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.

Sharon D. Curtis

Sharon D. Curtis

May 3, 2024

Sharon D. Curtis of Danville passed away peacefully at the Villages of Avon on Friday, May 3, 2024.  She was born July 6, 1933 to the late, Oral "Buck" and Lora (Kivett) Swain.  Sharon is a 1951 graduate of Danville High School. She married Ernest "Vic" Curtis on April 16, 1977, he preceded her in death on March 2, 1998....

Joe David Miller

Joe David Miller

May 3, 2024

Joe David Miller, age 73, of Danville, Indiana, passed away on May 3, 2024. He was born inIndianapolis, Indiana, on March 11, 1951. Joe lived a full life marked by his commitment tolaying block foundations at work every day and building a solid foundation for his family to stand on. He leaves behind his wife of 47 years, Joan Copple...

Gladys Maude Williamson

Gladys Maude Williamson

May 3, 2024

Gladys Maude (Hill) Williamson, passed peacefully from this life on Friday, May 4, 2024, at her grandson's house, with her family by her side.  She was born on March 22, 1924, in London, England to the late Robert and Amy (Hall) Hill. 

Glady, as she was affectionately called by her husband, was quick-witted, determined and feisty. She always kept a stiff...

Ruth Mae (Lang) Hays

Ruth Mae (Lang) Hays

May 2, 2024

Ruth Mae (Lang) Hays, 97, of Danville, Indiana, passed away peacefully the morning of May 2, 2024.  She was born in Charleston, Illinois, on January 1, 1927, to Claude and Ida (Glosser) Lang.  Ruth was the third of ten children.

Ruth grew up in Charleston, Illinois, with her formative years shaped by the Great Depression, and worked as a telephone switchboard operator, manually connecting telephone calls...

Michael "Mike" Rollins

Michael "Mike" Rollins

Apr 26, 2024

Michael F. Rollins, 83, of Danville, IN passed away peacefully, with his family by his side on Friday, April 26, 2024.  He was born in Indianapolis, IN on March 20, 1941, and was the son of the late Gilbert and Margaret (Wyre) Rollins.

He grew-up in Beech Grove and was a 1959 graduate of Cathedral High School,...

Pamela Sue Nelson

Pamela Sue Nelson

Apr 21, 2024

Pamela Sue Nelson, 74 of Lizton, IN passed away peacefully at home the morning of Sunday, April 21, 2024.  She was born in Indianapolis, IN on July 3, 1949 and was the daughter of the late Everett and Evelyn (Lieske) Sheffer.

Pam graduated from Petersburg High School in Petersburg, VA.  Her family moved back to Indiana where...

Linda Ellen (Smith)  McGhee

Linda Ellen (Smith) McGhee

Apr 11, 2024

Linda Ellen (Smith) McGhee, 82, of Danville, IN passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on Thursday, April 11, 2024.  She was born in Dugger, Indiana on July 7, 1941 and was the daughter of the late Carl L. and Ruby (Riggle) Smith.

Linda grew up in Dugger, Indiana and married her high school sweetheart,...

Diana Louise Miller

Diana Louise Miller

Apr 5, 2024

Diana Louise (Decker) Miller from Danville, Age 82, passed away peacefully on April 5,2024. She was born April 3, 1942 in Crawfordville, In. to Robert and Elsie Decker. She was a 1960 graduate of Danville High School. She married Larry Ellison Miller on November 4, 1961 and spent 38 years together until his death in 1999. Diana and Larry...

Brandon James Breedlove

Brandon James Breedlove

Mar 10, 2024

Brandon J. Breedlove, 27, of Danville, passed away on March 10, 2024.  He was born April 11, 1996, and was the only son of Catherine Hester.

Brandon was a 2015 graduate of Danville High School.  After high school, he served his country in the US Air Force where he worked as a logistics specialist. He joined the...

Paul Tinnell

Paul Tinnell

Feb 19, 2024

Paul A. Tinnell, 59, of Clayton, Ind. passed away, with his family at his side, on February 19, 2024 at the Mill Pond Healthcare Campus, in Greencastle.  He was born September 6,1964 in Greencastle, Ind., a son of the late Robert and Louise (Shane) Tinnell.  In addition to his parents, Paul is preceded in death by his sister, Katherine...

Julie Farmer

Julie Farmer

Feb 18, 2024

Julie Lee Farmer, 74, of Mooresville, IN. passed away peacefully at Worthington Place of Camby,IN, Sunday evening with her loving family by her side.

Julie was born in Indianapolis, IN to the late Robert Farmer and Mary “Juanita” Dunn. She graduated from Cascade High School with the class of 1968. She received her Bachelor of Science degree...

Steve Close

Steve Close

Feb 16, 2024

Stephen L. Close, 63, of Indianapolis, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 16, 2024.  Steve was born October 6, 1960 in Indianapolis, a son of Cynthia Nave and the late Granville Close.

He graduated from Brownsburg High School with the class of 1978. He served his country in the United States Army during Desert Storm.  He enjoyed...

Wanda Jane Wilson

Wanda Jane Wilson

Feb 16, 2024

Wanda Jane Wilson, 86, of Mooresville, In. passed away peacefully in the Memory Care Unit at the Plainfield Healthcare Center, Friday afternoon with her loving family by her side.

Funeral service with Celebration of Life will be held Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 900 Indianapolis Road, Mooresville In. The...

Sharril D. (Weatherman)  Reed

Sharril D. (Weatherman) Reed

Feb 7, 2024

Sharril D. Reed, 59, of Clayton, Ind. passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 7, 2024.  She was born in Greencastle, Ind. and was the daughter of Judith (Herrin) Weatherman and the late James “Woody” Weatherman.

Sharril grew up in Clayton, Ind. and was a 1983 graduate of Cascade High School.  She received her Associate Degree in Nursing...

Elvin Ray Cassity

Elvin Ray Cassity

Feb 3, 2024

Elvin Ray Cassity, 79, went to be with the Lord on February 3, 2024, while surrounded by his family. He was born on March 16, 1944, the son of Everett and Virginia McIntyre Cassity.  He was a lifelong resident of New Winchester, Indiana, and a member of the New Winchester Christian Church since birth.  He graduated from New Winchester...

Thomas L. Fay

Thomas L. Fay

Feb 2, 2024

Thomas L. Fay, 93 of Avon, formerly, Normal, Illinois, passed away Friday morning at Traditions at Reagan Park Senior Living in Avon.  He was born February 20, 1930, and was the son of the late Thomas Fay and Lela (Gravett) Loy. In addition to his parents Tom is preceded in death by his wife of almost 60 years, Patty...

Richard E. Hathaway, Sr.

Richard E. Hathaway, Sr.

Jan 14, 2024

Richard E. Hathaway, Sr., 82, of Lizton, IN passed away, peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on Sunday, January 14, 2024.  He was born in Indianapolis, and was the son of the late Edward and Ethel (Tomlin) Hathaway.  He attended Washington High School in Indianapolis for a few years before going to work for his father at Ed’s...

Carol Romer

Carol Romer

Jan 9, 2024

Carol Romer, 78, of Plainfield, formerly of Clayton, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.  She was born in Indianapolis and was the daughter of the late James and Flora (Patterson) Robertson.   She grew up in Spencer Indiana, graduating from Spencer High School.  She married Michael Romer and together they raised a family of four.

Carol worked...

Janet Sue Curry

Janet Sue Curry

Jan 6, 2024

Janet “Jan” Sue Curry was born on January 8, 1944, to Roy T. and Florence Brewer, on a

farm in rural Jackson County, near Vallonia, Indiana. On the farm she learned the values of hard

work and love of family. Life on the farm was not always easy, but she treasured the memories...

Bob Wathen

Bob Wathen

Dec 22, 2023

James Robert “Bob” Wathen, 94, of Danville, IN passed away peacefully on Friday, December 22, 2023, at the Avon Health and Rehabilitation Center.  He was born in Montgomery, Indiana on March 30, 1929, a son of the late James Orbey and Mable (Carrico) Wathen. Bob graduated from Montgomery High School with the class of 1947.  Shortly thereafter he married...

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