Obituaries

Jul 1, 2023

Rachel Johnson, age 90, of Greenfield, Indiana, passed away peacefully July 1, 2023 at her home, with her loving family at her side. She was born October 26, 1932, to the late Ruel Elvis and Bertha (McClendon) Johnson. She graduated from Charlottesville High School. She was married to Ethal Francis Johnson until his passing on December 18, 1987.

Jun 30, 2023

Joyce Melanie Kern-Hall, 82, Indianapolis, passed away June 30, 2023. She was born on November 10, 1940, in Long Island, NY, to Paul L. and Virginia E. (Quisenberry) Kern. She attended Harry E. Woods High School in Indianapolis.

In Joyce's younger years she worked at a local movie theatre. She later worked at Shares, Inc.,...

Jun 28, 2023

Darry Wayne Montgomery, 72, Indianapolis, passed away June 28, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Darry was born on December 30, 1950, in Lancaster, KY, to Paul Wayne and Audrey June (Maupin) Montgomery.

Darry was a self-taught musician beginning at the age of 12. Through the years he learned to play every instrument he could...

Jun 25, 2023

Sergeant First Class (Retired) John Francis Schroth, Senior died peacefully on June 25, 2023. He was 87 years old, one of 9 children, from North Revere, Massachusetts. He was preceded in death by his spouse, Ginette Cecile Marta Bariteau, whom he met and married in 1956 while serving in the Army in France. Dad served 25 years as an...

Jun 17, 2023

Donald Eugene Dudley, 85, of Mooresville, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Meadow Lakes Nursing Facility. He was born on December 14, 1937, in New Castle, IN, the son of Mildred Viola (Knotts) and James Melvin, Dudley, Sr. Donald was a graduate of New Castle High School and served in the U.S. Army.

Donald...

Jun 15, 2023

Robert Harold Smoot, 97, Greenfield, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born on March 12, 1926, in Indianapolis, to James W. and Lillian (Schafhauser) Smoot. Bob participated in marching band and numerous sports, including track, while attending and graduating from Ben Davis High School. He earned his bachelor's degree in business from...

Jun 14, 2023

Betty Lou Scottfield, 80, Greenfield, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 13, 1942, in Garrett, KY, to Herman and Christine (Duff) Scott.

Betty worked as a secretary for SICU Richard Roudebush VA Hospital in Indianapolis for many years before retiring. She enjoyed...

Jun 13, 2023

Wayne R. Eck, Greenfield, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend peacefully left this earth and entered his eternal home on the morning of June 13, 2023. Born to Pearl and Lester "Raymond" Eck in Gas City on June 12, 1933, Wayne was one of 4 children. He was proceeded in death by his parents and sisters: Lois Schmidt,...

Jun 12, 2023

Tammy Sue (Morris) Herrin, 64, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 5, 1959, in Franklin, Indiana, to the late George William and Judith Ann (Rugenstein) Morris. Tammy is a 1977 graduate of John Marshall High School. She married the love of her life, James Ward Herrin, on...

Jun 10, 2023

Arthur Raymond Gasparrini, age 80, recently of Greenfield, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023. He was born in Port Chester, New York on December 31, 1942.

Arthur was a longtime resident of Harrison, New York and served with the Harrison Fire Department as well as the Harrison Volunteer Ambulance Corp. Upon moving to...

Jun 9, 2023

Phyllis JoAnn (Mumaw) Badger, 77, Greenfield, passed away Friday, June 9, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 6, 1946, in Indianapolis, to Ernest W. and Dorothy I. (Fairfield) Mumaw, Sr. She graduated from Arsenal Tech High School in Indianapolis.

Phyllis was a tremendously loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend...

Jun 7, 2023

George Daniel Tongate, 66, Greenfield, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. George was born on June 2, 1957, in Indianapolis, to Jerry and Johnsie (Smith) Tongate. He attended Eastern Hancock High School.

George worked for and retired from The City of Greenfield after 30 years at the Water Treatment...

May 29, 2023

Mildred "Midge" (Wilson) Tolman, went home to be with her Savior on Memorial Day, May 29, 2023. She was 90 years old. Midge was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on February 26, 1933, to Wallace and Ethel Wilson. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Lewis Wilson, Raymond Wilson, half-brother Wallace Wilson and half-sister Louise (Wilson) Edwards.

May 22, 2023

Janice Blackford, 75, of Greenfield, passed away at Compassus Hospice Care on May 22, 2023. She was born in Jamestown, KY, on April 16, 1948, to the late Joseph and Lois (Gossage) Stephens. She married Robert Blackford on June 16, 1965, and enjoyed 58 very happy years loving him.

Janice loved to cook, talk with...

May 22, 2023

Donald "Steve" Stephen Hine, 81, of Charlotte, MI passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on May 22, 2023. Steve was born on January 1, 1942, to James and Anabel Hine in Indiana.

After graduating from Hancock Central High School in 1959, he went on to receive a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University...

May 21, 2023

Delores "Dee" Ann (Barnes) Davis, age 88, of Greenfield, Indiana, passed away peacefully May 21, 2023, at Majestic Care of Carmel, Carmel, Indiana. Dee was born on September 17, 1934, in Blackwell, Oklahoma to the late Omer Davis Barnes and Pauline Lucille (Gilmer) Barnes. She married Keith Richard Davis on July 24, 1954.

Dee will...

May 18, 2023

Jason Ryan Miller, 39, of New Palestine, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2023 surrounded by family, after a brief and very difficult battle with clear cell sarcoma. Jason was born on August 17, 1983, in Beech Grove, IN, to Jeffery Lynn and Debra Ann (Condon) Miller. Jason is a 2002 graduate of New Palestine High School. He married the...

May 1, 2023

Donna Louise (Gibbs) VanDuyn, 83, of Shelbyville, Indiana, passed away at her residence surrounded by her loving family on May 1, 2023. She was born May 21, 1939, in Greenfield, Indiana to the late Paul W. and Jessie L. (Crosley) Gibbs. She attended New Palestine High School. She was married to George Edward VanDuyn, Sr. on September 7, 1956...

Apr 30, 2023

Donna Leah (Durgan) Schultz, 80, New Palestine, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023. She passed peacefully with her family surrounding her. God gained an artistically brilliant angel. She was born on September 28, 1942, in Anderson, Indiana, to Harold and Alice (Herschberger) Durgan. She married her love Dennis Roger Schultz.

Donna obtained her master's degree....

Apr 30, 2023

Jack Lee Jenkins, 60, Morristown, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 30, 2023. Jack was born on April 11, 1963, to Arlie Dean and Kathleen (Anderson) Jenkins.

Jack was a "jack of all trades" and dabbled in all types of work arenas. But he really enjoyed working as an auto body painter. He also peddled...