Obituaries

Aug 16, 2025

Linda Faye Farmer, 70, of Shelbyville passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Homeview Health and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born February 3, 1955, in Bull Creek, WV to June Coleman and Margaret (Blankenship) Coleman.

Linda was a former member of Hope's Point Baptist Church.  A few of her favorite things were watching Walker Texas...

Aug 9, 2025

David L. Platt, 87, of Shelbyville, passed away August 9, 2025, at his residence.

He was born March 5, 1938, in Shelbyville, IN to Clarence E. Platt and Audra A. (Barngrover) Platt.

David was a member of the American Legion Post 70, Blue River Bowling League on Tuesday nights and the Twilight 300 Club since...

Aug 8, 2025

Kimberly Joan Linville, 57, of Waldron passed away Friday, August 8, 2025, at St. Francis hospital in Indianapolis.

She was born on September 7, 1967, in Shelbyville to Dean Knarr and Joan Clare (Knose) Knarr.

Kim graduated from Waldron High School with the Class of 1986.  She worked for OTC Industrial Technologies as a purchasing...

Aug 6, 2025

Rosalind Gaffney, 75, of Brookville, passed away August 6, 2025 at her residence.

She was born July 31, 1950, in Shelbyville, IN to Walter Shoopman and Anna (Shelton) Shoopman.

Rosalind enjoyed reading, and the freedom of camping.  Her grandkids were her pride and joy and enjoyed spending every minute she could with them. She looked...

Aug 5, 2025

Sherrie Lynn Pate, 66, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born in Shelby Co. on March 15, 1959, to James and Betty (Bassett) Taggart.

Sherrie was a follower of her Native American ancestors.  She loved animals of all creation.  She had one of the...

Aug 4, 2025

Barry V. Geiling, 63, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, August 4, 2025, at Willows of Shelbyville.

He was born July 14, 1962, in Shelbyville, IN to Dale Geiling and Rosie (Wickliff) Geiling.

Barry graduated from Shelbyville High School with the Class of 1978.  He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church.  He was a...

Jul 21, 2025

Fred Leitenberger, 76, of Shelbyville, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Monday, July 21, 2025.

He was born June 6, 1949, in Lorain, OH to Bruce Leitenberger and Betty (Schmidt) Leitenberger.

He proudly served in the United States Marines from 1969 to 1973.

Fred enjoyed playing golf...

Jul 21, 2025

Karen S. Dickmann, 66, of Shelbyville passed away Monday, July 21, 2025 at her residence.

She was born February 16, 1959 in Paducah, KY to Stephen Clark and Ruth (Vickers) Clark.

Karen worked at Anthem Blue Cross for 26 years.  She was an avid sewer.  Karen enjoyed all animals and watching birds.  She loved taking...

Jul 19, 2025

Nicole Rose-Marie Barnes, 40, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025, at her residence.

She was born October 27, 1984, in New Orleans, LA to John L. Barnes, Sr. and Karen K.(Swazay) Barnes.

Nicole has been an active Cosmetologist in this area for most of her life.  Through the years she made many friends...

Jul 19, 2025

Dorothy R. Krick, 92, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025, at her residence.

She was born March 16, 1933, in Indianapolis, IN to Marlin Abel Boss and Mary Alice (Orner) Boss.

Dorothy was a graduate of Frankfort Pilgrim High School and Frankfort Pilgrim College.  She went on and done her studies and graduated...

Jul 19, 2025

Angie Knight, 47, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025, at her residence.

She was born March 31, 1978 in Shelbyville, IN to Charles Scroggham and Janet (Smith) Scroggham.

Angie was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge 766.  She was formerly an Eagle rider.  She enjoyed going out on her trike...

Jul 17, 2025

Zachary Andrew Niebel, 35, of Edinburgh, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025 at his residence.

He was born February 5, 1990, in Indianapolis, IN to Curt A. Niebel and Stefanie D. (Allen) Niebel.

Zach graduated from Southwestern Junior/Senior High School with the Class of 2008.  He was a Professional Chef and took great pride in...

Jul 15, 2025

Jennifer M. (Gibson) Wiley, 44, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at MHP Medical Center.

She was born September 25, 1980, in Shelbyville, IN to Sue (Melton) Caplinger.

Jennifer graduated from Shelbyville High School with the class of 1998.  She then earned an associate's degree in business from Indiana Wesleyan University.  She was...

Jul 14, 2025

On Monday, July 14, 2025, Our baby, Wyatt Gene Massing stopped by to say Hi before he went Home to be with Jesus.

He was born July 14, 2025, in Indianapolis, IN to Juston "JT" Massing and Katherine "Katie" N. (Larrison) Massing.

He is survived by his parents, JT and Katie Massing; his siblings, Thomas...

Jul 14, 2025

Phyllis A. Fuel, 84, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, July 14, 2025, at Willows of Shelbyville.

She was born March 27, 1941, in Russell County, KY to Ervil Trimble and Clara Marie (Sowder) Trimble.

Phyllis graduated from Southwestern Junior/Senior High School with the class of 1959.  She was proud to be a member of the...

Jul 11, 2025

Ruth Ann McClellan, 87, entered into the arms of her heavenly father and eternal reunion with her family on July 11, 2025, at Timber Creek Village in Shelbyville, Indiana. She was born September 11, 1937 in Saginaw, Michigan to loving parents, Harold and Thelma Stringer, who preceded her in death. She grew up with a ready-made playmate in her...

Jul 10, 2025

Mervin L. Christian, 80, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2025, at his residence.

He was born October 16, 1944, in Rushville, IN to Mervin E. Christian and Okle (Logsdon) Christian.

Mervin graduated from Shelbyville High School with the class of 1966.  He was a member of Hopes Point Church.  He was also a...

Jul 9, 2025

Linda C. Sullivan, 74, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at MHP Medical Center.

She was born September 3, 1950 in Rushville, IN to Mintford Jones and Elsie (Dixon) Jones.

Linda graduated from Mays High School.  She took great pride in being a waitress for most of her life.  She was a caretaker...

Jul 8, 2025

Thelma Arlene Heppner, age 89, of Williamston, Michigan, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025, with her family and her loyal dog, Cody, by her side.

Born on June 28, 1936, in Shelbyville, Indiana, Thelma was the daughter of Juanita and William Aldridge. She was raised in Shelbyville by her mother and stepfather, Vergil Fallis. On November...

Jul 8, 2025

Mark Bogue, Sr., 68, of Fairland, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at his residence.

He was born July 18, 1956, in Shelbyville, IN to John Bogue and Carolyn (Elkins) Bogue.

Mark was a skilled carpenter.  He had a love for wood working and enjoyed working on custom jobs.  He also helped build many houses...