Obituaries

May 24, 2024

Betty Jean (Ryle) Harrison, 79, of Waldron, passed away Friday May 24, 2024 at Major Health Partners.

She was born September 28, 1944 in Greensburg, IN. to Harold Ryle and Maye Rose (Ensminger) Ryle-Coleman.

Betty Jean completed her early education at Moscow school.  She then went on to graduate from Milroy High School in 1963....

May 16, 2024

William "Ed" Edward Ferguson, 83, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday May 16, 2024 at MPH Medical Center.

He was born January 11, 1941 in Knightstown, IN. to Galye Ferguson and Ruth (Martin) Ferguson.

Ed had a love for basketball.  He enjoyed playing and later in life he found joy in coaching.  He also enjoyed bowling. ...

May 15, 2024

Carolyn Rose Balistrire, 79, former residence of Rushville, IN., passed away Wednesday May 15, 2024 at Waldron Health Care and Rehab in Waldron, IN.

She was born February 26, 1945 in Peru, IN.  She lived in Milwaukee, WI., Peru, IN. and moved to Rushville, IN. 44 years ago.

Carolyn was a CNA for several years...

May 11, 2024

James Edward Eubanks 86 of Shelbyville, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Timber Creek Village Assisted Living.

He was born on December 5, 1937 in Sugartown, Louisiana, to Roy James Eubanks and Genevieve (Le Blanc) Eubanks. He graduated from De Ridder High School in Louisiana, Class of 1957.  James Enlisted in the United States...

May 4, 2024

Chad Alan Cardy, 28, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday May 4, 2024 in Indianapolis, IN.

He was born March 6, 1996 in Orlando, FL. to Fredrick Cardy and Marci (Spurling) Cardy.

Chad was a great soccer player.  He was very funny and loved to make people laugh.  Chad is loved by his entire family and...

Apr 21, 2024

Tim Shearer, 65, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday April 21, 2024 at his residence.

He was born February 9, 1959 in Shelbyville, IN. to John E. Shearer and Mary Alice Corley.

Tim was known as "Tim the Floor Man", employed 45 years in the commercial/residential flooring business.  Since retired, Tim enjoyed nature, the outdoors, hunting,...

Apr 15, 2024

Elizabeth "Ann" Turner, 74, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday April 15, 2024 at Morristown Manor.

She was born June 25, 1949 in Bloomington, IN.  to George Welch and Barbara (Hazel) Welch.

Ann married Larry E. Turner on April 12, 1966 and he survives.  They had just celebrated 58 loving years of marriage together.

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Apr 13, 2024

Karen Sue Stieneker, 83, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday April 13, 2024 at Franciscan Health of Indianapolis.

She was born February 5, 1941 in Shelbyville, IN. to Victor Hirschauer and Lucille (Stader) Hirschauer.

Karen married her high school sweetheart John Stieneker on April 18, 1960.  They were married almost 59 years when he preceded her...

Apr 11, 2024

Katherine E. Platt, 86, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday April 11, 2024 at MHP Medical Center.

She was born February 11, 1938 in Bartholomew County, IN. to Frank McIntyre and Lula (Hopkins) McIntyre.

Kathy graduated from Hope High School in 1957.  She then went onto attending Indiana Business College.  She soon began her work career...

Apr 8, 2024

Richard "Rick" N. Eubanks, 61, of Shelbyville, IN.  passed away Monday April 8, 2024 at his residence.

He was born December 31, 1962 in Frankfort, KY. to Norman R. Eubanks and Joan (McGinnis) Eubanks and she survives.

Rick was a member of the Eagle Riders 766 where he served as Chaplin.  He was also a...

Apr 4, 2024

Robert 'Bob' D. Harris, 59, of Shelbyville passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024 at his residence.

He was born February 6, 1965 in London, OH to Richard V. Harris and Carolyn (Kelly) Harris.

He was employed in maintenance at PMC.

People knew him as "Bob the builder".  He loved to fix things and...

Apr 1, 2024

Michael Alan Johnson, 54, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday April 1, 2024 at his residence.

He was born September 3, 1969 in Terre Haute, IN. to James Johnson and Cheryl (Means) Johnson.

Michael graduated from North Central High School in 1987.

He worked at Ryobi and specialized in maintenance.

Michael loved...

Mar 22, 2024

Gary A. Nicholson, 76, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday March 22, 2024 at his residence.

He was born December 17, 1947 in Bedford, IN. to Franklin A. Nicholson and Norma (Johnson) Nicholson.

Gary served in the United States Navy.

He married Cordelia "Sally" (Lockridge) Nicholson and she survives.

Gary is also...

Mar 21, 2024

Freda Kay Bartlett, 86, of Canton, GA, passed away Thursday March 21, 2024 at Northside Hospital.

She was born March 3, 1938 in Greensburg, IN. to George M. Benefiel and Bessie M. (Bruner) Benefiel.

Freda was a homemaker.

She married Harry L. Bartlett on August 1, 1959 and he preceded her in death...

Mar 20, 2024

Steven R. Willmy, 69, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday March 20, 2024 at Hospice Inpatient Facility in Columbus, IN.

He was born May 7, 1954 in Jackson, NJ. to Edward G. Willmy and Betty J. (Crouder) Willmy.

Steve retired from Spenex where he was a supervisor. He was well known there for all his time...

Mar 16, 2024

Joseph (Joey) H. Lytle, 59, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday March 16, 2024 at MHP Major Hospital.

He was born August 3, 1964 in St. Mary, GA.  to Kenneth Lytle and Charlotte (Cooper) Lytle.

Joe was a truck driver for 25 years.  He enjoyed going fishing, camping and he loved to bake.  Joe always had...

Mar 12, 2024

Sandra Kay Phares, 82, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday March 12, 2024, at MHP Medical Center.

She was born August 23, 1941, in Indianapolis, IN. to Harold W. Phares and C. Marie (Brandenburg) Phares.

She retired from RCA after 25 years of service.  She then went on to work at Enbi for 8 years.

Mar 7, 2024

Connie L. Crane, 71, of Indianapolis passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024 at Franciscan Health Indianapolis.

She was born February 18, 1953 in Shelbyville to William "Eddie" E. Crane and Frances "Pat" (Surber) Crane.

Connie graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1971.

She was active in TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) where she...

Mar 7, 2024

Gracie "Louise" Phares, 88, of New Castle, passed away Thursday March 7, 2024 at Hickory Creek in New Castle, IN.

She was born February 9, 1936 in Pomona, CA. to Marcus M. Whitchurch and Edna Grace (Milligan) Whitchurch.

Louise worked in Home Health Care.  She attended Baptist Church.  Louise was loved by all and will...

Mar 4, 2024

Harriett Marie (Kuhn) Schmid, 80, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday March 4, 2024 at Morristown Manor.

She was born March 18, 1943 in Shelbyville, IN. to Emil Kuhn and Caroline (Wissing) Kuhn.

Harriett graduated from Manilla High School in 1961.  She retired as an accountant after many years of being in that field of work. ...