Obituaries

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...

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...