Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Carolyn Jane Pierce

Carolyn Jane Pierce

Jan 25, 2026

Carolyn Jane Pierce, 84, of Wilkinson, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026 at her home. Carolyn was born on August 18, 1941 in New Castle to the late Ernest and Ruby (Phillips) Spears. Carolyn was a graduate of Knightstown High School, class of 1959.

Carolyn worked as an inspector for Cargill in Springdale, Arkansas for a number of years before...

Charles William Davis

Charles William Davis

Jan 25, 2026

Charles William "Bill" Davis, 91, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away on January 25, 2026, at Northview Health and Living. Born on November 5, 1934, in Sims, Illinois, Bill was the loving son of Marion and Ruby (Land) Davis.

After graduating from Anderson High School, Bill proudly served in the United States Air Force, before embarking on a fulfilling career as an...

Barbara L. Hinton

Barbara L. Hinton

Jan 24, 2026

Barbara L. Hinton, 80, of Ingalls, Indiana, passed away January 24, 2026.

She was born on March 27, 1945, in Canton, Ohio, the daughter of Ervin and Jane (Henry) Hanle and was an Ingalls resident since 2016.

Barbara retired from General Motors in Anderson after 31 years of service.

Barbara was a 1963 graduate of Glenwood High School in Canton, Ohio and attended...

Debra Morene O'Bryant

Debra Morene O'Bryant

Jan 24, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Debra Morene O'Bryant, age 70, who left us on January 24, 2026. Born on January 13, 1956, in Livingston, TN, Debra was the beloved daughter of Delmon Price Hall and Florence Anna Hall. Debra graduated from Madison Heights High School and went on to have a fulfilling career in...

Suzanne Hagan

Suzanne Hagan

Jan 24, 2026

Suzanne Hagan, 86, of Pendleton, Indiana, passed away peacefully Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, surrounded by family at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis following an extended illness.

Born in 1939, Suzanne was a proud Lapel "Bulldog," graduating with the Class of 1958. She was a doer - serving as a class officer and staying involved in reunions throughout her life. Her classmates...

Jane Miller

Jane Miller

Jan 24, 2026

Jane Ellen Miller went peacefully to the Lord on January 23, 2026.

Jane was born in Richmond, Indiana on September 29, 1933. Her parents, Harry M. and Irene West, moved to Anderson in 1944, where Harry founded West Electric. Jane worked in the office of West Electric until her retirement in 1996.

Jane was married to Edward J. Miller in Anderson in...

Alberta Jane Parker

Alberta Jane Parker

Jan 23, 2026

Alberta Jane Parker, 96, of Arcadia, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville following an extended illness.. 

She was born on September 3, 1929, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Wallace Archie and Mary Margaret Ellen (Presser) Herron. She attended Howe High School.. She was a homemaker. She managed Marshall's Jewelry Store.

She attended Perkinsville Community Church. She was...

Shea Fraley

Shea Fraley

Jan 23, 2026

Ronald Beverly Shea Fraley (Shea), 68, of Anderson, Indiana, met face to face with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, January 23, 2026. Shea was born to Gwendolyn Grace (Rawlin) Fraley and Ronald Dale Fraley. He was born, raised, and resided in Anderson. He attended Madison Heights High School and received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from...

Leigh A. Dick

Leigh A. Dick

Jan 23, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Leigh A. Dick, who departed this life on January 23, 2026, at the age of 58. Born on September 2, 1967, in Anderson, Indiana, to the late Richard and Sherrill Lyons. She graduated from Highland High School in 1986. 

Leigh is remembered for her warm spirit and the joy she...

Matthew "Matt" Craig Williamson

Matthew "Matt" Craig Williamson

Jan 23, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Matthew "Matt" Craig Williamson, a cherished father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend, who left us on January 23, 2026. Born to Dennis and Nancy (Carwile) Williamson, Matt dedicated his life to his family and friends.

A proud graduate of Anderson High School, class of 1993, Matt committed himself to his...

Gary "Scott" Hawkins

Gary "Scott" Hawkins

Jan 22, 2026

Gary "Scott" Hawkins, 61, of Lapel, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, following a sudden illness.

He was born on July 25, 1964, in Hamilton, Ohio to Gary Lee Hawkins and Donna (Meador) Monceaux. He was a graduate of Eunice High School. He was a welder at Lenex in Indianapolis.He enjoyed watching TV, Nascar, football and fishing. He loved his...

Amber Dawn Smart

Amber Dawn Smart

Jan 21, 2026

Amber Dawn Smart, 45, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away January 21, 2026, at her home following a sudden illness. 

She was born on November 8, 1980, in Indianapolis, Indiana to James R. Jr. and Ivy LaRene (Haworth) Smart. She was a corporate trainer for Phoenix Financial. 

She was a member of Straight Gate Community Church in Anderson. She was always active with...

Janice Dean

Janice Dean

Jan 20, 2026

Janice D. Dean (née Bohne), 89, of Anderson, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, surrounded by her cherished daughters.

On July 15, 1936, Janice and brother, James, were born to Forrest and Ethel Bohne (Tuttle). Janice was a graduate of Anderson High School, Class of 1954 and married her high school sweetheart, Richard Dean, on December 11, 1955. Janice proudly...

Melanie Cheryl Lewis

Melanie Cheryl Lewis

Jan 20, 2026

Melanie Cheryl Lewis, 71, of Lapel, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. 

She was born on July 18, 1954, in Anderson, Indiana to Holt and Rosemary (Quick) Littrell. She was a proud graduate of Highland High School. 

She spent many years caring for children in local daycares. She loved kids and enjoyed working...

Donald L. Gallamore

Donald L. Gallamore

Jan 20, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donald L. Gallamore, who left us on January 20, 2026, at the age of 96. Born on November 2, 1929, to Sylva and Jennie (Ball) Gallamore, Donald lived a full life filled with family, friends, and passions.

A proud graduate of Anderson High School, Class of 1947, Donald dedicated his...

Donald Walter Shupe

Donald Walter Shupe

Jan 20, 2026

Donald Shupe, 92, of Anderson, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at his home in Anderson, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on September 18, 1933, in Newman Grove, Nebraska to Walter Lafayette and Dorothy Irene (Dickinson) Shupe. He attended school in Sheridan. At the age of 17, Don started working on the pipeline. He went on to...

Debra "Debby" L. Clark

Debra "Debby" L. Clark

Jan 19, 2026

Debra "Debby" L. Clark, 72, of Shirley, Indiana, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026. Born on January 23, 1953, in Anderson, Indiana, Debby was the daughter of Joe Ike Moore and Betty Jean (Mann) Moore, both of whom preceded her in death. 

Debby was a vibrant spirit who brought joy to everyone around her. She was a graduate of Eastern...

Hazel May Giering

Hazel May Giering

Jan 19, 2026

Five days shy of her 94th birthday, Hazel May Giering set down her worldly burdens and peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, January 19, 2026. Hazel was born on January 24, 1932 in Illinois to Ervin and Lena Redshaw. When her mother died, while Hazel was still an infant, family circumstances led to...

Clyde Allan Wiles

Clyde Allan Wiles

Jan 17, 2026

PENDLETON- Clyde A. Wiles, 87, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026.

He was born on January 19, 1938, in Deadwood, South Dakota to the late Kenneth and Dorothea (Athey) Wiles and grew up as a farm boy in the Weeping Water, Nebraska community.

Clyde was a US Air Force veteran serving in Japan where he firmly established his relationship with Jesus....

Barbara Joan "Bonnie" Morehead

Barbara Joan "Bonnie" Morehead

Jan 16, 2026

A loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Barbara Joan “Bonnie” Morehead died on January 16, 2026. She was 87 years old.

Bonnie was born on October 21, 1938, in Anderson, Indiana to Robert “Bob” and Emma Lou Higbee. She grew up in a red brick two-story house her father had built a short time before and where the family would own...