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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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Merle E. Williams

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Shirley Riddle

Shirley Riddle

Jul 24, 2019

Shirley Riddle, 79 of Brownsburg, Indiana passed away peacefully at her home on July 24, 2019, in the care of her loving family.  Shirley was born to Russell and Lorraine (Sterling) Gericke on September 6, 1939 in Tuscola, Illinois.  She was a 1957 graduate of Pittsboro High School and married Berlie Riddle on September 6, 1958, a loving union...

Infant Knox Miller

Infant Knox Miller

Jul 23, 2019

Knox Clark Miller of Pittsboro was born an angel on July 23, 2019 at 4:15 am at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. His sweet, peaceful face will forever be our comfort. He is fiercely loved and will be deeply missed. He is the beloved son of Aaron and Jennifer (Clark) Miller. He is survived by his older sister, Ava...

Alyssa Justine Bryant

Alyssa Justine Bryant

Jul 21, 2019

Alyssa Justine Bryant, 30, of Davenport, Iowa, passed peacefully in the early hours of Sunday, July 21st, 2019, at Life's Journey Hospice House of Avon in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was surrounded by her loving family. Alyssa was born on February 20th, 1989, in Davenport, Iowa, to Donna Bryant and Dennis Cook. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister and...

Donald F. Aldrich, Sr.

Donald F. Aldrich, Sr.

Jul 15, 2019

Donald F. Aldrich, Sr. age 77, died on Monday, July 15, 2019 at St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital surrounded by family and friends.  He was born the oldest of four brothers on June 28, 1942 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Warren and Maxine (Compton) Aldrich.  He graduated Camden High School in San Jose, California and earned a Bachelor’s Degree from...

Rosemary Fortner

Rosemary Fortner

Jul 14, 2019

Rosemary Fortner, 79 of Pittsboro, IN passed away peacefully on July 14, 2019 in her home, in the care of her large and loving family.

Rosemary was born to Ewing and Sylvia (Call) Martin on December 24, 1939 in Rockville, Indiana. She was a graduate of Rockville High School, where she attended Hoosier Girls State and was...

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