Obituaries
Jacqueline Scarborough Lux
Feb 12, 2025
Jacqueline Scarborough Lux, age 29, passed from this earth on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. She was born on June 29, 1995.
Jacqueline is the partner of Jake Selman whom she dearly loved. Jacqueline is the daughter of J.D. Lux and Lorie Bear (husband Tony Courtney), the sister of Ashley Lux (husband Robert Cox) and John Lux, the step-sister of Taylor Courtney...
Anna R. Bowman
Feb 11, 2025
Anna R. “Annie” Bowman, 98, of Fairland, passed away on February 11, 2025, at Morristown Manor in Morristown.
She was born January 6, 1927, in Marion County, the daughter of Harry “Herre” and Ruth (Wesselius) DeWitt. On June 18, 1948, she married Ralph Edward Bowman, and he preceded her in death on September 24, 1994.
Annie was survived by her grandchildren, Donald...
Clarence Wilbur Sorrells
Feb 11, 2025
Clarence Wilbur Sorrells, 90, of Shelbyville, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Major Health Partners in Shelbyville.
He was born on January 6, 1935, in Indianapolis, the son of Clarence B. and Josie Bell (Hope) Sorrells. On August 9, 1963, he married Georganna (Canady) Sorrells, and she preceded him in death on July 18, 1993.
Clarence is survived by his...
Richard Lee Carter
Feb 10, 2025
Richard Lee Carter, 91, of Shelbyville, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 10, 2025, at his home.
He was born on December 7, 1933 in Greenwood, the son of the late Paul and Bessie (Goodman) Carter. On January 16, 1959, he married his wife of 66 years, Martha Ellen (Thompson) Carter, and she survives.
In 1952, Richard graduated from...
Barbara Gayle Willard
Feb 10, 2025
Barbara Gayle Willard, 90, of Shelbyville, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025, at her home.
She was born January 1, 1935 in Shelbyville, the daughter of Harold and Lola (Buell) Ewick. On March 28, 1953, she married her husband of 71 years, James E. Willard, and he survives.
In addition to James, Barbara is survived by her daughters, Carol Fowler and...
Barbara L. Waterman
Feb 6, 2025
Barbara L. Waterman, 82, of Charlottesville, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Morristown Manor in Morristown.
She was born February 21, 1942, in Indianapolis, the daughter of Robert and Mary (Calzia) Grant. On July 28, 1961, Barbara married Robert L. Waterman, and he preceded her in death on November 30, 2016.
Barbara is survived by her sons, John Waterman and wife,...
Howard Earl "Red" Bettner
Feb 4, 2025
Howard Earl “Red” Bettner, 99, of Waldron, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Hope.
He would have celebrated his much anticipated 100th birthday on March 17, 2025. Howard was one of 11 children born to Carl F. and Bertha E. (Short) Bettner. On July 2, 1948, he married his wife of 76 years, Edith Crosby Bettner,...
Jerry L. Woosley
Jan 30, 2025
Jerry L. Woosley, 68, of Waldron, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Waldron Health and Rehabilitation in Waldron.
He was born May 1, 1956, in Shelbyville, the son of Paul Leon and Wanda (Bratcher) Woosley.
Jerry is survived by his brothers, Leon Woosley and wife, Kathy, Eugene Woosley, Larry Woosley and James Tarrance; sister, Sue Drake and husband, Steve; and...
Darleen E. "Dena" Barrett
Jan 29, 2025
Darleen E. “Dena” Barrett, 54, of Greenfield, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at her home.
She was born December 7, 1970, in Chelsea, Massachusetts, the daughter of Francis J. and Donna Marie (McDonald) Barrett.
Dena is survived by her mother of Greenfield; and sisters, Kathleen M. Libby and Colleen M. Francis.
She was a member of Saint Michael Catholic Church.
Dena formerly attended...
Elizabeth Ann Sample
Jan 21, 2025
Elizabeth Ann Sample, 47, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis.
She was born November 15, 1977, in Columbus, the daughter of Martin and Margaret (Quinton) Eberhart of Shelbyville.
Elizabeth graduated from Southwestern High School in 1996. While there, she met her future husband, Gary Sample. They have been married for 28 years. They have...
Heather Dawn Tucker
Jan 20, 2025
Heather Dawn Tucker, 47, of Waldron, passed away Monday, January 20, 2025, at her home.
She was born April 28, 1977, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Donald Allen and Cynthia Jean “Cindy” (Cox) Tucker.
Heather is survived by her parents of Waldron; biological mother, Marilyn Elkins-Hehman, of Shelbyville; brother, Mark Anthony Ash and wife, Christina, of Waldron; sisters, September “Dawn” Foster and...
Rameisha Irene "Meishy" Crisp
Jan 19, 2025
Rameisha Irene “Meishy” Crisp, 27, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025, at her home.
She was born April 17, 1997, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Cheryl Lee Crisp.
In addition to Cheryl, Meishy is survived by her uncle, David Crisp and wife, Maribeth, of Simpsonville, South Carolina; cousins, Ashley and Amy; and special friends her nurses, Shannon Sefton and...
Patricia Jean "Pat" Engle Woollen
Jan 11, 2025
Patricia Jean “Pat” Engle Woollen, 95, of Shelbyville, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Ashford Place Health Campus in Shelbyville.
She was born October 29, 1929, in Valparaiso, the daughter of Charles H. and Charlotte (Zike) Hunnell. On August 6, 1950, she married Morris “Bud” Engle who preceded her in death on September 3, 1982. On May 26, 1984,...
Margaret Ann "Peggy" Shaw
Jan 9, 2025
Margaret Ann “Peggy” Shaw, 93, of Boggstown, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Traditions of Columbus.
She was born April 28, 1931, in Indianapolis, the daughter of James and Thelma (Schmitt) Reilly. On September 2, 1950, she married Edward M. “Sonny” Shaw, and he preceded her in death on July 4, 2023.
Peggy is survived by her daughter, Sandra Jo...
Gerald G. "Jerry" McCracken
Jan 8, 2025
Gerald G. “Jerry” McCracken, 93, of Shelbyville, passed on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at his home.
He was born July 1, 1931, in Richmond, the son of Gilbert and Georgia C. (Baker) McCracken. On April 21, 1962, he married his wife of 62 years, Martha Karen Davis, and she survives.
In addition to Martha, Jerry is survived by his daughter, Marci Hungerford...
Danny Ray Tyra
Jan 4, 2025
Danny Ray Tyra, 66, of Indianapolis, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Hancock Regional Hospital.
He was born August 25, 1958, in Beech Grove, the son of Luther F. Tyra and Ruby F. (Wilhoite) Moore. On October 23, 1980, he married his wife of 44 years, Catherine “Cathy” (Moore) Tyra, and she survives.
In addition to Cathy, Danny is survived...
Loita Ann Hession
Jan 3, 2025
Loita Ann Hession
July 15, 1939 — January 3, 2025
Loita Ann Hession, 85, Shelbyville, IN passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025. She was born on July 15, 1939 in Indianapolis, IN to the late William E. and Lola (Starnes) Chamness. She married Tom Hession on August 22, 1959. Loita graduated from Plainfield HS in 1957 and attended Ball State University.
Loita...
Carroll G. Theobald
Dec 31, 2024
Carroll G. Theobald, 95, of Shelbyville, passed away, Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Major Health Partners in Shelbyville.
He was born October 21, 1929, in Manilla, the son of William C. and Violet (Willey) Theobald. Carroll married Patricia Case, and she preceded him in death. He married Jean Simpson on September 10, 1982, and she survives.
In addition to Jean, Carroll is...
Vickie Lee Batton
Dec 31, 2024
Vickie Lee Batton, 78, of Greenfield, passed away, Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at her home.
She was born December 4, 1946, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Richard and Josephine (Mohr) Livingston. On July 9, 1971, she married her husband of 53 years, Roger Dale Batton, and he survives.
In addition to Roger, Vickie is survived by her daughters, Tammy Batton of Shelbyville,...
Richard Lee Parkhurst
Dec 30, 2024
Richard Lee Parkhurst, 77, of Shelbyville, passed away, Monday, December 30, 2024, at his home.
He was born July 14, 1947, in Indianapolis, the son of Richard and Hazel (Vaughn) Parkhurst. On June 24, 1972, he married his wife of 52 years, Karen Penniston, and she survives.
In addition to Karen, Richard is survived by his son, Richard “Rick” Parkhurst and wife,...
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