Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Plainfield, Indiana

Darlene Sue Newby

Darlene Sue Newby

Oct 13, 2022

Darlene Sue Newby, 78, of Clayton, passed away on October 13, 2022 surrounded by loving family members.  She was born on March 19, 1944 in Indianapolis.  Darlene was a dedicated nurse at various places over the years.  She was a member at the Grace Baptist Church in Coatesville.  Darlene enjoyed making jewelry and was known as a professional shopper.  She...

Evelyn Messmer

Evelyn Messmer

Oct 12, 2022

Evelyn Messmer, 94, of Plainfield, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 12, 2022 surrounded by loving family members.  She was born on May 22, 1928 in Grand Rapids, MI to the late John and Marian Stouten.  Evelyn was a manager for Avon Products for 20 years before retiring.  She was a strong woman of faith and...

Melvin "Mick" N. Dugger Sr.

Melvin "Mick" N. Dugger Sr.

Oct 11, 2022

Melvin N. "Mick" Dugger Sr., 63, of Plainfield, passed away October 11, 2022.  He was born January 10, 1959 to the late Harold and Alice (Phelps) Dugger in Terre Haute, IN.  He was lifelong  automotive mechanic.  He loved any type of auto racing, Quarter Midget racing and fishing.  Mick is survived by his wife, Gail J. (Woods) Dugger; a son,...

Delores "Dee" F. Williams

Delores "Dee" F. Williams

Oct 9, 2022

Delores Fern (Trisler) Williams passed away October 9, 2022 at the age of 91. She was surrounded by her loving family in Plainfield Indiana. 

Delores, more commonly known as Dee, was born August 12, 1931 to Levi Earl and Leta Fern Trisler in Bloomington, Indiana. She graduated from Bloomington High School in 1950. After graduation she married the love...

Jacob "Jake" G. Mayes

Jacob "Jake" G. Mayes

Oct 8, 2022

Jacob Glen Mayes, age 30, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2022.  He was born in Indianapolis and raised in Avon, Indiana. Jake was a member of Plainfield Christian Church and graduated from Avon High School class of 2010. Jake's high school sport was golf. He and his team won state season of 2009-2010. He was a proud graduate from...

Charles Edward Hurst

Charles Edward Hurst

Oct 6, 2022

Charles (Chuck) Edward Hurst, 62, of Plainfield, passed away on October 6,2022, after a 15-year battle with cancer.  He was born in August 31, 1960, in Indianapolis, IN and grew up in Bridgeport, IN.  He was a 1978 graduate from Avon High School.  After graduation, he moved to Plainfield, IN, where he lived most of his life.  For 30 years,...

Dick Mayes

Dick Mayes

Oct 6, 2022

Dick Mayes, 92, of Plainfield, passed away October 6, 2022.  He was born July 18, 1930 to the late Lee and Jeanne (Mize) Mayes in Indianapolis, IN.  He was a veteran of the US Navy Reserves and was stationed in Cuba.  He was a member of First Baptist Church of Plainfield.  He was the owner of Accent Upholstery in Indianapolis. ...

Myra S. Kivett

Myra S. Kivett

Oct 5, 2022

Myra S. Kivett, 77, of Indianapolis, passed away on October 5, 2022.  She was born on February 22, 1945 in Beech Grove, IN to the late Clyde and Beulah Hendrickson.  Myra was a commercial lines underwriter for Grain Dealers Mutual Insurance for 38 years.  She was a volunteer for Kindred Hospice in her free time.  Myra enjoyed making jewelry and...

David J. Abplanalp

David J. Abplanalp

Oct 4, 2022

David Jay Abplanalp 77, a proud veteran of the United States Army passed away October 4, 2022 after a long battle with cancer.  He was born September 28, 1945 in Indianapolis, Indiana.  The son of the late Elmer G. and Dorothy M. (Rohlfing) Abplanalp he grew up in Plainfield, Indiana.  A member of the Plainfield High School class of 1963...

Ilse L. Hawkins

Ilse L. Hawkins

Oct 1, 2022

   Services for Ilse Hawkins, 93, of Plainfield, Indiana will be held on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at 1 P.M. at Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home. Visitation hours will be from 11 A.M.-1 P.M. on October 8 before the service.  Burial will be at Clayton Cemetery next to her husband Clifford E. Hawkins to whom she was married for 54 years before he...

Elaine S. Martin

Elaine S. Martin

Sep 28, 2022

Elaine S. Martin, 55, of Cartersburg, passed away on September 28, 2022 surrounded by her brother, Jim Vedder and best friend/sister, Christina Farmiga.  She was born on March 24, 1967 in Danville to the late William and Dorothy Vedder.  Elaine was the co-owner of Martin & Martin Painting Company with her husband since 2002.  She was preceded in death by...

Leland Cooper

Leland Cooper

Sep 28, 2022

Leland D. Cooper, 97, of Clayton, passed away on September 28, 2022.  He was born on November 16, 1924 to the late Chester and Avis Cooper of Clayton, IN on the same farm he died.  Leland was a 1942 Graduate of Clayton High School.  He later married Linda Peyton, of Clayton, they were married for 74 years until her death...

Richard A. Breedlove

Richard A. Breedlove

Sep 26, 2022

Richard A. Breedlove, 79, of Plainfield, passed away on September 26, 2022.  He was born on December 7, 1942 in Indianapolis to the late John and Josephine Breedlove.  Richard was an United State Army Veteran and served in the Vietnam War.  He was a production scheduler for 34 years at Link Belt retiring in 2002.  Richard enjoyed playing golf and...

Kenzella Ross

Kenzella Ross

Sep 25, 2022

Kenzella Ross, 87, of Clayton, passed away September 25, 2022.  She was born April 28, 1935 to the late Wyman and Geneva (West) Ross in Revelo, KY.  She is survived by a daughter, Norma Jean Fansler; a brother, Simon (Laura) Ross; four sisters, Wanda F. (Robert) Lee, Phyllis Campoli, Helen Fuller, and Betty (Steve) Hampton; and 2 grandchildren.  Graveside services...

Dolores J. Anderson

Dolores J. Anderson

Sep 23, 2022

Dolores J. Anderson, 95, of Plainfield, passed away September 23, 2022.  She was born January 16, 1927 to the late Lester and Mildred (Lackey) Yaley in Youngstown, OH.  She worked in accounting for Nole Cord CPA for many years.  She was a member of the Plainfield Christian Church and sang in the church choir.  She is survived by two sons,...

Robert S. "Steve" Woodall

Robert S. "Steve" Woodall

Sep 21, 2022

Robert “Steve” S. Woodall, 81 of Clayton, Indiana passed away quietly on September 21, 2022 at his home in Belleville, Indiana.  He was born November 8, 1940 to Dora H. (Morgan) Todd and William “Sim” S. Woodall in Indianapolis, Indiana. 

Steve grew up in Indianapolis and graduated from Ben Davis High School in 1959.  He spent most summers and...

Debra Giffin

Debra Giffin

Sep 16, 2022

Debra Giffin, 70, of Beech Grove, passed away on September 16, 2022.  She was born on May 2, 1952 in Indianapolis to Toby Hubbell and Allene Whitaker.  Debra was a truck driver for many years.  She enjoyed painting and anything to do with arts and crafts.  Debra loved being by the water and it did not matter if it was...

Norma J. Lantz

Norma J. Lantz

Sep 16, 2022

Norma J. Lantz, 92, of Boynton Beach, FL formerly of Plainfield, passed away on September 16, 2022. She was born on November 18, 1929 in Terre Haute, IN to the late Charles and Pearl Boyll. Norma received her master’s degree from Indiana State University. She retired in 1989 as the head of the Language Department at Decator Central High School....

Phillip Cobb

Phillip Cobb

Sep 6, 2022

Phillip Cobb, 80, of Indianapolis, passed away September 6, 2022. He was born August 29, 1942 to the late Vernon Cobb and Aileen (Ballard) Cobb in McCory, Arkansas. Phillip worked for various trucking companies over the years as a truck driver. He enjoyed being a father and driving around various states to see family members. Phillip also loved to go...

Jack H. Craig

Jack H. Craig

Sep 5, 2022

Jack H. Craig, 86, of Plainfield, passed away September 5, 2022.  He was born May 30, 1936 to the late Harold and Bessie (Dickinson) Craig in Niles, MI.  He was part owner of Thiele Heating and Air Conditioning for 36 years retiring in 2001.  He was a member of Calvary Church, Plainfield. Jack’s father was employed with the railroad while...