Obituaries

Sep 6, 2024

Sandford Joseph Chappelow Jr., 64, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday September 6, 2024 at his residence.

He was born May 24, 1960 in Shelbyville, IN. to Sandford Joseph Chappelow and Martha.

He is survived by his step-mother, Kathryn Chappelow; his sister, Sharon (husband, Bruce) Riggins; his brothers, Wally Chappelow; his half-brother, Mark Chappelow; his step-sister,...

Sep 6, 2024

James William Slavey Jr., 63, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday September 6, 2024 at Franciscan Health Indianapolis.

He was born March 4, 1961 in Pulaski Co., KY. to James W. Slavey and Peggy A. (Prather) Slavey.

James was raised in the Southern Baptist faith and he loved the Lord.  He also had a love for...

Sep 5, 2024

Carol Antle, 88, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2024 at The Willows of Shelbyville.

She was born December 29, 1935 in Beech Grove, IN to Martin Carr and Joan (Weakley) Carr.

She attended  Franklin College and she was in a sorority.

Carol enjoyed playing bridge with her bridge club. She was...

Sep 2, 2024

Ellis Eugene Perkins, 83, of Waldron, passed away Monday September 2, 2024 at his residence.

He was born July 25, 1941 in Liberty, IN. to John Perkins and Gladys (Jackson) Perkins.

Ellis graduated from Short High School in Liberty, IN.

He honorably served in the United States Army.

Ellis was a...

Aug 30, 2024

Ronald Stephen Cox, 83, of Fairland passed away Friday, August 30, 2024 at his residence.

He was born May 8, 1941 in Morristown, IN to John R. and Evelyn Cox.

Ron was an honorable veteran and served in the United States Air Force.

He was employed at Tippecanoe Press and a farmer. Ron...

Aug 29, 2024

Walker Lee (Rock) Adkins, 77, of Fairland, passed away Thursday August 29, 2024 at his residence.

He was born April 1, 1947 in Dearborn, MI. to Myrle Adkins and Ruby Adkins.

Walker graduated from Franklin Community High School in 1966.

He retired from Doug's Welding and also worked for 50 years within the...

Aug 28, 2024

Kimberly E. Haggard, 65, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at her residence.

She was born September 2, 1958 in Pontiac, MI. to Benard Wilder and Ruth (Fuller) Wilder.

Kim was a member and secretary of West Side Wesleyan Church.  She enjoyed being active in the church, as well as being active with...

Aug 26, 2024

Sally M. Shugert Williams, 75, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday August 26, 2024 at MHP Medical Center.

She was born October 12, 1948 in Rushville, IN. to Kenneth E. Brown and Hattie L. (Hatfield) Brown.

Sally was baptized late in life by a close family friend and pastor, Robb Barlow.  She loved the outdoors and...

Aug 25, 2024

Gilbert Thomas Nickles, 83, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday August 25, 2024 at Willows of Shelbyville.

He was born July 11, 1941 in Shelbyville, IN. to Ervin Nickles and Frances (Crane) Nickles.

Tom graduated from Shelbyville High School with the Class of 1959.  He was an honorable veteran and served in the United States Air...

Aug 21, 2024

Susan Mary Morton, 69, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday August 21, 2024 at MHP Medical Center.

She was born December 5, 1954 in Dearborn, MI.  to Edward Ferguson and Arlene (Schults) Ferguson.

Sue graduated from Triton Central High School with the Class of 1972.  She married the love of her life, William Joseph Morton, in...

Aug 16, 2024

Carol Sue Russell, 84, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday August 16, 2024 at Morristown Manor.

She was born January 13, 1940 in Shelbyville to Elza Copple and Mable (Lusk) Copple.

Carol was a member of UAW Local 1793.  She retired from GE/Wellman with over 40 years of service.  Carol was a dedicated worker but her...

Aug 14, 2024

Edith Pearl Robinson, 84, passed away Wednesday August 14, 2024 at Majestic Care of North Vernon.

She was born September 18, 1939 in Galopis, OH. to Charles P. Bryan and Alma Belle (Wiseman) Bryan.

Pearl graduated from Lisbon Central School in Lisbon, NY.  She then went onto graduate from North Central, Indianapolis, IN. in 1993...

Aug 13, 2024

Paul David Hendrickson, 81, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday August 13, 2024 at MHP Medical Center.

He was born July 17, 1943 in Shelbyville, IN.  to Walter Hendrickson and Etta (Rush) Hendrickson.

Paul graduated from Shelbyville High School with the class of 1961.  He then went onto graduating from Barber College in Indianapolis right after...

Aug 6, 2024

Frances Conner, 83, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday August 6, 2024 at her residence.

She was born December 13, 1940 in Shelbyville, IN. to Turner Caine and Zella Mae (Shepard) Cordrey.

Frances was a member of the American Legion Post 70 Auxiliary, as well as, VFW Post 2695 Auxiliary.  She was a nail technician in...

Aug 4, 2024

Imogene Louise (Campbell) Helm of Shelbyville, IN and formally of St. Louis, MO and N. California went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at her residence at the age of 78.

Imogene was born in Tulula, IL on October 17, 1945 to the late Sidney and Flossie Campbell.  She was a graduate of...

Jul 31, 2024

Jose Lozano, 71, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday July 31, 2024 at Willow of Shelbyville.

Jose was a veteran in the United States Army.  He was a talented musician and loved to play the guitar.  He played in the WLX Radio Band in Lawrenceburg, TN.  Jose also had a love for the outdoors and drawing.  He enjoyed...

Jul 30, 2024

Kent Anthony Easley, 62, of Indianapolis passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024 in Indianapolis.

He was born May 22, 1962 in Connersville, IN to Luther Hunter and Betty Easley.

Kent was a dedicated and talented painter. He enjoyed singing, dancing, and always having a great time. He also enjoyed watching movies. Kent had a love...

Jul 27, 2024

Larry L. Slack, 80, of Knightstown, formerly of Shelbyville and St. Paul, passed away Saturday July 27, 2024 at Hancock Regional Hospital.

He was born January 31, 1944 in Greenfield, IN. to Elsie (Craig) Slack.

Larry loved to go out looking for junk and collecting various items.  He also had a love for animals, especially...

Jul 14, 2024

Beverly Ann Oneal, 85, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024 at Ashford Place Health Campus.

She was born August 4, 1938 in Shelbyville, IN. to James Carl Mays and Edith Marie (Kling) Mays.

Beverly was a member of First Christian Church. She was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary,...

Jul 6, 2024

Agnes L. Meltzer, 94, of Shelbyville passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Morristown Manor. Agnes was born May 23, 1930, at home on the farm in Ripley County to Loretta (Schafer) and Edward Kieffer. She graduated from New Marion High School in Ripley County. She then moved to Shelbyville in 1949 to find work. She married Emil Meltzer...