Linda Lou Mandrell, 85, of St. Paul, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023 at her residence.

Born August 6, 1938 in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of  Herman Lewis and Olive (McGinn) Briley.  She married Ralph W. Mandrell in 1953, and he preceded her in 2001.

Survivors include 3 children- Debra Engle of St. Paul, Connie Hicks (husband Ron) of Napoleon, Tina Watt of St. Paul;  and 2 adopted daughters- Carrie Lyon of St. Paul, and Colleena Wright of

St. Paul; a brother Charles P. Lewis of Sevierville, Tennessee; 9 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and 2 great great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her spouse, a son  Ralph A. Mandrell Jr.; brother Herman E. Lewis Jr.; 3 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren.

Mrs. Mandrell had lived in this area for 54 years, after moving from Indianapolis.  She was a homemaker.  Linda was a member of the American Legion, the Red Hat Society, the VFW, & Senior Citizens of Shelby County.  She volunteered at Major Hospital, and lots of other social clubs.  

Linda spent her life helping to run the family business, Thorntree Lake Mobile Home Park and Campground, and caring for her entire family with lots of love and devotion.

Graveside services will be 12:30 pm on Friday, December 29, 2023 at Hebron Cemetery in Decatur County, with Timothy A. Watt officiating. 

Friends may call on Friday morning, December 29, 2023 at Glenn E. George Funeral Home, 106 E. Franklin St., St. Paul, from 10:00 am until 12:00 noon, at which time the procession will leave for the graveside service.  

Online condolences may be shared at glennegeorgeandson.com.

Sherman Jeffrey Chaney, 57, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2023 at his residence.

Born November 11, 1966 in Shelbyville, he was the son of Sherman Chaney and Flora (Gibson) Comstock.

Funeral services will be 12:00 noon on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road. Friends may call on Saturday morning from 10:00 am until the time of the service, at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be shared at glennegeorgeandson.com.

Laura Frankeline "Frankie" Webster, 88, of Manilla, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at her home. Born August 13, 1935, in Shelby County, she was the daughter of James Frank Carpenter and Ethel Marie (Patterson) Carpenter. She married Jon Webster on July 20, 1958 and he preceded her on April 19, 2012.

Mrs. Webster is survived by daughter, Kally Marie Webster (husband Gabor Nagy) of France, and son, Robin  Webster (wife Jodie) of Manilla. She is also survived by her brother William Carpenter of Tennessee and sister Lavinna Bayless of Arizona; 4 grandchildren: Emma Nagy, Tristan Nagy, Sarah Webster, and Elizabeth Webster. She was preceded in death by her parents, spouse, 3 brothers: Wallace Carpenter, Frank Carpenter, and John Carpenter; and 1 sister, Mary Louise McColley. 

Frankie had lived in this area all of her life. She graduated from Waldron High School in 1953. 

She was a wife and mother and extremely proud of her family and cherished the time she was able to spend with them.

She loved music and attending symphonies as well as travelling and reading.  

Graveside services will be  Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at 11:00 am at Manilla Cemetery.  

Memorial contributions can be made to OUR Hospice of South Central Indiana in care of the funeral home. 
Online condolences may be shared at glennegeorgeandson.com

James Reggie Higdon, 83, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023 peacefully with his family by his side.

He was born February 17, 1940 in Grayson County, KY. He was the son of Marshall Anthony and Pearl Ellen Higdon.

He married Vieva June (Lee) Higdon on January 8, 1963, and she survives.

James is also survived by his son, Eddie Allen Higdon (wife, Tammy); daughters, Shannon Malynn Higdon and Daphne Ellen (Higdon) Ezell, (husband, Gary); grandchildren Joshua Higdon, Jonathan Higdon, Jessica (Higdon) Grubbs, Jordan Ezell, and Brooke Ezell, great-grandchildren, Anna Higdon, Emma Higdon, Haylee Higdon, Addy Higdon, Liam Higdon, and Memphis Grubbs; grand-dog, Marley Moose; sisters, Dana Bradley, Carrie Jo Hook, and Candy Higdon; and brother, Terry Higdon.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Mary Tucker, Dorothy Smith, and Linda McQueary, brothers, Dale Higdon, and Billy Higdon.

James retired in 2009 after working 45 years at Ford Motor Company. He was a lifetime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

He is remembered by his family and friends as a loving husband, father, papaw, pappy, and a hard-working man.  He loved his family, church, being outside, gardening and deer hunting.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to Noon, Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison Street, Shelbyville, IN 46176.

Funeral services will follow at noon at the funeral home with Father Mike Keucher officiating.

Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery with military rites conducted by local veteran organizations.

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

Memorial contributions may be given to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 125 E. Broadway St., Shelbyville, IN 46176.

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

Thomas L. Johns, 88, of St. Paul, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023 at his residence.

Born October 19, 1935 in Bartholomew County, he was the son of Thomas B. Johns and Pearl (Mink) Johns. He married Carolyn (Hungate) Johns on December 30, 1961, and she preceded him in 2003.

Survivors include 2 children- Beth Harding (husband Mike) of St. Paul, Todd Johns (wife Christina) of St. Paul; companion Lavon Wasson of Hope; sister Helen Patterson of Shelbyville; 4 grandchildren- Sarah Kuntz (husband Aaron), Austin Johns, Cody Johns, James Thomas Johns (Madi); and 2 great grandchildren- Aiden Kuntz and Oliver Johns. He was preceded in death by his parents, his spouse, a granddaughter Rachel Harding, brother-in-law James Patterson, and nephew Jay Patterson.

Mr. Johns was a lifelong resident of this area, and graduated from Hope High School. He was an insurance agent for Indiana Farmers Mutual Insurance Company retiring in 1997, after 44 years of service. He was a member of Geneva United Methodist Church, Farmer's Masonic Lodge # 147 Norristown, Scottish Rite Valley of Indianapolis, St. Paul Kiwanis, and American Legion Post # 70 of Shelbyville. He was a US army veteran.

Tom enjoyed golfing, playing cards, fishing, and attending school events for his grandchildren, but most of all he loved spending time with his family.

Funeral services will be 1:00 pm on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Glenn E. George Funeral Home, 106 E. Franklin St in St. Paul, with Rev. Mark Dodd officiating.  Burial will be in Van Pelt Cemetery. Friends may call on Saturday, December 23, 2023 from 11:00 am until the time of the service.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Rachel Harding Memorial Scholarship Fund in care of the Blue River Foundation of Shelbyville.

Rosamond V. "Rose" Sosbe, 96, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023 at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis.

Born June 24, 1927 in Shelby County, she was the daughter of Glen H. Knight and Irene (Sweet) Knight. She married Henry W. Sosbe on June 10, 1946 and he preceded her on February 4, 2000.

Survivors include 2 sons- Ron Sosbe of Fairland, David Sosbe (Jackie) of Manilla; daughter-in-law. Theresa Sosbe of Fairland; 2 siblings- Ruth Ann Knight and Darlene J. Knight both of Shelbyville; 4 granddaughters- Brande Murdoch (Justin), Jennifer Root (Kyle), Lacey Nigh (Phillip), Brittne Woosley (Bret); and 9 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, spouse, son Scott Sosbe and 7 brothers and sisters.

Rose was a lifetime resident of this area and worked at TRW Cinch factory for many years. Rose enjoyed listening to country music and attending concerts. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 2:00 pm, Friday, December 22, 2023 at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road, with Pastor Steve Brackney officiating.  Burial will be in Second Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:00 noon 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.

Airl A. Coffey, 89, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at Franciscan St. Francis Health in Indianapolis.

He was born September 29, 1934, in Russell Springs, Kentucky, the son of William Finley and Mary (Thornton) Coffey.  On September 29, 1955, Airl married Retta Dockery, and she preceded him in death on May 26, 2013.

Airl is survived by his daughter, Jere Wise and husband, Dennis, of Shelbyville; sons, Clint Coffey and wife, Tina, of Needham, and Airl K. Coffey and wife, Jill, of Shelbyville; grandchildren, Brent McNeely and wife, Tiffany, Haley Wise, Austin Coffey and wife, Kristina, Corbin Coffey and wife, Liz, Jacob Knight, Hannah Knight, Brayden Coffey and wife, Lyndsey and Mitchell Coffey; great-grandchildren, Kadyn McNeely, Keagan McNeely, Kellen Coffey, Amaya Coffey, Riley Dunn and Kaiser Coffey; and numerous  nieces and nephews.

In addition to Retta, Airl was preceded in death by his parents; and a grandson, Chase Hubler.

Airl was one of the 13 children born to William and Mary, his siblings are Lois Kimbler, Ann Lyons, Udene Sullivan, Grideth Coffey, Dimple Young, Elmo Coffey, Leon Coffey, Dravo Coffey, Onis Coffey, Ada Farmer; and twin brothers, Jimmie Coffey and Jerry Coffey.

In 1952, Airl graduated from Russell County High School.

He retired in 1999, from Monument Distribution, with over 20 years of service.

Airl was a member of numerous tractor clubs including being a lifetime member of the Tri-State Gas Engine and Tractor Association.

He was a professional horseshoe thrower and was also a member of the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association (NHPA).

Airl enjoyed going fishing, hunting and working in his gardens.  He also enjoyed attending tractor shows, shooting pool and riding his Harley.  His favorite cars were Cadillacs.

He was very well known as the ladderman, for his creating of ladders in a bottle.  Airl sent each state one for display in their state museum.

Visitation will be from 10 am to Noon, Saturday, December 23, 2023, at the Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Carmony-Ewing Chapel, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.

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

Interment will be at Forest Hill Cemetery in Shelbyville.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Grover Museum, 52 W. Broadway St., Shelbyville, Indiana 46176.

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

Johnathan L. Bellows, 42, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday December 13, 2023 at MHP Medical Center.

He was born August 21, 1981 in Conrow, TX to Robert D. Bellows and Christine Lovitt.

Johnathan enjoyed being a stay at home dad and loved taking care of his children.  His favorite times were spent with his children and his family.  Once the kids started getting older he gained interest in doing more odd jobs and became skilled at the trade of roofing.  Johnathan also had a love for music, drawing and even origami.

Johnathan is survived by his mother; his son, Jaylin Bellows; his daughter, Caitlyn Bellows; his sister, Jennifer Bellows; his nephews, Collin Bellows and Grayson Bellows; his niece, Madison Bellows, former life partner and mother of his children, Shelly Asher; his brother-in-law, Damon Asher; his sister-in-law, Sharon Hankins; and his close friend, Jeff Crisman.

He was preceded in death by his father, his twin brother, Jeremy Bellows and his grandparents, Joy and Kenny Lovitt.

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

Memorial contributions may be given to Johnathan Bellows memorial fund in care of Murphy-Parks Funeral Services, 703 S. Harrison St., Shelbyville, IN. 46176.

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

Betty Joyce Higdon, 81, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, December 15, 2023 at her residence.

Born May 12, 1942 in McKenzie, Tennessee, she was the daughter of Lester Huzzie and Leona (Reaves) Huzzie. She married John Higdon and he preceded her in 2012.

Survivors include 3 children - Beverly Reinhardt of Shelbyville, Gary Bennett of Shelbyville, John Higdon of Shelbyville; 2 sisters- Shirley Grimes of Shelbyville, Sarah King of Sacramento, California; a brother Ray Huzzie of Shelbyville; 7 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and one brother LJ Huzzie.

Mrs. Higdon was a lifelong resident of this area, and was a member of First Church of Pentecost in Shelbyville. She had worked as a nurses aid at Heritage House for over 20 years.

Funeral services will be 12:00 noon on Wednesday, December 20, 203 at First Church of Pentecost, 1500 Miller Ave., with Pastor Daniel McDonald officiating. Burial will be in Whispering Hope Cemetery.

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

Memorial contributions can be made to the Shelby County Cancer Association, in care of the funeral home.

Barbara Ann “Barb” Eiler, 74, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023, at MHP Medical Center in Shelbyville.
She was born July 13, 1949, in Shelbyville the daughter of Carl and Dorothy (Conger) Scott.  On April 30, 1976, Barb married John R. Eiler, and he preceded her in death on May 10, 2019.
Barb is survived by her loving daughters, Jill Nolley and husband, Rob, of Shelbyville, and Megan Brewer and husband, Matt, of Indianapolis; grandchildren, Makenzie Nolley, Quinn Nolley, Dylan Brewer and Simon Brewer; sister, Beverly Bass of Shelbyville; cousin, Linda Amos; sisters-in-law, Sherrie Haehl and husband, Nathan, Chris Wissing and husband, Mike, and Cindy Eiler; brothers-in-law, Bill Eiler and wife, Donna, and Mark Eiler; numerous nieces and nephews; and many special friends.
In addition to John, Barb was preceded in death by her parents; and nieces, Cindy Pierce, Tracie Latimer and Amie Mandat.
In 1967, Barb graduated from Shelbyville High School.
Barb was formerly a secretary for the State of Indiana for 10 years, and also worked at H&R Block for 10 years.  She and John owned Diversified Insulation in Indianapolis from 1986 until 2009.
She was an active member of the First Christian Church.
Barb was a member of Tri Kappa, PEO Sisterhood and the Major Hospital Women’s Alliance.  She was also a member and champion of the Shelbyville Ladies Golf Association. 

Barb enjoyed playing bridge with several different bridge clubs.
Barb also leaves behind her fur babies, Lilybelle and Luna.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 pm, Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Carmony-Ewing Chapel,  819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville and from 10 to 11 am, Thursday, December 21, 2023, at First Christian Church, 118 W. Washington St. in Shelbyville.
Funeral services will follow at 11 am, Thursday, at the church, with the Revs. Ralph Botte, Beth Crouch and Bill Horner officiating.
Interment will be at Forest Hill Cemetery in Shelbyville.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church, or the American Diabetes Association, 8604 Allisonville Rd., Suite 140, Indianapolis, Indiana 46250.
Online condolences may be shared with Barb’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

Daniel “Danny” Michael Meisberger, 44, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, December 8, 2023 at his residence.

He was born September 7, 1979 in Indianapolis, IN. to Daniel Michael Quarbo and Carla Mae (Meisberger) Hall.

Danny was an avid Indianapolis Colts fan. He loved to spend his time with his family that he loved very much.  One of Danny’s favorite things to do was to go fishing and camping.  He loved Dale Earnhardt.  Danny loved becoming a grandpa and enjoyed spending time with his one and only grandson and daughter.  He was very well skilled at his trade, roofing.

Daniel is survived by, his daughter, Kaitlyn Sierra Meisberger; his grandson, Kiernan Michael Meisberger Staker; his parents, Daniel (wife, June) Quarbo and Carla (husband, Buck) Hall; his uncle, John Nally; his siblings, Jamie (Meisberger) Delgado, Chris Meisberger, Ashley (Meisberger) Zamora, and Robert “Bobby” Goff; his nephews, Cody Meisberger, Luis Reveles, Martin Goff, Jose Zamora, Damien Zamora, Joaquin Delgado; his best friends, Kenny Meal, Kenny (Chico) Willey, Jeremiah Clouse, and the mother of his daughter, Stephanie Elliott.

He is preceded in death by, his grandparents, Lucille and James Meisberger, John and Joyce Nally, and Millie Bruner.

Visitation will be Friday, December 15, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison Street, Shelbyville, IN 46176.

Funeral services will follow at 6 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Jose Rivera officiating.

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

Memorial contributions may be given to Kaitlyn Meisberger Fund in care of Murphy-Parks Funeral   Services, 703 S. Harrison St., Shelbyville, IN. 46176.

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

Terri New, of Shelbyville, passed away December 7, 2023 at Hancock Memorial Hospital. She was born in Shelbyville on December 5, 1957 to Jesse and Lillian (Loftus) Weaver.

She graduated from high school in Baxter, Tennessee, moved back to Shelbyville and married Roger New Sr. They had been married for 48 years when she passed.

Terri worked in real estate for several years, and last worked in the accounting department at Indiana Downs. She enjoyed horseback riding with her Tennessee Walker Show Horses, and enjoyed spending time with her family. 

She was preceded in death by her son Roger New Jr. in 2019.  She is survived by her husband Roger, stepson Travis New of Indianapolis; 4 grandchildren- Justice, Johnathon, Aleah, and Jameson; sisters-in-law Shelly New, Norma Wells, & Betty Nedderman, all of Shelbyville, who were as close as any sisters could be. She also is survived by her cousin Joyce and was very close to her niece Stacy.  

She will be loved and missed by all who knew her.

Funeral services will be 2:00 pm on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road, with David Benefiel officiating.

Burial will be in Lewis Creek Baptist Cemetery. 

Friends may call on Tuesday morning from 12:00 noon until the time of the service.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Shelbyville Boy's and Girl's Club, in care of the funeral home.

Oran Ray Slaven, 86, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023 at Ashford Place.

Born June 14, 1937 in Bethesda, Kentucky, he was the son of George Dewey Slaven and  Mary Ann (Daffron) Slaven.  He married Joyce Allene (Woody) Slaven on December 4, 1954 and she preceded him on October 3, 2019.

Survivors include 2 sons- Donald Slaven (wife Anita) of Shelbyville, Michael Slaven (wife Thresa) of Morristown, daughter Chastity Crain (husband Joseph) of Shelbyville; 8 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his spouse, a son Oran Eugene Slaven, grandson Jeremy Lee Slaven, and several brothers and sisters.

Mr. Slaven had lived in this area for most of his lifetime, and attended school in Kentucky. He had been a tree trimmer for Asplundh Tree Service, retiring after many years of service.

Oran enjoyed hunting and fishing, the outdoors, attending auctions, and collecting cast iron items.

Funeral services will be 1:00 pm on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road, with Rev. David Humphrey officiating.

Burial will be in Fairland Cemetery.

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

Claron Joy Cassidy, 93, of Shelbyville, died Friday, December 8 at Major Hospital. She was born November 11, 1930 in Union township, Shelby County, to Eston and Lucy (Kuhn) Robinson. Claron married Hugh Cassidy on April 16, 1950 and he preceded her in death January 16, 2016.

Survivors include two sons: Larry Cassidy and wife Patricia, of Shelbyville; Michael Cassidy and wife Peggy of Waldron; daughter-in-law, Elaine Cassidy of Shelbyville; grandchildren: Craig Cassidy, Rachel Zirkelbach, Lauren Zimmerman, and Olivia Cassidy; and step-grandchildren: Brian Garrett and Keith Garrett; great-grandchildren: Kaia Cassidy, Eleanor Zirkelbach, Evelyn Zirkelbach, and Stella Zimmerman; brother-in-law George Braden and sister-in-law Janet Robinson. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Kent Cassidy; grandson, Seth Cassidy; brothers, Warren Robinson and Dwain Robinson; sisters, RoseMary Martin and Ruth Braden.

Mrs. Cassidy was a 1948 graduate of Manilla High School. She was a member of the Zion Evangelical Church. She also attended Wesley Chapel for many years. Mrs. Cassidy was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of Shelby County. 

Claron was a longtime member of the Lucky-15 Home Economics Club. She enjoyed gardening and was especially talented at raising many different flowers. She was also an excellent cook. Mrs. Cassidy enjoyed spending time with her husband and family.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 pm, Friday, December 15, 2023 at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road, Shelbyville.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at the funeral home with pastor Kim DeKoker officiating.

Burial will be at Manilla Cemetery. 

Sharron Sue Ridgway, 80, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at her residence.

Born September 10, 1943 in Miami, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of  Jess Marlow and Ethel (Dial) Marlow.  She married James Ridgway in 1967 and he preceded her in 1975.

Survivors include a daughter Paula Earle of Shelbyville; 2 grandchildren- Sheila Earle and Miranda Earle, both of Shelbyville; and 3 great grandchildren- KayleeAnna, Bryden, & Alayna

Earle.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her spouse, a brother JC Marlow, 3 sisters- Gloria Marlow Carpenter, Shirley Enwiller, Betty Milller, and son-in-law Eddie Earle.

Mrs. Ridgway had lived in this area for 19 years, after moving from New Mexico.  She graduated  from Sandia High School in New Mexico, and attended Apostolic Tabernacle here in town, and had attended Calvary Apostolic Church in Roswell, New Mexico.  She was a home maker.

Sharron enjoyed reading, and working word search puzzles.  She loved Mexican food, cookies, and ice cream.

Funeral services will be 1:00 pm on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road, with Pastor Daniel McDonald officiating. 

Burial will be in Miller Cemetery. 

Friends may call on Thursday morning, from 11:00 am until the time of the service.

Memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, in care of the funeral home.

Online condolences may be shared at glennegeorgeandson.com.

Patricia Lynn "Pat" Bowlby, 83, of Greensburg, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023 at Arbor Grove Village.

Born November 29, 1940 in Shelbyville, she was the daughter of Paul Richard Collins and Frances Allene (Dawson) Collins.  She married Gary Bowlby on July 12, 1980 and he preceded  her on June 2, 2022.

Survivors include a  stepson Damon A. Bowlby of Florida, and a stepdaughter Alisan J. Moder (husband Tracy) of Shelbyville; a brother Thomas William Collins (wife Kathy) of Mooresville; sister Angela Collins (husband Jack) of  Oklahoma; and is also survived by several nieces and nephews, and several great nieces and great nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her spouse, 3 brothers Paul Richard "Paul Jr." Collins, Jerry Lee Collins, Anthony "Tony" Collins; daughter-in-law Becki Bowlby; and sister-in-law JoLynn Collins.

Mrs. Bowlby had lived for most of her lifetime in this area, and graduated from Shelbyville High School.  She had been a factory worker at KCL Corp., retiring after several years of service.  She  had also been self employed as a home care assistant for several years.  She was a past member of the Elk's Lodge and Moose Lodge.

Pat loved playing BINGO at the nursing home, fishing, mushroom hunting, and also enjoyed arts and crafts.

Funeral services will be 1:00 pm on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral 

Home, 437 Amos Road, with Pastor Cliff Bunch officiating.  Burial will be in Van Pelt 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 : Lett's Volunteer Fire Dept., in care of the funeral home.

Online condolences may be shared at glennegeorgeandson.com.

Timothy Wayne Fisher, 67, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023 at MHP Medical Center.

He was born July 17, 1956 in Shelbyville, IN. to Wayne Earl Fisher and Bonnie Jean (Walton) Fisher.

Timothy graduated in the Class of 1977 from Shelbyville High School.

He was a member of First Baptist Church.  Tim worked at Shares all his life.  He was among the first people to be employed there and spent over 40 years with the company.  Tim loved to play sports and excelled with the Shelby County Special Olympics for many years.  He also had a love for trains and he spent a lot of time admiring the trains that passed through Shelbyville when he was growing up.  Tim was a believer in Jesus Christ and enjoyed having gospel music playing.  His family will cherish his memory as he is now sitting at the right hand of Our Father.

Tim is survived by his brothers, Larry Fisher and Dan (wife, Marsha) Fisher; his nieces and nephews, Travis (wife, Stephanie) Fisher, Ashley Fisher, Gray Morace and Chase (wife, Kody) Morace; and 12 great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be Sunday, December 3, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. as well as Monday, December 4, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison Street, Shelbyville, IN 46176.

Funeral services will follow Monday, December 4, 2023 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Merry Popplewell officiating.

Burial will be in Miller Cemetery.

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

Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com

Daryl Wayne Kuntz, age 71, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 27, 2023 at his home, surrounded by family.

Daryl was born on April 20, 1952 in Rushville, Indiana to the late Fred and Barbara (Horwill) Kuntz. Daryl was the oldest of two children. He leaves behind a younger brother Glen (TeAnn) Kuntz of Edinburgh, IN.

Daryl married Kathy Metzger on June 17, 1986 at Lake Cumberland, KY where they always enjoyed boating and camping. Kathy brought a son from prior marriage into Daryl's family, Chad (Krystal) Metzger of Rushville, IN and Krystal brought 2 kids, Oaklee and Gunlee into the family. Daryl and Kathy were blessed with their only child, Courtney (Dustin) Derbyshire of Fishers, IN. Daryl was a loving Papaw to their five children, Reese, Aubree, Lily, McKenna, and Hudson, all of Fishers.

Daryl worked at O'Neal Steel, of Shelbyville, IN for 44 years. After retiring in 2016, he enjoyed working on many projects out in his pole barn, one of them being restoring his 1970 Nova. Daryl also enjoyed boating and camping with Kathy, their favorite spots being Brown County and Shipshewana.

Daryl always enjoyed spending time with family, especially his grandkids. Daryl was a very loving and caring man, devoted husband and father and always put others before himself.

Daryl is preceded in death by his parents, both sets of grandparents and his nephew, Josh.

The family would like to express our thanks to Our Hospice of Southern Indiana for the wonderful help and care they provided the last week of Daryl's life.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, December 12, at the Knights of Columbus, 413 E. South Street, Shelbyville, from 4pm to 7pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Shelbyville Animal Shelter, 705 Hale Road, Shelbyville, IN 46176. Daryl volunteered there on many Saturday mornings when he was younger and in good health.