Obituaries
Russell Scott Headlee
Apr 11, 2023
Russell Scott Headlee, 59, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at his home.
He was born April 9, 1964, in Rushville, the son of Roger and Wanda Headlee.
Russell is survived by his daughter, Ravin Headlee and fiance’, Josh Gonterman, of Fairland; grandchild, Castiel Gonterman; girlfriend, Brenda VanHoosier of Shelbyville; sister-in-law, Cindy Headlee; aunt, Jane Bowles; nephew,...
Larry Lee Law
Apr 7, 2023
Larry Lee Law, 70, of Franklin, passed away Friday, April 7, 2023, at Franciscan St. Francis Health in Indianapolis.
He was born December 24, 1952, in Shelbyville, the son of Chet and Martha Jean (Persinger) Law.
Larry is survived by his children, Heather Schulz and Jarrod Law, both of Franklin; brothers, Duiane Law of Needham, Garry Law and wife,...

Jacqueline Marie "Jackie" Riddick
Apr 7, 2023
Jacqueline Marie “Jackie” Riddick, 63, of Morristown, passed away Friday, April 7, 2023, at her home.
She was born August 1, 1959, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, the daughter of Robert E. and Jewell Lee (Anderson) Whitaker.
Jackie is survived by her daughter, Kimberly Richardson and husband, Adam, of Morristown; son, James Hartman of Port Saint Lucie, Florida; sister, Roberta...
Kathy J. Groves
Mar 28, 2023
Kathy J. Groves, 65, of Fishers, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Carmel.
She was born April 27, 1957, in Rushville, the daughter of T S and Marie Eileen (Ramsey) Macy. On January 6, 1984, she married Dean Errol Groves and he preceded her in death on September 22, 2006.
Kathy is survived...
John D. Hart
Mar 26, 2023
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John D Hart passed away at 77 in his home in Greenfield, IN surrounded by his loving family.
He was survived by his companion Brenda Hart, daughter, Summer (David) Bowling, son, Dan (Jami) Hart, 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
John survived in the US Army from 1966-1968.
He was a welder, fabricator and auto...
Joyce Elizabeth McDougalle
Mar 23, 2023
Joyce Elizabeth McDougalle, 81, of Fountaintown, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023, at her home.
She was born April 30, 1941, in Albany, Clinton County, Kentucky, the daughter of Oscar and Ida (Thurman) Riddle. On August 12, 1966, she married Frederick O. McDougalle, and he preceded her in death on March 19, 2007.
Joyce is survived by her daughter,...
Richard L. "Rick" Walton
Mar 22, 2023
Richard L. “Rick” Walton, 67, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at MHP Medical Center in Shelbyville.
He was born June 7, 1955, in Alameda, California, the son of Kenneth and Lois (Farmer) Walton. On May 4, 1974, he married his wife of 48 years, Katherine S. “Kathy” Harrell, and she survives.
In addition to Kathy, Rick...
Arthur Allen Burton
Mar 20, 2023
Arthur Allen Burton, 42, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, March 20, 2023, at his home.
He was born April 24, 1980, in Columbus, the son of Richard Burton an Laura Brightwell. On June 30, 2017, he married Kristi Lee (Cooper) Burton, and she survives.
In addition to Kristi, Arthur is survived by his children, MeKayla Williams and Abigail Burton,...
Mark Anthony Burnside Jr.
Mar 19, 2023
Mark Anthony Burnside Jr., 33, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023, in Indianapolis.
He was born December 11, 1989, in Shelbyville, the son of Mark Burnside Sr. and Tammie Ray.
Mark is survived by his father, Mark Burnside Sr. and wife, Linda, of Shelbyville; mother, Tammie Ray of Indianapolis; sisters, Misty Shoemaker and husband, Douglas, of Greensburg,...
Zona G Lee
Mar 18, 2023
Zona G. Lee, 90, of Morristown, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Morristown Manor in Morristown.
She was born July 4, 1932, in Gwynneville, the daughter of Purnal J. and Mabel (Enos) Tracy. In May of 1950, she married Thomas F. Lee, and he preceded her in death on May 22, 2018.
Zona is survived by her sons,...
Norman Robert Stickford
Mar 16, 2023
Norman Robert Stickford, 69, of Bloomington, formerly of Shelby County, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Hellenic Senior Living of Indianapolis.
He was born November 23, 1953, in Shelbyville, the son of Robert William and Miriam Rose (Parker) Stickford. On August 16, 1991, he married Mary Angela “Angie” Harvey, and she survives.
In addition to Angie, Norman is...
Betty Lynn Carpenter
Mar 14, 2023
Betty Lynn Carpenter, 61, of Indianapolis, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at her home.
She was born March 17, 1961, in Indianapolis, the daughter of Larry Abney and Gloria (Lash) Farrington.
Betty is survived by her mother, Gloria Farrington and husband, Roger, of Fort McCoy, Florida; son, Granville Carpenter and wife, Kali, of Shelbyville; grandchildren, Stella and Mathew;...
Charles William (Bill) Huber
Mar 12, 2023
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Bill Huber was born in Fairland, IN; the first of five sons born to Roland O. Huber and Anna Mae (Fisher) Huber. He attended schools in Fairland, and graduated high school from Indiana Academy in Cicero, IN. He was drafted as a Conscientious Objector and served proudly in the Army’s Operation White Coat project,...

Ruth Ellen Thompson Garner, RN
Mar 9, 2023
Ruth Ellen Thompson Garner, RN, 82, of Milroy, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Indiana University Health Methodist in Indianapolis.
She was born January 31, 1941, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Paul S. and Frances A. (Sever) Thompson. On December 18, 1960, she married her husband of 62 years, Hugh W. Garner, and he survives.
In addition to...
Christopher Anthony Barnes
Mar 9, 2023
Christopher Anthony Barnes, 61, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023, at his home.
He was born November 4, 1961, in Shelbyville, the son of William David and Mabel Ann (Dean) Barnes. On August 13, 1982, he married Annette Tutrow, and she survives.
In addition to Annette, Christopher is survived by his father of Shelbyville; sons, Christopher Anthony...
Charlene Nigh
Mar 8, 2023
Charlene Nigh, 88, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at Walker Place in Shelbyville.
She was born January 14 1935, in Shelbyville, the only child of Landy and Cecil (Kepple) Phares. On April 12, 1953, she married Kenneth E. Nigh, and he preceded her in death on May 2, 1994.
Charlene is survived by her sons, Kevin...
Arzelia Helen Cochran
Mar 6, 2023
Arzelia Helen Cochran, 90, of Shoals, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023, at Indiana University Health in Bloomington.
She was born May 3, 1932, in Indianapolis, the daughter of William Henry and Nancy (Morning) Ryan. On April 27, 1963, she married Gerald Cochran, and he preceded her in death on May 13, 2000.
Arzelia is survived by her sons,...

Lillian Mary Allen
Mar 2, 2023
Lillian M. Allen, 88, of Greenfield, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Ashford Place Health Campus in Shelbyville.
She was born September 5, 1934, in Richmond, New York, the daughter of Salvatore and Julia (Rugliese) Lauro. On January 8, 1971, she married Douglas Clayton Allen, and he preceded her in death on May 25, 2011.
Lillian was formerly...
Mona L. (Hidy) Beach
Feb 27, 2023
Mona L. (Hidy) Beach, of Inglis, Florida passed away Monday, February 27, 2023, of recent heart complications. She was born in Portland on March 17, 1958, to Richard Sr. And Peggy (Zimmerman) Hidy.
Mona graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1976 and soon after moved to Naples, Florida and began her 30 + year career with Florida Power and...
Sharon Joy Huffman
Feb 22, 2023
Sharon Joy Huffman, 83, of New Whiteland, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at Greenwood Village South in Greenwood, surrounded by family.
She was born September 9, 1939, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Roy and Janet (Jessup) Sipe. On October 18, 1957, she married Harland Leon Huffman, and he preceded her in death on July 30, 2014.
Sharon is...