Obituaries

Dec 27, 2025

Tina Ann Johns, 55 years, a resident of Greenfield, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025, at her residence. She was born April 3, 1970, in Vevay, Indiana to the late Hayward Johns & Patricia Diane (Reeves) Sellers.

She was a graduate of Vevay High School and enjoyed crafts, electronics, spending time with her family, her fur babies, her two dogs, Roscoe,...

Dec 26, 2025

Nadine (Liston) McCreery, 96, New Palestine, IN, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025. Nadine was born into a large family of 10 children on March 7, 1929, in Lawrence County, Illinois, to parents Forrest Parker and Ellen Amanda (Miller) Liston.

Nadine loved to spend time with her grandchildren, play sudoku, and watch football and basketball on TV. In her younger...

Dec 22, 2025

Philip A. Stone, 94, of New Palestine, Indiana, passed away on December 22, 2025…..just short of his 95th birthday.

Philip was born to Arthur and Muriel Stone and went on to live a full, spirited life defined by service, skill, and unmistakable character. He was born and raised in Indy during the Great Depression, grew up through WWII and served his...

Dec 20, 2025

John Robert Kessler

February 18, 1967 – December 20, 2025

Markleville

John Robert Kessler, 58, passed away on Saturday evening, December 20, 2025. He was born on February 18, 1967, in Greenfield, to John and Patricia Kessler. John graduated from Greenfield High School. John worked for Navistar for 30 years and recently retired.

John is survived by his wife, Paula (Bowling) Kessler. His sister,...

Dec 18, 2025

Brenda Sue Cross, 82, passed away on Thursday evening, December 18, 2025. She was born on January 19, 1944, in Greenfield, to the late Arthur and Bertha Johnson.

She graduated from Greenfield High School in 1962 and later attended Indiana Business College, where she also graduated in 1962. Brenda worked for Indiana Knit Wear for 35 years and generously volunteered her...

Dec 15, 2025

Shirley Ann Chatmon (Mayes) passed away peacefully on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025 at Vita in Greenfield, Indiana. She was born on Nov. 26, 1940 in Browder, Kentucky to the late Marvin and Maude (Epley) Mayes.Shirley married David M. Chatmon on May 29, 1958 who passed away on August 11, 2004. She retired from Jenn-Air in 1989 and lived in French...

Dec 13, 2025

Willie Mae (Bentley) Polly, age 92, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2025.

Willie Mae lived a life filled with love, faith, family, adventure, travel, and contentment. She was intentional about prioritizing what mattered most—making memories with the people she loved. When she loved you, she loved you with her whole heart and everything she had to give.

She was married to...

Dec 9, 2025

Frederick Earl Strong, 76, Greenfield, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, with family by his side. Fred was born on March 30, 1949, in Indianapolis, to Wayne E. and Elizabeth May (Hartsock) Strong. He was a 1967 graduate of Peru High School. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force from 1968-1971. On July 1, 1979, he married...

Dec 7, 2025

Leslie Gerald Horn, 58, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 7, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born on April 5, 1967 in Indianapolis.

He was proudly employed at SAIC, where he served as a maintenance technician, contributing to the overhaul and modernization of U.S. Naval aircraft and ordnance equipment.

Leslie found peace and...

Dec 6, 2025

Alta Diane (Preston) Goens, 78, life-long Greenfield resident, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Diane was born on February 26, 1947, in Greenfield, to Clarence and Cecil M. (McPherson) Preston.

Diane was a simple woman but loved with a big heart. She cherished her family dearly. She relished when everyone was able to attend family reunions and get-togethers. She enjoyed...

Dec 1, 2025

Betty J. Medlin, age 94, of Greenfield, passed away December 1, 2025, in Greenfield. She was born on January 5, 1931, Memphis, Tennessee to late Logan Tate and Mary B. Jeter.

She married Jesse Nolan Medlin and together they made their family, enjoying almost 74 years of marriage.

She was a faithful Christian woman. She was caring, understanding, and nurturing. She loved...

Nov 29, 2025

Violet “Susie” Milligan, 68, Greenfield, passed away on November 29, 2025, with her loving family by her side. She was born on November 14, 1957, in Rushville, IN, to Russell and Madge (Burchett) Jones. She is a 1976 graduate of Knightstown High School and a 1986 graduate of IU East School of Nursing.

She enjoyed traveling, vegetable gardening, and taking walks...

Nov 28, 2025

Robert “Bob” M. Murnan, 66, of Greenfield, passed away peacefully in his home on November 28, 2025.  He was born on December 10, 1958, to Charles and Mary (Brown) Murnan.  He was born and raised in Greenfield Indiana and attended Greenfield Central High School.  After graduating, Bob became a machinist for Ford Industries and retired in 2016.  Bob was an...

Nov 17, 2025

Maurice Mayfield, 90, of Greenfield, passed away Monday, November 17, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 2, 1935, in Chrisney, Indiana to the late James and Charlotte (Badger) Mayfield. Maury graduated from Tell City High School in 1953. He later received his certificate in mortuary science from the Indiana School of Mortuary...

Nov 15, 2025

Gary William Wilson, of Springport, IN and formerly of Greenfield, IN passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at Ball Hospital in Muncie, IN at the age of 87. Born on June 25, 1938, Gary was the son of the late Berlin L. and Ethel Irene (Dugan) Wilson, Sr.

He grew up on a farm in Greenfield, IN, was a...

Nov 9, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Judy K. (Brand) Dye, who passed away on November 9, 2025, at the age of 80.

Judy was born in Rushville, Indiana, to Joseph and Kathleen (Willey) Brand. Judy attended St. Mary's Academy in Indianapolis. Later, she attended Marian University where she graduated with her teaching...

Nov 8, 2025

Richard E. Polston, 90 years, a resident of Greenfield, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025, in Fishers, Indiana, surrounded by his family. He was born October 24, 1935 in Jabez, Kentucky, to the late Milford and Myrtle (Cain) Polston.

He was a machinist for Mitchell & Scott Industries. Richard attended Faith Chapel in Knightstown and Calvary Missionary...

Nov 7, 2025

Sondra Kay Johnson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2025, in Wichita, Kansas. Born on September 2, 1947, in Mount Vernon, Ohio, to the late Donald Wilson and Alice Lucille Herndon, Sondra lived a life filled with love, family, and quiet strength.

On July 22, 1967, she married James Robert Johnson,...

Nov 4, 2025

Charles Fife, 92, of Greenfield passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

A proud veteran of the Korean War, Charles served his country honorably in the United States Navy. Following his service, he worked as a coal miner in Eastern Kentucky and later a skilled craftsman for the Indianapolis Public School Corporation.

Oct 30, 2025

Linda Kay (Curtsinger) Bledsoe, 76, Indianapolis, passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Thursday, October 30, 2025; the same date as her wedding anniversary to her beloved husband, Dan Sanford Bledsoe, Sr. As family was of the utmost to Linda, her children and grandchildren stood close as she transitioned. Linda and her twin sister...