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Freeman Funeral Home
Shelbyville, Indiana
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Violet Louise Ramsey
December 29, 1944 - July 2, 2026
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Violet Louise Ramsey, 81, of Shelbyville, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Major Hospital in Shelbyville. She was born on December 29, 1944, in Shelby County, the daughter of Emerson “S.E.” and Caroline Priscilla (Macy) Linville. On April 18, 1965, she married Daniel G. Ramsey, Sr., and he preceded her in death on January 3, 2019.
Violet is survived by her sons, Daniel G. Ramsey Jr. and wife, Neva, of Manilla, Kenneth E. Ramsey of Shelbyville, and Dennis L. Ramsey and husband, Paul Wagoner, of Solsberry; grandchildren, Morgan and Gregory; brothers, William Fredrick Linville of Arlington, Keith Eugene Linville and wife, Diane, and David Earl Linville, both of Morristown; sister-in-law, Karen Linville, of Shelbyville; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, Daniel Sr., Violet was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Paul Emerson Linville and Ronnie Lee Linville; and sister-in-law, Sandy Linville.
She was an active, lifelong member of the Little Blue River Friends Church, where she taught Sunday school. Violet graduated from Arlington High School in 1962.
She was a farm wife, homemaker, and lovingly baby sat for numerous children. Violet owned and operated her own independent business, Tidy House Cleaning Company, for many years. She was also a member of the Pioneer Engineers Club of Rushville, Indiana. She enjoyed driving and riding the antique tractors in the parade with her grandchildren. She especially enjoyed watching her grandson, Greg, learn how to maintain, haul, and operate the antique tractors and implements.
Violet was well known for her wonderful black raspberry cobbler and her delicious blondies. They were highly anticipated every year at the annual Pioneer Engineers Club Reunion. She enjoyed baking these treats and others with her granddaughter, Morgan.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 pm, Wednesday, July 8, 2026, and from 10 to 11 am, Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Little Blue River Friends Church, 122 N. 1000 W., Morristown, Indiana 46161. Funeral services will be at 11 am, Thursday, at the church, with Pastors Jake Brown and Mike Dickey officiating. Interment will follow at Little Blue River Friends Cemetery. Services have been entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Little Blue River Friends Church, 122 N. 1000 W., Morristown, Indiana 46161.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

Freeman Funeral Home
Shelbyville, Indiana
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Daniel Gale Ramsey
January 2, 1939 — January 3, 2019
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Daniel G. Ramsey, 80, of Shelbyville passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019, at his residence. He was born January 2, 1939, the son of Glen and Audrey (Booher) Ramsey, and step-son of Vivian. Dan married Violet Linville on April 18, 1965.
He is survived by his wife, Violet; his sons, Daniel G. Ramsey, Jr. and wife, Neva, of Manilla, Kenneth E. Ramsey of Shelbyville, and Dennis L. Ramsey and husband, Paul, of Solsberry; sister, Sue Jane Colquitt and husband, Lee of Michigan; step-brother, Eric Pierson and wife, Gayle, of Greenfield; step-sister, Margo Repar and husband, Jim, of Greenfield; and grandchildren, Morgan and Gregory Ramsey of Manilla.
He was preceded in death by his parents; step-mother; and brother, David.
Dan attended Shelbyville High School and was a member of the Class of 1957. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Dan was a self-employed farmer, and then was employed with Johnson Trucking for 24 years. In retirement, Dan and family owned a multitude of antique tractors and implements. He was a long-standing member of the Pioneer Engineers Club of Indiana and was always sure to attend the annual show held in Rush County. He loved to tell people about his Model T tractor and the family history behind the tractors, but Dan especially loved driving his Model A truck through the streets of Shelbyville on a nice, sunny day. He also enjoyed his coffee meetings with his two friends, Bruce and Larry.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, January 8, 2019 and from 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Carmony-Ewing Chapel, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville. Funeral services at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, officiated by Pastor Mike Linville. Burial will be at the Little Blue River Friends Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Pioneer Engineers Club at P.O Box 536 Rushville, IN 46173. Online condolences may be shared with Daniel’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

Glenn E George and Son Funeral Home
Shelbyville, Indiana
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Esther Ramsey
1924 - 2016
---------- Esther F. Ramsey, 92, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016, at Morristown Manor in Morristown. Born Feb. 19, 1924, in Wayne County, she was the daughter of the Rev. John W. and Mary (Bascom) Dennis. she married Dale E. Ramsey on April 1, 1945, and he preceded in her in death June 9, 2006.
She is survived by two sons: Thomas G. Ramsey and wife, Carol; and Philip Ramsey and wife, Cindy, all of Shelbyville; one daughter, Debra Zargarian and husband, Ron, of Indianapolis; one sister, Mary Lou Tinsley of Shelbyville; 11 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Ramsey was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Warren Ramsey; three brothers, Loren Dennis, Eugene Dennis and Dr. John W. Dennis; five sisters, Naomi Buchanan, Ruth Benifiel, Lucy Bogue Borradaile, Grace Robertson and Julia Chwala; and two granddaughters.
She graduated in 1942 from Centerville High School. Mrs. Ramsey was a homemaker but had many interests. She drove a van for Shelby County Special Education and helped with activities with the children. Her special interest was Sunday school. She taught over 55 years at Shelbyville First Church of the Nazarene, where she was a longtime member. She also was interested in missions and served as the missionary president for many years. She and her husband enjoyed Work and Witness trips for the Nazarene Church International, one of which was to Sun Valley Indian School in Arizona. Mrs. Ramsey loved and supported the school. Esther loved to read and study the Bible, and she enjoyed writing devotional articles and short stories about her life.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2016, at Shelbyville First Church of the Nazarene, 2315 S. Riley Highway. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 30, 2016, at the church, with Pastor Steve Bohall officiating. Burial will be at Bennett Cemetery in Shelby County. Memorial contributions may be given to Nazarene Missions International in care of Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road, Shelbyville, IN 46176.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Greenfield Daily Reporter
Hancock County, Indiana
October 8, 2005
Page 3
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Warren D. Ramsey
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Warren D. Ramsey, 59, Manilla, IN, died Thursday, October 6. 2005 at his home. He was born in Shelbyville, September 17, 1946 to Dale E. Ramsey and Esther F. (Dennis) Ramsey, who survive.
Mr Ramsey graduated from Morristown High School in 1964 and Olivet Nazarene University in 1968. He married Charlotte K. Delhagen on September 12, 1981. He was formerly employed at Fairland National Bank. He was a teacher at Morton Memorial School, Knightstown from 1968 to 1971. He was a Systems Accountant for Defense Finance and Accounting Services at Ft. Harrison for 23 years, retiring December 30, 2004. Mr. Ramsey liked to garden, deer hunt and enjoy the outdoors. He was a member of the Park Chapel Christian Church, Greenfield, for 3 years.
He is survived by his parents; wife Charlotte K. Ramsey, Manilla; daughter, Renee N. Ramsey; brothers, Thomas (Carol) Ramsey and Philip (Cindy) Ramsey, both of Shelbyville; sister, Debra (Ron) Zargarian, Greenwood, IN; father and mother-in-law, Jack Delhagen and Barbara Delhagen, Monteverde, FL; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held Tuesday, October 11, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at First Church of the Nazarene, Shelbyville, with Rev. Phil Collier and Rev. David Woods officiating. Interment will be at Bennett Cemetery. Visitation will be observed from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, October 10, 2005, at the Carmony-Ewing Harrison Street Chapel, Shelbyville.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Greenfield Daily Reporter
Hancock County, Indiana
Wednesday, November 25, 1998
Page 3 Column 2
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Glen I. Ramsey
Glen Irwin Ramsey, 85, of Shelbyville died Nov. 23, 1998, at Major Hospital in Shelbyville.
Born June 15, 1913, in Shelby County, he was the son of William and Josie E. (Brown) Ramsey.
He was a Shelby County resident most of his life and drove a school bus for Shelbyville Central Schools for 12 years, retiring in 1980. He was also a farmer most of his life. He was a member of Farm Bureau Coop and Little Blue River Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, the former Julia Vivian Wooten, whom he married on Sept. 19, 1970; sons David G. Ramsey of Tellico Plains, Tenn., and Daniel G. Ramsey of Shelbyville; daughter Sue Janae Colquitt of East Lansing, Mich.; stepdaughter Margo Repar of Greenfield; stepson Howard Eric Pierson of Greenfield; brother Dale Ramsey of Shelby County; sister Mildred Ertmann of Oceanside, Calif.; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one brother.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Carmony-Ewing Broadway Funeral Home in Shelbyville with the Rev. James Farnsley officiating.
Burial will be at Forest Hill Cemetery in Shelbyville.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Little Blue River Baptist Church.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Herald & Review
Decatur, Illinois
Wednesday, January 16, 1991
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STRASBURG - Hazel Bingaman Ramsey, 69, Chatsworth, Ga., formerly of Strasburg, died Monday (Jan. 14, 1991). Survivors: daughter, Debbie Ramsey, Chatsworth, Ga.; son, Eddie Ramsey, Geneva, Fla.; sister, Sylvia Popham, Decatur.
Services: 4 p.m. Wednesday, Peeples Funeral Home, Chatsworth, Ga. Burial: Ramsey Cemetery, Chatsworth.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Herald & Review
Tuesday, November 18 or 19, 1986
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RALPH W. RAMSEY
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Ralph W. Ramsey, 64, R.R. 1, Arlington, died at 9:50 p.m. Monday at Rush Memorial Hospital. Mr. Ramsey, an auto mechanic, had been employed at Fordice Motors, Rushville, and had previously worked at Nankivel Motors and Schmalhuasen-Siebert. He was a U.S. Army-Air Force veteran of World War II and was a member of the Little Blue River Friends Church.
A son of Alfred and Jessie (Black) Ramsey, he was born June 7, 1922, in Rush County. He was married Dec. 11, 1953, to Rosaline Newhouse, who survives. Also surviving are a son, John "Butch" Ramsey, R.R. 1, Arlington; a brother, Robert Ramsey, New Palestine; and sisters, Mrs. T. S. (Eileen) Macy, R.R. 1, Morristown,and Mrs. Eugene (Imogene) Lewellyn, Shelbyville. One brother and one half-sister preceded him in death.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Moster and Cox Mortuary, Rushville, with Pastor Robert Taylor officiating. Burial will be in Arlington East Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the mortuary.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Rushville Republican
Rush County, Indiana
Wednesday, April 28, 1982
Page 2
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Josie Brown Ramsey
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Josie E. Ramsey, 96, formerly of R.R. 1, Shelbyville, died Monday at approximately 9:50 p.m. at the Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Shelbyville. She had been in failing health for the past six years. She had resided in Shelby County for the past 94 years.
Born December 16, 1885, in Orange Township, Rush County, she was the daughter of David E. and Mary M. Fisher Brown. She was married to William Ramsey February 23, 1910. He died April 17, 1974. Mrs. Ramsey was a housewife and a member of the Little Blue River Baptist Church and the Ladies Aid and Missionary Society of that church.
Survivors include two sons, Glen Ramsey and Dale E. Ramsey, both of R.R. 1, Shelbyville; a daughter, Mrs. Jack (Mildred) Ertmann of Anaheim, California; ten grandchildren; great grandchildren; two brothers, Claude Brown and Clyde Brown, both of R.R. 1, Waldron; and a sister-in-law, LaVanche Brown, of R.R.1, Shelbyville; and several nieces and nephews. One son, Clarence Brown Ramsey, died in 1950. Two brothers and three sisters preceded her in death.
Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Carmony Funeral Home in Shelbyville. Burial will be in the Bennett Cemetery. The Rev. Jesse McKinney will be in charge of the service. Assisting him will be the Rev. Jewell. Friends may call after 4 Thursday at Carmony F Funeral Home in Shelbyville.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Rushville Republican
Rush County, Indiana
April 18, 1974
Page 1
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William Ramsey
Dies Wednesday
At Indianapolis
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William Ramsey, 89, R. 1, Manilla, died of complications at Community Hospital in Indianapolis at 4:50 Wednesday afternoon. He had been ill since January 27, and had been seriously ill in the hospital for one month. Mr. Ramsey was born January 25, 1885, in Union Township, Shelby Co. in the house where he lived all his life. He was the son of Franklin and Eliza Jane Ritter Ramsey. On February 23, 1910 he was married to Josie E. Brown, who survives.
The deceased was a farmer and was a member of the Little Blue River Baptist Church in Shelby County and the Shelby County Farm Bureau.
Surviving with the widow are two sons, Glen Ramsey, R. 1, Shelbyville and Dale E. Ramsey, Shelbyville; a daughter, Mrs. Clarence (Mildred) Baxter, Anaheim, California; ten grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and a twin sister, Mrs. Gertrude Barber, of this city.
Funeral service will be held at the Carmony Funeral Home in Shelbyville at 2 p.m. Sunday with Rev. Michael Julian officiating. Burial will be in Bennett Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Saturday.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Rushville Republican
Rush County, Indiana
March 10, 1950
Page 1
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Clarence Ramsey
Expires Friday
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Clarence B. Ramsey, 39, of near Manilla, died Friday morning at 9:30 o'clock in the Major Hospital in Shelbyville. He had been in ill health for the past year and in a serious condition for three months.
He was a son of William and Josie Brown Ramsey and was born February 1, 1911, in Shelby County. On December 1, 1935, he was married to Hazel Brandt who survives with the parents; a sister, Mrs. Mildred Baxter of Franklin; and two brothers, Glen and Dale Ramsey of near Shelbyville.
Mr. Ramsey was a member of the Little Blue River Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Carmony Funeral Home at Shelbyville and interment will be made in the Bennett Cemetery, Shelby County. Friends may call at the funeral home beginning Saturday noon.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

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