Bobby L. (Chance) Martin, 64, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Indiana University Hospital.

He was born May 2,1959 in Shelbyville, IN. to Robert Martin and Dorothy (Merrick) Mentzer.  

Bobby attended Shelbyville High School.

He served in the United States Army.

Bobby attended Crossroad Community Church.  He was kind hearted, he loved to help everyone.  Bobby was very loving and a very giving person.

He is survived by his wife, Sheila Ann (Shoopman) Martin, his mother, Dorothy Mentzer, sisters, Ruthann Morton, Karen (husband, Don) Walker; best friend/brother, Keith Hardcastle; step-children, Kyle Hubbard, Kirk (wife, Destiny) Hubbard and Keashia (husband, Joey) Spears.

Visitation will be Friday, September 1, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Murphy-Parks Funeral Services, 703 S. Harrison St., Shelbyville, IN.

Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Andy Lee officiating.

Burial will be in Whispering Hope Memorial Gardens, with military rites conducted by local Veteran organizations.

Funeral Directors, Greg Parks, Sheila Parks, Stuart Parks, and Darin Schutt are honored to serve Bobby's family.

Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.

Monday, August 28, 2023, John Robert Dawson, 70, of Shelbyville, passed away peacefully at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.  Late that night as John closed his eyes for the last time, the moon shone brightly as the clouds lifted and the Angels ushered him to Heaven.

John married the love of his life, Randi Pike, on October 31, 2004.  They spent all 18 years of their marriage in Shelbyville where they made their home and raised their son, Donovan Pike.  John called Shelby County, home for his entire life.

John, the youngest of five children, was born on December 17, 1952, to Lillian (Snapp) Dawson and Stanley Dawson.  John attended Shelbyville High School and went on to work at Huber Brothers where he performed Multiple skills.  He then went on to work in the Medical Supply Industry where he delivered and then managed medical supply routes.

John truly enjoyed being on the road and he often visited family and friends on his return from his delivery routes.  John also ventured into becoming a small business owner partnering with his family in establishing Don’s Pizzaria in downtown Shelbyville.

It’s fair to say that family was John’s first love.   He was a devoted husband to his wife, Randi; loving father to his son, Donovan; and proud grandfather to his grandson, Austin.  There was nothing on this earth that John would  not have done for his family.

In a word, John was a kind and loving man.  He would give the shirt off of his back to help a stranger.  He enjoyed life to the fullest and spread his smile and joy for life throughout his life’s journey.

As far as holidays go, Halloween was by far his favorite.  He chose Halloween as the day to get married and he spent countless days and hours decorating his home for Halloween night.  Anyone that drove through Shelbyville during the month of October was sure to linger in front of his home enjoying the many lights, props and decorations that he and his family so enjoyed sharing.

John was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Jeannie Huber and Donna Brown; brother-in-law, Ronnie Brown; and nieces, Dee Huber and Tiffany Brown.

In addition to Randi, John is survived by his son, Donovan Pike; grandson, Austin Pike, brothers Gary Dawson and wife, Debbie Morrell Dawson, and Joseph Dawson and wife, Christine Jones; and several beautiful nieces and nephews.

While John was thoroughly devoted to his family and his job, he did find time to enjoy a little me time now and then.  If he wasn’t at home or at work there’s a good chance that you could find him, nuzzled up to a Slot Machine, at the Live Casino in Shelbyville.  And when John shared his casino stories, he was either winning or headed back to collect the prior casino donation he left in the last slot machine that drew him in.

John lived a good life and he loved deeply.  We take comfort in knowing that John is now at peace in Our Father’s Heavenly Kingdom.

He will be dearly missed by his family, friends, coworkers and neighbors.

Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11:30 am, Saturday, September 2, 2023, at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Carmony-Ewing Chapel, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.

Funeral services will follow at 11:30 am, Saturday, at the funeral home, with Pastor Scott Sharp officiating.

Interment will be at Miller Cemetery in Shelby County.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Shelbyville-Shelby County Animal Shelter, 705 Hale Road, Shelbyville, Indiana 46176.

Online condolences may be shared with John’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

Clovis Dale DeWitt, Jr., 73, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023 at

St. Francis Hospital.

Born February 20,1950 in Rushville, he was the son of Clovis Dale DeWitt Sr. and

Rosemary (Crisman) DeWitt.  He married Peggy (Woodall) DeWitt on July 2, 1988

and she survives.

Other survivors include 6 children- Dale DeWitt of Shelbyville, Michael DeWitt (wife Leah) of Shelbyville, Megan Gerber of Anderson, Jimmie Stephens (wife Lisa) of Shelbyville, Clarissa Wurtzbaugh (husband Brian) of Shelbyville, Anthony "Tyson" Stephens (wife Lindy) of Shelbyville; 2 brothers- Danny DeWitt (wife Joy) of Shelbyville, Tim DeWitt of Indianapolis; 3 sisters- Linda Stump (husband Dale) of Boggstown, Penny Mullins

(husband Ralph) of Indianapolis, Pam Jones (husband Alan) of Indianapolis; 14 grandchildren, and 4 great grand children.  He was preceded in death by his parents , a daughter Michelle Merritt; 2 sisters- Sharon Cobler and Vickie Bowman, and a brother, Walker DeWitt.

Mr. DeWitt was a lifelong resident of this area, and was a member of Cornerstone

Christian Fellowship.  He had been employed with Knauf Fiber Glass, retiring after

over 20 years of service.

Dale loved playing basketball, fishing, eating out with friends and family, listening

to Beatles music, and spending time with his dog Evie.

Funeral services will be 10:00 am on Friday, September 1, 2023 at Glenn E. George

& Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road, with Pastor George Mitchell officiating. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery. 

Friends may call on Thursday evening, August 31, 2023 from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm, at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association, in care of the funeral home.

Online condolences may be shared at glennegeorgeandson.com.

Patricia Lynn Beals, 66, of Morristown, passed away August 27, 2023 at I.U. Methodist Hospital.

She was born November 9, 1956 in Shelbyville, IN. to Charley Ray Palmer and Mary Anne (Sorrell) Palmer.

She worked at Especially Kidz Health & Rehab as a QMA before retiring in 2015.  Patricia also was a Substitute teacher for Shelby Co. Schools.

Patricia enjoyed crocheting, sketching, reading, taking walks with her husband, watching TV during day-time with her niece, Marcia.  She enjoyed eating many different things her chef son, Christopher made her.  Taking rides with her daughter and spending time with son, Bryan and granddaughters.

She married Donald Lee Beals and he survives.

Patricia is also survived by her sons, Christopher Scott Beals and Bryan Ray Beals; daughter, Christian Anne Beals; grandchildren, Leland Austin Beals, Jade Nichole Beals, Sara Beth Kuwamoto, Koleyna Anne-Mae Beals; brothers, Charles Palmer, Jerry Palmer; sisters, Mary Burton, Roselma Palmer, Kelly Padden.

She was preceded in death by nephews, Jeremy Baatz and Matthew Mowrey.

Visitation will be Wednesday, August 30, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison Street, Shelbyville, IN 46176.

Funeral services will be at Thursday, August 31, 2023 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Wayne Scott officiating.

Burial will be in Whispering Hope Memorial Gardens.

Funeral Directors, Greg Parks, Sheila Parks, Stuart Parks, and Darin Schutt are honored to serve Patricia’s family.

Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com

Gary G. Gaddis, 67, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023

at IU Methodist Hospital.

Born September 14, 1955 in Shelbyville, he was the son of Norman Gaddis

and Anna Lucille (Adkins) Gaddis.  He married Deborah (Caudill) Gaddis on

October 14, 1978, and she survives.

Other survivors include his Mother Lucille Gaddis of Shelbyville; a daughter-

Melissa Petro (husband Eric) of Carmel; sons- Troy Gaddis (wife Kimberley)

of Shelbyville, Travis Gaddis (wife Amanda) of Indianapolis; a brother Gail

Gaddis of Shelbyville; and 3 grandchildren- Camrin Petro, Simon Petro, and

Willow Gaddis.  He was preceded in death by his father.

Mr. Gaddis was a lifelong resident of this area, and graduated from Shelbyville

High School in 1973.  Had had worked for Arvin Muffler in Franklin and Columbus,

retiring after over 45 years of service.

Gary enjoyed tinkering on cars and lawn mowers, attending car shows, taking

trips to the Smokies and Gatlinburg, caring for his mother, and spending time with

his family.

Funeral services will be 1:00 pm on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Glenn E. George

& Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road, with Pastor Daniel Miller officiating. 

Burial will be in Miller Cemetery. 

Friends may call at the funeral on Thursday morning

from 11:00 am until the time of the service.

Memorial contributions can be made to Shelby County Cancer Association, or

Meals on Wheels, in care of the funeral home.

Online condolences may be shared at glennegeorgeandson.com.

Heather Marie (Cass) Smith, 38, of Fairland, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at her residence.

She was born April 29, 1985 to Leonard Cass and Robin (Wood) Cass.

Heather graduated from Morristown High School in 2003.

She was a member of Fountaintown Christian Church.  She had a love for gardening and raising flowers.  Heather also loved animals, coloring and singing.  She enjoyed going on motorcycle rides with her husband.  Heather was a homemaker and her favorite job was being a mother.  She cherished all the times she was able to spend with her family.

She married Jedadiah M. Smith on July 29, 2006.  They shared 17 wonderful years together and he survives. 

Heather is also survived by her parents, sons, Tristen Smith and Samual Smith; brothers, Robert (wife, Veronica) Cass, Richard (wife, Wendy) Cass; sister, Rhonda Cass; sister-in-law, Shea (Smith) Reisinger (husband, John) and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Cheyenne Smith.

Visitation will be Tuesday, August 29, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison Street, Shelbyville, IN 46176.

Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. at the funeral with Pastor Michael Smith officiating.

Burial will be in Fairland Cemetery.

Funeral Directors, Greg Parks, Sheila Parks, Stuart Parks, and Darin Schutt are honored to serve Heather’s family.

Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com

Larry D. Cecil, 73, of Waldron, passed away Thursday August, 17, 2023 at St. Francis Hospital.

He was born September 8, 1949 in Fountaintown, IN. to Ellsworth Cecil and Cordelia (Helton) Cecil.                      Mr. Cecil was the youngest of 13 children.  

He attended Triton Central High School.

Larry worked at 4-D Electric & Supply and Drakes Electric Supply for 37 years before retiring. He had a love for karaoke and he was commonly known as the local Elvis.  He was an avid Elvis fan and enjoyed collecting all types of Elvis memorabilia.  Larry would sing or perform for anyone who requested.

He married Sue (Rouse) Cecil and she survives.

Larry is also survived by his daughter, Tina (husband, Randy) Cecil-VanSchoyck; granddaughter, Tristen Ellis; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Ryan Scott Cecil; 9 sisters; 3 brothers; a niece and a nephew.

Visitation will be Saturday, August 26, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison Street, Shelbyville, IN 46176.

Burial will be in Fairland Cemetery directly following the visitation.

Funeral Directors, Greg Parks, Sheila Parks, Stuart Parks, and Darin Schutt are honored to serve Larry’s family.

Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.

Scott H. Foster, 60, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at St. Francis Hospital.

He was born November 23, 1962 in Franklin, IN. to Hubert Foster and Meritta (Bennett) Kennard.

Scott was an EVS Tech at Major Hospital.

Scott loved listening to music and playing bass guitar for Honky Tonk Heros for many years.  He also had a passion for cooking.  Scott enjoyed being outdoors and drinking beers in the sun especially with his family and close friends.

  Scott is survived by his sons, Derek (wife, Rachel) Foster, Johnny (wife, Holly) Foster; daughter, Jessica (significant other, Steven); grandchildren, Derek, Cameron, Brooklynn, Kellen, Piper; girlfriend, Cheryl Weinantz; sister, Carolyn (husband, Fenton) Tungett; brother, Steve (wife, Tammy); sister, Shannon (husband, Mike) Warfield; sister, Billie Stearns; brother, Troy (wife, Reba) Kennard; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be Monday August 28, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison Street, Shelbyville, IN 46176.

Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. at funeral home with Teresa Reynolds officiating.   

Burial will be in Miller Cemetery.

Funeral Directors, Greg Parks, Sheila Parks, Stuart Parks, and Darin Schutt are honored to serve Scott’s family.

Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.

Richard M. Benson, 94, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at Heritage House.

Born January 3, 1929 in Indianapolis, he was the son of John Wesley Benson and Mary Esther (Frost) Benson. He married Evelyn (Williams) Benson on April 2, 1955 and she survives.

Other survivors include daughter- Valeria Jorgensen of Shelbyville, brother- John Wesley Benson, Jr of Michigan; sisters- Katherine Tressler (John) of Fairland, and Ruby Jane Spaulding of Indianapolis. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Mary Jane Reed, and brother William E. Benson.

Mr. Benson was a lifetime resident of this area and graduated from Waldron High School. Richard was a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, where he had served as a Deacon for many years and was a US Navy veteran. He was employed with Reed Construction from 1954-1963, was owner/operator of Benson Construction from 1963-1976, and was owner/manager of R & E Rentals for many years. Richard loved to read, talk politics, and work in his yard.

Private graveside services will be held at Forest Hill Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by the American Legion.

Memorial donations can be made to International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, 303 East Wacker Drive, Suite 2300, Chicago, Illinois 60601-5224.

Chana Marie Marshall, 46, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.

She was born May 4, 1977, in Indianapolis.

Chana is survived by her mother, Italia Ann (McMahel) Huntington and husband, Bruce, of Shelbyville; father, Robert DeVault of Greenwood; daughter, Rylann Marshall of Shelbyville; and ex-husband, Bruce Marshall.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Roy and Frances DeVault; and maternal grandparents, Berdie (McMahel) Senn and Charles Edward Senn.

She attended Rushville Consolidated High School and was formerly a cosmetologist.

Private graveside services were held at Winchester Cemetery in Shelby County, with Sister Joan Miller officiating.

Services have been entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.

Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 911 E. 86st St., Suite 100, Indianapolis, Indiana 46240 or the American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, Texas 75284-0692.

Online condolences may be shared with Chana’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

Velma Jean Stone, 95, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at Ashford Place Health Campus in Shelbyville.

She was born January 13, 1928, in Indianapolis, the daughter of Merrill and Dorothy (McPherson) Fields.  On February 18, 1949, she married Chester Irvin Stone, and he preceded her in death on April 8, 2015.

Velma is survived by her daughters, Cynthia “Cyd” Kladden of Indianapolis, Cheryl “Sherry” Stone and husband, Greg Hudson, of Shelbyville,  and Aimee A. Shoopman and husband, Scott, of Georgetown, Texas; sister-in-law, Elise Fields, of Indianapolis; sister, Sue Walters and husband, John, of Indianapolis; grandchildren, Zak and wife, Alicia, Kerry, Erin and husband, Josh, Kaitlan and husband, Trevor, Dan, and Brooke and husband, Shane; 11 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to Chester, Velma was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Christy Sue Stone; and brother, Larry Fields .

Velma graduated in 1946 from Tech High School.

She was a member of the Woodside Methodist Church in Indianapolis.

Velma was a true animal lover and rescued many pets through the years.

She formerly worked in the retail market and was a secretary in an insurance office.

Velma enjoyed reading and spending time with her family.

Visitation will be from 10 am to Noon, Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Carmony-Ewing Chapel, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.

Funeral services will follow at Noon on Tuesday.

Interment will be at Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Shelbyville-Shelby County Animal Shelter, 705 Hale Road, Shelbyville, Indiana 46176.

Online condolences may be shared with Velma’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

Michael Berg Jones, 87, of Shelbyville, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on August 16, 2023. He was the third of four children born to the late Lillian “Skip” (Leonard) Jones and Norman Berg Jones in Ellis Hospital, Schenectady, New York on June 9, 1936.

Mike’s early childhood on the shores of Ballston Lake, NY provided many outlets for an active and intelligent young man. He was an avid Boy Scout, photographer, and Soap Box Derby competitor. His early education in upstate New York was followed by Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Physics from Indiana University.

The son of an engineer, he was known for his exceptional engineering and creative talents in his personal and professional lives. After a successful career at General Electric in Liverpool, NY then RCA/Thomson in Indianapolis, he retired to multiple hobbies including Ham Radio, woodworking, painting, photography, home remodeling, and travel.He alsoserved two terms on the board of the Shelby County Historical Society.

Mike married Elizabeth “Betty” Hasey on November 27, 1959 in Fargo, ND. Together, they were the proud parents of three and grandparents of six.

Hewas a life-long Catholic, faithful follower of Christ, and 48-year member of St. Joseph’s Church since moving to Shelbyville in 1975. He always had a smile and a kind word to share. Known for his wit, he was perpetually “Triple Terrific” and loved telling Dad jokes and Shaggy Dog stories. Above all, he was a role model of integrity in every respect.

He is survived by Betty, his beautiful bride of 63 years, sons David (wife Debbie) of Johnson City, TN and Christopher of Speedway, IN, daughter Katherine (husband David Vigil) of St. John’s Florida, brother Martin “Marty” Jones of Austin, TX, sister Katherine “Kitty” Shanahan Poettgen of Vallejo, CA, six beloved grandchildren: Elizabeth, Lilliann, Ava, Christopher, Susan, and Julian, and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his younger sister, Judy M. Jones.

The rosary will be recited at 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at Murphy-Parks Funeral Services, 703 S. Harrison St., Shelbyville, IN, visitation will follow from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with Reverend Mike Keucher officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, we kindly ask that you donate in his honor to St. Joseph's Church Shelbyville Capital Campaign, 125 E. Broadway St., Shelbyville, IN  46176.

Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.

Gunner Greyson Coon was born silent into this world on August 9, 2023, but his little life spoke volumes.  Gunner spent only a moment in her arms but he is forever in the heart of his mother, Cassidy Jean Coon.

A Celebration of Life will be Tuesday, August 22, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison Street, Shelbyville, IN 46176.

Funeral Directors, Greg Parks, Sheila Parks, Stuart Parks, and Darin Schutt are honored to serve      Gunner’s family.

Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.

Sheryl Lynn Chambers, 56, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023, at her home.

She was born December 8, 1966, in Shelbyville.

Sheryl is survived by her friend and caregiver, Brittany Wicker of Shelbyville; foster daughter, Abigail Blackburn of Shelbyville; son, Jordan Huesman of Greenwood; and grandchildren, Havanna Huesman and Dreyson Huesman.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and family friends, Linda and Tom Huesman.

In 1985, Sheryl graduated from Shelbyville High School.

She began working at Knauf in 1988, retiring in the fall of 2022, with 34 years of service.

Sheryl loved to spend time with her grandchildren.

Services have been entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.

Online condolences may be shared with Sheryl’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

Nora B. Benefiel, 91, of Fairland, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2023 at

Waldron Health Care.

Born June 25, 1932 in Decatur County, she was the daughter of  Kenneth Hoffman

and Anna Jane (Land) Hoffman.  She married George Benefiel Jr. on October 1, 1950 and he preceded her on July19, 2003.

Survivors include 5 children- Kenneth Benefiel (wife Tera) of Burrton, Kansas, Karen Miller (husband Brian) of Fairland, James Benefiel (wife Karen) of St. Paul, Brenda Wilson (husband  David) of Rays Crossing, David Benefiel (wife Angela) of Shelbyville; and several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents her spouse, and 2 brothers- Amos Hoffman and William Hoffman.

Mrs. Benefiel was a lifelong resident of this area, and was a home maker.  She had previously been a factory worker at Admiral Corp. and Excel , retiring after several years of service.  She graduated from Waldron High School in 1950 and attended Waldron Methodist Church.  She was a member of the American Legion, Shelby Senior Center, and the Red Hat Society.

Nora enjoyed bowling, sewing for people, knitting and crocheting, reading, and attending senior and Red Hat functions and activities.

Funeral services will be 2:00 pm on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road, with Rev. David Humphrey officiating. 

Burial will be in Paul Hill Cemetery.

Friends may call on Wednesday morning from 11:00 am until the time of the service, at the  funeral home.

Memorial contributions can be made to Heart To Heart Hospice, in care of the funeral home.

Online condolences may be shared at glennegeorgeandson.com.

Samuel H. "Sam" Williamson, 89, of Freedom, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023 at IU Health Hospital in Bloomington.

Born March 7, 1934 in Somerset, Kentucky, he was the son of Henry Williamson and Telphus (Loveless) Williamson.  He married Violet Annabelle (Myer) Williamson on June 10, 1952 and she preceded him on August 7, 2023.

Survivors include a daughter- Mary Games (husband William) of Fairland, a son Bruce Williamson (wife Connie) of Freedom; a sister Helen Barnard of Shelbyville; 6 grandchildren- Tonya, Danny, Derrick, Jacob, Christopher, Travis; and 12 great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his spouse,

a brother Jewell Williamson, and 2 sisters- Ruby Holzhausen, and Hazel Reeves.

Mr. Williamson had lived in Freedom for 2 years, after moving from Shelbyville.  He had been employed as a furnace attender with Knauf Fiber Glass, retiring after 46 years of service.  He was a member of Spencer Seventh Day Adventist Church.

Sam loved hunting, fishing, gardening, and watching westerns on TV.

Memorial services will be 6:00 pm on Friday, August 18, 2023 at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home,  437 Amos Road with Pastor Samuel Ngala officiating.  Burial will be in Hanover Cemetery. 

Friends may call on Friday evening from 4:00 pm until the time of the service, at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Northwood Christian Church, or the Spencer Seventh Day Adventist Church, in care of the funeral home.

Linda Kay Alford, 80, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023

at MHP Medical Center.

Born June 26, 1943 in Rushville, she was the daughter of Robert Raymond Ball

and Cloe Agnes (Foster) Ball. She married Robert J. "Pete" Alford on June 2, 1962

and he preceded her on July 2, 1978.

Survivors include 3 children- Anthony J. "Tony" Alford (Beth) of Shelbyville, Terri Alford of Shelbyville, Tim Alford of Shelbyville, adopted daughter Debbie Hensley (Don) of Greenwood; sister-Ellen Rogers (Charlie) of Rushville; 2 grandchildren- Ciara Griffith (Devon), Travis Hartwell; 3 great grandchildren- Quinten Griffith, Owen Griffith and Asher Hartwell; she is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

She was precededin death by her parents, spouse, sister Judy Hill, brothers Jack, Bill,  and Ralph Ball.

Mrs. Alford was a lifetime resident of this area and attended Rushville High School.

Linda was a homemaker and factory worker for KT Corp & Standard Register for several years, retiring in 2005. She was a member of Shelbyville First Church of Nazarene. Linda enjoyed working puzzles, attending yard sales and shopping, babysitting her grandchildren, watching Cincinnati Reds games, and spending time with her family. 

Funeral services will be 1:00 pm, Saturday, August 19, 2023 at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road, with Pastor Steve Bohall officiating. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery.

Friends may call on Saturday morning from 11:00 am until the time of the service, at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions  can be made to Shelby County Cancer Association, 31 Public Square, Shelbyville, In 46176.

Online condolences may be shared at glennegeorgeandson.com 

David Ray Columbe, 72 years, passed away on August 3, 2023 at Arbor Grove Village in Greensburg. 

He was born on October 19, 1950 in Linton, the son of  Joseph Y. and Edna Mae (Raub) Columbe.                

He is survived by his two brothers, Robert W., Manilla and Joe S. (Eleanor), Milroy; his twin sister Diane (George) Kopscick, Gambier, Ohio; 2 nieces: Danielle Mason, Channelview, Texas; Andrea (Will) Pender, Dallas, Texas, and nephew, Mitchell Columbe, Plymouth; a great-niece, Erica Mason & a great-nephew, Evan Mason.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

David graduated from Rushville Consolidated High School in 1969.  In 1971, he received his Associates Degree in Distributive Education from Vincennes University.

In 2005, David retired from the family business, Rush County Stone Company, Inc., where he worked with his brothers.

David enjoyed classic cars and was a 51 year member of the Classic Thunderbird Club International Early Birds of Hoosierland, and the Lincoln and Continental Owners Club Hoosier Region.

David never met a stranger and always had a beautiful smile that never quit. 

Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday, August 13, 2023, at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Monday, August 14, 2023, at the funeral home with the Rev. Charles Jordan, Pastor of Evangelical United Church of Christ, officiating.  

Interment will be in the Moscow Cemetery in Rush County.       

Memorial contributions may be made to the Rush County Community Foundation, Boys Scouts of America Fund, 117 N. Main St., Rushville, Indiana 46173.

Online condolences may be shared with David’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

Sharon L. Henderson, 79, of Greenfield, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023, at Hancock  Regional Hospital in Greenfield.

She was born May 14, 1944, in New Castle, the daughter of Noel and Alice (Smith) Bright.  On January 21, 1967, she married Charles Wagoner, and he preceded her in death on August 24, 1989.  On January 1, 1997, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Hallgarth.

Sharon is survived by her son, Barry Bright and wife, Charity, of Greenfield; daughter, Mary (Bright) Forney of Greenfield; sisters, Anna Mae Gifford and husband, Bobby, of Fort Wayne and Rebecca Walker of Muncie; brother, Charles Bright and wife, Patty, of Shelbyville; grandsons, Benjamin Bright, Daniel Bright and Adam Bright; great-grandsons, Colton Clark, Cashton Clark and Dante Bright; and several nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; brothers, George Bright and Ronald  Bright; and grandchildren, Allison Forney and Ashely Bright.

In 1964, she graduated from Knightstown High School.

Sharon was a very active and devoted member of Park Chapel Christian Church, where she enjoyed volunteering to help with numerous events.

She formerly worked in various retail stores, until retiring in 2019.

Sharon was also a member of the Fortville VFW Ladies Auxiliary.

She was a social butterfly, didn’t know a stranger and enjoyed playing bingo and euchre.

Visitation will be from 10 am to Noon, Friday, August 11, 2023, at Freeman Family  Funeral Homes and Crematory,  Carmony-Ewing Chapel, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.

Funeral services will follow at Noon, at the funeral home.

Interment will be at Richland Cemetery in Rush County.

Memorial contribution may be made to the Park Chapel Christian Church, 1176 McKenzie Rd., Greenfield, Indiana 46140.

Online condolences may be shared with Sharon’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.