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Tonya Ann "Toni" Carlton

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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...

Patricia Joanne Koth

Patricia Joanne Koth

Jan 11, 2024

 

Patricia Joanne Koth, 79, of Shelbyville, passed away, Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Franciscan St. Francis Health in Indianapolis.

She was born November 21, 1944, in San Diego, California, the daughter of Frank and Ardith (Barden) Gierhart.  On December 21, 1966, she married Michael Koth, and he survives.

In addition to Michael, Patricia is survived by her son, Michael...

Robert Jeffery "Jeff" Kermode

Robert Jeffery "Jeff" Kermode

Jan 9, 2024

 

Robert Jeffery “Jeff” Kermode, 63, of Fairland, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Franciscan St. Francis Health in Indianapolis.

He was born November 29, 1960, the son of Robert W. and Velma Marie (Kleiman) Kermode. Jeff and Athena “Tina”, spent 26 years together and were married on March 3, 2018.

In addition to Tina, Jeff is survived by...

William G. Swango

William G. Swango

Jan 9, 2024

 

William G. “Pete” Swango, 86, of Shelbyville, passed away, Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Franciscan St. Francis Health in Indianapolis.

He was born May 27, 1937, in New Point, the son of Mose William and Olive (Blair) Swango.  On June 26, 1992, he married Ethleen (Gurley) Miller Swango, and she survives.

In addition to Ethleen, Pete is survived by...

Linda Joyce Thurston

Linda Joyce Thurston

Jan 7, 2024

 

Linda Joyce Thurston, 76, of Shelbyville, passed away, Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Franciscan St. Francis Health in Indianapolis.

She was born April 28, 1947, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Robert and Elizabeth (Marksbury) Carroll. On September 28, 1963, she married Joseph Dwain Thurston, and he preceded her in death on January 31, 2022.

Linda is survived by her...

Joseph R. Bailey

Joseph R. Bailey

Jan 7, 2024

 

Joseph R. Bailey, 95, of Shelbyville, passed away, Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Ashford Place Health Campus in Shelbyville.

He was born March 25, 1928, in Converse, the son of Donald and Roberta (Botkin) Bailey. 

Joseph is survived by his cousins, Betty Ardery of Shelbyville, Sam Ardery and wife, Patty, of Bloomington, Kirk Ardery of Indianapolis, and Jean McGair...

Steven Charles "Chuck" Miller

Steven Charles "Chuck" Miller

Jan 7, 2024

 

Steven Charles “Chuck” Miller, 67, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024, at his home, after a courageous battle with esophageal cancer.

 

He was born September 2, 1956, in Rushville, the son of Jarold W. and Patricia (Cole) Miller.  On August 1, 1976, he married his wife of 47 years, Kathleen Smith, and she survives.

 

In...

Rosemary Teresa "Rosie" Grove

Rosemary Teresa "Rosie" Grove

Jan 7, 2024

 

Rosemary Teresa “Rosie” Grove, 76, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born November 15, 1947, in Hayward’s Heath (Sussex), England, the daughter of Alfred James and Gladys Ena (Bowmar) Vincent.  On October 12, 1971, she married her devoted husband of 52 years, William “Bill” Grove, and he...

Justin Alexander Jackson

Justin Alexander Jackson

Jan 5, 2024

 

Justin Alexander Jackson, 41, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024.

 

Born in Johnson County on November 5, 1982, he was the son of Frances Jackson and the late Carl Jackson.

 

A 2001 graduate of Waldron Junior-Senior High School, he attended Ball State University, completing a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice. He then...

Billy Ray (Bill) Farmer

Billy Ray (Bill) Farmer

Jan 5, 2024

 

Billy Ray (Bill) Farmer, 86, of New Palestine, formerly of Morristown, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024, at Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center in Carmel.

He was born October 24, 1937, in Taylor County, Kentucky, the son of Damon and Lettie (Richerson) Farmer.  On May 12, 1961, he married his wife of 62 years, Sandra Sue Keffaber, and she...

Roberta Inlow

Roberta Inlow

Jan 4, 2024

Roberta Inlow, beloved widow, mother, and grandmother passed away in January, 2024, in Torrance, California. Roberta was born in 1931, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Ruth and Willard Graber.  She received her bachelor’s degree from Indiana University and obtained a teaching certificate from Butler University shortly afterwards. While studying at Indiana, Roberta met her husband of 70 years, Robert Inlow.

Roberta spent...

Stephen Gary Pennington

Stephen Gary Pennington

Jan 3, 2024

 

Stephen “Gary” Pennington, 80, of Ankeny, Iowa, formerly of Shelby County, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024.

He was born January 25, 1943, in Chavies, Kentucky, the son of Russell and Edna (Napier) Pennington.  He married Diane Boring, and she survives.

In addition to Diane, Gary is survived by his brother, Donald Ray Pennington of Scottsburg.

Gary was preceded...

Harry E. Miller

Harry E. Miller

Jan 1, 2024

 

Harry Edgar Miller hit the road again on January 1, 2024, shortly after the New Year. Harry was born November 27, 1955, in San Diego, California, to Joed Miller and Mildred Lucille (Cole) Miller Riggins. He never met a stranger, and, to those who met him in his earlier days, he was always known as “Eddie.” After a ho-hum...

Robert "Buckwheat" Clapp

Robert "Buckwheat" Clapp

Jan 1, 2024

 

Robert “Buckwheat” Clapp, 77, of Morristown, passed away Monday, January 1, 2024, at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield.

He was born October 16, 1946, in Indianapolis, the son of Harold Clapp and Bonnie J. (Davis) McVey.  On December 5, 1971, he married Janet Lynn Hough, and she preceded him in death on September 9, 1996.  He married Maggie Morton,...

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