Linda A. McCarty
Aug. 1, 1939 – April 24, 2026
Linda A. McCarty,86, Noblesville, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026 at Independence Village of Avon. She was born on Aug. 1, 1939 to Chalmer and Berta (Guthrie) Hoover in Noblesville, Ind.
A 1957 graduate of Noblesville High School, she was the Valedictorian of her class and was active in 4-H. She went on to serve Hamilton County’s 4-H program for more than 50 years as a 4-H mother, leader, board member and mentor to countless area youth. She loved cooking, baking with her grandchildren, cake decorating and snowmobiling in Michigan. She took great joy in hosting huge outdoor gatherings, filled with food and fun for countless family and friends.
She is survived by her daughters, Branna McCarty Shores (Dennis) and Megan Tolen (Rick); brother, Chalmer “Bud” Hoover (Andrea); five grandchildren: Erin Peabody (Cory), Callie Smith, Allison Tolen, Adrianne Tolen and Luke Tolen; plus great-grandchildren: Gabby, Molly, Averie, Natalie and Cal.
In addition to her parents, Linda was proceeded in death by her husband, John L. McCarty.
Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, May 1, at Randall & Roberts Funeral Center, 16855 Westfield Rd., Noblesville. Services will be held at noon on Saturday, May 2 at the funeral home, with Nancy and David Chance officiating. Burial will be at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens in Indianapolis.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hamilton County 4-H Council , Inc., 2003 Pleasant Street, Noblesville, IN 46060 or to Tippecanoe County 4-H, 1950 S. 18th Street, Lafayette, IN 47905.
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