Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Shelbyville, Indiana

Carol (Sue) Miller

Carol (Sue) Miller

Jul 6, 2025

Carol "Sue" Miller, 82, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025, at her residence.

She was born July 27, 1943 in Shelbyville, IN to Robert Eckstein and Mary (Johnson) Eckstein.

She worked at Knauf Fiberglass and retired in 2005.

Sue enjoyed crafting.  Being on the beach was always her favorite time, but...

Oneda Fay (Tyra) Anderson

Oneda Fay (Tyra) Anderson

Jul 6, 2025

Oneda Fay (Tyra) Anderson, 90, of Rush Co., passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025, at MHP.

She was born January 5, 1935 in Wolfe Co., KY to Arthur Tyra and Ada (Wood) Tyra.

She was a member of the Cornerstone Christian Fellowship Church.  Oneda was an avid scripture reader and believed in the power of...

John Michael Baker, Jr.

John Michael Baker, Jr.

Jul 5, 2025

John Michael Baker, Jr., 53, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025, at IU Methodist Hospital.

He was born July 19, 1971, in Bellaire, OH to John Michael Baker, Sr. and Shirley (VanNast) Baker.

John loved to play bingo and his favorite pastime was watching wrestling or supporting his Pittsburgh Steelers.

He...

Edith Fay Mcgraw

Edith Fay Mcgraw

Jul 3, 2025

Edith Fay McGraw, 90, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025, at her residence.

She was born August 16, 1934, in Somerset, KY. to Edd New and Cloa (Hughes) New.

Edith had worked at Hook's Drug Store and Especially Kidz.

She enjoyed playing bingo and was the ultimate Mom and Grandma.  Family...

Betty Ann Marion

Betty Ann Marion

Jul 2, 2025

Betty Ann Marion, 72, of Shelbyville, IN. passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025, at Major Hospital.

She was born on October 23, 1952, in Oneida, KY to the late Bige Eversole and Lucy (Smith) Eversole. She was one of many loved children.

Betty married the love of her life and moved to Ohio where...

Marilyn June Schumake

Marilyn June Schumake

Jul 1, 2025

Marilyn June Schumake, 86, of Fairland, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at I.U. Methodist Hospital.

She was born October 2, 1938, in Illinois to Garnet Edward Taylor and Jane Lois Taylor.

Marilyn loved to read and do crossword puzzles.  Her passion was raising plants and flowers.  She was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing and...

Aaron Michael Smith

Aaron Michael Smith

Jun 27, 2025

Aaron Michael Smith, 40, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday June 27, 2025, at Franciscan Health Indianapolis.

He was born August 29, 1984 in Shelbyville to William Allen Smith and Vickie Lynn (Thurston) Reddick.

Aaron loved to play his video games.  He enjoyed getting to ride his bicycle and watching wrestling.  The most important thing to...

Raymond L. Phelps

Raymond L. Phelps

Jun 23, 2025

Raymond L. Phelps, 78, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, June 23, 2025, at Franciscan Health Indianapolis.

He was born July 8, 1946, in Somerset, KY. to Roy Phelps and Dorothy (Hall) Phelps.

Raymond had a love for talking politics and he enjoyed collecting ink pens.  Family was the most important thing in his life and...

Marcia J. Geiling

Marcia J. Geiling

Jun 19, 2025

Marcia J. Geiling, 62, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday June 19, 2025, at IU Health Methodist Hospital.

She was born on June 23, 1962, in Shelbyville, IN to Luverne (Dixon) Jacobs. She was raised by Luverne and Paul Jacobs, Sr.

Marcia attended Southwestern Jr./Sr. High School.  She was involved with Girls Scouts of America as...

Timothy Charles Sider

Timothy Charles Sider

Jun 13, 2025

Timothy Charles Sider, 63, of Shelbyville passed away Friday, June 13, 2025, at his residence.

He was born February 6, 1962, in Ft. Erie Ontario, Canada to Charles Sider and Shirley (Teal) Sider.

Tim attended Shelbyville High School and was in the class of 1981.  He was a member of the Indiana Army National Guard. ...

Eurince M Clements

Eurince M Clements

Jun 13, 2025

Eurince M. Clements, 37, of Shelbyville passed away Friday, June 13, 2025, at MHP Medical Center.

She was born July 6, 1987, in Uruapan, Michoacan, Mexico to Donaciano Torres and Maria (Guerra) Rodriguez.

Eurince graduated from Shelbyville High School with the class of 2005.  She went on to further her education at Indiana University and...

Denise Murray

Denise Murray

Jun 10, 2025

Denise Murray, 65 of Indianapolis passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at Compassus Hospice.

She was born December 2, 1959 in Indianapolis to Ralph Murray and Geneva (Enlow) Ruth.

Denise was recently employed as office manager for Curt and Jerry Sewer.

Denise enjoyed long drives in the country and going out for ice...

Gary L Bennett, Sr.

Gary L Bennett, Sr.

Jun 10, 2025

Gary L. Bennett, Sr., 62 of Shelbyville passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at his residence.

He was born September 12, 1962 in Johnson County, IN to Louis Bennett and Betty (Huzzie) Higdon.

Gary attended Shelbyville High School. He was an avid football fan.  He especially enjoyed fantasy football and was the champion in his...

John P Cline

John P Cline

Jun 8, 2025

John P. Cline, 59 of Shelbyville passed away Sunday, June 8, 2025.

Funeral Directors Greg Parks, Sheila Parks, and Stuart Parks are honored to serve John's family.

Richard Michael Dunnuck

Richard Michael Dunnuck

Jun 8, 2025

Richard Michael Dunnuck, 81 of Shelbyville passed away Sunday, June 8, 2025 at The Willows of Shelbyville.

He was born March 4, 1944 in Orange County, TX to Richard Cross Michael Dunnuck and Ruth Augusta (Dewitz) Dunnuck.

While born in Texas he was raised in Chicago. He moved his family to Missouri in the early...

David Michael Bowers, Jr.

David Michael Bowers, Jr.

Jun 5, 2025

David Michael Bowers, Jr. 7, of Arlington passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025.

He was born December 10, 2017, in Shelbyville to David Michael Bowers, Sr. and Kirstin D. (Capps) Bowers.

David loved to play with cars, especially Lightning McQueen.  He loved being outside and playing outdoors.

David was known for his big...

Nicholas D Schaf

Nicholas D Schaf

Jun 5, 2025

Nicholas D. Schaf, 72, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025 at MHP Medical Center.

He was born August 27, 1952 in Shelbyville to Alfred W. Schaf and Ruth E. (Runnebohm) Schaf.

Nick went through grade school at St. Joseph Catholic School.  He graduated from Shelbyville High School with the class of 1970.  He worked at...

Paul S. Merritt, Jr.

Paul S. Merritt, Jr.

Jun 2, 2025

Paul S. Merritt, Jr., 81, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, June 2, 2025, at Willows of Shelbyville.

He was born May 27, 1944, in Shelbyville, IN to Paul S. Merritt, Sr. and Opal (Foster) Merritt.

Paul graduated from Shelbyville High School with the class of 1962.  He was a member of First Baptist Church in...

Madonna Leiter

Madonna Leiter

May 22, 2025

Madonna Leiter, 64, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday May 22, 2025, at her residence.

She was born February 17, 1961, in Indianapolis, IN 46176 to Robert Reigel and Elizabeth (Flory) Jones.

Madonna graduated from Morristown High School with the class of 1979.  She was a skilled machinist and enjoyed cooking and baking.  She was exceptionally...

Charlotte Thurston

Charlotte Thurston

May 20, 2025

Charlotte Thurston, 85, of Shelbyville passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at home following a lengthy illness. Born July 28, 1939, in New Castle, she was the daughter of Manson Morris and Inez Irene (Robbins Hilbert) Newby. She married Carroll E. Thurston of Shelbyville on Christmas evening, 1965, and he survives. Also surviving are daughters Ann Houseworth (Brent) of...