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.
Stephen Hacker
Funeral Director
Stephen joined Parson Mortuary in the spring of 2022. He graduated from Mid-America College of Funeral Service with academic honors. In September 2023, Stephen will be celebrating 50 years in funeral service. He and his wife Teresa live in New Castle and have raised seven children and enjoy eleven grandchildren. Stephen serves on the board of New Castle South Side Nazarene Church.
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.
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.
Robert Fey
Support Staff/Crematory Operator
Brendan Ottinger
Support Staff
Brendan is a resident of Muncie, who graduated from Burris Laboratory School. He is currently attending Ball State University and is majoring in business administration and risk management insurance. He is an active member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.
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.
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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