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Charles E. Campbell, 80 of Spencer, passed away Friday, December 8, 2023 in Owen Valley Rehabilitation Center. He was born on December 27, 1942 in Olive Hill, Kentucky, and raised by his loving grandparents. Charles was a United States Navy Vietnam veteran. He worked for 28 years as an engineer for General Motors. He attended the Cloverdale Church of the Nazarene. Charles is survived by his grandsons, Charlie, Nicholas, and Brandon Campbell; daughter-in-law, Diane Campbell; and niece, Lillian Pursell. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon K. Bowen Campbell; son, Kenneth Campbell, and daughter, Kathy Campbell. Funeral services will be at 1:00 pm on Thursday, December 14, 2023 in...

Donald Stuart Templeton was born on June 15, 1944, to Marjorie J. and Charles W. Templeton, in Sullivan, IN, at Mary Sherman Hospital and passed away peacefully at 8:14 p.m. on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at IU West Hospital, Avon, IN, surrounded by family and church worship leaders. A Memorial Service for Don will be held on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at noon, at Avon United Methodist Church with Pastor Danny Walker presiding. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held immediately following at the Washington Township Park Pavilion Center (indoors), 435 Whipple Lane, Avon, IN 46123. For family and friends unable to attend, the Memorial Service will be live streamed on the church website...

Jon Dennis Darrow, Sr., 80 of Avon, Indiana, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and grandfather; passed away July 06, 2023. He was born January 05, 1943 in South Bend to the late Helen Irene (Coleman) and Philip Spencer Darrow, Sr. Dennis was a 1961 Riley High School graduate and married his high school sweetheart Nancy Halasi on June 01, 1963 in South Bend. He worked in information technology for over 35 years, retiring March 16, 2007 as the Data Systems Administrator for Whiteco Industries, Inc. Dennis was last a member of the Plainfield United Methodist Church and his life revolved around the Methodist church, notably in South Bend, Portage, and Plainfield, IN. His lasting legacy...

Shields, Beth, Danville, Indiana, age 85, died March 24, 2023. She was born Mary Elizabeth Stringer in Indianapolis, IN, and raised in Danville, IN. Her father, Julius Lester Stringer, mother, Edythe Elizabeth Cox Stringer Bayliss, and her stepfather, Leon Bayliss, are all deceased. She lived the first half of her life in Danville (40 years) before moving to FL in 1977 for the other half (45 years). She thought wrongly and moved back to Danville, IN, in 2022. Beth worked in banking, retail, printing, as a cruise-only travel agent and travel writer. She loved traveling for more than 34 years with 2nd husband, Walter Shields (Dec.2018), to 97 countries, on 70 cruises, and spending 531 nights...

Patsy Janine Walker, Born in Anderson, Indiana on July 17, 1950, passed away on March 3, 2023. She lived in Columbus, Indiana. Patsy is survived by 3 daughters: Patricia Ann Walker, Leigh Ann Cox and Marianne Carlene Walker. 6 Grandchildren, 11 Greatgrandchildren. Sister: Dorothy Kutz, brother: Michael Brockman and Marshall Cobb. She was preceded in death by her Mother Martha Wells and 2 brothers: Donald Cobb and Dwight Anthony Cobb and 1 greatgrandchild. Services will be held at her home in Columbus, Indiana on March 11, 2023 at 1 p.m. Hall-Baker Funeral Home, Plainfield is handling arrangements. Please visit www.bakerfuneralservice.com to leave the family a condolence.

Timothy D. "Tim" Youngen, age 63, Formerly of Plainfield passed away on January 10, 2023 in Muncie, Indiana. He was born on September 10, 1959 in Washington, Indiana to the late Keith and Joan Shaffer Youngen. He was a 1977 graduate of Martinsville High School. He was an US Army veteran. Tim was a warehouse worker for Target Corporation for several years before his retirement. Tim was a NASCAR fan, an Indy Car fan, and enjoyed fishing and biking. Survivors include his daughter: Katie Youngen. Brother: Greg Youngen (Valerie). Twin sister: Kimberly Martin and sister: Paula Winch (Sam). He was preceded in death by his parents and his son: Matthew Youngen. Cremation arrangements are...

Timothy G. Watson, 62 of Plainfield, passed away peacefully in his home on November 19, 2022. His wife and brother were at his side when he passed. He was born on May 31, 1960 in Terre Haute, Indiana to the late Janet Carolyn (Hastings) and James Norman Watson. Timothy married Janice L. Chance on December 20, 1994 in Danville. He was a Correctional Officer for the Indiana Department of Correction for 29 years, retiring in October of 2018. Timothy was a Veteran of the Army National Guard and a member of the Plainfield Eagles Lodge #3207. Tim always loved playing sports from Baseball, Softball, Basketball, Bowling, Darts, Pool and Horseshoes to being excited that the Colts and Cubbies had...

Plainfield Indiana - Cheryl Irwin fell asleep in death in her home surrounded by her beloved family on September 1, 2022. She courageously fought a 3 year battle with breast cancer while always maintaining her cheerful nature. In 2012, Cheryl and her husband Richard moved to Belhaven, North Carolina where they attended the Belhaven Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. They stayed in the Washington North Carolina area until they moved back to Plainfield Indiana in 2020. Cheryl's faith as one of Jehovah's Witnesses played an important role in her life. She devoted her time to helping people appreciate the future blessings to be realized by God's Kingdom, as outlined in the Bible. She...

Rosemary Asbury Bilyeu, 95 of Indianapolis, passed away on July 24, 2022. She was born on December 06, 1926 in Anderson, Indiana, to the late Ellis Franklin and Alta (Hedger) Asbury. She married her beloved Delford Doyle Bilyeu on June 14, 1947 in Anderson. During World War II, Rosemary trained with the Ball Memorial Cadet Nursing program and assisted Dr. Seth Ellis in his Anderson medical practice for several years. Later she worked with the Madison County Planning Commission . She was a talented homemaker and was famous among family and friends for her delicious yeast rolls. Rosemary loved bird-watching and traveling around the country with her husband in their RV. She was also an avid...

Rosemary Asbury Bilyeu, 95 of Indianapolis, passed away on July 24, 2022. She was born on December 06, 1926 in Anderson, Indiana, to the late Ellis Franklin and Alta (Hedger) Asbury. She married her beloved Delford Doyle Bilyeu on June 14, 1947 in Anderson. During World War II, Rosemary trained with the Ball Memorial Cadet Nursing program and assisted Dr. Seth Ellis in his Anderson medical practice for several years. Later she worked with the Madison County Planning Commission . She was a talented homemaker and was famous among family and friends for her delicious yeast rolls. Rosemary loved bird-watching and traveling around the country with her husband in their RV. She was also an avid...

In the stillness of the moon light in the early morning of July 10, 2022, an angel of the lord came and took her hand and the glorious promise of faith becoming sight began with her flight home. Shirley Lee Lebo was born to Sylvia Stephenson and Elmer Stephenson on November 25, 1931. She was the youngest of 3 daughters and was raised in Plainfield, Indiana and a graduate of Plainfield High School, Class of 1949. She was married for 25 years to Elder Billy Gordon Adamson until his death in 1976 and to this union was born 4 children. She was blessed to meet Orval Jean Lebo and they were married for 25 years until his death in 2007. Shirley was a member of the Outreach Missionary Baptist...

Rick L. Bennett, 67 of Muncie, passed away on May 03, 2022 at Ball Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born on August 17, 1954 in Anderson, to the late Quinton D. and Mildred A. (Johnson) Bennett. He married Joann Dowling on March 20, 2010 in Muncie and she preceded him in death January 13, 2021. Joann was the love of his life. Rick was a loyal Nascar fan, enjoyed putting together model cars and loved classic rock music. He had a soft heart for all animals. Survivors include his sister, Pamela Ritchhart (Edward Bashay) of California; nephew, Chris Ritchhart (Kelsey Crisp); great nephew, Mason Ritchhart; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. A graveside memorial...

Dale E. Smith, 72 of Plainfield, passed away on March 10, 2022. He was born on February 01, 1950 in Crawfordsville to the late Kenneth E. and Opal A. (Patterson) Smith. He married Margaret J. "Peggy" on November 05, 1979 in Indianapolis. Dale was an engineer supervisor for A T & T for 32 years, retiring in 2001. He enjoyed traveling, watching NASCAR races and most recently doing stained glass. Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Peggy Smith of Plainfield; children, Michael Smith (Michelle) of Crawfordsville, Tracey Wagner of Ionia, MI., Scott Wiggins (Paula) of Greencastle; brother, Robert E. Smith of Mace, IN.; 7 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren. His parents and...

Connie Roberts-Carey, 61, of Indianapolis, passed away on February 18, 2022, comfortably at home, surrounded by family and friends. She was born on December 12, 1960 in Marion, Illinois, to Kenneth and Dolores (Craig) Roberts. She was a loving mother, devoted grandmother, and a fierce friend. She cherished her time with her grandchildren; playing board games, going to the movies and taking trips to Great Wolf Lodge. Those were just a few of the activities she loved to share with her family. Connie worked at Liberty Mutual Insurance Company where she was beloved by her coworkers. She started her 28 year career as a programmer analyst. She later became a manager of a programmer analyst...

Erik L. Jacobson, 72, of Indianapolis, passed away on January 22, 2022. Born on 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, and then worked for several years as a C.P.A. He enjoyed spending time with his family, listening to jazz, and loved talking basketball. He is survived by his daughter Heather Weber (Aaron), and two sons Erik S....

Reverend Erma H. Rohrer, 82 of Plainfield, passed away on January 03, 2022. She was born on December 18, 1939 in Canton, Ohio, to the late Frank and Frances (Crowl) Harris. Erma graduated from Canton South High School in 1958. She then married Hugh M. Rohrer on August 16, of the same year, in Canton, Ohio. Erma continued her education at IPFW and finished with a Masters of Divinity from the United Theological Seminary in 1983. She was a pioneer as one of very few United Methodist women ministers during her career that stretched from 1985 until 2002; when she retired. Erma was a member of the Indiana Conference of United Methodist Churches and attended the Plainfield United Methodist...

Daniel J. Quilliam (Tiny) age 72, of Plainfield, formerly of Brazil, passed away on December 7, 2021. Visitation will be held on Tuesday December 14, 2021 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Hall-Baker Funeral Home, Plainfield. Memorial Services will start promptly at 7 p.m. following the visitation. Inurnment will take place at a later date in Calcutta Cemetery, Brazil, Indiana. Please visit www.bakerfuneralservice.com to leave the Quilliam family a condolence and to view the full obituary notice.

John R. Taylor, 73 of Danville, passed away October 2, 2021. John was born on September 10, 1948 in Shelburn, Indiana to Nellie M. Graves Taylor and the late Clement Holt "Tig" Taylor. John was a veteran of the Army and received his bachelor's degree from Indiana State University. He was a loan officer and Vice-President for several area banks for many years until his retirement. He was a member of Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity Gamma Theta Chapter, Masonic Lodge, American Legion Post #118, Kiwanis and the Optimist Club. Survivors include his sons, John Taylor II (Beth) of Danville, Eric Taylor (Heidi) of Florida; mother Nellie M. Taylor of Shelburn; sister, Terry Dardeen (Marc) of...

Doris Mae Privett Korb extraordinary wife, daughter, sister, aunt, great aunt & great great aunt died peacefully, September 18, 2021, surrounded by family, at Cumberland Trace Assisted Living in Plainfield where she and her husband had resided for 2 years. Doris Mae Korb was born in Bicknell, Indiana January 3, 1932 to William Riley & Ruby Vale Privett. She was the eldest daughter of six children. William Riley (Lois) Privett and Donald Edward (Barbara) Privett preceded her in death. Surviving siblings include Harold Lee (Alicia) Privett, Wanda Rose (Jim-deceased) Evans and Naomi Ruth (Joe) Jamison. For many years, Doris was an active member of the Bicknell Church of the...

Pearl E. Martin Hickey, 100, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away very peacefully on August 29, 2021 in the Memory Care Unit of The Harrison Senior Living Community. She was born on April 16, 1921 in Emmett, Idaho, to the late Merrill and Myrtle (Robertson) Robinson. Pearl married her high school sweetheart, Gilbert Martin on May 03, 1941 in Nampa, Idaho, and he preceded her in death on November 30, 1970. She later married Earl Hickey and he also preceded her in death on October 15, 2001. Pearl was a homemaker and also worked in the yardage department at The Merc Department Store in Nampa, Idaho. She was well known for the pies she baked and served at the snack bar in The Merc. Pearl...

Lisa Dawn Fite, 57 of Monrovia, passed away July 28, 2021. She was born on May 25, 1964 in Indianapolis to the late Virgil and Amey (Hodge) Grindean. Lisa married Bill Fite on June 8, 1985 in Indianapolis. A 1982 graduate of Monrovia High School, Lisa went on to receive her Master's degree in nursing from IU in Indianapolis. She worked at IU Health for 32 years retiring in 2020 as a Clinical Nurse Specialist. Lisa was a member of the Grace Assembly of God Church in Whiteland. Survivors include her husband Bill Fite of 36 years, children: Erika Fraits (Derek), Zach Fite, Logan Fite (Chrislyn), siblings: Gary Grindean (Dianna), Debbie McCloud (Merle), grandchildren: Cora Fraits, Graham...