Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
Robert Edward "Robbie" Elliott Jr.
Dec 31, 2023
Robert (Robbie) Edward Elliott Jr., 70, of Shelbyville, Indiana passed away on December 31, 2023 at his residence after a lengthy battle with Parkinsons disease.
Robbie was Born on January 9, 1953 to Robert Elliott Sr. and Beverly Elliott in Shelbyville Indiana where he lived his entire life. Upon graduation from Shelbyville High School in 1971, he worked...
Jared Robert "Bob" Magner
Dec 27, 2023
Jared Robert “Bob” Magner, 21, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at his home.
He was born October 2, 2002, in Indianapolis, the son of Jennifer Magner Moore.
Bob is survived by his mother and father, Kyson Moore, of Shelbyville; brother, David Tyra and fiance’, Samantha Brooks, of Shelbyville; sisters, Vivionna Moore and Sabrina Brock, both of...
Teresa G. Vinson
Dec 24, 2023
Teresa G. Vinson, 66, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023, at MHP Medical Center in Shelbyville.
She was born March 11, 1957, in Franklin, the daughter of Ewell and Susie (Hendley) Rodgers. On December 18, 1974, she married Michael D Vinson, and he preceded her in death on December 14, 2022.
Teresa is survived by her son,...
Kent Allen Carpenter
Dec 22, 2023
Kent Allen Carpenter, 65, of Indianapolis, passed away Friday, December 22, 2023, at Indiana University Health West in Avon.
He was born September 6, 1958, in Anderson, the son of Donald Eugene and Carole (Thrush) Carpenter. On September 17, 1983, Kent married his wife of 40 years, Kathy Ross, and she survives.
In addition to Kathy, Kent is survived...
Airl A Coffey
Dec 19, 2023
Airl A Coffey, 89, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at Franciscan St. Francis Health in Indianapolis.
He was born September 29, 1934, in Russell Springs, Kentucky, the son of William Finley and Mary (Thornton) Coffey. On September 29, 1955, Airl married Retta Dockery, and she preceded him in death on May 26, 2013.
Airl is survived...
Barbara Ann Eiler
Dec 17, 2023
Barbara Ann “Barb” Eiler, 74, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023, at MHP Medical Center in Shelbyville.
She was born July 13, 1949, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Carl and Dorothy (Conger) Scott. On April 30, 1976, Barb married John R. Eiler, and he preceded her in death on May 10, 2019.
Barb is survived by her...
Lowell E. Albertson
Dec 12, 2023
Mr. Lowell E. Albertson passed away on December 12, 2023 in Carmel, Indiana.
Mr. Albertson was born on July 14, 1937 to Woodrow M. and Lula (Jackson) Albertson in New Albany, Indiana. He was raised in Pekin, Indiana and graduated from Pekin High School in 1955. He married the former Rose Marie Gray on July 12, 1957 in Pekin....
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