Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Richard Edward Huffer
Jan 8, 2020
Richard Edward Huffer, 67, of Anderson, passed away on January 8, 2020 at his residence. He was born on November 4, 1952 in Marion, Indiana to the late William and Marjorie (Forder) Huffer. Richard retired from General Motors after 26 years of service. He was a member of the UAW and enjoyed fixing things and helping people. He is survived...
Gary Sickle
Jan 7, 2020
Gary Alan Sickle, 68, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, January 7, 2020. He was born June 26, 1951, in Long Island, New York. Following his graduation from Cincinnati Bible College/Christian University, his ministries took him through Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. He ended his career at Shirley Christian Church, where he recently retired after 12 years. He loved singing,...
Kathy Ann Burchett
Jan 7, 2020
Kathy Ann Burchett, 49, of Fortville, Indiana passed away Jan. 7, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis following a sudden illness.She was born March 5, 1970 in Greenfield, Indiana.Kathy was a bartender for Sahm’s Restaurants for several years.She was a graduate of Pendleton Heights High School. Kathy enjoyed participating in motorcycle charity rides and events. She enjoyed crafting and...
George Anthony Zink Jr
Jan 6, 2020
George Anthony Zink, Jr. entered eternal life on January 6, 2020 at his home in Noblesville, Indiana. George was born on June 15, 1936 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the first child of George and Genevieve Zink. George was a ’54 graduate of Bedford High School where he met his future bride, Kathleen Anne Farrell. George graduated in 1958 with a BS...
Robert C. Broschart Sr.
Jan 6, 2020
Robert C. Broschart, 84, of Pendleton, Indiana, passed away January 6, 2020. He was born April 16, 1935 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Robert was a member of the first graduating class of Central Bucks High School, in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, in 1953, and a member of the Catholic Church. He entered the U.S. Army, in 1954, and honorably discharged in 1957 as...
Norman Eugene Givens
Jan 5, 2020
Norman Eugene Givens, 93, of Anderson, passed away on January 5, 2020 at Community Hospital Anderson. He was born on December 11, 1926 in Jefferson City, Missouri to the late Sherd and Maude (Clanton) Givens. Norman served his country in the Army during the Korean War. He had worked at ABC Rail for 12 years, Sprague Regulator for 12 years,...
Virginia May Moon
Jan 5, 2020
Virginia May (Asbury) Moon, 83, Noblesville, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020, at her daughter's residence in Noblesville following an extended illness.She was born on March 1, 1936, in Anderson, Indiana to Ralph. Becraft Sr .and Mayetta (Darnel) Becraft.Virginia attended Anderson High School.She previously worked at Cascaddens and Yanceys Markets in Lapel for several years. Virginia enjoyed the beach, shopping...
Ms. Sarah Belle Johnson
Jan 3, 2020
Sarah Belle Sparks Johnson, 88, passed away Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, at her residence surrounded by her loved ones. She was born Oct. 11, 1931, in Lapel, to Dallas and Juel (Stringer) Sparks. Sarah graduated from Lapel High School in 1950 and the retired from Delco Remy after 32 years. She enjoyed spending her time with her family while at...
Naomi Katherine Mcglacken
Jan 2, 2020
Naomi Katherine (Katie) McGlacken, 97, of Ocala Florida formerly of Lapel, passed away on January 2, 2020 of old age. Katie was the daughter of Ray O. McClintock and Edna A. Harless McClintock Riggs and was born on July 11, 1922 on a farm near Lapel, Indiana, which was owner by her grandparents, Clark McClintock and Kate Hersberger McClintock. She...
Garry Gene Hornbeck
Jan 1, 2020
Garry Gene Hornbeck, 61, of Anderson, passed away, Jan. 1, 2020 at St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital. Garry was born, August 18, 1958, in Anderson, to the late Millard Mel Hornbeck and Wilma Jayne Seal. He was a lifelong Anderson resident and retired from Guide Lamp in 2000. Garry had a great sense of humor, compassion and generosity. He loved to...
David Clyde Ashby
Jan 1, 2020
David Clyde Ashby, 90, Lapel, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020, at Community Hospital of Anderson following a brief illness.He was born on September 21, 1929, in Florida Station to Clyde and Ethel (Shafer) Ashby.He was a disabled Army Air Corps veteran of the Korean War and he retired in 1980 from the former Delco Remy division of General Motors...
Lisa Lewis Wright
Dec 31, 2019
Lisa Lewis Wright, 61, of Anderson, passed away on December 31, 2019. She was born on November 18, 1958 in Anderson, South Carolina to the late Grady and Sue Lewis. Lisa was a member of Southern Heights Christian Church. She was a Price Auditor for Meijer Corporation. She enjoyed reading mysteries and novels. She is survived by her husband of...
Donna Davis
Dec 29, 2019
Donna (Stinefield) Davis, 82, of Anderson passed away on Sunday December 29, 2019 at Countryside Manor following an extended illness. Donna was born on April 18, 1937 in Alexandria. She was the only daughter, out of seven children, by her parents, both of whom have preceded her in death. She had a lifelong commitment to the Democratic Party, and served...
Donald L. Watson
Dec 27, 2019
Donald L. Watson, 78, of Anderson, passed away December 27, 2019 at his residence. He was born on March 7, 1941 in Anderson. Donald retired from the City of Anderson after 40 years as a supervisor for the water department. He, along with his wife are owners of Don & Sherry’s Third Base Pub. Donald was a member of the...
Marc S. Heckaman
Dec 27, 2019
Marc S. Heckaman, 66, left this earthly world to be with our Lord and Savior on December 27, 2019 after a brief illness. Marc was born on March 26,1953 in South Bend, Indiana to Laird and Jo Heckaman. Marc lived in Niles, Michigan for 10 years before moving to Pendleton, Indiana. Marc was a 1971 graduate of Pendleton Heights High...
Kenley Grace Galbreath
Dec 26, 2019
Kenley Grace Galbreath was born sleeping on December 26, 2019 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital. Kenley is survived by her parents, Madalyn and Kenny Galbreath; siblings, Stella, Pistol, Chevy, Shannon, Ethan, and Dakota; grandparents, Paula and Carl Galbreath, Bessie Martin; great grandpa Bobby Collins; aunt Megan (Vernon) Martin; uncles, Shawn (Brooke) Shirley, Jerry Elliott; great aunts, Becky (Aaron) Goen,...
Richard Mckay Gray
Dec 26, 2019
Richard McKay Gray, age 52, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, December 26, 2019. He was born October 28, 1967 in Anderson, the son of the late Jack and Beulah V. (Murphy) Gray. Richard worked various jobs in his life, mostly as a millwright. He loved hunting, fishing and music. He is survived by his daughters, Jessica Sweeney of Noblesville, Sarah Fleener...
Pattie Ann Moore
Dec 26, 2019
Pattie Ann Moore, 86, Anderson, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019, at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital in Anderson following a extended illness.She was born on July 9, 1933, in Anderson, Indiana to Charles Martin and Mary (Davis) Martin .Pattie attended Anderson High School.She worked at Guide Lamp and Anderson Community Schools in the Cafeteria for several years.Pattie was a...
Iva June Rardin Alley
Dec 24, 2019
Iva June Alley, age 83, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at her residence. She was born June 27, 1936 in Rush County, the daughter of the late Oliver “Ollie” and Viola (Goodpastor) Rardin. In her younger years she loved flower gardening and sewing, making pillows and bedding for her home. She took her skills at sewing into the workplace,...
Marie Elaine Mckinney
Dec 20, 2019
Marie Elaine (Clark) McKinney, 70, died December 20, 2019.She was born February 12, 1949 in Muncie, Indiana to Lindle Lee and Muriel Irene (Bentz) Clark and was an Anderson resident most of her life.She was a 1967 graduate of Anderson High School and had been employed at Guide Corporation in Anderson.Survivors include a brother, Larry Lee Clark.She was preceded in...