Obituaries

Whitlee Faith Fuller

Whitlee Faith Fuller

May 11, 2024

Whitlee Faith Fuller, 3, of Shelbyville passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis.

She was born January 14, 2021, in Shelbyville, the daughter of David Lee “DJ” Fuller Jr. and Alyssa Marie (Nance) Fuller.

In addition to DJ and Alyssa, Whitlee is survived by her sister, Tatum Fuller of Shelbyville; brother, Riggin Fuller of Shelbyville; maternal...

Diana Marie Wilkinson

Diana Marie Wilkinson

May 11, 2024

Diana Marie Wilkinson, 75, of Shelbyville passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.  

Diana was born June 18, 1948 in Indianapolis, Indiana to William and Idabelle (Lee) Webb.  Diana grew up in Morgan County, Indiana and graduated from Martinsville High School in 1966.  

Diana met the love of her life, Gary Wilkinson, in 1966 while working...

Janice R. (Runnebohm) Comstock-Crane

Janice R. (Runnebohm) Comstock-Crane

May 9, 2024

Janice R. (Runnebohm) Comstock-Crane, 82, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Franciscan St. Francis Health in Indianapolis.

She was born May 16, 1941, in Shelbyville, the daughter of John L. and Rose (Cord) Runnebohm.  On May 24, 2001, she married Samuel Crane, and he preceded her in death on July 2, 2022.

Janice is survived by her daughter, Leigh...

Marilyn R. Hughes

Marilyn R. Hughes

May 8, 2024

Marilyn R. Hughes, 82, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at the Willows of Shelbyville.

She was born September 23, 1941, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Edgar and Evelyn (Debaun) McClure.   

Marilyn is survived by her daughter, Jenny Sharpe and husband, Michael, of Rushville; grandson, Kyle Burton and partner, Kelly Flynn, of Westfield; very special partner, JR Hall of...

Lawrence W. "Larry" Taylor

Lawrence W. "Larry" Taylor

May 4, 2024

Lawrence W “Larry” Taylor, 91, of Waldron, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024, at his home.

He was born February 10, 1933, in Danby, Rutland County, Vermont, the son of Robert P. and Bessie (Corey) Taylor.  On December 27, 1955, he married his wife of 68 years, Martha Bartlett, and she survives.

In addition to Martha, Larry is survived by his children,...

Juan G. Tanori Rivera

Juan G. Tanori Rivera

May 3, 2024

Juan G. Tanori Rivera, 61, of Indianapolis, passed away Friday, May 3, 2024, at Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.

He was born January 20, 1963, in Empalme, Sonra, Mexico, the son of Miguel and Evangelina (Rivera) Tanori.

Juan is survived by his wife, Maria E. Rodriguez of Falmounth; children, Miguel Tanori and wife, Paulina, of Falmouth, Sarahi Tanori and Jose...

Carrie Ann Depew

Carrie Ann Depew

May 3, 2024

Carrie Ann Depew, 46, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, May 3, 2024, at her home.

She was born January 9, 1978, in Indianapolis, the daughter of Lee and Margaret “Sharlene” (Capps) Orman.   On April 17, 2004, she married her husband on 20 years, Corey Wayne Depew, and he survives.

In addition to Corey, Carrie is survived by her son, Ethan Depew...

Samantha M Moore

Samantha M Moore

Apr 28, 2024

Samantha M. Moore, 49, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Franciscan Health in Indianapolis.

She was born January 13, 1975, in Largo, Florida, the daughter of Jimmy Smith and Debra (Gill) Lautz.

Samantha is survived by her children, Amber Raines-Douglas and husband, Jay, and William Raines and wife, Sarah, both of Georgia, and Jay Bakman and husband, Jerry, of...

Susan "Susie" Woolridge

Susan "Susie" Woolridge

Apr 19, 2024

Susan “Susie” Wooldridge, 63, of Shelbyville, gained her wings and went home on, Friday, April 19, 2024.

She was born November 14, 1960, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Jerry Wooldridge and Sandra (Kelso) Carew.

Susie is survived by her father of Georgia; daughters, Heather Colapietro of LaVernia, Texas, and Crystal Wooldridge of Shelbyville; son, Ryan Wooldridge of Chesapeake, Virginia; brothers, Bryon Marsh...

Melinda Sue Sosbe

Melinda Sue Sosbe

Apr 17, 2024

Melinda Sue Sosbe, 69, of New Castle, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at the Willows of New Castle, after a lengthy illness.

She was born May 22, 1954, in Shelby County, the daughter of Herbert “Gene” and Eleanor J. (Gardner) Fritz.

Melinda is survived by her daughter, Rachael Elizabeth Green and husband, Jeff, and her grandson, Leeroy Green, all of New...

Drew Harlan Shrader

Drew Harlan Shrader

Apr 16, 2024

Drew Harlan Shrader, 19, of Shelbyville, passed away, Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in Johnson County, Indiana.

He was born November 18, 2004, in Franklin, the son of Barry Harlan and Holly Lynn (Smelser) Shrader.

Drew is survived by his parents of Shelbyville; brothers, Shayne Robbins of Manilla, and Zach Shrader of Shelbyville; sister, Jordan Shrader (Seth Powers), of Shelbyville; maternal grandfather, Ronald...

Dr. Karen Ann (Nieman) Rupp

Dr. Karen Ann (Nieman) Rupp

Apr 14, 2024

Dr. Karen Ann (Nieman) Rupp, 42, of Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, formerly of Shelby County, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024, at her home.  Lieutenant Colonel Karen A. Rupp is Chief of Aerospace Medicine at the 354th Medical Group (MDG), 354th Fighter Wing (FW), Eielson Air Force Base (AFB), Alaska.  Lt Col Rupp was charged with overseeing Aerospace Medicine...

Robert Louis "Bob" Esarey

Robert Louis "Bob" Esarey

Apr 14, 2024

Robert Louis “Bob” Esarey, 85, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, April  14, 2024, at Major Health Partner in Shelbyville.

He was born December 16, 1938, the son of Theodore A. and Beatrice (Lynch) Esarey.  On December 8, 1956, he married Janet Kay Webb, and she preceded him in death on November 17, 2018.

Bob is survived by his daughters, Janice Kay McDonnell...

David A. Richardson

David A. Richardson

Apr 12, 2024

David A. Richardson, 81, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, April 12, 2024 in Bokeelia, Florida.

He was born December 16, 1942, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Helen (Bomfa) Richardson.  David married Audrey Elaine Beabout, and she preceded him in death on February 20, 2014.

David is survived by his children, Sherri Oury and husband, David, of Columbus, Amity Schuyler and husband,...

Bryan Craig Hopkins

Bryan Craig Hopkins

Apr 12, 2024

Bryan Craig Hopkins, 58, of Indianapolis, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024.

He was born July 7, 1965, in Beech Grove, the son of Billy Dale and Ruth Anne (Thorpe) Hopkins.  On September 1, 1995, he married his wife of 28 years, Holley Huber, and she survives.

In addition to Holley, Bryan is survived by his parents of Shelbyville; son, Chazz...

Tracy L. Olinger

Tracy L. Olinger

Apr 9, 2024

Tracy L. Olinger, 64, of Shelbyville, passed away, Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at MHP Medical Center in Shelbyville.

He was born December 4, 1959, in Greenfield, the son of Richard L. “Dick” and Josephine A. (Moore) “Jody” Olinger.  

Tracy is survived by his sons, Tyler Olinger of Flat Rock, and Travis Olinger of Shelbyville; sister, Terri L. Meal and husband, John,...

Larry Gene Fonseth

Larry Gene Fonseth

Apr 8, 2024

Larry Gene Fonseth, 72, of Fountaintown, passed away, Monday, April 8, 2024, at Homeview Health in Franklin.

He was born February 7, 1952, in Greensburg, the son of Delbert and Marthena Fonseth.  He married Barbara Davis, and she preceded him in death on April 9, 2018.

Larry is survived by his son, Larry Fonseth Jr. of Illinois; daughters, Ginger Hamilton and husband,...

Murry Dale DeCamp

Murry Dale DeCamp

Apr 7, 2024

Murry Dale DeCamp, 74, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024, at the VA Hospital in Indianapolis.

He was born to Edith and Olen DeCamp in Terre Haute, and graduated from Elkhart High School in 1967.   He served as a weather observer in The AirForce, and went on to graduate from ISU and lead a successful career in retail...

Thelma M. VanSickle

Thelma M. VanSickle

Apr 7, 2024

Thelma M. VanSickle, 103, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Timber Creek Village in Shelbyville.

She was born June 29, 1920, in Boggstown, the daughter of Artie and Mary (Creek) Tennell.  In September of 1940, she married Earl M. VanSickle, and he preceded her in death on February 3, 1994.

Thelma is survived by her daughter, Barbara Craig and...

Gloria J. Miller

Gloria J. Miller

Apr 2, 2024

Gloria J. Miller, 82, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at MHP Medical Center in Shelbyville.

She was born January 14, 1942, in Indianapolis, the daughter of Lewis S. and Emma J. (Maxwell) Baker.   On December 5, 1958, she married Edward Miller, and he preceded her in death on Feb. 6, 2022.

Gloria is survived by her son, William...

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