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Recent obituaries in Hendricks County and Surrounding Areas
The obituaries in the Hendricks County along with Pittsboro, Brownsburg, Danville, North Salem, Lizton, Avon and surrounding areas reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity in Hendricks County and surrounding areas history and identity.
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Estel Collins
Nov 20, 2025
Mr. Estel Collins, 85 of Pittsboro, Indiana, peacefully passed away in his home surrounded by his loving family. The following is an obituary written by his loving family.
Estel was born in Rensselaer, Indiana on September 30, 1940, to Sam and Cloria (Conley) Collins. Estel is one of five siblings: Wetzel, Lena, Lessie, and Mitchell Collins. He enjoyed telling stories about...
Virginia W. Slocum
Nov 18, 2025
Virginia W. Slocum, 94 of Brownsburg, passed away peacefully, November 18, 2025.
Arrangements are currently pending in the care of Eric MD Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Hendricks County.
All are encouraged to keep the family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time of loss.
Jon Woody
Nov 16, 2025
Jon Woody, 76, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 16, 2025, after a lengthy illness. The following is an obituary written by his loving family.
He was born in Lafayette, Indiana, the son of James and Della (Spenard) Woody, who preceded him in death along with his brother, Jim, and his beloved grandparents. He graduated from...
Gary Robert Gregory
Nov 3, 2025
Gary Robert Gregory, 87, of Eugene, OR, died peacefully in his sleep on November 3, 2025.
He was born on April 14, 1938, to his loving parents, Bob and Margaret Gregory of Pittsboro, IN. He graduated a proud Hoosier from Indiana University in 1962. He proceeded to enlist and serve a proud two years in the United States Army, and retired...
Norma J. Bierman
Oct 30, 2025
Norma J. Bierman , age 94 of Brownsburg, IN (formerly Lincoln, IL) passed away October 30, 2025, at 4:23 a.m. at Brownsburg Meadows.
Norma was born February 19, 1931, in Lincoln, IL, the daughter of William and Louise (Reinert) Armstrong. She married Orin F. Bierman on February 11, 1961, and they were happily married for 51 years prior to his passing on...
The Right Reverend Catherine M. Waynick
Oct 30, 2025
The Right Reverend Catherine Elizabeth Maples Waynick, 10th Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis, died October 30th at the age of 76. She led the diocese from 1997 to 2017, guiding it through two decades of growth, inclusion, and evolving mission in the Episcopal Church. She was the seventh woman to be consecrated bishop in the Episcopal Church and...
Robert Paul Austin, Jr.
Oct 23, 2025
The following is an obituary written by Bob’s loving family.
Robert Paul Austin, Jr. (Bob) passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025. He was born March 25, 1951, to Robert Paul Austin Sr. (deceased) and Marguerite M. Austin (deceased) in Indianapolis, Indiana. Bob was the third of four children born to Paul and Margie.
Bob grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana. He met his...
Lisa R. Coolbaugh Cruz
Oct 22, 2025
Lisa R. Coolbaugh Cruz, 70 of Indianapolis, Indiana, peacefully passed away on October 22, 2025. A full life story is being written by her loving family and will be available to read here momentarily.
Arrangements are currently pending in the care of Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Pittsboro, Indiana.
All are encouraged to keep her family in your...
Charlotte Mosley
Oct 21, 2025
Mrs. Charlotte Mosley, 94 of Pittsboro, Indiana, peacefully passed away on October 21, 2025. The following is an obituary written by her loving family.
Charlotte Jane (Brock) Mosley, age 94, passed peacefully to her eternal home on October 21, 2025, in Danville, IN. Jane was born April 19, 1931, in Coalgood, KY to Victoria (Marshall) and James Andrew Brock, both preceded...
Robert Warren Collins
Oct 21, 2025
Robert Warren Collins, 68 of North Salem, Indiana, peacefully passed away on October 21, 2025.
This is a brief glimpse of the life of Robert Warren Collins.
He was born July 19, 1957, in Sacramento, California. He was the son of Richard William Collins and Janis Lea Grafton Collins.
He is the brother to Richard Collins (Shannon), Karen Collins, and Ron Collins (JoAnn)....
Katherine Irene Bunch
Oct 20, 2025
Katherine Irene Bunch, 66 of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on October 20, 2025. Her loving family will be honoring her life privately, but all are encouraged to keep them in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time of loss.
Arrangements are entrusted to Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Pittsboro, Indiana.
Jerry Bondurant
Oct 15, 2025
Jerry Bondurant, 86 of Lizton, Indiana, peacefully passed away on October 15, 2025.
Jerry's family honored his life privately, and he was laid to rest in K of P Cemetery in Lizton, Indiana.
All are encouraged to keep his family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time of loss.
Clara Maude Thompson
Oct 8, 2025
Clara M. Thompson, 87, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2025, with family by her side. She was born on February 10, 1938, a daughter of Lester and Lillie Wilson.
Clara, or Clara Maude to family members, grew up on the family farm near New Maysville in Putnam County along with her siblings, Harve Clark and Virginia Kay. There were always other...
Ross E. Miner
Sep 29, 2025
Ross E. Miner, 59 of Danville, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly, September 29, 2025, in Danville.
He will be laid to rest in the Lizton K of P Cemetery.
All are encouraged to keep the Miner family in your thoughts and prayers during this time.
Arrangements are entrusted to Eric MD Bell Funeral Home.
Lise' K. Crouch
Sep 27, 2025
The following is an obituary written by her loving family.
Lise’ K. Goodnight-Crouch, affectionately known as “Mammaw”, ascended to her Heavenly reward on September 27, 2025, surrounded by family and friends. A proud native of North Salem, Indiana, born on February 16, 1956, to Phyllis & Rex Goodnight, Lise’ was the second of five children: Kyle, Erin, Neil, and Eric (who...
Jeffrey Berkey
Sep 25, 2025
Jeff Berkey, 61 of Brownsburg, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly, September 25, 2025, in Brownsburg.
An obituary written by his loving family will be available to read here soon.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Lizton K of P Cemetery, beginning at 10am.
All are encouraged to keep his family in your thoughts and prayers during this...
Lowell Hoyer
Sep 22, 2025
The following is an obituary written by Lowell's loving family.
Lowell Norman Hoyer, 76, passed away on September 22, 2025, in Plainfield, Indiana. Born on December 11, 1948, in Milan, Indiana, he then grew up in Osgood with his family. Lowell lived a life full of passion, curiosity, and joy.Lowell was a proud graduate of Jac-Cen-Del High School, Class of 1967,...
Eddie Garland
Sep 18, 2025
The following is an obituary written by Eddie’s loving family.
Edward “Eddie” Herman Garland, known to many simply as “Eddie” and lovingly as “G-Man”, passed away unexpectedly on September 18, 2025. He was born on July 20, 1962, in Lebanon, Indiana, to Ed and Rita Garland, who preceded him in death. Also gone before him are his brother, Steve Garland, and...
Jerald D. Hinds
Sep 15, 2025
Jerald D. "Jerry" Hinds, 71 of Russellville, Indiana, passed away September 15, 2025, in Danville, Indiana. The following is an obituary written by his loving family.
Jerry was originally from Pittsboro. He was a graduate of Pittsboro High School in 1973. He attended St. Malachy through 8th grade. He worked for Overnite Transportation as a semi-truck driver, retiring in 2005.
He...
Janice Darlene Sissom
Sep 12, 2025
Janice Darlene Sissom
February 25, 1937 – September 12, 2025
Janice Darlene Sissom, 86, of Kokomo, Indiana, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, September 12, 2025. Born in Greenwood, Indiana, Jan was the beloved daughter of JB and Marietta Curtis Denham. And cherished wife to John Sissom for 66 years.
Jan graduated from Brownsburg High School and attended Indiana University Bloomington....
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