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.

Richard  A. Swenke

Richard A. Swenke

Dec 5, 2021

Richard, 91, of Danville, passed away at his home Sunday evening with his family by his side. Visitation will be held 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Thur., Dec. 9, 2021 at CALVARY CHAPEL of DANVILLE, located at 2165 E. Main St. Services will also be in the church at 11:00 am Fri., Dec. 10, 2021. Per his request, a...

Rex  D. McClain

Rex D. McClain

Nov 27, 2021

Rex, 83, a lifetime resident of Hendricks County, passed away early Saturday morning at Avon Healthcare. Visitation will take place 4:00-7:00 pm Wed., Dec. 1, 2021 in BARTLETT CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, located at 4396 E. Main St., Avon. Services with the celebration of his life will take place at 10:30 am Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021 also in the...

Bruce  A. Maxwell

Bruce A. Maxwell

Nov 15, 2021

Bruce, 69, of Danville, passed away at Life's Journey Hospice in Avon early Monday morning. Services will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday, November 20, 2021 in DANVILLE FRIENDS CHURCH with visitation there from 11:00 am until the time of service. Burial will follow in SUGAR GROVE CEMETERY at Plainfield where Bruce will be laid to rest next his...

C.A.  William Swope,  Sr.

C.A. William Swope, Sr.

Nov 3, 2021

C.A., 80, of Clayton, passed away at his home Wednesday morning, with his loving family by his side.  Funeral services with the celebration of his life will be held 12:00 PM, Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at the WEAVER & RANDOLPH FUNERAL HOME in Clayton.  Visitation prior from 10:00 AM until the time of service.  Burial will follow in Clayton...

Faye Elmore

Faye Elmore

Oct 30, 2021

Faye P. Elmore, a glorious 104 years of age, passed away in the early morning of October 30, 2021. She was born in Clayton, Indiana to the late Samuel and Mary (Hill) Pettitt.  Faye was a graduate of Clayton High School with the class of 1934.  She married Glendon E. Elmore, he preceded her in death (07/28/1913-09/20/1991).

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Terrence "Terry" L. Harstad

Terrence "Terry" L. Harstad

Oct 26, 2021

Terry Harstad, 70, of Danville, passed away in the early morning on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at Hendricks Regional Hospital after a brief illness.  At his request, he will be cremated and services will be private.

Terry was born in St. Paul, Minnesota to the late Gerald P. and Shirley L. (Skweres) Harstad.  He grew up in...

Betty L. Hadley Mains

Betty L. Hadley Mains

Oct 22, 2021

Betty, 96, of Danville, passed away Friday evening at Danville Regional Rehabilitation Center after an extended illness. Her family was there by her bedside. At her request, a private graveside service will be held at Danville South Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest next to her husband, Lloyd.

Betty was born in Indianapolis to the...

Edwin  "Ed" Kottkamp

Edwin "Ed" Kottkamp

Oct 12, 2021

Ed, 88, of Clayton (Belleville), passed away at his home Tuesday afternoon with his loving family by his side. Funeral services with the celebration of his life will be held 11:00 AM Monday, October 18, 2021 at HAZELWOOD CHRISTIAN CHURCH,  located at Road 0, County Road 1000 S. of Clayton. Burial will follow in Clayton Cemetery. Visitation will take...

Robert "Bob" McLane Higgins

Robert "Bob" McLane Higgins

Oct 2, 2021

Bob, 89, of Danville, passed away in the hospice facility at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Tuesday, October 12, 2021 in WEAVER & RANDOLPH FUNERAL HOME DANVILLE, with visitation from 12:00 noon until the time of service. Burial with full military honors will take place in DANVILLE SOUTH CEMETERY following the service. The...

Allen  Keith Ward

Allen Keith Ward

Oct 1, 2021

Allen, 28, of Mulberry, formerly of Danville, passed away at his home Friday afternoon. Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at WHITESTONE CHRISTIAN CHURCH, located 7 miles west of Danville on US Highway 36, with visitation from 12:00 noon until the time of service. A cremation will take place following the service. The wearing...

Paul  D. Lester,  Jr.

Paul D. Lester, Jr.

Sep 26, 2021

Paul, 64, of Danville, passed away Sunday at Hendricks Regional Hospital in Danville. Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Wednesday, September 29, 2021 in WEAVER & RANDOLPH FUNERAL HOME DANVILLE. Burial will follow in the K. of P. Cemetery, Lizton, where he will be laid to rest next to his late parents, Paul D. and Mollie C. (Collins)...

James R. "Jim" Vivace

James R. "Jim" Vivace

Sep 12, 2021

"Jim", 56, of Danville, passed away at his home last Sunday afternoon. Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Monday, September 20, 2021 in WEAVER & RANDOLPH FUNERAL HOME DANVILLE with visitation from 12:00 noon until time of service. Entombment will follow in the Danville South Cemetery Mausoleum. The wearing of masks is recommended, but optional.

"Jim"...

Claire  L. Birkla

Claire L. Birkla

Sep 9, 2021

Claire, 67, of Clermont, passed away unexpectedly Thursday at her home. Funeral services will be held 1:00 pm Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021 in WEAVER & RANDOLPH FUNERAL HOME DANVILLE. Burial will follow in K.of P. Cemetery at Lizton. Visitation will take place at the funeral home 4:00 - 7:00 pm Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021. The wearing of masks is...

Linda  L. Plunkett

Linda L. Plunkett

Sep 8, 2021

Linda, 73, of Danville, passed away Wednesday morning at I.U. West Hospital in Avon. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Monday, Sept. 13, 2021 in WEAVER & RANDOLPH FUNERAL HOME DANVILLE with visitation from 9:00 am until the time of service. Burial will follow in the New Winchester Cemetery where she will be laid to rest next to...

Charles W. "Wes" Morelock

Charles W. "Wes" Morelock

Sep 8, 2021

"Wes", 60, of Danville passed away Wednesday evening at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis after an extended illness. A memorial service will be held at 7:00 pm Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021 at the Hendricks County 4-H Community Building North and South Auditorium, with visitation from 3:00 pm until time of service. His cremains will be laid to rest next...

H.F.  "Frank" French

H.F. "Frank" French

Aug 31, 2021

"Frank", 68, of Clayton, passed away early Tuesday morning in University Hospital in Indianapolis. A celebration of life service will take place at 2:00 pm Tuesday, September 7, 2021 in the HAZELWOOD CHRISTIAN CHURCH located at 9947 S. and Co. Road 0, south of Clayton. Burial will follow in the Clayton Cemetery. Visitation will also be in the church...

Brent  A. Dayharsh

Brent A. Dayharsh

Aug 29, 2021

Brent, 56, of Coatesville, passed away unexpectedly at his home, early Sunday morning. Private memorial services will be held at a later date by his family.

Brent was born in Cincinnati, OH. to the late Gerald A. Dayharsh, and his mother, Marie (Coultes) Dayharsh of Clermont, FL. He graduated from Schoolcraft, MI. High School with the class...

Jeffrey M. "Jeff" Hershberger

Jeffrey M. "Jeff" Hershberger

Aug 29, 2021

Jeff, 54, of Avon, passed way Sunday afternoon in Eskenazi Hospital in Indianapolis after an extended illness. Funeral services will be held 10:30 am Friday, September 3, 2021 in BARTLETT CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH located at 4396 E. Main St., Avon, IN. Burial will follow in the K. of P. Cemetery at Lizton, IN. Visitation will also take place...

Paul  "Eddie" Mackey

Paul "Eddie" Mackey

Aug 22, 2021

"Eddie", 75 of Danville, passed away at The Waters of Indianapolis early Sunday morning. Per his request, there will be NO services.

"Eddie" was born in Connersville, IN. to the late John A. and Trulla Mae (Dunn) Mackey. A hardworking and devoted pipe fitter for 32 years with the NYC, Penn Central, and Conrail Railroad, "Eddie" retired...

Beverly  J. Branstetter

Beverly J. Branstetter

Aug 18, 2021

Beverly, 87, of Clayton passed away at her home, Wednesday, with her family at her bedside. A graveside service only, will be held 11:00 am Monday, August 23, 2021 in Clayton Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest next to her husband of 53 years, John Henry Branstetter. Because of family health issues, they have asked those wishing...

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