Cody Dean Clark, age 32, of Shirley, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026, following a tragic accident. He was born Sunday, January 23, 1994, in Greenfield, Indiana, to Amy Jean (Hedrick) Clark and the late Michael Dean Clark, who was waiting with open arms to greet him in heaven.  Cody attended Eastern Hancock High School, where he played basketball and was a 2012 graduate.  After high school, Cody attended Ivy Tech college. Cody’s field of employment was in ...

Virginia Lee Peters, age 85, of Kennard, Indiana, left this world on Friday, February 6, 2026, at her home and joined her beloved husband, George, in heaven. She was born December 18, 1940, in Aurora, Indiana, to parents Ardith Leroy Moon and Florence Lee (Montgomery) Moon. In addition to her husband and parents, Virginia is preceded in death by her son, William “Bill” Peters.  Virginia married her sweetheart, George Merrill Peters, on October 18, 1963, and they were ...

Jerry Conley, age 69, of Shirley, Indiana, passed away at his residence on Monday, December 29, 2025. Jerry was born Tuesday, February 21, 1956, in Rushville, Indiana, to the late William Estes and Christine (Binion) Conley.  Jerry attended Eastern Hancock High School in Indiana. He was a very strong-willed young man and a determined hard worker. He held many positions over his lifetime. He obtained his first job at the age of 16 working for Goodwin Brothers Dodge-Plymouth Agency on ...

Dennis Kay Denney, age 69, of Shirley, Indiana, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 5:30 am. Dennis was born on Friday, July the 20th, in 1956, in New Castle, Indiana, to the late Willard E. and Mildred J. (Piercy) Denney.  Dennis graduated from New Castle High School in 1974 and immediately after graduation enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Dennis gave four years of his life serving our country. During his service in the Marines, he ...

Lawrence “Larry” I. Massey, age 88, of Shirley, Indiana, passed into the arms of his heavenly father on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Larry was born on Monday, July 9th, in 1937, in Lafayette, Indiana, to the late Lawrence A. and Emma (Hudson) Massey.  Larry had many wonderful memories of growing up in the town of Shirley; he had access to delicious fountain sodas due to his father owning the local Massey Drugstore and Soda Shop. Larry graduated from Kennard High School in ...

Our beloved mother, Denise “Dee” Anne Rose, born Denise Anne Allee, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025, surrounded by family and love, and returned home to the arms of Jesus after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s. She was 82 years old. Mom was born on February 21, 1943, in Duluth, Minnesota, and lived a full and vibrant life marked by hard work, creativity, laughter, and love for her family. She attended Fortuna Union High School in Fortuna, California, and later ...

Louie David Smith, age 78, of Knightstown, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his residence at 10:41 pm on Monday, August 11, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Louie was born on Monday, December 16, 1946, in Sumter, South Carolina, to the late Jesse and Maggie (Baker) Smith.  Louie attended Edmunds High School in Sumter, South Carolina. Following high school, he decided to serve his country by enlisting in the United States Army, where he earned the rank of sergeant and proudly and ...

Linda Sue Westrich, age 72, of Shirley, Indiana, passed away peacefully at her home early Wednesday morning, July 16, 2025. She was born on Saturday, November 1, 1952, in New Castle, Indiana, the daughter of the late George and Auralenneth (McDaniel) Thalls. A 1971 graduate of Eastern Hancock High School, Linda was a gifted athlete and proudly became the first female recipient of the GAA (Girls Athletic Association) award in basketball at Eastern Hancock. On January 9, 1991, she married ...

Christine (Binion) Conley, age 98, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at her residence in Shirley, Indiana. She was born on Thursday, August 5, 1926, in Amherstdale, West Virginia. She was the daughter of Willis and Goldie (Fife) Binion and the oldest of ten children. Christine spent her school years in Olive Hill, Kentucky. After attending school, she married the love of her life, Estes Conley, on May 29, 1945. Christine was a wife, mother, grandmother, and also a dedicated ...

Kenneth “Ken” Eugene Rutledge, age 66, of Shirley, Indiana, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Ken, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, was born Monday, February 18, 1959, in New Castle, Indiana, to the late Donald and Naomi Pearl (Hedges) Rutledge.  Ken graduated from Blue River Valley High School in New Castle, Indiana, in 1977. Ken worked as a burial vault installer for Wimmer Burial Vaults in New Castle, Indiana.  His career spanned over ...