Obituaries

Jerry Wayne Bennett

Jerry Wayne Bennett

Apr 28, 2021

Jerry Wayne Bennett, 77, of Greenfield a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at his home. He was born April 16, 1944, in Beech Grove, Indiana, the son of Robert P. and Vera “Ruth” (Ropp) Bennett. On April 8, 1978, he married his wife of 43 years, Roberta...

Dale Fair

Dale Fair

Apr 27, 2021

Dale Fair, 81, of Shelbyville passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at MHP Medical Center in Shelbyville. He was born May 7, 1939, in Shelbyville, the son of Leland M. and Helen (Williams) Fair. On October 26, 1985, he married Elaine K. Harrell, and she survives. In addition to Elaine, Dale is survived by his daughters, Jill Arthur Griggs and...

Jennifer A. Miller

Jennifer A. Miller

Apr 19, 2021

Jennifer A. Miller, 40, fell asleep in death in Franklin, Indiana, on Monday, April 19, 2021. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Harold and Sarah (Walters) Miller, Ohio; maternal grandmother, Carolyn (Spencer) Taylor, Florida; brother, Mark Miller, Waldron, IN, and daughter’s father, Michael Stephen Kees II, Shelbyville, IN. She is survived by her father, Tim Miller, Ohio;...

Virginia Mae "Jinnie" Cord

Virginia Mae "Jinnie" Cord

Apr 17, 2021

Virginia Mae “Jinnie” Cord, 83, of Shelbyville peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, April 17, 2021, at her home. She was born September 1, 1937, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Robert William Clark and Florence (Parish) Clark Curson. On December 15, 1956, she married Nicholas Joseph Cord, and he preceded her in death on March 5,...

Derek Earl Weaver

Derek Earl Weaver

Apr 17, 2021

Derek Earl Weaver, 33, of Greenwood, formerly of Shelbyville passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021, at his home. He was born November 24, 1987, in Oxford, Ohio, the son of Daniel and Dena (Zornes) Weaver. Derek is survived by his parents of Shelbyville; daughter, Rachel Weaver of Westfield; son, Logan Weaver of Westfield; sisters, Danielle Weaver of Shelbyville, and Drew...

James D. "Jim" Drake

James D. "Jim" Drake

Apr 16, 2021

James D. “Jim” Drake, 72, of Shelbyville passed away Friday, April 16, 2021, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born March 14, 1949, in Shelbyville, the son of Floyd Jr. and Cleota Ann (Coy) Drake. On August 11, 1972, he married his wife of 48 years, Mildred Loggan, and she survives. In addition to Mildred, Jim is...

Harold Wayne Patterson

Harold Wayne Patterson

Apr 8, 2021

Harold Wayne Patterson, 93, of Shelbyville passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021, at MHP Medical Center in Shelbyville. He was born July 2, 1927, in Shelby County, the son of Raymond and Birdie (Baker) Patterson. On July 3, 1948, he married his wife of 72 years, Jo Anna Magee, and she preceded him in death on January 20, 2021. Harold...

Marylin Joan "Joany" Walker

Marylin Joan "Joany" Walker

Apr 7, 2021

Marylin Joan “Joany” Walker, 80, of Shelbyville passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at Franciscan Health Indianapolis. She was born August 7, 1940, in Alpena, Michigan, the daughter of John and Margaret Elizabeth “Bessie” (Imeson) Plowman. On June 27, 1959, she married her husband of 61 years, Lewis Thomas “Tom” Walker, and he survives. In addition to Tom, Joany is...

Lory Brett Hankins

Lory Brett Hankins

Apr 7, 2021

Lory Brett Hankins, 57, of Shelbyville passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at MHP Medical Center in Shelbyville. He was born January 10, 1964, in Rushville, the son of Richard and Marlene (Manning) Hankins. On June 17, 1984, he married his wife of 36 years, Deana Moore, and she survives. In addition to Deana, Lory is survived by his sons,...

Bertha Mae Coy

Bertha Mae Coy

Apr 2, 2021

Bertha Mae Coy, 90, of Flat Rock passed away Friday, April 2, 2021, at her home. She was born September 15, 1930, in Jennings County, the daughter of Gilbert V. and Tressa M. (Tribbett) Abel. On March 24, 1950, she married Ival G. Coy, and he preceded her in death on May 10, 2018. Bertha is survived by her grandchildren,...

Jerry W. "Gator" Martin

Jerry W. "Gator" Martin

Mar 31, 2021

Jerry W. “Gator” Martin, 84, of Shelbyville passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Franciscan Health in Indianapolis. He was born June 13, 1936, in Edgewood, the son of Ralph and Delpha (Ellis) Martin. On March 8, 1986, he married his wife of 35 years, Fredonna K. Lesh, and she survives. In addition to Fredonna, Jerry is survived by his...

Debra J. Lautz

Debra J. Lautz

Mar 29, 2021

Debra J. Lautz, 65, of Shelbyville passed away Monday, March 29, 2021 at her home. Private services will be conducted. Services have been entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville. Online condolences may be shared with Debra's family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

Thomas E. Morrissey

Thomas E. Morrissey

Mar 25, 2021

Thomas E. Morrissey, 74, of Shelbyville passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born June 17, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Emmett and Marian (Groener) Morrissey. Thomas is survived by his sons, Patrick Morrissey and wife Kanthi, of New York, Kevin Morrissey and wife, Michelle, of Chicago, and Brian Morrissey...

Shelley Dawn Robertson

Shelley Dawn Robertson

Mar 24, 2021

Shelley Dawn Robertson, 44, of Indianapolis, formerly of Shelbyville passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at her home. She was born May 19, 1976, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Larry Robertson and Lisa (Bastin) Lay. Shelley is survived by her father of Shelbyville; mother and step-father, Allen Lay, of Shelbyville; significant other, Matt Daniels of Indianapolis; brother, Matt Robertson and...

Brenda D. Spurling

Brenda D. Spurling

Mar 23, 2021

Brenda D. Spurling, 61, of Straughn passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at her home. She was born February 1, 1960, in Rushville, the daughter of Jacob and Louise (Spurlin) Whitten. On February 4, 1977, she married her husband of 44 years, James T. “Jim” Spurling, and he survives. In addition to Jim, Brenda is survived by her sons, Joseph...

Linda L. Johnson

Linda L. Johnson

Mar 22, 2021

Linda L. Johnson, 78, of Morristown passed away Monday, March 22, 2021 at her daughter’s home in Fishers. She was born September 5, 1942, in Indianapolis, the daughter of Oliver Carvin and Ruth (Bentley) Harris. On July 7, 1961, she married Robert D. “Beanie” Johnson, and he preceded her in death on December 1, 2009. Linda is survived by two...

Janet Kay Adkins

Janet Kay Adkins

Mar 22, 2021

Janet Kay Adkins, 70, of Fairland passed away Monday, March 22, 2021, at her home. She was born December 12, 1950, in Sidney, Nebraska, the daughter of Eugene and Norma (Vincent) Dobbins. On June 7, 1967, she married her husband of 53 years, Walker Adkins, and he survives. In addition to Walker, Janet is survived by her son, Brian Adkins...

Dennis Wayne Holland

Dennis Wayne Holland

Mar 18, 2021

Dennis Wayne Holland, 60, of Indianapolis passed away Thursday, March 18, 2021, at his residence. He was born April 1, 1960, in Indianapolis, the son of Charles Wayne and Patricia Danese (Burns) Holland. Dennis is survived by his son, Chad Holland of Indianapolis; daughters, Jeri Hale and Teri Holland, both of Indianapolis; sisters, Danese Kelley of Camby, and Pat Sites...

Jeanine Rose Blanford

Jeanine Rose Blanford

Mar 17, 2021

Jeanine Rose Blanford, 77, of Boggstown passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born September 12, 1943, in Indianapolis, the daughter of Eugene and Mildred (Todd) Stone. On November 29, 1969, she married her husband of 51 years, James Donald “Don” Blanford, and he survives. In addition to Don, Jeanine is survived...

Christopher Ryan "Chris" Clymer

Christopher Ryan "Chris" Clymer

Mar 14, 2021

Christopher Ryan “Chris” Clymer, 51, of Shelbyville passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021, at MHP Medical Center in Shelbyville, He was born May 19, 1969, in Martinsville, the son of David L. Clymer and Pam J. (Nelson) Cragen. Chris is survived by his sons, Ryan W.D. Clymer and Corey J. Clymer, both of Shelbyville; brother, Rand Clymer of Indianapolis; sister,...