Obituaries
William R. "Bill" Branson
Sep 2, 2023
William R. “Bill” Branson, 88, a lifelong Shelbyville resident, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023, at Ashford Place Health Campus in Shelbyville.
He was born December 28, 1934, in Shelbyville, the son of William C. and Edna May (Stanley) Branson. On March 16, 1957, he married Martha Joann Tucker, and she preceded him in death on July 18, 2022.
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Trent Alan Miller
Sep 2, 2023
Trent Alan Miller, 65, of Morristown, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023, at his home.
He was born January 14, 1958, in Shelbyville, the son of James I. “Jim” and Janet L. (Tracy) Miller. On December 20, 2003, he married Melissa D. Gambrel, and she survives.
In addition to Melissa, Trent is survived by his son, Brandon Miller and...
Cynthia Renee Esters
Sep 1, 2023
Cynthia Renee Esters, 56, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023, at Franciscan Health in Indianapolis.
She was born December 31, 1966, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Raymond Gragg and Kathy Smith.
Cynthia is survived by her children, Bryan Hall, Amanda Arseno and Stephen Hall; her boyfriend, Randy Thurston; brother, Dale Gragg; and grandchildren, Jonathon, Bryan II, Bryan...
Paul Emerson Linville
Sep 1, 2023
Paul Emerson Linville, 77, of Arlington, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023, at his home.
He was born May 13, 1946, in Shelbyville, the son of Sharon Emerson “S.E.” and Caroline Priscilla (Macy) Linville. On February 18, 1972, he married his wife of 51 years, Karen Sue Donner, and she survives.
In addition to Karen, Paul is survived by...
Betty Jean Perry
Aug 31, 2023
Betty Jean Perry, 79, of Morristown, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023, at her home.
She was born March 18, 1944, in Oneida, Kentucky, the daughter of Maynard J. and Nell (Hensley) Baker. On August 23, 1976, she married Daniel Ray Perry, and he survives.
In addition to Daniel, Betty is survived by her son, Mike Gillie and wife,...
Paul David Douglas
Aug 31, 2023
Paul David Douglas, 93, of Flat Rock, Indiana, and most recently Ashford Place Health Campus in Shelbyville, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Franciscan St. Francis in Indianapolis. He was born July 11, 1930 to Edwin and Bernece Talkington Douglas in the log cabin in Noble Township where Edwin was born. His sister, Mary Louise was born...
John Robert Dawson
Aug 28, 2023
Monday, August 28, 2023, John Robert Dawson, 70, of Shelbyville, passed away peacefully at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Late that night as John closed his eyes for the last time, the moon shone brightly as the clouds lifted and the Angels ushered him to Heaven.
John married the love of his life, Randi Pike, on October 31,...
Micheal Eugene Ball
Aug 21, 2023
Micheal Eugene “Mike” Ball, 70, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, August 21, 2023, at his home.
He was born August 4, 1953, in Tell City, the son of Noah and Georgia Ball.
Mike is survived by his daughters, Mica Mullis and husband, Nathon, of Sarasota, Florida, and Whitney Galloway and fiance’, Mauri Sasher, of Shelbyville; sons, Jeremy Ball and...
Connie Jane Lortz
Aug 21, 2023
Connie Jane Lortz, 75, of Shelbyville, formerly of Manilla, passed away Monday, August 21, 2023, at Ashford Place Health Campus in Shelbyville.
She was born June 12, 1948, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Arthur J. and Eleanor Jean (Mohr) Lortz.
Connie is survived by her brothers, Gary Lortz of Manilla, and Allan Lortz and wife, Susie, of Zionsville; nephews,...
Velma Jean Stone
Aug 16, 2023
Velma Jean Stone, 95, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at Ashford Place Health Campus in Shelbyville.
She was born January 13, 1928, in Indianapolis, the daughter of Merrill and Dorothy (McPherson) Fields. On February 18, 1949, she married Chester Irvin Stone, and he preceded her in death on April 8, 2015.
Velma is survived by her...
Chana Marie Marshall
Aug 15, 2023
Chana Marie Marshall, 46, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.
She was born May 4, 1977, in Indianapolis.
Chana is survived by her mother, Italia Ann (McMahel) Huntington and husband, Bruce, of Shelbyville; father, Robert DeVault of Greenwood; daughter, Rylann Marshall of Shelbyville; and ex-husband, Bruce Marshall.
She was preceded...
Sheryl Lynn Chambers
Aug 13, 2023
Sheryl Lynn Chambers, 56, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023, at her home.
She was born December 8, 1966, in Shelbyville.
Sheryl is survived by her friend and caregiver, Brittany Wicker of Shelbyville; foster daughter, Abigail Blackburn of Shelbyville; son, Jordan Huesman of Greenwood; and grandchildren, Havanna Huesman and Dreyson Huesman.
She was preceded in death by...
Sharon L. Henderson
Aug 7, 2023
Sharon L. Henderson, 79, of Greenfield, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023, at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield.
She was born May 14, 1944, in New Castle, the daughter of Noel and Alice (Smith) Bright. On January 21, 1967, she married Charles Wagoner, and he preceded her in death on August 24, 1989. On January 1, 1997, she was...
David Ray Columbe
Aug 3, 2023
David Ray Columbe, 72 years, passed away on August 3, 2023 at Arbor Grove Village in Greensburg.
He was born on October 19, 1950 in Linton, the son of Joseph Y. and Edna Mae (Raub) Columbe.
He is survived by his two brothers, Robert W., Manilla and Joe S. (Eleanor), Milroy; his twin sister Diane...
Earl D. Lambert
Aug 1, 2023
Earl D. Lambert, 86, a lifelong resident of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, August 1, 2023, at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana in Columbus, with family by his side.
He was born September 25, 1936, in Shelbyville, the son of James L. Lambert and Ruth Mae (Bausback) Smothers.
Being raised at the Indiana Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Children’s Home in Knightstown...
John Marvin Toon
Jul 29, 2023
John Marvin Toon, 92, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Morristown Manor in Morristown.
He was born July 13, 1931, in Morristown, the son of Carter and Frances (Bass) Toon. On June 20, 1953, he married his wife of 70 years, Marjorie Wilson, and she survives.
In addition to Marjorie, John is survived by his daughter,...
Warren Eugene "Brownie" Browning
Jul 23, 2023
Warren Eugene “Brownie” Browning, 92, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023, at Major Health Partners in Shelbyville.
He was born November 21, 1930, in Fountaintown, Shelby County, Indiana, the son of Roy V. and Lellia A. (Umbarger) Browning. On August 4, 1951, he married Norma R. Beyer, and she preceded him in death on February 23, 2022.
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David Alan Hill
Jul 20, 2023
David Alan Hill, 68, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Brandywine Care Center in Greenfield.
He was born April 11, 1955, in Shelbyville, the son of Wayne A. Hill and Phyllis (Haehl) Barton.
David is survived by his son, Daniel A. Hill of Knightstown; daughter, Jessica K. Gooding and husband, Chris, of Morristown; brothers, Robert Hill...
Samuel Vanderploeg
Jul 19, 2023
Samuel Vanderploeg, 84, of Shelbyville, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at his home.
He was born October 23, 1938, in Downey Precinct, California, the son of Samuel and Olive Maxine (Johnson) Vanderploeg. On April 13, 1963, he married his wife of 60 years, Elizabeth Jean “Betty” (Batkins) Vanderploeg, and she survives.
In addition to Betty, Sam...
Ellave Miles
Jul 14, 2023
Ellave Miles, 90, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, July 14, 2023, at Covered Bridge Health Campus in Seymour.
She was born April 9, 1933, in Knifley, Kentucky, the daughter of Howard and Ruby (Tedder) Miller. On February 6, 1971, Ellave married Mark J. Miles, and he preceded her in death on December 9, 2010.
Ellave is survived by her...
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