Obituaries

Susan Jane Bard

Susan Jane Bard

Dec 27, 2025

Susan Jane Bard, 67, of Shelbyville, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Hospital in Indianapolis.

Services will be announced by Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.

Online condolences may be shared with Susan’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

Sharon Sue Coffey

Sharon Sue Coffey

Dec 27, 2025

Sharon Sue Coffey, 89, of Shelbyville, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at The Willows of Shelbyville.

She was born March 24, 1936, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Edgar Garner and Vonnie O. (Land) Hurst. On May 5, 1957, she married Don Walter Coffey, and he preceded her in death on February 12, 2017.

Sharon is survived by her children, Kathy...

Julia "Bernice" (Belcher) Parsons

Julia "Bernice" (Belcher) Parsons

Dec 26, 2025

Julia “Bernice” (Belcher) Parsons, 82, formerly of Greenfield, passed peacefully on December 26, 2025, at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield.

She was born on December 22, 1943, in Tompkinsville, Kentucky, the daughter of Elmer and Dorothy (Harlan) Belcher. On December 30, 1961, she was joined in marriage to Boyd Parsons, and he preceded her in death on December 23, 2022.

Bernice is...

Mary Aletha Sigman

Mary Aletha Sigman

Dec 24, 2025

Mary Aletha Sigman, 86, of Shelbyville, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at her home.

She was born on November 1, 1939, in Shelby County, the daughter of William and Ruth (Cherry) Eberhart. On September 14, 1958, she married O. Keith Sigman, and he preceded her in death on November 1, 2021.

Mary is survived by her children, Timothy Keith Sigman...

Mark S. Mullens

Mark S. Mullens

Dec 23, 2025

Mark Mullens entered into the presence of the Lord on December 23rd, 2025.

Born on January 29th, 1969, in New Castle, IN., Mark lived a life marked by faith, love, and devotion. He trusted the promises of God and found strength and comfort in his faith.

Mark was known for his kindness and gentle spirit, his strong work ethic, his love of...

Fulton John Nellis

Fulton John Nellis

Dec 22, 2025

Fulton John Nellis, 72, of Fairland, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025, at Greenfield Healthcare Center in Greenfield.

He was born August 11, 1953, in Dayton, Ohio, the son of Albert and Ruth (Brocke) Nellis. On October 19, 1974, he married Gail Ann Brown, and she preceded him in death on February 5, 2024.

Fulton is survived by his daughter, Joy...

Kristina A. Dabney

Kristina A. Dabney

Dec 20, 2025

Kristina A. Dabney, 65, of Shelbyville, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana in Columbus.

She was born October 30, 1960, in Beech Grove, the daughter of Jackie Lee and Emily Ann (Hendricks) Myers.

Kristina is survived by her husband, John Dabney Sr., of Shelbyville; sons, Dustin Dabney of Fairland, and John Dabney Jr. and...

Terry Lee Perkinson

Terry Lee Perkinson

Dec 19, 2025

Terry Lee Perkinson, 69, of Shelbyville, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield.

Services have been entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 819 S. Harrison St., in Shelbyville.

Online condolences may be shared with Terry’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

Jeremiah Lee Smith

Jeremiah Lee Smith

Dec 19, 2025

Jeremiah Lee Smith, 49, of Morristown, passed away Friday, December 19, 2025, at his home.

He was born on March 13, 1976, in Indianapolis, the son of Larry Smith and Joan (Donhardt) Morrison. On October 16, 2021, he married Beth Ann Shirley, and she survives.

In addition to Beth, Jeremiah is survived by his mother, Joan Morrison and husband, James, of Indianapolis;...

Baby Riddle

Baby Riddle

Dec 12, 2025

Baby Riddle passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025, at Ascension Hospital in Indianapolis, born to Daniel and Haley (VanCleave) Riddle.

In addition to the parents, survivors include sisters, Avery Riddle, Myah Riddle and Khloe Riddle; brother, Daniel Riddle Jr.; maternal grandmother, Roberta Erwin; and paternal grandmother, Linda Riddle.

Those preceding in death are maternal grandparents, Tommie VanCleave and Blaire Erwin; paternal...

David Wayne Stokes

David Wayne Stokes

Dec 12, 2025

David Wayne “Dave” Stokes, beloved husband, father, and friend passed away peacefully in his home in Indianapolis on Friday, December 12, 2025 surrounded by his family.

Dave was born February 3, 1958, in Griffith, the son of Andy and Doris (Hickle) Stokes. He graduated from Griffith High School in 1976 and started a family in northwest Indiana working at Inland Steel...

Phillip "Phil" Jay Hardin

Phillip "Phil" Jay Hardin

Dec 2, 2025

Phillip “Phil” Jay Hardin, 79, of Shelby County, passed peacefully into the arms of his Savior on December 2, 2025, at Hancock Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness. Born on May 19, 1946, in Rushville, Indiana, Phil lived a life marked by creativity, compassion, and a steadfast devotion to the people and passions that shaped...

Cynthia "Eliza" Goble

Cynthia "Eliza" Goble

Nov 28, 2025

Cynthia “Eliza” Goble, 87, of Morristown, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at Ashford Place Health Campus in Shelbyville.

She was born July 8, 1938, in Lewisville, the daughter of “Lafe” and Maxine (Jones) Keaton. On June 28, 1958, she married Paul O. Goble, and he preceded her in death on August 2, 2000.

Eliza is survived by her daughters, Paula...

Jerry Owen Wilhelm

Jerry Owen Wilhelm

Nov 28, 2025

Jerry Owen Wilhelm, 73, of Morristown, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, November 28, 2025, at Springhurst Health Campus in Greenfield.

He was born on May 27, 1952, in Greenfield, the son of Cessil Wilhelm and Leora (McCombs) Wilhelm-Smith. He married his wife of 54 years, Elaine Ann Bateman, on July 9, 1971, and she survives.

In addition to...

Robert Glenn Huddleston

Robert Glenn Huddleston

Nov 18, 2025

Robert Glenn Huddleston, age 91, of New Palestine, Indiana, formerly of Weaverville, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Hancock Health Hospital. Glenn was born in Byrdstown, Tennessee, on June 22, 1934, to Ben and Bessie (Dishman) Huddleston.

He graduated from Pickett County High School and later attended Ivy Tech Community College. Glenn married the love of his...

Charles David "Chuck" Pile

Charles David "Chuck" Pile

Nov 16, 2025

Charles David “Chuck” Pile, 72, of Shelbyville, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at his home.

He was born on June 30, 1953, in Shelbyville, the only son of Charles Richard and Alice (Haines) Pile. On February 28, 1976, he married his wife of 49 years, Darlene Harrell, and she survives.

In addition to Darlene, Chuck is survived by his daughter,...

Amelia "Lee" Marks

Amelia "Lee" Marks

Nov 15, 2025

Amelia Marks, known as Lee, was born in Boston, MA, April 25, 1948, daughter of Emily Howe Marks and George Aaron Marks, MD and the youngest of four children, died after a brief battle with leukemia at Franciscan Health Indianapolis, Nov. 15, 2025.

Lee attended Walnut Hill School, Natick, MA and Connecticut College, New London, CT majoring in art history and...

Virginia "Gingi" Oden Crosby

Virginia "Gingi" Oden Crosby

Nov 15, 2025

Virginia “Gingi” Crosby, 77, passed away on November 15, 2025, after a four-year battle with ovarian cancer. Gingi was born on November 14, 1948, inShelbyville, Indiana, the daughter of Russell and Virginia Wright Branson. Gingi was a fun-loving, outgoing person who truly enjoyed life. She tried to make the best of each God given day! She enjoyed spending time with...

J. "Calvin" Berry

J. "Calvin" Berry

Nov 12, 2025

J. “Calvin” Berry Jr., 78, of Shelbyville, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at his home.

He was born October 15, 1947, in Huntington, Tennessee, the son of John Calvin Sr. and Callie Marie (Tubbs) Berry.

Calvin is survived by his daughter, Kimberly Diane (Berry) Forsey and husband, Joe, of Shelbyville; special friend, Karen Welty of Shelbyville; adopted daughter, Anita Welty...

Jeremy "Keith" Monday

Jeremy "Keith" Monday

Nov 10, 2025

Jeremy “Keith” Monday, 83, of Fountaintown, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Indiana University Health Methodist in Indianapolis.

He was born February 10, 1942, in Tompkinsville, Kentucky, one of eight children born to Elisha and Stella (Biggerstaff) Monday.

Keith is survived by his daughter, Melanie Lea Farquer of Shelbyville; granddaughter, Cassandra Farquer; and sisters, Cindy Myers, Ann Monday and Opal...