Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Shelbyville, Indiana

Lieutenant Colonel Charles W. Cochran

Lieutenant Colonel Charles W. Cochran

Dec 24, 2023

Lieutenant Colonel Charles W. Cochran, USAF, Retired

Lieutenant Colonel Chuck Cochran blocked out on God's time for an on-time departure early morning Christmas Eve.  Chuck was always amazed that in one lifetime he progressed from helping to plow with a team of horses to reaching the speed of sound in a single engine jet airplane.

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Kathleen "Kathy" E. Mcfatridge

Kathleen "Kathy" E. Mcfatridge

Dec 18, 2023

Kathleen "Kathy" E. McFatridge, 70, of Rushville, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023 at Community North Hospital.

She was born August 3, 1953 in Kansas City, MO. to Julian Morton Riley and Irene Wernsing Stevens (Masters).

Kathy graduated from Parkway North in St. Louis and she attended University of Evansville and went on and got...

James Reggie Higdon

James Reggie Higdon

Dec 18, 2023

James Reggie Higdon, 83, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023 peacefully with his family by his side.

He was born February 17, 1940 in Grayson County, KY. He was the son of Marshall Anthony and Pearl Ellen Higdon.

He married Vieva June (Lee) Higdon on January 8, 1963, and she survives.

James is...

Johnathan L. Bellows

Johnathan L. Bellows

Dec 13, 2023

Johnathan L. Bellows, 42, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday December 13, 2023 at MHP Medical Center.

He was born August 21, 1981 in Conrow, TX to Robert D. Bellows and Christine Lovitt.

Johnathan enjoyed being a stay at home dad and loved taking care of his children.  His favorite times were spent with his children...

James "Jim" A. Webster

James "Jim" A. Webster

Dec 8, 2023

James "Jim" Allen Webster, 44, of Waldron, passed away Friday,  December 8, 2023 at his residence.

He was born May 20, 1979 in Covington, KY. to Randy Webster and Julie (Seward) Jenkins.

Jim was a CNC operator.

He had a love for playing guitars and his drums.  Jim enjoyed listening to music and...

Daniel "Danny" Michael Meisberger

Daniel "Danny" Michael Meisberger

Dec 8, 2023

Daniel "Danny" Michael Meisberger, 44, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, December 8, 2023 at his residence.

He was born September 7, 1979 in Indianapolis, IN. to Daniel Michael Quarbo and Carla Mae (Meisberger) Hall.

Danny was an avid Indianapolis Colts fan. He loved to spend his time with his family that he loved very much. ...

Janeth Rae Sloan

Janeth Rae Sloan

Dec 3, 2023

Janeth Rae (Krause) Sloan, 86, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Ashford Place Health Campus.

She was born November 1, 1937 in Panora, Iowa to Frank and Katherine Krause.

Janeth attended Town and County Christian Church.  Jan's generosity was known through her volunteer work at her church and Wheeler Mission.  She always...

Dianne R. Mcnew

Dianne R. Mcnew

Dec 3, 2023

Dianne Renee (Barlow) McNew, 66, of Shelbyville, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday December 3rd.

She was born on July 5, 1957, in Shelbyville, to Ken and Sharlene (Ryle) Barlow.   Dianne graduated from Huron High School in New Boston, Michigan.

She married Rob McNew in 1978.  They divorced in 1997.

Dianne...

Morris N. Snyder

Morris N. Snyder

Dec 2, 2023

Morris N. Snyder, 85, of Franklin, IN., passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Otterbein Seniorlife.

He was born June 17, 1938 in Franklin, IN. to Charles Snyder and Agnes (Dinn) Snyder.

Morris served in the United States Navy.

He retired from International Harvester.

Morris enjoyed going mushroom hunting and deer...

David M Oeffinger

David M Oeffinger

Nov 30, 2023

David M. Oeffinger, 67, of Shelbyville passed away Friday, March 8, 2024 at his residence.

He was born August 18, 1956 in Canton, OH to William Oeffinger and Shirley (Hanna) Oeffinger.

David graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1974.

He retired after spending most of his life as a carpet installer. David enjoyed...

Timothy Wayne Fisher

Timothy Wayne Fisher

Nov 30, 2023

Timothy Wayne Fisher, 67, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023 at MHP Medical Center.

He was born July 17, 1956 in Shelbyville, IN. to Wayne Earl Fisher and Bonnie Jean (Walton) Fisher.

Timothy graduated in the Class of 1977 from Shelbyville High School.

He was a member of First Baptist Church. ...

Marilyn J. Joseph

Marilyn J. Joseph

Nov 28, 2023

Marilyn J. Joseph, 71, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Indiana Masonic Home.

She was born March 4, 1952 in Shelbyville, IN. to Edwin "Bud" Etherton and Marjorie (Kehrt) Etherton.

Marilyn graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1970.  She pursued her passion for education at Indiana State University with a degree in...

Brandon "Tyler" Mead

Brandon "Tyler" Mead

Nov 24, 2023

Brandon "Tyler" Mead, 34, of Shelbyville, IN. passed away Friday, November 24, 2023 at Especially Kidz nursing home.

Tyler was known as Mr. Blue Eyes and had an infectious smile that lit up the room.  He loved being around people and spending time with his roommates.  Tyler enjoyed watching football and listening to country and rock-in-roll music. ...

Warren William Bruhl

Warren William Bruhl

Nov 22, 2023

Warren William Bruhl began life on March 21, 1964 born to John R. Bruhl and the late Sandra Taylor née Howard in Detroit, MI. Family life eventually led him to the west coast and South Lake Tahoe, California, where he would attend South Lake Tahoe High School. Following an early graduation at the age of 16, he enrolled at...

Nathan Allen Finney

Nathan Allen Finney

Nov 22, 2023

Nathan Allen Finney, 42, of Bloomington, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023 in Shelbyville, IN.

He was born August 30, 1981 in Bloomington, IN. to Charles A. Finney and Roxann (Baker) Finney.

Nathan graduated from Bedford North Lawrence High School in 1999.

Nathan married Audrey (Brown) Finney on June 6, 2020 and she...

Jeremy W. Gothard

Jeremy W. Gothard

Nov 20, 2023

Jeremy Wayne Gothard, 41, of Shelbyville, IN, formerly of Oklahoma, passed away Monday, November 20, 2023 at his residence.

He was born April 4, 1982 in Ardmore, OK. to Gary Gothard and Linda (Carman) Gothard.

Jeremy was a Veteran of the United States Army with the rank of Specialist E-4.  He served with the 1st...

Courtney Anne Wester

Courtney Anne Wester

Nov 17, 2023

Courtney Ann Wester, 44, of Rockport IN., passed away Friday, November 17, 2023 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital.

She was born October 31, 1979 in Evansville, IN. to David White and Jackie (Thompson) Lamp.

Courtney attended Castle High School in Newburgh.

Courtney was a caregiver at heart.  She loved to cook and bake...

William 'Bill' S Margison

William 'Bill' S Margison

Nov 17, 2023

William 'Bill' S. Margison, 72, of Edinburgh passed away Friday, November 17, 2023 at MHP Medical Center.

He was born June 2,1951 in Chicago Heights, IL to William Fred Margison and Elizabeth Nadina (Ellsworth) Mullin.

Bill was baptized and saved as a young man.  He was very handy and enjoyed doing small engine repair work...

Sheila Rae Shaner

Sheila Rae Shaner

Nov 14, 2023

Sheila Rae Shaner, 75, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at Timber Creek Village.

She was born December 21, 1947 in Shelbyville, IN.  to Charles Ray Shaner and Marjorie E. (Wells) Shaner.

Sheila graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1966.

Sheila was a member of Crossroads Community Church.  She was an...

Janet K. Jordan

Janet K. Jordan

Nov 13, 2023

Janet K. (Mays) Jordan, 78, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday November 13, 2023 at Ashford Place Health Campus.

She was born December 23, 1944 in Shelbyville, IN. to Robert Mays and Jacklyn (Fritts) Mays.

Janet graduated from Shelbyville High School.

She was a member of Crossroads Community Church.

Janet was a...