Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Plainfield, Indiana

Mae Elizabeth Rose

Mae Elizabeth Rose

Mar 17, 2018

Mae Elizabeth Rose, 96, of Mooresville, passed away on March 17, 2018.  She was born on August 2, 1921 in Mooresville, IN to the late Claude and Cuba (Franklin) Daily.  She was a loving mother and dedicated homemaker.  Mae enjoyed reading, knitting and gardening in her spare time.  She belonged to the Belleville United Methodist Church.  Mae was preceded in...

James R. Pound

James R. Pound

Mar 15, 2018

James R. Pound, 75, of Plainfield, passed away March 15, 2018.  He was born December 3, 1942 to the late Herbert and Dorothy (Richey) Pound in Terre Haute, IN.  He was an US Air Force veteran.  He was a member of the Plainfield Masonic Lodge #653, the Scottish Rite, the Plainfield Eagles #3207 and the FOP #132.  James was Chief...

Richard Hopper

Richard Hopper

Mar 11, 2018

Services for Richard Stephen “Dick” Hopper, 89, who worked more than three decades for the Indianapolis Star and managed property near both Plainfield and Spencer, Indiana, will be at Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home, 106 Shaw St, Plainfield, Indiana. A calling will begin at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, March 18th, followed by a service at 5:00 p.m. Simple graveside services will be held...

William L. Hammer

William L. Hammer

Mar 7, 2018

William L. Hammer, 88, of Plainfield, passed away on March 7, 2018.  He was born in Camby, IN on August 18, 1929 to the late Chester and Mary (Randal) Hammer.  William was an United States Army veteran.  He was a locksmith for the Indianapolis School Board.  William was a lifetime member of the Fraternal Order Of Eagles #3207.  He enjoyed...

James Glen Broyles

James Glen Broyles

Mar 5, 2018

James Glen Broyles, 75, of Plainfield, passed away March 5, 2018.  He was born August 5, 1942 in Indianapolis.  He graduated from Avon High School in 1960.   He married his high school sweetheart, Anita Blanton of Plainfield, in 1964. They have 2 children: Andy (Jeanine) and Loretta; 7 grandchildren: Jamey, Samantha, Jenna, Eric, Danielle, Breana, and Cierra and 7 great-grandchildren....

Hazel D. Bailey

Hazel D. Bailey

Mar 2, 2018

Hazel D. Bailey, 87, of Plainfield, passed away March 2, 2018. She was born August 26, 1930 to the late Arthur and Millie (Boston) Martin in Edmonton, KY. She worked as an office manager for Bailey Construction Inc from 1965 to 1981. She was a member of the Hope United Prebyterian Church, Plainfield, the Plainfield Order of Eastern Star #414,...

Edith Ida Welsh

Edith Ida Welsh

Feb 28, 2018

Edith Ida (Falstead) Welsh, 94, of Plainfield, IN, passed away February 28, 2018. She was born May 29, 1923 in Rice Lake, WI. She retired after 30 years as an elementary school teacher for the Dayton Ohio School District. She was a member of the Plainfield United Methodist Church. Her favorite hobby was sewing, especially quilting. Edith is survived by...

Raymond S. Moncrief

Raymond S. Moncrief

Feb 27, 2018

Raymond Scott Moncrief passed away Tuesday Feb 27th, 2018.  He was born in Memphis, TN on November 11, 1956 to Thomas and Martha Moncrief.  He graduated Ben Davis High School in 1974. He was President of International Cryogenics and worked there for over 38 years.  He had a passion for muscle cars and motorcycles.  Once the weather turned he was...

Keith V. Robbins

Keith V. Robbins

Feb 26, 2018

Keith V. Robbins, 94, of Plainfield, passed away February 26, 2018. He was born February 25, 1924 to the late Micajer and Esther (Tackett) Robbins in Maywood, IN. He was a US Army veteran of WWII. He worked for Eli Lilly for 35 years retiring as group leader in 1985. He also worked for Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Homes for...

Ann M. Williams

Ann M. Williams

Feb 25, 2018

Ann M. Williams, 62, of Plainfield, passed away February 25, 2018.  She was born in Bloomington, IN on February 16, 1956 to the late Austin and Theresa (Bruce) Patton.  Ann graduated from Bloomington High School South.  She was the co-owner of Williams Brothers T.V. & Appliance and the Economy Self Storage.  Ann belonged to the Danville Genealogy Club.  She was...

Infant Landyn Alan Wilson

Infant Landyn Alan Wilson

Feb 25, 2018

Infant Landyn Alan Wilson, 4 hours, passed away February 25, 2018 at Hendricks Regional Health, Danville.  Landyn is survived by his mother, Autumn Wilson; a sister, Ayzlyn Spears; grandparents, Brandon Wilson and Allison Davis, and Sheila Dillehay; great grandparents, Vicki Martinez and Lesley Foirster and James and Deborah Wilson; and aunts and uncles.  He was preceded in death by a...

Stephen Fossmeyer

Stephen Fossmeyer

Feb 23, 2018

Stephen D. Fossmeyer, 75, of Plainfield, passed away February 23, 2018.  He was born in Bloomington, IN on April 28, 1942 to the late Norman and Alberta (Williams) Fossmeyer.  Steve attended school in Anderson, graduating from Seymour High School.  He attended Purdue University.  Steve was an United States Air Force Veteran.  He retired in 2000 from Eli Lilly after 30...

Marjorie Shockley

Marjorie Shockley

Feb 23, 2018

Marjorie L. Shockley, 89, of Plainfield, IN, passed away at Worthington Place Senior Living, in Camby, IN on February 23, 2018.  She was born in Lawrenceburg, IN, to the late William and Mary (McClure) McDaniel on October 7, 1928.  Marjorie graduated from Ben Davis High School.  Shortly afterward she married George D. Gaddie, Jr. (deceased) on December 7, 1946.  Marjorie...

Gilbert A. Barry

Gilbert A. Barry

Feb 20, 2018

Gilbert A. Barry, 89, of Clayton, passed away on February 20, 2018.  He was born on November 13, 1928 in Greencastle, IN to the late George and Tillie (Harrer) Barry.  Gilbert graduated from Amo High School and then Canterbury College in Danville, IN.  He enjoyed playing basketball in his younger years at Amo High School and Canterbury College.  Gilbert was...

William A. Corbin Jr.

William A. Corbin Jr.

Feb 17, 2018

William A. Corbin Jr., 67, of Martinsville, returned to his heavenly home February 17, 2018.   He was born July 21, 1950 to William A. and Dorothy (Stamper) Corbin in Williamsport, IN.  He was an honorable US Army veteran (1967-73).  He was a millwright for Allison Transmission Plant for 44 years retiring in 2016.  He was a member of the UAW. ...

Randy Davis

Randy Davis

Feb 16, 2018

Randy Davis, 56, originally from Plainfield, IN, died suddenly and unexpectedly on February 16th at IU West Hospital.   He was born in San Diego CA on March 1, 1961 to Norma (Southers) Davis Ebert and William R. Davis.   He was a graduate of Plainfield High School and attended  Ivy Tech and IUPUI.  He worked for Upstaging, Inc. transporting concert equipment...

Heidi B. Rogers

Heidi B. Rogers

Feb 15, 2018

Heidi B. Rogers, 54, of Plainfield, passed away February 15, 2018.  She was born October 12, 1963 in Danville, IN.  She was a 1982 graduate of Plainfield High School.  She received her BS degree from IU School of Business and her BS degree from Purdue University in computer science.  She was a system analyst for RCI for 6 years.  Heidi...

Virginia L. Jarrett

Virginia L. Jarrett

Feb 13, 2018

Virginia L. Jarrett, 83, of Plainfield, passed away February 13, 2018.  She was born August 17, 1934 to the late George and Florence (Pottmeyer) Cokain in Logansport, IN.  She was a homemaker and a member of the Friendswood Baptist Church.  Virginia is survived by a son, Phillip E. Jarrett; and a brother, Jerry (Patricia) Cokain.  She was preceded in death...

Bill "Willie" Basford

Bill "Willie" Basford

Feb 10, 2018

Bill "Willie" Basford, 92, of Plainfield, passed away on February 10, 2018.  He was born in Owingsville, KY on August 25, 1925 to the late William and Artie (Nealis) Basford.  Bill was an United States Navy veteran of WWII.  He was a carman at Penn Central Railroad for over 33 years before retiring.  Bill enjoyed retirement for about six months. ...

Ray Saxman

Ray Saxman

Feb 10, 2018

Dr. Ray Saxman, 82, of Plainfield, passed away February 10, 2018. He was born December 21, 1935 to the late Dorwin and Nondis Saxman in Delaware County, IN. He received his B.S. degree from Ball State Teachers College and his EDD from Ball State University. He was a science teacher at Plainfield High School for over 20 years. He also...