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The Freeman Funeral Home
Shelbyville, Indiana
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Russell Scott Headlee
April 9, 1964 — April 11, 2023
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Russell Scott Headlee, 59, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at his home.
He was born April 9, 1964, in Rushville, the son of Roger and Wanda Headlee.
Russell is survived by his daughter, Ravin Headlee and fiance’, Josh Gonterman, of Fairland; grandchild, Castiel Gonterman; girlfriend, Brenda VanHoosier of Shelbyville; sister-in-law, Cindy Headlee; aunt, Jane Bowles; nephew, Charlie Headlee; niece, Chrissy Jessup; great-nephews, Nate Headlee and Jalen Jessup; and great-nieces, Megan Headlee and Maggie Jessup.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Russell graduated in 1982 from Shelbyville High School. He was a truck driver for 13 years, last working for Jessup Trucking in Mooresville. Russell enjoyed riding his motorcycles.
A gathering of Russell’s friends will be from 2:30 to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

Murphy-Parks Freeman Home
Shelbyville, Indiana
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Russell Scott Headlee
April 9, 1964 — April 11, 2023
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Murphy Parks Maerose Headlee Obituary Maerose Headlee, 93, former Shelbyville resident, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Park Valley Inn Health Care in Round Rock, Texas. She was born October 10, 1927 in Shelbyville, Indiana to Clarence Oren Farthing and Thelma Louise (Poore) Farthing. Maerose was six years old when her mother passed away. Her father later married Marie Tennessee Sneed who raised her as her own. Maerose was a long-time member of Grace Wesleyan Church, formerly First Pilgrim Holiness Church, where she taught Sunday school, sang, served as an officer in the Wesleyan Women’s International, and demonstrated her love for others through her card ministry. Maerose had a servant’s heart, always doing things around the church that no one saw. She married Cyril B. Headlee on August 9, 1948 and he preceded her in death on December 26, 2014. Maerose is survived by her daughters, Dora Hudgins, of Texas, Catherine Headlee, and Linda (Greg) Martin, both of Shelbyville; her grandchildren, Rodney (Heather) Williams, Sandy (James) Hughes, Scarlett Herzog, Will (Ashley) Munsel, Jette (Ryan) McCormick, and Ross (Kasia) Martin; 14 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; her sisters, Patricia Waggoner Shipp and Tee Yeager Brecto; and foster son, Adrian Gearhart. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her brothers, Harold Conway, Albert Conway, and George Stanley Farthing, her sister, Margaret Conway Duckett, her daughter, Ella Williams Canfield, her son-in-law, Edgar Hudgins Sr., her granddaughter, Heather Munsel, and her grandsons, Walter Munsel II, and Edgar Hudgins Jr. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Friday, April 30, 2021 at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison Street, Shelbyville, Indiana 46176 and from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Grace Wesleyan Church, 56 E. Franklin St., Shelbyville. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. at the church with Rev. Harvey Weaver and Rev. Jose Rivera officiating. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Cemetery.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

posted on ancestry Jack N. Headlee, 85, of Shelbyville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at his residence. He was born Feb. 15, 1930, to Lowell Headlee and Francis (Braunagel) Headlee in Shelbyville. He married Betty Jane (Stainbrook) Headlee on June 7, 1947, and she preceded him in death Oct. 23, 2010. Survivors include children: Jerry Headlee and wife, Tammy; Terry Crisp and husband, Ron; Sherry Price and husband, Jim; Merry Popplewell and husband, Brad; and Cherry Yanzer and husband, Doug, all of Shelbyville; sister, Nancy Huber and husband, Jim, of Shelbyville; 14 grandchildren: Ronita Tardy, Zachary Crisp, Jimmy Price, Lydia Chaney, Dusty Price, Jeremy Headlee, Scott Headlee, Joshua Headlee, Charity Popplewell, Betsy Sturgill, Cierra Harvey, Chase Yanzer, Ryan Popplewell and Joe Popplewell; 16 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 63 years, Betty Jane; sister, Jean Benefiel; and great-granddaughter, Destiny Popplewell. Mr. Headlee was a lifetime resident of the area. He attended Shelbyville High School, where he was a member of the class of 1947. He worked as a printer for The Indianapolis Star News for 26 years, and also owned and operated Treasure Isle Antiques for 35 years. Mr. Headlee attended First Christian Church. Jack loved gardening, fishing, golfing, spending time with his family and his dog, Blondie. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 21, 2015, at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road, Shelbyville, IN 46176. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 22, 2015, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Bill Horner and Pastor Brad Davis officiating. Burial will be at Forest Hill Cemetery in Shelbyville. Memorial contributions may be given to Our Hospice of South Central Indiana or the American Heart Association in care of the funeral home.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Freeman Funeral Home
Shelbyville, Indiana
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Russell Scott Headlee
April 9, 1964 — April 11, 2023
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Cyril Headlee Obituary Cyril B. Headlee, 88, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, Dec. 26, 2014. He was born in Adams (Decatur County) June 13, 1926, to Orval David and Dora (Pate) Headlee. His mother passed away one hour after his birth. He was then entrusted to his new parents (aunt and uncle) Roscoe and Ella (Gahimer) Headlee of Blue Ridge. All parents preceded him in death. Mr. Headlee had four brothers and four sisters. He was the last living sibling. Mr. Headlee graduated from Waldron High School in 1944. He worked at the Mirror Works factory in Shelbyville, and then at Brazeway (formerly Bendit), from where he retired. Mr. Headlee married Maerose (Farthing) Headlee on Aug. 9, 1948, and she survives. Other survivors include three daughters: Dora Hudgins and husband, Ed, of Round Rock, Texas; Catherine Headlee of Shelbyville; Linda Martin and husband, Greg, of Shelbyville; foster son, Adrian Gearheart of Shelbyville; seven grandchildren; Rodney Williams, Walter Munsel, Sandy Hughes, Scarlett Herzog, Will Munsel, Jette McCormick & Ross Martin; 11 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and two sisters-in-law who loved him dearly. He also was preceded in death by his daughter, Ella Marie Williams Canfield; and two grandchildren, Heather Dawn Munsel and Edgar Hudgins Jr. For over 60 years, Mr. Headlee was a member of First Pilgrim Holiness Church, which later because Grace Wesleyan Church. He served on the church board several times during his years of service at Grace Wesleyan Church. In earlier years, he and his mother were charter members of West Side Wesleyan Church. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2, 2015, at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service & Crematory, 703 S. Harrison St. Visitation also will be for one hour prior to the funeral Saturday at the church. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015, at Grace Wesleyan Church, 56 E. Franklin St., with the Rev. Harvey Weaver officiating. Burial will be at Blue Ridge Cemetery in Blue Ridge. Funeral Directors Greg A. Parks, Sheila J. Parks and Stuart Parks are honored to conduct the services for Mr. Headlee.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Freeman Funeral Home
Shelbyville, Indiana
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Russell Scott Headlee
April 9, 1964 — April 11, 2023
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Wanda F. Headlee Mar 6, 2012 Wanda F. Headlee, 74, of Shelbyville passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at Major Hospital. Born December 5, 1937, in Connersville, she was the daughter of Eugene and Francis (Panky) Wells. She married Roger Headlee on June 28, 1957, and he preceded her in death on October 6, 2006. Survivors include her sons, Russell Headlee and Richard (wife, Kathy) Headlee, both of Shelbyville; grandchildren, Ravin Headlee, Seiger Pogue, Charlie Headlee and Chrissy Jessup; and great-grandchildren, Megan, Nate, Jalen and Zander. She was also preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Nolan Wells, Carl Wells and Harold Wells; and sisters, Barbara Eddy and Juanita Bickle. Mrs. Headlee was a secretary at Hale's Abstract for approximately 20 years and had previously worked for Shelby County in the Clerk's and Recorder's offices for approximately 20 years. She graduated from Greensburg High School in 1956. Mrs. Headlee enjoyed watching NASCAR, especially Rusty Wallace and Tony Stewart. She also enjoyed knitting, crocheting and working crossword puzzles. Visitation will be from 11 am to 1 pm, Friday, March 9, 2012 at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Carmony-Ewing Chapel, 819 S. Harrison St. Funeral services will be at 1 pm Friday at the funeral home. Interment will be in East Hill Cemetery in Rushville. Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice, 931 East 86th St., Indianapolis, Indiana 46240.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Freeman Funeral Home
Shelbyville, Indiana
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Russell Scott Headlee
April 9, 1964 — April 11, 2023
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Martha L. Headlee May 15, 2009 Martha L. Headlee, 94, of Shelbyville passed away Friday, May 15, 2009 at Major Hospital. Born September 1, 1914 in Shelby County, she was the daughter of Adam G. and Susan (Stockinger) Roell. She married Lowell G. Headlee on June 12, 1955, and he preceded her in deth on August 21, 1973. She is survived by step-son, Jack (wife, Betty) Headlee of Shelbyville and step-daughter, Nancy (husband, Jim) Huber of Shelbyville; sister, Gertrude Nickles of Shelbyville; several step-grandchildren, step-greatgrandchildren and nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her parents; step-daughter, Norma Benefiel; six brothers and three sisters. Mrs. Headlee was a lifelong resident of Shelby County. She was a homemaker and previously worked at ElanJay Garment Factory for 11 years and Sears and Roebuck for 13 years, both in Shelbyville. Mrs. Headlee was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Ann's Altar Society and St. Joe's Senior Citizen Club. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Carmony-Ewing Chapel, 819 S. Harrison St. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 125 E. Broadway St., Shelbyville, with Father Chris Craig officiating. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Freeman Funeral Home
Shelbyville, Indiana
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Russell Scott Headlee
April 9, 1964 — April 11, 2023
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Roger Headlee Oct 6, 2006 Roger Headlee, 67, of Shelbyville, died Friday, Oct. 6, 2006, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Born May 27, 1939, in Rush County, he was the son of Ralph Emerson and Alice Pauline (Goddard) Headlee. He married Wanda F. Wells on June 28, 1957, and she survives. Other survivors include two sons, Richard W. Headlee and Russell S. Headlee, both of Shelbyville; one sister, Jane Ann Bowles of Speedway; four grandchildren, Charlie Headlee, Chrissy Jessup, Seiger Pogue and Ravin Headlee; three great-grandchildren, Megan, Nate and Jalen; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, William F. Headlee. Mr. Headlee had been employed with Knauf Manufacturing in the maintenance department for 33 years, retiring in 2001. After retiring, he worked part time at SuperWash. He graduated in 1957 from New Salem High School. Mr. Headlee was a member of Little Flat Rock Christian Church and GMP Local No. 32. He was an avid NASCAR fan. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Freeman Family Funeral Homes, Carmony-Ewing Harrison Street Chapel, 819 S. Harrison St. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment will be in East Hill Cemetery.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

Indy Star Saturday, December 22, 2001 Page 22 Column 2 FRANCES C. BRAUNAGEL HEADLEE, 91, Shelbyville, died Dec. 21. She worked for Certainteed Corp., Shelbyville, retiring in 1974. She was a member of St. Vincent Catholic Church, Shelby County. Services: 1 p.m. Dec. 24 in Glenn E. George and Son Funeral Home, Shelbyville, with calling from 4 to 8 p.m. Dec. 23. Burial: St. Vincent Catholic Cemetery. Shelby County. Survivors: children Jack Headlee, Nancy Walton; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; nine great-greatgrandchildren.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelbyville News
December 23, 1989
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WILLIAM F. HEADLEE, SR.
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William F. Headlee, Sr., 54, Carol Stream, Ill., formerly of Shelbyville and Rush County, died at 4:59 p.m. on Thursday at Central DuPage Hospital, Winfield, Ill. A son of R. Emerson and Alice (Goddard) Headlee, he was born in Rush County on Aug. 1, 1935. His wife, Shirley, survives.
Mr. Headlee was an engineer with AT&T in the Chicago area. He mmoved to Illinois in 1972.
Survivors include a son, William F. Headlee, Jr., at home; a daughter, Julie Headlee, at home; a brother, Roger Headlee, Shelbyville; and a sister, Jane Coomler, Indianapolis.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday at Moster and Cox Mortuary, Rushville, with the Rev. James H. Horner officiating. Calling will be at the funeral home from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday. Burial will be at East Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelbyville News
Saturday, July 22, 1972
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DEATH CLAIMS MR. HEADLEE
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Roscoe Headlee, 88, Greenfield and a former Shelbyville - Shelby County resident died Friday.
Born Rush Co October 14, 1883, s/o Cyrus and Alice (Kemple) Headlee.
Surviving: foster son, Cyril Headlee, Blue Ridge; 5 sisters, Mrs. R. Ray (Jessie) Banker, Mrs. Opal Hurst, Mrs. Florence Fair and Mrs. Lyle (Julia) Stephens, Shelbyville; Mrs. Jim (Blanche) McVey, Waldron.
Contributed and summarized by Barb Huff for Darlene Headlee Collins

The Shelbyville News
Wednesday, August 22, 1973
Page 4
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MR. HEADLEE DIES AT 65
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Lowell G. Headlee, 65, 103 E Hendricks St, died 6:10 p.m. Tuesday, Shelbyville.
Carmony Funeral Home, Rev. Edward McLaughlin officiating.
Burial: Forest Hill.
Appliance serviceman for Sandman Brothers and Oakley's Appliance.
Member St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Eagles Lodge.
Born Dec. 25, 1907, Blue Ridge, s/o Aerial and Laura (Cawein) Headlee.
Married Martha L. Roell on June 12, 1955; she survives.
Other survivors: son, Jack Headlee, Shelbyville; daughters, Mrs. William (Jean) Benefiel, Shelbyville, Mrs. James (Nancy) Walton, Shelbyville, 11 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren; sister, Mrs. James (Luvella) Hill, Indianapolis.
Contributed and summarized by Phyllis Miller Fleming for Darlene Headlee Collins

The Shelbyville News
December 30, 1964
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RETIRED TEACHER
DIES IN HOSPITAL
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Rites Saturday For
Emerson Headlee, 62
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R. Emerson Headlee, 62, 431 N. Harrison St., Rushville, son of Mrs. Vivian Harrison, of 202 W. Mechanic St., died last night at 12 o'clock at the Robert Long Hospital in Indianapolis following heart surgery.
Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Moster and Sons Mortuary at Rushville, with Rev. Joseph Polat officiating. Burial will be in the East Hill Cemetery there. Friends many call at the mortuary after 3:00 p.m. Friday.
Mr. Headlee had been an employe of the Rush County Welfare Department for the past year and a hald after retiring as a teacher and basketball coach at the New Salem High School.
Born Aug. 26, 1902, in Walker Township, Rush County, he was the son of the late William O. Headlee. He married Alice Goddard on May 9, 1934, and she survives with two sons, William F. Headlee, of Indianapolis, and Roger Headlee of this city; a daughter, Mrs. Donald (Jane) Ryle of Moscow, two sisters, Mrs. Doris Roberts and Mrs. Floyd (Norma) Mount, both of this city and four grandchildren.
A brother, W. Lowell Headlee, preceded in death 14 days ago.
Mr. Headlee was a member of the Little Flat Rock Christian Church, Clarksburg Masonic Lodge, Rushville York Rite, Indianapolis Scottish Rite, Rushville Elks Lodge and a past president of the New Salem Lions Club.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelbyville News
Tuesday, February 3, 1948
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CYRUS HEADLEE, 90, SUCCUMBS
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Former Blacksmith And Farmer Dies At Blue Ridge
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Cyrus A. Headlee, widely known Shelby County resident and father of four local women, died Monday night at 8:30 o'clock at the home of a gradndaughter, Mrs. Harold Neeb, in Blue Ridge. Mr. Headlee was 90 years of age and bad been in ill health since suffering a fractured hip four years ago.
He was born in Rush County on August 3, 1857, but had spent the greater part of his life in Shelby County where he followed the occupations of a farmer and blacksmith. He was the son of Joshua and Julia Francis (Little) Headlee. He was a member of the United Brethern Church in VanBuren Township.
On February 22, 1877, he was married to Alice M. Kemple, whose death occurred several years ago. Fourteen children were born to the union and 10 survive. Four sons, Corydon, Ariel, Silverton and Harry, preceded him in death.
The surviving children are Mrs. Julia Sutherland, Mrs. Opal Hurst, Mrs. Florence Fair and Mrs. Jessie Banker, of this city; Mrs. Lola Morris, of Muncie; Mrs. Theresa McColley, of Rush County; Vern Headlee, of Indianapolis; Orval, of Adams, and Roscoe, of Greenfield. Also surviving are one sister, Mrs. Ella Smith, of Shelbyville; 36 grandchildren, several great grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at the Blue Ridge Christian Union Church with Rev. P. W. Stofer officiating. Burial will be made in the Blue Ridge Cemetery in charge of Charles Ewing. Friends may call at the home of the daughter, Mrs. Fair, at the corner of Broadway and Noble streets at any time.
Submitted by Barb Huff for Darlene Headlee Collins

The Shelbyville Republican
Thursday, October 30, 1947
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HEADLEE RITE TO BE FRIDAY
Sylverton Headlee, 59, Dies Near Gowdy
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Ill for the past year with Hodgkins disease and in a serious condition for the past five months, Sylverton (Sylvia) Headlee, age 59, died at 5:40 a.m. early Wednesday at his home one-half mile south of Gowdy in Orange township, Rush County.
   Mr. Headlee was one of a family of 14 children and was born in Shelby county on October 21, 1888, the son of Cyrus A. and Alice M. (Kemple) Headlee. He had spent the greater part of his life in the Gowdy community and was a farmer.
   June 6, 1907 he was married to Goldie Garner, who survives with the aged father and two children; Mrs. Mary Alice Walker, of Anderson, and Russell Headlee, of Pittsboro. Also surviving are three brothers and seven sisters. They are Verne Headlee, of Indianapolis; Orville, of Adams; Roscoe, of Greensburg; Mrs. Lola Morris, of Muncie; Mrs. Florence Fair, Mrs. Julia Sutherland, Mrs. Jessie Banker and Mrs. Opal Hurst, of this city; Mrs. Tressie McColley, of Manilla, and Mrs. Blanche Baker, of Rural Route 6. There are also six grandchildren and one great grandchild.
   Funeral services will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the Gowdy Methodist Church with Rev. David Shepherd officiating. Burial in charge of D. E. Carmony, of St. Paul, will be made in the Moscow cemetery. Friends may call at the late home after 9:00 a.m. today.
Submitted by Barb Huff for Darlene Headlee Collins

The Shelbyville Republican
Friday, February 11, 1944
Page 1
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MRS. HEADLEE DIES
AT HOME OF SON HERE
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Aged Woman Had
Suffered Long Illness
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Mrs. Lavancha Belle Headlee, age 85, died at noon Thursday at the home of a son, Ortis Headlee, 26 west Hendricks St. She had been seriously ill for several weeks.
Mrs. Headlee was born in Rush county on December 3, 1858, the daughter of Landy and Elizabeth Ann Trew Mahan. She was married to Charles J. Headlee, who preceded her in death about 10 years ago. She had resided with a daughter, Mrs. Grace Snyder, in Fairland until coming to the home of the son early in November of last year.
Mrs. Headless was a member of the First Christian Church in this city.
Surviving with the son and daughter are one brother, Lancy Mahan, of Indianapolis; three grandchildren, Raymond Headlee, Mrs. Lawrence Parker and Mrs. Ernest Hall, all of Indianapolis, and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at the Morris H. Sleeth funeral home Saturday at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. E. L. Ford officiating. Burial will be made in Forest Hill cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2:00 p.m. today.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelbyville Republican
Thursday, July 25, 1940
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AGED MAN DIES,
AFTER STROKE
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Luther Headlee, 80 Years
Old, Stricken at Home
of Daughter Here
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After suffering a stroke of apoplexy last Saturday and never regaining consciousness, Luther T. Headlee, 80, died at 8:15 o'clock Friday morning at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Charles Ray, 451 west Franklin street. Mr. Headlee, who was employed in local furniture factories for several years, had been in his usual fair health preceding the stroke.
Born in Rush county, March 2, 1860, the son of Joshua and Julia (Little) Headlee, he had lived in Shelbyville for the past thirty years. He was married to Anna A. Phares, in July, 1883. Mrs. Headlee died October 21, 1938.
Of five children born to this union, five daughters survive. They are Mrs. Ray, at whose home he died; Mrs. Clarence Talbert, of Cambridge City; Mrs. George Carwein, of near Homer; Mrs. Mary Tillison and Mrs. James Moore, of this city. Other survivors are six grandhcildren and seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Cyrus Headlee, of Shelby county, and one sister, Mrs. Ella Smith, of Blue Ridge.
Mr. Headle[sic] was amember of the Manilla Methodist church.
Funeral services will be held at the home of Mrs. Ray, Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Burial will be made at the Bennett cemetery in Union township in charge of D. E. Carmony.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelbyville Republican
Wednesday, November 15, 1939
Page 1, column 6
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DEATH OCCURS IN BLUE RIDGE
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Mrs. Alice Headlee, 80, Wife of Cyrus,
Dies After Long Illness
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Mrs. Alice M. Headlee, 80, wife of Cyrus Headlee, well known resident of Blue Ridge, died at 10:25 a.m. Tuesday at her home following a several months illness. Her condition became critical five weeks ago and the immediate cause of death was pneumonia.
Mrs. Headlee was born in Butler County, Ohio, May 13, 1859, the daughter of David and Sarah Kemple.
Her marriage to Mr. Headlee took place February 22, 1877, and to this union fourteen children were born, eleven of whom survive. They are Mrs. Grant Morris, Muncie; Vera Headlee, Indianapolis; Orville Headlee, Adams; Roscoe Headlee, Greenfield; Sylvia Headlee and Mrs. Frank McColley, of Rush County; Mrs. Scott Fair, near Fountaintown; Mrs. Blanche Baker, Blue Ridge; Mrs. Ray Banker, Blue Ridge; Mrs.Walter Sutherland and Mrs. James Hurst, of this city.
Other survivors are thirty-six grandchildren, thirty-seven great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Mrs. Headlee attended the Christian Union church at Blue Ridge and funeral services will be held there Thursday at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. T.W. Stofer, pastor of the local Nazarene church, and Rev. James Jenkins, pastor of the Blue Ridge church, officiating. Burial will be made in the Blue Ridge cemetery in charge of Loren H. Murphy. Friends may call at the late home at any time.
Submitted by Barb Huff

The Shelbyville Republican
Monday, August 24, 1936
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FORMER LOCAL MAN IS DEAD
Ariel C. Headlee, 49, Dies at City Hospital in Indianapolis
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Ariel C. Headlee, 49, of Indianapolis and former local resident, died at the City Hospital in Indianapolis at 1:00 o'clock Sunday afternoon as the result of heat prostration he suffered Saturday while enroute home from New Palestine.
The deceased was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Headlee of Blue Ridge and was born in Shelby county January 4, 1887. Formerly he was engaged in business in Shelbyville and later was a stock buyer and a farmer. He was educated in the county schools.
His marriage to Laura Carwein took place February 22, 1905. At the time of his death he was employed by his brother, Vern Headlee, a building contractor in Indianapolis.
Surviving are the widow, two children, Lowell Headlee, of Shelby county, Mrs. Melvin Hill of Indianapolis; two grandchildren; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Headlee; five brothers, Vern, of Indianapolis, Orville of Adams, Roscoe of Shelbyville, Sylvia and Harry of Indianapolis; six sisters, Mrs. Grant Morris of Muncie, Mrs. Scott Fair of Fountaintown, Mrs. Julia Sutherland, Mrs. James Hurst, Mrs. Ray Banker, all of this city, and Mrs. Blanche Baker of Blue Ridge.
The body was taken to the home of the son, Lowell Headlee, on the Thompson road, southeast of Shelbyville, where friends may call until the hour of the funeral. The funeral services will be conducted at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning at the Blue Ridge C.U. Church with the Rev. O. J. McMullen, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Forest Hill cemetery in charge of Loren Murphy.
Submitted by Barb Huff for Darlene Headlee Collins

The Shelbyville Democrat
Thursday, June 13, 1912
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Small Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Headlee Dead
After Hours of Terrible Suffering.
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MARY M. HEADLEE.
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          Mary M. Headlee, twenty-three months old, died suddenly at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Headlee, in Orange township, Rush county, at five o'clock this morning, of a complication of pneumonia and spinal meningitis.   The end came after twenty-four hours of most intense suffering, as the child was continuously in convulsions, the case being a baffling one to the family physician. The infant is survived by two sisters and two brothers Irene, Inez, Herbert and Marshall. The funeral services will be held at the house Saturday morning at ten o'clock, the Rev. J. A. Jonas officiating, and the interment will be made in the Manilla cemtery[sic] in charge of Stewart & Fix.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

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