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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 Sue Kisner Hardman
Dec 15, 2024
Karen Sue Kisner Hardman, 67 of North Salem, IN, passed away with her beloved family at her side on Sunday, December 15, 2024.
Karen was born on August 12, 1957, to Rudolph Gene Kisner and Ruby Marcella (Tinie) Courtney Kisner. She was married to Richard Lee Hardman on July 27th, 1996.
Karen demonstrated exceptional love, care, and dedication to her fur-babies and...
John Oliver
Dec 13, 2024
John Edward Oliver, 79, passed away at home, December 13, 2024, in the care of Eunice, his devoted wife of very nearly 58 years.
John was born in Brownsburg, Indiana, March 21, 1945, to Dorthy (Powers) Oliver and Raymond Edward Oliver. He was justifiably proud of his athletic prowess exemplified by his accomplishments at Ladoga High School. He earned 14 varsity...
Phyllis E. Booker
Dec 11, 2024
Phyllis E. (Rush) Booker passed away peacefully Wednesday December 11, 2024, with her daughter Karen and caregivers by her side. She was born January 25, 1931, to her parents Howard and Velma Rush in North Salem, In.
She graduated from North Salem High School in 1949. She married Richard (Dick) Booker of Barnard, In. October 15, 1955. He preceded her in...
David E. Lumpkin
Nov 26, 2024
David Earl Lumpkin January 18, 1950 – November 26, 2024
David Earl Lumpkin, age 74, of Advance, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord on November 26, 2024. Born in Lebanon, Indiana, on January 18, 1950, to Earl and Mary Belle (Whipple) Lumpkin, David lived a life marked by a deep and abiding faith, a fierce love for his family,...
Myrna Smith
Nov 23, 2024
Myrna Smith, 78 of Danville, Indiana, passed away, November 23, 2024 in Methodist Hospital.
Arrangements are currently pending in the care of Eric MD Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Pittsboro.
All are asked to keep the Smith family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time of loss.
Sandra Marsh
Nov 21, 2024
Sandra Marsh 81, of Pittsboro, Indiana, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2024, in Avon, Indiana.
Sandra was born September 24, 1943 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Marvin and Violet (Dillon) Hiland. She was a 1961 graduate of Pittsboro High School where she was active in the band and color guard.
Her career spanned Syndicate Glass, the State Bank of Lizton and work...
Andrea L. Myers
Nov 20, 2024
Andrea L. Bastin (formerly Myers), 79 of Pittsboro, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on November 20, 2024, at her home. The following is an obituary written by her loving family.
Andrea Louise Bastin, well-loved member of Hendricks County, died November 20, 2024, in her home in Pittsboro, Indiana, after a battle with esophageal cancer.
She was affectionately known as...
Karen Herman
Nov 17, 2024
Karen Marie Herman, 77 of North Salem, IN, passed away November 17, 2024. The following is an obituary written by her loving family.
Karen was born on July 2, 1947, to James D. and Holly Rigsby. Karen graduated from Danville High School in 1965. Following high school, Karen worked for the Speedway School System until she got married. She eventually ended...
Ben Love
Nov 14, 2024
Benjamin Eric Love, 49, of Lizton, Indiana, passed away on November 14, 2024.
Ben was born on January 6, 1975, to James and Diana Love, in Indianapolis, Indiana. After Ben graduated from Lebanon High School in 1994, he attended Lincoln Tech where he earned a degree in Mechanical Drafting.
After graduation, he eventually ended up at Peerless Pump, where he worked for over...
Tom Siple
Nov 11, 2024
Thomas (Tom) Lynn Siple passed away unexpectedly November 11, 2024. He was married to his elementary school crush Deanna (DeeDee) Ash on August 13,1983 who survives. He is also survived by three wonderful children and their spouses, Thomas (TJ) and Jessica (Farley) Siple of Lafayette, Dana and Luke Snyder of Pittsboro and David and Teri (Crouch) Siple of Lafayette. He...
Morgan Emma Jean Henderson
Nov 11, 2024
Morgan Emma Jean Henderson, born March “number 7”, 2008 and passed away on November 11, 2024. Morgan was a dearly loved daughter, sister, aunt, granddaughter, great-granddaughter, niece, cousin, girlfriend and friend whose warmth and spunkiness touched all who knew her.
Morgan is survived by her parents, Tara and Darrell Henderson and siblings, Chelsea (Adam Tesdahl) and Christopher. Morgan was a proud...
Dorothy Jones
Nov 7, 2024
Dorothy Jones, 66 of Rockville, Indiana (Formerly of Brownsburg, IN), passed away November 7, 2024 in Danville, Indiana at Hendricks Regional Health.
Dorothy “Rennie” Jones, 66 of Rockville, Indiana (Formerly of Brownsburg, IN), passed away Thursday November 7, 2024. She was born November 17, 1957 in Muncie, Indiana. She grew up in Brownsburg, Indiana and was a graduate of Brownsburg High...
Betty Joan Ratliff
Nov 5, 2024
Betty Joan Ratliff, 94 of Pittsboro, Indiana, passed away peacefully, November 5, 2024 in Brownsburg Health Care.
She was born March 2, 1930, in Indianapolis, Indiana, daughter of Les and Eva Adair.
Betty was a long-time volunteer at Brownsburg Health Care, calling Bingo for the residents weekly. She also volunteered many times for the Blood Drive. Before moving to Pittsboro, she was the...
Kenneth Dale Medlen
Nov 2, 2024
Kenneth D. Medlen, 70 of Danville, Indiana passed away peacefully, on November 2, 2024, in Danville at Hendricks Regional Hospital surrounded by loved ones.
Kenny was born in Indianapolis on September 26, 1954, and was the son of late Carl and Jenny Medlen.
Kenny grew up in Pittsboro, graduating in 1973 from Pittsboro High School. Kenny worked at Coca-Cola for 45 years,...
James Dale
Oct 28, 2024
James Dale, 95, of Brownsburg, Indiana, passed away on October 28, 2024. James was born on February 27, 1929 in Baltimore, Maryland to Ethel (Pratt) and Hubert Dale. He is survived by his brother, Charles (Nancy) Dale; and his three daughters, Sharon (Stephen) Baker, Joyce (William) Buchanan, and Linda Icenogle. Grandpa Jim was blessed with six grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and...
Debra Jean Blume
Oct 22, 2024
Debra Jean Blume (Welch), aged 71, passed away of complication of dementia on October 22, 2024, in Avon, Indiana, where she had been surrounded by loving family and friends.
Debra was born May 10, 1953, in Lakewood, Ohio, to Paul William Welch and Margret Louise (Dawson) Welch. She graduated from Crown Point High School in 1972 and then went onto Purdue...
Donnie R. Spurgeon
Oct 22, 2024
Donnie R. Spurgeon
Donnie “Don” Spurgeon, 86, of Brownsburg, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2024. He was born on May 27, 1938 in Linton, Indiana. Don was the son of Wilbur and Henrietta Spurgeon. He graduated from Linton-Stockton High School, went on to become a business agent for the United Grocer Union and retired from Roadway Trucking several years later....
James Sakalares
Oct 11, 2024
James Lawrence Sakalares, 68, passed away at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana, on October 11, 2024. It is with profound sadness his loved ones recognize he is no longer fighting the battle of kidney disease and is now with his parents in heaven.
Jim was born in Chicago Heights, Illinois, on September 30, 1956. He was preceded in death by his mother,...
Cammie Kennedy
Oct 3, 2024
Cammie Leigh Kennedy, 59, passed away in Avon, Indiana on October 3, 2024. It is with both sorrow and joy her battle with cancer is over and she is with her beloved mother and father in heaven.
Cammie was born in Shelbyville, Indiana on September 7, 1965. After graduating Shelbyville High School, Cammie moved to Atlanta, Georgia with her best friend...
Wayne Shepherd
Sep 27, 2024
Wayne Shepherd, 75 of Lizton, Indiana passed away September 27, 2024 in Life's Journey Hospice of Avon.
Funeral Services will be held at 1pm, Tuesday, October 1, at Your Venture Church, Pittsboro, IN, where friends and family will gather from 11 am until the time of the service. He will be laid to rest in the Lizton K of P Cemtery.
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