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.

Helen Murrain

Helen Murrain

Nov 13, 2024

Helen Murrain, 87, of Danville passed away, surrounded by her family on November 13, 2024. She was born in Indianapolis on September 4, 1937, daughter of the late James Raymond and Lillian (McCloud) Stevenson. In addition to her parents, Helen is predeceased by her brother, Norman Stevenson.

Helen grew up in Danville, Indiana and was a 1955 graduate from New Winchester...

Keith King

Keith King

Nov 2, 2024

Keith King, 75 of Coatesville, passed away, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, November 2, 2024. He was born in Indianapolis on June 16, 1949, and was the son of the late Ivan and Virginia (Stevens) King. In addition to his parents, Keith is predeceased by loving grandparents, Earl and Flossie (Detamore) Stevens, Ollie and Nova (Sinclair) King; brothers, Dennis...

Linda Rodney

Linda Rodney

Oct 22, 2024

Linda Kay Rodney, 75, of Danville, IN went to be with Jesus on October 22, 2024. She was born in Olney, IL on November 21, 1948 and was the daughter of the late Robert and Fannie Mae (Bunting) Inskeep. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her brother, Tom Inskeep.

Linda grew up in Albion, IL graduating from Edwards...

Jeanie Layne

Jeanie Layne

Oct 18, 2024

Sylvia Jean “Jeanie” Layne, 82, of Danville, formerly Roachdale, passed away at home, in the early hours on Friday, October 18, 2024. She was born in Putnam County on December 10, 1941, a daughter of the late Ernest and Bertha (Brooks) Gibbons. Jeanie graduated from New Winchester High School with the class of 1959, and married her sweetheart, Sammie Layne,...

Karen Allen

Karen Allen

Oct 15, 2024

Karen Lee Allen, 72, of Hazelwood passed away in the early morning of Tuesday, October 15, 2024, while in the care of IU West Hospital. She was born in Martinsville on May 2, 1952, to Don and Patsy Allen. She grew up living in Hazelwood and was a 1970 graduate of Cascade High School. After high school she attended Purdue,...

John Delbert Edwards

John Delbert Edwards

Oct 6, 2024

John Delbert Edwards, 66, of Plainfield, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024. He was born in Greencastle, Indiana on February 8, 1958, a son of the late John William and Marian (Burris) Arney. 

John graduated from Cascade High School with the class of 1976. Shortly after, he joined the United States Air Force and continued his studies at the College...

Inez M. Yohler

Inez M. Yohler

Oct 4, 2024

Inez M. Yohler, 77, of Danville, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, October 4, 2024. She was born in Beech Grove, Indiana on June 24, 1947, a daughter of the late Allen and Rose (Marksbury) Kaster. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by 4 brothers, Robert, Richard, Ronald and Russell Kaster. 

Inez grew up in...

Yvonne Dittmer

Yvonne Dittmer

Oct 1, 2024

A long, fulfilled life came to an end on Tuesday morning. Yvonne Esther (Kopischke) Dittmer was 93 years old when she passed away peacefully in her sleep. She was an amazing woman that will long be remembered by her children Pamela McKuen (Arnie Shifrin) Mark Dittmer (Sue) Patricia Hayden (Chris); grandchildren Benjamin Hayden (Keri) Matthew Dittmer (Amber) Joshua (Alyssa Caldwell);...

Joyce Wathen

Joyce Wathen

Sep 27, 2024

Laura Joyce Parsons Wathen, 74, of Belleville, IN passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024. She was born in Danville, Indiana on July 26, 1950, and was the daughter of the late Donald E. and Ruth M. (York) Parsons. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her son, Keith Wathen, sister, Alice Prichett Liles, and two brothers, Shorti...

Eric Edelson (Rico)

Eric Edelson (Rico)

Sep 25, 2024

Eric “Rico” Edelson, 55, of Danville, returned to spirit on September 25, 2024. He was born on April 13, 1969, in Heidelburg, Germany. He was raised in San Diego, CA and in 1990 moved to Indiana. Rico played a major role in the Indy music scene, whether he was on stage, in the crowd or recording bands. He formed a...

Clifford Nelson Collet

Clifford Nelson Collet

Sep 14, 2024

Clifford Nelson Collet passed away peacefully on September 14th, 2024, surrounded by love and family at the age of 93. 

He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Patricia Ann (Van Zytveld) Collet, his daughter Debra Lynn (Mitch) Greskowiak, grandchildren Amy Colette (Greg) Olsen, Brandon KG (Maria) Schaefer, four great-grandchildren Sofia and Samantha Olsen, and Carsten and Bianca Schaefer and...

Donald Lee Armstrong

Donald Lee Armstrong

Sep 7, 2024

Donald Lee Armstrong, 36, of Clayton, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 7, 2024. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on October 20, 1987. Donald is preceded in death by his brother, Richard Michael Armstrong, and sister, Misty Lynn Armstrong. 

Donald grew up in Clayton and attended Cascade High School, and also Manuel High School in Indianapolis. He had worked...

Mark Stephen Haydock

Mark Stephen Haydock

Sep 6, 2024

Mark Stephen Haydock, 60 of Danville, Indiana passed away unexpectedly Friday September 6, 2024.  Mark was born in Liverpool, England on April 18, 1964 to parents Terry Haydock and Joan Hilton. 

Mark left England in 1997 to further his career in North America. He retired from Siemens Automation in 2017 and started Haydock Consulting. During his career he proudly led projects...

Joe and Barb Williams

Joe and Barb Williams

Aug 30, 2024

Joe and Barb Williams of Clayton, passed away together unexpectedly, on August 30, 2024. In addition to their parents, they are preceded in death by their daughter, Tammi Bayles; Joe's siblings, Elizabeth Williams, Estell Pierce, and Runelle Urban; Barb's siblings, Jeanette Burkette, Greta Davis, Sam Stinnett, and Charles Stinnett.

Bennie Joe Williams was born in Acton, Marion County Indiana on August...

Judith Ann Clark

Judith Ann Clark

Aug 24, 2024

Judith “Judy” Ann Clark, 77, of Danville, passed away, surrounded by her family on Saturday, August 24, 2024. She was born in Princeton, West Virginia on December 12, 1946, a daughter of the late Alonzo and Mary “Fran” (Brown) Honaker. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Brad Clark, her sister, Carla Myers...

Devin Underwood

Devin Underwood

Aug 23, 2024

Devin L. Underwood, of Plainfield, IN passed away surrounded by his family, on Friday, August 23, 2024. He was born in Indianapolis, IN on June 24, 1975, a son of the late, George “Ed” and Marjorie (Mildner) Underwood. Devin attended Danville Schools before moving to the Cascade School System. He was known as a hard worker and a loyal friend...

Jean Simpson

Jean Simpson

Aug 23, 2024

Dorothy “Jean” Simpson, 88, of Danville, IN passed away in the early hours of Friday, August 23, 2024. She was born in Burlinson, Tennessee on August 20, 1936 and was a daughter of the late, James Alfred and Luna (Meyer) Maxwell. In addition to her parents, Jean is predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Milburn Simpson and two sons,...

Ethel C. Stafford

Ethel C. Stafford

Aug 22, 2024

Ethel Christine Stafford, 74, of Coatesville, IN, formerly, Thompson, CT, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024. She was born in Long Island, NY, on May 8, 1950 and was a daughter to the late John L. and Margaret (Mochrie) Bates. She grew up in Garden City, NY. After high school Ethel continued her studies receiving her undergraduate degree from...

Dee Ann Edwards

Dee Ann Edwards

Aug 16, 2024

Dee Ann (Disney) Edwards, 64, of Danville, Indiana, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024, in the comfort of her own home surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. Dee was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on May 6, 1960, to Paul and Ilene (Norris) Disney; both of her parents survive. On January 2, 1993, Dee was...

Larry Downing

Larry Downing

Aug 16, 2024

Larry G. Downing, 74, of Danville, passed away Friday, August 16, 2024, at home, surrounded by his family. He was born in Clinton, Indiana, a son of the late Clyde and Pauline (Wheeler) Downing. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two sisters, Diane Komlanc and Denise Byers, and two brothers, Richard Downing and David Downing.

Larry...

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