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Carrie Helton Harris found her way into funeral service while also pursuing stand-up comedy in Virginia Beach, VA,  back in 2003.  Today, with her husband, Mike, she is the owner/operator of Helton & Harris Funeral Homes, located in her hometown of Danville, Indiana, and also in Clayton, Indiana. She holds a BA in Communication from Hanover College; a Mortuary Science Degree from Norfolk State University, Norfolk, VA; Past Procurement Technician and Donor Coordinator with the Lions Medical Eye Bank of Eastern Virginia; Board Member of the Indiana Donor Network Funeral Advisory Board; Member of Fountain National Academy- completing Techniques for Post-mortem Reconstructive Surgery; Life Cycle Celebrant with the Insight Institute and the Celebrant Foundation and Institute - creating ceremonies for both funerals and weddings.

Carrie is an educator and has been invited to speak and share her embalming and restorative techniques with several funeral director associations.  In 2018 she was invited to speak at the Fountain National Academy, Bi-annual Conference, for the Advancement in Embalming and Restorative Techniques.

Carrie is a steward of good mental health, advocating for confirmation versus denial, solutions versus speculation, and laughter versus despair.

"When we allow both the comedies and tragedies of our lives to be witnessed and shared, we honor ourselves.  Our laughter and tears say, 'I CHOOSE to survive.'"

Mike's journey into funeral service started with the purchasing of Weaver & Randolph Funeral Homes with his wife Carrie. 

I have a B.S. in Business Management and bring a vast range of knowledge and experience to our business.  I have extensive backgrounds in aviation maintenance (A&P), manufacturing (pharmaceutical and chemical), and residential real estate appraising.  

I am originally from Indianapolis but have called Hendricks County home since 1989, graduating from Danville in 1992.  

We are honored and privileged to serve our "hometown" and look forward to growing alongside Danville and Clayton.

Being involved in the funeral service industry since she was 16 years old, Macy’s passion for serving families began at an early age. June 6, 2024, marked Macy’s 13th year working in the funeral business. She graduated from Cascade High School in the class of 2012 and then went on to graduate from Ivy Tech Community College with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Mortuary Science and Funeral Service in 2017. Macy became a licensed funeral director and embalmer, as well as a licensed life insurance producer in Indiana in 2018. Macy is currently enrolled at Indiana University Southeast and will earn a Bachelor of Applied Science with a focus in Leadership and Supervision.

 Although the first in her family to be involved in funeral service, Macy enjoys helping families make thoughtful selections for the future, as well as support, knowledge, and resources after a death has occurred. Losing her mother suddenly at age 50 with no plans in place quickly became her “why”, encouraging Macy to serve families better and truly express the value of advanced planning to others. Macy has maintained knowledge and resources over time and is passionate about walking alongside families as they are closing out final affairs, applying for veterans’ benefits, social security processing, and grief support.

 Macy and her younger sister, Makenzie, enjoyed showing swine, beef cattle, and sheep all 10 years they were in 4-H, as well as numerous livestock shows across the Midwest. Macy’s family continues to run a row crop farm as well as raising beef cattle. Macy and her sister are the fourth generation in their family to farm and show livestock. When not working in the funeral home, Macy enjoys taking her boat out on the water, writing, attending Mass, going to livestock shows and concerts, and traveling.

 Macy is a member of St. Roch and St. Mark Catholic Churches, the Indiana Funeral Directors Association, The Wa-Pe-Ke-Way Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, the Indiana Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs- Crawfordsville Chapter, the Crawfordsville-Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce where she serves as a Chamber Ambassador, The International Cemetery, Cremation, and Funeral Association, and the Vermilion County Funeral Directors Association.

 If you’re interested in meeting with Macy to learn more about what advanced funeral planning entails, please email her at macy.lewis@mytributeplanner.com or visit her website at https://www.mytributeplanner.com/mlewis/.

My name is Tonya Smith and am originally from West Lafayette, but now call Indianapolis my home. 

I have been a Funeral Director since 2019 and met Carrie in 2018 when I became her intern. While I've been in industries helping individuals, being able to serve families within the funeral home really fills my heart. I also transport for Indiana Donor Network. 

I value my time with family, friends, and my dog during my free time and love traveling to warm, beach locations. 

It is an honor for me to assist you and your family. 

Mike Sr. drove a school bus for Danville Community Schools for 10 years before joining the family at Helton and Harris.  

He loves to stay active and fit by walking and a little running.  He averages over 20,000 steps/day and about 10 miles.

He says, "I'm very grateful and excited about being able to work with my kids, it is truly a gift." 

A Greencastle native, Adam Roach has called Danville Indiana home for over ten years. Adam has been a member of the Helton & Harris family since 2023. Adam is a career firefighter with the Brownsburg Fire Territory and is a member of Indiana USAR Task Force 1. Adam also owns a mobile DJ business and has DJed weddings and special events for nearly 20 years. In his spare time, Adam enjoys riding motorcycles, backpacking, and camping. Adam is married to his loving wife Amy and they have four beautiful children; Lillian, Claire, Austin, and Jenna. 

It's a privilege to join you during this transition and process in the way that best serves your family. Not knowing what to do next is always difficult. Guiding you through the options and opportunities to commemorate your person is my honor. Knowing how things work brings me peace and I strive to navigate how we can do what you need. I find fulfillment in reuniting people with their loved ones before they are laid to rest: for each family this can look different. 

I'm here to walk beside you in whatever ways feel like support. My role is to handle the details so you have the space to focus on what's important. 

Carrie and I met while working together on a restoration case. We share a commitment to producing the best possible experience for our families. I use my BFA and portrait artistry in my funerary work as my passion lies in embalming and preparing loved ones for spending time with those who come to visit. I attended the Ivy Tech Mortuary Science program and received my license in 2016. 

When I'm not at the funeral home, you may find me covered in mud at a state park with my camera; over dressed downtown having dinner; making tea with friends in jammies; luring feral animals out of hiding with food; but mostly hanging at home with my husband and taxidermied cats.

Joe Kite is a life long resident of Danville Indiana  Joe and his wife have raised their two children in Danville and are now enjoying watching their three grandchildren grow up in the same community.   Joe is employed by the Hendricks county Highway department. Joe and his wife enjoy traveling Indiana on the weekends. They enjoy Indiana state parks and outdoor walks with their two dogs. Joe is an avid metal detectorist and is passionate about learning the history of Hendricks County and its original settlements.  Working with Helton and Harris allows Joe the opportunity to give back to the community that values he has grown to love and appreciate.