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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.
Hazel L. Whitaker
May 4, 2017
HAZEL L. WHITAKER, age 81 of Pittsboro passed away May 4, 2017. Hazel was born on September 21, 1935 in Hazard, Kentucky the daughter of Andy and Mertie Miller. She married James M. Whitaker, Sr. on December 21, 1958 in Danville, IN. He preceded her in death on October 16, 2005. Survivors: Son, Carl Wayne Shepherd; Daughters, Kathy Kelly, Darlene...
William E. Sherman
Apr 21, 2017
William E. Sherman, 86 years , of Ft. Myers, FL, passed away at his residence, Friday April 21, 2017 Born April 9, 1931 in West Newton, IN, the son of William and Oma (Pierce) Sherman. March 1, 1996 he married Kathleen A. Cowden in Bradenton, FL. She survives. Also surviving are daughters Tina R. Brunes and Brenda D. Clark,(A. J.)...
Donna C. Gentry
Mar 7, 2017
Donna C. Gentry, 65 years, passed away Tuesday March 7, 2017. Born May 22, 1951 in Harlan, KY the daughter of Freeman A. and Bernadine (Collins) Carter. June 9, 1973 in Pittsboro, IN she married Robert L. (Bob) Gentry who survives along with daughters, Sarah Gentry Dillon (Bill), Beth Knapp (Scott), 5 grandchildren, two brothers, Kenneth W. Carter (Brenda) and...
Donna Sue Broyles
Feb 10, 2017
Donna Sue Broyles, 55 years of Lebanon, IN passed away February 10, 2017. Born May 2, 1961 in Danville, IN the daughter of Arnold L. and Thelma L. (Davis) Graham Donna graduated from Tri West High School in 1979. She and Robert (Bob) Broyles were married in July 1981 at the Pittsboro United Methodist Church. Bob preceded her in death...
Jeanne Elizabeth Merrill
Feb 2, 2017
JEANNE ELIZABETH MERRILL, age 83, of Brownsburg, IN passed away February 2, 2017. Jeanne was born on August 15, 1933 the daughter of the late Foster C. and Mary Elizabeth (Baker) Smith Allen. She married Ramon D. Merrill on October 14, 1973 in Pittsboro, IN. He preceded her in death on January 1, 2010. Jeanne was a self-employed Beautician from...
Kirk William Kelly
Feb 2, 2017
KIRK WILLIAM KELLY, age 57, Pittsboro, IN passed away February 2, 2017. Kirk was born on June 5, 1959 the son of Joseph W. and Bett Lou (Myer) Kelly. He married Kathy M. Whitaker on January 8, 1977. Kirk was a Machinist for Allison Division R.R. and a member of the Brownsburg American Legion. Survivors: Wife, Kathy Kelly; Son, Joseph...
Gladys M Shaw
Jan 28, 2017
Gladys M. Shaw, 85 years, of Pittsboro, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2017. Born in Cumberland County, Kentucky the daughter of Benton and Stella (Branham) Norris. Gladys married Zilbert T. Shaw in Edmondton, KY on December 6, 1947. He passed away on August 5, 1985. Surviving Gladys are sons, David T. Shaw, Jerry A. Shaw and Larry J Shaw (Patricia),...
Martin Logan Bickley Ii
Jan 23, 2017
Martin Logan Binkley II, passed away January 23, 2017. Born January 12, 1955 the son of Martin Logan Bickey and Lucille Bickley (Beat). He was a distribution Specialist for Sur-La-Table in Brownsburg, IN. Martin was a member of the Brownsburg American Legion. Survivors include a brother Scott E. Bickley and a sister Karen A Sutherland. Visitation will be Monday January...
Leanna Chappell
Jan 21, 2017
LEANNA CHAPPELL, 80 YEARS, PASSED AWAY SATURDAY, JANUARY 21, 2017. LEANNA WAS BORN DECEMBER 25 1936 IN CRAWFORDAVILLE, IN , THE DAUGHTER OF BUFORD AND MARJORIE (CANADA) EBAUGH. SHE WAS A SCHOOL BUS DRIVER FOR NORTHWEST HENDRICKS SCHOOLS AND ST. MALACHY CATHOLIC SCHOOL, TAX REVENUE SPECIALIST WITH INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, AND BOOKKEEPER FOR CHAPPELL FRAMING. SURVIVING ARE SONS; STEVE...
Richard Hiatt Swain
Jan 19, 2017
RICHARD HIATT SWAIN, age 90, passed away on January 19, 2017. Richard was born on February 13, 1926 in Muskogee, Oklahoma the son of the late Charles Oscar and Martha Helen (Hiatt) Swain. He married Grace Eileen Rodgers in San Diego, California, and she preceded him in death in 2011. Richard was an Inspector for Allison Transmission, retiring in 1991....
Mary Ann Arnold
Jan 2, 2017
MARY ANN ARNOLD, 91 OF INDIANAPOLIS, PASSED AWAY MONDAY JANUARY 2, 2017. BORN DECEMBER 8, 1925 IN ST LOUIS, MO. THE DAUGHTER OF JOSEPH AND ROSE (KELEMAN) SEPER. MARY ANN WAS A MEMBER OF ST. CRONIN CATHOLIC CHURCH, ST. LOUIS, MO. SHE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER PARENTS; A SON, JOHN EVERETT ARNOLD; A BROTHER AND A SISTER. SURVIVING...
Phyllis Jean Campbell
Jan 1, 2017
PHYLLIS JEAN CAMPBELL, 86 YEARS OF DANVILLE, IN PASSED AWAY JANUARY 1, 2017. BORN APRIL 4, 1930 IN HENDRICKS COUNTY THE DAUGHTER OF FOREST R. PACE AND CHLOE EDITH (GAMES) PACE. PHYLLIS WAS A BUS DRIVER FOR DANVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS RETIRING AFTER 34 YEARS OF SERVICE. SHE MARRIED ROBERT "PEANUT" CAMPBELL IN GREENCASTLE, IN 1950. HE DIED IN 2012. PHYLLIS...
Lois Irene Pfeifer-Kessler
Dec 27, 2016
LOIS IRENE PFEIFER-KESSLER, age 88, Brownsburg, passed away on December 27, 2016. Lois was born on February 18, 1928 the daughter of the late Cecil and Blanche (White) Long. She married Keith Kessler on December 11, 1970 in Marshall, IL. She was a homemaker and a member of the Pittsboro Christian Church. Survivors: Husband, Keith Kessler; Sons, Roy, Jerry, Ricky,...
Mary E. Scott
Dec 16, 2016
MARY E. SCOTT, 94, of Pittsboro, IN passed away December 16, 2016. Mary was born on February 15, 1922 the daughter of Carl and Mary "Dillon" Shirley. She married Russell "Scotty" Scott on May 13, 1944, and he preceded her in death on May 20, 1993. Mary was a retired Teller from the State Bank of Lizton. She was a...
Robert L. Bramble, Jr
Dec 7, 2016
ROBERT L. BRAMBLE, JR., age 52 of North Salem, IN passed away December 7, 2016. Robert was born on March 5, 1964 in Danville, IN the son of Robert and Pansy (Keiper) Bramble. He married Kelly (Hensley) Bramble on September 3, 2004. Robert was a diesel mechanic for Pace Air Freight, a member of St. Malachy Catholic Church and K...
Robert L Groover
Nov 23, 2016
ROBERT "BOB" L. GROOVER, age 94, of Pittsboro passed away November 23, 2016. Bob was born in Pittsboro on November 27, 1921 the son of the late Glenn and Leota (Linton) Groover. He graduated in 1940 from Pittsboro High School. He married Janet (Amendt) Groover on January 22, 1966 in Brecksville, Ohio. Bob served in WWII and was a member...
Penny S. Endres
Nov 20, 2016
PENNY SUE (SMITH) ENDRES, 52, of Pittsboro, passed away peacefully November 20, 2016 surrounded by family after an extended illness with metastatic breast cancer. Penny was a 1982 graduate from Tri-West High School. She worked most of her adult life in the medical field as a financial administrator. She was a member of Venture Church. She had a passion for...
Patricia Lynn Gaunt
Nov 15, 2016
PATRICIA LYNN GAUNT, age 68, Plainfield, Indiana passed away on November 15, 2016. Patricia was born in Mattoon, Illinois on April 24, 1948 the daughter of Charles and Caralee (Stewart) Shoot. She married Dale A. Gaunt on August 16, 1969. She worked at Target retiring in 2007. She volunteered at Hendricks Regional Health and Avon High School. Survivors: Husband, Dale;...
Iris K. Woods
Nov 12, 2016
IRIS K. WOODS, 79, of Pittsboro, Indiana passed away November 12, 2016. Iris was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on June 15, 1937 the daughter of Noah and Geneva Grubbs (Abel) Tomlinson. She married Fred L. Woods on September 13, 1958. Iris was a homemaker and a member of the Lizton United Methodist Church. Survivors: Husband, Fred; Daughters, Viki Caldwell (Phil...
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