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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.

Allen Craig Hill

Allen Craig Hill

Jul 20, 2021

Allen Craig Hill, 78 of Jamestown, Indiana, peacefully passed away in his home surrounded by his loving family on July 20, 2021.  Allen was born in Louisville, Kentucky to Stallard and Sylvia (Logsdon) Hill on February 4, 1943.  He married the love of his life, Nikki (Johns) Hill on December 24, 1970, a loving union that would last until...

Virginia Levitt

Virginia Levitt

Jul 12, 2021

Virginia Jones Levitt---88, passed away peacefully July 12, 2021. She was born December 15, 1932 in Cuyahoga Falls, OH to the late William and Ruth (Bechtel) Jones.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Martin Howard Levitt and her sister, Shirley Latshaw, of Columbus, OH.  She is survived by her sons, Joseph Levitt (wife, Francesca Contino) of Danville,...

John Scott

John Scott

Jul 7, 2021

John Freeman Scott (“Pappy”), 91, of Brownsburg, Indiana, died peacefully in his sleep July 7, 2021, at Brownsburg Healthcare Center.

John was born January 21, 1930, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Fred Thomas and Vola May (White) Scott of Tompkinsville, Kentucky.

At three weeks of age, he traveled with his mother back to his father's farm...

Shelby Lynn Clark

Shelby Lynn Clark

Jul 3, 2021

Shelby Lynn Clark, the precious baby girl of Casey and Kirsten (Wicker) Clark, was born into the arms of angels on July 3, 2021.

A memorial gathering will be held at the Clark Home on Saturday, July 24, 2021 beginning at 4 pm.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Turner Syndrome Society of the...

Shirley L. Henry

Shirley L. Henry

Jul 3, 2021

Shirley L. Henry, 86, of Battle Creek, Michigan died peacefully on Saturday, July 3, 2021 in Carmel, Indiana.  She was born on July 27, 1934 in Waterloo, Indiana to George W. and Bertha (Schiek) Speer.  She was a 1952 graduate of Waterloo High School and a 1957 graduate of Indiana University with a degree in Physical Education.  Upon her...

Chad Ward

Chad Ward

Jun 27, 2021

Chad Ward, of Indianapolis, IN died unexpectedly on June 27, 2021. Below are words from his loving family.

Chad Allen Ward Born 4-3-81 Passed Away 6-27-21 Saved 8-12-18

CHAD WAS LOST CHAD WAS HURTING CHAD NEVER WANTED TO BE A BURDEN

Chad was born on 4-3-81 in Indianapolis, IN to Gary & Susan...

Thomas O’Brien

Thomas O’Brien

Jun 27, 2021

Thomas O’Brien, 85 of Avon, Indiana was born into eternal life in June 27, 2021. He was surrounded by his loving family at the time of his passing.

Tommy was a modern day Celtic storyteller serving as a lawyer. There wasn’t much he loved more than hearing a good story -- and the telling, and telling, and...

Morris Leroy Kern

Morris Leroy Kern

Jun 15, 2021

Morris L. Kern of Brownsburg passed away on June 15, 2021 at the age of 81. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Vivian (Gallichan) and his sister Marylin (Harold Leo) Powell. He was a 1958 graduate of Kirklin High School. His 8-year service in the Indiana National Guard prepared him for his future career as...

Beverly Ridenour

Beverly Ridenour

Jun 4, 2021

Beverly Ann Ridenour, 76, of Pittsboro, IN passed away June 4, 2021. She was born October 9, 1944 to Evert and Mary Hendricks.

Bev met the love of her life, Dick Ridenour, when they were teenagers. They were married 57 years and raised three children. She babysat out of their home for 37 years. She loved the...

Brenda Mckinney

Brenda Mckinney

Jun 4, 2021

Brenda (Haggard) McKinney, Lizton, IN, died peacefully on June 4, 2021 at the age of 70 at IU Health Hospital. Brenda was born on September 6, 1950 in Danville, KY. She was born into a very loving and Christ-filled family that soon found roots in Pittsboro, IN, where she and her brother, Ronald, were raised by George and Arlie...

Phyllis (Ratliff)  Bodfish

Phyllis (Ratliff) Bodfish

May 29, 2021

Phyllis Bodfish, 92 of Charlotte, North Carolina  passed away on May 29, 2021 at Aldersgate Retirement Community. She was born on August 14, 1928 in Lizton, Indiana, a daughter of the late Percy and Eunice Harlan Ratliff, and beloved wife of her late husband, George H. Bodfish. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Paul Ratliff. She...

Flora T. Christensen

Flora T. Christensen

May 27, 2021

Flora Thelma Creech Christensen

August 14, 1932 – May 27, 2021

Flora Christensen, 88, passed away peacefully at her residence on May 27, 2021.  She was married to Ernest “Chris” Christensen for 58 years.  He passed Nov. 2, 2010.  Together they owned and operated Chris’ Lizton Market for 30 years.

Flora was a...

Jimmie L. Carlton

Jimmie L. Carlton

May 26, 2021

Jimmie Lee Carlton, age 69, of Pittsboro, peacefully passed away on May 26, 2021.  He was born in Lebanon, Indiana on April 17, 1952, the son of Ray and Norma (Whitaker) Carlton.

Jimmie began his career in the family business of excavating with his father and brother, eventually branching out on his own as the owner of...

John J. Jaco

John J. Jaco

May 23, 2021

John J. Jaco, 84 of Brownsburg, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly, May 23, 2021 at his home.  John was born on August 25, 1936 to William Benjamin Jaco and Emmaline Helm Jaco.  He grew up hunting with his dad in the small town of Vienna, Illinois.  He had four older sisters and another sister who died after birth.  John graduated...

Bonnie Robinson

Bonnie Robinson

May 20, 2021

Bonnie Robinson of North Salem, Indiana peacefully passed away on May 20, 2021.  Bonnie was born on June 29, 1939 in North Salem, Indiana to Arvil and Edna (Rosston) Haegy.  She graduated from North Salem High School in 1954 and was a loving homemaker and mother.

Bonnie is survived by her husband, William Wayne Robinson; her son,...

Vera Madge Jarrett

Vera Madge Jarrett

May 20, 2021

Vera Madge Jarrett, 86 of Avon, Indiana, peacefully passed away on May 20,  2021. Madge was born on January 17, 1935, in Pittsboro, Indiana to Fred Leon and Fern (Barnett) Hadley. After graduating high school, she married Donald Jarrett on August 14, 1953 a loving union that has lasted the past 67 almost 68 years. Madge was...

Delilah Shortz

Delilah Shortz

May 19, 2021

Infant Delilah Shortz was given into Jesus’s arms on May 19, 2021.

Friends and family will gather at Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 from 2 pm until the time of the service at 4 pm.

Delilah June Shortz was born on April 19th, 2021 at 7:29am at 33 weeks gestation...

Alberta L. Broyles

Alberta L. Broyles

May 17, 2021

Alberta L. Broyles, 90 of Pittsboro, Indiana, peacefully passed away on May 17, 2021.  Alberta was born on May 31, 1930 in Boone County, Indiana to Oakley and Geraldine (Edrington) Sparks.  After graduating from high school, she married Harold W. Broyles on July 17, 1949, a loving union that would last until his passing in 2010.  Alberta was a...

Wilma Woosley

Wilma Woosley

May 16, 2021

Wilma Lucille Woosley, 79 of Brownsburg, Indiana passed away on May 16, 2021.  Wilma was born in Shelbyville, Illinois on February 28, 1942 to Everett Boyd and Frances Lucille (Weakly) Eversole.  Most of her life, Wilma lived in Illinois with deep roots to the farm.  She was a faithful follower of Jesus who loved dogs, enjoyed gardening, and crafting. ...

Barbara Then

Barbara Then

May 15, 2021

Barbara Then of Pittsboro, Indiana peacefully passed away in her home on May 15, 2021.

Arrangements are currently pending in the care of Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home.  All are encouraged to keep her family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

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