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.

Edward J. "Red" Caylor,  Sr.

Edward J. "Red" Caylor, Sr.

Jul 6, 2017

In less than a week of his wife, EDITH L. GIES CAYLOR'S passing (6/30/17), EDWARD J. "RED" CAYLOR, SR., has passed away. A graveside service will be held July 19, at 11:00 am at New Winchester Cemetery in New Winchester, Indiana.  As a career soldier in the United States Army, "Red" will be laid to rest, with full military...

Edith L. Gies Caylor

Edith L. Gies Caylor

Jun 30, 2017

Graveside services for EDITH L. GIES CAYLOR, 80, of Danville, will be held at 11am Sat., July 8, 2017 in New Winchester Cemetery with burial to follow. There will not be any visitation. Edith was born in Kleinalbrechtau, Germany, a daughter of Kurt and Maria (Meissner) Schleif. She married Norbet Gies who has preceded her in death. Edith came...

Betty J. Coget Stout

Betty J. Coget Stout

Jun 28, 2017

A memorial gathering and sharing celebrating the life of BETTY J. COGET STOUT will take place 5-7 pm Thurs., July 6, at WEAVER & RANDOLPH FUNERAL HOME DANVILLE, IN. with burial of her cremains taking place at 11 am (cst) Fri., July 7, in MOUND CEMETERY  at PANA, IL. Betty was born in Pana, Il. to Harry and Mary...

Leah  Arlene Smoot

Leah Arlene Smoot

Jun 18, 2017

Funeral services for LEAH ARLENE SMOOT, 82, of Danville, will be held at 2 pm Thurs., June 22, 2017 at WEAVER & RANDOLPH FUNERAL HOME DANVILLE with visitation from 11 am. Burial will take place in Danville South Cemetery. Arlene was born in Indianapolis to Arthur and Edith (McGuire) Copeland. She was a 1953 graduate of New Winchester High...

William C. "Bill" Graham

William C. "Bill" Graham

Jun 12, 2017

A memorial service for WILLIAM C. "BILL" GRAHAM, 85, of Brownsburg, will be held at 7 pm Fri., June 16 at ST. AUGUSTINE EPISCOPAL CHURCH in Danville, with visitation there from 5 pm until time of service. Burial of his cremains will take place in the Kewanna, Indiana IOOF Cemetery at a later date. Contributions may be given to...

John  Milton Beasley

John Milton Beasley

Jun 9, 2017

A memorial celebration of life for JOHN MILTON BEASLEY, 68, of Danville, will be held at 11:30 am Wednesday, June 14, at St. Augustine Episcopal Church in Danville, with visitation from 9:30 am until time of service. Burial of his cremains will take place in St. Augustine Episcopal Gardens at a later time. In lieu of flowers, contributions may...

Lura  L. Maxwell

Lura L. Maxwell

May 15, 2017

Funeral services for LURA L. MAXWELL, 94, of Danville, a Birth Right Quaker, will be held 1 pm Fri., May 19 at DANVILLE FRIENDS CHURCH, of which she was a member. Visitation will also be there 11 am until time of service. Burial will follow in the Sugar Grove Cemetery at Plainfield. Lura was born in Ohio to Alva...

Audrey (Collins)  Griffith

Audrey (Collins) Griffith

May 12, 2017

Funeral services for AUDREY (COLLINS) GRIFFITH, 90, of Clayton, will be held at 1 pm Wed., May 17 at HAZELWOOD (IN.) BAPTIST CHURCH with visitation there 11 am until the time of service. Burial will take place in the Clayton Cemetery. Audrey was born in Ulvah, Ky. to William A. and Allie M. (Dixon) Collins. She attended Stuart Robinson...

Ronald G. "Ron" Reed

Ronald G. "Ron" Reed

May 9, 2017

Funeral services for RONALD G. "RON" REED, 75, of New Winchester, will be held at 11 am Tues., May 16, at WHITESTONE CHRISTIAN CHURCH, of which he was a member and served as a deacon, located 7 miles west of Danville on US Highway 36, with visitation there 4-8 pm Mon., May 15. Burial will take place in New...

Christopher  Charles Bollman

Christopher Charles Bollman

May 6, 2017

Private services for CHRISTOPHER CHARLES BOLLMAN, 49, of Danville, will be held at a later date. "Chris" was born in Jamestown, NY. to William C. and Palmira (Mata) Bollman. He was a 1985 graduate of Danville High School. "Chris" was a planning & control co-ordinator for the Rolls Royce Plant in Indianapolis. Survivors include his wife, Ruth (Heber) Bollman,...

Larry  Gene Berry

Larry Gene Berry

Apr 25, 2017

Larry Gene Berry, 79, of Fillmore, In., formerly of Columbia, Tn., died Apr. 25, 2017, at his home. Larry was born in Indianapolis to Ray Schuyler and Eunice (Reichard) Berry. He graduated from Ben Davis High School. Larry was an electrical mechanical engineer for General Motors for 48 years, retiring in 2002. Of those 48 years, he spent 30...

Grace Roselyn "Rosie" Kerlin

Grace Roselyn "Rosie" Kerlin

Apr 21, 2017

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:30 am Tues., Apr. 25, 2017 at West Bridge Church, located on Mackey Road in Danville with visitation there 9:30 am until time of service. Pastor Ron McDugle will officiate. Burial will follow at 1:30 pm Thurs. at Sunset Memorial Park in Evansville, In. Rosie was born in Evansville, In. to...

URSULA EMMA BEUKE CONOVER

URSULA EMMA BEUKE CONOVER

Apr 18, 2017

79, of Indianapolis, passed April 18, 2017 at I.U. West Hospital. Ursula was born June 6, 1937 in Minden, West Germany to William and Emma (Tuting) Beuke.  She graduated from High School in West Germany.  Ursula later moved to Indianapolis where she meet Samuel D. Conover and they married, April 20, 1953, he preceded her in death in 1993. ...

VIRGINIA  E. KLEIBER

VIRGINIA E. KLEIBER

Apr 11, 2017

92, of Bainbridge, died April 11, 2017 at the Waters of Greencastle. Virginia was born February 7, 1925 in Indianapolis to Floyd and Amah (Ball) Kreig. She was a 1943 graduate of Shortridge High School in Indianapolis. Virginia  married George L. Kleiber in 1943, he preceded her in death in 2007.  She had been an accountant at the former...

Christopher  "Chris" Goins

Christopher "Chris" Goins

Apr 8, 2017

A memorial celebration for CHRISTOPHER LEE "CHRIS" GOINS, 59, of Danville, a self-empoyed contractor, will be held at 1:00 PM Sat., April 22, 2017 at the DANVILLE AMERICAN LEGION POST #118, located at 846 S. State Road 39, of which he was an active member. "Chris" was born July 27, 1957 to Chester and Sue (Walker) Goins Myers. His...

Gordon  E. McIntyre

Gordon E. McIntyre

Apr 7, 2017

Funeral services for GORDON E. McINTYRE, 78, a life resident of Danville, will be held at 10 am Wed., Apr. 12, at WESTBRIDGE CHURCH in Danville where he attended. Visitation will be at the church 4-8 pm Tues., Apr. 11. Burial will take place in Fairview Cemetery at North Salem, In. Gordon was the son of Harlie R. and...

James  Frederick Buchanan

James Frederick Buchanan

Apr 4, 2017

Full military honors will be afforded to JAMES FREDERICK BUCHANAN, 90, of Danville, formerly of Madison, In. at 11 am Mon., Apr. 10  at the Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Madison, In., interment to follow. James was born in Madison, a son of Albert and Blanche (Meeks) Buchanan. He graduated from Madison High School. He married Jane Ann Reebs....

Virginia  "Ruth" Deich

Virginia "Ruth" Deich

Apr 4, 2017

Funeral services for VIRGINIA "RUTH" DEICH, 97, of Danville will be held at 1 pm Fri., Apr. 7 at WEAVER & RANDOLPH FUNERAL HOME DANVILLE with visitation from 11 am until time of service. Burial will follow in Danville South Cemetery. "Ruth" was born in Rockport, In. to Albert V. and Mary A. (Graham) Wade. She graduated from Danville...

Lena Collins

Lena Collins

Apr 3, 2017

Lena Collins, 84, of Clayton, Indiana, formerly of Letcher County, Kentucky passed April 3, 2017. Services will be held at the Letcher Funeral Home in Whitesburg, Kentucky, with burial in Dixon Cemetery at Carcassone, Kentucky. Survivors include her daughter, Helen Wood of Clayton, IN., son Randall Collins of Danville, IN. 4 grandchildren, Jason Collins of Plainfield, IN., Craig Bean...

Phillip  Allan Griffith

Phillip Allan Griffith

Mar 31, 2017

Funeral services for PHILLIP ALLAN GRIFFITH, 82, of Danville, will be held at 10 am Thurs., Apr. 6 at the HAZELWOOD CHRISTIAN CHURCH, of which he was a member with a military graveside service to follow at 3 pm in DUGGER, IN. CEMETERY. Visitation will be at the church from 4-8 pm Wed. Phil was born in Sullivan County,...

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