Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Madonna Jean Davis

Madonna Jean Davis

Feb 7, 2021

Madonna Jean (Mullanix) Davis, 86, of Anderson passed away on February 7, 2021 at her home. Madonna was born on May 7, 1934 in Georgetown, Kentucky to John Dewey and Ethel B. (Robey) Mullanix. She was a graduate of Markleville High School, and was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxillary and Ladies Shrine Club. In 1987, Madonna retired from...

Mrs. Beulah M. Flatford-Garrett

Mrs. Beulah M. Flatford-Garrett

Feb 6, 2021

Beulah M. Flatford-Garrett, 89, went home to be with her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on February 6, 2021. She was born in Maynardville, Tennessee on April 23, 1931 to the late Elmer & Etter (Walker) Cooper. She graduated from Horace Maynard High School. Beulah married Wardell Flatford and were together for 42 years until his passing. She then married...

Kevin Dwight Price

Kevin Dwight Price

Feb 6, 2021

Kevin Dwight Price, 63, of Anderson passed away at his residence on February 6, 2021. He was born on July 21, 1957 in Anderson to the late Emmett and Doris (Moody) Price. He retired from Meijer Supermarket as a cashier. Kevin is survived by his brothers, David (Tamara) Price of Pendleton and Keith (Brenda) Price of Romania. Several nieces and...

Ronald Ray Jones

Ronald Ray Jones

Feb 6, 2021

Ronald R. Jones, 71, passed away surrounded by family on February 6, 2021. He was the husband of Gloria (Adams) Jones. They shared 49 years of marriage. Raised in Greenfield, Indiana, he was the son of Robert Jones and Doris (Edwards) Jones.He graduated from Greenfield High School in 1968 before earning his associate’s degree in Auto Mechanics from Vincennes University...

Anthony Ray Nichols

Anthony Ray Nichols

Feb 1, 2021

Anthony Ray Nichols, 61, of Elwood, passed away on February 1, 2021 at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville. Anthony was born on May 1, 1959 in New Castle, IN to Edwin and Sonia (Kirby) Nichols. He was a graduate of Tipton High School. Prior to his retirement, Anthony worked as a supervisor for Indiana Seal Company. Anthony’s family wanted everyone to...

Ms. Barbara Sue Boswell

Ms. Barbara Sue Boswell

Jan 31, 2021

Barbara “Sue” Boswell, 78, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021. She was born April 2, 1942, in Indianapolis. Sue was a member of Knightstown Community Baptist Church, Phi Chi Epsilon, Nu Chapter and Literary Club. Sue is survived by her children, Mandy (husband, Joe) Sitler, Jeff (wife, Johnna) Vickers, & Steve (wife, Ashli) Vickers; grandchildren, Carinne (husband, Korey) Collier, Cory...

Thomas William Plew

Thomas William Plew

Jan 31, 2021

Thomas William Plew, 71, of Anderson, Indiana, went home to be with his Savior on Sunday, January 31st, after a month-long battle with COVID-19. Tom was born on October 14, 1949 to Chet and JoAnn Plew in Anderson. After graduating from Madison Heights in 1967, he joined the Navy. He was given a medical discharge after his two years of...

Bertha C. Reeder

Bertha C. Reeder

Jan 31, 2021

Bertha C. Reeder, 97, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Middletown. She was born July 25, 1923 in Carter County, Kentucky. Bertha worked a variety of jobs, but her favorite was working as a seamstress for several retail stores. Bertha is survived by several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Michelle Canada

Michelle Canada

Jan 31, 2021

Michelle (Dean) Canada passed from our arms into the arms of her Heavenly Father Sunday evening, the 31st. She had been given 52 years.Michelle was the child who talked too much in class; the teenager who would ‘surf’ on the hood of a car; the beautiful young woman who loved to dance; and the fierce advocate and aid for both...

James Earl Deshong

James Earl Deshong

Jan 30, 2021

James E. DeShong, 89, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, great-great grandfather, Man of God passed away January 30, 2021 at his home.Jim lived his whole life in Pendleton, Indiana. He graduated from Pendleton H.S. in 1949. After one year at Purdue, he returned home to begin a dairy farm. Jim married to the love of his life Gwen McNutt...

Debra L. Ball

Debra L. Ball

Jan 30, 2021

Debra L. Ball, 56, Anderson, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021, at Ascension St. Vincent Anderson in Anderson following an extended illness.She was born on August 11, 1964, in Indianapolis to George Marcrum and Evelyn (Castor) Marcrum.Debra graduated from Elwood High School in 1983.She was a Homemaker.Debra was a member of the New Life Nazarene Church in Anderson. She enjoyed...

Willis Haldyn Anderson

Willis Haldyn Anderson

Jan 29, 2021

Willis (Andy) Haldyn Anderson, a local farmer, World War II bomber pilot, Delco-Remy designer, Husband, Father, Grandfather and friend to many has passed at home from complications of a stroke he was 98. Andy is remembered by his loved ones as humble, kind, caring, loving, & a Godly man.A man who loved adventure from a young age, knew the value...

Bonnie Belle Mann

Bonnie Belle Mann

Jan 27, 2021

Bonnie Belle (Garrison) Mann, 92, of Pendleton passed away January 27, 2021 at her home.She was born April 9, 1928 in Indianapolis and was a Pendleton resident most of her life.Bonnie was a homemaker. She was a member of Double Friendship Home Economics Club. She loved to do arts and crafts and was an oil and acrylic paint artist. Bonnie...

Terry Lee Garrett

Terry Lee Garrett

Jan 27, 2021

Terry Lee Saltsman Garrett, 66, Indianapolis, passed away on January 27, 2021 at Community Hospital North. He was born on April 28, 1954 in Indianapolis to the late David and Patricia (Anderson) Saltsman. Terry was a 1972 graduate of Greenfield Central High School. He served his country in the US Army. He was employed by Air Wisconsin as an aircraft...

Robert L. Sisson

Robert L. Sisson

Jan 24, 2021

Robert L. "Bob" Sisson, 77, of Pittsboro, formerly of Lapel, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021, at Memorial Hospital in Jasper following a brief illness.He was born February 16, 1943, in Noblesville, Indiana to Forrest Sisson and Clara Mae (Parker) Sisson .Bob graduated from Lapel High School in 1961.He retired in 1994 from Detroit Diesel Allison Division of General Motors...

Christine Marie Bell

Christine Marie Bell

Jan 21, 2021

Christine Marie Bell, 54, Anderson, passed away at her residence on January 21, 2021. She was born on October 1, 1966 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts to the late Gordon and Theresa (Gerow) Nicolai. Chris was a Home Health Care Provider and was passionate about helping others any way she was able. Chris was a strong, resilient mother. She adored being a...

Joseph C. Orbik

Joseph C. Orbik

Jan 20, 2021

Joseph C. Orbik, Sr., 90, a lifelong resident of Anderson, passed away on January 20, 2021 at Ascension St. Vincent’s Hospital. Joseph was born on November 30, 1930 to Stanley W. and Stella H. (Sokolowski) Orbik. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, a graduate of St. Mary’s High School, and a member of the Polish Club. In...

Rebecca Rose Whitehouse

Rebecca Rose Whitehouse

Jan 17, 2021

Rebecca Rose (Swigeart) Whitehouse, 65, of Anderson passed away on January 17, 2021 at her residence in Anderson. Rebecca was born on July 28, 1955 in Anderson, IN to Richard and Mary (Perry) Swigeart. Rebecca attended Anderson High School, and was a homemaker. Rebecca is survived by her children: James Whitehouse, Marcus Edward (Yolanda) Gee, Brandy Gee and Letisha Hutton;...

Edward Boltz Williams

Edward Boltz Williams

Jan 17, 2021

Edward B. Williams, 83, of Anderson, passed away on January 17, 2021 at his residence. He was born on March 31, 1937 in Tremont, Pennsylvania to the late Joseph and Verna (Boltz) Williams. Edward was an Anderson Firefighter for 31 years retiring in 1992. He was a member of the Anderson Firefighter Local 1262, Indiana Firefighter Association and the International...

Mr. David Stephen Papai

Mr. David Stephen Papai

Jan 15, 2021

David Stephen Papai passed away on January 15, 2021 at his home in Anderson. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 64 years, Leanor, and children Michele (David Drabold) Athens OH, Andrea (John Fowler), Blairsville GA, Michael (Jenny) of Anderson, grandchildren Jacob (Lydia Picard) Fowler, Lindsay (Josh) Fowler Adkins, Sasha, Mila and Leanya Martczyanov, Will Drabold (Kaitlyn Kostival) and Edward...