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 L. Rothkopf

Harold L. Rothkopf

Aug 13, 2023

Harold “Husky” L. Rothkopf, 74, of Clayton, IN. passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023 at the Waters of Greencastle.  He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on January 4, 1949. Harold was the son of the late Charles and Harriett (Trotter) Rothkopf.  He grew up in Indianapolis, and was a 1967 graduate of Pike High School. He joined the...

Ruth Ann Gurdian

Ruth Ann Gurdian

Aug 10, 2023

Ruth Ann (Forsythe) Gurdian, 92, died in the early hours of Thu., Aug. 10, 2023, in Avon, IN. She is survived by her sons David and Will, her daughters Rita Thompson and Regina Liebenthal, as well as 9 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her twin sister Rosemary El-Bakri of Greenwood, IN. Ruth will be dearly...

Larry K. Stierwalt, II

Larry K. Stierwalt, II

Aug 6, 2023

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James M. Sterling

James M. Sterling

Jul 28, 2023

James Murphy Sterling, 71, of Pensacola, Florida, passed away on July 28, 2023, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, FL.  He was born January 9, 1952, in Lafayette, Indiana to the late Polly Jane (Murphy) Sterling.

He grew up in Danville, graduating with the class of 1970.  He went on to study geology at Yavapai University in...

Kenneth L. Rasnake

Kenneth L. Rasnake

Jul 28, 2023

Kenneth L. Rasnake, 83, of Coatesville, Ind. passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023.  He was born in Indianapolis, Ind. and was the son of the late Ralph Rasnake and Valeria (Reed) McCord.

Kenneth was a member of the International Union of Elevator Constructors and worked as an elevator technician for 33 years.  He loved animals and...

Donna Jeanne Turnell

Donna Jeanne Turnell

Jul 28, 2023

Donna J. Turnell, 78, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023.  She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on September 26, 1944 and was the daughter of the late Frederick and Mary Alice (Hayes) Rouse.

Donna was raised in Indianapolis and was a graduate of the Thomas Carr Howe class of 1962 where she was...

Cory Everett Johnson

Cory Everett Johnson

Jul 20, 2023

Cory Everett Johnson, 45, of Indianapolis, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 20, 2023. He was

born in Indianapolis on July 15, 1978, son of the late, Ed Johnson and Kathy (Harrold) Johnson Hess.

Cory graduated from Cascade High School with the class of 1996, then went on to receive a B.S. in

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Roxann Gillaspy

Roxann Gillaspy

Jul 19, 2023

Roxann Gillaspy, 52, of Martinsville, passed away unexpectedly on July 19, 2023, at I.U. Bloomington Hospital. She was born in Danville, Indiana on March 31, 1971, and was the daughter of the late David Lewis and Joy (Holt) Lewis.

Roxann grew up in Clayton, IN, and graduated from Cascade High School. She worked in customer claims for...

Elnora Pearl Servies

Elnora Pearl Servies

Jul 10, 2023

Elnora Pearl Servies, 81, passed away on July 10, 2023.  She was born on December 29, 1941, to parents, Ralph Wood and Letha (Roe) Clark.  Elnora was united in marriage to Gery L. Servies on September 14, 1960, in Danville, Indiana, where they have been lifelong residents.  In 1963 they had their first child, Gregory Scott Servies, born March...

Robert Allen Regula

Robert Allen Regula

Jul 7, 2023

In loving memory of Robert Allen Regula, age 52, of Danville, who passed away after a brief illness on Friday, July 7th, 2023, at Hendricks Regional Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was born in Austin, Texas, and was the son of the late Ronald Regula and Geraldine (Burke) McFarland. Robert grew up in Virginia, graduating from Nansemond River...

Alan Michael Plummer

Alan Michael Plummer

Jul 3, 2023

Alan Michael Plummer, 26, of Pittsboro, Indiana,  sadly left us on July 3, 2023.  He was born on February 19, 1997, and was the son of Dawn Shutt and Tim Plummer.

Alan was a graduate of Tri-West High School.  He loved being a dad more than anything, spending time with Haley and Silas was his greatest passion,...

Jim D. Arnold

Jim D. Arnold

Jul 1, 2023

James (Jim) Donovan Arnold, 85, of Clayton, died Saturday, July 1, 2023, at home doing what he loved: working outside on his property.  Jim was born at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN to Donovan and Hazel (Lane) Arnold on May 3, 1938. He was preceded in death by his parents.  Jim attended Wayne Township Schools...

James Woody Weatherman

James Woody Weatherman

Jun 27, 2023

James Woody Weatherman, 81, of Clayton, IN, passed away at home, unexpectedly, on Tuesday, June 27, 2023.  Son of Harold and Ena (Vandevoir) Weatherman.  Woody was born July 26, 1941, in Clinton, IN.  He grew up on and then stayed on the family farm near Clayton, IN.  He was a 1959 graduate of Amo High School and was married...

Jim McClain

Jim McClain

Jun 20, 2023

James Alan McClain, 58, of Danville, IN passed away at Hendricks Regional Hospital on June 20, 2023.  He was born in Clinton, IN and was a son of the late James and Georgia (Nacke) McClain.  In addition to his parents, Jim is predeceased by two brothers, Larry McClain, and infant brother, Kevin McClain.

Jim grew up in...

Beverly Jeanne Eubank

Beverly Jeanne Eubank

Jun 19, 2023

Beverly Jeanne Eubank,92, of New Winchester, passed away peacefully Monday, June 19th at the Village of Avon Assisted Living, She was born in Indianapolis on July 3, 1930, a daughter of Marjorie Hadley Sears and Roe Sears.

She graduated from Howe High School in 1948. She married the late Robert J Eubank on August 25, 1950. They...

Gary Byron Helton

Gary Byron Helton

Jun 16, 2023

Gary Byron Helton, 69, of Danville, IN passed away at home, unexpectedly on June 16, 2023. He was born in Indianapolis and was a son of the late, Cecil “Tex” and Dorothy June (Lieske) Helton. He grew up in Hazelwood, IN, and was a lifelong resident of Danville, IN. Gary retired from Duke Energy in 2016 after 38 years,...

Leon Hamilton

Leon Hamilton

Jun 13, 2023

Leon Thomas Hamilton, 59, of Plainfield, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 13, 2023.

He was born in Franklin, IN on June 15, 1963, and was a son of the late Herman Grover and Mattie (Brown)

Hamilton. Leon worked for many years in construction and paving. He loved nature and being

outdoors. He...

Jimmie "Heavy Duty" Clark

Jimmie "Heavy Duty" Clark

Jun 12, 2023

Jimmie “Heavy Duty” Ray Clark, 80, of Danville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 12, 2023. He was born December 29, 1942, in Scottsville, Kentucky, to the late George H. and Erma (Tucker) Clark. In addition to his parents, Jimmie was predeceased by his best-friend and wife of 60 years, Joyce A. Clark, who passed away, April 20, 2023....

Karl Romel

Karl Romel

May 12, 2023

Karl Romel, 68, of Danville, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023, at I.U. Methodist, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Indianapolis on April 15, 1955, to the late, Bruce and Eva (Imler) Romel.  He was a graduate of Brownsburg High School, and later completed HVAC training at ITT Technical Institute.  He retired after 17 as...

Paul Barnett, Sr.

Paul Barnett, Sr.

Apr 16, 2023

Paul Barnett, Sr., 82, of Bainbridge, IN passed away on April 16, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was

born at home on March 18, 1941, in Plainfield, IN, and was the son of Julius P. and Beatrice (McMullin)

Barnett. Paul grew up in Plainfield and was a 1959...

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