Dec 12, 2016

Craig Allen Harlan, 35 of Lizton, passed away December 12, 2016.  A memorial visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 pm on Thursday, December 15, 2016 in Baker Funeral Home, Danville.

Dec 10, 2016

Melvin A. Grubbs, 82 of Clayton, passed away December 10, 2016 in his residence.  Born on March 24, 1934 in Hustonville, KY., he was the son of Lucian Dwayne and Lillie May Edwards Grubbs.  He married Jeanne Wainwright and she preceded him in death in 1992.  Mr. Grubbs was a crossing watchman for Conrail for 25 years, retiring in...

Dec 9, 2016

Frances Hopkins left this world and entered God's presence on 12/9/16 at IU West Hospital following a long, courageous battle with cancer.  She was born on 1/21/37 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Charles Henry Wood and Olive Frances Wood who preceded her in death. She was the youngest of 6 children.  She graduated from Gerstmeyer Technical High School in...

Dec 9, 2016

Joseph W. Stephens, 76 of Plainfield, passed away December 9, 2016 in Cumberland Trace.  Born May 22, 1940 in Memphis, TN., he was the son of Oscar Eugene and Sara Elizabeth Woodruff Stephens.  He married Rita McBurney on December 13, 1973.  Mr. Stephens worked as an electrical engineer for RCA Thompson for 35 years, retiring in 2003.  During this...

Dec 9, 2016

Garth K. Peabody, 55, passed away December 9, 2016. Garth was born in Peoria, IL on April 29, 1961 to Rodney and Elizabeth Peabody. A special needs person, Garth lived in a group home sponsored by Bethesda Lutheran Communities in Greenfield, IN for many years where he was able to live a full life. He is survived by his...

Dec 8, 2016

Jerry R. Whitten, 76 of Plainfield, passed away December 8, 2016 in his residence.  Born February 25, 1940 in Connersville, he was the son of the late Hubert and Ethel (Hood) Whitten.  He married Sandra Jacobs on June 11, 2016 and she survives.  Mr. Whitten worked as a printing manager for American States Insurance Company for 20 years, before...

Dec 4, 2016

Larry W. Biggs, 68 of Brownsburg, passed away December 4, 2016.  Born May 4, 1948 in Indianapolis, he was the son of Edmund and Hilda Geneva Williamson Biggs.  He married Martha Frazier and she survives.  Mr. Biggs worked as a mechanic for Best Kitchen in Indianapolis for several years, retiring in 2013.  He was a Leader for the Indian...

Dec 4, 2016

Jane Schollaert, of Indianapolis, Indiana, died on December 4 , 2016  at the age of 84.  Jane's life was spent loving her family and friends and as a devoted educator. Alice Jane Potter was born on October 1, 1932 to Laurel and Lucille Potter of West Lebanon, Indiana.  She treasured her years on the family farm with her two...

Dec 3, 2016

Elaine Irick, long-time Plainfield resident, passed away on Saturday, December 3rd. She is remembered by her children Chris Irick and Deanna Lepsky, her sister Fran Andrews, 4 grandchildren, and her companion Al Pray. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, December 17th at the Plainfield United Methodist Church from 2 – 4 PM. Please do not...

Nov 30, 2016

Wendell Eugene "Gene" Gibbons, 76, Indianapolis, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on November 30, 2016 in his residence.  He was born on July 31, 1940 in Reelsville, Indiana to Roy and Naomi Darnell Gibbons.  Gene was a dedicated employee of Adams Catering Service for 46 years before retiring in 2010. He was a member of the Plainfield...

Nov 22, 2016

Kay E. Tripple, 56, Plainfield, passed away on November 22, 2016 in her residence.  Kay was born on November 9, 1960 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Aud and Mary Lou Silver Wilkerson.  She was the widow of David Sinclair.  She married Charles Tripple; he survives. She was a nursing/medical assistant for several years.  Kay was a member of the Chapel...

Nov 18, 2016

Carol Ann Pace of Indianapolis went to be with the Lord November 18, 2016 at the age of 70. She was born March 28, 1946 to Barrett and Melverene Jones in Miami, FL. She was a member of Kingsway Christian Church and also attended Harmony Baptist Church in Avon, before moving to Kentucky where she joined Lakeside Christian Church....

Nov 15, 2016

PATRICIA LYNN GAUNT

Born on:  April 24, 1948 Departed on:  November 15, 2016 Visitation:  Hall-Baker Funeral Home, Plainfield, Indiana - November 21, 2016 at 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Service:  Hall-Baker Funeral Home, Plainfield, Indiana - November 22, 2016 at 10:30 am Burial:  Indiana Memorial Cemetery, Madison, Indiana PATRICIA LYNN GAUNT, age 68, Plainfield, Indiana passed away...

Nov 14, 2016

Thomas E. "Tom" Jessup, 90, Avon, passed away on November 14, 2016 in Avon.  He was born on July 14, 1926 in Plainfield to Clifford and Hazel Owen Jessup.  He married Mary L. Atkins Jessup on September 10, 1950; she survives.  He was the owner and operator of Lindsay Softwater in Avon for 35 years retiring in 1997. Tom...

Nov 13, 2016

Our precious daughter, Erica Taylor Ellis, was granted her angel wings on November 13, 2016. Erica was born August 11, 1998, in Indianapolis to Tony and Patia (Haws) Ellis. Erica was a senior at Avon High School and a second year student at PJ's School of Cosmetology. Erica made several friends throughout her school career and connected with many...

Nov 13, 2016

Judy C. McKinney, 68, Camby, passed away on November 13, 2016 in St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis.  She was born on May 31, 1948 in Bedford, Kentucky to James and Ethel Hood Kelly.  She married Bobby McKinney on July 23, 1967; he survives.  Judy was a Homemaker and a member of the Lifeline Baptist Church in Camby.  Survivors include...

Nov 13, 2016

Clarence J. Collisi, 77, passed away on November 13, 2016 with family at his side. He was born on October 27, 1939 in Pennsylvania, the son of John and Dorothy Collisi.  He married Phyllis Wood on August 20th, 1960, and they raised their family in Brownsburg. He was a member of St. Malachy Church.

Clarence is survived...

Nov 12, 2016

Darrell E. Durbin, 61 of Danville, passed away November 12, 2016 in Kansas.  Born November 11, 1955 in Perry Iowa, he was the son of the late Wayne M. and Mary A. Blanchard Durbin.  Darrell will be sorely missed and was loved by so many.  He was a loving husband, father, brother, and grandfather.  Darrell served our country in...

Nov 12, 2016

Patricia A. Ellis, 89, Plainfield, passed away on November 12, 2016 in Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on April 25, 1927 in St. Louis, Missouri to Henry A. and Mary C. Royse Sum. She grew up in Washington, Indiana. She was the widow of Leeroy D. Ellis.  She previously worked at Haase Shoes and Sarah's Children's Wear...

Nov 10, 2016

Helen Applegate Larison, age 90 of Danville, passed away November 10, 2016 in Danville Regional Rehabilitation Center.  Services will be at 11:00 am on Thursday, November 17, 2016 in Danville United Methodist Church, with burial to follow in New Winchester Cemetery.  Pastor Jeanne Winter will officiate.  Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 pm on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 in Baker...