Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

May 16, 2025

George L. Chaney, Jr., 69, of Shelbyville, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025, at MHP Medical Center.

He was born on October 17, 1955, in London, Kentucky, to George L. Chaney, Sr. and Dorothy (Hood) Chaney.

George had a deep love for the outdoors. He enjoyed trail riding on four-wheelers, side-by-sides, and dirt bikes,...

May 15, 2025

Paul Dean Hallgarth, 58, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday May 15, 2025, at his residence.

He was born April 15, 1967, in Greenfield, IN to Delmar Hallgarth and Cheryl (McDaniels) Henry.

Paul attended Morristown Jr./Sr. High School.  After school he pursued a career in Masonry.  He took great pride in his skilled craft and enjoyed...

May 5, 2025

James Chaney, 53, passed away Monday May 5, 2025 at MHP Medical Center.

He was born January 5, 1972 in Chicago, IL to Carl E. Chaney and Mary Lou (Tidmore) Chaney.

James enjoyed going to casinos, shooting pool and going fishing.  He was a jack of all trades and had previously worked in construction.  He...

May 2, 2025

Mary Jane Perry, 91, of Nineveh, passed away Friday May 2, 2025 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.

She was born December 5, 1933 in Indianapolis, IN to Issac Prater and Vicia (Boyer) Prater.

Mary Jane married James S. Perry on September 18, 1983 and he preceded her in death on August 14, 2019. ...

May 1, 2025

Mark Anthony Anderson, 60, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday May 1, 2025 at Community Hospital North.

He was born June 5, 1964 in Shelbyville, IN to Luther D. Anderson and Nettie H. (Corbin) Anderson.

Mark attended Shelbyville High School.  He was a skilled cabinet builder and took great pride in his craft.  He enjoyed wood...

May 1, 2025

Drew Austin Wainscott

March 15, 1999 – May 1, 2025

Drew Austin Wainscott, age 26, passed away on May 1, 2025, wrapped in the love of those who cherished him most. Born on March 15, 1999, Drew lived a life marked not by limitations, but by his radiant smile, quiet strength, and the joy he...

Apr 25, 2025

Timothy C. Hash, 47, of St. Paul passed away Friday, April 25, 2025.

He was born April 25, 1978 in Franklin, IN to Jimmie Hash and Linda (Conner) Crowe.

Tim graduated from Waldron High School with the class of 1996.  He enlisted in the U. S. Army in 1996 and became an Infantry Soldier before...

Apr 23, 2025

Beulah A. Bullock, 94, of Fairland, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at her residence.

She was born March 6, 1931, in Stab, KY to William Virgil Adkins and Sarah Lena (Wells) Adkins.

Beulah was a homemaker.  She was a member of Fairland Baptist Church for many years.  She loved cooking and baking for the...

Apr 18, 2025

Gene A. Edmonds, 73, of Waldron, passed away Friday April 18, 2025 at Franciscan Health Indianapolis.

He was born July 9, 1951 in Lebanon, IN to Donald A. Edmonds and Nova M. (Privett) Edmonds.

Gene was a family man. He enjoyed being around his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandson.  His passion was riding...

Apr 15, 2025

Maynard L. Jones, 85, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday April 15, 2025 at his daughter's residence.

He was born January 10, 1939 in Tennessee to Earl Jones and Mary (Green) Jones.

Maynard had a love for the outdoors.  He spent alot of time hunting and fishing.  He enjoyed buying and selling many different things from...

Apr 13, 2025

Shawn Littel Hauk, 51, Southport, passed away Sunday, April 13 at his home. He was born July 14, 1973 in Shelbyville to the late Charles Milton Hauk and Christine (Stephens) Carew. Shawn attended Shelbyville High School, a member of the class of 1992. Shawn loved the life he was living. He had risen from the ashes of addiction like...

Apr 10, 2025

Joshua Scott Smothers, 36, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday April 10, 2025 at IU Health Methodist.

He was born April 18, 1988 in Shelbyville, IN to Scott B. Smothers and Christina (Clouse) Adams.

Josh graduated from Shelbyville High School with the class of 2006.  He attended Burney Baptist Church and Hopes Point Baptist Church.  He...

Apr 9, 2025

Shirley Mae (Mohr) Verbeck, 89, of Shelbyville, entered into rest with loved ones by her side on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.  She was born August 5, 1935, in Shelbyville Indiana to Noah and Florence (Simms) Mohr.  Shirley was baptized at St. Joseph Catholic Church, raised in Catholicism, and remained devout throughout her life.  She attended St. Joseph Catholic School...

Apr 9, 2025

Kevin G. Corley, 62, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday April 9, 2025 at The Willows.

He was born September 11, 1962 in Shelbyville, IN to Gene Corley and Norma Jean (Dyer) Houston.

Kevin's favorite pastime was riding his motorcycle and spending time with his family enjoying a cold beer.  He was an avid NASCAR fan....

Apr 7, 2025

Penny Louise Baker, 47, of Franklin, passed away Monday, April 7, 2025, at MHP Medical Center.

She was born September 6, 1977, in Oxford, OH to Carl Baker Sr. and Louise (Rhodus) Baker.

Penny attended Talawanda High School in Oxford, OH.   She had a love for nature, being outdoors and fishing.  She collected many knick...

Mar 31, 2025

Teddy Linville, 65, of Fairland, passed away Monday, March 31, 2025 at IU Health Methodist Hospital

He was born March 10, 1960 in Indianapolis to Clifford Galen Linville and Ina Jean (Dunagan) Winchester.

Teddy graduated from Triton Central High School with the Class of 1978.  Through the years he became a successful business owner, talented...

Mar 29, 2025

Wilma Jo Gibson, 80, of Shelbyville, IN, passed away peacefully at her home, with her family by her side, on Saturday, March 29, 2025. She had been ill for 11 days. Born on January 29, 1945, in Shelbyville, IN, she was the only child to the late Elmer Kanouse & Virginia (Cohee) Kanouse. On July 13, 1962, Wilma married...