Feb 6, 2022

Below is a tribute from Denise’s loving family.

Denise Emily Hake, (nee Geuss) Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Sunday, February 6, 2022. Beloved wife of John Hake Jr.; loving mother of Samantha (husband Kenneth) Griggs and Alyssa (husband Dylan) Payne; loving grandmother of Braylee Payne; dear daughter of the late Charles and Johanne Geuss;...

Jan 23, 2022

The following is a tribute written by Mr. Ralph Krause’s loving family:

Our Father, Ralph D. Krause, 82, peacefully lost his battle to cancer on January 23, 2022 with his family by his side. He was born in July 1939 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.  Our father attended school at Perry Central and played varsity...

Jan 22, 2022

Dr. Gary Wright of Indianapolis passed away at his home in Pittsboro on January 22, 2022.  He was a graduate of Pike High School, DePauw University, and the Indiana University School of Medicine.  Dr. Wright practiced medicine for nearly 40 years at hospitals and private practices throughout the Indianapolis area.

He is survived by his sister, Kathy...

Jan 14, 2022

Jennifer Chelf, 64 of Brownsburg, Indiana, passed away on January 14, 2022.  Jennifer was born in Indianapolis on March 20, 1957 to John and Rosalie (Nelson) Moran.  After graduating from Pike High School she worked as a tax accountant.  She married the love of her life, Christopher Chelf, in 1978, a loving union that lasted until her passing.  She...

Jan 8, 2022

Julie Anne Keller, 66 of Pittsboro, Indiana, peacefully passed away in her home on January 8, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.

Julie was born on July 27, 1955 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Ervin and Dorothy Harris.  She married the love of her life, Doug Keller, in Indianapolis in 1975. She was a loving homemaker and...

Jan 7, 2022

Jan Kenneth Baird of Noblesville, Indiana passed away on January 7, 2022.  Arrangements are currently pending in the care of Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Services.  All are encouraged to keep his family in your thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.

Jan 5, 2022

Larry Canada, 73 of Pittsboro, Indiana passed away peacefully, January 5, 2022 with his loving family by his side.  Below is a life story written by his family.

Larry Canada (2/10/48 - 1/5/22)

One of Larry's rituals each morning was reading the newspaper.  He turned to the obituaries first and truly enjoyed reading about the...

Dec 31, 2021

The following is an obituary written by Sharon Kay Lawson's loving family:

Sharon Kay Lawson (Willoughby) passed away December 31, 2021 surrounded by her family.  She was 75 years old.

Sharon was born April 7, 1946 in Indianapolis, IN. She was an accomplished nurse, having worked for 25 years caring for others. She loved Elvis...

Dec 25, 2021

Shirley A. Vaught, of Brownsburg, Indiana passed away peacefully in her home on Christmas Day, 2021.

Friends and family will gather at Liberty Baptist Church in Clermont, Indiana on Thursday, December 30, 2021, from 10 am until the time of the service at 11 am.

Arrangements are entrusted to Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home in...

Dec 24, 2021

Donald M. Jarrett 91 from Avon, Indiana formerly from Lizton. Passed away peacefully on December 24, 2021 at Majestic Care of Avon. Don was born on July 19, 1930 in Coatesville, Indiana to Orville and Virgilene (Church) Jarrett. He graduated high school in 1948 and then married Vera Madge (Hadley) Jarrett on August 14, 1953. A loving union that...

Dec 23, 2021

Caitlin Sullivan, 32 of Columbus, Indiana passed away of natural causes in her home in Columbus, Indiana on Thursday, December 23, 2021.  Caitlin was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on April 28, 1989, and graduated from Tri-West High School.  She was a devoted mother and her beloved daughters, Destyni and Shaylee, were her world.

She is survived by...

Dec 23, 2021

Darla V. Buchanan of Avon, Indiana passed away on December 23, 2021. Darla was born on July 5, 1953 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Darla was a long-time employee of M.J. Schuetz, Gilliatte General Contractors and Securitas where she met many friends along the way. Darla enjoyed spending time with her grandkids, reading, and watching and discussing the Colts...

Dec 19, 2021

The following is a tribute written by Peter’s family, as well as information regarding his services.

On Sunday, December 19, 2021, the Bloyd family lost a devoted husband, father and friend.

Born to Henry and Alice Bloyd in Lancashire, England on August 25, 1951, Peter “Pete” Gene Bloyd spent his childhood moving and traveling often...

Dec 12, 2021

The following is an obituary written by Mary Ann's loving family.

On Dec. 12 loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt, Mary Ann Elizabeth Bancroft 96 passed away. She is survived by her grandson Scott R. Smith, (Jaime), and great-grandchildren Connor and Paige Smith of Pittsboro, Ind.; stepdaughter Carol Overton (Michael), granddaughter Audrey Paul (Caleb) and great-grandchild Brody...

Dec 9, 2021

Donald Lee Downing, 87 of Brownsburg, Indiana, peacefully passed away on December 9, 2021 at Countryside Meadows.  Donald was born on January 26, 1934 to Virgil and Mary (Anderson) Downing.  He faithfully served his country in the United States Air Force in the Korean War.  After earning several medals and being honorably discharged, he became a millwright for Link-Belt. ...

Dec 8, 2021

Benny Allen Mitchell, 74, of Plainfield, Indiana passed away December 8, 2021.  He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on February 23, 1947, to Ada Virginia Magness and Henry Lee Mitchell.  Ben graduated from Whiteland High School in 1965.  Ben married his high school sweetheart, Diana Kay Inabnitt.  Together they had three sons, Ben, Eric and Toby.

Besides...

Dec 7, 2021

Walter R. Ingram, 67 of Lizton, passed away unexpectedly, December 7, 2021, in Hendricks Regional Health, Danville.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Walter's family through the State Bank of Lizton.

Friends and family will gather on Friday, December 17, 2021, from 4 pm to 7 pm at Eric M. D....

Dec 6, 2021

Miranda Jo Jones, 33 of Reelsville, Indiana, passed away on December 6, 2021. Miranda was born on October 26, 1988 in Indianapolis to David and Sheryl Jones.

She is survived by her parents, David and Sheryl Jones; her sister, Andrea Jones; her brother, David Jones; her four children, Trenton Earley, Kierra McNew, Kinzley Jones, and Karson Jones;...

Dec 6, 2021

Becky Sue Gibbons, 74, Pittsboro, IN, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 11:25 pm onTuesday, December 6, 2021 at Hendricks Regional Health in Brownsburg surrounded by her family.

She was a resident of Pittsboro for over 30 years and formally a resident of Lebanon.

She was a member of the Pittsboro Methodist...

Dec 1, 2021

Douglas Hughes of Maplewood, Indiana passed away on December 1, 2021.  Below is a tribute written by his brother.

The Last Voyage

December 1, 2021, Douglas 'Reckem' Hughes stuffed himself into his custom, 1993 Plymouth Voyager--it had a special red pinstripe acquired at the local Lizton Dairy bar on one side, and one of yellow...