Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Shelbyville, Indiana

Billy Joe Morning

Billy Joe Morning

May 20, 2022

Billy Joe Morning, 67, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, May 20, 2022 at Franciscan Hospital.

He was born July 18, 1954 in Shelbyville to Ralph E. Morning and Mildred (Poe) Morning.

Billy attended Shelbyville High School.  He was a diesel mechanic and worked in construction.

Billy enjoyed doing home improvements around his house. ...

Dennis Michael Greeno

Dennis Michael Greeno

May 14, 2022

Dennis Michael Greeno, 69, of Shelbyville, Indiana, passed away at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana in Columbus, on Saturday, May 14, 2022.

He was born November 3, 1952 in Frankfort, Indiana to Kenneth Greeno Jr. and Wilma Edith (Frazier) Roberson.

Dennis was a graduate of Frankfort High School. He was a former member of...

Linda S. Richardson

Linda S. Richardson

May 14, 2022

Linda S. Richardson, 64, of Fortville, Indiana, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Major Hospital, Shelbyville, Indiana.

Services have been entrusted to Murphy-Parks Funeral Services, 703 S. Harrison Street, Shelbyville, IN 46176. Funeral Directors, Greg Parks, Sheila Parks, and Stuart Parks are honored to serve Linda's family.

Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com....

James "Jimmy" Gaskins

James "Jimmy" Gaskins

May 13, 2022

James "Jimmy" Gaskins, 60, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, May 13, 2022 at his residence.

He was born January 23, 1962 in Shelbyville, Indiana, to Claudie Gaskins and Joyce (Guffey) Kelsay.

Jimmy was a veteran in the United States Army. He was employed at the Hampton INN as a Maintenance man.

He loved...

Jerry Popplewell

Jerry Popplewell

May 9, 2022

Jerry Clifford Popplewell, 47, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday May 9, 2022 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana.

He was born December 14, 1974 in Albany, Kentucky to Curtis Popplewell and Joyce (Warriner) Popplewell.

Jerry was employed as a Millwright with Local Union No. 1076. Fishing was a huge passion of his in his off...

Lillian Hollifield

Lillian Hollifield

May 7, 2022

Lillian V. (Disney-Gallatin) Hollifield, 84, of Indianapolis, passed away on May 7, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born to Jess and Ida Mae (Dunn) Disney on June 18, 1937 in Cleveland, TN. Lillian worked for American Uniform and M&M Mars in Cleveland, TN for many years.  In her golden years, she worked in the...

Sueanne Purtlebaugh

Sueanne Purtlebaugh

May 6, 2022

Sueanne R. Purtlebaugh, 50, of Indianapolis, passed away Friday, May 6, 2022 at her home.

She was born August 17, 1971 in Kentucky to Carl and Evelyn Smith.

Sueanne loved Astrology. She also loved her time spent using her computer.

Sueanne is survived by her sons, Hunter Watkins, Corey Purtlebaugh, and Aaron Purtlebaugh,...

Robert Winstead

Robert Winstead

May 6, 2022

Robert Lee Winstead, 61, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, May 6, 2022 at his residence.

He was born July 28, 1960, in Mount Holly, New Jersey, to Vernon Clay Winstead and Ruth (Ivany) Winstead.

Robert was an Electrical Engineer for many years. He enjoyed working on and repairing cars, and was an avid NASCAR fan....

Everett E Burchett

Everett E Burchett

May 5, 2022

Everett E. Burchett, 59, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2022 at I.U. Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.  He was born July 12, 1962 in Shelbyville, Indiana to Evan Theo and Dorothy Marie (Brown) Burchett.

Everett enjoyed listening to music. He also loved fishing. He was an avid follower of WWE wrestling. He loved watching shows...

Mariah Rosales

Mariah Rosales

Apr 30, 2022

Mariah LaChelle Rosales, 31, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022 at MHP Medical Center.

She was born November 13, 1990 in Beech Grove to Raymond Cox and Christina (Perry) Montgomery.

Mariah graduated from Shelbyville High School in 2009. She attended IU Bloomington, Coastal Carolina Community College, and Ivy Tech Community College in Columbus...

Jacob "Jake" Welty

Jacob "Jake" Welty

Apr 29, 2022

It is with profound sadness that the mother of  Jacob "Jake" Franklin Welty, 28, formerly of Shelbyville, announces the passing of her beloved son.  Jake was taken from us far too soon on Friday, April 29, 2022 at his residence in Nashville, TN.

He was born August 20, 1993 in Shelbyville to Christopher A. Welty and Eden...

Duane P Pettigrew

Duane P Pettigrew

Apr 28, 2022

Duane P. Pettigrew, 58, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2022 at his residence.

He was born June 11, 1963, in Columbus, IN., to C.M Reeves and Patricia Pettigrew.

He married Devona Reynolds and she survives. He is also survived by his daughters; Tabitha Jones, Ginny Hibbs, Destiny Rogers, Alexis Hartman, Dottie Hawkins, and Suzanne Miller....

Mary A Bennett

Mary A Bennett

Apr 28, 2022

Mary A. (Tucker) Bennett, 84, passed away Monday, April 25, 2022 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.

She was born December 31, 1937, in Shelbyville, IN., to Ralph Edward Tucker and Loretta Faye (DeWitt) Tucker.

She married Jerry Edward Bennett on November 9, 1958 and he survives. She is also survived by her sons,...

Pearl Gellizeau

Pearl Gellizeau

Apr 27, 2022

Pearl Pauline Gellizeau was born on January 25, 1933 in Matelot, Trinidad and Tobago to Emmanuel Rondon and Nessitta Rondon (formerly Bethelmy). Pearl was the first of 5 daughters. She was predeceased by Theresa Rondon and her son Jerry Gellizeau. She is survived by her sisters Camille Burke, Joan Rondon, and Cynthia Maddoo. Her children Michael Gellizeau, Mario Gellizeau...

Richard Graves

Richard Graves

Apr 26, 2022

Richard Graves, 86, of Shelbyville, IN., passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022 in his home.

He was born December 21, 1935, in Seymour, Indiana to Howard R. Graves and Emma Gladys (Coffman) Graves.

Richard was employed at General Electric for 42 years and retired from Wellmans in 1998. He enjoyed golfing with his wife. He...

Tammy Kay Hobbs

Tammy Kay Hobbs

Apr 23, 2022

Tammy Kay Hobbs, 54, of Fairland, IN., passed away Saturday, April 23, 2022.

She was born September 1, 1967 in Hartford City Indiana to Jerry Hobbs and Mary (Holtsclaw) Hobbs.

Tammy was a CNA and specialized in home health care. She enjoyed being outdoors and going fishing and camping. She liked watching NASCAR and her...

Benjamin Kauffman

Benjamin Kauffman

Apr 19, 2022

Benjamin (Benji) Kauffman, 34, of Shelbyville, IN., passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at I.U. Health Methodist, Indianapolis.

He was born April 3, 1988 in Shelbyville, Indiana to Barry M. Kauffman and Cynthia Esters.

Benji was employed at McDonald's in Shelbyville. He also was a co-founder of XCW Wrestling. Throughout the wrestling community he was...

Mary K. Campbell

Mary K. Campbell

Apr 15, 2022

Mary K. Campbell, 89, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, April 15, 2022.

She was born March 4, 1933, to William and Fern (Poe) Campbell.

Mary was the most kind and caring babysitter a family could have. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church. Mary was a collector of baskets and cookbooks. Cooking was her...

Joseph "Joey" Allen Handlon

Joseph "Joey" Allen Handlon

Apr 15, 2022

Joseph "Joey" Allen Handlon, 38, Greenwood, went to be with Jesus Friday April 15, 2022. He was born August 3, 1983 to Richard "Rick" Allen Handlon and Kathy Ann (Eaglin) Carrier Joey attended Waldron High School. He served as a glazier at Suburban Glass in Greenwood. He attended Grace Assembly in Greenwood. He enjoyed attending baseball games, and he...

Gary Mangrum

Gary Mangrum

Apr 12, 2022

Gary E. Mangrum, 61, of Shelbyville, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2022.

He was born September 29, 1960, to Norman E. Mangum and Nina (House) Mangrum, in Indianapolis.

He married Tami (Tolen) Mangrum on December 29, 1990 and she survives.

Survivors also include mother Nina Mangrum, daughters, Aimee Powers (Jeremiah), Jennifer Wall...