Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Plainfield, Indiana

Wesley W. Martin

Wesley W. Martin

Dec 5, 2017

Wesley W. Martin, 66, of Plainfield, passed away December 5, 2017.  He was born March 23, 1951 to the late John W. and Marjorie (Murray) Martin in Indianapolis, IN.   He earned his BA from Indiana State Teachers College.  He was a Hendricks County farmer.  He also worked for the State of Indiana BMV  as a programmer for 25 years retiring...

Roseanna M. White

Roseanna M. White

Dec 3, 2017

Roseanna M. White, 64, of Mooresville, passed away December 3, 2017.  She was born August 8, 1953 to the late Donald and Betty Lou (Fidler) Powers in Moscow, ID.  She was a phlebotomist at Hendricks Regional Health for many years and later became an apartment manager for 15 years.  Roseanna is survived by her son, Chuck (Amanda) White; a daughter,...

Michael W. "Sammy" Sessions

Michael W. "Sammy" Sessions

Nov 29, 2017

Michael W. "Sammy" Sessions, 67, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at the VA Medical Center surrounded by his family.  He was born May 1, 1950  in Conway, South Carolina.  As a young man, Sammy made the lifelong commitment of serving his country in the Indiana Army National Guard in Shelbyville, retiring after 40 years in...

Patricia R. Bailey

Patricia R. Bailey

Nov 28, 2017

Patricia R. Bailey, 95, of Indianapolis, passed away November 28, 2017.  She was born October 15, 1922 to the late Warren and Anne (Wright) Reese in Muskogee, OK.  She worked as a salesperson in retail sales.  Patricia is survived by her daughter, Barbara A. John; two grandchildren, Shelby (and companion Allan Enderwitz) John,  and David (Rachel) John; and a great...

Mary Ann Bartolovich

Mary Ann Bartolovich

Nov 26, 2017

Mary Ann Bartolovich, 83, of Plainfield, passed away November 26, 2017 in Countryside Meadows, Avon, IN. She was born August 31, 1934 in Waynesburg, PA to the late Carl and Mary Cowell. Mary Ann retired in 1993 after 38 years as a correctional officer at the Indiana Girls School. She was  a member of Plainfield Friends Meeting and Bridgeport Order...

Gary L. Southwood

Gary L. Southwood

Nov 26, 2017

Gary Lee Southwood, 79, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully in his home on November 26, 2017.   He was born on August 21, 1938 in Sullivan County, IN to the late Noah and Grace (Lynch) Southwood.  Gary is a graduate of Shelburn (Indiana) High School.  He retired from Emerson Controls (formerly P.R. Mallory and Co).  Gary belonged to the Mallory Conservation...

Fred Wilson Holland

Fred Wilson Holland

Nov 22, 2017

Fred Wilson Holland, 84, of Mooresville, passed away November 22, 2017.  He was born on February 7, 1933 in Gallatin, TN to the late John and Grace (Gann) Holland.  Fred was the owner of A-1 Heating & Cooling in Plainfield, IN.  He retired in 1999 after 37 years in business.  Fred was a "jack of all trades" and could repair...

Gail J. Perkinson

Gail J. Perkinson

Nov 20, 2017

Gail J. Perkinson, 72, or Plainfield, passed away November 20, 2017.  She was born October 17, 1945 to the late Jack and Rosie (Shook) Gardner in Muncie, IN.  She retired as a Quartermaster for the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy after 30 years retiring in 2010.  She was a member of the Center Community Church, Plainfield.  Gail is survived by a...

Mary "Evelyn" Olinger

Mary "Evelyn" Olinger

Nov 20, 2017

Mary "Evelyn" Olinger, 81, of Avon, passed away on November 20, 2017 surrounded by loving family members. She was born in Deerlick, KY on August 26, 1936 to the late Johnnie and Lillie (Lyons) White. Evelyn was a lab technician for Unilever of Indianapolis. She was a member of the First General Baptist Church of Indianapolis for 57 years. Not...

Bobbie Gearns

Bobbie Gearns

Nov 19, 2017

Bobbie Gearns, 80, of Plainfield, formerly of Thomson, GA passed away on November 19, 2017.  She was born in Thomson, GA on July 13, 1937 to the late Chesley and Bessie (Lucky) Rabun.  Bobbie was the Circulation Director for the McDuffie Progress Newpaper and then she was a secretary for the Thomson Company.  She was a member of the First...

Mary A. Anderson

Mary A. Anderson

Nov 17, 2017

Mary A. Anderson, 88, of Plainfield formerly of Belleville, passed away on November 17, 2017. She was born in Avon, IN on November 22, 1928 to the late Maurice and Marguerite (Courtney) Rose. Mary was co-owner of the Anderson Shell Gas Station for 25 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Anderson; daughter, Linda Strong; brother, Edward...

Beulah G. Haynes

Beulah G. Haynes

Nov 15, 2017

Beulah G. Haynes, 95, of Plainfield, passed away on November 15, 2017.  She was born in Kokomo, IN on February 12, 1922 to the late Orton and Mable (Winters) Smith.  Beulah was a loving mother and dedicated homemaker.  She belonged to the Eastern Star, Loyal Order Of Moose and the Roachdale Southern Baptist Church.  Beulah was preceded in death by...

Richard D. Stanley

Richard D. Stanley

Nov 10, 2017

Richard D. Stanley, 83, of West Palm Beach, FL, passed away November 10, 2017.  He was born January 27, 1934 to the late George and Ada Stanley in Bronx, NY.  He was a self-employed in asphalt maintenance for over 50 years.  Richard is survived by his wife, Angie (Gilk) Stanley; a son, Skeeter Stanley; three daughters, Penny (Joe) Stanley, Peggy...

Chrystal Evelyn Marks

Chrystal Evelyn Marks

Nov 8, 2017

Chrystal Evelyn Marks, 92, of Plainfield, passed away November 8, 2017 in Peru, IN. She was born May 1, 1925 to the late Herman and Vivian Walls. She was a graduate of Bainbridge High School. She married Robert J. Marks in 1953 and became a homemaker. Robert preceded her in death in 1995. Funeral services will be Friday, November 10...

Rose T. Cawiezell

Rose T. Cawiezell

Nov 7, 2017

Rose T. Cawiezell, 91, of Plainfield, passed away November 7, 2017.  She was born September 17, 1926 to the late Raymond and Catherine (Scanlan) Grady in Indianapolis, IN.  She worked as a senior accounting clerk for Indiana Bell for 25 years retiring in 1985.  She was a member of St. Susanna Catholic Church.  Rose is survived by three sons, Michael...

Carroll O. Lemonds

Carroll O. Lemonds

Nov 5, 2017

Carroll O. Lemonds, 85, of Plainfield, passed away November 5, 2017. He was born December 5, 1931 to the late Willie Otis and Goldia May (Sutton) Lemonds in Kennett, MO. He was a US Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He worked as a radar technician for the FAA for 34 years retiring in 1987. After his retirement he...

Sue Buchanan

Sue Buchanan

Nov 4, 2017

Sue Buchanan, 76, of Plainfield, passed away November 4, 2017.  She was born February 14, 1941 to the late Powers and Della (McKinney) Burnett in Greencastle, IN.  She was a homemaker and a member of the Zion Baptist Church in Eminence, IN.  Sue is survived by her husband, Bennie V. Buchanan; two sons, Brian E. (Diane) and Cody B. (Vanessa)...

Frank A. Muschara

Frank A. Muschara

Nov 3, 2017

Frank A. Muschara, 66, of Monrovia, passed away November 3, 2017.  He was born December 1, 1950 to the late Frank and Beulah (Hoyle) Muschara in Allegheny, PA.  He was a carpenter for 23 years and  a member of the Southwest Carpenters Union while living in California retiring in 2004.  When he moved to Indiana he was a member of...

Pamela "Pam" Jean Hall

Pamela "Pam" Jean Hall

Oct 31, 2017

Pamela “Pam” J. Hall, born October 31, 1950 (67) of Plainfield, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 31, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. A faithful and dedicated wife, mother, sister, daughter and grandmother. She embodied a passion for life and all of its blessings. On November 9, 1969 Pam’s life would forever be changed by marrying her high school sweetheart,...

Angela A. Litts

Angela A. Litts

Oct 31, 2017

Angela A. D'Addario Litts, 89, of Avon, passed away October 31, 2017. She was born November 2, 1927 to the late Frederick and Elizabeth (Paduano) D'Addario in Newark, NJ. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Plainfield Christian Church where she volunteered in the Children's Department and where she also helped prepare meals for the needy. Angela...