Pamela "Pam" Knopp Hitch
Sep 2, 2026
Pamela "Pam" Knopp Hitch, a loving wife and mother of Shelbyville, passed away September 2nd 2026.
Pam was born May 4, 1954, in Morristown to John & Beverly Phillips. On October 14 1976, she married the love of her life, Mike Hitch, and together they raised their son, Jeremy, building a beautiful family rooted in love and laughter.
For 40 years, Pam...
Thurman L. Barker
Aug 31, 2026
Thurman L. Barker, 86, of Fairland, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026, at his home.
He was born on December 31, 1939, in Greensburg, the son of Charles Ernest Barker and Dorthy Lucille (Hummell) Carter. On December 18, 1976, he married Rebecca Butrum, and she preceded him in death on December 17, 2022.
Thurman is survived by his daughter, Penny Renee...
Janice Elizabeth "Betty" Krebs
Aug 28, 2026
Janice Elizabeth “Betty” Fuller Krebs
Janice Elizabeth Fuller Krebs—although you would have been hard-pressed to find anyone who called her Janice—was known simply as Betty. She died peacefully on August 28, 2026, in Indianapolis.
Born March 22, 1941, in Shelbyville, Indiana, to Everett and Margaret (Treon) Fuller, Betty was the third of six children and the only girl, growing up surrounded by...
Larken R. "Larkie" Davidson
Aug 28, 2026
Larken R. “Larkie” Davidson, 76, of Shelbyville, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2026, at his daughter’s home in Beech Grove.
He was born on February 22, 1950, in Indianapolis, the son of Walter C. and Helen M. (Bundren) Davidson.
Larken is survived by his children, John Davidson and wife, Krystal, of Fairland, Anna Davidson of Beech Grove, Sara Davidson and husband,...
Michael William "Mike" Johnson
Aug 18, 2026
Michael William “Mike” Johnson, 65, of Shelbyville passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at his home.
He was born on March 26, 1961, in Shelbyville, the son of Joseph William “Bill” and Nancy Jo (Yanzer) Johnson.
Mike is survived by his children, Brandon Johnson and wife, Elizabeth, and Caitlin Johnson, both of Shelbyville; sister, Cindy Reece and husband, Steve, of Shelbyville;...
Jerry Lee Sosbe
Aug 14, 2026
Jerry Lee Sosbe, 76, of Shelbyville passed away on Friday, August 14, 2026, at Ashford Place in Shelbyville.
He was born on March 22, 1950, in Shelbyville, the son of Walter and Mildred (Purtlebaugh) Sosbe.
Jerry is survived by his daughter, Shelley Sosbe Mills (Joe Powell) of Danville; son, Travis Sosbe (Lisa) of Marietta; brothers, Tom Sosbe (Jan) of Rushville, Tony Sosbe...
Gay Lynn Mullins
Aug 12, 2026
Gay Lynn Mullins, 77, of Franklin, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at Franciscan St. Francis Health in Indianapolis.
In 1967, Gay graduated from Crawfordsville High School. She obtained her Bachelor’s in education from Indiana State University in 1971. Gay completed her Master’s degree in Reading and Learning Disabilities at Indiana State University in 1975. She loved education and found...
Jimmie Ann Buckley (Hickman)
Aug 11, 2026
Jimmie Ann Buckley (Hickman), of Manatee County, Florida, formerly of Shelbyville, Indiana, passed away at home on August 11, 2026.
Born February 2, 1946 in Shelbyville, Indiana, she was the daughter of Clifford and Alice (Armstrong) Hickman.
She is survived by her daughter, Kristin M. (Michael) Wines; son Mark A. Goodwin; grandchildren, Chelsee (Joshua) Klepfer, Aidan Buckley, Ashton Wines, Michaela (Javier) Rohrer,...
Mark Paul Wischmeyer
Aug 8, 2026
Mark Paul Wischmeyer, 69, of Westfield, formerly of Shelbyville, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at his home.
He was born on September 22, 1956, in Shelbyville, the son of John “Jack” and Patsy (Skillman) Wischmeyer. On September 24, 1976, he married his wife of nearly 50 years, Apryl Rose Crisp, and she survives.
In addition to Apryl, Mark is survived...
Karla Jean Mathena
Aug 7, 2026
Karla Jean Mathena, 63, of Shelbyville, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026, at her home.
She was born on January 9, 1963, in Johnson County, the daughter of Donnell Earl Mathena and Annalee (Lawson) Mathena Moore.
Karla is survived by her daughter, Angel Jean Mathena Johnson of Indianapolis; brothers, Joseph Mathena and wife, Lisa, of Camby, and Bill Mathena of Franklin;...
James Scott Harrell
Aug 5, 2026
James “Scott” Harrell, 64, of Indianapolis, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at Franciscan Health in Indianapolis.
He was born on August 4, 1962, in Lafayette, the son of James J. and Joyce (Thorpe) Harrell.
Scott is survived by his parents of Shelbyville; brothers, Douglas Harrell of Indianapolis, and Gregory Harrell and wife, Dana, of Shelbyville; nieces, Colleen Short of Bowling...
Rosemary Ann (Holder) Trotter
Aug 5, 2026
Rosemary Ann (Holder) Trotter, 92, of Columbus, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Hope.
She was born on July 16, 1934, in Columbus, the daughter of John and Hazel (Gosch) Holder. On April 15, 1956, she married her high school sweetheart, Ronald Trotter, and he preceded her in death on October 7, 2019.
Rosemary is survived...
Gary L. Everhart
Aug 4, 2026
Gary L. Everhart, 68, of Indianapolis, formerly of Shelbyville, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at the Franciscan Hospice House in Indianapolis.
He was born on October 29, 1957, the son of Floyd and Beverly J. (Steele) Everhart.
Gary is survived by his father, Floyd Everhart of Manilla; his wife, Kay Campbell, of Indianapolis; his daughter, Brandi L. Tobian and husband...
Carolyn Jean Austin
Aug 2, 2026
Carolyn Jean Austin, 75, of Fairland, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at The Willows of Shelbyville.
She was born on August 26, 1950, the daughter of Gerald and Ruby (Lee) Gurley.
Carolyn is survived by her sons, Duane Fannin and wife, Tammy, of Franklin, Daryl Fannin of Shelbyville, and David Fannin and wife, Andrea, of Fairland; brother, Richard Gurley of...
JoAnn Muncy
Aug 2, 2026
JoAnn Muncy, 88, a longtime resident of Shelbyville, passed away on August 2, 2026. Born in Jeffersonville on December 13, 1937, she was the youngest of ten children born to the late Flavil and Alice (Ryder) Smith. After graduating from Jeffersonville High School, she married Carl V. Muncy, Sr. on August 9, 1957. The couple shared 55 wonderful years of...
John Hope "Big Beefy" Latham Jr.
Aug 1, 2026
John Hope “Big Beefy” Latham Jr., 55, of Shelbyville, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.
He was born on May 27, 1971, in Indianapolis, the son of John Hope Sr. and Patricia Ann (St. John) Latham. On September 27, 2012, he married Sara Holder, and she survives.
In addition to Sara, John is...
Lula Mae Kuhn
Jul 29, 2026
Lula Mae Kuhn, 90, a lifelong Morristown resident, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Major Health Partners in Shelbyville.
She was born on January 29, 1936, in Rush County, the daughter of William Sipe and Opal (Kirkham) Nelson. On May 28, 1954, she married Donald Kuhn, and he preceded her in death on March 2, 1981.
Lula Mae is survived...
Martha Alice Marshall
Jul 28, 2026
Martha Alice Marshall, 93, of Morristown, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Walker Place in Shelbyville.
She was born in VanBuren Township, Shelby County, on August 26, 1932, the daughter of Clyde and Edith Marie (Church) Purcell. On November 4, 1950, she married James “Richard” Marshall, and he preceded her in death on July 9, 2017.
Martha is survived by...
Judith A. "Judy" Kuzminski
Jul 27, 2026
Judith A. “Judy” Kuzminski, 90, of Greenfield, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026, at Vita Assisted Living in Greenfield.
She was born on July 16, 1936, in Indianapolis, the daughter of John E. and Doris Opal (Willoughbe) Weaver. On May 6, 1990, she married Michael W. Kuzminski, and he preceded her in death on October 16, 2014.
Judy is survived by...
Merrie "Jo" Cherry
Jul 24, 2026
Merrie "Jo" or “Meah” Cherry, 83, of Shelbyville, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026. Not many people can call out to God and say that they are ready to come home after giving all that they can give and living their life to their fullest. Our Meah was one of those people.
She was born on September 30, 1942, in...
