Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Judith “Judy” Ione Talmage
Sep 6, 2020
Judith “Judy” Ione Talmage, 86, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020. Judy was born September 29, 1933 in Alexandria to the late John & Margaret (Tomlinson) Bitner. She graduated from Alexandria High School in 1951. Judy married Clifford “Cliff” Talmage on December 23, 1961. She worked at Delco Remy then retired in 1990 from Elder Beerman having worked in sales....
Mr. Jerry Dee Jackson
Sep 6, 2020
Jerry D. Jackson, 79, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020 in Clearwater, Florida. He was born September 30, 1940, in Indianapolis to the late, Morris H. & Mary E. (Brooks) Jackson. Jerry moved from Wilkinson and lived in Clearwater for many years. He worked for Hertz as a rental assistant for 25 years. Arrangements are entrusted to Condo &...
Ellen June Bays
Sep 4, 2020
INDIANAPOLIS- Ellen June Bays, 89, formally of Anderson, passed away peacefully September 4, 2020. She was born, April 19, 1931, in Kokomo, Indiana, the daughter of the late Frances and Walter Scott Doles. Ellen retired from the Anderson Community School District, after teaching elementary school for over 40 years and was listed in America’ Who’s Who of Teachers. She influenced...
Jerry B. Hackleman
Sep 4, 2020
Jerry B. Hackleman, 78, Lapel, passed away Friday, September 4, 2020, at St. Vincent Ascension Health in Anderson following a brief illness.He was born on August 25, 1942, in Anderson, Indiana to Edward Hackleman and Hilda (Hatton) Hackleman.Jerry attended Jackson Township and Lapel Schools.He retired in 2001 from Guide Lamp, division of General Motors in Anderson.Jerry loved to play pool,...
Thomas Andrew Taylor
Sep 3, 2020
Thomas Andrew Taylor, 55 passed away on September 2, 2020. He was born on March 24, 1965 in Tokyo, Japan to the late James and Cynthia (Heath) Taylor. Thomas served his country in the US Army. He was employed at BF Goodrich. He was a member of the United Steel Workers Union Local 715 and the Indiana Hunters Association. He...

Joyce M. Brown
Sep 3, 2020
Joyce M. Brown, 83, Indianapolis, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at Harrison Terrace in Indianapolis, following a brief illness.She was born on April 15, 1937, in Madison County, Indiana to Thomas W. Green and Bonnie (Copeland) Green.Joyce was graduated from Anderson High School.She retired from Delco Remy, division of General Motors. Joyce enjoyed gardening and being outdoors with her...
Miles Jameson Gillis
Aug 31, 2020
Miles Jameson Gillis, passed away August 31, 2020. He is survived by his parents, John & Elizabeth “Liz” (Crum) Gillis; grandparents, Pete & Julie Gillis and Tom & Crystal Ostler; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Graveside services will be at 2:30 Friday, September 4, at Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon until 2:00 Friday at Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral...
Mr. Robert Branscum
Aug 30, 2020
Robert Frank Branscum, 53, of Greenfield, passed away at his residence surrounded by his family on August 30th. He was born September 6, 1966 in Greenfield. He graduated from Greenfield Central in 1986, received his QMA certificate from Ivy Tech, and then worked as QMA/CNA at Golden Living Center- Brandywine. He compassionately cared for his residents for 34 years. When...
Mr. Willie Hall
Aug 27, 2020
Willie Hall, 79, formerly of Anderson, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2020 in New Castle. He was born June 24, 1941, in Porstmouth, Ohio to the late Lee & Mary Bell (Goble) Hall. Willie was a masonry foreman for Atlas Construction and Hall Building & Maintenance. In his free time he loved his flower garden and decorated yard. He is...
George E. Kirkpatrick
Aug 27, 2020
George E Kirkpatrick, age 90, of Middletown, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2020 at Miller’s Merry Manor. He was born April 8, 1930 in New Castle to the late Orman & Ida (Addison) Kirkpatrick. George retired from Delco Remy after 37 years as a drafting engineer, loved being around his family and friends, belonged to a wood working craft club...
George M. Males
Aug 26, 2020
George M. Males, 93, Noblesville, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at his residence following a brief illness.He was born on November 1, 1926, in Lapel, to Harvey Males and Maude (McDonald) Males.George graduated from Lapel High School in 1944.He retired in 1986 from Delco Remy, division of General Motors after 22 years. George previously worked for Brockway Glass in...
Michael A. “Mike” Veerkamp
Aug 23, 2020
Michael A. “Mike” Veerkamp, 70, of Greenfield, passed away August 23, 2020 at his residence.He was born May 4, 1950 in Cincinnati, Ohio and was a Greenfield resident since September of 2018. He was a former resident of Newhall, Iowa and Indianapolis.Mike retired from Micro-Poise following 26 years of service.He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Mike loved...
Nolan “Cubbie” Edwards
Aug 21, 2020
Nolan (Cubbie) Edwards 83 went to be with his lord and savior on August 20th, 2020 at Saint Vincent Ascension Hospital after a brief battle with Lung Cancer and Pneumonia. Nolan was born on August 15, 1937, in Palmetto, LA.; only child of Paul and Dolly Mae Edwards who preceded him in death. Nolan resided in Anderson most of his...
Catherine Suzanne Adams
Aug 20, 2020
Catherine Suzanne Adams, 38, of Texas , passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020, at her residence in Texas following an extended illness.She was born on August 13, 1982, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Larry Adams and Janet Louise (Swing) Adams .Catherine graduated from high school in Indianapolis.She worked for a trucking company in Texas.Catherine is survived by her father, Larry (Betty)...
Victor M. Hernandez
Aug 20, 2020
Victor M. Hernandez, 33, Anderson, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020, at his residence in Anderson.He was born on January 30, 1987, in Guanajuato, Mexico to Fortino Hernandez and Juana Mun'oz. Victor graduated from High School in Mexico. He was currently working for Hendricks Pool Company in McCordsville.Victor attended St. Marys Catholic Church; he was a firm beliver in the...
Michael Steven Buck
Aug 19, 2020
Michael Steven “Steve” Buck was born September 7, 1950 to William and Dorothy Green Buck in Anderson. He passed peacefully surrounded by his family on August 19th at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Anderson. He was married to Joyce Ferrell on May 21, 1977 they shared 34 years together until her death August 19th, 2011. Steve graduated from Anderson High School...
Sherry O. Mccrocklin
Aug 19, 2020
Sherry O. McCrocklin, 87, of Pendleton, Indiana passed away August 19, 2020 at Rawlins House in Pendleton with both of her sons at her side.She was born July 7, 1933 in Pendleton and was a lifelong resident.Sherry retired from Delco Remy in Anderson after 29 ½ years of service.She was a 1951 graduate of Pendleton High School and was a...
Donald V. Raison
Aug 19, 2020
Donald V. Raison, 56, Ingalls, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2020, at his residence following an extended illness.He was born on April 17, 1964, in Anderson, Indiana to Donald E Raison and Reatha (Goen) Raison.Donald attended school in Madison County.He retired from Beavers Material in Noblesville after several years of service. Donald enjoyed fishing, photography, working on lawn mowers, and...
Mr. Clifford Andy Spoon
Aug 16, 2020
Clifford Andrew “Andy” Spoon passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana June 8, 1979. He is preceded in death by his mother, Roxanna Marie “Roxi” (Trump) Spoon. Andy is survived by his four children including Ginger, Jerry, Jessie, and Jackie, his father, Kenneth Robert “Kenny” Spoon, brothers Robert “Bob” Spoon (Michelle) and Joseph “Joe” Spoon...
Dayton Highers
Aug 16, 2020
Dayton Highers, 77, of Pendleton, passed away on August 16, 2020 at Ascension St. Vincent Anderson with his wife by his side. He was born on February 11, 1943 in Norene, Tennessee to the late Claude and Daisey (Hall) Highers.Dayton retired from Firestone Industrial Products as a Mold Mechanic after 37 years of service. He was a member of the...