Obituaries

Dec 29, 2023

Donald Eugene Cornett, 86, Greenfield, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023. Donald was born on May 20, 1937, in New Ross, IN, to Christopher and Ellen (Nicholson) Cornett. Donald married the love of his life, Carolyn Frances Wysong, on April 12, 1963.

Donald briefly served in the U.S. Air Force but extended his stint...

Dec 28, 2023

Alice Marie (Olsen-Hyde) Diesh, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at 100 years old. She was born on August 3, 1923, to Harold and Alma Olsen.

Alice liked to read, she liked sewing, and she also liked traveling whenever she could. She loved inspirational music and spending time with her family.

Alice is survived...

Dec 25, 2023

Story has it when Mary Lou Dickens was born she had pneumonia, and her doctor said she wouldn't survive. But she did. That was Youngstown, Ohio, November 3, 1941.

Mary Lou also survived the chaotic poverty of her childhood. On her own she would walk to church, sometimes dragging her 3 younger siblings with her. Through church...

Dec 24, 2023

Betty Ann (Thurston) Berry, 95, of Greenfield, Indiana passed away on December 24, 2023 at Franciscan Hospice House. She was born in Alexandria, Indiana on May 6, 1928, the daughter of Samuel Thurston and Hazel (Gale) Thurston.

Betty graduated from Alexandria Monroe High School, Class of 1946. On October 19, 1952, she married William M....

Dec 23, 2023

Bonnie Louise Lee was born on March 23, 1932, in Fairview, Indiana to John and Nellie (Gibbs) Lee. She grew up on their nearby family dairy farm on what is now called the Nell Lee Road.  She was part of a large family consisting of brothers: Edwin, Grant, Archie, John, & Kenneth; and sisters: Pauline Long, Ruth Demit, Hazel...

Dec 23, 2023

Patricia Ann (Stahl) Dennis, 88, formally of Indianapolis and Greenfield, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at her daughter's residence in Knightstown, surrounded by loving family members. Patricia was born on February 18, 1935, in Morgantown, KY, to Joe and Cleimmie Stahl.

Patricia married Henry R. Dennis. Together, they started their family with adding...

Dec 17, 2023

Artis Marvin Bryant, 88, Morristown, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023. He was born on March 24, 1935, in Russell Springs, KY, to Arthur and Lola (Smith) Bryant. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the Korean Conflict. He married Mary Jo (Glick) Bryant. "Big Art", as many knew him, worked in installations at Indiana Bell, turned...

Dec 16, 2023

Donald L. Long, 87, passed away on December 16, 2023, in Pendleton, IN. Donald was born in Clay City, Indiana on November 10, 1936, to the late William G. and Cornelia C. (Willen) Long. He graduated from Clay City High School.

Donald Served in the United States Army and defended his country in the Korean War. He...

Dec 13, 2023

William Allen Harpring (Bill), 92, passed away peacefully at home on December 13, 2023 in Green Valley, AZ. Bill was born in Paris, IL, one of nine children to John Lawrence Harpring and Ruth Elizabeth (Twigg) Harpring. He is survived by Marilyn, his loving wife of 67 years, daughter Brenda (Dan), son Duane, sisters Patricia Cashen and Nancy Ann...

Dec 12, 2023

Donna L. Pontious, age 66 of Greenfield passed away December 12, 2023, in Indianapolis. She was born January 15, 1957, in Los Angeles, California to Richard M. and Irene L. (Collins) Smetana.

Donna enjoyed country line dancing, and crafting. Above all, she loved spending time at home with her family, especially her grandchildren. Donna was a devoted...

Dec 12, 2023

Alvin Thomas "Tom" Schoonover, age 77 of Greenfield passed away, December 12, 2023, in Indianapolis. He was born July 10, 1946, in Brookville, Indiana to the late Alvin and Lucille (Quigley) Schoonover. Tom served in U.S. Army during the Vietnam era.

Prior to his retirement, Tom was the maintenance director for Randall Textron. After retiring he spent...

Dec 12, 2023

Diana Lynn "Bennett" Kile, 66, passed away on December 12, 2023. Diana was born on June 11, 1957, in Indianapolis, IN to Carl David and Winona Mae Bennett. She was one of five children.

Diana graduated from Greenfield Central High School and later married the late Larry Kile. Together they welcomed a son, Hale. She worked as...

Dec 7, 2023

Paula Elaine (Strubbe) Hammond, 78, of Greenfield passed away December 7, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 30, 1945, in Greenfield to the late Ralph E. and Norma N. (Caplinger) Strubbe. Paula was a graduate of Hancock Central High School. She married Donn Hammond on January 13, 1968. Together they made their...

Dec 7, 2023

Roger Alan Rockey, 64, Beech Grove, passed away on December 7, 2023. Roger was born on August 10, 1959, in Greenfield, to Gerald E. and Dorothy L. (Phares) Rockey. He is a 1977 graduate of Greenfield Central High School.

Roger worked in different capacities at IU Health for 18 years prior to retirement on June...

Dec 5, 2023

Mary E. (Burns) Price, 64, passed away in peace with her last moments being filled with memories of being surrounded by her sweet family and being read to by "her handsome" grandson. Mary was born on May 18, 1959, in Indianapolis, IN, to Ronald Duane and Frances Maxine (Newberry) Burns. She is a 1977 graduate of Pendleton Heights High...

Dec 4, 2023

Helen Opal (Geiger) Duncan, 92, of Morristown, IN, took her last breath in this world and moved to the Heavens to be with her Lord and Savior and her family gone before her on Monday, December 4, 2023. She was born on January 28, 1931, in Indianapolis, to Edna (Svendson) and August Geiger, the youngest of 5 children.

Dec 3, 2023

Carroll Kaster, 93, passed away at Franciscan Health Hospital in Indianapolis, on December 3, 2023. Carroll and his twin sister, Carolyn, were born in Indianapolis, IN on September 13, 1930, to Roberta E. Kaster and Ralph Zell.

After high school, Carroll was in the Navy for four years. After the Navy, Carroll married Doris Mae...

Nov 28, 2023

Janet "Jan" Elizabeth (Wiseman) Kelly, 78, born in Indianapolis, Indiana on January 9, 1945, to the late Marvin and Elsa Wiseman, passed away on November 28, 2023, surrounded by her family after a short battle with an illness.

Jan graduated from Howe High School in 1962. She received her Associate of Applied Science in Radiology...

Nov 18, 2023

Elaina Jeanne (Kissel) Shipley, 78, Greenfield, passed away on November 18, 2023. Elaina was born on February 11, 1945, in Indianapolis, to John Hilbert and Leola Rose (Keller) Kissel. She is a 1963 graduate of Warren Central High School. She married her love David L. Shipley on September 1, 1963.

Elaina was a simple and...

Nov 17, 2023

Rosalie Nelson Richardson, 84, of Greenfield died November 17, 2023.

She was a member of the Hancock County Council for 12 years, a member of the Greenfield-Central School Board for eight years and was the Center Township Trustee for four years. In addition she was a member of the Community Corrections Board, the Hancock County...