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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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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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Larry Riley

Larry Riley

May 9, 2021

Larry R. Riley, 81 of Jamestown, Indiana peacefully passed away on May 9, 2021.  Larry was born in Veedersburg, Indiana to Franklin and Vera (Abernathy) Riley.  After graduating from high school, Larry faithfully served his country in the United States Army stationed in Hawaii.  On July 3, 1964, he married Mary (Benge) Riley, a loving union that would last...

Elda Mae Walton

Elda Mae Walton

May 9, 2021

Elda Mae Walton of Brownsburg, Indiana peacefully passed away on May 9, 2021 with her family by her side.  Elda was born on March 15, 1941 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Alvin and Myrtle (Gough) Mattingly.  She graduated from St. Mary's High School and married the love of her life, John Walton, on January 20, 1962.  She was a loving...

William James Pinegar Jr.

William James Pinegar Jr.

May 7, 2021

William James Pinegar Jr., 48 of Avon, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on May 7, 2021.  William was born on February 7, 1973 in Terre Haute, Indiana to William Pinegar Sr. and Cheryl Eitner.

William is survived by his wife, Jennifer Eller; his parents, William Pinegar Sr. and Cheryl (Dickerson) Eitner; his step-father, Jim Eitner; his son, Mark...

Mary Jane Wagner

Mary Jane Wagner

May 3, 2021

Mary Jane Wagner, 85 of Brownsburg, Indiana peacefully passed on May 3, 2021 with her beloved husband of 63 years, Ronnie Earl, at her side.  They met in Jasper at a dance hall where she loved dancing the jitterbug. Mary Jane was born in Jasper, Indiana, on December 23, 1935 to Fidelis and Augusta (Reitman) Berg.

She...

Donald William Tanselle

Donald William Tanselle

May 2, 2021

Donald William Tanselle passed away peacefully at 8:54 pm on May 2nd, 2021 at the age of 96 years.

He is lovingly remembered by his sons Tim R. Tanselle (Tina) of Crawfordsville, IN, John W. Tanselle (Lisa) of Pittsboro, IN, his grandsons Zach T. Tanselle (Cara) of Brownsburg, IN, Ryan W. Tanselle (Lauren) of Brownsburg, IN, Rhett...

Charles Hoover

Charles Hoover

Apr 20, 2021

Charles E. Hoover, Jr., 61 of Plainfield, Indiana, peacefully transitioned in his home on April 20, 2021 after his decade long journey with ALS. Charles was born on February 26, 1960 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Charles Sr and Joyce (Jeanette) Hoover.  On September 27, 1987, he married his beloved wife, Deborah Hoover, a loving union that would last until...

Carolyn Klein

Carolyn Klein

Apr 19, 2021

Carolyn Klein, 88 of Avon, Indiana passed away on April 19, 2021.  Carolyn was born in Hammond, Indiana on April, 14, 1933 to Robert and Carrie (Enochsen) Gross.  She was a wonderful homemaker and an incredibly loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  She greatly enjoyed nurturing her plants and flowers and canning what she grew in her garden.  She was...

Albert Gentry

Albert Gentry

Apr 15, 2021

Albert “Al” Cummins Gentry II, 58 of Brownsburg, Indiana passed away peacefully on April 15, 2021, surrounded by family.

A native of Richmond, Indiana, Al was born November 28, 1962, to his parents Albert and Loraine (Kidwell) Gentry. He graduated from Richmond High School in 1981 and continued on to Indiana University where he obtained his business...

Wanda Jean Gordon

Wanda Jean Gordon

Apr 15, 2021

Wanda Jean Gordon, 99 of Brownsburg, Indiana peacefully passed away on April 15, 2021.

Wanda was born on her brother Ralph’s second birthday in the Price Hill area of Cincinnati. Regarding her name, she related, “My dad gave me my name, just because he liked it. I always hated it and planned every time we moved that...

Teana Louise Hodges

Teana Louise Hodges

Apr 11, 2021

Teana Louise Hodges, 64 of Crawfordsville, Indiana, passed away in her home on April 11, 2021.  Private services will be held at a later time.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home in Pittsboro, Indiana.  All are encouraged to keep Teana's family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Charles Roy Hinshaw

Charles Roy Hinshaw

Apr 7, 2021

Charles “Chuck” Roy Hinshaw, of Pittsboro Indiana passed away unexpectedly on April 7, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.

Chuck was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Lemoine and Wanetta Hinshaw on July 2, 1952. He graduated in 1970 from Northside High School, Fort Wayne and Indiana University in 1976 with a B.S. in accounting. He met...

Thomas King

Thomas King

Mar 31, 2021

Thomas King of Nampa, Idaho passed away unexpectedly on March 31, 2021.  Arrangements are currently pending in the care of Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home.  All are encouraged to keep his family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Glen Patrick Cissell

Glen Patrick Cissell

Mar 22, 2021

Glen “Patrick” Cissell, 62, of Pittsboro, Indiana passed away on March 22, 2021.  Patrick was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to Robert and Donna Cissell.  He and his brother, Keith, spent the summers of their childhood with their aunts and uncles on the family farm in Kentucky.  In 1975, he became a father to son, Bernard Cissell, which...

Richard W. Smith

Richard W. Smith

Mar 20, 2021

Richard Wayne Smith, 78 of Danville, Indiana, passed away in his home on March 20, 2021.  The following is a life story from his loving family.

Richard was born April 10, 1942 in Cartersburg, Indiana.  He was a life-long resident of Hendricks County.  His parents were Herman and Norene (Well) Smith.  He leaves behind his wife, Myrna...

Irvin L. Maymon

Irvin L. Maymon

Mar 14, 2021

Irvin Louis Maymon of Pittsboro, Indiana peacefully passed away on March 14, 2021 in his home surrounded by his loving family.  Irvin and twin sister, Irma Louise, were born in Byrneville, Indiana on April 6, 1932 to parents, Virgil Maymon and Emma Myrtle Maymon.  He graduated from New Salsibury High School in 1950.  Growing up he played basketball, worked...

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