Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Larry Earle Boram
Dec 27, 2025
Larry Earle Boram, died peacefully in his sleep in his home on December 27, 2025. Larry was born on November 5, 1936, the second of Luther Boram and Helen (Stanley) Boram's four sons.
He was preceded in death by his brilliant wife, Sherry (Rencenberger) Boram, to whom he was married for 65 years. His brother, Gerald Boram, his sister-in-law, Laura Lee...
Connie Hickmon
Dec 26, 2025
Connie Hickmon, 83, of Mooresville, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital in Mooresville, Indiana after an extended illness.
She was born on July 2, 1942, in Arkansas to Edward and Donnie (Williams) Jelks.
Connie graduated High School in Arkansas. She was a homemaker.
Connie enjoyed reading and spending time with and taking care of her children and grandchildren..
Connie...
Brett R. Bowers
Dec 26, 2025
Brett R. Bowers, 38, was called to heaven on Dec. 26, 2025. He was born on July 5, 1987 in Houston, TX. He graduated from Concord High School (Elkhart, IN) in 2006 and proudly served his country as a Hospital Corpsman in the United States Navy and Marine Corps from 2008 - 2013. During his years of service, Brett was...
Brenda Sue Partain
Dec 24, 2025
Brenda Sue (Lawson) Partain, 70, of Anderson, peacefully passed away on December 24, 2025. She was born on May 31, 1955, in Anderson, to the late Ralph Edward and Gloria Rosalee (Shaw) Lawson. Throughout her life, Brenda embraced various work opportunities, with her most recent position at a local laundromat in Anderson, where her warm smile and caring nature touched...
Bradley J. Sells
Dec 24, 2025
Bradley J. Sells, 64, of Lapel, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at his home following a brief illness.
He was born on December 4, 1961, in Marion, Indiana to James and Patricia (Hanley) Sells. He was a 1980 graduate of Eastbrook High School. He was a carpenter for MDC Cabinets in Noblesville for many years.
Brad was an outdoorsman. He...
James L. Cloud
Dec 23, 2025
James L. Cloud, 79, of Anderson, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at home following a brief illness.
He was born on September 25, 1946, in Elwood, Indiana to Marion John Jr. and Etha Mae (Mills) Cloud. He was a 1964 graduate of Frankton High School. He served his country proudly in the United States Air Force. He retired from...
Barbara L. Messersmith
Dec 23, 2025
Barbara L. Messersmith, 86, of Pendleton, Indiana, left us on December 23, 2025. She was born on May 14, 1939, in Middletown, Indiana, to the late Vaughn and Allyne (McMillen) Alspaugh. A proud graduate of Anderson High School's class of 1957, Barbara spent a significant part of her working life at Delco Remy.
Barbara attended Fall Creek Christian Church and was...
Judith Darlene Kuklenski
Dec 23, 2025
Judith Darlene Kuklenski, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, of Anderson passed away on December 23, 2025 at the age of 83. Judith was born on August 12, 1942 in Anderson to the late Ralph and Margaret (Bland) Crosley. After graduating from Madison Heights High School in 1960, she married the love of her life, Leonard Kuklenski, and the two...
Suzette Ann Melson
Dec 22, 2025
Suzette Ann (Scott) Melson, 98, of West Lafayette, Indiana died December 22, 2025 at Cumberland Pointe Health Campus in West Lafayette. She was born December 8, 1927 in Anderson, Indiana to Horace and Thelma (Cook) Scott. She married Oscar Melson, Jr. on July 17, 1949, and he preceded her in death on January 15, 2006.
Suzette graduated from Anderson High School...
Linda Lou Hormell
Dec 21, 2025
Linda Lou Hormell, 87, of Lapel, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at her residence following a brief illness.
She was born on January 18, 1938, in Anderson, Indiana to C. Vernon and Katherine Alice (Duncan) Fisher. She was a 1956 graduate of Lapel High School. She worked in the finance department at Fort Benjamin Harrison. She had also worked...
William "Bill" Arnold Wilburn Jr.
Dec 21, 2025
William Arnold Wilburn Jr, 67, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Morristown Manor in Morristown, Indiana surrounded by his family. He was born on September 23, 1958, in Indianapolis to William Wilburn Sr. and Edith Elwanda (Whitsett) Wilburn.
William graduated from Eastern Hancock High School class of 1976. He retired owning and operating a business machine repair shop. William...
Landon Reis Hogge
Dec 20, 2025
Landon Hogge, born on December 27, 2001, in Anderson, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on December 20, 2025, at the young age of 23. He was a bright light to everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. Landon lived in Tipton, Indiana, where he shared countless memories with friends and family. Landon graduated from Frankton High School.
Landon was not just...
Willa D. Hackleman
Dec 19, 2025
Willa D. Hackleman, a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, went to be with the Lord on December 19, 2025, at the age of 78, at her home in Pendleton, IN, surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 6, 1947, in Noblesville, IN, she was the cherished daughter of the late Billy and Clara (Taylor) Ford and a proud graduate...
Jeanette Rose Stover
Dec 18, 2025
Jeanette Rose Stover, a vibrant soul who brought joy to everyone around her, left us on December 18, 2025, at the age of 60. She was born on October 3, 1965, in Anderson, Indiana, to James Peek, Sr. and Judith (McNeal) Derexson, who have since passed on. Jeanette was the beloved wife of David Keith Stover for 15 wonderful years;...
Robert Eugene Taber
Dec 17, 2025
Robert "Bobby" Eugene Taber, 60, of Lapel, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was preceded in death by his parents Leslie and Patricia Taber, and his brothers Butch, Michael and Kevin Taber.
Robert was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who worked tirelessly to provide for his...
Marion F. Lewis
Dec 16, 2025
PENDLETON — Marion F. Lewis, 91, of Pendleton, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025. He was born on October 28, 1934, in Fork Mountain, Tennessee, to the late John D. and Mable (Winningham) Lewis and was a longtime resident of Pendleton.
Marion proudly served his country as a United States Marine Corps veteran, a commitment that reflected his strong sense...
Gerald E. Boram
Dec 15, 2025
Gerald Edwin Boram, born on February 7, 1934 in Wilkinson, Indiana, son of the late Luther Boram and Helen Stanley of Pendleton passed away peacefully on Monday December 15, 2025 at Westminster Village nursing home in Indianapolis. He was preceded in death by loving wife, Laura Lee; daughter, Cindy Hyneman; sister-in-law, Sherry Boram; brother-in-law, Butch Fesler; sister-in-law, Janie Cardozo; and...
Douglas Randal "Randy" Gibbs
Dec 15, 2025
Douglas Randall "Randy" Gibbs, 79, of Lapel, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis following a brief illness.
He was born on April 11, 1946, in Sheridan, Indiana to Harold Macy and Mary Katherine Gibbs. He was a 1964 graduate of Lapel High School. He served his country proudly in the United States Army....
William Thomas Bair
Dec 13, 2025
William Thomas Bair, born on May 27, 1980, to John and Rosetta (Phillips) Bair, Jr., passed away on December 13, 2025.
William was a master of all things tech. He loved nothing more than diving into computers, taking them apart, and putting them back together. His passions extended to baseball and video games, where he found joy and a sense of...
Don Merrit Campbell
Dec 12, 2025
Don Merrit Campbell, 82, of Anderson, formerly of Lapel, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025, at Community Hospital in Anderson. Born on September 27, 1943, to Merrit Campbell and Evelyn Campbell (Scherer), Don lived a full life filled with love and laughter.
A proud graduate of Purdue University, Don was a die-hard Boilermakers fan who lived and breathed Purdue basketball...
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