Obituaries

ALEXUS K. “LEXI” RIGGLES

age 21, of Danville, passed away on October 17, 2021.

She was born in Indianapolis on July 29, 2000 to Clint and Jennifer Jones Riggles. Lexi was a 2018 graduate of Danville High School and was currently a senior at Hanover College where she was player for both basketball programs. Lexi interned for the Danville Downtown Partnership and for Whipple Eye Center. She attended Harmony Baptist Church in Avon, was a member of Chi Omega Sorority at Hanover, loved art and was very crafty, was a huge animal lover and will always be remembered for her contagious laugh and smile.

Services took pace Sunday October 24, 2021, at the Danville High School Gymnasium, with Pastor Jon Lilly officiating. Burial followed at Danville South Cemetery.

Survivors include her parents, Clint and Jennifer Riggles; sister, Ashlyn Sims; nephew Forrest Catt and several aunts, uncles and cousins. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to the Misty Eyes Animal Center, 616 South County Road 800 East Avon, IN 46123 or to the Hendricks County Humane Society, 3033 East Main St. Danville, IN 46122. Please visit www.bakerfuneralservice.com to leave the Riggle’s family a condolence. Baker Funeral Home, Danville is in charge of arrangements.

GENEVA SULLIVAN-POINDEXTER-UNDERWOOD

76, of Plainfield, passed away October 20, 2021.

She was born November 19, 1944 to the late Cassius C. and Letha B. (Collins) Sullivan in Columbia, Ky.

She was a member of Plainfield Christian Church, the Plainfield Order of the Eastern Star #414, American Legion in Avon, and the Plainfield Eagles.

She worked nine years as a clerk/typist at Wabash Life Insurance Co., and later she worked 27 years for Herff- Jones.

She enjoyed roller skating (“until I was too old”), bowling, softball and other sports.

Geneva is survived by a son, Shawn E. (Virginia) Poindexter; and two grandsons, Bryce G. and Brett Z. Poindexter. She was a dedicated mom and grandma.

Besides her parents she was the last surviving member of her 10 brothers and sisters.

Funeral services were Wednesday, October 27 in the Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home, Plainfield. Burial followed in Maple Hill Cemetery, Plainfield.

MARK MILLER

71, of Veedersburg, Indiana passed away unexpectedly, October 22, 2021 in Lafayette, Indiana at Franciscan Health East.

Arrangements are currently pending in the care of Eric MD Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Pittsboro.

JAMES P. THOMPSON

70, Brownsburg, passed away October 25, 2021.

He served in the US Army from 1970-74.

A true horseman at heart, he loved hunting and fishing. He was a member of Parkside Bible Church.

A wonderful Christian husband and father, he is survived by his wife Mylene Rousseau; sons Mathieu Rousseau Thompson and Sebastien Rousseau Thompson; sisters Sarah Fuller, Janet Conwell, and Judy Hancock; brothers Robert Thompson and Daniel Thompson.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 30, at Parkside Bible Church, 7950 N. CR 650, Brownsburg, Indiana, with funeral services at 1 p,m. Burial with military honors will follow at Bethesda Cemetery. Arrangements: Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg.

LOIS JEAN MAXWELL

92, of Plainfield, passed away October 17, 2021.

She was born February 8, 1929 to the late John and Georgia (Curtis) Long in Avon. She was a homemaker and a member of the Plainfield Friends Meeting.

She is survived by her husband, William Allen Maxwell; two sons, Howard W. (Patty) Maxwell and Randy J. Maxwell; four daughters, Carolyn S. Moore, Jeanette E. (Charles) Moore, Mary R. (Byron) Jones, and Amy M. Carpenter; two brothers, Roger (Mary Ann) Long and Rex (Patty) Long; 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

Lois deeply loved her husband of 73 years, and all the children they had together. She loved to gather with the family around the holidays. She enjoyed the big meals and conversation while eating around a big table. She enjoyed playing Scrabble and card games. She loved to make up words in Scrabble the family would correct her on. The family was very watchful of her during the highly competitive games she was involved in.

She loved helping neighbors by cooking meals or providing other support. She also was a long-time member of the Plainfield Friends Homemakers Club. She also volunteered at the Hendricks County Senior Citizens Center. She was also a 4-H club leader.

She was preceded in death by her parents, nine brothers, three sisters and two sons, Hugh and Mark Maxwell.

Funeral services took place Saturday, October 23, 2021 at the Grace Fellowship Church, S, Avon. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hendricks County Senior Services, admin@hcseniors. org Arrangements by Hampton-Gentry Funeral Plainfield.

DUELL SCOTT GINTER

29, Brownsburg, passed away on October 18, 2021.

He was an electrical manager for Menards in Carmel for six years.

Duell graduated from Brownsburg High School where he was a member of the Brownsburg High School Wrestling team. As a member of the wrestling team, he competed in the State Wrestling Competition at Conseco Fieldhouse. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Manchester University.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Aurthur Vernon Ginter.

Survivors include his father, Carl Ginter; mother, Judy Ginter; brother, Douglas Aurthur Ginter; sisters, Lillian Sophia Rose, Jerica Dennis; grandparents ,Sylvia and Robert Shaw; grandmother, Carol Ginter; aunts and uncles, Michael and Keely Shaw, Christopher and Fay Sawyer, and Reneti Klingler.

Services will be private. Arrangements: Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg.

D. EILEEN (Young) McGIFFIN

age 80, was called to her heavenly home on October 16, 2021 surrounded by family at her home in Spring Hill, Florida.

She is survived by her daughter, Cheryl (Jeff) Jones of Florida; grandchildren, Clara (Kevin) Schmidt of Georgia, Nick (Audrey) Caldwell of Indiana, and Sara Hartley of Arizona. Surviving siblings are Donna Stump, Joyce (Chuck) Jones, Rick (Caroline) Young and Roger (Donna) Young.

She is preceded in death by her spouse of 46 years Carl F. McGiffin; first husband John L. McGiffin and their children Debbie Caldwell, Jeff and Tom McGiffin, and granddaughter Shannon Haas; parents, Mander and Lucy Belle Young; brothers Watson, Gilmer, Ray, Earsel, Robert, Roy, and Steve Young; sisters Nola Holbrook, Elizabeth Holbrook, Edna Smith, and Barbara Stump.

A Celebration of Life will be held at AMVETS located at 818 Tarlton Road, Circleville, Ohio on Sunday, November 14, 2021 during the hours of 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Donations may be made to a local dog shelter in memory of Eileen and her loyal companion, Baby.

RUTH ARTERBURN

92, of Plainfield, passed away October 18, 2021.

Ruth was born in rural Brown County, Indiana to Ray Barringer and Myrtle Greenlee Barringer. When she was a teenager, her family moved to Columbus, Indiana where she graduated from Columbus High School. She and her mother were members of the first congregation of the Church of Christ in Columbus.

A few years later she met Edward Arterburn at church, and became his wife on December 22, 1956. Together, they were a wonderful example of a godly, loving couple.

Ruth was a loving grandmother who derived great joy from spending time with her grandchildren. Later in life, she also developed a special love for her cat, Mittens.

She worked for the Social Security Administration for 29 years as a service representative.

She was a member of the Plainfield Church of Christ.

Ruth is survived by four sons, Ray, Tim (Becky), Gene, and Charles Arterburn; a daughter, Sharon Jones; 14 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Arterburn and a daughter, Marie Turner.

Funeral services were Tuesday, October 26 at 10:30 a.m. in Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home, Plainfield. A graveside committal service took place Tuesday at the Garland Brook Cemetery, Columbus, Ind.

JOHN ROBERT HAWKINS

44, of Greencastle, passed away on Wednesday October 13, 2021.

He grew up in Spearsville, Indiana. He graduated from Brown County High School in 1994. He enjoyed time with friends and family. He was a master at smoking meat, loved laughing and was a generous soul.

He is survived by his mother, Mary Perry, stepfather, Buddy Perry; sisters, Kathy Hawkins-Spears, Sherri Hawkins Richards, and Kim Perry; brothers, Shawn Welcher, Chad Arnold, Johnny Perry and Shawn Spears. Nephews, Jacob Grider, Joshua Grider, Keaton Richards, Tanner Spears and Garrett Perry; nieces, Emily Richards, Areli Spears, Kelsi Spears, Jordan Fry and Amanda Perry.

BETTY L. HADLEY MAINS

96, of Danville, passed away Friday evening, October 22, 2021, at Danville Regional Rehabilitation Center after an extended illness. Her family was there by her bedside. At her request, private graveside service will be held at Danville South Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest next to her husband, Lloyd.

Betty was born in Indianapolis on December 30, 1924, to the late Edward A. and Martha E. (Williamson) May. She was a graduate of Danville High School with the class of 1942. Betty married Lloyd Hadley in 1943; he preceded her in death after fifty years of marriage, 1993. She later married Walter S. Mains in 1999; he also preceded her in death.

Betty had been a Director Secretary at Eli Lilly in Indianapolis for 33 years, retiring in 1985. She was a member of the Church of Christ of Latter Day Saints in Brownsburg.

Survivors include her children, F. Kent (Judi) Hadley of Danville, Glenn W. (Lynda) Hadley of Minster, Ohio, Linda J. Carroll of Greenfield, Indiana; five grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren.

Contributions may be given to the Alzheimers Associaton, 9135 N. Meridian St., Suite B-4, Indianapolis, IN 46209.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Weaver & Randolph Funeral Home Danville.

LEROY SMITH

78, of North Salem, passed away unexpectedly, October 18, 2021 in Hendricks Regional Health, Danville. Services were Saturday, October 23, 2021 in the North Salem United Methodist Church. Burialwas in Fairview Cemetery following the service.

Leroy Smith was born in Kempton, Indiana on September 10, 1943 to Hubert and Pearl Smith. He was the second oldest, brother to Jesse, Mary, and Hubert Junior. They all graduated from North Salem School.

Growing up, Leroy worked for Ma Moose. It was here he discovered his love of cooking and food. He also worked for his family’s dairy farm. He’d often enjoy a fresh glass of milk straight from the cow.

On July 1, 1967 Leroy married his wife of 54 years, Suzie Eggers. It was hotter than blue blazes with no air conditioning. On their one year anniversary when they pulled out the top tier of their cake they hadn’t realized it had been invaded by gnats and inedible.

They had two children, Leroy II and Suzanne. They were his greatest achievement. As early as Leroy II can remember, he rode side by side with his father until the day he began to drive side by side. Their successful partnership continued throughout the years up until their last trip to Missouri in September of 2021. Suzanne will always cherish the memory of telling her dad she’d like to live by the ocean. He told her “well I think you’d get awfully tired of looking at the ocean everyday.”

Leroy bought his first truck in 1969. It was a red B Model Mack. It didn’t take long for him to discover Mack wasn’t for him. He’d often tell people that if you didn’t drive a Peterbilt, you didn’t drive a truck. He always loved driving and found a lot of joy in taking anyone and everyone for a ride.

For 52 years Leroy was a successful owner and operator of Smith Trucking, located in North Salem, Indiana.

He was an exceptional man of integrity. He was a loving husband, a dedicated father, grandfather and an inspirational friend. This has been a tragic loss, but Leroy will be forever in our hearts. We will honor him by sharing our favorite memories, cooking his sacred recipes, working hard, and cherishing the things we love most.

He is survived by his wife, siblings, kids, and grandkids, Sue, Hubert Jr, Mary, Leroy II (Amanda, Tyler, Taylor), Suzanne (Kenneth, Kenya, Kamren).

BONNIE M. WISEHART

age 91, Stilesville, passed away Thursday morning at The Waters of Greencastle.

Bonnie was born September 13, 1930 to Archie and Dora Alice (Petrey) Poynter. She loved her church and attending Bible study. She enjoyed working puzzles.

Bonnie is survived by her sons Chris (Linda) Wisehart of Oregon, Ron (Diane) Wisehart of Stilesville, Verl (Theresa) Wisehart of Stilesville, and Ryan (Lisa) Wisehart of St. Thomas Island; 8 grand children; and 14 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Dorn Wiseheart.

Visitation will be held Friday, October 29, from 2-7 p.m. at the Crossland Stilesville Baptist Church, 8472 S Hendricks St, Stilesville, IN 46180. Service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 30 at the church followed by burial in the Stilesville Cemetery.

ANDREW C. SHOTTS

64, passed away October 19, 2021.

He was an Assembler Group Leader for GM-Janesville, Wisconsin. He was also a member of the Pine Hill Archery Club, winning several State and National Indoor/ Outdoor Archery Tournaments. He was also a member of Bethesda Baptist Church. Andy was very patriotic. He loved America and President Trump.

Andrew was preceded in death by the love of his life, Debbie Copeland.

Surviving are his son, Jeremiah (Jessie) Shotts; mother, Myrna L. Moler; siblings, Linda Carmack and Mike (Suzanne) Shotts; grandchildren, Tinsley and Jackson Shotts. Andy loved his nieces and nephews- Brad, Kelly, Amie, Jamie, Lauryn, Trey, Mariah, Paige, Nora, Brooklyn, Jack and Elliot.

Services were Sunday October 24, 2021 at Conkle Funeral Home Speedway.

STEVEN R. LINVILLE

38, of Plainfield, passed peacefully at IU Methodist hospital on Tuesday, October 19, 2021.

Steven was born in Franklin, Indiana and is survived by his parents Paul and Shari (Bay) Linville, brother Chris, and sister Courtney, and his lovable pitbull, Bandit.

Steven graduated cum laude from DePauw University with a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance in 2006 and received his Master of Music in Vocal Performance from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music in 2012. Previously a member of the Indianapolis Opera Chorus, he has served as Executive Producer for Intimate Opera of Indianapolis and on the board of Buck Creek Players. Steven also graced the stage by stepping into the spotlight at several venues in the greater Indianapolis area. Steven served as Director of Productions at DePauw University, and as the Director of Music at Plainfield United Methodist Church.

A Celebration of Life took place at DePauw University in Kresge Hall on Monday, October 25. Please consider making a donation to help the family through this time at www. gofund.me/624b72e8 or to the Autoimmune Hepatitis Foundation in Steven’s memory.

Expressions of caring and kindness may be received to the family at www.flinnmaguire.net

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