Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Shelbyville, Indiana

Carol Mahler

Carol Mahler

Jun 29, 2018

Carol Mahler, 68, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, June 29, 2018 at her residence.

Services to be announced by Murphy-Parks Funeral Service.

Robert Talkington

Robert Talkington

Jun 28, 2018

Robert Talkington, 83, of Shelbyville passed away Thursday, June 28, 2018 at Franciscan Health.

He was born February 15, 1935 in Shelby County, IN to Claudis and Francis (Raper) Talkington.

Robert is survived by his daughters, Sharyl Weingarth of Rush County, Cynthia Jeffries of Shelby County, and Pamela McIver of Shelbyville, son, Robert W. (Tami)...

Dolores Morgan

Dolores Morgan

Jun 23, 2018

Dolores Vasotros Amores Morgan, 72, of Shelbyville, passed away, Saturday, June 23, 2018 at Franciscan Health Campus.

She was born April 17, 1946 to Anastacio Pardoncillo Amores Lapu-Lopu and Frlomina Voso Amores in Maigo Lanao Del Norte, Philippines.  She married Ret. Lt. Commander William R. Morgan on January 17, 1971 and he preceded her in death on...

Darlene Edwards-Moreno

Darlene Edwards-Moreno

Jun 22, 2018

Darlene Edwards-Moreno, 68, of Shelbyville, passed away June 22, 2018 at IU Health University Hospital, Indianapolis.

She was born August 20, 1949 in French Lick, IN.  She was the daughter of Mildred Fields.  She married Edward Moreno on April 24, 1995 and he survives.

Darlene is also survived by her sons, Troy Edwards of Marysville,...

Loretta Mcclure

Loretta Mcclure

Jun 20, 2018

Loretta McClure, 92, of Shelbyville, passed away, Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at Walker House.

She was born September 19, 1925 in Morristown, IN to Wade and Eva (Cappius) Justus.

She married Wayne McClure on June 19, 1943 and he preceded her in death on January 15, 2013.

Mrs. McClure is survived by her...

James A. Stewart

James A. Stewart

Jun 18, 2018

James A. Stewart, 44, of Indianapolis, passed away Monday, June 18, 2018 at his residence.

He was born in Calgary Alberta, Canada on April 7, 1974 to Gordon and Marion Stewart.  He married Melissa (Fair) Stewart on September 13, 2003, and she survives.

James is also survived by his daughter, Isabelle Stewart, his mother, his...

Geraldine Joan Fix

Geraldine Joan Fix

Jun 17, 2018

Geraldine Joan Fix, 89, of Shelbyville, passed away, Sunday, June 17, 2018 at MHP Medical Center.

She was born June 7, 1929, in Shelby County, to Herbert and Beatrice (Winton) Walton.  She married Jack K. Fix on October 28, 1951 and he survives.

She is also survived by her daughter, Debra A. (Terry) Johnson of...

John F Budewitz

John F Budewitz

Jun 15, 2018

John F. Budewitz, 75, of Greenwood, passed away Friday, June 15, 2018 at Heritage Health Care in West Lafayette, IN.

He was born September 6, 1942 in St. Paul, MN.

No services will be observed.

Murphy-Parks is serving the Budewitz family.

Norma Joyce Smith

Norma Joyce Smith

Jun 15, 2018

Norma Joyce Smith, 66, of Shelbyville, passed away, Friday, June 15, 2018 at her residence.

No services will be observed.

Murphy-Parks is serving the Smith family.

David William Scott

David William Scott

Jun 14, 2018

David William Scott, 57, of Shelbyville, passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2018.

David was born on August 13, 1960 to John William "Bill" Scott and Mary Belle (Conover) Scott of Shelbyville. David worked as a machinist at Custom  Machining for many years, but he was also a visionary artist and a skilled craftsman. David made hundreds...

Matthew John Batkin

Matthew John Batkin

Jun 10, 2018

Matthew John Batkin, 29, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, June 10, 2018 at MHP Medical Center.

He was born April 30, 1989 in Muskegon, MI to Robert and Dianna (Massey) Batkin.

Matthew is survived by his daughter, Riley Kay Batkin, son, Andrew John Batkin, sister, Heather Anne (Michael) Fort, brother, Michael Lee Batkin, aunts, Anita...

Virginia L Miller

Virginia L Miller

Jun 8, 2018

Virginia L. Miller, 88, of Shelbyville, passed away, Friday, June 8, 2018 at IU Methodist Hospital.

She was born September 17, 1929 in Wyandotte, MI to Clinton and Edna (Easton) Perkins.

She married Clarence M. Miller and he preceded her in death on April 13, 2005.

Virginia is survived by her son, Edward...

Betty Anderson

Betty Anderson

Jun 8, 2018

Betty Anderson, 88, of Rushville,  passed away Friday, June 8, 2018 at her residence.

She was born August 8, 1929 in Shelbyville to Raymond and Irene (Richardson) Brown.

She is survived by her sons, Richard (Karlene) Donica of Carmel; Matthew Donica of Rushville; and Mark (Debbie) Donica of Columbus; daughters, Trish (Mark) Martin of TX;...

Sandra (Sandy) Mann

Sandra (Sandy) Mann

Jun 7, 2018

Sandy Mann, 60, of Shelbyville, passed away, Thursday, June 7, 2018 at MHP Medical Center, Shelbyville.

Born July 24, 1957, she was the daughter of Richard and Jean (Moore) Tindall.  She married James Mann on January 17, 1976 and he survives.

She is also survived by her son, James Mann of Columbus, daughter, Crystal (Carl)...

Terri Chappelow

Terri Chappelow

Jun 4, 2018

Terri Chappelow, 64, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday June 4, 2018 at her residence.

She was born March 26, 1954 in Shelbyville to Paul E. Elkins and Clarine (Turner) Elkins.  She married John Chappelow on October 31, 1992 and he preceded her in death on October 24, 2003.

She is survived by her daughter Tonya...

Viva M  Ellis

Viva M Ellis

Jun 3, 2018

Viva M. Ellis, 92, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2018 at MHP Medical Center, Shelbyville.

She was born February 19, 1926 in Mishawaka, IN to Lawrence and Alville Burkett.  She married Arthur F. Ellis, Jr on March 5, 1948 and he preceded her in death in 1999.

Viva is survived by her sons,...

Patricia Ann "Patty" Bartlett

Patricia Ann "Patty" Bartlett

Jun 3, 2018

Patricia Ann "Patty" Bartlett, 79, of Flat Rock passed away Sunday, June 3, 2018 at Franciscan Health Center.

She was born March 4, 1939 in Decatur County to Henry and Leona (Becraft) Merritt.

She married Wendell J. Bartlett on September 24, 1961 and he survives.

She is also survived by her daughters, Robin...

Ralph E. Amos, Jr

Ralph E. Amos, Jr

May 31, 2018

Ralph E. Amos, Jr., 76, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2018 at his residence.

He was born June 17, 1941 in Shelbyville to Ralph E. Amos, Sr. and Winifred (Alexander) Amos.

Ralph is survived by his son, Steven (Cindy) Shafer, grandson, Wyatt Shafer and Joshua Shafer, all of Oden, IN., sister, Joyce (Jack)...

Rochelle "Momma Chell" Elaine Brown

Rochelle "Momma Chell" Elaine Brown

May 24, 2018

Rochelle Elaine Brown of Shelbyville (Especially Kidz) got her wings to be with the Lord on May 24, 2018.

She was born January 30, 1971 to Odillia Brown and Roger Jordan.

She was a joy at Especially Kidz for 33 years.  Rochelle is known by her family as Momma Chell and she loves to listen...

Trent Utah Bush

Trent Utah Bush

May 23, 2018

Trent Utah Bush, 24, of Indianapolis departed this life Wednesday, May 23, 2018.

Trent was born in Indianapolis on February 3, 1994.

He graduated from North Decatur High School and attended Indianapolis University.

Trent was an accomplished make-up artist.  He was a kind and gentle soul who was witty, resilient and had a...