Obituaries

Jan 10, 2021

Joseph A. "Joe" Harris, 39, of Fountaintown passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 at his residence.

He was born October 5, 1981 in Anderson, to Bruce A. Harris and Christina A. (Matthews) Epperson.

Joe attended Morristown Jr/Sr High School.  He enjoyed listening to music, especially Rock N Roll.

Two of his favorite pastimes...

Jan 9, 2021

Charles Michael (Mike) Thomas, 79 of Shelbyville, formerly of Connersville passed away early Saturday morning, January 9, 2021 at MHP.  He was surrounded by his loved ones, Lynda, Cassie, Hailie and James.

Mike was born to Robert and Mary Jan Thomas of Connersville in 1941.

He met and later married Lynda, (Buzzard) D. (Haltom) Thomas...

Jan 9, 2021

Robert Fleener, 68, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 at his residence.

He was born October 14, 1952 in Shelbyville to Donald Fleener, Sr and Evelyn (Hudson) Fleener.

He formerly worked at KCL and then for Klosterman Baking Company.  He was a member of Cornerstone Christian Fellowship Church where he was an Elder. ...

Jan 7, 2021

Larry W. Martin, 79, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2021 at Franciscan Health Indianapolis.

He was born July 27, 1941 in Shelbyville to George W. Martin and Martha (Pettit) Martin.

He worked at Especially Kidz in the maintenance department.

Larry married Mary (Bartlett) Martin on June 25, 1960, and she survives....

Jan 6, 2021

Yazmin Hernández, de 19 años, de Indianápolis, IN falleció el miércoles 6 de enero de 2021 en el Riley Hospital for Children.

La visita será de 9 a.m.to 11 a.m. lunes, 11 de enero de 2021 en Murphy-Parks Funeral Services, 703 S.Harrison Street, Shelbyville.

Una misa de entierro cristiano seguirá a las 11 a.m. en...

Jan 4, 2021

S arah Christine Warren, 26, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, January 4, 2021 at her residence.

She was born November 10, 1994 in Indianapolis to Christopher E. Warren and Michele Y. (DeWitt) Warren.

Sarah graduated from Shelbyville High School in 2013.  She was very active at the Boy's Club of Shelbyville, where she was employed...

Jan 4, 2021

Brooke Harley, 41, of Noblesville, passed away Monday, January 4, 2021 at Bridgewater Health Care Center, Carmel, IN.

She was born April 15, 1979 in Batesville to Michael Harley and Marilyn (Litmer) Harley.

Brooke graduated from Connersville High School where she played for the third ranked in State Lady Spartans basketball team.  She then graduated...

Jan 2, 2021

Thomas M. Wainscott, 70, of Wilkinson, formerly of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital.

He was born June 7, 1950, in Shelbyville, the son of Melvin "Catfish" Wainscott and Mary (Worland) Wainscott.

He married Debra (Lockridge) Wainscott on September 17, 1988, and she survives.

He is also survived...

Jan 1, 2021

Karen Renee Berry, 46, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021 at IU Methodist Hospital.

She was born September 22, 1974 in Shelbyville to Calvin Berry and Lena Diane (Goodwin) Connors.

Karen liked to play video guitar and games.  She enjoyed times spent with her mother doing interior decorating.  Family time was always precious...

Dec 31, 2020

Leona Faye Savage of North Vernon, IN passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020.

Leona wore many hats in her 66 years, wife, friend, daughter, sister, and aunt, to name a few.

She also had many work hats.  She worked at Taylors' hot dog stand early on.  She worked at Kaweah Manor Convalescent Hospital as a...

Dec 31, 2020

Doris J. Jackson 81, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Hancock Regional Hospital.

She was born January 19, 1939 in Kentucky to James Russell Garland and Ruby (Bunch) Garland.

Doris is survived by her husband, Curtis Jackson, her daughter, Sonya Foster of Shelbyville, her son, Michael McCammon of Salina, CA.

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Dec 16, 2020

Ronnie Caine, 65, of Shelbyville passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at his residence.

He was born September 7, 1955 in Shelbyville, the son of Turner Caine and Nettie J. (DeBaun) Caine.

Ronnie attended Shelbyville High School.  He was an active member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church.  He was always involved with the youth groups...

Dec 15, 2020

Wendell E. Adkins, 80, of Shelbyville passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at his residence.

He was born October 22, 1940 in Squib, KY to Henry C. Adkins and Idella (Taylor) Adkins.

Wendell lived in Shelby County most of his life, moving here in his childhood years. He was a maintenance worker for the Indiana...

Dec 8, 2020

Mabel Elizabeth Lee, 89, passed away Tuesday, December 8 2020 at her Shelbyville residence with her family by her side.

Mabel was born on July 29, 1931 in Rushville, Indiana to Francis and Mable (Goodpaster) Redd. Mabel married Gilbert Emerson Lee on July 31, 1947 and together they had four (4) boys Danny, Larry, Kenneth and Timothy....

Dec 7, 2020

Lois Scroggham, 82, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, December 7, 2020 at Brandywine Golden Living in Greenfield.

She was born March 3, 1938 in Decatur County, IN to George Benefiel and Bessie (Brunner) Benefiel.

Lois attended the Church of God.  She was a homemaker and enjoyed crafting, and doing anything with her hands, including coloring. ...

Dec 6, 2020

Helen Barbara Greene, 90, of Fairland, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Walker Place in Shelbyville.

She was born December 25, 1929 in Martin County, IN to Henry Edward Bauer and Mary (Mann) Bauer.

Mrs. Greene was a bookkeeper at K-Mart for 15 years, retiring April 1, 1987.

She was a member...

Dec 3, 2020

Maurice (Red-Bus) Owens, 100, former Shelbyville resident, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2020 at his residence in Ocala, FL.

He was born June 1, 1920 in Edinburgh to Roy Owens and Flossie (Clark) Owens.

He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII as a Navy Bootman 2nd class.

He was employed at Naval...

Dec 2, 2020

Barbara Ann Tinch, 72, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020 in Middletown, OH.

She was born June 10, 1948 in Middletown, OH to Carl H. Haag and Mattie (Reed) Haag.

Barbara worked at Plastic Molding in Shelbyville as a press operator.  She enjoyed reading, coloring and playing on her tablet.

She married Daniel...

Dec 2, 2020

Bettie R. Barnes, 88, of Waldron, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Waldron Health and Rehab.

She was born on May 31, 1932 in Jackson County, IN to George Arthur and Hurley (Honeycutt) Arthur.

She was employed in the dress factory in Greensburg and retired from KCL.

She was a member of...

Dec 1, 2020

Margaret Mary Jones, 93, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at MHP Medical Center.

She was born September 16, 1927 in Shelbyville to Vernle Havens and Margaret (Tutter) Havens.

Mrs. Jones was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and St. Anne's Alter Society.

Her greatest enjoyment came from family activities....