Obituaries
Martha Ellen Carter
Aug 25, 2025
Martha Ellen Carter, 90, of Shelbyville, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 25, 2025, at Franciscan Hospice House in Indianapolis.
She was born on June 20, 1935, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Orville and Minnie (Bush) Thompson. On January 16, 1959, she married the love of her life, Richard L. Carter, and he preceded her in death on...
William E. "Bill" Restall Jr.
Aug 16, 2025
William E. “Bill” Restall Jr., 99, of Shelbyville, passed away on August 16, 2025, at Timber Creek Village in Shelbyville.
He was born February 1, 1926, in Ardsley, Pennsylvania, the son of William E. Sr. and Edith F. (Peberdy) Restall. On October 15, 1949, he married the love of his life, Eleanor Read, whom he met on a blind date on...
Marna Lynn Sumerford
Aug 13, 2025
Marna Lynn Sumerford, 82, of Shelbyville, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at her home.
She was born April 7, 1943, in Shelbyville, the only daughter of Carlos M. and Louise (Reed) Miller. On January 9, 1966, she married, her husband of nearly 60 years, Wooten “Taylor” Sumerford Jr., and he survives.
In addition to Taylor, Marna is survived by her...
Mormrose "Rose" Swazay
Aug 11, 2025
Mormrose “Rose” Swazay, 84, of Waldron, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025, at Major Health Partners in Shelbyville.
She was born January 9, 1941, in Grayson County, Kentucky, the daughter of Claude L. and Lois E. (Higdon) Alvey. On August 3, 1960, she married Marshall D. Swazay Sr., and he preceded her in death on February 6, 2010.
Rose is survived...
Carolyn Florence McClure
Jul 30, 2025
Carolyn Florence McClure, 87, of Shelby County, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at the Indiana Masonic Home Compass Park.
She was born February 15, 1938, in Johnson County, the daughter of Samuel McCarty and Dorotha (Long) Dunham. On October 6, 1962, she married William Dale “Bill” McClure, and he preceded her in death on April 27, 2017.
Carolyn was the...
Mary Beatrice (Phares) Grubb
Jul 29, 2025
Mary Beatrice (Phares) Grubb maintained her keen sense of style and artistic eye throughout her 93 years of life.
Mary was born on July 16, 1932 to Eva and Leonard Phares of Shelbyville, IN (both deceased). She had an older brother, Jack Phares (deceased), and two younger sisters, Beverly Sue (Phares) Grubb and Jean (Phares) Lovitt.
After graduating from Shelbyville High School,...
Kenneth Gephart
Jul 26, 2025
Kenneth “Kenny” Gephart, 89, of Shelbyville, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at his home.
He was born December 26, 1935, in Rush County, the son of Clarence and Lillie (Bogue) Gephart. On January 24, 1958, he married Shirley Andrews, and she preceded him in death on August 27, 2022.
Kenny is survived by his children, Tammy Carter of Indianapolis, and...
Janet Dianne (Miller) Robinson
Jul 26, 2025
Janet Dianne (Miller) Robinson, 87, of Shelbyville, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Ashford Place Health Campus in Shelbyville.
She was born December 5, 1937, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Carlos Harold Miller and Evelyn Mae (Wells) Craig. On September 18, 1955, she married Dwain Gail Robinson, and he preceded her in death on May 29, 1999.
Janet is survived...
Marlin G. "Scouty" Everhart
Jul 25, 2025
Marlin G. “Scouty” Everhart, 86, of Shelbyville, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025, at his home.
He was born on March 1, 1939, in Morristown, the son of Floyd Freeman and Hazel (Peacock) Everhart.
Marlin is survived by his son, Keith Everhart and wife, Nancy, of Shelbyville; daughters, Marlene Gerline and husband, Greg, of Shelbyville, Carrie Jones of Fairland, Julie Lay...
Rosalie M. Gates
Jul 18, 2025
Rosalie M. Gates, 99, of Rushville, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Woodland Terrace in New Palestine.
She was born May 6, 1926, in Bermuda, the daughter of Joseph DeCosta Silva and Adelaide Maple Cervallo. In December of 2016, she married Lester “Dale” Durbin, and he survives.
In addition to Dale, Rosalie is survived by her children, Suzette Abbott and...
Ramey Sue Caudill
Jul 14, 2025
Ramey Sue Caudill, 34, of Shelbyville, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025, at Franciscan Health in Indianapolis.
She was born November 20, 1990, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Larry Keith Caudill and Cindy (Endicott) DeMartino.
Ramey is survived by her fiance’ and life partner, Shane Lower of Shelbyville; father, Larry Keith Caudill and wife, Denise, of Nineveh; mother, Cindy DeMartino of...
John E. Hamilton
Jul 6, 2025
John E. Hamilton, 84, of Indianapolis, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at the Rosewalk at Lutherwoods Assisted Living in Indianapolis.
He was born December 30, 1940, in Johnson County, the son of Henry W.W. and Opal Marie (Routier) Hamilton. In 1968, John married Marcine L. Wilson, and she preceded him in death on February 25, 2024.
John is survived by...
Roger Owen Palmer
Jul 2, 2025
Roger Owen Palmer, 83, of Shelbyville passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at his home.
He was born on August 9, 1941, in Decatur, Illinois, the son of Glen W. and Maud L. (Owen) Palmer. On Jun 5, 1965, he married his wife of 60 years, Sheila Roberts, and she survives.
In addition to Sheila, Roger is survived by his daughter,...
Bryan Johnson
Jul 1, 2025
In Loving Memory of Bryan Johnson August 25th, 1974 – July 1st, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bryan Johnson, a devoted husband, loving father, loyal brother, proud uncle, cousin, and nephew. He left this world suddenly on July 1st, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and determination.
Bryan was known for his stubborn...
Ronald Dean Andrews
Jun 29, 2025
Ronald Dean Andrews, 68, of Indianapolis, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025, in Shelbyville.
He was born May 5, 1957, in Shelbyville, the son of Charles and Matilda (Deal) Andrews.
Ron is survived by his brothers, Charles Andrews of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, Richard Andrews of Shelbyville, Donnal Andrews and Michael Andrews, both of Indianapolis; sisters, Janice Brewster of Greenwood, and Beverly Coffman...
Joan Kay Isaacs-Witkemper
Jun 23, 2025
Joan Kay Isaacs-Witkemper, 75, of Shelbyville, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025, at her home surrounded by family.
She was born September 15, 1949, in Connersville, the daughter of Ora and Flossie (Boyd) Trueblood. On June 4, 2005, she married John Witkemper, and he survives.
In addition to John, Joan is survived by her sons, Christopher Isaacs and wife, Deana, of...
Alyssia Page Wildman
Jun 21, 2025
Alyssia Page Wildman, 47, of Denver, Colorado, formerly of Shelbyville, lost her battle with breast cancer and passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Rose Hospital in Denver, with her son by her side.
She was born September 19, 1977, in Columbus, the daughter of Michael Lee and Elizabeth Gail (Page) Wildman.
Alyssia is survived by her mother, of Gillette,...
Martha L. Reed
Jun 21, 2025
Martha L. Reed, 81, of Morristown, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at her home.
She was born November 29, 1943, in Covington, the daughter of James and Mary (Bowles) Reynolds. On July 27, 1968, she married Richard Van Reed, and he preceded her in death on June 8, 1998.
Martha is survived by her daughters, Amanda Neal, Jeannie Reed and...
Frances Coleen Fouts
Jun 18, 2025
Frances Coleen Fouts, 81, of Greenwood, passed away on June 18, 2025, at her home with family at her bedside.
She was born November 10, 1943, in Dione, Kentucky, the daughter of Dave and Susie (King) Ray. On March 1, 1963, she married her husband of 62 years, William “Perry” Fouts, and he survives.
In addition to Perry, Frances is survived by...
Reatha Jayne (Rayl) Shaw
Jun 15, 2025
Reatha Jayne (Rayl) Shaw, 83, of Ingalls, formerly of Morristown, passed away on June 15, 2025, at Community Hospital in Anderson.
She was born January 6, 1942, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Dorothy Alyce (Willson) Rayl.
Reatha is survived by sons, Brian S. Shaw and wife, Tania, of Houston, Texas, and Neil P. Shaw and wife, Marca, of Carthage; son-in-law, Dale Anderson...
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