Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Mrs. Carol Ruth Crosely

Mrs. Carol Ruth Crosely

Apr 6, 2020

Carol Ruth Crosley, 90, passed away on April 6, 2020 after a courageous 5 year battle with cancer. Carol was born August 4, 1929 in Lanark, Illinois to the late Ruth & Ray Hawk. Carol married the love of her life, Jack in 1947. They resided in Pendleton all 72 years of married life, most of which in the house...

Mr. John A. Baker

Mr. John A. Baker

Apr 6, 2020

John A Baker Jr of Anderson died April 6, 2020 in the Bethany Point Legacy Care Unit. He was born June 6, 1932 to John and Lorena Sharpe Baker in Dayton, OH. He served four years in the United States Air Force and retired from General Motors in 1987. He had been a member of the Anderson Symphonic Choir Survived...

Justin G. Bays

Justin G. Bays

Apr 5, 2020

Justin G. Bays, 96, of Anderson passed away on April 5, 2020 at Bethany Pointe Health Center. He was born on December 18, 1923 in Norton, Virginia to the late Howard and Ruble (Davidson) Bays. Justin retired in 1974 from Davis Dairy Farms after 37 years of service. The Davis family and farm was always a special part of Justin’s...

Lorne Verlin Macmillan

Lorne Verlin Macmillan

Apr 5, 2020

Rev. Lorne Verlin MacMillan, 92, passed away on Palm Sunday, April 5, 2020 at his home. He was born on July 6, 1927 in Rosebank, Prince Edward Island, Canada, the son of the late Charles Leslie and Elizabeth Ann (Hardy) MacMillan. Lorne attended Eastern Nazarene College and was given an Honorary Doctorate of Divinity. During his ministry he pastored churches...

Gregory H. Busby

Gregory H. Busby

Apr 5, 2020

Gregory H. Busby, 71, Anderson, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2020, at residence in Anderson following a extended illness.He was born on March 2, 1949, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Harold Eugene Busby and Henrietta Margaret (Miller) Busby .Greg was graduated from Anderson High School in 1967.He retired from General Motors in 1987 after 15 years of employment.Greg served his country...

Ruby W. Hummel

Ruby W. Hummel

Apr 4, 2020

Ruby W. Hummel, 94, of Anderson, passed away on April 4, 2020 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital. She was born on January 8, 1926 the 6th of 9 children in the Independence community near Livingston, TN to the late Ernest and Edith (Hicks) Winningham. She married Freeman Hummel and they had a son, James (Randy) Hummel. They moved to...

Mark Adrian Jones

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...