Obituaries

Dec 14, 2025

Gerald D. Carew, 88, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025, at his residence.

He was born April 8, 1937, in Shelbyville, IN to Russell Carew and Lorena (Hinkle) Carew.

Gerald was a member of the Bible Holiness Church.  He was a very kind person and always willing to help his neighbors when they...

Dec 11, 2025

Richard M. Moorhead, 89, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Willows of Shelbyville.

He was born December 19, 1935, in Shelbyville, IN to Warren Moorhead and Laura (Patterson) Moorhead.

Richard graduated from Shelbyville High School with the Class of 1955.  He was a very proud winner of the 1954 McKeand Award for...

Dec 10, 2025

Robert W. Griffith, Jr., 81, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at IU Heath Methodist Hospital.

He was born May 10, 1944 in Shelbyville, IN to Robert W. Griffith, Sr. and Edith R. (Henderson) Griffith.

Bob graduated from Shelbyville High School with the Class of 1962.  He then attended Ball State University before...

Dec 9, 2025

Cathy Louise Thom, 72, of Shelbyville, IN, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at MHP Medical Center.

She was born May 18, 1953 in Culpeper VA to Robert M. Sandridge and Edith L. (Cavres) Sandridge.

Cathy graduated from John Randolph Tucker High Scholl in Virginia with the Class of 1972.  She was a homemaker and...

Dec 2, 2025

William Jaydon Lennex, 4 weeks, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at Riley Hospital for Children.

He was born November 5, 2025 in Indianapolis, IN to John W. Lennex and Amanda K. (Herron) Lennex.

William had a fighting spirit.  He fought as hard as he could for 27 days.  He did not want...

Dec 1, 2025

A Reflection of Life

Marisa Rene Banks

Born October 14, 1956 – Entered Eternal Rest December 1, 2025

Marisa Rene Banks Palmer, affectionately known as "Reese," was born on October 14, 1956, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the late Dorothy Conley Banks and Claude Huntley Banks. She was the youngest of four children and...

Nov 30, 2025

Jimmy Ray Spurlock, 73, of Shelbyville passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026.

Born July 20, 1952 in Oneida, KY to Alec Spurlock and Daisy (Barger) Spurlock.

Jimmy served in Vietnam from 1971 to 1975 in the U.S. Air Force as an Aircraft Environmental Systems Repairman. He retired from Mitsubishi in Franklin, Indiana. He enjoyed working...

Nov 29, 2025

Marlena A. Bowen, 77, of St. Paul, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2025, at her residence.

She was born July 6, 1948, in Shelbyville, IN to Martin Beyer and Margaret (Weaver) Beyer.

Marlena attended St. Joseph Catholic School for elementary and then attended Waldron for her high school education.  She was employed at BCA in...

Nov 29, 2025

Warren C. Bowen, 68, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Willows of Shelbyville.

He was born February 8, 1957, in South Carolina to Robert G. Bowen, Sr. and Irene (Greene) Bowen.

Warren graduated from Shelbyville High School with the Class of 1975.  He also attended Purdue University.  He worked as a manager...

Nov 28, 2025

Vernon R. Venable Thompson, 83 of Shelbyville passed away Friday, November 28, 2025, at MHP Medical Center.

He was born November 17, 1942, in Flora, IL to Edward Venable Sr. and Louise (Cox) Venable.

Vernon graduated from Mattoon High School in Mattoon, IL with the Class of 1960.

He then enlisted in the...

Nov 21, 2025

Mary Melissa Burchett, 91, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, November 21, 2025 at Waldron Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.

She was born December 14, 1933 in Albany, KY to James "Snake" Craig and Gertrude (Norris) Craig.

Mary spent her younger years down in Albany Kentucky before moving to Shelbyville in 1960.  She worked at Admiral for...

Nov 12, 2025

Ronald E. Tate entered this life on November 24, 1940, in Indianapolis, IN.  He passed away on November 12, 2025 at the Willows of Shelbyville.

He was the son of Verdelous and Rosalie (Denton) Tate.  Ron grew up on the Westside of Indianapolis and graduated from George Washington High School in 1959.

Ron grew up...

Nov 12, 2025

Gary L. Wilson, 71, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Franciscan Health Indianapolis.

He was born July 30, 1954, in Russell Springs, KY to William L. Wilson and Orita (Malone) Wilson.

Gary graduated from Triton Central High School with the Class of 1972.  He went onto work in construction and was employed...

Nov 11, 2025

Bryce David Bullard, 28, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

He was born December 14, 1996, in Shelbyville, IN to David Bullard and Melissa (Cox) Johnson.

Bryce attended Southwestern Jr./Sr. High School.  He enjoyed the outdoors and going out looking for arrowheads.  He also enjoyed being on the ocean and also fishing any...

Nov 10, 2025

Joyce Barclay, 81, of Shelbyville, passed away November 10, 2025 at MHP.

She was born October 19, 1944, in Greenfield, IN to Chester VanDuyn and Nema (Hudson) VanDuyn.

Joyce enjoyed going to garage sales, flea markets and traveling. She was a very hard worker that had raised her two children on her own.

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Nov 7, 2025

Samuel Kane "Sam" Robertson, 27, of Shelbyville passed away Friday, November 7, 2025, at MHP Medical Center.

He was born November 18, 1997, in Shelbyville to Matthew E. Robertson and Erin R. (Slagle) Harmon.

Sam graduated from Shelbyville High School with the class of 2016.  He was a member of Synergy while attending high school. ...

Nov 6, 2025

With a heart full of love and peace, Mark Eugene Mann took his final breath on November 6, 2025, at 9:30 p.m. in Hillsboro, OH. He was 69 years old. Mark was born in Shelbyville, IN on January 4, 1956.

Mark's journey through life was shared with his beloved life partner, Linda Gladding, with whom he found...

Oct 31, 2025

Dorothy L. Moore, 97, of formerly of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, October 31, 2025, at Flat Rock River Lodge in Rushville.

She was born June 18, 1928, in Hancock Co. to Frank Polley and Stella (Short) Polley.

She attended Westland High School.

Dorothy was a member of Morristown Christian Church.  She loved to...

Oct 22, 2025

Troy Thomas Lanter, 54, of Waldron passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Franciscan Health Indianapolis.

He was born September 17, 1971 in Indianapolis to Thomas Lanter and Betty (Ryle) Harrison.

Troy was a semi-truck driver.

He married Beth Ann (Lisby) Lanter on April 21, 2001, and she survives.

Troy is...

Oct 20, 2025

Carl D. Eldridge, 58, of Shelbyville passed away Monday, October 20, 2025 at Franciscan Health Indianapolis.

He was born October 24, 1966 in Rushville to John Eldridge and Fern (Herbert) Hodson.

Carl graduated from Shelbyville High School with the class of 1986.  In his younger years, he enjoyed roller skating and hanging out with friends. ...