All Obituaries

Anthony Lee "Tony" McColley, Sr., 66, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020 at his residence. Born July 2, 1954 in Shelbyville, he was the son of James McColley and Millie (Applegate) McColley. Survivors include a son Anthony "Tony" McColley (wife Tammy) of Shelbyville, a daughter Kelly Balting (husband Tim) of Shelbyville; 2 brothers- Kerry McColley (wife Terry) of Shelbyville, Rick McColley of Florida, 1 sister Roxie Suits (husband Randy) of...

Karen Mae Turner, 76, of Indianapolis, former Shelbyville resident, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at Eagle Creek Health Care Center in Indianapolis. Born June 28, 1944 in Shelbyville, she was the daughter of Lemuel Handy and Lula Mae (Woods) Handy.  Survivors include 2 sons- Greggory Scott Burris (wife Jorgia) of Woodbridge, Virginia, Warren Allen Burris of Orlando, Florida; 1 sister Nancy Branch of Shelbyville; 2 grandchildren- Israel  Smith and Malia Burris.  She...

Norvin Humphrey, Jr., 82, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, October 9 2020 at MHP Medical Center. Born December 7, 1937 in Fayette County, he was the son of Norvin Humphrey and Marqurite (Engleking) Humphrey.  He married Alice Jean (Montgomery) Humphrey on January 4, 1959 and she preceded him on February 1, 2010. Survivors include a son Gerald Humphrey (companion Debra Thompson) of Shelbyville, a daughter Theresa Adams (husband Mark) of Shelbyville; 3 grandchildren- Norvin Eric...

John C. Garlitch, Jr., 73, of St. Paul, passed away October 8, 2020 at MHP Medical Center. Born December 18, 1946 in Shelbyville, he was the son of John C. Garlitch and Sarah (Nugent) Garlitch.  He married Bonnie (Thurston) Garlitch on October 15, 1966 and she survives. Other survivors include 2 sons- Mike Garlitch (companion Stacy Harmon) of Jennings County,  John C. Garlitch III (wife Susan) of St. Paul; a brother Mark Garlitch (wife Melanie) of St. Paul; 4 grandchildren- Nicole...

Nina Charlene Taylor, 82, of Waldron, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2020 at her residence. Born March 26, 1938 in Henry County, she was the daughter of Elbert Holbrook and Nelle (Bruner) Holbrook.  She married Robert O. Taylor on September 5, 1959 and he survives. Other survivors include a son Charlie Taylor (wife Randee) of Shelbyville; 3 grandchildren- Gregory Taylor (wife Katie), Lauren Taylor, and Kristen Taylor.  She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. She was...

Loretta F. Poling, 81, of Greensburg, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2020 at Decatur County Hospital. Born May 22, 1939 in Columbus, Ohio, she was the daughter of George W. Clark and Adeline A. (Allmon) Clark. She married Rev. Eston E. Poling, Jr. on October 25, 1957, and he preceded her in death on July 8, 2018.  Mrs. Poling is survived by her four children - Darrell Poling ; Kevin (Sherry) Poling ; Brian (Amy) Poling; and Cheryl Denise (Terry) Wagner, all of Greensburg. Also...

Cody Alan Boyer, 25, of Shelbyville, died Sunday, September 20, 2020 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Born July 21, 1995 in Indianapolis, he was the son of Bobby Alan Boyer and Amy Victoria Bell.  Survivors include: mother Amy (Brad Stauffer) Bell of Shelbyville; father, Bobby (Cynthia) Boyer also of Shelbyville;  grandparents Anthony Ray Bell of Rushville; Claudia King of Rushville; and 1 brother - Weston Dale Boyer of Shelbyville. He was preceded in death by his...

Nora Ann McClanahan, 94, of Fairland, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2020 at her residence.  Born November 27, 1925 in Lee County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Thomas and Bruce (Durbin) Pigg. She married Rev. Vernard W. McClanahan on October 7, 1944 and he preceded her in death on May 9, 2009.   Survivors include daughter, Alice B. McClanahan of Lexington, KY and son, Mark ( wife Pam) McClanahan of Fairland, IN.1 sister- Mae Watts of Nicholsville, KY. She  is...

Imogene Rose Smothers, 87, of Greensburg, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2020 at her residence. Born March 11, 1933 in Shelbyville, she was the daughter of Notrie McClure. She married Carl Ray Smothers in 1951 and he preceded her in death on September 30, 2018.   Survivors include children - Teresa (Larry) Davidson of New Palestine, IN; Bruce (Francine) Smothers of New Palestine;  Joseph A. Smothers of Greensburg, IN; Penny (Larry) Hensley of Homer, IN; Carson (Connie)...

Jim "Lillard" Pierce, 86, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at his residence. Born May 2, 1934 in Newt, Kentucky, he was the son of Corby & Bertha (Vanarsdale) Pierce. He married Mary E. (Dial) Pierce on January 31, 1953 and she preceded him in death on April 26, 2002. Survivors include children- Linda Riddle, Garnett (wife Marilyn) Pierce, Peggy (Steve Bushfield) Pierce, Barry (wife Lucy) Pierce,  Rick (wife Kim) Pierce, Terry (wife Sherri)...