Obituaries
Billy W. Reeves
Feb 22, 2025
Billy W. Reeves, 81, of Greenwood, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Franciscan St. Francis Health in Indianapolis.
He was born November 12, 1943, in Lafayette, Macon County, Tennessee. On September 30, 1963, he married his wife of 61 years, Patricia Sue “Pat” (Hallgarth) Reeves, and she survives.
In addition to Pat, Bill is survived by his daughters, Brenda Foley and...
Marylin Joan Coers
Feb 20, 2025
Marylin Joan Coers, 94, of Shelbyville, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Willows of Shelbyville.
Joan was born on July 9, 1930, to Eric E. and Alma (Ensminger) Huber in Shelby County. On September 26, 1966, she married Stephen Coers and he passed away on December 16, 1980.
Joan worked on the farm and also for the Shelby County Farm...
Mary Ann Beaty
Feb 20, 2025
Mary Ann Beaty of Boggstown, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at home surrounded by loved ones. She was 91. Mary Ann, a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, civic volunteer, church leader, and cofounder of Beaty Construction, went home to meet the God who loved her without measure.
Mary Ann was born on November 2, 1933, in...
Lloyd Hunter Freeman
Feb 19, 2025
Lloyd Hunter Freeman, 92, of Milan, rejoined his fishing buddies, Hank Voss, Fred Tucker, Dink Roedl and Ikie Huntington, on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Timber Creek Village Assisted Living of Shelbyville.
He was born December 30, 1932, in Pierceville, the son of Edwin Bradford and Geneva Barbara (Nead) Freeman.
Lloyd is survived by his daughter, Michelle Butler and husband, Scott, of...
Richard Henry "Dick" Griffith
Feb 15, 2025
Richard Henry “Dick” Griffith, 89, of Shelbyville, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Ashford Place Health Campus in Shelbyville.
He was born November 14, 1935, in Wallace, West Virginia, the son of Ernest Frank and Eva Pearl (Brady) Griffith. On December 15, 1957, he married his wife of 67 years, Beulah “Jean” (Browning) Griffith, and she survives.
In addition to...
Jacqueline Scarborough Lux
Feb 12, 2025
Jacqueline Scarborough Lux, age 29, passed from this earth on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. She was born on June 29, 1995.
Jacqueline is the partner of Jake Selman whom she dearly loved. Jacqueline is the daughter of J.D. Lux and Lorie Bear (husband Tony Courtney), the sister of Ashley Lux (husband Robert Cox) and John Lux, the step-sister of Taylor Courtney...
Anna R. Bowman
Feb 11, 2025
Anna R. “Annie” Bowman, 98, of Fairland, passed away on February 11, 2025, at Morristown Manor in Morristown.
She was born January 6, 1927, in Marion County, the daughter of Harry “Herre” and Ruth (Wesselius) DeWitt. On June 18, 1948, she married Ralph Edward Bowman, and he preceded her in death on September 24, 1994.
Annie was survived by her grandchildren, Donald...
Clarence Wilbur Sorrells
Feb 11, 2025
Clarence Wilbur Sorrells, 90, of Shelbyville, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Major Health Partners in Shelbyville.
He was born on January 6, 1935, in Indianapolis, the son of Clarence B. and Josie Bell (Hope) Sorrells. On August 9, 1963, he married Georganna (Canady) Sorrells, and she preceded him in death on July 18, 1993.
Clarence is survived by his...
Richard Lee Carter
Feb 10, 2025
Richard Lee Carter, 91, of Shelbyville, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 10, 2025, at his home.
He was born on December 7, 1933 in Greenwood, the son of the late Paul and Bessie (Goodman) Carter. On January 16, 1959, he married his wife of 66 years, Martha Ellen (Thompson) Carter, and she survives.
In 1952, Richard graduated from...
Barbara Gayle Willard
Feb 10, 2025
Barbara Gayle Willard, 90, of Shelbyville, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025, at her home.
She was born January 1, 1935 in Shelbyville, the daughter of Harold and Lola (Buell) Ewick. On March 28, 1953, she married her husband of 71 years, James E. Willard, and he survives.
In addition to James, Barbara is survived by her daughters, Carol Fowler and...
Barbara L. Waterman
Feb 6, 2025
Barbara L. Waterman, 82, of Charlottesville, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Morristown Manor in Morristown.
She was born February 21, 1942, in Indianapolis, the daughter of Robert and Mary (Calzia) Grant. On July 28, 1961, Barbara married Robert L. Waterman, and he preceded her in death on November 30, 2016.
Barbara is survived by her sons, John Waterman and wife,...
Howard Earl "Red" Bettner
Feb 4, 2025
Howard Earl “Red” Bettner, 99, of Waldron, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Hope.
He would have celebrated his much anticipated 100th birthday on March 17, 2025. Howard was one of 11 children born to Carl F. and Bertha E. (Short) Bettner. On July 2, 1948, he married his wife of 76 years, Edith Crosby Bettner,...
Jerry L. Woosley
Jan 30, 2025
Jerry L. Woosley, 68, of Waldron, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Waldron Health and Rehabilitation in Waldron.
He was born May 1, 1956, in Shelbyville, the son of Paul Leon and Wanda (Bratcher) Woosley.
Jerry is survived by his brothers, Leon Woosley and wife, Kathy, Eugene Woosley, Larry Woosley and James Tarrance; sister, Sue Drake and husband, Steve; and...
Darleen E. "Dena" Barrett
Jan 29, 2025
Darleen E. “Dena” Barrett, 54, of Greenfield, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at her home.
She was born December 7, 1970, in Chelsea, Massachusetts, the daughter of Francis J. and Donna Marie (McDonald) Barrett.
Dena is survived by her mother of Greenfield; and sisters, Kathleen M. Libby and Colleen M. Francis.
She was a member of Saint Michael Catholic Church.
Dena formerly attended...
Elizabeth Ann Sample
Jan 21, 2025
Elizabeth Ann Sample, 47, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis.
She was born November 15, 1977, in Columbus, the daughter of Martin and Margaret (Quinton) Eberhart of Shelbyville.
Elizabeth graduated from Southwestern High School in 1996. While there, she met her future husband, Gary Sample. They have been married for 28 years. They have...
Heather Dawn Tucker
Jan 20, 2025
Heather Dawn Tucker, 47, of Waldron, passed away Monday, January 20, 2025, at her home.
She was born April 28, 1977, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Donald Allen and Cynthia Jean “Cindy” (Cox) Tucker.
Heather is survived by her parents of Waldron; biological mother, Marilyn Elkins-Hehman, of Shelbyville; brother, Mark Anthony Ash and wife, Christina, of Waldron; sisters, September “Dawn” Foster and...
Rameisha Irene "Meishy" Crisp
Jan 19, 2025
Rameisha Irene “Meishy” Crisp, 27, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025, at her home.
She was born April 17, 1997, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Cheryl Lee Crisp.
In addition to Cheryl, Meishy is survived by her uncle, David Crisp and wife, Maribeth, of Simpsonville, South Carolina; cousins, Ashley and Amy; and special friends her nurses, Shannon Sefton and...
Patricia Jean "Pat" Engle Woollen
Jan 11, 2025
Patricia Jean “Pat” Engle Woollen, 95, of Shelbyville, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Ashford Place Health Campus in Shelbyville.
She was born October 29, 1929, in Valparaiso, the daughter of Charles H. and Charlotte (Zike) Hunnell. On August 6, 1950, she married Morris “Bud” Engle who preceded her in death on September 3, 1982. On May 26, 1984,...
Margaret Ann "Peggy" Shaw
Jan 9, 2025
Margaret Ann “Peggy” Shaw, 93, of Boggstown, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Traditions of Columbus.
She was born April 28, 1931, in Indianapolis, the daughter of James and Thelma (Schmitt) Reilly. On September 2, 1950, she married Edward M. “Sonny” Shaw, and he preceded her in death on July 4, 2023.
Peggy is survived by her daughter, Sandra Jo...
Gerald G. "Jerry" McCracken
Jan 8, 2025
Gerald G. “Jerry” McCracken, 93, of Shelbyville, passed on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at his home.
He was born July 1, 1931, in Richmond, the son of Gilbert and Georgia C. (Baker) McCracken. On April 21, 1962, he married his wife of 62 years, Martha Karen Davis, and she survives.
In addition to Martha, Jerry is survived by his daughter, Marci Hungerford...
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