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.
Harold Akers
Apr 30, 2025
Harold V. Akers, 85, of Danville, passed away unexpectedly on April 30, 2025. He was born in Piggott, AR, a son of the late Bonn and Lavina (Webster) Akers. In addition to his parents, he is preceded by 1 sister and 3 brothers.
Harold grew up in Wayne, Michigan graduating from Wayne Memorial High School with the class of 1958. Following...
Frances A. Boone
Apr 26, 2025
Frances A. Hughes-Boone returned to her King and Maker on April 26, 2025. Frances spent her life as a registered nurse. Caring for others was her purpose on this earth. She loved caring for her patients. She provided hope and encouragement to all ages, races and creeds. Frances spent the later part of her career working at University Hospital on...
Noreitta Gropp
Apr 17, 2025
Noreitta Gropp, 82, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully in the early hours on Thursday, April 17, 2025. She was born February 28, 1943, the daughter of the late Merle and Evelyn (Clemons) Majors. In addition to her parents, her husband John L. Gropp preceded her on November 9, 2011.
She was a graduate of North Central High School in 1961, then...
Patricia "Pat" Collet
Apr 16, 2025
Patricia Ann (Van Zytveld) Collet passed away peacefully on April 16, 2025 at the age of 93. She was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband of 73 years, Clifford N. Collet. They are now together again in Heaven. Pat is also preceded in death by her parents Peter John and Hazel Van Zytveld, and her 4 brothers,...
Robert Murrain
Apr 11, 2025
Robert (Bob) E. Murrain, 86, of Danville, IN, passed away, surrounded by his family on Friday, April 11, 2025. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on April 6, 1939, a son of the late Leslie and Alberta (Morgott) Murrain. In addition to his parents, Robert is predeceased by his beloved wife, Helen, his faithful dog Emmy and brother Donald Murrain.
Robert...
Wanda Goodknight
Apr 11, 2025
Wanda F. Goodknight, 100, of Indianapolis passed away on April 11, 2025. She is survived by her son Brian E. Goodknight (Cindy). She is preceded in death by her husband, Carl D. Goodknight, sons, Carl D. Jr., Gregory A. and daughter, Lea.
A Funeral Liturgy will be held on Monday, April 21, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. in the Helton & Harris...
Marcia Routh
Apr 4, 2025
MARCIA (STAMPER) ROUTH passed peacefully into eternal life on the 4th of April surrounded by her family at her home in Danville. There will be a calling at 10:00 AM on the 12th of April followed by a celebration of life service at 11:00 AM at the Danville Christian Church. A private burial will take place at the Fairview Cemetery...
Thomas "Tommy" Dooley
Mar 29, 2025
Thomas “Tommy” Dooley, 80, of Danville, passed away at home on Saturday, March 29, 2025. He was born August 2, 1944 in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late Thomas and Evelyn (Sumner) Dooley.
He grew up in Indianapolis, graduating from George Washington High School with the class of 1962. In October of 1965 Tommy joined the United States Army, attending Airborne...
Marthalou Thompson
Mar 22, 2025
Marthalou (Grimes) Thompson, 84, of Danville, passed on March 22, 2025 at home with close family and her beloved dog, Chia. She was born in Darlington on December 7, 1940, daughter of the late Virgil and Mary (Hopkins) Grimes. In addition to her parents, Marthalou is preceded in death by her brother Allen and dear sister Ann.
Marthalou grew up on...
Raymond R. Brown, Jr.
Mar 17, 2025
Show me my splinter of memories that all add up to a larger grand table which has been made for a feast, not just food, but grand memories and experiences that have added to the joy of life. Ray Brown crafted a beautiful table with his joy, laughter, and steady love. We who have been loved by him are better...
Shirley Ruberson
Mar 7, 2025
Shirley J. (Scrivner) Ruberson, 86 of Avon, IndIana passed away on March 7, 2025. She was born into the family of Robert and Oleta (Nichols) Scrivner family, Paris, Arkansas. Shirley and her family moved to Pueblo, Colorado, 1942 where she grew up and graduated Central High School, 1956. She met her future husband where both of them attended church. They...
Tracy Joe McGhee
Feb 18, 2025
Tracy McGhee, age 57, of North Salem, Indiana, passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. Tracy was born on July 3, 1967, in Danville, Indiana, to his parents, Joe and Linda (Smith) McGhee, who have since preceded him in death.
Tracy was a devoted husband to Jennifer Ann-Marie Schissel McGhee, whom he married...
Carol (Stephenson) Dodson
Feb 12, 2025
Betty Carol (Stephenson) Dodson, 88, of Danville passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on November 27, 1936, a daughter of the late George A. and Thelma (Bodily) Stephenson. In addition to her parents, Carol is preceded by her husband, Don Dodson.
Carol grew up in Danville, IN, graduating with the class of 1955. After...
Shirley Mackey
Jan 23, 2025
Shirley, 78, of Danville passed away peacefully, early Thursday morning on January 23, 2025. She was born in Greencastle, on September 17, 1946, a daughter of the late George and Elizabeth (Mendenhall) Fellows.
Shirley grew up in New Winchester, where she and her sister, Carol and several cousins, went and did everything together, and was also a strong presence in her brother...
Sona Brown
Jan 11, 2025
Sona Brown, 80, of Brownsburg, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025. She was born in Indianapolis on April 8, 1944, a daughter of the late, George Everett and Lois Lee (Green) Brown. In addition to her parents, Sona is preceded in death by her sister, Sharen Singleton and brother, William Brown, brothers-in-law, Greg Stippich, Frank Bunn and Lynn Montgomery,...
George W. Turner
Jan 9, 2025
George William Turner, Plainfield, passed away the morning of January 9, 2025. He was 91. He was from Atherton, Missouri, and was a son of the late John and Ideal {Lentz} Turner. He was one of ten children.
George was an Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict. After serving his time he moved to Independence, Missouri and worked for TWA as...
Darlene Keller
Jan 8, 2025
On January 8, 2025, Darlene passed unexpectedly in Danville. Born on May 13, 1954, she was the youngest child of Don and Violet Morgan Keller. After graduating in 1972 from Danville High School, she attended Ivy Tech for two years, studying architecture. Darlene worked over 20 years at the Hendricks County Home in Danville and later at Park Square Manor...
Russell Buchanan
Jan 7, 2025
Russell Allen Buchanan, age 96, of Danville, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025, with his family by his side. He was born in Indianapolis on August 24, 1928, eldest son of the late Raymond and Ruth (Elmore) Buchanan. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 59 years Rowena Buchanan, sister Rosalie Neel and...
Bea Murawski
Jan 5, 2025
Beatrice “Bea” Murawski, 80, of Danville passed away in her husband’s arms on Sunday, January 5, 2025. She was born in Richmond, Virginia on September 24, 1944, a daughter of the late Roy Mullins and Cora Lee (Steffy) Wise. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by three brothers, Bufford, Sterl and Macel Mullins.
Bea worked for many...
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