Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Shelbyville, Indiana
Ruth Lynn Williamson
May 25, 2021
Ruth Lynn Williamson, 90, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Homeview Health & Rehabilitation Center, Franklin.
She was born March 30, 1931 in Pulaski, KY to Elmer Radford and Nannie (Inabnitt) Radford.
Ruth loved to crochet. She had a giving heart and would always be willing to gift things to others.
...Sandra Thompson
May 20, 2021
Sandra 'Sandy' Thompson, 77, of Shelbyville passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Cypress Run in Morristown.
She was born July 9, 1943 in Shelbyville to Orville Shepard and Lee Ellen (Rouse) Shepard.
Sandy was a lifetime member of the Salvation Army where she was the manager of the thrift shop.
She loved...
William Edward Ray, Jr. "Eddie"
May 18, 2021
William Edward Ray, Jr, "Eddie" 78, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at his residence.
He was born January 22, 1943, in Shelbyville, to William Edward Ray, Sr. and Lavada (Barnett) Ray.
Eddie was a truck driver for National Linen and worked in maintenance at WalMart. He enjoyed fishing and loved animals.
...James Michael Tindle, Jr.
May 10, 2021
James Michael Tindle, Jr. 54, of Shelbyville passed away Monday, May 10, 2021 at his residence.
He was born August 1, 1966 in Shelbyville, to James M. Tindle, Sr. and Linda (Walton) McDaniel.
Michael's greatest pleasure was spending time with his family.
He is survived by his parents, his daughter, Brittany Watts, his...
Bobbie Knopp
May 10, 2021
Bobbie Knopp, age 88, passed away at home Monday, May 10, 2021.
He was born in Hancock County, Indiana on October 15, 1932, to Luther Marcellus and Mary (Andis) Knopp. He married Janice Sharlene (Taylor) Knopp on April 13, 1956, and she survives.
In addition to his devoted wife of 65 years, Mr. Knopp is...
Kent T Conway
May 7, 2021
Kent T. Conway, 60, of Waldron, passed away Friday, May 7, 2021 at his residence.
He was born November 24, 1960 in Shelbyville to Jackie E. Conway and Patricia I. (Luther) Spurling.
Kent was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of the American Legion Post 70.
He enjoyed fishing and the...
Leanna R Bullock
May 4, 2021
Leanna R. Bullock/Caruthers, 61, of Fairland, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at her residence.
She was born March 3, 1960 in Indianapolis to Robert T. Bullock and Olive L. (Barnes) Bullock.
She was a lifelong homemaker. Leanna is survived by Ronald Caruthers, her life partner of 44 years, her daughter, Shauna Whiteside (Scott); her...
Billy Wayne Welch
May 4, 2021
Billy Wayne Welch, 25, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021 in Indianapolis.
He was born October 3, 1995 in Indianapolis to Billy J. Welch and Angel (Pranger) Arnold.
Billy attended Southport High School. He was a construction worker.
His greatest joy was being a father and spending time with his loved...
Thomas W Wheeler
Apr 30, 2021
Thomas W. 'Tom' Wheeler, 64, of Waldron, passed away Friday, April 30, 2021 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana, Columbus.
He was born December 13, 1956 in Shelbyville to Andrew Richard Wheeler, Jr and Patricia June (Childers) Wheeler.
Services are pending at Murphy-Parks Funeral Services.
Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com....
Maerose Headlee
Apr 21, 2021
Maerose Headlee, 93, former Shelbyville resident, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Park Valley Inn Health Care in Round Rock, Texas.
She was born October 10, 1927 in Shelbyville, Indiana to Clarence Oren Farthing and Thelma Louise (Poore) Farthing. Maerose was six years old when her mother passed away. Her father later married Marie Tennessee Sneed...
Harold Emerson Simmonds
Apr 21, 2021
Harold Emerson Simmonds "Bud", 80, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at St. Francis Hospital South.
He was born September 12, 1940 in Greensburg, IN, the son of Howard Simmonds and Lydia (Troutman) Simmonds.
Bud retired from the Shelbyville Parks Department after 22 years of service in maintenance.
He was a...
Maerose Headlee
Apr 21, 2021
Maerose Headlee, 93, former Shelbyville resident, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Park Valley Inn Health Care, Roundrock, TX.
Services have been entrusted to Murphy-Parks Funeral Services.
Minh Loc Nguyen
Apr 20, 2021
Minh Loc Nguyen, 63, of Shelbyville, formerly from Vietnam, passed away, Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Nguyen has been a resident of Shelbyville for two years.
He was born April 20, 1958 in Vietnam, the son of Nghiem Nguyen and Sang Thi Hoang.
Mr. Nguyen retired from janitorial work after 20 years...
James B Skillman, Sr
Apr 18, 2021
James B. Skillman, Sr., 84, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2021 at his residence.
Born September 7, 1936, in Shelby County, he was the son of Bill Skillman and Lucille (Benefiel) Skillman.
On August 2, 1969, he married the love of his life, Shirley Anne (Griffith) Skillman and she preceded him in death...
Roger Edward Kuhn
Apr 10, 2021
Roger Edward Kuhn, 64, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021at St. Francis Hospital.
He was born August 3, 1956 in Rushville, IN to Robert E. Kuhn and Edna (Elliott) Kuhn.
Roger graduated from Morristown High School in 1974.
He was a U.S. Army veteran. Roger worked at the VA Hospital and...
Laronda Shaw
Apr 4, 2021
LaRonda D. Shaw, 54, of Indianapolis, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021 at her residence.
She was born July 16, 1966 in Indianapolis to Ronald E. Newkirk and Ella (Johnson) Newkirk.
She was a homemaker and enjoyed taking care of her family and friends.
LaRonda is survived by her husband, Isaac "Ray" Shaw,...
Kevin Wilson
Apr 2, 2021
Kevin Wilson, 43, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, April 2, 2021 at I.U. Methodist Hospital.
He was born July 29, 1977 in Shelbyville to Donnie Wilson and Sharon (Rowe) Wilson.
He was a production specialist at Freudenberg-NOK. Kevin enjoyed the times he was able to travel. He also enjoyed attending concerts. His favorite times were...
Jerry Lynn Lawrence
Mar 31, 2021
Jerry Lynn Lawrence, 70, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Ashford Place.
He was born May 19, 1950 in Shelbyville to Kenneth Lawrence and Rosella (Winkler) Lawrence.
Jerry graduated from Shelbyville High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran.
Jerry was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He was...
Donnie E Wilson
Mar 30, 2021
Donnie E. Wilson, 70, of Shelbyville passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at his residence.
He was born July 25, 1950 in Shelbyville to Raymond Wilson and Gertie (Gaddis) Wilson.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon (Rowe) Wilson, his daughter, Kelly Johnson, his son, Kevin Wilson, his grandchildren, Ashton Killey, Braden Barnard, and Haley...
Larry V Cundiff
Mar 26, 2021
Larry V. Cundiff, 64, of St. Paul, passed away Friday, March 26, 2021 at his residence.
He was born December 8, 1956 in Somerset, Ky to M.C. Cundiff and Virginia (Dalton) Cundiff.
Larry graduated from Franklin Central High School in 1974. He was a member of Arlington Avenue Church in Indianapolis.
Larry had...

