Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Robert Eugene Williams

Robert Eugene Williams

Jul 12, 2020

Robert Eugene Williams, 88, of Pendleton, passed away on July 12, 2020. He was born in Muncie, Indiana on July 27, 1931, to Henry E. and Vera Viola (Campbell) Williams. He graduated from Anderson High School in 1949 and attended General Motors Institute. He married Patricia L. (Stoner) Williams on July 15, 1951, at First Presbyterian Church in Anderson. He...

Emma Jean Graves

Emma Jean Graves

Jul 12, 2020

Emma Jean (Moore) Graves, 89, daughter of Mary Walden and Carson Moore, died peacefully on July 12, 2020 at Anderson Community Hospital. Jean was born September 16, 1930 in Harlan County, Kentucky and that is where she married the love of her life, Robert Pearl Graves, Jr., on December 23, 1947. She retired from General Motors Guide Lamp Division in...

Mrs. Patricia Ann O'Brien

Mrs. Patricia Ann O'Brien

Jul 12, 2020

Patricia Ann O’Brien, 87, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020. She was born in Anderson on June 3, 1933. She married Lawrence O’Brien on July 4, 1952 and just celebrated 68 years of marriage. Patricia is survived by her husband, Lawrence; children, Kathy (husband, Jeff) Muir, Rinde (wife, Patti) O’Brien, Karen O’Brien, and Kelly (husband, Paul) Greulich; grandchildren, Danielle, Tiana,...

Richard Joel “Joey” Hutchison

Richard Joel “Joey” Hutchison

Jul 10, 2020

Richard Joel “Joey” Hutchison passed away peacefully on July 10, 2020 with his parents by his side. He was born on October 9, 1962 and lived his entire life in Anderson. Joey worked at the Hopewell Center for 20 years. He loved Special Olympics in which he won several ribbons. He also loved wrestling, bowling, racing, race cars and he...

Rocky Brent Flatt

Rocky Brent Flatt

Jul 10, 2020

Rocky Brent Flatt, 64, of Anderson, passed away on July 10, 2020. He was born on June 20, 1956 in Anderson to Bedford and Mary (Holland) Flatt. He is married to Vicki Flatt and they just celebrated their 17th anniversary on June 9th. Rocky worked for Brockway for 20 years and ConAgra Foods for 16 years. He was loved by...

Linda Kaye Talbert

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...