Obituaries
Melinda Sue Sosbe
Apr 17, 2024
Melinda Sue Sosbe, 69, of New Castle, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at the Willows of New Castle, after a lengthy illness.
She was born May 22, 1954, in Shelby County, the daughter of Herbert “Gene” and Eleanor J. (Gardner) Fritz.
Melinda is survived by her daughter, Rachael Elizabeth Green and husband, Jeff, and her grandson, Leeroy Green, all of New...
Drew Harlan Shrader
Apr 16, 2024
Drew Harlan Shrader, 19, of Shelbyville, passed away, Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in Johnson County, Indiana.
He was born November 18, 2004, in Franklin, the son of Barry Harlan and Holly Lynn (Smelser) Shrader.
Drew is survived by his parents of Shelbyville; brothers, Shayne Robbins of Manilla, and Zach Shrader of Shelbyville; sister, Jordan Shrader (Seth Powers), of Shelbyville; maternal grandfather, Ronald...
Dr. Karen Ann (Nieman) Rupp
Apr 14, 2024
Dr. Karen Ann (Nieman) Rupp, 42, of Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, formerly of Shelby County, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024, at her home. Lieutenant Colonel Karen A. Rupp is Chief of Aerospace Medicine at the 354th Medical Group (MDG), 354th Fighter Wing (FW), Eielson Air Force Base (AFB), Alaska. Lt Col Rupp was charged with overseeing Aerospace Medicine...
Robert Louis "Bob" Esarey
Apr 14, 2024
Robert Louis “Bob” Esarey, 85, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Major Health Partner in Shelbyville.
He was born December 16, 1938, the son of Theodore A. and Beatrice (Lynch) Esarey. On December 8, 1956, he married Janet Kay Webb, and she preceded him in death on November 17, 2018.
Bob is survived by his daughters, Janice Kay McDonnell...
Bryan Craig Hopkins
Apr 12, 2024
Bryan Craig Hopkins, 58, of Indianapolis, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024.
He was born July 7, 1965, in Beech Grove, the son of Billy Dale and Ruth Anne (Thorpe) Hopkins. On September 1, 1995, he married his wife of 28 years, Holley Huber, and she survives.
In addition to Holley, Bryan is survived by his parents of Shelbyville; son, Chazz...
Tracy L. Olinger
Apr 9, 2024
Tracy L. Olinger, 64, of Shelbyville, passed away, Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at MHP Medical Center in Shelbyville.
He was born December 4, 1959, in Greenfield, the son of Richard L. “Dick” and Josephine A. (Moore) “Jody” Olinger.
Tracy is survived by his sons, Tyler Olinger of Flat Rock, and Travis Olinger of Shelbyville; sister, Terri L. Meal and husband, John,...
Larry Gene Fonseth
Apr 8, 2024
Larry Gene Fonseth, 72, of Fountaintown, passed away, Monday, April 8, 2024, at Homeview Health in Franklin.
He was born February 7, 1952, in Greensburg, the son of Delbert and Marthena Fonseth. He married Barbara Davis, and she preceded him in death on April 9, 2018.
Larry is survived by his son, Larry Fonseth Jr. of Illinois; daughters, Ginger Hamilton and husband,...
Murry Dale DeCamp
Apr 7, 2024
Murry Dale DeCamp, 74, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024, at the VA Hospital in Indianapolis.
He was born to Edith and Olen DeCamp in Terre Haute, and graduated from Elkhart High School in 1967. He served as a weather observer in The AirForce, and went on to graduate from ISU and lead a successful career in retail...
Thelma M. VanSickle
Apr 7, 2024
Thelma M. VanSickle, 103, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Timber Creek Village in Shelbyville.
She was born June 29, 1920, in Boggstown, the daughter of Artie and Mary (Creek) Tennell. In September of 1940, she married Earl M. VanSickle, and he preceded her in death on February 3, 1994.
Thelma is survived by her daughter, Barbara Craig and...
Gloria J. Miller
Apr 2, 2024
Gloria J. Miller, 82, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at MHP Medical Center in Shelbyville.
She was born January 14, 1942, in Indianapolis, the daughter of Lewis S. and Emma J. (Maxwell) Baker. On December 5, 1958, she married Edward Miller, and he preceded her in death on Feb. 6, 2022.
Gloria is survived by her son, William...
Charles D. Bright
Mar 30, 2024
Charles D. Bright, 68, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024, at MHP Medical Center in Shelbyville.
He was born August 19, 1955, in New Castle, the son of Noel and Alice (Smith) Bright. On September 19, 1997, he married his wife of 26 years, Patricia Thorp, and she survives.
In addition to Patty, Charles is survived by his daughters, Breanna...
Glenda K. Willey
Mar 29, 2024
Glenda K. Willey, 60, of Morristown, passed away, Friday, March 29, 2024, at Community Hospital South in Indianapolis.
She was born September 9, 1963, in Marion County, the daughter of Glen and Wilma (Berry) Hollenbaugh. On December 18, 1982, she married William O. Willey Jr., and he survives.
In addition to Bill, Glenda is survived by her mother, of North Vernon;...
Donald Forrest Orr Jr.
Mar 29, 2024
Donald Forrest Orr Jr., 63, of Fairland, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024, at his daughter’s home.
He was born February 17, 1961, at the Johnson County Memorial Hospital in Franklin, to Donald Forrest Orr and Rebecca (Butrum) Barker.
Donald is survived by his step-father, Thurman L. Barker of Fairland; daughters, Mary Elizabeth Beard, Jessica Renee Blankenship, LeAnna Marie Orr and Pennie...
Margaret L. (Preston) Alexander
Mar 27, 2024
Margaret L. (Preston) Alexander, 95, of Fairland, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024, in Tempe, Arizona.
She was born August 16, 1928, in Williams Bay Wisconsin, the daughter of Elihue and Minnie Myrtle (Surpas) Preston. On November 20, 1945, she married Paul Alexander, and he preceded her in death on September 23, 2010.
Margaret is survived by her sons, Geoffrey Lynn Alexander...
Nadine C. Goode
Mar 25, 2024
Nadine C. Goode, 88, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, March 25, 2024, at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana in Columbus.
She was born April 13, 1935, in Susie, Kentucky, the daughter of Thomas Bell and Ruth (Adair) Willis. On August 11, 1951, she married Avery Goode, and he preceded her in death on March 13, 1979.
Nadine is survived by her...
Dana Lynn (Linville) Wodrich
Mar 24, 2024
Dana Lynn Wodrich (Linville), 41, of Middleville, Michigan, formerly of Shelby County, fell asleep peacefully at her home and woke up in Heaven with her Lord Jesus on Sunday, March 24, 2024.
She was born April 26, 1982, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Daniel Wayne and Vickie Lynn Linville (Brown). Dana is survived by her husband, Niklas Albert Wodrich, whom she married on June 18, 2005...
Wes Butcher
Mar 23, 2024
Richard "Wes” Butcher, 69, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Waldron Health and Rehab.
He was born February 27, 1955, in Shelbyville, the son of Richard Dale and Mildred Fay (Phifer) Butcher. On August 30, 1974, he married his wife of nearly 50 years, Patricia “Patty” Smith, and she survives.
In addition to Patty, Wes is survived by his...
Lewis C. "Jack" Hill Jr.
Mar 22, 2024
Lewis C. “Jack” Hill, Jr., 66, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, March 22, 2024, at Community Hospital South in Indianapolis.He was born on July 2, 1957, in Shelbyville, the son of Lewis C. Hill and Mildred Lucille (Sermersheim) Jones. On October 10, 2002, he married Linda Dell, and she survives.In addition to Linda, Lewis is survived by his son, Erik...
Cris Wayne Hutchinson
Mar 19, 2024
Cris Wayne Hutchinson, 55, of Shelbyville, passed away, Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at his home.
He was born October 10, 1968, in Shelbyville, the son of Lawrence Eugene and Nancy Carol (Mohr) Hutchinson. On March 25, 2017, he married Sarah Diane (Ferson), and she survives.
In addition to Sarah, Cris is survived by his mother of Shelbyville; children, Rachel Ann Hutchinson and...
Michael William Nigh
Mar 19, 2024
Michael William Nigh, 82, of Brownsburg, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Brownsburg Healthcare in Brownsburg.
Mike was born on February 19, 1942, in Indianapolis. He was the son of Robert William and Ruth Elizabeth (Waltermire) Nigh. On June 29, 1962, Mike married his wife of 62 years, Judy Ann Weber and she survives.
Mike is also survived by two sons,...
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