Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Herman Edward Craig
Jun 16, 2021
Herman Edward Craig, 96, Greenfield, passed away on June 16, 2021 at his residence. Herman was born on March 22, 1925 in Byrdstown, TN to Winburn and Sarah (Storie) Craig. He was a 1944 graduate of Wilkinson High School. Herman worked in farm machinery as a parts manager, retiring in 1982, he had been a member of the Charlottesville LIONS...
Nancy Lynn Good
Jun 14, 2021
Nancy Lynn Good, 78, of Anderson, IN went to be with her Heavenly Father on June 14, 2021 in Anderson, IN. Nancy was born on December 5, 1942 in Pendleton, IN to Theodore and Mary (Stoner) Green. Nancy married the love of her life, Robert Lee Good, on March 9, 1963 in Anderson, IN. Nancy was a school bus driver...
Mary M. Fadely
Jun 13, 2021
Mary M. Fadely, 94, of Middletown, IN went to be with her Heavenly Father on June 13, 2021 at Bethany Pointe Health Campus. Mary was born on January 27, 1927 in Tipton, IN to Charles Mountcastle and Lucy (Dearth) Mountcastle. She married her loving husband, Bill E. Fadely on February 27, 1944 in New Castle, IN. Mary worked for Hardy...
Donald R. Davisson
Jun 12, 2021
Donald Ray Davisson completed his life race on June 12, 2021. It is with sweet-sour emotions that we praise Jesus; Donald is finally at rest, without painful health issues. During the long trek of his struggles, his goal was to bring glory and honor to God, through it all. However, his presence in the lives of the numerous people he...
Eric Eugene Harris
Jun 12, 2021
Eric E. Harris, 47, of Lapel, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021, at residence in Lapel following an extended illness.He was born December 19, 1973, in Noblesville to Robert Harris and Marcia (Pfhifer) Nolan.Eric graduated from Lapel High School and Ivy Tech Community College.He previously worked for Apex Industries for several years.Eric enjoyed fishing, and woodworking.He is survived by his...
Bradley James Wright
Jun 11, 2021
Bradley James Wright, 65, of Anderson, passed away on June 11, 2021 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born on August 17, 1955 in Muncie to the late Keith Wright and Venita (Giles) Stark. Brad retired in 2009 from Muncie Metal Spinning as a welder after 33 years of employment. He was an avid racing fan. He is...

Mel Ott
Jun 11, 2021
Mel Ott, 68, of Noblesville, passed away Friday, June 11, 2021, at his Residence in Noblesville following a brief illness.He was born on December 19, 1952, in Chillicothe, Ohio to Robert Ott and Bette (Walker) Winings.Mel graduated from Noblesville High School.He retired from working with his brothers in the automotive industry, specializing in hydraulic lifts.Mel was a member of the...
Paul Hamilton
Jun 10, 2021
Paul Hamilton, 72, peacefully passed away on Thursday, June 10th of 2021 after a year-long battle with cancer. His final moments were spent with family by his side and the lord in his heart as he was strong in his faith. True to personality, the last few months were spent joking with the doctors and flirting with the nurses, at...
Karen Sue Mcdaniel
Jun 7, 2021
Karen Sue McDaniel, 79, of Muncie, formerly of Anderson, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021, at her residence in Muncie following an extended illness.She was born on September 26, 1941, in Noblesville, Indiana to Lowell Thomas Woodward Jr. and Mary Lois (Miller) Woodward.Karen graduated from a high school in Denver, Colorado.She retired from the New Castle Correctional Facility after 23...
Norma Jean Becker
Jun 6, 2021
Norma Jean Becker of Anderson, affectionately known as “Jeanne”, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 6, 2021, at the age of 93. Jeanne was born on August 20, 1927 in Springfield, Missouri, the daughter of Ruth and Aubrey Hale, and lived in Anderson, Indiana most of her adult life. Jeanne married the love of...
Aria Kay Ridenour
Jun 6, 2021
Aria Kay Ridenour, 11 months old, went to Heaven on June 6, 2021. She was born June 22, 2020, the daughter of Cassandra Kay & Brandon Ridenour. Aria had five teeth and the biggest brown eyes. Her favorite cartoon was Bubble Guppies but loved watching Blues Clues with her brother and watching The Office with her mommy. She is survived...
David Allen Wood
Jun 6, 2021
David Allen Wood, 72, a lifelong resident of Anderson, IN went to his Heavenly Home on June 6, 2021, after a long, hard-fought battle with cancer. He was born on October 20, 1948 in Elwood to Paul and Phyllis (Wilson) Wood. David dedicated 33 years of his life to teaching and administrative work for multiple school systems. He was a...
Ms. Mary R. Lloyd
Jun 5, 2021
Mary Ruth Shepler Lloyd was peacefully born into eternal life on June 5, 2021. She was a resident of Anderson for the last 20 years to be near her daughter, Becky, and three grandsons. Mary was born to Elza & Flora (Bishop) Jacobs in Carroll County, Kentucky on October 10, 1924. She was one of eight children including the late...
Michael L. Bolton
Jun 3, 2021
Michael L. Bolton, 68, a loving and amazing husband, father and grandfather passed away on June 3, 2021 surrounded by his family.He is survived by his wife, Debbie K. Bolton; son, David E. Bolton; three grandchildren, Taylor Bolton, Nicolas Bolton and Abigail Bolton; brother, Ron (Marcella) Bolton; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Lin (Mike) Madeson; brother-in-law,Fred Presser; and niece, Shellie L. McKenna....

Bette Ann Bussell
May 30, 2021
Bette Ann Bussell, 86, of Shirley, passed away on May 30, 2021 at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center. She was born on October 7, 1934 in New Castle to the late Helen Ritchie. Bette graduated from New Castle High School in 1953. She retired from Henry County Hospital as a bookkeeper after 47 years of service. She attended Kennard Baptist Church. She...
Larry Noble Higgins
May 30, 2021
Larry Noble Higgins, 75, passed away May 30, 2021, after sustaining multiple injuries from a car accident on February 9. Larry was born September 28, 1945 to the late G. Noble & Virginia (Fite) Higgins. He retired from South Madison Community Schools as a bus driver for 37 years. He also retired from the City of Anderson after serving over...
Jacquelyne Bronkella
May 30, 2021
On May 30, 2021, Jacquelyne Bronkella, 77, of Anderson passed away in Anderson, Indiana after an extended illness. Jackie, the youngest of six, was born to Dale and Pearl (Shaw) McKeand in Anderson, Indiana on July 9th, 1943. After graduating from Anderson High School in 1961, Jackie worked as an Accounting Professional, Journalist, and Human Resource Manager until retiring in...
Donna Lou Sanders
May 28, 2021
Donna Lou Stone Sanders, 60, of Anderson passed away May 28th, 2021, at Community Hospital of Anderson after a brief illness. Donna was born September 22, 1960, in Anderson, to Robert Stone,Sr. and Thelma Stone and was a lifelong Anderson resident. Donna graduated from Anderson Highschool and was a server for many years at Redbrick Inn and worked for GM....
Samantha 'Nancy' J. Strough
May 28, 2021
Samantha J. "Nancy" (Stage) Strough, 100, Noblesville, passed away Friday, May 28, 2021, at her Residence in Noblesville surrounded by her loving family.She was born September 17, 1920, in Hancock County, Indiana to Leo Fadely and Mary (Ricks) Fadely.Nancy graduated from Kennard High School in 1938.She retired in 1972 from Firestone in Noblesville .Nancy was a longtime member and Sunday...
Rosalyn 'Rosie' Mae Duffitt
May 28, 2021
Rosalyn Mae "Rosie" Duffitt, 87, of Lapel, passed away Friday, May 28, 2021, at Community Northview in Anderson following a brief illness.She was born on April 15, 1934, in Anderson, Indiana to Ernest Leonard Huffman and Mary Elizabeth (Brockmeire) Huffman Ruth.Rosie was married to her husband, Birchard "Butch" Duffitt for 66 years before his passing in 2016.Rosie attended both Anderson...