Obituaries
Gary Douglas Hoop
Sep 21, 2025
Gary Douglas Hoop, 67, of Shelbyville, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Major Health Partners in Shelbyville.
He was born June 28, 1958, in Shelbyville, the son of Walter Gene Hoop and Wilma LaVonne (Love) Hoop Weaver.
Gary is survived by his mother of Shelbyville; sons, Jonathan Hoop (Maggie Smith) and Jared Hoop (Danielle Phares), both of Shelbyville; grandson, Zeno...
Irvin Eugene Dixon
Sep 18, 2025
Irvin Eugene Dixon, 68, of Shelbyville, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at The Willows of Shelbyville.
Services have been entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.
Online condolences may be shared with Irvin’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
Reginald Wayne "Reggie" Jeffries
Sep 17, 2025
Reginald “Reggie” Wayne Jeffries, 58, of Shelbyville, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at IU Methodist
He was born January 12, 1967, in Shelbyville, the son of Jerry Wayne Jeffries and Wilma (Sturgill) Jeffries.
Reggie is survived by his father of Huntsville, Alabama; mother of Shelbyville; son, Christopher Jeffries of Columbus; sister, Regina Dunn of Shelbyville; nieces, Rachel Heller, Lakyn Jenkins...
Carl Roger Scheffler
Sep 16, 2025
Carl “Roger” Scheffler, 81, of Shelbyville, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at his home surrounded by family.
He was born June 10, 1944, in Shelbyville, the son of Carl F. and V. Helene (Etchison) Scheffler. On October 6, 1984, he married his wife of 40 years, Rosemary R. Bowman, and she survives.
In addition to Rosemary, Roger is survived by...
Diane Pennington
Sep 13, 2025
Diane Pennington, 81, of Ankeny, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Mill Pond Retirement Community in Ankeny.She was born June 1, 1944, in Indiana, the daughter of Harold Ralph and Ruby Mae (Victor) Boring. She married Steve “Gary” Pennington, and he preceded her in death on January 3, 2024.Diane is survived by her nephews, Jeff Johnson of...
Kevin Leon Alvis
Sep 11, 2025
Kevin Leon Alvis, 73, of Indianapolis, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at his home.
Services have been entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.
Online condolences may be shared with Kevin’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
Jo Ann Dunaway
Sep 10, 2025
Jo Ann Dunaway, 85, of Shelbyville, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Greenfield Healthcare Facility in Greenfield.
She was born October 18, 1939, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Alex and Agnes (Wetzel) Scott. She was married to Don Dunaway for 65 years.
In addition to being survived by Don, Jo Ann is survived by her children, Barry Dunaway and wife,...
William Maurice Robbins
Sep 10, 2025
William Maurice Robbins, 73, of Indianapolis, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Compass Park in Franklin.
He was born July 2, 1952, in Indianapolis, the son of Bueford C. and Caryl (Loper) Robbins.
William is survived by his daughter, Danielle Bailey and husband, Joseph, of Franklin; sister, Julie Robbins and husband, Ken Zimski, of Franklin; grandchildren, Jade and Damian; niece,...
Robert A. Bennett
Sep 2, 2025
Robert A. Bennett Robert A. (Bob) Bennett, 100, passed away peacefully at his home in Nashville, Tennessee, September 2, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Patricia Meredith Bennett. Son of Allen C. and Oleatha (Ensminger) Bennett, Bob was born April 25, 1925, in Shelbyville, Indiana, where he lived most of his life. Well known...
Patsy Ann Weintraut
Sep 2, 2025
Patsy Ann Weintraut, 76, of Shelbyville, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Major Health Partners in Shelbyville.
She was born September 20, 1948, in Shelby County, the daughter of George and Maxine (Marshall) Murnan. On December 27, 1974, Patsy married her husband of over 50 years, Michael “Mike” Weintraut, and he survives.
In addition to Mike, Patsy is survived by...
Thomas D. "Tom" Rhoades
Aug 30, 2025
Thomas D. “Tom” Rhoades, 74, of Shelbyville, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2025, at his home.
He was born February 11, 1951, in Shelbyville, the son of Kenneth E. and Emily (Malcom) Rhoades.
Tom is survived by his brothers, Kenneth “Bill” Rhoades of Whiteland, and Ronald Rhoades and wife, Joyse of Waldron; nieces, Rebecca Rhoades and Sandra Hampton; and great-nephew, Chad...
Sandra Jean Jorio
Aug 27, 2025
Sandra Jean Jorio, 86, of Morristown, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at her home.
Services have been entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 124 E. North St. in Morristown.
Online condolences may be shared with Sandra’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
Nancy Coppaway
Aug 26, 2025
Nancy Coppaway, 72, of Rushville, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, in Knightstown.
She was born on January 26, 1953, in Waupan, Wisconsin, the daughter of Anthony A. and Marguerite R. (Klingbeil) Scharschmidt. On November 1, 1985, she married Terry William Coppaway, and he preceded her in death on May 16, 2014.
Nancy is survived by her sisters, Kay Case and...
Martha Ellen Carter
Aug 25, 2025
Martha Ellen Carter, 90, of Shelbyville, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 25, 2025, at Franciscan Hospice House in Indianapolis.
She was born on June 20, 1935, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Orville and Minnie (Bush) Thompson. On January 16, 1959, she married the love of her life, Richard L. Carter, and he preceded her in death on...
William E. "Bill" Restall Jr.
Aug 16, 2025
William E. “Bill” Restall Jr., 99, of Shelbyville, passed away on August 16, 2025, at Timber Creek Village in Shelbyville.
He was born February 1, 1926, in Ardsley, Pennsylvania, the son of William E. Sr. and Edith F. (Peberdy) Restall. On October 15, 1949, he married the love of his life, Eleanor Read, whom he met on a blind date on...
Marna Lynn Sumerford
Aug 13, 2025
Marna Lynn Sumerford, 82, of Shelbyville, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at her home.
She was born April 7, 1943, in Shelbyville, the only daughter of Carlos M. and Louise (Reed) Miller. On January 9, 1966, she married, her husband of nearly 60 years, Wooten “Taylor” Sumerford Jr., and he survives.
In addition to Taylor, Marna is survived by her...
Elaine Stickle
Aug 12, 2025
Elaine Stickle, 74, of Shelbyville, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at her home.
She was born February 27, 1951, in Franklin, the daughter of Charles A. and Pansy M. (McMurray) Pyle.
Elaine is survived by her daughter, Stacy Farley of Shelbyville; brother, Keith Pyle of Fountaintown; sisters, Pamela Williams of New Whiteland, and Kathy Pyle of Shelbyville; grandchildren, Brendan Stickle,...
Mormrose "Rose" Swazay
Aug 11, 2025
Mormrose “Rose” Swazay, 84, of Waldron, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025, at Major Health Partners in Shelbyville.
She was born January 9, 1941, in Grayson County, Kentucky, the daughter of Claude L. and Lois E. (Higdon) Alvey. On August 3, 1960, she married Marshall D. Swazay Sr., and he preceded her in death on February 6, 2010.
Rose is survived...
Carolyn Florence McClure
Jul 30, 2025
Carolyn Florence McClure, 87, of Shelby County, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at the Indiana Masonic Home Compass Park.
She was born February 15, 1938, in Johnson County, the daughter of Samuel McCarty and Dorotha (Long) Dunham. On October 6, 1962, she married William Dale “Bill” McClure, and he preceded her in death on April 27, 2017.
Carolyn was the...
Mary Beatrice (Phares) Grubb
Jul 29, 2025
Mary Beatrice (Phares) Grubb maintained her keen sense of style and artistic eye throughout her 93 years of life.
Mary was born on July 16, 1932 to Eva and Leonard Phares of Shelbyville, IN (both deceased). She had an older brother, Jack Phares (deceased), and two younger sisters, Beverly Sue (Phares) Grubb and Jean (Phares) Lovitt.
After graduating from Shelbyville High School,...
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