Obituaries

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,...

Judith "Judy" Lee Schoentrup

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Diane Pennington

Diane Pennington

Sep 13, 2025

Diane Pennington, 81, of Ankeny, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Mill Pond Retirement Community in Ankeny.She was born June 1, 1944, in Indiana, the daughter of Harold Ralph and Ruby Mae (Victor) Boring. She married Steve “Gary” Pennington, and he preceded her in death on January 3, 2024.Diane is survived by her nephews, Jeff Johnson of...

Kevin Leon Alvis

Kevin Leon Alvis

Sep 11, 2025

Kevin Leon Alvis, 73, of Indianapolis, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at his home.

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

Online condolences may be shared with Kevin’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

Jo Ann Dunaway

Jo Ann Dunaway

Sep 10, 2025

Jo Ann Dunaway, 85, of Shelbyville, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Greenfield Healthcare Facility in Greenfield.

She was born October 18, 1939, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Alex and Agnes (Wetzel) Scott. She was married to Don Dunaway for 65 years.

In addition to being survived by Don, Jo Ann is survived by her children, Barry Dunaway and wife,...

William Maurice Robbins

William Maurice Robbins

Sep 10, 2025

William Maurice Robbins, 73, of Indianapolis, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Compass Park in Franklin.

He was born July 2, 1952, in Indianapolis, the son of Bueford C. and Caryl (Loper) Robbins.

William is survived by his daughter, Danielle Bailey and husband, Joseph, of Franklin; sister, Julie Robbins and husband, Ken Zimski, of Franklin; grandchildren, Jade and Damian; niece,...

Robert A. Bennett

Robert A. Bennett

Sep 2, 2025

Robert A. Bennett Robert A. (Bob) Bennett, 100, passed away peacefully at his home in Nashville, Tennessee, September 2, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Patricia Meredith Bennett. Son of Allen C. and Oleatha (Ensminger) Bennett, Bob was born April 25, 1925, in Shelbyville, Indiana, where he lived most of his life. Well known...

Patsy Ann Weintraut

Patsy Ann Weintraut

Sep 2, 2025

Patsy Ann Weintraut, 76, of Shelbyville, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Major Health Partners in Shelbyville.

She was born September 20, 1948, in Shelby County, the daughter of George and Maxine (Marshall) Murnan. On December 27, 1974, Patsy married her husband of over 50 years, Michael “Mike” Weintraut, and he survives.

In addition to Mike, Patsy is survived by...

Thomas D. "Tom" Rhoades

Thomas D. "Tom" Rhoades

Aug 30, 2025

Thomas D. “Tom” Rhoades, 74, of Shelbyville, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2025, at his home.

He was born February 11, 1951, in Shelbyville, the son of Kenneth E. and Emily (Malcom) Rhoades.

Tom is survived by his brothers, Kenneth “Bill” Rhoades of Whiteland, and Ronald Rhoades and wife, Joyse of Waldron; nieces, Rebecca Rhoades and Sandra Hampton; and great-nephew, Chad...

Sandra Jean Jorio

Sandra Jean Jorio

Aug 27, 2025

Sandra Jean Jorio, 86, of Morristown, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at her home.

Services have been entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 124 E. North St. in Morristown.

Online condolences may be shared with Sandra’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.