All Obituaries

Doris May (Howard) McCormick, 82, of Plainfield, passed away February 22, 2021.  She was  born on August 19, 1938 in Carlisle, Indiana, to the late Herbert and Laveta  Page Howard.  Doris married Marlin R. McCormick on September 13, 1956 in  Carlisle.  She worked as a Secretary/Transcriptionist in the medical field most of her career. Doris was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Princeton, Indiana.  She loved her family and enjoyed cooking for...

Darlene Ann (McIntyre) Wertz, 88, of Plainfield, Indiana, passed from this life on February 22, 2021. Born in Shelbyville, Indiana on August 22, 1932, Darlene was the only daughter and second child of Raymond and Mildred (Smith) McIntyre. She spent her first 18 years in nearby Flat Rock, graduating from high school in 1950. During those years, like so many families who survived the difficulties of the Great Depression, Darlene helped care for her family while both parents worked outside the...

Jeffrey Michael Klas, age 49 of Plainfield, passed away on February 16, 2021 in Hendricks Regional Health, Danville. He was born on April 18, 1971 in Danville, Indiana, to James L. Klas, Sr. and Sharon Kay Skaggs Klas.  He was a 1989 graduate of Plainfield High School and received his B.S. degree from Purdue University.  He worked in hospitality for the hotel industry for several years.  Jeff is survived by his father, James L. Klas, Sr.; four aunts and several cousins. ...

Donnie Jay Powell, 63 of Indianapolis, passed away February 10, 2021.  He was born on July 07, 1957 in Morganfield, Kentucky, to the late Robert L. and Martha (Hopper) Powell.  Donnie was an U. S. Army veteran.  He worked in the transportation industry as a truck driver.  Donnie was a member of the Belleville Masonic Lodge #65 and the Rock-n-Reelers Fishing Club.  He was most happy when he was riding his motorcycle.  Survivors include his sons, Dustin J. Powell,...

Beverly Sue King, 74 of Avon, passed away February 10, 2021 in Hendricks Regional Health, Danville.  She was born on March 24, 1946 in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, to the late James Raymond Musters and Ruby (MaHaney) Sheets.  She married James Buddy King on December 12, 1963.  Beverly was a graduate of Clayton High School and later worked as a secretary for Dr. Whitney’s family practice.  Her most important job was being a loving wife, a great mother, a wonderful...

Donald W. Ditmer, age 68 of Clayton, passed away on February 8, 2021 at Hendricks Regional Health in Danville.  He was born on August 29, 1952 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Berdie William Ditmer and Roberta Krauth Fredrick.  He was a 1971 graduate of Cascade High School.  He was in maintenance at the Pep Boys warehouse in Plainfield before his retirement.  He was a Veteran of the US Navy and a member of the Danville American Legion Post #118.  Calling...

Laura May (Proctor) Schindler, age 77 of Brownsburg, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 8, 2021.  She was born on June 20, 1943, in Indianapolis to the late James Edward and Nancy Bell Hollingsworth Proctor.  She married John William (Bill) Schindler on September 23, 1962.  Laura May was a homemaker and a member of the Crooked Creek Baptist Church in Indianapolis. She spent much of her...

Steven D. Myers, 77 of Danville, passed away February 06, 2021.  He was born on October 29, 1943 in Indianapolis to the late Arlen Eugene and Pauline (Tarter) Myers.  He married Jerry C. Bray on March 18, 1964. Steven was an U. S. Army veteran and a self-employed auto mechanic.  He enjoyed woodworking and made several beautiful pieces to share with family and friends.  Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Jerry Myers; daughter, Stephanie J. Hodge...

Donald Edward Poindexter age 81, of Avon, passed away on February 3, 2021 in Hendricks Regional Health, Danville.  He was born on June 1, 1939 in Burkesville, Kentucky to the late Archie and Lula Anderson Poindexter.  He was a job setter for Allison’s for 30+ years retiring in 1992.  Donald was a member of the Faith Baptist Church in Avon and the Masonic Lodge.  Survivors include his sons: Shawn Poindexter and Kevin Poindexter.  Daughter in law: Teresa...

James Phillip Cavett of Plainfield, Indiana, born on April 1, 1937, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to John Henry and Clara Louise (Cramer) Cavett, Died peacefully Tuesday February 2, 2021 in Avon, Indiana. Phillip graduated from George Washington High School in Indianapolis in 1955 and was a member of the Plainfield United Methodist Church.  Phillip was a dedicated husband and father, an outdoorsman and ardent Colts fan.  Phillip worked as a Machinist for 26 years for Schwitzer...