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James Edward "Jim" Nolley Jr.

James Edward "Jim" Nolley Jr.

Sep 12, 2026

James Edward “Jim” Nolley, Jr., 76, of Shelbyville, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at his home.

He was born on June 27, 1950, the son of James E. Sr. and Patricia (Brokering) Nolley. In November of 1991, he married Cheryl Knoebel, and she survives.

In addition to Cheryl, Jim is survived by his children, Sean Nolley of Shelbyville, Scott A....

Glenna L. Stocklin

Glenna L. Stocklin

Sep 10, 2026

Glenna L. Stocklin, 77, of Shelbyville, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at her home.

She was born on January 24, 1949, in New Castle, the daughter of Glenn M. and Mildred L. (Miller) Perry. On July 5, 1987, she married her husband of 39 years, Sam Stocklin, and he survives.

In addition to Sam, Glenna is survived by her sons,...

Beverly S. Mockerman

Beverly S. Mockerman

Sep 6, 2026

Beverly S. Mockerman, 78, of Greensburg, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at her home.

She was born on January 31, 1948, in Paris, Arkansas, the daughter of Johnny Woolsey and Mary Inez (Blankenship) Monahan. On September 17, 1973, she married her husband of nearly 53 years, Harvey Mockerman, and he survives.

In addition to Harvey, Beverly is survived by her...

Clara Lee Trusty

Clara Lee Trusty

Sep 5, 2026

Clara Lee Trusty, 87, of Fountaintown, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Charter Senior Living of Gateway Park.

She was born on September 18, 1938, in Sterling, Oklahoma, the daughter of Myrl and Helen (Patton) Cooper. On June 14, 1956, Clara married Jon Caton Trusty, Sr., and he preceded her in death on September 18, 2002.

Clara is survived by...

Geraldine "Jerri" Callahan-Turner

Geraldine "Jerri" Callahan-Turner

Sep 5, 2026

Geraldine “Jerri” Callahan-Turner, 93, of Shelbyville, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Morristown Manor in Morristown.

She was born August 21, 1933, near Oldenburg, the daughter of Joe and Willa (Fowler) Carpenter. On February 10, 1957, she married Albert Callahan, and he preceded her in death on August 11, 1994. She married Gus Turner on May 31, 1997, and...

Ronald Gail Crisp

Ronald Gail Crisp

Sep 5, 2026

Ronald Gail Crisp, 80, of Shelbyville, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at The Willows of Greensburg in Greensburg.

He was born on May 1, 1946, in Shelbyville, the son of Clarence and Gilda (Pendelton) Crisp. On September 24, 1971, he married his wife of nearly 55 years, Terry Headlee, and she survives.

In addition to Terry, Ron is survived by...

Pamela "Pam" Knopp Hitch

Pamela "Pam" Knopp Hitch

Sep 2, 2026

Pamela "Pam" Knopp Hitch, a loving wife and mother of Shelbyville, passed away September 2nd 2026.

Pam was born May 4, 1954, in Morristown to John & Beverly Phillips. On October 14 1976, she married the love of her life, Mike Hitch, and together they raised their son, Jeremy, building a beautiful family rooted in love and laughter.

For 40 years, Pam...

Thurman L. Barker

Thurman L. Barker

Aug 31, 2026

Thurman L. Barker, 86, of Fairland, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026, at his home.

He was born on December 31, 1939, in Greensburg, the son of Charles Ernest Barker and Dorthy Lucille (Hummell) Carter. On December 18, 1976, he married Rebecca Butrum, and she preceded him in death on December 17, 2022.

Thurman is survived by his daughter, Penny Renee...

Mary Alice Linne

Mary Alice Linne

Aug 29, 2026

Mary Alice Linne, 97, of Shelbyville, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Ashford Place Healthcare in Shelbyville.

She was born on February 15, 1929, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Lawrence and Edna (Martin) Soller. In 2005, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Henry C. Linne.

Mary is survived by her children, Joseph Linne and wife, Shirley, of Westfield,...

Janice Elizabeth "Betty" Krebs

Janice Elizabeth "Betty" Krebs

Aug 28, 2026

Janice Elizabeth “Betty” Fuller Krebs

Janice Elizabeth Fuller Krebs—although you would have been hard-pressed to find anyone who called her Janice—was known simply as Betty. She died peacefully on August 28, 2026, in Indianapolis.

Born March 22, 1941, in Shelbyville, Indiana, to Everett and Margaret (Treon) Fuller, Betty was the third of six children and the only girl, growing up surrounded by...

Larken R. "Larkie" Davidson

Larken R. "Larkie" Davidson

Aug 28, 2026

Larken R. “Larkie” Davidson, 76, of Shelbyville, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2026, at his daughter’s home in Beech Grove.

He was born on February 22, 1950, in Indianapolis, the son of Walter C. and Helen M. (Bundren) Davidson.

Larken is survived by his children, John Davidson and wife, Krystal, of Fairland, Anna Davidson of Beech Grove, Sara Davidson and husband,...

Michael William "Mike" Johnson

Michael William "Mike" Johnson

Aug 18, 2026

Michael William “Mike” Johnson, 65, of Shelbyville passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at his home.

He was born on March 26, 1961, in Shelbyville, the son of Joseph William “Bill” and Nancy Jo (Yanzer) Johnson.

Mike is survived by his children, Brandon Johnson and wife, Elizabeth, and Caitlin Johnson, both of Shelbyville; sister, Cindy Reece and husband, Steve, of Shelbyville;...

Jerry Lee Sosbe

Jerry Lee Sosbe

Aug 14, 2026

Jerry Lee Sosbe, 76, of Shelbyville passed away on Friday, August 14, 2026, at Ashford Place in Shelbyville.

He was born on March 22, 1950, in Shelbyville, the son of Walter and Mildred (Purtlebaugh) Sosbe.

Jerry is survived by his daughter, Shelley Sosbe Mills (Joe Powell) of Danville; son, Travis Sosbe (Lisa) of Marietta; brothers, Tom Sosbe (Jan) of Rushville, Tony Sosbe...

Gay Lynn Mullins

Gay Lynn Mullins

Aug 12, 2026

Gay Lynn Mullins, 77, of Franklin, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at Franciscan St. Francis Health in Indianapolis.

In 1967, Gay graduated from Crawfordsville High School. She obtained her Bachelor’s in education from Indiana State University in 1971. Gay completed her Master’s degree in Reading and Learning Disabilities at Indiana State University in 1975. She loved education and found...

Jimmie Ann Buckley (Hickman)

Jimmie Ann Buckley (Hickman)

Aug 11, 2026

Jimmie Ann Buckley (Hickman), of Manatee County, Florida, formerly of Shelbyville, Indiana, passed away at home on August 11, 2026.

Born February 2, 1946 in Shelbyville, Indiana, she was the daughter of Clifford and Alice (Armstrong) Hickman.

She is survived by her daughter, Kristin M. (Michael) Wines; son Mark A. Goodwin; grandchildren, Chelsee (Joshua) Klepfer, Aidan Buckley, Ashton Wines, Michaela (Javier) Rohrer,...

Mark Paul Wischmeyer

Mark Paul Wischmeyer

Aug 8, 2026

Mark Paul Wischmeyer, 69, of Westfield, formerly of Shelbyville, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at his home.

He was born on September 22, 1956, in Shelbyville, the son of John “Jack” and Patsy (Skillman) Wischmeyer. On September 24, 1976, he married his wife of nearly 50 years, Apryl Rose Crisp, and she survives.

In addition to Apryl, Mark is survived...

Karla Jean Mathena

Karla Jean Mathena

Aug 7, 2026

Karla Jean Mathena, 63, of Shelbyville, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026, at her home.

She was born on January 9, 1963, in Johnson County, the daughter of Donnell Earl Mathena and Annalee (Lawson) Mathena Moore.

Karla is survived by her daughter, Angel Jean Mathena Johnson of Indianapolis; brothers, Joseph Mathena and wife, Lisa, of Camby, and Bill Mathena of Franklin;...

James Scott Harrell

James Scott Harrell

Aug 5, 2026

James “Scott” Harrell, 64, of Indianapolis, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at Franciscan Health in Indianapolis.

He was born on August 4, 1962, in Lafayette, the son of James J. and Joyce (Thorpe) Harrell.

Scott is survived by his parents of Shelbyville; brothers, Douglas Harrell of Indianapolis, and Gregory Harrell and wife, Dana, of Shelbyville; nieces, Colleen Short of Bowling...

Rosemary Ann (Holder) Trotter

Rosemary Ann (Holder) Trotter

Aug 5, 2026

Rosemary Ann (Holder) Trotter, 92, of Columbus, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Hope.

She was born on July 16, 1934, in Columbus, the daughter of John and Hazel (Gosch) Holder. On April 15, 1956, she married her high school sweetheart, Ronald Trotter, and he preceded her in death on October 7, 2019.

Rosemary is survived...

Gary L. Everhart

Gary L. Everhart

Aug 4, 2026

Gary L. Everhart, 68, of Indianapolis, formerly of Shelbyville, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at the Franciscan Hospice House in Indianapolis.



He was born on October 29, 1957, the son of Floyd and Beverly J. (Steele) Everhart.



Gary is survived by his father, Floyd Everhart of Manilla; his wife, Kay Campbell, of Indianapolis; his daughter, Brandi L. Tobian and husband...

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