Hayes “Doug” Douglas Hendrix, Shelvy Jean Leighty
Hayes “Doug” Douglas Hendrix
Hayes “Doug” Douglas Hendrix, 78, of Peru, Indiana, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025, at Marion Health in Marion, Indiana.
He was born on October 10, 1947, in Hyden, Kentucky, to Dewey and Omie (Day) Hendrix. On January 15, 1971, Doug married Louise (Hight), and she survives.
Doug was a United States Army veteran. He worked several different jobs through the years. In his spare time, he enjoyed woodworking and flower gardening. He was most proud of his family, though. He enjoyed being a dad and grandpa.
He is survived by his wife and three children Mark E. Hendrix of Peru, Indiana, Douglas (Melissa) Hendrix of Greentown, Indiana, and Beth (Gary) Binkerd of Roann, Indiana; eight grandchildren Mark Hendrix, Jenna Hendrix, Mitchel Hendrix, Alyssa Begley, Jayla Kremer, Ty Kremer, Sierra Davis, and Kirstin Binkerd; and five great-grandchildren Hunter Hendrix, Delainey Hendrix, Killian Marrs, Skyla Davis, and Gannon Peavler. Also surviving are five brothers- and sisters-in-law John (Becky) Hight of Wabash, Indiana, Carol Heitzman of Peru, Indiana, Mary (Don) Stellar of Wabash, Indiana, Dale (Jyl) Hight of Peru, Indiana, and Albert Barr of Wabash, Indiana. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Doug was preceded in death by his parents and brother Fred Hendrix
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 West Third Street, Peru, Indiana. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Steve Reshkus officiating. Burial will take place at Mount Hope Cemetery in Peru. Military honors will be provided by the Miami County Military Rites team.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.
Shelvy Jean Leighty
Shelvy Jean Leighty, 88, Kokomo, passed away at 10:15 a.m. on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Waterford Health Campus. She was born in Tompkinsville, KY, on September 21, 1937, to the late William Hale and Edith (Curtis) Hale. Shelvy married Robert Leighty on April 3, 1983, and he preceded her in death on December 26, 2014.
Shelvy worked for St. Joseph Hospital as an EMT for five years. She enjoyed traveling in her youth, occasional casino trips, and loved her kids and grandchildren. She was a member of the Kempton Missionary Baptist Church.
Shelvy is survived by her children Richard Corbit and Tamberly (Rodney) Cate; adopted daughter Debbie Smith; 13 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren; and siblings Bill (Shirley) Hale and Betty (Richard) Smith.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter Tina, adopted son Toby Leighty, and siblings Rex Hale and Sue Redding.
A funeral service celebrating the life of Shelvy will take place at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Stout & Son Funeral Home, 200 E. Main St., Russiaville, with Pastor John Ault officiating. Burial will follow in Russiaville Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.stoutandson.com.