Obituaries

Jan 27, 2024

Charles (Chuck) T. Haigerty 81 of Indianapolis, passed away January 27th, 2024.

Chuck was born November 14th, 1942.

He served in the US Air Force. Chuck was a self-taught man and wore many hats in his life. He worked for Jen Air 1976-1990. For a time, he owned racehorses.

He retired...

Jan 25, 2024

Mrs. Coleen Carnes Bales, 80, of Barbourville, went home to be with the Lord Thursday morning, January 25, 2024 as she was surrounded by her loving husband and family.

Coleen was born September 6, 1943 and was the first child of McCoy and Doxie Williamson Carnes. She graduated from Knox Central High School in 1962....

Jan 23, 2024

Alan Lee Davis, age 75, passed away at his home in Greenfield, Indiana on January 23, 2024. Alan was born on April 22, 1948, in Lawrenceville, Illinois, to Robert and Lois Davis and was the oldest of seven children.

Alan grew up and graduated high school in Lawrenceville, Illinois. Shortly after high school, Alan joined...

Jan 20, 2024

Lance L. Hollan, 60, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024, in Indianapolis. He was born on July 26, 1963, in Greenfield, to Donald Lee and Sara "Sally" Jane (Birch) Hollan. Lance is a 1981 graduate of Greenfield Central High School.

Lance loved woodworking, video editing, keeping an immaculate yard, and watching Indiana sporting events....

Jan 18, 2024

Luclare (Stuart) Murphy, 86, passed away at her home in Greenfield, Indiana on January 18, 2024. Luclare was born on December 3, 1937, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Howard and Bertha Stuart.

Luclare went to Warren Central High School in Indianapolis, then to Indiana University. She worked as a flight attendant for TWA and that was where she...

Jan 18, 2024

Ronald Lee Stover, 73, Greenfield, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024. He was born as a twin on October 21, 1950, in Stewart, OH, to Charles Boyd and Essie Mae (Hilt) Stover. He attended Federal Hocking High School.

Ron was a tremendously loving husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and friend to all who knew...

Jan 18, 2024

Rita Kaye (Kocher) Zimmerman, 80, Indianapolis, passed away on January 18, 2024. She was born on August 21, 1943, in Morristown, IN, to Dennis T. and Agnes M. (Presley) Kocher. Rita is a 1962 graduate of Greenfield High School.

Rita was a tremendously loving sister, aunt, and friend to all who knew her and will...

Jan 14, 2024

Crystal Pearl (Setser) Fish, 47, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at home, surrounded by her loving family members. She was born on October 15, 1976, in Indianapolis, IN, to Earl and Betty Carol (Baker) Setser. She attended Greenfield Central High School.

Crystal was a tremendously loving daughter, mother, sister, aunt, and friend to...

Jan 11, 2024

Marian Marie (Lauerman) Fegal McArtor, 64, Greenfield, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Community Hospital, Anderson. Marian was born on March 6, 1959, in Weirton, West Virginia, to Ralph Frank and Amelia Charlotte (Larch) Lauerman. Marian graduated with an associate degree from West Virginia Northern Community College.

Marian was a single mother to...

Jan 8, 2024

Donita "NiNi" C. Willis, 67 of Shirley passed away Monday January 8, 2024 at IU Health, Indianapolis following a brief illness.

She was born October 19, 1956 in New Castle, Ind. to the late Donald J. and Mildred (Newlan) Willis.

Donita graduated from Eastern Hancock High School in 1975 and is...

Jan 7, 2024

Michael "Mike" Charles Hoagland, 58, Anderson, IN, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Community Hospital, Anderson. Michael was born on March 27, 1965, in Indianapolis, IN, to Robert M. and JoAnn (Jennett) Hoagland. He is a 1983 graduate of Greenfield Central High School, where he was a member of FFA and a Chapter farmer.

Jan 7, 2024

MaKayla Nichole Sexton passed away peacefully at the early age of 23, on January 7, 2024, after a battle with Leukemia, with her family and her fiancé by her side. MaKayla was born on March 23, 2000, in Greenfield, Indiana to Dianna Adams and the late Marc Jones, who passed away when MaKayla was only two months old. She...

Jan 7, 2024

Joan E. (Wells) Lawler, 83, Greenfield, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024. She was born on November 9, 1940, in Muncie, IN, to Raymond and Una (Sims) Wells.

Joan worked for many years at Western Electric before her retirement. She enjoyed working in her flower gardens and reaping the benefits of beautiful flowers.

Jan 4, 2024

Robert "Rob" G. Edwards, age 66 of Indianapolis passed away January 4, 2024, at his home. He was born July 10, 1957, in Greenfield to the late Robert H. and Frances L. (Couch) Edwards. Rob was a 1975 graduate of Greenfield Central High School and attended Carson-Newman University in Jefferson City, Tennessee.

In his youth, Rob attended...

Jan 3, 2024

In loving memory of Rebecca Lynn "Peel" Groce a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She entered the world on May 14, 1959, in Indianapolis, Indiana, born to James Peel and Jimmie Neil Cushing. She peacefully departed at home on January 3, 2024, reuniting with her son Travis Terry Groce Jr. The youngest sisters to Sandra, Connie, and Judy. Becky...

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...