Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Evelyn Schinlaub
Mar 13, 2021
Evelyn J. Schinlaub, 89, of Cookeville, TN and formerly of Anderson, IN, went to be with the Lord on Saturday March 13, 2021. She was born April 7, 1931 in Anderson, IN to the late Guy and Juanita Schmidt Justice. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Oren E. Schinlaub in April of 1983;...
William E. Rodgers Ii
Mar 13, 2021
William Edward Rodgers II, known as Buddy or Budman, age 59, passed away on March 13, 2021 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.He was born on November 30, 1961 to William (Ed) and Elaine Rodgers of Lapel.Buddy will be remembered for his love of family, the outdoors, music (all types), poetry, Tolkien, flowers, landscaping and his...

Mr. Russel D. Wolfe Jr.
Mar 12, 2021
Russel D. “Sonny” Wolfe, Jr., 84 years, of Anderson, left us on March 12, 2021, with his wife, Sharon by his side, while a rehab patient at Bethany Health Care Campus, after complications form hip surgery. Russ was born in Columbia City, Indiana the only son of Margaret (Clemmons) and Russel Wolfe, Sr., who preceded him in death. He was...
Kenneth H. Kramer
Mar 11, 2021
Kenneth H. Kramer, 77, of Perkinsville, passed away at his home on Thursday, March 11, 2021.He was born on April 19, 1943, to Alfred Charles Kramer and Wilda (Lucille) Kramer.Kenny enjoyed fishing, mushroom hunting, playing bingo, and spending time with his family and close friends, John and Mindy Correll, as well as his dog, Barney.He was a member of the...
Joseph W. Hart Iii
Mar 10, 2021
Joseph W. Hart III, 24, Anderson, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis from the result of an automobile accident.He was born March 18, 1996, in Anderson to Joseph Hart II and Marva (Cates) Hart.Joe graduated from Lapel High School in 2015, where he was a star athlete, competing in Football, Basketball, and Baseball. Joe...
Tawnya Leella Birden
Mar 9, 2021
Tawnya LeElla (Crutchfield) Birden, age 53, passed away peacefully March 9, 2021, at Saint Vincent Hospital in Anderson, IN after a brief illness. She was born October 29, 1967, in Palm Springs, CA. She was the daughter Don (Marcia) Crutchfield of Vernon Hills, IL and late mother, Shirley Ream. She was also predeceased by her husband of 17 years, Michael...
William M. Smith
Mar 9, 2021
William “Bill” M. Smith, 90, passed away March 9, 2021 at Bethany Pointe in Anderson. He was born November 6, 1930, in Livingston, Tennessee to the late Edd & Verdie (Spicer) Smith. Bill was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He retired from Delco-Remy after 33 years as a welder. He was a Pacers fan, loved bowling and gardening, known...
S.B. Mcintyre
Mar 7, 2021
S.B. McIntyre, 91, of Anderson, passed away on March 7, 2021 at his residence. He was born on June 1, 1929 in Burkesville, Kentucky to the late William and Myrtie (Smith) McIntyre. S.B. was the Founder and Owner of B & B Jewelry which opened in 1955. He was a member of Eastview Church of the Nazarene, Fellowship Lodge, Madison...
Todd A. Williamson
Mar 5, 2021
Todd A. Williamson, 51, Lapel, passed away Friday, March 5, 2021, at his residence in Lapel following extended illness.He was born October 19, 1969, in Anderson, Indiana to Allen Williamson and Gloretta (Owens) Williamson.Todd graduated from Lapel High School in 1988.He previously worked for Wilmar Industries in Fishers.Todd loved to fish, NASCAR, and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Todd was also a...
Jemeul E. Simmons
Mar 4, 2021
Jemeul E. Simmons, 39 of Anderson, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021. He was born August 13, 1981 in Anderson to Robert and Belinda (Allen) Simmons. Jemeul was a member of The Living Word Ministry, and Aletheia Fellowship. He loved trains, monster trucks, church, and music. You also always found him with his great smile. Jemeul is survived by his...

Bertha Hohanna Harrod
Mar 3, 2021
Bertha Johanna (Fager) Harrod, 83, of Anderson, passed away after an extended illness on March 3, 2021 at her residence. She was born on October 6, 1937 in Springfield, Ohio to the late Fred and Almeda (Smith) Fager. Bertha retired from Harvest Market in 2004 after 23 years of service. She is survived by her sons, Tim (Eunice) Harrod of...
Rheda Mae Nowlin
Mar 2, 2021
Rheda Mae (Wilson) Nowlin, 73, of Anderson, after years of suffering went to her final resting place on March 2, 2021. She graduated from Pendleton High School and retired from Kroger. Rheda’s favorite saying is “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what each day brings”. Rheda loved her family and husband deeply. She loved life and...
Larry Adams
Mar 2, 2021
Larry Adams, 80, Anderson, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at his residence in Anderson surrounded by his family.He was born February 14, 1941, in Kokomo, Indiana to Claude Adams and Eva Adams .Larry graduated from Muncie Central High School.He retired as an Electrician working for General Motors and Amtrak.Larry enjoyed bowling, spending time with his family and friends. Larry...
Elisabeth Wright
Feb 28, 2021
Elisabeth (Stamm) Wright, 83, of Anderson passed away on February 28, 2021 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Anderson. Elisabeth was born on August 4, 1937 in Wiesbaden, Germany to Otto and Elisabeth (Backoff) Stamm. On July 4, 1964, Elisabeth married her love, Elvin J. “Wayne” Wright, and they began their life together. Elisabeth provided a loving home for her...
Ms. Lucy Katherine Butler
Feb 27, 2021
Lucy Katherine Butler, 104, passed away at her home surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, February 27, 2021. She was born April 7, 1916, in Kentucky to the late James & Nola (Barker) Horton. Lucy retired from Delco-Remy as an inspector, having worked there for over 40 years. Lucy is survived by her daughter-in-law, Mary Thompson; grandchildren, Stephanie Jones,...
Nora L. Boyll
Feb 27, 2021
Nora L. Boyll, 80, Lapel, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021, at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville following a brief illness.She was born March 9, 1940, in Anderson to Thomas F. Kellams and Imogene (Patrick) Kellams.Nora graduated from Lapel High School in 1958.She retired from Delco Remy, division of General Motors after 30 years.Nora attended the Ford Street United Methodist Church,...
Otis Louis “Lou” Lupton
Feb 25, 2021
Otis Louis “Lou” Lupton, 69, of Pendleton and former Evansville resident passed away February 25, 2021.He was born August 22, 1951 in Evansville Indiana to Otis L. and Alice (James) Lupton.Lou was a 1969 graduate of F.J. Reitz High School in Evansville and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in 1973 from Purdue University.He was an industrial engineer of over 20...
Nancy Lee Chase
Feb 24, 2021
Nancy Lee Chase, 86, of Allen Park, Michigan and former Pendleton resident gained her wings on February 24, 2021.Nancy was born August 27, 1934 in Greenfield, Indiana. She retired from Conrail Police Department in 1999. She moved to Michigan in 2016. She was the heart of the family. Loving Mother of Melanie (Steve) Clark, Susan (Brian) Robison, Chip Chase.Dear sister...
James Dale Hosier
Feb 23, 2021
James Dale Hosier, 73, of Pendleton passed away on February 23, 2021 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital. James was born on December 30, 1947 in Anderson to Harold and Pearl (Gipe) Hosier. In 1975, he married Peggy Rector, and they began their life together. He was a veteran of the Indiana National Guard and was a retiree from Delco-Remy...
Sara Lee Broadwater
Feb 22, 2021
Sara Lee (Jessup) Broadwater, 92, of Greenfield passed away on February 22, 2021 at Springhurst Legacy. Sara was born on September 9, 1928 in Grant City, IN to Lowell and Catherine (Compton) Jessup. She married Robert W. Broadwater in 1948. Sara was a homemaker for her husband and children. Sara was a member of the Hancock County Extension Homemakers, the...