SERVING HENDRICKS COUNTY SINCE 1847
Thursday, November 25, 2021
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Obituaries
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The Hendricks County Community Foundation (HCCF) is encouraging Hendricks County residents to join together and give local on Giving Tuesday--November 30, 2021. Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity. It inspires people to take action to improve their communities, give back in better, smarter ways to the charities and causes they believe in, and help create a better world. HCCF knows first-hand the profound impact our local nonprofits have on our community. These organizations--small and large, local and regional--have stepped up in incredible ways to continue serving our community throughout the pandemic, increasing services to more individuals in need. “Giving Tuesday is a great opportunity to provide support to our local nonprofits,” said William Rhodehamel, President and CEO of HCCF. “Together we have the power to transform Hendricks County into a more vibrant, giving community. We are so proud to give back to the local nonprofits who work tirelessly day in and day out to make our county the absolute best it can be.” Nonprofits serving Hendricks County are encouraged to send one-minute videos to be shared on the HCCF Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/hendrickscountycommunityfoundation) on Giving Tuesday. These videos will be shared on Giving Tuesday to highlight local organizations to encourage charitable giving. No matter what your passion is, HCCF hopes local residents find a Hendricks County nonprofit to give to this Giving Tuesday. If you’re undecided, HCCF is encouraging the community to give to HCCF’s Opportunity Fund, it’s largest unrestricted fund. This fund makes $70,000 in annual grants to nonprofits doing critical work in our community. The Community Foundation is excited to see the impact of Giving Tuesday on our community this year. Remember, no matter what organization you support on Giving Tuesday, make sure it’s local. And join HCCF on Facebook for more details on Giving Tuesday. If your nonprofit wishes to submit a video to be shared on Giving Tuesday, please contact Frances Mock, HCCF Communications and Finance Manager, at frances@hendrickscountycf.org or call 317.268.6240 for more details. The Hendricks County Community Foundation partners with generous people to realize their charitable goals while addressing community needs in meaningful and lasting ways. The Community Foundation manages assets of over $20 million in a collection of funds created by individuals, families, businesses and organizations for charitable purposes. In 2020, the Community Foundation gave over $1.7M in grants to charitable organizations and scholarships to local students. For more information, call 317-268-6240 or visit www.hendrickscountycf.org. _____________________________________________
PAUL E. “GENE” RICHARDSOn, age 88, of Stilesville, passed away on November 20, 2021 in his residence. He was born in Richland, Virginia on April 12, 1933 to the late Sherman and Hazel Newberry Richardson. He married June Puckett on December 26, 1952; she survives. He worked as a factory worker for Union Carbide for 25 years retiring in 1990; after retirement he worked at WalMart in Plainfield part time. Gene was a member of the First Baptist Church of Clayton. He loved to raise mums and was also a part-time farmer. Calling hours will be on Friday November 26, 2021 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Hall-Baker Funeral Home, Plainfield. A funeral service will start at 2 p.m. on Friday with Rev. Robert Sampson officiating. Burial will take place in Clayton Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, June Richardson; sons, Allen Eugene “Sam” Richardson and Ronnie Paul Richardson; brother, Bob Richardson; 6 grandchildren and 9 greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by 6 siblings. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the First Baptist Church of Clayton 4797 Iowa Street Clayton, Indiana 46118. Please visit www.bakerfuneralservice.com to leave the family a condolence. ________________________ THOMAS M. DINKEL, of North Salem, passed away November 22, 2021 in Hendricks Regional Health in Danville, with his loving family by his side. All are encouraged to keep his family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time as arrangements are pending in the care of Eric MD Bell Funeral Home. ________________________
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BILL H. WALTON, 93, of Avon, passed away on November 19, 2021. He was born on July 17, 1928 in Hendricks County to the late Paul and Mary Jane Walton. Bill was a 1947 graduate of Avon High School. He was an U.S. Air Force veteran during the Korean War. Bill was the administrative V.P. for Indiana Lumberman’s Mutual Insurance Company from 1947 to 1990. He was a member of the Avon United Methodist Church. Bill belonged to the Plainfield F & AM #653 since 1950. He was a member of the Indianapolis American Legion #100 and Scottsdale, Ariz. American Legion #44. Bill belonged to the Indianapolis Scottish Rite since 1950. He loved raising and showing horses most of his life. That resulted in him moving to Scottsdale, Ariz. in 1998. Bill was a member of the Arizona Arabian Horse Association where he was the director for three years. He also enjoyed landscaping in his free time. Bil was preceded in death by his sisters, Marjorie Blair and Imogene Clark. Graveside services were Tuesday, November 23, 2021 in Maple Hill Cemetery. Survivors include his nephews, Robert “Butch” Clark and Paul “Mace” Clark; niece, Linda Jean Clark. Arrangements: Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home, Plainfield. ________________________
RONALD LEE “RONNIE” URBAN, of Pittsboro, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021. He was born May 20, 1955, one of 12 children of the late David and Betty (Moore) Urban. He married Carrie Reed on June 22, 2011. She survives. Ronnie worked as an auto mechanic most of his life. He enjoyed spending time with his family and helping anyone in need. He loved to make people laugh and was the life of the party wherever he went. Suriving are his wife Carrie, children, Wanda (Harry) Crouch, Kyle Urban, Lacey Urban and Jessica (Jason) Sutton, four step children; Tony Raison, Steven Raison, Shannon (Steven) Cox, and Bradley (Alycia) Raison, granddaughter Davanie, eleven step grandchildren, two step great grandchildren, siblings; David Allen Urban, DeAnn Urban, Mary Cadle, Barbara Cox, Paul (Debbie) Urban, Phil (Amy) Urban, Margaret (Robert) Newell, Norma (Mike) Strode, Earl “Butch” Urban, Rita (Andy) Smith, and Ricky (Kathy) Urban, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and grandsons Dylan Beck and Justin Raison. A Celebration of Life took place Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Freedom Church, Indianapolis. Arrangements: Service & Morgan Funeral Home. ________________________
NANCY J. JONES, 83, of Danville, passed away on November 20, 2021. Nancy was born on February 21, 1938 in Keith, Kentucky to the late Bob Delbert and Lena Cornett. She had been a Service Aid for Methodist Hospital, retiring in 1989. She was a member of Church of God United Assembly. She was preceded in death by children, April Goyen and George Delbert Chapman and her parents. She is survived by her children, Nelson (Treasa) Jones, Vivian Smith, Virginia (Richard) Coppage, Ivan Jones, Velvet Johnson and Harlan (Shelia) Jones; sisters, Mable Couch and Pat (Eugene) Pardon; 23 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren. Service took place Wednesday, November 24, at Flanner Buchanan-Floral Park. Burial will follow at Floral Park Cemetery. ________________________
DONALD “DON” JOSEPH RINKER, 60 of Pittsboro, peacefully passed away on November 15, 2021. Don was born on July 28, 1961 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Don and Violet (Douglas) Rinker. He had a long and productive career as a construction supervisor and enjoyed coaching both softball and football. In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by his wife, Terri Rinker. He is survived by his children, Tim Rinker, Mike Rinker, and Leslie Rinker; his brothers, Dennis Rinker, Dave Rinker, and Dan Rinker; and his six grandchildren. A Celebration of Life took place Tuesday, November 23, 2021 Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home in Pittsboro, Indiana. All are encouraged to share thoughts, prayers, and memories with Don’s family on his memorial page found on the funeral home’s website, www. ericmdbellfuneralhome.com ________________________
DAVID DILLON KINDRICK, 76, Brownsburg, passed away at home on November 19, 2021. Born April 20, 1945 in Kingsport, Tenn., to William and Laura (Hickman) Kindrick, David lived in Eidson, Tenn., Middlesboro, Ky. and Pendleton Gap, Va. before moving to Indianapolis as a teenager. David was a proud member of the United Auto Workers, working at Allison Transmission and retiring after 41 years. Following retirement, David worked another seven years at Dugan/Champion Auto dealership in Avon. A former Little Leaguer who never lost the passion for baseball, he watched hundreds of MLB games every season. An avid I.U. basketball fan, David was pleased the undefeated 1976 team record still stands. His wife, Shirley Saurbaugh Kindrick, preceded him in death in 2019 after 55 years of marriage. David is survived by his son Alan S. Kindrick (wife Beverly Cook) of Fallbrook, California, daughter Melissa J. Powell of Brownsburg, grandson Robert Powell of Brownsburg, brother John Kindrick (wife Andrea) of Kingsport Tennessee, sister Barbara Duncan (husband David) of Avon, brothers-in-law Richard Savage of Columbus, Ohio and David Saurbaugh of Indianapolis. Alan and Melissa would like to thank Lisa and Carolyn who were great friends to their parents for many years, always taking the time to check in on them. Honoring David’s wish, there will not be a visitation but a burial service at Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday November 30. ________________________
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