Obituaries

Feb 23, 2024

Jaionna Baird, 15, of Shelbyville, passed away February 23, 2024 at Especially Kidz.

Visitation will be Wednesday, March 6, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison Street, Shelbyville, IN 46176.

Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m at Murphy-Parks Funeral Services.

Funeral Directors, Greg Parks, Sheila...

Feb 17, 2024

Ruth Ann Feightner, 56, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday February 17, 2024 at her residence.

She was born July 7, 1967 in Madison, IN. to Noble Graves and Evelyn (Burris) Graves.

Ruth loved being outdoors.  She would say she enjoyed having her hands in the dirt.  Some of her favorite things were doing yard work...

Feb 15, 2024

Timmy H. Eldridge, 66, of Shelbyville passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024 at his residence.

He was born July 30, 1957 in Rushville to John L. Eldridge and Fern (Herbert) Hodson.

Tim attended Rushville High School.  When he was younger, Tim attended First Southern Baptist Church in Rushville. As he got older, he attended Crossroad...

Feb 9, 2024

Stephen Mitchell, 80, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday February 9, 2024 at his residence.

He was born February 23, 1943 in Blue Ridge, IN. to William Mitchell and Wilma (Sullivan) Mitchell.

Stephen graduated from Waldron High School.

He served in the United States Army.

Stephen was a member of the VFW,...

Feb 8, 2024

David L. Bontrager, 70, of Shelbyville passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born March 29, 1953 in Elkhart, IN to Levi E and Ada Mae (Eash) Bontrager.

David married Cheri Micchia on July 14, 1990 and the following year they welcomed a new addition when son...

Feb 5, 2024

Betty L. Owens, 85, of Shelbyville, passed away February 5, 2024 at her residence.

She was born September 15, 1938 in Russell Springs, KY. to Harley West and Opal (Tucker) West.

Betty enjoyed working in her yard and making her flowers look beautiful.

She married Larry K. Owens and they spent 57 wonderful...

Feb 3, 2024

Kristopher M. Zamudio, 38, of Carthage, passed away February 3, 2024 at I.U. Health Methodist Hospital.

He was born February 14, 1985 in Del Rio, TX. to Ernest Zamudio and Beverly (McGaha) Gilaspy.

Kris attended Walnut Ridge Friends Church.

He had a close group of friends that he enjoyed riding around with, working...

Jan 31, 2024

Son Ok Slevin, 73, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday January 31, 2024 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.

She was born May 21, 1950 in South Korea to Chong Yun Kim and Yong Sun Kwon.

Son loved to cook and work in her garden.  Her favorite thing to do was to spend time with...

Jan 30, 2024

Langley (Wayne) Alexander, 73, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday January 30, 2024 at Ashford Place Health Campus.

He was born November 26, 1950 in Osgood, IN. to James R. Alexander and Stella Mae (Keeton) Alexander.

Wayne served in the United States Army.

He was a truck driver for Estes Express and he retired...

Jan 29, 2024

Johnathon May, 23, of Flat Rock, passed away Monday January 29, 2024.

He was born August 1, 2000 in Indianapolis, IN. to Vicki L. (Ray) McQueary and John C. May Jr. and they survive.

Johnathon graduated from Southwestern High School with the Class of 2019.

His family was very special to him and...

Jan 29, 2024

E. Roger Knarr, 84, of Shelbyville passed away Monday, January 29, 2024 at Ascension St. Francis Hospital, Greenwood, Indiana, with his family by his side.  He was born February 24, 1939 in Shelbyville, Indiana, to Earl Raymond and Esther Mae (Polston) Knarr.  He married Carol Ann (Knose) Knarr on October 10, 1964 and she survives.

Roger is...

Jan 29, 2024

Janice "Jan" Lynn Morris, 65, of Edinburgh, passed away Monday January 29, 2024 at her residence     with her family by her side.

She was born February 17, 1958 in Akron, OH. to Charles Boyle and Anna Mae (Wanzie) Boyle.

Jan graduated from Kenmore High School in 1976.

Jan was a member of the...

Jan 20, 2024

Paul Edward Jacobs Sr., 84, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday January 20, 2024 at his residence.

He was born August 31, 1939 in Rushville, IN. to Virgil Jacobs and Viola (Cisco) Jacobs.

Paul worked at KT Corporation and specialized in welding before retiring after many years of service.

Paul loved to sing and...

Jan 10, 2024

Roy Allen Jones, 74, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday January 10, 2024 at Willows in Greensburg, IN.

He was born April 19, 1949 in Rushville, IN. to Mintford Jones and Elsie (Dixon) Jones.

He served in the United States Marines.

Roy worked at Williams Industrial in screen printing before he retired.

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Jan 7, 2024

Mary Michelle "Shelly" Olinger, 36, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday January 7, 2024 at her residence.

She was born December 7, 1987 in Shelbyville, IN.  to Pete Olinger and LouAnn (Elliott) Dorman.

Shelly graduated from Shelbyville High School in 2005.

She worked in Home Health Care.

Shelly was a loving mother...

Jan 6, 2024

Kimberly D. (Tucker) Brown, 61, formerly of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday January 6, 2024 at Norton Audubon Hospital of Louisville, KY.

She was born September 4, 1962 in Wofford, KY. to James L. Tindle and Beulah F. (Tindle) Lawson.

Kim graduated from High School in 1980 and then went to Tennessee College and got her...

Jan 3, 2024

Scott Allen Whiteman, 55, of Fairland, passed away Wednesday January 3, 2024 at his residence. He was born April 1, 1968 in Indianapolis, IN. to Albert "Bill" W. Whiteman and Thelma (Scruggs) Stanfield. Scott grown up in Indiana Soldiers' and Sailors' Children's Home. He attended Washington High School in Indianapolis and graduated from Lincoln Tech. He enjoyed riding motorcycles,...

Jan 2, 2024

Rita Kay Smith, 81, of Shelbyville, passed away January 2, 2024 at her residence.

She was born March 24, 1942 in Shelbyville, IN. to Kenneth E. Purcell and Geneva M. (Ross) Purcell.

Rita was a blast to her family to be around.  She was the most caring and loving mother and grandmother.  One of her...

Jan 2, 2024

Fredrick (Fred) T. Bohman, 77, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday January 2, 2024 at Willows of Shelbyville.

He was born January 12, 1946 in Shelbyville, IN to Herbert L. Bohman and Helen L. (Corcoran) Bohman.

Fred graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1964.

He served in the United States Army.

Fred...

Dec 25, 2023

Jessie W. Sanders, 90, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, December 25, 2023 at Franciscan Health Indianapolis.

She was born June 18, 1933 in Ripley Co., IN. to Russell Duncan and Norma (Pratt) Duncan.

Jessie attended school in Milory, IN., and also attended Vine Street Methodist Church.

Jessie worked at the Garmet Factory for...