Obituaries

Oct 18, 2025

William "Bill" Joseph Stagge, 79, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2025, at his residence.

He was born October 7, 1946, in Shelbyville, IN to Ambrose J. Stagge and Mary M. (Beyer) Stagge.

Bill graduated from Waldron High School with the Class of 1965.  He was employed by Runnebohm Construction for over 34 years...

Oct 9, 2025

Rita Faye Cole was welcomed into the world on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 1941, by her loving parents Dale E. and Emma L. (Utsler) Cole in Shelbyville, IN. She was raised in Waldron, IN and attended school there. She received her cosmetology license from House of James Beauty School in 1972.  She also worked as a bartender, apartment manager and...

Oct 7, 2025

Fayna (Russell) Huntington, 93, formerly of Shelbyville, but resided in Lizton, IN, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Hendricks Regional Health.

She was born October 13, 1931, in Evansville, IN to Melvin Russell and Bessie (Crouch) Russell.

She married Woody Lee Huntington and he preceded her in death on February 9, 2012.  They spent...

Oct 7, 2025

Michael W. Barngrover, 70, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at MHP Medical Center.

He was born May 21, 1955, in Shelbyville, IN to Earl Barngrover and Sharon Aulby.

He was employed at KT Corporation for 30 years before retiring.

Michael was always ready for a fishing or hunting trip especially...

Sep 28, 2025

Cheryl Kay Hallgarth Henry, 79, of Shelbyville passed away Sunday, September 28, 2025 at her residence.

She was born December 17, 1945 in Rushville, IN to John Lewis McDaniels and Ida Ruth (Hankins) McDaniels.

Cheryl worked at Textron in Morristown for many years as a Quality Control Inspector.  She attended Columbus Community Church, as well...

Sep 26, 2025

Wanda Eddings, 88, of Shelbyville passed away Friday, September 26, 2025 at her residence.

She was born November 17, 1936 in Ohio to Eugene Fosnight and Alberta Fosnight.

Wanda was a dedicated Jehovah Witness.  She had a special love for her pets.

She is survived by her daughters, Lynn Holton, and Kristi Benson;...

Sep 25, 2025

Kenneth R. Bledsoe, 67, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025 at IU Health University Hospital.

He was born March 26, 1958, in Shelbyville, IN to LeRoy R. Bledsoe and Juanita (Chaney) Bledsoe.

Kenny was a talented guitar player and he had a love for music.  He enjoyed being outdoors.  He especially enjoyed spending...

Sep 25, 2025

Jack G. Montgomery, 77, of Shelbyville passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025 at Franciscan Health.

He was born January 11, 1948 in Shelbyville to Jim Montgomery and Mary (Mann) Montgomery.

Jack retired from Brazeway.  He also worked at Horseshoe Indianapolis.

Jack enjoyed playing music, being outdoors, hunting, and playing golf.  He was a...

Sep 17, 2025

Jasper Corvo Igou, 1, of Shelbyville, went home to be with Jesus on September 17, 2025.

He was born November 30, 2023, in Indianapolis, IN to Matthew Shaul Igou and Sophie (Dobson) Igou and they survive.

Jasper had a great big smile.  At times he was bashful but mostly he was very playful with an...

Sep 16, 2025

Melissa M. Skaggs, 50, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at I.U. Methodist Hospital.

She was born May 1, 1975, in Danville, IN to Michael Carter and Sharon (Baker) Carter.

After graduating from high school, Melissa earned a degree in Computer Science and became an active online personality.  She was a homemaker and...

Sep 15, 2025

Russell Fox, 69, of Waldron, passed away Monday, September 15, 2025 at Waldron Rehabilitation Healthcare Center.

He was born January 24, 1956, in Shelbyville, IN to Cecil Fox and Delores Fox.

Russell was a

proud veteran of the United States Army.

He is survived by his daughter, Melissa and brother, Larry...

Sep 11, 2025

Anthony Wayne Loy-Howell, 49, of Indianapolis, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025, at IU Health Methodist Hospital.

He was born April 29, 1976, in Indianapolis, IN to Wayne McBride Loy and Mary Louise (Howard) Loy.

Anthony was a graduate of Brownsburg High School where he excelled in show choir and as the quarterback for the...

Sep 7, 2025

Theresa Jean Wright, 64, of Carmel, formerly of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2025, at her residence.

She was born December 10, 1960, in Franklin, IN to Lester Smith and Wilma Jean (Goodwin) Smith.

As a child, Theresa attended church at First Church of the Nazarene.  She graduated from Shelbyville High School.  Theresa sold...

Sep 2, 2025

Marlene Sue (Barnes) Fritz, 87, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at MHP Medical Center.

She was born May 3, 1938, in Indianapolis, IN to Edward Barnes and Luella (Martin) Barnes.

Marlene graduated from Shelbyville High School with the Class of 1956.  She had lived in Shelby County all of her life.  She...

Aug 27, 2025

Amy Diann Pate, 55, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at Community East Hospital.

She was born July 17, 1970, in Shelbyville, IN to Alex Spurlock and Judith (Miller) Spurlock.

She was a member of Faith Community Church of God in Manilla, IN.   Amy became an Ordained Minister and was always helping those...

Aug 23, 2025

Deloris Mae Branson, 74, of Flat Rock passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025, at her home.

She was born November 12, 1950, in Shelbyville to Turner Caine and Nettie (Debaun) Caine.

Deloris attended Waldron High School.  She also attended Indiana Business College.  She was an accountant at K.T. before retiring from the accounting department at...

Aug 22, 2025

Carolyn Ruth Leffler, 83, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, August 22, 2025, at Miller Merry Manor in Hope, IN.

She was born December 28, 1941, in Shelbyville, IN to James William Aulby and Reba Justine (Sweet) Aulby.

Carolyn was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Fairland, IN.  She was active in all church activities...

Aug 21, 2025

Sean Patrick Watson, 47, of Rushville, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025, at his residence.

He was born February 2, 1978, in Bluffton, IN to Arthur Watson and Yvonne (Gardener) Watson.

Sean graduated from Shelbyville High School with the Class of 1997.  He worked at Ryobi Die Casting in the finish department and he previously...

Aug 20, 2025

Our beloved brother, Dennis Ray Howell age 74 left the warm and loving embrace of his family and friends on the 20th of August.  His home was in Pensacola, Florida.

The youngest in a family of nine brothers and sisters.

Mother was Lorena Belle (Potter) Howell, Father was Charles Edward Howell.

He is...

Aug 18, 2025

Helen Snyder, 88, of Shelbyville passed away Monday, August 18, 2025 at Waldron Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

She was born April 25, 1937 in Rush County, IN to Clifford Hill and Mabel (Dearinger) Hill.

Helen owned and operated an in home daycare for over 10 years.  She also worked at Admiral and the Garment...