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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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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...
Mary Ann Bancroft
Dec 12, 2021
The following is an obituary written by Mary Ann's loving family.
On Dec. 12 loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt, Mary Ann Elizabeth Bancroft 96 passed away. She is survived by her grandson Scott R. Smith, (Jaime), and great-grandchildren Connor and Paige Smith of Pittsboro, Ind.; stepdaughter Carol Overton (Michael), granddaughter Audrey Paul (Caleb) and great-grandchild Brody...
Donald Lee Downing
Dec 9, 2021
Donald Lee Downing, 87 of Brownsburg, Indiana, peacefully passed away on December 9, 2021 at Countryside Meadows. Donald was born on January 26, 1934 to Virgil and Mary (Anderson) Downing. He faithfully served his country in the United States Air Force in the Korean War. After earning several medals and being honorably discharged, he became a millwright for Link-Belt. ...
Benny A Mitchell
Dec 8, 2021
Benny Allen Mitchell, 74, of Plainfield, Indiana passed away December 8, 2021. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on February 23, 1947, to Ada Virginia Magness and Henry Lee Mitchell. Ben graduated from Whiteland High School in 1965. Ben married his high school sweetheart, Diana Kay Inabnitt. Together they had three sons, Ben, Eric and Toby.
Besides...
Walter R. Ingram
Dec 7, 2021
Walter R. Ingram, 67 of Lizton, passed away unexpectedly, December 7, 2021, in Hendricks Regional Health, Danville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Walter's family through the State Bank of Lizton.
Friends and family will gather on Friday, December 17, 2021, from 4 pm to 7 pm at Eric M. D....
Miranda Jones
Dec 6, 2021
Miranda Jo Jones, 33 of Reelsville, Indiana, passed away on December 6, 2021. Miranda was born on October 26, 1988 in Indianapolis to David and Sheryl Jones.
She is survived by her parents, David and Sheryl Jones; her sister, Andrea Jones; her brother, David Jones; her four children, Trenton Earley, Kierra McNew, Kinzley Jones, and Karson Jones;...
Becky Gibbons
Dec 6, 2021
Becky Sue Gibbons, 74, Pittsboro, IN, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 11:25 pm onTuesday, December 6, 2021 at Hendricks Regional Health in Brownsburg surrounded by her family.
She was a resident of Pittsboro for over 30 years and formally a resident of Lebanon.
She was a member of the Pittsboro Methodist...
Douglas Hughes
Dec 1, 2021
Douglas Hughes of Maplewood, Indiana passed away on December 1, 2021. Below is a tribute written by his brother.
The Last Voyage
December 1, 2021, Douglas 'Reckem' Hughes stuffed himself into his custom, 1993 Plymouth Voyager--it had a special red pinstripe acquired at the local Lizton Dairy bar on one side, and one of yellow...
Norman L. Blume
Dec 1, 2021
Norman L. Blume, 74 of Avon, Indiana passed away unexpectedly, December 1, 2021 at IU West Hospital in Avon.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Eric MD Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Pittsboro.
All are encouraged to keep the family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
John A. Davis
Nov 26, 2021
John A. Davis, passed November 26, 2021 peacefully at Majestic Care in Avon, Indiana.
John was born March 4, 1953 in Kendallville, Indiana to Harold “Gabby” Davis and Barbara DeBelius. He graduated from East Noble High School in 1971 and then Hanover College where he earned his degree in Education in 1975. He eventually earned his Master’s...
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