Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Plainfield, Indiana
George E. Carlton
Jan 5, 2018
George Carlton, age 94, died on January 5,2018 at his home near Lafayette, IN. He was born in Indianapolis, IN to Beecher and Nola Carlton. He was a lifelong farmer and a school bus driver for Avon Schools. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 74 years, Doris Masten Carlton, children, Darrell Carlton (Donnie), Dawn Rubendall (Lloyd), Kevin...
Anita M. Wildman
Jan 4, 2018
Anita M. Wildman, 85, of Plainfield, passed away January 4, 2018. She was born May 18, 1932 to the late Everett and Ethel (Webber) Owen in Bloomington, IL. She was a homemaker and a member of the Good Shepherd Baptist Church, Mooresville. Anita is survived by two sons, Joe A. (Sherry) and Mike H. (Carol) Beason; a step-son, DeWayne Wildman;...
James A. Searcy
Jan 3, 2018
James A. Searcy of Rockville (formerly of Avon) passed away January 3, 2018 at the age of 83. Jim was born April 3, 1934 in Indianapolis.
Jim was a founding member of the Avon Volunteer Fire Department and worked hard to fund the first fire truck purchased by the township. After moving to Rockville, he continued to dedicate his...
Deborah S. Goen
Jan 2, 2018
Deborah S. Goen, 67, of Plainfield, passed away January 2, 2018. She was born December 12, 1950 to the late William and Rebecca (Davis) Goen in Beech Grove, IN. She was a 1968 graduate of Plainfield High School. She was a hairdresser for 25 years retiring in 1989. Later she worked in customer service at Brylane in Indianapolis for 15...
Mary Canfield Hank
Jan 2, 2018
Mary Hank finished her journey on this earth Tuesday, January 2nd, 2018, in Plainfield, IN. Born on December 14, 1927 in Ashland, PA, she was the second of three children of James and Helen (Foley) Canfield. She was a graduate of Ashland High School where she was a member of the Marching Black Diamonds. Mary was married to Russell Hank,...
Jack E. Westhead
Jan 1, 2018
Jack E. Westhead, 92, of Plainfield, passed away January 1, 2018. He was born July 24, 1925 to the late Brigham and Lucille (Munch) Westhead in Hymera, IN. He was a US Navy veteran of WWII. He graduated from Indiana State University and received his MA from Butler University. After 34 years, he retired from Eli Lilly as a Microbiologist. ...
Mary Ann E. Shrum
Jan 1, 2018
Mary Ann E. Shrum, 95, of Plainfield, passed away January 1, 2018. She was born November 22, 1922 to the late Charles E. and Margaret (Gibson) Robertson in Belleville, IL. She was a member of Plainfield United Methodist Church, Tri Kappa, PEO, the Friday Club, various bridge clubs and a volunteer for Hendricks County Meals on Wheels. She worked at...
Glenn E. Newby Sr.
Dec 29, 2017
Glenn E. Newby Sr., 93, of Plainfield, passed away December 29, 2017. He was born April 10, 1924 to the late Lee and Edith (Weiss) Newby in Indianapolis, IN. He worked 45 years for Farm Bureau Co-op as a service technician retiring in 1983. He was a member of Center Community Church, Plainfield. Glenn is survived by 4 grandchildren, John...
Frances L. Neese
Dec 29, 2017
Frances L. Neese, 73. of Indianapolis, passed away December 29, 2017. She was born October 15, 1944 to the late Lester and Daisy (Earl) Viles in Indianapolis, IN. She was a homemaker. Frances is survived by her husband, Thomas L. Neese; three sons, Tom (Elizabeth), Mike (Linda) and Bobby (Christina) Neese; a sister, Wanda Viles; 15 grandchildren and 4 great...
Donald A. Mumford
Dec 29, 2017
Donald A. Mumford, 53, of New Baden, IL, passed away December 29, 2017. He was born September 16, 1964 to the late Terrance and Gayle (Becongia) Mumford in Waukegan, IL. He graduated from Northwest High School in Indianapolis in 1982. Upon graduation he entered the US Air Force Academy and graduated in 1986. He retired as a major from the...
James E. Nicely
Dec 26, 2017
James E. Nicely, 88, of Plainfield, passed away December 26, 2017. He was born to the late Harry Sr. and Gertrude Nicely in 1929 in Hendricks County. He was a veteran of the Indiana Air National Guard. He worked in material control at Allison's GM Plant for 30 years retiring in 1981. James is survived by his wife, Naomi J....
Sally "Maxine" Neeley
Dec 17, 2017
Sally "Maxine" Neeley finished her journey on this earth Sunday, December 17, 2017. Born on August 19, 1929, she was the daughter of Alice (Pingleton) and Luther Johnston. She was married to Chet Neeley for 47 years before he passed away in 1994. She was also preceded in death by a son, David Neeley; sisters, Oma Woods, Betty Johnston; brother...
Eddie E. Underwood
Dec 13, 2017
Eddie E. Underwood, 101, of Plainfield, passed away on December 13, 2017. He was born on October 17, 1916 in Kentucky to the late James and Ella (Carile) Underwood Mantooth. Eddie worked on the assembly line for Allison Transmission retiring after 28 years. He belonged to the Church By The Side Of The Road. Eddie enjoyed fishing with his brother...
Margaret "Jane" Richardson
Dec 13, 2017
Margaret "Jane" Richardson, 89, of Avon, passed away on December 13, 2017. She was born in Indianapolis on March 10, 1928 to the late Robert and Eva (Buskirk) Yorger. Jane was a loving mother and dedicated homemaker. She belonged to the Mooresville Friends Church. Jane was a Washington Township 4-H leader for 20 years and belonged to the Avon Homemakers...
Bryan A. Baldwin
Dec 10, 2017
Bryan A. Baldwin, 88, of Plainfield, passed away December 10, 2017. He was born November 1, 1929 to the late Blanchard L. and Nettie (Carmichael) Baldwin in Indianapolis, IN. He was a US Army veteran of the Korean War. He worked as a clerk for Conrail for 37 years retiring in 1992. Bryan is survived by a son, Bryan F....
Betty J. Mosier
Dec 10, 2017
Betty J. Mosier, 90, of Spencer formerly of Plainfield, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2017. She was born in Indianapolis on December 4, 1927 to the late David and Marie ( Hinman) Smith. Betty was a loving mother and dedicated homemaker. She loved her grand dogs, working in the yard, flowers, crochet and her family. Betty was preceded in...
Harriett M. Coleman
Dec 10, 2017
Harriett M. Coleman, 98, of Clayton, IN passed away December 10, 2017. She was born October 23, 1919 in Kurtz, IN to the late Jefferson and Hattie Brown. She was a homemaker and member of the Good Shepherd Baptist Church in Mooresville, IN. Harriett was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Nathan Coleman on April 1, 1988. They were...
Dennis G. Dwinell
Dec 9, 2017
Dennis G. Dwinell, 64, of Plainfield, passed away December 9, 2017. He was born April 18, 1953 to the late James and Beverly (Holloway) Dwinell in Beech Grove, IN. Memorial services are pending. He worked for National Starch Co for 35 years, retiring in 2011. Dennis is survived by his wife, Nora Dwinell; a son, Aaron R. Dwinell; and two...
Nola Josephine Sowder
Dec 7, 2017
Nola Josephine Sowder, 90, of Plainfield, passed away December 7, 2017. She was born April 1, 1927 to the late Harris and Emily (Melton) Wooton in Wooton, KY. She was a homemaker. She loved the Indiana Pacers and crossword and jigsaw puzzles. She made many friends while at the Mill Run Community and will be missed. Nola is survived by...
James A. Roberts
Dec 6, 2017
James A. Roberts, 92, of Plainfield, passed away December 6, 2017. He was born July 18, 1925 to the late James H. and Ethel (Hale) Roberts in Shelby County, KY. He was a US Army veteran of WWII. He served in the European Theater where he earned a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart. He returned home and married Leona...
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