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Mary Jane "Janie" Simpson, 75, of Franklin, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024 at Franciscan Alliance Hospital. Born May 4, 1949 in Shelbyville, she was the daughter of Eugene S. Weaver and Mary K. (Yazel). She married Wayne Simpson on July 7, 1995, and he survives. Other survivors include a son Steve Buchanan of Shelbyville, a daughter Wendy Wallace (Stan) of Franklin; step son Brian Simpson (Jennifer) of Indianapolis; sister Sue Martin of Shelbyville, 2 brothers- Danny Weaver (special friend Linda) of Shelbyville, David Weaver (Becky) of Milroy; 6 grandchildren- Jessica St.Arbor (Nick), Brandon Wallace, Josh Wallace, Cody Wallace, Ashley Mack (Matt), Aaron Buchanan; step grandson...

Gene A. Slevin, 83, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024 at the Willows of Shelbyville. Born February 15, 1941 in Edinburgh, he was the son of Walter E. Slevin and Clarrilla M. (Snapp) Slevin. He married Mary E. (Sheffer) Slevin on May 3, 1980, and she preceded him on April 20, 2022. Survivors include 10 children- William "Allen" Slevin (Tammy) of Shelbyville, Stephen Slevin (Laura) of New Braunfels, Texas, Amanda Carleton ( Harlan) of Driftwood, Texas, Gene Slevin (Farrah) of Liberty Hill, Texas, Iris Bachman (Solomon) of Austin, Texas, Valeria Slevin (David Boling) of Pace, Florida, Dustin Slevin (Cassi) of Pace, Florida, Ryan Slevin (Erin) of Franklin, Mike Deater...

Donald Gene Hughes, 89, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, April 22, 2024, at Ashford Place. Born May 20, 1934, in Flat Rock, he was the son of Fred "Brigg" Hughes and Alma (Ropp) Hughes. He married M. Margaret (Rumple) Hughes on February 9, 1957, and she preceded him on January 12, 2021. Survivors include 2 daughters- Diana Powell of Shelbyville, Sherri Buchli (husband Bernie) of Bruce, Wisconsin; a brother Wayne Hughes (wife Bertha) of Shelbyville; sister Peggy Forrest of Shelbyville; 3 grandchildren- Alanna Dolinski, Zachery Powell, Nicole Pavlatos; 6 great grandchildren- Cora Altic, Kelby Altic, Clara Altic, Kennedy Altic, Everett Dolinski, & Oliver Dolinski. He was preceded in...

Marilyn S. Sheek, 83, of Greenwood, former Shelbyville resident, passed away Friday, April 12, 2024 at Greenwood Meadows. Born June 12, 1940 in Terre Haute, Indiana, she was the daughter of Jesse South and Agnes (Trench) South. She married "I.D." David Sheek on September 23, 1962 and he preceded her on May 15, 2022. Survivors include a son Matthew D. Sheek (wife Toni) of Whiteland, a daughter Ann Warren (husband Tom) of Steven's Point, Wisconsin; 3 sisters- Peggy Legion of Joshua, Texas, Juanita Jackson (husband Rollin) of Greenwood, Beverly Earl of The Woodlands, Texas; 5 grandchildren- Matthew Paul Sheek, Zoe Warren, Nathan Warren, Whitney Hardacre, Bonnie Prince (husband Andrew);...

Lawrence McQueen, 86, of Shelby County, Indiana, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024, at Major Hospital in Shelbyville, Indiana. Cherished in life by family and friends, he was surrounded by loved ones at the time of his death and for weeks prior. Larry was born February 13, 1938, in Egypt, Kentucky, to Steve and Elma (Burch) McQueen. He attended Clarksburg High School in Decatur County. Skilled in all things mechanical, Larry found employment with the Sandman Brothers auto dealership in Shelbyville, Indiana, where he worked for 35 years until his retirement. Larry met Martha Jean Foster of Laurel, Indiana in 1955, and they were married on September 15, 1957. In 1969, he and Martha bought...

B. Joan Bassett, 91, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024 at Ashford Place. Born March 17, 1932 in Shelby County, she was the daughter of Wilbur Gaines and Julia (Reed) Gaines. Survivors include a daughter Denise Rogian of New Palestine, and 2 sons. Also surviving are several grandchildren including Joanna Pike; and several great grandchildren including Alexa, Keidan, & Levi Pike. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Garnet Dale Gaines, sister Shirley Snowden, and son-in-law Greg Rogian. Mrs. Bassett was a lifelong resident of this area, and graduated from Morristown High School. She had worked as a unit secretary for Community Hospital, retiring...

Lucille Bennett, 97, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at Ashford Place. Born April 14, 1925 in Ripley County, she was the daughter of Lewis R. Stahle and Myrtle (Dewey) Stahle. She married Charles W. Bennett on December 26, 1942 and he preceded her on October 9, 1995. Survivors include 5 children- Gary Bennett (wife Judy) of Wartrace, Tennessee, Dennis Bennett (wife Gail) of Indianapolis, Sandra Butler (husband Tim) of Franklin, Leonard Bennett (wife Sondra) of Edinburgh, Mark Bennett (wife Donna) of Shelbyville; 10 grand children, 11 great grandchildren, and several great- great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her spouse, 6...

Robert W. Durbin, 94, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2022, at Franciscan Hospice House, after an extended illness. He was born in Shelby County on August 6, 1928, the third of five sons of Emil and Alta (Abbott) Durbin. He graduated in 1947 from Morristown High School, and he served two years in the U.S. Army in Korea. He made his career as a journeyman pipefitter for 39 years at Allison Division of General Motors and worked there until his retirement in 1988. After that, he turned to what he loved best, farming, and made a nice go at that for several years. He greatly enjoyed the outdoors and nature. Frequently a dog was by his side to go back to work or check on things. Bob...

Aaron Michael Dingman, 40, of Hope, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022 at his residence. Born August 9, 1981 in Shelbyville, he was the son of Timothy Dingman and Ruthann (Crosby) Dingman. Survivors include his father Timothy Dingman of Shelbyville, his mother Ruthann Dingman of Hope; grandparents Richard & Mary Dingman of Shelbyville; daughter Makayla Dingman of Connersville; brother Weston Dingman of Shelbyville; sister Hannah Groves (husband Kyle) of Edinburgh; nephew Keaton Groves; and he was looking forward to the soon arrival of his first grandchild Atlas Evans. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Noelgene & Ethel Crosby. Mr. Dingman had lived in this...

Steven Lee Hamilton,age 74 of Greenfield, IN formerly of Shelbyville, IN passed away July 3, 2022 in St. Francis Hospital-South/Franciscan Health, Indianapolis. He was born February 27,1948 in Shelbyville, IN the son of the late Wilbur Russell Hamilton and Treca Bell (Yarber) Hamilton. He married Roberta Linville and she preceded him death in 2010. He then married Linda (Hollin) on May 24,2020 and she survives. Steven attended Charles Major Elementary, Shelbyville Jr. High and Shelbyville High School graduating in 1966. He served two years in Japan as an Army medic treating wounded in Vietnam War casualties. He lived in the area his lifetime. He was employed with the Indiana State...

Joseph L. "Joe" Watson, Sr., 68, of Franklin, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022 at Community Hospital South. Born February 15, 1954 in Sterns, Kentucky, he was the son of Otis Watson and Betty (Burchfield) Watson. He married Debbie (Kingery) Watson on June 15, 1973 and she survives. Other survivors include 3 children- Joseph L. Watson Jr., (wife Renea) of Greenwood, Patricia Griffin (husband Robert) of Franklin, Benjamin Watson ((wife Krissy) of Franklin; 2 brothers- Leon Watson of Shelbyville, Michael Watson of Kentucky; 7 sisters- Helen Gibson of Rushville, Wilma Troxell of Connersville, Tammy Day of Waldron, Sandy Shaw of Flat Rock, Donna Ford of Florida, Pam Poe of...

Isaac David Sheek, 84, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, May 16, 2022 at his residence. Born July 30, 1937 in Greenwood, he was the son of Daniel Walter Sheek II and Edna Elizabeth (Stevenson) Sheek. He married Marilyn S. (South) Sheek on September 23, 1962 and she survives. Other survivors include a son Matthew David Sheek (wife Toni) of Whiteland, a daughter Ann Warren (husband Tom) of Steven's Point, Wisconsin; brother James Mark Sheek (wife Linda) of Indianapolis, sister Elizabeth Ann Harpring of Bloomington Indiana; 3 grandchildren- Matthew Paul Sheek, Zoe Rose Warren, & Nathan Thomas Warren. He was preceded in death by his parents, and 2 brothers- Daniel Walter Sheek...

Mary E. Slevin, 66, of Edinburgh, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at her residence. Born March 18, 1956 in Muskegon, Michigan, she was the daughter of Walter Sheffer and Helen (Winoweski) Sheffer. She married Gene A. Slevin on May 3, 1980 and he survives. Survivors include 10 children- Mike Deater (wife Lori) of Edinburgh, Wendy Hartwell (husband Jeff) of Shelbyville, Ryan Slevin (wife Erin) of Franklin, William Allen Slevin (wife Tammy) of Shelbyville, Steve Slevin (wife Laura) of Texas, Amanda Carlton (husband Harlan) of Texas, Iris Bachman (husband Solomon) of Texas, Gene Slevin Jr. (wife Farrah) of Texas, Valeria Slevin ( David Bowling) of Florida, Dustin Slevin (wife...

Ethel Marie White, 74, of Rushville, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at her residence. Born October 25, 1947 in Batesville, she was the daughter of Anthony Nunlist and Bernadina (Suttmann) Nunlist. She married William R. White on January 2, 1992 and he preceded her on July 17, 2009. Survivors include a daughter- Freida Fortmeyer (husband David) of Rushville; a son Michael White of Shelbyville; stepchildren- Tonya White of Shelbyville , David White of Indianapolis; siblings- Ella Nunlist of Greensburg, Rick Nunlist of Oldenburg, Victor Nunlist of Batesville, Edie Nunlist of Oldenburg, Ed Nunlist of Batesville; grandchildren Lee Runshe of Greenwood, Josie Fortmeyer of...

Rita Marie Veerkamp, 88, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at Ashford Place Health Campus. Born on May 24, 1933 in New Castle, she was the daughter of Casper & Marie (Kuntz) Wilmer. She married John E. Veerkamp on February 20, 1954 and he preceded her on February 26, 2010. Survivors include daughters- Susan Veerkamp (Steve Keen) of Shelbyville and Mary Ann (Mark) Wentzel of Greenwood; half sister- Martha Sneed of Hartsville, 2 half brothers- Bert Wilmer and Casper Wilmer both of Decatur County; 3 grandchildren- John Crowe (Courtney), Annie Wentzel and Gracie Wentzel; and great grandchildren- Colton, Corbin and Canaan Crowe. She was preceded in death by her...

Virginia Mohler Ensminger, 98, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, January 29, 2022 after a short stay at Ashford Place. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wade Ensminger; her parents, Fred and Edgardean (McMath) Mohler; a son Maurice "Budd" Ensminger, daughter Janice Daffron; and 3 siblings. She is survived by her daughter Mary Margaret Garnett; sister Iris Ashby; 3 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild, and several nieces and nephews. Virginia lived in the Rush/Shelby County area her entire life, graduating from New Salem High School. She worked at Jester's on the square until the Belaire Shopping Center opened and then worked at J.C.Penney...

Joseph E. Buening, 84, of St. Paul, passed away January 29, 2022 at Our Hospice facility in Columbus. Born July 9, 1937, in Letts, IN, he was the son of George Buening and Helen (Roell) Buening.. He married JoAnn (Colson) Buening on April 22, 1958 and she survives. Other survivors include 9 children: Juanita "Dee" Ann Rogers (Keith) of St. Paul; Rebecca Buening of Indianapolis; Janice Buening of Indianapolis; Tim Buening of St. Paul; Mary Linville (Dan) of Morristown; Helen Ramsey (Mike) of St. Paul; Patricia Stevens of Waldron; George Buening (Rebecca) of Indianapolis; and Kathleen McGuire (Ed) of Indianapolis. He is also survived by 6 siblings : Mildred Busch of Greensburg;...

Barbara J. McIntire Weston, 64, of Greensburg, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022 at OUR Hospice Inpatient Facility. Born May 7, 1957 in Shelbyville, she was the daughter of Allen L. McIntire and Janice (Davis) McIntire. She married Paul Weston on October 7, 2017, and he survives. Other survivors include her father of Waldron; 3 sons- Aaron Boggs (wife Amber) of Knightstown, Jonathon Boggs (wife Amy) of Shelbyville, Benjamin Boggs of Shelbyville; stepson Mike Weston (wife Kristina) of Greensburg; 4 brothers- Jerry McIntire (wife Beverly) of Shelbyville, Roger McIntire (wife Brenda) of Waldron, Darin McIntire (wife Roxanne) of Shelbyville, Rodney McIntire (wife Rachel) of...

Pastor Billy "Bill" Gene Lambert, 67, passed away from this life and through Heaven's gate at 12:08 pm on December 22, 2021 at MHP Medical Center, Shelbyville, Indiana, surrounded by his family. He was born May 13, 1954, in Burkes Garden, Virginia, to Elmer & Frances "Ilene" (Kimberlin) Lambert. His family moved to Mohawk, Indiana when he was just a small child. He graduated from Mt. Vernon High School, Fortville, Indiana, in 1973. He went on to graduate from Calvary Midwest Bible College with an associates degree in Theology. On March 29, 1975, he was united in holy matrimony to Wilma Kilgore. He was smitten with his beloved Wilma since first meeting her in Jr. High School. He...

Danny Phillip Stanton, 76, of Edinburgh, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021 at his residence. Born May 11, 1945 in Franklin, he was the son of Mark Stanton and Mildred (Stubbs) Stanton. He married Janet (Hatfield) Stanton on May 1, 1965 and she preceded him on November 1, 2006. Survivors include 3 daughters- Devonay Potter of Columbus, Tamara Mudd (husband Joe) of Edinburgh, Desiree Coulston of Shelbyville; 2 sisters- Rebecca Parks of Michigan, Jane Ann Roberts of Columbus; friend Beverly Stanton of St. Paul; 6 grandchildren- Justin Goode, Katie Mayer (husband Logan), Lindsay Potter, Chet Mudd, Cameron Coulston, and David Coulston. He was preceded in death by his parents, his...

Harold Davis, 79, of St. Paul, passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at his residence. Born April 14,1942 in Maryville, Tennessee he was the son of William Davis and Nola (Orr) Davis. He married Karen (Skaggs) Davis on January 1, 1983 and she preceded him on July 16, 2017. Survivors include children- Kevin Davis (Lisa) of St. Paul, Bill Davis (Becky) of Franklin, Pam Adams (Jason) of Winter Springs, FL, Jennifer Petitt (Steven) of Franklin; 17 grandchildren, 18 great- grandchildren and his dog Snickers. He was preceded in death by his parents, spouse, daughter Cynthia Davis, and 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Harold lived in this area most of his lifetime and was a meat cutter at...