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Carrie Helton Harris found her way into funeral service while also pursuing stand-up comedy in Virginia Beach, VA,  back in 2003.  Today, with her husband, Mike, she is the owner/operator of Helton & Harris Funeral Homes, located in her hometown of Danville, Indiana, and also in Clayton, Indiana. She holds a BA in Communication from Hanover College; a Mortuary Science Degree from Norfolk State University, Norfolk, VA; Past Procurement Technician and Donor Coordinator with the Lions Medical Eye Bank of Eastern Virginia; Board Member of the Indiana Donor Network Funeral Advisory Board; Member of Fountain National Academy- completing Techniques for Post-mortem Reconstructive Surgery; Life Cycle Celebrant with the Insight Institute and the Celebrant Foundation and Institute - creating ceremonies for both funerals and weddings.

Carrie is an educator and has been invited to speak and share her embalming and restorative techniques with several funeral director associations.  In 2018 she was invited to speak at the Fountain National Academy, Bi-annual Conference, for the Advancement in Embalming and Restorative Techniques.

Carrie is a steward of good mental health, advocating for confirmation versus denial, solutions versus speculation, and laughter versus despair.

"When we allow both the comedies and tragedies of our lives to be witnessed and shared, we honor ourselves.  Our laughter and tears say, 'I CHOOSE to survive.'"

Mike's journey into funeral service started with the purchasing of Weaver & Randolph Funeral Homes with his wife Carrie. 

I have a B.S. in Business Management and bring a vast range of knowledge and experience to our business.  I have extensive backgrounds in aviation maintenance (A&P), manufacturing (pharmaceutical and chemical), and residential real estate appraising.  

I am originally from Indianapolis but have called Hendricks County home since 1989, graduating from Danville in 1992.  

We are honored and privileged to serve our "hometown" and look forward to growing alongside Danville and Clayton.

My name is Tonya Smith and am originally from West Lafayette, but now call Indianapolis my home. 

I have been a Funeral Director since 2019 and met Carrie in 2018 when I became her intern. While I've been in industries helping individuals, being able to serve families within the funeral home really fills my heart. I also transport for Indiana Donor Network. 

I value my time with family, friends, and my dog during my free time and love traveling to warm, beach locations. 

It is an honor for me to assist you and your family. 

Mike Sr. drove a school bus for Danville Community Schools for 10 years before joining the family at Helton and Harris.  

He loves to stay active and fit by walking and a little running.  He averages over 20,000 steps/day and about 10 miles.

He says, "I'm very grateful and excited about being able to work with my kids, it is truly a gift." 

A Greencastle native, Adam Roach has called Danville Indiana home for over ten years. Adam has been a member of the Helton & Harris family since 2023. Adam is a career firefighter with the Brownsburg Fire Territory and is a member of Indiana USAR Task Force 1. Adam also owns a mobile DJ business and has DJed weddings and special events for nearly 20 years. In his spare time, Adam enjoys riding motorcycles, backpacking, and camping. Adam is married to his loving wife Amy and they have four beautiful children; Lillian, Claire, Austin, and Jenna. 

It's a privilege to join you during this transition and process in the way that best serves your family. Not knowing what to do next is always difficult. Guiding you through the options and opportunities to commemorate your person is my honor. Knowing how things work brings me peace and I strive to navigate how we can do what you need. I find fulfillment in reuniting people with their loved ones before they are laid to rest: for each family this can look different. 

I'm here to walk beside you in whatever ways feel like support. My role is to handle the details so you have the space to focus on what's important. 

Carrie and I met while working together on a restoration case. We share a commitment to producing the best possible experience for our families. I use my BFA and portrait artistry in my funerary work as my passion lies in embalming and preparing loved ones for spending time with those who come to visit. I attended the Ivy Tech Mortuary Science program and received my license in 2016. 

When I'm not at the funeral home, you may find me covered in mud at a state park with my camera; over dressed downtown having dinner; making tea with friends in jammies; luring feral animals out of hiding with food; but mostly hanging at home with my husband and taxidermied cats.

Joe Kite is a life long resident of Danville Indiana  Joe and his wife have raised their two children in Danville and are now enjoying watching their three grandchildren grow up in the same community.   Joe is employed by the Hendricks county Highway department. Joe and his wife enjoy traveling Indiana on the weekends. They enjoy Indiana state parks and outdoor walks with their two dogs. Joe is an avid metal detectorist and is passionate about learning the history of Hendricks County and its original settlements.  Working with Helton and Harris allows Joe the opportunity to give back to the community that values he has grown to love and appreciate. 

Sally Niehoff has been in the funeral industry for over 10 years, serving as a Preneed Specialist, providing pre- arrangement education. She also serves as a Community Representative working with local seniors, veterans and families.  In her time off, Sally enjoys spending time with family and friends, hiking, swimming and cooking and listening to live music.