Obituaries

Richard L. Hicks II
Oct 11, 2022
Richard L. Hicks II, 60, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at his home.
He was born February 17, 1962, in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, the son of Richard L. Hicks and Linda (Powell) Hicks Beal. On February 17, 2006, he married Carolyn Peabody, and she survives.
In addition to Carolyn, Richard is survived by his sister,...

Lela M. Lapp
Oct 6, 2022
Lela M. Lapp, 65, of Greenfield, formerly of Miami, Florida, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2022, at Brickyard Healthcare Brandywine in Greenfield.
She was born December 3, 1956, in Miami, the daughter of Donald R. and Betty R. (Bruce) Lapp.
Lela is survived by her sister, Kathryn “Katie” Lapp of Rancho Cordova, California; and several cousins.
She was preceded...
Terry D. Amos
Sep 30, 2022
Terry D. Amos, 78, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, September 30, 2022, at Ashford Place Health Campus in Shelbyville.
He was born December 27, 1943, in Shelbyville, the son of Ralph Sr. and Winifred (Alexander) Amos. On January 7, 1984, he married Linda Ivie, and she survives.
In addition to Linda, Terry is survived by his daughters, Tammy Amos...
Kenneth Ray "Big Kenny" Meal Sr.
Sep 28, 2022
Kenneth Ray “Big Kenny” Meal Sr., 59, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at Homeview Health and Rehabilitation in Franklin.
He was born November 21, 1962, in Shelbyville, the son of Jack and Norma (Tennell) Meal.
Kenny is survived by his sons, Kenneth Meal II and fiance’, Teresa Newell, of Flat Rock, and Kristopher Meal of Shelbyville;...
Rosemary (Miller) Short Lightfoot
Sep 28, 2022
Rosemary (Miller) Short Lightfoot, 82, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at MHP Medical Center in Shelbyville.
She was born June 8, 1940, in Connersville, the daughter of Donald Lewis and Stella Pearl (Riebsomer) Miller. On February 21, 1959, she married Keith Edmond Short, and he preceded her in death in June of 1978. She married William...
Joshua Allen West
Sep 27, 2022
Joshua Allen West, 48, of Fairland, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2022, in San Jose, California.
He was born September 16, 1974, in Indianapolis, the son of Jerry A. West and Mary (Bramwell) Alexander.
In addition to his mother of Fairland, Josh is survived by his brother, Jayson West and wife, Tori, of Fairland; nephews, Bo West and Kye...
Martha Irene "Martie" Edmonds
Sep 27, 2022
Martha Irene “Martie” Edmonds, 68, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2022, in Morristown Manor in Morristown.
She was born May 28, 1954, in Indianapolis, the daughter of Carl Probus and Nancy (Frame) Klinglesmith.
Martha is survived by her husband, Carl Edmonds of Shelbyville; son, Michael Bradshaw and fiance’, Amy Harris, of Indianapolis; granddaughters, Alex, Andi and Alexia;...
Polly Jane Joyce (Campbell) Tiffany
Sep 27, 2022
Polly Jane Joyce (Campbell) Tiffany, 81, of Mooreland, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2022, in Shelbyville.
She was born January 24, 1941, in Hazard, Kentucky, the daughter of Pole and Ezella (Williams) Campbell. On February 11, 1961, she married her husband of 61 years, John Clayton Tiffany, and he survives.
In addition to John, Joyce is survived...
Esther (Nichter) Wilkes
Sep 26, 2022
Esther Nichter Wilkes age 100 years old was born April 6, 1922 in Seymour, Indiana. She passed away September 26,2022 at her son's home in Clarkrange, TN.
She was a factory worker, hairdresser, seamstress always looking for ways to generate income. She followed her son to live in Tennessee in the 1990’s. She'd lived with her son during the...
Bruce Scott Gaines
Sep 26, 2022
Bruce Scott Gaines, 67, of Edinburgh, passed away Monday, September 26, 2022, at his home.
He was born February 19, 1955, in Rushville, the son of Robert and Roselyn (Wilson) Gaines. On October 7, 1995, he married Teresa Gaines-Becerril, and she survives.
In addition to Teresa, Bruce is survived by his sons, Michael Robert Gaines and Matthew Robert Gaines,...
Victoria S. "Vicki" Bernard
Sep 22, 2022
Victoria S. “Vicki” Bernard, 76, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2022, at her home.
She was born May 6, 1946, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Raymond F. Sr. and Helen A. (Stewart) Evans. On May 1, 1965, she married her devoted husband of 57 years, Wendell Bernard, and he survives.
In addition to Wendell, Vicki is survived...
Brenda Lee Boles
Sep 20, 2022
Brenda Lee Boles, 55, of Indianapolis, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at the University of Chicago Medical Center.
She was born December 26, 1966, in Mountain Home, Idaho, the daughter of James England and Betty (Hobbs) Lawless.
Brenda is survived by her sons, Phillip Boles and girlfriend, Brittney, of Indianapolis, and Brandon Boles of Shelbyville; boyfriend, Michael Bielanowski...
Janet Ann Thomas
Sep 20, 2022
Janet Ann Thomas, 82, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at MHP Medical Center in Shelbyville.
She was born April 13, 1940, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Kenneth R. and Elizabeth “Betty” (Cossairt) Thomas.
Janet is survived by her brother, Michael S. Thomas and wife, Kathy (Coffey), of Shelbyville; nieces, Lucinda L. Best and husband, Jason, of...
Myrna M. Asher
Sep 19, 2022
Myrna M. Asher, 85, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, September 19, 2022, at Rush Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
She was born March 8, 1937, in Lynn, the only daughter of Basil and Blanche (Cox) York. On February 26, 1961, she married Christopher Asher Jr., and he preceded her in death on March 8, 2014.
Myrna is survived by her...
Rev. Robert Merrill "Bob" Campbell
Sep 16, 2022
Rev. Robert Merrill “Bob” Campbell, 96, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, September 16, 2022, at his daughter’s home in Greenfield.
He was born August 23, 1926, in Marietta, the only child of Oatis A. and Helen I. (Emerick) Campbell. On September 23, 1949, he married the love of his life, Vera Darleen Noe, and she preceded him in death...
John David "Dave" Lime
Sep 13, 2022
John David “Dave” Lime, 81, of Carthage, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2022, in Hancock County.
He was born June 6, 1941, in Indianapolis, the son of Joseph and Pauline (Ostler) Lime.
Dave is survived by his children, Jim Lime of Fairland, Patty Cox and husband, Bryan of New Castle, and Emily Salyer and husband, Christopher, of Richmond; brothers,...
Caroline S. "Susie" Willard
Sep 13, 2022
Caroline S. “Susie” Willard, 87, of Shelbyville, passed from this life into heaven to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at Heritage House in Shelbyville.
She was born October 12, 1934, in Shelby County, the daughter of Stanley and Vertus (Miller) Laird. On October 18, 1952, she married Charles L. “Chuck” Willard, and he...
Carole Lavone Hood
Sep 12, 2022
Carole Lavone Hood, 82, of Seymour, formerly of Shelby County, passed away Monday, September 12, 2022, at Schneck Medical Center in Seymour.
She was born May 7, 1940, in Shelbyville, the daughter of William Weaver and Vivian (Kendall) Fuchs.
Carole is survived by her daughters Sharon Baker and husband, Stan, of Crestview, Florida, and Kendra Michelle Phares and husband,...
Pamela M. "Pam" Bergen
Sep 12, 2022
Pamela M. “Pam” Bergen, 70, of Rushville, passed away Monday, September 12, 2022, at MHP Medical Center in Shelbyville.
She was born October 1, 1951, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Carl E. and Helen (Curry) Walton. On February 14, 1994, she married Charles “Pat” Bergen, and he survives.
In addition to Charles, Pam is survived by her sons, Micheal...
Joan (Kocher) Hogan
Sep 12, 2022
Joan (Kocher) Hogan, 90, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, September 12, 2022, at Heritage House in Shelbyville.
She was born January 17, 1932, in Morristown, the daughter of Dennis and Agnes (Presley) Kocher. On December 31, 1951, she married her husband, Marion J. Hogan, and he preceded her in death on September 13, 1989.
Joan is survived by her...