Obituaries
Joan L. Field
Nov 7, 2025
Joan L. Field, 98, of Shelbyville, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, November 7, 2025, at Ashford Place Health Campus in Shelbyville.
Born October 14, 1927, in Shelbyville, she was the daughter of Warren L. and Alma N. (Cochran) Comstock, Joan was a lifelong resident of Shelby County, where her family roots ran deep through the family farm –...
Sue C. Clements
Nov 5, 2025
Sue C. Clements, 86, of Shelbyville, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born July 8, 1939, in Rushville, the daughter of Cary and Virginia (Owens) French. On February 16, 1958, she married the love of her life, Theodore “Buddy” Clements and he proceeded her in death on May 19, 1986.
She...
Geraldine "Gerri" Brown
Nov 2, 2025
Geraldine “Gerri” Brown, 78, of Waldron, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Morning Breeze Health Care in Greensburg.
She was born November 17, 1946, in Ohio, the daughter of Gerald and Ruby (Lee) Gurley. On May 12, 2000, she married Landon “Sam” Brown, and he preceded her in death on May 28, 2010.
Gerri is survived by her daughter, Teresa...
Jesse C. Gregory
Nov 2, 2025
Jesse C. Gregory, 71, of Shelbyville, passed away on November 2, 2025, at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana in Columbus.
He was born May 15, 1954, in Lafayette, the son of John Douglas and Goldie Mae (Miller) Gregory. On August 24, 1976, he married, Patricia Sue “Patty” Rooksberry Gregory, and she survives.
In addition to Patty, Jesse is survived by his...
James Donald "Don" Blanford
Oct 28, 2025
James Donald “Don” Blanford, 85, of Boggstown, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at his home.
He was born December 4, 1939, in Kentucky, the son of Paul and Mary Louise (Murphy) Blanford. On November 29, 1969, he married Jeanine Rose Stone, and she preceded him in death on March 17, 2021.
Don is survived by his children, Patrick Blanford and...
K. D. Wells
Oct 26, 2025
K. D. Wells, 90, of Indianapolis, passed away on October 26, 2025, in Flat Rock.
He was born July 27, 1935, in Indianapolis, the son of Kenneth and Anna Mae (Kladden) Wells. In 1953, he married Alice Wells, and she preceded him in death in 1975.
K. D. is survived by his daughter, Debra Hall and husband, Dennis, of Indianapolis; sons, Kenneth...
Judith Kay "Judy" (Poole) Best Hittle
Oct 26, 2025
Judith Kay “Judy” (Poole) Best Hittle, 83, of Indianapolis, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025.
She was born May 7, 1942, in Rushville, the daughter of George and Beatrice (Smith) Poole. On October 17, 1980, she married her husband of 45 years, William Andrew “Bill” Hittle, and he survives.
In addition to Bill, Judy is survived by her daughters, Debbie Fuller...
Marylin Sue Sylvest
Oct 20, 2025
Marylin Sue Sylvest, 90, of Fountaintown, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025, at her home.
She was born June 19, 1935, in Indianapolis, the daughter of Estel M. and Irene (Lucas) Midkiff. On April 24, 1970, she married Sammie J. Sylvest, and he preceded her in death on February 5, 2016.
Marylin is survived by her children, Kim Sylvest and wife,...
Mary Carolyn Trimble
Oct 13, 2025
Mary Carolyn Trimble, 96, of Fairland, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025, at Ashford Place Health Campus in Shelbyville.
She was born September 15, 1929, in Saint Paul, the daughter of John and Helen (Mann) Hartman. On April 19, 1947, she married Billy G. Trimble, and he preceded her in death on January 26, 1996.
Mary is survived by her sons,...
John Thomas Martin
Oct 12, 2025
John Thomas Martin, 92, of Shelbyville, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at the Indiana Masonic Home in Franklin, surrounded by his loving family
He was born October 17, 1932, in Bloomington to Goldie and Hobart Canner. John’s mother, Goldie Owings, passed away when he was three years old, and he was adopted and raised by his aunt and uncle,...
Judith "Judy" Lee Schoentrup
Oct 10, 2025
Judith "Judy" Lee Schoentrup, 87, of Shelbyville, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 10, 2025.
She was born in Bellevue, Kentucky, on October 28, 1937, to Wayne and Virginia (Brinkman) Hiser. Judy was the cherished wife of John Schoentrup for 61 years until his death in 2019.
In 1954, Judy graduated from Saint Paul High School. A woman of deep faith and...
Edith "Liz" Elizabeth (Haddix) Kehrt
Oct 8, 2025
Edith “Liz” Elizabeth (Haddix) Kehrt, 77, of Fairland, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family and friends.
She was born April 13, 1948, in Northville, Michigan to Walter and Belle (Little) Haddix.
Liz married the love of her life Phil Kehrt in 1974. They would have celebrated their 51st anniversary on October 18th and he...
Jeffrey Slade Peters
Oct 1, 2025
Jeffrey Slade Peters, 67, of Indianapolis, formerly of Shelbyville, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Hospital in Indianapolis.
He was born December 18, 1957, in Shelbyville, the son of Joseph E. Peters and Yantis (Yarling) Spreckelmeyer.
Jeff is survived by his brothers, Shane Peters, and Micheal Peters and wife, Delania, both of Shelbyville; sister, Pamela Peters...
William Duane "Bill" Gray
Sep 26, 2025
William “Bill” Duane Gray, 87, of Boggstown, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025, at his home.
He was born July 4, 1938, in Sugar Creek Twp., Shelby County, Indiana, the son of Herman and LaVern (Rouse) Gray. On October 6, 1956, he married Janet Marie Mann, the love of his life, whom he shared 59 ½ years of marriage until...
Marvin Earl Stamper
Sep 23, 2025
Marvin Earl Stamper, 84, of Shelbyville, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at his home.
He was born February 18, 1941, the son of James Earl and Genieva Mae (Whisman) Stamper. On November 22, 1959, he married his wife of 65 years, Eleanor Kay Elgan, and she survives.
In addition to Eleanor, Marvin is survived by his daughter, Christina Lynn Hurst...
Marjorie Lois (Johnson) Carmony
Sep 22, 2025
Marjorie Lois Johnson Carmony, 96, of Manilla passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025, at Major Hospital in Shelbyville.
Marjorie was born February 16, 1929, in Indianapolis on North Sherman Drive, the daughter of George Lyle and Stella Edna (Caplinger) Johnson. On August 26, 1962, she married her husband of 57 years, Wayne Hertzel Carmony, at the Grace United Methodist Church,...
Gary Douglas Hoop
Sep 21, 2025
Gary Douglas Hoop, 67, of Shelbyville, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Major Health Partners in Shelbyville.
He was born June 28, 1958, in Shelbyville, the son of Walter Gene Hoop and Wilma LaVonne (Love) Hoop Weaver.
Gary is survived by his mother of Shelbyville; sons, Jonathan Hoop (Maggie Smith) and Jared Hoop (Danielle Phares), both of Shelbyville; grandson, Zeno...
Irvin Eugene Dixon
Sep 18, 2025
Irvin Eugene Dixon, 68, of Shelbyville, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at The Willows of Shelbyville.
Services have been entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.
Online condolences may be shared with Irvin’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
Reginald Wayne "Reggie" Jeffries
Sep 17, 2025
Reginald “Reggie” Wayne Jeffries, 58, of Shelbyville, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at IU Methodist
He was born January 12, 1967, in Shelbyville, the son of Jerry Wayne Jeffries and Wilma (Sturgill) Jeffries.
Reggie is survived by his father of Huntsville, Alabama; mother of Shelbyville; son, Christopher Jeffries of Columbus; sister, Regina Dunn of Shelbyville; nieces, Rachel Heller, Lakyn Jenkins...
Carl Roger Scheffler
Sep 16, 2025
Carl “Roger” Scheffler, 81, of Shelbyville, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at his home surrounded by family.
He was born June 10, 1944, in Shelbyville, the son of Carl F. and V. Helene (Etchison) Scheffler. On October 6, 1984, he married his wife of 40 years, Rosemary R. Bowman, and she survives.
In addition to Rosemary, Roger is survived by...
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