Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Mark Adrian Jones
Apr 4, 2020
Mark Adrian Jones, 75, of Anderson, passed away on April 4, 2020 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital. He was born on November 25, 1944 in Bakersfield, California to the late William Enoch and Myrtle (Nicholson) Jones. Mark was a professional trumpet player in Hollywood, Las Vegas, and Phoenix. He taught school for several years in Pendleton and Phoenix before...
Carolyn S. Hensley
Apr 4, 2020
Carolyn S. Hensley, 84, of Alexandria, passed away on April 4, 2020 at Summitville Health and Living. She was born on December 16, 1935 in Summitville to the late Marvin and Jesse Opal (Love) Hoppes. As a teen Carolyn worked at the soda fountain in Howards Pharmacy in Summitville. She attended Indiana Business College in Indianapolis and returned to Summitville...
Jerry L. Schildmeier
Apr 3, 2020
. Jerry L. Schildmeier (Poppy), 83, Anderson, passed away April 3, 2020 at his residence after an extended illness with his family at his side. He was born August 23, 1936 in Anderson, the son of the late Herbert and Mary (Tucker) Schildmeier. He lived all of his life in Anderson and retired in 1992 from the Anderson Fire Department...

Dorothy F. Tutrow
Apr 3, 2020
Dorothy F. Tutrow, 83, of Shirley passed away Friday, April 3, 2020 at Hancock Regional Hospital. She was born March 1, 1937 in Henry County, the daughter of the late George A. and Gertrude V. (Griner) Neff. Dorothy was an avid reader and enjoyed playing pool and darts. She was loved sewing and worked as a seamstress at various companies....
Ms. Rebecca Lee
Mar 31, 2020
Rebecca Lee, 60, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at her residence in Dunreith, surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 16, 1959, in New Castle to the late Max S. & Glenda Kay (Helsley) Jordan, Sr. Rebecca worked in housekeeping at the Indiana Soldiers & Sailors Home for 17 years, where she was looked at as a...
Mr. Clayton A. Shultz
Mar 31, 2020
Clayton Arnold Shultz passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at the age of 42 while surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Clayton was born October 8, 1977 in Greenfield to Doug and Shela Shultz. He graduated from Eastern Hancock High School in 1996. After graduation he attended Joliet Junior college where he played football....
Peggy Joan Farrington
Mar 31, 2020
Peggy Joan Farrington, 83, of Anderson, passed away on March 31, 2020 at her residence. She was born on September 1, 1936 in Anderson to the late Nathan and Catherine (Schreiber) McMillan. Peggy was a homemaker. She was a member of the Innisdale United Brethren In Christ Church. She loved children and spending time with her family. She is survived...
Charles Herschel Glass
Mar 31, 2020
Charles Herschel Glass, 87, decided early in the morning on March 31, 2020 that he’d finally watched enough basketball, heard the roar of too many IndyCar engines, and said goodbye to his wife of more than 64 years, his three children, and his many grandchildren. He slipped away quietly at home near Pendleton, and left behind a life filled with...
Mark A. Sharp
Mar 29, 2020
Mark A. Sharp, 76, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 29, 2020 after a long battle with COPD and other chronic illnesses. The Lord took Mark under the right circumstances and time. With Mark’s passing the world lost a unique character. He could fill up a room. He was jovial, friendly and loved to joke with people. Mark was extremely outgoing....

Mr. John S. Phagan
Mar 29, 2020
John Stuart Phagan, 80, passed away Sunday March 29, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Vicki Ann (Spidel) Phagan; daughter, Lisa (husband, Rick) Leever; brother-in-law, Terry (wife, Linda) Spidel; sisters-in-law, Janeane (husband, Larry) Gladden and Janet (husband, Don) Chambers; several nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents;...
Dorothy Ann Ramsey
Mar 29, 2020
Dorothy Ann (Zirkelbach) Ramsey, 91, of Anderson, passed away on March 29, 2020 at Bethany Pointe Health Campus. She was born on September 29, 1928 in Perkinsville to the late Edward and Florence (Dickey) Zirkelbach. Dorothy was employed by the insurance department of Anderson Banking Company for 23 years of service. She retired from PNC Banking Company after many bank...
David L Wells
Mar 26, 2020
David L. Wells, 74, Anderson, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020, at his sons residence in Muncie following a brief illness.He was born on May 23, 1945, in Anderson, Indiana to John Wells and Mary (Sylvester) Wells.David retired in 2007 from General Motors in Anderson, after 30 plus years. He also drove a school bus for Anderson Community Schools for...
Sondra J Knotts
Mar 25, 2020
Sondra J. Knotts, 83, Lapel, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at Rawlins House in Pendleton following an extended illness.She was born on January 22, 1937, in Lapel, Indiana to Thomas Kellams and Katherine Imogene (Patrick) Kellams.Sondra was graduated from Lapel High School in 1955.She retired from the town of Lapel.Sondra was a member of the Emmaus Community. She was...
Ms. Cheryl Ann Smith
Mar 21, 2020
Cheryl passed away on March 21, 2020 peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. Cheryl was born on September 1, 1952 in Beech Grove to Martha & Bill Payne. Cheryl was raised by Martha & Robert Turner. She married William Kirby Smith in 1971, her husband of 29 years. She is survived by her children, William Clinton Smith of...
Charlie Ray Hull
Mar 21, 2020
Charlie Ray Hull, 85, Lapel, Indiana surrounded by his family, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 21, 2020.He was born on June 28, 1934, in Celina, Tennessee to James Coomer Hull and Ruby (Boles) Hull.He retired from Delco, division of General Motors after 30 years. Charlie in his early years worked in construction and also farmed in the Lapel community...
Judith “Judy” Lucas
Mar 20, 2020
Judith “Judy” Lucas, 75, of Noblesville, Indiana passed away, Friday, March 20, 2020 at Harbour Manor Care Center in Noblesville.She was born May 13, 1944 in Indianapolis, Indiana and was a Westfield and Noblesville resident most of her life.Judy was a 1962 graduate of Wilkinson High School and was a graduate of Professional Careers Institute with a certificate of Medical...
Barbara J. Wilson
Mar 18, 2020
Barbara J. Wilson, 87, entered Heaven’s gate on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 3, 1932 in Marion, to the late Raymond Lusher and Ruth (Wysong) McMillan. She graduated from Anderson High School in 1951 and worked as a sales consultant for McDonald’s Furniture. Barbara is survived by her children, Kelley (Jeff)...
Mr. Brian Lee Hastings
Mar 16, 2020
Brian Lee Hastings passed from this life on March 16, 2020, in Evanston, Illinois, after a short history of serious health issues. He was born April 13, 1970, in Elwood, to Maricatherine (Cathie Hancock) Hopper and Robert F. Hastings, and graduated from Anderson High School in 1988. He received his teaching degree from Northeastern Illinois University, and was a dedicated...
Tracy Allen Cox
Mar 15, 2020
Tracy Allen Cox, 54, Westfield, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020, at St. Vincent Ascension in Carmel following a sudden illness.He was born on June 1, 1965, in Anderson, Indiana to Jack and Patricia A. (Brown) Cox.Tracy graduated from Lapel High School in 1983.He had worked in construction and landscaping for many years.Tracy enjoyed camping and fishing and was quite...
Barbara Hickner
Mar 13, 2020
Barbara J. Hickner, 88, of Anderson, passed to her eternal reward on March 13, 2020, surrounded by her family. She was born June 28, 1931, in Anderson, to Carl F. Strader (deceased) and Margaret R. Liptow Strader (deceased). She was known for her love of life and all people. Her smile was her trademark. Her hugs were her signature. On...