Aug 23, 2024

Carol L. Blake-Hinshaw, 85 of Danville, passed away on August 23, 2024. She was born on December 23, 1938 in East Chicago, Indiana to the late Frances (Maryianowski) and Jeff Blake. Carol married Herman "Kerm" Hinshaw on February 07, 1976 in Indianapolis. He preceded her in death on March 23, 2022. Carol received her master's degree from Rosary College,...

Aug 17, 2024

Bethany Dove Hamblen, 38 of Danville, passed away on August 17, 2024 in Avon.  She was born on December 19, 1985 in San Diego, California, to Sharon L. (Pipher) and John R. Hamblen. Beth participated in activism for local cannabis legalization. She enjoyed listening to music, playing the bongo drums, making home videos about twisters, and spending time with...

Aug 12, 2024

Bruce J. Sipes, age 34, of Plainfield passed away on August 12, 2024 in I.U. West Hospital in Avon.  He was born in Indianapolis on November 7, 1989 to Shannon Sipes and Kimberly McClung.  Bruce previously worked for Fed Ex.  Bruce loved visiting parks, taking pictures of nature, photography, talking walks, playing his bass guitar, traveling the country and...

Aug 7, 2024

Lloyd Martin Beard, 90, of Danville, passed away on August 07, 2024.  He was born December 29, 1933 in Sandytown, Indiana, to the late Belva (Simmons) and Lloyd Beard.  Lloyd was an U. S. Army veteran and worked as a tool and die maker at GM Truck and Bus for 40 years, retiring in 1991.  He was a member...

Aug 4, 2024

Seán Éamonn Murphy, born on July 23, 1983, in Aurora, Illinois passed away on August 4, 2024, at the age of 41 after an 8-year battle with brain cancer.

Seán graduated from Brownsburg High School in 2001 before furthering his education at Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis (IUPUI) with a Bachelor's of Science.

Professionally, Seán...

Aug 3, 2024

Phyllis Ballentine, 101, of Danville, passed away on August 03, 2024 at The Village of Avon.  She was born November 01, 1922 in Sullivan, Indiana, the only child of the late Hazel Beatrice (Patton) and Charles Wesley Coffman.  Phyllis married George Everett Ballentine, Jr. on January 09, 1944 in Sullivan and they were married for 73 years before his...

Jul 30, 2024

Donald E. Beaver, 87 of Plainfield, passed away on July 30, 2024.  He was born on April 8, 1937 in Findlay, Ohio, to the late Wilda (Williams) and Leo J. Beaver.  Donald married Judy A. Greer on May 11, 1957 in Indianapolis and she preceded him in death on October 31, 2021.  Donald is an U. S. Army veteran...

Jul 26, 2024

Dwight Shaffer, 68 of Danville, entered eternal rest on July 26, 2024. He was born on June 27, 1956 in Bedford, Pennsylvania, to the late Gladys Viola (Manges) Lyell and Ralph Shaffer. Dwight married the love of his life and best friend, Jo Young on May 29, 1976 in Louisville, Kentucky. They were the true definition of love, devotion,...

Jul 16, 2024

Joyce A. McElyea, 88 of Danville, passed away on July 16, 2024. She was born on April 24, 1936 in Pennington Gap, Virginia, to the late Rebecca (Ely) and Hagan Baker. Joyce married Jerry P. McElyea on June 10, 1954 in Pennington Gap, VA., and they were married 57 years before his death on May 14, 2012. She worked...

Jul 15, 2024

Michael Lee Meoak

December 20, 1962 - July 15, 2024

Michael Lee Meoak passed away peacefully with his wife and family by his side at 10:06 pm on July 15, 2024. He was born at St. Joseph Hospital in Kokomo, Indiana on December 20, 1962. Mike was the 5th child of Richard Dee Meoak and...

Jul 8, 2024

Pamela K. Williams went to be with the Lord on July 08, 2024 at the age of 71. She was born on August 10, 1952 in Danville, Illinois to the late Elizabeth Irene (Siebert) and Jack Roberts. She married the love of her life, James Nester Williams, on August 22, 1971 in Danville, IL, and he preceded her in...

Jul 7, 2024

Donna Sue Sowers, age 78, of Indianapolis, passed away on July 7th, 2024, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.  She was born on February 13th, 1946 in Greencastle, Indiana to the late Roy and Betty Whitlock and was preceded in death by her brother, Raymond Lee Whitlock.  Donna was a homemaker for the past 31 years but prior...

Jul 5, 2024

Wayne Smith, age 82, of Plainfield passed away on July 5, 2024 at I.U. West Hospital. He was born on April 15, 1942 in London, Kentucky to the late J.D. and Mildred Roberts Smith. He was the widower of Nancy Hancock Smith and Jeannie Smith. Wayne ("Smitty") was a tradesman in Cutter-grind and worked 30 years with Allison Division...

Jul 1, 2024

Joyce H. Lane, 79 of Clayton, passed away on July 01, 2024.  She was born on May 16, 1945 in Indianapolis to the late Nettie G. (nee Martin) and Victor R. Boofer.  At the age of 9, her mother passed away and she was raised by her Mom (Nellie) and Pop (Ralph) Clark.  Joyce married Beryle A. Lane on...

Jun 24, 2024

Donald Richard Whiting, 74 of Avon, passed away on June 24, 2024 in the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis.  He was born on August 30, 1949 in Sacramento, California, to the late Barbara (West) and Richard Whiting. Donald received an Associate Degree in Arts from the American River College.  He  married Gloria Jean Martin on September...

Jun 24, 2024

Bryan C. Smith, 66 of Jamestown, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024 in his home. He was born on August 11, 1957 in Indianapolis to the late Marylyn (Littleton) and Richard Smith. Bryan was a loving husband, father, Peepaw and friend. He married Carole E. Bright on July 04, 2002 in Bryant, Indiana. He worked as a mechanic...

Jun 23, 2024

Our beautiful Anne K. Cassell, age 53, of Plainfield passed away unexpectedly on June 23, 2024 in IU West Hospital. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to Ronald Bolen and Carla Partlow Hebert. Anne was a large accounts manager for Duke Energy in Plainfield, and loved her Duke family dearly. She was a member of the Plainfield United Methodist...

Jun 22, 2024

Lois Ray, age 91, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2024. She was born on February 22, 1933, in Stanford, Kentucky to the late Martin Luther Earles and Rose Lucas Earles. She was the widow of Justin Y. Ray. She worked alongside her husband for the Indiana Department of Corrections for several years before her retirement. Lois...

Jun 21, 2024

Bobby J. McKinney, age 77, of Camby passed away on June 21, 2024 in his residence.  He was born in Clayton, Indiana to the late Walton and Osa Willard McKinney.  He was a heat treat operator for the Rexnord Company for several years before his retirement.  He was an Army Veteran and a member of the Lifeline Baptist Church. ...

Jun 12, 2024

Joyce E. Johnson, 87 of Plainfield, passed away on June 12, 2024 in Avon.  She was born on October 23, 1936 in Stinesville, Indiana, to the late Catherine Mae (Stewart) and Carl Wright.  She married William Johnson and he preceded her in death on April 07, 2012.  Joyce was a homemaker and a volunteer firefighter for the Cartersburg Fire...