Obituaries
Gail Ann (Brown) Nellis
Feb 5, 2024
Gail Ann (Brown) Nellis, 70, of Pleasant View, passed away, Monday, February 5, 2024, at her home surrounded by family and her little dog, Leo.
She was born October 3, 1953, in Dayton, OH, the daughter of Albert and the late Adeline (Koogler) Brown. On October 19, 1974, she married Fulton J. Nellis.
In addition to Fulton, Gail is survived by her...
Donald "Edmund" DePrez Sr.
Feb 2, 2024
Donald “Edmund” DePrez Sr., 92, of Greenfield, passed away Friday, February 2, 2024, at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield.
He was born October 5, 1931, in Shelbyville, the son of Elmer and Gwendolyn (Sawyer) DePrez. On January 1, 1953, he married Catherine E. Kemper, and she preceded him in death on November 28, 1995.
Edmund is survived by his three sons, Donald...
Janice "Sharon" Kolls
Jan 31, 2024
Our beloved mother, Janice "Sharon" Kolls, peacefully joined the Lord on January 31, 2024. It is a profound moment as she is now reunited with our dear father, coming to him on his birthday. Their love story has found its ultimate ending.
Sharon, born on May 12, 1932, in Shelbyville, was the daughter of Don and Bernice (Gordon) Richardson. On May...
Eric Roger Dickmann
Jan 29, 2024
Eric Roger Dickmann, 74, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, January 29, 2024, at his home.
He was born December 3, 1949, in Shelbyville, the son of W. Paul “Whitey” and Betty Jean (Beagle) Dickmann.
Eric is survived by his brothers, Fred Dickmann of Columbus, Rod Dickmann and wife, Karen, of Shelbyville, and Brad Dickmann of Shelbyville; nieces, Mandy Bunton and Kylie King;...

Judith Kay "Judy" Jones
Jan 15, 2024
Judtih Kay “Judy” Jones, 74, of Shelbyville, passed away, Monday, January 15, 2024, at her home.
She was born November 17, 1949, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Glen C. and Eunice Jeanne (Knowlton) Losey. On October 23, 1971, she married David M. Jones, and he preceded her in death on October 14, 2006.
Judy is survived by her brothers, Michael Losey...
Patricia Joanne Koth
Jan 11, 2024
Patricia Joanne Koth, 79, of Shelbyville, passed away, Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Franciscan St. Francis Health in Indianapolis.
She was born November 21, 1944, in San Diego, California, the daughter of Frank and Ardith (Barden) Gierhart. On December 21, 1966, she married Michael Koth, and he survives.
In addition to Michael, Patricia is survived by her son, Michael...
Robert Jeffery "Jeff" Kermode
Jan 9, 2024
Robert Jeffery “Jeff” Kermode, 63, of Fairland, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Franciscan St. Francis Health in Indianapolis.
He was born November 29, 1960, the son of Robert W. and Velma Marie (Kleiman) Kermode. Jeff and Athena “Tina”, spent 26 years together and were married on March 3, 2018.
In addition to Tina, Jeff is survived by...
William G. Swango
Jan 9, 2024
William G. “Pete” Swango, 86, of Shelbyville, passed away, Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Franciscan St. Francis Health in Indianapolis.
He was born May 27, 1937, in New Point, the son of Mose William and Olive (Blair) Swango. On June 26, 1992, he married Ethleen (Gurley) Miller Swango, and she survives.
In addition to Ethleen, Pete is survived by...
Linda Joyce Thurston
Jan 7, 2024
Linda Joyce Thurston, 76, of Shelbyville, passed away, Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Franciscan St. Francis Health in Indianapolis.
She was born April 28, 1947, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Robert and Elizabeth (Marksbury) Carroll. On September 28, 1963, she married Joseph Dwain Thurston, and he preceded her in death on January 31, 2022.
Linda is survived by her...
Joseph R. Bailey
Jan 7, 2024
Joseph R. Bailey, 95, of Shelbyville, passed away, Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Ashford Place Health Campus in Shelbyville.
He was born March 25, 1928, in Converse, the son of Donald and Roberta (Botkin) Bailey.
Joseph is survived by his cousins, Betty Ardery of Shelbyville, Sam Ardery and wife, Patty, of Bloomington, Kirk Ardery of Indianapolis, and Jean McGair...
Steven Charles "Chuck" Miller
Jan 7, 2024
Steven Charles “Chuck” Miller, 67, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024, at his home, after a courageous battle with esophageal cancer.
He was born September 2, 1956, in Rushville, the son of Jarold W. and Patricia (Cole) Miller. On August 1, 1976, he married his wife of 47 years, Kathleen Smith, and she survives.
In...
Rosemary Teresa "Rosie" Grove
Jan 7, 2024
Rosemary Teresa “Rosie” Grove, 76, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born November 15, 1947, in Hayward’s Heath (Sussex), England, the daughter of Alfred James and Gladys Ena (Bowmar) Vincent. On October 12, 1971, she married her devoted husband of 52 years, William “Bill” Grove, and he...
Justin Alexander Jackson
Jan 5, 2024
Justin Alexander Jackson, 41, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024.
Born in Johnson County on November 5, 1982, he was the son of Frances Jackson and the late Carl Jackson.
A 2001 graduate of Waldron Junior-Senior High School, he attended Ball State University, completing a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice. He then...
Billy Ray (Bill) Farmer
Jan 5, 2024
Billy Ray (Bill) Farmer, 86, of New Palestine, formerly of Morristown, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024, at Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center in Carmel.
He was born October 24, 1937, in Taylor County, Kentucky, the son of Damon and Lettie (Richerson) Farmer. On May 12, 1961, he married his wife of 62 years, Sandra Sue Keffaber, and she...
Roberta Inlow
Jan 4, 2024
Roberta Inlow, beloved widow, mother, and grandmother passed away in January, 2024, in Torrance, California. Roberta was born in 1931, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Ruth and Willard Graber. She received her bachelor’s degree from Indiana University and obtained a teaching certificate from Butler University shortly afterwards. While studying at Indiana, Roberta met her husband of 70 years, Robert Inlow.
Roberta spent...
Stephen Gary Pennington
Jan 3, 2024
Stephen “Gary” Pennington, 80, of Ankeny, Iowa, formerly of Shelby County, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024.
He was born January 25, 1943, in Chavies, Kentucky, the son of Russell and Edna (Napier) Pennington. He married Diane Boring, and she survives.
In addition to Diane, Gary is survived by his brother, Donald Ray Pennington of Scottsburg.
Gary was preceded...
Harry E. Miller
Jan 1, 2024
Harry Edgar Miller hit the road again on January 1, 2024, shortly after the New Year. Harry was born November 27, 1955, in San Diego, California, to Joed Miller and Mildred Lucille (Cole) Miller Riggins. He never met a stranger, and, to those who met him in his earlier days, he was always known as “Eddie.” After a ho-hum...
Robert "Buckwheat" Clapp
Jan 1, 2024
Robert “Buckwheat” Clapp, 77, of Morristown, passed away Monday, January 1, 2024, at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield.
He was born October 16, 1946, in Indianapolis, the son of Harold Clapp and Bonnie J. (Davis) McVey. On December 5, 1971, he married Janet Lynn Hough, and she preceded him in death on September 9, 1996. He married Maggie Morton,...
Robert Edward "Robbie" Elliott Jr.
Dec 31, 2023
Robert (Robbie) Edward Elliott Jr., 70, of Shelbyville, Indiana passed away on December 31, 2023 at his residence after a lengthy battle with Parkinsons disease.
Robbie was Born on January 9, 1953 to Robert Elliott Sr. and Beverly Elliott in Shelbyville Indiana where he lived his entire life. Upon graduation from Shelbyville High School in 1971, he worked...
Jared Robert "Bob" Magner
Dec 27, 2023
Jared Robert “Bob” Magner, 21, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at his home.
He was born October 2, 2002, in Indianapolis, the son of Jennifer Magner Moore.
Bob is survived by his mother and father, Kyson Moore, of Shelbyville; brother, David Tyra and fiance’, Samantha Brooks, of Shelbyville; sisters, Vivionna Moore and Sabrina Brock, both of...