Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Shelbyville, Indiana
Charles W. 'Bill' Ford
Dec 2, 2021
Charles W "Bill" Ford of Columbus, formerly of Mount Auburn, died Wednesday December 2, 2021, at Columbus Regional Hospital. Born July 4, 1931, in Mount Auburn, he was the son of James Holman and Frances (Treon) Ford.
He married Ruth David on March 10, 1951 and she preceded him in death on November 26, 1986. He married...
Stephonia Baker
Dec 1, 2021
Stephonia Baker,49, of Especially Kidz passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021. Stephonia's service will be held Tuesday, December 7 at 11:00 am with funeral to follow.
Funeral Directors, Greg Parks, Sheila Parks, and Stuart Parks are honored to serve Stephonia's family.
Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.
Constance "Connie" Lynn Thomas
Nov 30, 2021
Constance Lynn "Connie" (Goebel) Thomas, 84, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2022 at Waldron Health & Rehab.
She was born February 11, 1938 in Beech Grove to Charles Goebel and Dorothy (Windhorst) Goebel Siead.
She attended school in Fortville, IN.
She was employed at Kroger for 31 years before retiring.
...Randy Miles Sayre, Sr
Nov 30, 2021
Randy Miles Sayre, Sr. "Muskie", 66, of Shelbyville, passed away November 22, 2022 at his residence.
He was born August 9, 1956 in New Castle, IN to Marion Sayre and Mary Kay Oldham "Katie".
Randy worked construction for 35 years and at PK USA for 8 years before retiring. He was a lifetime resident of...
Lloyd "Sonny" Taylor
Nov 30, 2021
Lloyd "Sonny" Taylor, 84 of Shelbyville passed away Monday, October 24, 2022 at Brickyard Healthcare-Brandywine Care Center.
He was born March 31, 1938 in Greenfield, IN to Paul V. Taylor and Dorothy L. (Bell) Taylor.
Sonny was a meat cutter at Standard Grocery for 39 years. He loved working in the yard. One of his...
Wanda K Blocher
Nov 30, 2021
Wanda K. Blocher, 74, of Shelbyville passed away Thursday, October 6, 2022 at St. Francis Hospital, Indianapolis.
She was born January 6, 1948 in Indianapolis to Lee Vernon Ginn and Mammie Ruth (Ramsey) Ginn.
Wanda graduated from Triton Central High School in 1967.
She was a CNA at Heritage House before retiring in...
Todd Clayton
Nov 30, 2021
Todd Clayton, 61, of Shelbyville passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at Columbus Regional Health.
He was born August 16, 1960 in Franklin, IN to Robert Clayton and Patricia (Minor) Skaggs.
Todd was a former member of Town and Country Christian Church and current member of Shelbyville Community Church. He was very active in the...
Jeannene Martin
Nov 29, 2021
W. Jeannene Payne Martin went to her eternal rest on Monday, November 29, 2021.
She was a resident of Morristown Manor. She was born January 27, 1930 in Moral township to William C. and Lela M. Rouse.
Mrs. Martin was a life long Shelbyville resident. She had worked for Tokheim Corp. (formerly-Gen Pro) and retired...
Clarence "Edward" Duncan
Nov 28, 2021
Clarence Edward Duncan, 54, of Indianapolis, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Franciscan Hospital.
He was born July 11, 1967 in Seymour, IN to Clarence O.L. Duncan and Carolyn Sue (Dyer) Duncan.
Clarence was a state certified CNA.
He is survived by his mother, his siblings, Clarissa Mead (Mark), James Duncan (Connie),...
David L Pittman
Nov 26, 2021
David L. Pittman, 77, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, November 26, 2021 at Georgetown Community Hospital, KY.
He was born January 13, 1944 in Shelbyville, the son of Helen Fischer.
David retired from Continental Kitchen. His passion was fishing. He also enjoyed making Native American jewelry.
He married Virginia (Biery) Pittman on September...
Rosemary Jones
Nov 25, 2021
Rosemary Jones, 75, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021 at Hickory Creek Nursing Home in Greensburg, IN.
She was born March 18, 1946 in Whitley City, KY to Henry Worley and Vadie (Halloway) Worley.
Rosemary enjoyed listening to country music. Her most precious times were spent at family get togethers.
She...
Stanley Gebhart, Sr
Nov 21, 2021
Stanley Gebhart, Sr., 62, of Boggstown, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021 at his residence.
Services are pending at Murphy-Parks Funeral Services
Ruth Schaf
Nov 20, 2021
Ruth E. Schaf, 98, of Shelbyville passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021 at MHP Medical Center.
She was born April 28, 1923 in Shelby County to Edward Runnebohm and Matilda (Miller) Runnebohm.
Ruth was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and St. Anne's Alter Society. She loved to sew and make her own clothes....
Debra Johnson
Nov 19, 2021
Debbie Johnson, 58, passed away unexpectedly on November 19, 2021 at her residence in Dunnellon, FL.
Debbie was born January 7, 1963 to Norman J. and Shirley A. Smith in Columbus, Indiana. She obtained her degree in nursing and became a wonderful and compassionate caretaker to all who were in her care.
Debbie was married...
Goldie Bunge
Nov 16, 2021
Goldie Bunge, 22, of Especially Kidz passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021. She was born December 25, 1997 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Beth Patton.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison Street, Shelbyville, IN 46176, Burial will take place at Gracie's Garden at Whispering...
Danny Lee Wainscott
Nov 16, 2021
Danny Lee Wainscott, 73, of Shelbyville passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at MHP Medical Center.
He was born May 3, 1948 in Shelbyville to Arthur R. Wainscott and Frieda May (Thomas) Wainscott.
He enjoyed doing puzzles, working on cars and fishing. He was a very kind, loving man that cherished the times he spent...
Jason Sells
Nov 15, 2021
Jason L. Sells, 49, of Shelbyville passed away Monday, November 15, 2021 at his residence.
He was born August 4, 1972 in Berwyn, IL to Leonard Sells and Linda (Adaska) Sells.
He worked at Caterpillar in Franklin. Jason had a passion for trains, his country, cars, and demolition derby's. His most precious times were spent...
Betty Robinson
Nov 14, 2021
Betty Rose Robinson, 84, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021 at IU University Hospital in Indianapolis.
She was born May 4, 1937 in Armathwaite, TN to Charlie Turner and Reba Belle (Sewell) Turner.
Betty retired from Frendenburg Industires in 1994 after 20 years of service.
She married James Frank Robinson on...
Kathleen "Kathy" Babbs
Nov 13, 2021
Kathleen Babbs, 63, of Shelbyville passed away Saturday, November 13, 2021 at MHP Medical Center.
She was born March 23, 1958 in Lock Haven, PA.
Kathleen is survived by her son, Daniel Babbs, 2 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters.
She was preceded in death by her father, James Sunday, and her husband,...
Shelly Kay Sparks
Nov 13, 2021
Shelly Kay (Griffith) Sparks, 56, of Boggstown passed away Saturday, November 13, 2021 at University Hospital in Indianapolis.
She was born August 9, 1965, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Thomas and Sharon (Crafton) Griffith.
Shelly is survived by her husband of 29 years, Dallas Sparks, of Boggstown, her older sister, Tammy Griffith of Boggstown, sons,...

