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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.

Darlene Lindley

Darlene Lindley

Jun 29, 2024

Darlene Lindley, 92 of Danville, Indiana passed away peacefully, June 28, 2024 in Avon, Indiana. 

Arrangements are currently pending in the care of Eric MD Bell Funeral Home in Pittsboro, Indiana. All are encouraged to keep the Lindley family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time of loss. 

Dean Gibbs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Robin Jean (Stephens)  Lowe

Robin Jean (Stephens) Lowe

Mar 28, 2024

Robin J. Lowe, age 64, of Four Oaks, NC, formerly Jamestown, IN, passed away March 28, 2024 at her brother's home in Cobbtown, GA with family by her side, after a very lengthy, hard fought battle with cancer. She was born July 7, 1959 to her parents, Jim and Jean (Cornett) Stephens. She graduated from Western Boone Jr/Sr High...

Janet Verhonik Limp

Janet Verhonik Limp

Mar 26, 2024

Janet Verhonik Limp, 63 of Danville, Indiana, passed away peacefully, March 26, 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana.  Her loving family was by her side.  The following is an obituary from her family.

Janet Verhonik Limp was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to Carol Ann and Bill Verhonik. She was a graduate of Ben Davis High School in 1978. She...

Robert “Bobby” Alan Johnson

Robert “Bobby” Alan Johnson

Mar 19, 2024

Robert (Bob/Bobby) Alan Johnson, also lovingly known as “Pap”, passed away in Indianapolis, Indiana on March 19, 2024.  The following is an obituary written by his loving family.

Bobby was born in Indianapolis on November 26, 1956.  He was the youngest of three siblings (Margaret and Larry) born to his mother (Mary) and father (James). Growing up...

H. John Breuer, Jr.

H. John Breuer, Jr.

Mar 18, 2024

H. John Breuer, Jr., 81, of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, March 18, 2023, at WellBrooke of Avon in Indianapolis, IN. The following is an obituary written by his loving family.

H. John Breuer, Jr. was the son of the late Harold J. and Edna M. (Bloomer) Breuer and was born April 20, 1942, in North...

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