Obituaries
Thomas Wayne "Tom" Yarling
Oct 3, 2023
Thomas Wayne “ Tom” Yarling, 56, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.
He was born February 1, 1967, in Shelby County, the son of Raymond Yarling and Mickey (Emerick) Anderson.
Tom is survived by his daughter, Emily Grace Yarling of Columbus; fiance’, Amie Lisby, and her children, Caleb, Christian and...
John Dale Simpson
Oct 2, 2023
John Dale Simpson, 93, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, October 2, 2023, at MHP Medical Center in Shelbyville.
He was born December 8, 1929, in Shelbyville, the son of Martin D. and Fannie F. (Tuttle) Simpson.
John loved his family and is survived by three sons, Mike Simpson of Tampa, Florida, Timothy Simpson and wife, Kathleen, and Todd Simpson...
Isabelle Baker
Sep 21, 2023
Isabelle Baker passed on to her reward at 12:35 am on September 21. She was born July 12, 1925 in a log cabin along the Flat Rock River in southern Shelby County Indiana. Experiencing the Great Depression and World War II in her early life, she grew up very poor but sought to follow the legacy of generosity and...
Mary Margaret Smith
Sep 21, 2023
Mary Margaret Smith, 87, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023, at Maple Park Village in Westfield.
She was born May 2, 1936, in Brown County, the daughter of Edwin and Elva Nancy (Carpenter) Butler. On October 9, 1954, she married Avery Smith, and he preceded her in death on August 27, 1985.
Mary is survived by her...
Paul William Crosby
Sep 19, 2023
Paul William Crosby, 91, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at MHP Medical Center in Shelbyville.
He was born April 11, 1932, in Shelbyville, the son of Carl and Bessie (Brattain) Crosby. On June 12, 1954, he married his wife of 69 years, Betty Jean Jackson, and she survives.
In addition to Betty, Paul is survived by...
Bobby Dale Grounds
Sep 18, 2023
Bobby Dale Grounds, 77, of Morristown, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023, at Morristown Manor in Morristown.
He was born June 1, 1946, in Grammer, IN, the son of George and Ruby (Plumley) Grounds. On July 25, 1987, he married Janet “Kay” (Teaford) Grounds, and she survives.
In addition to Kay, Bobby is survived by his son,...
Mary Ann Williams
Sep 13, 2023
Mary Ann Williams, 79, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana in Columbus.
She was born November 1, 1943, in Champaign, Illinois, the daughter of Joseph Stanley and Marjorie (Anderson) Milliner. On October 2, 1965, she married her husband of 57 years, Ronald Gene Williams, and he survives.
In addition to...
Norbert Joseph "Bud" Meltzer
Sep 9, 2023
Norbert Joseph “Bud” Meltzer, 62, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023, at AMG Specialty Hospital in Greenfield.
He was born February 7, 1961, in Shelbyville, the son of Norbert Joseph Sr. and Betty Catherine (Holbrook) Meltzer.
Bud is survived by his son, John Meltzer of Shelbyville; step-son, James Campbell and wife, Talitha, of Waldron; sister, Melissa Noel...
David Edward Evans
Sep 7, 2023
David Edward Evans, 80, of St. Paul, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023, at MHP Medical Center in Shelbyville.
He was born April 29, 1943, in Canton, Starke County, Ohio, the son of Robert A. and Julia (Halter) Evans. On November 5, 1966, he married Joanne Jeandrevin, and she preceded him in death on March 1, 1993. He later...
George Walter Phares Jr.
Sep 4, 2023
George (Geo) Walter Phares, Jr., 61, of Shelbyville, Indiana passed away Monday, September 4, 2023, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.
Born March 29, 1962, in Shelbyville, Indiana, he was the son of Jewel Anne (Robbins) and George W. Phares, Sr. He married Corinna Ann DeBaun on April 25, 1987.
Survivors include...
Joseph Stanley Hannell
Sep 4, 2023
Joseph Stanley Hannell, 72, of Morristown, passed away, Monday, September 4, 2023, at his home.
He was born June 19, 1951, in Indianapolis, the son of Joseph M. and Marjorie Anne (Grider) Hannell. On March 1, 2002, he married Diane M. Holtz, and she survives.
In addition to Diane, Joe is survived by children, Joseph Hannell of Martinsville, Jennifer...
Carl Wayne Crisman
Sep 4, 2023
Carl Wayne Crisman, 66, of Waldron, passed away Monday, September 4, 2023, at his home.
He was born May 19, 1957, in Shelbyville, the son of Wayne and Juanita (Stevens) Crisman. On April 19, 2003, he married Angie Kendall, and she survives.
In addition to Angie, Carl is survived by his mother of Greenfield; children, Joshua Wayne Crisman and...
Thomas E. Wells
Sep 4, 2023
Thomas E. Wells, 66 of Shelbyville, passed away, Monday, September 4, 2023, at Franciscan Health Hospital in Indianapolis.
He was born February 8, 1957, to Edward and Dorothy (Neu) Wells Kaster in Shelbyville.
Tom attended Shelbyville High School. He previously worked for Knauf Insulation and Yager Bowling Service, before starting his own service business, retiring in 2019.
He was...
William R. "Bill" Branson
Sep 2, 2023
William R. “Bill” Branson, 88, a lifelong Shelbyville resident, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023, at Ashford Place Health Campus in Shelbyville.
He was born December 28, 1934, in Shelbyville, the son of William C. and Edna May (Stanley) Branson. On March 16, 1957, he married Martha Joann Tucker, and she preceded him in death on July 18, 2022.
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Trent Alan Miller
Sep 2, 2023
Trent Alan Miller, 65, of Morristown, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023, at his home.
He was born January 14, 1958, in Shelbyville, the son of James I. “Jim” and Janet L. (Tracy) Miller. On December 20, 2003, he married Melissa D. Gambrel, and she survives.
In addition to Melissa, Trent is survived by his son, Brandon Miller and...
Cynthia Renee Esters
Sep 1, 2023
Cynthia Renee Esters, 56, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023, at Franciscan Health in Indianapolis.
She was born December 31, 1966, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Raymond Gragg and Kathy Smith.
Cynthia is survived by her children, Bryan Hall, Amanda Arseno and Stephen Hall; her boyfriend, Randy Thurston; brother, Dale Gragg; and grandchildren, Jonathon, Bryan II, Bryan...
Paul Emerson Linville
Sep 1, 2023
Paul Emerson Linville, 77, of Arlington, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023, at his home.
He was born May 13, 1946, in Shelbyville, the son of Sharon Emerson “S.E.” and Caroline Priscilla (Macy) Linville. On February 18, 1972, he married his wife of 51 years, Karen Sue Donner, and she survives.
In addition to Karen, Paul is survived by...
Betty Jean Perry
Aug 31, 2023
Betty Jean Perry, 79, of Morristown, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023, at her home.
She was born March 18, 1944, in Oneida, Kentucky, the daughter of Maynard J. and Nell (Hensley) Baker. On August 23, 1976, she married Daniel Ray Perry, and he survives.
In addition to Daniel, Betty is survived by her son, Mike Gillie and wife,...
Paul David Douglas
Aug 31, 2023
Paul David Douglas, 93, of Flat Rock, Indiana, and most recently Ashford Place Health Campus in Shelbyville, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Franciscan St. Francis in Indianapolis. He was born July 11, 1930 to Edwin and Bernece Talkington Douglas in the log cabin in Noble Township where Edwin was born. His sister, Mary Louise was born...
John Robert Dawson
Aug 28, 2023
Monday, August 28, 2023, John Robert Dawson, 70, of Shelbyville, passed away peacefully at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Late that night as John closed his eyes for the last time, the moon shone brightly as the clouds lifted and the Angels ushered him to Heaven.
John married the love of his life, Randi Pike, on October 31,...