Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Mr. Luther Lee Flatford
Dec 7, 2020
Luther L. Flatford, 78, passed away Monday, December 7, 2020. He was born February 28, 1942 in Maynardville, Tennessee to the late, James Henry & Stella Inez (Ridenour) Flatford. He married Betty L. Peace in Maynardville on December 21, 1959. He worked for the water department of the City of Anderson, having retired after 42 years as a foreman. Luther...
Paatricia Kay Jessup
Dec 6, 2020
Patricia “Tricia” Kay Jessup (née Goudy) passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 6, 2020, with her beloved husband by her side. Tricia is survived by her husband of 53 years, Kenneth Jessup; her children, Angela Jessup Freeland (Bob) of Cleveland, SC, and Kimberly Roque (Omar) of Virginia Beach, VA; and her grandchildren, Victor Jessup (Steinhatchee, FL), and Catie and Jack...
Gerard Edward Olson
Dec 6, 2020
Gerard Edward OlsonFamily and friends are invited to attend visitation and funeral services for Gerard Edward Olson, aka Jerry, who died on Sunday, December 6, 2020 in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Services will be held at Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service and Crematory, Lahm Chapel in Pendleton, Indiana. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. and the service will begin...
Ma Rosa Garcia De Leon
Dec 6, 2020
Ma Rosa Garcia De Leon, 55, Anderson, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis following an extended illness.She was born on September 4, 1965, in Mexico to Santos De Leon and Eufemia (Garcia) Comacho.She was homemaker.Ma Rosa was a member of the Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Noblesville. She was a loving mother,...
Mrs. Pamela Deanne Copeland
Dec 4, 2020
Pamela “Pam” DeAnne Copeland, 50, of Indianapolis, passed away Friday morning December 4, 2020 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Pam was born January 27, 1970 in Greenfield, the daughter of Paul and Linda (Trees) Litten. She graduated from Eastern Hancock High School in 1988 and was a graduate of Olivet Nazarene University. She was a case manager for foster care...
Georgenia R. Dudley
Dec 4, 2020
Georgenia R. Dudley, 98, passed away Friday, December 4, 2020. She was born December 23, 1921 in Elwood to the late Arthur & Ida (Welling) Dudley. She was a graduate of Anderson High School. Georgenia worked for Delco-Remy for almost 35 years, having retired in 1975. She was a member of Cross Roads United Methodist Church, formerly Park Place United...
Terry Kenneth Bennett
Dec 3, 2020
Terry Kenneth Bennett, 67, Monrovia, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020, at his residence following an extended illness.He was born on December 31, 1952, in Terre Haute, Indiana to Thomas Charles Bennett III and Lydia (Burke) Bennett .Terry graduated from Wisley High School in Terre Haute, Indiana.He worked for Bax Global for over 25 years as a freight clerk. He...
Clarence Allen Eacret
Dec 2, 2020
Clarence Allen Eacret, 80, of Pendleton, passed away on December 2, 2020 at his residence. He was born on April 25,1940 in Pendleton to the late Clarence and Rebecca (Mercer) Eacret.Clarence served his country in the U.S. Navy. He retired from Carrier Corporation after 30 years of service. He was the very definition of a family man. His family was...
Rev. Dr. Francis M. “Frank” Cramer
Dec 1, 2020
ANDERSON- Rev. Dr. Francis M. “Frank” Cramer, 86, of Anderson, passed away, December 1, 2020 at Community Hospital in Anderson. Francis was born June 4, 1934 in Plymouth, the son of Arden and Julia Cramer. He is a graduate of Plymouth High School Class of 1952 and a lifetime member of the First United Church of Christ in Plymouth –...
Billy Eugene Johnson
Dec 1, 2020
Billy Eugene Johnson, 82, of Lake Placid went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.Billy was born in Madison County, Indiana on November 28, 1938.He graduated from Alexandria High School in 1957. He served his country with honors in the U.S. Army Reserve.He retired from the Delco Remy...
Stephanie Leigh Closser
Dec 1, 2020
Stephanie Leigh Closser, 47, Anderson, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at her residence following an extended illness.She was born on September 12, 1973, in Anderson to Stephen (Carolyn) Closser and Maggie (Peek ) VanHook.Stephanie graduated from Lapel High School in 1991.She previously worked at USA Group for several years, and then worked as a Consultant for Eli Lilly for...
Joan Helen (Miller) Rankin
Nov 29, 2020
Born April 2, 1926 in Brighton Indiana, Joan was the daughter of Goldie Mae Miller Koch and Hubert Miller. She grew up in Indiana and lived a full and busy life. She married Roy Rankin on December 28, 1946. You could find Roy and Joan at the Brown Hotel in Louisville, their favorite hangout. Joan and Roy welcomed their son...
Colton David Creel
Nov 29, 2020
Colton David Creel, 24, of Anderson passed away on November 29, 2020 at his home. Colton was born on April 15, 1996 in Indianapolis to Stephen Creel and Holly (Newkirk) Tate. He was a 2014 graduate of Pendleton Heights High School, and then earned his degree from International Business College. Colton was a Graphic Designer for Gannett Mass Media in...
Robert William Begley, M.D.
Nov 27, 2020
Robert William Begley, M.D., a long-time resident and pillar of the town of Pendleton, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 27, 2020, surrounded by members of his loving family.He was born into humble circumstances in Indianapolis on July 11, 1936. As a child, he delivered newspapers to afford favorite activities, such as trolley rides downtown and the State Fair....
Susan York
Nov 26, 2020
Susan House York, 81, of Anderson passed away Thursday morning, the 26th of November at Rawlins House in Pendleton after a long and valiant struggle with acute cardiac and pulmonary conditions. Susan was born on July 14, 1939 to Marthabelle Goff House and Wilbur Raymond House of Pendleton. She was the first of three children along with Ellen Elaine and...
Joanne “Nan” Boston
Nov 26, 2020
Joanne “Nan” Boston, 88, of Anderson passed away at Bethany Pointe Health Campus. She was born on July 26, 1932 in Anderson to the late Roscoe and Lalah May (Chapple) Sizelove. Joanne was a homemaker. She graduated from Anderson High School and was a member of First United Methodist Church. She enjoyed reading, working outside and spending time with her...
Lynn “Buck” Peacock
Nov 25, 2020
Lynn “Buck” Peacock, 85, of Greenfield passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Golden Living Center in Greenfield. He was born January 17, 1935 in Scott Co. Indiana the son of the late Loren W. and Pauline (Everhart) Peacock. Buck was a truck driver for many years and retired from Teamsters Local # 135 after many years of service, worked...
Ronald D. Childers
Nov 24, 2020
Ronald D. Childers, 86, Anderson, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at Ascension St. Vincent Anderson following a brief illness.He was born on September 1, 1934, in Anderson to Earl and Hilda (Schmatz) Childers.Ron retired from the former Guide Lamp division of General Motors in Anderson after 45 years employment.He was a U. S. Army Veteran, a mason, and he...
Diana Rose Holland
Nov 23, 2020
Diana Rose Holland, 76, passed away Monday, November 23, 2020 at her Anderson residence. She was born November 29, 1943, in Noblesville to the late, Merle & Dorothy (Wise) Scherer. Diana graduated from Hamilton Heights High School in 1961 then graduated from Apex Beauty School. She was a beautician and a member of First Baptist Church of Daleville. Diana is...
Wilma R. Girton
Nov 23, 2020
Wilma R. Girton, 79, Anderson, passed away Monday, November 23, 2020, at her home in Anderson following a two year battle with cancer.She was born on June 5, 1941, in Sullivan County, Indiana to William Harold and Geneva Rose (Begerman) Figg.Wilma was graduated from Walnut Grove High School.She retired from GTE and also Kroger in Westfield, Indiana.She is survived by...