Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Dixie I. Denham

Dixie I. Denham

Jul 18, 2021

Dixie I. (White) Denham, 78, of Anderson, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021, at her residence in Anderson.She was born September 26, 1942, in Anderson, Indiana to Clarence Keller and Florence (Cox ) Keller.Dixie graduated from Lapel High School in 1960.She was a Homemaker.Dixie was a member of the Wesleyan Church. She enjoyed going to the Anderson Speedway and Crocheting....

Helen Ruth Ogden

Helen Ruth Ogden

Jul 12, 2021

Helen Ruth (Jakes) Ogden, 89, of Anderson, passed away July 12, 2021.She was born November 19, 1931 in Connersville, Indiana and was an Anderson resident most of her life.Helen was an Anderson High School graduate and worked at Delco Remy before the birth of her children. She was a homemaker and later worked in the Pendleton Junior High School Cafeteria.She...

Stanley James Holland

Stanley James Holland

Jul 9, 2021

Stanley James Holland, 78, of Anderson went home to be with the Lord after an extended illness on July 9, 2021 at his residence. He was born on May 13, 1943 in Noblesville to the late Walter and Dorothy (Taylor) Holland. Stanley graduated from Baptist Bible College. He went on to sing for the Gospel Messengers Quartet and was an...

Sharon Sue Patishall

Sharon Sue Patishall

Jul 9, 2021

Sharon Sue Patishall, age 83, passed away Friday, July 9, 2021. She was born on May 4, 1938 in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Clyde and Audrey (Harpster) Miller. She is survived by her two children, Tim (Michelle) Patishall of Pendleton, Amy (Mark) Sizemore of Fishers; grandchildren, Lauren (Joe) Cook, Mitchell (Autumn) Patishall, Claire Patishall, Sydney Sizemore, Tanner Sizemore, and...

Ralph L. Davidson

Ralph L. Davidson

Jul 8, 2021

Ralph L. Davidson, 82, went to be with his Heavenly Father on July 8, 2021 at his home. He was born on October 28, 1938 in Burkesville, KY to Bud and Mary (Bliss-Vincent) Davidson. He married the love of his life, Sharon Arnold, on January 22, 1966 in Anderson, IN. Ralph faithfully served our country in the United States Army...

Ted Wainscott

Ted Wainscott

Jul 8, 2021

Ted Wainscott, 95, of Anderson, passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021, at Hamilton Trace in Fishers following a brief illness.He was born November 7, 1925, in Fortville, Indiana to Atmore Wainscott and Edith Lizabeth (Traylor) Wainscott.Ted graduated from Lapel High School in 1943.He owned and operated T and H Service and Sales Inc., in Anderson for several years.Ted served his...

Imelda Ann Vores

Imelda Ann Vores

Jul 7, 2021

Imelda Ann “Katie” Vores peacefully passed away on July 7, 2021. She was the oldest child of Nicholas and Collette Kolenda. Born in Anderson, she was a lifetime member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and graduated from Anderson High School. Upon graduating, she was employed in the office of Hoyt Wright Men’s Clothing Store until her marriage in 1946. She...

Glen Gene Holliday

Glen Gene Holliday

Jul 7, 2021

Glen Eugene “Gene” Holliday age 83, of Greenfield, IN. passed away Wednesday July 7, 2021. He was born October 22, 1937 in Hancock Co. the son of the late Paul B. and Dorothea (Spegal) Holliday. Gene was employed by IMI as a truck driver for 26 years before retiring. He was a Steward for the Teamsters Union and a member...

Stephen D. Cunningham

Stephen D. Cunningham

Jul 7, 2021

Stephen D. Cunningham, 64, of Anderson, IN passed away unexpectedly on July 7, 2021. Stephen was born on March 26, 1957 to Edward H. and Ruth Ellen (Stephen) Cunningham in Indianapolis, IN. He attended Anderson High School and graduated in 1976. He worked for the Anderson City Parks Department for over 30 years and had made many friends along the...

Richard A. Morgan

Richard A. Morgan

Jul 6, 2021

A beloved brother, Richard A. Morgan went to his heavenly home on July 6, 2021 after a long illness. Born in Anderson, IN on June 1, 1930. He graduated from Markleville HS, and he proudly served in the USMC. He was pre-deceased by his parents, Clarence E. Morgan and Martha A. Morgan, his loving wife Vivian Watson Morgan, four brothers...

James F. Knotts

James F. Knotts

Jul 5, 2021

James F. Knotts, 84, of Lapel, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 5, 2021 at his residence in Lapel.He was born on August 12, 1936, in Noblesville to Floyd Knotts and Ethel Maxine (Chambers) Knotts.Jim graduated from Noblesville High School in 1955.He retired from Delco Remy, division for General Motors after 30 years, he worked a short time as a...

Dennis Richard Milburn

Dennis Richard Milburn

Jul 5, 2021

Dennis Richard Milburn, 87, of Anderson, passed away Monday, July 5, 2021, at his residence in Anderson following a brief illness.He was born February 27, 1934, in Anderson to Cyrus Milburn and Bessie (Tooley) Milburn.Dennis graduated from Lapel High School in 1952.He was a lifelong farmer and previously worked as a security guard for 24 years at Delco Remy in...

Verla K. Wright

Verla K. Wright

Jul 4, 2021

Verla K. Wright, 85, of Anderson, IN passed away on July 4, 2021 in Indianapolis, IN. Verla was born on August 23, 1935 in Noblesville, IN to Charles Leland and Mary Edith (Smith) Moore. She married the love of her life, Don Wright on April 19, 1958, and from this union they were blessed with two children, Dennis and Darcy....

Roxane Camille Cram

Roxane Camille Cram

Jul 4, 2021

Roxane Camille Cram, 60, of Anderson, passed away on July 4, 2021 at her residence. She was born on September 30, 1960 in New Castle to Wendell and Lolita (Snodgrass) Buckley. Roxane worked in the Loan Department for Madison County Credit Union for 29 years. She was the Union Steward for the Office & Professionals Employees International Union Local #1....

Harriett M. Spearman

Harriett M. Spearman

Jul 4, 2021

Harriett M. "Hersberger" Spearman, 88, of Anderson, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021, at Primrose Assisted Living Facility in Anderson following an extended illness.She was born on October 12, 1932, in Lapel, Indiana to Aris Dale Hersberger and Sharley A.(Stottlemyer) Hersberger . She grew up with 6 siblings who have all preceded her in death: Vivian, Virginia, Keith, Kenny, Dale...

Mark David Maddy

Mark David Maddy

Jul 3, 2021

Mark David Maddy passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 3, 2021. He was born in Greensburg, Indiana, on February 22, 1962, and graduated from Tri-West High School in 1980. He held a Bachelor of Science in Music & Psychology, a Master of Education in Guidance and Counseling, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Change. At the time of his...

Sandra Kay Howells

Sandra Kay Howells

Jul 2, 2021

Sandra Kay Howells, loving wife and mother of four children, passed peacefully on July 2, 2021 in her home in Estero Florida, at the age of 81. Sandy, as she was known by all her family and friends, was born on July 25, 1939, to Ed and Mary Ward in Anderson, IN. On June 16, 1957, she was married to...

Mr. Dale Edward Schmaltz

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

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

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...