Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Plainfield, Indiana

Donna Becktel

Donna Becktel

Oct 6, 2026



Donna Jean Theamann Becktel, born August 20, 1947, 79 years of age, from Avon, Indiana passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2026, from an ongoing illness.  She was the daughter of Charles F Theamann and Margaret E Theamann.  Donna was a believer in Christ and a had a strong love for her Christian faith.  She is survived by her husband of...

Barbara Martin

Barbara Martin

Oct 4, 2026

It is with great sadness that the children of Barbara Anne Martin announce her passing on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at the age of 81.

Barbara was born March 18, 1945, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the late William Raymond Martin and Catherine Caroline Duffecy Martin. She graduated from Washington High School, Indianapolis in 1964 and spent most of her adult life...

William Furman

William Furman

Oct 3, 2026

William (Bill) Evan Furman, age 91, of Plainfield, Indiana passed into eternity on Saturday, October 3, 2026.  Bill was born in Martin, South Dakota in 1935.  He graduated from Stilesville, Indiana High School and obtained a BS degree from Butler University in Indianapolis.  He enjoyed a 32-year career at Eli Lilly and Company in Indianapolis, working in various areas including...

Carol Jean Mayo

Carol Jean Mayo

Oct 2, 2026

Carol Jean Mayo, age 83, of Clayton, passed away in the early morning hours of October 2, 2026. She was born on November 15, 1942 in Bloomington, Indiana to the late Maurice "Jiggs" Johnson and Mildred (Emmons) Cox. Jean worked as a school bus driver for Wayne Township for many years before retiring. She was a member of the Red...

Diana Deaton

Diana Deaton

Oct 1, 2026

Diana Deaton, 77, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2026. She was born on May 22, 1949 in Linton, IN to the late Harold and Mavis Cook. Diana had various jobs over the years. She was a dedicated homemaker to her husband and children. Diana enjoyed watching the Indianapolis Colts, IU basketball and Notre Dame football in her...

Pamela Bloomer

Pamela Bloomer

Oct 1, 2026

Pamela A. Bloomer, 81, of Plainfield, passed away on October 1, 2026 surrounded by loving family members. She was born on March 15, 1945 in Crawfordsville, IN to the late Wilmer and Virginia Sharpe. Pam had various jobs over the years and retired from Glen and Kuehn Accounting as a secretary in 2011. She enjoyed reading, crocheting and taking care...

Peggy Frye

Peggy Frye

Sep 27, 2026

Peggy Anne Reece Fisher Frye, 83, passed away September 27, 2026.  She was born February 12, 1943 in Peru, Indiana to James R. Reece and Betty L. Smith Reece.  James was killed in France in August 1944.  Her mother then later married C. Clinton Fisher, who was Peggy's beloved father for over 67 years until his death in January 2012....

Larry W. Hanlon

Larry W. Hanlon

Sep 25, 2026

Larry Wayne Hanlon, 67, of Clay City, Indiana, passed away on September 25th, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, deep love for his family, and the successful homestead farm he established in fulfillment of a lifelong dream.

In addition to his love of the outdoors and raising livestock, Larry was a music historian who especially enjoyed rock music and...

Kevin C. Millet

Kevin C. Millet

Sep 21, 2026

Kevin C. Millet, age 69, passed away on September 21, 2026. He was born on November 13, 1956 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Charles L. Millet and Gertrude (McKenna) Millet. Kevin was enlisted in the United States Army and honorably served his country. He also was a long time member of St. Susanna Catholic Church. Later on in life,...

Freeda Barron

Freeda Barron

Sep 20, 2026

Freeda Barron, 92, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2026.  She was born in Nancy, KY on February 3, 1934.  Freeda had various jobs over the years and retired from Walmart as a sales representative.  She enjoyed sewing and cake decorating in her free time.  Freeda loved spending time with her family.  She was preceded in death by...

Charles E. Mayo

Charles E. Mayo

Sep 17, 2026

Charles E. Mayo. age 87, passed away in the evening of September 17, 2026. He was born on April 1, 1939 in Morgan County, Indiana to the late James Mayo and Mattie Cordray. Charles honorably served in the United States Air Force from 1957 to 1961. He later worked as a semi-truck driver throughout his adult life, later retiring from...

Stanley Wood

Stanley Wood

Sep 11, 2026

Stanley E. Wood, 75, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2026.  He was born on January 9, 1951 in Indianapolis to the late Marvin and Edna Wood.  Stanley had several jobs over the years and retired in 2011 from Red Cat as a line loader.  He enjoyed fishing, mushroom hunting and watching TV in his free time.  Stanley...

Myrna Riddle

Myrna Riddle

Sep 10, 2026

Myrna Bygetta Riddle, 62, of Plainfield, passed away on September 10, 2026 surrounded by loving family members. She was born on May 4, 1964 in Beech Grove to the late Clinton and Ruth Turner. Myrna was a teachers aide for the past 23 years in the Plainfield Community School system. She loved her job and the kids she got to...

Faith Danielle Smith

Faith Danielle Smith

Sep 8, 2026

Faith Danielle Smith was born on March 4th 2023 and went to be with Jesus on September 8th 2026. She was an extraordinary child who was beautiful in every way. She truly enjoyed every moment of her life. Talented, intelligent, sweet, a little sassy and full of love for every person she met and especially her mommy and family. She...

James M. Hubbard

James M. Hubbard

Aug 30, 2026

James M. Hubbard, age 4 months, peacefully passed from this life surrounded by loving family members on Sunday, August 30, 2026. He was born on April 12, 2026 at Riley Hospital to Braden and Lillian (Fogie) Hubbard. Even though his earthly journey was brief, he made quite an impact on those who loved him dearly. We ask God to hold...

Effie "Chuck" Burke

Effie "Chuck" Burke

Aug 29, 2026

Effie "Chuck" Burke, age 89, passed away at her home on the evening of August 29, 2026. She was born to William Heckathorne and Marie (Stewart) Heckathorne on March 2, 1937 in Camby, Indiana. Chuck worked as a mechanic for ATA Airlines for several years before retiring. She was a member of the Clayton Christian Church and Order of the...

Dennis E. Tridle

Dennis E. Tridle

Aug 28, 2026

Dennis E. Tridle, age 69, of Plainfield, passed away at his home on August 28, 2026. He was born on May 13, 1957 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Don Tridle and Delores (Yaley) Anderson. Dennis graduated from Plainfield High School in 1975. After attending trade school, he worked for Garage Doors of Indianapolis, then Tridle Construction for many years...

Karen Simmons

Karen Simmons

Aug 25, 2026

Karen Jeanne Ray Simmons, age 82, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, and was well-loved by her family.

Karen was born to the late James Ray and Wanda McCammack Ray and spent most of her life in Stilesville, Indiana. There, she and her beloved sister, the late Kristie Hopkins,managed the family farm together for many years — work she...

William "Willie" Basford

William "Willie" Basford

Aug 25, 2026

William S. Basford, 66, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family members on August 25, 2026.  He was born on March 18, 1960 in Richmond, IN to the late William R. and LaDonna Basford.  Willie was a United States Marine Corp veteran.  He worked for Gordon Food Services before starting his own landscaping business.  Willie enjoyed fishing, hunting,...