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.

Bertha  Marie Black

Bertha Marie Black

Oct 5, 2017

A celebration of the life of BERTHA MARIE BLACK, 97, will be shared by her son, Pastor Gary Black, this Sunday, Oct. 8 with his sermon at the CLAYTON CHRISTIAN CHURCH. A memorial service and the entombment of her cremains will take place later this month at the MEMORIAL GARDENS FUNERAL HOME AND CEMETERY in Fort Myers, Florida. "Marie"...

Shirley  J. (Crawford)  Grounds

Shirley J. (Crawford) Grounds

Oct 1, 2017

Graveside services for SHIRLEY J. (CRAWFORD) GROUNDS will be held at 11 am Thur., Oct. 5 at New Maysville Cemetery with viewing there. There will be no visitation prior. Shirley was born in Lizton a daughter of William and Gladys (Russell) Crawford. She was a graduate of New Winchester High School. Shirley married Dennis "Dennie" Grounds on June 13,...

John M. "Johnny" Thurman

John M. "Johnny" Thurman

Sep 29, 2017

Private services will be held at a later date for JOHN M. "JOHNNY" THURMAN who passed away Fri., Sept. 29th at Hendricks Regional Health. There will be no visitation. "Johnny" was born in Lawrenceburg, In., the son of Joseph H. and Ella (Ent) Thurman. He was a 1977 graduate of Plainfield High School, and was a member of the...

Barry  G. Horning

Barry G. Horning

Sep 26, 2017

Memorial services for BARRY G. HORNING,61, of Danville, will be held at 2 pm Fri., Sept. 29, in the Hazelwood (IN.) Christian Church of which he attended. There will be no visitation prior to the services. Burial of his cremains will take place in the Stilesville (IN.) Cemetery at a later date. WEAVER & RANDOLPH FUNERAL HOME CLAYTON is...

Kenneth  R. Rayl

Kenneth R. Rayl

Sep 23, 2017

Funeral services for KENNETH R. RAYL, 73, of Danville, will be held at 11 am Wed., Sept. 27, 2017 at the LIGHTHOUSE BAPTIST CHURCH, of which he was a member, located at 858 W. Co. Road 250 N., Lebanon, IN. Visitation will take place at WEAVER & RANDOLPH FUNERAL HOME DANVILLE 4-8 pm Tues., Sept. 26, 2017. Burial will...

Dorothy  Ellen Daniels

Dorothy Ellen Daniels

Sep 19, 2017

Funeral services for DOROTHY ELLEN (DAVIS) DANIELS, 95, of Hazelwood will be held at 2 pm Fri., September 22, 2017 at the MONROVIA, IN. CHRISTIAN CHURCH, with visitation there from 11 am until time of the service. Burial will follow in the Clayton Cemetery next to her husband of 50 years, Cecil,  who preceded her in death in 1991....

Ralph  H. Davis

Ralph H. Davis

Sep 18, 2017

Funeral services for RALPH H. DAVIS, 93, of Danville, will be held at 1 pm Sat. September 23, 2017 at WEAVER & RANDOLPH FUNERAL HOME DANVILLE with visitation from 11 am until time of service. Burial will take place in Danville South Cemetery next to his wife of 53 years, Eleanor. Ralph was born in Natick, Mass., a son...

William T. "Bill" Harrell

William T. "Bill" Harrell

Aug 27, 2017

83 of Clayton, died August 27, 2017 at his home. Services will be held at 12 noon, August 30, 2017 in Harmony Baptist Church with visitation from 10 am until time of service. Burial will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery at Cartersburg, Indiana. "Bill" was born September 16, 1933 in Indianapolis , a son of Charles and Irene (Barker)...

Mollie (Collins)  Lester

Mollie (Collins) Lester

Aug 8, 2017

86, of Danville, died August 8, 2017 at her home. Services will be held 2 pm Friday, with visitation from 11 am until time of service at WEAVER & RANDOLPH FUNERAL HOME in Danville.  Burial will take place at K of P Cemetery in Lizton, Indiana. Mollie was born March 1, 1931 in Duffville, VA., a daughter of Bramon...

Esther  H. Brown

Esther H. Brown

Jul 29, 2017

83, of Danville, died July 29, 2017. Services will be held at 1 pm Saturday, August 5 in WEAVER & RANDOLPH FUNERAL HOME DANVILLE with visitation from 11 am until time of service. Burial will take place in Maple Hill Cemetery at Plainfield. Esther was born February 11, 1934 in Indianapolis, a daughter of Harry and Essie (Surber) Grinnewald. ...

Burdette  M. Allen

Burdette M. Allen

Jul 22, 2017

Graveside services with full military honors for BURDETTE M. ALLEN, 95, of Avon, will be held at 3:30 pm (cst) Fri. Aug. 4, 2017 in the River Valley Memorial Gardens Cemetery located at W. Dundee, Illinois. His home VFW Post #2298, of which he was a life member will conduct the services. There will be no visitation prior to...

Barbara  J Skinner

Barbara J Skinner

Jul 17, 2017

Funeral services for BARBARA J. SKINNER, 84, of Clayton will be held 12:00 noon Saturday, July 22, 2017, at CLAYTON CHRISTIAN CHURCH, with visitation from 10:00 am until time of service at 12:00 noon.  Burial will take place at Clayton Cemetery. Barbara was born December 14, 1932 in Boone City, Iowa, to Clifford and Anna Burneil (Towers) Truax.  She...

Grace (Holley)  McBride

Grace (Holley) McBride

Jul 7, 2017

Funeral services for GRACE (HOLLEY) McBRIDE, 85, of Danville, will be held at 10 am Thurs., July 13, at the DANVILLE FRIENDS CHURCH. Visitation will take place 6-8 pm Wed., July 12 at WEAVER & RANDOLPH FUNERAL HOME DANVILLE. Burial will be in Danville South Cemetery next to her late husband, Fred E. McBride. Grace was born in Kosciusko,...

Edward J. "Red" Caylor,  Sr.

Edward J. "Red" Caylor, Sr.

Jul 6, 2017

In less than a week of his wife, EDITH L. GIES CAYLOR'S passing (6/30/17), EDWARD J. "RED" CAYLOR, SR., has passed away. A graveside service will be held July 19, at 11:00 am at New Winchester Cemetery in New Winchester, Indiana.  As a career soldier in the United States Army, "Red" will be laid to rest, with full military...

Edith L. Gies Caylor

Edith L. Gies Caylor

Jun 30, 2017

Graveside services for EDITH L. GIES CAYLOR, 80, of Danville, will be held at 11am Sat., July 8, 2017 in New Winchester Cemetery with burial to follow. There will not be any visitation. Edith was born in Kleinalbrechtau, Germany, a daughter of Kurt and Maria (Meissner) Schleif. She married Norbet Gies who has preceded her in death. Edith came...

Betty J. Coget Stout

Betty J. Coget Stout

Jun 28, 2017

A memorial gathering and sharing celebrating the life of BETTY J. COGET STOUT will take place 5-7 pm Thurs., July 6, at WEAVER & RANDOLPH FUNERAL HOME DANVILLE, IN. with burial of her cremains taking place at 11 am (cst) Fri., July 7, in MOUND CEMETERY  at PANA, IL. Betty was born in Pana, Il. to Harry and Mary...

Leah  Arlene Smoot

Leah Arlene Smoot

Jun 18, 2017

Funeral services for LEAH ARLENE SMOOT, 82, of Danville, will be held at 2 pm Thurs., June 22, 2017 at WEAVER & RANDOLPH FUNERAL HOME DANVILLE with visitation from 11 am. Burial will take place in Danville South Cemetery. Arlene was born in Indianapolis to Arthur and Edith (McGuire) Copeland. She was a 1953 graduate of New Winchester High...

William C. "Bill" Graham

William C. "Bill" Graham

Jun 12, 2017

A memorial service for WILLIAM C. "BILL" GRAHAM, 85, of Brownsburg, will be held at 7 pm Fri., June 16 at ST. AUGUSTINE EPISCOPAL CHURCH in Danville, with visitation there from 5 pm until time of service. Burial of his cremains will take place in the Kewanna, Indiana IOOF Cemetery at a later date. Contributions may be given to...

John  Milton Beasley

John Milton Beasley

Jun 9, 2017

A memorial celebration of life for JOHN MILTON BEASLEY, 68, of Danville, will be held at 11:30 am Wednesday, June 14, at St. Augustine Episcopal Church in Danville, with visitation from 9:30 am until time of service. Burial of his cremains will take place in St. Augustine Episcopal Gardens at a later time. In lieu of flowers, contributions may...

Lura  L. Maxwell

Lura L. Maxwell

May 15, 2017

Funeral services for LURA L. MAXWELL, 94, of Danville, a Birth Right Quaker, will be held 1 pm Fri., May 19 at DANVILLE FRIENDS CHURCH, of which she was a member. Visitation will also be there 11 am until time of service. Burial will follow in the Sugar Grove Cemetery at Plainfield. Lura was born in Ohio to Alva...

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