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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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Richard “Dick” Griffith
Jul 14, 2020
Richard “Dick” Griffith, was born into eternal life on July 14, 2020 at his rural Pittsboro home, with his loving family by his side. He had fought a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer.
Friends and family will gather from 4 pm until 7 pm, Wednesday, July 22 in the Eric MD Bell Funeral Home in Pittsboro...
Herschel Bradford
Jul 13, 2020
Herschel Bradford, 77 of Danville, Indiana, passed away on July 13, 2020 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Arrangements are currently pending in the care of Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Services. All are encouraged to keep the family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Bob E. Nay
Jul 11, 2020
Robert "Bob" Nay, 78 of Brownsburg, Indiana, passed away on July 11, 2020. 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 difficult time.
Vicki (Bell) Spencer
Jul 7, 2020
Vicki Jo Spencer was born February 14, 1957 to Jackie Wilson Bell and Carolyn Jayne Bell in Logansport, Indiana. Her younger years can be recalled in the presence of Christ-centered grandparents. Vicki was the eldest of two more Bell daughters, Jackie Lee and Kimberly Kay, born 1959 and 1962, respectively. Vicki was raised in the Cass county community and...
Jonathan A. Titchenal
Jun 27, 2020
Jonathan A. Titchenal, 37 of Lizton, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly in his home on June 27, 2020. Arrangements are currently pending in the care of Eric MD Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Services. All are encouraged to keep his family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Jack Joseph Allen
Jun 25, 2020
Jack “Joe” Joseph Allen, 61 of Danville, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on June 25, 2020 in his home in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Joe worked and traveled over many miles as a commercial truck driver for over 30 years. He loved collecting many different things, but he especially loved Coca-Cola and M&M’s memorabilia, of which he acquired quite a...
Gladys Goode
Jun 20, 2020
Gladys Goode, 80 of North Salem, Indiana, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family. Gladys was born in Rockville, Indiana on June 4, 1940 to Ronald and Zeta (Charmichael) Clark. She graduated from North Salem High School and married Thomas Goode on November 1, 1959, a loving union that lasted until his passing in 2018. ...
Sylvia Pearl White
Jun 17, 2020
Sylvia Pearl White, 101 of Avon, Indiana, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at Avon Health and Rehabilitation. Sylvia was born on November 20, 1918 in Butler County, Kentucky to Jodie and Glennie (Tanner) Bobbett. Sylvia was a loving homemaker and enjoyed traveling with her husband, Lindell. After retirement, she watched her nieces and nephews when needed. ...
Brian Edward Cooper
Jun 15, 2020
Brian Edward Cooper, 34 of Lebanon, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on June 15, 2020. He was born on May 7, 1986 at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was raised in Indianapolis but later lived in Lebanon, Indiana. Brian loved fishing with his brothers, camping, starting fires, working on cars, and riding his bike. He also loved his...
Edna Louise (Garland Ashby) Bailey
Jun 5, 2020
Edna Louise Garland-Ashby-Bailey, 79 of Pittsboro, Indiana peacefully passed away on June 4, 2020 at Village of Avon Health and Rehabilitation. Edna was born on October 7, 1940 to Ed and Essie (Ragan) Garland in Brownsburg, Indiana. She graduated from Lizton High School in 1958. Edna married Robert Ashby on April 2, 1961, and she later married Walter Bailey...
Richard B. “Dick” Mcgee
Jun 2, 2020
Richard Blaine “Dick” McGee, 76 of Jamestown, passed away unexpectedly, June 2, 2020 in his home. Dick was born April 14, 1944 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to William Arthur and Jessie “LuLu” McGee. He was a 1962 graduate of Choctaw High School and then attended The University of Arizona. Dick “Picked Up” Judith “Judy” Nix at a drive-in restaurant...
Mary Jones
May 31, 2020
Mary Jane Jones, 84 of Indianapolis, peacefully passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family on May 31, 2020. Mary was born on August 13, 1935 in Indianapolis to Jack and Viola (Vandoski) Markins. She worked as a waitress and then worked in the cafeteria at Allison, but she worked longest as a store clerk for Get...
Ruth Honeycutt-Blackburn
May 26, 2020
Ruth Honeycutt- Blackburn 51, of Brownsburg, Indiana passed away May 26, 2020, after a lengthy battle with Neuroendocrine Carcinoma. Her loving family was by her side.
Ruth was born October 4, 1968 in Berrien Springs, Michigan. She became a mom at the young age of 19 with the birth of her son, Aaron. She fell in love...
Justin David Hooten
May 21, 2020
Justin David Hooten 44, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away unexpectedly, May 21, 2020 in Indianapolis.
Justin was born May 27, 1975 in Indianapolis to David and Patricia (Gillam) Hooten. He worked in various capacities for Stoops Trucking and was an avid fisherman, enjoyed motorcycles and cars. On May 13, 2017 he married Nicole Hooten and she survives....
C. Bradley (Brad) Eller
May 20, 2020
Charles Bradley “Brad” Eller, 57 of North Salem, Indiana passed away unexpectedly at his home, in the early morning hours of May 20, 2020.
Brad was born on June 1, 1962 in Danville, IN to C. Thomas and Diana (Arnold) Eller. He was a 1981 graduate of Brownsburg High School. He married Gayle Swihart on July 2,...
James Clifford Dorn
May 13, 2020
James “Jim” Clifford Dorn, 83 of Indianapolis, passed peacefully from this world Wednesday, May 13, 2020. Jim was born October 28, 1936 in Crawfordsville, IN to Clarence and Mildred (Cain) Dorn. He was the second eldest of eight children. On May 8, 1955, he wed the love of his life, June, and remained completely devoted to her and loved...
Bonnetta Yetive Schenck
May 10, 2020
Bonnetta “Bonnie” Schenck, 96 years of Pittsboro, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family. Bonnetta was born on February 27, 1924 in Lebanon, Indiana to Alva Henry and Nova (Evans) Miller. She married the love of her life, Isaac Wayne Schenck, on November 25, 1942 in Zionsville, Indiana, a loving...
Joyce A. Ping
May 7, 2020
Joyce A. Ping, 78 of Pittsboro, peacefully passed away on May 7, 2020 at Brownsburg Health Care Center.
Joyce was born on June 25, 1941 in Pittsboro, Indiana to Merle and Alene (Bray) Hendricks. On June 26, 1960, she married Ronald C. Ping who would become the love of her life in a marriage which would last...
Michael Garland
May 6, 2020
Michael A. Garland, 59 of Pittsboro, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at Hendricks Regional Health in Danville, Indiana. He was born January 7, 1961 in Lebanon, Indiana to Floyd and Loretta (Smith) Garland. Mike graduated from Tri-West High School in 1979. He graduated from Lincoln Tech as an Automobile-Diesel Technician. Mike worked at FedEx for the last...
Frieda K. Blacker
May 5, 2020
Frieda K. Blacker, 94 of Brownsburg, peacefully passed away on May 5, 2020 at Brownsburg Meadows. Frieda was born on October 9, 1925 in Fayette, Indiana to Charles and Flora (Pedigo) Herring. On June 20, 1944, she married Henry Franklin Blacker, a loving union that lasted until the time of his passing in 1988.
Frieda is survived...