Obituaries

Preston J. Batta

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...

Brian M. Duvall

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...

Dennis Russell Sulek

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...

Madrue E. (Taylor) Grinstead

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...

Nancy Lou Wooten

Jan 29, 2023

Nancy Wooten, of Greenfield, 69, passed away on Sunday, January 29. Born in Greenfield, the second daughter to Lowell & Marthalou (Bennett) Wooten,

A 1972 Graduate of Greenfield-Central High School, Nancy attended Friends University in Wichita, Kansas. She worked for Indiana Insurance company for several years as an adjuster before becoming an agent for a...

Art Shuler

Jan 28, 2023

Arthur "Art" Merle Shuler II, age 78, of Greenfield passed away January 28, 2023 at Springhurst Healthcare Center. He was born August 4, 1944 in Wallace, Indiana to the late Arthur M. and Virginia (Thompson) Shuler. He was married to Catherine Louise (Schindler) Shuler in 1969, and she survives.

Arthur was a graduate of Columbus High School...

Melinda Sue (Casada) Bryant

Jan 25, 2023

Melinda Sue (Casada) Bryant, 51, Indianapolis, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023, surrounded by family and friends. She was born on May 21, 1971, in Indianapolis to Grover Casada and Juanita Owens. Melinda graduated high school in 1989.

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

Sylvia (Slater) Cox

Jan 23, 2023

Sylvia Cox, 90, Greenfield, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Sylvia was born on September 19, 1932, in Greenfield, England, to Alec and Ivy (Rook) Slater. She married her sweetheart, Brian Cox.

Sylvia and Brian moved to the U.S. in 1969. The found the perfect city of...

Loren Curtis Lawhorn

Jan 23, 2023

Loren Curtis Lawhorn, 52, Greenfield, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023. Loren was born on March 2, 1970, in Columbus, Indiana, to Billy Lawhorn and Alice Ann Ash. He is a 1990 graduate of Columbus High School.

Loren loved the Lord and found great joy in ministering. He oversaw ministry at Kairos Prison Ministries in...

Michael Scott Donaldson

Jan 22, 2023

Michael "Scott" Donaldson, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 22. He was born into the world on August 19, 1970 to Clara & Jerry Donaldson, Greenfield, IN.

Growing up Scott loved Star Wars, Legos and jigsaw puzzles. He loved travel, scuba diving and a great meal & Madonna. He enjoyed television shows more than most,...

Virginia Lee (Gatewood) Knoy

Jan 18, 2023

Virginia Lee (Gatewood) Knoy, recently of Greenfield, passed away just short of her 95 birthday, on January 18, 2023, at Hancock Regional Health, Greenfield. She was born January 20, 1928, in Shelby County, Indiana to the late Thomas and May Gatewood.

Virginia was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who dearly loved spending...

Sheila A. Markiewicz

Jan 12, 2023

Sheila Ann (Belcher) Markiewicz, 69 of Greenfield, IN passed away on January 12, 2023 at her residence. She was born on February 15, 1953 to the late Thaxton M. Jr. and Alice Earlene (Strawbridge) Belcher in Rosswell, NM.

She is survived by her son, David Woods II and sister Pam Stanley.

In addition to her...

Mardella Lou (Anderson) Spears

Jan 8, 2023

Mardella L. "Mardy" (Anderson) Spears, age 85 of Greenfield, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 17, 1937, in New Castle, Indiana to the late Harold and Alice (Fleming) Anderson. Mardella was a 1955 graduate of Knightstown High School.

Mardella attended Bethel...

Randy R. Reed

Jan 7, 2023

Randall Richard Reed, age 70, of Indianapolis passed away January 7, 2023 at his residence. He was born February 14, 1952 in Lafayette, Indiana to the late Robert Joseph and Norma Jean (Hufford) Reed.

He was a 1970 graduate of Rossville Consolidated High School, member of 1968-1969 and 1969-1970 Semi-State Basketball teams. He attended Butler University, where...

Shawn R. Garriott

Jan 7, 2023

Shawn Renee Garriott, age 51, of Indianapolis passed away January 7, 2023 at her residence. She was born March 1, 1971 in New Castle, Indiana to Harry Eugene Byrne and the late Janet Sue (Kinnett) Byrne. She was married to Samuel Hubert Garriott July 21, 1989, and he survives.

Shawn was a homemaker and a great dog...

Gwendolyn A. Gregoire

Jan 6, 2023

Gwendolyn Anne Gregoire, 85 of Indianapolis passed away on January 6, 2023. She was born in Benton Maine on October 23rd, 1937 to the late Leo and Edith (Gerald) Foster. She was survived by children Dawn Decker, Marc Gregoire and Dan Gregoire. She was a loving mother, grand-mother and great grandmother.

Stillinger Family Funeral Home is honored...

Steven L. Dickerson

Jan 2, 2023

Steven L. Dickerson, 67 of Greenfield, IN passed away at his residence on January 2, 2023. He was born to the late Robert Leon and Elizabeth (Beaver) Dickerson on April 24, 1955 in Greenfield, IN. He married Teresa (Tutrow) Dickerson on April 6, 1984, she survives.

In addition to his wife, Teresa he is survived by his...

Everett Calvin Targett

Dec 29, 2022

Everett C. Targett, born in Terre Haute, Indiana, the son of Maurice and Etha Mae (Pilant) Targett, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022, at his Greenfield home.

He is survived by his wife, Margaret (Marge) Kirk Targett, their daughter Sandra Targett Hobble, daughter-in-law Melinda Muse Targett, three grandchildren Cory Haley, Pastor Jordan (Joanna) Hobble, and...

Sherry Lynn (Terrell) Branson

Dec 27, 2022

Sherry Lynn (Terrell) Branson, 85, of Lakewood Ranch, Florida, formally of New Palestine, Indiana, passed away on December 27, 2022, at Tidewell Hospice of Lakewood Ranch. She was born on September 20, 1937, in Linton, IN, to Ora Lester and Marybelle (Noel) Terrell.

After her education at Ben Davis and Tech High Schools, she became...

"Jill" Robbins

Dec 21, 2022

Joley "Jill" Wisda- Robbins, 47 of Indianapolis, IN passed away peacefully on December 21, 2022.

She was born to  Marcia (Ruggles) Sheffer on June 24, 1975 in Indianapolis.

She is survived by her mother, Marcia; 2 sons, Jacob and Brandon Robbins; sisters, Leslie Ruggles Rousch and Rayni Wisda Adamowicz.