Obituaries
Jeffery Lynn Samsil
Dec 17, 2024
Jeffery Lynn Samsil, 67, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at AMG Specialty Hospital in Greenfield.
He was born May 30, 1957, in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, the son of Barney and Virginia (Hancock) Samsil.
On November 11, 1978, he married his wife of 46 years, Joyce Morton, and she survives.
Jeff was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Pamela Vaughn.
In...
William Robert Hart
Dec 16, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of William Robert Hart at the age of 88, who died peacefully on December 16, 2024 at Ashford Place in Shelbyville, IN. Bill was a beloved father, grandfather, and friend who lived a life rich in love, wisdom, and kindness.
Born on July 7, 1936, Bill was a life-long resident of...
Richard Wayne Miller
Dec 14, 2024
Richard Wayne Miller, 72, lifelong Shelby County resident, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024, at his home.
He was born May 30, 1952, in Shelbyville, the son of Wayne Alvin Miller and Dorothy Lucile (Boilanger) Miller.
Richard is survived by his daughters, Cherissia Miller and significant other, Charles Hawkins, of Fairland, and Crystal Jones of Franklin; sisters, Linda Perkinson and husband, Mike,...
Eula (Bailey) Purtlebaugh
Dec 14, 2024
Eula (Bailey) Purtlebaugh, 94, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana in Columbus.
She was born August 3, 1930, in Dillon, South Carolina, the daughter of James W. and Thelma (Blackman) Bailey. On January 16, 1973, she married John Wesley Purtlebaugh, and he preceded her in death on November 3, 2014.
Eula is survived...
Etheleen Swango
Dec 13, 2024
Etheleen Swango, 76, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, December 13, 2024, at Franciscan St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis.
She was born December 18, 1947, in Cookeville, Tennessee, the daughter of Gerald R. and Ruby J. (Lee) Gurley. On June 26, 1992, she married William “Pete” Swango, and he preceded her in death on January 9, 2024.
Etheleen is survived by her daughters,...
Linda Jo Thurston
Dec 9, 2024
Linda Jo Thurston, 76, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, December 9, 2024, at her home.
She was born February 17, 1948, in Indianapolis, the daughter of Gene and Edna (Skaggs) Wilborn.
Linda is survived by her daughters, Lisa Winkler and husband, Dale, of Shelbyville, and Robin Lynn Browning and husband, Ron, of League City, Texas; son, Billy Joe Thurston and wife, Allison,...
Phyllis Ann Root
Dec 4, 2024
Phyllis Ann Root, 87, of Shelbyville, formerly of Bedford, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Homeview of Franklin.
She was born December 28, 1936, in Bedford, the daughter of William Francis and Attrice Ruth (May) Manzenberger. She married James P. “Jim” Root Sr., and he preceded her in death on April 30, 2017.
Phyllis is survived by her daughters, Faith Parker...
Sheila Darlene Rutherford
Dec 3, 2024
Sheila Darlene Rutherford, 70, of Noblesville, formerly of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville.
She was born October 10, 1954, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Henry Everett and Betty Justine (Applegate) Abel.
Sheila is survived by her sons, Jason Rutherford and wife, Kretia, of Oneida, Tennessee, and Chad Rutherford of Noblesville; sister, Sheryl A. Moore and...
Terri Lee Wood
Dec 3, 2024
Terri Lee Wood, 78, of Waldron, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana in Columbus.
She was born September 11, 1946, in Shelbyville, the daughter of William Howard and Mary Jane (Magee) Harrell.
Terri is survived by her daughter, Tammy McElhinney and husband, Rick, of Waldron; grandchildren, Elizabeth Case and husband, Dustin, and Amanda Weaver and...
Marla D. Phares
Dec 2, 2024
Marla D. Phares, 84, of Shelbyville, passed away, Monday, December 2, 2024, at Ashford Place Health Campus in Shelbyville.
She was born July 10, 1940, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Earl Leon and Grace L. (McComas) Cole. In November of 1960, she married Larry K. Phares, and he preceded her in death on September 29, 2021.
Marla is survived by her daughter,...
Donald R. Turner
Nov 27, 2024
Donald R. Turner, 79, of Carmel, formerly of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at St. Vincent Hospital.
He was born September 25, 1945, in Shelbyville, the son of Ulysses Grant and Clara Vonia (Neal) Turner. On September 11, 1965, he married Gretchen Westerfield, and she survives.
In addition to Gretchen, Don is survived by his daughters, Lori Anne Turner and...
Bertha Louise Fisher
Nov 18, 2024
Bertha Louise Fisher, 98, of Fairland, passed away Monday, November 18, 2024, at the Franciscan Hospice House in Indianapolis.
She was born July 30, 1926, in Shelby County, the daughter of Hubert and Mabel (Callahan) Mullen. On June 26, 1947, she married Ralph Edward Fisher, and he preceded her in death on August 19, 2022.
Bertha is survived by her daughters, Michaelynn...
Goldie May Montgomery
Nov 18, 2024
Goldie May Montgomery, 97, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, November 18, 2024, at Ashford Place Health Campus in Shelbyville.
She was born June 30, 1927, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Pete and Lydia (Messmore) Schonfeld. In 1947, Goldie married Gordon 'Dude' Montgomery, and he preceded her in death on September 27, 1990.
Goldie is survived by her son, Greg Montgomery and wife,...
Melinda A. Haemmerle
Nov 16, 2024
Melinda A. Haemmerle, 72, of Morristown, passed away, Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Prairie Lake Health in Noblesville.
Private services have been entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Frazier Chapel, 124 E. North St. in Morristown.
Online condolences may be shared with Melinda’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
Donald Eston Robbins O.D.
Nov 15, 2024
Donald Eston Robbins, O.D., 78, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, November 15, 2024, while on a cruise with his wife, Molly, in DaNang, Vietnam.
He was born April 10, 1946, in Anderson, the son of William E. and Annabelle (Carpenter) Robbins. On June 28, 1975, he married his wife of 49 years, Molly K. Shannon, and she survives.
In addition to Molly,...
Deveta "Joy" Caplinger
Nov 15, 2024
Deveta “Joy” (Boone) Caplinger, 77, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2024, at her home in Shelbyville, surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with liver cancer.
Born in 1947 to Howard Demotte Boone and Elda Gail Canfield Boone, Joy grew up in Milan, Indiana, and graduated from Milan High School in 1965. She earned her cosmetology license and, in...
Dennis D. Richardson
Nov 12, 2024
Dennis D. Richardson, 67, of Waldron, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at Waldron Health and Rehabilitation.
He was born November 23, 1956, in Shelbyville, the son of Ernest J. and Janet Sue (Andis) Richardson.
Dennis is survived by his sons, Jimmy Richardson of Shelbyville, Jamey Richardson of Boggstown, Jacob Richardson of Greenwood and John Brown; brothers, Bill Richardson and...
James Doniven Hodges
Nov 9, 2024
James Doniven Hodges, 6, of Fairland, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at MHP Medical Center in Shelbyville.
He was born November 24, 2017, in Shelbyville, the son of Christopher Andrew Hodges and Kyndra Marie (Moore) Phelps.
James will be remembered by his loving family including his father, Chris Hodges of Shelbyville; mother, Kyndra Phelps of Fairland; sister, Esme-Rosalie M. Phelps;...
Betty L. Maurice
Nov 9, 2024
Betty L. Maurice, 97, of Fairland, passed away, Saturday, November 9, 2024, at her home.
She was born April 19, 1927, in Middletown, the daughter of Orville and Minnie (Bush) Thompson. On July 28, 1945, she married William R. Maurice, and he preceded her in death on March 17, 2019.
Betty is survived by her sons, Jeffery Maurice and wife, Patsy, and...
Mildred "Helen" Burton
Nov 8, 2024
Mildred “Helen” Burton, 87, of Morristown, passed away, Friday, November 8, 2024, at MHP Medical Center in Shelbyville.
She was born August 27, 1937, in Columbia, Kentucky, the daughter of James Frank and Iva Mae (Derman) Stone. On July 16, 1957, she married Sammie “Sam” Burton, and he preceded her in death on October 20, 2023.
Helen is survived by her sons,...
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