At Parson Mortuary we know that high inflation and fuel costs are affecting families. As a result, we have restructured some of our services to help you and your family. We are offering more cremation services, as well as lowering the cost of our direct cremation option. In addition, we are now offering more options to our Medicaid clients, including a burial option. We call it our "Good Neighbor Program."
Since 1934, we have tried to be a good neighbor to our community and we will continue to do so. Please contact us for more information.
Craig B. Malone
Lead Funeral Director/General Manager
Craig joined the Parson Mortuary staff in 2009 and brings with him 28 years of experience. He graduated from Vincennes University with an Associates Degree in Funeral Service, and received his Bachelors Degree in Funeral Service Management from Belford University.
Jerry shaner
Business Manager/Crematory Director
Jerry was born and raised in muncie, graduating from Burris high school and ball state university.
Jerry is a member and deacon of his church, st. andrew presbyterian of muncie. he has been married to his wife, megan, for over thirty years and they have three children and one grandchild.
He is currently in college to become a funeral director. he joined our team in 2020.
Ashley Ferdin
Assistant Manager/Support Staff supervisor
Ashley has a passion for the funeral industry and the
families that Parson Mortuary cares for.
In her leisure time she enjoys hiking with her family, kayaking or
working out. She also enjoys a good
movie or anime series. Her goal for the
future is to be a green funeral director.
Gordon Miller
Support Staff
Gordon has been working with Parson Mortuary as a landscaper for several years, but in 2014, he became a valued member of our staff. He owned Gordon’s Flowers in the village for 36 years, and is a lifelong resident of Muncie.
Robert Fey
Support Staff/Crematory Operator
Samone Smith
Support Staff/Mortuary Student
Samone is a 2015 graduate of Muncie Central High School. She then served honorably in the United States Army. She is currently attending Mid-America College of Funeral Service and is on track to graduate in March of 2023. Samone has had a compassion for funerals since a youthful age. No matter whose funeral it was she made it her desire to attend and observe. Her hobbies include enjoying time with her growing family and watching true crime TV shows.
Carrie Jones
Support Staff
Timothy Harshman
Support Staff
Melissa Westfall
Support Staff
Blake Barnard
Support Staff
Amy Clevenger
Support Staff
Caitlyn Coleglazier
Support Staff
Norma Crawford - Retired
Support Staff
After Thirty-Three years spent working at Parson Mortuary, Norma has decided to retire. She will be greatly missed here in our offices. She was a very important part of our team, and no one will ever be able to fill her shoes.
Good Luck Norma!
Randall Swoveland
Funeral Director - Retired -
Randy joined Parson Mortuary in 2017 as a Funeral Director and brings 5 years of mortuary experience and a rich array of personal experiences. Randy lived his entire life in Delaware County graduating from Yorktown High School in 1975. After 26 years working for BorgWarner, Randy returned to school at Ivy Tech and earned his degree in Mortuary Science.
He continues to volunteer in his community at Daleville Christian Church and serving the detention center ministries in Muncie, Indiana.
Randy enjoys spending time with his wife Kay, their three daughters and sons-in-law, and seven grandchildren.
We would like to thank Randy for all of his hard work and dedication. Enjoy retirement
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