Obituaries, July 19, 2025
Shirley Ann (Phillips) Hatfield, Charles Allen Bradley, Carolyn Jean Eshelman
Shirley Ann (Phillips) Hatfield
Shirley Ann (Phillips) Hatfield returned home to the Lord on Thursday, July 17, 2025. Shirley was born in Oakland, IN, on April 21, 1940, to Cleo and Ethel Phillips.
Shirley graduated from Oakland City High School. Shortly after graduating, she married the love of her life David Hatfield and began her 30-year career at Delco. Shirley devoted her life to family and and above all, the Lord. She attended Four Square Gospel Church every Sunday and volunteered at the Love Center to help those in need. She went on GLOW trips with the women of the church. They traveled to several places including Israel, California, and Florida. Shirley was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend.
Shirley is survived by her daughter Kimberly (Curt) Paul and son Randy (Lisa) Hatfield, brother Mel Phillips, grandchildren Jackie (Jeremy) Shelton, Cassie Hatfield, Jamie Davis, David (Magen) Hatfield, Braylinn Sheefel, Tenille Paul, Madelyn Snow, Wyatt Johnson, Blayze Davis, Emily Whaley, Blakelynn Davis, Zaiden Hatfield, and Nova Hatfield, as well as many extended family members and friends.
Shirley was preceded in death by her husband David Hatfield, mother Ethel Phillips, father Cleo Phillips, brothers Kirby, Wayne, and Ray Phillips, and grandsons Sean Paul and Jason Hatfield.
Shirley was the most loving person that centered her life around Jesus and family. She was loved by many and will forever be missed.
There will be a visitation for Shirley on Thursday, July 24, 2025, from 10:00 AM until the time of funeral service at 12:00 PM at Sunset Memory Garden Funeral Home, 2097 West Alto Road, Kokomo, IN 46902. Pastor Terry Russell will be officiating. Entombment will follow at Sunset Memory Garden Cemetery.
Charles Allen Bradley
Charles Allen Bradley, age 47, of Kokomo, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
A visitation for Charles will be held Friday, July 25, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Sunset Memory Garden Funeral Home, 2097 West Alto Road, Kokomo, IN 46902, followed by a funeral service from 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM.
Carolyn Jean Eshelman
Carolyn Jean Eshelman, 98, of Galveston, passed away peacefully early Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Primrose of Kokomo. She was born May 26, 1927, in Galveston, Indiana, to Joseph J. and Florence M. (Luce) Weaver.
Carolyn married Calvin Max Eshelman on February 15, 1947, in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. Max preceded her in death on May 15, 1996.
Carolyn was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother to her family. She loved to laugh, with a twinkle in her bright blue eyes, when surrounded by her family and friends. She was dearly loved by all who knew her.
In her early years, she worked many different jobs in the Galveston and Kokomo area. After she and Max were married, she became a full-time mother and farm wife. Together they raised five children.
Carolyn enjoyed many activities, including her Home Economics Club, her “Red Hat Society” outings, her Euchre club card games, and spending time with her many friends in the Galveston area. Carolyn was also quite active in her church and her Christian faith.
Carolyn and Max enjoyed traveling and wintering in Florida during their retirement years. After Max’s untimely passing in 1996, Carolyn continued to embrace life. She volunteered in the Gift Shop at St. Joseph Hospital, Kokomo. She continued to travel and spend time in Florida. She loved painting and used her talents to create oil portraits of her beloved family members.
In her later years, she was blessed to have the daily companionship and love of her dear friend Carl Stanforth. Together they brought joy and care to one another.
The surviving family includes her children David (Joyce) Eshelman, Polly (Marvin) Grandstaff, Beth (Jeff) Jones, Amy (Erik) Auzins, and daughter-in-law Jennifer Eshelman. Carolyn is survived by grandchildren John, Andrew, Amanda, Abbi, Karl, Katy, Brady, Alyssa, Ryan, and Stephanie, and 20 great-grandchildren plus another baby due soon.
Carolyn is also survived by one brother Mike (Patty) Weaver, and companion Carl Stanforth. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Max, son Dean, and brothers Jim and Ben Weaver.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Monday, July 28, 2025, at United in Faith Church, 515 S. Maple Street, in Galveston with Rev. John Newman and Rev. Dr. Bruce Coats officiating. Burial will follow in Galveston Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 12:00 noon until service time at the church on Monday, July 28.
The Eshelman family would especially like to thank the many caregivers at Primrose Retirement Community (Kokomo) and Paradigm Health (Hospice) for their kindness, medical assistance, and genuine concern for the well-being of their beloved mother.
Memorial contributions may be made to a favorite church or charity in her honor.
Murray Weaver Funeral Home is honored to serve the Eshelman family. www.murrayweaverfuneralhome.com