Showalter Blackwell Long Funeral Home has provided funeral and cremation services for more than 100 years. Even though times and needs have changed, our funeral homes still delivers the same high-quality service families have counted on since 1900. Our team constantly seeks new ways to offer personalized services that celebrate life.
In 1900, Charles Myers opened his own funeral home in the Oddfellows building, now occupied by the Connersville News-Examiner. In 1932, Charles purchased the residence at 920 Central Avenue, adapting it to the needs of the funeral business while carefully preserving the home's original Victorian beauty. In 1960, Glenn R. Clark and his wife, Margaret, purchased Myers Funeral Home.
After Glenn's death in 1970, his brother, Robert Clark, moved into the funeral home to continue providing care to the Connersville community. John L. Showalter, a Connersville native, was eager to own a funeral home in his hometown. In 1968, he and his wife, Judith, purchased Baker Funeral Home, with locations in College Corner and Liberty, and later Fosdick Funeral Home in Liberty.
In 1978, John and Judith formed Showalter-Blackwell Funeral Chapels with John's long-time friend and associate J. Michael Blackwell and his wife, Sandy. They purchased Myers Funeral Home in April 1978. A year later, Joel D. Long, originally from the Orange community in Fayette County, moved back to Connersville with his wife, Vickie, to take a position as a licensed funeral director with Showalter-Blackwell, Myers Chapel. In 1998, Joel's commitment to the business and community was recognized, and the name changed to Showalter Blackwell Long Funeral Home, Myers Chapel. Today, we are best known as Showalter Blackwell Long Funeral Home.
Showalter Blackwell Long Funeral Home Connersville
Our Connersville funeral home is tastefully decorated and comfortable. We showcase local artists as a way to support our community. While visiting, you'll see a walnut grandfather clock made by a former teacher, Frank M. Butler; 5 paintings by Simon Risch of automobiles made in Connersville; and paintings by Gladys Hassler, Luana Himelick, Ione Nutty, Mary Lake, L.J. Smith and Martha Callaway.
Our decor also features a pencil drawing of the Fifth Street Covered Bridge by Gladys Freeland, covered bridge drawings by F.A. Bullard and D.G. Gray, and a sculpture by Dan Parker. Recent acquisitions include works by Cheryl Johnson, Dee Boehmer, Sue Dice and Nedra Gillum.
Technology amenities include Wi-Fi, device charging stations and selfie sticks. We can design a multimedia tribute to play during the service and broadcast it via closed-circuit video throughout the funeral home and record a funeral service so that it can be shared with friends and family who are unable to attend.
Showalter Blackwell Long Funeral Home Liberty
We believe unique personalities deserve distinctive memorial services. At Showalter Blackwell Long Funeral Home in Liberty, Indiana, we aim to create personalized tributes that best reflect each life we honor. Please know when you come to us, you'll be treated with respect, professionalism and compassion.
Our interfaith chapel warmly welcomes people from all backgrounds and traditions. Religious ceremonies and funerals with military honors mark 2 classic choices that are available at our funeral home. For those who want, we offer cremation and can help explain the entire cremation process, including memorial service options.
Showalter Blackwell Funeral Home College Corner
Showalter Blackwell Long Funeral Home, located in College Corner, Ohio, helps families create personal funeral and memorial services. Through our commitment to quality service, we help families in southwestern Ohio and southeastern Indiana during this difficult stage of life.
As a locally operated funeral home in College Corner, our caring team provides the small-town care families expect and need. Our funeral directors take the time to get to know each family we serve, so we can create a tribute that honors your loved one. It's this commitment to the community that enables us to build trusting, long-lasting relationships while providing the guidance you need.
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It is an honor and privilege for us to serve the southwestern Ohio and southeastern Indiana community. We have always pledged to operate the funeral home according to the wishes of the families we serve, and we will continue to respond to their needs.
