Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Plainfield, Indiana

Randall Scott McKnight

Randall Scott McKnight

Dec 27, 2025

Randall Scott McKnight went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 27, 2025. He was born on April 15, 1970 in Connersville, Indiana to Bruce McKnight and Judy (Shelton) McKnight.

Scott worked diligently as a chemical addman for Sumco Electroplating LLC in Indianapolis for 12 years. He was an avid coin collector, enjoyed using his metal...

Kevin Lee Comstock

Kevin Lee Comstock

Jan 4, 2026

Kevin Lee Comstock, age 66, of Indianapolis, passed away on January 4, 2026. He was born on December 23, 1959 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Richard Comstock and Diana (Kenworthy) Comstock. Kevin graduated from Bethesda High School in 1977. He was a member of the Carmel Masonic Lodge # 421. Kevin owned and operated Comstock Trucking for over 15...

Hazel Lynn

Hazel Lynn

Jan 2, 2026

Hazel "Sally" Lynn, 94, of Plainfield, passed away on January 2, 2026 surrounded by loving family members.  She was born on November 11, 1931 in Indianapolis to the late Carl and Minnie Reemsnyder.  Sally was a dedicated homemaker to her family.  She belonged to the China Painting Club and was a Count Fair Blue Ribbon Winner.  Sally enjoyed cooking, cutting...

Michael R. Bassett

Michael R. Bassett

Jan 1, 2026

Micheal Ray Bassett, 62, of Danville, Indiana died peacefully at home in front of his roaring fireplace surrounded by his wife, son and daughter. Michael was born on February 26, 1963 in Mt. Carmel, Illinois. He attended kindergarten through his sophomore year in Noblesville, Indiana and graduated from Danville High School in 1981. He joined the Army in 1983 and...

Max E. Newlin

Max E. Newlin

Dec 31, 2025

Max E. Newlin, age 84, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully while surrounded by loving family members on December 31, 2025. He was born on January 7, 1941 in Plainfield, Indiana to the late Lawrence "Red" Newlin and Edythe (White) Newlin. Max worked in security and was a fireman for Allison's Transmission for many years. He was a long time member of...

Carolyn J. Williams

Carolyn J. Williams

Dec 31, 2025

Carolyn J. Williams, age 81, of Plainfield, peacefully passed away in the early morning hours of December 31, 2025. She was born on December 4, 1944 in Center, Kentucky to the late Leslie Fancher and Arvetta (Roberts) Travis. Carolyn worked as a receptionist in her earlier years, later serving on the Sarasota County School Board. She had a deep admiration...

Brenda K. Moore

Brenda K. Moore

Dec 29, 2025

Brenda K. Moore, age 76, of Plainfield, passed away on December 29, 2025. She was born on September 14, 1949 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Lilburn Moore and Juanita "Fay" (Robinette) Moore. Brenda was a registered nurse and worked for Methodist Hospital for over 42 years. She was a member of Graceway Fellowship Church in Mooresville. Brenda loved to...

Rita Z. Shearer

Rita Z. Shearer

Dec 27, 2025

Rita Z. Shearer, age 72, of Clayton, passed away on December 27, 2025. She was born on September 9, 1953, in Terre Haute, Indiana, to the late Joseph Zumar and Margot (Karrer) Zumar. Rita was a longtime member of Hazelwood Christian Church. She enjoyed spending quality time with her family, hobby shopping with friends, raising farm animals, gardening, and canning...

Phyllis M. Welker

Phyllis M. Welker

Dec 22, 2025

Phyllis M. Welker, age 95, of Plainfield, peacefully passed away in the morning of December 22, 2025. She was born on April 15, 1930 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Burdette Jones and Alma (Johnson) Jones. Phyllis worked as a cafeteria server for Plainfield High School for 15 years before retirement. She enjoyed cooking and gardening in her spare time,...

Tainia Sue Cox

Tainia Sue Cox

Dec 18, 2025

Tainia Sue Cox, age 81, of Plainfield, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by loving family on December 18, 2025. She was born on September 16, 1944 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late William Nichols and Anna (Chandler) Dunn. Sue was a member of the Plainfield Bible Church. She loved being around kids and cherished her time with her children...

Francis "Arnie" Mahan

Francis "Arnie" Mahan

Dec 12, 2025

Francis "Arnie" Mahan, 75, of Danville, passed away surrounded by loving family members.  He was born on October 14, 1950 in Gadsden, AL to the late James and Lucy Mahan.  Arnie was in the automotive field for several years before retiring.  He belonged to the Belleville Masonic Lodge #65, Plainfield Eagles #3207 and the Hendricks County American Legion Post #118....

Cheral Elsbury

Cheral Elsbury

Dec 11, 2025

Surrounded over the past few weeks by the love of her family, friends and God, Cheral Elsbury passed away on December 11.  Cheral was a born cheerleader, not the kind looking to compete in national competitions but the kind that cheers on and supports the people she cares about.  Cheral graduated from Plainfield High School in 1972.  She supported her...

Roger Crowe

Roger Crowe

Dec 8, 2025

Roger L. Crowe, 81, of Plainfield, passed away on December 8, 2025 surrounded by loving family members.  He was a United States Air Force veteran.  Roger worked for Duke Energy as a lineman from 1967 to 2007 when he retired.  He was a hot rod and gun enthusiast.  Roger enjoyed watching his son and grandchildren's sporting events through the years....

Laura Tevault

Laura Tevault

Dec 3, 2025

Laura D. Tevault, 85, of Indianapolis, passed away on December 3, 2025 surrounded by loving family members.  She was born on September 19, 1940 in Channel-Port aux Basques, Canada to the late Victor and Josie Billard.  Laura was a dedicated homemaker and a loving mother.  She enjoyed working on crossword puzzles and sewing Afghan blankets in her free time.  Laura...

Jack E. Albright

Jack E. Albright

Dec 1, 2025

Jack E. Albright, age 91, of Plainfield, passed away on December 1, 2025 at Majestic Care of Avon. He was born on August 22, 1934 in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Ivan Albright and Veda (Partridge) Albright. Jack graduated from Plainfield High School in 1952. Jack worked for American State Insurance as a claims supervisor for 13 years, later working...

Norma L. Hobbs

Norma L. Hobbs

Nov 24, 2025

Norma Lee Hobbs, of Avon, passed away on November 24, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was born and raised in New London, Connecticut. She was an owner of Hobbs Nursery until they sold the business in 2006. Norma was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.  Her greatest joy in life was her family....

Hugh Douglas Van Demark

Hugh Douglas Van Demark

Nov 23, 2025

Hugh Douglas “Doug” Van Demark, age 90, of Plainfield, died on November 23, 2025. He was born on January 8, 1935, in Waterbury, Connecticut, and grew up in Cranston, Rhode Island, spending summers in North Waterford, Maine. He moved to Indiana during his high-school years and graduated from Greenfield High School in the early 1950s.

Doug served in the United States...

Todd S. Clark

Todd S. Clark

Nov 21, 2025

To the great sorrow of those who knew him, Todd Spencer Clark, age 64, of Plainfield, passed away on November 21, 2025. He was born on October 20, 1961 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Marshall Clark and Rosemary (Wiggams) Clark. Todd had a long, loving marriage to his wife, Laura Clark. He deeply loved his family and enjoyed spending...

Judith L. Patton

Judith L. Patton

Nov 19, 2025

Judith Lynn Patton, age 85, of Plainfield, peacefully passed away on November 19, 2025. She was born on February 15, 1940 in Martinsville, Indiana to the late Herman Fowler and Maxine (Johnston) Fowler. Judith was a former member of Plainfield Christian Church. She worked as a cafeteria worker for Plainfield High School for about 30 years before retiring. Judith loved...

Candy V. Jackson

Candy V. Jackson

Nov 19, 2025

Candace Vicky Jackson (Candy), age 81, of Plainfield, went home to be with the lord on November 19, 2025. Though our hearts grieve her passing, we rejoice in the promise of eternal life through Jesus Christ and take comfort knowing she is now made whole in his presence. Born on January 30, 1944, Candy lived a life marked by faith,...