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Paul David Douglas

Paul David Douglas

Aug 31, 2023

 

Paul David Douglas, 93, of Flat Rock, Indiana, and most recently Ashford Place Health Campus in Shelbyville, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Franciscan St. Francis in Indianapolis. He was born July 11, 1930 to Edwin and Bernece Talkington Douglas in the log cabin in Noble Township where Edwin was born. His sister, Mary Louise was born...

John Robert Dawson

John Robert Dawson

Aug 28, 2023

 

Monday, August 28, 2023, John Robert Dawson, 70, of Shelbyville, passed away peacefully at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.  Late that night as John closed his eyes for the last time, the moon shone brightly as the clouds lifted and the Angels ushered him to Heaven.

John married the love of his life, Randi Pike, on October 31,...

Micheal Eugene Ball

Micheal Eugene Ball

Aug 21, 2023

 

Micheal Eugene “Mike” Ball, 70, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, August 21, 2023, at his home.

He was born August 4, 1953, in Tell City, the son of Noah and Georgia Ball.

Mike is survived by his daughters, Mica Mullis and husband, Nathon, of Sarasota, Florida, and Whitney Galloway and fiance’, Mauri Sasher, of Shelbyville; sons, Jeremy Ball and...

Connie Jane Lortz

Connie Jane Lortz

Aug 21, 2023

 

Connie Jane Lortz, 75, of Shelbyville, formerly of Manilla, passed away Monday, August 21, 2023, at Ashford Place Health Campus in Shelbyville.

She was born June 12, 1948, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Arthur J. and Eleanor Jean (Mohr) Lortz.

Connie is survived by her brothers, Gary Lortz of Manilla, and Allan Lortz and wife, Susie, of Zionsville; nephews,...

Velma Jean Stone

Velma Jean Stone

Aug 16, 2023

 

Velma Jean Stone, 95, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at Ashford Place Health Campus in Shelbyville.

She was born January 13, 1928, in Indianapolis, the daughter of Merrill and Dorothy (McPherson) Fields.  On February 18, 1949, she married Chester Irvin Stone, and he preceded her in death on April 8, 2015.

Velma is survived by her...

Chana Marie Marshall

Chana Marie Marshall

Aug 15, 2023

 

Chana Marie Marshall, 46, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.

She was born May 4, 1977, in Indianapolis.

Chana is survived by her mother, Italia Ann (McMahel) Huntington and husband, Bruce, of Shelbyville; father, Robert DeVault of Greenwood; daughter, Rylann Marshall of Shelbyville; and ex-husband, Bruce Marshall.

She was preceded...

Sheryl Lynn Chambers

Sheryl Lynn Chambers

Aug 13, 2023

 

Sheryl Lynn Chambers, 56, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023, at her home.

She was born December 8, 1966, in Shelbyville.

Sheryl is survived by her friend and caregiver, Brittany Wicker of Shelbyville; foster daughter, Abigail Blackburn of Shelbyville; son, Jordan Huesman of Greenwood; and grandchildren, Havanna Huesman and Dreyson Huesman.

She was preceded in death by...

Sharon L. Henderson

Sharon L. Henderson

Aug 7, 2023

 

Sharon L. Henderson, 79, of Greenfield, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023, at Hancock  Regional Hospital in Greenfield.

She was born May 14, 1944, in New Castle, the daughter of Noel and Alice (Smith) Bright.  On January 21, 1967, she married Charles Wagoner, and he preceded her in death on August 24, 1989.  On January 1, 1997, she was...

David Ray Columbe

David Ray Columbe

Aug 3, 2023

 

David Ray Columbe, 72 years, passed away on August 3, 2023 at Arbor Grove Village in Greensburg. 

          He was born on October 19, 1950 in Linton, the son of  Joseph Y. and Edna Mae (Raub) Columbe.                

          He is survived by his two brothers, Robert W., Manilla and Joe S. (Eleanor), Milroy; his twin sister Diane...

Earl D. Lambert

Earl D. Lambert

Aug 1, 2023

Earl D. Lambert, 86, a lifelong resident of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, August 1, 2023, at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana in Columbus, with family by his side.

He was born September 25, 1936, in Shelbyville, the son of James L. Lambert and Ruth Mae (Bausback) Smothers.

Being raised at the Indiana Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Children’s Home in Knightstown...

John Marvin Toon

John Marvin Toon

Jul 29, 2023

 

John Marvin Toon, 92, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Morristown Manor in Morristown.

He was born July 13, 1931, in Morristown, the son of Carter and Frances (Bass) Toon.  On June 20, 1953, he married his wife of 70 years, Marjorie Wilson, and she survives.

In addition to Marjorie, John is survived by his daughter,...

Warren Eugene "Brownie" Browning

Warren Eugene "Brownie" Browning

Jul 23, 2023

 

Warren Eugene “Brownie” Browning, 92, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023, at Major Health Partners in Shelbyville.

He was born November 21, 1930, in Fountaintown, Shelby County, Indiana, the son of Roy V. and Lellia A. (Umbarger) Browning.  On August 4, 1951, he married Norma R. Beyer, and she preceded him in death on February 23, 2022.

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David Alan Hill

David Alan Hill

Jul 20, 2023

 

David Alan Hill, 68, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Brandywine Care Center in Greenfield.

He was born April 11, 1955, in Shelbyville, the son of Wayne A. Hill and Phyllis (Haehl) Barton.

David is survived by his son, Daniel A. Hill of Knightstown; daughter, Jessica K. Gooding and husband, Chris, of Morristown; brothers, Robert Hill...

Samuel Vanderploeg

Samuel Vanderploeg

Jul 19, 2023

 

 

Samuel Vanderploeg, 84, of Shelbyville, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at his home.

He was born October 23, 1938, in Downey Precinct, California, the son of Samuel and Olive Maxine (Johnson) Vanderploeg.  On April 13, 1963, he married his wife of 60 years, Elizabeth Jean “Betty” (Batkins) Vanderploeg, and she survives.

In addition to Betty, Sam...

Ellave Miles

Ellave Miles

Jul 14, 2023

 

Ellave Miles, 90, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, July 14, 2023, at Covered Bridge Health Campus in Seymour.

She was born April 9, 1933, in Knifley, Kentucky, the daughter of Howard and Ruby (Tedder) Miller.  On February 6, 1971, Ellave married Mark J. Miles, and he preceded her in death on December 9, 2010.

Ellave is survived by her...

Alfred H. Reuter

Alfred H. Reuter

Jul 13, 2023

 

Alfred H. Reuter, 92, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2023, in Shelbyville.

He was born August 30, 1930, in Indianapolis, the son of Henry and Julia (Reckel) Reuter.  On February 6, 1960, he married his wife of 63 years, Margaret Sahm, and she survives.

In addition to Margaret, Alfred is survived by his sister, Roseann Schonfeld of...

Donald D. McVey

Donald D. McVey

Jul 11, 2023

Donald D. McVey, 91, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at Timber Creek Village Assisted Living of Shelbyville.

He was born December 11, 1931, in Shelbyville, the son of Samuel G. and Florence (Pereira) McVey.  On June 5, 1951, he married his wife of 65 years, Mary Ann Anderson, and she preceded him in death on December 28,...

David Allen Joachim, Jr.

David Allen Joachim, Jr.

Jul 10, 2023

 

 

David Allen Joachim, Jr., 42, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, July 10, 2023, at his home.

He was born May 1, 1981, in South Bend, the son of David Allen Joachim Sr. and Marga Ly (Roberts) McNabb.  On January 31, 2011, he married Amber Lynn Kerley, and she survives.

In addition to Amber, David is survived by his...

Alexander Mason Price

Alexander Mason Price

Jul 9, 2023

 

Alexander Mason Price, 29, of Allentown, formerly of Easton, Pennsylvania and Shelbyville, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, he was the beloved son of Anthony and Jennifer (Nolley) Price. He was a 2012 graduate of Nazareth Area High School and had also attended Northampton Community College and East Stroudsburg University.   Alex is...

Beth Lynn Mummert

Beth Lynn Mummert

Jul 6, 2023

 

Beth Lynn Mummert, 66, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Columbus Regional Hospital in Columbus.

She was born October 3, 1956, in Burlington, Wisconsin, the daughter of William James Hasenbein and June Rose (Nail) Coomer.

Beth is survived by her mother of Shelbyville; son, Shawn Mummert and wife, Melissa, of Shelbyville; and grandchildren, Addison Mummert, Taige...

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