Joseph Allen Christmas
May 5, 2026
Joseph Allen Christmas, 60, of Shelbyville, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Franciscan Health in Indianapolis.
He was born on November 15, 1965, in Indianapolis, the son of Claude and Nellie M. (Wood) Christmas.
Joseph is survived by his mother of Shelbyville; daughters, Veronica Kay Christmas and Amanda Marie Christmas; sisters, Patricia Ann Stephens, Beverly Kay Christmas, Vicky Lynn Smith,...
Sandra Lynn Shaw
May 4, 2026
Sandra Lynn “Sandy” Shaw, 61, of Flat Rock, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026, at her home.
She was born on December 7, 1964, in Pine Knot, Kentucky, the daughter of Odus and Betty (Burchfield) Watson. On June 27, 1992, she married Tracey Shaw, and he preceded her in death on January 1, 2025.
Sandy is survived by her children, Bradley...
Michael Dale Sandefur
May 3, 2026
Michael Dale Sandefur, 46, of Edinburgh, Indiana passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at University Hospital in Indianapolis.
Born on September 16, 1979, in Shelbyville, Mike was the son of Dale and Sharon Sandefur. He was a 1998 graduate from Southwestern High School and Wyoming Tech in 2000. After years of working for the railroad, he opened Sandefur Performance Fabrication,...
Cindy Ann Kuhn
May 3, 2026
Cindy Ann Kuhn, 65, of Shelbyville, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at her home.
She was born on January 14, 1961, in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Charles L. and Caroline Sue (Laird) Willard. On September 26, 1986, Cindy married her husband of nearly 40 years, David Earl Kuhn, and he survives.
In addition to David, Cindy is survived by...
Paul Edward Marshall
May 3, 2026
Paul Edward Marshall
March 27, 1939 – May 3, 2026
Paul Edward Marshall, of Rushville, Indiana, passed away peacefully in his home on May 3, 2026, at the age of 87. Paul was born on March 27, 1939, in Bentonville, Indiana, to Perry and Mildred (Case) Marshall. He worked at Ford in Connersville for 30 years before retiring. He married the love...
Tony Lee Sexton
May 2, 2026
Tony Lee Sexton, 64, of Indianapolis, formerly of Shelbyville, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at his home.
He was born on November 5, 1962, in Shelbyville, the son of Kenneth Ray and Dorothy Alice (Nigh) Sexton.
Tony is survived by his parents of Shelbyville; son, Justin Sexton and wife, Sarah, of Indianapolis; sister, Dawn Gilles and husband, Scott, of Shelbyville;...
Sally Lyn Ham
Apr 29, 2026
Sally Lyn Ham, 92, of Morristown, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Morristown Manor in Morristown.
She was born on December 15, 1933, in Anderson, Indiana, the daughter of Ora E. and Willa Beatrice (Carter) Smith. On June 26, 1955, Sally married Cedric Ham, and he preceded her in death on September 15, 1995.
Sally is survived by her children,...
Juanita W. Adams
Apr 27, 2026
Juanita W. Adams, 87, of Shelbyville, a treasured wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026, at MHP Medical Center in Shelbyville.
She was born on January 29, 1939, in Hallie, Kentucky, the daughter of Pearl and Cinda (Smith) Watts. On March 12, 1957, she married her husband of 69 years, Bobby Gene Adams, and he survives.
In...
Kathryn F. Robertson
Apr 24, 2026
Kathryn F. Robertson, 66, of St. Paul, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026, at Morning Breeze in Greensburg.
She was born on November 14, 1959, in Greenfield, the daughter of the late Donald Lee and Frances (Dake) Robertson.
In 1978, Kathryn graduated from Triton Central High School. After High School she furthered her education, receiving an associate’s degree in computer programming...
Marty Burr Mart
Apr 20, 2026
Marty Burr Mart, 84, of Morristown, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026, at Indiana University Methodist Hospice in Indianapolis surrounded by family.
He was born on April 4, 1942, in Peru, the son of Clyde “Marty” and Helen (Conwell) Mart. On November 17, 1963, he married his wife of 62 years, Clarissa M. Himelick, and she survives.
In addition to Clarissa,...
Eleanor Kay Stamper
Apr 20, 2026
Eleanor Kay Stamper, 85, of Shelbyville, passed away and was reunited with her loving and devoted husband and parents in heaven on Monday, April 20, 2026, at the Willows of Shelbyville.
She was born on December 10, 1940, in Madison, the daughter of Edgar “Boone” and Lenice (Harms) Elgan. On November 22, 1959, she married Marvin Stamper and he preceded her...
Mark J. Baker
Apr 19, 2026
Mark J. Baker, 62, of Shelbyville, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at his home.
He was born on November 2, 1963, in St. Petersburg, Florida, the son of John Baker and Winifred (Homrighous) Mitchell.
Mark is survived by his daughter, Sarah Jean Baker of The Colony, Texas; brothers, Paul Baker of Shelbyville, and Mitch Mitchell of Boggstown; and best friend...
James Edwin "Jim" Willard
Apr 18, 2026
James Edwin “Jim” Willard, 91, of Shelbyville, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at his home.
He was born on November 1, 1934, in Fountaintown, the son of Cortland and Grace (Snider) Willard. On March 28, 1953, he married Barbara Gayle Ewick, and she preceded him in death on February 10, 2025.
James is survived by his daughters, Carol Fowler and...
James Richard "Dick" Hanahan
Apr 17, 2026
James Richard “Dick” Hanahan, 93, of Shelbyville, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026, at the Willows of Shelbyville.
He was born on September 21, 1932, in Shelbyville, the son of Elmo and Mary (Slifer) Hanahan. On June 25, 1960, he married his wife of 65 years, Linda Stang, and she survives.
In addition to Linda, Dick is survived by his children,...
Beverly Hatten Aldous
Apr 15, 2026
Beverly Aldous 78, a devoted wife, grandmother, sister and friend, peacefully passed away on
April 15, 2026 leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and kindness.
Born and raised in Shelbyville Indiana, Beverly attended St. Joseph Catholic Schools and later
graduated from Shelbyville High School. The values she developed during her early years—
spirituality, community, and compassion—remained with her throughout her life.
Beverly dedicated over...
Robert Eugene "Bob" Carlton
Apr 12, 2026
Robert Eugene “Bob” Carlton, 93, of Morristown, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at his home.
He was born on June 29, 1932, in New Palestine, the son of Elmer Robert and Florence B. (Noe) Carlton. On August 28, 1970, he married Tonya Ann Mitchell, and she preceded him in death on February 10, 2024.
Bob is survived by his children,...
Sandra F. Delk
Apr 10, 2026
Sandra F. Delk, 82, of Fairland, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026, at her home.
She was born on August 10, 1943, in Benham, Kentucky, the daughter of Samuel M. Cope and Eula Gertrude (Neely) Cope Harrell McCarty. On November 30, 1973, she married Bruce Wayne Delk, and he preceded her in death on May 17, 1995.
Sandra is survived by...
Ferris D. Ware
Apr 9, 2026
Ferris D. Ware, 93, of Shelbyville, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026.
He was born on October 1, 1932, in Cass City, Michigan, the son of Leo and Mardell (Starr) Ware. On December 20, 1958, he married his wife of 67 years, Carol Hempton, and she survives.
In addition to Carol, Ferris is survived by his daughters, Wendy Ware of San...
Raymond Joseph "Ray" Barrett Jr.
Apr 7, 2026
Raymond Joseph “Ray” Barrett Jr., 77, of Shelbyville, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Cypress Run in Morristown.
He was born December 20, 1948, in Akron, Ohio, the son of Raymond J. and Margaret Mary (Gooder) Barrett. On October 18, 1980, he married Cheri Ann Monroe, and she preceded him in death on April 19, 2022.
Ray is survived by...
Lowell Everett Williams
Apr 2, 2026
Lowell Everett Williams, 97, of Shelbyville, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at MHP Medical Center in Shelbyville.
He was born June 9, 1928, at Ray’s Crossing in Shelby County, the son of Carl Everett and Ivy (Steward) Williams. Lowell married his high school sweetheart, Olive Lou Monroe, on July 9, 1950. They were completely devoted to each other for...
