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.

Janet Sue Curry

Janet Sue Curry

Jan 6, 2024

Janet “Jan” Sue Curry was born on January 8, 1944, to Roy T. and Florence Brewer, on a

farm in rural Jackson County, near Vallonia, Indiana. On the farm she learned the values of hard

work and love of family. Life on the farm was not always easy, but she treasured the memories...

Bob Wathen

Bob Wathen

Dec 22, 2023

James Robert “Bob” Wathen, 94, of Danville, IN passed away peacefully on Friday, December 22, 2023, at the Avon Health and Rehabilitation Center.  He was born in Montgomery, Indiana on March 30, 1929, a son of the late James Orbey and Mable (Carrico) Wathen. Bob graduated from Montgomery High School with the class of 1947.  Shortly thereafter he married...

Wilma J. Stidam

Wilma J. Stidam

Dec 12, 2023

Wilma Stidam, 79, of Avon, Ind. passed away at home, peacefully, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, December 12, 2023.  She was born in Logan, West Virginia to the late Bert and Aleen (White) Nesbitt.

Wilma grew up in Morehead, KY, graduating with the class of 1962.  She married her best friend and high-school sweetheart, Carl Stidam...

Sue Summers

Sue Summers

Dec 5, 2023

D. Sue Summers, 88, of Danville, Ind. passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at Majestic Care of Avon.  She was born October 15, 1935, in Gibson County, Ind., daughter of the late Joseph and Nova Pearl (Wiggins) Wallace.

Sue was a graduate of Fort Branch High School with the class of 1953.  In 1954 she...

Yovonne "Rose" Tolbert

Yovonne "Rose" Tolbert

Nov 25, 2023

Yovonne “Rose” Tolbert, 79, of Danville, passed away at home on Saturday, November 25, 2023.

She was born on January 24, 1944 in Indianapolis, a daughter of the late Isaac and Grace (Trent) McKinney.  In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her sister-in-law, Brenda McKinney, with whom she was close to, like a sister.

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Janice "Jan" E. Miethe

Janice "Jan" E. Miethe

Nov 24, 2023

Janice “Jan” Elaine Miethe, 71, of Plainfield, IN passed away peacefully on Friday, November 24, 2023 at the Waters of Greencastle.  She was born July 10, 1952, a daughter of the late Hulon and Barbara (Jamison) Simpson. In addition to her parents, Jan is predeceased by her husband, Gerald E. Miethe, her sister, Maye Webb, and brother-in-law, Russ Perkins....

Terry Lee Zellers

Terry Lee Zellers

Nov 7, 2023

Terry Lee Zellers, 62, of Indianapolis died November 7, 2023 surrounded by loving family. Terry was born April 23, 1961 in Vincennes, Indiana to Leland D. and Shelba Jean (Bailey) Zellers. His early years were spent in Robinson, Illinois until his family moved to Greencastle, Indiana as he started kindergarten.

Terry graduated from Greencastle High School in...

Juanita Louise (Miller)  Smith

Juanita Louise (Miller) Smith

Nov 6, 2023

Juanita Louise Smith, 84, of Clayton, IN passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023, in her home, surrounded by her family. The family would like to extend a heartfelt "thank you" to Daneen, with Anew Hospice, for going above and beyond to make sure Juanita and her family were well taken care of in her final days.

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Sharen Lee (Brown)  Singleton

Sharen Lee (Brown) Singleton

Oct 17, 2023

Sharen L. Singleton, 83, of North Salem, passed away at the Villages of Avon Health and Rehab on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. She was born on September 26, 1940 in Mansfield, Indiana, and was the daughter of the late, George and Lois (Green) Brown. Sharen grew up in Parke County, Indiana, graduating from Bridgeton High School with the class...

Morris Allen Parsons, Jr.

Morris Allen Parsons, Jr.

Sep 30, 2023

Morris Allen Parsons, Jr., 92, of Plainfield, formerly Danville, IN, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at I.U. West Hospital, surrounded by his family.  He was born June 8, 1931, in Tullahoma, Tennessee, and was the son of the late Morris A. and Frances (Gammill) Parsons, Sr.

Allen graduated from Tullahoma High School in 1949, received...

Mark Alan Moore

Mark Alan Moore

Sep 25, 2023

Mark Alan Moore, 61, of Avon passed away in his son's arms, at home on Monday, September 25, 2023.  He was born in Chicago, Illinois, and was the son of James and Sharon (Shelby) Moore.

Mark served his country in the United States Air Force as an Aerospace Ground Equipment Mechanic.  Following the military, he worked as...

Mabel Joan Clark

Mabel Joan Clark

Sep 9, 2023

Mabel Joan Clark, 90, of Danville, IN. passed away on Saturday, September 9th, 2023 at Brownsburg Meadows.  She was born in Fithian, IL on June 15, 1933, and was the daughter of the late Wilbur and Mary (Brown) Stambaugh.  She grew up in North Salem and was a graduate of North Salem High School.

After high school,...

Judith Arlene "Judy" (Swaby)  Kenworthy

Judith Arlene "Judy" (Swaby) Kenworthy

Sep 7, 2023

Judith Arlene “Judy” Kenworthy, 83, of Clayton, Ind. passed away at home, surrounded by her family on Thursday, September 7, 2023. She was born in Dugger, Ind. on June 26, 1940, and was a daughter of the late Orval and Laura (Ladson) Swaby.

She attended Pleasantville High School and became mother to Bradley before she had the...

Donald "Don" Keith Dodson

Donald "Don" Keith Dodson

Sep 1, 2023

He was born in Indianapolis, Ind. on January 23, 1934, and was son of the late Carlos Everett and Ethel Mae (Lane) Dodson.  Don grew up in Danville, Ind. and  graduated from Danville High School Class of 1952  Following high school, he proudly served his country in the United States Navy.  Upon his return, he would marry the pretty...

Asa Charles Jenkins, Jr.

Asa Charles Jenkins, Jr.

Sep 1, 2023

Asa Charles Jenkins, Jr., 83, of Danville, Indiana passed away in his home, surrounded by his family on Friday, September 1, 2023. He was born in Beech Grove, Indiana on February 9, 1940, a son of the late Asa and Virginia (Blythe) Jenkins. He proudly served his country for six years as a member of the United States Army...

Paulette E. Reinhart

Paulette E. Reinhart

Aug 29, 2023

Paulette Elaine Reinhart, 81, of Clayton, Ind. passed away in the early hours on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, surrounded by her family.  She was born in San Francisco, California on May 7, 1942, and was the daughter of the late, Raymond Victor and Margaret Elaine (Mack) Duhem, and the oldest of seven children.

Growing up the eldest...

Lindell "Jerry" Jackson

Lindell "Jerry" Jackson

Aug 24, 2023

Lindell Gerald “Jerry” Jackson, 82, of Danville, IN passed away unexpectedly on August 24, 2023.  He was born in Holcomb, Missouri on April 2, 1941, and was the son of late James and Mernice (Vaughn) Jackson. He attended Danville High School, and then went into military. He retired from Herf Jones Jewelry in 2003, where he worked as a...

Rex Allen Hale

Rex Allen Hale

Aug 20, 2023

Rex Allen Hale, 68, of Bainbridge, IN, passed away at home on Sunday, August 20, 2023.  He was born in Barnabus, West Virginia on September 13, 1954, and was a son of the late, Oscar and Edna (Varney) Hale.

Rex grew up in Omar, West Virginia and graduated from Logan High School in Logan, West Virginia with...

Delores Jean Shuler

Delores Jean Shuler

Aug 19, 2023

Delores Jean Shuler passed away peacefully in her home on August 19, 2023. Born on November 1, 1936 in Indianapolis, IN, she was the second youngest of her many siblings. She began working at a young age and learned to love her workplace. Delores was dedicated to excellence in her work, starting as a cashier at G. C. Murphy’s...

Larry William Elliott

Larry William Elliott

Aug 18, 2023

Larry William Elliott, 82, of Danville, IN, passed away in the early morning on Friday, August 18, 2023, surrounded by his family.  He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on July 14, 1941, and was the son of the late John William and Edna Cleo (Ferguson) Elliott.

Larry grew up in Indianapolis, graduating from Ben Davis...

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