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EARL RALPH LEE HUNT, JR., 80 of Coatesville, passed away March 5, 2021 in his home.
He was born on August 24, 1940 in Indianapolis to the late Ann Marie Alexander and Earl Ralph Lee Hunt, Sr. Earl married Hester Minton on March 16, 1968 in Brownsburg. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of the American Legion Avon Post #145.
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Earl was a plumber for 43 years retiring in 2004 from B & W Plumbing, Heating and Cooling. He had previously worked at Orie Close Plumbing.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Hester Hunt of Coatesville; children, Carl (Kelly) Jones of Avon, Leann (Troy) Walton of Danville, Lisa Hunt (Mike Alexander) of Indianapolis, Leslie (Adrian) Martinez of Danville, Jeff (Melissa) Hunt of Spencer; 13 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
His parents and 7 siblings, Jesse Wright, J. D. Hunt, Paul Donald Wright, Donnie Hunt, Velma Kronameyer, Betty Lou Mikell and Frances Ann Hunt, preceded him in death.
Services will be at 1:00 pm on Saturday, March 13, 2021 in Baker Funeral Home, Danville, with burial to follow in Danville South Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 am until the service in the funeral home. Please make memorial contributions to the American Legion Avon Post #145 4812 E Main St Avon, IN 46123 or to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN. 38105-9959. All guests attending visitation and/ or services will be required to wear a mask at all times in an effort to promote a safe environment. You are also invited to watch the services via live stream on the Baker Funeral Home Facebook Page. Please visit www.bakerfuneralservice.com to leave the family a condolence.
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ROBERT A. FULBRIGHT, 78, Brownsburg, passed away March 4, 2021.
He had been a heavy equipment salesman and business person around the Indianapolis area for many years. He was co-owner of the Brownsburg Car Wash and a long-time member of Bethesda Baptist Church.
Bob was a beloved husband, father and granddad. He loved coaching his kids’ sports teams and watching his grandkids play sports. Bob enjoyed golfing and taking trips with his wife, family and friends. He loved to play games, especially cards and was the renowned Euchre champion of the Fulbright family causing everyone to want to be his partner and much celebration if you could find a way to beat him.
He was preceded in death by his parents Allen and Dorothy Fulbright, son, Bradley Fulbright, daughter-in-law, Melissa Fulbright, and mother-in-law,, Eva Hopper.
Survivors include his wife Mickey Fulbright; daughters Michelle Baird (Andrew) and Robin Dickman (Jamey); grandchildren Ben (Shauna) Fulbright, Sam Fulbright, Jack Fulbright, Joe (Hannah) Dickman, Anna Dickman, Nathan Dickman, Jake Dickman and Emily Dickman.
There will be a private graveside service. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Robert Fulbright Memorial. Arrangements: Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg.
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SUE OBENCHAIN, 87, Danville, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Danville Regional Rehabilitation Center.
Sue was born November 17, 1933 to Merrill and Lillian Robischon Newton.
She is survived by her husband, Harrison Obenchain; daughters, Brenda (Stephen) Audritsh of Carmel, Ind., Sondra (John) Swede of Rome, Ga., Linda (David) Wilborn of Bainbridge, Ind.; son, Dennis Obenchain of Crawfordsville, Ind.; grandchildren, Robert Biehn, Christopher Biehn, John Paul Biehn, John Andrew Plahitko, Jennifer Allison, Daniel Obenchain, Sara Obenchain, Jessie Hoskins, Danielle Hinds and Ellen Wilborn; several great-grandchildren; sister, Nancy Lindzy; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded by her parents, bother and sister.
Sue was a homemaker and volunteered at the hospital in Scottsboro, Ala. for 25 years. She loved to play cards and be with her family.
Funeral service will be March 13, at 3 p.m. with visitation from 1 p.m. until time of service. Brother Mark Brown will preside. Arrangements entrusted to Bousley Funeral Home, Coatesville.
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VALDA KEHR, 92, of Plainfield, passed away on March 4, 2021. She was born February 21, 1929 in Goshen, Ind. to the late Lester and Mary Cook.
Valda was a member of the Plainfield Christian Church. Valda enjoyed reading, crafts and playing cards in her free time.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Martin Kehr; sisters, Aline Holbrook and Nancy Hampton.
Survivors include her daughter, Vicki West; grandchild, Mary Anne McElravy; great grandchild, Jessica McElravy.
Due to Covid-19, social distancing and masks are required to enter the building. Funeral services were Wednesday, March 10, in Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home, Plainfield. Entombment followed in West Ridge Park Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Gleaners Food Bank (3737 Waldemere Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46241).
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LAURA SHELDON, 93, Brownsburg, passed away on March 2, 2021.
She was a candy packer for Brachs Candy for many years.
She was preceded in death by her husband Edward Sheldon; parents Michael and Serafina Bertolucci.
Survivors include son Edward (Darlene) Sheldon; grandchildren Michael Sheldon, Sarah (Phillip) Gegner. Funeral Services were Monday, March 8 at Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home, Westchester, Ill. Entombment was in Mary Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside, Ill.
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JAMES WESLEY CAMPBELL, 76, passed away February 16, 2021.
On Friday, March 12, there will be viewing from 3 - 6 p.m. at Community Christian Church, and Saturday, March 13, a Celebration of Life Service at 11 a.m. at Phillips Temple CME Church, 210 East 34th Street, Indianapolis. Stuartmortuary.com
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KYLER JAMES CHRISTOPHER SANDERS, 11 months, of Plainfield, passed away on February 27, 2021. He was born in Danville to David Sanders and Andrea O’Brien on March 6, 2020. Funeral services and burial were private.
Survivors include his parents, David Sanders and Andrea O’Brien; siblings, Bentley, Brody and Kiera Heymig; grandparents, Michael and Laura O’Brien, David and Brenda Sanders; aunts, Amanda O’Brien, Alisha Wyland and Nicole O’Brien; uncles, Adam O’Brien and Mitchell Wyland; great uncle, Fred O’Brien; cousins, Carter Edwards, Ethan and Kyleigh O’Brien.
ARTHUR “ART” LESTER CURTIS, 87, of Clayton, passed from this life on Monday, March 1, 2021, while surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 30, 1933 in Burlington, Vermont, to the late Lester Arthur and Isabelle Bella (McGreevy) Curtis.
Attending school in Vermont, it was there he met his future wife, Polly. They were married on January 10, 1953.
Art proudly enlisted in the United States Navy from 1952 to 1955, serving in the Korean War on the US Franklin D. Roosevelt. After being honorably discharged, Art joined the Burlington Fire Department, serving as Deputy Chief for 32 years, retiring at 55.
Throughout the years, the family frequently took vacations, visiting State Parks, and enjoying the serene beach life of places like Chincoteague, Virginia.
Later in life, Art and Polly left Vermont for Florida, before settling into the rural life of Indiana for the remainder of their golden years. Along with his family, Art’s passions included playing Bingo, watching and attending Nascar, Formula One, and the Indy 500.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Corrine (Curtis) LeBlanc.
Art is survived by his wife, Irene P. “Polly” (Stuart) Curtis of Clayton; children, Gary Curtis (Karen Kehrein), Karen Plooster (John) all of Clayton, and David Curtis (Chris Monahan) of Vermont; grandchildren, Jason Snow (Diana), Jennifer Snow (Jerome Sanders), Nathan Snow, Jacob Snow, Kelsey Grafal, and Alexia Coleman, all of Florida, and Dustin Curtis of Avon; great grandchildren, Nova and Caleb Bradley of Florida; along with cousins, Diann (LeBlanc) Varricchione, Lynn LeBlanc, Jay LeBlanc, all of Vermont, and Chris LeBlanc of Arizona.
Cremation Arrangements have entrusted to Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel in Monrovia. Art will be inurned in Clayton Cemetery at a later date.
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CORDIA REVENNA SUE RICHARDSON, Clayton, passed away on March 5, 2021. Born September 11, 1939 in Orlando, Kentucky, Revenna was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Richardson, her parents, Hazel and William L Singleton, and her sister, Annalene Cooper.
She is survived by daughters Debra (Barry) Mason and Amy (Mark) Lincks and four granddaughters: Emily Mason, Hannah Mason, Madison Lincks, and Sophia Lincks, as well as brother William C. Singleton, Lucy Detro, and Rebecca Fair.
Revenna was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was happiest when serving others and ministering to people in their times of need. Renowned for her cooking, baking, gardening, reading, and sewing, she found great joy in sharing these gifts with both her family and friends from many cultures.
Her “formal” education began in a one-room schoolhouse with no electricity, plumbing, few books, less paper but with industrious, resilient students and teachers. Her desire for knowledge continued to burn brightly after her family moved to Indiana. A Fillmore High School graduate, she went on to earn a B.S. from Franklin College, an M.A.T. from DePauw, and an M.L.S. from IU. Revenna served as a teacher and librarian in several districts including Monroe-Gregg, IPS, and Covenant Christian. She especially treasured teaching senior adult Sunday School class at Plainfield Christian Church for 20 years.
Services were Tuesday, March 9. at Plainfield Christian Church. Interment was at Center Valley Cemetery. The family suggests donations in Revenna’s honor be made to the Plainfield Christian Church Missions (800 Dan Jones Road) or to the Arbor Day Foundation (211 N. 12th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508).
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JAYLEIGH RAE GILLUM was born into the arms of the angels on Wednesday at 4:31 p.m., February 24, 2021, at Hendricks Regional Health in Danville.
Survivors include her parents, Payton N. Freeman and Devon C. Gillum of Clayton; big sister, Jersie of Clayton; grandparents, Cindy Pennington (husband, Keith) of Monrovia, Billy Freeman of Mooresville, Julie Jennings of Clayton; great grandparents, Benny Stevens of Monrovia, John Jennings of Plainfield Bonnie Brandt (husband, Dean) of Plainfield, and James Gillum of Florida; aunt, Brooke Freeman of Mooresville; uncles, Dalton DeMott of Clayton, Justyce Gillum, and Heather Osborne (husband, Brandon) both of Indianapolis. Baby Jayleigh was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Linda Stevens, and her paternal grandfather, James Gillum.
Graveside service took place on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in White Lick Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to assist the family with burial expenses in care of Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel, 585 E. Main Street, Monrovia, IN 46157, or sent online via PayPal to http:// paypal.me/LightMemorial. To light a candle in Jayleigh’s memory, or send an online condolence to the family, please visit www.lightmemorial.com.
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PHILIP A. REPLOGLE, 73, Pittsboro, passed away March 6, 2021.
He had been a design engineer for Proctor and Gamble for 25 years.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Jacqueline Replogle; children Craig Replogle (Stacey), Keith Replogle (Tina) and Kim Bohon (Rob); brother Kenny Replogle (Marge); 10 grandchildren.
Services were Wednesday, March 10, at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg. Graveside service and burial will be at noon Thursday, March 11, at the Teegarden Cemetery, Ansonia, Ohio. In compliance with current regulations and restrictions, guests are required to wear masks and observe social distancing.
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LINDA J. DILLON-BRAGG, 73, Danville, passed away March 9, 2021.
She was a manager of the Bragg Tack and Feed Shop in Danville.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Rena Rhodes and grandparents, Geraldine and Harry Seaman.
Survivors include husband Don Bragg; daughters, Jacqueline Richards (husband Shawn) and Linda Richardson (husband Carl); father Sam Rhodes; brother, Ronald Rhodes (wife Aga); 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. (EST) Friday, March 12, at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg, with funeral services there at 6 p.m. (EST). Committal services and burial will be 11a.m. (CST) in the Peotone Cemetery, Peotone, Illinois. In compliance with current regulations and restrictions, guests are required to wear masks and observe social distancing.
Tribute
From:Court House Grounds
To: "Grandma Pete"
Thelma S. Bodily Stephenson May 27, 1916-March 5, 2021
On May 27th 2016, Grandma Pete worked her last day at Court House Grounds. When I asked her why she was quitting she replied, “um… because I’m 100!” (...that was four years ago.)
In 1916 Woodrow Wilson was president, Olivia de Havilland was born, James James Whitcomb Riley died, Cadillac first used a “key” start the ignition in their cars, King George V was on the British throne and Grandma Pete was born. Her parents were school teachers and both of her grandfathers crossed the plains in covered wagons as little boys with the Mormon Pioneers.
Working side by side with Grandma for the first 18 years of our business exposed us to an ethic that could only be taught by a woman who had her children during the depression and raised them during the war. As a team, we loved, we learned, we fought, we laughed, we cried, but most all we worked. Over the years the business has faced every sort of personal and economic challenge, not to mention things like, September 11th, and a pandemic. As business partners, Bill, Tracy and Dawnna, could not have survived without each other’s hard work and sacrifices, and we certainly could not have succeeded without Grandma. We “owned” the joint, she “ran” it… These past 4 years of working without her, we have missed her presence in our shop, her talents in the kitchen, her steady influence, reliable skills, and her spirit in our daily lives. She was the ultimate “war buddy” and now with her passing her absences seems painfully and sadly final.
We miss you already,
Court House Grounds
Tracy Jones
Bill Franklin
Dawnna (Dodson) Hogan-Guerra
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MADALENE PRICE, 82, of Lizton, peacefully passed away on February 27, 2021.
Madalene was born in Lebanon, Indiana on June 9, 1938 to Albert Leon and Helen Catherine (Garner) Wing. She graduated from Lizton High School and married the love of her life, John Price, on May 8, 1956, a loving union that would last until his passing. Madalene helped on her family’s farm and went on to have a brilliant career in her true passion, photography.
Madalene and John established Price Portrait Studio in 1968, where they produced beautiful professional photographs and used their artistic talents in mastering hand-colored portraits. Madalene was a member of the Professional Photographers of America and captured memories in countless weddings. She also did the photography for the Hendricks County 4-H Fair for 40 years and the Indiana State Fair for 35 years, photographing the portraits for the fair queens.
As if that wasn’t enough to showcase her creativity, she wrote a book. After the passing of her beloved husband, she wrote an autobiography entitled “One Last Thing” to document their marriage and love for their family.
Survivors include children, Teresa K. (husband Dean) Gibbs and Michael C. (wife Jamie) Price; brother, Thomas (wife Beverly) Wing; sister, Darlene (husband Richard) Alvarez; five grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband John, and her sister, Janet Arnold.
Services were Friday, March 5, at Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home, Pittsboro. Madalene was laid to rest following the service beside her husband at K of P Cemetery in Lizton.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
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JANICE KAY HOOD, 71, of Plainfield, passed away March 4, 2021 at Kindred Hospital in Indianapolis.
She was born on March 22, 1949 in Indianapolis, to the late Fletcher and Bessie Townsend York. Janice married Allen Hood in August of 1977.
She worked for the State of Indiana, the Department of Corrections, the Indiana Library, and retired in 2013 as an accountant for the Indiana Supreme Court.
Survivors include her husband of 43 years, Allen Hood of Plainfield; daughter, Donnell Hood (Kirt Schlegel); son, Bryan (Karyn) Hood and their children, Bryanna, Cheyanne and Korbyn Hood; siblings, Carolyn (Steve) Carter, Cheryl (Albert-deceased) Moore, Francine (Chuck) Herron, Terry (Julie) York, Gary (Kelly) York, Emma (Brad) Hamilton, Bonnie (Roger) Bennett and 11 nieces and nephews.
Services were March 9, in Hall-Baker Funeral Home, Plainfield, with burial following in Clayton Cemetery. Please visit www.bakerfuneralservice.com to leave the family a condolence.
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GEORGIA LEA SMITH, age 80, Plainfield, passed away Wednesday at Hendricks Regional Health, Danville.
Georgia was Born January 19, 1941 to Ronald and Hazel Farner Quick. She loved to read and paint and spend time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She belonged to Fillmore Christian Church.
She is survived by her husband Charles Smith; sons Tim (Karen) Smith of Coatesville, Jeff (Donna) Smith of Plainfield; grandchildren Amanda Woods of Avon, Alicia (Josh) Smith of Lizton, Amber Russell of Vincennes, Adam (Tiffany) Smith of Bargersville, Ashley Smith of Coatesville, and Aaron Smith of Greencastle; 9 great-grandchildren; sister Betty Underwood of Brazil; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded by her parents and brothers Joe and Perry Quick.
Services were Monday, March 8, at Bousley Funeral Home, Coatesville. Burial followed in Coatesville Cemetary, with Pastor Steve Ranson officiating.
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ROBERT “LEVI” WATKINS, formerly of North Salem, born January 24, 1988 in Danville, Ind., lost his life on February 27, 2021 at his home in Roachdale, Ind.
Levi was a passionate husband, father, son and friend. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, grillmaster, and had a true passion for woodworking craftsmanship, music, family, and friends.
Levi was born to Larry Watkins, and Nancy Montgomery, both of North Salem. Levi attended Tri-West High School where he developed his craft and carpentry skills. He continued his passion and craft with a career doing what he loved most. Levi was recently working for Milestone Carpenters Union.
Levi married the love of his life, Karla, on October 28, 2017 and enjoyed building his family with Karla, Kameron (11), Lillie(10), Kaitlyn (Cory), grandchildren Ryker and Zoey and his fur babies, Zeus and Lydia.
He is survived by Larry (Paula) Watkins, Nancy Montgomery, brother, Mike (Charrity), sister, Jessica (Kevin) and many nieces, nephews and his beloved grandparents, Larry (Vera) Watkins and Sara Montgomery.
Levi was preceded in death by his son Kylar DeWain Galloway and grandfather, Bob Montgomery.
A Celebration of Life took place Saturday, March 6, . at Eel River Township Community Center, North Salem. If you would like to provide meals to the family or support and encourage them, please go to https://www.giveinkind. com/inkinds/S9F4L5J/support-and-love-for-karla-family-
Arrangements have been entrusted to Porter & St Pierre Funeral Services, North Salem.
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JOAN M. O’CONNOR, 62, Brownsburg, passed away on March 3, 2021. She was a member of St. Malachy Church. She worked as an office manager for Web Converting retiring after 30 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents Thomas and Lucy O’Connor and brother Daniel O’Connor.
Survivors include the love of her life John Schick; brothers James (Becky) O’Connor, John (Debbie Moore-O’Connor) O’Connor, William (Michele) O’Connor; six nieces and nephews.
A funeral mass will be at 11 a.m., Friday, March 26 at St. Malachy Catholic Church, Brownsburg. Interment will follow at St. Malachy Cemetery West. In compliance with current requirements and restrictions, guests are required to wear masks and observe social distancing.
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THELMA B. STEPHENSON, a glorious 104 years of age, passed away at her home, Friday afternoon, March 5, 2021.
She was born in Fairview Idaho to the late Charles and Bertha (Stewart) Bodily. Thelma was a graduate of Mesa, Arizona High School with the class of 1934. She married George A. Stephenson Feb. 16, 1936 in Mesa, Arizona. He preceded her in death December 18, 1991.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Sunday, March 14, 2021 at the Church Of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints in Brownsburg, with visitation from 1 p.m. until time of service. Burial will follow in Danville South Cemetery. A prior visitation will take place at Weaver & Randolph Funeral Home Danville, 5 - 7 p.m., Saturday, March. 13, 2021. In respect for each other, the wearing of masks and social distancing will be observed at both visitations and services.
So much could be said about a woman of her character and age. Unfortunately, we have limited lines to do so in this page of information. Her life will be shared by her family with the wonderful capsule of her life in the services that will follow. Thelma was truly a woman “ahead of her time”. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-greatgrandmother, homemaker, serving her family with the ability to cook, bake, and create the most wonderful fruit cakes that have been available at the Court House Grounds Restaurant, even after she was unable to be there working at 100 years of age. Thelma was a talented professional photographer, had worked at the former Hendricks County Hospital as a “ward clerk” for 30+ years, and “taking care of business” at the Court House Grounds for 20 years.
Survivors include her children, Kenneth (Sue) Stephenson, Beverly Jones, B. Carol (Donald) Dodson, B. Jane (Wayne) Auger, all of Danville; daughter-in-law, Marie Stephenson of Bloomington, 18 grandchildren, 65 great-grandchildren, 32 great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Maurine Pugmire of San Diego, Calif.
Thelma was also preceded in death by her son, George Larry Stephenson.
WEAVER & RANDOLPH FUNERAL HOME DANVILLE entrusted with the funeral arrangements. www.weaverandrandolphfuneralhomes.com.
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MICHAEL SELCH, 78, passed away on March 2, 2021. He was a young 13-year-old when he met the love of his life, Betty Perkins. A sweet farm boy set eyes on her pair of yellow shoes, and the rest was history. Mike and Betty were married, and welcomed 3 baby girls: Joanie, Laura, and Kathyrn, and grieved the loss of a sweet baby boy, their 4th child. In 1969, the family moved to “the Ponderosa,” a beautiful, white farmhouse on a hill in North Salem, where Mike eventually served on the town board. In June of 2020, Mike and Betty moved to Indianapolis to be closer to their 3 girls, 8 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren.
Everyone who knew him has heard a story about his time working for Firestone Racing and Aldo Andretti Firestone High Performance Center & Associated Sales. Always Mr. Fix-It, Mike used his woodworking, carpentry, and electrician talents to tend to maintenance and the grounds of Tri-West Hendricks Schools for over 10 years, build sets for Hendricks Civic Theatre, and in the creation of several of his own businesses including “Mike’s Fix It Shop” and “Many Mansions.”
He was a man of strong faith, who committed to over 10 years of Lay Witness mission work with Betty by his side. Mike spent time as the church maintenance director, and eventually obtained his Pastoral License to officiate weddings, a pleasure he was able to perform for two of his granddaughters in recent years. Mike ministered at the Boys School, teaching Sunday School classes, leading Bible studies, and through the book he authored, “Finding Peace About Death.” His family invites you with love to listen to Mike’s testimony in his own words. You can watch Mike’s interview on WYTV7 Shine Your Light: Learning to Find Peace About Death, by visiting here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BR8kkhJWsW0 .
Mike is preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Virginia (Bryan) Selch.
He is survived by the love of his life, Betty Selch; his daughters, Joanie Jones, Laura (husband Tony) Wiles, and Kathy Randolph; his eight grandchildren; and his 14 great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life Service took place Sunday, March 7, at Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home in Pittsboro. All are encouraged to share thoughts, prayers, and memories with Mike’s family on his memorial page found on the funeral home’s website, www.ericmdbellfuneralhome.com.
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MARTHA EILEEN WILLIAMSON, 97, Brownsburg, passed away March 3, 2021. She had been a quality inspector and mail clerk for the Indiana Army Ammunition Plant for many years. She was a member of the White Lick Presbyterian Church.
Her husband James Williamson preceded her in death in 2017.
Survivors include her children James A. (Peggy) Williamson and Annetta Davis; grandchildren Todd (Tara) Williamson, Katie (Steve) Collins and Richard (Leanne) Davis; four great-grandchildren.
Services were Tuesday March 9, at the White Lick Presbyterian Church, Avon. Burial followed in the White Lick Cemetery. Arrangements: Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg.
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JOHN DAVID LILLEY, 66, formerly of Danville, passed away early Thursday morning, March 4, 2021, in St. Francis Hospital at Beech Grove.
He was born in Illinois to the late John W. and Barbara (Whitaker) Lilley, Jr. John David graduated from Danville High Community High School with the class of 1974.
He married Sarah Jane Hawley on April 3, 1976; she preceded him in death August 10, 2018.
John David served his country in the U.S. Army. After returning from the service, he worked as a security guard for U.S. Security Associates in Indianapolis.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. His cremains will be inurned in a niche at Danville South Cemetery.
Survivors include his son, Evan Lilley of Fargo, N.D.; brothers, John W. (Beth) Lilley III of Pendelton, Ind., Ray (Kelley) Whitaker, Sr. of Danville, Randy (Ellen) Whitaker of Danville, Ralph A. Whitaker of North Salem; sisters, Rachel Collier (Willie Young) and Ranita “Peach” (Jay) Clark, all of Danville; brothers-in-law, Lawrence Hawley, Randy (Debbie) Hawley, Peter (Becky) Hawley; sisterin-law, Harriette Weaver; and many nieces, nephews,and great-niences and great-nephews.
Along with his parents and wife, John David was preceded in death by a sister, Paula Ruhl, sister-in-law,Jacqueline Zeimmer, and step-mother, Avis O. Lilley.
Weaver & Randolph Funeral Home Danville entrusted with the funeral arrangements. www.weaverandrandolphfuneralhomes.com.
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DAVID MICHAEL OVERMAN,33, of Indianapolis, passed away unexpectedly at his home Thursday afternoon, March 4, 2021.
A private service will be held in Weaver & Randolph Funeral Home Danville, Friday, March 12, 2021, followed by a public graveside service at 1:45 p.m. at Spring Hill Cemetery, Cartersburg, where he will be laid to rest with his grandparents, John and Bertha Overman, and his twin brother, Earl Overman, Jr. The family is asking that masks be worn, and social distancing be observed.
David was born in Danville. He had been a fast-food cook at different restaurants for several years.
Survivors include his father and step-mother, Earl (Jodella, “Jody”) Overman, Sr. of Avon; mother and step-father, Nancy (Kevin) Garish of Indianapolis; a son and a daughter, Daylan and Justice Overman; brother, John (Starr) Overman, and sister, Christina (Jon) Morgan, all of Avon. David is also survived by many aunts and uncles.
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KATHY LOUISE WINCHESTER, 54, of Plainfield, Went home to the Lord on March 2, 2021 in Hendricks Regional Health.
She was born on November 15, 1966 in Indianapolis. She graduated from Plainfield High School and PCI. She was the medical records director at Orthoindy in Indianapolis before cancer ended her career. She survived the battle for 14 years to raise her surviving children; David, Austin and Mackenzie. She is also survived by her parents, Donald, Sr. and Kathy Winchester; siblings, Diana Winchester, Donald Winchester Jr., Kelly Holder, Michael Sugars, Jon Sugars and Holly Larrimore; granddaughters, Madison and Kori.
Services were on Saturday March 6, in Hall-Baker Funeral Home, Plainfield. Burial followed in Fairfield Friends Cemetery in Camby. Rest in Peace. You will be dearly missed.
Please visit www.bakerfuneralservice.com to leave the family a condolence and to view the full obituary.
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CHERI MONROE, of Brownsburg, peacefully passed away in her home on February 27, 2021, after a long battle with cancer.
She ws born January 28, 1961.
Cheri is preceded in death by her father, Carl W. Schmidt, Jr. and her brother, Jason Spitler.
She is survived by her loving husband, David Monroe; her mother, Mary E. Spitler; her sister, Teri A. Monroe; her brothers, Carl W. Schmidt III and Lance R. Spitler; her children, John Roddy, Leah Terrell, Joshua Terrell, and Mary Gordon; her stepchildren, Atoka Brown, Margaret Parks, Tabitha Monroe, and Amanda Davis; her grandchildren, Gavin Shafer and Ryder Shafer; and her nephews, Jayden Brown, Ryan Brown, Jayce Parks, and Leon Parks.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 27, at Good Shephard Methodist Church in Park Layne, Ohio. The memorial service will be followed by a reception in the gathering room in the basement of the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home in Pittsboro.
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