Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Jo Ann Abbott

Jo Ann Abbott

Apr 29, 2021

Jo Ann Abbott, 74, of Anderson, passed away on April 29, 2021 at Community Hospital, Anderson. She was born on July 15, 1946 in Anderson to the late Howard and Annalee (Abel) Bailey. Jo Ann graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic High School in 1964 and graduated from Porters Business College in 1965. She retired from Delco Remy in 2000 after...

Edward Lee Mousa

Edward Lee Mousa

Apr 29, 2021

Edward Lee Mousa, 90, of Anderson, passed away on April 29, 2021 at Community Hospital in Anderson. He was born on October 26, 1930 in Butlerville, Indiana to the late Mitchell and Goldie (Carpenter) Mousa. Edward retired from Fishers Guide Division as a Toolmaker after 35 years of service. He loved fishing and camping and especially socializing around Yogi Bear...

Rachel Vannatta

Rachel Vannatta

Apr 29, 2021

Rachel Faye Vannatta, 43, of Anderson gained her heavenly wings on Thursday, April 29, 2021 in her home surrounded by her family. Rachel was born on August 24, 1977 in Anderson to Larry and Jo Ann (Lagle) Cardwell. Rachel married the love of her life, Christopher Vannatta on August 20, 2005 in Pendleton, IN. Rachel worked for Manor Care as...

Thomas William “Boston” Mccourt

Thomas William “Boston” Mccourt

Apr 28, 2021

Thomas William “Boston” McCourt, 49, of Anderson, Indiana and former Massachusetts resident passed away April 28, 2021 at his residence.He was born August 11, 1971 in Boston, Massachusetts.Boston as he was known to friends and co-workers was a professional mover and worked at various moving and van line companies since high school including, Atlas, Atlantic and North American.In his spare...

Phillip Ray White

Phillip Ray White

Apr 26, 2021

Phillip Ray White was born March 28th, 1941 in Indianapolis to the late Keith and Barbara (Phenager) White. Phil passed on April 26th, 2021 at the age of 80 at Indiana University Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Phil graduated from Wilkinson High School in 1959. He was a Cub and Boy Scout and a 55 year member of the...

Mr. Jerry Earlywine

Mr. Jerry Earlywine

Apr 25, 2021

Jerry L. Earlywine, 77, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021. He was born June 7, 1943, in Anderson to the late Lora L. “Early” & Hazel Edith (Rigney) Earlywine. Jerry was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He retired from General Motors. Jerry was very active in his community having umpired baseball to serving as Precinct Committeeman for the Madison...

Marilyn J. Hunt

Marilyn J. Hunt

Apr 25, 2021

Marilyn J. Hunt, 81, of Anderson passed away on April 25, 2021 at Ascension St. Vincent’s Anderson Hospital. Marilyn was born on January 27, 1940 in Clay, Kentucky to Menvil and W. Jewel (Sullivan) Hill. She attended Indiana University, and had worked as a paralegal and in banking before devoting her time to volunteerism and the care of her family....

Corbin Joseph Stanley

Corbin Joseph Stanley

Apr 23, 2021

Corbin Joseph Stanley, 18, Anderson, passed away on April 23, 2021. He was born on March 13, 2003 in Anderson to Joseph and Amanda (Allen) Stanley. Corbin attended Anderson High School. He enjoyed music, video games, adventuring, fishing and photography. He had a big heart and was the “Protector” of the family. Corbin was considered a “Miracle Child”. He was...

Wendy J. Anderson

Wendy J. Anderson

Apr 23, 2021

Wendy J. Anderson, 49, Pendleton, passed away Friday, April 23, 2021, at her residence in Pendleton following an extended illness.She was born on November 22, 1971, in Anderson, Indiana.Wendy graduated from Anderson High School.She previously worked for the City of Anderson.Wendy loved spending time with her family and traveling.She is survived by husband, Eric Anderson of Pendleton; one daughter, Whitney...

Peggy A. Hall

Peggy A. Hall

Apr 21, 2021

Peggy A. Hall, 70, of Anderson, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at Community Hospital, Anderson following a sudden illness.She was born February 21, 1951, in Elizabeth City, North Carolina to James O. Dale and Enola (Delinger) Dale.Peggy graduated as Valedictorian from Lapel High School in 1969.She was a homemaker on the family and was a tax preparer for several...

Nikki J. Richman

Nikki J. Richman

Apr 20, 2021

Nikki J. Richman, 77, Anderson, passed away on April 20, 2021 at her residence. She was born on March 16, 1944 in Anderson to the late John and Phyllis (Stanley) Staley. She graduated from Madison Heights High School in 1962 and was a homemaker. She loved her grandson and great grandchildren and spending time with her friends. Nikki is survived...

Frank Allen Edison

Frank Allen Edison

Apr 18, 2021

Frank Allen Edison, 54, Indianapolis, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2021, at Residence in Indianapolis following an extended illness. He was born on October 31, 1966, in Anderson, Indiana to Frank Eugene Edison and Sharon (Lindsay) Wiles. Frank graduated from Anderson High School. He retired from Chrysler as a factory worker. Frank was a proud Native American; he enjoyed fishing...

Jim Reneau Short

Jim Reneau Short

Apr 14, 2021

Jim Reneau Short, 87, of Middletown, passed away at Miller’s Merry Manor in Middletown on April 14, 2021. He was born on May 25, 1933 in Clay County, Tennessee to the late Abb and Dora (Boles) Short. Jim retired from Delco Remy after 31 years of service. He was a member of the UAW 663 and Pleasant Valley Community Church...

Rodney Thomas Knowling

Rodney Thomas Knowling

Apr 14, 2021

Rodney Thomas Knowling, 67, of Pendleton, passed away on April 14, 2021 at Community Heart and Vascular Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on August 7, 1953 in New Castle to the late James and Evelyn (Smith) Knowling. Rodney retired from Guide Division as a Skilled Tradesman after 30 years of service. He was a member of the HOG-Harley Davidson...

David O. Carmany Sr.

David O. Carmany Sr.

Apr 13, 2021

David Otis Carmany, Sr. 79, passed away Tuesday, April 13 at his residence surrounded by his loved ones. He was born March 15, 1942, the only child of the late, Genevieve (Dillman) and William Carmany. David was born and raised in Anderson, IN. He earned a degree from Anderson College and went on to obtain his law degree from IU...

Mr. David E. Levi

Mr. David E. Levi

Apr 9, 2021

David E. Levi (Dave, Davey, Papa, Pop, Canon, Roy, etc..) 82, of Anderson, IN, after dodging real bullets and cancer three times, could not dodge this one, and went home to God and Mary on April 9, 2021, surrounded by family in his home in Anderson. Dave was born in Anderson, IN on July 22, 1938 to Wilton and Fannie...

Mr. James I. Orr

Mr. James I. Orr

Apr 9, 2021

James “Jim” I. Orr, 86, passed away April 9, 2021. He was a lifelong resident of Markleville. Jim was born July 23, 1934, in Millville, Indiana to the late, Chester & Hazel (Dinkins) Orr. Jim retired from Delco-Remy after 38 1/2 years. He was a master tinkerer and could fix anything. Jim is survived by his wife of 66 years,...

James D. Boyll

James D. Boyll

Apr 8, 2021

James D. Boyll, 81, of Lapel, passed away Thursday April 8, 2021, at his residence following an extended illness.He was born, September 7, 1939, in, Terre Haute to Vern M. Boyll and Kathryn (Muckstorm) Boyll .Jim graduated from Lapel High School in 1958.He retired from General Motors as a Tool and Die Maker. Jim was an avid Lapel Bulldog sports...

William Bill Amick

William Bill Amick

Apr 7, 2021

William “Bill” Opp Amick, 92, of Frankton, passed away at his home on April 7, 2021. Bill was born on July 19, 1928 in Switzerland County, Indiana to Calvin “Dubie” and Berniece A. (Althoff) Amick. He was a graduate of Decatur High School. On August 28, 1949, he married Marjorie Johnson, and they began their life together. Bill was a...

Dr. Jerry Eugene Garrett

Dr. Jerry Eugene Garrett

Apr 7, 2021

Dr. Jerry Eugene (Saltsman) Garrett, of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away suddenly due to the complications of multiple medical conditions, on April 7, 2021. Dr. Garrett, originally from Greenfield, IN, was born to the late David and Patricia Saltsman on April 28, 1954. Jerry was a graduate of Greenfield Central High School Class of 1972, and he obtained his Bachelor’s,...