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Celebrations

  • 60th anniversary: A.C. and Dorothy “Dot” Carpenter Hahn

    A.C. and Dorothy “Dot” Carpenter Hahn were married May 28, 1955, at Graefenburg Christian Church by Rev. George Watson.

    He is a lifelong farmer and was a builder for 43 years.

    They have four children, Suzanne Sikes (Hugh), Julie McClure (Mike), Tim Hahn (Julie) and Logan Hahn (Kay); nine grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren.

    The couple celebrated at home with a family cookout hosted by their children.

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  • Engagement: Thomas-Payton

    Debbie Thomas of Pleasureville announces the engagement of her daughter, Jennifer Thomas of Eminence, to Todd Payton of Eminence. He is the son of Maurice Payton of New Castle and the late Minnie Payton.

    She is a 2001 graduate of Shelby County High School, is obtaining a criminal justice degree at IWU and is currently a loan servicer at KHESLC.

    He is a 1999 graduate of Henry County High School and is currently a guard at Luther Luckett Correctional Facility.

    The wedding will take place Saturday at Shelby Hill Farms.

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  • Wedding: Vashti Thongdara and Cody D. Smith

    Vashti Thongdara and Cody D. Smith were married May 22, 2015 at Navarre Beach, Fla.

    Parents of the bride are Jessie and Boun Thongdara of Charleston, WV.The groom is the son of Lori Smith, and Gary and Deborah Smith of Shelbyville.

    The groom's uncles, Keith Skinner and Kevin Groome, officiated the double-ring ceremony.

    Attendant of honor was Melissa Francis of Charleston, W.Va., cousin of the bride.

    Best Man was Dustin L. Smith of Silver Springs, Md., brother of the groom.

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  • Reception for cancer survivors

    A reception was held at Jewish Hospital Shelbyville on Friday night. Cancer survivors participating were (standing from left) Tony Carriss, survivor since 1999; Jason Everson, kidney cancer survivor for 3 months; Bart Roettger, melanoma survivor for a year; Lavay Lauter, guest speaker; (seated) Natholee B. Harris, breast cancer survivor since 1975; and Mattie Roach, 2015 Shelby County Miss Relay.

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  • Walking for a cure with Super Heroes and Villains
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  • Engagement: Woodrow-Young

    Becky and Brian Woodrow of Mt. Washington announce the engagement of their daughter, Rachel Woodrow of Mt. Washington to Spencer Young of Ft. Campbell. He is the son of Robin and David Young of Bagdad.

    She is a 2015 graduate of the University of Louisville and is a teacher in the Clarksville, Tenn. school system.

    He is a 2010 graduate of Shelby County High School and 2013 graduate of U.S.A.F. T.A.C.P. program, Special Forces. He is an airman for the United States Air Force.

    The wedding will be June 13, 2015 at Highview Baptist Church.

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  • Birth: Burgin son

    Caytie and Matthew Scott Burgin, of Shelbyville, announce the birth of their second child, a son, on March 4, 2015, at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington. He has been named Bennett James Burgin.

    Grandparents are Marty and Rachael Page of Finchville, Michelle and Jack Samples of Bagdad, and the late Jeffery Scott Burgin. Great-Grandparents are Jim Conti of Louisville, Alvin and Janet Burgin of Mount Eden.

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  • Birth: Miner son

    Christy and Joshua Miner, of Finchville, announce the birth of their third child, a son, on April 19, 2015. He has been named Easton James Miner. Easton was born at home in a planned home birth.

    Grandparents are Marty and Rachael Page of Finchville and Dale and Marylou Miner, of Freeport Ill. Great-Grandparent is Jim Conti of Louisville

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  • 60th anniversary: Jesse Baxter and Daisy Inghram

    Jesse Baxter and Daisy Inghram were married on June 23, 1955 at the home of the groom’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Baxter Sr. on Washington Street by Rev. Jack Cury, pastor of Fisherville Church of Christ.

    He is the chaplain of the Masonic Home Shelbyville.

    The couple have four children, Vicky Hill, of Voorhees, N.J.; Kay Rucker, of Shelbyville; Johnny Baxter, of Waddy; and Kathy Cook, of Atpos, Calif.; six grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

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  • Interact club advisors

    The Shelby County Rotary Club incoming president Lance Minnis and incoming president elect Wendy Graney present the Interact Club banner to Shelby County High School advisor and students. Students were (from left) Interact Club Advisor Jacinta Newsome, Vice President Rachael Ashby, Shane Helton, Treasurer Kristina Hutchins, President Karla Villa, Abby Betts, Public Relations Officer Katie Butler, Lance Minnis, Gerald Tegarden, Barby Womack, Secretary Katelyn Davis, Dallas Tucker, and Wendy Graney.

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