Obituaries
M. Jane Myers
Jul 1, 2023
M. Jane Myers passed away on Saturday July 1, 2023, in Shelbyville, Indiana.
Margaret Jane Myers was born on April 6, 1927, in Shelbyville, Indiana, to Robert I. Weaver and Margaret L. (Niesse) Weaver. Jane married Lewis "Pete" Myers on October 1, 1949. He preceded her in death on October 19, 1987. They were the parents of one...
Helen Louise Hoskins
Jun 30, 2023
Helen Louise Hoskins, 68, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, June 30, 2023, at her home.
She was born January 6, 1955, in Indianapolis, the daughter of Carrine and Nell (Fuqua) Hoskins.
Helen is survived by her daughter, Jessie Staten of Shelbyville; and sister, Linda Hoskins of Indianapolis.
In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her...
Sharon Sue Drummond
Jun 20, 2023
Sharon Sue Drummond, 79, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at her home.
She was born August 28, 1943, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Charles Ray and Marjorie (Wells) Shaner.
Sharon is survived by her daughter, Tamara Drummond Butler and husband, William, of Shelbyville; son, Andrew James Drummond and wife, Karen, of California; sisters, Sheila Shaner and...
Phyllis Ann Eberhart
Jun 17, 2023
Phyllis Ann Eberhart, 88, of Shelbyville, passed away, Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Waldron Health and Rehabilitation in Waldron.
She was born August 31, 1934, in Shelby County, Indiana, the daughter of Paul and Freida (Osting) Crafton. On August 14, 1953, she married Edwin D. “Eddie” Eberhart, and he preceded her in death on July 4, 2011.
Phyllis is...
Christine Leming
Jun 17, 2023
Christine Leming, 72, of Shelbyville, passed away, Saturday, June 17, 2023, at MHP Medical Center in Shelbyville.
She was born February 22, 1951, in Phoenix, Arizona, the daughter of Hank and Barbara (Russell) Cristofori.
Christine is survived by her husband, Robert; sons, Cole Leming and wife, Kayla, and Shawn Leming, both of Shelbyville; daughter, Brittney Leming of Shelbyville; sister,...
Mary Katherine "Katie" Kimbler
Jun 17, 2023
Mary Katherine “Katie” Kimbler, 79, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Morristown Manor in Morristown.
She was born September 20, 1943, in Shelby County, the daughter of William Krise and Bessie (French) Wells.
Katie is survived by her daughter, Kelley Johnson Hiner and husband, Robert of Indianapolis; brother, Larry Krise and wife, Janet, of Shelbyville; sisters,...
Keven Dale Huseman
Jun 16, 2023
Keven Dale Huseman, 64, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023, at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana in Columbus.
He was born August 4, 1958, in Greenfield, the son of Lester and Mildred (Mize) Huseman.
Keven is survived by his children, Michael Huseman of Shelbyville, Amber Huseman of Leigh High Acres, Jacob Huseman of Fairland, Austin Huseman...
Kenneth N. Skaggs
Jun 14, 2023
Kenneth N. Skaggs, 67, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023.
He was born August 14, 1955, in Russell Springs, Kentucky, the son of Omer and Mary (Wooton) Skaggs.
Kenneth is survived by his wife, Kathy; sons, Kenneth E. Skaggs, and wife, Nicole, of Waldron, and Joshua Skaggs and wife, Michelle, of Trafalgar; daughter, Christina Decker of Shelbyville;...
Charles Wilbur Hockersmith
Jun 8, 2023
Charles Wilbur Hockersmith, 75, of Morristown, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield.
He was born August 14, 1947, in Milan, the son of Herschel Hockersmith and Helen (Sandifer) Hockersmith Gregory.
Charles is survived by his children, Michael Hockersmith and wife, Melissa, Stephen Hockersmith and wife, Jennifer, Kathryn Charbeneau and husband, Dean, Jeffrey Hockersmith...
Edra Jean Alvis Scheidt
Jun 5, 2023
Edra, Eddie Jean, Aunt Eddie, Edie, Mom and Nannie. She was known by several names and loved them all.
Edra Jean Leist was born October 12, 1928, in Vincennes Indiana to George and Edra (Busse) Leist. She grew up in Columbus Indiana and graduated from Columbus North High School in 1946.
She married her high school sweetheart Rex Alvis...
Deborah Lynn Dotson
Jun 5, 2023
Deborah Lynn Dotson, 69, of Morristown, passed away Monday, June 5, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.
She was born April 3, 1954, in Indianapolis, the daughter of Charles and Helen (Duncum) Hunter. On November 11, 1988, she married Ronald Dotson, and he survives.
In addition to Ronald, Deborah is survived by her sons, Matthew Zentz of Indianapolis...
Elena Lee Thurman
Jun 3, 2023
Elena Lee Thurman, 32 days old, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023, at St. Vincent Women’s Hospital in Indianapolis.
She was born on May 2, 2023, in Indianapolis, the daughter of Jarred and Rhiannon Thurman.
Elena is survived by her parents, Jarred and Rhiannon, of Fairland; her triplet siblings, Deacon Thurman and Lyla Thurman; paternal grandparents, David and Christina...
Natalie "Noelle" Dominique Francesca Nolton
May 30, 2023
Natalie “Noelle” Dominique Francesca Nolton, 36, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on May 30, 2023 after a courageous battle with melanoma cancer, at Indiana University Health University Hospital in Indianapolis. Her medical team were true heroes in helping Noelle during this valiant fight.
She was born October 14, 1986, in Indianapolis, the daughter of Ronnie L. Sr....
Robert Emerson Marshall
May 30, 2023
Robert Emerson Marshall, 91, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born August 29, 1931, in Shelbyville, the son of Lewis C. and Dorothy F. (Mahin) Marshall. On November 1, 1969, he married Karen Lou Keiter, and she survives. In addition to Karen, Robert is survived by his...
Kimberly Ann Ratliff
May 27, 2023
Kimberly Ann Ratliff, 54, of Fairland, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Franciscan St. Francis Health in Indianapolis.
She was born January 18, 1969, in Indianapolis, the daughter of Donald Lee and Peggy Jewell (Elkins) Ratliff.
Kimberly is survived by her mother of Fairland; daughter, Brianna Jewell Ratliff of Fairland; brothers, Kenny Ratliff and wife, Debbie, of Speedway,...
Patricia S. "Susie" Abrams
May 24, 2023
Patricia S. “Susie” Abrams, 65, of Fairland, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana in Columbus.
She was born October 25, 1957, in Lawrence, the daughter of Otto and Cecelia Culley. On September 3, 1977, she married Gary Frank Abrams, and he preceded her in death on September 21, 2017.
Susie is survived...
Brent Craig Warnecke
May 22, 2023
Brent Craig Warnecke, a loving husband, son, brother, and great friend to so many, died unexpectedly on May 22, 2023, at the age of 52.Brent was born in Muncie, Indiana on June 28, 1970, to Doug and Linda Warnecke. The oldest of 3 younger siblings, he took the job of "big brother" very seriously. He developed his deep dedication to...
William P. "Pat" Settles
May 21, 2023
William P. “Pat” Settles, 78, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield.
He was born October 5, 1944, in Greenfield, the son of William Owen and Marion Gertrude (Fisher) Settles. On February 13, 1968, he married his wife of 55 years, Glenda Majors, and she survives.
In addition to Glenda, Pat is...
William E. "Bill" Davenport
May 19, 2023
William E. “Bill” Davenport, 76, of Boggstown, passed away Friday, May 19, 2023, in Homer.
He was born August 31, 1946, in Indianapolis, the son of Charles and Agnes (Riewer) Davenport. On September 27, 1980, he married Patsy Joan “Pat” Bowman, and she survives.
In addition to Pat, Bill is survived by his sons, William Davenport Jr. and wife,...
Barbara Bartley
May 10, 2023
Barbara Jean Bartley, 83, of Fairland, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Heritage House Rehabilitation Center in Shelbyville, Indiana. The daughter of William Payton Sharp and Florine Gravens Beeker, she was born December 1, 1939, in Barren County, Kentucky. On March 11, 1960, she married J. C. Bartley. He preceded her in death on August 9, 2017.
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