Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Merlena K. (Nash) Collins

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

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

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

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...

Lori A. Shook

Lori A. Shook

Jan 27, 2022

Lori A. Shook, 58, of Pendleton passed away January 27, 2022 at her home after an extended illness.She was born October 15, 1963 in Anderson, Indiana and was a Pendleton resident all of her life.Lori was a 1982 graduate of Pendleton Heights High School, where she excelled in athletics.She spent the first part of her career at UPS and retired...

William C. Ball Jr.

William C. Ball Jr.

Jan 26, 2022

William C. Ball Jr., 80, Lapel, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at Community East Hospital in Indinapolis following a brief illness.He was born July 12, 1941, in Richmond, Indiana to William Ball and (Helen Reese) Ball.William attended school in Richmond. He retired as a maintenance supervisor. William was a member of the Daybreak Community Church in Lapel. He loved...

Rachel Ann Nale

Rachel Ann Nale

Jan 25, 2022

Rachel Ann Nale, 49, Anderson, passed away on January 25, 2022. She was born on May 30, 1972 in New Castle to the late Charles and Ella (Rice) Nale. Rachel was employed with Republic Services as a customer service representative. She was a member of Centerville Church of Christ and Meadowbrook Church of Christ. She enjoyed baking and going to...

Mrs. Arlene Hasler

Mrs. Arlene Hasler

Jan 25, 2022

Arlene Hasler, 83, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022.

She was born September 1, 1938, to the late Joseph & Geneva (Swain) Bradley. Arlene had worked for Hancock Central Schools as a teacher before becoming a stay at home mom and partner in the family farm. She was supportive of her daughters in their activities, being as active as they...

Timothy A. Young

Timothy A. Young

Jan 24, 2022

Timothy A. Young, 62, of Anderson passed away at his residence, on January 24, 2022 following an extended illness.He was born in Anderson, Indiana on June 3, 1959.Tim was a 1978 graduate of Pendleton Heights High School and was a US Army veteran. He was a member of Anderson Church of the Brethren where he enjoyed serving as a greeter....

Amy Anne Draves

Amy Anne Draves

Jan 23, 2022

Amy Anne Draves, 66, of Anderson, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, January 23, 2022. Amy was a faithful woman who loved the Lord, her family, her friends, her church, and her dogs. Amy was born on June 19,1955, to Paul and Ollene Nicolia in Inkster, Michigan, where she and her three brothers...

Vicki Jean Wells

Vicki Jean Wells

Jan 22, 2022

Vicki Jean (Gerber) Wells, 72, Anderson, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022, at Community Hospital of Anderson following an extended illness.She was born June 7, 1949, in Noblesville, Indiana to Mack Nolan Gerber and Marian Jeanette (Wells) Gerber.Vicki attended Lapel Schools. She retired from Lakeview Healthcare in Carmel after several years.Vicki enjoyed watching cartoons and spending time with her family.She...

Janet L. Lawson

Janet L. Lawson

Jan 21, 2022

Janet L. Lawson passed away on January 21, 2022 at Northview Health & Living. She was born on August 18, 1934 in Anderson, IN. Janet worked as a member of the maintenance crew for the Madison County Government building until her retirement. Janet found her spiritual home at the Church at Linwood and was a faithful member for many years....

Richard Elmer “Dick” Stacy Jr.

Richard Elmer “Dick” Stacy Jr.

Jan 20, 2022

Richard Elmer “Dick” Stacy Jr., 80, Anderson, passed away Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022, at his residence. He was born July 10, 1941, in Vanceburg, Ky., the son of Richard Elmer Sr. and Mary (Davis) Stacy. He was a 1959 graduate of Madison Heights High School and retired from Delco Remy after 30 years of employment. He was a member of...

Patricia Rosales

Patricia Rosales

Jan 20, 2022

Patricia “Pat” Rosales 47 of Anderson Indiana passed away on Thursday January 20th 2022 in the Ascension St Vincent hospital after long term illness Patricia was born in Raymondville Texas to Margarita Garcia and Aniceto Cano in December 11th 1974. She worked as an HHA/caregiver for “Caregiver Homes” for 7+ years she enjoyed helping others spending time with family and...

Roy Eugene Stewart

Roy Eugene Stewart

Jan 19, 2022

Roy Eugene Stewart, 61, of Fortville, passed away at residence January 19, 2022 following an extended illness.He was born January 18, 1961 in Greenfield, Indiana and was a Fortville resident most of his life.Roy was a 1979 graduate of Pendleton Heights High School and was a US Air Force veteran having served six years. During his time in the Air...

C. Gloria Miller

C. Gloria Miller

Jan 19, 2022

Clementina Gloria Pelligrini was born on October 24, 1928 and grew up in a small Italian village in Everett, Ma., just outside Boston. When Gloria was younger, she met a young sailor named Bernard “BJ” Miller who caught her eye, and the rest is history. They were married on May 21st, 1950 and spent 48 glorious years together. Gloria and...

Ms. Doris J. Trees

Ms. Doris J. Trees

Jan 19, 2022

Doris J. Trees, 94, of Greenfield, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022.

She was born July 16, 1927, in Knightstown to the late, Ralph & Thelma (Holliday) Friddle. Doris was a member of the Wilkinson Church of Christ. She was a former clerical worker for Shelter Insurance of Wilkinson & Mench Insurance of Shirley. She had also previously been a...

Mr. Boyce Ray Wood

Mr. Boyce Ray Wood

Jan 17, 2022

Boyce Ray Wood, 81, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022. He was born July 21, 1940, in New Boston, OH to the late, W.C. & Nina (White) Wood. Boyce was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He worked as an accountant, having retired from Mahoney-Heineman & Co PC. He was an avid tennis player and also enjoyed golf. Boyce...

Anna Mae Hubble

Anna Mae Hubble

Jan 17, 2022

Anna Mae Hubble, 96, of Anderson, IN passed away peacefully on January 17, 2022 at Rawlins House. Anna was born on January 16, 1926 in New Castle, IN to William and Minnie (Elmore) Dickerson, Sr. She married the love of her life, Russell Hubble and they were married 53 years before his passing. Anna worked at Guide Lamp in the...

Larry Gene Humphrey

Larry Gene Humphrey

Jan 17, 2022

Larry Gene Humphrey, 82, of Anderson, went home to be with the Lord on January 17, 2022 from Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Anderson. He was born February 23, 1939 at home in Anderson to Louise Gray Jackson and Roscoe Humphrey. Larry attended United Wesleyan Church in Anderson and was a member of UAW Union Local 663. He was a...