Obituaries

Dec 2, 2019

Edith A. Bordenkecher, 81, of Franklin, IN, passed away, Monday, December 2, 2019 at Otterbein Franklin Senior Life Community.

She was born January 2, 1938 in Indianapolis to Maurice J. Schmidt and Elizabeth M. (Hubert) Schmidt.

On May 18, 1957, she married Norman Paul Bordenkecher, and he preceded her in death on March 4, 2014....

Dec 1, 2019

Michael Edward Schoentrup, 63, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019 at MHP Medical Center.

He was born July 4, 1956 in Indianapolis, to Clarence and Henrietta (Helms) Schoentrup.

On September 16, 1994, he married Janet (Lockridge) Schoentrup, and she survives.

Mike is also survived by his daughters, Kelly Schoentrup; Kristian Mejia...

Nov 30, 2019

Britni Oeffinger, 33, of Shelbyville passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at her residence.

She was born July 1, 1986, in Indianapolis, to David Oeffinger and Teresa (Martin) Oeffinger.

Britni is survived by her parents, her son, Brady Armstrong, her sister, Rebecca (Jeremy) Jackson; her brother Travis (Megan) Oeffinger, all of Shelbyville; her fiancé, Lenny...

Nov 30, 2019

John Jordan 73, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, at his residence.

He was born April 22, 1945, in Shelbyville to James Jordan and Virginia (Swineherd) Jordan.

Survivors include his son, Michael (Kim) Jordan; daughter, Vicky (Greg) Wells; half-brother, David Jordan; and half-sister, Judy Crafton.

He was preceded in death by...

Nov 28, 2019

Judy Lane Waggoner (Corley) was born on October 27, 1946, in Ono, Kentucky.

She was the youngest of 5 children born to Kermit and Debby Hughes.

She graduated from Vevay High School, and made her way out in to the world. She finally settled down in Shelbyville, and quickly made her way up the ranks...

Nov 25, 2019

Delaney Jaeger 'DJ' Drake, 26, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, November 25, 2019 at MHP Medical Center.

He was born November 7, 1993 in Beech Grove, IN.

DJ is survived by his mother, Terri Drake (Del Jaeger); brother, Dylan Drake, nephews, Zane Drake, and Gavin Drake; and many special friends that became family.

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Nov 24, 2019

Aaron K. Bilyeu, 68, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019 at his residence.

He was born in Slidell, LA on March 7, 1951 to Paul E. Bilyeu and Lois 'Lucy' (Thomas) Bilyeu.

On October 29, 1994, he married Debby (Wells) Bilyeu, and she survives.

Aaron is also survived by his daughter,...

Nov 22, 2019

Gary L. Poulson, 69, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, November 22, 2019 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.

He was born July 10, 1950 in Indianapolis to Robert Poulson and Sarah Frances (Grady) Poulson.

On May 2, 1990, he married Judith (Browning) Poulson, and she survives.

Gary is also survived by his...

Nov 19, 2019

Sherry Dean Thompson, 77, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at Our Hospice in Columbus.

She was born in Johnson County on December 19, 1941, to Charles Anderson and Bula (Doty) Anderson.

On January 26, 1957 she married Jason Edward Thompson and he preceded her in death on October 4, 2018.

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Nov 11, 2019

Betty L. Murray, 97, of Greenfield, passed away, Monday, November 11, 2019 at her residence.

She was born August 3, 1922 in Montpelier, IN to Russ Harris and Iona (Brickley) Harris.

On January 27, 1945, she married C. Vaughn Murray and he preceded her in death on January 1, 2018.

Betty is survived...

Nov 10, 2019

Harold E. Barnes, 79, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019 at Heritage House.

He was born February 26, 1940, in Maxwell, IN. to Edward R. Barnes and Luella (Martin) Barnes.

On August 7, 1960, he married Kay (Hadley) and she survives.

Harold is also survived by his children, Robert 'Bob' Barnes,...

Nov 7, 2019

Robert Cassidy, 52, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019 at his residence.

He was born January 25, 1967, in Shelbyville, to Charles N. Cassidy and Nancy (Bishop) Cassidy.

On March 14, 2009, he married Esther (Van Mil) Cassidy, and she survives.

Other survivors include his sons, Jack Cassidy, Von Cassidy, Milo...

Nov 4, 2019

Lonnie Ray Bowling, 57, of Indianapolis, passed away, Monday, November 4, 2019 at Lakeview Manor.

He was born April 29, 1962, in Indianapolis, to Orville Bowling and Nancy (Lusk) Bowling.

Lonnie is survived by his sister, Connie (Walter) Carter, niece, Tabitha Carter, great-niece, Haley Berry, great-nephews, Dillon Berry, Devin Berry, Walter Reed and Carter Reed...

Nov 2, 2019

Jack Randy Scroghins, 40, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2019 at Franciscan Health.

He was born February 8, 1979 in Indianapolis to Jack Scroghins and Sharon K. (Fletcher) Scroghins.

Randy is survived by his brother, Jeff Simmonds; sister, Sheri Ann Simmonds-Morning, nephew, Dakota Simmonds, and close friend, Harold Simmonds.

He was...

Oct 31, 2019

Eskel 'Joe' Southwood, Jr,   passed away Thursday, October 31, 2019 at his residence, surrounded by family.

He was born June 2, 1942, in Wayne Co., KY, to Eskel Southwood Sr. and Bertha (Bell) Southwood.

He married Jewell Wiggins in September of 1987, and she preceded him in death on August 14, 2018.

Joe...

Oct 31, 2019

Patricia J. Mandrell, 83, of Plainfield, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospice.

She was born March 13, 1936, in Indianapolis, to Russell Morford and Ellen Mae (Wren) Morford.

She was married to Jim Willey, and he preceded her in death on October 10, 1995.  She then married Willie Mandrell on October...

Oct 29, 2019

Chester E. Knuckles, 60, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at MHP Medical Center.

He was born December 11, 1958, in Virginia, to Everett Knuckles and Martha (Toliver) Knuckles.

Chester is survived by his sister, Midge Johnson, of Fairland; brothers, Paul Knuckles and J.S. Knuckles; and several nieces and nephews.

He...

Oct 27, 2019

Patrick Neal Pope passed away surrounded by family at IU Health University Hospital Indianapolis after a short illness on October 27, 2019.  Patrick was born November 13, 1966 in Shelbyville to Tim and Margaret (Tucker) Pope.  He was a very active and proud member of the Shelbyville High School football and wrestling teams as well as the student government....

Oct 27, 2019

Otis Albert Carter, Jr., 71, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2019 at MHP Medical Center.

He was born March 31, 1948 in Evansville, IN. to Otis A. Carter, Sr. and Carrie (Lauer) Carter.

On, July 21, 1984, he married Luedith 'Lou' (Simpson) Carter, and she survives.  They cherished the 35 years they shared...

Oct 24, 2019

Rolland E. Castner, 81, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2019 at his residence with family by his side.

He was born June 27, 1938, in Indianapolis, to Rolland J. Castner and Essie Mae (Coyle) Castner.

On September 25, 1976, he married Frances (Aldriedge) Castner, and she survives.

Mr. Castner is also survived by...