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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.
Norris Dee Smith
Sep 24, 2023
Norris Dee Smith, 92, of Pittsboro, Indiana, entered Eternal Glory into Jesus’ arms on September 24th, 2023.
Norris, fondly known as Smitty, was born to Harry and Opal Smith on October 3rd, 1930, in Boone County, Indiana. After graduating from Lizton High School in 1948, Norris married his childhood sweetheart, Iramae (Ray) Smith from North Salem on...
George Oliver Hieston
Sep 22, 2023
George Oliver Hieston, 88 of Jamestown, Indiana, peacefully passed away in his home on September 22, 2023. The following is an obituary written by George's loving family.
George was born on November 19, 1934, in Lizton, Indiana, to Robert Kelcie and Mary (Storm) Hieston. He graduated from Pittsboro High School and worked as a mechanic for Blank...
James A. Vincent
Sep 20, 2023
James A. Vincent, 88 of Danville, Indiana, peacefully passed away on September 20, 2023. The following is an obituary written by his loving family.
James (Jim) Allen Vincent was born May 29, 1935, in Whetstone, Kentucky. He peacefully passed away on September 20, 2023, in Danville, Indiana. He is the son of Fred and Sally Vincent. Jim...
Mark Watkins
Sep 15, 2023
Mark Watkins, 64 of Pittsboro, Indiana passed away unexpectedly, September 15, 2023 at Indiana University Methodist Hospital.
Arrangements are currently pending in the care of Eric MD Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
All are encouraged to keep the Watkins family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
John D. Shipley
Sep 14, 2023
John Shipley, 76 of Fortville, Indiana passed away peacefully, September 14, 2023, at Riverwalk Village, Noblesville. The following is an obituary written by his loving family.
John D. Shipley, First Sergeant (retired), was born October 25,1946, to Eugene (Jack) Shipley and Nevada (Cates) Shipley in Elizabethton, Tennessee. He and his mother moved to Indiana in 1951, and...
Mary Jane Russell
Sep 12, 2023
Mary Jane (Nicely) Russell passed Tuesday, September 12, 2023 in her home.
She was born on July 24, 1937 in Advance, IN.
Shortly after graduating from New Winchester High School in 1955, she married Kyle Russell on May 21.
She was preceded in death by parents, Harry and Gertrude (Hughes) Nicely, and loving...
Anniece Belma Bryson
Sep 11, 2023
Anniece Belma Bryson
Anniece Belma Bryson, formerly Anniece Wood, was born on June 1, 1935, in Jackson County. She peacefully passed away on September 11, 2023, in Danville, Indiana. A loving and compassionate individual, Anniece's warm and caring nature endeared her to everyone she met. Anniece adored her family and found immense joy in being surrounded by...
Connie Joan Spurgeon
Sep 8, 2023
Constance Joan (Hardesty) Spurgeon
Connie Spurgeon died unexpectedly September 8, 2023, at her home. She was born at home on May 4, 1940, in Bucktown, Indiana. Connie was the daughter of Virgil and Dorothy Hardesty. She graduated from Pleasantville High School and went on to beauty college where she became a beautician. Later, Connie married...
Thomas E. Dygert
Sep 3, 2023
Tom Dygert ended months of suffering on September 3, 2023 when he passed away at IU West Hospital with family at his side. Thomas E. Dygert’s was a life very well lived, and he is now a participant of Heaven’s joy as one of its newest citizens.
Tom was born to Alger and Myrl Dygert, the fifth...
James M Hall
Aug 31, 2023
James M. Hall, 78 of Lizton, IN passed away peacefully in his home, August 31, 2023.
On June 27, 1945, the world became a brighter place. James “Jim” Michael Hall was born to John Douglas and Julia ”Judy” Carol (Brown) Hall in Beech Grove, IN. Jim passed peacefully on August 31, 2023 surrounded by his family. He...
Domenick Fiorda
Aug 21, 2023
Domenick Michael Fiorda,
93 of Danville, Indiana passed away peacefully August 21st, 2023 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1930.
Domenick is preceded in death by his parents, Pasquale and Mary (Parise) Fiorda; loving mother of his children, Dolores (Conroy) Fiorda; loving son, Michael Fiorda; grandsons,...
Evan William Roberts
Aug 20, 2023
Evan William Roberts, 31 of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly, August 20, 2023.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 am, Thursday, August 24, 2023 in the Eric MD Bell Funeral Home in Pittsboro, IN, where friends and family will gather from 10 am until the time of the funeral service. He will be laid to rest...
C. Donald "Harpo" Harp
Aug 19, 2023
Charles Donald "Harpo" Harp, 91 of Coatesville, Indiana, passed away peacefully, August 19, 2023, in the loving care of his adopted daughter, Ann Sechman.
Harpo faithfully served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of the American Legion and the "Country Bumpkins."
He was preceded in death by his loving wife,...
Carolyn Dwyer
Aug 12, 2023
Carolyn Dwyer, 57 of Carmel, Indiana, passed away August 12, 2023, in the home and care of her loving niece, Stephanie Curry.
She was born May 15, 1966, in Chicago, Illinois, to William and Melodee Dwyer. She worked several years in the insurance field.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Doris Bradford
Jul 30, 2023
Doris Bradford, 80 of Clayton, Indiana passed away peacefully, July 30, 2023 in Hendricks Regional Hospital in Danville, IN.
Private family services will be held at a later date in her home state of Missouri.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Eric MD Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Pittsboro, Indiana.
Ethan Heminger
Jul 22, 2023
"We knew little that morning that God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone, for part of us went with you, that day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories, your love is...
Mari King
Jul 14, 2023
Mari King, of Lizton, IN (Formerly of Brownsburg, IN) passed away unexpectedly, July 14, 2023 in Indianapolis, IN.
Arrangements are currently pending in the care of Eric MD Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Pittsboro, IN.
All are encouraged to keep the family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Larry Robert Burger
Jul 13, 2023
Larry Burger, 75 of Pittsboro, Indiana, passed away in his home on July 13, 2023. Larry was born on July 30, 1947, in Terre Haute, Indiana, to Herman and Ruth (Rea) Burger, and grew up in Coal City, Indiana. On November 9, 1968, he married his high school sweetheart, Randy Sue Salyers. He faithfully served his country in Vietnam....
Kenneth Ottinger, Jr.
Jul 12, 2023
Kenneth Ottinger, Jr. 53 of Danville, Indiana passed away unexpectedly, July 12, 2023 in his home with his family by his side. He was born to Kenneth and Sue Ottinger on October 1, 1969. He is survived by his wife, Suzanne Ottinger and 2 sons Trevor Ottinger (Micah Jones) & Chase Ottinger. His father Kenny Sr and mother Sue...
Misti L. Cameron
Jun 30, 2023
Misti L. Cameron, 44 of Brownsburg, Indiana passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side, on June 30, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Misti was born February 15, 1979, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was the definition of a happy child. Even as a childhood cancer survivor she was full of faith, hope, and joy. As Misti...
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