Obituaries

Thomas Wayne "Tom" Yarling

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

...

Trent Alan Miller

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

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

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

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

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

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,...