Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Plainfield, Indiana

Herbert Gregory Byrne

Herbert Gregory Byrne

Aug 9, 2024

Herbert Gregory Byrne, 84, of Carmel, passed away on August 9, 2024 after suffering multiple strokes earlier that week. He was born in Indianapolis on September 26, 1939 to the late Chalmer and Alice Byrne. Greg is preceded in death by his loving wife, Doris Evelyn Byrne; sons, James Byrne (Christin) and Robert Byrne; sister, Rae Cavanaugh. He is survived...

Thomas G. Tridle

Thomas G. Tridle

Aug 8, 2024

Thomas Gene Tridle passed away peacefully on August 8, 2024, with family by his side, while being taken care of at The Gathering Together. He was born to James Owens and Dolores Anderson on May 3, 1955. Tom was a 1973 graduate of Plainfield High School and went to Indiana State University. After several years of college Tom decided he...

Amelia Elizabeth Anderson

Amelia Elizabeth Anderson

Aug 3, 2024

Amelia “Elizabeth” (Hawes) Anderson passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Elizabeth was born on September 27, 1922 in Claude, Texas, to Samuel Hawes and Laura Cobb. The Hawes family farmed wheat, and as a result of the Dust Bowl, in the early 1930's they moved to Daviess County, Kentucky. Elizabeth graduated from Daviess County High...

Nancy Marilyn Downey

Nancy Marilyn Downey

Aug 1, 2024

Nancy Marilyn Downey, 93, of Denton, TX, formerly of Plainfield, passed away August 1, 2024. She was born May 21, 1931 to the late Buel and Della (Butler) Richie in Connersville, IN. She married Charles F. Downey on August 29, 1947. He preceded her in death on July 31, 2003, along with her daughter, Cheri Lynn Downey on March 9,...

Steven M. Fidler

Steven M. Fidler

Jul 29, 2024

Steven M. Fidler, 70, of Plainfield, passed away on July 29, 2024. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on March 16, 1954 to the late John and Kathleen (Nelson) Fidler. Steven worked as a metal spinner for many years. He enjoyed playing guitar in his spare time and loved being around his family.  Steven is preceded in death by a...

Gerry Wellman

Gerry Wellman

Jul 28, 2024

Gerry G. Wellman, 77, of Plainfield, passed away on July 28, 2024. He was born on March 15, 1947 in Coatesville, Indiana to the late Glenn and Nellie (Curtis) Wellman. Gerry was a veteran of the United States Army serving in Vietnam. He was retired from Duke Energy after many years of service. There will be no calling or services....

Joseph G. Wilson

Joseph G. Wilson

Jul 27, 2024

Joseph G. Wilson, 82, of Plainfield, passed away on July 27, 2024.  He was born on February 23, 1942 in Plainfield to the late Luther and Lucy Wilson.  Joe graduated from Plainfield High School in 1961.  He was a United States Air Force veteran.  Joe worked for ITT Hoffman for 25 years and then worked for Diamond Chain in Indianapolis...

Judy Ann Stanley

Judy Ann Stanley

Jul 27, 2024

Julia (Judy) Ann Stanley passed from this life into the loving arms of our Lord on July 27, 2024. She was surrounded by her loving family in her Plainfield home. Julia was very proud to be 96 years old. Julia was born in Muncie, Indiana on May 13, 1928, to Corenia Taflinger Bennett and Winton Redman Bennett. She had one...

Naomi L. Johnson

Naomi L. Johnson

Jul 26, 2024

Our dear mother and grandmother, Naomi Lee Johnson, 89, of Plainfield, went to be with the Lord on July 26, 2024. Naomi was born in April 7, 1935 to the late Bertha and Isaac Butcher in Plummer’s Landing, Ky and was raised with her five brothers and sisters who proceed her in death. Naomi was a cherished member of the...

Carol A. Dial

Carol A. Dial

Jul 25, 2024

Carol A. Dial, 72, of Plainfield, passed away July 25, 2024.  She was born January 19, 1952 to the late Verle and Elizabeth (Newman) Roberts in Mattoon, IL.  She is survived by brother, Tim (Sandy) Roberts; 4 grandchildren, Brian Stayte, Abigail Stayte, Dylan Stayte and Jaylee Currens; and a great granddaughter, Kenleigh French.  She was preceded in death by a...

Everett R. Deken Jr.

Everett R. Deken Jr.

Jul 24, 2024



Everett Ray Deken

January 8,1939 - July 24, 2024 

Everett Ray Deken, 85, of Plainfield, Indiana passed away on July 24th, 2024 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was born on January 8,1939 in Adrian, Michigan to the late Everett Ray Sr and Ethel Deken.  

Everett graduated from Brighton High School in Michigan in 1957 where he participated in varsity...

Carl S. Walton

Carl S. Walton

Jul 22, 2024

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Carl S. Walton. He was raised in Bridgeport, IN and lived most of his life in central Indiana. He was born July 4, 1934 and was always considered a “firecracker”. He was a proud Purdue graduate which led him to a long career as the Safety...

Reita F. Gladson

Reita F. Gladson

Jul 13, 2024

Reita F. Gladson, 67, of Indianapolis, passed away on July 13, 2024. She was born in Tipton, IN on June 5, 1957 to the late Everett and Helen Wood.  Reita worked for Marsh grocery for many years as a baker. She enjoyed playing cards, games and solving puzzles. Reita regularly attended church with her family. She loved spending time with...

Penny Hobson

Penny Hobson

Jul 13, 2024

Stephannie "Penny" Ann Hobson, born April 11, 1937, to Stanley Edward Wissen and L. Grace (Hamilton) Wissen, peacefully passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Stanley "Eddie" Edward Wissen II.  From a young age, Penny's life was marked by a nickname that became her identity....

Samuel L. Drake

Samuel L. Drake

Jul 11, 2024

Samuel L. Drake, 77, of Clayton, passed away on July 11, 2024. He was born on August 27, 1946 in Sullivan, IN to the late Floyd  and Lorena (Schuster) Drake. He graduated from Van Buren High School in Brazil and later received an Associates Degree from Ivy Tech in Terre Haute. He later attended Purdue University.  Samuel worked as a...

Phillip B. Springer

Phillip B. Springer

Jul 11, 2024

Phillip Birch Springer, 93, of Avon, passed away peacefully at his home on July 11, 2024.  He was born September 6, 1930 to the late William and Thelma (Shore) Springer in Sullivan, IN.  He was an US Army veteran of the Korean War.  He was a member of the Plainfield Masonic Lodge #653, the Indianapolis Scottish Rite, the Indianapolis Shrine,...

Raymond L. Buchanan Jr.

Raymond L. Buchanan Jr.

Jul 8, 2024

Raymond Luther Buchanan Jr., entered eternal rest at Palm Harbor, Florida, on July 8, 2024, the day after his 94th birthday. He was born in Martinsville, Indiana, on July 7, 1930, the middle child of his parents, Raymond Luther Buchanan Sr and Ruth Elmore Buchanan. His grandchildren thought he was a pioneer after listening to his stories of the one...

Mitchell W. Kelley III

Mitchell W. Kelley III

Jul 5, 2024

Mitchell W. Kelley III, 40, passed away on July 5, 2024. He was born in Greencastle, Indiana on October 18, 1983 to Mitchell Kelley II and Sharon (Alexander) Kelley. He worked for Marathon Oil as a mechanic for over 10 years. Mitchell was a member of the Mid-West Motorcycle Club. He was a jack of all trades, and having the...

Samuel W. Stewart

Samuel W. Stewart

Jul 5, 2024

 Samuel W. Stewart, 90, of Indianapolis, passed away 11:05 pm on July 5, 2024. He was born November 1,1933 to the late John and Delta Stewart in Princeton, IN. He was an US Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He was a man passionate in life. God blessed him with an amazing journey. Dad was called to be a...

Joyce A. Mayes

Joyce A. Mayes

Jun 30, 2024

Joyce A (Hurt, Medsker) Mayes, 89, passed away on June 30, 2024, in Plainfield, Indiana. She was born on June 17, 1935, in Edinburgh, Indiana to Ray and Elma Hurt. She graduated from Martinsville High School in 1953 and went on to work as a Press Operator at McQuay-Norris in Indianapolis for ten of years. She later was hired by...

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