Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Anita Marie Sargent
Aug 26, 2024
Anita Marie Sargent, 73, of Waldron, formerly of Morristown, passed away, Monday, August 26, 2024, at Major Health Partners in Shelbyville.
She was born March 20, 1951, in Indiana, the daughter of Betty (Roberts) Puckett.
Anita is survived by her daughter, Jamie Godsey and husband, Chris, of Connersville; sister, Sharon Packlaian and husband, Christopher, of North Carolina; grandchildren, Jordan Sargent, Andrea Kuhn,...
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
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
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
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
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...