Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Barbara Hankins
Dec 25, 2020
Barbara A. Hankins, 81, Lapel, passed away Friday, December 25, 2020, at her residence in Lapel following an extended illness.She was born on May 7, 1939, to Charles Taylor and Mary (Merry) Taylor.Barbara graduated from Lapel High School in 1957.She was a Homemaker. Barbara loved the outdoors. She also loved, bowling, doing puzzles and spending time with family and her...
Mr. Scott H. Presser
Dec 24, 2020
I passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020 after complications of a stroke. I just celebrated my 57th birthday on December 11, 1963. I graduated from Highland High School in 1983, where I had been assistant student manager of the Basketball & Football teams. Prior to that I enjoyed being a member of the Boy Scouts and looked forward to our...
Jacklynn Walker
Dec 24, 2020
Jacklynn “Jackie” (Baker) Walker, 75 of Anderson, passed away on December 24, 2020 at her residence. She was born on August 3, 1945 in Huntington, Indiana to the late Mr. and Mrs. Jack Baker. Jackie retired from the Hamilton County Juvenile Center. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. She enjoyed music, reading and spending time with her...
Mark Anthony Ripberger
Dec 23, 2020
Mark Anthony Ripberger, 73, formerly of Anderson passed away on December 23, 2020 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Middletown. Mark was born on July 10, 1947 in New Castle, Indiana to Robert and Delcia M. (Goodwin) Ripberger. He had worked for Phillips Iron and S&S Truck Parts prior to his retirement. Mark was a member of the Eagles Lodge. Mark...
Jerry Lee Masters
Dec 23, 2020
Jerry L. Masters, 81, of Wilkinson, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at his residence. He was born August 26, 1939 in Wilkinson the son of the late George “RD” and Ethel May (McCorkle) Masters. Jerry retired from Indiana Box Factory in Greenfield after 40 plus years of service. He loved the outdoors, including golf, fishing, gardening, and mowing but...
Rita Diane Wilcher
Dec 22, 2020
Rita Diane Wilcher, 46, of New Castle passed away December 22, 2020 at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. She was born April 15, 1974 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the daughter of David and Ann Wilcher Rita is survived by her parents, sister; Erin (Mike) Griffith, two nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Jesse and Meral House...
Joanna Mae Somers
Dec 22, 2020
PENDLETON- Joanna Mae Somers, 86, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, December 22, 2020.Joanna was born on July 18, 1934 in Pendleton and was a lifelong resident.She retired from the Lawrence Township Community Schools as a guidance counselor.Joanna was a Christian as well as a beloved friend and mentor to many. As someone who loved flowers and was...
Ms. Annette Farris
Dec 20, 2020
Annette Jean Farris, 69, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020. She was born November 18, 1951, in Anderson to the late Oscar & Mary (Fadley) Massey. She had worked as a cook at many restaurants in the area before being a homemaker. Annette was known for her love of Barry Manilow. However, she loved more than anything, her family and...
Elaine M. O'Neal
Dec 19, 2020
Elaine (Bolin) O’Neal, 92 of Wilkinson, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Golden Living in Greenfield. She was born May 22, 1928 in Willow Branch, the daughter of the late Fred H. and Maude (Simmons) Bolin. Elaine graduated from Wilkinson High School in 1946. She married the love of her life, Gene “Tink” O’Neal on August 28, 1948 and...
Wayne Fout
Dec 19, 2020
Wayne Fout, 79, of Charlottesville passed away Saturday morning December 19, 2020 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield. He was born December 6, 1941 in Shelbyville the son of the late Frederick and Ethel (Rouse) Fout. Wayne graduated from Greenfield Central High School and was then employed by Delco Remy and Magnequench with 39 years of service. He was a...
John Samuel “Sam” Goodson
Dec 19, 2020
John Samuel “Sam” Goodson, 60, of Anderson, passed away on Saturday December 19, 2020 at Community Hospital Anderson. Sam was born on April 14, 1960 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to Charles and Barbara Gallup. He was a 1978 graduate of Pendleton Heights High School. Sam was a veteran of the Army National Guard and was an avid fan of...
Gene Lanham Markle
Dec 18, 2020
PENDLETON- Gene Lanham Markle, 93, lived a very good life, strong as a horse and with a handshake that could bring tears to your eyes. He died at home on Friday, December 18, 2020 with his wife, Isabella Markle nearby. Gene was born in Anderson, Indiana on February 9, 1927 to Commadore and Helen Markle of Markleville. He married his...
William A. Howard Jr.
Dec 18, 2020
William “Bill” A. Howard, Jr., 92, passed away Friday, December 18, 2020 at Morrison Woods Health Campus in Muncie. He was born May 4, 1928, in Indianapolis to the late William A. & Nora Lee (Rooks) Howard. He was a veteran, serving in the U.S. Army. Bill was a trooper with the Indiana State Police for 22 years having served...
Hoyt Bilbrey
Dec 18, 2020
Hoyt Bilbrey, 86, returned to his heavenly father December 18, 2020, after a sudden illness. Hoyt retired in 1996 after 35 years as a commercial master finish carpenter, he belong to the Carpenter’s Union #1016 and was proud to earn his 50 year pin. He loved to camp and travel with his wife and daughter. He also shared a passion...
Joanne Luise Cox
Dec 17, 2020
Joanne Luise Cox, 71, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Community Hospital of Anderson. She was born August 13, 1949, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; grew up in Chesterfield, Indiana and lived her adult years in Anderson. Joanne spent her entire life serving and caring for others. She graduated from Anderson University with a degree in nursing and worked as a...
Leonard Parisi
Dec 16, 2020
Leonard Parisi, age 89, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Leonard lived several years at Crestwood Village North Indianapolis. He was born August 15, 1931 in Anderson, Indiana, the son of the late Fred and Mary (Perry) Parisi. Leonard proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He retired...
James Keith Reeves
Dec 16, 2020
James Keith Reeves, 76, of Pendleton passed away on Wednesday December 16, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital Anderson. James was born on March 15, 1944 in Anderson to James Albert Reeves and Lois E. (Rushton) Campbell. He was a graduate of Anderson High School and worked for Nicholson File and Guide Lamp. James was a member of the Church of...
Michael Duane Faught
Dec 16, 2020
Michael Duane Faught, 56, of Gaston, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at his residence in Gaston following an extended illness.He was born on October 15, 1964, in Noblesville, Indiana to Dennis Faught and Judith Faught.Mike graduated from Anderson High School in 1983.He worked for several years as a union concrete mason in the Delaware County area.Mike enjoyed fishing and...
Mr. Donald Junior Peters
Dec 12, 2020
Donald Junior Peters, 83, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020. He was born March 1, 1937, in Missouri to the late, Myron & Emma Souders) Peters. Donald retired from General Motors after working 34 years as a millwright. He attended Anderson First Church of the Nazarene. In his spare time he loved fishing and spending time with his family. He...
Barbara J. Presser
Dec 12, 2020
Barbara J. Presser, Lapel, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020 at her home in Lapel after an extended illness.She was born on June 24, 1936, in Lapel to Dan Herron and Nellie (Schuyler) Herron.Barb graduated from Lapel High School in 1954.She retired from the State Bank of Lapel after several years of service.Barb was a loving, Wife, Mother, and Grandmother....
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