Obituaries
Virginia A. Marshall
Apr 16, 2025
Virginia A. Marshall, 93, of Shelbyville, joined the Resurrection on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at her home, surrounded by loving family.
She was born July 26, 1931, in Shelbyville, the daughter of John E. and Isabella (Delly) Haywood. On May 3, 1958, she married Ralph William “Bill” Marshall, and he preceded her in death on August 4, 1989.
Virginia is survived by...
James Edward "Jim" Pence
Apr 14, 2025
James Edward “Jim” Pence, 55, of Indianapolis, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025, at his home.
He was born November 15, 1969, in Franklin, the son of the late Allen W. Pence and Alice Ann (Griffith) Wisker.
Jim is survived by his father, Dan Wisker of Shelbyville; siblings, Gregory Pence and wife, Laura, of Shelbyville, Kelly Hughett and husband, Steven, of...
Brinda Lee Watkins
Apr 14, 2025
Brinda Lee Watkins, 76, of Shelbyville, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025, at her home.
She was born January 10, 1949, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Herbert H. and Elizabeth Ann (Harmon) Andis. On June 4, 1967, she married her husband of 57 years, David Watkins, and he survives.
In addition to David, Brinda is survived by her son, Michael S....
Joe Edd Harlan
Apr 12, 2025
Joe Edd Harlan 87 of Liberty Township Ohio passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on April 12,2025
Joe was born in Greensburg Indiana on October 12, 1937 to Jewett Curtis Harlan and Adelaide (Lowe) Harlan. Joe the eldest of five children had four sisters; Patricia Ann Gilland (deceased), Barbara Decker (deceased), Carrie Ruth Noble, Jackie Kruthaupt ( partner...
Deborah Sue "Debi" Garrett
Apr 11, 2025
Deborah Sue “Debi” Garrett, 52, of Fairland, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025, at her home.
She was born August 21, 1972, in Indianapolis, the daughter of Robert “Bob” and Sue (Rouse) McCombs.
Debi is survived by her mother of Fairland; son, Connor Garrett of Fairland; daughter, Jocelyn Garrett of Fairland; previous spouse, Steven Garrett of Fairland; and numerous cousins and...
Jeffrey Alan Brown
Apr 11, 2025
Jeffrey Alan Brown, 64, of Shelbyville, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Franciscan St. Francis Health in Indianapolis.
He was born August 10, 1960, in New Castle, the son of Charles Stout Brown Jr. and Mona Jean (Brown) Brown. On January 15, 1993, he married Kathryn “Kelli” Olvey, and she survives.
In addition to Kelli, Jeff is survived by his...
Judy Ann Nigh
Apr 10, 2025
Judy Ann Nigh, 81, of Brownsburg, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Indiana University Hospital West in Avon.
She was born November 9, 1943, in Madison, the daughter of Jack P. and Mary Louise (Storie) Weber. On June 29, 1962, she married Michael William Nigh, and he preceded her in death on March 19, 2024.
Judy is survived by her...
Robert Jonathon "Rob" Reynolds
Apr 9, 2025
Robert Jonathon “Rob” Reynolds, 67, of Shelbyville, passed away on Wednesday, April, 9, 2025, at Ashford Place Health Campus in Shelbyville.
He was born December 20, 1957, in Los Angeles, California, the son of Edward and Gertrude (Liekhus) Reynolds.
Rob is survived by his wife, Angela Reynolds of Shelbyville; daughters, Kimberly Melancon of Morongo, California, Loreann Vickers, Stephanie Knight, Kieara Reynolds, Cassie...
Rev. Ronald C. Robinson
Apr 8, 2025
Rev. Ronald C. Robinson, 88, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Waldron Health and Rehab in Waldron.
He was born June 13, 1936, in Hamilton, Ohio, the son of Arthur and Effie (Watkins) Robinson. On August 31, 1957, he married his wife of 67 years, Norma Maddox, and she survives.
In addition to Norma, Ron is survived by his...
David L. Hauk
Apr 3, 2025
David L. Hauk, 90, of Arlington, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Morristown Manor in Morristown.
He was born October 12, 1934, in Morristown, the son of Marlin and Alma “Kitty” (McMurray) Hauk.
David is survived by his son, Dean Hauk and wife, Teresa, of Rush County; daughters, Debbie Shepherdson and husband, Tim, of Morristown, and Kathy Mann and husband,...
Arthur William Cole
Apr 2, 2025
Arthur William Cole, 89, of Ocala, Florida, formerly of Morristown, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Cates Hospice House of Ocala.
He was born January 11, 1936, in Shelby County, the son of Dillard and Nadine (Storie) Cole. On October 2, 1954, he married his wife of 70 years, Janice Marlene Hauk, and she survives.
In addition to Janice, Arthur...
Jo Annis Buckler
Mar 29, 2025
Jo Annis Buckler, 94, of Shelbyville, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at The Willows of Shelbyville.
She was born on March 29, 1931 in Shelbyville, the daughter of Luther and Sally Mae (Pike) Newton. On August 30, 1952, she married Lowell Dean Buckler, and he preceded her in death on October 21, 2005.
Jo is survived by her granddaughter, Mya...
Ronald Ray Henderson
Mar 28, 2025
Ronald Ray Henderson, 77, of Greensburg, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025, at Decatur County Hospital in Greensburg.
He was born February 24, 1948, the son of Clifford E. and Maricelle E. (Avery) Henderson.
In addition to his parents, Ronald was preceded in death by his twin brother, Donald Henderson; and older brother, Charles.
He enjoyed working in his flowers, gardening and...

Richard William Dunn
Mar 25, 2025
Richard William Dunn, 84, of Shelbyville, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Franciscan St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis.
He was born April 2, 1940, in Shelbyville the son of Lewis W. Dunn and Mae L. (Tingle) Dunn.
Graveside services will be held at Miller Cemetery at a later date.
Services have been entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 819...
Deloris Jean Wasson
Mar 22, 2025
Deloris Jean Wasson, 92, of Shelbyville, formerly of Yorktown, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at the Ashford Place Villas in Shelbyville.
She was born November 12, 1932, in New Castle, the daughter of George L. and Hassell M. (Jester) Green. On December 17, 1955, she married Frank A. Wasson, and he preceded her in death on February 26, 2019.
Deloris...
Michael Paul Terry
Mar 15, 2025
Michael Paul Terry, 47, of Rushville, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at his home.
He was born March 14, 1978, in Jackson, Kentucky, the son of Olema (Jewell) Terry.
Michael is survived by his children, Jordan Wilson of Columbus, Gabriel Wilson of Shelbyville, Jasmine Homebrink of Batavia, Ohio, and Leia Terry, Keera Terry and Ethan Terry, all of Greensburg; brothers,...
Elizabeth (Sisty) Mae Parrott
Mar 15, 2025
Elizabeth (Sisty) Mae Parrott
Elizabeth Mae (King) Parrott, age 92, started her new life with Jesus on March 15, 2025. She was a long-time resident of London, Indiana. She was born to Vern and Dorothy (Wilkins) King on October 24, 1932. She graduated from Moral Twp.High School. Elizabeth married Norman E. Parrott on May 13, 1951. Elizabeth was employed 29 years...
Irma "Jean" Theobald
Mar 14, 2025
Irma “Jean” Theobald, 93, of Shelbyville, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025, at Waldron Health and Rehabilitation in Waldron.
She was born July 31, 1931, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Oren and Nora (Sanders) Campbell. On September 10, 1982, she married Carroll G. Theobald, and he preceded her in death on December 31, 2024.
Jean is survived by her sons, Michael...
Howard A. Ribble, Jr.
Mar 12, 2025
Howard A. Ribble, Jr., of Ellenton, Florida, formerly of Shelbyville, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at his home.
He was born October 31, 1937, in Shelbyville, the son of Evelyn Marjorie (DeWitt) Taylor. In 1987, he married Caryol Frances McColley, and she preceded him in death on July 31, 2020.
Howard is survived by his children, Christine Lawrence and husband,...
John D. Kuhn
Mar 10, 2025
John D. Kuhn, 84, of Arlington, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 10, 2025, at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield.
He was born December7, 1940, in Rush County, the son of Carl and Ela (Gunning) Kuhn. On August 13, 1961, he married his wife of 63 years, Evonne Davis, and she survives.
In addition to Evonne, John is survived...