Obituaries
Robert W. Buckley
Jul 3, 2022
Robert W. Buckley, of Manatee County, Florida, formerly of Shelbyville, Indiana, passed away on July 3, 2022.
Born September 25, 1940 in Milroy, Indiana, he was the son of Elijah and Catherine (Ray) Buckley.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Jimmie Ann (Hickman) Buckley; son, Mark A. Goodwin; daughter, Kristin M. (Michael) Wines;...
Eleanora Jean "Norie" Springer
Jul 3, 2022
Eleanora Jean “Norie” Springer, 96, of Indianapolis, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2022, at Morristown Manor in Morristown, Indiana.
She was born on August 1, 1925, in Ripley County near Milan Indiana, the daughter of Joseph and Sophia (Carter) Peebles.
She graduated in 1943 from Holton High School.
On August 12, 1961, she married the love of her...
Samuel O. Crane
Jul 2, 2022
Samuel O. Crane, 85, of Shelby County, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.
He was born September 29, 1937, in Shelbyville, the son of Irvin Earl Nickels and Frances Evelyn Crane. On May 24, 2001, he married Janice R. Comstock, and she survives.
In addition to Janice, Sam is survived by his...
Marcia Lucille Miller
Jul 1, 2022
Marcia Lucille Miller, 74, of Fairland, passed away Friday, July 1, 2022, in Indianapolis.
She was born October 12, 1947, in Rochester, New York, the daughter of Edwin Allen Jr. and Lucille (Blair) Miller.
Marcia is survived by her son, Todd Miller of Fairland; sister, Sallie Houpt and husband, Kevin, of Marion, Ohio; brother, Peter Miller and wife, Freeda,...
Billy H. Anders
Jun 26, 2022
Billy H. Anders, 71, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022, at his home.
He was born October 24, 1950, in Union City, Tennessee, the son of Ray and Gladys (Roberts) Anders. On July 26, 1990, he married Sue Ellen Wilson, and she preceded him in death on December 10, 2020.
He is survived by his son, Steven...
Steven Michael Brown
Jun 21, 2022
Steven Michael Brown, 61, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in Shelbyville.
He was born July 26, 1960, in Terre Haute, the son of John Jared and Frances (Finnegan) Brown. On April 11, 2012, he married Denise Carol Bostic, and she preceded him in death on October 27, 2017.
Steve is survived by his daughter, Rebecka Creech...
Patricia Ann "Pat" Pope
Jun 20, 2022
Patricia Ann Pope, of Waldron, passed away Monday, June 20, 2022, at Waldron Healthcare and Rehab.
She was born November 30, 1925, in Moral Township, Shelby County, Indiana, the daughter of John F. and Lucille (Gundrum) Mohr. On October 7, 1951, she married her husband of 70 years, Jack Pope, and he survives.
In addition to Jack, Pat is...
Judith Irene "Judy" Baker
Jun 15, 2022
Judith Irene “Judy” Baker, 76, of Greenwood, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at St. Francis Hospice House in Indianapolis.
She was born February 19, 1946, in Rushville, the daughter of George W. and Opal Louise (Six) Burris.
Judy is survived by her daughter, Stacy Couture and husband, Jessie, of Greenwood; brothers, William “Henry Burris and Joseph Allen Burris,...
Stephan Alois Beyer
Jun 5, 2022
Stephan Alois Beyer, 76, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022, at MHP Medical Center in Shelbyville.
He was born June 16, 1945, in Shelbyville, the son of John Jr. and Betty (Cunningham) Beyer. On October 13, 1972, he married Shirley Ann Green, and she survives.
In addition to Shirley, Steve is survived by his daughter Michelle...
Mary Jo Phelps
May 31, 2022
Mary Jo Phelps, 65, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at MHP Medical Center in Shelbyville.
She was born February 9, 1957, in Rushville, the daughter of James A. “Bill” and Mayzelle (Anderson) Brown. On June 12, 1976, she married Allen J. Phelps, and he survives.
In addition to Allen, Mary Jo is survived by her daughters,...
Austin Blaine Childers
May 30, 2022
Austin Blaine Childers, 23, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, May 30, 2022.
He was born January 13, 1999, in Fort Wayne, the son of Michael Childers and Tina Spillman.
Austin is survived by his mother, Tina Spillman of St. Paul; father, Michael Childers and wife, Angela, of Edinburgh; sons, Keygan Childers and Kingston Childers; brothers, Taylor Childers and Hunter...
Jamie Wray Orem
May 30, 2022
Jamie Wray Orem, 88, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, May 30, 2022, at his home.
He was born April 22, 1934, in Rushville, the son of Wray and Joanna (Pierce) Orem. On December 19, 1954, he married his love of his life and wife of 67 years, Janet Armstrong, and she survives.
In addition to Janet, Jamie is survived...
Robert William Kermode
May 22, 2022
Robert William Kermode, 86, of Shelby County, Indiana and Henry, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2022, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.
He was born April 11, 1936, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Robert and Charlotte (Roach) Kermode. He married Velma Maria “Susie” Kleiman, and she preceded him in death in 1978.
Robert is survived by...
Richard E. "Rick" Lowe
May 22, 2022
Richard E. “Rick” Lowe, 81, of Fountaintown, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2022, at MHP Medical Center in Shelbyville.
He was born October 30, 1940, in Terre Haute, the son of William and Lorraine (Weaver) Lowe. On December 7, 1968, he married his wife of 53 years, Pamela Foust, and she survives.
In addition to Pam, Rick is survived...
Timothy H. Libert
May 22, 2022
Timothy H. Libert, 62, was escorted by Angels into Heaven on Sunday May 22, 2022. Tim was born August 16, 1959 to Rev. and Mrs. Harold and Jerri Libert in Columbus, Ohio. The Libert family soon settled in Union City, Indiana
Union City was thriving at the time and offered Tim many areas of exploration. As a juvenile...
Rebecca Lynn Cox
May 21, 2022
Rebecca Lynn (Shadley) Cox, 69, of Columbus, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.
She was born July 3, 1952, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Gerald F. and Mary L. (McVey) Shadley.
Rebecca is survived by her son, Aaron Cox and wife, Michele Zurface, of Columbus; brother, Ron Shadley and wife, Jodi, of Columbus;...
Lynn Sawyer Lewis
May 9, 2022
Lynn Sawyer Lewis, 58, of Flat Rock, passed away Monday, May 9, 2022, at her residence.
She was born February 20, 1964, in Noblesville, the daughter of Chester Sawyer and Agnes (Hollis) Kendall. On November 3, 1991, she married her husband of 30 years, Lindsey Stewart Lewis, and he survives.
In addition to Lindsey, Lynn is survived by her daughters,...
John William Chesser
May 7, 2022
John William Chesser, 72, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Life’s Journey of Avon. He was born June 21, 1949, in Shelbyville, the son of Fritz and Julia Kathryn (Kissel) Chesser. On June 19, 1971, he married Linda Read, and she preceded him in death on September 17, 2020. John is survived by his son, Nicholas Chesser...
Maxwell Steven "Max" Musgrave
May 6, 2022
Maxwell Steven “Max” Musgrave, 16, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, May 6, 2022, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born May 24, 2005, in Indianapolis, the son of Jessica Musgrave. Max is survived by his mother, Jessica Musgrave and companion, John Renbarger, of Shelbyville; grandmother, Denise “Nan” Musgrave of Shelbyville; brother, Cooper Leffler of Shelbyville; sister, Erika...
Michael Ray Stoneking
May 6, 2022
Michael Ray Stoneking, 70, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, May 6, 2022, at MHP Medical Center in Shelbyville. He was born January 19, 1952, in Batesville, the son of Merrill and Katherine “Louise” (McKinney) Stoneking. He married Rose Shelle Anderson, and she survives. In addition to Rose Shelle, Mike is survived by his sons, Jason Stoneking and wife, Becky, of...