Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Diane "Dye Dye" M. Simmons
Feb 9, 2025
Diane "Dye Dye" M. Simmons, 60, of Alexandria, passed away on February 9, 2025. She was born on September 13, 1964 in Newburyport, Massachusetts, Diane was the beloved daughter of Leila (Horr) Eaton and Richard Eaton. Diane worked at Action Air doing clerical work. Diane was a "jill of all trades". She loved karaoke, golfing, drawing, riding Harley Davidson motorcycles,...
Michaela Anne Miller
Feb 7, 2025
Michaela Anne Miller, a vibrant soul who brightened the lives of everyone she met, passed away on February 7, 2025, at the age of 35. Born on May 27, 1989, in Anderson, Indiana, Michaela was the beloved daughter of David "D.R." Miller and Robyn (Jervis) Miller, who adopted her on October 10, 2000. This moment marked a special chapter in...
Laura Elisabeth Hartwell
Feb 4, 2025
PENDLETON- Laura Elisabeth Hartwell, 70, of Pendleton, passed away at her home on February 4, 2025, while surrounded by loved ones.
She was born on July 4, 1954, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Walter and Beulah Marie (Gray) Kindley.
Laura was a loving wife, mother and grandmother in addition to a hardworking strong woman. She spent time working as a teaching...
Penny Diane Mercer
Feb 2, 2025
Penny Diane Mercer, 71, of Pendleton, Indiana, left us on February 2, 2025, surrounded by love at her home. Born to Bruce and Gloria (Fruit) Jackson on May 6, 1953, Penny was a proud graduate of Huntington North High School. Over the years, she dedicated her career to the payroll department of various trucking companies before transitioning to a role...
Rhonda Bowling
Feb 1, 2025
Rhonda Bowling, 70, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away February 1, 2025 from injuries sustained in a house fire.
She was born on January 29, 1955, in Evansville, Indiana to Jesse and Violet (VanBibber) Smith.
Rhonda graduated from Reitz High School in Evansville, Indiana. She retired as a CNA.
Rhonda enjoyed playing Bingo, Skipbo, and drinking Pepsi. She also loved spending time with her...
Robert "Bob" "Bob-Kat" Edward Humble
Jan 31, 2025
Robert "Bob" "Bob-Kat" Edward Humble, 65, of Ingalls passed away on January 31, 2025. He was born on August 24, 1959 to the late William "Bill" Arthur and Phyllis Maxine (Hasty) Humble. Bob married his loving wife, Caryl Jones, just a month ago, but the two have spent many years together. After graduating from high school, he began working as...
Peter Otis Shriner
Jan 28, 2025
Peter “Pete” Otis Shriner, 67, of Pendleton, died January 28, 2025, at his home.
He was born on December 29, 1957, in Manhattan, Kansas and worked in the chrome plating trade for several years.
Pete was a US Army veteran. He was an avid fisherman and loved country music. Pete had a sweet tooth and loved his chocolates. He was known as...
Kathi Lynn Wisehart
Jan 28, 2025
Kathi Lynn Wisehart, 69, of Shirley, Indiana passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.
She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend.
Kathi was born on June 26th, 1955 in Elwood, Indiana the daughter of the late Larry and Barbara (Cline) Hoover. She retired from an extensive nursing career of 45 plus years as an...
Betty Lou Flatford
Jan 28, 2025
Betty Lou Flatford, 82, of Anderson passed away on January 28, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. Betty was born in New Tazewell, Tennessee on August 20, 1942 to the late Curtis E. and Hazel C. (Cutshaw) Peace. She married the love of her life, Luther Lee Flatford, on December 21, 1959 and the two were married for...
Sherri Everitt
Jan 27, 2025
Sherri Lou Everitt, 55, Pendleton, died Jan. 27, 2025,from injuries sustained in an accident. She was born Oct. 10, 1969, in Anderson, to Robert Earl and Saundra Lou (Dempsey) Everitt.
She attended Pendleton schools and graduated from Madison Heights High School. Sherri lived her life as a free spirit,who loved living off the land.
Survivors include her mother, Saundra (Dwight) Hess; daughter,...
Marilyn Walker Barnes
Jan 27, 2025
Marilyn Walker Barnes died peacefully on January 27, 2025, at the age of 102 years. She was born October 10, 1922, in Pendleton, Indiana to J. Howard Walker and Jane Coburn Walker. She graduated from Pendleton High School in 1940. She attended DePauw University and graduated from Indiana University in 1944. She earned a master’s degree from the University of...
Jackie Jennette Meadows
Jan 27, 2025
Surrounded by her family throughout her final hours, Jackie Jennette Meadows went peacefully to be with Jesus on Monday, January 27th after a battle with kidney disease. She was born on November 26th, 1937, to James C. and Nota Mae West in Muncie, Indiana. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and most of all a devoted wife of...
Cynthia "Cindy" Lynn Clendenen
Jan 27, 2025
Cynthia Lynn "Cindy" Clendenen, 70, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away on January 27, 2025, at her home after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on January 17, 1955, in Great Lakes, Illinois, to Rex and Marilyn (Condon) Clendenen, Cindy was well-known and loved in her community.
A proud graduate of Madison Heights High School's class of 1973, Cindy made her...
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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....