Obituaries

Violet "Mae" Hamilton

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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,...

Jason Edward Huber

Jason Edward Huber

May 13, 2024

Jason Edward Huber, 52, of Boggstown, passed away Monday, May 13, 2024, in Shelby County.

He was born, February 25, 1972, in Shelbyville, the son of James Robert “Jim” Huber and Phyllis Jean “Jeannie”(Alexander) Huber.

Jason is survived by his fiance’, Christina “Chris” Burdine of Boggstown; father, Jim Huber and wife, Nancy, of Greenwood; beloved son, Dodge Alan Huber of Boggstown; step-sons,...

F. Lavinna Bayless

F. Lavinna Bayless

May 12, 2024

Lavinna Bayless, 97, of Gilbert, Arizona, formerly of Fairland, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024, at the Savana House in Gilbert.

She was born on February 17, 1927, in Rush County.   Lavinna was one of seven children born to James Frank and Ethel Marie (Patterson) Carpenter.  On April 16, 1948, she married Joel Harrison “Harry” Bayless, and he preceded her...

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...

Michelle "Shelly" Renee' Caplinger

Michelle "Shelly" Renee' Caplinger

May 8, 2024

Michelle “Shelly” Reneé Caplinger, 56, of Nashville, passed away in the early morning hours of Wednesday, May 8, 2024, after a year-long battle with ovarian cancer. She passed peacefully at the family’s home in Bloomington with her children by her side.

 Shelly was born on April 22, 1968, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the daughter of Deveta “Joy” (Boone) Caplinger and Jerry Lee...

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...