Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Wanda Kay Lineberry
Feb 24, 2025
Wanda Kay Lineberry, 85, of Pendleton, is set to be celebrated and remembered on a bittersweet day - February 24, 2025, which was also her birthday. Wanda was born on February 24, 1940, to Edward Bowen Hallowell and Goldie Mae (Shull) Hallowell.
She married her best friend, David Lineberry, on April 2, 1966, and together they built a beautiful life filled...
Albert Jerald Skinner
Feb 23, 2025
Albert Jerald Skinner 44, died on February 23, 2025. He was born December 24, 1980. The son of Albert Raymond Skinner & Kimberly Harris Clark in Richmond, Indiana. He attended and graduated from Eastbrook School in Marion, Indiana.
He was preceded in death by his Father Albert Raymond Skinner, his grandfather Albert George Skinner, his uncle Albert Wayne Skinner and his...
Belinda Sue Wigner
Feb 23, 2025
Belinda Sue Wigner, 72, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away February 23, 2025, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital surrounded by loved ones. She was born on January 23, 1953, in Anderson to Paul & Barbara (Perry) Jayne.
Belinda worked at The Hopewell Center as a community living Assistant. She loved doing diamond art, fishing, and bowling. She was very family oriented and...
Adma Wakim
Feb 23, 2025
Adma Wakim, Age 90, died on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at Northview Health and Living. Adma was born in the town of Mieh-Mieh near Sidon, Lebanon. In 1953, she married George Yusuf Wakim. They had four children. She and her husband fled Lebanon in 1985 after their town was destroyed in sectarian fighting and they emigrated to the United States....
Joyce Dean Cave
Feb 22, 2025
Joyce Dean Cave, 81, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away on February 22, 2025, at her home after a brief illness. Joyce was born on January 2, 1944, in Athens, Alabama, to Aaron and Ruth Jones.
Following her graduation from Madison Heights High School, she married Truman "David" Cave in 1963. Joyce was a talented beautician, dedicating many years to her career,...
Libby (Brown) Fouse
Feb 21, 2025
Libby (Brown) Fouse, 78, of Anderson, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025. She was born April 14, 1946 in LaGrange, Georgia. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Bill Fouse of Anderson, daughter Beth Fouse of San Antonio, grandchildren Ben, Jessica, and Jacob Roberts, great grandsons Carson and Phoenix and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in...
Robert Leroy Milam
Feb 20, 2025
Robert Milam, 78, of Anderson passed away February 20, 2025. He was born on October 13, 1946, in Anderson to the late Leroy & Martha Milam. Robert graduated from Anderson High School in 1965.
Robert owned and operated Mid-State Landscaping before retiring due to health reasons. He was a very hard worker and wish he didn't have to retire. Robert had...
Adela Ortiz Bautista
Feb 19, 2025
Adela Ortiz Bautista, 43, de Anderson falleció el 19 de febrero de 2025. Ella nació el 7 de julio de 1981 en San Francisco Caballua, Monte Verde, Oaxaca, México a Marcelino Ortiz Bautista y Magdalena (Ortiz) Bautista Santiago. Adela se casó con su amado esposo, Felix Sanjuan Gutierrez, y los dos estuvieron casados por varios años. Trabajó en la producción...
James H. Weeks
Feb 19, 2025
James H. Weeks, 57, of Anderson, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at his home.
He was born on October 4, 1967, in Anderson, Indiana to Anthony H. and Lynn (Ford) Weeks. James was a 1987 graduate of Lapel High School and went on to earn his associate's degree from Lincoln Tech as a master technician.
He owned and operated Weeks...
Forest "Bud" E. Reeves
Feb 19, 2025
Forest "Bud" E. Reeves, 91, of Shirley passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at his residence with his family by his side.
He was born December 16, 1933 in Shirley, the son of the late Odis Clinton and Pearl (Miller) Reeves.
Bud married the love of his life Eva on February 17, 1956. He retired from Delco-Remy in Anderson after forty and...
Diane L. Cummins
Feb 18, 2025
Diane L. (Cornelius) Cummins, 54, died February 18, 2025, at AMG Specialty Hospital in Muncie following an extended illness.
She was born September 28, 1970, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Thomas Earl Cornelius and Shirley Mae Weir and was a former Pendleton resident.
She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents Joan Cornelius and Albert Cornelius.
Survivors include children, Michael...
Sara Rae Ramirez
Feb 16, 2025
Sara Rae Ramirez, 35, of Indianapolis, passed away February 16, 2025.
She was born on September 18, 1989, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Sara was a homemaker, mother and housewife.
Survivors include her beloved husband, Hugo Ramirez; children, Sean Fesmire and Sophia Fesmire; mother and stepfather, Terri and Todd Hoffman; father, Anthony Russell; sister, Taylor Russell; stepsiblings, Jessica Hoffman, Elizabeth Hoffman and Timothy Hoffman; many...
Phyllis J. Smith
Feb 16, 2025
Phyllis J. Smith, 85, of Anderson, passed away February 16, 2025, at Bethany Pointe Health Campus in Anderson. She was born on October 8, 1939, in Anderson to the late Philip C. & Ruth (Roberts) Hotzel.
She graduated from Anderson High School in 1957. She had previously worked at GM/Delco and Anderson High School systems.
Phyllis enjoyed shopping, traveling, and visiting her...
Dana Marilyn Hexamer
Feb 16, 2025
Dana "Marilyn" Hexamer, 88, of Pendleton, Indiana, passed away on February 16, 2025. Born on September 14, 1936, in Anderson, Indiana, she was the daughter of James F. McGill and Florence (Cook) McGill. Marilyn married the love of her life, Larry Hexamer, on November 23, 1957, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Anderson.
Marilyn had a successful career as an office...
Joshua Ty Dutrow
Feb 15, 2025
Joshua Ty Dutrow, 40, of New Castle, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital Indianapolis in Indianapolis, IN following an extended illness.
He was born on June 28, 1984, in Anderson, Indiana to Raymond Luther Dutrow and Mary Melinda (Turner) Sarten. He was a 2002 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School.
He had most recently been...
Stephen J. Sharpe
Feb 13, 2025
Stephen J. Sharpe, 68, of Lapel, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at his home in Lapel following an extended illness. He was born on June 7, 1956, in Anderson, Indiana to James H. and Vada L. (Fitzwater) Sharpe. He was a 1975 graduate of Lapel High School.
He was an accomplished car salesman and received a national sales award...
Bradley Weldon Vincent
Feb 13, 2025
Bradley Weldon Vincent, 83, of Wilkinson passed away on February 13, 2025 at his home, surrounded by his family. Weldon was born on September 23, 1941 in Chanute, Tennessee to the late Reed Bradley and Ruby (Beaty) Vincent. He married the love of his life, Orpha Irene (Gosser) Vincent on February 17, 1962 and the two were married for 52...
Thomas Zirkelbach
Feb 12, 2025
Thomas F. Zirkelbach, 74, of Anderson, passed away February 12, 2025, at Envive Healthcare, Anderson, Indiana. He was born on January 22, 1951, in Anderson to Donald & Dorothy (Frossard) Zirkelbach. Thomas graduated from Anderson High School in 1969.
Thomas loved music especially Bob Dylan, the Beatles, and Phil Keaggy and was involved with the talent shows. He was very artistic...
Richard "Dick" Lee Fitzherbert
Feb 11, 2025
Richard "Dick" Lee Fitzherbert, 76, of Anderson passed away unexpectedly at his home on February 11, 2025. Dick was born on April 12, 1948, in Lewiston, Maine to the late Harold and Theresa (Ouellette) Fitzherbert. After graduating from high school and attending college, Dick decided to enlist in the United States Marine Corp and faithfully serve our country until his...
Mary Jo Beaty
Feb 11, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and immense gratitude for her beautiful life, that we announce the passing of Mary Jo Beaty. Mary peacefully passed away in the morning hours of February 11, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at her home.
Mary Jo was born on July 2, 1951, in Muncie, Indiana and from a young age, she embraced life with...