Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Shelbyville, Indiana

James 'Jim' A. Elliott

James 'Jim' A. Elliott

Oct 31, 2020

James A. 'Jim' Elliott, 78, of Shelbyville passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020 at MHP Medical Center.

He was born October 22, 1942 in Laconia, NH to Arthur Conner Elliott and Gertrude (Kendall) Elliott.

Jim is survived by his son, Michael (wife, Angi) Elliott; his grandchildren, Hannah, Connor, and Brayden Elliott; his brothers, Donald (wife,...

Michael 'Mick' Freeland Mcduffey

Michael 'Mick' Freeland Mcduffey

Oct 29, 2020

Michael "Mick" Freeland McDuffey, 77, of Shelbyville, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at his home in Shelbyville, Indiana.

Mick was born in Shelbyville, Indiana to Rosco Freeland McDuffey and Pauline(Brown) on July 8, 1943.  Mick attended and graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1961.  He worked several years as a supervisor for Overhead Door...

Judith Ann Heck

Judith Ann Heck

Oct 25, 2020

Judith Ann Heck, 80, of Waldron, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Heritage House.

She was born January 1, 1940 in Shelbyville, the daughter of Curtis Turner and Elsie (Kepple) Turner.

She married her husband of 59 years, Raymond E. Heck on April 23, 1961, and he survives.

She is also survived...

John W. Alley, Jr

John W. Alley, Jr

Oct 22, 2020

John W. Alley, Jr., 90, of Fairland, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2020, at Heritage House Memory Care in Shelbyville.

He was born in Cumberland, IN, to John W. Alley Sr. and Nellie (Vernon) Alley on November 5, 1929.

John is survived by his wife of 64 years, Martha (Bunch) Alley and sons Dan (Nina)...

James Edward "Jimi" Francis

James Edward "Jimi" Francis

Oct 20, 2020

James Edward "Jimi" Francis, 49, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at his residence.

He was born May 6, 1971 in Buffalo, NY.

Jimi is survived by his mother, Marcia Thompson (husband, Vernon), his father, Edward Francis (wife, Carol), his brother, Edward James Francis, his step-brother, Eric Francis (wife, Sophie), his uncle James...

Danny Joe Lee

Danny Joe Lee

Oct 18, 2020

Danny Joe Lee, 70, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020 at his residence.

He was born March 4, 1950 in Shelbyville to Gilbert Emerson Lee and Mabel Elizabeth (Redd) Lee.

He married Lora (Mohr) Lee on November 29, 1968 and she survives.

He is survived by his mother, his sons, Clint...

John Coomer

John Coomer

Oct 17, 2020

John Coomer, 60, of Elwood, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2020 at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital, Elwood.

He was born October 12, 1960 in Noblesville to John L. Coomer and Ruth Ann (Lamb) Coomer.

He married Audrey Fugate on January 12, 1985, and she survives.

He is also survived by his children, Donald...

Marilyn K. Poteet-Lane

Marilyn K. Poteet-Lane

Oct 15, 2020

Marilyn K. Poteet-Lane, 71 of Shelbyville, IN passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020 at her residence.

She was born July 23, 1949 in San Diego, CA to the late Harold H. and Winona L. Poteet. Marilyn is survived by her daughters, Taryn Poteet-Martini (Gina) and Kathaleen Yeley (Nathan). She was blessed with 4 grandchildren, who were the...

Derek James Kent

Derek James Kent

Oct 12, 2020

Derek Kent, 26, of Morristown, passed away Monday, October 12, 2020 at his residence.

He was born December 18, 1993, in Montgomery, AL to Steven Kent and Danielle (Dodd) Kent.

Derek is survived by his mother, his sister, Nicole Giambrone, his brothers, Clayton Kent and Justin Kent, and his fiancé, Amanda Franklin.

He...

Freddie A. Shepard

Freddie A. Shepard

Oct 11, 2020

Freddie A. Shepard, 72, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital.

He was born March 30, 1948, in Shelbyville, to Bert Kenneth Shepard and Freda Louise (Thomas) Shepard.

Freddie is survived by his brothers, Kenneth Anderson, Ronnie Shepard, Bobby (Debby) Shepard, and, Tom (Debbie) Shepard, his sisters, Lou Ann Miller,...

Eura 'Pearl" Crafton

Eura 'Pearl" Crafton

Oct 6, 2020

Eura "Pearl" Crafton, 79, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at Homeview Health and Rehabilitation in Franklin.

She was born May 30, 1941 in Burksville, KY to James Lee 'Jim' Brown and Freda Pearl (Adams) Brown.

Pearl is survived by her daughter, Edna (Larry) Jones; Freda Burkhead; son, Edward Lee (Robin) Burkhead; and...

Jeffery Robert Levering

Jeffery Robert Levering

Sep 27, 2020

Jeffery Robert Levering, 65, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2020 at his residence.

Services are pending at Murphy-Parks Funeral Services.

Sandra Armstrong Johns

Sandra Armstrong Johns

Sep 24, 2020

Sandra Armstrong Johns, 60, of Shelbyville, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at Franciscan St. Francis Hospital.

She was born January 21, 1960 in Shelbyville, to Neil W. Armstrong and Joanna M. (Flater) Armstrong.

She married Grady (Wally) Johns on June 7, 2013 and he survives.

Sandy...

Beverly Joan Kauffman Eikman

Beverly Joan Kauffman Eikman

Sep 24, 2020

Beverly Joan Kauffman Eikman, 83, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2020 at AMG Specialty Hospital, Greenfield.

She was born October 10, 1936 to Raymond "Doc" Cordrey and Opal (Hobbs) Cordrey.

She married Beach Kauffman on November 1, 1952 and he preceded her in death on March 15, 1993.      She later married Maynard Eikman...

Jason Corey Scott

Jason Corey Scott

Sep 20, 2020

Jason Corey Scott, 32, of Waldron, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2020 at his residence.

He was born January 3, 1988 in Fort Stewart, GA to Jeffrey L. Scott and Mary C. (Phares) Scott 'Chris'.

He is survived by his parents, his brother, Michael (Sarah) Scott, maternal grandma, Janet Russell, paternal grandma, Patty Scott, maternal...

Mark Hebbe

Mark Hebbe

Sep 19, 2020

Mark Hebbe, 50, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020 at IU Methodist Hospital.

He was the son of the late George Hebbe and Sharon (Coers) Hebbe Brattain..

Mark is survived by his mother, his son, Levi Hebbe, his brother, Greg Hebbe, his sisters, Nancy Horton and Susan Simion, and his brother, Tom Hebbe....

Shara Lee Henderson

Shara Lee Henderson

Sep 14, 2020

Shara Lee Henderson, 75, of Greensburg, passed away Monday, September 14, 2020 at the Heritage House of Greensburg.

She was born February 13, 1945 in Shelbyville, daughter of Orville and Reva (Blaich) Henderson.  Shara is survived by her nieces, Karen Henderson, Jeanne (Tony) Thompson, Lori (James) Spurgin, and nephew, Tom Elliott.

She was preceded in...

Brandon L. Cooksey

Brandon L. Cooksey

Sep 12, 2020

Brandon Cooksey, 38, of Fountaintown, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020.

He was born December 1, 1981, in Indianapolis, the son of Gary Cooksey and Terrie (Barker) Creek.

He is survived by his father, Gary (wife, Tilda) Cooksey, his mother, Terri (husband, Larry) Creek, his son, Dayton Cooksey, and his half-sister, Brittney Creek.

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Katherine Lynne (Grayson)  Hiner

Katherine Lynne (Grayson) Hiner

Sep 9, 2020

Katherine Lynne Hiner, 52, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at her residence.

She was born March 10, 1968, in Rushville, IN to James L and Sue Anna (Issac) Grayson.

She married Brady Dake Hiner on May 20, 2000, and he survives.

Katherine is also survived by her son, Christopher Alan...

Misty D Rodriguez

Misty D Rodriguez

Sep 1, 2020

Misty D. Rodriguez, 48, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at her residence.

She was born December 12, 1971 in Greenfield, IN to David Bellon and Ann (Mills) Clark.

Misty is survived by her parents, her fiancé, Bill Morton, her sons, Nicholas Garland, Dane Lockhart, and Brandon Lockhart; her sisters, Shelly Bellon, Heathor...