Obituaries

Apr 11, 2022

Lynn Marks, 63, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, April 11, 2022.

She was born November 20, 1958, in North Carolina to Lindle Steen and Marie (Ketner) Steen.

Lynn was a Certified Nursing Assistant. She loved horses. She was a homemaker, her greatest joy came from spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

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Apr 8, 2022

Melissa Ann Wiley, 42, formerly of Shelbyville, IN passed away Friday, April 8, 2022 at her residence in Chicago, IL.

She was born June 2, 1979 in Shelbyville to Julian Wiley and Carol (Riemenschneider) Wiley.

Melissa attended Shelbyville High School and went on to earn multiple degrees, including a Bachelor of Arts, English, Philosophy from...

Apr 7, 2022

Richard Allen "Rick" Handlon, 63, a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend left this world on April 7, 2022 to be with our Savior.

He was born on March 18, 1959, in Madison, Indiana to Richard Ashley and Wilma Holt.

Rick grew up in Madison until moving to Shelbyville with his family. After residing...

Apr 3, 2022

Joyce Adell Watson, 68, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday April 3, 2022 at her residence.

She was born July 20, 1953 in Huntington, Tennessee, to Thomas Burnine and Lessie (Beal) Moore.

Joyce was a graduate of Shelbyville High School.

She was employed at Knauf as a packer for over 30 years, before retiring...

Mar 30, 2022

Monika Robins,72, passed away at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood KY, on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. Services are pending at Murphy Parks Funeral Services.

Mar 21, 2022

Crystal Lynn Wood (Prather), 48, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, March 21, 2022 in Indianapolis.

She was born June 2, 1973 in Shelbyville, Indiana to Clifton Prather Sr. and Ellen (Featherstone)  Prather.

Crystal attended Shelbyville High School. She also attended the Basma School for the Blind. She loved gardening and being a home maker. She...

Mar 20, 2022

Patricia J. Garrett, 89, of Shelbyville passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022 at St. Francis Hospital.

She was born June 8, 1932 in Shelbyville to Benjamin "Benny" Smith and Helen (Matthews) Smith.

Patricia graduated from Shelbyville High School, class of 1950 and was a graduate of Indiana Business College. After completion of Indiana Business College,...

Mar 18, 2022

Danny Dixon, 56, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, March 18, 2022 at his residence.

He was born June 12, 1965 in Cincinnati, Ohio to James and Shirley (Thompson) Dixon.

Danny attended from Waldron High School.

He married Stacie (Raider) Dixon on May 24, 2017, she preceded him in death on November 20, 2020....

Mar 18, 2022

James D. Skaggs, 46, of Shelbyville, IN passed away Friday, March 18, 2022 at his residence.

He was born April 30, 1975 in Shelbyville to Freddy Skaggs and Jenny Rutherford.

James graduated from Southwestern High School in 1995. He was an industrial technician that would provide temporary utilities to those who were effected by natural...

Mar 17, 2022

Robert E. "Bob" McClain, 83, of Shelbyville passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022 at MHP Medical Center.

He was born March 12, 1939 in Bartholomew County, IN to Ernest R. McClain and Ora Mae (Fetter) McClain.

Bob graduated from Hauser High School in 1958.  He attended West Street United Methodist Church in Shelbyville.  He was...

Mar 17, 2022

Margaret M. Keppel, 85, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her family and friends.

She was born May 25, 1936 in Shelbyville to Frank Whitten and Mary (Barnhart) Whitten.

Margaret attended Manilla High School.  She was self-employed as a private duty nurse for 14 years.

She...

Mar 14, 2022

Amaralis "Carol" Anspaugh passed away, March 14, 2022 at I.U. Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis.

Carol (79) was born May 28, 1942 in Schenectady, NY, the daughter of Thomas Carlton & Geraldine Lorent.  The Lorents moved to Shelbyville with the General Electric Company in August of 1955.  She attended Shelby Township Elementary School, Shelbyville High School, and then transferred...

Mar 11, 2022

Ronald Colin May, age 77, passed away peacefully at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis on March 11, 2022.

Born on November 11, 1944, to parents Raymond Cecil and Mary Johnson May. The second oldest child to the couple he is survived by his older brother Ples and younger brother Jay D.

He is predeceased by his...

Mar 9, 2022

Hillary Scroggham, 29, of Shelbyville passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at her residence.

She was born May 26, 1992 in Indianapolis to Jeff Scroggham and Dawn Bassett.

She was employed at Burger King and Rally's.

Hillary loved spending time with her family and friends.  She will be remembered for the compassion she...

Mar 4, 2022

Valerie Cristofori, 41, left this world on March 4th, 2022 and peacefully passed away.

Valerie was born on May 30th, 1980, graduating from Shelbyville High School in 1998 and continued her education at Excel, Academies of Cosmetology receiving her diploma in 2002. After working in Indianapolis at acclaimed hair salons she decided to open her own salon...

Mar 3, 2022

Carson B. Smiley, 75, of Rushville passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022 at his residence.

He was born August 27, 1946 in Shelbyville to Herman B. Smiley and Mary M. (Shrader) Smiley.

Carson was a carpenter.  He enjoyed going to car shows and loved cleaning his own car.  He also enjoyed drinking Pepsi, and watching...

Mar 2, 2022

Virginia Tucker, 91, of Boggstown passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at Ashford Place.

She was born February 21, 1931 in Shelbyville to John Elbert Cousins and Addie (Tucker) Cousins.

Virginia was a member of Fairland Baptist Church.  She enjoyed gardening and reading.  Virginia had a caring heart and loved taking care of others.  Her...

Mar 1, 2022

Robert M. Sneed, 58, of Shelbyville passed away March 1, 2022 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.

He was born January 10, 1964 in Muncie, IN to Howard and Carolyn (Flick) Sneed.

Robert began bowling when he was 5 years old. He bowled 15 "300" games during his years of the sport.

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Feb 28, 2022

Mary Corley, 84, of Shelbyville passed away February 28, 2022 at MHP Medical Center.

She was born January 30, 1938 in Shelbyville to Chet and Alice (Dake) Corley.

Mary was employed in her early years at G.E. before they closed.

Mary was the wife of the late John Schearer.

She is...

Feb 20, 2022

Mary Rose Harms, 69, of Shelbyville passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022 at St. Francis Hospital.

She was born December 24, 1952 in Greenfield, IN. to Robert E. and Rosemary (Grass) Golob.

Mary was a member of First Christian Church in Shelbyville.  She was a former member of Centenary Christian Church in Indianapolis before it...