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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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Karen K. Mendez
Dec 12, 2019
Karen Kaye Mendez, 45, of Danville, Indiana, passed away December 12, 2019 in Hendricks Regional Health in Danville, with her loving family by her side.
Karen was born November 21, 1974 in Fort Worth, Texas to Edward and Carolyn (Woods) Tutton. She obtained a bachelor’s degree from Texas Baptist University and worked in administration for Hyles-Anderson College...
Jerry “Jr” Root
Dec 8, 2019
Jerry “JR” Root, 59 of Bainbridge, passed away December 8, in his home, with his loving family by his side.
Friends and family will gather at David A. Hall Mortuary in Pittsboro from 4 pm to 7 pm on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 for visitation. The funeral will take place at 11 am the following day in...
Raymond Edward Weatherford
Dec 4, 2019
Raymond (Ray) Weatherford, 71, of Pittsboro, Indiana, succumbed to his battle against cancer on December 4, 2019, at the comfort of his own home surrounded by family.
Born August 31, 1948, in Indianapolis, Indiana, as one of 10 children to Cyril and Winona (Hall) Weatherford. Ray spent his life learning the crafts of skilled trades, retiring from...
William H. Hayden
Dec 4, 2019
William (Bill) Harry Hayden, 79, of Danville, Indiana, passed away in the comfort of his own home on December 4, 2019 surrounded by love.
Visitation will begin at 1:00PM on Sunday, December 8, 2019 followed by a celebration of life ceremony commencing at 2:00 PM at David A. Hall Mortuary, 220 North Maple Street, Pittsboro, IN 46167. ...
William A. Merritt
Dec 2, 2019
William A. Merritt, 58 of North Salem, Indiana passed away peacefully, December 2, 2019 in Plainfield, IN.
Mr. Merritt was born February 21, 1961 in Lebanon, IN to William A. and Georgia (Tungate) Merritt. He was self employed and worked in warehousing and assisted his father on his family farm.
Survivors include his father and...
Kurt Webster Ipox, Sr.
Nov 28, 2019
Kurt Webster Ipox, Sr. 56 of Indianapolis, passed away unexpectedly, November 28, 2019 in his home.
Kurt was born September 10, 1963 in Indianapolis, IN to Webster Hayden and Patricia Ann Ipox. He attended George Washington High School and worked for many years at Caldron Textiles.
He was a member of the National Rifle Association...
Roy Wayne Wright
Nov 14, 2019
Roy "Wayne" Wright, 94 of Pittsboro, passed away peacefully, November 14, 2019 at Life's Journey Hospice in Avon, IN.
A graveside service will be held at New Ross Cemetery on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, at 1pm.
Amy Mclain
Nov 6, 2019
Amy McLain, 47 of Danville, Indiana passed away unexpectedly, November 6, 2019 at Hendricks Regional Health in Danville, Indiana.
Funeral services will be held at 1 pm, on Monday, November 11, 2019 in the Funeral Home, where friends and family will gather from 11 am until the time of the funeral.
Arrangements and care of...
Carol Vescovi
Nov 5, 2019
Carol Sue (Hughes) Vescovi, 82, of Pittsboro, Indiana passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019 with her family by her side.
Carol was born on February 9, 1937 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Bernard & Thelma Hughes. Carol was a homemaker, loving wife, mother, grandmother, & great grandmother. Her children & grandchildren were her greatest joy.
Surviving...
Marion A. Miller
Oct 20, 2019
Marion Andlauer Miller passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior on October 20, 2019. He was born in Topeka, KS, in 1920, the last of four children of Henry and Josephine Andlauer Miller. He was schooled in Topeka at Seabrook Grade School and Washburn Rural High School and won a Union Pacific Scholarship to college. In...
Mildred "Irene" Penter
Oct 17, 2019
Mildred "Irene" Penter, 81 of North Salem, Indiana, passed away October 17, 2019 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Irene was a gifted cook and homemaker, and most importantly a kind and loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Visitation will be Saturday, October 26, 2019 at David A. Hall Mortuary, where friends and family will gather from 12pm...
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...