Obituaries
Roger Dee Laird
Jun 13, 2025
Roger Dee Laird, age 68 of Waldron, peacefully passed away at Willows of Greensburg on Friday, June 13, 2025.
Born on March 15, 1957, at Major Hospital in Shelbyville, he was the son of Christine C. (Coers) Laird and Robert “Bob” H. Laird. On April 5, 1986, Roger married his best friend and the love of his life, Catherine “Cathy” (Comer)...
Roger Dale Batton
Jun 13, 2025
Roger Dale Batton, 76, of Greenfield, formerly of Morristown, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025, at his home.
He was born July 24, 1948, in Shelbyville, the son of Lance and Lois (Bass) Batton. On July 9, 1971, he married Vickie Lee Livingston, and she preceded him in death on December 31, 2024.
Roger is survived by his daughters, Tammy Batton...
Janet Sue Jones
Jun 6, 2025
Janet Sue Jones, 85, of Indianapolis, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025, at her home.
She was born May 15, 1940, in St. Paul, the daughter of Evelyn Garrett. On March 5, 1960, she married Ray Jones, and he preceded her in death on May 11, 2009.
Janet is survived by her sons, Todd Ray Jones of Indianapolis, and Scott Allen...
Philip Joseph Siefert
Jun 4, 2025
Philip Joseph Siefert, 83, of Shelbyville, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at his home.
He was born May 3, 1942, in Gulf Port, Mississippi, the son of Albert and Dolores (Lambert) Siefert.
Philip is survived by his sons, Brett Siefert of Missouri, Brandon Siefert of Columbus, Jamie Noah of Shelbyville, and Erik Siefert and wife, Alyssa, of Carmel; sister, Norita...
Joshua Owen Settles
Jun 4, 2025
Joshua Owen Settles, 41, of Shelbyville, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at MHP Medical Center in Shelbyville, after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born November 21, 1983, in Indianapolis, the son of William P. and Glenda K. (Majors) Settles. On February 10, 2024, he married Brandy Ann Waddell Settles, and she survives.
In addition to Brandy, Joshua is...
Scott Thomas Spahr
Jun 4, 2025
Scott Thomas Spahr, 57, of Morristown, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis.
He was born May 6, 1968, in Celina, Ohio, the son of Thomas Ridenour and Alice F. (Elswick) Spahr. On October 5, 2002, he married Kimberly Wooten, and she survives.
In addition to Kim, Scott is survived by his daughter, Emma Spahr of...
Mark Allen "Ace" Adams
Jun 3, 2025
Mark Allen “Ace” Adams, 64, of St. Paul, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at his home.
He was born August 27, 1960, in Shelbyville, the son of Herbert Allen and Betty Jean (Bottom) Adams.
Mark is survived by his daughter, Sarah Adams and husband, Joey Tucker, of St. Paul; son, Dustin Adams and wife, Summer, of Waldron; sisters, Jacqualyn Lea...
Karen Gaye Rittenberry
Jun 2, 2025
Karen Gaye Rittenberry, 58, of Shelbyville, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025, at IU Health Methodist in Indianapolis.
She was born July 7, 1966, in Greenfield, the daughter of Clifford and Winnie (Parker) Rittenberry.
Karen leaves behind her life partner, Wendi Andrews of Shelbyville; step-daughters, Chelsie Spears and husband, Patrick, of Rushville, Andrea Boucher and finance’, Matthew Clarkston, of Fort Lauderdale,...
Samuel P. Young
Jun 1, 2025
Samuel P. Young, 81, of Shelbyville, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at The Willows of Shelbyville.
He was born May 5, 1944, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the son of Elmer and Margaret (Getz) Young.
Samuel is survived by his children, Elizabeth Young and Jason Young.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
In 1962, he graduated from Manheim Central, and later obtained...
Reba Carolyn Keaton
May 27, 2025
Reba Carolyn (Kimery) Keaton, 88, of Morristown, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Walker Place in Shelbyville.
She was born March 4, 1937, in Marion County, the daughter of Ralph D. and Clara A. (Zartman) Kimery. On December 26, 1954, she married Robert L. “Bob” Keaton Sr., and he preceded her in death on July 31, 2016.
Reba is survived...
Rev. Paul Landwerlen
May 26, 2025
Rev. Paul Landwerlen, 97, died on Monday, May 26, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.
He was born January 28, 1928, in Indianapolis to Martin and Mildred (Worden) Landwerlen. They preceded him in death along with two of his brothers, Robert and Thomas. He is survived by another brother, Richard, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Father Landwerlen attended Cathedral High...
Arthur Roy Pressler
May 21, 2025
Arthur Roy Pressler, 78, of Shelbyville, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at The Willows of Greensburg.
He was born January 14, 1947, in Elkhart, the son of Hubert Earl Anderson and Eva (Eggleston) Pressler. Arthur was raised by his mother and step-father, Cecil Pressler.
Arthur is survived by his daughters, Robin Barger and husband, Nolan, of Shelbyville, and Rene’ Tuttle...
Marvin L. Jones
May 21, 2025
Marvin L. Jones, 66, of Acworth, Georgia, formerly of Shelbyville, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia.
He was born July 3, 1958, in Martinsville, the son of Russell and Beulah E. (Floyd) Jones. On November 24, 1998, he married Tammie L. Byrnes, and she survives.
In addition to Tammie and their son, Samuel Jones...
Rosalie Jane "Rose" Smothers
May 19, 2025
Rosalie Jane “Rose” Smothers, 74, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, May 19, 2025, at Franciscan Health in Indianapolis.
She was born January 22, 1951, in Batesville, the daughter of Richard and Elizabeth (Glaub) Hersley. On July 17, 1993, she married James “Alvin” Smothers, and he preceded her in death on October 25, 2024.
Rose is survived by her children, Carolyn Johnson of...
John Edward McAnany
May 17, 2025
John Edward McAnany, 94, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Waldron Health and Rehabilitation in Waldron.
He was born August 18, 1930, in Indianapolis, the son of the late Thomas Edward and Hazel M. (Short) McAnany.
John was a US Army veteran, serving during the Korean Conflict.
He formerly worked at Cummins Mid-State Power and Southeastern Welding Supply.
Inurnment will be...
Jeffrey A. "Jeff" Conger
May 13, 2025
Jeffrey A. “Jeff” Conger, 65, of Indianapolis, formerly of Shelbyville, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Community Health East in Indianapolis.
He was born July 17, 1959, in Shelbyville, the son of Richard Anthony “Tony” and Barbara (Timmons) Conger.
Jeff is survived by his children, Nolan Conger of Shelbyville, Jesica Conger and Eryn Conger, both of Bloomington; grandson, River Conger;...
Beth Ann Bowen
May 10, 2025
Beth Ann Bowen, 60, of Shelbyville passed away on May 10th, 2025 at her home surrounded by family.
Beth was born on May 21, 1964 in Shelbyville, Indiana. She was the daughter of James W. Fisher and Judie A. (Thornburg) Fisher. She married David Bowen on October 1, 1983, and he survives. Beth is also survived by her two sons, Dylan...
Rose Marie (Cooper) (Brown) Allen
May 9, 2025
Rose Marie (Cooper) (Brown) Allen, 88, of Shelbyville, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025, at her home.
She was born August 18, 1936, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Henry and Verna Marie (Chappelow) Cooper. Rose married Max Brown on November 26, 1954 and in December of 2013, he preceded her in death. On November 18, 1979, she married John Allen,...
Donald Miles Polakoff
May 2, 2025
Donald Miles Polakoff, 91, passed away May 2, 2025 at Ashford Place Health Campus in Shelbyville.
He was born Dec. 7, 1933 in Shelbyville. He married Jackie Lou Hawkins on March 8, 1958 in Skokie, Ill. They were married for 59 years until her death in 2017.
In addition to Jackie, he was preceded in death by his father, M.H. Polakoff, mother...
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....
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