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for Shelby County and surrounding areas in Indiana
Norma Lee Dean
Jan 21, 2026
Norma Lee Dean, 85, of Fountaintown, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Rosegate Village Nursing Home in Indianapolis.
She was born December 19, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Ward and Evelyn (Bauers) Hughes. On September 17, 1960, she married, Donnel L. “Don” Dean, and he preceded her in death on November 10, 2018.
Norma is survived by her...
Juanita Ruth Waggoner
Jan 16, 2026
Juanita Waggoner, 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family, on Friday, January 16, 2026. She was born on September 13, 1940, to Charles and Ruth (Cooney) Hickman, who instilled in her the values of faith, devotion, and kindness that shaped her life.
On January 19, 1957, Juanita married the love of her life, R. David Waggoner, beginning...
Violet "Jean" McKay
Jan 16, 2026
Violet “Jean” McKay, 86, of Shelbyville, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Arbor Grove Village in Greensburg.
She was born January 18, 1939, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Ralph D. and Gladys (Tillison) Mentzer.
Jean is survived by her son, Daniel E. “Danny” McKay of Shelbyville; daughter, Karen J. Beckner and husband, Dean, of Waldron; grandchildren, Russell Beckner and wife,...
Carolyn Kay Buckley
Jan 11, 2026
Carolyn Kay Buckley, 87, of Shelbyville, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Ashford Place Health Campus in Shelbyville.
She was born November 10, 1938, in Blue Ridge, the daughter of J. Robert and Imogene (Firsich) Karmire.
Carolyn is survived by her son, J. Craig Buckley and wife, Angela, of Manilla; daughters, Alexis Green and husband, Bret, and Rise’ Smith and...
Douglas Anthony Bordenkircher
Jan 8, 2026
Douglas Anthony Bordenkircher, 62, of Charlottesville, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at his home.
He was born on June 3, 1963, in Crookston, Minnesota, the son of Earl J. and Sharon R. (Gilbert) Bordenkircher.
Doug is survived by his son, Douglas Anthony Bordenkircher Jr. of Charlottesville; brother, Brian Bordenkircher and wife, Wendy, of Greenfield; sisters, Brenda Conn of Greenfield, Rhonda...
Debra Kay Kingery
Jan 7, 2026
Debra Kay Kingery, 67, of Shelbyville, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at her home.
She was born May 10, 1958, in Ocala, Florida, the daughter of James and Carol (Borgenhagen) Levesque. On April 15, 1977, she married her husband of 48 years, Mark William Kingery, and he survives.
In addition to Mark, Debra is survived by her daughter, Summer Kingery...
Kathryn Elizabeth Marshall
Jan 6, 2026
Kathryn E. (Runnebohm) Marshall, 96, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 in her Shelbyville, IN home of over 60 years. She was born on February 2, 1929 in Waldron, IN to Edward and Matilda (Miller) Runnebohm, one of seven siblings.
Kathryn married her high school sweetheart, Richard Marshall, on July 16, 1950. They built their home in sight of...
David Charles Conner
Jan 5, 2026
David Charles Conner, 74, of Fountaintown, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, at his home.
He was born November 16, 1951, in Shelbyville, the son of Carl Edward and Margaret Josephine (Brouhard) Conner. On June 30, 1973, he married his wife of 52 years, Linda Jean Restall, and she survives.
In addition to Linda, David is survived by his sons, Gregory...
Charles Anthony Hofmann
Jan 5, 2026
Charles Anthony Hofmann, 92, of Shelbyville, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, at his daughter’s home.
He was born June 25, 1933, in Indianapolis, the son of Albert C. and Alma (Volk) Hofmann. On June 13, 2006, he married Janice A. Brennan, and she survives.
In addition to Janice, Charles is survived by his children, Susan C. Alley of Greenfield, Michael...
Edward Leon Kendall
Jan 5, 2026
Edward “Leon” Kendall, 96, of New Palestine, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, at his home.
He was born on January 3, 1930, in Shelbyville, the son of Dillard W. and Anna Irene (Yarling) Kendall. On June 12, 1949, he married Rosellen Gregory, and she preceded him in death on February 28, 2024.
Leon is survived by his daughters, Judy Cook...
Elijah Joel Thompson
Jan 4, 2026
Elijah Thompson, 18, of Whiteland, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis.
He was born on September 24, 2007, in Avon.
Elijah is survived by his mother, Yvonne (Wright) Cheek and husband, Ryan, of Whiteland; father, Matthew Thompson of Fairland; sister, Haidyn Thompson of Shelbyville; brothers, Weston Thompson and Hayden Cheek, both of Whiteland; grandparents,...
Gregory L. "Buck" Pettis
Jan 3, 2026
Gregory L. “Buck” Pettis, 72, of Shelbyville, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Ashford Place Health Campus in Shelbyville.
As per Buck’s wishes, there will be no public services.
Arrangements entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 819 S. Harrison St., in Shelbyville.
Online condolences may be shared with Buck’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
Linda May Powers
Jan 2, 2026
Linda May Powers, 81, of Shelbyville, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, at her home.
She was born on June 29, 1944, in Shelby County, the daughter of William E. and Dora E. (Beasley) Sorrell. On November 7, 1981, she married Clyde H. Powers, and he preceded her in death on February 17, 1993.
Linda is survived by her daughters, Tabitha...
Tammie Jo Heck
Jan 1, 2026
Tammie Jo Heck, 67, of Morristown, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at Franciscan St. Francis Health in Indianapolis.
She was born on June 10, 1958, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Dennis and Jenny (Talbert) Cory.
Tammie is survived by her sons, Eric Thompson and Jeremi Thompson and wife, Jennifer, both of Morristown; daughter, Christian Hanson and husband, Brandon, of Gwynneville;...
Brenda C. Randolph
Jan 1, 2026
Brenda C. Randolph, 73, of Shelbyville, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at Major Health Partners in Shelbyville.
She was born April 5, 1952, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Flamel and Elsie (Mahuron) LeBrun.
Brenda is survived by children, Deanna Hess and husband, John, of Springfield, Missouri, Troy Creech and wife, Tonia, of Camby, and Kim Roberts of Shelbyville; sister, Linda...
David Carroll "Squirrel" Miller
Dec 30, 2025
David Carroll “Squirrel” Miller, 70, of Shelbyville, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at The Willows of Shelbyville.
He was born on March 15, 1955, in Shelbyville, the son of Carroll and Dorothy M. (Shepherd) Miller.
Squirrel is survived by his sisters, Sharon Sandefur and husband, Dale, of Edinburgh, and Debra Weekly and husband, Don, of Shelbyville; and several nieces and...
Susan Jane Bard
Dec 27, 2025
Susan Jane Bard, 67, of Shelbyville, radiated warmth and love as she embarked on her eternal journey on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Hospital in Indianapolis, leaving cherished memories for all who knew her.
Born on August 4, 1958, in Columbus, she was the shining light of Donald and Janet (Short) Daum's family. On January 30,...
Sharon Sue Coffey
Dec 27, 2025
Sharon Sue Coffey, 89, of Shelbyville, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at The Willows of Shelbyville.
She was born March 24, 1936, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Edgar Garner and Vonnie O. (Land) Hurst. On May 5, 1957, she married Don Walter Coffey, and he preceded her in death on February 12, 2017.
Sharon is survived by her children, Kathy...
Julia "Bernice" (Belcher) Parsons
Dec 26, 2025
Julia “Bernice” (Belcher) Parsons, 82, formerly of Greenfield, passed peacefully on December 26, 2025, at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield.
She was born on December 22, 1943, in Tompkinsville, Kentucky, the daughter of Elmer and Dorothy (Harlan) Belcher. On December 30, 1961, she was joined in marriage to Boyd Parsons, and he preceded her in death on December 23, 2022.
Bernice is...
Mary Aletha Sigman
Dec 24, 2025
Mary Aletha Sigman, 86, of Shelbyville, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at her home.
She was born on November 1, 1939, in Shelby County, the daughter of William and Ruth (Cherry) Eberhart. On September 14, 1958, she married O. Keith Sigman, and he preceded her in death on November 1, 2021.
Mary is survived by her children, Timothy Keith Sigman...
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