Sep 9, 2026

Leonard Glenn Johnston of Danville, Indiana passed away peacefully on September 9, 2026. He was 92 years old. Glenn was born February 5, 1934 in Bradford Pennsylvania to Donald Graydon and Vivian (Johnson) Johnston. At the age of 21, Glenn moved to Hendricks County, Indiana and there met the love of his life, Joy Jean Plunkett. The two were married...

Sep 4, 2026

Sep 1, 2026

Mary Jane (Smitherman) Hartung, age 86, of Avon, Indiana, passed away on September 1, 2026.

A long-time Danville resident, she was born on June 22, 1940 in Mooresville, Indiana to Wendall W. and Lois C. Beck Smitherman. Mary Jane graduated from Butler University with her Bachelor’s Degree in Education and Depauw University with her Master’s Degree in Education. She taught elementary...

Aug 29, 2026

Michael Eugene “Mike” Ford, 74, of Danville, passed away Saturday morning, August 29, 2026.  Mike was born February 8, 1952 in Noblesville, Indiana. He married the love of his life, Sharon, and together they shared 55 wonderful years of marriage. Mike and Sharon were high school sweethearts, and their story began when Sharon was in driver’s education and needed a...

Aug 18, 2026

I, Christopher (Chris) Byrd Stewardson, have accepted Gods plan for me on August 18th, 2026 after a long and hard-fought battle with colon cancer. Once I was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, in November 2025, Jennifer told me I needed to write my own obituary, so these words are mine.

I was born on June 22, 1962 in Richmond, Virginia, to...

Aug 17, 2026

Edwin R. Rader, 90, of Danville passed away on Monday, August 17, 2026.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Helton & Harris Funeral Homes, 102 S. Indiana Street, Danville, Indiana where the family will receive friends for a memorial gathering and visitation from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 27.

The family has requested in lieu of flowers; donations be made in memory of Ed...

Aug 17, 2026

Angela Frances Christie, born July 18, 1941, went home to be with her Lord on August 17, 2026.

Angie was born in Noblesville, Indiana, to the late Arthur and Margaret (Davis) Webb. She was a graduate of Manual High School, Class of 1959. Angie was married to Merrill (Chris) Christie of Clayton, Indiana, for 49 years before his passing on April...

Aug 14, 2026

Sharon Wagner, 82, of Danville, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, August 14, 2026. She was born September 1, 1943, in East Aurora, New York, the daughter of the late Cletus and Noel (Scherrer) Nenno.

Fiercely sweet, quiet, loyal, and independent, Sharon was a country girl at heart who found happiness in peace, solitude, and the simple things in life....

Aug 12, 2026

Sue Wood, 88, of Avon, Indiana passed away on August 12, 1988. Sue was born October 26, 1937 and died August 12, 2026. She graduated salutatorian from Danville High School in 1955. She was employed as a legal secretary for Kendall, Stevenson, and Lowery of Danville before working as a paralegal for the U.S. Attorney, Southern District of Indiana, for...

Aug 8, 2026

Pam Washburn, 74, of Danville, Indiana, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, August 8, 2026.

Pam was born on October 30, 1951, in Martinsville, Indiana, to the late William and Elizabeth (Hammans) Cordes. She grew up in Martinsville, attended finishing school, and graduated with the Class of 1969. Her finishing-school experience complemented her naturally prim and...

Jul 30, 2026

Harold (HT) Carter, 88, of Plainfield, Indiana, formerly of Richmond, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 30, 2026.

Born on April 4, 1938, in Hot Springs, Virginia, Harold was the son of the late Harry Carter and Bessie (Liptrap) Ball. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Mildred Parks and JoAnne Irby, and his brother, Harry Carter.

Harold grew...

Jul 11, 2026

Gayle Lavonne (Billet) Morton, of Danville, Indiana, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on July 11, 2026, one day after celebrating her 83rd birthday.

Born on July 10, 1943, in Austin, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Victor (Vic) and Wilma Billet.  Gayle was raised in Leetonia, Ohio. She earned her bachelor's degree from Bowling Green State...

Jul 7, 2026

James "Jim" Elsbury, 84, of Danville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. He was born in Mooresville to the late John and Myrtle (Hughes) Elsbury. Jim was raised in Brownsburg and Indianapolis, graduating from Pike High School, with the Class of 1961. While a junior, he met his future wife of 55 years, Glenda Carol Harvey on a...

Jul 1, 2026

Judith “Judy” James was born on July 19, 1944 and went home to be with our Heavenly Father on July 1st, 2026. She is survived by Thomas “Tom” James, her husband of 60+ years. She was the daughter of Lester and Maxine Grenard both who have gone on before her. She is survived by her children Tim(Lori) James, Tammy Van...

Jun 24, 2026

Joyce A. Penrod, 91, of Danville, Indiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, the day after celebrating her 91st birthday.

Born in Columbus, Indiana, on June 23, 1935, Joyce was the daughter of the late Owen and Florence (Shofner) Higgins and was the oldest of 10 children. She was also preceded in death by her husband Russell...

Jun 22, 2026

James (Jim) Ostrom, 67, of Lafayette, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly, with family by his side, on Monday, June 22, following a cardiac event.

Jim was born on December 5, 1958, in Peoria, Illinois, to the late Harold and Jane (King) Ostrom. He was a 1977 graduate and Athletic Hall of Fame recipient of Princeville High School and a 1981 graduate of...

Jun 22, 2026

Tronie Bruce Lawrence, 81, of Clayton, Indiana, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, June 22, 2026.

Born on November 28, 1944, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Tronie was the son of the late Frank and Barbara (Edmonson) Lawrence. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Dennis Lawrence.

As the oldest of five children, Tronie enjoyed the simple...

Jun 13, 2026

Michael “Mike” L. Simmerman, 65, recently of Danville and formerly of Spencer, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Born on May 3, 1961, in Noblesville, Indiana, Mike was the son of Janet (Pickett) Simmerman and the late Timothy Simmerman.

Mike spent his life doing what he loved most—traveling the open road. An over-the-road truck driver since...

Jun 3, 2026

Robert “Bob” Keith Lytle, 79, of Danville, Indiana, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

Bob was born to Edgar and Irene (Pangburn) Lytle, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his beloved son, Clay Lytle; brother, Charles Lytle; sisters, Sue Allen, Jan Mitchell, Phyllis Hamm, Merle Lytle; and...

May 30, 2026

Terry Jo Coté, 70, of Hazelwood, Indiana, passed away at home surrounded by family on May 30, 2026, due to complications from Type 1 diabetes, which she lived with for 63 years.

She was born on September 25, 1955. Terry graduated from Northwest High School in Indianapolis, Indiana, with the Class of 1973.

Terry was preceded in death by her parents, Margaret...