All Obituaries

Lola Doll, 81 of Plainfield, passed away on January 22, 2022.  She was born on April 8, 1940 in Pineville, KY., the daughter of the late Thomas and Lucy (Napier) Saylor.  Lola married Richard Lee Doll on October 11, 1957 and he has welcomed her in heaven.  Lola made it her life’s work to focus on her family to include helping to raise and influence her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.  She was a huge supporter at school and sporting events and...

Erik L. Jacobson, 72, of Indianapolis, passed away on January 22, 2022. Born June 24, 1949 in Lafayette, IN to Julian J. and Martha A. (Duvall) Jacobson.  Erik was a member of St. James Lutheran Church and School. He graduated Lafayette Jeff High School in 1967.  Erik’s love for basketball took his team to state in 1967 and earned him the honor of being an Indiana High School All Star basketball player. He graduated with a B.S. in Business Management from Purdue University,...

Nancy M. Morgan, age 82, of Plainfield, passed away on January 21, 2022 in Plainfield.  She was born on October 18, 1939 in Plainfield to the late Glenard and Vera Lorraine Roney Flynn.  She was an administrative assistant for support at Indiana Insurance for several years retiring in 2004.  Nancy was a member of the Kingsway Christian Church, enjoyed doing puzzles, playing in euchre clubs and was a member of the Red Hat Society.  Funeral services will be held on Tuesday,...

Terry L. “T” Holden, age 69, of Avon, went to be with his loved ones on January 20, 2022.  He was born on June 17, 1952 in Springfield, Missouri to the late Raymond and Viola Estes Holden.  T was a project manager for Taylor Geosynthetics in Danville for many years before his retirement. He was an avid sports fan especially enjoyed watching IU Basketball.  Survivors include the love of his life Roberta (Bert) Robbins.  His brothers: Lee Taylor (Judy) and Ron...

Sylvia “Sue” Chesser, age 86, of Plainfield, passed away on January 19, 2022 in her residence.  She was born in Francisco, Indiana on December 4, 1935 to the late Leonard E. and Julia Caniff Helsley.  Sue was the widow of Russell B. Chesser.  Sue was a beautician in the late 50’s, worked in housekeeping at Duke Energy from 1984 to 1996 and then worked for the Plainfield school corporation until her retirement in 2014.  She was a past member of the order...

Ellen Gale Davis, 67 of Danville, passed away on January 17, 2022.  She was born on February 12, 1954 in South Bend, Indiana, to the late Edward Orian and Eva Anna (Shields) Hefley.  She was a caregiver for many years before retiring.  Ellen became a Christian at the age of 18 and with her strong faith, has served God ever since then.  She enjoyed gardening, writing, flowers, especially pink roses, and was a naturalist.  Survivors include her husband, Charles Davis...

Our beloved Dad, Robert Wendell George, known to most as “Bob George”, and to many of his friends as “Bobby”, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 16, 2022, at the age of 85.  He passed suddenly and peacefully after spending multiple days during the holiday season with his kids, grand-kids, and great grandchildren!    Bob was born July 13, 1936 in Bedford, Indiana to Audrey (Correll) and Earl W. George. He graduated from Bedford High...

James Richard Boyden, 77, of Danville, passed away peacefully at home on January 13, 2022, surrounded by his family.  He was born on November 15, 1944 in Indianapolis to the late Raymond and Susan F. Burnell Boyden.  James was an U. S. Marine Corp veteran and a past member of the Danville American Legion Post #118.  He attended Howard Sams Technical Institute and received an associate’s degree from ITT.  James was an engineer technician and designer for ASA...

     Larry Leon Straley, 85, of Plainfield, passed away in his home Saturday, January 8, 2022.  He was born December 24, 1936 in Bryant, Indiana, to Steve and Anna May Straley.  He leaves behind two daughters, Elizabeth Straley of West Lafayette, Kathy Straley Strickler (Steve) of Bloomington; one grandson, Trevor Strickler; and two cousins, Keith Huey and Becky Fifer.  He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ron and sister,...

David Eugene Brown, age 72 of Brownsburg, passed away on January 7, 2022 in I.U. West Hospital in Avon.  He was born on August 11, 1949 in Indianapolis to the late Thomas and Barbara Eberg Brown.  David was a member of the Faith Baptist Church and enjoyed his time spent at Sycamore services in Danville.  Funeral services will be held on Friday January 14, 2022 at 10 a.m. in Hall-Baker Funeral Home, Plainfield.  Burial will follow in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens in...