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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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.

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Chelsea Phelps

Office Administrator/Secretary of Treasury

Telephone: 1-765-747-1100

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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

mike gors

support staff

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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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