Obituaries

Aug 27, 2023

Bobby L. (Chance) Martin, 64, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday August 27, 2023 at Indiana University Hospital.

He was born May 2, 1959 in Shelbyville, IN. to Robert Martin and Dorothy (Merrick) Mentzer.

Bobby attended Shelbyville High School.

He served in the United States Army.

Bobby attended Crossroads Community Church.  He...

Aug 27, 2023

Patricia Lynn Beals, 66, of Morristown, passed away August 27, 2023 at I.U. Methodist Hospital.

She was born November 9, 1956 in Shelbyville, IN. to Charley Ray Palmer and Mary Anne (Sorrell) Palmer.

She worked at Especially Kidz Health & Rehab as a QMA before retiring in 2015.  Patricia also was a Substitute teacher for...

Aug 23, 2023

Heather Marie (Cass) Smith, 38, of Fairland, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at her residence.

She was born April 29, 1985 to Leonard Cass and Robin (Wood) Cass.

Heather graduated from Morristown High School in 2003.

She was a member of Fountaintown Christian Church.  She had a love for gardening and raising...

Aug 23, 2023

Scott H. Foster, 60, of Shelbyville, IN., passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at St. Francis Hospital.

He was born November 23, 1962 in Franklin, IN. to Hubert Foster and Meritta (Bennett) Kennard.

Scott was an EVS Tech at Major Hospital.

Scott loved listening to music and playing bass guitar for Honky Tonk...

Aug 17, 2023

Shirley Joann Martin, 88, of Shelbyville passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023 at her residence in Wesley Chapel, Fl.

She was born February 21, 1935 in Rushville to Camden Konkle and Lois Maxine (Holden) Konkle.

She delivered the newspaper daily on a motor route for many years.

Shirley is survived by her children,...

Aug 17, 2023

Larry D. Cecil, 73, of Waldron, passed away Thursday August, 17, 2023 at St. Francis Hospital.

He was born September 8, 1949 in Fountaintown, IN. to Ellsworth Cecil and Cordelia (Helton) Cecil.                      Mr. Cecil was the youngest of 13 children.

He attended Triton Central High School.

Larry worked at 4-D Electric & Supply...

Aug 16, 2023

Michael Berg Jones, 87, of Shelbyville, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on August 16, 2023. He was the third of four children born to the late Lillian "Skip" (Leonard) Jones and Norman Berg Jones in Ellis Hospital, Schenectady, New York on June 9, 1936.

Mike's early childhood on the shores of Ballston Lake, NY...

Aug 11, 2023

Ida Edwards, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023 at MHP.

She was born April 12, 1990.

Visitation will Tuesday August 15, 2023 from 11 a.m. to noon. at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison Street, Shelbyville, IN 46176.

Funeral services will follow at noon at the funeral home.

Burial...

Aug 9, 2023

Gunner Greyson Coon was born silent into this world on August 9, 2023, but his little life spoke volumes.  Gunner spent only a moment in her arms but he is forever in the heart of his mother, Cassidy Jean Coon.

A Celebration of Life will be Tuesday, August 22, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at...

Aug 8, 2023

Elmer "Gerald" Fogle Jr., 75, of Shelbyville, passed away  Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at his residence.

He was born January 28, 1948 in Shelbyville, IN.  to Elmer Gerald Fogle and Doris F. (Swango)     Fogle.

Gerald worked at O'Neal Steel before retiring.

Gerald honorably served in the United States Army.  He was a member...

Jul 28, 2023

Troy M. Tillison, of Marietta, passed away Friday, July 28, 2023.

He was born January 21, 1969 in Shelbyville, IN. to Thompson W. Tillison and Peggy (Erby) Tillison.

Troy was employed at Runnebohm Construction.

He is survived by his mother; partner, Toni Relleke; brothers, Thompson Tillison (companion, Becky Brewer), Travis Tillison (companion, Laura...

Jul 26, 2023

James Frank Robinson, 90, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023.

He was born August 13, 1932 in Indianapolis, IN. to George C. Robinson Sr. and Mary B. (Kelley) Purdue.

Frank attended Arsenal Tech High School.

He worked at Shelbyville High School in custodial services for over 20 years before retiring in...

Jul 19, 2023

Troy "Johnny" Allen Collins, 77, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, July, 19, 2023 at MHP Medical Center.

He was born October 21, 1945 in Jenkins, KY. to Rollie Collins and Pearl Rose (Turner) Collins.

Johnny was employed at Ford before retiring.

He was a member of Victory Fellowship Church of God.

...

Jul 18, 2023

Stacy (Sparks)  Ash, 58, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at her residence.

She was born November 10, 1964 in Shelbyville, IN. to James Sparks and Connie (Ellerman) Sparks.

Stacy enjoyed going fishing, painting, and doing crafts.  She loved helping others and her dog Skeeter.

Stacy is survived by her spouse...

Jul 18, 2023

Denny Petitt, 64, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at MHP.

He was born August 30, 1958 in Shelbyville, IN. to Thad Petitt Jr. and Patsy (Maude) Grisby.

Denny had a passion for riding dirt bikes and being with his family.  He was a great father and grandfather and was a teacher to...

Jul 17, 2023

Thomas "Tom" L. Walton, 66, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, July 17, 2023 at his residence.

He was born June 22, 1957 in Rushville, IN. to Denzil Otto Walton Sr. and Martha (Rhodes) Walton.

He served in the United States Army.

Thomas worked at Knauf for 28 years before retiring.

Thomas...

Jul 15, 2023

Ernesto Diaz Blanco "Junior", 60, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2023 at MHP.

He was born on July 18, 1962 in Pheonix, AZ to Rosa (Diaz) Lubiano.

Ernesto was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and he was a local chef for many years.

He was a very talented wood...

Jul 3, 2023

Ricky Sleeth, 66, of Greenfield, passed away July 3, 2023 at Hancock Regional Hospital.

He was born May 4, 1957 in New Palestine to Cletus Luther and Patricia Mink.

He served in the United States Army.

Ricky enjoyed fishing, hunting, and going to car shows.

He married Yevonne (Swafford) Sleeth and...

Jun 30, 2023

Denny Joe Walker, 76, of Columbus, passed away on June 30, 2023 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana following a short illness. He was born on December 28, 1946 in Rushville to the late Jesse and Ella Mae (Lunsford) Walker. Denny attended schools in Rushville and grew up attending church at The Salvation Army. He spent most of...

Jun 28, 2023

Michael A. Hogan Sr., 76, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at Johnson Memorial Hospital. He was born February 25, 1947 in Beech Grove, IN. to Vechil Hogan and Ruth (Yates) Hogan.

Mike graduated from Switz City High School. He worked many years for and retired as a truck driver for Roadway.  Mike was a...