Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Penny Ann Jones

Penny Ann Jones

Jan 26, 2025

Penny Ann Jones, 79, of Pendleton, Indiana passed away on January 26, 2025. She was born on August 1, 1945 in Anderson, Indiana to the late Donald Scott and Ruby (Brown) Klutz.

Penny was a graduate from Pendleton Heights High School. She worked in production at General Motors for 42 years. In Penny’s spare time she enjoyed being home and making...

Wayne L. Valentine, Sr.

Wayne L. Valentine, Sr.

Jan 25, 2025

Wayne L. Valentine, Sr., age 73, of Upland, IN gained his angel wings on Saturday, January 25, 2025 in his home. He was born on March 8, 1951 in Anderson, IN.

Wayne graduated from Pendleton High School in 1969 and then served in the Vietnam War as an MP (Military Police) from September 4, 1971 to April 17, 1972. He then...

Deborah Ann Hefner Robinson

Deborah Ann Hefner Robinson

Jan 25, 2025

Deborah Ann Hefner Robinson, known to many as Debbie, passed away peacefully, leaving a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories. Born on January 13, 1953, in Winfield, Alabama, Debbie brought joy and warmth to everyone she met.

Debbie married the love of her life, David Robinson, on November 27, 1974, after being introduced on a blind date arranged by their...

Amy Jo Stewart

Amy Jo Stewart

Jan 24, 2025

Amy Jo Stewart, 48, of Alexandria, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025.

She was born on October 23, 1976, to Anthony Harless and Debra Richards, both of whom survive.

She was a homemaker.

She is survived by her parents Anthony Harless and Debra (Goolsby) Richards; stepfather, Roger Richards; children, Michael Nelson of Bedford, Myla Nelson-Herdrich of Carmel and Raeannna Giselbach-Lashure of Elwood;...

Kenneth A. "Kenny" Anderson

Kenneth A. "Kenny" Anderson

Jan 24, 2025

Kenneth A. “Kenny” Anderson, 40, of Anderson, Indiana passed away on January 24, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 13, 1984, in Greenfield, Indiana to his mother Cheryl Anderson.

Kenny loved many things in his life. He enjoyed his guns and listening to music. He also had a fascination for cars, especially his...

Marion Ann Humble

Marion Ann Humble

Jan 21, 2025

Marion Ann Humble, 77, of Anderson, passed away at Community Hospital in Anderson on January 21, 2025. She was born on August 21, 1947 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to the late Edwin Keith and Ada Mae (Whigham) Humble.

Marion was very passionate and a lover of Cajun cooking, going back to her roots of being from Louisiana. One of her favorite...

Rosemarie Novak

Rosemarie Novak

Jan 21, 2025

Rosemarie J. Novak, of Anderson, Indiana passed away January 21, 2025, at Bethany Pointe Health Campus in Anderson. She was born on August 25, 1929 in Peoria, Illinois to the late Louis & Stella (Slapnicar) Legan. Rosemarie graduated from Providence High School in Joliet, Illinois.

Rosemarie especially loved her family and loved to play Yahtzee & Euchre with her loved ones....

James "Butch" Woodrow Fesler II

James "Butch" Woodrow Fesler II

Jan 19, 2025

James “Butch” Woodrow Fesler II, 82, of Pendleton, passed away peacefully at his home in his sleep with family members beside him on January 19, 2025.

He was born in Anderson, Indiana on January 9, 1943 to the late James “Whitey” Woodrow and Laura I. (Sisson) Fesler I.

Butch was a 1961 graduate of Pendleton High School and was a US Army...

Waneta Rigdon

Waneta Rigdon

Jan 18, 2025

Waneta Rigdon, 93, of Anderson, passed away on January 18, 2025, at Envive Healthcare of Muncie. Waneta was born on July 16, 1931 in Anderson to the late Norma (Kidwell) Murdock and Gordon Flowers. She married the love of her life, Gilbert Rigdon, and the two were married for many years before his passing. Waneta was a beautician and owned...

Everett Kurt Rogge

Everett Kurt Rogge

Jan 17, 2025

Everett Kurt Rogge, 56, of Noblesville, passed away on January 17, 2025. He was born on August 30, 1968, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Everett R. and Kathleen "Kathi" Rogge. Kurt graduated from Purdue University with an engineering degree. After graduation, he worked in the automotive industry, eventually retiring to focus on several small businesses. He loved nature, hiking, and his...

Norman D. Hathcoat

Norman D. Hathcoat

Jan 17, 2025

NOBLESVILLE- Norman D. Hathcoat, 89, of Noblesville, passed away at his home on January 17, 2025.

He was born on November 11, 1935, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas and moved to Indiana in 1953.

Norm was a 1953 graduate from Anderson High School and attended Ball State University.

He was an office manager for Delco Remy, Anderson for 50 years.

Sports were a very important...

Frances "Joan" Payne

Frances "Joan" Payne

Jan 16, 2025

Frances "Joan" Payne, age 91, passed away on January, 16, 2025, at her residence.

Joan was born in Greenfield, Indiana on September 28, 1933, to the late Maurice Holmes and Ruth (Harrison) Holmes. 

 Joan and her husband Charlie owned and operated Payne's Auto Parts in Charlottesville for 64 years. She worked at Eli Lilly for many years in computer processing, and in...

Betty Jean Wilson

Betty Jean Wilson

Jan 15, 2025

FORTVILLE- Betty Jean (Henderson) Wilson, 88, passed away January 15, 2025.

She was born on February 20, 1936, in Olive Hill, Kentucky.

In addition to being a homemaker, Betty had been employed at RCA Corporation, Indianapolis; Firestone Products, Noblesville and the housekeeping department at Riverview Hospital, Noblesville for many years.

She was a member of the Knightstown Church of the Nazarene and Red...

Richard Hall

Richard Hall

Jan 13, 2025

Richard K. Hall, 67, of Pendleton, IN, passed away in the early morning hours of January 13th 2025, He passed peacefully in his sleep at home with his wife.

Richard was born April 19th 1957 in Indianapolis, IN, the son of Melvin Kenneth Hall and Marjorie Jean Strange.

Richard graduated from Crispus Attucks High School in Indianapolis, IN in 1974.

Richard married Karen...

Myron Jack May

Myron Jack May

Jan 13, 2025

Myron Jack May, 92, of Pendleton, passed away on January 13, 2025 at Rawlins House. He was born on September 29, 1932 in Albany, IN to the late Russell and Harriett (Boots) May. Myron married his loving wife, Treva (Abell) May, and the two were married for 39 years before her passing. He graduated with his masters degree in Library...

Karen Sue Perkins

Karen Sue Perkins

Jan 12, 2025

Karen Sue Perkins, 79, of Anderson, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at her home in Anderson following an extended illness.

She was born on October 5, 1945 in Anderson, Indiana to Richard and Norma (Haskell) Fox. She was a graduate of Lapel High School. 

Karen retired in 2000 from Bridgestone Firestone as a laborer. After retirement, she worked at Hypro-Filtration...

Daniel Lee Schuyler

Daniel Lee Schuyler

Jan 12, 2025

Daniel Lee Schuyler, 75, of Lapel, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Advent Health in Sebring, Florida following a brief illness. 

He was born on May 12, 1949, in Anderson, Indiana to George and Mary lou (Sedwick) Schuyler. He was a 1967 graduate of Lapel High School. 

He retired from Guide Lamp Division of General Motors after 30 years of...

Chad Pilkington

Chad Pilkington

Jan 11, 2025

Chad E. Pilkington, 53, of Lapel, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025, due to injuries he sustained in a snowmobile accident. Born on November 9, 1971, to Brian and his beloved mother, Linda Sue (Caplinger) Pilkington. Chad was a lifelong resident of Lapel and a proud member of the community.

He was the owner and operator of Lapel Truck and...

Maryann Eades

Maryann Eades

Jan 10, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Maryann Eades, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who left us peacefully at the age of 81. Maryann passed away on January 10, 2025, surrounded by her family, a reflection of the countless lives she touched with her warmth, kindness, and unwavering love.

Maryann was born in 1943, and throughout her...

Susan Glenda Rogers

Susan Glenda Rogers

Jan 9, 2025

Susan Glenda (Pruitt) Rogers of Anderson, Indiana, left us on January 9, 2025, at Community Hospital in Anderson. Born on October 18, 1952, in Anderson to Glendal Pruitt and Frances Arlene (Shaul) Faulkenburg, she was a true local through and through.

Susie graduated from Madison Heights High School in 1970 and went on to share a wonderful life with her husband,...