Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Shelbyville, Indiana
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...

