Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Plainfield, Indiana
Maggie Lois Helton
Jan 16, 2026
Maggie Lois Helton, age 90, peacefully passed away on January 16, 2026. She was born on December 13, 1935, in a cabin in Celina, Tennessee, to the late Willie Abney and Laura (Rich) Abney.
From the very beginning, Maggie’s life was rooted in strength, love, and devotion to her family. In the 1960s, after her first husband, Thomas Cherry, suffered a...
Richard J. Haas
Jan 13, 2026
Richard J. Haas, age 80, passed away on January 13, 2026. He was born in Rochester, New York on June 1, 1945 to the late Walter J. Haas and Marie (Finn) Haas. Richard honorably served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He later married Joyce Ann Kersey on April 25, 1981 and were happily married for...
Lynda M. Sidery
Jan 11, 2026
Lynda Sidery, 70, of Avon, was called home to the Lord on January 11, 2026. She was born on November 16, 1955, in Indianapolis to Peter and Harriet (Lyons) Sidery.
Lynda enjoyed a long and dedicated career in the machinery industry, but above all, she will be remembered as a kind and sweet soul. She deeply loved her family and never...
Gail Alan Morrison
Jan 11, 2026
Gail Alan Morrison, age 75, passed away on January 11, 2026. He was born on July 11, 1950, in Crawfordsville, Indiana, to the late Craig Morrison and Betty (Servies) Morrison. Gail attended Purdue University, where he received his bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering. He later went on to work as the Facilities Manager for Duke Energy for 44 years. Gail...
Joe Reynolds
Jan 9, 2026
Joseph “Joe” Edwin Reynolds, 78, of Plainfield, Indiana, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026, from cardiac arrest caused by respiratory failure. His loving family was gathered around him as he fought a courageous battle for more than a week.
Joe was born on October 13, 1947, in Highland Park, Michigan, to Lee and Alice Mildred Reynolds, who preceded him in...
Michael Bowermaster
Jan 8, 2026
Michael David Bowermaster, 55, of Plainfield, was born on March 24, 1970 to the late Earl and Dorothy Bowermaster. He was the youngest son of 7 children. Michael was preceded in death by Steven, Kenneth and his beloved parents. He worked at Oakrite Manufacturing and was the gate keeper at Maple Hill Cemetery for many years. Mike was a gentle...
Kevin Lee Comstock
Jan 4, 2026
Kevin Lee Comstock, age 66, of Indianapolis, passed away on January 4, 2026. He was born on December 23, 1959 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Richard Comstock and Diana (Kenworthy) Comstock. Kevin graduated from Bethesda High School in 1977. He was a member of the Carmel Masonic Lodge # 421. Kevin owned and operated Comstock Trucking for over 15...
Hazel Lynn
Jan 2, 2026
Hazel "Sally" Lynn, 94, of Plainfield, passed away on January 2, 2026 surrounded by loving family members. She was born on November 11, 1931 in Indianapolis to the late Carl and Minnie Reemsnyder. Sally was a dedicated homemaker to her family. She belonged to the China Painting Club and was a Count Fair Blue Ribbon Winner. Sally enjoyed cooking, cutting...
Michael R. Bassett
Jan 1, 2026
Micheal Ray Bassett, 62, of Danville, Indiana died peacefully at home in front of his roaring fireplace surrounded by his wife, son and daughter. Michael was born on February 26, 1963 in Mt. Carmel, Illinois. He attended kindergarten through his sophomore year in Noblesville, Indiana and graduated from Danville High School in 1981. He joined the Army in 1983 and...
Max E. Newlin
Dec 31, 2025
Max E. Newlin, age 84, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully while surrounded by loving family members on December 31, 2025. He was born on January 7, 1941 in Plainfield, Indiana to the late Lawrence "Red" Newlin and Edythe (White) Newlin. Max worked in security and was a fireman for Allison's Transmission for many years. He was a long time member of...
Carolyn J. Williams
Dec 31, 2025
Carolyn J. Williams, age 81, of Plainfield, peacefully passed away in the early morning hours of December 31, 2025. She was born on December 4, 1944 in Center, Kentucky to the late Leslie Fancher and Arvetta (Roberts) Travis. Carolyn worked as a receptionist in her earlier years, later serving on the Sarasota County School Board. She had a deep admiration...
Brenda K. Moore
Dec 29, 2025
Brenda K. Moore, age 76, of Plainfield, passed away on December 29, 2025. She was born on September 14, 1949 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Lilburn Moore and Juanita "Fay" (Robinette) Moore. Brenda was a registered nurse and worked for Methodist Hospital for over 42 years. She was a member of Graceway Fellowship Church in Mooresville. Brenda loved to...
Randall Scott McKnight
Dec 27, 2025
Randall Scott McKnight went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 27, 2025. He was born on April 15, 1970 in Connersville, Indiana to Bruce McKnight and Judy (Shelton) McKnight.
Scott worked diligently as a chemical addman for Sumco Electroplating LLC in Indianapolis for 12 years. He was an avid coin collector, enjoyed using his metal...
Rita Z. Shearer
Dec 27, 2025
Rita Z. Shearer, age 72, of Clayton, passed away on December 27, 2025. She was born on September 9, 1953, in Terre Haute, Indiana, to the late Joseph Zumar and Margot (Karrer) Zumar. Rita was a longtime member of Hazelwood Christian Church. She enjoyed spending quality time with her family, hobby shopping with friends, raising farm animals, gardening, and canning...
Phyllis M. Welker
Dec 22, 2025
Phyllis M. Welker, age 95, of Plainfield, peacefully passed away in the morning of December 22, 2025. She was born on April 15, 1930 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Burdette Jones and Alma (Johnson) Jones. Phyllis worked as a cafeteria server for Plainfield High School for 15 years before retirement. She enjoyed cooking and gardening in her spare time,...
Tainia Sue Cox
Dec 18, 2025
Tainia Sue Cox, age 81, of Plainfield, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by loving family on December 18, 2025. She was born on September 16, 1944 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late William Nichols and Anna (Chandler) Dunn. Sue was a member of the Plainfield Bible Church. She loved being around kids and cherished her time with her children...
Francis "Arnie" Mahan
Dec 12, 2025
Francis "Arnie" Mahan, 75, of Danville, passed away surrounded by loving family members. He was born on October 14, 1950 in Gadsden, AL to the late James and Lucy Mahan. Arnie was in the automotive field for several years before retiring. He belonged to the Belleville Masonic Lodge #65, Plainfield Eagles #3207 and the Hendricks County American Legion Post #118....
Cheral Elsbury
Dec 11, 2025
Surrounded over the past few weeks by the love of her family, friends and God, Cheral Elsbury passed away on December 11. Cheral was a born cheerleader, not the kind looking to compete in national competitions but the kind that cheers on and supports the people she cares about. Cheral graduated from Plainfield High School in 1972. She supported her...
Roger Crowe
Dec 8, 2025
Roger L. Crowe, 81, of Plainfield, passed away on December 8, 2025 surrounded by loving family members. He was a United States Air Force veteran. Roger worked for Duke Energy as a lineman from 1967 to 2007 when he retired. He was a hot rod and gun enthusiast. Roger enjoyed watching his son and grandchildren's sporting events through the years....
Laura Tevault
Dec 3, 2025
Laura D. Tevault, 85, of Indianapolis, passed away on December 3, 2025 surrounded by loving family members. She was born on September 19, 1940 in Channel-Port aux Basques, Canada to the late Victor and Josie Billard. Laura was a dedicated homemaker and a loving mother. She enjoyed working on crossword puzzles and sewing Afghan blankets in her free time. Laura...
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