Obituaries
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...
Beverly Jane Bass
Jun 4, 2024
Beverly Jane Bass, 79, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at Franciscan Health in Indianapolis.
She was born November 13, 1944, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Carl and Dorothy (Conger) Scott. Beverly married Norman Keith Latimer, and he preceded her in death on December 8, 1974. She married John S. Bass in Clarksville, Tennessee on June 24, 1983,...
Julie Ann Jones
May 28, 2024
Julie Ann Jones, 66, of Shelbyville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at her home surrounded by her husband and three children. Julie was born August 17, 1957, in New Albany, the daughter of William R. and Marilyn (Condra) Smith. On February 24, 1979, she married her husband of 45 years, Gregory D. Jones, and he survives. Together,...
Gail L. Gleason
May 18, 2024
Gail L. Gleason, 66, of Shelbyville, Indiana passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at her home.
Daughter of Thomas and Helen Greene,
Gail is survived by her siblings, Barbara Cooper (Doug), Ed Greene (Terri) and Linda Beatty (Steve). She also leaves behind her two sons, Jacob Gleason and Rick Gleason, and her beloved dog, Koda.
She was preceded...
Owen Childres Jr.
May 16, 2024
Owen Childres, Jr. passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Florida.
He was born on August 16, 1937 to Owen and Tressie (Fetter) Childres (deceased).
He was a graduate of Boggstown High School and served with the Indiana National Guard. He began his career with KCL Corporation, moving to Credit Thrift, then finishing his career spending 31 years with State Farm...
Joey Ray Poole
May 15, 2024
Joey Ray Poole, 48, of New Palestine, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at the Golden Living Center in Greenfield.
He was born September 17, 1975, in Greenfield.
Joey is survived by his father, Timothy Poole and wife, Tammy, of New Palestine; mother, Kathy Sorrell and husband, Perry, of Greenfield; daughter, Madalyn Poole of Greenfield; son, Mason Poole of Greenfield; brother, Jason...
Patricia Ruth Dockery
May 14, 2024
Patricia Ruth Dockery, 81, of Shelbyville, formerly of Andrews, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at her home.
She was born May 4, 1943, in New Martinsville, West Virginia, the daughter of John Agar and Mary (Maine) Leasure. In June of 1964, she married J.D. Dockery, and he preceded her in December of 1999.
Patricia is survived by her son,...
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