All Obituaries

James M. Guthrie, 76 of Shelbyville, IN passed away January 16, 2020 at Franciscan Health in Indianapolis, IN. He was born July 15, 1943 in Ashland, OH the son of the late James and Myrtie Magdelene "Peg" (McIntire) Guthrie. He was a resident of Shelbyville for the past 13 years, previously living in Columbus, OH. James was an attorney, working as the Senior Assistant for the Attorney General for the State of Ohio for 39 years. He was a graduate of Ohio State University an avid...

June Phillips Lea, 94, of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, former longtime Shelby County resident, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at North Idaho Hospice House. Born June 15, 1925, she was the daughter of Stanley Young Phillips and Alberta (Hasank) Phillips. She married Howard Glenn Lea on June 7,1947 who preceded her in death on February 21, 2012.  Survivors include one son James Young Lea (wife Judi Davis) of Coeur d'Alene, brother Charles Ray Phillips of Dry Ridge, Kentucky;...

Kathy Ann (George) Jasper, 60, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at MHP Medical Center. Kathy is lovingly remembered by her children David George and John Jones, both of Greensburg; sister Rose Roberts of Shelbyville, and brother Larry George of Indianapolis. Kathy has 2 granddaughters Jessica George and Ashley George, both of Shelbyville; three grandsons David Balsuk, Decon Jones, and Noah Jones, all of Madison.  She also has a  beautiful great granddaughter...

Vivian L. Burton, age 83 of Shelbyville, Indiana formerly of Columbus, Indiana passed away, Tuesday, January 14, 2020 in the Heritage House Convalescent Center, Shelbyville, Indiana. She was born in Columbus, Indiana on February 8, 1936 the daughter of the late Clifford Whittington and Mabel (Hornback) Whittington. She was a Columbus Central HS graduate and  was a homemaker. Vivian was a member of the Apostolic Tabernacle Church (Shelbyville, IN) and the church organist many years. She...

Carol Janice Hauk, 81, of Fairland, passed away Monday, January 13, 2020 at Cypress Run in Morristown. Born May 16, 1938 in Shelby County, she was the daughter of Myron and Leona (McDonald) Cole.  She married Ray B. Hauk on April 27, 1959 and he survives. Other survivors include a son Todd Hauk (wife Christine) of Shelbyville; 2 grandchildren Kody Hauk, Raivin DeHart; and 3 great grandchildren- Caydenn, Karter, and Rylinn. She was preceded in death by her parents, and a sister Pauline...

Helen M. Richards, 96, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2020 at Homeview Center in Franklin.  Born May 26, 1923 in Ripley County, she was the daughter of Edward Kieffer and Loretta (Schafer) Kieffer.  She married Clyde E. Richards on February 19, 1944 and he preceded her on April 18, 2002. Survivors include 2 sons- Louis Richards (wife Amy Cloncs) of Roachdale, Robert Richards (wife Paula) of Franklin; daughters- Carolyn Scott (husband Richard) of Sellersburg,...

Chad Allen Weaver, 41, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020 at Franciscan Health. Born April 22, 1978 in Franklin, he was the son of Mark and Janet (Hill) Weaver. Survivors include his parents of Shelbyville; Morgan Gress & Lexi Ringer, both of Shelbyville, whom he looked upon as his own daughters; brother Brandon Weaver (wife Neena) of Winamac; 2 nephews- Layne & Brody Weaver; a niece Nyla Weaver; and girl friend Sarah Stephens of Shelbyille.  He was preceded...

Robin C. Smothers, 61 of Greensburg, IN passed away at his residence on Saturday, January 4, 2020. He was born July 21, 1958 in Shelbyville, IN the son of the late Carl Smothers and Imogene (McClure) Smothers, who survives. Robin was a Waldron High School graduate of 1976. He was Co owner of Smothers Brother's Construction Company and worked until his retirement in 2010. He also worked for the Old Hickory Furniture Company. He loved hunting, horse back riding and riding...

Sherry Ann Price, 70, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Morristown Manor. Born January 6, 1949 in Shelbyville, she was the daughter of Jack and Betty (Stainbrook) Headlee.  She married James R. Price on May 12, 1968 and he  survives. Other survivors include 3 children- James J. Price (wife Janet) of Shelbyville,  Lydia Chaney of Terre Haute, Dusty L. Price of Shelbyville; 4 siblings- Terry L. Crisp (husband Ron), Jerry Headlee (wife Tammy), Merry...

Donna Thompson, 80 of St. Paul, Indiana passed away January 1, 2020 in Aperion Healthcare on Waldron, Indiana. She was born August 15, 1939 in Flat Rock, Indiana the daughter of the late Roscoe E. Rafferty and Emma E. (Teltoe) Rafferty. Donna worked for 6 years for Old Hickory Furniture Company, retiring in 2002. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband one son and one step son. Her survivors include children, John W. Hitch of Kentucky, Donald Hitch of Missouri, Judith Hitch of...