Obituaries

Mar 5, 2023

Samuel Hubert Garriott Jr., age 55, of Lawrence, Indiana passed away March 5, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 30, 1967 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Samuel H. Sr. and Ruby Iona (Jackson) Garriott.

Samuel was a loving father, grandfather and uncle whose greatest joy in life was his...

Mar 4, 2023

Scott Edward Dill, Jr. went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at the age of 94. He was born on December 1, 1928 the son of Scott Edward and Lyda Ann (Welch) Dill in Indianapolis, Indiana,

He graduated from Arsenal Technical High School, Indianapolis in 1946 and then served in...

Mar 3, 2023

James Everett Key, Greenfield, passed away just shy of his 79th birthday, on March 3, 2023. James was born on March 9, 1944, in Shelbyville, IN, to Ira Everett and Veneta B. (Collins) Key.

James worked for Mark Concrete in Shelbyville for many years, forming and setting burial vaults. After the drying and curing of...

Mar 3, 2023

Viola Mae Jones, 94 was known as Vi to her many friends, Mom to her four children, Granny to 10 grandchildren, and GG (Greatest Granny) to her 18 great grandkids passed away on March 3, 2023 in Columbus, IN.

She was known for her matching outfits, purses and shoes, and fresh lipstick, and enjoyed southern gospel music...

Mar 2, 2023

Cindy Lou (Schildmier) Dungan, 65, of Greenfield, IN passed away on March 2, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 20, 1957 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Earl and Loraine (Rode) Schildmier. She married her husband, Brian Dungan on May 24, 1980, he survives.

Cindy is survived by her...

Mar 1, 2023

Daniel A. Morris, 64, of Shelbyville, IN passed away on March 1, 2023 at his residence. He was born to John Letcher and Cleo L. (Roberts) Morris on July 29, 1958 in Beech Grove, IN.

He is survived by his mother, Cleo; his brother, Timothy Morris and sister, Linda Drake; 6 nieces and nephews, Holly Hacker, Danielle...

Feb 27, 2023

Nellie Joan Kopp, age 90 of New Palestine passed away peacefully at home on February 27, 2023. She was born February 8, 1933 in Lyons, Nebraska to the late Axle and Laura Hansen.

Nellie was an avid word game and word puzzler. She enjoyed playing poker and vegetable gardening. Prior to her retirement, Nellie was...

Feb 27, 2023

Nicole M. Hicks, age 41, of Greenfield passed away February 27, 2023 in Indianapolis. She was born February 3, 1982 in Winfield, Illinois to Debra Caudill and Paul Mech. She was married to Anthony Hicks in 2008, and he survives.

Nicole was a wonderful, loving Mom to her children and is remembered for her great sense of...

Feb 23, 2023

Claudia Michel Hudson, age 76, of Greenfield passed away February 23, 2023 at her residence in Greenfield. She was born January 17, 1947 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Harry A. and Jewell

(Mills) Hudson.

Claudia loved spending time with her family. She was a Museum Information Specialist for many years at the Indiana State...

Feb 23, 2023

Thomas W. Bloodgood, age 90 of Greenfield passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023 in Columbus, Indiana. Tom was born January 18, 1933 in Indianapolis to the late Don E. and Margaret (Austin) Bloodgood. He married his wife of 65 years Carole (Hudlow) on August 3, 1957.

Tom received his bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from...

Feb 22, 2023

Kevin Spring, 54, New Palestine, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Kevin was born on March 14, 1968, in Indianapolis to Rowland D. and Kay K. (Kelley) Spring. Kevin attended Warren Central High School.

Kevin was a tremendously loving son, brother, uncle, and friend to all who knew him and will...

Feb 22, 2023

Jack "Bud" Lytle Wesley II of Greenfield, passed away at the age of 51 on February 22, 2023, in his home surrounded by close family. Bud was married to Kelly (Duncan) Wesley and is survived by his parents, Jack and Betty Wesley.

Shortly after graduating from Greenfield-Central High School in 1990, he started his trucking...

Feb 20, 2023

Billie Morton Logsdon, 86 of Indianapolis passed away on February 20, 2023 at Community East Hospital. He was born to the late William and Mabel (Dexter) Logsdon on January 19, 1937 in Cleaton, KY. He married Donna L. (Titus) Logsdon, she preceded him in death. He enjoyed gardening, and time spent with friends and family.

He is...

Feb 20, 2023

Emma Frances (Lachmann) Feasel, 82, Fortville, passed away peacefully Monday, February 20, 2023, at Hancock Regional Hospital, after bravely facing cancer for 18 months. She was born on October 26, 1940, at home on the family farm in Butlerville, IN, to Arthur August and Doris Abbey Ellis Edwards (Pryor) Lachmann. She is a 1958 graduate of Vernon High School....

Feb 19, 2023

James Frederick Over, 83, Greenfield, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Hancock Regional Hospital. Fred was born on September 13, 1939, in New Castle, IN, to Harold and Ina (Kitchen) Over. He graduated from New Castle High School. Fred married his sweetheart, Martha Ann Howrey, on November 26, 1965.

Fred joined the U.S....

Feb 17, 2023

"If there ever comes a day when we can't be together, keep me in your heart and I'll stay there forever."

On February 17, 2023 at 3:21 p.m., Ashley Ann (Drake) Hardey passed peacefully surrounded by her children and family. She lived a beautiful and loved 46 years.

Ashley's greatest love was her family and...

Feb 13, 2023

In his own words: Preston J. Batta, 88, of Mt. Comfort, Indiana, was born in Pocahontas, Arkansas on February 13, 1935 to Johnie A. and Pherne (Million) Batta. He "crawled out on the roof" February 13, 2023. He was a 1952 alumnus of Arsenal Technical High School.

He served in the Naval Reserve from 1952 to 1960...

Feb 7, 2023

Brian Michael Duvall, age 29, of Indianapolis passed away unexpectedly February 7, 2023 at his residence. He was born July 23, 1993 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Brian G. Duvall and the late Deloris (Wiggington) Duvall.

Brian attended Greenfield Central High School and worked alongside his father as a commercial and residential painter for Indy Craft Painting. His...

Feb 4, 2023

Dennis Russell "Russ" Sulek, 84, Greenfield, passed away February 4, 2023, surrounded by loving family at his residence. He was born January 14, 1939, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to the late Dr. Arthur and Clytia (Svoboda) Sulek. Russ was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin and held a Master's degree from Purdue University.

His...

Jan 31, 2023

Madrue E. (Taylor) Grinstead, 95, Greenfield, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. She was born on October 17, 1927, in Russellville, Alabama, to Walter and Annie (Smith) Taylor.

Madrue was very involved in her church, Greenfield Church of Christ. Additionally, she loved spending quality time with her daughters and grandchildren, whether that be playing...