Obituaries
Barbara Ann Nigh
Jun 21, 2024
Barbara Ann Nigh, 87, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, June 21, 2024, at Rosegate Village Nursing Home in Indianapolis.
She was born November 21, 1936, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Homer Clark and Myrtle (Myer) Clark Kitzmiller. On January 18, 1957, she married Bradley Gene Nigh, and he preceded her in death on October 29, 2020. They were married for 63...
James C. "Jim" Branson
Jun 16, 2024
James C. “Jim” Branson, 79, of Shelbyville, passed away, Sunday, June 16, 2024, at his home.
He was born September 14, 1944, in Shelby County, the son of Robert E. and Alberta Louise (Owens) Branson.
Jim is survived by his son, Mike Branson and wife, Bobbie Jean, of Ocoee, Florida; daughter, Amy Cruz and husband, Marcelino, of Ocoee; brother, Kenneth Branson of...
Francis H. "Frank" Crafton
Jun 13, 2024
Francis H. “Frank” Crafton, 76, of Fairland, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2024, at his home.
He was born August 16, 1947, in Indianapolis, the son of Howard K. and Esther M. (Ehrlich) Crafton. On October 22, 1982, he married his wife of 41 years, Lana “Darlene” Curry, and she survives.
In addition to Darlene, Frank is survived by his sons, Jason...
Irene Wilkins
Jun 11, 2024
Irene (Baldwin) Wilkins, age 99, of Fountaintown, passed away peacefully in her home on June 11, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 11, 1925, in Terre Haute, the daughter of Edward “Ted” and Letha (Russell) Baldwin. They moved to St. Paul where her father taught school and served as principal. Irene shared many wonderful memories of...
Henry Albrecht
Jun 6, 2024
Henry Albrecht, 62, of Morristown, joined his mother in heaven having passed away at his home on June 6, 2024.
He was born on August 2, 1961, at Scott’s Air Force Base in California, to the late Henry Albrecht, Sr., and Darlene (Bogue) (Albrecht) Nebel. Darlene married Gary Nebel and they raised him to be the great person he was. He...
Violet "Mae" Hamilton
Jun 6, 2024
Violet “Mae” Hamilton, 105, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2024, at The Willows of Shelbyville.
She was born April 1, 1919, in Marietta, the daughter of Clarence and Grace (McCullough) Hamilton.
Mae is survived her sister-in-law, Anitta Hamilton of Punta Gorda, Florida; nieces, Joyce Obradovic’ and husband, Paul, and Shelly Hamilton; and nephews, Philip Hamilton, Steve Hamilton and Daniel Hamilton.
She...
Beverly Jane Bass
Jun 4, 2024
Beverly Jane Bass, 79, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at Franciscan Health in Indianapolis.
She was born November 13, 1944, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Carl and Dorothy (Conger) Scott. Beverly married Norman Keith Latimer, and he preceded her in death on December 8, 1974. She married John S. Bass in Clarksville, Tennessee on June 24, 1983,...
Julie Ann Jones
May 28, 2024
Julie Ann Jones, 66, of Shelbyville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at her home surrounded by her husband and three children. Julie was born August 17, 1957, in New Albany, the daughter of William R. and Marilyn (Condra) Smith. On February 24, 1979, she married her husband of 45 years, Gregory D. Jones, and he survives. Together,...
Gail L. Gleason
May 18, 2024
Gail L. Gleason, 66, of Shelbyville, Indiana passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at her home.
Daughter of Thomas and Helen Greene,
Gail is survived by her siblings, Barbara Cooper (Doug), Ed Greene (Terri) and Linda Beatty (Steve). She also leaves behind her two sons, Jacob Gleason and Rick Gleason, and her beloved dog, Koda.
She was preceded...
Owen Childres Jr.
May 16, 2024
Owen Childres, Jr. passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Florida.
He was born on August 16, 1937 to Owen and Tressie (Fetter) Childres (deceased).
He was a graduate of Boggstown High School and served with the Indiana National Guard. He began his career with KCL Corporation, moving to Credit Thrift, then finishing his career spending 31 years with State Farm...
Joey Ray Poole
May 15, 2024
Joey Ray Poole, 48, of New Palestine, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at the Golden Living Center in Greenfield.
He was born September 17, 1975, in Greenfield.
Joey is survived by his father, Timothy Poole and wife, Tammy, of New Palestine; mother, Kathy Sorrell and husband, Perry, of Greenfield; daughter, Madalyn Poole of Greenfield; son, Mason Poole of Greenfield; brother, Jason...
Patricia Ruth Dockery
May 14, 2024
Patricia Ruth Dockery, 81, of Shelbyville, formerly of Andrews, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at her home.
She was born May 4, 1943, in New Martinsville, West Virginia, the daughter of John Agar and Mary (Maine) Leasure. In June of 1964, she married J.D. Dockery, and he preceded her in December of 1999.
Patricia is survived by her son,...
Jason Edward Huber
May 13, 2024
Jason Edward Huber, 52, of Boggstown, passed away Monday, May 13, 2024, in Shelby County.
He was born, February 25, 1972, in Shelbyville, the son of James Robert “Jim” Huber and Phyllis Jean “Jeannie”(Alexander) Huber.
Jason is survived by his fiance’, Christina “Chris” Burdine of Boggstown; father, Jim Huber and wife, Nancy, of Greenwood; beloved son, Dodge Alan Huber of Boggstown; step-sons,...
F. Lavinna Bayless
May 12, 2024
Lavinna Bayless, 97, of Gilbert, Arizona, formerly of Fairland, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024, at the Savana House in Gilbert.
She was born on February 17, 1927, in Rush County. Lavinna was one of seven children born to James Frank and Ethel Marie (Patterson) Carpenter. On April 16, 1948, she married Joel Harrison “Harry” Bayless, and he preceded her...
Whitlee Faith Fuller
May 11, 2024
Whitlee Faith Fuller, 3, of Shelbyville passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis.
She was born January 14, 2021, in Shelbyville, the daughter of David Lee “DJ” Fuller Jr. and Alyssa Marie (Nance) Fuller.
In addition to DJ and Alyssa, Whitlee is survived by her sister, Tatum Fuller of Shelbyville; brother, Riggin Fuller of Shelbyville; maternal...
Diana Marie Wilkinson
May 11, 2024
Diana Marie Wilkinson, 75, of Shelbyville passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Diana was born June 18, 1948 in Indianapolis, Indiana to William and Idabelle (Lee) Webb. Diana grew up in Morgan County, Indiana and graduated from Martinsville High School in 1966.
Diana met the love of her life, Gary Wilkinson, in 1966 while working...
Janice R. (Runnebohm) Comstock-Crane
May 9, 2024
Janice R. (Runnebohm) Comstock-Crane, 82, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Franciscan St. Francis Health in Indianapolis.
She was born May 16, 1941, in Shelbyville, the daughter of John L. and Rose (Cord) Runnebohm. On May 24, 2001, she married Samuel Crane, and he preceded her in death on July 2, 2022.
Janice is survived by her daughter, Leigh...
Michelle "Shelly" Renee' Caplinger
May 8, 2024
Michelle “Shelly” Reneé Caplinger, 56, of Nashville, passed away in the early morning hours of Wednesday, May 8, 2024, after a year-long battle with ovarian cancer. She passed peacefully at the family’s home in Bloomington with her children by her side.
Shelly was born on April 22, 1968, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the daughter of Deveta “Joy” (Boone) Caplinger and Jerry Lee...
Marilyn R. Hughes
May 8, 2024
Marilyn R. Hughes, 82, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at the Willows of Shelbyville.
She was born September 23, 1941, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Edgar and Evelyn (Debaun) McClure.
Marilyn is survived by her daughter, Jenny Sharpe and husband, Michael, of Rushville; grandson, Kyle Burton and partner, Kelly Flynn, of Westfield; very special partner, JR Hall of...
Lawrence W. "Larry" Taylor
May 4, 2024
Lawrence W “Larry” Taylor, 91, of Waldron, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024, at his home.
He was born February 10, 1933, in Danby, Rutland County, Vermont, the son of Robert P. and Bessie (Corey) Taylor. On December 27, 1955, he married his wife of 68 years, Martha Bartlett, and she survives.
In addition to Martha, Larry is survived by his children,...
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