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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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Leonard N. Roccia
Aug 12, 2017
Leonard N. "Lenny" Roccia, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 12, 2017 surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Lynette Roccia (nee: Whitaker) for 60 years. Loving father of Kim (Charles) Lindley, Tim (Alesia), Jim (Donna) and Matt (Tina) Roccia. Devoted grandfather of Laura (Kevin), Nicholas (Meara), Kelsea, Zac, Alex, Alison, Madison, Bailey, Blake, Roman and the late Jeremy. Loving...
Adam Bennett Poppa
Aug 3, 2017
Adam Bennett Poppa, 40 of Avon, IN, passed away unexpectedly, August 3, 2017 in his home.
Adam was born December 19, 1976 in Indianapolis and was a 1995 graduate of Tri-West High School, where he was a well-known athlete. He was the loving father of one son, Andrew Poppa. He was passionate about his son’s athletics, and...
Donald Ralph Blanton
Jul 28, 2017
Donald Ralph Blanton, 85 of Pittsboro, IN, passed away in his home, surrounded by those he loved, on July 28, 2017.
Donald was born March 26, 1932 in Pittsboro to Ralph and Cordis (Jones) Blanton. He was a 1950 Graduate of Pittsboro High School. He married Virginia (Kiger) Blanton on May 28, 1953 a marriage that would...
Hilda Maria Patterson
Jul 20, 2017
Hilda Maria Patterson, 84 of Pittsboro, IN, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017.
Hilda was born February 2, 1933 in San German, Puerto Rico to Angel L. and Carmen (Oritz) Ramirez de Arellano. She was a graduate of James Monroe High School.
Hilda became a resident of Pittsboro in 1962 when her soon-to-be fiancé, Richard...
Carolyn (Rose) Goldsmith
Jul 14, 2017
Carolyn “Cookie” Rose Goldsmith passed away, surrounded by family, on July 14, 2017 in Avon, IN after a brief battle with cancer. She was born May 6, 1948 in Wainville, Webster Co., WV. She was the eight child, second daughter, of the late Eugene “Gene” and Arlice “Lucy” Rose.
Cookie attended Wainville grade school and...
Lillian Rose Cundiff
Jul 13, 2017
Lillian Rose Cundiff, 61 of Pittsboro, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on July 13, 2017. Lillian was born August 1, 1955 in Indianapolis to William and Frances Haynes. She was a graduate of Pike High School and earned her Associate’s Degree in Nursing from Vincennes University. During her nursing career she served and comforted families in...
Rudy Gene Sanders
Jun 14, 2017
RUDY GENE SANDERS, age 72 of Pittsboro, Indiana passed away on June 14, 2017. Mr. Sanders was born on May 17, 1945 in Indiana. He graduated from Ben Davis High School in 1963 and Rose-Hulman in 1967. He was self-employed at BIM Solutions, LLC as a structural engineer. Visitation will be on Friday, June 16, 2017 from 5 to 8...
Maurice B. Spoon
Jun 10, 2017
MAURICE B. SPOON, 82 YEARS OF PITTSBORO, INDIANA, PASSED AWAY SUNDAY, JUNE 10, 2017. BORN SEPTEMBER 28, 1934 IN MOORESVILLE, IN THE SON OF SCHUYLER SPOON, SR. AND EDITH(WRIGHTSMAN) SPOON. HE MARRIED LOUZINA M (MERRITT) ON SEPTEMBER 1958 IN PITTSBORO, INDIANA. MAURICE WAS TOWN MARSHALL FOR THE TOWN OF PITTSBORO RETIRING ON DECEMBER 31, 1999. LATER HE WAS A CROSSING...
Barbara R. Henderson
May 28, 2017
BARBARA R. HENDERSON, AVON, IN, AGE 87 PASSED AWAY SUNDAY MAY 28, 2017. BORN JULY 26, 1929 IN PITTSBORO, IN, THE DAUGHTER OF CHESTER WALDO AND VIOLA (STANLEY) REYNOLDS. BARBARA WAS A GRADUATE OF PITTSBORO HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1947. SHE MARRIED GEORGE J. HENDERSON AUGUST 25, 1951 IN PITTSBORO. SHE WAS A MEMBER OF THE CLAYTON CHRISTIAN CHURCH AND...
Jeanette L. Terrell
May 27, 2017
Jeanette L. Terrell, age 88 of Brownsburg, formerly of Pittsboro, passed away May 27, 2017. Born November 9, 1928 in Eminence, Indiana the daughter of Robert and Hazel Kenworthy. Jeanette graduated from Eminence High School. She was a member of the Pittsboro Christian Church and the Pittsboro Order of the Eastern Star. She married Robert W. Terrell who survives. Also...
Myra E Hess
May 12, 2017
Myra E. Hess, Brownsburg, IN passed away at her residence Friday May 12, 2017. Born May 23, 1947 in Indianapolis, the daughter of Carl O. and Esther (Aspen) Bentley. July 18, 1964 she married Ronald A. Hess in Clinton, IN who survives. Other survivors include daughter Rhonda Echard, son, Scott Hess (Joell Smith), daughter, Nicole Ford (Rodney), 9 grandchildren, 4...
Ronald D. Haggard
May 4, 2017
RONALD D. HAGGARD, age 73, of Pittsboro, Indiana passed away May 4, 2017. Ron was born on September 10, 1943, in Dunnville, Kentucky to the late George Edward and Arlie Mae (Brown) Haggard. Ron graduated from Pittsboro High School in 1961. He married Gerry L. (Whiteford) Haggard in Indianapolis, Indiana on January 25, 1964. He was employed by Baldauf Trucking...
Shelby Gene Murphy
May 4, 2017
SHELBY GENE MURPHY, age 73 of Pittsboro, Indiana passed away May 4, 2017. He was born on June 28, 1943 in Liberty, Kentucky to the late Anderson Earl and Opal Lee (Emerson) Murphy. He married Tonya (Wallen) Murphy on October 25, 1986 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Mr. Murphy served in the US Army in Vietnam. He retired from Shield-Sexton as a...
Hazel L. Whitaker
May 4, 2017
HAZEL L. WHITAKER, age 81 of Pittsboro passed away May 4, 2017. Hazel was born on September 21, 1935 in Hazard, Kentucky the daughter of Andy and Mertie Miller. She married James M. Whitaker, Sr. on December 21, 1958 in Danville, IN. He preceded her in death on October 16, 2005. Survivors: Son, Carl Wayne Shepherd; Daughters, Kathy Kelly, Darlene...
William E. Sherman
Apr 21, 2017
William E. Sherman, 86 years , of Ft. Myers, FL, passed away at his residence, Friday April 21, 2017 Born April 9, 1931 in West Newton, IN, the son of William and Oma (Pierce) Sherman. March 1, 1996 he married Kathleen A. Cowden in Bradenton, FL. She survives. Also surviving are daughters Tina R. Brunes and Brenda D. Clark,(A. J.)...
Donna C. Gentry
Mar 7, 2017
Donna C. Gentry, 65 years, passed away Tuesday March 7, 2017. Born May 22, 1951 in Harlan, KY the daughter of Freeman A. and Bernadine (Collins) Carter. June 9, 1973 in Pittsboro, IN she married Robert L. (Bob) Gentry who survives along with daughters, Sarah Gentry Dillon (Bill), Beth Knapp (Scott), 5 grandchildren, two brothers, Kenneth W. Carter (Brenda) and...
Donna Sue Broyles
Feb 10, 2017
Donna Sue Broyles, 55 years of Lebanon, IN passed away February 10, 2017. Born May 2, 1961 in Danville, IN the daughter of Arnold L. and Thelma L. (Davis) Graham Donna graduated from Tri West High School in 1979. She and Robert (Bob) Broyles were married in July 1981 at the Pittsboro United Methodist Church. Bob preceded her in death...
Jeanne Elizabeth Merrill
Feb 2, 2017
JEANNE ELIZABETH MERRILL, age 83, of Brownsburg, IN passed away February 2, 2017. Jeanne was born on August 15, 1933 the daughter of the late Foster C. and Mary Elizabeth (Baker) Smith Allen. She married Ramon D. Merrill on October 14, 1973 in Pittsboro, IN. He preceded her in death on January 1, 2010. Jeanne was a self-employed Beautician from...
Kirk William Kelly
Feb 2, 2017
KIRK WILLIAM KELLY, age 57, Pittsboro, IN passed away February 2, 2017. Kirk was born on June 5, 1959 the son of Joseph W. and Bett Lou (Myer) Kelly. He married Kathy M. Whitaker on January 8, 1977. Kirk was a Machinist for Allison Division R.R. and a member of the Brownsburg American Legion. Survivors: Wife, Kathy Kelly; Son, Joseph...
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