Obituaries
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
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
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;...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Nancy McNulty
Nov 10, 2025
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Nancy McNulty on November 10, 2025. She had just celebrated her 80th birthday in July and we hoped for many more. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Bill, and her three children, Kevin (wife Robin), Brian and Tracy (partner Ferit Findik). Also, she leaves behind her...
Charles E. "Chuck" Zahnd
Nov 9, 2025
Charles E. “Chuck” Zahnd, 71, passed away on November 9, 2025, at Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.
He was born on February 28, 1954, in Indianapolis, the son of Ernest and Esther (Crandall) Zahnd.
Chuck is survived by his sister, Patricia A. (Zahnd) Proctor; and multiple nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents; brothers, Paul Zahnd, Joe Zahnd and...
Joan L. Field
Nov 7, 2025
Joan L. Field, 98, of Shelbyville, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, November 7, 2025, at Ashford Place Health Campus in Shelbyville.
Born October 14, 1927, in Shelbyville, she was the daughter of Warren L. and Alma N. (Cochran) Comstock, Joan was a lifelong resident of Shelby County, where her family roots ran deep through the family farm –...
Sue C. Clements
Nov 5, 2025
Sue C. Clements, 86, of Shelbyville, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born July 8, 1939, in Rushville, the daughter of Cary and Virginia (Owens) French. On February 16, 1958, she married the love of her life, Theodore “Buddy” Clements and he proceeded her in death on May 19, 1986.
She...
Geraldine "Gerri" Brown
Nov 2, 2025
Geraldine “Gerri” Brown, 78, of Waldron, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Morning Breeze Health Care in Greensburg.
She was born November 17, 1946, in Ohio, the daughter of Gerald and Ruby (Lee) Gurley. On May 12, 2000, she married Landon “Sam” Brown, and he preceded her in death on May 28, 2010.
Gerri is survived by her daughter, Teresa...
Jesse C. Gregory
Nov 2, 2025
Jesse C. Gregory, 71, of Shelbyville, passed away on November 2, 2025, at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana in Columbus.
He was born May 15, 1954, in Lafayette, the son of John Douglas and Goldie Mae (Miller) Gregory. On August 24, 1976, he married, Patricia Sue “Patty” Rooksberry Gregory, and she survives.
In addition to Patty, Jesse is survived by his...
James Donald "Don" Blanford
Oct 28, 2025
James Donald “Don” Blanford, 85, of Boggstown, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at his home.
He was born December 4, 1939, in Kentucky, the son of Paul and Mary Louise (Murphy) Blanford. On November 29, 1969, he married Jeanine Rose Stone, and she preceded him in death on March 17, 2021.
Don is survived by his children, Patrick Blanford and...

