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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.
Jody Klepper
Feb 19, 2022
Jody Marie Klepper, 75, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 19, 2022 at her home in Danville, Indiana, surrounded by her family.
Jody was born in Monterey, California January 4, 1947. While attending Fresno State University, she worked at the Fresno County Sheriff's office as a warrant clerk, where she would meet her future husband, Ron. Ron and...
David S. Mayfield
Feb 18, 2022
David S. Mayfield, 78 of Lizton, Indiana, passed away on February 18, 2022. A full life story is being written and will be available to read here soon.
Friends and family will gather at the funeral home on Thursday, April 14, 2022, from 11 am until the time of the service at 12 pm. David will be...
Mark (Steve) Steven Myers
Feb 17, 2022
Mark (Steve) Myers, 62 of Brownsburg, Indiana, passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 17, 2022. Steve was born June 12, 1959 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Arnold E. Myers and Retha L. (Davis) Myers. He was a talented, self-employed painting contractor who had an equal passion for art and the outdoors. Steve was known for his infectious smile...
Anna Gray
Feb 17, 2022
Anna J. (Gregg) Gray, 76, Pittsboro, passed away February 17, 2022. Anna was born on April 14, 1945 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Raymond and Evelyn (Riley) Gregg. She married Bobby C. Gray on December 7, 1968. Upon his passing on March 5, 2014, they had been married for 45 years. They were blessed with 3 children Brian,...
Jeanette Oliver
Feb 16, 2022
Jeanette Oliver, 84 of North Salem, Indiana, passed away on February 16, 2022. Jeanette was born on April 2, 1938 in Lebanon, Indiana to John Hugh and Alice Gretta (Walton) Clements. In 1966 she married the love of her life, Patrick Oliver, a loving union that lasted until his passing in 2013. She was a brilliant woman and taught...
Richard Smith
Feb 14, 2022
Richard L. Smith, 77 of Pittsboro, Indiana, peacefully passed away on February 14, 2022. Arrangements are currently pending in the care of Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Services. All are encouraged to keep his family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Betty Jean Jackson
Feb 13, 2022
Betty Jean Jackson, 95 of Greenwood, Indiana, formerly of Lizton, Indiana, peacefully passed away on February 13, 2022. Betty was born on September 23, 1926 in Pittsboro, Indiana to Walter and Hattie (VanHorn) Jones. She graduated from Lizton High School and married the love of her life, Edwin Jackson, on November 24, 1946 at Lizton United Methodist Church. Their...
Denise Emily Hake
Feb 6, 2022
Below is a tribute from Denise’s loving family.
Denise Emily Hake, (nee Geuss) Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Sunday, February 6, 2022. Beloved wife of John Hake Jr.; loving mother of Samantha (husband Kenneth) Griggs and Alyssa (husband Dylan) Payne; loving grandmother of Braylee Payne; dear daughter of the late Charles and Johanne Geuss;...
Ralph Krause
Jan 23, 2022
The following is a tribute written by Mr. Ralph Krause’s loving family:
Our Father, Ralph D. Krause, 82, peacefully lost his battle to cancer on January 23, 2022 with his family by his side. He was born in July 1939 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our father attended school at Perry Central and played varsity...
Dr. Gary Wright
Jan 22, 2022
Dr. Gary Wright of Indianapolis passed away at his home in Pittsboro on January 22, 2022. He was a graduate of Pike High School, DePauw University, and the Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Wright practiced medicine for nearly 40 years at hospitals and private practices throughout the Indianapolis area.
He is survived by his sister, Kathy...
Jennifer Chelf
Jan 14, 2022
Jennifer Chelf, 64 of Brownsburg, Indiana, passed away on January 14, 2022. Jennifer was born in Indianapolis on March 20, 1957 to John and Rosalie (Nelson) Moran. After graduating from Pike High School she worked as a tax accountant. She married the love of her life, Christopher Chelf, in 1978, a loving union that lasted until her passing. She...
Julie Keller
Jan 8, 2022
Julie Anne Keller, 66 of Pittsboro, Indiana, peacefully passed away in her home on January 8, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.
Julie was born on July 27, 1955 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Ervin and Dorothy Harris. She married the love of her life, Doug Keller, in Indianapolis in 1975. She was a loving homemaker and...
Jan Kenneth Baird
Jan 7, 2022
Jan Kenneth Baird of Noblesville, Indiana passed away on January 7, 2022. Arrangements are currently pending in the care of Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Services. All are encouraged to keep his family in your thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
Larry Canada
Jan 5, 2022
Larry Canada, 73 of Pittsboro, Indiana passed away peacefully, January 5, 2022 with his loving family by his side. Below is a life story written by his family.
Larry Canada (2/10/48 - 1/5/22)
One of Larry's rituals each morning was reading the newspaper. He turned to the obituaries first and truly enjoyed reading about the...
Sharon Lawson
Dec 31, 2021
The following is an obituary written by Sharon Kay Lawson's loving family:
Sharon Kay Lawson (Willoughby) passed away December 31, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was 75 years old.
Sharon was born April 7, 1946 in Indianapolis, IN. She was an accomplished nurse, having worked for 25 years caring for others. She loved Elvis...
Shirley A. Vaught
Dec 25, 2021
Shirley A. Vaught, of Brownsburg, Indiana passed away peacefully in her home on Christmas Day, 2021.
Friends and family will gather at Liberty Baptist Church in Clermont, Indiana on Thursday, December 30, 2021, from 10 am until the time of the service at 11 am.
Arrangements are entrusted to Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home in...
Donald Jarrett
Dec 24, 2021
Donald M. Jarrett 91 from Avon, Indiana formerly from Lizton. Passed away peacefully on December 24, 2021 at Majestic Care of Avon. Don was born on July 19, 1930 in Coatesville, Indiana to Orville and Virgilene (Church) Jarrett. He graduated high school in 1948 and then married Vera Madge (Hadley) Jarrett on August 14, 1953. A loving union that...
Caitlin Sullivan
Dec 23, 2021
Caitlin Sullivan, 32 of Columbus, Indiana passed away of natural causes in her home in Columbus, Indiana on Thursday, December 23, 2021. Caitlin was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on April 28, 1989, and graduated from Tri-West High School. She was a devoted mother and her beloved daughters, Destyni and Shaylee, were her world.
She is survived by...
Darla V. Buchanan
Dec 23, 2021
Darla V. Buchanan of Avon, Indiana passed away on December 23, 2021. Darla was born on July 5, 1953 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Darla was a long-time employee of M.J. Schuetz, Gilliatte General Contractors and Securitas where she met many friends along the way. Darla enjoyed spending time with her grandkids, reading, and watching and discussing the Colts...
Peter G. Bloyd
Dec 19, 2021
The following is a tribute written by Peter’s family, as well as information regarding his services.
On Sunday, December 19, 2021, the Bloyd family lost a devoted husband, father and friend.
Born to Henry and Alice Bloyd in Lancashire, England on August 25, 1951, Peter “Pete” Gene Bloyd spent his childhood moving and traveling often...
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