Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Plainfield, Indiana

Roger Thomas

Roger Thomas

Nov 30, 2018

Roger Thomas, 69, of Spencer, passed away on November 30, 2018.  He was born on June 16, 1949 in Kentucky to Marvin and Virginia Thomas.  Roger worked for Major Tool & Machine as a machinist for 27 years before retiring.  He loved collecting and working on cuckoo clocks.  Roger enjoyed building model ships in his younger years.  He played the...

Patricia E. "Patsy" Harris

Patricia E. "Patsy" Harris

Nov 27, 2018

Patricia E. "Patsy" Harris, 90, of Plainfield, passed away November 27, 2018.  She was born April 27, 1928 to the late Arthur Birl and Bessie Marie (Elliott) Tipps in Indianapolis, IN.  She was a graduate of Plainfield High School Class of 1946.  She worked as a switch board operator for the Plainfield Youth Center for 16 years retiring in 1993. ...

Carolyn Towe

Carolyn Towe

Nov 26, 2018

Carolyn Towe, 80, of Plainfield, passed away on November 26, 2018.  She was born on August 14, 1938 in Montgomery, AL to the late Seaborn and Marguerite Solomon.  Carolyn was an administrative assistant for Lawson & Company.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Plainfield.  Carolyn enjoyed traveling and camping.  She loved spending time with her family,...

John E. Walters

John E. Walters

Nov 24, 2018

John E. Walters, 86, of Plainfield, passed away Novmeber 24, 2018.  He was born March 30, 1932 to the late Harry Ray and Ethel (Woods) Walters in Paragon, IN.  He was a US Air Force veteran.  He was a member of the Martinsville Masonic Lodge #74; the Murat Temple and the Indianapolis Scottish Rite; and the First Baptist Church of...

Viola M. Stilwell

Viola M. Stilwell

Nov 24, 2018

Viola M. Stilwell, 91, of Plainfield, passed away November 24, 2018.  She was born July 29, 1927 to the late Jesse Carl and Cecilia (Hoffman) Cox in Dubois County, IN.  She was a girl scout leader, and was involved in many bridge clubs.  She also worked as a seamstress for many years.  She was an office worker for Plainfield High...

Nancy Lee Bennett

Nancy Lee Bennett

Nov 21, 2018

Nancy Lee Bennett, 82, born on December 8, to the late Forrest W. and Beulah R. Falconbury. Nancy was also preceded in death by her sister, Elizabeth N. White. Nancy graduated from Ben Davis High School in 1954, and went on to attend Anderson College, Class of ‘62. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music Education. Nancy received...

Patricia A. Keith

Patricia A. Keith

Nov 21, 2018

Patricia A. Varvil Keith, 91, of Plainfield, passed away November 21, 2018.  She was born June 23, 1927 in Danville, IN to the late Quincy and Eva (Knight) Berry.  She was a member of Plainfield Christian Church.  She was an avid golfer and enjoyed family activities and entertaining guests.  She served on the board at Asbury Towers Retirement Community in...

George "David" Smitson

George "David" Smitson

Nov 21, 2018

George "David" Smitson, 80, of Plainfield, left his earthly home on Wednesday, November 21, at I.U. West Hospital.  He was born August 22, 1938 in Maysville, KY.  He was the son of LeeLand Smitson and Emma Lee (Tucker) Smitson.  He and his wife, Christine (Neff) Smitson also from Maysville, KY were married for 58 years.  George served in the United...

Linda D. Womacks

Linda D. Womacks

Nov 20, 2018

Linda D. Womacks, 75, of Syracuse, IN, passed away November 20, 2018. She was born on September 19, 1943 in Wanatah, IN to the late Milton and Helen Heath. Linda was a retired hairdresser. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, William Womacks and a brother, Rodney Heath. There will be no calling or services. Survivors include her...

Margaret Coy

Margaret Coy

Nov 19, 2018

Margaret Coy, 95, of Plainfield, passed away on November 19, 2018.  She was born in Plainfield, IN on December 29, 1922 to the late Fred and Hazel Price.  Margaret was the co-owner of two Ben Franklin Department Stores, one was in Delphi and the other in Monticello.  She enjoyed playing Bridge at the Tippecanoe Country Club in her earlier years. ...

Kathleen A. Mallatt

Kathleen A. Mallatt

Nov 19, 2018

Kathleen A. Mallatt, 63, of Plainfield, passed away on November 19, 2018.  She was born in Indianapolis to Dr. Thomas Jr. and Rosemarie Quill.  Kathleen attended Our Lady Of Grace Academy in Beech Grove.  She received her degree from Indiana University in Dental Hygiene.  Kathleen worked in the dental office of Thomas E. Quill Jr. and Thomas E. Quill II. ...

Beverly I. Cooper

Beverly I. Cooper

Nov 17, 2018

Beverly I. Cooper, 84, of Plainfileld, passed away November 17, 2018.  She was born March 22, 1934 to the late Burl and Helen (Shaw) Inman in Indianapolis, IN.  She was a baker 11 years for the Avon Community High School  retiring in 1996.  She married Jack Cooper April 19, 1957.  They were a team and loved their children and supported...

Barbara Lou Smith

Barbara Lou Smith

Nov 16, 2018

Barbara L. (Beckman) Smith, of Plainfield, Indiana, passed away on November 17, 2018, she was 80 years old. She was born in Ft Wayne, Indiana, December 13, 1937 to Leo and Dorothy Beckman. Barb was the fourth of seven children. She graduated from Central Catholic High School, Ft Wayne, in 1956. She married her high school sweetheart, Max (Gene) Smith...

Madhuri Vashi

Madhuri Vashi

Nov 16, 2018

Madhuri Vashi, 65, of Plainfield, Indiana, passed away on Nov 16th 2018. Born January 3rd, 1953 in India, to Joseph and Ruth Solanki. She had a blessed childhood with loving parents and siblings. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Kartik Vashi, and Son, Rahul Vashi and his wife. She was a loving wife, and a caring mother....

Ronald E. Lane

Ronald E. Lane

Nov 15, 2018

Ronald E. Lane, 68, of Speedway, passed away November 15, 2018.  He was born October 5, 1950 to the late Noel and Lucy (Hall) Lane in Martinsville, IN.  He graduated from Plainfield High School in 1969.  He was a US Army veteran.  He was a meat cutter for Kroger in Danville for 46 years retiring in 2016.  Ron is survived...

Mary Ellen Anderson

Mary Ellen Anderson

Nov 14, 2018

Mary Ellen Anderson, 81, of Plainfield, passed away November 14, 2018.  She was born on June 25, 1937 in Indianapolis to the late Benjamin and Dorothy Lee.  Mary was a loving mother and a dedicated homemaker.  She and her husband ran their own business called Anderson Delivery Service for more than 40 years. She was a member of the Plainfield...

William Curtis Collins

William Curtis Collins

Nov 14, 2018

William "Bill" Curtis Collins, 65, of Indianapolis, passed away November 14, 2018.  He was born on May 31, 1953 in Indianapolis to Roscoe and Marjorie Collins.  Bill held many positions at Link-Belt/Rexnord for over 30 years.  He enjoyed fishing, bowling, grilling, dancing and gardening.  Bill was preceded in death by his mother, Marjorie Collins; son, Eric Collins; daughter, Kimberly Collins...

James E. Price Jr.

James E. Price Jr.

Nov 10, 2018

James E. Price, Jr., 82, of Scottsville, KY, formerly of Avon, passed away November 10, 2018.  He was born March 7, 1936 to the late James and Edith Gable Price in Bridgeport, IN.  He was a lifelong Hendricks County farmer.  Jim is survived by four sons, Gerald of Mobile, Al, Charles (Vickie) of New Bern, NC, John of Clayton, and...

Michael E. Page

Michael E. Page

Nov 6, 2018

Michael Eugene Page, 74, of Marion, IN formerly of Plainfield, passed away November 6, 2018. He was born May 21, 1944 in Terre Haute, IN to the late George and Lois Page. He was a 1962 graduate of Plainfield High School and earned his Associates degree from the School of Engineering at Purdue University in 1966. Mike was an Army...

Marcia M. Craig

Marcia M. Craig

Nov 1, 2018

Marcia M. Craig, 90, of Plainfield, passed away on November 1, 2018. She was born in Indianapolis on September 15, 1928 to the late Stanley and Lenos Moneymaker. Marcia was the owner of Craig Realtors & Associates retiring in 1981. She was a member of the Kingsway Christian Church. Marcia was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Craig Sr...