Obituaries
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,...
Roxanne L. (Weakley) Schutt
Dec 30, 2024
Roxanne L. (Weakley) Schutt, 70, of Manilla, passed away Monday, December 30, 2024, at Morristown Manor from a lengthy illness.
She was born November 22, 1954, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Louis E. and Martha E. (Winkles) Weakley, whom preceded her in death. Also preceding Roxanne was her twin brother, Robert B. Weakley; brother, Paul D. Jones; and infant great-grandson, Brayden...
James "Jim" Robert Martin
Dec 29, 2024
James “Jim” Robert Martin passed away in Los Altos, California, on December 29, 2024. Jim was born in Fountaintown, Indiana, on March 31, 1943, to Helen and Walter Martin. His children survive him, Julia Martin Murphy and Justin James Martin; his grandsons, Burke Martin, Keane Martin, and Trevor Martin; Julia’s husband, Mark Cullen; his sister, Judith Myer; and nephew, Bruce...
Patricia Jo McPherson
Dec 29, 2024
Patricia Jo McPherson, 89, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Franciscan Health in Indianapolis.
She was born August 5, 1935, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Murvel and Ina (Weaver) Holliday.
Patricia is survived by her daughters, Marcy Lee (Jenkins) Smock and husband, Dale, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Melanie Lynn (Jenkins) Thompson and husband, Steve, of Shelbyville; son, Walter...
Jennifer Lynn "Jen" Beyer
Dec 28, 2024
Jennifer Lynn “Jen” Beyer, 45, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024, at her home.
She was born January 16, 1979, in Rushville, the daughter of Melanie Sue Lutz. On June 22, 2019, she married Robert Anthony Beyer, and he survives.
In addition to Robert, Jennifer is survived by her children, Avian Beyer of Shelbyville, Darwin Beyer of Linden, Tennessee, Maya...
Sandra M. (Smith) Redd
Dec 25, 2024
Sandra M. (Smith) Redd, 81, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at Morristown Manor in Morristown.
She was born December 11, 1943, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Lewis G. and Letitia Smith.
Sandra is survived by her daughters, Katherine Roan and husband, Russell, of Shelbyville, Ruth Phillips and husband, David, of Rushville, and Mary Scroggham of Morristown; sister, Freida Smith;...
R. Marjorie Kuhn
Dec 23, 2024
R. Marjorie Kuhn, 97, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, December 23, 2024, at Ashford Place Health Campus in Shelbyville.
She was born September 17, 1927, in Shelby County, the daughter of Edward A. and Margaret I. (Zobel) Wisker. On September 22, 1948, she married Bernard K. Kuhn, and he preceded her in death on December 29, 2001.
Marjorie is survived by her...
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