Obituaries
Victoria S. "Vicki" Bernard
Sep 22, 2022
Victoria S. “Vicki” Bernard, 76, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2022, at her home.
She was born May 6, 1946, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Raymond F. Sr. and Helen A. (Stewart) Evans. On May 1, 1965, she married her devoted husband of 57 years, Wendell Bernard, and he survives.
In addition to Wendell, Vicki is survived...
Brenda Lee Boles
Sep 20, 2022
Brenda Lee Boles, 55, of Indianapolis, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at the University of Chicago Medical Center.
She was born December 26, 1966, in Mountain Home, Idaho, the daughter of James England and Betty (Hobbs) Lawless.
Brenda is survived by her sons, Phillip Boles and girlfriend, Brittney, of Indianapolis, and Brandon Boles of Shelbyville; boyfriend, Michael Bielanowski...
Janet Ann Thomas
Sep 20, 2022
Janet Ann Thomas, 82, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at MHP Medical Center in Shelbyville.
She was born April 13, 1940, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Kenneth R. and Elizabeth “Betty” (Cossairt) Thomas.
Janet is survived by her brother, Michael S. Thomas and wife, Kathy (Coffey), of Shelbyville; nieces, Lucinda L. Best and husband, Jason, of...
Myrna M. Asher
Sep 19, 2022
Myrna M. Asher, 85, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, September 19, 2022, at Rush Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
She was born March 8, 1937, in Lynn, the only daughter of Basil and Blanche (Cox) York. On February 26, 1961, she married Christopher Asher Jr., and he preceded her in death on March 8, 2014.
Myrna is survived by her...
Rev. Robert Merrill "Bob" Campbell
Sep 16, 2022
Rev. Robert Merrill “Bob” Campbell, 96, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, September 16, 2022, at his daughter’s home in Greenfield.
He was born August 23, 1926, in Marietta, the only child of Oatis A. and Helen I. (Emerick) Campbell. On September 23, 1949, he married the love of his life, Vera Darleen Noe, and she preceded him in death...
John David "Dave" Lime
Sep 13, 2022
John David “Dave” Lime, 81, of Carthage, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2022, in Hancock County.
He was born June 6, 1941, in Indianapolis, the son of Joseph and Pauline (Ostler) Lime.
Dave is survived by his children, Jim Lime of Fairland, Patty Cox and husband, Bryan of New Castle, and Emily Salyer and husband, Christopher, of Richmond; brothers,...
Caroline S. "Susie" Willard
Sep 13, 2022
Caroline S. “Susie” Willard, 87, of Shelbyville, passed from this life into heaven to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at Heritage House in Shelbyville.
She was born October 12, 1934, in Shelby County, the daughter of Stanley and Vertus (Miller) Laird. On October 18, 1952, she married Charles L. “Chuck” Willard, and he...
Carole Lavone Hood
Sep 12, 2022
Carole Lavone Hood, 82, of Seymour, formerly of Shelby County, passed away Monday, September 12, 2022, at Schneck Medical Center in Seymour.
She was born May 7, 1940, in Shelbyville, the daughter of William Weaver and Vivian (Kendall) Fuchs.
Carole is survived by her daughters Sharon Baker and husband, Stan, of Crestview, Florida, and Kendra Michelle Phares and husband,...
Pamela M. "Pam" Bergen
Sep 12, 2022
Pamela M. “Pam” Bergen, 70, of Rushville, passed away Monday, September 12, 2022, at MHP Medical Center in Shelbyville.
She was born October 1, 1951, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Carl E. and Helen (Curry) Walton. On February 14, 1994, she married Charles “Pat” Bergen, and he survives.
In addition to Charles, Pam is survived by her sons, Micheal...
Joan (Kocher) Hogan
Sep 12, 2022
Joan (Kocher) Hogan, 90, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, September 12, 2022, at Heritage House in Shelbyville.
She was born January 17, 1932, in Morristown, the daughter of Dennis and Agnes (Presley) Kocher. On December 31, 1951, she married her husband, Marion J. Hogan, and he preceded her in death on September 13, 1989.
Joan is survived by her...
Wanda Elaine Wheeler
Sep 10, 2022
Wanda Elaine Wheeler, 75, of Indianapolis, passed away, Saturday, September 10, 2022, at Franciscan Health in Indianapolis.
She was born May 26, 1947, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Lee and Thelma (Crecelius) Adkins. On November 5, 1983, she married Roger Wheeler, and he survives.
In addition to Roger, Wanda is survived by her children, Carol Liane Jones and husband,...
Charles Eldon "Charlie" Bowlby
Sep 4, 2022
Charles Eldon “Charlie” Bowlby, 86, of Waldron, formerly of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2022, at his home.
He was born December 13, 1935, in Shelby County, the first child of A. Carl and Mary Elizabeth “Betty” (Hodson) Bowlby. On September 29, 1957, he married his wife of nearly 65 years, Dorothy J. Gravely, and she survives.
In...
Carrie Mae Johnson
Sep 3, 2022
Carrie Mae Johnson, 98, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2022, at Homeview Health and Rehab in Franklin.
She was born on April 5, 1924, in Dahl, Kentucky. Carrie was one of ten children and the last surviving child of Elmer and Nannie E. (Inabnett) Radford.
Carrie is survived by her sons, Bobby Joe Hansford and wife, Saundra,...
Joe A. Shurig
Aug 30, 2022
Joe A. Shurig, 77, of Plainfield, formerly of Shelby County, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at his home.
He was born March 22, 1945, in Princeton, the son of Darwin and Edith (Smith) Shurig. On February 15, 1967, he married his wife of 55 years, Carol Meyer, and she survives.
In addition to Carol, Joe is survived by his...
Dorothy J. Cockerham
Aug 29, 2022
Dorothy J. Cockerham, 81, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, August 29, 2022, at MHP Medical Center in Shelbyville.
She was born November 13, 1940, in Quarrier, West Virginia, the daughter of Elijah Thomas and Monnie Ethel (Carpenter) Russell. On August 13, 1975, she married her husband of 47 years, Steven Cockerham, and he survives.
In addition to Steve, Dorothy...

Shirley M. Gephart
Aug 27, 2022
Shirley M. Gephart, 83, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2022, at Heritage House in Shelbyville.
She was born January 24, 1939, in Shelby County, the daughter of Leslie and Mary E. (Sills) Andrews. On January 20, 1958, she married her husband on 64 years, Kenneth Gephart, and he survives.
In addition to Kenneth, Shirley is survived by...
Margaret Anne "Peggy" (Tracy) Myer
Aug 26, 2022
Margaret Anne “Peggy” (Tracy) Myer, 85, of Morristown, passed away at her son’s home, August 26th, 2022.
Born January 27, 1937, in Indianapolis, the daughter of Beryl and Mary (Rigdon) Tracy, Peggy spent most of her life in the Morristown area.
She is survived by her sons, Mark Myer and wife, Rebecca, of Morristown, and Paul Myer and wife,...

Fox and Raven Fauber
Aug 26, 2022
Twin brothers, Raven and Fox Fauber, passed away at St. Vincent Womens Hospital in Indianapolis.
They were born on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, in Shelbyville, the sons of Benjamin Charles and Cassandra (Gerbig) Fauber.
Raven passed away on August 25, 2022 at the age of one day.
Fox passed away on August 26, 2022 at the age of two...
Richard G. Vinson
Aug 25, 2022
Richard G. Vinson, 44, of Waldron, passed away, Thursday, August 25, 2022, at Franciscan Health in Indianapolis.
He was born July 30, 1978, in Franklin, the son of Michael and Teresa (Rodgers) Vinson. On May 15, 2010, he married Rachel Petro, and she survives.
In addition to Rachel, Richard is survived by his parents of Shelbyville; son, Clayton Vinson...
Charles "Bernie" Dean
Aug 25, 2022
Charles “Bernie” Dean, 83, of Fairland, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2022, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.He was born November 7, 1938, in Morganfield, Kentucky, the son of Charles Oscar and Nettie Irene (House) Dean. On September 20, 1958, he married the love of his life, Rosemary “Rosie” Hogan, and she preceded him in death on May 20,...