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.
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...
Linda Sue Reed
Sep 5, 2025
Linda Sue (Dowell) Reed, 68, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Friday, September 5, 2025. She was born January 29, 1957, in Indianapolis, the oldest of 8 children to the late Joseph Dowell and Nancy Dillman. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Joey Dowell.
Linda attended Plainfield High School. She...
David C. Rader
Aug 31, 2025
David Cecil Rader, 80, of San Tan Valley, Arizona, passed peacefully in the arms of the
Lord on August 31, 2025. He was born on October 8,1944 in Brazil, Indiana to Cecil and
Mary (Cockerham) Rader. Dave spent most of his life in Danville, Indiana. On February
14,1965 Dave married his lifetime soul mate, Vickie Timberman, and was married 60
loving years. Together they...
Nadine Campbell
Aug 31, 2025
L. Nadine Campbell, 92, of Avon, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at the Villages of Avon. She was born in Willow Grove, Tennessee, a daughter of the late Willie Fred Capps and Ruby (Clark) Capps. She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Clifford Campbell, daughter Diana Clark and sister...
Forrest Kent Hadley
Aug 24, 2025
Forrest Kent Hadley, 77, of Danville, passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, August 24, 2025. He was born September 16, 1947 in Indianapolis to the late Lloyd Edward and Betty Louise (May) Hadley Mains. Kent graduated from Danville High School with the Class of 1965. February 17, 1969, he went to work for Eli Lilly, where he was...
Anthony Johnson “Tony”
Aug 15, 2025
Anthony E. Johnson “Tony”, 63, of Danville, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 15, 2025. He was born on April 13, 1962, the son of the late Howard Johnson. He grew up in Indianapolis, graduating from Emmerich Manual High School. Tony met the love of his life and best friend, Pam, after they were set up on a blind date,...
Sharilyn Baugh
Aug 7, 2025
Sharilyn Carol (Barton) Baugh, Christian, Educator, Wife, and Mother, most recently of Danville, Indiana, passed peacefully in her home on August 7th, 2025 at the age of 78.
Sharilyn was born March 27, 1947, in Wyandotte, Michigan, the daughter of James Doyle and Coral Barton. She had an older brother, Jim (m. Gail) and a younger brother, Leeroy (m. Karen) (Leeroy...
Teresa Ann Sillings
Jul 31, 2025
Teresa Ann (Shoopman) Sillings, 62, of Camby, IN passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at home with family after a long battle with cancer. She was born February 27, 1963, a daughter of the late James “Harold” Shoopman and Nancy Jo (Harris) Shoopman-Young. In addition to her parents, she is preceded by her fathers-in-law, Billy Lee Sillings and Gerald...
John B. Smitherman
Jul 30, 2025
John Beck Smitherman, Sr. passed away on July 30th, 2025 in his home surrounded by family. He was born on August 28, 1935 in Beech Grove, IN to the late Wendell and Lois Smitherman. He enlisted in the Navy in June of 1955 and was stationed at Chase Field, Beeville, TX. John met Shirley Anne Brown in Beeville and they...
Josh Schicker
Jul 4, 2025
Joshua “Josh” J. Schicker, 45, of Fillmore, IN passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025 at the Waters of Greencastle, where he’d been a resident for a little over a year. He was born on September 23, 1979 to Donald J. Schicker and the late Pamela (Kinman) Schicker.
Josh was a 1998 graduate of North Putnam High School. He was an...
Rhonda George
Jul 1, 2025
Rhonda S. George, 64, of Danville, IN passed away at home, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. She was born in Indianapolis, IN on March 10,1961 to the late Ronald and Louella (Harris) Miller. In addition to her parents, Rhonda is preceded in death by her brother, John Miller.
Rhonda attended North Central High School in Indianapolis. She...
Leonard McGlothlin
Jun 28, 2025
In Leonard’s final moments of life he was baiting a hook, casting a line, and reeling a fish in the way he must’ve so many times. For people who love to fish, it is a peaceful past time. One that gives you time to reflect or just enjoy nature. And for a moment that gave us solace, because we knew...
Dick Armstrong
Jun 8, 2025
Richard “Dick” Armstrong, 87, of Plainfield, IN passed away, surrounded by his family on Sunday, June 8, 2025. He was born July 25, 1937; a son of the late Orville and Valvatta (Krause) Armstrong. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother Robert "Bugs" Armstrong and grandchildren Misty Lynn Armstrong, Richard Michael Armstrong and Donald...
Stephen G. Roth "Pap"
Jun 7, 2025
Stephen G. Roth “Pap”June 12, 1945 – June 7, 2025
Stephen G. Roth, affectionately known as “Pap,” passed away at home with loved ones next to him, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and unwavering devotion to family. Born on June 12, 1945, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Steve spent his life rooted in Hoosier values- family, hard work, and a love for...
Jean E. (Wolfe) Himsel
Jun 6, 2025
Jean E. (Wolfe) Himsel, 86, of Danville went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 6, 2025. She was born in Pittsboro, Indiana on November 17, 1938; a daughter of the late Ledner and Edna Mae (Rutledge) Wolfe.
Jean graduated from Pittsboro High School with the class of 1956. She worked for American States Insurance for a short time before...
Amilia Grace Beaver-Marsh "Millie Girl"
May 31, 2025
Amilia Grace Beaver-Marsh (Millie girl) entered this world on a cold, snowy morning of February 16, 2025 at exactly 11:30AM straight into the arms of her loving mother, Cameron Beaver Marsh. She joined her big brothers Adriel and Jordan, but was tragically taken from us on the morning of May 31, 2025. Millie went to sleep and didn’t wake back...
Lisa L. (Hartman) Batts
May 28, 2025
Lisa L. (Hartman) Batts of Clayton, Indiana, passed away the night of May 28, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana, at 59 years old. She was born on April 21, 1966 to the late Ronald “Ron” Hartman, and Frances “Fran” Hartman in Coldwater, Michigan. In September 1992, she married Randall “Randy” Batts, and shared nearly 33 years of joyous marriage.
Lisa’s absence leaves a...
Gail Tharp
May 25, 2025
Gail Maureen (O’Brien) Tharp entered this world on March 7, 1942, in Binghamton, New York, the beloved daughter of Francis and Barbara (Pope) O’Brien. Growing up amidst the peaceful landscapes of rural New York, Gail shared a treasured childhood with her siblings—Sharon, Jack, Jim, Nancy, and Bill—filled with laughter, love, and enduring bonds. She graduated from Windsor High School in...
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