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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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Joan Louise (Thomson)  Relf

Joan Louise (Thomson) Relf

Jul 28, 2019

Joan (“Joanie") Louise Thomson Relf, 66, of Danville, Indiana, died peacefully on Sunday, July 28, 2019, at Life’s Journey of Avon (Life's Journey Hospice House). Her death was the conclusion to an eight-month, hard-fought battle against pancreatic cancer.

Joanie was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Samuel Relf; her parents, Mary Gertrude Fassnacht Thomson and Robert...

Shirley Riddle

Shirley Riddle

Jul 24, 2019

Shirley Riddle, 79 of Brownsburg, Indiana passed away peacefully at her home on July 24, 2019, in the care of her loving family.  Shirley was born to Russell and Lorraine (Sterling) Gericke on September 6, 1939 in Tuscola, Illinois.  She was a 1957 graduate of Pittsboro High School and married Berlie Riddle on September 6, 1958, a loving union...

Infant Knox Miller

Infant Knox Miller

Jul 23, 2019

Knox Clark Miller of Pittsboro was born an angel on July 23, 2019 at 4:15 am at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. His sweet, peaceful face will forever be our comfort. He is fiercely loved and will be deeply missed. He is the beloved son of Aaron and Jennifer (Clark) Miller. He is survived by his older sister, Ava...

Alyssa Justine Bryant

Alyssa Justine Bryant

Jul 21, 2019

Alyssa Justine Bryant, 30, of Davenport, Iowa, passed peacefully in the early hours of Sunday, July 21st, 2019, at Life's Journey Hospice House of Avon in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was surrounded by her loving family. Alyssa was born on February 20th, 1989, in Davenport, Iowa, to Donna Bryant and Dennis Cook. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister and...

Donald F. Aldrich, Sr.

Donald F. Aldrich, Sr.

Jul 15, 2019

Donald F. Aldrich, Sr. age 77, died on Monday, July 15, 2019 at St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital surrounded by family and friends.  He was born the oldest of four brothers on June 28, 1942 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Warren and Maxine (Compton) Aldrich.  He graduated Camden High School in San Jose, California and earned a Bachelor’s Degree from...

Rosemary Fortner

Rosemary Fortner

Jul 14, 2019

Rosemary Fortner, 79 of Pittsboro, IN passed away peacefully on July 14, 2019 in her home, in the care of her large and loving family.

Rosemary was born to Ewing and Sylvia (Call) Martin on December 24, 1939 in Rockville, Indiana. She was a graduate of Rockville High School, where she attended Hoosier Girls State and was...

Philip Earl Perry

Philip Earl Perry

Jul 2, 2019

Philip Earl Perry, 72, passed away on July 2, 2019 in Brownsburg, Indiana. He was a resident of Indianapolis.

Philip was born on November 4, 1946 in Indianapolis to Wendell Eugene and Dortha Faye (Legans) Perry.

He is survived by his children, Ed (Tonya) Perry, Ann Leaird, and Jennifer (Herbie) Blevins; step-daughters, Robin (Daniel) Senecal...

E. Jane Smith

E. Jane Smith

Jul 1, 2019

Eleanor “Jane” Smith, 83 of Pittsboro, passed away peacefully July 1, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.

Jane was born July 6, 1935 in rural Brownsburg to Ralph and Cordis (Jones) Blanton. She met Harold Smith and they began their 70-year commitment to one another when they began going steady together in March of 1949. On January...

Joshua D. Schmidt

Joshua D. Schmidt

Jun 24, 2019

Joshua D. Schmidt, 35 of Pittsboro, passed away unexpectedly in his home, in the early hours of June 24, 2019.

Josh was born on September 21, 1983 in Indianapolis, Indiana to David A. and Sheree (Van Vlymen) Schmidt. He was a graduate of Tri-West High School and earned his associate’s degree from Vincennes University. He was always...

Louis Lawrence Rasner

Louis Lawrence Rasner

Jun 14, 2019

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Annalise Kathleen Ireland

Annalise Kathleen Ireland

Jun 11, 2019

Annalise Kathleen Ireland 13, of Pittsboro, IN was granted her wings and flew into the arms of the angels in heaven, at 8:15 PM on Tuesday, June 11, surrounded by her loving family, at Life’s Journey Hospice House in Avon.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at the Funeral Home, where friends are...

Ralph Edward Jeffries

Ralph Edward Jeffries

Jun 5, 2019

Ralph Edward Jeffries, 82 recently of Avon, Indiana passed away peacefully, June 5, 2019 at Life's Journey Hospice in Avon, Indiana.

Mr. Jeffries was born September 17, 1936 in Putnam County, Indiana. He was a Professional Engineer and worked for Allison Detroit Diesel.

He is survived by his son, Gary (wife Deborah) Jeffries, of Pittsboro....

Charles A. Hinkle

Charles A. Hinkle

May 26, 2019

Charles A. Hinkle, 60 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away unexpectedly, May 26, 2019 in his home.

Charles was born was September 02, 1958 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Henry Nolan and Gladys M. (Wilcox) Hinkle.  He was a 1977 graduate of Western Boone High School, following his graduation he immediately enlisted in the United States Navy where he...

Mary Alice Wolf

Mary Alice Wolf

Apr 27, 2019

Mary A. Wolf, 94 of Danville, Indiana passed away peacefully in the early hours of April 27, 2019. Mary was born February 15, 1925 in rural Dubois County to Lawrence D. and Alta Pearl Kirk. Following her graduation from High School she worked for many years as an administrative assistant for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. She was...

Cory Morgan Hovermale

Cory Morgan Hovermale

Apr 26, 2019

Cory Morgan Hovermale, age 30, died on Friday April 26, 2019 at home in Pittsboro.

He was born in Indianapolis to Eric and Kelly (Marks) Hovermale and was the middle of three boys. Cory’s passions included video games and his friends and family. His quick wit and caring heart will be missed by all. Cory is preceded...

James E. Ragsdale

James E. Ragsdale

Apr 22, 2019

James E. Ragsdale, 77 of Pittsboro, passed away April 22, 2019.

Jim was born January 3, 1942 in Lebanon, Indiana to Hobart and Velma (Muston) Ragsdale.

He faithfully served his country in the United States Air Force and was a talented Machine Repair Technician at Allison Transmission. He was a member of the Pittsboro Baptist...

Charlotte R. Whaley

Charlotte R. Whaley

Apr 18, 2019

Charlotte Rosetta Whaley, 78 of Plainfield, IN, passed away peacefully, April 18, 2019 in Sugar Grove Assisted Living.

Arrangements are pending in the care of Funeral Director, Eric MD Bell.

Elaine Kay Wynkoop

Elaine Kay Wynkoop

Apr 6, 2019

Elaine Kay Wynkoop of Lizton, Indiana passed away peacefully on April 6, 2019 in Majestic Care of Avon.

Mrs. Wynkoop was born on July 28, 1946 in Tuscola, Illinois to Frank and Mildred (Sconce) Haines.  She married the love of her life, Terry Wynkoop, on September 24, 1966.  They enjoyed 52 years of marriage and...

Ronald David Shirrell

Ronald David Shirrell

Apr 3, 2019

Ronald David Shirrell, 82, of Indianapolis, formerly of Pittsboro, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2019 at his home with family surrounding him.

Ronald was born on January 3, 1937 in Paducah, KY to John Shirrell and Pearl (Burger) Shirrell. He graduated from Arsenal Technical High School in Indianapolis and married Carol (Stewart) Shirrell in 1959, who...

Marcia Ann Hammons

Marcia Ann Hammons

Apr 2, 2019

Marcia Ann Hammons, 78 of Pittsboro passed away, April 2, 2019 of a long recurring illness.

She was born in Crawfordsville, Indiana on October 31, 1940 to Edwin and Edith (Crumm) Linn in Crawfordsville, IN.  She was married April 21, 1956 to James Hammons of Brownsburg. Marcia was preceded in death by her parents.

Her...

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