OBITUARIES
Recent obituaries in Danville and Clayton, Indiana
The obituaries in the Danville, Clayton, Hendricks County, Indiana Area 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 Danville, Clayton, Hendricks County, Indiana's history and identity.
Raymond R. Brown, Jr.
Mar 17, 2025
Show me my splinter of memories that all add up to a larger grand table which has been made for a feast, not just food, but grand memories and experiences that have added to the joy of life. Ray Brown crafted a beautiful table with his joy, laughter, and steady love. We who have been loved by him are better...
Shirley Ruberson
Mar 7, 2025
Shirley J. (Scrivner) Ruberson, 86 of Avon, IndIana passed away on March 7, 2025. She was born into the family of Robert and Oleta (Nichols) Scrivner family, Paris, Arkansas. Shirley and her family moved to Pueblo, Colorado, 1942 where she grew up and graduated Central High School, 1956. She met her future husband where both of them attended church. They...
Tracy Joe McGhee
Feb 18, 2025
Tracy McGhee, age 57, of North Salem, Indiana, passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. Tracy was born on July 3, 1967, in Danville, Indiana, to his parents, Joe and Linda (Smith) McGhee, who have since preceded him in death.
Tracy was a devoted husband to Jennifer Ann-Marie Schissel McGhee, whom he married...
Carol (Stephenson) Dodson
Feb 12, 2025
Betty Carol (Stephenson) Dodson, 88, of Danville passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on November 27, 1936, a daughter of the late George A. and Thelma (Bodily) Stephenson. In addition to her parents, Carol is preceded by her husband, Don Dodson.
Carol grew up in Danville, IN, graduating with the class of 1955. After...
Shirley Mackey
Jan 23, 2025
Shirley, 78, of Danville passed away peacefully, early Thursday morning on January 23, 2025. She was born in Greencastle, on September 17, 1946, a daughter of the late George and Elizabeth (Mendenhall) Fellows.
Shirley grew up in New Winchester, where she and her sister, Carol and several cousins, went and did everything together, and was also a strong presence in her brother...
Sona Brown
Jan 11, 2025
Sona Brown, 80, of Brownsburg, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025. She was born in Indianapolis on April 8, 1944, a daughter of the late, George Everett and Lois Lee (Green) Brown. In addition to her parents, Sona is preceded in death by her sister, Sharen Singleton and brother, William Brown, brothers-in-law, Greg Stippich, Frank Bunn and Lynn Montgomery,...
George W. Turner
Jan 9, 2025
George William Turner, Plainfield, passed away the morning of January 9, 2025. He was 91. He was from Atherton, Missouri, and was a son of the late John and Ideal {Lentz} Turner. He was one of ten children.
George was an Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict. After serving his time he moved to Independence, Missouri and worked for TWA as...
Darlene Keller
Jan 8, 2025
On January 8, 2025, Darlene passed unexpectedly in Danville. Born on May 13, 1954, she was the youngest child of Don and Violet Morgan Keller. After graduating in 1972 from Danville High School, she attended Ivy Tech for two years, studying architecture. Darlene worked over 20 years at the Hendricks County Home in Danville and later at Park Square Manor...
Russell Buchanan
Jan 7, 2025
Russell Allen Buchanan, age 96, of Danville, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025, with his family by his side. He was born in Indianapolis on August 24, 1928, eldest son of the late Raymond and Ruth (Elmore) Buchanan. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 59 years Rowena Buchanan, sister Rosalie Neel and...
Bea Murawski
Jan 5, 2025
Beatrice “Bea” Murawski, 80, of Danville passed away in her husband’s arms on Sunday, January 5, 2025. She was born in Richmond, Virginia on September 24, 1944, a daughter of the late Roy Mullins and Cora Lee (Steffy) Wise. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by three brothers, Bufford, Sterl and Macel Mullins.
Bea worked for many...
Karen Groff
Dec 30, 2024
Karen Jane Groff, 81 of Danville, passed away Monday, December 30, 2024, at Life’s Journey Hospice in Avon, her family was by her side. She was born March 11, 1943, the daughter of the late, Robert G. and Elsie (Ellington) Decker. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Robert Decker, Jr. and her sister,...
Mona Coleman
Dec 27, 2024
Mona Lisa Coleman, 74, of Danville, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on Friday, December 27, 2024. She was born on November 28, 1950, in Linton, Indiana, to the late Theodore “Ted” and Janice (Caskey) Preecs. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Coleman.
Mona grew up in Danville and graduated from Danville...
Karl Williams
Dec 26, 2024
Karl Frederick Williams, 94, of Clayton, passed away on December 26, 2024, he was surrounded by his family. He was born January 30, 1930, a son of the late Otis and Dorothy (Rommel) Williams. In addition to his parents Karl is predeceased by his wife, Della (York) Williams, sisters Naomi and Martha and daughter Karla.
Karl was a loving husband and...
Virginia Moore
Dec 25, 2024
Virginia (Good) Moore, 83, of Danville, IN passed away at her home early Christmas morning after a brief illness. Her family was by her side. She was born November 29, 1941, a daughter of the late Donald and Mildred (Stanley) Good. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband, Bob Moore.
Virginia was born in Indianapolis and grew...
Anita Hedrick
Dec 23, 2024
Anita S. (Rugenstein) Hedrick, 77 of Danville, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024, with her family by her side. She was born April 24, 1947 in Indianapolis, a daughter of the late Evans and Frieda (Jones) Rugenstein. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers David Rugenstein, Walter "Ted" Rugenstein and Evans "Sonny" Rugenstein,...
Linda Stover
Dec 18, 2024
Linda Jo (Young) Stover, 81, of Clayton passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. She was born in Sturgis, Michigan, the daughter of the late John and Irma (Garrett) Young. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband, Rex Stover, and sister, Rosemary Carter.
Linda grew up in Sturgis, MI, attending Sturgis High School. She attended Cottey College...
Edith Rankin
Dec 17, 2024
Edith M. (Dye) Rankin, 91, of Danville, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. She was born in Fairfield, Illinois on December 21, 1932, the daughter of the late William E. and Edith V. (Smith) Dye. In addition to her parents, Edith is predeceased by 6 siblings, Ruth Evelyn, Dorothy Jean, Edward Leon, David Allen, Sarah Elizabeth and Wanda June.
Edith...
Mary Cornwell
Dec 14, 2024
Mary (Smith) Cornwell, 77, of Danville, passed away at home, with her family by her side on Saturday, December 14, 2024. She was born in Knox County, Indiana on October 26, 1947, a daughter of the late Elmer and Frances Smith. In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in death by 4 brothers, Andy, Bill, Gary and Jim Smith,...
Martha Hawkins
Dec 13, 2024
Martha Verna Newby Hawkins, 96, of Pittsboro, IN passed away Friday, December 13, 2024. She was born July 26, 1928 to Oshia Simpson Newby and James Franklin Newby. She lived in Henry Co., Kentucky near Sulphur, Kentucky and spent the majority of her married years in Indiana. September 25, 1945 she and Beverly Lee Hawkins were married in Carrollton, Kentucky....
Steven Alan Sparks
Dec 11, 2024
Steven Alan Sparks, 38, of Russellville, IN passed away unexpectedly on December 11, 2024 at Methodist Hospital. He was born in Indianapolis on July 19, 1986, a son of the late Edsel “Ed” Sparks and the late Jennifer Foster. In addition to his parents, Steven is preceded in death by his nephew and best friend, Jacob Hodge, cousins Kristy Sparks...
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