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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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Brenda Joy Zwilling

Brenda Joy Zwilling

Sep 12, 2024

The following is an obituary written by Brenda’s loving family.

Brenda Joy Zwilling (71) passed away on September 12th surrounded by her family. She was born on August 8, 1953 to Betty Jo and Samuel Lee Scott in Indianapolis, Indiana. She grew up in New Brunswick and then Lizton, Indiana. She graduated from North Salem High School in 1971. She worked...

Patricia "Tricia" Pendergrast

Patricia "Tricia" Pendergrast

Sep 8, 2024

Patricia "Tricia" Pendergrast, 61 of Indianapolis, passed away unexpectedly, September 8, 2024 in her home. The following is an obituary written by her loving family.

Tricia Pendergrast (Wynne) was an extremely loving and nurturing mother, the best Mimi to her four grandchildren, as well as a beautiful daughter. She was the oldest out of five children, brought into this world by...

Marie Curts

Marie Curts

Sep 8, 2024

Marie Eleanor (Chezem) Curts, 92, of Pittsboro, was born in a farmhouse north of Bellmore, IN, on January 17th, 1932. Sadly, she passed away in Avon, IN, on September 8th, 2024. She was the ninth of thirteen children born to Ralph Alexander Chezem and Mary Delores (Wallace) Chezem. 

Preceding her in death were her parents; her infant twin, Mary Lenora; an...

Patrick Clossey

Patrick Clossey

Sep 2, 2024

We sadly announce the passing of Patrick (Pat) Clossey, 83 of Brownsburg. He passed peacefully at the Meadows Medical Care Facility on September 2, 2024. 

Pat is survived by his wife, Diane Gordon Clossey and son, Steve Clossey; brother, Guy Clossey and his family; sister-in-law, Peggy Gordon and her family; brother-in-law Gary Gordon and his wife, Janet and their family; and...

Bruce Freeland

Bruce Freeland

Aug 29, 2024

Bruce Freeland, 61 of Coatesville, Indiana passed away unexpectedly, August 29, 2024 in rural Hendricks County. 

Friends and family will gather on Thursday, September 5, 2024, from 4 pm to 7 pm, at Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home in Pittsboro, Indiana.  The funeral service will be held the following day, Friday, September 6, 2024, at 10 am in the funeral home....

John David Sandlin, Jr.

John David Sandlin, Jr.

Aug 28, 2024

John David Sandlin Jr., 60, of Pittsboro, IN passed away unexpectedly, August 28, 2024 in his home.  The following is a life story written by his loving family. 

On Wednesday, August 28th we lost our beloved husband, father, brother, son and friend, John David Sandlin, Jr. John was born in Danville, Indiana, September 18th 1963 to John David Sr. and Etta...

Richard L. Foley

Richard L. Foley

Aug 9, 2024

Richard Lee Foley, 75 of North Salem, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly, August 9, 2024, in Goshen, Indiana. The following is an obituary written by his loving wife, Donna.

Richard Lee Foley was born on December 31, 1948.  His parents were Richard Carlyle Foley and Katherine Castella Grantham.  He had six sisters, Virginia Elder, Carolyn Tedrow, Joyce McClure, Margie Le Suer, Vickie...

Charles Robert Hendricks

Charles Robert Hendricks

Jul 27, 2024

Charles Robert Hendricks, of Lebanon, IN, passed away July 27, 2024.

 Born February 28, 1940 in Indianapolis, Indiana, he was the son of Robert N. and Gladys (Scott) Hendricks. He was a 1958 graduate of Lizton High School and proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1963 through 1965. He married the love of his life, Sue (Keeney) Hendricks,...

Harold “Smitty” Smith

Harold “Smitty” Smith

Jul 27, 2024

Harold “Smitty” Leroy Smith, 91 of Pittsboro, Indiana, passed away peacefully, July 27, 2024, in Life's Journey Hospice.

Smitty was born on March 17, 1933, at home in Pittsboro, to Cecil E. and Dorothy (Marker) Smith. He met Eleanor “Jane” (Blanton) Smith, and they began their 70-year commitment to one another when they began going steady together in March of 1949....

David Lee Ferris

David Lee Ferris

Jul 15, 2024

David Lee Ferris, 75 of Greencastle, Indiana, passed away, July 15, 2024. 

Mr. Ferris was born April 16, 1949 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Aldwin and Ermel Ferris. 

He is survived by several friends and family. Services will be private. 

Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Eric MD Bell Funeral Home, Pittsboro, IN.  

All are encouraged to keep the family in your...

Brian Michael Myers

Brian Michael Myers

Jul 6, 2024

Brian Michael Myers, age 36 of Indianapolis, Indiana. Brian passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on July 6, 2024.

 He succumbed to a hard battle of Adrenal Cortical Carcinoma and now sits at the feet of Jesus. He leaves behind his best friend and wife, Michele Myers; his four step children who he has always adored as his own,...

Darlene Lindley

Darlene Lindley

Jun 29, 2024

Darlene Delight Adams Lindley, 92 of Danville, Indiana passed away peacefully, June 29, 2024, in Avon, Indiana. Darlene was born in her home south of Plainfield, Indiana, on August 29, 1931, to Marvin Earl and Mable McCreary Adams.  She grew up with her three brothers, Duane, Robert, and Gary Adams, and her sister, Marilyn Rihm.  She attended her first two...

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...

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