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Carolyn Jean Austin

Carolyn Jean Austin

Aug 2, 2026

Carolyn Jean Austin, 75, of Fairland, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at The Willows of Shelbyville.

She was born on August 26, 1950, the daughter of Gerald and Ruby (Lee) Gurley.

Carolyn is survived by her sons, Duane Fannin and wife, Tammy, of Franklin, Daryl Fannin of Shelbyville, and David Fannin and wife, Andrea, of Fairland; brother, Richard Gurley of...

JoAnn Muncy

JoAnn Muncy

Aug 2, 2026

JoAnn Muncy, 88, a longtime resident of Shelbyville, passed away on August 2, 2026. Born in Jeffersonville on December 13, 1937, she was the youngest of ten children born to the late Flavil and Alice (Ryder) Smith. After graduating from Jeffersonville High School, she married Carl V. Muncy, Sr. on August 9, 1957. The couple shared 55 wonderful years of...

John Hope "Big Beefy" Latham Jr.

John Hope "Big Beefy" Latham Jr.

Aug 1, 2026

John Hope “Big Beefy” Latham Jr., 55, of Shelbyville, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.

He was born on May 27, 1971, in Indianapolis, the son of John Hope Sr. and Patricia Ann (St. John) Latham. On September 27, 2012, he married Sara Holder, and she survives.

In addition to Sara, John is...

Lula Mae Kuhn

Lula Mae Kuhn

Jul 29, 2026

Lula Mae Kuhn, 90, a lifelong Morristown resident, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Major Health Partners in Shelbyville.

She was born on January 29, 1936, in Rush County, the daughter of William Sipe and Opal (Kirkham) Nelson. On May 28, 1954, she married Donald Kuhn, and he preceded her in death on March 2, 1981.

Lula Mae is survived...

Martha Alice Marshall

Martha Alice Marshall

Jul 28, 2026

Martha Alice Marshall, 93, of Morristown, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Walker Place in Shelbyville.

She was born in VanBuren Township, Shelby County, on August 26, 1932, the daughter of Clyde and Edith Marie (Church) Purcell. On November 4, 1950, she married James “Richard” Marshall, and he preceded her in death on July 9, 2017.

Martha is survived by...

Judith A. "Judy" Kuzminski

Judith A. "Judy" Kuzminski

Jul 27, 2026

Judith A. “Judy” Kuzminski, 90, of Greenfield, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026, at Vita Assisted Living in Greenfield.

She was born on July 16, 1936, in Indianapolis, the daughter of John E. and Doris Opal (Willoughbe) Weaver. On May 6, 1990, she married Michael W. Kuzminski, and he preceded her in death on October 16, 2014.

Judy is survived by...

Merrie "Jo" Cherry

Merrie "Jo" Cherry

Jul 24, 2026

Merrie "Jo" or “Meah” Cherry, 83, of Shelbyville, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026. Not many people can call out to God and say that they are ready to come home after giving all that they can give and living their life to their fullest. Our Meah was one of those people.

She was born on September 30, 1942, in...

Thelma Claire Jones

Thelma Claire Jones

Jul 21, 2026

Thelma Claire Jones, 94, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2026.

She was born on July 12, 1932, to Jesse and Mildred Hayes. She grew up and graduated in Boggstown, IN. She went to work in Indianapolis, IN where she was set up on a blind date with Robert Paul Jones. The were married on April 17, 1955 at the Presbyterian...

Lois Ann Laskowski

Lois Ann Laskowski

Jul 15, 2026

Lois Ann Laskowski, 94, of Greensburg, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Aspen Place in Greensburg.

She was born on May 16, 1932, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Clifton and Rebecca (Kinsley) Latshaw. On July 25, 1954, she married Edmund Laskowski, and he preceded her in death on May 14, 2016.

Lois is survived by her daughter, Rebeccca Jane Laskowski-Hart...

Claire Kay Morris Talbert

Claire Kay Morris Talbert

Jul 14, 2026

Claire Kay Morris Talbert, of Bedford, Indiana, passed away on 14 July 2026 at the age of 87.  She was born March 25, 1939, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Otis Vanvert Morris and Clair K. Bowman Morris.

Claire was a graduate of Morristown High School, Class of 1957. On February 16, 1958, she married Dennis “Bud” R. Talbert, with whom she shared...

Donley Virgil "Don" Jones, Jr.

Donley Virgil "Don" Jones, Jr.

Jul 10, 2026

Donley Virgil “Don” Jones, Jr., 70, of Shelbyville, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026, at his home.

He was born on October 19, 1955, in Santa Ana, California, the son of Donley Virgil Sr. and Lora Earline (Goudy) Jones. On August 7, 1982, he married his wife of 43 years, Rochelle Diane Scully, and she survives.

In addition to Rochelle, Don...

Marilyn J. Bushfield

Marilyn J. Bushfield

Jul 10, 2026

Marilyn J. Bushfield, 91, of Shelbyville, passed away on, Friday, July 10, 2026, at Franciscan Health in Indianapolis.

She was born on September 26, 1934, in Hancock County, the daughter of Max A. and Loretta I. (Smith) Cole. Marilyn married Don K. Bushfield, and he preceded her in death on November 30, 2007.

Marilyn is survived by her daughters, Robin A. Abney...

Joan Ellen Gahimer

Joan Ellen Gahimer

Jul 6, 2026

Joan Ellen Gahimer, 84, of Greenwood, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026, at her home.

She was born on January 16, 1942, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Basil “Bake” and Opal (Sconn) Gahimer.

Joan is survived by her sister, Jan Heiden, of Blue Ridge; nephews, Joshua Heiden and wife, Courtney, of Blue Ridge, and Zachary Heiden and wife, Leilani, of Indianapolis;...

Mary Louise (Mary Lou) Alfimow

Mary Louise (Mary Lou) Alfimow

Jul 3, 2026

Mary Louise (Mary Lou) Alfimow, 76, of Indianapolis, formerly of Shelbyville, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026, at Community South Hospital in Indianapolis, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on May 24, 1950, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the daughter of Stanley and Pearl (Parsons) Pikulinski. On July 14, 1983, she married Valerik Alfimow, and he preceded her in...

Violet Louise Ramsey

Violet Louise Ramsey

Jul 2, 2026

Violet Louise Ramsey, 81, of Shelbyville, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Major Hospital in Shelbyville.

She was born on December 29, 1944, in Shelby County, the daughter of Emerson “S.E.” and Caroline Priscilla (Macy) Linville. On April 18, 1965, she married Daniel G. Ramsey, Sr., and he preceded her in death on January 3, 2019.

Violet is survived by...

Gregory Leon Mobley

Gregory Leon Mobley

Jun 24, 2026

Gregory Leon Mobley, 53, of Hope, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at his home.

He was born on September 25, 1972, in Franklin, the son of Thomas J. Mobley and Linda (Hodson) Mobley Morgan.

Greg is survived by his mother and step-father, Linda Morgan and husband, Stephen, of Edinburgh; brothers, Thomas Joe Mobley II and wife, Shelly, of Virginia, and...

Patricia Ann "Pat" Lux

Patricia Ann "Pat" Lux

Jun 13, 2026

Patricia Ann “Pat” Lux, 83, of Manilla, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at her home.

She was born on February 8, 1943, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Kenneth R. and Ruth E. (Beeson) Graham. On June 20, 1969, she married her husband of nearly 57 years, Thomas L. Lux, and he survives.

In addition to Tom, Pat is survived by...

Roxanne Price

Roxanne Price

Jun 12, 2026

Roxanne Price, (formerly Roxanne Allen) 64, of Greenfield, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026, at her home.

She was born on April 4, 1962, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Marvin “Bo” Price and Linda Ann (Eidem) Richard.

Roxanne is survived by her mother and bonus father, Linda Ann and Michael Wheaton Richard, of Franklin; son, Remington David Allen of Greenfield; daughter,...

Lucille McDaniel

Lucille McDaniel

Jun 10, 2026

Lucille McDaniel, 94, of Shelbyville, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at The Willows of Shelbyville.

She was born on September 27, 1931, in Columbia, Kentucky, the daughter of Lula (Dixon) Burton. In 1976, Lucille married Bruce McDaniel, and he survives.

Services have been entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.

Online condolences may be...

Jeffrey Alan Bowman

Jeffrey Alan Bowman

Jun 8, 2026

Jeffrey Alan Bowman, 70, of Lafayette, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026, at Rosewalk Village of Lafayette.

He was born on April 3, 1956, in Indianapolis, the son of David S. and Mildred Ruth (Bass) Bowman.

Jeffrey is survived by his sisters, Lynda Joy Bowman of Fairland, and Susan Cadenhead of Lafayette; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death...

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