Obituaries
Jo Annis Buckler
Mar 29, 2025
Jo Annis Buckler, 94, of Shelbyville, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at The Willows of Shelbyville.
She was born on March 29, 1931 in Shelbyville, the daughter of Luther and Sally Mae (Pike) Newton. On August 30, 1952, she married Lowell Dean Buckler, and he preceded her in death on October 21, 2005.
Jo is survived by her granddaughter, Mya...
Ronald Ray Henderson
Mar 28, 2025
Ronald Ray Henderson, 77, of Greensburg, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025, at Decatur County Hospital in Greensburg.
He was born February 24, 1948, the son of Clifford E. and Maricelle E. (Avery) Henderson.
In addition to his parents, Ronald was preceded in death by his twin brother, Donald Henderson; and older brother, Charles.
He enjoyed working in his flowers, gardening and...
Richard William Dunn
Mar 25, 2025
Richard William Dunn, 84, of Shelbyville, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Franciscan St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis.
He was born April 2, 1940, in Shelbyville the son of Lewis W. Dunn and Mae L. (Tingle) Dunn.
Graveside services will be held at Miller Cemetery at a later date.
Services have been entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 819...
Deloris Jean Wasson
Mar 22, 2025
Deloris Jean Wasson, 92, of Shelbyville, formerly of Yorktown, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at the Ashford Place Villas in Shelbyville.
She was born November 12, 1932, in New Castle, the daughter of George L. and Hassell M. (Jester) Green. On December 17, 1955, she married Frank A. Wasson, and he preceded her in death on February 26, 2019.
Deloris...
Michael Paul Terry
Mar 15, 2025
Michael Paul Terry, 47, of Rushville, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at his home.
He was born March 14, 1978, in Jackson, Kentucky, the son of Olema (Jewell) Terry.
Michael is survived by his children, Jordan Wilson of Columbus, Gabriel Wilson of Shelbyville, Jasmine Homebrink of Batavia, Ohio, and Leia Terry, Keera Terry and Ethan Terry, all of Greensburg; brothers,...
Elizabeth (Sisty) Mae Parrott
Mar 15, 2025
Elizabeth (Sisty) Mae Parrott
Elizabeth Mae (King) Parrott, age 92, started her new life with Jesus on March 15, 2025. She was a long-time resident of London, Indiana. She was born to Vern and Dorothy (Wilkins) King on October 24, 1932. She graduated from Moral Twp.High School. Elizabeth married Norman E. Parrott on May 13, 1951. Elizabeth was employed 29 years...
Irma "Jean" Theobald
Mar 14, 2025
Irma “Jean” Theobald, 93, of Shelbyville, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025, at Waldron Health and Rehabilitation in Waldron.
She was born July 31, 1931, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Oren and Nora (Sanders) Campbell. On September 10, 1982, she married Carroll G. Theobald, and he preceded her in death on December 31, 2024.
Jean is survived by her sons, Michael...
Howard A. Ribble, Jr.
Mar 12, 2025
Howard A. Ribble, Jr., of Ellenton, Florida, formerly of Shelbyville, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at his home.
He was born October 31, 1937, in Shelbyville, the son of Evelyn Marjorie (DeWitt) Taylor. In 1987, he married Caryol Frances McColley, and she preceded him in death on July 31, 2020.
Howard is survived by his children, Christine Lawrence and husband,...
John D. Kuhn
Mar 10, 2025
John D. Kuhn, 84, of Arlington, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 10, 2025, at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield.
He was born December7, 1940, in Rush County, the son of Carl and Ela (Gunning) Kuhn. On August 13, 1961, he married his wife of 63 years, Evonne Davis, and she survives.
In addition to Evonne, John is survived...
Michael David Sager
Mar 7, 2025
Michael David Sager, 54, of Shelbyville, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025.
He was born December 22, 1970, in Shelbyville, the son of Jerry and Andrea (Perifield) Sager. On February 8, 2020, he married Ann Kaster, and she survives.
In addition to Ann, Michael is survived by his daughter, Emily Powell of Shelbyville; and granddaughter, Miracle Powell.
He was preceded in death...
Nicole Renee Craig
Mar 7, 2025
Nicole Renee Craig, 45, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025, in Decatur County.
She was born September 11, 1979, in San Antonio, Texas, the daughter of Jeffrey and Elizabeth A. (Hastey) Smith.
Nicole is survived by her parents of Manilla; daughters, Shelby Hudson and Sara Augustine, both of Shelbyville; brother, Jeffrey Smith Jr., of Manilla; and nephew, Liam Smith of Manilla.
In...
Melissa Dawn Smith
Mar 4, 2025
Melissa Dawn Smith, 64, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in Nashville, Indiana.
She was born April 15, 1960, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Jack Dale and Faye Ann (Tracy) Smith.
Melissa is survived by several cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents; step-father, Bill Smith; and sister, Renee Smith.
In 1978, Melissa graduated from Lawrence Central High...
Paul Philip "Phil" Kaster
Mar 4, 2025
Paul Philip “Phil” Kaster, 86, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in Shelbyville.
He was born December 3, 1938, in Shelby County, the son of Paul Gray and Mary Elizabeth (Epperson) Kaster. On June 27, 1958, he married his wife of 66 years, Freda Fleener, and she survives.
In addition to Freda, Phil is survived by his daughters, Danette Kaster,...
Jeremy DeWayne Jackman
Mar 1, 2025
Jeremy DeWayne “JJ” Jackman, 50, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025, at his home from natural causes.
He was born February 10, 1975, in Franklin, the son of Ronald and Linda (West) Jackman of Fairland.
In addition to his parents, Jeremy is survived by his daughters, Brittany Watson and husband, Devin, of Shelbyville, and Michelle Olinger and husband, Tyler, of...
Mary Tague
Feb 24, 2025
Mary Francis Tague, 67, of Shelbyville, passed away on, February 24, 2025, at her home.
She was born March 3, 1957, in Springfield, Tennessee, the daughter of Fred Hansel Simmons.
Mary is survived by her daughters, Brandy Buck of Franklin, and Melissa Hall and husband, Gary, of Shelbyville; grandchildren, Hannah, Luke, Alysia, Chelsea, Helen, Noah and Zach; great-grandchildren, McKenna, Josiah, Carter, Kinley,...
Janet Kay Riggs
Feb 24, 2025
Janet Kay Riggs, 75, of Greenfield, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025, at Franciscan St. Francis Health in Indianapolis.
She was born September 26, 1949, in Shelbyville, the daughter of James E. and Jean (Huber) Jones. On December 14, 1968, she married James W. Riggs, and he preceded her in death on March 6, 2011. She married Stephen Plunkett on...
Mary K. (Breedlove) Wickizer
Feb 23, 2025
Mary K. (Breedlove) Wickizer, 94, of Shelbyville, passed away on February 23, 2025, at Homeview Health and Rehab in Franklin.
She was born March 23, 1930, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Raymond and Jane (VanPelt) Breedlove. On June 22, 1952, she married Hugh Wickizer, and he preceded her in death on December 14, 2009.
Mary is survived by her sons, Karl Wickizer...
Rita Jane Covalt
Feb 23, 2025
Rita Jane Covalt, 95, of Morristown, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at Major Health Partners in Shelbyville.
She was born August 20, 1929, in Hancock County, the daughter of Charles H. and Ruby E. (Dismore) Schutt. On May 27, 1949, she married Marvin E. Covalt, and he preceded her in death on July 9, 2004.
Rita is survived by her...
Cena Marthene Chapman
Feb 22, 2025
Cena Marthene Chapman, 101, of Morristown, and most recently of Ashford Place Health Campus in Shelbyville, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, February 22, 2025.
Born on February 21, 1924, in Van Buren Township, Shelby County, she was the youngest of five children born to Harry B. and Mary (Winton) Cole. She married Paul E. Chapman in Paris,...
Edna "Marie" Sweet
Feb 22, 2025
Edna “Marie” Sweet, 91, of Greensburg, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at her home.
She was born April 22, 1933, in Fairland, the daughter of Catherine Anderson. On April 21, 1950, she married Ray Glen Sweet Sr., and he preceded her in death on November 11, 2009.
Marie is survived by her children, Glenda Sweet and Jackie Ruble, both of...
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