Obituaries

Janet Carol Cox

Janet Carol Cox

Mar 16, 2024

Janet Carol Cox, 84, of Shelbyville, passed away, Saturday, March 16, 2024, at MHP Medical Center in Shelbyville.

She was born January 11, 1940, in Fountaintown, the daughter of John Russell and Evelyn Flora Marie (Laufer) Cox.

Janet is survived by her siblings, Roland Cox and wife, Ina, of Fairland, Dennis Cox ad wife, Brenda, of Shelbyville, Richard Cox and wife, Karen,...

Donna "Joann" Farnsley

Donna "Joann" Farnsley

Mar 10, 2024

 

Donna “Joann” Farnsley, 91, a lifelong Shelbyville resident, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at The  Willows of Shelbyville.

 

She was born November 26, 1932, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Landy J. and Helen Iva (Strickler) Myer. On August 22, 1954, she married Rev. James Farnsley, and he preceded her in death on December 7, 2009.

 

Joann is survived by her...

Brian R. "Duke" Norris

Brian R. "Duke" Norris

Feb 29, 2024

Brian R. “Duke” Norris, 73, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024, at MHP Medical Center in Shelbyville.

He was born September 21, 1950, in Pittsburg, California, the son of Donald Lee and Patsy Ruth (Hewitt) Norris.  On June 21, 1969, he married Marcia Diane Dale, and she preceded him in death on February 13, 2004.

Duke is survived by his...

Rosellen Kendall

Rosellen Kendall

Feb 28, 2024

Rosellen Kendall, 93, of New Palestine, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at her home.

She was born September 25, 1930, in Shelby County, the daughter of Edward Gregory and Daisy Jane (Oliver) Wallace.  On June 12, 1949, she married her husband of 74 years, Edward “Leon” Kendall, and he survives.

In addition to Leon, Rosellen is survived by her daughters, Judy...

Clifford F. Gaines

Clifford F. Gaines

Feb 28, 2024

Clifford F. Gaines, 94, of Shelbyville, passed away,  Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at his home.

He was born January 10, 1930, in Shelbyville, the son of Herbert and Hazel (Coppel) Gaines.  On January 12, 1959, he married Ruth Marie Purtlebaugh, and she preceded him in death on January 1, 2021.

Clifford is survived by his children, Lisa Matney and husband, Roger, Bret...

Jeremy W. Miller

Jeremy W. Miller

Feb 27, 2024



Jeremy W. Miller, 47, of Fairland, passed away surrounded by his family Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at Community Hospital South in Indianapolis after a courageous 12 ½ year battle with colorectal cancer.

He was born February 19, 1977, in Indianapolis, the son of Steven Charles “Chuck” and Kathleen “Kathy” (Smith) Miller.  On June 8, 2002, he married Angela Creech, and she...

Stephen Paul Rowsey

Stephen Paul Rowsey

Feb 24, 2024

Stephen Paul Rowsey, 77, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024, at his home.

He was born December 17, 1946, in Shelbyville, the son of Robert R. and Iva Flora (Baker) Rowsey.   On February 25, 1978, he married his wife of nearly 46 years, Sharon Huntsman, and she survives.

They were blessed with a daughter, Ashley Rowsey of Indianapolis.

In addition...

Joyce Lynn Small

Joyce Lynn Small

Feb 22, 2024

Joyce Lynn Small, 76, of Morristown, passed away, Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Compass Park in Franklin.

She was born April 8, 1947, in Indianapolis, the daughter of Richard D. and Margaret P. (Powell) Unger.   On August 2, 1969, she married Lonnie Maurcee Small and he preceded her in death on November 6, 2021.

Joyce is survived by her brother-in-law and...

Marjorie Ruth Elmore

Marjorie Ruth Elmore

Feb 16, 2024

Marjorie R. Elmore, 95, passed away on February 16, 2024.  Born on September 23, 1928 in London, IN to Donald and Hazel (Noe) House she was also known as Marge and affectionately called “Granny” by so many.   She married Morris “Bud” Elmore in 1964 and he preceded her in death in 1984.  

A lifetime Shelby County resident, Marge was...

Elmer Harlan Brattain

Elmer Harlan Brattain

Feb 11, 2024

After 95 wonderful years, Elmer Harlan Brattain passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024, at Cypress Run, Morristown Manor in Morristown.

A lifelong resident, Elmer was born in Shelbyville on January 3, 1929, the son of Floyd Brattain and Geraldine (Jones) Crosby.  On November 14, 1953, he married Elsie “Mickey” Kreiger, and she preceded him in death on March 17, 1996.  He...

Brenda Jean De Arc Anthony

Brenda Jean De Arc Anthony

Feb 11, 2024

Brenda Jean De Arc Anthony, 35, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024, at Major Health Partners in Shelbyville.

She was born August 30, 1988, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the daughter of Cyrille and Brenda (Morris) Turcotte.

Brenda is survived by her sisters, Bonnie Hopper of Coconut Creek, Florida, Rochelle Anthony of Naples, Florida, and Melissa Anthony of Orlando, Florida; and...

Crystal Lynn Ortel

Crystal Lynn Ortel

Feb 10, 2024

Crystal Lynn Ortel, 49, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024.

She was born June 26, 1974, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Henry Cristofori Jr. and Beverly (Allen) Cristofori.  On August 2, 1997, she married Chad Eugene Ortel, and he survives.

In addition to Chad, Crystal is survived by her mother of Shelbyville; her children, Allyssa Marie Steele and husband, Caleb,...

Tonya Ann "Toni" Carlton

Tonya Ann "Toni" Carlton

Feb 10, 2024

Tonya Ann “Toni” Carlton, 84, of Morristown, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024, at her home.

She was born July 14, 1939, in Indianapolis, the daughter of Homer Glen and Katheryn Jane (Ferguson) Mitchell.  On August 28, 1970, she married her husband of 53 years, Robert Eugene “Bob” Carlton, and he survives.

In addition to Bob, Toni is survived by her sons,...

Charles E. Sturgill

Charles E. Sturgill

Feb 10, 2024

Charles E. Sturgill, 80, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024, at The Willows of Shelbyville.

He was born March 24, 1943, in Letcher County, Kentucky, the son of Haskel and Ethel (Blair) Sturgill.   On October 15, 1961, he married Edna Mae “Peanut” McDaniel, and she preceded him in death on November 19, 2018.

He is survived by his sons,...

Gail Ann (Brown) Nellis

Gail Ann (Brown) Nellis

Feb 5, 2024

Gail Ann (Brown) Nellis, 70, of Pleasant View, passed away, Monday, February 5, 2024, at her home surrounded by family and her little dog, Leo.

 

She was born October 3, 1953, in Dayton, OH, the daughter of Albert and the late Adeline (Koogler) Brown. On October 19, 1974, she married Fulton J. Nellis.

 

In addition to Fulton, Gail is survived by her...

Donald "Edmund" DePrez Sr.

Donald "Edmund" DePrez Sr.

Feb 2, 2024

Donald “Edmund” DePrez Sr., 92, of Greenfield, passed away Friday, February 2, 2024, at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield.

He was born October 5, 1931, in Shelbyville, the son of Elmer and Gwendolyn (Sawyer) DePrez.  On January 1, 1953, he married Catherine E. Kemper, and she preceded him in death on November 28, 1995.

Edmund is survived by his three sons, Donald...

Janice "Sharon" Kolls

Janice "Sharon" Kolls

Jan 31, 2024

Our beloved mother, Janice "Sharon" Kolls, peacefully joined the Lord on January 31, 2024. It is a profound moment as she is now reunited with our dear father, coming to him on his birthday. Their love story has found its ultimate ending.

 

Sharon, born on May 12, 1932, in Shelbyville, was the daughter of Don and Bernice (Gordon) Richardson. On May...

Eric Roger Dickmann

Eric Roger Dickmann

Jan 29, 2024

Eric Roger Dickmann, 74, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, January 29, 2024, at his home.

He was born December 3, 1949, in Shelbyville, the son of W. Paul “Whitey” and Betty Jean (Beagle) Dickmann.

Eric is survived by his brothers, Fred Dickmann of Columbus, Rod Dickmann and wife, Karen, of Shelbyville, and Brad Dickmann of Shelbyville; nieces, Mandy Bunton and Kylie King;...

Judith Kay "Judy" Jones

Judith Kay "Judy" Jones

Jan 15, 2024

Judtih Kay “Judy” Jones, 74, of Shelbyville, passed away, Monday, January 15, 2024, at her home.

She was born November 17, 1949, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Glen C. and Eunice Jeanne (Knowlton) Losey.   On October 23, 1971, she married David M. Jones, and he preceded her in death on October 14, 2006.

Judy is survived by her brothers, Michael Losey...

Patricia Joanne Koth

Patricia Joanne Koth

Jan 11, 2024

 

Patricia Joanne Koth, 79, of Shelbyville, passed away, Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Franciscan St. Francis Health in Indianapolis.

She was born November 21, 1944, in San Diego, California, the daughter of Frank and Ardith (Barden) Gierhart.  On December 21, 1966, she married Michael Koth, and he survives.

In addition to Michael, Patricia is survived by her son, Michael...

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