Larry Dean Wilson, age 56, of Brooksburg, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019 at the King's Daughters' Hospital in Madison. Born July 27, 1962 in San Diego, California, he was the son of Lawrence Joe Wilson and Arlene May (Simpson) Schumacher. Mr. Wilson was a graduate of Valhalla High School in El Cajon, California. Following graduation, he served for six years in the United States Army. On August 26, 1989, he was united in marriage to the former Susette Stevens in...

Laura Jean Stewart, 60, of Madison, Indiana, and daughter of the late John and Wilma (Kidd) Stewart, was born June 28, 1959, in Madison. She was united in matrimony to Robert Youngblood. She was previously a custodian at Southwestern Schools and currently owned and operated Paw Paws Pet Grooming. She was a member of the Ladies Auxillary of the Major Samuel Woodfill Post No. 9, American Legion and loved music, singing, dancing, spending time with her grandchildren and was an animal lover. She...

Helen J. Freeman, 86, of Madison, Indiana, and daughter of the late Vollie and Anna Catherine (Nicholson) Garrison, was born February 16, 1933, in Lawrenceport, IN. She attended school in Mitchell, Indiana before moving to Madison. She was united in matrimony to William Freeman on April 12, 1952 in Bedford, Indiana. She enjoyed watching birds and was a hummingbird fanatic and loved crafts, knitting, sewing and crocheting. She collected beanie babies. She passed away July 18, 2019 at Hickory...

Maxine B Crooks, age 94, of Madison, Indiana, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2019 at the Hickory Creek of Madison. Born July 12, 1924 in New Albany, Indiana, she was the daughter of Straud C. and Louise (Dixon) Bulliet. Mrs. Crooks was united in marriage to James B. Crooks on March 22, 1947. She was a member of the Church of Christ of Madison and retired as the bookkeeper for the former Eastgate Dodge in Madison. She will be sadly missed by two sons: James R. "Rick" Crooks and...

Clyde Gordon Philpot, Sr., age 65, of North Vernon, Indiana, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2019 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana in Columbus, Indiana. Born September 12, 1953 in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was the son of Clyde and Liza (Martin) Philpot. On July 21, 1972, he was united in marriage to Bernice Durham. Mr. Philpot retired in 2005 as the head of Extrusion for the Hilex Company in North Vernon. He enjoyed fishing and being a musician, having played guitar in the Sweet River...

Betty Sue Alderson Fix, age 79, of Hanover, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Hanover Health and Rehab in Hanover. Born July 7, 1939 in Paducah, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Joseph V. and Agnes (Self) Alderson. Betty attended the Barnes Hospital School of Nursing in Saint Louis, Missouri and retired after being a nurse for forty-five years. She enjoyed riding horses and loved gardening, especially working with her roses. She will be sadly missed by her daughter, Robin...

Joan Woodcox Short, age 78, of Madison, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at Thornton Terrace Health Campus in Hanover, Indiana. Born August 2, 1940 in Caneyville, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Albert and Claudia (Durbin) Woodcox. She owned and operated D & J Furniture and Lodging in Madison. On April 11, 1988, she was united in marriage to Dusty Short. She was a published writer, created stained glass, enjoyed music and played the Dulcimer, and loved to spend time with...

Mary L. Wallace, age 81, of Madison, Indiana, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019 at Hanover Health and Rehab in Hanover, Indiana. Born October 13, 1937 in Franklin, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Ernest King and Mary (McGee) Starks. In 1952, she was united in marriage to Joe B. Wallace in Kentucky. Mary had previously worked at the Madison Courier for many years and was a member of North Madison Christian Church. She loved spending time with her dog, Mia and was an avid University of...

Bonnie L. Hopper, age 70, of Madison, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at King's Daughters' Hospital. Born March 22, 1949 in Madison, she was the daughter of Alvin Durlin Harrison and Pauline Juanita (Farrell) Harrison-Brandon. Mrs. Hopper was a 1967 graduate of Madison Consolidated High School. She retired after fifteen years of service as a patrol inspector for Madison Precision Products, Inc. She formerly worked for the Kawneer Company of Carrollton, Kentucky, the...

Doris J. Humphreys, age 94, of Madison, Indiana, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2019 at Hickory Creek at Madison. Born October 11, 1924 in Madison, she was the daughter of Clarence and Florence (Santschi) Duke. On December 8, 1945, she was united in marriage to James W. "Woody" Humphreys. She was a homemaker, and formerly managed the concession stand at Crystal Beach for Eva and Bob Crum. She previously worked for the former Page's Department Store and the Charlestown...