Obituaries

Jun 18, 2025

Maryann (Haigerty) Skillern, 92, longtime resident of Indianapolis, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Cumberland Trace, Plainfield. She was born on December 14, 1932, to Flavian L. and Genevieve E. (Gootee) Haigerty.

Maryann met her future husband, Kenneth G. Skillern, while both attending Arthur Murray Dance Studios. They married in 1955. Together they...

Jun 15, 2025

Sharon Lynne (Pleasant) Porter, age 74, of Greenfield, Indiana, passed away on June 15th, in Greenfield. She was born on December 21, 1950, to Paul and Doris Pleasant. She was a long-time resident of Greenfield, and an active member of the community.

She married Alva (Al) Porter on November 20, 1970, and they...

Jun 14, 2025

Patricia Sue Pawson, 86 years, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 14, 2025, at her residence in Indianapolis. She was born December 3, 1938, in San Diego, California to the late Paul and Elsie Graves.

She is survived by her children, Nicola (Theresa) Sahhar, Cleo (Nicola) Kodsi, Michelle (Shibli) Aghabi, Erica Lemoine, Rachel (Stephen) Morgan, grandchildren, Juanita Hernandez,...

Jun 13, 2025

Elizabeth "Beth" D. Kraft, 68 years, a resident of Greenfield, died Friday night, June 13, 2025, at Hancock Regional Hospital, Greenfield. She was born August 6, 1956, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late James B. and Dorothy (Gill) Bewley.

Beth was a devoted employee for the Finance Center at Ft. Benjamin Harrison as the Director of IT....

Jun 12, 2025

Irvin E. (Ed) Tenholder, Jr., 83, New Palestine, IN, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025, at home with his family. He was born August 25, 1941.

Ed graduated from Southport High School in 1960. He attended Ball State and received his Associate Degree at Sam's Technical Institute. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves for...

Jun 11, 2025

Susan Jeannette (Smith) Wray, 79, Camby, IN, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, while she was living with her son and daughter-in-law in New Palestine. Susan was born on April 15, 1946, in Shelbyville, IN, to Jesse Lewis and Inez Josephine (Settles) Smith.

Susan was a Christian woman, often times speaking to her family...

Jun 9, 2025

Daniel Dennis Disney, 72, Gosport, IN, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025, with family by his side, following a brief illness. Daniel was born on May 24, 1953, in Crawfordsville, IN, to Paul Larry and Virginia Louise (Campbell) Disney. Daniel is a 1971 graduate of Washington High School, Indianapolis.

Daniel was a simple man....

May 30, 2025

Bruce W. Bates, 73 years of Greenfield passed away Friday evening, May 30, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born December 31, 1950, in Shelbyville, Ind. to the late Glen A. & Betty June (Buehling) Bates.

Bruce graduated from Arsenal Tech High School in 1969, attended I.U.P.U.I., and served in the US Air...

May 17, 2025

Kevin Lee Hannah born January 4, 1960, in Brazil, IN passed into the loving Arms of Our Father on May 17, 2025, after a brief battle with Prostate Cancer. He is survived by his wife of 41 years Lynn Hannah (Greenfield, IN), his brother Bill (Joyce) Hannah, Nephew James (Caitlin), Neice Kaitlin and special great nephew Will (Mooresville, IN)....

May 15, 2025

Larry W. Knox, 78, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on May 15, 2025. He graduated from Martinsville High School in 1964. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy from 1967-1970 and was a veteran who served in Vietnam. Upon his honorable discharge from the Navy, he served in the U.S. Army National Guard from 1978-1984.

May 11, 2025

Linda Sue (Hall) Harper, 76, Greenfield, IN, formerly of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025, while living in Springhurst Health Campus. Linda was born on April 7, 1949, in Fort Wayne, IN, one of five daughters to parents Eugene and Margaret (Reek) Hall. She is a 1968 graduate of Northside High School, Fort Wayne. After...

May 11, 2025

Elaine Wolven 79, of New Palestine passed away at her residence, Sunday May 11, 2025. She was born May 27,1945 in New Castle, Indiana, to the late Ralph and Ruth (Madden) Price.

She is the last of seven children Elaine had a passion for home decor and attained her degree in Interior Design and Floral Design. She...

May 8, 2025

Robert Eugene Blackford, 81, Greenfield, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2025, while in Morristown Manor. Robert was born on August 31, 1943, in Greenfield, IN, one of 16 children to parents Maurice and Effie May (Hendren) Blackford. Robert entered the U.S. Army in June 1961 and served until May 1969. On June 6, 1965, Robert married the love of...

May 7, 2025

Hazel Marie (Rich) Barnes, 71, Greenfield, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Hazel was born on February 17, 1954, in Indianapolis, IN, to parents Willie J.C. and Lily Marie (Jones) Rich.

Hazel was the matriarch of her beautiful family. She loved seeing her children grow up and blossom into the adults they have become,...

May 5, 2025

Donald Craig Miller, 78, Greenfield, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025. Donald was born on April 18, 1947, in Indianapolis, IN, to parents Chestine W. and Ola M. Miller. Donald married Wanda Gayle Gregory on July 2, 2001.

Donald was the owner/operator of Miller & Company, a furniture restoration company. He loved to wood...

May 4, 2025

Martha Mae (Cupp) Hammons, 87, Greenfield, passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, May 4, 2025, as her loved ones stood close. Martha was born on January 22, 1938, in Richmond, IN, one of eight children to parents Charles and Gladys (Napier) Cupp. Martha married the love of her life, Sam C. Hammons,...

May 3, 2025

Marcia Lynn (Ruggles) Sheffer, 77 years, a longtime resident of Greenfield passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025, at her residence. She was born March 10, 1948, in Greenfield, Ind. to the late Russell Ruggles and Lola (Brooks) Manlove.

Marcia was a clerk at the Wagon Wheel Pay Lake, enjoyed reading, completing crossword puzzles, watching Wheel of Fortune...

Apr 30, 2025

Norma (Bussell) Rogers, 94, was born in Greenfield, Indiana, on April 28, 1931, to Charles and Edna Bussell. She passed away peacefully at Springhurst Health Campus in Greenfield on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. She and Robert Rogers were married on December 31, 1950, and were joyfully married for 67 years. Norma was a 1949 graduate of Greenfield High School...

Apr 14, 2025

Wayne "Dub" V. Beckham, Jr., 81 years, a former resident of Greenfield, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025 at his residence in Temple, Texas. He was born May 18, 1943 in Carthage, Mississippi, to the late Wayne Sr. and Earsel (Federick) Beckham.

Wayne grew up in Carthage, Mississippi and moved to Pendleton, Indiana. He married...

Apr 13, 2025

Blanche (Thomas) Phillips, 94, Greenfield, passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, April 13, 2025, as family stood by her side. Blanche was born on August 10, 1930, in Pikeville, KY, to parents Frank and Elizabeth Thomas. She was one of ten children. She married Paul E. Phillips on November 3, 1947.