Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Linda Kaye Talbert
Jul 9, 2020
Linda Kaye Talbert, 63, of Anderson, passed away on July 9, 2020 following a sudden illness. She was born on on June 17, 1957 in Woodbury, TN, the daughter of the late Elmer and Katheryn (Biddle) Talbert. She is survived by her brother, John (Debbie) Talbert; sister, Mary (Leonard) Stevens; niece, Cheryl Haisley; nephew Michael Stevens; and several other nieces...
David Ray Mcmahan
Jul 7, 2020
David Ray McMahan, 79, of Southlake, Texas, passed away on July 7, 2020, at Avalon Memory Care in Keller, Texas from complications associated with Alzheimers and COPD. He was born on December 18, 1940, in Anderson, Indiana, to the late Ray and Lucille McMahan. David was a respected engineer with a deep love for his family. He was named on...
Ms. Lydia Ann Wilkinson
Jul 1, 2020
Lydia Wilkinson, 97, passed away July 1, 2020 from the corona virus at St. Vincent’s hospital. She was born November 19, 1922 in Hilham, Tennessee to James R. and Dora (Hawkins) Carmack. She graduated from Fisk Academy, where she was on the basketball team. She moved to Anderson as a young woman where she spent the remainder of her life....
James D. Burmeister
Jul 1, 2020
James “Jim” Burmeister, 85, of Anderson, passed away, July 1, 2020 at his residence following a brief illness. Jim was born Oct. 4, 1934, in Tuscola, Ill., the son of Raymond and Jessie Burmeister and was a 1952 graduate of Markleville High School and a Navy veteran. Jim was employed as a security guard for Guide Lamp and retired after...
Ms. Helen Irene Neely
Jun 30, 2020
Helen Irene Neely, 93, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at her residence. She was born September 29, 1926 in Willow Branch to the late Samuel & Stella (Flint) Stucker. She was a member of South Meridian Church of God, Anderson Chapter Eastern Star #154 and the Social Order of Beauceant #226. Helen is survived by her daughters, Marcia (husband,...
Rondal Darell Vickery
Jun 29, 2020
Rondal Darell Vickery, 64, Lapel, passed away Monday, June 29, 2020, at St. Vincent Heart Center in Carmel following a brief illness.He was born on January 6, 1956, in New Castle, Indiana to Joe Vickery and Fonza (Pemberton) Vickery.Rondal was graduated from Lapel High School.He worked several years as a Mechanic. He also worked for Big A auto parts in...
Donald Lee Hammer
Jun 26, 2020
Donald Lee Hammer, 85, of Shirley Indiana passed away on June 26th, 2020 surrounded by his family. Don was born on September 28th, 1934 in La Fontaine, Indiana son of the late Chester A. Hammer and Mildred Marguerite (Newell) Hammer of Shirley, Indiana. Don graduated from Wilkinson High School in 1952. He began his career at Delco Remy in Anderson...
Melva Ruth Tegge
Jun 25, 2020
Melva Ruth Tegge- Age 76 passed away June 25, 2020.She was born July 4, 1943 in Anderson Indiana and Graduated from Anderson High School in 1961. Melva was a former member Jr. Girl Scout, an officer in Mother’s Club, a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority of Anderson and Psi Iota Xi of Middletown. She worked at Anderson Banking Company,...
Marvin Eugene Carmany
Jun 24, 2020
Marvin Eugene Carmany, 89, of Markleville, passed away on June 24, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Anderson. He was born on December 26, 1930 in Anderson to the late Verbian and Edith (Baker) Carmany. Marvin retired in 1987 from Delco Remy as a Tool Maker. He was a member of Fall Creek Christian Church and the Markleville Masonic Lodge...
Mr. James Edward Short
Jun 23, 2020
James E. Short, 65, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Countryside Manor in Anderson. He was born March 24, 1955 in Anderson to Jim R. & Lorrena (Stohler) Short. James loved horses and enjoyed horseback riding in Brown County. He also loved gardening and attending to flowers. He had been a past member at both Jackson Park Church of...
Janice Sue Martz
Jun 22, 2020
Janice Sue Martz, 71, left this world to be with our Lord on Monday, June 22, 2020 at her home. Janice was born on September 3, 1948 in Anderson, the daughter of Loren E. and Rosemary (Adams) VanNess. The family moved around the country while Lorene served in the Marines, of which she was very proud, before settling back in...
Ms. Laura Ann Phillips
Jun 19, 2020
Laura Ann Phillips, 56, passed away Friday, June 19, 2020. She was born September 20, 1963, in Anderson. Laura was an analyst for the Anderson Township Trustee’s Office. When Laura was younger, she was a member of the Longfellow Crew. She enjoyed deer hunting and was known as the, “Grill Master”, cooking many wonderful things for her family. Laura is...
Rickie Paul Gray
Jun 18, 2020
Rickie Paul Gray, 62, of Anderson, passed away on June 18, 2020 at his residence. He was born on September 25, 1957 in Anderson to the late Jack and Penny (Murphy) Gray. Rickie was employed as a Painter for 26 years with Begthel Painting. He enjoyed fishing, camping and motorcycles. Rickie is survived by his wife of 38 years, Susan...
Jean Layton
Jun 18, 2020
Jean Layton, 88, Lapel, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020, at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville following a brief illness.She was born on August 26, 1931, in Madison County, Indiana to Wade Tull and Mattie Belle (Hunter) Snyder.Jean was graduated from Lapel High School in 1949 and received a nursing degree from the former Indiana Central College in 1966. She married...
Mr. Donald Jackson
Jun 14, 2020
Donald “Don” Charles Jackson, 90, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020 surrounded by his family at his Charlottesville residence. He was born August 10, 1929 in Ohio to the late, Carl & Margaret (Chance) Jackson. He was a graduate of Greenfield High School and received his master’s in education from Butler University. Don was a teacher and school administrator for...
Alvin Rex Mercer
Jun 10, 2020
Alvin Rex Mercer, 82, of Pendleton, passed away on June 10, 2020 at Community Hospital Anderson. He was born in Pendleton on November 13, 1937 to J. David and Precious Jewel (McDaniel) Mercer and lived here his entire life. He was a member of the Pendleton High School Class of 1955 and graduated from the General Motors Apprentice School. On...
Jeanne Papai
Jun 10, 2020
Jeanné Papai, 53, left her earthly home Wednesday, June 10, 2020. She was born August 24, 1966 in Anderson, Indiana. Jeanné was a daughter, sister, mother, lover, doula, healer, survivor, dreamer and an artist of her life. She graduated from the Indiana University School of Nursing and dedicated her career to the care of others. She worked for many years...
Donna F. Herbert
Jun 9, 2020
Donna F. Herbert, 95, formerly of Anderson, passed away at McCall’s Hospice House in Simpsonville, South Carolina She was born February 23, 1925 in Anderson, the daughter of the late Harry and Margaret (Robertson) Ellis. Donna retired from the Anderson Herald Bulletin in 1996 after years of working in the circulation department. She was a member of St. Matthew United...
Mary Jane Busing
Jun 8, 2020
After a lengthy illness, Mary “Jane” Busing, 93, of Anderson, died peacefully on June 8, 2020. She was born in Fort Branch, Indiana on May 20, 1927, the youngest child of the late Oscar and Theresa (Greubel) Emge. Jane graduated from Indiana University School of Nursing in 1952. She worked as a registered nurse at IU Indianapolis, St. Joseph Hospital...
Mrs. Wanda Whitley
Jun 6, 2020
Wanda Lou Whitley, 65, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2020. She was born December 16, 1954 in Barstow, California. Wanda enjoyed her family and had a booth at a flea market in Chesterfield. She is survived by her husband, Dennis Whitley; second mother, Marilyn Gausman; sister, Mary Gibson; half-brothers, Mike & Phillip Gibson; special nieces, Chera & Chloe; and several...