Obituaries

Kelly Eugene Meredith

Kelly Eugene Meredith

Oct 23, 2024

Kelly Eugene Meredith, 70, of Indianapolis, formerly of Shelby County, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis.

He was born August 24, 1954, in Shelbyville, the son of Robert E. Meredith and Sharon Lee (Vanscoy) Ragin.

Kelly is survived by his brothers, Kevin “Buzz” Meredith and wife, Mary, of Indianapolis, Kyle Meredith and...

Donna Jean Foster

Donna Jean Foster

Oct 17, 2024

Donna Jean Foster, 74, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024, at her home.

She was born February 13, 1950, in Princeton, the daughter of Charles and Betty (Roberts) Campbell. On September 11, 1971, she married her husband of 53 years, Walter Thomas “Tom” Foster, and he survives.

In addition to Tom, Donna is survived by her mother, Betty, of Owensville;...

Mary Christine "Chris" Self Branson

Mary Christine "Chris" Self Branson

Oct 8, 2024

Mary Christine “Chris” (Adkins) Self Branson, 93, of Shelbyville, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.

She was born June 7, 1931, in Greenup County, Kentucky. Chris was the daughter of Marion and Martha (Ash) Adkins. She married John Kenneth “Kenny” Self, and he preceded her in death on January 17, 1983.

Chris is survived by her son,...

Sandra L. Cain

Sandra L. Cain

Oct 5, 2024

Sandra L. Cain, 77, of Columbus, passed away, Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Franciscan Health in Indianapolis.

She was born November 19, 1946, the daughter of Edward Jerome and Naomi Irene (Perry) Plunkett.

Sandra is survived by her sons, Jason Cain of Minnesota, and Scott Cain of Hope; grandsons, Jackson and Jonah; and brothers, Gary Plunkett and wife, Lois, of Shelbyville, Stephen...

Basem Sulaiman Shammas

Basem Sulaiman Shammas

Oct 4, 2024

After a courageous battle with Glioblastoma, Basem Sulaiman Shammas, of Edinburgh, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 4, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. He was a man of humor, wisdom, and cherished every moment spent with the people he loved. 

 Basem was born February 26, 1955, to Dr. Sulaimon and Lamea Shammas. Basem was the fifth of six children including...

Luke Thomas Linville

Luke Thomas Linville

Oct 4, 2024

Luke Thomas Linville, 28, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024, at MHP Medical Center in Shelbyville.

He was born July 22, 1996, in Indianapolis, the son of Christopher Linn Collins and Melissa Ann Linville.

Luke is survived by his brothers, identical twin, Levi Christopher Linville of Shelbyville, Cory Collins of Knightstown, and Kaleb Lee and wife, Tabby, of Greensburg; sister,...

Jimmy Rodriguez

Jimmy Rodriguez

Oct 2, 2024

Jimmy Rodriguez, 79, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Franklin Meadows in Franklin.

He was born June 6, 1945, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the son of Pedro and Angela (Vega) Rodriguez. In 1965, he married Mickey Massey and she survives.

In addition to Mickey, Jimmy is survived by his daughters, Mindy Zell and husband, Dean, of Martinsville, and...

H. "Kent" Gordon

H. "Kent" Gordon

Oct 1, 2024

H. “Kent” Gordon, 89, a lifelong Morristown resident, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at his home.

He was born October 21, 1934, in Fountaintown, the son of Henry L. and Eva (Nave) Gordon. On August 16, 2022, he was preceded in death by his longtime significant other, Marcia Perdue.

Kent is survived by his son, Eric N. Gordon of Shelbyville; step-daughter,...

Leslie Leroy Coy

Leslie Leroy Coy

Sep 30, 2024

Leslie Leroy Coy, 67, of Fortville, passed away, Monday, September 30, 2024, in Fortville.

He was born May 14, 1957, in Liberty, Kentucky, the son of Wayne Leroy and Christine (Eads) Coy.

Leslie is survived by his daughter, Patricia Harker of Waldron; son, Ryan Coy and wife, Amber, of Greensburg; brother, Larry “Bo” Coy and wife, Lola Marie, of Liberty; grandchildren, Gavin...

Albert "LeRoy" Anderson I

Albert "LeRoy" Anderson I

Sep 27, 2024

Albert “LeRoy” Anderson I, 79, of Fairland, a lifelong Shelby County resident passed away, Friday, September 27, 2024, at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield.

He was born December 2, 1944, in Fairland, the son of Locy Albert and Beulah Beatrice (McKay) Anderson. On March 27, 1967, he married his wife of 57 years, Lora Ellen Dixon, and she survives.

In addition to...

Phillip Scott Whitehouse

Phillip Scott Whitehouse

Sep 27, 2024

Phillip Scott Whitehouse, 44, of Shelbyville, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 27, 2024, holding his wife’s hand and in the company of his closest uncle, Anthony Whitehouse.

Phillip was born June 24, 1980, in Lawton, Oklahoma, to Vickie Whitehouse.

Phillip is survived by his wife, Wanda Whitehouse. Phillip leaves behind his children Lucas, Ava, Anneliese, Tristan, and Anthony Whitehouse....

Wesley Bert "Wes" Thurston

Wesley Bert "Wes" Thurston

Sep 25, 2024

Wesley Bert Thurston, better known as Wes, passed away on September 25, 2024, in his hometown of Shelbyville, Indiana. Born on February 20, 1935, to Walter and Mable (McDaniel) Thurston, Wes was a lifelong resident of Shelbyville and a pillar of the community he so dearly loved.

 Wes's life was defined by hard work and service. As a child of the...

Neil Allen Marcum

Neil Allen Marcum

Sep 18, 2024

Neil Allen Marcum, 52, of New Palestine, passed away, Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee, Illinois.

He was born August 2, 1972, in Rushville, the son of Charles J. and Debra M. (Sweet) Marcum. On May 3, 1996, he married his wife of 28 years, Kimberly Lynn Flaugher, and she survives.

In addition to Kim, Neil is survived...

Garry R. Jeffries

Garry R. Jeffries

Sep 15, 2024

Garry R. Jeffries, 61, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024, at his home.

He was born August 11, 1963, in Shelbyville, the son of Carl R. “Dick” and Doris Jean (Redd) Jeffries. On June 28, 1999, he married Twyla Turner, and she survives.

In addition to Twyla, Garry is survived by his son, Seth Jeffries of Shelbyville; brothers, Barry A....

Norman Nolley

Norman Nolley

Sep 10, 2024

Norman Nolley, 83, of Shelbyville, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2024.

Norman was born in Morristown, Indiana at home on June 30, 1941, to Hobart and Flora (Mardis) Nolley. 

Norman is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Maureen (Douglas) Nolley and sons, Gary (Michelle), Chris (Shelley) and Kent (Rebecca). Also surviving are his grandchildren, Matthew Nolley (Hayley Fink), Heather...

Donald D. Isgrigg

Donald D. Isgrigg

Sep 9, 2024

Donald D. Isgrigg, 71, of Rushville, passed away Monday, September 9, 2024, at Greenfield Healthcare in Greenfield.

He was born November 19, 1952, in Shelbyville, the son of Earl and Virginia (Higgins) Isgrigg.

Donald is survived by his daughter, Dawn Isgrigg of Shelbyville; grandsons, Logan and Eli; brother, Rick of Flat Rock; and sister, Karris of Shelbyville.

He was preceded in death by...

Stewart Richard Ryan

Stewart Richard Ryan

Sep 7, 2024

After 82 revolutions around the sun, Dr. Stewart R. Ryan, aka Dr. Indestructo, died peacefully the 7th of September 2024 in Norman, Oklahoma.

 Born in 1942 to August Richard and Frances Agnes (Ruth) Ryan in Schenectady, New York, Stu moved to Shelbyville, Indiana in 8th grade where he met his future wife of 58 years, Rita Marie (Sandman) Ryan. Stewart and...

Stacia Ann "Stacy" Fallis

Stacia Ann "Stacy" Fallis

Sep 7, 2024

Stacia Ann (Stacy) Fallis, 55, of Shelbyville, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024, Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. That is how she died, this is how she lived…

 To love another person is to see the face of God- Victor Hugo

 Born in Indianapolis on June 9, 1969, she was raised in a loving home with her parents, Troy...

Brian Ray Buschkoetter

Brian Ray Buschkoetter

Aug 28, 2024

Brian Ray Buschkoetter, 66, of Shelbyville, was unexpectedly taken to his heavenly Father on Wednesday, August 28, 2024.

He was born September 5, 1957, in Jasper, the son of Wilfred and Camilla (Schlachter) Buschkoetter. On September 3, 1978, he married his middle school sweetheart, Deborah Ann Weisheit. Brian and Deb had three children: daughter Alicia Prickel (Jared) of Batesville; and sons...

Carolyn Christina Hensley

Carolyn Christina Hensley

Aug 27, 2024

Carolyn Christina Hensley, 74, of Greenfield, passed away, Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield.

 She was born January 4, 1950, in Indianapolis, the daughter of Arvin and Gladys (Calloway) Stidd. On July 19, 1987, she married her husband of 37 years, Sidney Hensley Jr., and he survives.

 In addition to Sid, Carolyn is survived by her sons, Robert...