Obituaries

Karen Marlene (Six) Jonas

Karen Marlene (Six) Jonas

Jul 31, 2024

Karen Marlene (Six) Jonas, 86, of Fountaintown, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at her home.

She was born November 27, 1937, in Indianapolis, the daughter of Roy Oscar and Helen Louise (Sells) Six. On September 2, 1960, she married Loren Henry Jonas, and he preceded her in death on January 7, 2015.

Karen is survived by her sons, Mark Jonas of...

Robert Louis "Bob" Golden

Robert Louis "Bob" Golden

Jul 30, 2024

Robert Louis “Bob” Golden, 83, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Morristown Manor in Morristown.

He was born July 3, 1941, in Connersville, the son of Louis and Georgia (Workman) Golden. On November 27, 1965, he married Catherine Sue Gordon, and she preceded him in death on November 17, 2017.

Bob is survived by his daughter, Gina Scott and...

James Robert "Jim" Huber

James Robert "Jim" Huber

Jul 27, 2024

James Robert “Jim” Huber, 87, of Greenwood, formerly of Shelbyville, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Otterbein Senior Care Community in Franklin.

He was born June 2, 1937, in Fairland, the son of Roland O. and Anna Mae (Fisher) Huber. On January 19, 2005, in Scottsdale, Arizona, he married Nancy (Headlee) Walton, and she survives.

In addition to Nancy, Jim...

Larry Frank Mullins

Larry Frank Mullins

Jul 26, 2024

After a lengthy illness, Larry Frank Mullins, 81, passed away Friday morning, July 26, 2024 in the comfort of his home in Celina, TN. A visitation for friends and family will be held on Sunday, July 28th from 5 PM (CT) to 7 PM (CT) at the Hall Funeral Home in Livingston, Tennessee. A graveside service and burial will be...

Pamela Ann Monroe

Pamela Ann Monroe

Jul 24, 2024

Pamela Ann Monroe, 72, of Columbus, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Franciscan St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis.

She was born October 11, 1951, in Evansville, the daughter of King Edward Wall and Sally Ann Hayden.

Pam is survived by her twin daughters, April Sims and wife, Amanda of Indianapolis, and Amber Hupp of Columbus; sons, James Monroe II and Travis...

Melba Faye Lister

Melba Faye Lister

Jul 22, 2024

Melba Faye Lister, 95, of Effingham, Illinois, passed away the morning of Monday, July 22, 2024, at Waldron Health and Rehabilitation in Waldron, Indiana, surrounded by her family. Melba was a life-long resident of Effingham County.

She was born July 6, 1929, in Effingham, Illinois, the daughter of Fredrick and Mabel (Sutton) Westfall. She married Donald Riley Lister on July 24,...

Rose Marie Albertson

Rose Marie Albertson

Jul 18, 2024

Mrs. Rose Marie Albertson, 85, of Carmel, formerly of Morristown and Pekin, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2024 in Carmel.

 Mrs. Albertson was born on March 12, 1939 to Forrest I. and Pauline (Ashabraner) Gray in Washington County, Indiana. She was raised in Pekin and graduated from Pekin High School in 1957. She married Lowell E. Albertson on July 12,...

Joseph Thomas Warren

Joseph Thomas Warren

Jul 16, 2024

Joseph Thomas Warren, 78, of Indianapolis, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Spring Mill Meadows in Indianapolis.

He was born September 15, 1945, in Hendricks County, the son of Theodore and Pauline (Johnson) Warren. On October 25, 1970, he married Elizabeth “Libby” McNeely, and she survives.

In addition to Libby, Joe is survived by his son, Thomas “Tom” Warren of Carmel;...

Norman Edwin "Norm" Warfield

Norman Edwin "Norm" Warfield

Jul 10, 2024

Norman Edwin Warfield, 78, of Morristown, passed away July 10, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. 

He was born March 5, 1946 in Rushville, IN to Edwin Warfield and Mildred (Smith) Warfield. He married Joyce E (Cochran) Warfield on April 7, 1967, and she survives.

He is survived by his children: Darla Warfield, Shelbyville; Shannon (David) Stauffer, Orrville,OH; Todd Warfield,...

George Norton Jr.

George Norton Jr.

Jul 8, 2024

George Norton Jr., 76, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, July 8, 2024, at Ashford Place Health Campus in Shelbyville.

He was born March 20, 1948, in Baxter, Kentucky, the son of George Norton Sr. and Flora Rose. On September 16, 1995, he married Charlotte A. (Martin) Jeffries Norton, and she survives.

In addition to Charlotte, George is survived by his daughters, Faith...

Richard Joseph Plymate Sr.

Richard Joseph Plymate Sr.

Jul 7, 2024

Richard Joseph Plymate Sr., 86, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024, at Franciscan Hospice House in Indianapolis.

He was born August 27, 1937, in Fairland, the son of Walter and Roberta (Marshall) Plymate. In December of 1957, he married Evelyn “Jo” Griffin, and she preceded him in death on February 1, 1985. He married Andrea J. Corpe in February...

Bruce E. Harrell

Bruce E. Harrell

Jul 7, 2024

Bruce E. Harrell, 67, of Shelbyville, passed away peacefully, Sunday, July 7, 2024, at Homeview in Franklin.

He was born January 24, 1957, in Shelbyville, the son of Donald E. and Janice S. (Richardson) Harrell.

Bruce is survived by his mother of Shelbyville; daughters, Ashley Brook Harrell, Dana Kristine Harrell and Jamie Machelle Caldwell, all of Pendleton; sisters, Pamela R. Harrell and...

JoAnn Abel

JoAnn Abel

Jul 6, 2024

 With deepest sorrow, we share the passing of JoAnn Abel, age 95, on Saturday, July 6, 2024, in Shelbyville, Indiana. She was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend.

 JoAnn was born on April 7, 1929, an Easter Sunday, at home in Pleasant View, Indiana, to Alex and Elsie Mae (Curry) Murnan.

 JoAnn graduated from Moral Township High School in...

James R. "Jim" Pherigo

James R. "Jim" Pherigo

Jul 6, 2024

James R. “Jim” Pherigo, 82, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Franciscan Health in Indianapolis.

He was born December 26, 1941, in Shelbyville, the son of Robert and Virginia (Hey) Pherigo. On October 17, 1964, he married his wife of 59 years, Pamela Link, and she survives.

In addition to Pam, Jim is survived by his daughter, Angela Pherigo...

Steven Wayne Smith

Steven Wayne Smith

Jul 5, 2024

Steven Wayne “Steve” Smith, 78, near Brookfield, died as the results of a tragic accident on Friday, July 5, 2024.

He was born on October 26, 1945, in Shelbyville, the son of Ebert Wayne and Dona Jean (Plummer) Smith. Steve married his wife of 57 years, Jenness Bush on February 26, 1967, and she survives.

In addition to Jenness, Steve is survived...

Larry Lee Jones

Larry Lee Jones

Jul 4, 2024

Larry Lee Jones, 77, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Indianapolis.

He was born June 21, 1947, in Hammond, the son of Lawrence and Ann (Vandermae) Jones. On February 16, 1985, he married his wife of 39 years, Angela Banister, and she survives.

In addition to Angela, Larry is survived by his son, Brian Jones of Shelbyville; daughter, Jessie...

Larry Wayne Sturgis

Larry Wayne Sturgis

Jun 28, 2024

Larry Wayne Sturgis, 66, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, June 28, 2024, at MHP Medical Center in Shelbyville.

He was born March 30, 1958, in Indianapolis, the son of Elmer Sturgis and Lillian (Ausman) Perry.

Larry is survived by his sisters, Ruth Hicks of Shelbyville, and Martha Sturgis of Greenwood; brother, Jeff Sturgis of Florida; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded...

James Leonard Prather

James Leonard Prather

Jun 27, 2024

James Leonard Prather, 52, of Carmel, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024.

He was born July 1, 1971, in Shelbyville, the son of Clifton and Ellen (Featherstone) Prather.

James is survived by his sons, Jesse Prather and Jamie Prather, both of Shelbyville, Morrison Prather of Carmel; daughter, Chevelle Prather of Shelbyville; step-children, Calob Mourey of Shelbyville and Shelby Mourey of Lawrence; brothers,...

Mary Elizabeth Denton

Mary Elizabeth Denton

Jun 26, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Denton, 85, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at her home.

She was born October 19, 1938, in Indianapolis, the daughter of Frederick H. And Emma Laura (Dodge) Branning. In January of 1986, she married J.B. Denton, and he preceded her in death on June 20, 2016.

Mary is survived by her daughters, Shelley (Wisehart) Johnson of Shelbyville,...

Jon D. McDonald

Jon D. McDonald

Jun 22, 2024

Jon D. McDonald, 70, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.

He was born November 5, 1953, in Shelbyville, the son of Boyd and Rebecca (Ross) McDonald.

Jon is survived by his special friend, Patti Weintraut of Shelbyville; nephew, Tom Jr.; niece, Rebecca; several cousins including Brent Ross and Mike Ross; and good friend,...