Shelby County Indiana
Obituaries
Daniels
Obituaries
Daniels
Glenn George and Son Funeral Home
Shelbyville, Indiana
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David Lee Daniels, 78, of Shelbyville, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on April 20, 2026. David was born on June 30, 1947, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Esco Raymond Daniels and Marcella Catherine (Hinderberger) Daniels. As the son of a career Army soldier, he grew up following his father to bases in Europe and the United States. He graduated from Hughes High School in Cincinnati in 1966.
David was passionate about science from a young age. This led him to earning a bachelor’s degree in Zoology from the University of Cincinnati and a master’s degree in Biology from Southern Illinois University. He also earned a bachelor’s degree in Information Processing Systems from the University of Cincinnati as an adult student.
He enlisted in the U.S. Navy while in high school, completing his training during the summer. He served on the USS Independence in the Mediterranean for a year. Having fulfilled his Naval Reserve commitment and graduating from college, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Public Health Service and worked at NIOSH in Cincinnati. He eventually joined the U.S. Army Medical Service Corps as a reserve lab officer in 1981. He finished his career as a Lt. Colonel in the same service in 2007. He served just over 40 years in the U.S. uniformed services. He also worked as a microbiologist at the VA Hospital in Cincinnati and as a computer programmer/analyst at the U.S. Army Finance and Accounting Center in Indianapolis, retiring in 2003.
David enjoyed his years as a Boy Scout and earned his Eagle Scout rank in 1984. He was involved as an adult with Troop 223 in Shelbyville since 2000. He was proud to assist in any way needed and to lead his three sons to Eagle as well. His other interests involved history, travel, gardening, and enjoying hours outdoors listening to old time radio programs at his fire pit.
David is survived by his wife of 41 years, Holly (Olsen) Daniels; children Thomasina, Jacob, Amanda Booth, Alex, and Theodore; and granddaughter, Juniper Booth. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Roger Butke.
A celebration of David’s life will be at 2 p.m., Friday, April 24, 2026, at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road, with visitation from noon until the time of the service, at the funeral home. Military rites will be observed. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to: Boy Scout Troop #223 of Shelbyville, or the Shelby County Cancer Society, 31 Public Square, Shelbyville, Indiana 46176.
Shelbyville, Indiana
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The Shelbyville News
Monday August 29, 1955
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MRS. DANIELS DIES AT HOME
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Rites Tuesday For County Woman, 72
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Mrs. Bertha M. Daniels, 72, lifelong resident of Union township, died at her home, six and three fourths miles northeast of this city, Saturday after an illness of six years. Death was due to complications.Monday August 29, 1955
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MRS. DANIELS DIES AT HOME
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Rites Tuesday For County Woman, 72
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Born February 26, 1883, she was the daughter of Albert and Lilly (Dale) Rhoades. On August 31, 1904, she was united in marriage with Clark Daniels and he preceded in death January 25, 1925.
Survivors include three children, Garnet Daniels, at home, Mrs. James Tungate and Louis Daniels, both of this city; three grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Clarence Hanley and Mrs. Pearl Miller, both of Manilla and four nieces. One daughter died in infancy and another daughter, Frances A. preceded in death January 25, 1928.
Mrs. Daniels was a member of the Little Blue River Baptist Church and had been active in church activities until her illness.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Murphy Mortuary with the Rev. R. C. McNeely officiating. Burial will be in the Forest Hill cemetery. Friends may call at the mortuary anytime.
Contributed by Barb Huff
The Shelby Democrat
Thursday February 2, 1928
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YOUNG WOMAN CALLED TO REWARD
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Miss Frances E. Daniels died at the home of her mother, Mrs. Bertha Daniels, two and a half miles north of Rays crossing, in Union township at five o clock Wednesday evening of tuberculosis. She had been ill for the past two years and condition became quite serious several weeks.Thursday February 2, 1928
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YOUNG WOMAN CALLED TO REWARD
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She was born and reared in Shelby county and had always resided in the community. Miss Daniels would have been eighteen years old next July. She attended the district schools in Union township and was loved and admired by all her friends and associates, who mourn and grieve at her untimely death. Her father, Clark Daniels, died two years ago. She was a member of the Little Blue River Baptist Church in Union township and was a faithful worker until her health prevented.
Besides the mother she leaves two brothers, Garnet and Lewis Daniels and one sister, Lillian Daniels. Also the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Rhodes, of Shelby county.
Funeral services will be held at ten o clock Saturday morning at the Little Blue River Baptist church. The Rev. I. B. Morgan, pastor of the church will officiate and burial will be in Forest Hill cemetery here. Carmony Brothers undertakers are in charge of the arrangements.
Contributed by Barb Huff
The Greensburg Daily News
18 Jan 1927
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Mrs. Daniels Wound Fatal
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(by United Press)18 Jan 1927
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Mrs. Daniels Wound Fatal
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Detroit, Mich., Jan. 18 Mrs. Maude Daniels, 40, died today from injuries received last Thursday when she was struck over the head by her husband, who subsequently committed suicide.
Mrs. Daniels home formerly was in Shelbyville, Ind. Her maiden name was Maude Eck.
Contributed by John Ballard
Note from John German: Maude Eck Daniels was a daughter of Rebecca German Eck Hensley. The death of Maude Eck at the hands of her husband has long been a part of German family lore, but nobody remembered her married name, Daniels. There is supposed to be an article in the Shelbyville newspaper, presumably from about 18 Jan 1927, telling about family members rushing to her bedside in Detroit.
Contributed anonymously
Additional articles on the above are in the Newspaper Articles
The Shelby Democrat
Thursday November 26, 1925
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DEATH OCCURRED THIS MORNING
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Clark Devol Daniels, Died
at His Home in Union Township
After Long Illness
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Clark DeVol Daniels, prominent resident of Shelby county, died at his home in Union township at 6:30 o clock this morning. Death was caused from a complication of diseases after an illness of six months. The announcement of his death came as a great shock to his many friends in this city and county.Thursday November 26, 1925
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DEATH OCCURRED THIS MORNING
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Clark Devol Daniels, Died
at His Home in Union Township
After Long Illness
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The deceased was the son of Jacob and Emmaline Daniels and was born in Shelby county on August 12, 1883. His age at the time of his death was forty-two years, four months and five days. He was married to Miss Bertha Rhodes on August 31, 1904 and to this union five children were born, four of whom survive. Mr. Daniels was a family of twelve children.
Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Bertha Daniels; the children; Frances Helena, aged fifteen years, Garnet Albert, ten years, Lewis Devol, six years old, Lillian Emmaline, aged eight months; four sisters, Mrs. Homer Patterson, of Needham; Mrs. William Hatfield, of Union township; Mrs. Walter Harris, of Addison township; Mrs. William Burk, of Rush county; two brothers, Easton Daniels and Charles Daniels, both of this city.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Little Blue River Baptist Church at 10 o clock Friday morning with the Rev. Benjamin Ingram officiating. Burial will be in Forest Hill cemetery, in charge of C.F. Fix & Son.
Contributed by Barb Huff
