Obituaries

RoseMary "Billie" Nolley

RoseMary "Billie" Nolley

Apr 26, 2025

Rosemary (Billie) Nolley, 88, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Franciscan St. Francis Hospital.

She was born on September 19. 1936 at her family’s home in Johnson County, IN to Elza and Lotta (McMurray) Stephens.

Her family relocated to Jay County, IN during her younger years, but moved back to Boggstown, IN where she graduated from high school in 1954....

Johnny W. "Jack" Miller

Johnny W. "Jack" Miller

Apr 25, 2025

Johnny W. “Jack” Miller, 89, of Shelbyville, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Ashford Place Health Campus in Shelbyville.

He was born January 11, 1936, in Shelbyville, the son of John and Doretha (Roberts) Miller. On November 8, 1957, he married Joyce Ann Amos, and she preceded him in death on November 1, 2021.

Jack is survived by his sons,...

Martin Edward Poole

Martin Edward Poole

Apr 24, 2025

Martin Edward Poole, 67, of Fountaintown, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025.

He was born December 4, 1957, in Maysville, Kentucky, the son of Fernard “Pete” and Gladys “Marie” (Rankin) Poole.

Martin is survived by his daughters, Megan Poole and Melissa Poole, both of Indianapolis; brother, Timothy Poole and wife, Tammy, of New Palestine; and sisters, Robin Bullock and husband, Dean,...

Floyd Wayne Conover

Floyd Wayne Conover

Apr 22, 2025

Floyd Wayne Conover, 85, of Shelbyville, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

He was born June 8, 1939, in Shelby County, the son of Owen and Boneta (Poole) Conover. On January 16, 1964, he married Nancy Arleen Cooper, and she preceded him in death on February 9, 2002.

Floyd is survived by his daughters, Tammy Fannin and husband, Duane, and Deborah...

Charles "Chuck" Richardson

Charles "Chuck" Richardson

Apr 21, 2025

Charles “Chuck” Richardson, 63, of Shelbyville, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, at Community South Hospital in Indianapolis.

He was born July 20, 1961, in Shelbyville, the son of Ernest and Janet (Andis) Richardson. On November 30, 1984, he married his wife of 40 years, Molly Foster, and she survives.

In addition to Molly, Chuck is survived by his daughters, Brianna...

Michael Wayne "Mike" Imel, Sr.

Michael Wayne "Mike" Imel, Sr.

Apr 20, 2025

Michael Wayne “Mike” Imel, Sr., 76, of Waldron, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at Major Hospital in Shelbyville.

He was born June 6, 1948, in Shelbyville, the son of Wayne H. and Alfreda (Johnson) Imel. On December 12, 1969, he married his wife of 55 years, Judy (Hill Spitler) Imel, and she survives.

In addition to Judy, Mike is survived...

Mary Kay Cortelyou

Mary Kay Cortelyou

Apr 19, 2025

Mary Kay Cortelyou, 73, of Shelbyville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at her home.

She was born May 18, 1951, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Raymond George and Mary Ann (Kappes) Zinser. On June 3, 1972, she married Paul E. Cortelyou, and he preceded her in death on September 3, 2021.

Mary Kay is survived by her son, Anthony...

Jerry Ray Kuhn

Jerry Ray Kuhn

Apr 19, 2025

Jerry Ray Kuhn, 83, of New Palestine, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield.

He was born June 12, 1941, in Rochester, the son of George and Wilma (Swick) Kuhn. On July 1, 1962, he married his wife of 62 years, Jean Ann Smith, and she survives.

In addition to Jean, Jerry is survived by his...

Mark Edward Branson

Mark Edward Branson

Apr 17, 2025

Mark Edward Branson, 66, of Greenfield, IN passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at his home.



He was born July 24, 1958, in Shelbyville, IN, the son of John and Barbara (Gephart) Branson. Mark is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Mary Ann (Reed) Branson.



In addition to Mary Ann, Mark is survived by his mother of Ray’s Crossing,...

Virginia A. Marshall

Virginia A. Marshall

Apr 16, 2025

Virginia A. Marshall, 93, of Shelbyville, joined the Resurrection on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at her home, surrounded by loving family.

She was born July 26, 1931, in Shelbyville, the daughter of John E. and Isabella (Delly) Haywood. On May 3, 1958, she married Ralph William “Bill” Marshall, and he preceded her in death on August 4, 1989.

Virginia is survived by...

James Edward "Jim" Pence

James Edward "Jim" Pence

Apr 14, 2025

James Edward “Jim” Pence, 55, of Indianapolis, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025, at his home.

He was born November 15, 1969, in Franklin, the son of the late Allen W. Pence and Alice Ann (Griffith) Wisker.

Jim is survived by his father, Dan Wisker of Shelbyville; siblings, Gregory Pence and wife, Laura, of Shelbyville, Kelly Hughett and husband, Steven, of...

Brinda Lee Watkins

Brinda Lee Watkins

Apr 14, 2025

Brinda Lee Watkins, 76, of Shelbyville, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025, at her home.

She was born January 10, 1949, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Herbert H. and Elizabeth Ann (Harmon) Andis. On June 4, 1967, she married her husband of 57 years, David Watkins, and he survives.

In addition to David, Brinda is survived by her son, Michael S....

Joe Edd Harlan

Joe Edd Harlan

Apr 12, 2025

Joe Edd Harlan 87 of Liberty Township Ohio passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on April 12,2025

Joe was born in Greensburg Indiana on October 12, 1937 to Jewett Curtis Harlan and Adelaide (Lowe) Harlan. Joe the eldest of five children had four sisters; Patricia Ann Gilland (deceased), Barbara Decker (deceased), Carrie Ruth Noble, Jackie Kruthaupt ( partner...

Deborah Sue "Debi" Garrett

Deborah Sue "Debi" Garrett

Apr 11, 2025

Deborah Sue “Debi” Garrett, 52, of Fairland, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025, at her home.

She was born August 21, 1972, in Indianapolis, the daughter of Robert “Bob” and Sue (Rouse) McCombs.

Debi is survived by her mother of Fairland; son, Connor Garrett of Fairland; daughter, Jocelyn Garrett of Fairland; previous spouse, Steven Garrett of Fairland; and numerous cousins and...

Jeffrey Alan Brown

Jeffrey Alan Brown

Apr 11, 2025

Jeffrey Alan Brown, 64, of Shelbyville, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Franciscan St. Francis Health in Indianapolis.

He was born August 10, 1960, in New Castle, the son of Charles Stout Brown Jr. and Mona Jean (Brown) Brown. On January 15, 1993, he married Kathryn “Kelli” Olvey, and she survives.

In addition to Kelli, Jeff is survived by his...

Judy Ann Nigh

Judy Ann Nigh

Apr 10, 2025

Judy Ann Nigh, 81, of Brownsburg, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Indiana University Hospital West in Avon.

She was born November 9, 1943, in Madison, the daughter of Jack P. and Mary Louise (Storie) Weber. On June 29, 1962, she married Michael William Nigh, and he preceded her in death on March 19, 2024.

Judy is survived by her...

Robert Jonathon "Rob" Reynolds

Robert Jonathon "Rob" Reynolds

Apr 9, 2025

Robert Jonathon “Rob” Reynolds, 67, of Shelbyville, passed away on Wednesday, April, 9, 2025, at Ashford Place Health Campus in Shelbyville.

He was born December 20, 1957, in Los Angeles, California, the son of Edward and Gertrude (Liekhus) Reynolds.

Rob is survived by his wife, Angela Reynolds of Shelbyville; daughters, Kimberly Melancon of Morongo, California, Loreann Vickers, Stephanie Knight, Kieara Reynolds, Cassie...

Rev. Ronald C. Robinson

Rev. Ronald C. Robinson

Apr 8, 2025

Rev. Ronald C. Robinson, 88, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Waldron Health and Rehab in Waldron.

He was born June 13, 1936, in Hamilton, Ohio, the son of Arthur and Effie (Watkins) Robinson. On August 31, 1957, he married his wife of 67 years, Norma Maddox, and she survives.

In addition to Norma, Ron is survived by his...

David L. Hauk

David L. Hauk

Apr 3, 2025

David L. Hauk, 90, of Arlington, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Morristown Manor in Morristown.

He was born October 12, 1934, in Morristown, the son of Marlin and Alma “Kitty” (McMurray) Hauk.

David is survived by his son, Dean Hauk and wife, Teresa, of Rush County; daughters, Debbie Shepherdson and husband, Tim, of Morristown, and Kathy Mann and husband,...

Arthur William Cole

Arthur William Cole

Apr 2, 2025

Arthur William Cole, 89, of Ocala, Florida, formerly of Morristown, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Cates Hospice House of Ocala.

He was born January 11, 1936, in Shelby County, the son of Dillard and Nadine (Storie) Cole. On October 2, 1954, he married his wife of 70 years, Janice Marlene Hauk, and she survives.

In addition to Janice, Arthur...