Obituaries
Michael William Nigh
Mar 19, 2024
Michael William Nigh, 82, of Brownsburg, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Brownsburg Healthcare in Brownsburg.
Mike was born on February 19, 1942, in Indianapolis. He was the son of Robert William and Ruth Elizabeth (Waltermire) Nigh. On June 29, 1962, Mike married his wife of 62 years, Judy Ann Weber and she survives.
Mike is also survived by two sons,...
Janet Carol Cox
Mar 16, 2024
Janet Carol Cox, 84, of Shelbyville, passed away, Saturday, March 16, 2024, at MHP Medical Center in Shelbyville.
She was born January 11, 1940, in Fountaintown, the daughter of John Russell and Evelyn Flora Marie (Laufer) Cox.
Janet is survived by her siblings, Roland Cox and wife, Ina, of Fairland, Dennis Cox ad wife, Brenda, of Shelbyville, Richard Cox and wife, Karen,...
Judith Ann "Judy" Spoor
Mar 14, 2024
With heavy hearts, we annouce the passing of Judith Ann "Judy" Spoor, 87, of Fairland, on March 14, 2024, at Ashford Place in Shelbyville, IN. Born on April 26, 1936, in Nashville, Judy was the daughter of Charles D. and Emma Mae (Crabtree) Miller. She was united in marriage to Arthur W. "Art" Spoor, on November 28th, 1986, who survives...
Donna "Joann" Farnsley
Mar 10, 2024
Donna “Joann” Farnsley, 91, a lifelong Shelbyville resident, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at The Willows of Shelbyville.
She was born November 26, 1932, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Landy J. and Helen Iva (Strickler) Myer. On August 22, 1954, she married Rev. James Farnsley, and he preceded her in death on December 7, 2009.
Joann is survived by her...
Brian R. "Duke" Norris
Feb 29, 2024
Brian R. “Duke” Norris, 73, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024, at MHP Medical Center in Shelbyville.
He was born September 21, 1950, in Pittsburg, California, the son of Donald Lee and Patsy Ruth (Hewitt) Norris. On June 21, 1969, he married Marcia Diane Dale, and she preceded him in death on February 13, 2004.
Duke is survived by his...
Rosellen Kendall
Feb 28, 2024
Rosellen Kendall, 93, of New Palestine, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at her home.
She was born September 25, 1930, in Shelby County, the daughter of Edward Gregory and Daisy Jane (Oliver) Wallace. On June 12, 1949, she married her husband of 74 years, Edward “Leon” Kendall, and he survives.
In addition to Leon, Rosellen is survived by her daughters, Judy...
Jeremy W. Miller
Feb 27, 2024
Jeremy W. Miller, 47, of Fairland, passed away surrounded by his family Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at Community Hospital South in Indianapolis after a courageous 12 ½ year battle with colorectal cancer.
He was born February 19, 1977, in Indianapolis, the son of Steven Charles “Chuck” and Kathleen “Kathy” (Smith) Miller. On June 8, 2002, he married Angela Creech, and she...
Stephen Paul Rowsey
Feb 24, 2024
Stephen Paul Rowsey, 77, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024, at his home.
He was born December 17, 1946, in Shelbyville, the son of Robert R. and Iva Flora (Baker) Rowsey. On February 25, 1978, he married his wife of nearly 46 years, Sharon Huntsman, and she survives.
They were blessed with a daughter, Ashley Rowsey of Indianapolis.
In addition...
Joyce Lynn Small
Feb 22, 2024
Joyce Lynn Small, 76, of Morristown, passed away, Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Compass Park in Franklin.
She was born April 8, 1947, in Indianapolis, the daughter of Richard D. and Margaret P. (Powell) Unger. On August 2, 1969, she married Lonnie Maurcee Small and he preceded her in death on November 6, 2021.
Joyce is survived by her brother-in-law and...
Marjorie Ruth Elmore
Feb 16, 2024
Marjorie R. Elmore, 95, passed away on February 16, 2024. Born on September 23, 1928 in London, IN to Donald and Hazel (Noe) House she was also known as Marge and affectionately called “Granny” by so many. She married Morris “Bud” Elmore in 1964 and he preceded her in death in 1984.
A lifetime Shelby County resident, Marge was...
Elmer Harlan Brattain
Feb 11, 2024
After 95 wonderful years, Elmer Harlan Brattain passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024, at Cypress Run, Morristown Manor in Morristown.
A lifelong resident, Elmer was born in Shelbyville on January 3, 1929, the son of Floyd Brattain and Geraldine (Jones) Crosby. On November 14, 1953, he married Elsie “Mickey” Kreiger, and she preceded him in death on March 17, 1996. He...
Brenda Jean De Arc Anthony
Feb 11, 2024
Brenda Jean De Arc Anthony, 35, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024, at Major Health Partners in Shelbyville.
She was born August 30, 1988, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the daughter of Cyrille and Brenda (Morris) Turcotte.
Brenda is survived by her sisters, Bonnie Hopper of Coconut Creek, Florida, Rochelle Anthony of Naples, Florida, and Melissa Anthony of Orlando, Florida; and...
Crystal Lynn Ortel
Feb 10, 2024
Crystal Lynn Ortel, 49, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024.
She was born June 26, 1974, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Henry Cristofori Jr. and Beverly (Allen) Cristofori. On August 2, 1997, she married Chad Eugene Ortel, and he survives.
In addition to Chad, Crystal is survived by her mother of Shelbyville; her children, Allyssa Marie Steele and husband, Caleb,...
Tonya Ann "Toni" Carlton
Feb 10, 2024
Tonya Ann “Toni” Carlton, 84, of Morristown, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024, at her home.
She was born July 14, 1939, in Indianapolis, the daughter of Homer Glen and Katheryn Jane (Ferguson) Mitchell. On August 28, 1970, she married her husband of 53 years, Robert Eugene “Bob” Carlton, and he survives.
In addition to Bob, Toni is survived by her sons,...
Charles E. Sturgill
Feb 10, 2024
Charles E. Sturgill, 80, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024, at The Willows of Shelbyville.
He was born March 24, 1943, in Letcher County, Kentucky, the son of Haskel and Ethel (Blair) Sturgill. On October 15, 1961, he married Edna Mae “Peanut” McDaniel, and she preceded him in death on November 19, 2018.
He is survived by his sons,...
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...
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