Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Shelbyville, Indiana
Larry G Childers
Mar 5, 2021
Larry G. Childers, 75, of Hope, IN passed away Friday, March 5, 2021 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.
He was born December 1, 1945, in Columbus, IN to Albert Childers and Mabel Childers.
Larry was a U.S. Army veteran.
Funeral Directors Greg Parks, Sheila Parks, and Stuart Parks are honored to...
Russell Ballard Benfield, Jr.
Mar 2, 2021
Russell Ballard Benfield, Jr, 74, former Shelbyville resident, passed away March 2, 2021 at Corner Stone Villages Hospice House, The Villages, FL.
He was born February 19, 1947 to Ruth Eleanore (Ash) Duvall and Russell Ballard Benfield Sr.
Russell is survived by his daughters: Kimberly Stover – Guthrie, OK and Teresa (John "JR") Retzlaff –...
Pauline "Polly Ann" Bright
Feb 27, 2021
Pauline 'Polly Ann" Bright, 88, of Shelbyville, passed away, Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Heritage House Shelbyville.
She was born January 4, 1933 in Lebanon, KY to Oscar Bright and Hattie Mae (Spurling) Bright.
Pauline loved to read, especially Nicholas Sparks novels. In her younger years, she really enjoyed sewing and crafts. Her favorite times...
Melissa Dawn Curry
Feb 23, 2021
Melissa Dawn Curry, 47, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at I.U. Methodist Hospital.
She was born August 8, 1973 in Shelbyville to George Caine and Cheryl (Phillips) Hasecuster.
Melissa is survived by her son, Cody (Kennedy) Curry of Muncie; her mother, Cheryl, of Oklahoma City; her sisters, Kimberly Stover, of Oklahoma City;...
Paul V Adams
Feb 12, 2021
Paul V. Adams, 86, of North Vernon, passed away Friday, February 12, 2021 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana, Columbus.
He was born December 21, 1934 in Shelbyville to Ernest Adams and Opal (Herndon) Adams.
Paul attended Shelbyville High School. He enjoyed being outdoors, especially fishing and golfing. He loved to travel. His most...
Father Peter Gallagher
Feb 6, 2021
Rev. John Peter Gallagher, a native of Shelbyville, passed to eternal life on February 6 in the rectory of Our Lady of the Springs Parish in French Lick, Ind., where he had served as pastor since 2018.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on February 22 at St. Joseph Church, 125 E....
Scott A. Qurazzo
Feb 5, 2021
Scott A. Qurazzo, 44, of Shelbyville passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 at his residence.
He was born February 20, 1976 in Shelbyville to Stephen Qurazzo and Janet (Eberhart) Miller.
Scott graduated from Triton Central High School in 1994. He was a member of Indian Creek Christian Church. Scott was an auto mechanic and loved...
Clarence Joe Come, Jr
Feb 4, 2021
Clarence "Joe" Come, Jr, 76, of Shelbyville passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021 at MHP Medical Center.
He was born July 6, 1944 in Montpelier, VT to Clarence J. Come, Sr. and Gladys Marie (Bartlett) Come.
He married Mary (Purtlebaugh) Come on June 17, 1977, and she survives.
Joe is also survived by...
Jared Ewick
Feb 3, 2021
Jared Dane Ewick, 35, of Shelbyville passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at IU Methodist Hospital. He was born October 3, 1985 in Shelbyville, the son of James E. Ewick and Sherri (Runnebohm) Ewick.
Jared was a rapper and song writer, an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed camping, and fishing.
He is survived by his parents,...
Johnnie 'Butch' Peugh
Feb 2, 2021
Johnnie "Butch" Gene Peugh II, 72, of Shelbyville, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at MHP Medical Center. Butch is survived by his wife, Melody Peugh; his daughter, Angela (Matt) Stieneker; son, Johnnie Peugh III; grandchildren, Devon (Ciara) Griffith; Austin (Leigh) Peugh; Morgan Stieneker; Addison Stieneker and great grandchildren Quinten and Owen Griffith. He is also survived...
Donald F. Byrnes
Feb 2, 2021
Donald F. Byrnes, 94, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at Ashford Place.
He was born November 15, 1926, in Indianapolis, the son of Francis Byrnes and Emma (Dalton) Byrnes.
He married Madeline H. (Wharton) Byrnes on June 16, 1945 and she preceded him in death on May 3, 2005.
Mr....
Lynn E Cox
Feb 1, 2021
Lynn E. Cox, 86, passed away, Monday, February 1, 2021 at MHP Hospital in Shelbyville.
Lynn was born November 3, 1934 to John and Evelyn (Laufer) Cox.
He married Loretta (Aldridge) Cox on May 17, 1957. Born to this marriage were 3 wonderful children, David (Beth) Cox; Karen (Matt) Reprogle; and Gary (Dianna) Cox.
...Ethan Joseph Hazelwood
Jan 30, 2021
Ethan Joseph Hazelwood, 17, of Churubusco, IN, passed away, Saturday, January 30, 2021 at his residence.
He was born November 3, 2003 in Greenfield to Paul Lee Hazelwood and Amanda Elaine (Smith) Hazelwood.
Ethan attended Shelbyville Central School system until this current school year. He was presently a Junior at Churubusco Junior/Senior High School.
...Mary 'Ruth" Clark
Jan 27, 2021
Mary "Ruth" Clark, 85, of Shelbyville passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at MHP Medical Center.
She was born November 1, 1935 in Logan, WV to Bernie Vickers and Madelyn (McMullen) Vickers.
She graduated in 1953 from Logan High School, Logan WV.
Ruth was a telephone operator and worked at several financial institutions. ...
Patricia Darline (Procell) Smothers
Jan 26, 2021
Patricia DarlIne (Procell) Smothers, 69, of Shelbyville passed away January 26, 2021 at her residence.
Patricia was born in Southern Louisiana to RoseMary and Joseph Valco Procell, Jr on June 7, 1951.
Patricia married Chester Ray Smothers on March 1, 1969 and he preceded her in death.
She is survived by her children,...
Nicole Kirnbauer
Jan 20, 2021
Nicole Kirnbauer, 24, of Shelbyville passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at MHP Medical Center.
She was born in Stony Brook, NY on January 24, 1996 to Eric R. Kirnbauer and Sharon (Rosa) Kirnbauer.
Nicole is survived by her parents, her brothers, Thomas Kirnbauer and Nicholas Kirnbauer, her paternal grandfather, Erwin Kirnbauer, and her maternal...
Jay W Mccolley
Jan 20, 2021
Jay W. McColley, 76, of Morristown, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Hancock Regional Hospital, Greenfield.
He was born August 30, 1944 in Rush County, but lived most of his life in Shelby Co.
Jay graduated in 1962 from Waldron High School
He retired from Eli Lilly after 33 years of service. ...
Floyd David Robbins
Jan 19, 2021
Floyd David Robbins, infant son of Andrew Jonathon Robbins and Tabitha Faye Chambers passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at MHP Medical Center.
He is survived by his parents, his grandparents, Chestine and William D. Russell, and his uncle, Brysen Caplinger.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Isaiah Lewis.
Floyd has...
Lori Critchlow-Lagrange
Jan 17, 2021
Lori Critchlow-LaGrange, 52, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at AMG Speciality Hospital, in Greenfield.
She was born February 29, 1968. Lori married Edward LaGrange on September 12, 2020, and he survives.
She is also survived by her father, Jack (wife, Betty) Critchlow, her mother, Rose (Honing) Newman, her son, Ricky Ballard, her...
Mary A. Spears
Jan 14, 2021
Mary A. Spears, 79, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 at MHP Medical Center.
She was born May 23, 1941 in Somerset, KY to Arch Weddle and Bertha (Eaton) Weddle.
She married Larry Spears on May 8, 1976, and he preceded her in death on July 26, 2019.
Other survives include...

