Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...