Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Lauretta Jeanne Hays
Sep 17, 2020
Lauretta Jeanne Hays, 77, of Middletown, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2020, at St. Vincent Regional Hospital Anderson with her family by her side. She was born on March 14, 1943, in Muncie to the late Lawrence and Leoma (Parker) Hammer. Jeanne was in food service for 25 years. She and her husband, Al, owned and operated Aljeano’s Restaurant...
Elgin Royce “Tennessee” Hinson
Sep 16, 2020
Elgin Royce Hinson, 76, of Pendleton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at Rawlins House, Pendleton, Indiana. He was January 26, 1944, in Monterey, Tennessee, to Arie E. and Edna B. McCowan Hinson.Elgin served in the United States Navy from 1964 to 1968. He worked at Pendleton Correctional Facility (Indiana Reformatory) for 31 years, retiring in 2001. Elgin...
Lester Bing Dudley
Sep 14, 2020
Lester L. Dudley Jr., 85, also known by many as “Bing” passed away Monday, September 14, 2020 at his residence in Kennard. He was born August 8, 1935 in Marion, IN. the son of the late Lester Sr. and Marion (Mullin) Dudley. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps and loved talking and telling stories about...
Maurice “Pete” Kemerly
Sep 10, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Maurice David “Pete” Kemerly announce his passing after a brief illness on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at the age of 76. Pete began his working career at the ripe age of 14 at Evart Engineering Company, Inc. He then purchased the business and owned and operated Evart for 62 years. Pete...
Marianne Kiely
Sep 10, 2020
CINCINNATI- Marianne Kiely, 65, formally of Anderson, passed away September 10, 2020, following a brief illness. Marianne was born November 10, 1954, in Marion, IN, the daughter of the late William and Mary Kiely. She was a 1972 graduate of Anderson High School and a 1976 graduate of Ball State University with a bachelors’ degree in sales and marketing. Marianne...
Mrs. Joanie Renea Fowler
Sep 9, 2020
Joanie Renae Fowler, 51, of Pendleton, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020.She was born March 24, 1969, in Anderson.Joanie is survived by her husband, Chuck Fowler; children, Madison & Evan; mother & step-father, Sharon (Best) & Phil Bogan; father, James R. Hamilton; sisters & brothers-in-law, Rhonda & Ron Mills, and Chrissy & Pete Brown; father & mother-in-law, Art & Anna...
Wallace Marcum
Sep 8, 2020
Wallace Marcum, 78, Pendleton, passed away on September 8, 2020 at Rawlins House in Pendleton. He was born in Inez, Kentucky on August 22, 1942 to the late John and Flora (Short) Marcum.Wallace had worked for Grenell Plastics. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved all of his grandson and all of his great grandchildren and enjoyed watching...
Irvin Sisson
Sep 8, 2020
Irvin "Keith" Sisson, 82, Noblesville, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at his residence in Noblesville following an extended illness.He was born on November 14, 1937, in Lapel, Indiana to Forrest Sisson and Clara Mae (Parker) Sisson.Keith graduated from Lapel High School in 1956. He was a 50 year member of the Wayne-Fall Lions Club, where he served as District...
Roxie A. “Ann” Schuster
Sep 7, 2020
Roxie Anna “Ann” Philbert Schuster, 77, of Noblesville, passed away on September 7, 2020. She was born on October 2, 1942 in Anderson, the daughter of Charles Worth and Roxie Irene Philbert. She was married to her beloved husband, John Karl Schuster for 46 years. She was a member of Central Christian Church. She graduated from Pendleton High School in...
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...
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