Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Plainfield, Indiana

Patricia Butler

Patricia Butler

May 24, 2026

Patricia Bulter, age 93, of Plainfield, peacefully departed this life in the early morning hours of May 24, 2026. She was born on June 14, 1932 in Anderson, Indiana to the late Charles Thompson and Olive (Winstead) Thompson. She worked as a secretary for several years while raising her children with her husband, James Butler, who passed in 1997. In...

Ronald W. Padgett

Ronald W. Padgett

May 20, 2026

Ronald W. Padgett, 78, of Plainfield, IN passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026. He was born on January 20, 1948, in Sullivan, IN and graduated from Plainfield High School in 1966. Whether supporting his daughters’ activities, teaching his grandchild about math and history, sharing the Gospel, or engaging in spirited basketball discussions, he embraced every opportunity to connect with...

Charles P. Morris

Charles P. Morris

May 19, 2026

Charles Phillip Morris, age 76, of Plainfield, died peacefully at his home with his family surrounding him on May 19, 2026. He was born on May 18, 1950 to the late George and Dorothy (Jessup) Morris in Indianapolis, Indiana. Charles was a lifelong resident of Plainfield, Indiana where he graduated in the Class of 1968. He then met the love...

Evelyn M. Benning

Evelyn M. Benning

May 18, 2026

Evelyn M. Benning, age 83, of Avon, passed away on May 18, 2026. She was born on November 20, 1942 in Tipton, Indiana to the late Orville Schulenburg and Esther (Beck) Schulenburg. Evelyn received her Bachelor's degree from Concordia River Forest then a Master's degree from Ball State University. She was a teacher at Emmaus Lutheran School and St. John...

Scott G. Moster

Scott G. Moster

May 18, 2026

Scott G. Moster, 47, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026.  He was born on August 22, 1978 in Indianapolis to Greg and Kay Moster.  Scott graduated with honors in 1996 from Plainfield High School.  He won the mental attitude award for the 1996 Plainfield High School Regional Championship basketball team.  Scott is a 4 x 100 record...

Scott McIntire

Scott McIntire

May 17, 2026

Scott McIntire, 45, of Avon, passed away on May 17, 2026. He was born on October 1, 1980 in Mason City, IA to Glen and Debra McIntire. First and foremost, Scott was a family man. A great husband and incredible father. From weekend get-togethers and family vacations to his children’s activities, Scott’s free time was always spent with those that...

Larry D. Vest

Larry D. Vest

May 3, 2026

Larry D. Vest, 75, of Plainfield, passed away on May 3, 2026.  He was born on June 5, 1950 in Xenia, OH to the late Ira and Eugenia Vest.  Larry was a United States Air Force veteran.  He worked various jobs for Cummins over the years.  Larry enjoyed reading and was a history buff.  He was also a jack of...

Maryfrances Hayes

Maryfrances Hayes

May 3, 2026

Maryfrances Hayes, age 87, of Plainfield, passed away on May 3, 2026. She was born on July 30, 1938 in Oak Park, Illinois.  Maryfrances spent her early years through high school growing up in the Chicago area. One thing that she looked back on very fondly and talked about during high school was her part-time and summer work at Toffanetti...

Steve L. Manning

Steve L. Manning

May 3, 2026

Steven L. Manning, age 75, of Plainfield, Indiana, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2026. He was born on September 16, 1950, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the late James D. Manning, Jr. and Mary Lou (Ashinger) Manning.

Steve was a devoted member of Plainfield United Methodist Church and was deeply involved in several fraternal organizations. He was a member of Plainfield...

Randy J. Corbin

Randy J. Corbin

Apr 27, 2026

Randy Corbin, 74, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully at home on April 27, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on September 26, 1951, in Indianapolis, to the late Raymond and Reba Corbin.

Randy was a proud graduate of Ben Davis High School and honorably served his country in the United States Air Force overseas. Throughout his...

Doris Akers

Doris Akers

Apr 25, 2026

Doris V. Akers, 94, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2026.  She was born on April 30, 1931 in Newton, MS to the late Glover Pierce and Lucille Mock.  Doris was in home nursing for 20 years and with Ballkamp for 5 years before retiring.  She enjoyed dancing, gardening and cooking in her free time.  Doris loved spending...

Brenda Carter

Brenda Carter

Apr 25, 2026

Brenda Carol Carter, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and dedicated educator, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2026 at the age of 77. Born on March 19, 1949, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Brenda lived a life defined by her faith, family, and unwavering commitment to shaping young minds.

A proud 1967 graduate of Plainfield High School, Brenda’s radiant personality was evident early...

Richard Allen Gibbs

Richard Allen Gibbs

Apr 23, 2026

Allen Gibbs, 67, went home to be with the Lord on April 23, 2026. He was born on April 19, 1959 in Paris, IL to the late Francis Willard and Ellajean Harlan Gibbs. Allen attended Opportunity Cottage located in Danville and West Central School in Bridgeport where Allen enjoyed learning. Allen was a big help to his father and mother,...

Kathy J. Chancellor

Kathy J. Chancellor

Apr 21, 2026

Kathy J. Chancellor, 64, passed away on April 21, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of great stories, easy laughter, and unforgettable summers.

Born July 23, 1961, Kathy worked for many years as an import/export logistics specialist, then retired and fully embraced living life her way. She loved warm weather, working the yard like a boss, soaking up the sun by the...

James C. Marks

James C. Marks

Apr 21, 2026

James C. Marks, age 71, passed from this life on April 21, 2026. He was born to Robert Marks and Crystal (Walls) Marks on May 3, 1954 in Indianapolis, Indiana. After high-school, James worked for CSX Railroad where he had worked in many positions, starting as a locomotive mechanic, where he retired after 40 years of service. He was a...

Arthur A. Schneider

Arthur A. Schneider

Apr 21, 2026

Arthur Arnold Schneider, 89, passed away quietly on April 21, 2026 at Independence Village, Avon, Indiana.  He was born on May 22, 1936 in Newark, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Arthur J. and Jean (Giuliano) Schneider.  Art attended Seton Hall University before joining the Army in 1959.  After his service, he took several courses in Lithography...

Nancy Gee

Nancy Gee

Apr 15, 2026

Nancy E. Gee, 85, of Plainfield, passed away on April 15, 2026. She was born on July 23, 1940, in Washington, IN, to the late Dr. Henry and Mayme Coleman. Nancy was a dedicated homemaker, a teacher's assistant at Central Elementary for 30 years, and she was a member of the Plainfield church of Christ. She enjoyed reading, cooking, and...

James LoRusso

James LoRusso

Apr 15, 2026

James A. LoRusso, 85, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family members on April 15, 2026.  He was born on June 13, 1940 in St. Louis, MO to the late Steve and Bernice LoRusso.  Jim retired from the Air Force after 20 years, which included a tour in Vietnam.  After he retired from the Air Force he went...

Ruth Hayden

Ruth Hayden

Apr 13, 2026

Ruth Louise Hayden, 86, of Plainfield, passed away surrounded by loving family members on April 13, 2026.  She was born on September 24, 1939 in Indianapolis to the late Richard and Dorothy Rasor.  Ruth worked in accounts payable for Anderson Box Company.  She also taught 2nd and 3rd grade computer science at Central Elementary.  Ruth enjoyed collecting sea shells, cook...

Jeffrey R. Richardson

Jeffrey R. Richardson

Apr 12, 2026



Jeffrey R. Richardson, 73, of Avon, Indiana, passed away suddenly on April 12, 2026. He was born on March 14, 1953, in Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania to Thomas and Moria Richardson, who preceded him in death.

Jeff was a devoted husband to his “Honey” Kathy for 44 years. She was his anchor and love. Together they found joy in life’s simple pleasures....