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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.

Dale E. Mclane

Dale E. Mclane

Sep 29, 2017

Dale E. McLane, 67 of Pittsboro, passed away unexpectedly, September 29, 2017.

He was born August 7, 1950 in French Lick, IN to James E. and Oma Lea (Moss) McLane. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from Vincennes University, in addition to his Associates Degree from Oakland University.  He was the Financial Manager and...

Lisa Marie (Durham)  Berkey

Lisa Marie (Durham) Berkey

Sep 28, 2017

Lisa Marie Durham Berkey, 53 of Brownsburg, passed away, September 28, 2017 in Brownsburg Health Care, Brownsburg, IN.

Lisa was born December 10, 1963 in Indianapolis, IN to Jack and Mary Durham. A 1982 graduate of Bethesda Christian School, she would go on to earn her Bachelor of Science degree in Education at the University of Indianapolis,...

Arnold Myers

Arnold Myers

Sep 27, 2017

Arnold E. Myers, 82 of Brownsburg passed away peacefully, September 27, 2017.

Arnie was born, September 8, 1935 in Marco, IN to the late Clifford and Alberta (Lambright) Myers. Following his graduation from Linton High School, he served his county in the United States Army. On October 20, 1956, he married the love of his life, Retha...

Wesley Eldon Eckler

Wesley Eldon Eckler

Sep 18, 2017

Wesley Eldon Eckler, 85 of Pittsboro, passed away, Monday, September 18 at Hendricks Regional Health in Danville, Indiana.

He was born April 4, 1932 in Dry Ridge, KY to the late John Wesley and Sylvia May (Myers) Eckler.  He served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. On July 22, 1966, he married...

Verna Mae Love

Verna Mae Love

Sep 6, 2017

Verna Mae Love, 92 of Pittsboro, passed away unexpectedly, September 6, 2017 in Hendricks Regional Hospital, Danville, IN.

Verna was born November 29, 1924 in Weir, Mississippi to Charles Alvin and Katie Lee (Crenshaw) King. She wed James Bailey Love on May 11, 1946 in Memphis, Tennessee a marriage that would last until his passing in 1980. ...

Robert Lee Huey

Robert Lee Huey

Aug 25, 2017

Robert Lee "Bob" Huey, age 70 of Spencer, Indiana, formerly of Hendricks county, passed away, August 25, 2017.

He was born March 27, 1947 in Terre Haute, IN to Robert E. and Martha Ann (Catlin) Huey. Mr. Huey faithfully served his Country in the United States Navy and worked for Conrail prior to his retirement.

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Marian Dolores Lanford

Marian Dolores Lanford

Aug 22, 2017

Marian “Dolores” Lanford, 80 of Brownsburg, IN, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at Brownsburg Meadows, surrounded by her loving family.

Dolores was born July 10, 1937 in Bloomington, IN to Walter and Josephine (Taylor) Bowman.  She married the love her life, Allen Lea Lanford on April 16, 1955 a union that would last unbroken until the...

Leonard N. Roccia

Leonard N. Roccia

Aug 12, 2017

Leonard N. "Lenny" Roccia, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 12, 2017 surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Lynette Roccia (nee: Whitaker) for 60 years. Loving father of Kim (Charles) Lindley, Tim (Alesia), Jim (Donna) and Matt (Tina) Roccia. Devoted grandfather of Laura (Kevin), Nicholas (Meara), Kelsea, Zac, Alex, Alison, Madison, Bailey, Blake, Roman and the late Jeremy. Loving...

Adam Bennett Poppa

Adam Bennett Poppa

Aug 3, 2017

Adam Bennett Poppa, 40 of Avon, IN, passed away unexpectedly, August 3, 2017 in his home.

Adam was born December 19, 1976 in Indianapolis and was a 1995 graduate of Tri-West High School, where he was a well-known athlete. He was the loving father of one son, Andrew Poppa. He was passionate about his son’s athletics, and...

Donald Ralph Blanton

Donald Ralph Blanton

Jul 28, 2017

Donald Ralph Blanton, 85 of Pittsboro, IN, passed away in his home, surrounded by those he loved, on July 28, 2017.

Donald was born March 26, 1932 in Pittsboro to Ralph and Cordis (Jones) Blanton.  He was a 1950 Graduate of Pittsboro High School. He married Virginia (Kiger) Blanton on May 28, 1953 a marriage that would...

Hilda Maria Patterson

Hilda Maria Patterson

Jul 20, 2017

Hilda Maria Patterson, 84 of Pittsboro, IN, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017.

Hilda was born February 2, 1933 in San German, Puerto Rico to Angel L. and Carmen (Oritz) Ramirez de Arellano. She was a graduate of James Monroe High School.

Hilda became a resident of Pittsboro in 1962 when her soon-to-be fiancé, Richard...

Carolyn (Rose)  Goldsmith

Carolyn (Rose) Goldsmith

Jul 14, 2017

Carolyn “Cookie” Rose Goldsmith passed away, surrounded by family, on July 14, 2017 in Avon, IN after a brief battle with cancer. She was born May 6, 1948 in Wainville, Webster Co., WV. She was the eight child, second daughter, of the late Eugene “Gene” and Arlice “Lucy” Rose.

Cookie attended Wainville grade school and...

Lillian Rose Cundiff

Lillian Rose Cundiff

Jul 13, 2017

Lillian Rose Cundiff, 61 of Pittsboro, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on July 13, 2017. Lillian was born August 1, 1955 in Indianapolis to William and Frances Haynes. She was a graduate of Pike High School and earned her Associate’s Degree in Nursing from Vincennes University. During her nursing career she served and comforted families in...

Rudy Gene Sanders

Rudy Gene Sanders

Jun 14, 2017

RUDY GENE SANDERS, age 72 of Pittsboro, Indiana passed away on June 14, 2017. Mr. Sanders was born on May 17, 1945 in Indiana. He graduated from Ben Davis High School in 1963 and Rose-Hulman in 1967. He was self-employed at BIM Solutions, LLC as a structural engineer. Visitation will be on Friday, June 16, 2017 from 5 to 8...

Maurice B. Spoon

Maurice B. Spoon

Jun 10, 2017

MAURICE B. SPOON, 82 YEARS OF PITTSBORO, INDIANA, PASSED AWAY SUNDAY, JUNE 10, 2017. BORN SEPTEMBER 28, 1934 IN MOORESVILLE, IN THE SON OF SCHUYLER SPOON, SR. AND EDITH(WRIGHTSMAN) SPOON. HE MARRIED LOUZINA M (MERRITT) ON SEPTEMBER 1958 IN PITTSBORO, INDIANA. MAURICE WAS TOWN MARSHALL FOR THE TOWN OF PITTSBORO RETIRING ON DECEMBER 31, 1999. LATER HE WAS A CROSSING...

Barbara R. Henderson

Barbara R. Henderson

May 28, 2017

BARBARA R. HENDERSON, AVON, IN, AGE 87 PASSED AWAY SUNDAY MAY 28, 2017. BORN JULY 26, 1929 IN PITTSBORO, IN, THE DAUGHTER OF CHESTER WALDO AND VIOLA (STANLEY) REYNOLDS. BARBARA WAS A GRADUATE OF PITTSBORO HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1947. SHE MARRIED GEORGE J. HENDERSON AUGUST 25, 1951 IN PITTSBORO. SHE WAS A MEMBER OF THE CLAYTON CHRISTIAN CHURCH AND...

Jeanette L. Terrell

Jeanette L. Terrell

May 27, 2017

Jeanette L. Terrell, age 88 of Brownsburg, formerly of Pittsboro, passed away May 27, 2017. Born November 9, 1928 in Eminence, Indiana the daughter of Robert and Hazel Kenworthy. Jeanette graduated from Eminence High School. She was a member of the Pittsboro Christian Church and the Pittsboro Order of the Eastern Star. She married Robert W. Terrell who survives. Also...

Myra E Hess

Myra E Hess

May 12, 2017

Myra E. Hess, Brownsburg, IN passed away at her residence Friday May 12, 2017. Born May 23, 1947 in Indianapolis, the daughter of Carl O. and Esther (Aspen) Bentley. July 18, 1964 she married Ronald A. Hess in Clinton, IN who survives. Other survivors include daughter Rhonda Echard, son, Scott Hess (Joell Smith), daughter, Nicole Ford (Rodney), 9 grandchildren, 4...

Ronald D. Haggard

Ronald D. Haggard

May 4, 2017

RONALD D. HAGGARD, age 73, of Pittsboro, Indiana passed away May 4, 2017. Ron was born on September 10, 1943, in Dunnville, Kentucky to the late George Edward and Arlie Mae (Brown) Haggard. Ron graduated from Pittsboro High School in 1961. He married Gerry L. (Whiteford) Haggard in Indianapolis, Indiana on January 25, 1964. He was employed by Baldauf Trucking...

Shelby Gene Murphy

Shelby Gene Murphy

May 4, 2017

SHELBY GENE MURPHY, age 73 of Pittsboro, Indiana passed away May 4, 2017. He was born on June 28, 1943 in Liberty, Kentucky to the late Anderson Earl and Opal Lee (Emerson) Murphy. He married Tonya (Wallen) Murphy on October 25, 1986 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Mr. Murphy served in the US Army in Vietnam. He retired from Shield-Sexton as a...

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