Obituaries

Justin Alexander Jackson

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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...

Teresa G. Vinson

Teresa G. Vinson

Dec 24, 2023

 

Teresa G. Vinson, 66, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023, at MHP Medical Center in Shelbyville.

She was born March 11, 1957, in Franklin, the daughter of Ewell and Susie (Hendley) Rodgers.  On December 18, 1974, she married Michael D Vinson, and he preceded her in death on December 14, 2022.

Teresa is survived by her son,...

Kent Allen Carpenter

Kent Allen Carpenter

Dec 22, 2023

 

Kent Allen Carpenter, 65, of Indianapolis, passed away Friday, December 22, 2023, at Indiana University Health West in Avon.

He was born September 6, 1958, in Anderson, the son of Donald Eugene and Carole (Thrush) Carpenter.  On September 17, 1983, Kent married his wife of 40 years, Kathy Ross, and she survives.

In addition to Kathy, Kent is survived...

Airl A Coffey

Airl A Coffey

Dec 19, 2023

 

Airl A Coffey, 89, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at Franciscan St. Francis Health in Indianapolis.

He was born September 29, 1934, in Russell Springs, Kentucky, the son of William Finley and Mary (Thornton) Coffey.  On September 29, 1955, Airl married Retta Dockery, and she preceded him in death on May 26, 2013.

Airl is survived...

Barbara Ann Eiler

Barbara Ann Eiler

Dec 17, 2023

 

Barbara Ann “Barb” Eiler, 74, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023, at MHP Medical Center in Shelbyville.

She was born July 13, 1949, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Carl and Dorothy (Conger) Scott.  On April 30, 1976, Barb married John R. Eiler, and he preceded her in death on May 10, 2019.

Barb is survived by her...

Lowell E. Albertson

Lowell E. Albertson

Dec 12, 2023



Mr. Lowell E. Albertson passed away on December 12, 2023 in Carmel, Indiana.

Mr. Albertson was born on July 14, 1937 to Woodrow M. and Lula (Jackson) Albertson in New Albany, Indiana. He was raised in Pekin, Indiana and graduated from Pekin High School in 1955.  He married the former Rose Marie Gray on July 12, 1957 in Pekin....

David K. Browning

David K. Browning

Dec 11, 2023

 

David K. Browning, 71, a lifelong Shelbyville resident, passed away Monday, December 11, 2023, at The Willows in Shelbyville.

He was born July 28, 1952, in Shelbyville, the son of Lester and Elizabeth (Mayo) Browning.

David is survived by his daughters, Erika Davis, Nicole (Patrick) Alvis and Katie (Brandyn) Weaver; brothers, Michael, Richard (Debbie), Roger, and Jay (Tina); three...

Thomas Wayne Walker

Thomas Wayne Walker

Dec 4, 2023

 

Thomas Wayne Walker, 74, of Morristown, passed away Monday, December 4, 2023, at his home.

He was born July 11, 1949, in Hancock Co., the son of Wilbert M. and Katherine H. (Chadwick) Walker.

Tom is survived by his brother, Larry Walker of Morristown; sisters, Nancy Evans of Greenfield, and Linda Walker of Morristown; sisters-in-law, Sandy Walker of Finley...

Karen Sue Williams

Karen Sue Williams

Dec 4, 2023

 

Karen Sue Williams, 63, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, December 4, 2023, at Indiana University Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.

She was born December 13, 1959, in Rush County, the daughter of  Norman and Rosemary Christina (Thomas) Gahimer.  On July 27, 1985, she married her husband of 38 years, Garrick Brian “GB” Williams, and he survives.

In addition to GB,...

Peggy Jewell Ratliff

Peggy Jewell Ratliff

Dec 2, 2023

 

Peggy Jewell Ratliff, 81, a resident of Fairland for over 50 years, passed away, Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Ashford Place  Health Campus in Shelbyville.

She was born November 21, 1942, in Spring Branch, Kentucky, the daughter of John and Linda Elkins.  On October 10, 1957, she married Donald L. Ratliff, and he preceded her in death on January...

Carolyn Bridges

Carolyn Bridges

Nov 28, 2023

 

Carolyn Bridges, 77 of New Palestine, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday November 28, 2023.

Carolyn was born June 1, 1946 in Grammer Indiana along with her twin brother Bobby Grounds.  She was the daughter of George and Ruby (Plumlee) Grounds.  The Grounds family moved quite often but eventually settled in Shelby County.  Carolyn graduated from Morristown...

Anthony Ray Croft

Anthony Ray Croft

Nov 24, 2023

 

Anthony Ray “Tony” Croft, 61, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, November 24, 2023, at his daughter’s home in Greenfield.

He was born May 26, 1962, in Indianapolis, the son of Evert Ray Croft and Marcia (Mallory) Carpenter.

Tony is survived by the mother of his children, Annette Scott-Croft of Greenfield; daughters, Christina Palmer of Richmond, and Brenna Gardner and...

Evertt Lee Ailes

Evertt Lee Ailes

Nov 24, 2023

 

Evertt Lee Ailes, 66, of Fairland, passed away Friday, November 24, 2023, at his home.

He was born October 25, 1957, in Connersville, the son of Francis Evertt and Ethel Catherine (Scanlon) Ailes.  On August 30, 1975, he married his wife of 48 years, Robin Hallgarth, and she survives.

In addition to Robin, Evertt is survived by his daughter,...