Obituaries
Arthur Roy Pressler
May 21, 2025
Arthur Roy Pressler, 78, of Shelbyville, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at The Willows of Greensburg.
He was born January 14, 1947, in Elkhart, the son of Hubert Earl Anderson and Eva (Eggleston) Pressler. Arthur was raised by his mother and step-father, Cecil Pressler.
Arthur is survived by his daughters, Robin Barger and husband, Nolan, of Shelbyville, and Rene’ Tuttle...
Marvin L. Jones
May 21, 2025
Marvin L. Jones, 66, of Acworth, Georgia, formerly of Shelbyville, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia.
He was born July 3, 1958, in Martinsville, the son of Russell and Beulah E. (Floyd) Jones. On November 24, 1998, he married Tammie L. Byrnes, and she survives.
In addition to Tammie and their son, Samuel Jones...
Rosalie Jane "Rose" Smothers
May 19, 2025
Rosalie Jane “Rose” Smothers, 74, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, May 19, 2025, at Franciscan Health in Indianapolis.
She was born January 22, 1951, in Batesville, the daughter of Richard and Elizabeth (Glaub) Hersley. On July 17, 1993, she married James “Alvin” Smothers, and he preceded her in death on October 25, 2024.
Rose is survived by her children, Carolyn Johnson of...
John Edward McAnany
May 17, 2025
John Edward McAnany, 94, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Waldron Health and Rehabilitation in Waldron.
He was born August 18, 1930, in Indianapolis, the son of the late Thomas Edward and Hazel M. (Short) McAnany.
John was a US Army veteran, serving during the Korean Conflict.
He formerly worked at Cummins Mid-State Power and Southeastern Welding Supply.
Inurnment will be...
Jeffrey A. "Jeff" Conger
May 13, 2025
Jeffrey A. “Jeff” Conger, 65, of Indianapolis, formerly of Shelbyville, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Community Health East in Indianapolis.
He was born July 17, 1959, in Shelbyville, the son of Richard Anthony “Tony” and Barbara (Timmons) Conger.
Jeff is survived by his children, Nolan Conger of Shelbyville, Jesica Conger and Eryn Conger, both of Bloomington; grandson, River Conger;...
Beth Ann Bowen
May 10, 2025
Beth Ann Bowen, 60, of Shelbyville passed away on May 10th, 2025 at her home surrounded by family.
Beth was born on May 21, 1964 in Shelbyville, Indiana. She was the daughter of James W. Fisher and Judie A. (Thornburg) Fisher. She married David Bowen on October 1, 1983, and he survives. Beth is also survived by her two sons, Dylan...
Rose Marie (Cooper) (Brown) Allen
May 9, 2025
Rose Marie (Cooper) (Brown) Allen, 88, of Shelbyville, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025, at her home.
She was born August 18, 1936, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Henry and Verna Marie (Chappelow) Cooper. Rose married Max Brown on November 26, 1954 and in December of 2013, he preceded her in death. On November 18, 1979, she married John Allen,...
Donald Miles Polakoff
May 2, 2025
Donald Miles Polakoff, 91, passed away May 2, 2025 at Ashford Place Health Campus in Shelbyville.
He was born Dec. 7, 1933 in Shelbyville. He married Jackie Lou Hawkins on March 8, 1958 in Skokie, Ill. They were married for 59 years until her death in 2017.
In addition to Jackie, he was preceded in death by his father, M.H. Polakoff, mother...
RoseMary "Billie" Nolley
Apr 26, 2025
Rosemary (Billie) Nolley, 88, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Franciscan St. Francis Hospital.
She was born on September 19. 1936 at her family’s home in Johnson County, IN to Elza and Lotta (McMurray) Stephens.
Her family relocated to Jay County, IN during her younger years, but moved back to Boggstown, IN where she graduated from high school in 1954....
Johnny W. "Jack" Miller
Apr 25, 2025
Johnny W. “Jack” Miller, 89, of Shelbyville, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Ashford Place Health Campus in Shelbyville.
He was born January 11, 1936, in Shelbyville, the son of John and Doretha (Roberts) Miller. On November 8, 1957, he married Joyce Ann Amos, and she preceded him in death on November 1, 2021.
Jack is survived by his sons,...
Martin Edward Poole
Apr 24, 2025
Martin Edward Poole, 67, of Fountaintown, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025.
He was born December 4, 1957, in Maysville, Kentucky, the son of Fernard “Pete” and Gladys “Marie” (Rankin) Poole.
Martin is survived by his daughters, Megan Poole and Melissa Poole, both of Indianapolis; brother, Timothy Poole and wife, Tammy, of New Palestine; and sisters, Robin Bullock and husband, Dean,...
Floyd Wayne Conover
Apr 22, 2025
Floyd Wayne Conover, 85, of Shelbyville, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
He was born June 8, 1939, in Shelby County, the son of Owen and Boneta (Poole) Conover. On January 16, 1964, he married Nancy Arleen Cooper, and she preceded him in death on February 9, 2002.
Floyd is survived by his daughters, Tammy Fannin and husband, Duane, and Deborah...
Charles "Chuck" Richardson
Apr 21, 2025
Charles “Chuck” Richardson, 63, of Shelbyville, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, at Community South Hospital in Indianapolis.
He was born July 20, 1961, in Shelbyville, the son of Ernest and Janet (Andis) Richardson. On November 30, 1984, he married his wife of 40 years, Molly Foster, and she survives.
In addition to Molly, Chuck is survived by his daughters, Brianna...
Michael Wayne "Mike" Imel, Sr.
Apr 20, 2025
Michael Wayne “Mike” Imel, Sr., 76, of Waldron, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at Major Hospital in Shelbyville.
He was born June 6, 1948, in Shelbyville, the son of Wayne H. and Alfreda (Johnson) Imel. On December 12, 1969, he married his wife of 55 years, Judy (Hill Spitler) Imel, and she survives.
In addition to Judy, Mike is survived...
Mary Kay Cortelyou
Apr 19, 2025
Mary Kay Cortelyou, 73, of Shelbyville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at her home.
She was born May 18, 1951, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Raymond George and Mary Ann (Kappes) Zinser. On June 3, 1972, she married Paul E. Cortelyou, and he preceded her in death on September 3, 2021.
Mary Kay is survived by her son, Anthony...
Jerry Ray Kuhn
Apr 19, 2025
Jerry Ray Kuhn, 83, of New Palestine, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield.
He was born June 12, 1941, in Rochester, the son of George and Wilma (Swick) Kuhn. On July 1, 1962, he married his wife of 62 years, Jean Ann Smith, and she survives.
In addition to Jean, Jerry is survived by his...
Mark Edward Branson
Apr 17, 2025
Mark Edward Branson, 66, of Greenfield, IN passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at his home.
He was born July 24, 1958, in Shelbyville, IN, the son of John and Barbara (Gephart) Branson. Mark is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Mary Ann (Reed) Branson.
In addition to Mary Ann, Mark is survived by his mother of Ray’s Crossing,...
Virginia A. Marshall
Apr 16, 2025
Virginia A. Marshall, 93, of Shelbyville, joined the Resurrection on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at her home, surrounded by loving family.
She was born July 26, 1931, in Shelbyville, the daughter of John E. and Isabella (Delly) Haywood. On May 3, 1958, she married Ralph William “Bill” Marshall, and he preceded her in death on August 4, 1989.
Virginia is survived by...
James Edward "Jim" Pence
Apr 14, 2025
James Edward “Jim” Pence, 55, of Indianapolis, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025, at his home.
He was born November 15, 1969, in Franklin, the son of the late Allen W. Pence and Alice Ann (Griffith) Wisker.
Jim is survived by his father, Dan Wisker of Shelbyville; siblings, Gregory Pence and wife, Laura, of Shelbyville, Kelly Hughett and husband, Steven, of...
Brinda Lee Watkins
Apr 14, 2025
Brinda Lee Watkins, 76, of Shelbyville, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025, at her home.
She was born January 10, 1949, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Herbert H. and Elizabeth Ann (Harmon) Andis. On June 4, 1967, she married her husband of 57 years, David Watkins, and he survives.
In addition to David, Brinda is survived by her son, Michael S....
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