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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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Infant Samuel Lawrence Scott
Oct 11, 2019
Infant Samuel Lawrence Scott, 8 weeks old, of Greenwood, Indiana passed away peacefully in the loving arms of his parents, on October 11, 2019 in Riley Hospital for Children.
Samuel was born August 16, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Zachary and Kathryn (Woosley) Scott. Although his life on earth was brief, he was beloved by so many...
Candace Marie West
Oct 7, 2019
Candace “Candy” West, 67, died October 7th, 2019, in the comfort of her home after a courageous battle with metastasized breast cancer. She was born February 20th, 1952, in Indianapolis, IN, and was a 1970 graduate of Northwest High School. Candy was proud to be a part of the Westlake Beach Club and has spent many years towards the...
Joed Clark
Oct 5, 2019
Joed Clark, of Lizton, Indiana passed away peacefully on October 5, 2019 in his country home. Joed was born at home on June 12, 1930 in Danville, IN to parents, Russell Owen Clark and Lois Harshbarger Clark. He was a 1950 graduate of Ladoga High School and a Korean War veteran of the United States Navy, serving as a...
Josephine "Josie" F. Cranfill
Oct 2, 2019
Josephine "Josie" F. Cranfill, 16 of Brownsburg, passed away unexpectedly on October 2, 2019.
Josie, a beautiful and beloved girl growing into a young lady was born July 15, 2003 in Indianapolis Indiana, and was a sophomore at Brownsburg High School. In addition to being a remarkable and talented artist she was passionate about many things, but...
Robert W. Terrell
Sep 28, 2019
Robert W. Terrell, 94 of Brownsburg, Indiana passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 28, 2019 with his family by his side. He was born on March 3, 1925 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Dallas and Clara (Woody) Terrell. Mr. Terrell graduated from Pittsboro High School and Rose-Hulman, and he faithfully served his country as a pilot in the...
Merle E. Williams
Sep 27, 2019
Merle E. Williams 88, of Brownsburg, IN, passed away peacefully September 27, 2019 in the loving care of his family. Mr. Williams was born February 8, 1931 in Colfax, Indiana to Elmer and Lucy (Harvey) Williams. He was raised in Bloomingdale, IN and was a graduate of Bloomingdale High School. He faithfully served his country in the United States...
Joanne E. (Gee) Rutledge
Sep 24, 2019
Joanne E. (Gee) Rutledge
December 15, 1938 – September 24, 2019
Kalida, Ohio – Joanne E. Rutledge, 80 died Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at the Meadows of Kalida, Ohio.
She was born December 15, 1938 in Dundee, Michigan to the late Edwin Eugene Gee and Lillian Ester (Stowell) Gee. She was preceded in...
Brian Eric Hume
Sep 16, 2019
Brian Hume, 50 of North Salem, passed away on September 16, 2019 after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Brian was born on December 21, 1968 to Donald and Donelda (Burris) Hume in Lebanon, Indiana. He married Dawn Hume (Click) on December 11, 2001, a loving union that would last until his passing. They have two beloved children, Garrett...
Joseph "Joey" Ray Burt
Sep 14, 2019
Joseph "Joey" Ray Burt – aged 30 of Brownsburg, Indiana passed unexpectedly on Saturday, September 14 due to complications with cancer.
The funeral service will be held at David A. Hall Mortuary at 7 PM, September 19. Reverend Gray Lesesne of Good Samaritan's Episcopal Church will be officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 pm to 7...
Dallas H. Halcomb, Sr.
Sep 13, 2019
Dallas H. Halcomb, 98 of Brownsburg, IN, passed away peacefully September 13, 2019 in his home. He was born on October 16, 1920 in Sprule, Kentucky to Tolman and Isabelle (Cobb) Halcomb. Dallas was happily married to his loving wife, Betty (Hunter) Halcomb, for 33 years. They were married on August 15, 1986.
As a...
Donald Leroy Fields
Sep 10, 2019
Donald Fields, of Pueblo, Colorado passed away, September 10, 2019.
Mr. Fields faithfully served his country in the United States Marine Corps.
Funeral Services will be held at 1pm, Monday, September 23, in the Funeral Home, where friends and family will gather from 11 am until the time of the funeral service. He will be...
Loretta King
Aug 22, 2019
Loretta King of Pittsboro, IN was born into eternal life, August 22, 2019.
A Funeral Liturgy of the Word Service will be held at 11 am, Tuesday, August 27 in the David A. Hall Mortuary, Pittsboro, where friends and family will gather from 10 am until the time of the Funeral Liturgy.
In lieu of...
John Gillespie, Jr.
Aug 15, 2019
Mr. John Gillespie, Jr. of Avon, Indiana will be laid to rest with Military Honors at the Marion National Cemetery in a private family ceremony. Thoughts and prayers are appreciated for the family during this difficult time.
Arrangements are entrusted to funeral director, Eric Bell.
Rand Linton Atkinson
Aug 15, 2019
Rand “Wolfman” Atkinson - 62
Rand Linton passed away peacefully on August 15, 2019 with his children and friend by his side. He has 2 wonderful boys Alexander Linton (22) and Nicholas Drake (21). He is also survived by the mother of his boys, Christine Nicole Plank.
Rand was born on May 4, 1957 to...
Joseph E. Strong
Aug 12, 2019
Joseph E. Strong, 35 of Lizton, Indiana passed away unexpectedly, the morning of August 12, 2019 in Pittsboro, Indiana.
Friends and family will gather for a time of remembrance from 1pm until 4pm, Sunday, August 18, 2019 in the funeral home.
Arrangements and care of the family are entrusted to Funeral Director, Eric MD Bell....
Jimmie Allen Vanhoy
Aug 9, 2019
Jimmie Allen VanHoy, 61 of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2019. Jimmie was born July 25, 1958 in Lebanon, Indiana to Roy and Clara (May) VanHoy. He was a graduate of Brownsburg High School and a skilled construction laborer. Jimmie loved fast cars and rock and roll, specifically NASCAR and The Beatles. He was also a...
Geneve "Rae" Schenck
Aug 8, 2019
Geneve “Rae” Schenck, 87 of Pittsboro, IN, passed away peacefully in the care of her loving family on Thursday, August 8, 2019 in her home. She was born January 31, 1932 in Brownsburg, IN to Hobart Garret and Mary Pauline (Lingeman) Brady.
Rae married John Schenck in Brownsburg, IN on October 21, 1949, a loving union that...
David Lee Kelley
Aug 6, 2019
David Lee Kelley, 71 of Brownsburg, Indiana, passed away peacefully, August 6, 2019 surrounded by his loving family, at Hendricks Regional Health, Danville, IN.
David was born December 23, 1947 in Lebanon, IN to William and Eula (Smith) Kelley. He was a 1966 graduate of North Salem High School and attended Ivy Tech. He was a Superintendent...
Terry "Taz" Turner
Aug 5, 2019
Terry Lee “Taz” Turner, 66 of Danville, Indiana, passed away, August 5, 2019 in Danville Regional Rehabilitation, after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Terry was born, December 27, 1952 in Beech Grove, IN to Dewie and Leona (Jones) Turner. He was a graduate of Ben Davis High School, and worked his entire career and retired from Allison...
Joan Louise (Thomson) Relf
Jul 28, 2019
Joan (“Joanie") Louise Thomson Relf, 66, of Danville, Indiana, died peacefully on Sunday, July 28, 2019, at Life’s Journey of Avon (Life's Journey Hospice House). Her death was the conclusion to an eight-month, hard-fought battle against pancreatic cancer.
Joanie was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Samuel Relf; her parents, Mary Gertrude Fassnacht Thomson and Robert...