Obituaries
Jo Ann Dunaway
Sep 10, 2025
Jo Ann Dunaway, 85, of Shelbyville, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Greenfield Healthcare Facility in Greenfield.
She was born October 18, 1939, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Alex and Agnes (Wetzel) Scott. She was married to Don Dunaway for 65 years.
In addition to being survived by Don, Jo Ann is survived by her children, Barry Dunaway and wife,...
William Maurice Robbins
Sep 10, 2025
William Maurice Robbins, 73, of Indianapolis, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Compass Park in Franklin.
He was born July 2, 1952, in Indianapolis, the son of Bueford C. and Caryl (Loper) Robbins.
William is survived by his daughter, Danielle Bailey and husband, Joseph, of Franklin; sister, Julie Robbins and husband, Ken Zimski, of Franklin; grandchildren, Jade and Damian; niece,...
Robert A. Bennett
Sep 2, 2025
Robert A. Bennett Robert A. (Bob) Bennett, 100, passed away peacefully at his home in Nashville, Tennessee, September 2, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Patricia Meredith Bennett. Son of Allen C. and Oleatha (Ensminger) Bennett, Bob was born April 25, 1925, in Shelbyville, Indiana, where he lived most of his life. Well known...
Patsy Ann Weintraut
Sep 2, 2025
Patsy Ann Weintraut, 76, of Shelbyville, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Major Health Partners in Shelbyville.
She was born September 20, 1948, in Shelby County, the daughter of George and Maxine (Marshall) Murnan. On December 27, 1974, Patsy married her husband of over 50 years, Michael “Mike” Weintraut, and he survives.
In addition to Mike, Patsy is survived by...
Thomas D. "Tom" Rhoades
Aug 30, 2025
Thomas D. “Tom” Rhoades, 74, of Shelbyville, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2025, at his home.
He was born February 11, 1951, in Shelbyville, the son of Kenneth E. and Emily (Malcom) Rhoades.
Tom is survived by his brothers, Kenneth “Bill” Rhoades of Whiteland, and Ronald Rhoades and wife, Joyse of Waldron; nieces, Rebecca Rhoades and Sandra Hampton; and great-nephew, Chad...
Sandra Jean Jorio
Aug 27, 2025
Sandra Jean Jorio, 86, of Morristown, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at her home.
Services have been entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 124 E. North St. in Morristown.
Online condolences may be shared with Sandra’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
Nancy Coppaway
Aug 26, 2025
Nancy Coppaway, 72, of Rushville, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, in Knightstown.
She was born on January 26, 1953, in Waupan, Wisconsin, the daughter of Anthony A. and Marguerite R. (Klingbeil) Scharschmidt. On November 1, 1985, she married Terry William Coppaway, and he preceded her in death on May 16, 2014.
Nancy is survived by her sisters, Kay Case and...
Martha Ellen Carter
Aug 25, 2025
Martha Ellen Carter, 90, of Shelbyville, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 25, 2025, at Franciscan Hospice House in Indianapolis.
She was born on June 20, 1935, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Orville and Minnie (Bush) Thompson. On January 16, 1959, she married the love of her life, Richard L. Carter, and he preceded her in death on...
William E. "Bill" Restall Jr.
Aug 16, 2025
William E. “Bill” Restall Jr., 99, of Shelbyville, passed away on August 16, 2025, at Timber Creek Village in Shelbyville.
He was born February 1, 1926, in Ardsley, Pennsylvania, the son of William E. Sr. and Edith F. (Peberdy) Restall. On October 15, 1949, he married the love of his life, Eleanor Read, whom he met on a blind date on...
Marna Lynn Sumerford
Aug 13, 2025
Marna Lynn Sumerford, 82, of Shelbyville, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at her home.
She was born April 7, 1943, in Shelbyville, the only daughter of Carlos M. and Louise (Reed) Miller. On January 9, 1966, she married, her husband of nearly 60 years, Wooten “Taylor” Sumerford Jr., and he survives.
In addition to Taylor, Marna is survived by her...
Elaine Stickle
Aug 12, 2025
Elaine Stickle, 74, of Shelbyville, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at her home.
She was born February 27, 1951, in Franklin, the daughter of Charles A. and Pansy M. (McMurray) Pyle.
Elaine is survived by her daughter, Stacy Farley of Shelbyville; brother, Keith Pyle of Fountaintown; sisters, Pamela Williams of New Whiteland, and Kathy Pyle of Shelbyville; grandchildren, Brendan Stickle,...
Mormrose "Rose" Swazay
Aug 11, 2025
Mormrose “Rose” Swazay, 84, of Waldron, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025, at Major Health Partners in Shelbyville.
She was born January 9, 1941, in Grayson County, Kentucky, the daughter of Claude L. and Lois E. (Higdon) Alvey. On August 3, 1960, she married Marshall D. Swazay Sr., and he preceded her in death on February 6, 2010.
Rose is survived...
Carolyn Florence McClure
Jul 30, 2025
Carolyn Florence McClure, 87, of Shelby County, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at the Indiana Masonic Home Compass Park.
She was born February 15, 1938, in Johnson County, the daughter of Samuel McCarty and Dorotha (Long) Dunham. On October 6, 1962, she married William Dale “Bill” McClure, and he preceded her in death on April 27, 2017.
Carolyn was the...
Mary Beatrice (Phares) Grubb
Jul 29, 2025
Mary Beatrice (Phares) Grubb maintained her keen sense of style and artistic eye throughout her 93 years of life.
Mary was born on July 16, 1932 to Eva and Leonard Phares of Shelbyville, IN (both deceased). She had an older brother, Jack Phares (deceased), and two younger sisters, Beverly Sue (Phares) Grubb and Jean (Phares) Lovitt.
After graduating from Shelbyville High School,...
Kenneth Gephart
Jul 26, 2025
Kenneth “Kenny” Gephart, 89, of Shelbyville, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at his home.
He was born December 26, 1935, in Rush County, the son of Clarence and Lillie (Bogue) Gephart. On January 24, 1958, he married Shirley Andrews, and she preceded him in death on August 27, 2022.
Kenny is survived by his children, Tammy Carter of Indianapolis, and...
Janet Dianne (Miller) Robinson
Jul 26, 2025
Janet Dianne (Miller) Robinson, 87, of Shelbyville, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Ashford Place Health Campus in Shelbyville.
She was born December 5, 1937, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Carlos Harold Miller and Evelyn Mae (Wells) Craig. On September 18, 1955, she married Dwain Gail Robinson, and he preceded her in death on May 29, 1999.
Janet is survived...
Marlin G. "Scouty" Everhart
Jul 25, 2025
Marlin G. “Scouty” Everhart, 86, of Shelbyville, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025, at his home.
He was born on March 1, 1939, in Morristown, the son of Floyd Freeman and Hazel (Peacock) Everhart.
Marlin is survived by his son, Keith Everhart and wife, Nancy, of Shelbyville; daughters, Marlene Gerline and husband, Greg, of Shelbyville, Carrie Jones of Fairland, Julie Lay...
Rosalie M. Gates
Jul 18, 2025
Rosalie M. Gates, 99, of Rushville, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Woodland Terrace in New Palestine.
She was born May 6, 1926, in Bermuda, the daughter of Joseph DeCosta Silva and Adelaide Maple Cervallo. In December of 2016, she married Lester “Dale” Durbin, and he survives.
In addition to Dale, Rosalie is survived by her children, Suzette Abbott and...
Ramey Sue Caudill
Jul 14, 2025
Ramey Sue Caudill, 34, of Shelbyville, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025, at Franciscan Health in Indianapolis.
She was born November 20, 1990, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Larry Keith Caudill and Cindy (Endicott) DeMartino.
Ramey is survived by her fiance’ and life partner, Shane Lower of Shelbyville; father, Larry Keith Caudill and wife, Denise, of Nineveh; mother, Cindy DeMartino of...
John E. Hamilton
Jul 6, 2025
John E. Hamilton, 84, of Indianapolis, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at the Rosewalk at Lutherwoods Assisted Living in Indianapolis.
He was born December 30, 1940, in Johnson County, the son of Henry W.W. and Opal Marie (Routier) Hamilton. In 1968, John married Marcine L. Wilson, and she preceded him in death on February 25, 2024.
John is survived by...
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