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.

James R. "Jim" Vivace

James R. "Jim" Vivace

Sep 12, 2021

"Jim", 56, of Danville, passed away at his home last Sunday afternoon. Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Monday, September 20, 2021 in WEAVER & RANDOLPH FUNERAL HOME DANVILLE with visitation from 12:00 noon until time of service. Entombment will follow in the Danville South Cemetery Mausoleum. The wearing of masks is recommended, but optional.

"Jim"...

Claire  L. Birkla

Claire L. Birkla

Sep 9, 2021

Claire, 67, of Clermont, passed away unexpectedly Thursday at her home. Funeral services will be held 1:00 pm Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021 in WEAVER & RANDOLPH FUNERAL HOME DANVILLE. Burial will follow in K.of P. Cemetery at Lizton. Visitation will take place at the funeral home 4:00 - 7:00 pm Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021. The wearing of masks is...

Charles W. "Wes" Morelock

Charles W. "Wes" Morelock

Sep 8, 2021

"Wes", 60, of Danville passed away Wednesday evening at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis after an extended illness. A memorial service will be held at 7:00 pm Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021 at the Hendricks County 4-H Community Building North and South Auditorium, with visitation from 3:00 pm until time of service. His cremains will be laid to rest next...

Linda  L. Plunkett

Linda L. Plunkett

Sep 8, 2021

Linda, 73, of Danville, passed away Wednesday morning at I.U. West Hospital in Avon. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Monday, Sept. 13, 2021 in WEAVER & RANDOLPH FUNERAL HOME DANVILLE with visitation from 9:00 am until the time of service. Burial will follow in the New Winchester Cemetery where she will be laid to rest next to...

H.F.  "Frank" French

H.F. "Frank" French

Aug 31, 2021

"Frank", 68, of Clayton, passed away early Tuesday morning in University Hospital in Indianapolis. A celebration of life service will take place at 2:00 pm Tuesday, September 7, 2021 in the HAZELWOOD CHRISTIAN CHURCH located at 9947 S. and Co. Road 0, south of Clayton. Burial will follow in the Clayton Cemetery. Visitation will also be in the church...

Brent  A. Dayharsh

Brent A. Dayharsh

Aug 29, 2021

Brent, 56, of Coatesville, passed away unexpectedly at his home, early Sunday morning. Private memorial services will be held at a later date by his family.

Brent was born in Cincinnati, OH. to the late Gerald A. Dayharsh, and his mother, Marie (Coultes) Dayharsh of Clermont, FL. He graduated from Schoolcraft, MI. High School with the class...

Jeffrey M. "Jeff" Hershberger

Jeffrey M. "Jeff" Hershberger

Aug 29, 2021

Jeff, 54, of Avon, passed way Sunday afternoon in Eskenazi Hospital in Indianapolis after an extended illness. Funeral services will be held 10:30 am Friday, September 3, 2021 in BARTLETT CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH located at 4396 E. Main St., Avon, IN. Burial will follow in the K. of P. Cemetery at Lizton, IN. Visitation will also take place...

Paul  "Eddie" Mackey

Paul "Eddie" Mackey

Aug 22, 2021

"Eddie", 75 of Danville, passed away at The Waters of Indianapolis early Sunday morning. Per his request, there will be NO services.

"Eddie" was born in Connersville, IN. to the late John A. and Trulla Mae (Dunn) Mackey. A hardworking and devoted pipe fitter for 32 years with the NYC, Penn Central, and Conrail Railroad, "Eddie" retired...

Beverly  J. Branstetter

Beverly J. Branstetter

Aug 18, 2021

Beverly, 87, of Clayton passed away at her home, Wednesday, with her family at her bedside. A graveside service only, will be held 11:00 am Monday, August 23, 2021 in Clayton Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest next to her husband of 53 years, John Henry Branstetter. Because of family health issues, they have asked those wishing...

Steven  D. Smith

Steven D. Smith

Aug 11, 2021

Memorial services for Steve, 62, of Clayton who passed away at Hendricks Regional Health Hospital in Danville on Wednesday will be held 4:00 pm Saturday, August 14, 2021 at the DECATUR TWSP. CHURCH of CHRIST, located at 7704 Mooresville Road, West Newton, IN. A cremation of his remains will be scheduled to take place. The wearing of masks are...

Derek  A Thomas

Derek A Thomas

Aug 5, 2021

Derek A. Thomas, 37, of Indianapolis, formerly of Clayton, passed away unexpectedly at his home last Thursday. Funeral arrangements are pending at WEAVER & RANDOLPH FUNERAL HOME CLAYTON. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers.

Derek was born in Indianapolis to George and the late Tamara (Williams) Thomas Bayles. He married Terri Hessler, and was...

Victoria  Jo Ward

Victoria Jo Ward

Jul 28, 2021

Funeral services for "Vicki", 71, of Clayton, will be held 11:00 am Monday, August 2, 2021 in the CLAYTON CHRISTIAN CHURCH. Visitation  will be held from 4:00 - 7:00 pm Sunday, August 1, 2021 also in the church. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date in Clayton Cemetery. Because of the untimely passing of...

Harriette  E. Ward

Harriette E. Ward

Jul 27, 2021

Funeral services for Harriette, 94, of Clayton will be held 11:00 am Monday, August 2, 2021 in the CLAYTON CHRISTIAN CHURCH.  Visitation will be held from 4:00 - 7:00 pm Sunday, August 1, 2021 also in the church. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date in Clayton Cemetery. Because of the untimely passing of...

Rick  A. Harvey

Rick A. Harvey

Jul 15, 2021

Rick, 57, of Clayton, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, July 15, 2021. Graveside services for Rick will be held at 12:00 Noon, our time, 11:00 am, (Central Standard Time) Friday, July 30, 2021 in FAIRFIELD CEMETERY, NEWMAN, ILLINOIS, where he will be laid to rest with his family. There will be no visitation.

Rick...

Carl  J. Martin

Carl J. Martin

Jul 12, 2021

Carl, 89, of Avon, formerly of Danville, passed away Monday evening at the Independence Village of Avon, (formerly the Hearth at Prestwick) with his family by his side. Services will be held 1:00 pm Saturday, July 17, 2021 at WEAVER & RANDOLPH FUNERAL HOME DANVILLE with visitation from 11:00 am until the time of service. Burial will take place...

Charles G. "Charlie" Morelock

Charles G. "Charlie" Morelock

Jul 4, 2021

"Charlie", 92, of Danville, passed away Sunday at home with his family by his side. Per his wishes, a cremation will take place prior to a celebration of his life service. The service will be held 7:00 pm Fri., July 16, 2021 in WEAVER & RANDOLPH FUNERAL HOME DANVILLE with visitation from 4:00 pm until the time of service....

Dorothy  "Ann" Hadley

Dorothy "Ann" Hadley

May 22, 2021

"Ann", 94, of Avon, formerly of Danville, passed away Saturday evening at Life's Journey Hospice in Avon with her family by her side. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 AM Saturday, June 26, 2021 in Danville South Cemetery where she will be laid to rest next to her late husband, Thomas B. Hadley. The family is encouraging...

Wilma  S. Pugh

Wilma S. Pugh

Apr 29, 2021

Wilma Sue Pugh (Napier) 76, passed away at her home Thursday evening surrounded by her family.  She was born in Grapevine, Kentucky to the late John and Lizzie (Noble) Napier.  Wilma was a graduate of Danville High School with the class of 1963.

Funeral Services will be held 11:00 am Monday, May 3, 2021 at the HARVEST...

Tracy  Earl Lewis

Tracy Earl Lewis

Apr 18, 2021

Tracy 81, of Indianapolis, formerly of New Winchester, IN. passed away at Greenwood Meadows Nursing Care Sunday evening. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 pm Thursday, April 22, 2020 in Fairview Cemetery at North Salem, IN. The family has asked those attending the service please wear a mask with social distancing being observed.

Tracy was...

Betty Jean "Jeanie" Brown

Betty Jean "Jeanie" Brown

Apr 13, 2021

"Jeanie", 75, of Indianapolis, formerly of Danville, passed away at IU Health West Hospital in Avon after an extended illness. Following her request to be cremated, there will be an announcement of a "Celebration of Life"  service that will be held at a later date so as to allow family, friends, and especially her classmates to gather and share...

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