Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Shelbyville, Indiana

Tommie Lee Gould

Tommie Lee Gould

Aug 12, 2026

Tommie Lee Gould, 87, passed away on Wednesday August 12, 2026 at his residence in Shelbyville.

He was born in Campbellsburg, Indiana to parents Gilbert O. Gould and Mabel (Voyles) Gould.

Tom graduated from Orleans High School in 1957 where he was a four-year varsity basketball starting guard and standout player.

He earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in physical education and secondary education...

Bobbie Jo Williams

Bobbie Jo Williams

Aug 12, 2026

Bobbie Jo Williams, 51, of Shelbyville, passed away August 12, 2026, at her residence.

She was born on February 20, 1975, in Springfield, Ohio, to Thomas and Sue Williams.

Bobbie spent many years as a stay at home mother where she raised her children before attending and graduating from Ivy Tech Community College, beginning her career as a Registered Nurse. Many of...

Janet L Amos

Janet L Amos

Aug 12, 2026

Janet L. Amos, 82, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, August 12th, 2026, in Shelbyville, Indiana. She was born November 17th, 1943, in Shelbyville, Indiana, to Ted and Elizabeth (Smith) Richardson.

Janet was a self-employed beautician and the proud owner of Jan’s Hairstyles in Shelbyville for 13 years. After closing her salon, she went on to serve as the activity director at...

John R. Chambers

John R. Chambers

Aug 8, 2026

John R. Chambers, 89, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2026, at MPH Medical Center with his family by his side.

He was born February 11, 1937, in St. Paul, IN to Roscoe Chambers and Eva (Bostic) Chambers.

John graduated from St. Paul High School in 1951. He honorably served his country in the Army National Guard from 1956-1964 as a...

Bentley Shawn Sirk

Bentley Shawn Sirk

Aug 7, 2026

Bentley Shawn Sirk, 1 month and 3 days old, of Shelbyville, Indiana passed away Friday August 7th, 2026 at Riley Children’s Hospital.

He was born July 4th, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Brianna Ratliff and Brian Sirk.

Though his time on earth was short, Bentley was a fighter. He touched many lives and was loved deeply by his family. Bentley showed nothing...

James "Jim" Allen Waggoner II

James "Jim" Allen Waggoner II

Aug 6, 2026

James Allen Waggoner II (Jim or Wags), 56, of Shelbyville, IN, passed away Thursday, 6 August.

He and his family moved to Shelbyville when he was 4, and he called it “home” for the rest of his life. He attended SHS and was extremely active in Masque and Dagger. He appeared in multiple productions and was always willing to jump in...

Matthew Flannery

Matthew Flannery

Aug 5, 2026

Matthew Flannery, 71, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at his residence.

He was born June 10, 1955, in Indianapolis, IN to Robert Flannery and Joyce (Heath) Flannery.

Matthew was a skilled HVAC technician for many years. He enjoyed working and took a lot of pride in trouble shooting issues for his clients. He had a passion for music and...

Randy Joel Jenkins

Randy Joel Jenkins

Aug 5, 2026

Randy Joel Jenkins, 68, of Fountaintown, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.

He was born on August 17, 1957, in Franklin, Indiana, to Miles and Georgia (Brooks) Jenkins.

Randy was employed by Central States for 30 years before retiring in 2023.

Throughout his life, Randy was known for his friendly personality and enjoyment of being around others. He never met a...

Scott Schuck

Scott Schuck

Aug 2, 2026

Scott Schuck, 58, of Shelbyville, passed away on August 2, 2026.

He was born on October 15, 1967, in Shelbyville, Indiana, to Norman and Wilma (Schofner) Schuck. He graduated from Shelbyville High School with the Class of 1986.

A lifelong lover of the land, Scott found his greatest joy outdoors. Whether he was working in the fields, tending his garden, or spending...

Ruth Hodgins-Wilder

Ruth Hodgins-Wilder

Aug 2, 2026

Ruth Hodgins-Wilder, 89, of Shelbyville, passed away on August 2, 2026.

She was born on September 1, 1936, in Shelbyville, Indiana, to William and Iva (Barr) Elliot.

Ruth began her career at Admiral Corporation, where she worked until the company closed. She then transitioned into the restaurant industry, where she enjoyed serving others as a waitress. In her free time, Ruth loved...

Aila Rose Bradley

Aila Rose Bradley

Jul 29, 2026

Aila Rose Bradley passed peacefully in the arms of her mother and father on July 29th, 2026. During her short 39 minutes on earth she touched many lives and was loved deeply by family and friends. Her life was a brief gift that will live on through her parents, Baily Gellizeau and Patrick Bradley who will hold her again in...

Gene Albert Taylor

Gene Albert Taylor

Jul 28, 2026

Gene Albert Taylor, 98, of Fairland, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at his residence.

He was born July 29, 1927, in La Porte, IN to John Albert Taylor and Lydia (Dahl) Berg.

Gene graduated from La Porte High School with the Class of 1944. He enlisted in the Merchant Marines at age 17 and began his service to his country. After...

Kathy Jo Wells

Kathy Jo Wells

Jul 24, 2026

Kathy Jo Wells

June 9th 1952 – July 24, 2026

Kathy Jo Wells, age 74, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2026.

A devoted daughter, amazing sister, loving wife, incredible mother, and cherished grandmother, she lived her life centered around others, constantly leading with kindness, generosity, and quiet grace.

Born and raised in Shelbyville, Indiana, Kathy built a life grounded in family. It was...

Cindy Ann Sinclair

Cindy Ann Sinclair

Jul 21, 2026

Cindy Ann Sinclair, 63, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at her residence.

She was born June 27, 1963, in Shelbyville, IN to Otis Robinson and Sally (Waymack) Robinson-Campbell.

Cindy graduated from Shelbyville High School. She was a homemaker with a big heart for helping others. She always opened up her home to friends and classmates of her children and...

Rita Faye Holt

Rita Faye Holt

Jul 13, 2026

Rita Faye Holt, 65, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, July 13, 2026, at her residence.

She was born April 15, 1961 in Franklin, IN to Charles E. Rairdon, Sr. and Mary M. (Stainbrook) Brinson.

Rita was a member of the American Legion Auxillary and also a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge. She enjoyed collecting her ‘itty bities”, which were...

Russell James Pryor

Russell James Pryor

Jul 11, 2026

Russell James Pryor, 71, of Cumberland, IN, passed away July, 11, 2026, at his residence.

He was born November 29, 1954, in Indianapolis, IN to Benjamin Fredrick Pryor, Sr. and Grace Olive (Padgett) Pryor.

Russell found his greatest joy being with his family and especially his grandchildren. He loved to be outdoors where he spent countless hours hunting, fishing, and appreciated the...

Denise A. Stinson

Denise A. Stinson

Jul 9, 2026

Denise A. Stinson, 74, of Fairland, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Franciscan Health Indianapolis.

She was born March 26, 1952 in Indianapolis, IN to Dennis Krauth and Lillian (Hager) Krauth.

Denise graduated from Triton Central High School with the Class of 1970. She was a homemaker and was dedicated to providing a loving and nurturing environment for her family. Family...

John David Goble

John David Goble

Jun 29, 2026

John David Goble, 63, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, June 29, 2026, at his residence.

He was born May 26, 1963, in Shelbyville, IN to Larry Goble and Marlene Kay Goble.

John attended Shelbyville High School and lived in this area for most of his life. He was a factory worker and specialized in maintenance. John had a love for the outdoors,...

Gordon A. Hill

Gordon A. Hill

Jun 29, 2026

Gordon A. Hill, 65, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, June 29, 2026, at Community South Hospital.

He was born August 11, 1960, in Shelbyville, IN to Jack Hill and Patricia (Jackson) Hill.

He proudly served his country in the United States Army, where he demonstrated the honor and dedication that remained with him throughout his life. Following his military service, Gordon became...

Morris Pickett

Morris Pickett

Jun 20, 2026

Morris Pickett, 80, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2026, at his residence.

He was born April 29, 1946, in Columbia, KY to Dalton Morris Pickett and Leigh (Rickett) Pickett.

Morris served in the United States Army and retired from Indiana National Guards. He was a member of the Cornerstone Christian Fellowship Church. He worked for GE Wellmans for 34 years...