Obituaries

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...

Feb 19, 2022

Barbara Ann Livingston, 92, of Shelbyville passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Ashford Place Health Campus.

She was born January 28, 1930 in Shelbyville to Loren and Myrtle (Wood) Thurston.

Barbara was a 1949 graduate of Shelbyville High School.

She married Ernest Livingston, Jr. on November 25, 1949 and he preceded her...

Feb 16, 2022

James R. Keaton, 90, of Shelbyville passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at Morristown Manor.

He was born February 8, 1932 in Indianapolis to Raymond and Maxine (Keeler) Keaton.

He married Donna McCreary in 1959, and she preceded him in death.

Jim is survived by his daughter, Kathy Lykins (Melvin) of Columbus, his...

Feb 7, 2022

Alyssa Leann Teghtmeyer, 31, of Flat Rock, passed away, Monday, February 7, 2022 at her residence.

She was born October 20, 1990 in Lee's Summit, Missouri to Jay and Brenda (Isbell) Kirk.

She married Jordan C. Teghtmeyer on June 12, 2015, and he survives.

Alyssa is survived by her parents, her daughter, Adelaide...

Feb 6, 2022

Edward W. Miller, 85, of Shelbyville passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022 at MHP Medical Center.

He was born August 7, 1936 in Indianapolis to Howard L. and Edith L. (Claffey) Miller.

He graduated in 1955 from Howe High School in Indianapolis.

Ed was a firefighter for over 44 years in Indianapolis.  Ed...

Feb 4, 2022

Christopher Allen Hedges-Fanton, 35, of Fairland passed away Friday, February 4, 2022 at his residence.

He was born July 9, 1986 in Marion County to Lawrence Hedges-Fanton and Rose (Decker) Hedges-Fanton.

Christopher was an avid sports participant.  He especially enjoyed running and swimming.  He also participated in all areas of Battleground fighting.

He...

Feb 4, 2022

John F. Collins, 58, of Edinburgh passed away Friday, February 4, 2022 at his residence.

He was born November 24, 1963 in Jenkins, KY to Troy Collins and Gloria (Powers) Collins.

John graduated in 1982 from Triton Central High School. He was employed at Knauf.

He loved being outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. ...

Feb 2, 2022

Dolly E. Smothers, 58, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at MHP Medical Center.

She was born July 28, 1963 in Shelbyville to Claude Smothers and Mary (Elliott) Smothers.

Dolly attended Shelbyville High School.  She was a former member of the American Legion Post 70 and the Eagles Lodge 766. She enjoyed playing...

Feb 1, 2022

Rita Alexander, 68, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at AMG Specialty Hospital in Greenfield.

She was born to Dennis and Exie Elmore Milby in Taylor County Kentucky. She married Wayne Alexander on April 21, 1973 and spent 48 years together as husband and wife.

Besides her husband, she is survived by a...

Jan 29, 2022

Genaro Maldonado Sanchez, 16, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, January 29, 2022 at his residence.

He was born September 30, 2005 in Richmond, IN.

Genaro is survived by his mother, Esther Sanchez (husband, Galdino Zarate, Jr.); brother, Luiz Rojas, sister, Cristina Sanchez; brother, Moises Sanchez; brother, Lionheart Sanchez; sister, Yuridia Zarate; sister, Yuriana Zarate, sister,...

Jan 23, 2022

Mark Allen Beasley 59, of Shelbyville passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022 at his residence.

He was born April 13, 1962 in Greenfield to Johnnie Beasley and Mary Ann (Justin) Roson.

Mark was very talented in wood working.  He also enjoyed listening to music.

He is survived by his son, Mark Beasley, his...

Jan 23, 2022

Crystal M. Whyde, 33, of Morristown passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022 at her residence.

She was born March 4, 1988 in Indianapolis to Augusta Cox.

Crystal loved to do landscaping.

She is survived by her daughter, Sophia Rubio, her brothers, Daniel Cox and Larry Whyde, her aunt, Linda Moody, several nieces and...

Jan 23, 2022

Michael W. Yates, 66, of Shelbyville passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022 at his residence.

He was born September 30, 1955 in Indianapolis to George E. Yates and Leerie (Smith) Yates.

Mike was employed at Delta Faucet in Greensburg for 25 years.  He was an avid fan of the Minnesota Vikings.  He enjoyed wood working,...

Jan 19, 2022

Michael Wayne Wampler, 64, of Shelbyville passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital.

He was born July 19, 1957 in Benham, KY to George Wampler and Geneva (Ward) Wampler.

Mike met the love of his life, Kathleen 'Kathy' (Walburn) Wampler when she was 15 years old and he was 16 years old. ...

Jan 17, 2022

William 'Bill' Moss, 81, passed away January 17, 2022. Bill lived in North Port, Florida, a former resident of Shelbyville.

He was born October 24, 1940 in Linton, IN. to Clifford and Lorena Moss.

He is survived by his wife, Truus, sons, Bryan, Joyce, Travis (Erica), grandchildren, Brittany Rooks, Tanner Moss, Mahra Moss, Reef Moss,...