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Thursday, November 11, 2021
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JOSEPH ADAM MITSCHER, 48, of Brownsburg, Indiana passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021. Joseph was born September 20, 1973 in Indianapolis, Indiana the son of Ronald and Joann Mitscher. Joe was a forklift operator at Aurora Parts & Accessories in Lebanon, Indiana. Joe is survived by his children: Devan, Kayla, Lindsay and Cole Mitscher, sister: Rhonda Johnson, brother: Dan (Kathleen) Mitscher and a grandson: Logan Macomber. He is preceded in death by his mother: Joann “Adamson” Mitscher. Funeral services for Joe will be held on Friday, November 12, 2 p.m. at Family Funeral Care with visitation from 11 a.m. until time of service. Joe will be laid to rest in West Ridge Park Cemetery, 9295 W 21st St, Indianapolis, Indiana 46234. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www. familyfuneralcareindy.com for the Mitscher family. ________________________ MARY ELIZABETH FLEENOR, 88 of Plainfield, passed away peacefully, November 2, 2021 at Cumberland Trace in Plainfield, Indiana. Arrangements are pending in the care of Eric MD Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Pittsboro, Indiana. ________________________
DONALD WAYNE GREGORY, 66, of Brownsburg, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021 surrounded by his loving family after a yearlong battle with pancreatic cancer. He was the son of Margaret Jane Gregory and James V. Gregory. Don so loved his family and his many long-time friends. He enjoyed a great 32year career at American Trans Air (ATA), where his co-workers were like a second family. He worked at IUPUI for the last 12 years and recently retired from the IU School of Medicine as a Facilities Operation Manager. Don and Pattie celebrated 29 years of marriage in October. Don loved riding Harleys, IndyCar racing, fishing, shooting pool and traveling. His greatest joy was getting to see his two grandsons, Logan and Beau. He is survived by his loving-wife, Pattie Gregory, daughters Angela Gregory (Jennifer Scott) of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Amanda Gregory (Jason Chrapek) of Avon, grandsons Logan and Beau Chrapek, step-daughter Kaleigh Scott, brother Mark (Lynette) Gregory, sister Rhonda Pickett, and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Calling will take place on Thursday November 11, 2021 from 4 - 8 p.m. at Conkle Funeral Home in Speedway. Private inurnment will take place at a later date. Family would like to acknowledge IU Simon Cancer Center and Life’s Journey Hospice and all the individuals who played a role in his care. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributing to the American Cancer Society or other cancer research organization in Don’s honor. ________________________
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GERRY VANCE SMITH, 75, passed peacefully on October 24, 2021 and DARLENE SUE SMITH, 74, passed peacefully on November 1, 2021, both of Brownsburg. They are survived by their three sons and seven grand children. Services will be held at Flanner Buchanan-Speedway where a memorial visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., followed by the Memorial Service for Gerry and Darlene. Inurnment will be in West Ridge Park Cemetery. A complete obituary and online condolences and a video tribute may be shared at www.flannerbuchanan.com. ___________________________________________________ JOHN E. JONES, age 80, formerly Greencastle and Coatesville, passed away November 8, 2021, at Wellbrooke of Avon. He was born in Coatesville, Indiana on October 1, 1941 the son of Wilbur E. Jones and Frances Wallace Jones. He worked for IBM for 28 years and then WalMart 8 years. He was a member of the Moose Lodge, Senior Citizens Center, and Sons of American Legion all at Greencastle. He loved playing Euchre and watching IU basketball. He was a loving, devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by wife, Marcia Jones, Brownsburg; daughter, Jonna Hampton and husband, Doug, Avon; grandchildren, John Sears and wife, Ronni, Brownsburg, Jeffrey Hampton, Boardman, Ore., and Jamie Harrell and husband, Brad, Danville; great-granddaughter, Katherine Harrell; brother Joe Jones and wife, Susan, Coatesville; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded by his parents and a brother. Jim Jones. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at 7 p.m. at the Bousley Funeral Home, Coatesville with calling from 5 p.m.. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 214 Overlook Circle, Ste 153, Brentwood, TN, 37027. www.bousleyfuneralhome. com
MARY LEE MORRISON, 87, formerly of Jamestown and Crawfordsville, Indiana passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at her home in Horn Lake, Miss. She was born on March 12, 1934 in Shelbyville, Ind., daughter of the late Robert and Ruth Barricklow. She graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1952. Mary was united in marriage to Melvin Gene Morrison on January 14, 1961; he preceded her in death on August 20, 2008. She owned and operated the Furniture Mart in Ladoga, with her late husband for many years until retiring in 2003. Mary lived with her daughter Penny and son-in-law Tony after the death of her husband. She was happiest at home with her family and providing companionship to Penny, Tony and their 4 dogs. Survivors include her daughter, Penny Keeler of Horn Lake, Mississippi; son, Stephen Morrison of Crawfordsville, Indiana; grandchildren, Aaron, Deanna, Renee and Josh; sister, Charlotte Hodges of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Graveside funeral services took place Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at Old Union Cemetery in Jamestown, Ind. Porter and Hunt Funeral Home & Crematory of Jamestown entrusted with her arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. ________________________
BARBARA ANN JOHN, 76, of Avon, passed away November 7, 2021. She was born August 18, 1945 to the late Robert C. and Patricia (Reese) Bailey in Indianapolis. She received her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree from Ball State University and went on to receive her degree as a Specialist in Education. Barb began her career in education as an art teacher. She enjoyed working with special needs children at Wilson Middle School in Muncie. Barb went on to become a school psychologist and practiced for twenty years. She also volunteered as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for abused and neglected children. Barb loved all things Fall; buying pumpkins and bittersweet brought her joy. It was fitting that she left us on a beautiful Autumn night. She took great pleasure in decorating for the holidays and spending time with friends and family. She also loved nature and traveling; Brown County State Park, Indiana and Platte Lake, Michigan were a few of her favorite destinations. She would often travel by car so that she could meander and explore the area. Barb was very creative and shared her talent with others by making them homemade cards, painted rocks, and decor. She didn’t always play by the rules and encouraged others to do the same. Her family would like to give a special thanks to Northwest Healthcare Center’s staff for their kind and compassionate care. Barb is survived by her son, David M. (Rachael) John; a daughter, Shelby K. (Allan) John Enderwitz; a granddaughter, Silvia John; and her special friend, her dog, Bella. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 13, 2021 in the Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home, Plainfield, where friends may call on Saturday from 1 p.m. until service time at 2 p.m. A private inurnment was held at Edgar Cemetery in Paris, Ill.. Contributions may be made to the Hendricks County Humane Society, 3033 E. Main St., Danville, IN 46122 or online at www.hendrickshumane.org ___________________________________________________
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Hendricks County Church Directory FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF AMO 4779 Pearl St., Amo (317) 539-6920 www.amo1stbaptist.org Sunday worship: 10:30 a..m.
THEWELL.COMMUNITY A Church of Christ 317-244-3974 554 Pitt Road, Brownsburg, IN 46112 Sunday Worship, 10:00 a.m.
AVON CHRISTIAN CHURCH (Disciples of Christ) 7236 E CR 100 S,, Avon, IN 46123 317-839-6231 www.avonchristian.org Sunday Worship - 10:35 a.m.
CARTERSBURG COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday Fellowship 9 a.m. Sunday Service 10 a.m.
AVON COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD 2309 N CR 800E (Dan Jones Rd), Avon, IN 46123 317-272-6289 Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; Wed., 6 p.m.
CLAYTON CHRISTIAN CHURCH 5110 S SR 39, Clayton 317-539-4512 www.claytonchristian.org Sunday Worship 8:45 & 11:00 a.m.
AVON PARKSIDE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 47 N CR 625 E, Avon 317-272-7902 www.avonparkside.com Sunday Worship - 10:15 am; Wed. night activities 7 pm
CLAYTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Behind the Clayton Cafe 317-539-2036 www.claytonpres.org Sunday worship 9:00 a.m.
BARTLETT CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST 4396 E. Main St., Avon, IN 46123 (317) 745-2504 • bartlettchapel.com Sunday Worship: 9:00 a.m.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF CLAYTON 4797 Iowa St., Clayton, IN 46118 (317)539-6196 Worship Service 10:30 a.m.
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST COMMUNITY CHURCH OF HENDRICKS COUNTY 95 N. Jefferson St., Danville Service: 10 a.m. www.uucchc.org
NORTH SALEM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 104 West Pearl Street, North Salem, IN 46165 (765) 676-6501 Sunday Worship at 11:00 a.m.
EL-BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH 7183 E. CR 100 N, Avon (317) 272-2097 www.el-bethelbaptist.net Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. & 5 p.m.
COATESVILLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 8052 Hadley Street 765-386-7245 Church Services 10 a.m.
WEST BRIDGE CHURCH 1521 S. CR 75 W, Danville, IN (317) 745-2266 www.westbridgedanville.com Sunday Service 9 and 10:30 a.m.
PITTSBORO CHRISTIAN CHURCH 209 N. Meridian, Pittsboro, IN 46167 Sunday Worship - 10 a.m. 317-892-3245 www.pittsborochristian.org
HARVEST MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 4825 E. Main St., Avon IN 46123 Worship - 10:15 a.m. & 6 p.m.
COATESVILLE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 5105 Milton St., Coatesville (317) 828-1832 Sunday Worship Service - 10:30 a.m.
HADLEY FRIENDS CHURCH 2100 S Co Rd 450 W Coatesville. Worship at 10:30 a.m.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF PLAINFIELD 1012 Stafford Road, Plainfield, IN 46168 317-839-8163 firstbaptistplainfield.org Sunday worship: 9 a.m & 10:30 a.m
WHITE LICK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 2530 N CR 600 E, Avon. (317) 852-2840 www.whitelickpcusa.org. Sunday Worship 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.
COATESVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 4863 North Milton, Coatesville, IN 46121 www.gbgm-umc.org/coatesville Sunday Worship Service - 10:45 a.m.
JAMESTOWN CHURCH OF CHRIST 110 W. Mill Street, Jamestown Phone 765-676-6404 www.jamestowncoc.com Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m., 4 p.m.
LIVING CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH 4800 South CR 600 E, Plainfield, In 46168 317-839-4800 www.livingchristplainfield.com Worship Service 10:30 a.m.
BELLEVILLE CHURCH OF CHRIST 5635 S. CR 200 E, Clayton, IN 46118 (317) 539-5258 www.bellevillechurch.net Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m., 5 p.m.
CALVARY CHAPEL OF DANVILLE 2165 E Main St, Danville, IN 317-745-7199 www.firmlyplanted.cc Services at 9 and 10:30 a.m.
LIZTON CHRISTIAN CHURCH 202 N. Church, Lizton, Ind. 317-994-5452 Sunday Worship - 10 a.m.
ST. MARK’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH. 710 E. Buchanan Street, Plainfield, IN 46168 317-839-6730 www.stmarksweb.org Holy Eucharist every Sunday at 10:15 a.m.
LIZTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 120 Brumfield Avenue, Lizton, IN 46149 317- 994-5363 www.liztonumc.org Sunday Worship - 9 a.m.
PLAINFIELD FRIENDS CHURCH 105 S. East Street, Plainfield 317-839-6490 - http://www.plainfieldfriends.org Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m. (in person or online)
NEW WINCHESTER CHRISTIAN CHURCH 53 S. State Road 75 Worship 10 a.m.
YOUR VENTURE CHURCH 7865 N CR 100 E, Lizton, IN 46149 317-362-5428 www.yourventurechruch.org Sunday Services 9 & 11 a.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.
BROWNSBURG CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE DANVILLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH (Disciples of Christ) Corner of Williams Dr. &Locust Dr., Brownsburg 180 W. Main St. 317-745-2310 (317) 852-8013 Sunday 10:30 Worship Service Sunday Worship at 10:40 a.m. SOVEREIGN GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH 3175 N CR 900 E, Brownsburg, IN 46122 sgbaptist-brownsburg.org Sunday Worship, 10 & 11 a.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m.
DANVILLE FRIENDS CHURCH 45 N 200 E, Danville IN 46122 317-745-5348 danvillefriends.org Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. (plus online)
DANVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 820 W. Mill Street, Danville 317-745-4330 • www.danvilleumc.org Sunday: 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.
MARY, QUEEN OF PEACE CATHOLIC CHURCH 1005 W. Main, Danville 317-745-4284 www.maryqueenofpeacedanville.org Sunday Masses at 8 and 10:30 a.m. NORTHVIEW CHRISTIAN CHURCH 623 N. State Rd. 39, Danville 317-745-5990 www.northviewchristian.org Sunday Worship 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.
WHITESTONE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 8045 West U.S. Hwy 36 (317) 539-6029. Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m
EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH 8350 St. Rd. 236, North Salem, IN 46165 317-531-3013 Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.
NORTH SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH 219 Ladoga Ave, North Salem, IN. 46165 Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.
ST. AUGUSTINE EPISCOPAL CHURCH 600 N. Washington Street, Danville, Ind. 317-745-2741 www.augies.indydio.org Sundays, 8 and 10 a.m., Holy Communion.
NORTH SALEM CHRISTIAN CHURCH 6 North California St., North Salem, IN 46165 765-676-6969 Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.
