Obituaries

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...

Nov 10, 2023

John W. Nelson, 82, Indianapolis, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023.

John served 4 years in the U.S. Air Force. He worked for 30 years for Naval Warfare Center in Indianapolis. He enjoyed bicycling and activities at the YMCA.

He is survived by his wife, Anna Nelson; sons, Mike Nelson...

Nov 8, 2023

Rosemary (Stephens) Anderson, 76, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Hancock Regional Hospital with family by her side. She was born on May 31, 1947, in Jamestown, KY, to Cecil Earl and Elena Page (Gossage) Stephens. Rosemary is a 1965 graduate of Charlottesville High School. On July 12, 1965, she married the love of her life, Delmer...

Nov 5, 2023

Hall Edward "Eddie" Edon, 90, of Greenfield, IN, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Morristown Manor. He was born July 28, 1933, in Burkesville, KY. He was a long-time resident of Greenfield.

Eddie married the love of his life, Creola Bean from Red Boiling Springs, TN, on April 10, 1954, in Indianapolis, IN. Before...

Oct 25, 2023

Phillip Leon Rumler, age 78 of Wilkinson passed away unexpectedly October 25, 2023, in Indianapolis surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 9, 1945, in Shelbyville, Indiana to the late Paul and Helen (Carlton) Rumler.

Phillip was a 1963 graduate of Wilkinson High School and attended Purdue Extension. Prior to his retirement he was a...

Oct 23, 2023

Robert Wayne Miller, 79 years, a resident of Greenfield passed away Monday October 23, 2023, at Hancock Regional Hospital, Greenfield. He was born May 25,1944 in Greenfield to the late Everett and Freda (Andrews) Miller.

He was a welder for Eli Lilly & Co. retiring in 1993 and owned his own welding shop after retirement....