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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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Douglas West
Apr 22, 2025
Douglas West, 97 of Pittsboro, Indiana, passed away in his home on April 22, 2025, with loved ones by his side.
Douglas was born on April 30, 1927, to Homer Beauregard and Julia (Aslan) West. He faithfully served his country during World War II in the United States Navy before attending and graduating from college. He retired from King Equipment Company...
Everett Lee Alexander
Apr 22, 2025
Everett Lee Alexander, 85 of Avon, Indiana, peacefully passed away with loved ones by his side on April 22, 2025.
He was born May 27, 1939, in Brown Township, Brownsburg, IN. His parents were Dora and Raymond Alexander of Pittsboro. Survivors include wife, Wilma Jane Watson Alexander; son, Jeff Alexander (Sherri) of Avon; daughter, Linda Krampen (Jim) of Brownsburg; son, Brad...
William Purcell
Apr 20, 2025
William Purcell, 53 of Pittsboro, Indiana, passed away in his home on April 20, 2025. William was born on June 26, 1971, in Danville, Indiana, to parents William and Sherry Purcell. He graduated from Brownsburg High School and attended Vincennes University. He was a forklift driver but a musician at heart, playing guitar and writing original songs were some of his...
George "Skip" Lawrence Ashby
Apr 16, 2025
George "Skip" Lawrence Ashby, 82 of Brownsburg, Indiana, peacefully passed away on April 16, 2025, at Life's Journey of Avon. George was born to Sarah (Neuhaus) and Raymond Ashby on February 13,1943, the youngest of four children.
He grew up and spent his entire life on the Westside of Indianapolis. His nickname “Skip” came from the way he skipped around in...
Charles "Chuck" Ernest Mohr
Apr 7, 2025
Charles "Chuck" Mohr, 82 of Jamestown, Indiana, peacefully passed away in his home on April 7, 2025. The following is an obituary written by his loving family.
Charles "Chuck" Ernest Mohr was born on October 23, 1942, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to parents Gerald and Merridean (Clark) Mohr. He graduated from Lizton High School in the class of 1960. On August 22,...
Dorothy Cade
Apr 4, 2025
Dorothy Cade, age 95 of Danville, Indiana, passed away of natural causes, April 4, 2025, in Life's Journey Hospice of Avon. The following is an obituary written by her loving family.
Born to Charles (Charlie) and Opal Wilkinson on September 21,1929 in Cabel County, she was a cheerleader for Wayne High School, she loved antiques and working with plants and flowers...
Nate Merritt
Apr 2, 2025
Nathan "Nate" Merritt, 27 of Danville, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly, April 2, 2025, in Danville, Indiana. The following is an obituary written by his loving family.
Nathan was a literal ray from the sun. You knew Nate was there because the room always lit up when he walked in. If Nate had bad days, you never knew it because he always...
Judith C. Coyle
Mar 31, 2025
Judith C. Coyle "Judy Triplett" passed away at 82. She was born on July 5, 1942 in Crawfordsville, Indiana. She passed peacefully in her home in Pittsboro with family by her side on March 31, 2025.
She is survived by her son, Tim (Pam) Parke; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death are two husbands (Hosea Parke and Don...
Jack Lee McDaniel
Mar 29, 2025
Jack L. McDaniel, 84, of Lizton, passed away on March 19, 2025. He was born April 18, 1941, to Roy “Fuzzy” and Mary “Mickey” McDaniel. Jack was the oldest of three boys: Jack, David, and the late Thomas McDaniel. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Patricia; two sons, James Lee and his wife Charlene and Michael Alan...
Michael B. Whitlock
Mar 12, 2025
Michael Whitlock, 73 of North Salem, Indiana, passed away peacefully in his home, March 12, 2025.
Mike is survived by his wife, Sharon Whitlock; his daughters, Michelle Foster, Brandie Vance, and Jana Hatfield; his son, Bill Candler; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and his brother, Benny Whitlock along with Benny's wife, Sara.
Mike retired from Allison Transmission after over thirty years of dedicated...
Roxanne Smith
Mar 12, 2025
Roxanne L. Smith, age 67, of Danville, Indiana passed away peacefully in her home on March 12, 2025. As always, she was surrounded by many loved ones.
Roxanne loved her family more than anything. She spent nearly all of her free time with her children and grandchildren. She and her husband, Harry, enjoyed hosting the family as much as possible. Roxanne...
Robert Bramble
Mar 7, 2025
Robert Bramble, 88 of Pittsboro, Indiana (formerly of Brownsburg), was born into eternal life, March 7, 2025, in his home with his beloved wife at his side.
Robert was born May 7, 1936 in Marshall, Michigan to Walter and Katherine (Boehmer) Bramble. Bob worked at Kennedy Automotive in his high school years, graduating from Marshall High School in 1955. He married...
Kenneth L. Ottinger, Sr.
Mar 7, 2025
Kenneth Ottinger, Sr. of New Winchester, Indiana passed away peacefully March 7, 2025 at Hendricks Regional Health in Danville, Indiana.
Kenny was born to Dennis and June (McGinn) Ottinger on June 24, 1948 of New Castle, IN. He is survived by his wife Sue (Hatcher) Ottinger, daughter Tammy Ottinger, son DJ (Nette) Ottinger and daughter-in-law Suzanne (Hutcheson) Ottinger. His grandchildren Sara Tanner,...
Karen Sue Pittman
Feb 25, 2025
Karen Sue Pittman, 71 of Indianapolis, passed away on February 25, 2025. The following is an obituary written by her loving family.
Karen was a very high-spirited, loving, and caring person who absolutely loved to have fun, whether it was meeting up with family to go to Kings Island for the wave pool when her children were little or having the...
Theodore W. Williams
Feb 25, 2025
Theodore "Ted" Wayne Williams peacefully passed away in his home in the loving arms of his wife, Karen, on February 25, 2025. Ted was born on August 15, 1955, to Arville Frank Williams and Mildred Pauline (Pairet) Williams at Chanute AFB, Rantoul, Illinois.
Ted grew up loving "all things racing." He met all the guys who eventually became the "greats," like...
Karen Lynn Kish
Feb 17, 2025
Karen Lynn Kish, 71, of Pittsboro, IN, formerly of Hoffman Estates & Gurnee, IL, passed away on February 17, 2025.
Karen was born June 12, 1953 in Cleveland, OH to Ernest and Lillian (Evek) Kish. She graduated from Midpark High School and The Ohio State University. Karen retired from Abbott Laboratories after a long career in IT.
In her retirement, she enjoyed...
John Andrew "Andy" Reynolds
Feb 16, 2025
John Andrew "Andy" Reynolds, 59 of Brownsburg, IN, passed away peacefully, February 16, 2025, in Greencastle, Indiana.
A complete life story will be shared here by the family soon. All are encouraged to keep the family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time of loss.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Eric MD Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Services...
Loren Junior “Bud” Riddle
Feb 14, 2025
Loren Junior “Bud” Riddle went home to be with the Lord on February 14, 2025. The following is an obituary written by his loving family.
On February 14th, 2025, Heaven rejoiced when Loren Junior Riddle (89) went home to be with the Lord. He spent his last Valentine’s Day with his two great loves. He is survived by his loving wife...
Brian Harting
Feb 13, 2025
Brian Harting, 56 of Plainfield, Indiana, passed away in his home on February 13, 2025. The following is an obituary written by his loving family.
Brian was born to Larry and Judith Harting on October 27th, 1968 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He spent his early years serving overseas with the United States Marine Corps. After being honorably discharged Brian worked diligently as...
Joyce Lynn Herring
Feb 13, 2025
Joyce Lynn Herring, 62 of Pittsboro, Indiana, passed away February 13, 2025, in Danville, Indiana at Hendricks Regional Hospital. The following is an obituary written by her loving family.
Joyce Lynn Herring is now in the land where you never grow old and joined God's choir on February 13, 2025, after a short illness.
She was born Joyce Spindler to parents Bill...
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