Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Shelbyville, Indiana

Lois Gibson

Lois Gibson

Mar 22, 2021

Lois Gibson, 96, of Indianapolis, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at Franciscan Health Indianapolis.

Services will be announced by Murphy-Parks Funeral Services.

Carolyn Arlene Hanneman

Carolyn Arlene Hanneman

Mar 22, 2021

Carolyn Arlene Hanneman, 86, of Fairland, passed away Monday, March 22, 2021 at her residence.

She was born May 19, 1934 in Shelbyville to William and Alberta Baxter.

On April 5, 1953 she married her husband of 67 years, William F. Hanneman and he survives.  Carolyn is also survived by her sons, Michael W. Hanneman...

Earl Dean Russell

Earl Dean Russell

Mar 22, 2021

Earl Dean Russell, 82, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, March 22, 2021 at MHP Medical Center.

He was born April 14, 1938 in Russell Springs, KY to Earl Russell and Beulah (Wilders) Russell.

He married Carol Sue Carnes on April 18, 1999, and she survives. Earl is also survived by his son, Rick (Missinda) Russell...

Lori Kathleen Eacret

Lori Kathleen Eacret

Mar 17, 2021

Lori Kathleen Eacret, 63, of Fairland, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at her residence.

She was born May 6, 1957 in Lebanon, IN to Gilbert Ferguson and Eula Mae (Duncan) Ferguson.

Lori was employed with ATI as a Physical Therapist working at Honda manufacturing of Indiana.

Lori was a member of the...

Mary Jane Brown

Mary Jane Brown

Mar 12, 2021

Mary Jane Brown, 79, of Greensburg passed away Friday, March 12, 2021 at Aspen Place Health Care in Greensburg.

She was born July 18, 1941 in Cambridge City to Clarence Lawrence and Hazel (Brook) Lawrence.

Mary will be greatly missed by her husband of 59 years, Charles Brown, her daughters, Penny (Rick) Brown-Wood of Greensburg;...

Jack L. Mcdaniel

Jack L. Mcdaniel

Mar 10, 2021

Jack L. McDaniel, 85, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Heritage House Shelbyville.

He was born February 11, 1936 in Shelbyville to Clarence W. McDaniel and Erva Mae (Spurling) Randall.

He married Linda McDaniel on July 20, 1990, and she survives.  Jack is also survived by his children, Carly (Darwin) Staker of...

Michael S. Martin

Michael S. Martin

Mar 8, 2021

Michael S. Martin, 65, of Shelbyville passed away Monday, March 8, 2021 at his residence.

He was born April 22, 1955 in Detroit, MI to Robert E. Martin and Carolyn L. (Handy) Martin.

Michael loved his family and living a simple life.  Michael had a very good heart and was a kind person.  He will...

Marion Gordon Fox

Marion Gordon Fox

Mar 7, 2021

Marion Gordon Fox, 73, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021 at his residence.

He was born January 18, 1948 in Memphis, TN to Louis Fox and Grace (Rawels) Fox.

He was a U.S. Navy veteran.  He enjoyed playing and watching golf and basketball.

He married Christy (Jones) Fox on June 29,...

Doris Barlow

Doris Barlow

Mar 6, 2021

Doris Barlow, 92, a lifetime Shelbyville resident, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 6, 2021..

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Murphy-Park Funeral Service is honored to serve Mrs. Barlow's family.

Larry G Childers

Larry G Childers

Mar 5, 2021

Larry G. Childers, 75, of Hope, IN passed away Friday, March 5, 2021 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.

He was born December 1, 1945, in Columbus, IN to Albert Childers and Mabel Childers.

Larry was a U.S. Army veteran.

Funeral Directors Greg Parks, Sheila Parks, and Stuart Parks are honored to...

Russell Ballard Benfield, Jr.

Russell Ballard Benfield, Jr.

Mar 2, 2021

Russell Ballard Benfield, Jr, 74, former Shelbyville resident, passed away March 2, 2021 at Corner Stone Villages Hospice House, The Villages, FL.

He was born February 19, 1947 to Ruth Eleanore (Ash) Duvall and Russell Ballard Benfield Sr.

Russell is survived by his daughters: Kimberly Stover – Guthrie, OK and Teresa (John "JR") Retzlaff –...

Pauline "Polly Ann" Bright

Pauline "Polly Ann" Bright

Feb 27, 2021

Pauline 'Polly Ann" Bright, 88, of Shelbyville, passed away, Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Heritage House Shelbyville.

She was born January 4, 1933 in Lebanon, KY to Oscar Bright and Hattie Mae (Spurling) Bright.

Pauline loved to read, especially Nicholas Sparks novels.  In her younger years, she really enjoyed sewing and crafts.  Her favorite times...

Melissa Dawn Curry

Melissa Dawn Curry

Feb 23, 2021

Melissa Dawn Curry, 47, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at I.U. Methodist Hospital.

She was born August 8, 1973 in Shelbyville to George Caine and Cheryl (Phillips) Hasecuster.

Melissa is survived by her son, Cody (Kennedy) Curry of Muncie; her mother, Cheryl, of Oklahoma City; her sisters, Kimberly Stover, of Oklahoma City;...

Paul V Adams

Paul V Adams

Feb 12, 2021

Paul V. Adams, 86, of North Vernon, passed away Friday, February 12, 2021 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana, Columbus.

He was born December 21, 1934 in Shelbyville to Ernest Adams and Opal (Herndon) Adams.

Paul attended Shelbyville High School.  He enjoyed being outdoors, especially fishing and golfing.  He loved to travel.  His most...

Father Peter Gallagher

Father Peter Gallagher

Feb 6, 2021

Rev. John Peter Gallagher, a native of Shelbyville, passed to eternal life on February 6 in the rectory of Our Lady of the Springs Parish in French Lick, Ind., where he had served as pastor since 2018.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on February 22 at St. Joseph Church, 125 E....

Scott A. Qurazzo

Scott A. Qurazzo

Feb 5, 2021

Scott A. Qurazzo, 44, of Shelbyville passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 at his residence.

He was born February 20, 1976 in Shelbyville to Stephen Qurazzo and Janet (Eberhart) Miller.

Scott graduated from Triton Central High School in 1994.  He was a member of Indian Creek Christian Church.  Scott was an auto mechanic and loved...

Clarence Joe Come, Jr

Clarence Joe Come, Jr

Feb 4, 2021

Clarence "Joe" Come, Jr, 76, of Shelbyville passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021 at MHP Medical Center.

He was born July 6, 1944 in Montpelier, VT to Clarence J. Come, Sr. and Gladys Marie (Bartlett) Come.

He married Mary (Purtlebaugh) Come on June 17, 1977, and she survives.

Joe is also survived by...

Jared Ewick

Jared Ewick

Feb 3, 2021

Jared Dane Ewick, 35, of Shelbyville passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at IU Methodist Hospital.  He was born October 3, 1985 in Shelbyville, the son of James E. Ewick and Sherri (Runnebohm) Ewick.

Jared was a rapper and song writer, an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed camping, and fishing.

He is survived by his parents,...

Johnnie 'Butch' Peugh

Johnnie 'Butch' Peugh

Feb 2, 2021

Johnnie "Butch" Gene Peugh II, 72, of Shelbyville, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at MHP Medical Center.  Butch is survived by his wife, Melody Peugh; his daughter, Angela (Matt) Stieneker; son, Johnnie Peugh III; grandchildren, Devon (Ciara) Griffith; Austin (Leigh) Peugh; Morgan Stieneker; Addison Stieneker and great grandchildren Quinten and Owen Griffith.  He is also survived...

Donald F. Byrnes

Donald F. Byrnes

Feb 2, 2021

Donald F. Byrnes, 94, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at Ashford Place.

He was born November 15, 1926, in Indianapolis, the son of Francis Byrnes and Emma (Dalton) Byrnes.

He married Madeline H. (Wharton) Byrnes on June 16, 1945 and she preceded him in death on May 3, 2005.

Mr....