Shelby County Indiana
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Branson
Obituaries
Branson
Glen E. George & Son Funeral Homes
December 2017
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Doris Branson
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Doris Irene Branson, 89, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017, at Waldron Health and Rehab. She was born June 17, 1928, in Taylorsville, to George E. Blanford and Ollie Marie (Mankin) Blanford.December 2017
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Doris Branson
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Survivors include her son, Gary Gene Branson, of Shelbyville; daughters, Bonnie Lou Pope (husband, Ted), of Shelbyville, Toie Lynn Babb (husband, Gregg), of New Palestine, Brenda Hittle, of Shelbyville, and Connie L. Babb (husband, Scott), of Shelbyville; 18 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Mrs. Branson was preceded in death by her parents; son, Marvin Lee Branson; daughter, Sandra K. Davis; grandson, Aaron Thomas Oakes; sisters, Norma Wright and Anna Hicks; brothers, Elmer Blanford, and Arthur Blanford; great-grandchild, Dakota Wells; longtime companion, Everett Wayne Sweezy; and the father of her children, Frank E. Branson.
She was a lifetime resident of Shelby County. Doris was a self-employed caregiver for 17 years retiring in 2006. She also was a bus driver for the Decatur County Schools for several years. Doris was very active in Shelby County Women’s softball, coaching and playing with her daughter’s team.
Services will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017, at Glenn E. George and Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road, with visitation from 5 p.m. until time of service. The Rev. Ronnie Caine will officiate.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
Murphy Parks Funeral Service
November 2012
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Gerald David Branson
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Gerald David Branson, 76, of Shelbyville, died Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012, at his residence. He was born Aug. 25, 1936, in Shelby County to Orville and Ruth (Davis) Branson of Shelbyville.November 2012
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Gerald David Branson
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He married Christine Branson, and she preceded him in death. He then married Nell Branson, and she preceded him in death in August 2005.
Survivors include sons, Danny (wife, Dee) Branson and Andy (wife, Karin) Branson, both of Shelbyville, and Timothy Branson, David Branson and Jeff Branson, all of St. Omer; daughters, Debbie Foster, Carmen Stroup and Beth (husband, Randy) Sturgill, all of Shelbyville, and Donna Alvey of Spencer, N.C.; stepson, Joe Banfield of Greenwood; twin brother, Harold Branson of Shelbyville; brothers, Bobby Branson of Little Marion and Tommy Branson of Morristown; sister, Dorothy McNeely of Shelbyville; 16 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers; one sister; and his two wives.
Mr. Branson worked for Knauf Insulation and retired after 38 years. He was a member of Rays Crossing Christian Union Church since July 24, 2005.
He enjoyed fishing and playing cards and his dog, Toby.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service & Crematory, 703 S. Harrison St.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 26, 2012, at Rays Crossing Christian Church, 2115 N 600 E, with the Rev. Gordon Heinrich officiating. Burial will be at Bennett Cemetery.
Funeral directors Greg A Parks, Sheila J. Parks and Stuart H. Parks are honored to conduct the services for Mr. Branson.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
Freeman Family Funeral Homes
August 09, 1926 - May 21, 2012
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John Edward Branson
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John Edward Branson, 85, of Shelbyville passed away Monday, May 21, 2012 at Waldron Health and Rehab. Born August 9, 1926, in Shelby County, he was the son of Orville and Ruth (Davis) Branson. He married Barbara Jean Gephart on June 28, 1947, and she survives.August 09, 1926 - May 21, 2012
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John Edward Branson
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Other survivors include his sons, John Michael (Diane) Branson of Shelbyville and Mark Edward (MaryAnn) Branson of Greenfield; brothers, Robert (Christine) Branson of Shelby County, Harold (Rose) Branson and Gerald Branson, both of Shelbyville and Tom (Judy) Branson of Morristown; sister, Dorothy McNeely of Shelbyville; grandchildren, Lori Spurling, Amy Coleman, Julie Walters, Jason Branson, Brian Branson, Heath Branson and Cody Branson; 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Brenda Kay Cole; sisters, Frances Hasecuster and Edna May Branson; and a brother, William Branson.
Mr. Branson retired in 1981 from Allison Transmission with over 30 years of service. He also had repaired telephones for The General telephone company at Morristown in the 1940s and 1950s. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during World War II. Mr. Branson enjoyed fishing, hunting, trapping and shooting. He graduated from Morristown High School in 1943. Mr. Branson was a member of Rays Crossing Christian Union Church.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Rays Crossing Christian Union Church, 2115 North 600 East in Shelbyville. Funeral services will be at 10 am Thursday at the church, with Rev. Gordon Heinrich officiating. Interment will be in Bennett Cemetery. Services entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelbyville News
January 31, 2007
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Avonelle Branson, 81, of Shelbyville died Monday, Jan. 29, 2007, at Homeview Center of Franklin in Franklin.January 31, 2007
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Born Sept. 26, 1925, in Addison Township, Shelby County, d/o Wallace and Vivian (Bird) Theobald.
Married Wayne Branson on Oct. 10, 1948, and he survives.
Other survivors: one daughter, Mary Lou Stickford (husband, Calvin) of Shelby County; two sisters, Carris Lucas (husband, James) of Knox and Wanda Hohenberger (husband, George) of Thorntown; one brother, Keith Theobald (wife, Janice) of Shelbyville; three grandchildren, Shannon Huffman, Ryan Stickford (wife, Dyna) and Nathan A. Stickford; and two great-grandchildren, Evan Stickford and Miles Pavia.
Preceded in death by her parents.
Lived most of her life in Shelby County.
Food services director for Shelbyville Central Schools for 18 years, retiring in 1977. Prior to that, she had worked at the Veterans Hospital on Cold Springs Road in Indianapolis for 2-1/2 years.
Graduated in 1943 from Shelbyville High School and in 1947 from Purdue University, majoring in dietetics.
Member of Old Union Church, First United Methodist Church and High Hopes Extension Homemakers Club.
Gardener and loved flowers. She also enjoyed doing many different forms of needlework.
Freeman Family Funeral Homes, Carmony-Ewing Broadway Chapel, 232 W. Broadway St., with the Rev. Robert Campbell officiating.
Interment: Miller Cemetery in Shelby County.
Contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 34 W. Washington St., Shelbyville, IN 46176.
Summarized by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelbyville News
Thursday, May 27, 2004
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Harold M. Branson, 95, of Shelbyville, died Wednesday, May 26, 2004.Thursday, May 27, 2004
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Born May 5, 1909, in Shelby County, s/o Chester E. and Vera Bell (Arbuckle) Branson. Married Ruth E. Billingley on Aug. 8, 1934; she preceded him in death on Sept. 22, 2001.
Survivors include one son, Maurice E. Branson of Shelbyville; two daughters, Linda Hewitt of Greenfield and Sandra Caudill of Indianapolis; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by one sister.
Lifelong Shelby County resident.
Truck driver and self-employed with Branson Trucking for many years, retiring in 1990.
Member of Fairland Baptist Church.
Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road.
Fairland Cemetery, in Fairland, with the Rev. Jerry Hogue officiating.
Summarized by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelbyville News
Monday, January 20, 1992
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Lillian Ruth "Granny" Branson, 91, 1019 Meridian St., died Saturday, January 18, 1992 at Heritage Manor. She was born November 25, 1900 in Shelby County, the daughter of William and Ailcy Linville Davis. She married Orville Branson, January 17, 1918 and he preceded her in death on May 10, 1962. Surviving are daughters, Mrs. Jack (Frances) Hasecuster and Mrs. Charles (Dorothy) McNeely, both of Shelbyville.Monday, January 20, 1992
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Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelby Democrat
April 22, 1897
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James B. Branson died at the residence of his son, Laaz A. Branson, in Union township, at 11:40 a.m., April 15, 1897, aged seventy-four years. He was buried Sunday, April 18, at the Bennett graveyard. Services at the Little Blue River church at 10:30 a.m. by the Rev. James L. Brown. D. B. Wilson & Son funeral directors.April 22, 1897
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