Obituaries

Eileen Morton

Eileen Morton

Aug 25, 2024

Eileen Morton, 84, of Shelbyville, found comfort in the arms of Jesus early Sunday morning, August 25, 2024.

She was born May 5, 1940, in Indianapolis, the youngest of 12 children born to William Pleasant and Nona B. (Wheeler) Henderson.

Eileen was preceded in death by her parents; and a daughter, Teresa Rose Morton.

In 1958, Eileen graduated from Crispus Attucks High School,...

Carl Edward "Ed" Gladson

Carl Edward "Ed" Gladson

Aug 25, 2024

Carl Edward “Ed” Gladson, 84, of Fairland, passed away, Sunday, August 25, 2024, at Sayre Christian Village in Lexington, Kentucky.

He was born June 24, 1940, in Benham, Kentucky, the son of William and Sarah (Maggard) Gladson. On December 1, 1962, he married Samme Cope, and she preceded him in death on December 17, 2008.

Ed is survived by his daughter, Carla...

Diana Lynn Sleeth

Diana Lynn Sleeth

Aug 24, 2024

Diana Lynn Sleeth, 70, of Shelbyville, passed away, Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Morristown Manor in Morristown.

She was born February 17, 1954, in Indianapolis, the daughter of Kenneth E. and Helen (Hulan) Titara. On June 6, 2015, her husband William Sleeth preceded her in death.

Diana is survived by her son, Gregory Titara of Fountaintown; granddaughter, Sophia Titara; brothers, Terry Titara...

Peggy Joanna Hodson

Peggy Joanna Hodson

Aug 23, 2024

Peggy Joanna Hodson, 69, of Shelbyville, passed away, Friday, August 23, 2024, at Morristown Manor in Morristown.

She was born September 21, 1954, in Shelbyville, the daughter of James and Martha (Shoaf) Gephart.

Peggy is survived by her daughter, Joanna Long and husband, Jason, of Shelbyville; son, Joshua Haehl and wife, Tracy, of Shelbyville; grandchildren, Ethan Long, Ellie Long, Gavin Haehl and...

Violet "Pauline" Neddo

Violet "Pauline" Neddo

Aug 21, 2024

Violet “Pauline” Neddo, 98, of Fairland, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Greenwood Meadows in Greenwood.

She was born May 17, 1926, in Fort Wayne, the daughter of Peter and Della (Kuehm) Miller. On October 9, 1948, she married Harold James Neddo, and he preceded her in death on June 28, 1982.

Pauline is survived by her daughters, Pat Kern and...

Joetta Lyons

Joetta Lyons

Aug 19, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we share the passing of our beloved mother, Joetta Lyons, at the age of 92 on August 19, 2024. She was surrounded by her loving family in her final moments at Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara. Joetta was born on May 16, 1932, in Shelbyville, Indiana at her Aunt Fay’s home on Teal Street,...

Mark Richard Pottenger

Mark Richard Pottenger

Aug 19, 2024

Mark Richard Pottenger, 61, of Greenwood, passed away Monday, August 19, 2024, at his home.

He was born August 9, 1963, in Indianapolis, the son of Richard A. and Edith L. (Matillo) Pottenger.

In addition to his father, Richard; Mark is survived by his loving daughter, whom he was both mother and father to, Indera “Indy” Pottenger of Casselberry, Florida. Also surviving,...

Walter Eugene Moore Jr.

Walter Eugene Moore Jr.

Aug 19, 2024

Walter Eugene Moore, Jr., 65, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, August 19, 2024, at Major Health Partners in Shelbyville.

He was born May 3, 1959, in Rushville, the son of Walter Eugene Moore and Lula Pearl (Glenn) Collins. On July 7, 1985, he married his wife of 39 years, Ellen Ann Wickliff, and she survives.

In addition to Ellen, Walter is survived...

John P. Walters

John P. Walters

Aug 18, 2024

John P. Walters, 60, of Charlottesville, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024, at his home.

He was born October 25, 1963, in Beech Grove, the son of Paul Donald and Patricia Jayne (Naylor) Walters.

John is survived by his mother of Shelbyville; son, Jason Walters of West Lafayette; brothers, Donald Walters of Franklin, and Phillip Daniel Walters and wife, Cacinda, of Indianapolis;...

Mildred A. "Milly" Brown McVey

Mildred A. "Milly" Brown McVey

Aug 12, 2024

Mildred A. “Milly” Brown McVey, 88, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, August 12, 2024, at Franciscan St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis.

She was born October 30, 1935, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the daughter of Joseph Q. and Mary G. (Jackling) Chapin. On May 29, 1954, she married Robert O. Brown, and he preceded her in death on February 18, 2006. Milly married...

Robert M. "Bob" Moore

Robert M. "Bob" Moore

Aug 7, 2024

Robert M. Moore, 91, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at MHP Medical Center in Shelbyville.

He was born December 10, 1932, in Rush County, the son of Merle and Myrtle (Thralls) Moore. On June 23, 1957, he married his wife of 67 years, Marcia S. Fields, and she survives.

In addition to Marcia, Bob is survived by his children,...

Sandra Lea "Sandy" Murphy

Sandra Lea "Sandy" Murphy

Aug 7, 2024

Sandra Lea “Sandy” Murphy, 76, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital.

She was born July 16, 1948, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Lee and Thelma (Crecelius) Adkins. 

Sandy is survived by her son, Todd Day of Shelbyville; daughter, Brandy Coomes and husband, Timothy, of Shelbyville; brothers, Jim Adkins and wife, Julie, of Fairland, Wayne...

Wendy Leigh Johnson

Wendy Leigh Johnson

Aug 6, 2024

Wendy Leigh Johnson, 28, of Greenfield, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2024, in Madison County, Indiana.

She was born June 14, 1996, in Shelbyville, the daughter of David Wilson and Betty (McClary) Wendland. On September 5, 2023, she married Michael Johnson, and he survives.

In addition to Michael, Wendy is survived by her mother of Greenfield; daughters, Aleigha Brown of Pendleton, and...

June Kay Drew

June Kay Drew

Aug 5, 2024

June Kay Drew, 83, of Indianapolis, passed away, Monday, August 5, 2024, at her home.

She was born May 29, 1941, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Fred McDaniel and Edna Mae (Dixon) Yeley. 

June is survived by her daughters, Lisa Chastain of Indianapolis, and Regina Rosebrock of Brown County; sons, Robert “Bob” Hodge II and wife, Stephanie, of Danville, and William “Bill”...

Michael R. Schantz

Michael R. Schantz

Aug 4, 2024

Michael R. Schantz, 71, of Waldron, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at IU Health Methodist Hospital. Mike was born June 1, 1953, in Shelbyville, the son of Paul and Marilyn (Webster) Schantz. He married Pat Meal on October 7, 2000, she survives.

Mike is also survived by his daughter, Meghan Schantz, of Shelbyville; son, Daniel Schantz of Shelbyville; grandchildren,...

James William Schulthies

James William Schulthies

Aug 3, 2024

James William Schulthies, 73, of Shelbyville, passed away surrounded by the ones he loved on, Saturday, August 3, 2024, at his home.

He was born February 11, 1951, in Indianapolis, the son of Bill and Bev (Baer) Schulthies. On September 14, 1974, he married his wife of 49 years, Judith Hester, and she survives.

In addition to Judith, Jim is survived by...

Georgia L. Wertz

Georgia L. Wertz

Aug 3, 2024

Georgia L. Wertz, 74, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Franciscan Health in Indianapolis.

She was born February 13, 1950, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Dennis and Virginia (Mann) Wicker. On May 24, 1996, she married her loving husband of 28 years, Robert “Bobby” Wertz, and he survives.

In addition to Bobby, Georgia is survived by her children, David...

Robert Joseph "Bob" Quack

Robert Joseph "Bob" Quack

Aug 2, 2024

Robert Joseph “Bob” Quack, 66, of Fountaintown, passed away, Friday, August 2, 2024, in Franklin County.

He was born February 22, 1958, in Beech Grove, the son of Robert Elmer and Barbara June (Suttle) Quack. On July 16, 1985, he married Kelly Schindler, and she preceded him in death on March 26, 2022.

Bob is survived by his daughter, Kelsey (Quack) Ellis...

Ruby Rebecca "Becky" Morris

Ruby Rebecca "Becky" Morris

Aug 1, 2024

Ruby Rebecca “Becky” Morris, 71, of Waldron, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at Waldron Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Waldron.

She was born September 29, 1952, in Louisville, Kentucky, the daughter of Charles Robert Sr. and Marillyn (Rash) Bankston.

Becky is survived by her son, John “Jack” DeMartino and wife, Carly, of Shelbyville; daughter, Mari-Beth Jimenez and husband, Miguel, of Cleveland,...

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...