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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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Charles Robert Hendricks
Jul 27, 2024
Charles Robert Hendricks, of Lebanon, IN, passed away July 27, 2024.
Born February 28, 1940 in Indianapolis, Indiana, he was the son of Robert N. and Gladys (Scott) Hendricks. He was a 1958 graduate of Lizton High School and proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1963 through 1965. He married the love of his life, Sue (Keeney) Hendricks,...
Harold “Smitty” Smith
Jul 27, 2024
Harold “Smitty” Leroy Smith, 91 of Pittsboro, Indiana, passed away peacefully, July 27, 2024, in Life's Journey Hospice.
Smitty was born on March 17, 1933, at home in Pittsboro, to Cecil E. and Dorothy (Marker) Smith. He met Eleanor “Jane” (Blanton) Smith, and they began their 70-year commitment to one another when they began going steady together in March of 1949....
David Lee Ferris
Jul 15, 2024
David Lee Ferris, 75 of Greencastle, Indiana, passed away, July 15, 2024.
Mr. Ferris was born April 16, 1949 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Aldwin and Ermel Ferris.
He is survived by several friends and family. Services will be private.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Eric MD Bell Funeral Home, Pittsboro, IN.
All are encouraged to keep the family in your...
Brian Michael Myers
Jul 6, 2024
Brian Michael Myers, age 36 of Indianapolis, Indiana. Brian passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on July 6, 2024.
He succumbed to a hard battle of Adrenal Cortical Carcinoma and now sits at the feet of Jesus. He leaves behind his best friend and wife, Michele Myers; his four step children who he has always adored as his own,...
Darlene Lindley
Jun 29, 2024
Darlene Delight Adams Lindley, 92 of Danville, Indiana passed away peacefully, June 29, 2024, in Avon, Indiana. Darlene was born in her home south of Plainfield, Indiana, on August 29, 1931, to Marvin Earl and Mable McCreary Adams. She grew up with her three brothers, Duane, Robert, and Gary Adams, and her sister, Marilyn Rihm. She attended her first two...
Dean Gibbs
Jun 27, 2024
Dean Gibbs, 72 of Pittsboro, Indiana, passed away on June 27, 2024. The following is an obituary written by his loving family.
Thomas Dean Gibbs was born the eldest son of five boys to Basil and Marjorie Gibbs on January 3, 1952. At a young age, he showed his strong work ethic when he started farming for the family when his...
Kristin Jenkins
Jun 16, 2024
Kristin Jenkins, 80 of Brownsburg, Indiana, peacefully went to be with the Lord and her daughter, Angie, on June 16, 2024, in Life's Journey Hospice.
She was the wife (60 years) of Gary Jenkins and mother of Kristin Julie (David) Sears, Kirk W. (Mindy) Jenkins, and Angie (Chadd) Evans. She had seven awesome grandchildren, Brandon, Jennifer, Alexa...
Frances Arlene Belcher
Jun 12, 2024
Frances Arlene Belcher, 91, went home to be with the Good Lord on June 12, 2024, at Danville Rehabilitation in Danville, Indiana. She was born to the late Claude and Eva Underhill.
Frances was a loyal wife to late Everett Paul Belcher for close to 50 years. They were best friends and created a beautiful life together. ...
Sally Ann Shaffer
Jun 11, 2024
The following is an obituary written by Sally Ann Schaffer’s loving family.
Sally Ann Shaffer, sister, devoted and loving mother, “Grammy” and friend passed away peacefully on June 11, 2024, at 78 years old.
She was born in Campbellsburg, Indiana on July 21, 1945, to her father, Russell Landreth, and her mother, Kathleen (Cornwell) Landreth....
Janice Marie Leonard
Jun 7, 2024
Janice Marie Leonard, 83 of Danville, Indiana, peacefully passed away in her home on June 7, 2024. Janice was born on July 23, 1940, in Indianapolis, to Charles and Mable (Mantooth) Thomas. On June 20, 1958, she married Kenneth Leonard, a loving union that would last until his passing in 2023. She was incredibly proud of her service to...
Travis D. Stonebraker
May 31, 2024
Travis Dale Stonebraker, 50 of Pittsboro, Indiana, passed away on May 31, 2024, after a brief illness. Travis was born on September 14, 1973, to Kenneth Dale and Linda Bowman Stonebraker and married Stacy Byers on May 27, 2000. He was a resident of Pittsboro with his beloved wife and children, Lucas Tyler, Cali Noel, and Lanie McKenna. He...
Elizabeth Anne Mendenhall
May 19, 2024
The following is a life story written by Mrs. Elizabeth Mendenhall’s loving family.
Mrs. Elizabeth Anne Mendenhall, age 94 of Brownsburg, passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, May 19, 2024. She was born October 6, 1929, in Rockville, IN to Enos Akers and Ethelyn Akers (Bowen).
She's survived by her Granddaughters, Elizabeth (Mark) Francis (Mendenhall) and...
Doris O’Hair
May 16, 2024
Doris O’Hair, 94 of Brownsburg, Indiana, peacefully passed away on May 16, 2024. The following is a full life story written by her loving family.
Doris Keck O’Hair 7/7/29 - 5/16/24
Doris has gone home to be with our Heavenly Father. She was blessed to have lived a healthy 94 years. Doris was born to...
Beth Ann Linson
May 5, 2024
Beth Ann Linson, 72, Pittsboro, Indiana died at 12:06 am Sunday, May 5th, 2024 at Life’s Journey Hospice Center. Beth, also known as Bethie to her beloved Husband, was born in Frankfort, Indiana to Robert and Velma Paris on January 13th, 1952. Beth married Danny L. Linson on July 24th, 1971.
She graduated from Clinton Central High...
Jean Hornback
Apr 29, 2024
(Joyce) Jean Hornback
Jean was born on May 26, 1936 in Anna Illinois to Rev and Mrs. Herman (Edna) McGill. Jean married Douglas N Hornback on December 15, 1958 who proceeded her in death in 2010 until they were reunited together with their heavenly Father on April 29, 2024 upon Jean’s death.
Jean worked in...
George "Jerry" Henderson
Apr 27, 2024
George Joseph “Jerry” Henderson passed away on April 27, 2024 in Avon, Indiana. Born on December 18, 1928, he was the son of William A. and Lexi Bernice Henderson. George attended Tech High School before moving to Pittsboro, where he finished high school.
He served in the U.S. Army, assigned to the motor pool, in the occupation...
Tommy Smith
Apr 18, 2024
The following is an obituary written by Tommy’s loving family.
Tommy Smith passed away unexpectedly on April 18th at the age of 76 at our cabin in Orange County, Indiana. Tom was born in Fount, KY on July 17, 1947, to Elmer and Bessie (Lovins) Smith. His family moved to Hendricks County, IN early in his childhood. ...
Timothy Charles Vollmer
Mar 29, 2024
Timothy Charles “Tim” Vollmer, age 51, has officially waved goodbye to life. Tim was son of Marilyn Taylor Vollmer Sultan (step-father William Sultan), brother to Tammy Vollmer Pisockyj Wegman (Nathan Wegman) and Lexi Sultan. He was uncle to Jacob Pisockyj, Mariah Pisockyj and Xavier Pisockyj, step-uncle to Everly Wegman and Jacob Wegman, and best friend to Stephanie Lee. Tim...
Ronald Wagner
Mar 29, 2024
Ronald E. Wagner, 88, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024. He was surrounded by his loving family and Hailey, his cat. He was born February 6, 1936 in Sandborn, Indiana and played football at Linton-Stockton High School. He met the love of his life, Mary Jane, in Jasper, Indiana at a dance hall. Their favorite dance was the...
Frances Reed
Mar 28, 2024
Frances Eileen Reed, 90 of Brownsburg, Indiana, passed away on March 28, 2024. Frances was born on July 16, 1933, in Brazil, Indiana, to Fred and Lucy (Cooksey) Atkinson. On September 23, 1950, she married Bud Reed, a loving union that would last until his passing in 1990. She worked as a custodian for Brownsburg Middle School and was...