Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Shelbyville, Indiana
Geneva "Ginny" Glanton
Aug 28, 2022
Geneva "Ginny" Glanton, 88, formerly of Shelbyville, Indiana, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2022.
She was born April 1, 1934 in Mount Carmel, Kentucky to Clarence Fearin and Etta Violet (Doyle) Fearin. She graduated from Flemingsburg High School in 1952. She met James Warren Glanton from Dayton, Ohio on a Potomac River boat ride during her Senior...
Warren "Fred" Frederick Gardner
Aug 28, 2022
Warren "Fred" Frederick Gardner, 88, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2022 at his residence.
He was born December 10, 1933 in Rush County to Ornie Gardner and Mary Alice (Krammes) Gardner Mahin.
Fred served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War Era. He was a member of the American Legion Post 70,...
Riley "Hunter" Watkins
Aug 25, 2022
Riley "Hunter" Watkins passed away at his home in Shelbyville, Indiana on August 25, 2022. Hunter loved music and drawing.
Hunter is preceded in death by his mother, Sueanne Purtlebaugh, and his grandparents, Carl and Evelyn Smith.
Hunter is survived by his biological father, J.R. Watkins, step-mother, Karla Watkins, step-parents, Chris and Barbara Purtlebaugh, siblings,...
Gloria J Edwards
Aug 25, 2022
Gloria J. Edwards, 72, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022 in her residence.
She was born on January 22, 1950 to the late, Howard Howell and Eunice Howell (Horsley).
She loved antiques, home decorating and animals. Gloria also loved singing in church when she was younger.
Gloria is survived by her...
Rebecca "Becky" Redd
Aug 23, 2022
Rebecca "Becky" Redd, 75, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at The Heritage House of Shelbyville.
She was born March 16, 1947 in Fairland, Indiana to Locy A. Anderson and Beulah Anderson (McKay).
Becky retired from The Heritage House as a housekeeper and was also a homemaker.
She enjoyed attending church....
Anna Lou Dagley
Aug 22, 2022
Anna Lou Dagley, 97, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, August 22, 2022 at The Heritage House of Shelbyville.
She was born July 17, 1925 in Marion County, Kentucky to Josh Tucker and Carrie Agnes Tucker (Gribbins).
Anna Lou was a very proud graduate of Boggstown High School in 1941. As an adult she was a...
Richard R Snyder
Aug 20, 2022
Richard R. Snyder, Sr., 65, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022 at AMG Specialty Hospital in Greenfield, Indiana.
He was born February 15, 1957 in Clarksburg, West Virginia to Charles Snyder and Delores Snyder (Stump).
Richard graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1975.
He was a self-employed carpenter with Berry and...
Dustin Lee Jackson
Aug 3, 2022
Dustin Lee Jackson, 36, of Edinburgh, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022.
He was born September 25, 1985 in Franklin, Indiana to Tony Jackson and Kimberly (Curry) Jackson.
Dustin attended Southwestern High School.
He worked in construction and was a certified welder.
Dustin loved playing video games and listening to...
Zula Faye Wilkerson
Jul 29, 2022
Zula Faye Wilkerson, 72, of Shelbyville, Indiana, passed away Friday,  July 29, 2022 in her home.
She was born April 9, 1950, to Claude Smothers and Mary (Elliott) Smothers in Shelbyville.
Faye married James D. Wilkerson on March 1, 1969, and he survives. They spent 53 wonderful years together.
She is also survived...
John D. Williams Jr.
Jul 28, 2022
John D. Williams Jr., 57, of Shelbyville Indiana, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2022 at his home.
He was born April 17, 1965, to John D. Williams Sr. and Norma Jean (Baker) Williams.
He married Belinda G. (Nevitt) Williams on June 11, 1988 and she survives.
John is also survived by his sister,...
Clarence "Wayne" Leach
Jul 26, 2022
Clarence "Wayne" Leach, 86, of Flat Rock, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at The Heritage House of Shelbyville.
He was born May 21, 1936, to Samuel Leach and Myrtle (Clemens) Leach.
He married Nora Ann (Bush) Leach, on May 22, 1965, and she survives. They shared 57 wonderful years of marriage.
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Judy Robinson
Jul 24, 2022
Judith Ann Robinson, 80, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022 at her residence.
She was born on March 28, 1942 to the late Rosco Rafferty and Emma (Teltoe) Rafferty.
Judy married Otis Robinson on October 30, 1992 and he preceded her in death on November 6, 2002.
She is survived by...
Leann Kay Higdon
Jul 23, 2022
LeAnn Kay Higdon, 44, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022 at Major Hospital.
She was born May 24, 1978 in Shelbyville to James Higdon and Darlene Scroggham Higdon.
LeAnn was employed at Shares Inc., for 24 years.
She was a 1998 graduate of Shelbyville High School.
She was an...
Jacob Tyler Peelman
Jul 20, 2022
Jacob Tyler Peelman, 19, of Indianapolis, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022.
He was born in Atlanta, Georgia to Ed Peelman and Cheryl (Wilson) Cassetty
Jacob graduated from Southport High School in 2021. He also attended Calvary Lutheran Elementary School. He loved being a gamer and playing video games was one of his favorite passed...
Debbie Ann Jones
Jul 20, 2022
Debbie Ann Jones, 62, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at the Heritage House of Greensburg.
Visitation will be held Friday, July 22, 2022 from 11am to noon at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service 703 S. Harrison St. Shelbyville IN. 46176. Funeral service will follow, at noon. Burial will be at Forest Hill Cemetery.
John Cookendorfer
Jul 11, 2022
John Cookendorfer passed peacefully at his home in Shelbyville early Monday morning. John was born and raised in West Harrison, Indiana where he also raised his own family. He is preceded in death by his beloved father John Cookendorfer, and is survived by his treasured mother Mary Anne Cookendorfer, his sisters Peggy Bowling, Chris Newcomer, and Jackie Hutson. He...
Angela "Ya Ya" J. Fraley
Jul 2, 2022
Angela Jo Fraley, 55, Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022 at Indiana University Hospital.
She was born April 2, 1967, to Carl Tucker Sr. and Helen Rose Tucker (Borders) in Franklin, Indiana.
Angela married James E. Fraley on February 13, 1998, and he survives in Shelbyville, Indiana.
She is also survived by...
Dereke Dru Mink
Jul 2, 2022
Dereke Dru Mink, 55, of Greensburg, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022.
He was born August 26, 1966 in San Diego, CA. to Bruce Lansciardi and Olivia (Noyas) Bennett.
Dereke attended Arsenal Technical High School.
He was owner and operator of Dereke Mink Painting for 13 years, before spending 13 years at Honda...
John Crowe
Jun 25, 2022
John Thomas Crowe, 70, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday June 25, 2022 at his residence.
He was born May 14, 1952 in Connersville, Indiana to Gilbert Crowe and Anna Mae (Brockman) Crowe.
John graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1970.
He was employed at Freudenberg/IPC and retired after 47 years of service.
...Robert Disney
Jun 19, 2022
Robert Disney, 58, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday June 19, 2022.
He was born December 12, 1963 in Brooklyn, New York.
Robert was a patriot and was very proud of his country. He loved flags and bald eagles and Harley Davidson motorcycles. He also enjoyed listening to Elvis. He was a wonderful dad to his...

