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Obituaries
Harrison
The Addison Times
May 30, 2026
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Phyllis Ann Wiley Poe Harrison
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Phyllis Ann Harrison, 92, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026, in her home, exactly as she had wished. She was born on February 4, 1934. Phyllis was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Albert Harrison; her parents, Alta and Ephraim Wiley; her brother, Joseph Landwerlen; and her sisters, Margaret Landwerlen, Carol Tungate, and Shirley Keaton. She was also preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Sherry Poe, and her son-in-law, Larry Rose.May 30, 2026
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Phyllis Ann Wiley Poe Harrison
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She was a devoted mother to seven children: Ellen McKay (Dennis); Kevin Poe (Susie); Timothy Poe (Lola); Laura Smith (Steve); Amy Poe Beilach; Emily Rose (Wes); and Collin Poe (Jennifer). She also leaves behind 12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild, along with many cherished friends and all who were blessed to know and love her.
Phyllis graduated from the Indiana University School of Nursing and dedicated her life to serving others as a registered nurse. Throughout her lifelong nursing career, she worked faithfully in many different areas of healthcare, always providing compassionate care and comfort to those in need. A woman of deep and abiding faith, Phyllis was a devoted member of Rock Lane Christian Church. Her faith guided her life and was reflected in the kindness, strength, and love she shared with family, friends, and all who knew her.
Phyllis will be remembered for her caring spirit, unwavering faith, dedication to nursing, and deep love for her family. She leaves behind a legacy of compassion, faith, and service that will continue to inspire all who knew and loved her.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelbyville News
Monday April 1, 1968
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CITY WOMAN’S BROTHER DIES
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Edgar Harrison, 80, died at 12:05 a.m. today at his home in Taylorsville.Monday April 1, 1968
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CITY WOMAN’S BROTHER DIES
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Brother of Mrs. Ethel Spurlin of Shelbyville.
Member of the Needham Christian Church.
Retired employe of a gravel company near Edinburg.
Born May 27, 1887, in Johnson county, the son of Richard and Alice (Kerr) Harrison.
Married in 1908 to Zelma Cole who survives at home.
Other survivors include two other sisters, Mrs. Nora Possman, Kokomo and Mrs. Ann O’Leary, Indianapolis.
Mutz Funeral Home in Edinburg, with Rev. Robert Kellums officiating.
Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery.
Contributed by Barb Huff for Lisa Powell
Summarized by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelbyville News
Thursday August 9, 1962
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Local Resident’s Mother Dies at 98
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Mrs. Alice (Kerr) Harrison, 98, Indianapolis, died Tuesday morning.Thursday August 9, 1962
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Local Resident’s Mother Dies at 98
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Services at the Pentecost Church in Edinburg. Burial will be in the Rest Haven cemetery. Friends may call at the church Friday morning.
Mrs. Harrison, a former resident of Edinburg, died at her daughter’s home on 3042 N. Pennsylvania in Indianapolis. She had been ill for several years and death was attributed to complications.
Her daughter, Mrs. Ann O’Leary, survives with three other children, Mrs. Mary E. Spurlin of Shelbyville, Mrs. Nora Postman of Kokomo and Edgar Harrison of Columbus. Other survivors include three grandchildren and four great grandchildren of Shelbyville.
Contributed by Barb Huff for Lisa Powell
Summarized by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelbyville Democrat
Thursday, March 21, 1946
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Charles W. Harrison Former Resident Dies
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Word has been received here of the death of Charles W. Harrison, age 69, former Shelby county resident. Mr. Harrison died at is home in Albany, Ind.,
at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Zella Thomas Harrison, and two sisters, Mrs. Lucille Andrews, of Indianapolis, and Mrs. Marybelle Toner, of Chicago. One son, Robert, preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held at the late home at 1:00 pm Friday. There will be graveside services at Forest Hill cemetery here at 3:00 p. m. Friday.Thursday, March 21, 1946
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Charles W. Harrison Former Resident Dies
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Submitted by Barb Huff
The Shelbyville Republican
Wednesday April 18, 1945
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NATIVE OF CITY DIES AT ALBANY
Robert T. Harrison to Be Buried Here
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Robert T. Harrison, co-ordinator of distributive education
for the Indianapolis public schools, died Monday at the home of his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Harrison, in Albany, after an extended illness.Wednesday April 18, 1945
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NATIVE OF CITY DIES AT ALBANY
Robert T. Harrison to Be Buried Here
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Mr. Harrison was born in Shelbyville, but received his schooling in Albany. He attended Hiram College, received his A. B. from Butler University, and took graduate work at Ball State Teachers' College and the University of Wisconsin.
At various times, Mr. Harrison was a reporter on the Shelbyville Republican, the Indianapolis News and Evansville Journal, and he edited both the Vincennes Commercial and Vincennes Post. He was an instructor in the journalism department at Butler University and had charge of the publication of the Butler Daily Collegian in 1928-29, and for six years was a teacher in Vincennes high school.
Besides the parents, Mr. Harrison is survived by the widow, Mrs. Ruth Lindsay Harrison, of Wheatland.
Mr. Harrison was a member of Sigma Chi social fraternity, Sigma Delta Chi, national honorary journalistic fraternity, several professional organizations and the Christian Church.
Funeral services will be held at Albany at noon today, with burial in Shelbyville at 2:30 p.m.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelbyville Republican
Friday, April 24, 1936
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LOCAL WOMAN DIES IN UTAH
Mrs. Olive C. Harrison Passes Away At Home Of Daughter
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Mrs. Olive C. Harrison,
wife of R. N. Harrison of 17 West Mechanic street, passed away at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Gene Holloway, in St. Lake City, Utah, where Mr. & Mrs. Harrison have
been spending the winter, early on Thursday morning. Mrs. Harrison was the daughter of
Zachariah and Mary Wallar, pioneer residents of Shelbyville. Her entire life, with the exception of a few years,
had been spent in this community. She was educated in the public schools of Shelbyville. When quite
young she was united in marriage to Charles
Spellman, who lived but a short time
after their marriage. In 1902 she married Mr. Harrison, who survives. Survivors beside the husband and daughter,
Mrs. Holloway, are one half-sister, Miss Beulah Wallar of St. Paul, Minn., and her step-children,
Mrs. Bert Andrews,
of this city; Mrs. Earl Toner, of Chicago, Ill., and Charles Harrison
of Albany, Ind. Her nieces, Mrs. Samuel Sanders,
of Indianapolis, and Jane and Beulah Andrews, of this city; Betty Jane
Toner, of Chicago, and a nephew, John Toner,
of Chicago, and Robert Harrison, of Vincennes, also survive. Mr. and Mrs. Harrison were members of the Wi-Hub
Circle for a number of years and Mrs. Harrison was a member of the First Church of Christ Scientist, of this city.
She occupied a place on the board of directors in the new church and served as first reader in the new edifice.
Interment will be at Salt Lake City, Utah. Friday, April 24, 1936
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LOCAL WOMAN DIES IN UTAH
Mrs. Olive C. Harrison Passes Away At Home Of Daughter
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Submitted by Barb Huff
The Shelbyville Republican
Thursday July 18, 1935
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FUNERAL SERVICES HELD FOR
RICHARD HARRISON, 77
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Funeral services were held Wednesday
afternoon at Amity for Richard Harrison, 77, father of Edgar
Harrison, of Shelbyville, who died Monday evening. He was a
retired Edinburg lumberman.Thursday July 18, 1935
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FUNERAL SERVICES HELD FOR
RICHARD HARRISON, 77
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Other survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Goldie Ryan, of Edinburg; Mrs. Nora Postman and Mrs. Anna Shepherd, of Kokomo and Mrs. Lizzie Gaughorn of this city is a step-daughter.
Contributed by Barb Huff for Lisa Powell
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