Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Shelbyville, Indiana
Thomas Edwin Harding
Mar 8, 2023
Thomas Edwin Harding, 82, of Shelbyville, passed away March 8, 2023 at his residence.
He was born March 15, 1940 in Marietta IN. to Valice Harding and Martha Lucile (Price) Harding.
Thomas was a U.S. Marine Veteran. He retired from the Army National Guard in 1992.
He worked at General Electric for 40...
Violet Rose Kreider
Mar 8, 2023
Violet Rose Kreider, 14, of Shelbyville passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at her residence.
She was born December 20, 2008 to Zachary Kreider and Janna (Jordan) Kreider.
Violet was an 8th grade student at Shelbyville Middle School. She was a member of both the Drama Club and Art Club. Violet was extremely creative and...
Paula G. Watkins
Mar 7, 2023
Paula G. Watkins, 60, of Waldron, passed away Tuesday March 7, 2023 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.
She was born February 5, 1963 in Shelbyville, IN. to William McKinzie and Evelyn (Price) McKinize.
Paula is survived by her son, Bud Wells; step and half siblings, Jeremiah Watkins, Ricci Gayle Watkins; brothers, Kelvin Mckinzie,...
Mary Anice Densmore
Mar 3, 2023
Mary Anice (Blair) Densmore, 90, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday March 3, 2023 at her residence.
She was born August 10, 1932 in Luxora AR, to Jasper Wade Blair and Lois (Monroe) Blair.
She had worked at RCA, Western Electric, and then went to Triton Central Schools for 32 years as a bus driver.
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Michael A. Pogue
Mar 1, 2023
Michael A. Pogue, 64, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday March 1, 2023, at his residence.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Donations can be made to Michael A. Pogue Memorial Fund in care of Murphy-Parks Funeral Services,
703 S. Harrison St., Shelbyville, IN 46176.
Funeral Directors,...
Sandra S. Scudder
Feb 27, 2023
Sandra S. Scudder, 81, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, February 27, 2023 at her residence.
She was born March 31, 1941 in Shirley, IN to George Gobel and Bertha (Fuller) Gobel.
Sandra graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1960.
She was a member of Liberty United Methodist Church.
She was involved...
David L. Holt
Feb 21, 2023
David L. Holt, 74, of Waldron, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at Community Hospital South.
He was born October 24, 1948 in Indianapolis to Charles R. Holt and Martha A. (Ford) Holt.
David graduated from Triton Central High School in 1968.
He proudly and honorably served in the United States Navy.
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Randy "Haha" Mcgaha
Feb 14, 2023
Randy "Haha" McGaha, 59, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at his residence.
He was born July 23, 1963 in Columbia KY to Billy Joe McGaha and Margie (Harmon) Lengl.
Randy had a love for automobiles. Whether it was body work or general mechanic work, he just enjoyed working on them. He also...
Cody Lee Veerkamp
Feb 13, 2023
Cody Lee Veerkamp, 33, of Greenfield, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023 at his residence.
He was born June 2, 1989 in Beech Grove IN to Jerry Veerkamp and Janice (Bird) Veerkamp.
Cody graduated from Shelbyville High School in 2008. He was a Network Reliability Engineer.
Cody was a board member and major...
Gregory A. (Greg) Faulconer
Feb 11, 2023
Gregory A. (Greg) Faulconer, 72, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023 at his residence.
He was born August 8, 1950 in Shelbyville to Paul Faulconer and Delores Faye (Harrell ) Diewart.
Greg graduated from Triton High School.
He served in the Army and was in Vietnam 3 times.
Greg...
Olena L. Carter
Feb 2, 2023
Olena L. Carter, 87, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Morristown Manor.
She was born March 4, 1935, in Russel County, KY. To Omra Polston and Flora (Hogue) Polston.
Olena was a homemaker. She was a caretaker at heart and loved to cook for her family. It was always important to her...
Donald Charles (Robby) Frank
Feb 1, 2023
Donald Charles (Robby) Frank DA/PhD was born on March 17th, 1937, in Salina, Kansas. Robby was preceded in death by his parents, Cyrus Frank and Maybelle Allen. Wife Gloria Frank, son Donald Jr., brother, Ed Frank, and son in law Terry.
He is survived and remembered by his daughter Robin Le Ann, wife to Frank Welty, parents...
Martin James Scott
Jan 30, 2023
Martin James Scott, "Candy Man", born February 28, 1963, was received into the arms of Jesus in the early morning hours of January 30th, 2023, following a lengthy battle with lung cancer. The oldest of 4 siblings, born in Deming, New Mexico to James Martin Smith and Margaret "Penny" Smith.
Upon his parent's death, at approximately age...
Karen Alexander
Jan 28, 2023
Karen Alexander, 80, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023 at her residence.
She was born April 23, 1942, in Shelbyville, to Russell Morrison and Vera Maxine (King) Morrison.
Karen was a homemaker and loved cooking, and taking care of her family, especially her grandkids. She also enjoyed bird watching.
Karen married...
Roger Allen Mcgriff
Jan 28, 2023
Roger McGriff completed his journey of life in this world and passed on to eternity January 28, 2023. He was born January 26, 1938 in Plymouth, Indiana to Mary and Lester McGriff.
He leaves behind his beloved wife, Betty of 48 years. Their blended family consisting of Brenda Wiley (deceased) , Larry Watler (Carol), Cindy Halbert (Tim),...
Jeffrey Scifres
Jan 27, 2023
Jeffrey Scifres, 41, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, January 27, 2023 at his residence.
He was born September 10, 1981 in Melrose Park, Ill. to Robert Scifres and he survives.
He was a wood specialist at Culpeper Wood Preservers.
Jeffrey loved to go to the Moose Lodge. His favorite holiday was the 4th...
Bettye Owens
Jan 25, 2023
Bettye Owens, 42, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at her residence.
She was born August 3, 1980 in Pampa, Texas to Bobby Joe Owens and Donya (Smith) Rutkowski.
Bettye attended Shelbyville High School and also the First Presbyterian Church in Shelbyville.
She enjoyed playing video games and listening to music....
Franklin Brian Griggs
Jan 23, 2023
Franklin Brian Griggs, 54, of St. Paul, passed away Monday January 23, 2023 at his residence.
He was born May 18, 1968 in Shelbyville, IN. to Frank D. Griggs and Ollie (Burton) Griggs.
Brian graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1986.
He was employed at Brazeway as a factory worker, and McDonalds as...
Gary Selmon Jr.
Jan 19, 2023
Gary Selmon Jr., 28, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023 at MPH Medical Center.
He was born September 15, 1994 in Reno, Nevada. Gary was raised by Rodney and Pam Claiborne.
Gary graduated from Whiteland High School.
He loved to dance, listen to music, and loved his siblings.
Gary...
Charles B. Land
Jan 16, 2023
Charles B. "Charlie" Land, 72, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023.
He was born February 9, 1950 in Shelbyville to Clifford Land and Anna Mae (Swinford) Land.
Charlie graduated from Southwestern High School.
He worked at Lear in Edinburgh for 41 years before retiring as a Foreman.
He had...

