Obituaries

Joyce Nana Smith

Joyce Nana Smith

Dec 31, 2017

Joyce M. "Nana" Smith, age 94, of Greenfield, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2017, at Greenfield Health Care. She was born on July 22, 1923, in Stocksbridge, Yorkshire England to the late Victor and Mary (Brooks) Rodgers. Joyce lived her life for family. She enjoyed gardening and organizing, but most of all she loved being with her grandchildren....

John H. Dr. Smith

John H. Dr. Smith

Dec 28, 2017

Dr. John Harold Smith, 91, passed away on December 28, 2017, at his home in Greenfield, Indiana. He was born on July 14, 1926, in Danville, Illinois, the third child of Mabel Ost Smith and Willard Carlton Smith. His parents preceded him in death, as did his 3 siblings, Willard H., Howard E., and Mary Katherine Kase Bissell. He graduated...

Lela M. Johnson

Lela M. Johnson

Dec 27, 2017

Lela M. Johnson, age 97, of Knightstown, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield. She was born on June 6, 1920 in Dunkirk, Indiana to the late Ernest & Eva (Roberts) Maxwell. Lela graduated from Maxwell High School and would soon after marry the love of her life, Duard L. Johnson, on November...

Mildred E. Parks

Mildred E. Parks

Dec 25, 2017

Mildred E. Parks, age 100 passed away Monday, December 25, 2017 at Springhurst Health Campus. She was born November 9, 1917 in Indianapolis and was the only child of the late Herbert and Alice (Kline) Haag. Mildred attended and graduated from School 84 and later Shortridge High School. During the holidays she played the xylophone in the hallways and played...

Jerry W. Privett, Sr.

Jerry W. Privett, Sr.

Dec 25, 2017

Jerry W. Privett, Sr., age 70, of Greenfield, Indiana, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2017, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on September 20, 1947, in Indianapolis. Jerry attended Greenfield High School and would serve in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He married the love of his life, Carmen Vega, on June...

Frank J. Walsh

Frank J. Walsh

Dec 23, 2017

Frank J. Walsh, 90 of Greenfield, IN, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2017 at Greenfield Healthcare Center. He was born on July 15, 1927 in Chicago, IL to the late Francis & Jeanette (Grogan) Walsh. Frank graduated from St. Leo High School in Chicago and attended Loyola University. He married the love of his life, Barbara Sanford on August...

Russell H. Burton

Russell H. Burton

Dec 20, 2017

Russell H. Burton, of Greenfield joined the heavenly hosts on Tuesday, December 20, 2017. Russell was born January 25, 1937 in Brownsville, PA to Burman and Bertha Burton. He was retired from Hostess as a route sales and delivery driver. Russell was a dedicated member of Calvary Baptist Church. He was an active participant in Awana Childrens Ministry and created...

Louise Leary

Louise Leary

Dec 17, 2017

Louise Leary, 93 of Ruskin, FL, passed away on December 17, 2017 at her residence. She was born on June 5, 1924 in Parker, PA to the late Burton & Bernice (Bashline) Peters. Surviving Louise is her daughter, Linda Speckman-Spoonamore; son, Edward Sheffer; step children, Brent and Randy Leary; Dawn Peavy; sister, Velma Stewart; six grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren. Preceding...

Martha Jane Richwine

Martha Jane Richwine

Dec 17, 2017

Martha Jane Richwine, age 98, of Fishers, IN, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2017 at The Hearth at Windermere in Fishers. She was born on October 28, 1919 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Lyle and Ruby (Scott) Cook. Martha was a graduate of New Palestine High School and a member of Faith United Methodist Church in Greenfield. She...

Bailey Worthen

Bailey Worthen

Dec 14, 2017

Erin "Bailey" Worthen, age 25, of Indianapolis, IN; passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2017. She was born on April 3, 1992 in Indianapolis, IN to Scott Hunsberger & Angela (Wooten) McGraw. Bailey graduated from Franklin Central High School and later from Indiana University Bloomington with her degree in Microbiology. Bailey married the love of her life, U.S. Marine Cpl....

Cheryl D. Roberts

Cheryl D. Roberts

Dec 6, 2017

Cheryl D. Roberts, 72, of Greenfield passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at Hancock regional Hospital. Cheryl was born on September 11, 1945 to the Late Harry Bainter and Jewelle (Sheets) Jewell. Cheryl worked for Brookside Incorporated until her retirement in 1995. Cheryl loved going to the casino, specifically Hoosier Park, where she recently attended the "Price is Right"...

Paul G. Rittenhouse

Paul G. Rittenhouse

Dec 4, 2017

Paul Rittenhouse, 95, of Greenfield, Indiana passed away Monday December 4, 2017 at his home in Westminster Village North Community. Paul was born November 16, 1922 in Jay County to the late Ray and Imogene (Merrill)Rittenhouse. Paul was a 1940 graduate of Bryant High School. After graduation he moved to Ft. Wayne where he worked for General Electric before being...

Terry L. Cook

Terry L. Cook

Nov 30, 2017

Terry L. Cook, age 70, of Charlottesville, IN, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2017 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield. He was born on September 18, 1947 in Shelbyville to the late Joseph and Lenna (Jackson) Cook. Terry served in the US Army during the Vietnam War and attended Knightstown Church of God where he was a Deacon. He...

June A. Walker

June A. Walker

Nov 29, 2017

June A. Walker of Greenfield passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at Crowne Point Assisted Living, Greenfield. June was born in Hancock County to the Late Lester and Janice (Webb) Jacobs. June was proud to be the first woman police officer hired by the Alexandria, Louisiana police department. Prior to her retirement she was head of the Traffic Violations...

Betty L. Johnson

Betty L. Johnson

Nov 25, 2017

Betty L. Johnson, 82 of Greenfield, IN passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at her residence. She was born on September 2, 1935 in Kent, Indiana to the late Delmar and Mary McCaslin. Betty married the love of her life James R. "J.R." Johnson on August 5, 1954. Betty was a graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. She...

Evelyn Joyce Apple

Evelyn Joyce Apple

Nov 25, 2017

Evelyn "Joyce" Apple, 90, of Greenfield, IN, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at Greenfield Health Care. She was born on March 26, 1927 in Charlottesville, IN, to the late Dale & Julia (Niles) Haywood. Joyce graduated from Greenfield High School and spent her career working for Charlottesville High School, I.G.A. Food Service, and as a homemaker caring for...

Dana E. Kirby

Dana E. Kirby

Nov 23, 2017

Dana E. Kirby, 85, of Greenfield, IN passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2017. He was born to Robert A. Kirby and Ressie (Clark) Kirby in Hagerstown, IN on July 13, 1932. He was a US Navy Veteran of the Korean War. He joined the Navy on his 18th birthday. He retired from the Navy and Naval Reserves after 35...

Gary Duane Kremer

Gary Duane Kremer

Nov 4, 2017

Gary D. Kremer, age 77 of Indianapolis, IN passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis. He was born on October 30, 1940 in Wapello, IA to the late Lillian (Gustafson) Kremer. Gary graduated from Burlington High School and attended continued his education at Burlington College, where he received his degree in Arts. He married...

Louis H. Smith

Louis H. Smith

Nov 4, 2017

Louis H. "Bear" Smith, 73 of Greenfield, IN passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at his residence. He was born on October 20, 1944 in Beech Grove to Carl & Dorthea Smith. Surviving Louis is his wife Linda (Finley) Smith; sons, Scott (Tracy) Smith; David (Debra) Smith; Kenneth Smith; daughters, Lisa McDermott (Clyde); Carrie (Chad) Longfellow; brother, Carl Smith;...

Elden Philip Apple

Elden Philip Apple

Oct 29, 2017

Elden Apple, 86, passed away peacefully at home Sunday October 29, 2017 surrounded by his family. Born April 3, 1931 he was the son of Phillip and Alice Apple of Greenfield, IN. Elden was a proud lifelong resident of Greenfield. He attended Greenfield High School graduating in 1949. He played basketball, football and ran track at GHS and loved to...