Obituaries

Jul 17, 2021

Mary Lynn Sullivan, 77, of Edinburgh, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Johnson Memorial Hospital.

She was born February 3, 1944 in Shelby County to Loren Rockefeller Parker and Mary Kathryn (Shutt) Parker.

Mary Lynn graduated from Southwestern High School in 1962.  She was a member of United Methodist Church.  Mary Lynn was owner...

Jul 13, 2021

Eden Janae Konick, 15, of Lanesville, IN passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Especially Kidz.

She is now in the arms of our Savior and free from all pain.

She was born October 11, 2005.

Eden is survived by her father, Ed Konick, bonus mom, Licia (Ward) Konick, big sister, Emma Konick...

Jul 13, 2021

Brenda Joan Cregar, 67, of Rushville, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at her residence.

She was born October 14, 1953 in Rushville to Paul Cregar and Mary Cregar.

Brenda was active with Seniors Helping Seniors.  She enjoyed traveling to various places, especially to Japan with her son.  She also enjoyed being outdoors and hiking....

Jul 13, 2021

Virginia "Ginny" Higgins, 89, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Heritage House of Shelbyville.

She was born July 16, 1931 in Shelby County to Bernard Jeffries and Isabelle (McColley) Jeffries.

Ginny lived in Shelby County her entire life.  She graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1950.

Ginny held various positions...

Jul 11, 2021

Florence Russo, 82, of Greenwood, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021 at South Point Nursing Home.

She was born August 21, 1939 in Brooklyn, NY to Walter Conlon and Catherine (Cunningham) Conlon.

Florence was a lifelong homemaker.  Her greatest joy was taking care of and spending time with her family and friends.

She...

Jul 11, 2021

Greyson Wayne Lee Hodgins, infant son of Dustin Wayne Hodgins, Sr. and Cassidy Jean Coon, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021 at MHP Medical Center.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

Jul 10, 2021

Roy Dale Jacobs, Sr., 78, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021 at the Indiana Masonic Home in Franklin.

He was born July 20, 1942 in Shelbyville to Tennie W. Jacobs and Mary (Noble) Jacobs.

Roy was a veteran of the U.S. Air force and U.S. Army.

He was employed as a...

Jul 10, 2021

Heather Diane Bender-Sansing, 34, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021 at MHP Medical Center.

She was born September 3, 1986 in Shelbyville to Douglas Dwayne Bender and J. Chantal Merritt.

She was a caregiver for My Care at Home.  Heather was a member of Living Water Apostolic Church.  She enjoyed reading, writing, journaling...

Jul 8, 2021

Judy K. Wilkinson, 68, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021 at her residence.

She was born July 15, 1952 in Shelbyville to Garrett Bullard and Jacqueline (Spellman) DeBusk.

Judy is survived by her daughters, Melissa Baker, and Danielle Pickett, her granddaughters, Niki Baker, and Stephani May, her grandsons, Johnathan Purvis, and Christian Conway,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...