Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Peggy Joyce Paulsel Stephens

Peggy Joyce Paulsel Stephens

Jan 4, 2021

Peggy Joyce Paulsel Stephens, 90, Lapel, passed away Monday, January 4, 2021, at Community Hospital of Anderson in Anderson following a brief illness.She was born on March 23, 1930, in Anderson, Indiana to John Dewey Mullanix and Ethel Beatrice (Robey) Mullanix.Peggy graduated from Markleville High School in 1948.She retired from West Central Community School Corporation as the Secretary/Treasurer of the...

Christina Marie Arteritano

Christina Marie Arteritano

Jan 4, 2021

Christina Marie Arteritano, 42, of Anderson, passed away Monday, January 4, 2021, at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis unexpectedly.She was born on June 3, 1978, in Covington, Kentucky to Gray Grubbs and Anna (Lestingi) Fitzpatrick.Christina graduated from Scott High School in Taylor Mill, Kentucky. She later received her bachelors degree from Anderson University in Organizational Leadership.She currently worked at Community...

Genevieve Jenny Gilbert

Genevieve Jenny Gilbert

Jan 3, 2021

Genevieve “Jenny” Christine Gilbert, 94, of Anderson, passed away on January 3, 2021 at Providence Health Facility. She was born on March 27, 1926 in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania to the late William and Paula (Dott) Peck. Jenny was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Cabane 510 of the Le-Fems and the Ladies Auxiliary 127. Jenny never...

Betty Lou Earlywine

Betty Lou Earlywine

Jan 3, 2021

Betty Lou Earlywine, 86, formerly of Lapel, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021, at Golden Living in Greenfield following an extended illness.She was born on August 3, 1934, in Paragould, Arkansas to Oscar Jackson and Flossie Belle (Smith) Jackson.She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.Betty enjoyed reading her Bible. She enjoyed taking her daily walks....

Andon J. Oliver

Andon J. Oliver

Jan 3, 2021

Andon J. Oliver, 17, of Anderson passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Anderson. He was born on June 24, 2003 in Anderson, Indiana to Kevin Oliver and Laticia Reed-Willis.Andon attended Valley Grove Elementary School and The Crossing, located in Anderson.Andon enjoyed fishing, playing basketball with his friends, swimming, listening to music, roller-skating and...

Mr. Peter Joseph Bianchi

Mr. Peter Joseph Bianchi

Jan 2, 2021

Peter Joseph Bianchi, 77, passed away Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Chesterfield. He was born Jan. 3, 1943, in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, to the late Peter and Frances M. (Costello) Bianchi. Peter was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in Vietnam. He worked as an auto mechanic most of his life. He had been incredibly involved with the...

Vivian Barrett Coffman

Vivian Barrett Coffman

Jan 2, 2021

Vivian Barrett Coffman, 66, of Pendleton, Indiana, passed away on January 2, 2021, following a courageous 27-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Throughout her journey, Vivian always chose to focus on the blessings of having significantly more time than expected after her diagnosis. She was an inspiration to many as she embraced each day with joy, hope and faith, investing that...

Phillip Martin Hinshaw

Phillip Martin Hinshaw

Jan 2, 2021

Phillip Martin Hinshaw, 73, Anderson, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021, at Ascension St. Vincent Anderson in Anderson following a brief illness.He was born on January 6, 1947, in Anderson to Keith Hinshaw and Elizabeth (Corn) Hinshaw.Phillip graduated from Lapel High School in 1966.He retired in 1998 from General Motors after 30 years. Phillip served his country in the United...

Amy J. Sczesny

Amy J. Sczesny

Jan 1, 2021

Amy Joan (Vores) Sczesny, 69, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021. She was born December 6, 1951 in Anderson. Amy was a licensed clinical social worker having received her degree from Ball State & her masters from IUPUI. As a social worker she was the Director of A Caring Place Adult Day Services for Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Indianapolis. Prior...

Dorothy Louise Humphrey

Dorothy Louise Humphrey

Jan 1, 2021

Dorothy Louise (Stokes) Humphrey, 89, of Pendleton passed away on January 1, 2021 at Millers Merry Manor in Chesterfield. Dorothy was born on January 25, 1931 in Fair Oaks, Arkansas to Henry and Lennie (Ross) Stokes. On December 24, 1949 she married her husband Floyd W. Humphrey, and they began their family. Dorothy was a member of the Rolfe Assembly...

Carol Ann Auker

Carol Ann Auker

Dec 29, 2020

Carol Ann Auker, 82, of Anderson, passed away on December 29, 2020 at her residence. She was born on November 11, 1938 in Shelbyville, Indiana to the late Wilbur and Ruth (Rooney) Hartman. Carol worked in the Private Home Health Care industry for many years. She was a member of Aletheia Church where she was active with the prayer chain....

Marsha Sue Goodrick

Marsha Sue Goodrick

Dec 29, 2020

Marsha Sue Goodrick, 69, of Pendleton passed away on December 29, 2020 at St. Vincent Ascension Health in Anderson. Marsha was born on March 16, 1951 in Markleville, IN to Arthur and Mary Ellen (Early) Barney. She was a graduate of Markleville High School. Currently, Marsha worked at House of Service in Pendleton, she had previously worked for Sallie Mae...

Evelyn Juanita Langley

Evelyn Juanita Langley

Dec 28, 2020

Evelyn Juanita Langley, 96 of Greenfield, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020 at Greenfield Health Care Center. She was born November 28, 1924 in Knightstown the daughter of the late Clark and Effie (Vanoustram) Wagner. Evelyn worked at the Knightstown Children’s Home for many years and attended the Shirley Christian Church. She loved her family and quilt making. Survivors include...

Mrs. Mona Darlene Hummel

Mrs. Mona Darlene Hummel

Dec 28, 2020

Mona Darlene Hummel, 67, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020. She was born March 3, 1953, in Muncie to the late, Harold & Jeanette (Watson) Faulds. Mona had worked for a bakery where she made cakes and candy. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Bruce Hummel; brother & sister-in-law, Larry & Charlotte Faulds; brother-in-law & sister-in-law, Christopher...

Betty Jo Minkey

Betty Jo Minkey

Dec 28, 2020

Betty Jo Minkey, 82, of Anderson, passed away on December 28, 2020 at Community Hospital Anderson. She was born on March 29, 1938 in Anderson to the late Walter and Frances (Vanhorn) Lightfoot. Betty was a homemaker. She enjoyed shopping, dining out and especially spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Betty always put others first. She had a...

Jessie Ellen Ridgway

Jessie Ellen Ridgway

Dec 28, 2020

Jessie Ellen Ridgway of Pendleton, Indiana, eldest daughter of Homer and Bessie (Crist) Filbrun, was born December 22, 1922 in Westphalia, Kansas. From the presence of a loving family, she passed peacefully to Eternal Life on December 28, 2020 at the age of 98 years.Mother was a loving wife and homemaker.She answered the call of her Saviour and was baptized...

Anna M. Bright

Anna M. Bright

Dec 28, 2020

Anna M. Bright, 86, of Anderson passed away at her home on December 28, 2020. Anna was born on January 25, 1934 in Clyde, NY to Phillip and Philomena (Matteo) Romano. Anna devoted her life to being a wife, mother and grandmother. In her free time, Anna loved to attend rummage sales, go shopping, cook, camp, and spend time with...

Ms. Jeannie S. Clark

Ms. Jeannie S. Clark

Dec 27, 2020

Jeannie S. Clark, 74, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020. She was born September 6, 1946 in New Castle. Jeannie worked for over 20 years as manager of dietary needs at Millers Merry Manor. She loved crocheting, fishing, and being a mom. She was everyone’s mom, helping all the neighborhood children including giving them a ride to work or school....

Ms. Elizabeth “Betsy” Hyde

Ms. Elizabeth “Betsy” Hyde

Dec 27, 2020

Elizabeth “Betsy” Hyde, 84, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020. She was born July 22, 1936, in Brooklyn, New York to the late William R. & Margaret (Binkley) DuVernet. Betsy was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church, a member of the YMCA Board of Directors, and volunteered with CASA for a number of years. She is survived by her children,...

Robert Earl Asbury

Robert Earl Asbury

Dec 27, 2020

Robert Earl Asbury, Jr, 61, of Anderson, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020, at his residence.Bob was born May 20, 1959, in Anderson, Indiana, to Robert and Virginia (Becraft) Asbury.He grew up in Lapel, where he made many lifelong friends. He graduated from Lapel High School in 1977.Bob retired from Anderson Municipal Light & Power. During his 30 year career,...