Obituaries

Thomas G. Blanchard

Sep 26, 2024

Thomas G. Blanchard, 85, of Greenfield, passed away on September 26, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born on October 13, 1938, in East Orange, New Jersey, to the late Ralph Blanchard and Althea (Davis) Blanchard-Sigman, Tom was raised in Indiana, where he lived and worked throughout his life.

A graduate of Lawrence Central High School,...

Jean Ellen Dungan

Sep 24, 2024

Jean E. Dungan, age 75 of Greenfield, passed away peacefully at her residence on September 24, 2024. Her family knew her as Jean Ellen and she was born on January 30, 1949, in Huntington, IN, to the late Frank and Vernice (Frech) Kline. Jean graduated from Huntington Co. Community School in 1967 and after a brief stint at Purdue...

Betty Joeann (Qualls) Redman

Sep 22, 2024

Betty Joeann Qualls Redman, age 88, of Cherryville, NC passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born January 1, 1936, in Kingsport, Tennessee to the late Enoch Eugene and Georgia Mae Cole Qualls.

She retired from both Western Electric/AT&T and Walmart. Betty had an incredible work ethic, and it...

Valeeta Alvina (Burnham) Hommel

Sep 21, 2024

Valeeta Alvina (Burnham) Hommel, 87, Greenfield, IN, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Morristown Manor. Valeeta was born on May 4, 1937, in New Palestine, IN, to Roy Leland and Mabel Alvina (Hill) Burnham. She is a graduate of Maxwell High School.

Valeeta was a very caring woman, mother, and grandmother. She worked...

Thomas Edward Gardner

Sep 15, 2024

Thomas Edward Gardner, 84, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 15, 2024. Tom was born October 8, 1939 in Shelbyville, Indiana to the late Richard and Wilna (Woods) Gardner.

During his time at Greenfield Central High School, he was junior class president and played a variety of sports including basketball, baseball and...

Jerry Ray Stephens

Sep 14, 2024

Jerry Ray Stephens, 70, Greenfield, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024, with his loving family by his side. Jerry was born on March 12, 1954, in Greenfield, to Joseph A. and Lois M. (Gossage) Stephens. Jerry married Donna Jean Rockey on September 2, 1972.

Jerry was a quiet man. His belief in working hard...

Mary Jane (George) Miller

Aug 29, 2024

An obituary wrote for Mary Jane Miller, by her loving family:

Mary Jane (George) Miller, 96, was born on November 3, 1927, in Chambersville, PA, to Jack and Jane (Bonacci) George. She was the second child with siblings, Frances, Betty, John, and Virginia. Her immediate family unit is deceased. Mary Jane bore three children: Jody...

A. Joan (Merrill) Shoemaker

Aug 27, 2024

Almeda Joan (Merrill) Shoemaker, 79, Greenfield, passed into the arms of her heavenly Father on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Joan was born on October 1, 1944, in Sheridan, IN, to Fred and Pauline (Summitt) Merrill. She married Harvey Shoemaker on January 1, 1965.

Joan worked at Regency Electronics on their assembly lines for over 20...

Steven Dennis Snyder

Aug 22, 2024

Steven D. Snyder, 77 years, a resident of Indianapolis, passed away at his residence Thursday night, August 22, 2024. He was born September 22, 1946, in Indianapolis to Harry & Frieda (Hodltke) Snyder.

Steven served his country in the US Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and retired in 2018 as an over-the-road truck driver.  ...

John Earnest Zhang

Aug 21, 2024

约翰·欧尼斯特·张讣告

2024 年8 月21 日,在印第安纳州印第安纳波利斯市的莱利医院,来自印

第安纳州印第安纳波利斯市19 个月大的约翰·厄尼斯特·张(John Earnest

Zhang) 从他地上父亲的怀抱中滑入耶稣慈爱的怀抱中。

2023 年1 月17 日,他慈爱的父母保罗牧师和苏师母以及家庭教会成员一起

欢迎这个特别的孩子来到这个世界。小约翰很快就与他遇到的每个人产生了

深深的依恋。他的父母和教会成员对这个小可爱的奉献证实了永生是真实的,

这个生命是上帝给的礼物。在他弥留之际,大家聚集在一起,就像他的爸爸妈

妈一样为即将归主怀抱的儿子唱着基督教赞美诗,其中包括"不要惊慌,潮水

即将来临,上帝会照顾你……"。

在小约翰短暂的生命里,凝聚了仁爱、平安、忍耐、喜乐、坚忍和恩典。上

帝利用这个小宝贝来教导人们有关爱的功课,否则我们将永远无法学到这门

功课。有些人留给世上的是财富、权力或名誉,但这位小宝贝留下的遗产是恒

久的:那就是教导我们所有人,有关上帝无条件的爱的永恒价值。

大家热爱的"小约翰",先于他的爸爸张崇柱(保罗)、妈妈张素川(苏)、在中

国的祖父母、他众多的表兄弟、"养"祖父母约翰和安范瓦林,归主怀抱。养祖父

母约翰和安的家是一个充满爱心的教会家庭,是许多朋友在美国的家。小约翰

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Mary Lou (Lamme) Trees

Aug 20, 2024

Mary Lou (Lamme) McConnell Miller Trees, lived 100 years before passing into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, as her loving family stood by her side. Mary Lou was born on May 11, 1924, in Holmes, KY, to George Derias and Ollie Mae (Land) Lamme. She attended John Herron School of...

Peggy Lee (Hall) Wilson

Aug 20, 2024

Peggy Lee (Hall) Wilson, 71, Greenfield, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at her residence with loving family by her side. She was born on April 17, 1953, in Hazard, KY, to Robert Glenn and Glenneth Edna (Miller) Hall. Peggy attended Greenfield Central High School.

Peggy was a simple woman. She loved to travel,...

Lee Alan Hardy

Aug 16, 2024

Lee Alan Hardy, 80, Greenfield, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024, at his home with loving family by his side. Lee was born on May 26, 1944, in South Bend, IN, to Edward A. and Juanita A. (Brown) Hardy. Lee married the love of his life, Janette Chilgren, on June 7, 1968.

Lee was...

Lenard Eldon "Butch" Lightle

Aug 4, 2024

Lenard Eldon "Butch" Lightle, 84, Greenfield, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at his farm with his loving family by his side. Butch was born on April 18, 1940, in Veedersburg, IN, to Kelso Ray and Elma (Helms) Lightle. He attended Arsenal Tech High School in Indianapolis. He married his high school sweetheart and love of his life,...

James Kaye White

Jul 30, 2024

James Kaye White, 78, Greenfield, passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 30, 2024, with his loving family by his side. James was born on April 10, 1946, in Greenfield, to Charles Owen and Anna Lucille (Wilson) White. He graduated from Hancock Central High School. On August 7, 1967, he enlisted in the...

Joseph Ned Hudson

Jul 30, 2024

Joseph Ned Hudson, 77, Greenfield, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Joe was born on December 10, 1946, in Anderson, Indiana, to Ned Max and Constance (Kelly) Hudson. He graduated from Mt. Vernon High School in 1964. He continued his studies at Marian University and then transferred to the University of Northern Colorado, graduating with a bachelor's degree...

Sherri Lynn Brown-Shaw

Jul 29, 2024

Sherri Lynn Brown-Shaw, 62, Greenfield, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024, with her loving family by her side. Sherri was born on July 4, 1962, in Greenfield, to the late Floyd Eugene and Judith Diane (Henry) Brown. She proudly graduated from Indiana Business College with an associate's degree. Sherri married Norman Joseph Shaw on May 7, 2016.

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William H. Henley

Jul 25, 2024

William H. Henley: A Life of Service and Leadership

William H. Henley, affectionately known as Bill, passed away leaving behind a legacy of exceptional service, leadership, and commitment to his community and profession. Bill was a cornerstone of the Indianapolis Power & Light Company (IPL), where he dedicated nearly 46 years of his life, significantly...

Edna Fay (Lucas) Butterworth

Jul 23, 2024

Edna Fay (Lucas) Butterworth, 87, Greenfield, passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on July 23, 2024, as her loving family stood by her side. Edna was born on February 25, 1937, in Letcher County, Kentucky, to Edwin and Lillie Mae (Spangler) Lucas. She married Herbert G. Butterworth on July 4, 1954.

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Gloria Bonita "Bonnie" (Nuckolls) Redmon

Jul 22, 2024

Gloria Bonita "Bonnie" (Nuckolls) Redmon, 75, Fairland, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024, at St. Francis Hospital. Bonnie was born on December 4, 1948, in Richlands, Virginia, to Willie Gray and Ivory Pearl (Stinson) Nuckolls. Bonnie is a 1966 graduate of Manuel High School, Indianapolis.

Bonnie was a simple and lovable woman. She worked...