Obituaries

Mindy Ann Lark

Mindy Ann Lark

Aug 27, 2020

Mindy Ann Lark, of Greenfield, Indiana, passed away on Thursday August 27, 2020. She was born May 2, 1973 to David Lark and Lenore (Schwemley) Lark. Mindy is proceeded in death by her father David Lark, niece Elizabeth Tucker, grandparents: Francis and Gertrude Lark and Farris and Grace Miller. Left to cherish Mindy's memory are her mother, Lenore Lark, brother,...

Myrtle Bray

Myrtle Bray

Aug 27, 2020

Myrtle Bray, 96 years, of Greenfield passed away Thursday, August 27, 2020 at Golden Living, Willow Springs, Indianapolis. She was born September 9, 1923 in Hancock County, Indiana to the late Lee Roy and Clara (Hendren) Boles. Myrtle was a graduate of Greenfield High School and married Raymond Bray on February 14, 1947 and together they made their home in...

Gerald Hatfield

Gerald Hatfield

Aug 24, 2020

Gerald K. Hatfield passed away on Monday August 24, 2020 at Hancock Regional Hospital with his sister by his side. He was born on August 10, 1950 in Fort Bragg, North Carolina to the late Guthrie and Mary (Hall) Hatfield. Gerald is survived by his sister, Vivian Blankenship and his nephew, Keith Hatfield. He is preceded in death by his...

Derek W.  Newton

Derek W. Newton

Aug 23, 2020

Derek W. Newton, age 24 of Greenfield passed away August 23, 2020 in Indianapolis. He was born October 31, 1995 in Indianapolis to Donald and Heather (Dodson) Newton. Derek was a graduate of Greenfield Central High School and worked for Indiana Automotive Fasteners in Quality Control. He is survived by his father Donald (Amanda Morrison); brother, Ryan Newton; and sister,...

Jackson "Jack" Wyatt Smith

Jackson "Jack" Wyatt Smith

Aug 22, 2020

Jackson Wyatt "Jack" Smith, age 20 of Knightstown passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020 at St. Vincent's Hospital, Indianapolis. He was born January 1, 2000 to Thomas and Tina (Lightle) Smith. Jack was a 2018 graduate of Eastern Hancock High School where he was active and lettered in tennis and wrestling. Jack was a kind and caring young man and...

R. Terry Dorris

R. Terry Dorris

Aug 21, 2020

R. Terry Dorris, 73 years, a resident of Poland, Indiana passed away Friday, August 21, 2020 at Suburban Hospice in-patient unit, Hancock Regional Hospital, Greenfield. He was born July 29, 1947 in Scottsville, KY to the late Robert and Cordell (Rippy) Dorris. He graduated from Lincoln Technical Institute with an Associate's Degree in Automotive Service Management and later was a...

Athena Hope Barker Witham

Athena Hope Barker Witham

Aug 20, 2020

Athena Hope (Teen) Barker Witham passed away August 20, 2020, at St. Vincent's Heart Hospital. Athena was born on July 13, 1923, to the late Richard and Georgia (Hadley) Barnard in Clay County, Indiana. Athena is survived by her children: Beverly Brizendine, Bill (Marilyn) Barker, Marcella (David) Blair and Mary (the late David) Klene. She is also survived by her...

Philip H. Sprowl

Philip H. Sprowl

Aug 16, 2020

Philip H. Sprowl, age 91 of Greenfield passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born October 25, 1928 in Muncie, Indiana to the late Ottis E. and Ruby (Johnston) Sprowl. Philip married Sarah (Meek) on July 28, 1950. Together they celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary this year. He joined...

Ronald W. Combs

Ronald W. Combs

Aug 16, 2020

Ronald (Ron) W. Combs, age 87 of Greenfield, Indiana, formerly of Orlando, Florida, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020 at his home surrounded by his wife and family. He was born July 9, 1933 in Cincinnati, Ohio to William M. and Alberta B. (Brunswick) Combs. He married his sweetheart, Marjorie Martin, on August 28, 1954 in Cincinnati, OH. Ron received...

Evelyn L.  Braun

Evelyn L. Braun

Aug 14, 2020

Evelyn Louise Braun, born October 4, 1926, passed away on August 14, 2020. She was born in Beech Grove, Indiana to the late David and Gertrude Smock. Evelyn was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt who will be greatly missed by all. She leaves behind daughters; Linda Braun of Greenfield and Laura (Doug) Andis of San Antonio,...

Springtime Marie Hubbard

Springtime Marie Hubbard

Aug 10, 2020

Springtime Marie Hubbard, age 63 of Indianapolis passed away unexpectedly on August 10, 2020 at LeConte Medical Center in Sevierville, TN. She was born August 11, 1956 in Indianapolis to the late James and Ruby Fields. Springtime proudly served her country in the U.S. Army. She returned and pursued her education and was a legal secretary for many years. She...

Connie S. Tongate

Connie S. Tongate

Aug 10, 2020

Connie S. Tongate, age 60 of Greenfield passed away Monday, August 10, 2020 at Hancock Suburban Hospice surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 2, 1960 in Greenfield to the late Richard A. and Maxine V. (Myers) Potts. Connie married Nanci Brogan on March 2, 2019. Together they enjoyed camping, boating and going to 70's rock concerts. Prior...

David L. Young

David L. Young

Aug 9, 2020

David L. Young, age 62 of Greenfield passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 9, 2020 at his home. He was born April 20, 1958 in Greenfield to Jim and Frances (Ebert) Young. David was a graduate of Greenfield Central High. He loved gardening, cooking, and was a collector of antiques. David enjoyed boating on Eagle Creek and spending time with his...

John R Falls Jr.

John R Falls Jr.

Aug 6, 2020

John R. Falls, Jr., age 82 of Greenfield, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 26, 1937 in Rosedale, Indiana to the late John R. Falls, Sr., and Hazel (Brown) Falls. John proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He married Donna Jean (Atkinson) Falls on August 10,...

John "Jack" Varner

John "Jack" Varner

Aug 4, 2020

John "Jack" Harmon Varner, 77, of Greenfield, Indiana died on August 4, 2020 at Hancock Regional Hospice. He was born on September 1, 1942 in Plainfield, New Jersey to Chester B. Varner, Sr. and Edith (Whatley) Varner. He is preceded in death by his mother Edith Whatley Varner, father Chester B. Varner, Sr. of Warren, New Jersey, his sister Beverly...

Mabel R. Bixler

Mabel R. Bixler

Aug 3, 2020

Mabel R. Bixler, 91 of Greenfield, passed away August 3, 2020. She was born December 3, 1928 in Greenbrier, Missouri to the late Stephen and Susan (Retherford) Gould. She was a graduate of Zalma High School in Missouri and moved to Indiana to assist in the opening of the Finance Center at Fort Benjamin Harrison. After leaving the Finance Center,...

Randall K. Branscum

Randall K. Branscum

Aug 2, 2020

Randall K. Branscum, age 55 of Middletown, formerly of Greenfield passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020 at his home. He was born October 4, 1964 in Monticello, Kentucky to the late Frank Branscum and Rhoda (Nevels) Branscum. Randall attended Greenfield High School and was a heavy equipment operator. He was a long-time member of Local 103 Operators Union. He is...

Marita C. Beaty

Marita C. Beaty

Aug 1, 2020

Marita C. Beaty, age 81 of Greenfield, joined her husband Max in Heaven, Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Morristown Manor. She was born April 7, 1939 in Rush County, Indiana to the late Ivan C. and Kathryn (Macy) Schaekel. Marita was a graduate of Greenfield High School and married Max E. Beaty in July of 1957. She was a long-time...

Ruth L. Cole

Ruth L. Cole

Jul 29, 2020

Ruth L. Cole (age 91) of Greenfield, Indiana passed away Wednesday July 29th, 2020 peacefully at her home. Ruth L. Cole was born to Ruth Lavaughn Trees January 24, 1929 to Russell and Dorothy Bennett Trees of Warrington, Indiana. Ruth grew up in the Warrington area and graduated from Wilkinson High School in 1947. Also in 1947 Ruth married Kenneth...

Gary L. Alspaugh

Gary L. Alspaugh

Jul 29, 2020

Gary Lee Alspaugh, 54 years, a resident of Greenfield passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Community North Hospital, Indianapolis. He was born January 14, 1966 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Glen D. Alspaugh and the late Rosalie W. (Jennette) Alspaugh. He was a 1984 graduate of Arsenal Tech High School and worked as an electric motor winder at McBroom Electric....