Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Plainfield, Indiana

Howard Neeley

Howard Neeley

Aug 1, 2020

Howard Neeley, 78, of Clayton, passed away on August 1, 2020.  He was born in Indianapolis on August 14, 1941 to the late J.P. and Bessie Neeley.  Howard retired from GM Truck and Bus after 33 years.  He enjoyed wood working and farming in his free time.  Howard was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Neeley and a brother,...

Robert E. Reemer

Robert E. Reemer

Jul 30, 2020

Robert E. Reemer, 84, of Plainfield, passed away on July 30, 2020 with his loving wife by his side.  He was born in Andrews, IN to the late Edward "Butch" and Mildred Reemer.  Robert graduated from Andrews High School in 1954.  He was an United States Air Force veteran.  While in the service he was stationed in Okinawa and then...

Janet S. Meyer

Janet S. Meyer

Jul 23, 2020

Janet S. Meyer, 78, of Plainfield, passed away surrounded by loving family members.  She was born in Chicago, IL on February 13, 1942 to the late Harris and Mildred Swenson.  Janet was a legal secretary and a dedicated homemaker.  She was a member of the Plainfield United Methodist Church.  Janet enjoyed quilting, sewing, playing the piano and loved county music. ...

Richard E. Sparks

Richard E. Sparks

Jul 18, 2020

Richard E. Sparks, 86, of Plainfield, passed away July 18, 2020.  He was born March 12, 1934 to the late Harley and Hazel (Rowe) Sparks in Mulberry, IN.  He grew up in Lafayette, IN.  He worked many jobs in his life, starting at a young age delivering papers, and working at Kroger, and also driving an ambulance for a funeral...

Silas G. Trammell Jr.

Silas G. Trammell Jr.

Jul 18, 2020

Silas Griffin Trammell Jr., Plainfield, football fanatic, prolific traveler, renowned host and entertainer, passed peacefully July 18, 2020 at the age of 77. He was known for being generous, able to fix anything, a jokester, a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. Silas was loved by family and friends. He was adept at all things related to history. Like it or...

Nellie E. Welch

Nellie E. Welch

Jul 17, 2020

Nellie E. Welch, 79, of Plainfield, passed away July 17, 2020. She was born March 17, 1941 to the late John H. Turner and Shirley (Patterson) Litch in Terre Haute, IN.  She was a homemaker.  She is survived by two sons, David (Teresa) Welch and Dominic Welch; two brothers, Pat (Janice) Turner and Denny Litch; two sisters, Beth Nolan and...

Kevin A. Scott

Kevin A. Scott

Jul 12, 2020

Kevin A. Scott, 52, of Plainfield, passed away July 12, 2020.  He was born October 23, 1967 in Danville, IN.  He is survived by his mother, Norma J. (Schmidt) Scott; and sister, Lora L. (David) Pope.  He was preceded in death by his father, Tracy L. Scott.  To celebrate the life of Kevin there will be an open house from...

James Russell Jones

James Russell Jones

Jul 11, 2020

James Russell Jones, 93, was born on October 15, 1926 in Greencastle, Indiana to Nellie (Baughman) and James Harvey Jones. He passed away peacefully at home in Plainfield, Indiana on Saturday July 11, 2020.  Married for 75 years, he is survived by his loving wife Goldie Jones, their three daughters Marilyn Sonntag (Heinz), Karen Boyle, and Marcella McMasters; their grand-daughters...

Edward "Eddie" E. Racer

Edward "Eddie" E. Racer

Jul 8, 2020

Edward "Eddie" E. Racer, 86, of Avon, passed away July 8, 2020.  He was born May 29, 1934 to the late Marcus and Helen (Meranda) Racer in Dunkirk, IN.  He was a member of the Plainfield Masonic Lodge #653, the Indianapolis Scottish Rite, and the Plainfield Eagles.  He worked in maintenance at ITT Huffman Specialty in Indianapolis for 33 years. ...

Dr. Barbara L. Hannaford

Dr. Barbara L. Hannaford

Jul 7, 2020

Dr. Barbara L. Hannaford, 61, of Plainfield, passed away July 7, 2020.  She was born November 9, 1958 to the late Henry and Margaret (Hart) Pannell in San Diego, CA.  She received her BA degree from Indiana State University and her Masters and Doctorate degree from Valdosta State University.  Her teaching career began at Seeger Memorial High School in West...

Betty J. DeBaun

Betty J. DeBaun

Jul 6, 2020

Betty J. DeBaun passed away on July 6, 2020 at the age of 94.  She lived a life with her loving family and friends.  She was born Betty Jean Padgett on May 4, 1926 in Paoli, IN.  She was preceded in death by her husband Eugene DeBaun in 1998; her parents, John Wilbur and Elizabeth Pearl (McBride) Padgett; two brothers,...

John M. Myers

John M. Myers

Jul 2, 2020

John M. Myers, 74, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2020.  He was born on April 25, 1946 in Frankfort, IN to the late Lawrence and Othella (Small) Myers.  John was a United States Vietnam Army Veteran, a Marion County Sheriff’s deputy, and a successful businessman.  John was a Past Master at Brownsburg Masonic Lodge #241.  John loved...

Alice Faye Dugger

Alice Faye Dugger

Jul 2, 2020

Alice Faye Dugger, 80, of Plainfield, passed away July 2, 2020.  She was born March 4, 1940 to the late Estill and Catherine (Johnson) Phelps in Morgantown, KY.  She was a homemaker.  She attended Drexel Gardens Tabernacle Church and Westside Apostolic Pentecostal Church.  Alice is survived by three sons, Melvin (Gail), Gary and Brian Dugger; a daughter, Connie S. Murray;...

Jack R. Bell

Jack R. Bell

Jun 30, 2020

Jack Richard Bell, 77, of Avon, passed away on June 30, 2020.  He was born on July 13, 1942 in Indianapolis to the late Clarence and Erma Bell.  Jack was an United States Army National Guard veteran.  He was a purchasing agent for the Perry Township Schools and retired in 2011.  Jack enjoyed antiquing, fishing, gardening and tractors.  He loved...

William P. McCown

William P. McCown

Jun 22, 2020

William Paul McCown, of Plainfield, formerly of Stilesville,  was born January 13, 1950 to the late, William McCown and Betty (Grounds)McCown. He passed from this life June 22, 2020. He was born in Martinsville, Indiana. He went to grade school in Martinsville and graduated from high school thereHe joined the National Guard after high school and served his country.  He...

Belita L. Maple

Belita L. Maple

Jun 21, 2020

Belita Maple, 73, of Avon, passed away on June 21, 2020.  She was born on August 28, 1946 to the late Emil Julian and Bernice Smith.  Belita was a member of St. Stephens Lutheran Church.  She created and ran an Aerial Photography company from 1976 - 2005.  Belita's husband, John took the pictures in his plane and she ran the...

Lavon Blunk

Lavon Blunk

Jun 19, 2020

Lavon Blunk, 102, of Plainfield, passed away on June 19, 2020. She was born on May 2, 1918 in Richmond, IN to the late John Drowd and Belva Ferguson. Lavon was a loving mother and a dedicated homemaker. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Plainfield. Lavon enjoyed crochet, playing the piano, playing games on the computer,...

Nancy Spanton

Nancy Spanton

Jun 19, 2020

Nancy Spanton, 89, of Fishers, passed away on June 19, 2020. She was born on August 31, 1930 in Jefferson County, KY to the late Hubert and Gladys Taylor. Nancy was a loving wife and dedicated homemaker. She enjoyed going to Disney World for vacation. Nancy loved spending time with her family.  She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Juanita "Fay" Moore

Juanita "Fay" Moore

Jun 18, 2020

Juanita "Fay" Moore, 89, passed away June 18, 2020.  She was born July 6, 1930 to the late Henry and Ada (Fullen) Robinette in Clinchco, VA.  She worked 5 years for Lau Industries in Indianapolis, and later for Methodist Hospital in medical records for 15 years retiring in 1985.  She is survived by two sons, Curtis L. and Mike (Char)...

Don "David" Huffman

Don "David" Huffman

Jun 18, 2020

On June 18, 2020, Don David Huffman passed away peacefully at home with family at the age of 83.

He was born at home in Ladoga, Indiana on March 10, 1937 to Gemima Elizabeth Meltabarger and Cecil Norval Huffman.  Don attended Avon High School and Tri-State College.  In 1958, he met Phyllis Wissel, and they were married at St. Ann...