Obituaries

Mar 14, 2024

"Mick" or "Gonzo", or Ronald Michael Evans, as some who knew him, 78, Greenfield, passed away on March 14, 2024, surrounded by loving family members. Mick was born on August 17, 1945, in Greenfield, to Jess Edgar and Myrtle Irene (McPherson) Evans. Mick attended Greenfield High School. He married Mary Jane Graddy on December 8, 1984.

Mar 12, 2024

Carl Benton "Ben" Carr, 75, Greenfield, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Ben was born on June 3, 1948, in Detroit, MI, to Kenneth Ventrice and Susan Bernice (Eagle) Carr. Ben is a graduate of Hancock Central High School. He married his love Marijo Lynn Bravard on May 21, 1971.

Ben worked as...

Mar 8, 2024

Marcia Jo (Welch) Shiffler, age 68, passed away peacefully in Greenfield Indiana on March 8, 2024, after succumbing to injuries she sustained from a house fire in late January. Before she passed away, she was surrounded by her loving husband and her two great friends, Masha and Daniel Anderson. Marcia was born on January 10, 1956, in Union City,...

Mar 8, 2024

Thomas Earl Quitman Williams, 80, passed away peacefully, at Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center, on March 8, 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana, with his loving family by his side.

Thomas was born on February 18, 1944, in Greenfield Indiana, to John Thomas and Dorothy June Williams.

Thomas graduated from Greenfield High School as...

Mar 6, 2024

Lloyd Eugene Dobbins, age 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. Lloyd was born on April 13, 1932, in Maxwell, Indiana, to Lennie Dobbins and Iona (Price) Dobbins. He was one of eight children.

Lloyd graduated from Maxwell High School and enlisted in the United States Army shortly after. He later married his...

Mar 5, 2024

Marjorie Ann Cagle, 90, passed away peacefully in Greenfield, Indiana on March 5, 2024, at Hancock Regional Hospital. Marjorie was born on February 15, 1934, in Kokomo, Indiana, and was raised in a loving home by her father, Otis F. Heninger.

Marjorie attended Indianapolis General Hospital School of Nursing. From1951 to 1954 she worked as...

Mar 4, 2024

Brenda Sue Emmons, age 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on March 4, 2024. Brenda was born on August 1, 1943, in Oswald, West Virginia to George Maroney and Betty (Ferguson) Maroney. She was one of eight children.

Brenda was a wonderful homemaker who loved nurturing and caring for her four children. She...

Mar 4, 2024

Vera Jeanne Spencer, 30, passed away unexpectedly in Indianapolis, Indiana, March 4, 2024. She was born February 13, 1994, in Indianapolis. She is the daughter of Rebecca Retherford and was the oldest of seven children.

Vera was 2013 graduate of Eastern Hancock High School. While in high school, she participated in band and drama. She...

Mar 3, 2024

Richard G. Kelly, 93, passed away peacefully at home on March 3, 2024, surrounded by his wife and family. Richard was born on June 9, 1930, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Chester M. Kelly and Ruth M. (Stull) Kelly.

After graduating high school, Richard served in the United States Marine Corp during the Korean Conflict. On...

Mar 1, 2024

Melvin "Mel" Charles Brewer, 79, passed away Friday, March 1, 2024 at Hancock Regional Hospital. He was born February 13, 1945 in Clarksville, Indiana to the late Melvin C. Brewer and Jacqueline (Bir) Dale formerly of New Albany.

He graduated from North High School, Evansville, Ind. in 1963 where he served as Jr. Class President and Student...

Mar 1, 2024

Kenneth G. Hull, 98, passed away on March 1, 2024, in Greenfield, IN. Kenneth was born on May 26,1925 to William S. Hull and Claire Hull, in Towaoc, Colorado. He was one of three children.

Kenneth enlisted in the U.S. Navy during WWII, where he served at a naval hospital in California. He later went...

Mar 1, 2024

Tamara Kay Gaines, 65, passed away peacefully at home in Greenfield, Indiana, on March 1, 2024. Tamara was born on January 4, 1959, in Manhattan, Kansas, to Jerry and Judy Bartlett. She was one of three children.

Tamara went to high school at Scecina Catholic high school in Indianapolis and finished her last year and...

Feb 22, 2024

Randall Joseph Hian, 55, Rushville, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024, with his beloved family by his side. Randy was born on May 31, 1968, in Indianapolis, to Ronald Edward and Martha Ann (Crudgington) Hian, Sr. Randy was a 1986 graduate of New Palestine High School. He attended Vincennes University and later graduated from Ball State University with a...

Feb 20, 2024

Rowland "Archie" Clarence Gorman, 92, passed away on February 20, 2024 at Brandywine Care Center, in Greenfield, Indiana. Rowland was born on December 6, 1931, in Knightstown, Indiana, to Alonzo and Mary Gorman. He was one of seven children.

Rowland attended Knightstown High School, but moved to California where he completed high school in Grossman,...

Feb 20, 2024

Russell "Rusty" Dwain Daily, 78, Indianapolis, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Russell was born on September 22, 1945, in Lafayette, IN, to Kermit and Edna (Thomas) Daily.

Russell honorably served in the U.S. Navy from 1963 to 1969. Russell was a tremendously loving husband, father,...

Feb 16, 2024

Daniel Hagan Perry, age 36, passed away on Friday February 16, 2024. Daniel was born on January 10, 1988, in Greenville, MS to Kevin and JoAnn Perry.

Daniel completed his high school education at New Palestine High School. He was a talented guitar player who loved sharing music with his friends. He enjoyed skateboarding and...

Feb 14, 2024

Dan Michael Eure, 72, passed away peacefully, at home, on February 14, 2024, with his wife Theresa by his side. Dan was born on May 1, 1951, in Suffolk VA. To Hilary Oscar and Mildred Eure. Dan was one of five children.

Dan graduated high school in 1972 and enlisted in the United States Army,...

Feb 12, 2024

Frank R. Jackson, 80, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Frank was born on February 4, 1944, in Kokomo, IN to Frank L. and Mary M. Jackson.

Frank attended Kokomo High School and graduated with the class of 1962. After graduating, Frank married his high school sweetheart, Martha Buffum. They raised...

Feb 11, 2024

Douglas W. Roberts, 67, passed away on February 11, 2024, at Community East Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. Douglas was born on February 8, 1957, in Stanford, Kentucky to William L. Roberts and Carole L. Roberts.

Douglas attended and graduated high school at Arsenal Tech in Indianapolis, IN. He later met and married the love of...

Feb 10, 2024

Christine Bernice Chaplin, 66, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024. Chrissy was born on March 28, 1957, in Indianapolis, IN, to Blanche E. (Butler) and George F. Chaplin III.

Born with epilepsy, Chrissy overcame the odds of thriving through not only a young age that her physicians did not believe she would surpass, but...