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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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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...
Judith Rae (Walden) Fay
Nov 29, 2020
Judith Rae Walden Fay (Judy), 62, of Clermont, Indiana, peacefully passed away on November 29, 2020. Judy was born on September 3, 1958 to Otis Russell and Patricia Lee (Lucas) Walden of Clermont, Indiana. She enjoyed horseback riding, relaxing at the beach, tending to her many plants (she had a natural green thumb), and loving on any and all...
Theresa Lea Nedderman
Nov 25, 2020
Theresa Nedderman, 69 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on November 25, 2020. She was born in Indianapolis on November 17, 1951 to Forest L. Rayla, Jr. and Patricia Charmayne Latimer. She was a manager at Papyrus and married the love of her life, Charles Nedderman, on June 2, 2018. An incredibly compassionate and thoughtful woman, she was a hard...
June Smith
Nov 24, 2020
June Hall Smith, 100, lifelong resident of Pittsboro, IN, peacefully passed away on November 24, 2020 at the Gathering Together in Plainfield. June was born on October 4, 1920 to Herbert and Lottie (Fiddler) Hall. She graduated from Ben Davis High School in 1938 where she played on the girls’ basketball team. She married the love of her life,...
Phyllis Greeson
Nov 16, 2020
Phyllis Ladine Whiles Greeson, 79 of Brownsburg, Indiana, peacefully passed away November 16, 2020 in Brownsburg Meadows. Phyllis was born on August 3, 1941 in Bethel Ridge, Kentucky to Robert and Ada (Thompson) Whiles. She married Darrell T. Greeson in 1964 in Hendricks County, Indiana, a loving union that would last until his passing in July of 2002. Phyllis...
Krystal Lashawn Paschal
Nov 15, 2020
Krystal Lashawn Paschal, known to many as “KP”, was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 14, 1981 to Valerie “Deanna” Paschal and Marlon “Tony” Rogers. She was the joy of their lives as young parents. Krystal was educated in the Detroit Public School system where she was a member of the Basketball and Track team. Krystal was always trying...
Gene A. Koskey
Oct 31, 2020
This is a celebration of life and the story of Gene A. Koskey of Pittsboro. Gene, 87, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2020. But, let’s go back to the beginning.
Gene was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to Ernest and Pauline (Weaver) Koskey, the youngest of three children. He is preceded in passing by his sister, Jane...
Hailey Nicole Donofrio
Oct 30, 2020
Hailey N. Donofrio, 30 of Indianapolis, IN passed away unexpectedly, October 30, 2020.
Hailey was born May 1, 1990 in Indianapolis to Frankie Donofrio and Angela Koser. She worked caring for other people as a self employed housekeeper. She was a sweet and caring person with a beautiful spirit. Above all she was a loving mother to...
Thomas Harding Harp
Oct 21, 2020
Thomas Harding Harp, 99 of Brownsburg, IN passed away peacefully, October 21, 2020 at Brownsburg Meadows. He was born to Katie Sensenbaugh Harp and Thomas Bittle Harp on December 27, 1920 in Craig County, Vinita, Oklahoma. Growing up in a rural farming and ranching community, he soon became known simply as “Buddy”. He was the third youngest child in...
Ashley Michele Phelps
Oct 17, 2020
Ashley Michele Phelps, 27 of Martinsville, Indiana, unexpectedly passed away in Fortville, Indiana. Ashley was born in Hendricks County on June 9, 1993 to William E. Phelps, Jr. and Melissa (Whitaker) Phelps. She graduated from Martinsville High School.
Ashley is survived by her son, Harold Dean Willhoite, IV; her mother, Melissa Phelps; her father and stepmother, William...
Janet Sue (Smith) Tucker
Oct 16, 2020
Janet Sue Tucker, 76 of Danville, Indiana (formerly of Lizton), peacefully passed away October 16, 2020 in Danville Regional Rehabilitation. Janet was born on September 7, 1944 in Sullivan, Indiana to Larnel and Mable Smith. She married William C. Tucker in 1985 at Danville, IN, a loving union that would last until his passing in August of 2004.
...Steven R. Hornback
Oct 13, 2020
Steven R. Hornback, 46 of Lizton, IN, passed away peacefully, October 13, 2020 at Lakeview Manor in Indianapolis.
Steven was born March 21, 1974 in Danville, Indiana to Larry and Sandra K. Hornback. He was a 1992 graduate of Tri-West High School where he played football. He worked professionally in automotive sales. He was a loving son,...
Annalee Lafoe
Oct 5, 2020
AnnaLee “Ann” LaFoe, 78 of Pittsboro, Indiana, peacefully passed away October 5, 2020 at home with her loving family by her side. Ann was born in Wakeland, Indiana on June 17, 1942 to Floyd and Louise (Schuler) Goss. She was one of five children. She graduated from Eminence High School and obtained an Associate’s Degree from Indiana Business College. ...
Nikki Carol Hill
Oct 5, 2020
Nikki Carol Hill, 71 of Jamestown, Indiana, peacefully passed away on October 5, 2020 at home. She was born on August 7, 1949 in Crawfordsville, Indiana, the daughter of Charles and Dorothy (Hess) Johns. Nikki attended Wells High School and married Allen Craig Hill on December 24, 1970 in Jamestown. She was an insurance agent for Porter...