Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Rheda Mae Nowlin

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Rev. Robert Wood

Rev. Robert Wood

Feb 22, 2021

Reverend Robert G. Wood, 91, passed away Monday, February 22, 2021. He was born July 30, 1929, in Winfield, Alabama to the late Grover C. & Vertie (Box) Wood. Robert pastored in churches in Michigan, Indiana, and Georgia. He had been an active member of Southern Heights Christian Church. He was known as the “Guitar Man” having played and repaired...

Don Martin Knight

Don Martin Knight

Feb 21, 2021

Don Martin Knight, 80, of Anderson, passed away on February 21, 2021 at his residence. He was born on April 11, 1940 in Stewart County, Tennessee to the late Carl and Georgia (Wyatt) Knight. Don started at the age of 14 standing on a coke box washing dishes to owning and operating several Captain D’s and Shoney’s restaurants. He was...

Jacob Alan Griffard

Jacob Alan Griffard

Feb 20, 2021

Jacob Alan Griffard, 22, of Pendleton passed away on February 20, 2021. He was born on March 10, 1998 in Indianapolis to Greg and Laura (Wigent) Griffard.Jacob was a senior at Ball State University, majoring in History with a minor in Entrepreneurship. He enjoyed playing and writing music, camping, hunting, traveling and creative writing. He was a loving son and...

Paul Gladney

Paul Gladney

Feb 19, 2021

Paul Gladney Sr., 93, Lapel, passed away Friday, February 19, 2021, peacefully, surrounded by his family at his residence in Lapel following a brief illness.He was born April 2, 1927, in Lauderdale, Alabama to Henry Gladney and Stellia (Killen) Gladney.Paul was a proud Navy veteran of World War II. He retired from Donnelly Glass. Paul loved his yard work, and...

Donald Charles Spangler

Donald Charles Spangler

Feb 18, 2021

Donald C. Spangler, 84 of Charlottesville, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Morristown Manor. He was born June 18, 1936 in Indianapolis, the son of the late Donald C. and Beatrice (Wells) Spangler. Donald was a welder most of his life and proudly served his country in the United State Navy. He was a Master Mason and a member...

Dale E Bennett

Dale E Bennett

Feb 18, 2021

Dale E. Bennett, 68, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021, at Bethany Pointe Health Campus. He was born February 14, 1953 in Anderson to Samuel and Betty (Kisker) Bennett. Dale worked at GTE Telephone Company, KLF Telephone Company then later started his own business, He is survived by his brothers Melvin G. Bennett and David (wife, Wanda) Bennett; nephew Melvin...

David Lee Martin

David Lee Martin

Feb 17, 2021

David L Martin, 78, of Kennard, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at his residence. He was born December 11, 1942 in Pageston, West Virginia, the son of the late Mack Kyle & Virginia Mae (Belcher) Martin. David was an Information Technologist/ Computer Programmer for many years and worked at Job Scope in South Carolina for 20 years before retiring....

Milagros B. Willoughby

Milagros B. Willoughby

Feb 17, 2021

Milagros B. Willoughby, 74, Bedford, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at IU Health Bloomington in Bloomington following a brief illness.She was born on February 3, 1948, in the Philippines to Andres Catalan and Nina Catalan.She worked in production in several factories over the years. Milagros was a member of the Catholic Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family....

Jared Ralph Case

Jared Ralph Case

Feb 16, 2021

Jared Ralph Case, age 32 of Greenfield, passed away Tuesday morning, February 16, 2021 at his residence. He was born July 13, 1988 in Rushville, Indiana the son of Ralph and Brenda (Herbert) Case. Jared was self-employed in construction, was an outdoors man and loved working on cars. He was a Cub Scout den leader, member of Abate and Center...

Richard N. Carr

Richard N. Carr

Feb 16, 2021

Richard N. Carr, 92, of Anderson went to be with the Lord on February 16, 2021. He was born on Aug. 17, 1928, in Lydick, IN to George and Mary (Norris) Carr. He attended Owosso Bible College for his Bachelor of Arts degree and Indiana University for his Master's Degree in Education. He was a minister and pastored churches in...

Lowell Wayne Bennett

Lowell Wayne Bennett

Feb 15, 2021

Lowell Wayne Bennett, 88 of Springport, passed away on February 15, 2021 at his residence. He was born on November 19, 1932 in Anderson to the late Lowell and Anna (Deneve) Bennett. Lowell graduated from Anderson High School and served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Delco Remy in 1994 as a Machine...