Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Mr. Dale Edward Schmaltz
Jul 1, 2021
Dale Edward Schmaltz, 76, passed away Thursday, July 1, 2021, in Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, with his loving wife & pastor by his side. He was born May 5, 1945, in Anderson to the late, Horace & Sylvia (Willman) Schmaltz. He graduated from Highland High School in 1964. Dale was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and member...
Guido Calvin Speedy
Jul 1, 2021
Guido C. Speedy, 95, passed away at his Anderson residence. He was born in Anderson and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He retired from General Motors after 47 years. Guido is survived by his son, Brian Speedy; grandchildren, Cody Speedy, Michael Rochford, Jr, & Megan Rochford; and son-in-law, Joseph Ciolli. He was preceded in death by his wife...
Eleanor Susie Masters
Jun 30, 2021
Greenfield – Eleanor “Susie” Masters, 90, passed away on Wednesday June 30, 2021 at the Greenfield Healthcare Center. Susie was born on September 6, 1930 in Anderson, IN. She was a graduate of Wilkinson High School, and attended beauty school. Once Susie became a beautician, she helped mentor other beauticians through and after their education. Susie was also a cook...
Rosella R. Williams
Jun 30, 2021
Rosella R. (Faulstich) Williams, 96, of Anderson, passed away on June 30, 2021, at Primrose Memory Care. Rosella was born on March 12, 1925, in Elwood to Peter and Elizabeth (Krebs) Faulstich. She was a graduate of Elwood High School and a devoted member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. On September 15, 1951, Rosella married the love of her life,...
Bill E. Fisher
Jun 29, 2021
ALEXANDRIA- Bill Fisher, 81, of Alexandria, went to be with his Lord and Savior, June 29, 2021, at his residence. He was born Nov. 18, 1939, in Peru, Indiana the son of the late Ernest and Verlie Fisher and has lived in the Madison County area since his youth. He was a 1957 graduate of Anderson High School and received...
Thomas Earl Cullison
Jun 28, 2021
Greensboro – Thomas E. Cullison, 61, passed away at his residence on June 28, 2021. Thomas was born on December 3, 1959 in Martinsville, IN to Robert and Evelyn (Margison) Cullison. He attended Knightstown High School and had worked for Pilgrim’s Pride Poultry Plant and retired after twenty-eight years of service. Thomas loved to ride his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, hunt and...
Scott L. Davis
Jun 28, 2021
COLUMBIA CITY- former Pendleton resident, Scott L. Davis, 34, passed away unexpectedly June 28, 2021 in Columbia City.He was born November 4, 1986 in Anderson, Indiana. Scott graduated from Pendleton Heights High School in 2005 and attended the University of Southern Indiana. Scott began his career in the steel industry in 2007 when he and his high school sweetheart, Ashbie,...
Ted Lee Coverdale
Jun 27, 2021
Ted Coverdale, 86, of Noblesville, passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis just a few hours after the love of his life following a brief illness.He was born June 3, 1935 in Noblesville to Lee and Elnora (Sigman) Coverdale. Ted attended Walnut Grove Schools.He was Salesman for Kraft Foods, formerly McMahons Foods in Noblesville.Ted attended...
Gary Bert Manning
Jun 26, 2021
Gary Bert Manning passed away at home on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at the age of 76 surrounded by loved ones. He faced the final weeks of his life after diagnosis with pancreatic cancer much like he lived the rest of his life: with dignity, courage, and faith. Born in Winchester, Indiana on July 1, 1944, Gary grew up in...
Sandra Ann Coverdale
Jun 26, 2021
Sandra Ann (Sherrill) Coverdale, 82, of Noblesville, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2021, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis following a brief illness.She was born November 14, 1938, in Noblesville to Dent Sherrill and Anna May (Trader) Sherrill.Sandra graduated from Lapel High School in 1956.She was a Homemaker.Sandra attended Trinity Life Center and was a former member of the Clarksville...
Robert Van Hudson
Jun 25, 2021
Robert Van Hudson, 79, of Anderson, passed away June 25, 2021 at Community Hospital, Anderson. He was born on October 17, 1941 in Anderson to the late Russell and Adelaide (Bayless) Hudson. Robert served his country in the US Army. He retired as a Family and Addiction Counselor after 32 years. He was also the first coordinator of the Madison...
Carol Ruth (Crandall) Snider
Jun 21, 2021
Carol Ruth (Crandall) Snider, age 74, lifelong dancer, choreographer, and consummate showperson, took her final curtain call on Monday, June 21, 2021. She bravely battled brain cancer but continued to dance and spread joy until her final days. Carol was born in Anderson, IN on October 29, 1946. She began dancing at age 4 and her love of dance persisted...
William Preston (Bill) Cox
Jun 21, 2021
William Preston (Bill) Cox (Jan. 12, 1943 – Jun 21, 2021)Bill was born a special person. He was especially challenged in his early years as he struggled to acquire those abilities by which people tend to “measure” children. But Bill had his own measuring stick. Bill could only be truly evaluated by his own standards, not those applied to ordinary...
Catherine J. Holtzleiter
Jun 20, 2021
Catherine Junkersfeld Holtzleiter, 99, was born May 16,1922 in Pocahontas, Arkansas, to the late Peter and Coletta (Riga) Junkersfeld. She went to be with her Heavenly Father on June 20, 2021. She was the oldest of 10 children. She moved to Anderson at the age of 16 to work as a home aide and waitress, and later worked for Delco-Remy...
Jeanmarie Jean Brewer Coleman
Jun 18, 2021
Jeanmarie “Jean” Brewer Coleman, 64, passed away on Friday June 18, 2021, at Hancock Regional Health in Greenfield. Jean was born on February 25, 1957, in New Rochelle, New York to John and Marie Elizabeth (Royance) Brewer. Jean loved nature, gardening, cooking and music. More importantly, she was a devoted mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister, who was genuine, kind, selfless...
Beverly Dempsey Wilson
Jun 18, 2021
Beverly Dempsey Wilson, 75, of Pendleton passed away on June 18th, 2021 surrounded by those who cherished her most dear. Shortly before leaving this world, she sent her family a beautiful rainbow, assuring them that she was ready for her next adventure. She undoubtedly entered Heaven with a smile on her face, a joke or two about how her departure...
Mr. Marvin K. Swinford
Jun 17, 2021
Marvin K. Swinford, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021, with loved ones by his side. He was born August 26, 1932, to Kenneth & Esther (Tooley) Swinford. He was a 1950 graduate of Anderson High School. Marvin retired from Delco-Remy after 44 years of service. He served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Briareus from 1951-55. He loved antiquing,...
Elease P. Smith
Jun 17, 2021
Elease P. Smith, 87, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021, in Pendleton. She had been a resident of Anderson. She was born March 6, 1934, in Livingston, TN to the late Waldon & Mildred (Mullins) Paul. Elease was a member of Anderson Church of Christ. She was an avid bowler, playing every chance she got. Elease also loved sewing and...
Marva J. Paulie
Jun 16, 2021
Marva J. Paulie, 86, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021. She was born January 25, 1935, in Kelly, Kansas to the late, Vincent & Dorothy (Luckeroth) Aziere. Marva was an active member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church having served in the Altar Society, past chair of funeral dinners, and the Mother Elizabeth Seton Seniors. She had also been a past...
David Arthur Furst
Jun 16, 2021
David Arthur Furst passed away suddenly and peacefully on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. He was born on April 14, 1954 to Pearson and Kathleen (Riley) Furst in New Castle, PA, who precede him in death. A graduate of Neshannok High School in New Castle, PA and Youngstown State University, OH. David enjoyed football, playing as a tight end where he...