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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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Madalene Price
Feb 27, 2021
Madalene Price, 82 of Lizton, Indiana, peacefully passed away on February 27, 2021. Madalene was born in Lebanon, Indiana on June 9, 1938 to Albert Leon and Helen Catherine (Garner) Wing. She graduated from Lizton High School and married the love of her life, John Price, on May 8, 1956, a loving union that would last until his passing. ...
Benjamin Wyatt Pearman
Feb 24, 2021
Benjamin Wyatt Pearman, 20 of Lizton, Indiana passed away on February 24, 2021.
Benji was full of life and had a smile that could make anyone’s day better. His laugh was contagious and he had a heart of gold. He loved playing sports including football, baseball and basketball. He was given the “Most Valuable Defensive Back” Award...
Berthella Coons
Feb 17, 2021
Berthella Coons, 82 of Brownsburg, Indiana, peacefully passed away on February 17, 2021.
Private services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home in Pittsboro, Indiana. All are encouraged to share thoughts and prayers with Berthella's family on her memorial page found on the funeral home's website, www.ericmdbell.com ....
Helen Louise Herring
Feb 17, 2021
Helen Louise Herring, 90 of Pittsboro, Indiana, peacefully passed away on February 17, 2021.
Helen was born February 27, 1930 in Lebanon, Indiana to Edith (Coleman) Randall and Herschell Servies.
Mrs. Herring lived most of her life in Pittsboro, Indiana. She was a proud graduate of Pittsboro High School in 1948. For over 40 Years...
Paul David Lindley
Feb 5, 2021
Paul David Lindley, 88 of Danville, Indiana peacefully passed away on February 5, 2021. Paul was born on May 15, 1932 in Pittsboro, Indiana to Carl and Helen (Gentry) Lindley. He graduated from Pittsboro High School and was a hard-working, self-employed farmer. He also drove a school bus for 22 years and worked with a cart race team for...
Catherine Ann Bloom
Feb 3, 2021
Catherine Bloom, 75 of Brownsburg, Indiana peacefully passed away on February 3, 2021 in her home.
Catherine Ann Bloom was born at Mercy Hospital in Clinton, Iowa on October 4th, 1945. Her loving parents were William Joseph Bloom Jr. and Mary Gertrude "Gertie" (Murtogh) Bloom.
Even in her early years Cathy was known to have...
Marian F. (Smith) Van Wechel
Jan 29, 2021
Marian Van Wechel, 73 of Brownsburg, Indiana, peacefully passed away on January 29, 2021.
Marian Frances Smith was born on Aug. 18, 1947 at Witham Hospital in Lebanon, the second child of Milburn and Mildred (Bowman) Smith. Marian’s early years were spent in Lizton where she showed her resilience in falling through a heating register in an...
Margaret Woodward
Jan 28, 2021
Margaret Woodward of Brownsburg, Indiana peacefully passed away on January 28, 2021. Arrangements are currently pending in the care of Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home in Pittsboro, Indiana. All are encouraged to keep her family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Jack Wayne Lee
Jan 25, 2021
Jack Wayne Lee, 73 of Brownsburg, formerly of Pittsboro, IN passed away peacefully, January 25, 2021 in Brownsburg Meadows, after a lengthy battle with Aphasia.
Jack was born April 1, 1947 in Tipton, Indiana to Jack and Mary (Heath) Lee. He was a graduate of Tipton High School. On February 8, 1969 he married Charlene (Woll), a...
Rosemary Marks
Jan 18, 2021
Rosemary Marks, 88 of Pittsboro, Indiana, peacefully passed away on January 18, 2021. Rosemary was born in Jamestown, Indiana to Robert and Jessie (Covey) Morgan on April 16, 1932. A New Ross Blue Jay, she graduated from New Ross High School in 1950 and worked in administration for United States Customs Services in Indianapolis. She married Jerry William “Bill”...
William Fivecoat
Jan 16, 2021
William Fivecoat, 67 of Thorntown, Indiana, peacefully passed away on January 16, 2021 with his wife by his side. William was born in Indianapolis to Harley and Eva (Marvel) Fivecoat. He faithfully served his country in the Marine Corps. and the National Guard, where he earned the National Defense Service Medal and a Rifle Expert Badge. William earned an...
Annmarie Welch
Jan 12, 2021
Annmarie Welch, 79 of Avon, IN passed away peacefully, January 12, 2021 in Plainfield, IN.
Arrangements are pending in the care of Eric MD Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Services - Pittsboro, IN.
All are encouraged to keep the Welch family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Bobbi Jo Koser
Jan 10, 2021
Bobbi Jo Koser, of Indianapolis, passed away unexpectedly, January 10, 2021.
Arrangements are pending in the care of Eric MD Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Pittsboro.
All are encouraged to keep the family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Beverly Price
Jan 8, 2021
Beverly Price, 86 of Poland, Indiana, formerly of North Salem, peacefully passed away on January 8, 2021 with her daughter by her side. Beverly was born on September 18, 1934 to Roy and Ethel (Halk) Bragg. She graduated from Brownsburg High School in 1952 and married Charles David Price on June 15, 1956, a loving union that lasted until...
Richard Kettle
Dec 30, 2020
Richard Kettle, 68 of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on December 30, 2020. Richard was born in Indianapolis to Gerald and Delores (Proctor) Kettle. After graduating from high school, Mr. Kettle faithfully served his country for three years in the Navy, and then worked for the State of Indiana. He enjoyed a good book and also played video games.
...Shirley Mae Padgett Gollmer
Dec 26, 2020
Shirley Mae Padgett Gollmer passed away on December 26, 2020. Shirley was born on November 8, 1950 to James and Helen (DeLong) Burns. She graduated from Brownsburg High School and really enjoyed her career as an administrative specialist for the IU School of Social Work. She liked to travel, crochet, and most of all, spend time with her beloved...
Martha Pendergrast
Dec 20, 2020
Martha Pendergrast, 88 of Lizton, Indiana, passed away on December 20, 2020 in her home. She was born in Springfield, Illinois on December 6, 1932 to John and Willlana (Lord) Asbury. Marti worked actively on the dairy farm alongside her husband, Gene, for 31 years, and this is where they raised their five beloved children in Brownsburg, Indiana. Marti...
Robert Delaby
Dec 17, 2020
Robert Louis Delaby, 50 of Carmel, Indiana was unexpectedly born into eternal life on December 17, 2020 in rural Henderson, Kentucky.
Rob was born into this life on December 1, 1970 in Iowa City, Iowa to Joseph and Emily (Hatcher) Delaby. He was a 1989 graduate of Avon High School and earned his bachelor’s degree in 1994...
Carolyn Sue (Hinshaw) Adams
Dec 14, 2020
Carolyn Sue Hinshaw Adams, 74 of Indianapolis, Indiana peacefully passed away on December 14, 2020. Carolyn was born on October 31, 1946 in Lebanon, Indiana to Fred and Mabel (Sallee) Hinshaw. She was a registered nurse and research secretary for Indiana University Medical Center. She was also a Red Cross Disaster Nurse and a member of Chapelwood Baptist Church. ...
Susan Begay
Dec 12, 2020
Susan Farmwald Begay, 61, of Pittsboro, Indiana went home to the Lord on Saturday, December 12, 2020 in the comfort of her own home.
Susan was born February 20, 1959 in Goshen, Indiana to Donald and Charlene Farmwald.
Susan was an accomplished writer with an extremely high IQ and journalistic abilities. A journalism graduate from...


