All Obituaries

Joshua D. Church, 44, of Indianapolis, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023 at his residence. Born November 9, 1978 in Indianapolis, he was the son of Mark Church and Ruth (Baugh) Church.  He married Kimberly (Lewis) Church on August 23, 2021, and she survives. Other survivors include 3 children- Zebadiah Church, Jacob Church, Cassandra Church; 3 step children- Michael Dover, Brandon Dover, Ronnie Redden; 2 brothers-Mark Church, Brodi Church; a sister Marci Church;...

Theodore C. "Ted" Dora, 90, of Shelbyville, passed away shortly after sunrise on Saturday, January 28, 2023, on his birthday, with his family by his bedside. Born January 28, 1933 in Greenfield, he was the son of Dewey E. Dora and Hazel D. (Smith) Dora.  He married Ruth (McDaniel) Dora on May 19, 1956 and she preceded him on March 4, 2001. Survivors include a son Rex Dora (wife Suzanne) of Hope,  daughter Kala Paxton of Shelbyville, adopted daughter Carol...

B. Joann "Jo" Durbin Ragsdale, 83, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023 at Heritage House. Born November 30, 1939 in Shelby County, she was the daughter of William Durbin and Bertha (Stickford) Durbin.   She married Phillip Ragsdale on September 22, 1962, and he preceded her on June 10, 2001. Survivors include 3 children- Brad Ragsdale (wife Donna) of Shelbyville, 2 daughters- Brenda "Bre" Newton of Shelbyville, Barbara...

Sylvia Faye Rouse, 85, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023 at MHP Medical Center. Born February 17, 1937 in Russell Springs, KY, she was the daughter of Chester Eads and Lucretia (Stephens) Eads. She married Norman Rouse in 1955 and was married for 63 years before he passed in 2018. Survivors include 1 son- Steven Rouse of Northern Indiana; brother- Glen Eads (Imelda) of Russell Springs, 3 sisters' Mildred Lawson of Russell Springs, Ilene Foley of...

Brenda L. Williams, 82, of St. Paul, passed away January 22, 2023 at her residence. Private graveside services were held at Union Chapel Cemetery on Tuesday, January 23, 2023.  

Larry Dean Lollar, Sr., 72, of Manilla, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023 at Walker Place. Born April 16, 1950 in Columbus, he was the son of Omer W. Lollar, Sr., and Doris (Baker) Lollar. Survivors include a son Larry Lollar Jr. of Nineveh; 2 daughters- Laura Pence (husband Greg) of Shelbyville, Lisa Schlosser (husband Scott) of Beaverton, Michigan; partner, caregiver, & best friend Elizabeth Lollar; 5 stepchildren- Tom Sleeth (wife Amanda), Margie Miller...

Robert L. Bowman, 80, former St. Paul resident, passed away January 19, 2023 at Waldron Heath Care. Graveside services will be 11:00 am on Monday, January 23, 2023 at Donaldson Cemetery in Elizabethtown, where military rites will be conducted by the American Legion.  

Phyllis I. Lutes, 90, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at her residence. Born September 4, 1932 in Greensburg, she was the daughter of Charles Raymond Bright and Verna (Robbins) Bright.  She married Donald E. Lutes on June 8, 1952, and he survives. Other survivors include a son Doug Lutes (wife Monica) of Shelbyville; daughter Christy Denk (husband David) of Shelbyville;  2 brothers- Michael Holbrook (wife Carole) of Franklin, Jon...

Gloria D. (Moss) McIver-Smith, 86 of Hernando, Florida gained her wings January 6, 2023. Born August 8, 1936 in Scottsville, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Willie Moss and Murtle Swindle-Moss. Survivors include her husband, Norman J. Smith, a son, James (Pinky) McIver, a daughter, Anita (Luisa) Cabrera and grandchildren, Jason (Jenny) McIver, Jamie (Shane) Tobin, Wesley McIver, Jena (Terrell) Hall, Adam McIver, Cassie Messer, Andy McIver, Josh Tucker, Bryan Phillips, Travis Cabrera,...

Joseph "Joe" Anthony Beyer, Jr., a proud veteran of the U.S. Army National Guard, passed away in his home on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 with his wife and children by his side. Joe was born July 29, 1955 in Shelbyville, Indiana, the first of eight children to Joseph Anthony Beyer, Sr., and Donna Belle Beyer, nee Dwiggins. He graduated from Waldron High School in 1973 and attended summer courses at Purdue University College of Agriculture. Joe lived his early life in Waldron and...