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Randall Joe GuthriePassing: July 21, 2026

Service:

Knott Cemetery

Graveside Service

Friday, July 31st @ 2:00pm

Visitation:

No Visitation

Cemetery:

Knott Cemetery

Friday, July 31st

MITCHELL – Randall Joe “Randy” Guthrie, 73, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at his residence.

Born April 8, 1953, in Bedford, he was the son of Manuel and Mary V. (Gaines) Guthrie.  He married Cathy Lynn Evans on December 17, 1977 and she preceded him in death February 1, 2008.

Randy was a 1971 graduate of Mitchell High School.  He retired from SAIC as a small arms tech.  Randy was an Air Force veteran and a member of the American Legion Post No. 250.  He enjoyed going to Robinson Auctions and collected all types of knickknacks and antiques.  He enjoyed guns, doing reloading, and loved to target practice.  Randy also loved to go horseback riding.  He attended Work of God Church.

Surviving are his son, Jason Derek (Jennifer) Guthrie of Mitchell; step-son, Jason Wheeler of Bloomington; grandchildren, Kacie Dagostino of Mitchell, Shannon Dagostino of Hardinsburg, and Madison Smith of Mitchell; brother, Merlin (Sandy) Guthrie of Crawfordsville; and his dog and buddy, Argos, who always wanted to get some ice cream and Dr. Pepper.

His parents and wife preceded him in death.

Cremation has been chosen.  Graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 31, in Knott Cemetery with Pastor Dwight Dunbar officiating.

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17 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Julia B Lowe | COLUMBUS
    Date: July 30, 2026
    Randy was a special person and family member. I think he appreciated life and always worked to make his surroundings beautiful, like his old log cabin, his latest home and his landscaped yard. Randy made his home and land interesting and he took care of it because he loved this land on Rabbitsville Road that our family came from. I have always appreciated his knowledge of the government and had good conversations with him. Although he is our cousin, Randy was like an Uncle to Donovan. We will miss him and his buddy, Argos but I am happy they are together.
  2. Guest: Barbara Gayle Hall Harms | Columbus, Indiana
    Date: July 30, 2026
    I’m so sorry for the loss of your of Randy. I remember playing together with he and Merlin when we were young children.
  3. Guest: Shirley Vaught Tirey | Bedford, IN
    Date: July 28, 2026
    Sorry to hear about Randy.
  4. Guest: Becky Brumage | Mitchell, IN
    Date: July 23, 2026
    Randy was always a good friend and neighbor. He will be missed.. Jeff and Becky Brumage
  5. Guest: Mike and Rits Ramey | Bedford, IN
    Date: July 23, 2026
    Just a fighter to the end. Prayers to you Betty and the rest of family. You were always there, God Bless all of you Mike and Rits
  6. Guest: Martha Crockett Jeschke | Bristow, , Oklahoma
    Date: July 23, 2026
    At Little Rock AFB, e always coded him “Arlo”. He will be missed
  7. Guest: Melanie Roberts | Mitchell IN
    Date: July 22, 2026
    Jason & Kacie I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. He was so proud of you two. You had a good dad & papaw. Stay together & work through it together.
  8. Guest: Julia Fullen | Mitchell in.
    Date: July 22, 2026
    Sorry for loss Jason& Jen your dad was a nice neighbor to have. Think of you Julia Fullen
  9. Guest: Sarah Burnette | Mitchell, Indiana
    Date: July 22, 2026
    Jason and Jenny, I am so sorry for your loss. Though I never had the chance to meet Randy, knowing your family and the love you all share tells me what a special man he must have been. Keeping you and your entire family in my thoughts and prayers.
  10. Guest: Rhonda Luttrell | Peoria Arizona
    Date: July 22, 2026
    RIP Randy!! Tell Clayton I miss him.
  11. Guest: Susan chastain kay | Blaine, tn
    Date: July 22, 2026
    Randy was a friend. A good man and friend to my parents John and Wilma Chastain. He towed my car up Reardon hill. Unfortunately it came unhooked and rolled back down! I will never forget the look on his face as we watched it roll down the hill. Lucky for us it didn't get a scratch. We looked at each other and Randy said "I won't tell your dad if you don't. "LOL. Randy and Cathy were good people and when I heard he had passed my thought was together again. I know dad and mom was there to greet him. I have many good memories of Randy and Cathy . I know how much they loved their family. He was always so proud of those grandkids! RIP my friend.
  12. Guest: Brenda Mckain | Brownstown, ind
    Date: July 22, 2026
    All volunteers of Lawrence County Cancer Patient Services are so sorry for your loss.
  13. Guest: Cheryl Middleton | Campbellsburg
    Date: July 22, 2026
    Jason w.sorry for your loss and for the rest of the family I have t met.your in my heart and prayer
  14. Guest: Eddie Hatfield | Mitchell
    Date: July 22, 2026
    Sad to see this. He fixed a lot of heater cores for me. Pretty sure I brought lumber to him on a new house, YEARS ago. He was a busy/knowledgeable guy to me. Prayers to you all.
  15. Guest: Joe Kern | Williams, Indiana
    Date: July 22, 2026
    RIP Randy
  16. Guest: Tony and Diane Nugent | Mitchell, Indiana
    Date: July 22, 2026
    Going to miss talking to You at the Legion in the morning. Fly high buddy. Go enjoy Your Family and Cathy. Until we meet again. Fly high
  17. Guest: jason wheeler | paoli IN
    Date: July 22, 2026
    i love you Dad you will be greatly missed

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