Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Ms. Emily Faye Fry
Sep 25, 2020
Emily Faye Fry, 64, passed away Friday, September 25, 2020. She was born on January 15, 1956, in Elwood. Emily enjoyed going to church and spending time with her family and friends. She loved sewing, but more than anything, she loved time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Jimmy (wife, Evelyn) of Georgia, Andy Vannatta of Anderson,...
Pamela Sue Rector
Sep 25, 2020
Pamela Sue Rector, 71, Pendleton, passed away Friday, September 25, 2020, at her residence in Pendleton following an extended illness.She was born on March 27, 1949, in Anderson to Elden Markle and Joyce (Whitaker) Markle.Pam graduated from Markleville High School in 1967.She retired in 2011 from Cara Brandom Insurance in Pendleton. She previously worked in the Banking business for several...
Linda Kay Jones
Sep 24, 2020
PENDLETON- Linda Kay (Shrake) Jones, 79, passed away, September 24, 2020 at her home.She was born on November 22, 1940 in Anderson, Indiana and was a longtime Frankton and Alexandria resident.Linda and her late husband, owned and operated a dairy farm for 30 years.She was a 1958 graduate of Alexandria-Monroe High School and was a past member of Frankton Christian...
William G. Mehling
Sep 23, 2020
William G. (Bill) Mehling, 95, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at Greenfield Healthcare Center in Greenfield, following an extended illness. Bill was born on October 1, 1924 in Alexandria, to George Dewey Mehling Sr. and May Philomena (Stephens) Mehling, the fourth of 11 children. He graduated from St Mary School in Alexandria and Alexandria High School. He later attended...
Sharon K. Newell
Sep 23, 2020
Sharon K. Newell, 76, passed away on September 23, 2020. She was born on March 1, 1944 in Muncie to the late Jim and Margaret (Jones) Everett. Sharon worked several years at I.U. Ball Memorial Hospital as a bookkeeper She is survived by her companion, Lawrence Pitts of Anderson; sons, Mark (Stacy) Newell of Plainfield, Doug (Lori) Newell of Gaston;...
Angela Jo Siefert
Sep 22, 2020
Angela Siefert, 48, of Anderson, passed away September 22, 2020 following a long battle with cancer. She was born March 10, 1972, in Anderson, the daughter of Wayne and Mary Jo Siefert and was a graduate of Lapel High School and had been employed with Red Gold. Angela is survived by her mother, Mary Jo Siefert; her children, Dalsen Murdock...
Diana Parks
Sep 22, 2020
Diana Desenberg Shively Parks, 84, of Anderson passed away, September 22, 2020. She was born September 11, 1936, in Lima, Ohio, the daughter of the late Donald A. and Jane (Zimmerman) Desenberg and was a 1954 graduate of Elida High School. She went to work in the early 1970’s at the Wallpaper House in Anderson and went on to become...
Jeffery Alan Stanley
Sep 21, 2020
Jeffery Alan Stanley, 58, of Anderson, passed away on September 21, 2020. He was born on October 16, 1961 in Indianapolis. Jeff had previously worked at Nestle and proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was an avid Colts fan. He is survived by his children, Jenni (Tyler) Lindsey of Alabama, Morgan (Billy) Burch of Florida, Kelsey (Adrian)...

Clifton Clark Myers
Sep 20, 2020
Clifton Clark Myers, 72, Anderson, passed away on September 20, 2020 at Ascension St. Vincent Anderson. He was born in Livingston, Tennessee on February 29, 1948 to the late Charles and Pauline (Ledbetter) Myers. Clifton served his country in the U.S. Army. He retired from General Motors after 33 years of service. He was a member of the Pendleton Baptist...
Ramphel “Ranny” L. Hinton
Sep 19, 2020
Ramphel “Ranny” L. Hinton, 76, of Anderson passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2020. He was born November 16, 1943 in Anderson, the son of the late Jesse James and Mary Louise (Green) Hinton and lived here all his life. On September 27, 1965, he married Eva Skinner and together they raised their family. He worked for 25 years as...
Judy Anne Reel
Sep 19, 2020
Judy Anne Reel, 79, of Morgantown, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020. She was born September 5, 1941 in Anderson, the daughter of the late George and Edith (Etchison) Price. Judy is survived by her son William Reel of Morgantown; grandchildren, Kyle Jaso and Danielle (Robert) Manus of Indianapolis; and great-granddaughter, Mina Jaso. She was preceded in death by her...
Mary 'Kay' Sarvich
Sep 19, 2020
Mary Kay (Clendenen) Sarvich, 69, Indianapolis, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020, at Community Hospital North Hospital in Indianapolis following an extended illness.She was born on July 12, 1951, in Anderson, to Richard Clendenen and Mary Alberta (Mannon) Clendenen.Mary Kay graduated from Highland High School.She retired in 2014 from K. and K. Tax Service, in Indianapolis.Mary Kay enjoyed doing crafts,...
Lauretta Jeanne Hays
Sep 17, 2020
Lauretta Jeanne Hays, 77, of Middletown, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2020, at St. Vincent Regional Hospital Anderson with her family by her side. She was born on March 14, 1943, in Muncie to the late Lawrence and Leoma (Parker) Hammer. Jeanne was in food service for 25 years. She and her husband, Al, owned and operated Aljeano’s Restaurant...
Elgin Royce “Tennessee” Hinson
Sep 16, 2020
Elgin Royce Hinson, 76, of Pendleton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at Rawlins House, Pendleton, Indiana. He was January 26, 1944, in Monterey, Tennessee, to Arie E. and Edna B. McCowan Hinson.Elgin served in the United States Navy from 1964 to 1968. He worked at Pendleton Correctional Facility (Indiana Reformatory) for 31 years, retiring in 2001. Elgin...
Lester Bing Dudley
Sep 14, 2020
Lester L. Dudley Jr., 85, also known by many as “Bing” passed away Monday, September 14, 2020 at his residence in Kennard. He was born August 8, 1935 in Marion, IN. the son of the late Lester Sr. and Marion (Mullin) Dudley. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps and loved talking and telling stories about...
Maurice “Pete” Kemerly
Sep 10, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Maurice David “Pete” Kemerly announce his passing after a brief illness on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at the age of 76. Pete began his working career at the ripe age of 14 at Evart Engineering Company, Inc. He then purchased the business and owned and operated Evart for 62 years. Pete...
Marianne Kiely
Sep 10, 2020
CINCINNATI- Marianne Kiely, 65, formally of Anderson, passed away September 10, 2020, following a brief illness. Marianne was born November 10, 1954, in Marion, IN, the daughter of the late William and Mary Kiely. She was a 1972 graduate of Anderson High School and a 1976 graduate of Ball State University with a bachelors’ degree in sales and marketing. Marianne...
Mrs. Joanie Renea Fowler
Sep 9, 2020
Joanie Renae Fowler, 51, of Pendleton, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020.She was born March 24, 1969, in Anderson.Joanie is survived by her husband, Chuck Fowler; children, Madison & Evan; mother & step-father, Sharon (Best) & Phil Bogan; father, James R. Hamilton; sisters & brothers-in-law, Rhonda & Ron Mills, and Chrissy & Pete Brown; father & mother-in-law, Art & Anna...
Wallace Marcum
Sep 8, 2020
Wallace Marcum, 78, Pendleton, passed away on September 8, 2020 at Rawlins House in Pendleton. He was born in Inez, Kentucky on August 22, 1942 to the late John and Flora (Short) Marcum.Wallace had worked for Grenell Plastics. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved all of his grandson and all of his great grandchildren and enjoyed watching...
Irvin Sisson
Sep 8, 2020
Irvin "Keith" Sisson, 82, Noblesville, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at his residence in Noblesville following an extended illness.He was born on November 14, 1937, in Lapel, Indiana to Forrest Sisson and Clara Mae (Parker) Sisson.Keith graduated from Lapel High School in 1956. He was a 50 year member of the Wayne-Fall Lions Club, where he served as District...