Obituaries

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

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

Nov 11, 2021

Dixie Madonna (Barnes) Redelman, 84, of Shelbyville passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021.

She was born August 18, 1937 in Clarksburg, IN to Archibald "Archie" Barnes and Magdalene "Maggie" (Gillespie) Barnes.

Dixie was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.  She retired at age 70 from Williams Industries, where she worked from 1988 to 2007....

Nov 8, 2021

DeWayne Warrick, Sr., 57, of Greenwood passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021 at IU Methodist Hospital.

He was born March 30, 1964 in Rushville to Estel and Betty Warrick.

He enjoyed riding his Harley and doing small engine repair.  DeWayne loved spending time with his family and friends.

He married Violet Crews on...

Nov 5, 2021

Gary L Goodwin, 61 of Shelbyville, formerly of Flat Rock, passed away Friday, November 5, 2021 at his residence.

He was born October 31, 1960 in Columbus, IN to Glen Goodwin and Ruth (Dawson) Goodwin.

Gary attended Southwestern High School.  He worked as a Steward at Indiana Grand Casino.

He was a member...

Oct 31, 2021

Kairi Michaeyla Faye Jacobs, 4, of Shelbyville passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021.

She was born May 11, 2017 in Shelbyville the daughter of Paul Edward Jacobs III and Emily Grace Jacobs.

Kiki was a sweet, loving child.  She loved baby shark, cooking, baby yoda and llamas.  She enjoyed dancing, singing, and listening to music. ...

Oct 24, 2021

John E. Eck, 94, of Shelbyville passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.

He was born September 10, 1927 in Shelby County to John Eck and Mae (Heifner) Eck.

He married Clara (Harper) Eck on December 14, 1946 and she preceded him in death on September 13, 2014.   Both...

Oct 20, 2021

Ronald Jay Cates, 68, of Shelbyville passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at his residence.

He was born September 12, 1953 in Connersville, IN to Eugene Elsrod and Fern (Saylor) Crissillies.

Ron graduated from Connersville High School in 1972.

He was a carpenter and enjoyed watching sports and was also an avid reader....

Oct 20, 2021

William F. "Bill" Hanneman, 88, of Fairland, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at his residence.

He was born September 20, 1933 in Lincoln, Nebraska to Frederic Hanneman and Dorothy (Wilson) Hanneman.

On April 5, 1953 he married the love of his life, Carolyn Hanneman and she preceded him in death on March 22, 2021,...

Oct 19, 2021

Jerry Coffey, 75, of Shelbyville passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at Franciscan Health Indianapolis.

He was born November 5, 1945 in Indianapolis to Kenneth Coffey and Elizabeth (Art) Bloucher.

Jerry was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  He worked at Mark Concrete.  He was a former member of the American Legion.  Jerry loved to...

Oct 15, 2021

Jackie Berlin "Jack" Thurman, 75, of Edinburgh passed away Friday, October 15, 2021 at Richard L. Roudebush, VA Medical Center in Indianapolis.

He was born June 25, 1946 in Somerset, KY to William "Bud" Thurman and Louise (Pickett) Thurman.

He served in the U.S. Marine Corp.  Jack enjoyed working in the barn and getting all...

Oct 15, 2021

Linda Davis, 68, of Shelbyville passed away Friday, October 15, 2021 at MHP Medical Center.

She was born June 13, 1953 in Glasgow, KY to Charles T. Smith and Hazel (Bryant) Smith.

Linda was an LPN.  She enjoyed going to church when her health allowed her.  She loved taking pictures and putting together scrapbooks.  She...

Oct 12, 2021

Jessica Hernandez, 44, of Shelbyville passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at IU Health Methodist Hospital

She was born May 30, 1977 in Indianapolis to Lawrence W. Strosnider and Deborah A. (Harman) Strosnider.

Jessica was a CNA.  As a child she was baptized into St. Vincent Catholic Church.  She loved to color and travel.  Her...