Obituaries

Cynthia "Eliza" Goble

Cynthia "Eliza" Goble

Nov 28, 2025

Cynthia “Eliza” Goble, 87, of Morristown, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at Ashford Place Health Campus in Shelbyville.

She was born July 8, 1938, in Lewisville, the daughter of “Lafe” and Maxine (Jones) Keaton. On June 28, 1958, she married Paul O. Goble, and he preceded her in death on August 2, 2000.

Eliza is survived by her daughters, Paula...

Jerry Owen Wilhelm

Jerry Owen Wilhelm

Nov 28, 2025

Jerry Owen Wilhelm, 73, of Morristown, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, November 28, 2025, at Springhurst Health Campus in Greenfield.

He was born on May 27, 1952, in Greenfield, the son of Cessil Wilhelm and Leora (McCombs) Wilhelm-Smith. He married his wife of 54 years, Elaine Ann Bateman, on July 9, 1971, and she survives.

In addition to...

Robert Glenn Huddleston

Robert Glenn Huddleston

Nov 18, 2025

Robert Glenn Huddleston, age 91, of New Palestine, Indiana, formerly of Weaverville, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Hancock Health Hospital. Glenn was born in Byrdstown, Tennessee, on June 22, 1934, to Ben and Bessie (Dishman) Huddleston.

He graduated from Pickett County High School and later attended Ivy Tech Community College. Glenn married the love of his...

Charles David "Chuck" Pile

Charles David "Chuck" Pile

Nov 16, 2025

Charles David “Chuck” Pile, 72, of Shelbyville, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at his home.

He was born on June 30, 1953, in Shelbyville, the only son of Charles Richard and Alice (Haines) Pile. On February 28, 1976, he married his wife of 49 years, Darlene Harrell, and she survives.

In addition to Darlene, Chuck is survived by his daughter,...

Amelia "Lee" Marks

Amelia "Lee" Marks

Nov 15, 2025

Amelia Marks, known as Lee, was born in Boston, MA, April 25, 1948, daughter of Emily Howe Marks and George Aaron Marks, MD and the youngest of four children, died after a brief battle with leukemia at Franciscan Health Indianapolis, Nov. 15, 2025.

Lee attended Walnut Hill School, Natick, MA and Connecticut College, New London, CT majoring in art history and...

Virginia "Gingi" Oden Crosby

Virginia "Gingi" Oden Crosby

Nov 15, 2025

Virginia “Gingi” Crosby, 77, passed away on November 15, 2025, after a four-year battle with ovarian cancer. Gingi was born on November 14, 1948, inShelbyville, Indiana, the daughter of Russell and Virginia Wright Branson. Gingi was a fun-loving, outgoing person who truly enjoyed life. She tried to make the best of each God given day! She enjoyed spending time with...

J. "Calvin" Berry

J. "Calvin" Berry

Nov 12, 2025

J. “Calvin” Berry Jr., 78, of Shelbyville, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at his home.

He was born October 15, 1947, in Huntington, Tennessee, the son of John Calvin Sr. and Callie Marie (Tubbs) Berry.

Calvin is survived by his daughter, Kimberly Diane (Berry) Forsey and husband, Joe, of Shelbyville; special friend, Karen Welty of Shelbyville; adopted daughter, Anita Welty...

Jeremy "Keith" Monday

Jeremy "Keith" Monday

Nov 10, 2025

Jeremy “Keith” Monday, 83, of Fountaintown, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Indiana University Health Methodist in Indianapolis.

He was born February 10, 1942, in Tompkinsville, Kentucky, one of eight children born to Elisha and Stella (Biggerstaff) Monday.

Keith is survived by his daughter, Melanie Lea Farquer of Shelbyville; granddaughter, Cassandra Farquer; and sisters, Cindy Myers, Ann Monday and Opal...

Nancy McNulty

Nancy McNulty

Nov 10, 2025

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Nancy McNulty on November 10, 2025. She had just celebrated her 80th birthday in July and we hoped for many more. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Bill, and her three children, Kevin (wife Robin), Brian and Tracy (partner Ferit Findik). Also, she leaves behind her...

Charles E. "Chuck" Zahnd

Charles E. "Chuck" Zahnd

Nov 9, 2025

Charles E. “Chuck” Zahnd, 71, passed away on November 9, 2025, at Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.

He was born on February 28, 1954, in Indianapolis, the son of Ernest and Esther (Crandall) Zahnd.

Chuck is survived by his sister, Patricia A. (Zahnd) Proctor; and multiple nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents; brothers, Paul Zahnd, Joe Zahnd and...

Joan L. Field

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...