Obituaries
Rose Marie Albertson
Jul 18, 2024
Mrs. Rose Marie Albertson, 85, of Carmel, formerly of Morristown and Pekin, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2024 in Carmel.
Mrs. Albertson was born on March 12, 1939 to Forrest I. and Pauline (Ashabraner) Gray in Washington County, Indiana. She was raised in Pekin and graduated from Pekin High School in 1957. She married Lowell E. Albertson on July 12,...
Joseph Thomas Warren
Jul 16, 2024
Joseph Thomas Warren, 78, of Indianapolis, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Spring Mill Meadows in Indianapolis.
He was born September 15, 1945, in Hendricks County, the son of Theodore and Pauline (Johnson) Warren. On October 25, 1970, he married Elizabeth “Libby” McNeely, and she survives.
In addition to Libby, Joe is survived by his son, Thomas “Tom” Warren of Carmel;...
Norman Edwin "Norm" Warfield
Jul 10, 2024
Norman Edwin Warfield, 78, of Morristown, passed away July 10, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born March 5, 1946 in Rushville, IN to Edwin Warfield and Mildred (Smith) Warfield. He married Joyce E (Cochran) Warfield on April 7, 1967, and she survives.
He is survived by his children: Darla Warfield, Shelbyville; Shannon (David) Stauffer, Orrville,OH; Todd Warfield,...
George Norton Jr.
Jul 8, 2024
George Norton Jr., 76, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, July 8, 2024, at Ashford Place Health Campus in Shelbyville.
He was born March 20, 1948, in Baxter, Kentucky, the son of George Norton Sr. and Flora Rose. On September 16, 1995, he married Charlotte A. (Martin) Jeffries Norton, and she survives.
In addition to Charlotte, George is survived by his daughters, Faith...
Richard Joseph Plymate Sr.
Jul 7, 2024
Richard Joseph Plymate Sr., 86, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024, at Franciscan Hospice House in Indianapolis.
He was born August 27, 1937, in Fairland, the son of Walter and Roberta (Marshall) Plymate. In December of 1957, he married Evelyn “Jo” Griffin, and she preceded him in death on February 1, 1985. He married Andrea J. Corpe in February...
Bruce E. Harrell
Jul 7, 2024
Bruce E. Harrell, 67, of Shelbyville, passed away peacefully, Sunday, July 7, 2024, at Homeview in Franklin.
He was born January 24, 1957, in Shelbyville, the son of Donald E. and Janice S. (Richardson) Harrell.
Bruce is survived by his mother of Shelbyville; daughters, Ashley Brook Harrell, Dana Kristine Harrell and Jamie Machelle Caldwell, all of Pendleton; sisters, Pamela R. Harrell and...
JoAnn Abel
Jul 6, 2024
With deepest sorrow, we share the passing of JoAnn Abel, age 95, on Saturday, July 6, 2024, in Shelbyville, Indiana. She was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend.
JoAnn was born on April 7, 1929, an Easter Sunday, at home in Pleasant View, Indiana, to Alex and Elsie Mae (Curry) Murnan.
JoAnn graduated from Moral Township High School in...
James R. "Jim" Pherigo
Jul 6, 2024
James R. “Jim” Pherigo, 82, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Franciscan Health in Indianapolis.
He was born December 26, 1941, in Shelbyville, the son of Robert and Virginia (Hey) Pherigo. On October 17, 1964, he married his wife of 59 years, Pamela Link, and she survives.
In addition to Pam, Jim is survived by his daughter, Angela Pherigo...
Steven Wayne Smith
Jul 5, 2024
Steven Wayne “Steve” Smith, 78, near Brookfield, died as the results of a tragic accident on Friday, July 5, 2024.
He was born on October 26, 1945, in Shelbyville, the son of Ebert Wayne and Dona Jean (Plummer) Smith. Steve married his wife of 57 years, Jenness Bush on February 26, 1967, and she survives.
In addition to Jenness, Steve is survived...
Larry Lee Jones
Jul 4, 2024
Larry Lee Jones, 77, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Indianapolis.
He was born June 21, 1947, in Hammond, the son of Lawrence and Ann (Vandermae) Jones. On February 16, 1985, he married his wife of 39 years, Angela Banister, and she survives.
In addition to Angela, Larry is survived by his son, Brian Jones of Shelbyville; daughter, Jessie...
Larry Wayne Sturgis
Jun 28, 2024
Larry Wayne Sturgis, 66, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, June 28, 2024, at MHP Medical Center in Shelbyville.
He was born March 30, 1958, in Indianapolis, the son of Elmer Sturgis and Lillian (Ausman) Perry.
Larry is survived by his sisters, Ruth Hicks of Shelbyville, and Martha Sturgis of Greenwood; brother, Jeff Sturgis of Florida; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded...
James Leonard Prather
Jun 27, 2024
James Leonard Prather, 52, of Carmel, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024.
He was born July 1, 1971, in Shelbyville, the son of Clifton and Ellen (Featherstone) Prather.
James is survived by his sons, Jesse Prather and Jamie Prather, both of Shelbyville, Morrison Prather of Carmel; daughter, Chevelle Prather of Shelbyville; step-children, Calob Mourey of Shelbyville and Shelby Mourey of Lawrence; brothers,...
Mary Elizabeth Denton
Jun 26, 2024
Mary Elizabeth Denton, 85, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at her home.
She was born October 19, 1938, in Indianapolis, the daughter of Frederick H. And Emma Laura (Dodge) Branning. In January of 1986, she married J.B. Denton, and he preceded her in death on June 20, 2016.
Mary is survived by her daughters, Shelley (Wisehart) Johnson of Shelbyville,...

Jon D. McDonald
Jun 22, 2024
Jon D. McDonald, 70, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.
He was born November 5, 1953, in Shelbyville, the son of Boyd and Rebecca (Ross) McDonald.
Jon is survived by his special friend, Patti Weintraut of Shelbyville; nephew, Tom Jr.; niece, Rebecca; several cousins including Brent Ross and Mike Ross; and good friend,...
Barbara Ann Nigh
Jun 21, 2024
Barbara Ann Nigh, 87, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, June 21, 2024, at Rosegate Village Nursing Home in Indianapolis.
She was born November 21, 1936, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Homer Clark and Myrtle (Myer) Clark Kitzmiller. On January 18, 1957, she married Bradley Gene Nigh, and he preceded her in death on October 29, 2020. They were married for 63...
James C. "Jim" Branson
Jun 16, 2024
James C. “Jim” Branson, 79, of Shelbyville, passed away, Sunday, June 16, 2024, at his home.
He was born September 14, 1944, in Shelby County, the son of Robert E. and Alberta Louise (Owens) Branson.
Jim is survived by his son, Mike Branson and wife, Bobbie Jean, of Ocoee, Florida; daughter, Amy Cruz and husband, Marcelino, of Ocoee; brother, Kenneth Branson of...
Francis H. "Frank" Crafton
Jun 13, 2024
Francis H. “Frank” Crafton, 76, of Fairland, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2024, at his home.
He was born August 16, 1947, in Indianapolis, the son of Howard K. and Esther M. (Ehrlich) Crafton. On October 22, 1982, he married his wife of 41 years, Lana “Darlene” Curry, and she survives.
In addition to Darlene, Frank is survived by his sons, Jason...
Irene Wilkins
Jun 11, 2024
Irene (Baldwin) Wilkins, age 99, of Fountaintown, passed away peacefully in her home on June 11, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 11, 1925, in Terre Haute, the daughter of Edward “Ted” and Letha (Russell) Baldwin. They moved to St. Paul where her father taught school and served as principal. Irene shared many wonderful memories of...
Henry Albrecht
Jun 6, 2024
Henry Albrecht, 62, of Morristown, joined his mother in heaven having passed away at his home on June 6, 2024.
He was born on August 2, 1961, at Scott’s Air Force Base in California, to the late Henry Albrecht, Sr., and Darlene (Bogue) (Albrecht) Nebel. Darlene married Gary Nebel and they raised him to be the great person he was. He...
Violet "Mae" Hamilton
Jun 6, 2024
Violet “Mae” Hamilton, 105, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2024, at The Willows of Shelbyville.
She was born April 1, 1919, in Marietta, the daughter of Clarence and Grace (McCullough) Hamilton.
Mae is survived her sister-in-law, Anitta Hamilton of Punta Gorda, Florida; nieces, Joyce Obradovic’ and husband, Paul, and Shelly Hamilton; and nephews, Philip Hamilton, Steve Hamilton and Daniel Hamilton.
She...