Obituaries

Carolyn Rose Gross

Carolyn Rose Gross

Aug 28, 2021

Carolyn Rose Gross, 79, of Shelbyville passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021, at IU Health Saxony Hospital in Fishers. She was born April 7, 1942, in Indianapolis, the daughter of Max and Esther (Talkington) Brandman. She married Matt Gross Sr., and he preceded her in death on December 22, 2003. Carolyn is survived by her children, Roderick H. “Rocky” Gross...

Helen M. Hardin

Helen M. Hardin

Aug 28, 2021

Helen M. Hardin, 106, of Morristown passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 11, 1915, in Orange, Rush County, the daughter of Frank E. and Bertha (May) Bever. On May 30, 1937, she married Harold J. Hardin, and he preceded her in death on December 7, 2013. Helen is...

Jerry Lee Rice

Jerry Lee Rice

Aug 26, 2021

Jerry Lee Rice passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021, at the age of 80. He was a loving husband, a compassionate father of four children, a blessed grandfather of 11 grandkids and a faithful servant to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Jerry was born on July 16, 1941, in Indianapolis, IN to Lois and Wilma (Baker) Rice. He...

Thompson W. Tillison

Thompson W. Tillison

Aug 23, 2021

Thompson W. Tillison, 82, of Waldron passed away Monday, August 23, 2021, at his home. He was born August 15, 1939, in Shelbyville, the son of Thompson and Bernice (Whipple) Tillison. On December 18, 1964, he married his wife of 56 years, Peggy Erby, and she survives. In addition to Peggy, Thompson is survived by his sons, Thompson Tillison and...

Shirley Lee "Mrs. O" Oeffinger

Shirley Lee "Mrs. O" Oeffinger

Aug 23, 2021

Shirley Lee “Mrs. O.” Oeffinger, 87, of Shelbyville passed away Monday, August 23, 2021, at her home. She was born March 15, 1934, in Canton, Ohio, the daughter of Lee A. Hanna and Virginia D. (Williams) Bennett. On March 26, 1954, she married Carl W. “Bill” Oeffinger, and he preceded her in death on August 3, 2016. Shirley is survived...

Charles Nicholas "Nick" Snapp

Charles Nicholas "Nick" Snapp

Aug 21, 2021

Charles Nicholas “Nick” Snapp, 67, of Shelbyville passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021, at his home. He was born October 12, 1953, in Richmond, the son of Charles Henry Snapp and Vivian Eileen (Logan) Lee. Nick is survived by his brothers, Robert Lee and wife, Rena, of Shelbyville, and Michael Snapp of Dallas, Texas; several nieces and nephews including, Jeremiah...

Emily Sue Alvis

Emily Sue Alvis

Aug 20, 2021

Emily Sue Alvis, 90, of Shelbyville passed away Friday, August 20, 2021, at her home. She was born December 24, 1930, in Shelby County, the daughter of Dan and Camille (Whaley) Hey. On December 26, 1955, she married Warren Lee “Ted” Alvis, and he preceded her in death on August 10, 2001. Emily is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Jo...

Steven Michael "Steve" Yeley

Steven Michael "Steve" Yeley

Aug 19, 2021

Steven Michael “Steve” Yeley, 72, of Indianapolis passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021, at his home. He was born June 23, 1949, in Beech Grove, the son of Dale and Roxielou (Shields) Yeley. On November 3, 1970, he married his wife of 50 years, Mary Jo Settles, and she survives. In addition to Mary Jo, Steve is survived by his...

Elsie "Jean" Young

Elsie "Jean" Young

Aug 15, 2021

Elsie “Jean” Young, 93, of Morristown passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021, at Morristown Manor in Morristown. She was born April 30, 1928, in New Castle, the daughter of Carl C. and Ida M. (Riggs) Calhoun. On July 2, 1943, she married Lawrence Young, and he preceded her in death on August 9, 2000. Later, they had five children, Drenda...

Robert "Gene" Sexton

Robert "Gene" Sexton

Aug 14, 2021

Robert “Gene” Sexton, 95, of Shelbyville passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021, at Ashford Place Health Campus in Shelbyville. He was born November 6, 1925, in Shelby County, the son of Leroy and Cora (Hendricks) Sexton. On February 11, 1956, he married Helen Marie Emma Draxton, and she preceded him in death on April 16, 2020. Gene is survived by...

Robin Aaron "Rob" Lovitt

Robin Aaron "Rob" Lovitt

Aug 14, 2021

Robin Aaron “Rob” Lovitt, 64, of Shelbyville passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021, at his home. He was born August 23, 1956, in Shelbyville, the son of Kenneth and Joy (Thurston) Lovitt. Rob is survived by his significant other, Pat Newbold of Shelbyville; sons, Aaron Lovitt and Michael Lovitt and wife, Katie, of Shelbyville: daughters, Misti Mack and significant other,...

Jerry A. Epperson

Jerry A. Epperson

Aug 9, 2021

Jerry A. Epperson, 69, of Greenfield passed away Monday, August 9, 2021, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born January 6, 1952, in Greenfield, the daughter of Philip and Merlene (Bennett) Potts. On January 11, 1985, she married Herbert L. “J.R.” Epperson, and he preceded her in death on November 7, 2012. Jerry is survived by her...

George J. Burris

George J. Burris

Aug 9, 2021

George J. Burris, 84, of Morristown passed away Monday, August 9, 2021, at Franciscan St. Francis Health in Indianapolis. He was born June 25, 1937, in Carthage, the son of George and Opal (Six) Burris. On November 3, 1963, he married his wife of 57 years, Gleoria Brewer, and she survives. In addition to Gleoria, George is survived by his...

William J. "Bill" Mack III

William J. "Bill" Mack III

Aug 5, 2021

William J. “Bill” Mack III, 56, of Shelbyville passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021, at Life’s Journey of Avon. He was born September 10, 1964, in Shelbyville, the son of William Jr. and Linda L. (DeBaun) Mack. On December 7, 2014, he married William Brown, and he survives. In addition to William, Bill is survived by his parents of Shelbyville;...

Scott D. Fassold

Scott D. Fassold

Aug 2, 2021

Scott D. Fassold, 55, of Nineveh passed away Monday, August 2, 2021, at his home. He was born August 14, 1965, in Shelbyville, the son of Huey Fassold and Judith (Clevenger) Rose. On September 7, 1996, he married Vickie Tucker, and she survives. In addition to Vickie, Scott is survived by his son, Denim Fassold and fiance’, Bethany Marell, of...

William J. "Billy" Simpson

William J. "Billy" Simpson

Aug 1, 2021

William J. “Billy” Simpson, 94, of Shelbyville passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021, at Heritage House of Shelbyville. He was born January 21, 1927, in Summersville, West Virginia, the son of William E. and Myrtle (Cassady) Simpson. Billy is survived by his nephews, William Simpson Strauss, Robert Simpson, Jacque Simpson and John Simpson and nieces, Patricia Strauss and Victoria Strauss...

Katherine Y. Neighbors

Katherine Y. Neighbors

Aug 1, 2021

Katherine Y. Neighbors, 53, of Franklin, formerly of Shelbyville passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021, at Franklin Meadows in Franklin. She was born April 19, 1968, in Indianapolis, the daughter of Kenny and Joan (Bakemeier) Denger. Katherine is survived by her son, Caleb Brown and wife, Christy, of Shelbyville; sisters, Carol Pitzer and husband, Garry, of Fairland, and Nona Poole...

S. Gene Niebel

S. Gene Niebel

Jul 31, 2021

S. Gene Niebel, 80, of Shelbyville passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021, at Franciscan Health in Indianapolis. He was born April 1, 1941, in Shelbyville, the son of Sumner Niebel and Mildred (Mohr) Niebel McDonald. On June 7, 1986, he married Kathy Gunning, and she preceded him in death on October 12, 2002. Gene is survived by his son, Curtis...

Doyle M. Hurst

Doyle M. Hurst

Jul 30, 2021

Doyle M. Hurst, 90, of Waldron went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 30, 2021, at 5:15 p.m. surrounded by his loving family. Doyle was born September 6th, 1930, to Robert E. and Florence (Briley) Hurst; siblings were older brother, Wendell (Joyce) and younger sister, Marlyn (Duane) Lemmons. Both siblings and parents are deceased, as well...

Forrest "Myron" Caffee

Forrest "Myron" Caffee

Jul 24, 2021

Forrest “Myron” Caffee, 67, of Shelbyville passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021, at MHP Medical Center in Shelbyville. He was born January 13, 1954, in Shelbyville, the son of Johnnie Myron and Margie (Lindsey) Caffee. On September 3, 1995, he married Audrey Neville, and she survives. In addition to Audrey, Myron is survived by his sister, Rachel Jones and partner,...