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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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Bradley Aaron Taylor
Jan 16, 2025
Bradley Aaron Taylor was born in Indianapolis Indiana on May 17, 1983. He attended Westfield High School and had a love of sports growing up and participated in many. His biggest love was baseball. Brad always loved spending time with family and most loved spending time with his many nieces and nephews.
He had an immense love of music. His record...
Debra Lynne Wardle
Jan 11, 2025
The following is an obituary written by her loving family.
Debra Lynne Wardle passed away suddenly at her home in Pittsboro on January 11, 2025.
She is survived by her wife, Amy (AJ) Wardle; her parents, Paula Foster and David Talkington; her aunt, Luann Badshah; her parents-in-law, Duane and Kim Wardle; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and her three beloved cats, Garrus,...
Sylvia Marie Kabat
Jan 11, 2025
Sylvia Marie Kabat, 92 of Carmel, Indiana, was born into eternal life, January 11, 2025. Sylvia is survived by her children, Bruce Kabat and Joyce (Terry) Crowder; her grandchildren, Jenna (T.J.) O’Neil, Brad Scriff, Tim Griffin, and Adam (Rachel) Crowder; her great-grandchildren, Tommy O’Neil and Jimmy O’Neil; her sisters-in-law, Lorraine Gorski and Marge Lewandowski; her brother-in-law, Robert Kabat; her cousins,...
Kirk F. Santo
Jan 7, 2025
Kirk Francis Santo, 70 of Greenfield, Indiana passed away unexpectedly January 7, 2025, in Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis.
He was born March 11, 1954, in Evansville, Indiana to Frank and Ruth Ann Santo.
Mr. Santo faithfully served his country in the United States Navy as a Radar Operator. His professional career was in logistics, most recently working with O'Riley Auto Parts. He lived...
Anstiss C. Miller
Jan 4, 2025
The following is an obituary written by her loving family.
Anstiss C. Miller
95, of Avon, passed away on January 4, 2025. SHe was born in Cambridge, MA on August 26, 1929, to Edwin N. and Harriet B. Ohl
After graduating from Ethel Walker School in 1947, Anstiss met Midshipman Thomas (Tim) G. Miller at an Annapolis weekend. Anstiss and Tim married in...
Kathryn Rains Phillips
Jan 2, 2025
Kathryn Rains Phillips, 71 of New Whiteland, IN, passed away peacefully, January 2, 2025 in Kindred Hospice, Indianapolis.
Kathryn "Kay" Rains Phillips passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at 71 years of age. She was born to Martha and Clifton "Doc" Rains in West Memphis, Arkansas on June 1, 1953. She was preceded in death by her parents. As a...
Randy Cruz
Jan 1, 2025
The following obituary is written by Randy's loving family.
Beloved husband and father, Randy Cruz, passed on New Year's Day. He was 64 years old.
After serving in the Navy, he took the journey of a lifetime across the world where he started his family in England and went into 27 years of government service. He became a Hoosier upon retirement....
Cynthia L Miller
Dec 30, 2024
The following is an obituary written by Cyndi's loving family.
Cynthia Lorene (Greer) Miller, "Cyndi", passed away Monday, December 30, 2024.
She was born April 26, 1961, to George "Gutty" Washington Greer, Jr. (deceased) and Delores "Shorty" Irene Greer (deceased) in Crawfordsville, Indiana. Cyndi was the third of four children born to Gutty and Shorty.
Cyndi grew up in Brownsburg, Indiana where she...
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 Dell Smith, 78 of Danville, Indiana, passed away at Methodist Hospital on November 22, 2024. She was born September 28, 1946, in Indianapolis Indiana. She was a lifelong resident of Hendricks County. Her parents were Donald and Margaret (Mace) Tinder. She graduated in 1964 from Pittsboro High School. She retired from Indiana Department of Correction Girl School. She also...
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...
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