Obituaries

Jan 26, 2025

Lydia A. Phillips, 69, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025 at her residence.

She was born December 10, 1955 in Beech Grove, IN to Alfred B. Ernstes and Joy I. (Price) Ernstes.

She graduated from Shelbyville High School with the class of 1973.

Lydia was a very loving, caring and creative...

Jan 25, 2025

Ronald Allen Burns, 77, of Shelbyville passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025 at his residence.

He was born April 1, 1947 in Shelbyville to Gene Allen Burns and Marguerite (Thurman) Burns.

Ronald served his country in the United States Marine Corp. during the Vietnam era.  He rose to the rank of Staff Sergeant before his...

Jan 13, 2025

Ronald Allen Burns, 77, of Shelbyville passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025 at his residence.

He was born April 1, 1947 in Shelbyville to Gene Allen Burns and Marguerite (Thurman) Burns.

Ronald served his country in the United State Marine Corp. during the Vietnam era.  He rose to the rank of Staff Sergeant before his...

Jan 11, 2025

James E. Hooper, 82, of Boggstown, passed away Saturday January 11, 2025, at Greenwood Health Care Center.

He was born June 13, 1942, in Indianapolis, IN to Harry Hooper and Dorothy Mae (Williams) Hooper.

Jim graduated from Arsenal Tech High School with the class of 1961.  He then enlisted in the United States Air Force...

Jan 10, 2025

Jeffrey Frederick, 55, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday January 10, 2025 at his residence.

He was born May 25, 1969 in Nicholasville, KY to Bill Frederick and Mary Catherine (Goins) Frederick.

Jeff had a love for being outdoors.  He especially loved fishing, hunting and going camping.  He was a tow truck driver for over 25...

Jan 9, 2025

Aleta Jennings, 78, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday January 9, 2025 at MHP Medical Center.

She was born June 13, 1946 in Shelbyville, IN to Terry L. Wooten and Lova (Ward) Wooten.

She worked for GE Wellmans for 37 years.

She enjoyed bowling, otherwise you could always catch her at all the crafts...

Jan 9, 2025

Ralph Edward Lux, 67, Shelbyville passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025 at Franciscan Hospice House.

He was born June 24, 1957 in Rushville to Omer J. and Helen E. (Purvis) Lux.

Ralph was a lifelong member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and a dedicated member of the Knights of Columbus Council #822.

Jan 8, 2025

Vikki Lyn Martinez, 48, of Rushville, passed away Wednesday January 8, 2025.

She was born May 8, 1976 in Montclair, CA to Gilbert Martinez and Carmen Gabbard Mendoza.

Vikki had a love for music, especially Latin, Reggae and Hard Rock.  She was an excellent cook.  Family was very important to Vikki and she loved spending...

Jan 7, 2025

Donna Marie (Griffith) Wells, 85, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday January 7, 2025 at MHP Medical Center.

She was born March 11,1939 in Shelbyville, IN to Ralph Griffith and Nellie (Featherstone) Griffith.

Donna married John Wells on April 21,1957 and he preceded her in death on June 18, 2007, just after celebrating 50 loving years...

Jan 7, 2025

Charles Dale Havens, 74, of Whiteland, passed away Tuesday January 7, 2025 at his residence.

He was born May 26, 1950 in Indianapolis, IN to Clifford Dale Havens and Delphia (Golden) Havens.

Charles married Lisa Mae (Jones) Havens on May 27, 1988 and she preceded him in death on May 17, 2007.

Charles...

Jan 6, 2025

Margaret Pope, 83, of Plainfield, passed away Monday January 6, 2025 at her residence.

She was born November 12, 1941 in Shelbyville, IN. to Glen Tucker and Marion (Witchet) Tucker.

Margaret was an avid reader and reciting of the Rosary was very important to her.

She married Jon Pope in 1964 and he...

Jan 6, 2025

A Celebration of the Life of Marina Grace (Cook) Brindle

On January 6, 2025, we lost a beloved mother, sister, daughter, partner, and friend, Marina Grace (Cook) Brindle. Born on June 1, 1989, Marina's 35 years were marked by a caring heart, an unwavering love for her children, and a spirit that touched everyone she met.

Jan 6, 2025

Robert Tremain, 79, formerly of Shelbyville, passed away Monday January 6, 2025 at his residence in Soddy Daisy, TN.

He was born January 29, 1945 in Greensburg, IN to Maurice Tremain and Wilma J. (Kaster) Tremain.

He proudly served in the United States Marine Corp.

Robert worked for Allison Transmission for 30 years...

Jan 2, 2025

Sandra C. Bassett, 61, of Greensburg, passed away Thursday January 2, 2025 at her residence.

She was born February 27, 1963 in Shelbyville, IN to Jack C. Bassett and Kiyoko Mori.

Sandra graduated from Shelbyville High School.

She worked at PK USA before retiring.

Sandra was an animal lover.  She loved...

Jan 1, 2025

Melissa Ann (Nash) Dunn, 39, of Fairland, passed away while pregnant with her daughter, Stella on Wednesday January 1, 2025 at her residence.

She was born October 24, 1985 in Shelbyville, IN to Ernest Nash and Janice (Stewart) Nash.

Melissa attended Southwestern High School in Shelby County and was a member of Trinity Holiness Tabernacle...

Dec 29, 2024

Troy Lee Knose, 59, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday December 29, 2024.

He was born March 1, 1965 in Shelbyville, IN to Gary Lee Knose and Penny Jo (Tucker) Knose.

Troy loved NASCAR.  He enjoyed the outdoors and going fishing and camping.  He made a career out of being a painter.  One of his favorite...

Dec 28, 2024

William Lee Johnson, 66, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday December 28, 2024 at his residence.

He was born July 16, 1958 in Shelbyville, IN to Carley L. Johnson and Emma F. (Brown) Johnson.

William served in the United States Army.

He worked at Knauf Fiberglass for 14 years before retiring from Jupiter Aluminum...

Dec 24, 2024

Eddie C. Pitman, Sr., 75, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday December 24, 2024 at his residence.

He was born April 2, 1949 in Eubanks, KY to Crystal Aileen (Crouch) Pitman.

Eddie was an United States Navy veteran.  He honorably served in the Vietnam War and retired as a BMC (SW) after 23 years of active...

Dec 23, 2024

Rebecca Jane 'Becky' Boyd, 73 of Boggstown passed away Monday, December 23, 2024, at Community Hospital South.

She was born August 14, 1951, in Indianapolis to Hester D. Corbin 'Curly' and Alice R. (Matthews) Corbin.

Becky was an extremely active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and enjoyed her weekly hour in the adoration chapel....

Dec 16, 2024

Ruth Agnes Pennycuff, 84, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday December 16, 2024 at Ashford Place Health Campus.

She was born May 15, 1940 in Indianapolis, IN to Nicholas A. Augustin and Loretta A. (Nauert) Augustin.

Ruth graduated from Franklin Central High School.  She went onto work at Marion County Health Care Center for over 15...