Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Shelbyville, Indiana

Charles Brown

Charles Brown

Jul 6, 2021

Charles A. Brown, 81, of Greensburg, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at his residence.

He was born October 31, 1939 in Shelbyville to Orville E. Brown and Adeline Brown.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.  Charles retired from Printpack as a machinest.  He currently was employed at Premier Ag.

He...

Ronald Lee Beck, Sr.

Ronald Lee Beck, Sr.

Jul 5, 2021

Ronald Lee Beck, Sr., 70, of Shelbyville, passed away, Monday, July 5, 2021at MHP Medical Center.

He was born November 13, 1950 in California to Robert Lee Beck and Beatrice (Collins) Beck.

Ron was a member of Hope's Point Church.  He enjoyed refurbishing and restoring older vehicles.  Ron also enjoyed playing piano.  He was considered...

Justin D. Murray

Justin D. Murray

Jun 28, 2021

Justin D. Murray 32, of Indianapolis, passed away, Monday, June 28, 2021 in Avon, IN.

He was born March 1, 1989 in Indianapolis to Richard E. Marsh and Denise Murray.

He graduated from Warren Central High School, class of 2008.

Justin loved working on cars and doing mechanical work.  He was highly skilled...

Carolyn Ann Fenton

Carolyn Ann Fenton

Jun 23, 2021

Carolyn Ann Fenton, RN, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021at her residence.

She was born January 31, 1941 in Washington, IN to Henry Alonzo Gootee and Freida (Ziegler) Gootee.

She was a member of Saint Joseph Catholic Church.  Carolyn attended Montgomery High School.  She graduated from IUPUI with an ASN Nursing Degree in...

Mary Alice Dewhurst

Mary Alice Dewhurst

Jun 15, 2021

Mary Alice Dewhurst, 59, of Shelbyville passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at MHP Medical Center.

She was born to Elmer Spencer and Hildreth (Franklin) Spencer. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Mary is survived by her son Benjamin Dewhurst (wife, Jessica); beloved grandchildren, Theodore and Penelope Dewhurst, and brother, David Spencer of...

Joann Saunders-Hazelbaker

Joann Saunders-Hazelbaker

Jun 12, 2021

JoAnn Saunders-Hazelbaker, 62, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Franciscan Health Center, Indianapolis.

She was born April 25, 1959 in Shelbyville to Arthur Saunders and Lucy (Bassett) Saunders. Waldron Graduate class of 77'.

She enjoyed cooking and watching auto racing. Her greatest pleasure was being with her grandkids and Family.

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Charles 'Sonny' Leffler

Charles 'Sonny' Leffler

Jun 12, 2021

Charles 'Sonny' Leffler, 82, of Shelbyville, passed away, Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis.

Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m, Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Murphy-Parks Funeral Services.

Funeral Service will be at 1 p.m., Thursday, June 17th at the funeral home, with visitation from...

Diana Lynn Crouch

Diana Lynn Crouch

Jun 7, 2021

Diana Lynn Crouch, 59, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021 at her residence.

She was born March 16, 1962 in Shelbyville to James L. Jacobs and Margaret L. (Armstrong) Jacobs.

Diana attended Cornerstone Christian Fellowship in Shelbyville.  She attended Shelbyville High School.  Diana enjoyed being a homemaker and providing a safe, loving home...

Amy Randolph Work

Amy Randolph Work

Jun 5, 2021

Amy Randolph Work, 43, of Bargersville, passed away, Saturday, June 5, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital.

She was born July 15, 1977 in Indianapolis to David Randolph and Penny (Mason) Randolph.

Amy is survived by her mother, Penny of Bargersville, her daughters, Rachel Nevins, and Joanna Nevins, both of Franklin, and her sister, Melanie Randolph...

Arvenia Phillips

Arvenia Phillips

May 29, 2021

Arvenia "Beenee" Phillips, 94, of Shelbyville passed away Saturday, May 29, 2021 at MHP Medical Center.

She was born August 14, 1926 in Indiana to Sammy Watts and Lovolia (Brown) Watts.

Arvenia is survived by her children, Gloria Jane McDuffey, Sheryl Frost, Jeff (Leatha) Martin, Sr., all of Shelbyville and James (Pam) Martin, Jr. of...

David Wright

David Wright

May 28, 2021

David Ray Wright, 72, died May 28, 2021, at Major Health Partners Medical Center in Shelbyville, Indiana.

Dave was born Oct. 13, 1948, in Shelbyville, to Carl and Helen (Smith) Wright.

He graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1968 and worked locally at General Electric Wire Mill, where he served as union president, and Knauf...

Ruth Lynn Williamson

Ruth Lynn Williamson

May 25, 2021

Ruth Lynn Williamson, 90, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Homeview Health & Rehabilitation Center, Franklin.

She was born March 30, 1931 in Pulaski, KY to Elmer Radford and Nannie (Inabnitt) Radford.

Ruth loved to crochet.  She had a giving heart and would always be willing to gift things to others.

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Sandra Thompson

Sandra Thompson

May 20, 2021

Sandra 'Sandy' Thompson, 77, of Shelbyville passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Cypress Run in Morristown.

She was born July 9, 1943 in Shelbyville to Orville Shepard and Lee Ellen (Rouse) Shepard.

Sandy was a lifetime member of the Salvation Army where she was the manager of the thrift shop.

She loved...

William Edward Ray, Jr. "Eddie"

William Edward Ray, Jr. "Eddie"

May 18, 2021

William Edward Ray, Jr, "Eddie" 78, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at his residence.

He was born January 22, 1943, in Shelbyville, to William Edward Ray, Sr. and Lavada (Barnett) Ray.

Eddie was a truck driver for National Linen and worked in maintenance at WalMart.  He enjoyed fishing and loved animals.

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James Michael Tindle, Jr.

James Michael Tindle, Jr.

May 10, 2021

James Michael Tindle, Jr.  54, of Shelbyville passed away Monday, May 10, 2021 at his residence.

He was born August 1, 1966 in Shelbyville, to James M. Tindle, Sr. and Linda (Walton) McDaniel.

Michael's greatest pleasure was spending time with his family.

He is survived by his parents, his daughter, Brittany Watts, his...

Bobbie Knopp

Bobbie Knopp

May 10, 2021

Bobbie Knopp, age 88, passed away at home Monday, May 10, 2021.

He was born in Hancock County, Indiana on October 15, 1932, to Luther Marcellus and Mary (Andis) Knopp.  He married Janice Sharlene (Taylor) Knopp on April 13, 1956, and she survives.

In addition to his devoted wife of 65 years, Mr. Knopp is...

Kent T Conway

Kent T Conway

May 7, 2021

Kent T. Conway, 60, of Waldron, passed away Friday, May 7, 2021 at his residence.

He was born November 24, 1960 in Shelbyville to Jackie E. Conway and Patricia I. (Luther) Spurling.

Kent was a U.S. Army veteran.  He was a member of the American Legion Post 70.

He enjoyed fishing and the...

Leanna R Bullock

Leanna R Bullock

May 4, 2021

Leanna R. Bullock/Caruthers, 61, of Fairland, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at her residence.

She was born March 3, 1960 in Indianapolis to Robert T. Bullock and Olive L. (Barnes) Bullock.

She was a lifelong homemaker.  Leanna is survived by Ronald Caruthers, her life partner of 44 years, her daughter, Shauna Whiteside (Scott); her...

Billy Wayne Welch

Billy Wayne Welch

May 4, 2021

Billy Wayne Welch, 25, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021 in Indianapolis.

He was born October 3, 1995 in Indianapolis to Billy J. Welch and Angel (Pranger) Arnold.

Billy attended Southport High School.  He was a construction worker.

His greatest joy was being a father and spending time with his loved...

Thomas W Wheeler

Thomas W Wheeler

Apr 30, 2021

Thomas W. 'Tom' Wheeler, 64, of Waldron, passed away Friday, April 30, 2021 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana, Columbus.

He was born December 13, 1956 in Shelbyville to Andrew Richard Wheeler, Jr and Patricia June (Childers) Wheeler.

Services are pending at Murphy-Parks Funeral Services.

Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com....