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.
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...
Robert V. "Bob" Bollman
Oct 27, 2025
Robert Verne Bollman was born December 30th, 1927 to Cargile and Mable (Wilcox) Bollman at their farm house near Bloomfield, Iowa. Bob attended four, one room rural schools during grade school, and graduated from Milton High School. He obtained a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from Iowa State University and a Master of Science in Agronomy from Purdue University. Bob...
Michael Don Biehl, Sr.
Oct 19, 2025
Michael Don Biehl, Sr., 80, of Danville, IN left this earth to meet Jesus Sunday, October 19, 2025. He was born in New Castle, Indiana September 3, 1945, one of eight children to the late Walter H. and Evelyn L. (Newkirk) Biehl. In addition to his parents, Don is predeceased by two brothers, Dwayne and Jerry Biehl and a sister-in-law...
Donald Covey
Oct 16, 2025
Donald Wayne Covey, 90 of Danville, IN went to be with the Lord on October 16, 2025. He was born to Kenneth R. and Hazel (Coons) Covey, July 22, 1935 in Avon, IN.
He married Kathleen Grace Van Meter May 20, 1956 in Metamora, IN. He served in the U.S. Army from 1954-1957 in Korea. He lived in Hendricks County and...
Mark Niehoff
Oct 16, 2025
Mark Edmond Niehoff, 69, of Avon, IN passed away on October 16, 2025 surrounded by family. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri on March 3, 1956, a son of the late Edmond and Martha (Kirkpatrick) Niehoff. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his older brother, James Niehoff.
Mark grew up in Danville, graduating with the class of...
Regina Kay Wethington
Oct 10, 2025
Regina Kay Wethington, 63, of Coatesville, IN passed away on October 10, 2025 at Methodist Hospital. She was born September 27, 1962 in Indianapolis to the late Robert G. and Virginia G. (Bohn) Carpenter. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Daniel Bishop and brother-in-laws, Duane McLerran and Kenny Taylor.
Regina grew up in Indianapolis,...
Elsie M. Pierce
Oct 7, 2025
Elsie May (Suiters) Pierce, 86, of Danville, IN went to be with the Lord, surrounded by her family at home, on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. She was born in Mishawaka, Indiana on March 9, 1939, one of ten children, born to the late Harry Purdue and Viola Margaret (Foy) Suiters. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death...
Ribbon Cutting & Rededication
Sep 30, 2025
Welcome and thank you for joining us as we rededicate our beautiful home to those who have given us the honor and trust of caring for family and friends for 76 years. We have chosen to honor and build upon the legacies of the Weaver (1949) and Randolph (1981) families through enhancement and revitalization.
Our dream was to continue to provide...
Carol A. Coleman
Sep 28, 2025
Carol Ann Coleman, age 78, passed away at Life’s Journey Hospice in Avon on September 28,2025. She was born in Clinton, Indiana on June 2, 1947 to Ruth (Downing) and Russell Garrigus. Carol grew up in Rockville, Indiana. She graduated from Rockville High School in 1965. She received a B.S. Degree in 1969 and a Masters Degree in 1973 from...
Joyce Humphress
Sep 24, 2025
Joyce Humphress, 92, of Danville passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. She was born in Indianapolis on March 16, 1933, the daughter of the late Thompson “Tommy” and Thelma Stevens. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Fonzie Humphress on November 18, 2012; her brother, Dean Stevens and her...
Caroline Oliver
Sep 22, 2025
Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Jesse Napier
Sep 13, 2025
Jesse Napier, 77, of Danville, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 13, 2025. He was born at home, in Indianapolis on March 19, 1948. He was number 6 of seven children, a son of the late John D. and Lizzie B. (Noble) Napier. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by 2 children, Michelle Diane Napier, and...
Renee C. Logan
Sep 9, 2025
Renee C. Logan, 52, passed away on September 9, 2025, leaving behind her only son, Nicholas Logan, an ex-husband, Mark Logan, and her brother, Jerry Leon Easterday. Renee was originally from Albion, IN, but was residing in Avon during the time of her death. There are no arrangements set at this time.
Ron Smith
Sep 6, 2025
Ronald “Ron” L. Smith, 76, of Danville, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Saturday, September 6, 2025. He was born in Indianapolis on October 17, 1948, the oldest of 6 siblings. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Butch Smith.
Ron spent a portion of his youth in Florida, later moving to Danville...
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