All Obituaries

Alwilda Frances (Snider) Harding, 92, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday,  October 16, 2019 at her residence. She was born in Hancock County on January 13, 1927, one of twelve daughters born to Earl & Daisy (Wilson) Snider.  She married Chet Harding on May 24, 1945 and he preceded her on November 8, 1996. Survivors include children John Harding (wife Janice) of Shelbyville, Bill Harding (wife Elaine) of Westfield, Janice Kuhn (husband Bruce) of Waldron, Richard Harding of...

Mary Lou Spurlin, 79,of Flat Rock, passed away Monday, October 14, 2019  at Miller's Merry Manor in Hope. Born December 20, 1939 in Shelby County, she was the daughter of Dillard and Stella (Auchenbach) Spurlin. Graveside services will be 4:00 pm on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Flat Rock Cemetery with Rev. David Humphrey officiating.  No visiting hours will be observed.  

Edith M. (McKinley) Hamilton, 84 of Chandler, AZ  passed away October 11, 2019 at  Franciscan Health of Indianapolis. She was born November 3, 1934 in Racine, WI the daughter of the late William and Florence (Bartz) McKinley. She is survived by her loving husband Robert A. Hamilton of 67 years, whom she married on April 26, 1952. Other survivors include children, Michael A. (Carol) Hamilton of Tinley Park, IL; Cynthia S. Robinette of Greenwood, IN; Kerry R. (Kellie) Hamilton of...

Robert (Bob) Garrison reluctantly left this world on Saturday, October 5th, 2019 after a long battle with COPD and Cancer. He was born Robert Junior Garrison on March 18th, 1933 in Rushville. He was the last surviving child of Jeannette (McCarty) and Oliver Morton Garrison.  Bob retired from Great States (American Lawnmower) in Shelbyville in 1998 with 40 years of service. Never one to sit still, he later developed a can route in Shelbyville. Bob became known as the "Can...

Timothy L. Higgins, 68, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Our Hospice Inpatient Facility in Columbus. Born to William M. and Carol Ilene Higgins on May 7, 1951 in Shelbyville, IN. He was the middle son of 3 boys, along with 2 sisters. He grew up as a kid on Montgomery Street and attended Hendricks Elementary, as did his own children. After graduating from SHS in 1969, he spent most of his adult life on his beloved property on the Old Franklin Road affectionately...

Jo Nell Rice, 81, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, October 4, 2019 at Aperion Care in Waldron. No funeral services are scheduled.  

Joyce A. Slaven, 79, of Fairland, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2019 at MHP Medical Center. Born May 3, 1940 in Monticello, Kentucky, she was the daughter of George Woody and Geneva (Meredith) Woody. She married Oran Ray Slaven and he  survives.   Other survivors include 3 children- Donald Ray Slaven (wife Anita) of Shelbyville,  Michael Slaven (wife Thresa) of Morristown, Chastity Crain (husband Joey) of Shelbyville; a sister Shirley Simpson of Monticello, Kentucky; 7...

Mildred N. Stevens, 86, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at  Heritage House.   Born June 20, 1933 in Meade County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Stewart Yates and Ilah D. (Frans) Yates.  She married Thomas I. Stevens on September 21, 1956 and he preceded her on March 28, 1997. Survivors include a daughter Diana Boles-Jones (husband Norman) of Fairland, sons- Russell E. Stevens of Salem, Arkansas, John S. Stevens (wife Desiree) of Latham, Illinois; 2...

Eric Allen Willey, 34, of Indianapolis, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019 surrounded by family and friends, at Eskenazi Health in Indianapolis. Born September 4, 1985 in Shelbyville, he was the son of Richard A. Willey and Jennie (Jester) Messer. Graveside services, Friday, October 4, 2019 at 1PM at Forest Hill Cemetery.

Travis W. Pursley, 51, of Flat Rock, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019 at his residence. Born March  25, 1968 in Shelbyville, he was the son of David Pursley and Connie (Stephans) Pursley. Survivors include his father David and step mother Rhonda (Fisher) Pursley of  Bargersville; grandmother Doris Nicholson of Florida; and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his mother and his grandparents. Mr. Pursley was a lifelong resident of this area, and...