Obituaries
James Martin Padgett
May 13, 2026
James Martin Padgett, 72 years old, of Greenfield - Rush County, passed away May 13, 2026, at his residence. He was born October 17, 1953, in Greenfield, Indiana to the late James R. and Betty (Martin) Padgett.
James was a graduate of Greenfield High School and retired from Allison’s Transmission after 34 years of service in the quality assurance division. He...
Sonnie Barnes
May 11, 2026
Sonnie Barnes, 83 years old, of Greenfield, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026. Sonnie was born on June 5, 1942, in Moss City, Tenn., to the late A. Raymond and Stella (Cross) Barnes.
Sonnie retired in 2005 from Ford Motor Company after 35 years, as a heat treat furnace operator. He loved to tinker with lawn mowers, enjoyed mowing his...
Christopher A. Wicker
May 10, 2026
Christopher Alan Wicker, 39, of Shirley, Indiana, passed away on May 10, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana, following an illness and hospitalization.Chris was born on October 25, 1986, in Greenfield, Indiana. He was a 2005 graduate of Eastern Hancock High School and worked for many years at Tech Castings in Shirley. Chris was an avid lover of sports, the outdoors, fishing,...
David B Pfaff
May 6, 2026
David Pfaff, 68, of Greenfield, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. David was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, friend, teammate, and educator whose kindness, wisdom, and steady presence touched countless lives.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Don and Imogene Pfaff, his in laws, Ben and Vanessa Thompson, and his beloved grandson, River.
David is survived by...
Gracie L. White
Apr 26, 2026
Gracie L. White, 88, of Avon Indiana passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 26, 2026. Gracie was born June 9, 1937 in Greenfield, Indiana to Thomas and Georgia (Brown) Lanham.
Gracie married the love of her life, Billy R. White, and together they raised 5 children. Gracie was known as a loving mother and extraordinary cook, famous for her...
Wanda Janell Townsend
Apr 21, 2026
Wanda Janell Townsend
March 31, 1935 – April 21, 2026
Wanda Janell Townsend, lovingly known as Janell, was born on March 31, 1935, in Vandervoort, Arkansas, to Robert Woodrow and Ila Mae Johnston. She passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family.
Janell married Benly Townsend, on October 31, 1953. Together, they had two children.
She was preceded in death by her parents;...
Loretta Nulliner
Apr 18, 2026
Loretta Nulliner, 88 years, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026, at her residence surrounded by family. She was born October 31, 1937, in Shelbyville, Ind. to the late Carlos and Mary (Nugent) Jeffries.
She graduated from Morristown High School, was a member of the Indiana Volunteer Firefighters Association Auxiliary (President, Vice-President, and Corresponding Secretary), Marine Corps League At-Large member Auxiliary (Florida),...
Joseph Robert Hofmeister Jr.
Apr 16, 2026
Joseph Robert Hofmeister Jr., 93, passed away at home April 16, 2026. Joe was born January 19, 1933, in Indianapolis to Edna L. (Miller) and Joseph R. Hofmeister Sr. He was one of eight siblings, all of whom preceded him in death. Laura Marie, Delores, Anna Marie, Frank, Martha, Thomas, and Henry (Paul). Joe was also proceeded in death by...
Robert Eugene Rickett
Apr 15, 2026
Robert Eugene Rickett, 90, passed away peacefully at home in his sleep on April 15, 2026. He was born on March 19, 1936, in Lerna, Illinois, to Edward and Mary (Bates) Rickett, one of seventeen children.
Robert knew from an early age that he wanted to serve his country, and at just 17 years old, he enlisted in the United States...
Elden E. DeJarnett, Sr.
Apr 13, 2026
Elden E. DeJarnett, Sr. 87 years, passed away Tuesday April 13, 2026, at Hancock Regional Hospital, Greenfield. He was born December 26, 1938, in Winslow, Indiana to the late Lloyd and Margaret (Padgett) DeJarnett.
Elden graduated from Winslow High School in 1957 and served his country as an MP in the US Army from 1961 to 1963. He retired from Ford...
Helen C. Thomas
Apr 13, 2026
Helen C. Thomas, 93, of Greenfield, Indiana, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026. She was born on October 16, 1932, in Sheridan, Indiana, to Charles and Venus (Lorenz) Hudley.
One of four children in the Hudley family, Helen graduated from Sheridan High School and went on to work for Delco Remy as an assembly line worker, retiring in 1985. Helen...
Mary Elva Lee
Apr 7, 2026
Mary Elva Lee, 87 years, a resident of Indianapolis, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2026 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. She was born October 17, 1938, in New Palestine, Indiana to the late William Glen and Louella (Mitchell) Hanes.
Mary was a graduate of McCordsville High School and retired from Eli Lilly Credit Union as a teller after 39 years...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Stephens
Apr 1, 2026
Jacqueline (Jackie) Stephens, 72 years, a resident of Greenfield entered the gates of Heaven Wednesday, April 1, 2026. She was surrounded by her loved ones at the time of her passing. She was born December 1, 1953, in Fleming-Neon, Kentucky to the late William and Ethel (McCall) Anderson.
She worked at several factories through the years with the last being the...
Donald Dean Kniep
Mar 30, 2026
Donald Dean Kniep, 87, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026. Donald was born on March 19, 1939, in Lincoln Nebraska to Julius and Rosa (Bryant) Kniep. He graduated from Howe High School in Indianapolis with the Class of 1957.
He married the love of his life, Nancy (Emberton), on January 19, 1961. Together they raised three loving...
Richard Ray Alexander
Mar 28, 2026
Richard Ray Alexander, 85, of Greenfield, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 28, 2026, surrounded by friends and loved ones. Born in Indianapolis to Ray and Dorothy (VanScyoc) Alexander, "Dick" grew up with a passion for athletics and community. He was a proud graduate of Howe High School and went on to attend Wabash College, where he...
James William Shrout
Mar 26, 2026
James William Shrout, 80, passed away on March 26th, 2026.
He was born July 14, 1945 in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky to Dudley and Dorothy Shrout. After graduating high school, he served in the Navy from 1963 to 1969. He then went to work at GM retiring 2007. James was a private man, but quick to help is family in any way...
Alan Kent Wesner
Mar 22, 2026
Alan Kent Wesner, 65, Greenfield, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026. Alan was born on November 11, 1960, in Greenfield, to parents Ralph Allen and Kathryn Janice (Gibson) Wesner. Alan is a 1979 graduate of Greenfield Central High School. He married the love of his life, Glenna Sue Melton, on April 4, 1987.
Alan’s greatest roles came from being a...
Ellen Jane (Egger) Jones
Mar 21, 2026
Ellen Jane (Egger) Jones, 75, Greenfield, IN, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2026, at St. Vicent Hospital, Carmel. Ellen was born on March 9, 1951, in North Liberty, IN, to parents John and Dorothy (Wright) Egger. She is a graduate of Burris High School, Muncie, IN. She furthered her education by attending Ball Memorial Hospital’s x-ray division and secured her...
David Lee Justice
Mar 20, 2026
David Lee Justice Sr., 75, of Greenfield, Indiana, passed away on March 20, 2026. David was born on October 2. 1950, in Shelbyville, Indiana. He attended Shelbyville High School and proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps.
David was a man of many talents and passions. He had a deep love for drawing and painting, often expressing himself...
Gene William Meenach
Mar 16, 2026
Gene William Meenach, age 78, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 16, 2026. He was born on December 10, 1948. Gene was married to the love of his life, Cynthia Sue Meenach, for 51 years.
He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He was known for his...
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