Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Vera Pauline Wilsen
Feb 14, 2022
Vera Pauline Wilsen, 92, of Lapel, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022, at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville following a brief illness. She was born on March 3, 1929, in Plattsmouth, Nebraska to Earl Clifford Bailey and Mae Ola (Taylor) Bailey. Vera attended school in Nebraska. She retired as a custodian after several years. Vera enjoyed spending time with her family...
Edward Lyall Gauldin
Feb 9, 2022
Edward “Cheeseburger” Lyall Gauldin, 30, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022.
He was born October 20, 1991, in Muncie.
Eddy was a BMX bike enthusiast, constantly tinkering and building them. He had the biggest heart and was known to be generous to any and everyone.
Eddy is survived by his son, Jaxxon Gauldin; mother, Sheila Potter; father, Ronald G. Gauldin;...

Ms. Phyllis June Ray
Feb 9, 2022
Long time Shirley resident, Phyllis June Ray, 92, passed away on February 9, 2022. She was the daughter of the late William Hector and Jessie (Bates) Sheets.
June is survived by her children, Jerry (Char) Michaels of California, Jan Pitts of Indianapolis; two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Everett Pitts; second...
Ricky Wayne Williams
Feb 8, 2022
Ricky Wayne Williams, 59, Anderson, passed away on February 8, 2022 at his residence. He was born on June 28, 1962 in Anderson to the late James Edward and Violet (Matlock) Williams. Ricky enjoyed fishing and being with his friends. He is survived by his siblings, James (Kathy) Williams of Anderson, Andy (Shelly) Williams of Fort Wayne, Ernie (Teresa) Williams...
Roy Lee Eiler
Feb 8, 2022
Roy Lee Eiler, 94, of Noblesville, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at his residence following an extended illness.He was born on May 26, 1927, in Madison County, to Ralph Eiler and Faye (Everett) Eiler.Roy graduated from Lapel High School in 1945.He worked his entire life training and racing horses, restoring antique farm equipment, and owning and operating a retail...
Ronald Joe Mccord
Feb 7, 2022
HUNTSVILLE- Ronald Joe McCord, 78, passed away February 7, 2022 at his home.He was born March 19, 1943 in Anderson and was a lifetime resident of the Anderson, Pendleton and Huntsville communities.Ronald retired as a Manufacturer Engineer from Delco Remy.He was a 1961 graduate of Anderson High School and served as an EMT for Pendleton Emergency Ambulance for several years....
Robert Michael 'Mike' Gilman
Feb 5, 2022
Robert Michael "Mike" Gilman, 79, of Alexandria, passed away on Saturday February 05, 2022, at his residence. He was born on October 17, 1942, to Robert and Emma Kathryn (Crouse) Gilman. Mike spent most of his life in Summitville, Indiana. He graduated from Summitville High Scholl in 1960. He later married his high school sweetheart, Linda Armstrong, on December 28,...

Bette Ackerman
Feb 3, 2022
Bette Ackerman, 92, of Lapel, passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at Community Hospital of Anderson following a brief illness.She was born on October 17, 1929, in Lapel, Indiana to Bruno Troutman and Hazel (Gwinn) Troutman.Bette graduated from Lapel High School class of 1947, and then furthered her education at Anderson College and Ball State University.She retired as the...
Mr. James David Zickefoose
Feb 2, 2022
James David Zickefoose, 62, passed away February 2, 2022. Known by several names including, “JD” and “Foose”, beloved son and wildcard in the deck of life, David left us too soon as the result of an auto accident. Born in Anderson, he attended Seventh Street Elementary, Central & Eastside Junior Highs, and graduated from Highland High School. David worked for...
Juanita Chapin
Feb 2, 2022
Juanita J. Chapin, 89, of Anderson, IN passed away after an extended illness on February 2, 2022. Juanita was born on April 10, 1932 in Anderson to Leo and Leora (Beard) Price. Juanita worked at Roslyn Bakery for 15 years and always brought home sweet treats. She was a greeter for New Life Church and Lake Gibson Church of the...
William Thomas 'Bill' Hormell
Feb 2, 2022
William Thomas "Bill" Hormell, 93, passed away February 2, 2022, at his residence after an extended illness. He was born June 29, 1928, in Washington, Pennsylvania, the son of Ellis Jacob and Edith Elizabeth (Scott) Hormell. Bill served in the US Navy on a ship in the Persian Gulf during the Korean War. He was then employed at Brockway Glass...
Jimmy K. Richman
Feb 1, 2022
Jimmy K. Richman, 78, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away on February 1, 2022 at his residence. Jimmy was born on January 2, 1944, in Muncie, Indiana to the late Merrill and Norma (Watson) Richman. Jimmy was happily married for 58 years to his wife Nikki Richman. He was a graduate of Anderson Madison Heights High School, and in his life,...

Leroy Paul Wilsen
Feb 1, 2022
LeRoy Paul Wilsen, 65, Lapel, formerly of Noblesville passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at his residence following a brief illness.He was born July 24, 1956, in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin to Eugene Wilsen and Vera Pauline (Bailey) Wilsen.LeRoy graduated from Unity High School in Milltown, Wisconsin in 1960. He volunteered for several years at the Eagles in Noblesville.LeRoy was...
Mr. Larry F. Shively
Jan 31, 2022
Larry Shively 82, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 31, 2022, with his loving wife, Louise, by his side. He was born February 18, 1939, in Anderson to the late, Roy & Mary (Foland) Shively. Larry retired from General Motors after 42 years, having retired in 1999. He was a long-time member of the First United...
Rosalind Wells
Jan 31, 2022
Rosalind Wells, 71, of Anderson passed away on January 31, 2022 at her home. Rosalind was born on January 25, 1951 in Orlando, FL to Ernest C. and Betty Jean (Holland) Runion. She married the love of her life, Charles S. Wells on November 9, 1996 in South Ridge, Massachusetts. Rosalind loved sewing and creating fun crafts. She loved camping,...
Mr. Charles Tom Roland
Jan 31, 2022
Charles “Tom” Roland, 69, passed away Monday, January 31, 2022. He was born November 17, 1952 in Anderson to the late, Charles S. & Rosemary (Knobloch) Roland. Tom was a mason having worked on several local buildings and sidewalks. He was a member of the Masonry Local #92. Tom is survived by daughter, Michelle Roland; step-daughter, Tammy Holloway; grandchildren, Erica...
Merlena K. (Nash) Collins
Jan 29, 2022
Merlena K. (Nash) Collins, 79, of Chesterfield, IN passed away at her home on January 29, 2022. Merlena was born on August 5, 1942 in Anderson, IN to Robert E. and Sylvia L. (Stout) Nash. She married her loving husband, William C. Collins on March 4, 1972 and were married 41 years before his passing in 2013. Merlena had the...
Terina Ann Walsky
Jan 29, 2022
Terina Ann Walsky, 51, went to be with the Lord, on Saturday, January 29, 2022. She was born March 26, 1970, in Anderson. Terina was an RN working for Lifestyles Home Health Care. She was a past member of the Anderson Fire Department’s Ladies’ Auxiliary. Terina lived and loved life to its absolute fullest. Above all she loved her family...
Norma Jean Smith
Jan 29, 2022
Norma Jean Smith, 85, of Wilkinson, passed away on January 29, 2022 at the Stuart Meyer Hospice House in Palm Coast, FL. She was born on March 29, 1936 to the late Leonard and Mavern (Wickliff) Jeffries on the Jeffries “Runyon” Farm in Brandywine Township in Hancock County, IN. Norma Jean met her beloved husband, Everett “Marcus” Smith, and they...
Rebecca Burke
Jan 28, 2022
Rebecca A. "Becky" Burke, 92, of Lapel, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family, following an extended illness.She was born May 9, 1929, in Anderson, Indiana to James Webb and Lema (Austin) Webb.Becky attended Anderson Community Schools and graduated from APEX Beauty College.She retired owning and operating Beckys Beauty Shop in Anderson after 40...
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