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.
Robert “Bob” E. Curry
Feb 5, 2026
Robert “Bob” Eugene Curry was born on November 18, 1945, to Chance and Ilene Curry in Jackson County, Indiana. He was raised in an area near Medora, Indiana, affectionately referred to as Strawberry Ridge, alongside his parents and his older siblings Marcella and Myron. Bob attended Clearspring High School, where he excelled both academically and athletically. His experiences there helped...
Arthur Eugene "Gene" Wiggam, Jr.
Jan 23, 2026
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Arthur Eugene “Gene” Wiggam, Jr. passed away with his family by his side on Friday, January 23, 2026. He was born on July 10, 1947, the son of the late Arthur and Dean (Elliott) Wiggam. In addition to his...
Nelda Sullivan
Jan 22, 2026
Nelda Sullivan, 89, of Plainfield, IN passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 22, 2026. She was born February 27, 1936, in Russell County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Avery and Bessie (Polston) Tiller. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Roy B. Sullivan, brothers, Marshall (Fredia), Russell (Joyce, living), James...
Arley Burd
Jan 8, 2026
Arley Lee Burd, Jr., 82, of Avon, Indiana passed away peacefully the evening of January 8, 2026. He was born on September 7, 1943 in London, Kentucky to the late Arley Burd and Verlie (Weaver) Gross.
The family moved from Kentucky to Danville, IN when Arley was six years old. He began working for various dairy farms at a young age....
Martha Breneman
Jan 3, 2026
Martha J. (Edmondson) Breneman, 96, of Clayton passed away the morning of January 3, 2026, her family was by her side. She was born October 28, 1929 in Clayton, IN to the late Sam and Ruth (Martin) Edmondson. In addition to her parents she is preceded by her husband, Roy Breneman.
After high school Martha attended Earlham College for a couple...
Mark R. Schulz
Dec 12, 2025
Mark Richard Schulz, 64, of Plainfield, passed away Friday, December 12, 2025 after a long illness, his family was by his side. He was born March 20, 1961 in Indianapolis, IN, son of the late Howard and Betty (Rutledge) Schulz. In addition to his parents, he is preceded by his sister, Debbie Yates and his brother, Howie Schulz.
Mark grew up...
Rebecca Jane Garland
Dec 8, 2025
Rebecca Jane Garland, 80, of Danville, IN passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025. She was born August 14, 1945, the daughter of the late Walter Suggs and Geneva (Dotson) Lunsford. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Jeannine.
Rebecca was quiet and laid back, unless she was driving, her license plate read, Maniac Mom.
She...
Charlie Baker
Dec 6, 2025
Charles James Baker, 90, of Danville, IN passed away on December 6, 2025. He was born on December 19, 1934 in Mohegan, West Virginia, son of the late Charles Sayre and Charlene Sizemore. In addition to his parents, he is preceded by his step-mother Virginia Freeman, daughter Charlene Baker,sister Ernestine McKinley, 2 half-brothers Chuck and Jimmy Sayre and 2 half-sisters...
Suzanne Vance
Dec 2, 2025
Suzanne Vance, 71, of Plainfield, passed away with her family by her side on the morning of Tuesday, December 2, 2025. She was born in Washington, Pennsylvania on March 12, 1954, the daughter of the late Lewis and Mary Ann (Cowell) Bartolovich.
Suzanne’s family moved to Plainfield after her father accepted a job at the Indiana Boys School. M.L. and Sue...
Larry E. Davis
Nov 29, 2025
Larry Eugene Davis, 71, of Clayton, Indiana—and a resident of Indianapolis for 42 years—passed peacefully in his home on November 29, 2025, at 7:41 a.m., surrounded by his loving family. After a long and courageous battle with his health, Larry was gently welcomed home to the Lord.
Born on July 23, 1954, Larry lived a life marked by dedication, faith, and...
Terry "Bryan" King, II
Nov 28, 2025
Terry “Bryan” King, Jr., 38, of Clayton, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 28, 2025. He was born in Greencastle, IN on December 6, 1986.
Bryan attended North Putnam High School. He grew up working alongside his father and brothers in the family's drywall business. He worked his way up to eventually owning Kings Drywall.
Bryan loved his children, his family and...
Vernon P. Holmes, Jr.
Nov 27, 2025
Vernon Payne Holmes
October 30, 1933 - November 27, 2025
Vern died peacefully on Thanksgiving morning right after listening to Frank Sinatra sing "Fly Me To The Moon.”
Born in Los Angeles, Vern was the thirdborn of Vernon and Hazel's six children. Vern's mother's ancestry remains a mystery as she was adopted from the Orphan Train. Given the same name as his father,...
Mary Kite
Nov 25, 2025
Mary Kite, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, November 25,2025. She was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on May 18, 1942, to the late Wayne and Marie (née Martin) Bushman. Mary graduated from Central Catholic High School and, in 1975, made Danville, Indiana her cherished home, where she was an active member of Northview Christian Church....
Cecil Grubbs
Nov 21, 2025
Cecil Grubbs, 91, of Danville, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025. He was born in Indianapolis on February 3, 1934 to the late Cecil and Wilma (Radcliff) Grubbs, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Jean Grubbs and sisters, Margaret, Evelyn, Arvina, and Linda.
Cecil grew up in Indianapolis, served in the...
Harriett M. Short
Nov 20, 2025
Harriett M. Short, 84, of Plainfield, IN passed November 20, 2025. She was born in Indianapolis, IN on February 11, 1941. Harriett was the widow of William Benton Short; mother of Bentricia Smith and Sonny Short, and grandmother to B.J., Trey and Snider and numerous great grandchildren. In accordance with her wishes, she will be cremated and placed with her...
Johnathon C. Reed
Nov 10, 2025
Johnathon Curtis Reed, 37, of Kingsport, TN, had his life cut short on November 10, 2025. He was born in Indianapolis on May 23, 1988 to Michelle Estes and John R. Reed. Johnathon was preceded in death by his step-mother, Linda Reed, and grandparents.
Johnathon attended Ben Davis High School where he was particularly proud of his time in ROTC. He...
Marilyn K. Hepp
Nov 4, 2025
Marilyn Kay (Finup) Hepp, age 82, passed away peacefully November 4, 2025,surrounded by family. Born August 1, 1943, in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin to Leonard and Elizabeth (Knuth) Finup she grew up with one sibling and many cousins. She married Paul James (Jim) Hepp, Jr. on February 16, 1963. Marilyn is survived by her spouse of 62 years, as well as...
Paulina Goins
Oct 28, 2025
Paulina Goins, 97, of Brownsburg, IN, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. She was born in Dale, IN on August 3, 1928 to the late Monte and Pearl Cooper. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Esley Goins, her siblings Ruth (Ed) Kramer and Sharon (Dale) Larsen, sons-in-law Kenny Joyce...
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