Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Shelbyville, Indiana

David Moss

David Moss

Nov 11, 2023

David Moss, 78, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023 at I.U. Methodist Hospital.

He was born December 31, 1944 in Linton, IN. to Clifford C. Moss and Lorena (Bennett) Moss.

He graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1964.  David received an associate degree in Architectural Engineering Technology in 1966.

He enlisted...

Gregory "Skippy" A. Richmond

Gregory "Skippy" A. Richmond

Nov 8, 2023

Gregory "Skippy" A. Richmond, 61, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at MHP Medical Center.

He was born February 22, 1962 in Franklin IN. to William "Blacky" Richmond and Nina (Arnold) Richmond.

Greg was a 1980 graduate of Southwestern High School. He then graduated from Indiana Vocation Technical College in 1982, where he...

Norma L. Snyder

Norma L. Snyder

Nov 4, 2023

Norma L. (Combs) Snyder, 84, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023 peacefully at her home.

She was born October 31, 1939 in Dunnville, KY. to Acie Taylor and Ruth (Bolt) Taylor.

Norma grew up in Dunnville, KY. until she married and moved up to Shelbyville where she resided for most of her life,...

James “Jim” S. Zinman

James “Jim” S. Zinman

Nov 2, 2023

James "Jim" S. Zinman, 85, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday November 2, 2023 at MPH Medical Center.

He was born July 17, 1938 in Harrodsburg, KY. to Henry Zinman and Anthy Zinman.

Jim worked as a custodian for Morristown High School and Elementary.  In his down time he enjoyed watching wrestling and westerns on TV. ...

Leonard Cass

Leonard Cass

Nov 1, 2023

Leonard Cass, 74, of Fountaintown, passed away Wednesday November 1, 2023 at his residence.

He was born August 14, 1949 in Shelbyville, IN. to William C. Cass and Gladys P. (Gahimer) Cass.

Leonard graduated from Morristown High School in 1968.

Leonard honorably served in the United States Air Force from 1969-1975 and was...

Devi Lafae Welch

Devi Lafae Welch

Nov 1, 2023

Devi LaFae Welch "Debra", 67, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at her residence.

She was born June 1, 1956 in Fairmount IN. to Billy G. Welch and Doris F. (Howell) Welch.

Devi was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Devi was very creative and had an amazing artistic ability. ...

Wanda Shepherd

Wanda Shepherd

Oct 28, 2023

Wanda Shepherd, 76, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023 at I.U. Health Methodist Hospital.

She was born August 29, 1947 in Albany, KY to Carlie and Emma (Brown) Johnson.

Wanda was employed at Indiana Cash Drawer for 25 years before retiring.

She loved to play Bingo and was an avid reader. ...

Denzil “Bud” Simmons

Denzil “Bud” Simmons

Oct 24, 2023

Denzil "Bud" Simmons, 74, of Fairland, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2024 at his residence.

He was born April 5, 1949 in Cox Mills West Virginia to Clay Simmons and Eva (Bush) Simmons.

Bud attended Tech High School in Indianapolis.

Bud was a grain miller and a part time race car driver.  He...

Virginia P. Baker

Virginia P. Baker

Oct 23, 2023

Virginia P. Baker, 96, of Flat Rock, passed away Monday, October 23, 2023 at her residence.

Virginia Prudence (Ferleman) Baker was born to Edward and Nellie Ferleman on December 13th,   1926. She was one of ten children, grew up in Trinity United Methodist Church, and lived on Main   Street in Walkerville. Virginia married Loren "Bill" Baker, on...

Jennifer Jo Riggs

Jennifer Jo Riggs

Oct 20, 2023

Jennifer Jo Riggs, 48, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, October 20, 2023 at her residence.

She was born June 12, 1975 in Texas and later moved to Alaska before moving to Shelbyville.

Jennifer enjoyed playing video games and connecting with old friends on her phone.

She married Carl T. Riggs III and he...

Robert "Bobby" L. Erwin Sr.

Robert "Bobby" L. Erwin Sr.

Oct 17, 2023

Robert L. "Bobby" Erwin Sr., 54, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at Franciscan Health.

He was born August 4, 1969 in Shelbyville, IN. to Billie J. Erwin and Carol A (Elder) Brown.

Bobby enjoyed the times he was able to spend outdoors and listening to country music.  His favorite time was spent...

Sandra "Sandy" Fair

Sandra "Sandy" Fair

Oct 14, 2023

Sandra "Sandy" Fair, 71, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2023 at her residence.

She was born July 31, 1952 in Shelbyville, IN. to Woodrow Dile and Maudie (Harrison) Dile.

Sandy was a member and Co. Founder of Shelbyville Community Church also known as SCC.

She lived her entire life in Shelbyville,...

Bonnie Jean Bryant

Bonnie Jean Bryant

Oct 4, 2023

On Wednesday, October 4, 2023, Bonnie Jean Bryant went home to her Heavenly Father. She spent her final days surrounded by her family and friends. She was born in Shelbyville, Indiana on May 20, 1931, to Woodrow and Alberta (Crouch) Craig.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Bryant, and a sister, Shirley (Metz) Tucker....

Kimberly Sebastian

Kimberly Sebastian

Sep 28, 2023

Kimberly Sebastian, 63, of Shelbyville, passed away September 28, 2023 at Major Hospital.

She was born May 25, 1960.

Kimberly is survived by her guardian Patty Martin, and her extended family at Especially Kidz.

Visitation will be Monday, October 2, 2023 from 11 a.m. to noon at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison...

Barbara Campbell

Barbara Campbell

Sep 19, 2023

Barbara Campbell, 83, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at Waldron Health Care.

She was born June 29, 1940 in Shelbyville, IN. to William Campbell and Fern (Poe) Campbell.

Barbara worked in retail at the former Jester's and J.C. Penney's.  She retired from Krieg Brothers in Indianapolis.

Barbara was a member...

Ronald Eugene Vinson

Ronald Eugene Vinson

Sep 16, 2023

Ronald Eugene Vinson, 72, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023 at his residence.

He was born October 4, 1950 in Shelbyville, IN. to Maurice Vinson and Doris (Quick) Vinson.

Ronald served in the United States Marine Corp from 1967-1971, then he joined the United States Army from 1974-1978.

He worked at...

Kent M Armstrong

Kent M Armstrong

Sep 13, 2023

Kent M. Armstrong, 55, of Shelbyville, IN passed away September 13, 2023 in his wife's loving arms, knowing peace and happiness.

He was born June 23, 1968 in New Castle, IN to Thomas W. Armstrong and Wendy (Holdan) Armstrong.

Kent was raised in Knightstown.  After graduating from Knightstown High School in 1987, he attended Weber...

Billie Dellbrugge

Billie Dellbrugge

Sep 11, 2023

Billie Dellbrugge, 73, of Morristown, passed away Monday, September 11, 2023 at Morristown Manor.

She was born June 27, 1950 in Campbell, KY. to William Schulte and Betty (Anderson) Schulte.

Billie graduated from Oak Hills High School in Cincinnati, OH.

Billie loved her family and would have done anything for them.  She had...

Betty L. Bray

Betty L. Bray

Sep 8, 2023

Betty L. Bray, 92, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, September 8, 2023 at Franciscan Health in Indianapolis, IN.

She was born March 5, 1931 in South Bend, IN. to John Lackman and Georgia (Billington) Lackman.

She married Walker "Bill" Bray on March 18, 1950 and they shared 66 wonderful years together before he passed on...

Bradley Allen "Brad" Priddy

Bradley Allen "Brad" Priddy

Sep 1, 2023

Bradley Allen 'Brad' Priddy, 52, of Shelbyville passed away Friday, September 1, 2023 at his residence.

He was born February 7, 1971 in Shelbyville to Stanley Priddy and Theresa Ann (Brown) Priddy.

Brad graduated in 1991 from Shelbyville High School.

He worked at Wal-Mart in the clothing department for 20 years.

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