Obituaries

Mar 21, 2019

Corinne Lee, 87, formerly of Flat Rock, passed away, Thursday, March 21, 2019 in Westport, MA.

She was born March 2, 1932 in Providence, RI to John Michael and Corinne (Darrow) O'Kelly.

She married William A. Lee on November 18, 1961, and he preceded her in death on February 4, 2013.

Mrs. Lee...

Mar 20, 2019

Brittney Nicole Holik, 28, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at her residence.

She was born May 16, 1990 in Granite City, IL to Carl A. Holik and Sheila Marie (Turner) Arthur.

Brittney is survived by her son, Grant Richards, mother and step-father, Forrest Arthur of Shelbyville; brother, Chad Alexander of IL; brother,...

Mar 17, 2019

Jean Droll, of Shelbyville, passed away on March 17, 2019 at Ashford Place Health Campus, at the age of 95.

She was born January 6, 1924, in Huron, SD.  She is survived by her son, William Droll (Brandon, FL), daughters, Janet Hearne (Dennis) Shelbyville, IN and Laurie Daley (Paul) Portland, OR), six grandchildren, William Nichols (Littleton, CO),...

Mar 16, 2019

William Patrick "Pat" Sullivan, 78, of Edinburgh, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.

He was born March 17, 1940 in Shelby County to James Michael and Harriet Jane (Vannoy) Sullivan.

Pat married Mary Lynn (Parker) Sullivan on July 1, 1967, and she survives.

He is also...

Mar 15, 2019

Jeffrey Allen Foxx, 61, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, March 15, 2019 at Fort Walton Beach Medical Center, Fl.

He was born August 17, 1957 in Shelby County to Woodrow Foxx and Loretta (Finley) Lewellyn.

He is survived by his son, Richard Foxx of Shelbyville, sisters, Amy Foxx, and Brenda Chappelow, brothers, Erwin Foxx, all...

Mar 12, 2019

Christopher 'Chris' Bennett, 55, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at Heritage House.

He was born December 24, 1963 in Shelbyville to Raymond L. Bennett and Mary "Susie" (McDonald) Scott.

Chris is survived by his father and step-mother, Terri Bogue Bennett; sons, Raymond T. Bennett and Adam C. Bennett, granddaughter, Dylan Brooke Bennett;...

Mar 11, 2019

Nicole D. (McQueary) Bradley, 29, of Shelbyville, passed away, Monday, March 11, 2019 at her residence.

She was born February 22, 1990 in Las Vegas, NV to Richard McQueary and Joanne McQueary Rood.

Nicole is survived by her mother and step-father, Joe Rood; her daughter, Kaylyn Bradley, her son, Zavier Rosales; her brothers, Terence (Jessica)...

Mar 8, 2019

Linda L. McQueary, 76, of Shelbyville, passed away, Friday, March 8, 2019 at MHP Medical Center.

She was born September 16, 1942, in Shelby County, to Marshall and Pearl Higdon.

She married Willard A. McQueary on January 10, 1969 and he preceded her in death on October 2, 1998.

Linda is survived by...

Mar 6, 2019

James Schofner, 62, of Shelbyville, passed away March 6, 2019, at Waldron Health and Rehab.

He was born March 28, 1956 in Shelbyville to James and Mary Evelyn Schofner.

Private services will be held.

Mar 1, 2019

James E. Macklin, "Poochie", was born September 13, 1953 in Hickman, KY to Jannie and Joe Macklin. In 1959, Jannie and Joe moved their family to Shelbyville where Poochie began his youth. Growing up, even though his mom wanted all her kids to learn to cook, Poochie wasn't having it. When it came time to cook or do dishes,...

Feb 28, 2019

Aaron A. Purtlebaugh, 81, formerly of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019 at VA Region Hospital in Ann Arbor, MI.

He was born August 2, 1937, in Shelbyville to Charles and Laura (Rowlett) Purtlebaugh.

He is survived by his daughter, Beth White of Michigan, his son, Darren Purtlebaugh of Pennsylvania, his sisters, Ruth (Clifford)...

Feb 28, 2019

Michael B. McKee, 41, of Mooresville, IN, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019 at his residence.

He was born September 18, 1977 in Landstuhl, Germany to Ben and Midge (Thomas) McKee.

Michael is survived by his mother of Flat Rock and several other family members.

He graduated from Lebanon High School and later...

Feb 26, 2019

B. Craig Griffith, 49, of Fairland, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at his residence.

He was born August 6, 1969 in Shelbyville to Thomas and Sharon (Crafton) Griffith.

He is survived by his sisters, Tammy Griffith; Shelly (Dallas) Sparks; and Kelley Griffith, all of Boggstown; nephews, Jared Sparks and Nikolas Sparks, niece, Abigail Sparks,...

Feb 26, 2019

Susan M. Gilles, 60, of Waldron, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at MHP Medical Center.

She was born January 8, 1959 in Flint, MI. to Bill and Patricia (Slaughter) Debats.

She married Larry Gilles on March 17, 2003, and he survives.

She is also survived by her sons, Eugene Doffin, Nicholas Doffin,...

Feb 25, 2019

Dale B. Kesterman, 72, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, February 25, 2019 at his residence.

He was born October 12, 1946 in Greensburg, IN to Bernard 'Ben' and Marie (Wenning) Kesterman.

He married Barbara Ann (Smith) Kesterman on February 15, 1984, and she survives.

Dale is also survived by his daughter, Adrianne (Josh)...

Feb 24, 2019

Helen M. Weaver, 94, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday February 24, 2019 at Miller's Merry Manor in Sullivan, IN.

She was born September 5, 1924, in Hope, IN to George C. and Della D. (Danner) Burnes.

She married Earl L. Weaver on October 5, 1940 and he preceded her in death in September of 1994....

Feb 23, 2019

Candice Gilles, 37, of Shelbyville, passed away February 23, 2019 at St. Vincent's Hospital.

She was born March 9, 1981 in Johnson County to Rickie Dunagan and Marlene (Collins) Hauk.

She is survived by her sons, Zaak Morell, Zaelyn Gilles and Brodie Burchett, brothers, Colt Mullins, and Rickie Dunagan, sister, Chrissi Ronan, grandparents, Troy and...

Feb 21, 2019

Elizabeth J. Jones, 96, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019 at Morristown Manor.

She was born April 10, 1922 in Anderson, IN to Benjamin and Carrie (Carpenter) Stephenson.

She married Norman V. Jones on May 9, 1944 and he preceded her in death on September 9, 2002.

Mrs. Jones is survived...

Feb 20, 2019

Shirley J. Donnella, 69, of Fairland, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Ashford Place.

She was born April 6, 1949, in Indianapolis, to Ralph and Margaret (Burns) Lowe.

She married Alan "Steve" Donnella on June 12, 1982, and he survives.

Mrs. Donnella is also survived by her sons, Brian (Bonnie) Camden of...

Feb 7, 2019

Charles Haulk, 93, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2019, at his residence.

He was born July 3, 1925 in Brownstown, IN to Henry and Lottie (Robbins) Haulk.  Charles was raised by Ernstest and Bertha Mohr.

Charles married Joan R. (Spear) on December 4, 1949, and she survives.

He is also survived...