pike, 77, passed away Monday, December 13, 2021. She was born February 23, 1944, in Anderson to the late, Melvin L. & Maryellen (Roseberry) Slick. Sharon was a 1962 graduate of Anderson High School and was a lifelong supporter of the Anderson Indians. She then graduated from the Indianapolis Methodist Hospital School of Nursing where she made several...
Nora A. Mathavich
Dec 13, 2021
Nora Anne Mathavich, age 68, of Anderson passed away Monday, December 13, 2021. She is survived by her sister, May Beth (Thomas) Oberting; nephews & niece, Thomas, Robert (Molly), & Keri; and great niece, Basil. She was preceded in death by her parents, John D. & Mary (Pickett) Hayes. Nora grew up in Anderson, where she graduated from Highland High...
Evelyn Irene Dulworth
Dec 10, 2021
On Friday, December 10, 2021, loving wife, mother and mamaw, Evelyn “Irene” Dulworth (77) passed into the arms of Jesus at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. Irene was born on July 15, 1944 in Barberton, Ohio to Bedford and Ruby (Nelson) Denton. Irene and her parents moved to Tennessee in 1946 where she spent her childhood and teenage years. In...
Michael Burke Gentry
Dec 10, 2021
Michael “Mike” Burke Gentry, 69, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away peacefully and comfortably with loved ones by his side in Anderson on December 10, 2021. Mike’s journey to be with the Lord was ceremoniously preceded by a neighborhood dinner bell ring and a double shotgun salute on his property. Mike was born October 7, 1952, in Anderson, Indiana. Mike’s legacy...
Martha Jane Turner
Dec 10, 2021
Martha Jane (Nugen) Turner, 89, of Anderson, passed away Friday, December 10, 2021, at Sugar Fork Crossing in Anderson.She was born on July 13, 1932, in Spiceland to Charles Ira and Cecilia (Sebesta) Nugen.Jane graduated from Huntsville School.She was very involved in The Pilot Club and held several offices there throughout her membership. She enjoyed traveling with her husband to...
Kathleen Rose Bronnenberg
Dec 9, 2021
Kathleen R. Bronnenberg, 95, of Anderson, passed away on December 9, 2021 at Millers Merry Manor in Chesterfield. She was born on August 11, 1926 in Windlesham, England to the late Frank and Ada (Mills) Sheridan. Kathleen retired from J.C. Penny’s in 1991 after 30 years of service. She was a member of the English Wives Club and taught knitting...
Thelma Elaine Libler
Dec 8, 2021
Thelma Elaine Libler passed away peacefully December 8 after 96 years of being the favorite human being of almost every person who had the honor of knowing her. She was an extraordinary woman in part because she never lost touch with her ordinary beginnings. Thelma was born on March 25, 1925 to Henry and Aletha Adkins in Huntington, West Virginia,...