Obituaries

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....

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...