Obituaries

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.

Apr 12, 2025

Brandon Lee Hawkins, 47, Kokomo, IN, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025, in Indianapolis. Brandon was born on December 3, 1977, in Greenfield, IN to parents Dennis Ray and Jane Ann (Records) Hawkins. He is a 1996 graduate of Greenfield Central High School.

Brandon was a homebody, liking the feeling of staying in Greenfield....

Apr 11, 2025

Daniel Bernard Riley (69) of Greenfield, Indiana, passed away April 11, 2025, while in Suburban Hospice at his residence. Daniel was born February 21, 1956, in Norwalk, Ohio, to Leon Adam and Bertha Marie (Daugherty) Riley.

He was a CNA and retired from Windsor Park Manor in Illinois after 30 years of service. He turned...

Apr 11, 2025

Michael Gray Stinson, 50, Indianapolis, formerly residing in Muncie, passed away on April 11, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital with his loving mother by his side. Michael was born on November 9, 1974, in Indianapolis, IN, to Janice Lynn Boyd.

Michael loved life, was blessed with a sweet soul, and had the smile only a...

Apr 9, 2025

Terri Jo (Hughey) Snyder-Cassie, 73, Knightstown, IN, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, as family stood vigil. Terri was born on November 24, 1951, in Indianapolis, IN, to Charles Bernard and Carol Ann (Haine) Hughey. Terri graduated from Zionsville High School and furthermore from Palomar College, San Marcos, CA, with a degree in Nursing. She married Mark...

Apr 1, 2025

March 4, 1939 – April 1, 2025

With sadness, we announce the passing of Marlene Harriet (Mayerle) Swegman on April 1, 2025, at the age of 86. A devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, and dear friend, Marlene's life was filled with love, kindness, and an unwavering commitment to family.

Born...

Mar 29, 2025

Jan Sharon (Snell) Brantly, 83, a resident of Indianapolis, IN, went peacefully to be with her Lord on Saturday morning, March 29, 2025, surrounded by her family, after a long illness. She was born August 5, 1941, in Gainesboro, TN, to the late Thomas Ralph, Sr., and Ruby Lee (Eley) Snell.

Jan graduated from Mars Hill Bible...

Mar 27, 2025

Ira Granville Key, 60, Greenfield, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025. Ira was born on March 22, 1965, in Greenfield, to James Everett and Mescall (Caudell) Key.

As most of the Hardee's crew on U.S. 40 have been with the restaurant for multiple years, Ira, too, was employed with them for many. He loved...

Mar 25, 2025

George James Barnett, Jr., 60, New Whiteland, IN, passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, while at Rosegate Village in Indianapolis. George was born on December 16, 1964, in Ashland, KY, to Elizabeth JoAnn (Yates) and George James Barnett, Sr. He is a graduate of A.C. Davis High School, Yakima,...

Mar 21, 2025

Jane (Howell) White, 84 years, a resident of Greenfield, went to be with Jesus Friday, March 21, 2025. She was born Aug. 30, 1940 in Indianapolis, Indiana to late Floyd Lee and Helen Elizabeth (Hanna) Howell.

Jane graduated from Greenfield High School in 1959 and went on to have a long career with the state...