Obituaries
Phyllis Ann Root
Dec 4, 2024
Phyllis Ann Root, 87, of Shelbyville, formerly of Bedford, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Homeview of Franklin.
She was born December 28, 1936, in Bedford, the daughter of William Francis and Attrice Ruth (May) Manzenberger. She married James P. “Jim” Root Sr., and he preceded her in death on April 30, 2017.
Phyllis is survived by her daughters, Faith Parker...
Terri Lee Wood
Dec 3, 2024
Terri Lee Wood, 78, of Waldron, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana in Columbus.
She was born September 11, 1946, in Shelbyville, the daughter of William Howard and Mary Jane (Magee) Harrell.
Terri is survived by her daughter, Tammy McElhinney and husband, Rick, of Waldron; grandchildren, Elizabeth Case and husband, Dustin, and Amanda Weaver and...
Marla D. Phares
Dec 2, 2024
Marla D. Phares, 84, of Shelbyville, passed away, Monday, December 2, 2024, at Ashford Place Health Campus in Shelbyville.
She was born July 10, 1940, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Earl Leon and Grace L. (McComas) Cole. In November of 1960, she married Larry K. Phares, and he preceded her in death on September 29, 2021.
Marla is survived by her daughter,...
Donald R. Turner
Nov 27, 2024
Donald R. Turner, 79, of Carmel, formerly of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at St. Vincent Hospital.
He was born September 25, 1945, in Shelbyville, the son of Ulysses Grant and Clara Vonia (Neal) Turner. On September 11, 1965, he married Gretchen Westerfield, and she survives.
In addition to Gretchen, Don is survived by his daughters, Lori Anne Turner and...
Bertha Louise Fisher
Nov 18, 2024
Bertha Louise Fisher, 98, of Fairland, passed away Monday, November 18, 2024, at the Franciscan Hospice House in Indianapolis.
She was born July 30, 1926, in Shelby County, the daughter of Hubert and Mabel (Callahan) Mullen. On June 26, 1947, she married Ralph Edward Fisher, and he preceded her in death on August 19, 2022.
Bertha is survived by her daughters, Michaelynn...
Goldie May Montgomery
Nov 18, 2024
Goldie May Montgomery, 97, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, November 18, 2024, at Ashford Place Health Campus in Shelbyville.
She was born June 30, 1927, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Pete and Lydia (Messmore) Schonfeld. In 1947, Goldie married Gordon 'Dude' Montgomery, and he preceded her in death on September 27, 1990.
Goldie is survived by her son, Greg Montgomery and wife,...
Melinda A. Haemmerle
Nov 16, 2024
Melinda A. Haemmerle, 72, of Morristown, passed away, Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Prairie Lake Health in Noblesville.
Private services have been entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Frazier Chapel, 124 E. North St. in Morristown.
Online condolences may be shared with Melinda’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
Deveta "Joy" Caplinger
Nov 15, 2024
Deveta “Joy” (Boone) Caplinger, 77, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2024, at her home in Shelbyville, surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with liver cancer.
Born in 1947 to Howard Demotte Boone and Elda Gail Canfield Boone, Joy grew up in Milan, Indiana, and graduated from Milan High School in 1965. She earned her cosmetology license and, in...
Dennis D. Richardson
Nov 12, 2024
Dennis D. Richardson, 67, of Waldron, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at Waldron Health and Rehabilitation.
He was born November 23, 1956, in Shelbyville, the son of Ernest J. and Janet Sue (Andis) Richardson.
Dennis is survived by his sons, Jimmy Richardson of Shelbyville, Jamey Richardson of Boggstown, Jacob Richardson of Greenwood and John Brown; brothers, Bill Richardson and...
James Doniven Hodges
Nov 9, 2024
James Doniven Hodges, 6, of Fairland, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at MHP Medical Center in Shelbyville.
He was born November 24, 2017, in Shelbyville, the son of Christopher Andrew Hodges and Kyndra Marie (Moore) Phelps.
James will be remembered by his loving family including his father, Chris Hodges of Shelbyville; mother, Kyndra Phelps of Fairland; sister, Esme-Rosalie M. Phelps;...
Betty L. Maurice
Nov 9, 2024
Betty L. Maurice, 97, of Fairland, passed away, Saturday, November 9, 2024, at her home.
She was born April 19, 1927, in Middletown, the daughter of Orville and Minnie (Bush) Thompson. On July 28, 1945, she married William R. Maurice, and he preceded her in death on March 17, 2019.
Betty is survived by her sons, Jeffery Maurice and wife, Patsy, and...
Mildred "Helen" Burton
Nov 8, 2024
Mildred “Helen” Burton, 87, of Morristown, passed away, Friday, November 8, 2024, at MHP Medical Center in Shelbyville.
She was born August 27, 1937, in Columbia, Kentucky, the daughter of James Frank and Iva Mae (Derman) Stone. On July 16, 1957, she married Sammie “Sam” Burton, and he preceded her in death on October 20, 2023.
Helen is survived by her sons,...
Peggy Nell Stoner
Nov 6, 2024
Peggy Nell Stoner, 96, a lifelong resident of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at The Willows of Shelbyville.
She was born June 27, 1928, in Rays Crossing, the daughter of Julian Jones and Freda (Hendrickson) Jones Fleenor. On December 27, 1968, she married Donald Harry Stoner, and he preceded her in death on February 4, 2004.
Peggy is survived by...
Jerry Bob McIntyre
Nov 3, 2024
Jerry Bob McIntyre, 80, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024, at his home.
He was born February 24, 1944, in Shelby County, the son of Oral E. and Lelia M. (Goins) McIntyre. On August 3, 1991, he married Dawn Cavaness, and she survives.
In addition to Dawn, Jerry is survived by his children, James O. McIntyre and wife, Shannon, of...
William Robert "Bob" Beckner
Oct 31, 2024
William Robert “Bob” Beckner, 91, of Waldron, passed away, Thursday, October 31, 2024, at Decatur County Hospital in Greensburg.
He was born November 23, 1932, in Rush County, the son of Russell and Maude (Meyer) Beckner. On April 1, 1955, he married his wife of 69 years, Roberta H. Burk, and she survives.
In addition to Roberta, Bob is survived by his...
Jane Kay Wells
Oct 28, 2024
Jane Kay Wells, 82, of Fairland, passed away Monday, October 28, 2024, at Franciscan St. Francis Health in Indianapolis.
She was born January 10, 1942, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Joseph Jefferson and Helen Louise (Gahimer) Rice. On February 13, 1964, she married Byron Charles Wells, and he preceded her in death on November 5, 2013.
Jane is survived by her loving...
Donna Jean (Daniel) Eberhart
Oct 28, 2024
Donna Jean (Daniel) Eberhart age 85 passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024 at home, surrounded by loved ones.
She was the beloved wife of Charles Eberhart, celebrating over 59 years of marriage. They were married on February 13th , 1960, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Shelbyville, IN.
Loving mother of Debra Eberhart (Englewood, FL) and C. David Eberhart (Michelle) (Shelbyville,...
Shirley D Richardson
Oct 26, 2024
Shirley D. Richardson, 82, of Greenfield, passed away, Saturday, October 26, 2024, at her home.
She was born March 7, 1942, in Indianapolis, the daughter of Russell Jeffries and Elva (Bilheimer) Rowe. On May 27, 1966, she married Edward L. Richardson and he preceded her in death on December 27, 2020.
Shirley is survived by her children, Phillip Jenkins of Greenfield, Gary...
James "Alvin" Smothers
Oct 25, 2024
James “Alvin” Smothers, 81, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, October 25, 2024, at his home.
He was born December 10, 1942, in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, the son of John A. and Katherine (Stewart) Smothers. On July 17, 1993, he married Rosalie Jane (Hersley) Smothers, and she survives.
In addition to Rosalie, Alvin is survived by his children, Brenda Martin and husband,...
Kelly Eugene Meredith
Oct 23, 2024
Kelly Eugene Meredith, 70, of Indianapolis, formerly of Shelby County, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis.
He was born August 24, 1954, in Shelbyville, the son of Robert E. Meredith and Sharon Lee (Vanscoy) Ragin.
Kelly is survived by his brothers, Kevin “Buzz” Meredith and wife, Mary, of Indianapolis, Kyle Meredith and...
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