Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Donald Eugene “Gene” Crosley
Jul 26, 2020
FISHERS- Donald Eugene “Gene” Crosley, 89, of Fishers – beloved husband, father, brother, grandpa, friend and coach — passed away at the St. Vincent Heart Center on July 26, 2020.He was born August 5, 1930 in Pendleton to Frederick Dale and Helen Rae (McKinney) Crosley.He was a 1948 graduate of Pendleton High School where he was a member of the...
Mr. Allen Wlliamson
Jul 25, 2020
Allen Williamson, 74, formerly of Wilkinson, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020 in Warsaw, Kentucky. He was born February 13, 1946, in Indianapolis. He owned and operated Progressive Plating before his retirement. Allen was an active member of the Millersville Masonic Lodge #126 F. & A.M, the Indianapolis Valley of the Scottish Rite, and of the Murat Shrine. He had...
Norma L. Beavers
Jul 24, 2020
Norma L. (Snodgress) Beavers, 86, of Kennard, was rewarded for her devoted faith in Jesus as she passed from this life on July 24, 2020. She was born on April 20, 1934 in Henry County to the late Howard and Dorothy (Bailey) Snodgress. She was a graduate of Kennard High School in 1952. Later that year, on August 3, she...
Kathleen Danford
Jul 24, 2020
Kathleen Danford, 87, Lapel, passed away Friday, July 24, 2020, at Copper Trace Nursing Home in Westfield following a brief illness.She was born on December 2, 1932, in Winchester, Indiana to Oda Coryell and Zella (Ross) Coryell.Kathleen graduated from Morton Memorial High School, Knightstown, Indiana. She was also a graduate of Ball State University.She retired in 2005 from Walker Research...
Keith A. Barker
Jul 23, 2020
Keith A. Barker, 66, Noblesville, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020, at Riverview Health in Noblesville following a long battle of health issues.He was born on November 21, 1953, in Noblesville, Indiana to Morris Barker and Barbara (Huffman) Barker .Keith graduated from Hamilton Southeastern High School in 1972.He retired in 2016 after owning and operating Barkers Locksmith Service for 31...
Benjamin K. Black
Jul 21, 2020
Benjamin K. Black, 44, of Pendleton, passed away at St. Vincent Anderson Hospital on July 21, 2020. He was born August 5, 1975 in Indianapolis, Indiana.Ben was a talented musician, chef, and had a smile that would light up a room. He was a skilled handyman which led him to start his own general contracting business (Ben Black LLC).He leaves...
Jack W. Hughes
Jul 21, 2020
Jack W. Hughes, 86, Anderson, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2020, at Rawlins House in Pendleton following a brief illness.He was born on September 11, 1933, in Anderson, Indiana to Russell Hughes and Corrine (West) Hughes .Jack was graduated from Anderson High School in 1952.He retired from Delco Remy after 42 years of service.Jack served his country in the United...
Carl 'Blaine' Coahran
Jul 20, 2020
Carl (Blaine) Coahran, 92, Pendleton, passed away Monday, July 20, 2020, at his home with family by his side after an extended illness.He was born on March 2, 1928, in Macy, Indiana and was raised by his cherished grandparents, Clayton and Emma Shaw.Blaine graduated from Macy High School.He retired as a Truck Driver after many years on the road. Blaine...
Marilyn Carlton
Jul 18, 2020
Marilyn Carlton, 87 of Wilkinson, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Lindberg Crossing in Anderson. She was born April 1, 1933, in Shirley to the late Jacob & Opal (Railsback) Bright. She was a graduate of Wilkinson High School class of 1951, was a member of the Shirley-Wilkinson United Methodist Church, the Red Hat Club, and the Shirley Historical...
Larry 'Butch' N. Forrer
Jul 18, 2020
Larry "Butch" N. Forrer, 78, Elwood, Illinois passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020, at his residence in Elwood, Illinois following an extended illness.He was born on August 23, 1941, in Lapel, Indiana to Harold and Elaine (Edwards) Forrer.Larry was a Vietnam Veteran. He worked head of Maintenance for Burbank School District in Burbank, Illinois. After retiring from the school, he...
April Leisure
Jul 16, 2020
April (Fish) Leisure, 52, Anderson, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2020, at her residence in Anderson following sudden illness.She was born on July 26, 1967, in Anderson, to James Fish and Vickie Hensley.She was a Homemaker.April liked spending time with family and going to rummage sales. She is survived by her father; James Fish of Missouri; mother, Vickie (Eric) Hensley...
Tamara K. Everett
Jul 16, 2020
Tamara K. Everett, 66, Fairmount, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2020, at Colonial Oaks Healthcare in Marion following an extended illness.She was born on May 21, 1954, in Anderson, Indiana to Ward and Eileen Love.Tamara was graduated from Lapel High School in 1972.Tamara was a Homemaker. She formerly worked as a clerk at the Pendleton Correctional Facility.Tamara was a member...
Donald E Raison
Jul 15, 2020
Donald E. Raison, 84, Lapel, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at his residence in Lapel, following an extended illness.He was born on November 30, 1935, in Anderson, to William Raison and Maxine (Dove) Raison.Donald attended Anderson Community Schools.He was a Heavy Equipment Operator in the mining business. Donald also worked part time on lawnmowers. He is survived by three...
Charles “Charlie” Solid
Jul 14, 2020
Charles H. Solid, 98, of Anderson, passed away peacefully Tuesday, in Sheridan, in the care of his family. He was born in Onawa, Iowa to Herman and Susie (Dewey) Solid. He was a graduate of Anderson University. He served in the Army Air Corp during WWII. He was a member of Park Place Church of God and a volunteer at...

Mr. William Lytle Porter
Jul 14, 2020
William L. Porter, 98, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020. He was born August 12, 1921, in New Castle to the late Lyle & Lydia (Clevenger) Porter. William was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served in World War II. He retired from Delco-Remy after several years. William is survived by his children, Mark Porter & Melissa Lindsey; grandchildren,...
Robert Eugene Williams
Jul 12, 2020
Robert Eugene Williams, 88, of Pendleton, passed away on July 12, 2020. He was born in Muncie, Indiana on July 27, 1931, to Henry E. and Vera Viola (Campbell) Williams. He graduated from Anderson High School in 1949 and attended General Motors Institute. He married Patricia L. (Stoner) Williams on July 15, 1951, at First Presbyterian Church in Anderson. He...
Emma Jean Graves
Jul 12, 2020
Emma Jean (Moore) Graves, 89, daughter of Mary Walden and Carson Moore, died peacefully on July 12, 2020 at Anderson Community Hospital. Jean was born September 16, 1930 in Harlan County, Kentucky and that is where she married the love of her life, Robert Pearl Graves, Jr., on December 23, 1947. She retired from General Motors Guide Lamp Division in...
Mrs. Patricia Ann O'Brien
Jul 12, 2020
Patricia Ann O’Brien, 87, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020. She was born in Anderson on June 3, 1933. She married Lawrence O’Brien on July 4, 1952 and just celebrated 68 years of marriage. Patricia is survived by her husband, Lawrence; children, Kathy (husband, Jeff) Muir, Rinde (wife, Patti) O’Brien, Karen O’Brien, and Kelly (husband, Paul) Greulich; grandchildren, Danielle, Tiana,...
Richard Joel “Joey” Hutchison
Jul 10, 2020
Richard Joel “Joey” Hutchison passed away peacefully on July 10, 2020 with his parents by his side. He was born on October 9, 1962 and lived his entire life in Anderson. Joey worked at the Hopewell Center for 20 years. He loved Special Olympics in which he won several ribbons. He also loved wrestling, bowling, racing, race cars and he...
Rocky Brent Flatt
Jul 10, 2020
Rocky Brent Flatt, 64, of Anderson, passed away on July 10, 2020. He was born on June 20, 1956 in Anderson to Bedford and Mary (Holland) Flatt. He is married to Vicki Flatt and they just celebrated their 17th anniversary on June 9th. Rocky worked for Brockway for 20 years and ConAgra Foods for 16 years. He was loved by...