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.

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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.

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Stephen Hacker

Funeral Director

Chelsea Phelps

Office Administrator/Secretary of Treasury

Telephone: 1-765-747-1100

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Ashley Ferdin

Support staff and Mortuary student

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.

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Norma Crawford

Support Staff

Norma has lived in Muncie most of her life. She joined the staff of Parson Mortuary in 1989. She is very involved with her church and her family.

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. 

mike gors

support staff

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Robert Fey

Support Staff/Crematory Operator

In Memory of George Davidson

1937-2014

George was a valued member of our staff here at Parson Mortuary. George passed away in 2014, but will always be remembered for his contributions of compassion that guide the actions of all our staff members.

In Memory Of Jim Watt

Jim was a valued member of our staff here at Parson Mortuary for 30 years. Jim passed away on December 14, 2020, but will always be remembered for his contributions of compassion that guide the actions of all our staff members.

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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Gina Fluhr

Former Support Staff

We would like to thank Gina for 18 years of dedicated service to Parson Mortuary.  We wish her luck and will miss her in the office.