Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Wayne Fout

Wayne Fout

Dec 19, 2020

Wayne Fout, 79, of Charlottesville passed away Saturday morning December 19, 2020 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield. He was born December 6, 1941 in Shelbyville the son of the late Frederick and Ethel (Rouse) Fout. Wayne graduated from Greenfield Central High School and was then employed by Delco Remy and Magnequench with 39 years of service. He was a...

John Samuel “Sam” Goodson

John Samuel “Sam” Goodson

Dec 19, 2020

John Samuel “Sam” Goodson, 60, of Anderson, passed away on Saturday December 19, 2020 at Community Hospital Anderson. Sam was born on April 14, 1960 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to Charles and Barbara Gallup. He was a 1978 graduate of Pendleton Heights High School. Sam was a veteran of the Army National Guard and was an avid fan of...

Gene Lanham Markle

Gene Lanham Markle

Dec 18, 2020

PENDLETON- Gene Lanham Markle, 93, lived a very good life, strong as a horse and with a handshake that could bring tears to your eyes. He died at home on Friday, December 18, 2020 with his wife, Isabella Markle nearby. Gene was born in Anderson, Indiana on February 9, 1927 to Commadore and Helen Markle of Markleville. He married his...

William A. Howard Jr.

William A. Howard Jr.

Dec 18, 2020

William “Bill” A. Howard, Jr., 92, passed away Friday, December 18, 2020 at Morrison Woods Health Campus in Muncie. He was born May 4, 1928, in Indianapolis to the late William A. & Nora Lee (Rooks) Howard. He was a veteran, serving in the U.S. Army. Bill was a trooper with the Indiana State Police for 22 years having served...

Hoyt Bilbrey

Hoyt Bilbrey

Dec 18, 2020

Hoyt Bilbrey, 86, returned to his heavenly father December 18, 2020, after a sudden illness. Hoyt retired in 1996 after 35 years as a commercial master finish carpenter, he belong to the Carpenter’s Union #1016 and was proud to earn his 50 year pin. He loved to camp and travel with his wife and daughter. He also shared a passion...

Joanne Luise Cox

Joanne Luise Cox

Dec 17, 2020

Joanne Luise Cox, 71, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Community Hospital of Anderson. She was born August 13, 1949, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; grew up in Chesterfield, Indiana and lived her adult years in Anderson. Joanne spent her entire life serving and caring for others. She graduated from Anderson University with a degree in nursing and worked as a...

Leonard Parisi

Leonard Parisi

Dec 16, 2020

Leonard Parisi, age 89, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Leonard lived several years at Crestwood Village North Indianapolis. He was born August 15, 1931 in Anderson, Indiana, the son of the late Fred and Mary (Perry) Parisi. Leonard proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He retired...

James Keith Reeves

James Keith Reeves

Dec 16, 2020

James Keith Reeves, 76, of Pendleton passed away on Wednesday December 16, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital Anderson. James was born on March 15, 1944 in Anderson to James Albert Reeves and Lois E. (Rushton) Campbell. He was a graduate of Anderson High School and worked for Nicholson File and Guide Lamp. James was a member of the Church of...

Michael Duane Faught

Michael Duane Faught

Dec 16, 2020

Michael Duane Faught, 56, of Gaston, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at his residence in Gaston following an extended illness.He was born on October 15, 1964, in Noblesville, Indiana to Dennis Faught and Judith Faught.Mike graduated from Anderson High School in 1983.He worked for several years as a union concrete mason in the Delaware County area.Mike enjoyed fishing and...

Mr. Donald Junior Peters

Mr. Donald Junior Peters

Dec 12, 2020

Donald Junior Peters, 83, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020. He was born March 1, 1937, in Missouri to the late, Myron & Emma Souders) Peters. Donald retired from General Motors after working 34 years as a millwright. He attended Anderson First Church of the Nazarene. In his spare time he loved fishing and spending time with his family. He...

Barbara J. Presser

Barbara J. Presser

Dec 12, 2020

Barbara J. Presser, Lapel, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020 at her home in Lapel after an extended illness.She was born on June 24, 1936, in Lapel to Dan Herron and Nellie (Schuyler) Herron.Barb graduated from Lapel High School in 1954.She retired from the State Bank of Lapel after several years of service.Barb was a loving, Wife, Mother, and Grandmother....

Lawrence “O'B” O'Brien

Lawrence “O'B” O'Brien

Dec 11, 2020

Lawrence “O’B” O’Brien, Jr, 88, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020. He was born in Summitville on July 27, 1932 the son of the late Lawrence and Bertha (Jones) O’Brien, Sr. He married the former Patricia Kirchenbauer on July 4, 1952 and together they raised their family. O’B enlisted in the Army and served in the Korean War, until the...

Jean Frances Dovey

Jean Frances Dovey

Dec 11, 2020

Jean Frances Dovey, 95, of Anderson, passed away December 11, 2020, at Rawlins House in Pendleton, due to a recent injury. She was the daughter of Frank and Mary (Gooding) Dovey and was born on April 12, 1925. She lived her entire life in Anderson, living in the same house for 83 years. Jean graduated from Anderson High School in...

Carl & Nedra Tharp

Carl & Nedra Tharp

Dec 11, 2020

Carl Nelson Tharp and Nedra Jean Tharp passed away two days apart in December 2020. A graveside service will be held at 10:30am on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Brookside Cemetery, Lapel. . Graveside Brookside Cemetery Saturday, July 17, 2021 10:30 AM Email Details 2900 Brookside DriveLapel, IN 46051 Directions

Ruth Ann Musselman

Ruth Ann Musselman

Dec 11, 2020

Ruth Ann Musselman, 99, Noblesville, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020, at Harbour Manor Care in Noblesville following an extended illness.She was born on March 26, 1921, in Hamilton County to Oscar Jessup and Hallie (Fisher) Jessup.Ruth graduated from Walnut Grove High School. She was a homemaker.Ruth was a member of Victory Chapel in Noblesville. She was very dedicated to...

Angela Angi King

Angela Angi King

Dec 10, 2020

Angela “Angi” King, 46, of Noblesville, passed away on December 10, 2020 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital. She was born on December 19, 1973 in Anderson to the late James and Kathy (Counceller) King. Angi was a pre-school teacher at Promise Land Daycare in Anderson. She enjoyed camping and traveling. She is survived by her fiancé, Ryan Krugler of...

Vinicio Ruiz

Vinicio Ruiz

Dec 10, 2020

Vinicio Ruiz, 82, Anderson, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020, at his residence in Anderson following an extended illness.He was born on May 18, 1938, in the Dominican Republic to Dionicio Ruiz and Isabel (Ruiz) Ruiz.He was a Layman/Evangelist for many years in the Dominican Republic, Seventh-Day Adventist Church.Vinicio was a member of the Anderson Seventh-Day Adventist Hispanic Church. He...

David Craig Hersberger

David Craig Hersberger

Dec 10, 2020

David Craig Hersberger, 63, of Cicero, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020, at Riverview Health in Noblesville.He was born on January 6, 1957, in Noblesville, Indiana to Kenneth Hersberger and Betty "Lou" (Amos) Hersberger.David graduated from Sheridan High School in 1975 and attended Indiana University, Bloomington for two years. He was a proud IU Hoosiers fan after attending IU.He retired...

Faun Elaine Young

Faun Elaine Young

Dec 9, 2020

Faun Elaine Young, 72, Anderson, passed away Wednesday, December 9th, 2020, surrounded by her family following an extended illness. She was born May 8th 1948, in Marion to Braxton David and Donna Lou (Elliott) Whitson. Faun was a loving wife, mother and Mimi to all. She always made sure that everyone knew just how special they were to her: it...

Thomas Wayne House

Thomas Wayne House

Dec 7, 2020

Thomas Wayne House, 61, passed away in Grand Rapids, Michigan on December 7, 2020 following a brief illness.He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to Haines and Phyllis (Campfield) House.Tom graduated from Pendleton Heights High School in 1978 and attended Purdue University. In 1982 he moved to Michigan where he worked for GM Hydra-Matic and raised his family.Tom is survived by...