Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Shelbyville, Indiana

Jewell I Southwood

Jewell I Southwood

Aug 14, 2018

Jewell I. Southwood, 78, of Fairland, passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at her residence.

She was born July 31, 1940 in Fairland to Bryan and Elizabeth Hennis.  She married Harry D. Wiggins, Jr. and he preceded her in death in December 1981.  She then married Eskel Southwood, Jr. and he survives.

She is also...

Roberta Beyer

Roberta Beyer

Aug 5, 2018

Roberta Helen Beyer, 95, of Shelbyville, passed away, Sunday, August 5, 2018 at Waldron Health and Rehab Center.

She was born March 12, 1923 in Franklin County to Frank and Mary (Zinser) Weiler.  She married Bernard F. Beyer on August 8, 1964 and he preceded her in death on January 16, 2016.

She is survived...

Patricia A Bird

Patricia A Bird

Aug 2, 2018

Patricia A. Bird, 83, of Shelbyville, passed away, Thursday, August 2, 2018 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.

She was born March 16, 1935 in Indianapolis to Pearl and Nora (Sullivan) Wilson.  She married James Bird on July 3, 1954 and he preceded her in death on November 17, 2003.

Patricia is survived by...

Cova Ann Rogers

Cova Ann Rogers

Jul 31, 2018

Cova Ann Rogers, 97, of Flat Rock, IN, passed away July 31, 2018 at Heritage House.

She was born April 23, 1921, in Ohio County, KY.  She was the daughter of Ernest and Lola Kate (Hoover) Bartlett.

She married Lawrence (Larry) Rogers on February 17, 1946.  He preceded her in death on February 16, 1984. ...

Cathy "Eileen" Davis

Cathy "Eileen" Davis

Jul 31, 2018

Cathy "Eileen" Davis, 64, of Shelbyville, passed away July 31, 2018 at AMG Specialty Hospital, Greenfield.

She was born April 8, 1954 in Indianapolis to George Davis and Lois (Hudson) Taylor.

Cathy was a member of the UAW Laborer's union for 25 years.  She enjoyed sewing, riding motorcycles, and loved to dance.

She...

Harry W Mcfatridge

Harry W Mcfatridge

Jul 27, 2018

Harry W. McFatridge, 71, of Fairland, IN, passed away Friday, July 27, 2018 at Greenfield Healthcare Center.

He was born February 16, 1947, in Rush County, IN to Wesley and Edna (Downey) McFatridge.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

Harry is a graduate of the former Arlington High School, the Reserve...

Lester 'Raye' Aldridge

Lester 'Raye' Aldridge

Jul 13, 2018

Lester 'Raye' Aldridge, 73, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, July 13, 2018 at Saint Francis Franciscan Health.

He was born April 30, 1945 in Shelbyville, to LeRoy and Thelma Faye (Engle) Aldridge.

He is survived by his sons, Eric (Liza) Aldridge of Brownsburg, and Terry (Katharine) Aldridge of Shelbyville; grandchildren, Hannah, Zachary, Abigail, Jacob Aldridge,...

Judith Carol Strickland

Judith Carol Strickland

Jul 2, 2018

Judith Carol Strickland, 74, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, July 2, 2018 at Morning Breeze in Greensburg.

She was born February 1, 1944 in Shelbyville to Delva M. and Ruth L. (Worden) Spurlin.  She married Jesse Strickland, Jr. on May 29, 1974 and he preceded her in death on February 18, 2011.

Judith is survived...

Luvena "Beanie" Bennett

Luvena "Beanie" Bennett

Jun 30, 2018

Luvena "Beanie" Bennett, 91, formerly of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, June 30, 2018 at Danville Regional Rehab Center.

She was born July 10, 1926, in Shelbyville, to Ora and Lula (Lee) Bennett.

She is survived by her daughter Phyllis (Glenn) Pearcy of Clayton; grandsons, Jeffery (Lisa) Hauk and Brian (Gina) Hauk, all of Shelbyville; granddaughter,...

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...