Obituaries

Joshua Wayne Sowder

Joshua Wayne Sowder

Apr 22, 2021

Joshua Wayne Sowder, 40, Greenfield, passed away Thursday, April 22, 2021. He was born on June 2, 1980 in Cincinnati, OH to Robert and Mary (LeCount) Sowder. Josh is a 1998 Greenfield Central High School graduate. He would later attend Penn State earning an associate's degree via an apprenticeship. In Josh's younger years, he made state champion on the East...

Phyllis Ann Lingenfelter

Phyllis Ann Lingenfelter

Apr 17, 2021

Phyllis Ann Lingenfelter, 73, Greenfield, passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021. She was born on October 14, 1947, the only child to Alva and Bertha (Smith) Clayton in Dumas, Arkansas. Following high school, Phyllis attended college earning a business degree. She married David Lingenfelter on April 8, 1966. Phyllis worked as a book keeper for 19 years at American Inn...

Ruth  Ann Pierson

Ruth Ann Pierson

Apr 14, 2021

Ruth Ann Pierson, 79, Greenfield, passed away on April 14, 2021. Ruth was born on February 13, 1942 in Greenfield, to William W. and Frances (Boring) Pyles. She graduated from Hancock Central High School in 1960. Ruth was a dedicated, hard-working woman throughout her entire life, until her retirement. In her younger days, she worked for Strafford Drug Store. She...

Tonya Kay (Markle) Slichenmyer

Tonya Kay (Markle) Slichenmyer

Apr 11, 2021

Tonya Kay (Markle) Slichenmyer, age 65 of Greenfield passed away April 11, 2021 at Suburban Hospice, Greenfield. She was born August 3, 1955 in Anderson, Indiana to the late Eldon and Joyce (Whitaker) Markle. Tonya was a graduate of Pendleton Heights High School. She served her country in the United States Army from 1981-1983. She married Randy Slichenmyer on April...

Lois Marie Stephens

Lois Marie Stephens

Apr 10, 2021

Lois Marie Stephens, 95, Greenfield, passed away April 10, 2021. Lois was born into a very large and loving family on August 17, 1925 in Jamestown, KY, to Horace and Rosa (Thomas) Gossage. She married her love Joseph A. Stephens on September 9, 1941. Lois was the matriarch of her family; always a go-to, always available to lend an ear...

Larry James May

Larry James May

Apr 9, 2021

Larry James May, 78, Greenfield, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 at Hancock Regional Hospital. Larry was born on April 20, 1942 in Morristown, IN, to W.S. and Katherine K. (Conner) May. He graduated from Morristown High School. Larry is a U.S. Army paratrooper veteran. He married his love Donna Jean Hogan on August 20, 1966. Larry worked as...

Phillip N. Gomez

Phillip N. Gomez

Apr 8, 2021

Phillip N. Gomez, age 59 of Kingsport, Tennessee passed away April 8, 2021 in Kingsport. He was born September 9, 1961 in Toledo, OH to Nicolas and Thelma (Rose) Gomez. Phillip was a long-time construction worker. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and cars. He is survived by his mother, Thelma Gomez; sons, Brian Gomez, Andrew Gomez; daughters, Robin Flores and Arlene...

Phyllis J. Borders

Phyllis J. Borders

Apr 4, 2021

Phyllis J. Borders, age 89 of Greenfield passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021 at her home. She was born March 27, 1932 in Indianapolis to the late Arthur and Bertha (Reeves) Johnson. Phyllis was a homemaker and long-time Sunday school teacher. She was a member of Sugar Creek Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughters, Carol Duncan and Debra...

Gary D. Ferrell

Gary D. Ferrell

Mar 30, 2021

Gary D. Ferrell, 62, Maxwell, IN, passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021. He was also affectionately known as Fuzzy to many, including his nieces and nephews. Gary was born on September 21, 1958 in Indianapolis, IN to Homer R. and Myrtle S. (Davis) Ferrell. Gary was a tremendously talented carpenter and worked not only for Service Drywall in Indianapolis for...

Monte Brent Gruell

Monte Brent Gruell

Mar 29, 2021

Monte Brent Gruell, 63, Greenfield, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 29, 2021. He was born on June 12, 1957 in Greenfield to Robert T. and Marcella J. (Purcell) Gruell. Monte is a 1976 graduate of Greenfield Central High School. He married his love Tina Marie Potts on September 24, 1983. After high school Monte took an apprenticeship to become...

David Wayne Howell

David Wayne Howell

Mar 27, 2021

David Wayne Howell, Age 68 of Greenfield passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021 at St. Vincent's Hospital, Indianapolis. David was born January 4, 1953 in Indianapolis to the late James L. and Dorothy (Gray) Howell. He was a graduate of Mundelein High School, Mundelein, Illinois. David married Debby (Roberts) Howell on July 8, 1972. He worked for his family business,...

Kevin  William Roche

Kevin William Roche

Mar 24, 2021

Kevin William Roche, Greenfield, passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at the young age of 31. He was born in Indianapolis, IN to Michael W. and Debra J. (Barnett) Roche. He is a 2008 Greenfield Central High School graduate. Kevin endured many trials and hurdles throughout life, but he always persevered with a smile on his face and cheer in...

Lois Jean Mcdonald

Lois Jean Mcdonald

Mar 23, 2021

Lois J. McDonald, age 87 of Greenfield passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at her home. She was born October 1, 1933 in Indianapolis to the late Art Ferguson and Eloise (Phillips) Hallam. Lois was a 1952 graduate of Thomas C. Howe High School. She married Robert McDonald on August 29, 1952. Together they made home in Greenfield and raised...

Pamela Sue Bless

Pamela Sue Bless

Mar 15, 2021

Pamela Sue Bless, 70, Greenfield, passed away Monday, March 15, 2021. Pamela was born on April 8, 1950 in Indianapolis to George Allen and Dorothy Mae (Hickey) Bless. She is a 1968 graduate of Lawrence Central High School. Pamela celebrated 36 years of employment working as a claims representative with the Social Security Office in both Indianapolis and Lawrence before...

Rev. William H. Beauchat

Rev. William H. Beauchat

Mar 14, 2021

Reverend William H. Beauchat, 87, Greenfield passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021 at Greenfield Health Care. He was born December 5, 1933 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Harold and Marie (Hill) Beauchat. William was a graduate of Davenport High School, Davenport, IA, and the Missionary Bible Institute. He was the pastor at the Eastside Church of The Nazarene, Canton,...

E. Marlene Linkous

E. Marlene Linkous

Mar 12, 2021

E. Marlene Linkous, 79, Greenfield, passed away Friday, March 12, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 28, 1941 in Montgomery County, Virginia, to Earl and Eirsel (Davis) Bland. She married Jerry Linkous on November 12, 1958. Marlene worked at Wolverine Gasket in Blacksburg, VA, for many years. She loved flower gardening as well...

Ray Edward Gibbs

Ray Edward Gibbs

Mar 7, 2021

Ray Edward Gibbs, age 85 of Greenfield passed away at his home March 7, 2021. He was born September 21, 1935 in Grassy Creek, Kentucky to the late Jim and Anna Myrtle (Gevedon) Gibbs. Prior to his retirement, Ray worked in the trucking industry for Crown Laundry and Barber Cabinets. Ray was an avid vegetable gardener and was known by...

Deeann Boots

Deeann Boots

Mar 4, 2021

DeeAnn Boots, 78, Greenfield passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 30, 1942 in Shelbyville, Indiana to the late Orville and Dorothy (Storm) Dishman. Dee married Charles A. Boots on June 28, 1958. Dee and Charles purchased Worland Cleaners in 2002, which she owned and operated until her retirement...

Rodney Charles  Mcdanel

Rodney Charles Mcdanel

Mar 2, 2021

Rodney "R.C." McDanel, 66, of Greenfield passed away March 2, 2021 at his home. He was born June 3, 1954 in Centerville, Iowa to Walter L. McDanel and Geneva M. Frantzreb. Rodney served in the U.S. Air Force as a Military Police Officer and was honorably discharged. Once out of the service he went back to school to obtain his...

Paul Raymond Elsbury

Paul Raymond Elsbury

Mar 2, 2021

Paul Raymond Elsbury, 72, Greenfield, passed away, Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. He was born January 13, 1949 in Greenfield to the late Paul E. and Grace (Sleeth) Elsbury. Paul proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corp with a tour of duty in Vietnam and was the recipient of 2 Purple Hearts. Prior to retirement...