Betty Jean Stohry, 93, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021 at Ashford Place in Shelbyville. She was born June 15, 1927 in Shelbyville, the daughter of Tennant and Ruth (Eubank) Hungerford. She married Willard Bearl Stohry on November 16, 1953 and he preceded her on April 22, 2012. Betty is survived by her son Kimble Stohry and wife YongCha of Incheon, South Korea, daughter Kara Lueck and husband Doug of Mesa Arizona; grandsons Evan Lueck, Enoch Stohry and wife EunJoo; granddaughters Hannah Stohry, Hosanna Gobert and husband Dayton; great-granddaughter Evelyn Stohry, and great-grandson Eian Stohry. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and a son ...

A. Louise Spurling, 95, of Waldron, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Jennings Adult Care in Garfield Heights Ohio. Born September 18,1925 in Indianapolis Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Dewey and Mamie Moore. She married John Henry Spurling and he preceded her in 2012. Louise is survived by 2 daughters, Kathleen Spurling O'brien of Indianpolis, Mary Alice Spurling Nemeth (husband Ronald Louis Nemeth) of Parma Ohio; Grand daughter Mary Louise Nemeth Kreager (husband Roger), Grand son , James Michael Nemeth (wife Michele); Great grand children Tania Nemeth, Tamar Nemeth, Lily Sewell, Ethan Nemeth and Tyler Kreager, all of Canton Michigan; and longtime friends...

Kevin D. Poling July 27, 1961 - March 04, 2021 Kevin D. Poling, 59, of Greensburg, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 4, 2021 at IU Health Methodist Hospital. Born July 27, 1961 in Bluffton, Indiana to Rev. Eston E. Poling, Jr. & Loretta F. Poling (Clark), who preceded him in death. Kevin is survived by his wife Sherry Poling (Wagner), children Heidi (Matthew) Massingale, Erik (Brittany) Poling, Emily (Brock) McCarter, & Molly Poling, his six grandchildren: Lillian, Emma, Ruby, Eston, Eleanor & Nellie, as well as siblings - Darrell Poling; Brian (Amy) Poling; and Cheryl Denise (Terry) Wagner, all of Greensburg. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Kevin graduated from...

Donna L. Dobbins, 77, of Shirley, Indiana, former Decatur County resident, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2021 at Hancock Regional Hospital. Born March 20, 1943 in Joliet, Illinois to Otis Thorson and Francis (Hillsman) Thorson. She married Eugene Dobbins in March 1975 and he preceded her in May of 2003. Survivors include children- Mary Gerrian (husband Dale) of St. Paul, Charlene Turpin (husband David) of Wilkinson, Kevin Dobbins (wife Anna) of Milford; 4 stepchildren- Janet Adkins (husband Walker) of Fairland, Judy Fuller (husband Tim) of Shelbyville, Thomas Dobbins (fiance Serena Baker) of Fountaintown, Robin Griffin (husband Phil) of St. Paul; brother- James Thorson(wife...

Margaret Hughes, 82, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Ashford Place Health Campus. Born March 24, 1938 in Monticello Indiana, she was the daughter of William Rumple and Etta Mae (Loveall) Rumple. She married Donald Hughes on February 9, 1957 and he survives. Other survivors include 2 daughters- Diana Powell of Shelbyville, Sherri Buchli (husband Bernie) of Whitewater, Wisconsin; 3 grandchildren- Alanna Dolinski (husband Kyle), Zachery Powell (wife Kaylla), Nicole Pavlatos; and 7 great grandchildren- Cora, Kelby, Clara, & Kennedy Altic, Everett & Oliver Dolinski, and Daxton Powell. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Barbara Byer,...

George C. Wampler, 84, of Fairland, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 at Ashford Place Health Campus. Born July 6, 1936 in Norton Virginia, he was the son of George M. Wampler and Bertha (Robinette) Wampler. He married Geneva L. (Ward) Wampler on June 9, 1956 and she preceded him on June 5, 2020. Survivors include 2 sons- Mike Wampler (wife Kathy) of Shelbyville, Randy Wampler (wife Sylvia) of Franklin; 3 grandchildren- Amy Beaver (husband Chad), Kyle Wampler (wife Sabrina), Kristin Mohr (husband Joe); and 9 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his spouse, 3 brothers- Sidney, Frank, and Carlos, and a sister Phyllis. Mr. Wampler had lived in this area...

Lucile Caroline Stevens, 85, former Shelby County resident, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Heritage House in Greensburg. Born December 8, 1935 in Decatur County, she was the daughter of Orville Wessel and Luella (Koester) Wessel. She married Glen D. Stevens on April 18, 1954 and he preceded her on February 19, 2010. Survivors include 6 children- Christine Walker (husband John) of Waldron, Jeffrey Stevens (wife Trisha) of Waldron, Pamela Thomas (husband James) of St. Paul, Dwight Stevens (wife Kimberly) of Manilla, Penny Hensley of Waldron, Aaron Stevens (fiance Jeannie Sheppard) of St. Paul; a brother Earl Wessel (wife Karlyn) of Oregon; 19 grandchildren, and 36...

Darren Lee Tungate, 50, of Greensburg, passed away Friday, December 25, 2020 at University of Cincinnati Hospital. Born December 15, 1970 in Greensburg, he was the son of Granville Lee Tungate and Linda (Knight) Tungate. Survivors include 6 children- Elijah S. Tungate, Ella E. Tungate, Elexi P. Tungate, Eva M. Tungate, Evan B. Tungate, Erika I. Tungate, all of Greensburg; and a sister Ashlee Green (husband Scott) of Greensburg. He was preceded in death by his father Lee and his grandparents. Mr. Tungate was a lifelong resident of this area, and owned and operated Guy's Market in Westport. He had previously been a production worker at Gecom for 30 years. He graduated from...

David Chrisman, 84, of Edinburgh, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Franciscan Health in Greenwood. Born on December 22, 1935 in Indianapolis, he was the son of Everitt and Mary (Newton) Chrisman. He married Phyllis (Emerick) Chrisman on November 1956 in Flat Rock. They have 3 children- Jeffrey Chrisman (wife Jennie), Jane Chrisman of Edinburgh and Steve Chrisman-deceased, 2 grandchildren Jill Chrisman (Ike Zaring and daughter Jenna, Jarrod Chrisman( Jasmine Pierson) children Everett Chrisman, Endly Chrisman- Emmy Raley, and Easton Raley, all of Edinburgh. Dave lived on the same homeplace farm all his life. Farming and family were his pride and joy. He drove school bus for...

Mary Etta Shaw, 100, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020 at Morristown Manor. Born December 2, 1920 in Shelby County, she was the daughter of Charles G. Stafford and Mary Ada (Logan) Stafford. She married H. Leroy Shaw on December 2, 1938 and he preceded her on November 25, 1998. Survivors include 2 daughters- Carla J. Bullman ( Gary) of Bloomington Indiana, Cathy J. Shaw of Rushville; 4 grandchildren- Greg Bullman (Christie Popp), Carissa J. Bullman (Harmony Jankowski), Adrian Degner, Cory Degner; 10 great grandchildren- Aaron, Adam, & Ada Bullman, Alden Jankowski, River, Thomas, Stormie, Hazel, Isis, and Cove Degner. She was preceded in death by her parents, her spouse, 3...

Mary Etta Shaw, 100, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020 at Morristown Manor. Born December 2, 1920 in Shelby County, she was the daughter of Charles G. Stafford and Mary Ada (Logan) Stafford. She married H. Leroy Shaw on December 2, 1938 and he preceded her on November 25, 1998. Survivors include 2 daughters- Carla J. Bullman ( Gary) of Bloomington Indiana, Cathy J. Shaw of Rushville; 4 grandchildren- Greg Bullman (Christie Popp), Carissa J. Bullman (Harmony Jankowski), Adrian Degner, Cory Degner; 10 great grandchildren- Aaron, Adam, & Ada Bullman, Alden Jankowski, River, Thomas, Stormie, Hazel, Isis, and Cove Degner. She was preceded in death by her parents, her spouse, 3...

Jean Marie Solomon, 91, former Shelby County resident, passed away Friday, December 4, 2020 at Otterbein Franklin Senior Life Center. Born May 20, 1929 in Franklin, she was the daughter of Virgil T. Doles and Lois Nell (Inlow) Doles. She married Wayne "Fritz" Solomon on November 27, 1947 and he preceded her on August 25, 2009. Survivors include 2 sons- David Wayne Solomon of Manilla, Thomas Scott Solomon of Franklin, one daughter Elizabeth A. Arthur (husband Jon) of St. Paul; a brother- Robert T. Doles (wife Phyllis) of Franklin; 5 grandchildren- Alison Arthur (husband Kevin), Andrea Jackson (husband Timothy), John M. Aberle, Sarah Solomon, and Daniel Solomon. She was preceded in...

Louella M. Holzhausen, 89, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, November 30, 2020 at Timber Creek Assisted Living. Born May 3, 1931 in Shelby County, she was the daughter of Notrie and Eva (Tennell) McClure. She married Paul E. Holzhausen on January 29, 1949, and he preceded her on October 21, 2016. Survivors include son Mike Holzhausen (wife Diana) of South Bend, daughter Connie Fix (husband Brad) of Shelbyville; 2 sisters- Janice Wilbur of North Vernon, Alice Mann of Texas, brother Danny McClure (wife Ruth) of Shelbyville; 13 grandchildren, and 20 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her spouse, 2 sons- James Holzhausen, Kenneth Holzhausen; 4 brothers-...

Raymond E. Stocklin, 90, of Greensburg, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020, at Major Hospital. Born December 3, 1929 in Morristown, he was the son of John and Delsey (Young) Stocklin. He married Jacqueline Stocklin on March 17, 1949 and she preceded him in death in 2015. Survivors include sons Greg Stocklin of Indianapolis, and Doug (Wife Jane) Stocklin of Greensburg; two grandchildren: Clinton (wife Lezlie) Stocklin of St. Paul, and Jordan (Wife Kendra) Stocklin of Greenwood. He also is survived by two great grandchildren: Nathan Stocklin, and Garrett Stocklin both of St. Paul. Mr. Stocklin was preceded in death by his parents, spouse, 3 brothers, and 3 sisters. He was a...

Martha A. Fortner, 92, of Shelbyville, former Decatur County resident, passed away Friday, November 6, 2020 at Heritage House. Born June 3, 1928 in Decatur County, she was the daughter of Ralph and Ethel (Scripture) Conk. She married Donald Fortner in 1947 and he preceded her on June 8, 2010. Survivors include a son Michael Fortner (wife Dee) of Milford, a daughter Marilyn Pickett (husband Morris) of Shelbyville; 5 grandchildren- Jim Wilkins (wife Reggie), Amy Morning (husband Randy), Mike Fortner (wife Karrie), Heather Powers (husband Bob), Renee Pickett; and several great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her spouse, 2 brothers, and one sister. Mrs....

Trampas K. Weitzel, 51, of Manilla, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020 at his residence. Born August 29, 1969 in Rushville, he was the son of Gary and Vicki (Nickolas) Weitzel. Survivors include his father and mother of Manilla; brothers Travis Weitzel (fiance Kriste Scott) of Homer, Toma Weitzel (wife Tracy) of Arlington; his grandmother Mary Fishback Nickolas of Manilla; nephew T.J. Weitzel of Manilla, nieces Ciara Bertram of Paragon, Paige Weitzel of Manilla; 2 aunts- Marsha Need of Shelbyville, Linda Parton of Indianapolis and his dog Saber. Mr. Weitzel had lived in this area since 2003, after moving from Wisconsin. He graduated from Rushville High School in 1989 and was a...

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- Eric Adams, Travis Adams (wife Brittany), Phillip Humphrey; and 2 great grandchildren- Savanna Adams and Noah Adams. He was preceded in death by his parents, his spouse, and a sister Mary Keesling. Mr. Humphrey...

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- Eric Adams, Travis Adams (wife Brittany), Phillip Humphrey; and 2 great grandchildren- Savanna Adams and Noah Adams. He was preceded in death by his parents, his spouse, and a sister Mary Keesling. Mr. Humphrey...

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 Moorman, John Garlitch IV, Kristopher Garlitch, Kameron Garlitch; and 5 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Garlitch was a lifelong resident of this area, and graduated from...

Janice Ann Denton, 69, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020 at her residence. Born April 28, 1951 in Greensburg Indiana, she was the daughter of Robert Denton Platt and Lena Elizabeth (Ford) Platt. She married John Edward Denton on April 24, 1976 and he preceded her on April 24, 2018. Survivors include 2 sisters- Karen White (husband Jerry) of Shelbyville, Rita Dale (husband Tom) of Hamilton, Illinois; 3 nephews- Scott T. Dale (wife Adeana), Colin A. Johns (wife Stacy), Brent M. Dale; 1 niece Erin E. Johns; 2 great nephews- Cameron J. Dale, Charles D. Johns; 2 great nieces- Vivian R. Johns, Camille S. Johns; and maternal uncle Marlin Ford (wife Rosemary). She was...

Frederick Theobald passed away at 94 peacefully in the presence and love of his family on September 7, 2020. Robert Frederick Theobald was born December 9, 1925 to Robert Frederick Theobald and Helen Inglemar (Hoopes) Theobald in Bloomfield, Iowa. On December 21, 1947, he was married to Julia Frances Moyer, or "Shug", because she was the sweetest woman he ever knew. He served in both the Second World War and the Korean War. He lived in the Shelby County area from 1952 to 1984 before moving to Columbus Indiana. Fred Theobald was more than this. To every friend or stranger he met, he always issued a challenge: "Tell me a story whether true or not." His legacy remains with those stories,...