October 26, 2004

Dennis Coe
Funeral services for Dennis Coe are pending at Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home in Milan.

Bill E. Davidson
Bill E. Davidson, 63, of Milan, died Friday, October 22, 2004 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, OH. He was born April 20, 1941 in Cincinnati the son of Willie and Della (Hurd) Davidson, both deceased. He married Darlene (Crowley) Davidson on July 27, 1963 and she survives.
Other survivors include two sons, Scott (Karen) Davidson of Cincinnati, OH, Jeff (Laurie) Davidson of Fishers, two daughters, Angie (Doug) Swigart of Milan, Kim (Jason) Honeycutt of Milan, two sisters, Mildred Micky (Donald Duke) Fisher of Cincinnati, Dorothy (Frank) Rogers of Osgood and twelve grandchildren.
Mr. Davidson was a retired truck driver for Complete Auto Transit. He was a U.S. Marine Corp veteran, was a member of Milan F&AM #31, Scottish Rite Valley of Indianapolis, Murat Shrine of Indianapolis, Milan Legion Post #235 and the Teamsters Union Local #100 of Cincinnati, OH.
Funeral services will be held today, Tuesday, October 26, 11 a.m. (slow time) at Cave Hill Church of God in Versailles with Brother Pearl Cornett officiating.
Burial will be in the New Craven Cemetery in Milan with military rites conducted by the Milan Legion Post #235.
Memorials may go to the Milan F&AM #31 or the Cave Hill Church of God.

Emerson Bud Leep
Emerson Bud Leep, 71, of Osgood, formerly of Moorefield and Pleasant, died Sunday, October 24, 2004 at St. Vincent Jennings Hospital in North Vernon. He was born February 8, 1933 in Switzerland County the son of Ernest "Monk" Leep and Clyda (Carlton) Leep, both deceased.
Survivors include nieces, nephews and cousins, Dennis Dance of Anderson, Janie Fox of Modoc, Barbara Chaplain and William Griffith both of Richmond, Joyce Ann Aldridge of Dupont, Patty Dew of Lexington, Judith Vanosdol of Butlerville, Donald Littrell of North Vernon, Gary Brown of Columbus, Sue Rueter of Pleasant, Andy Leap of Fairview and Larry Leap of Massachusetts. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Edison Leep and Jack Jeep and five sisters, Ethel Dance, Grace Griffith, Peggy Fugate, Letha Brown and Mildred Littrell.
Mr. Leep was a graduate of Franklin High School in 1951. He attended Sunday school and church at the Long Run Baptist Church near Moorefield. He was inducted into the United States Navy on April 7, 1952 in Cincinnati, OH rising to the rank of Yeoman 2nd Class. He served in the Korean War and honorably discharged on April 6, 1960 from the Eleventh Naval District in San Diego, CA receiving the Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. He was employed with General Dynamics Corporation retiring in 1988.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 27, 11 a.m. (slow time) until time of services at Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home in Vevay.
Funeral services will follow visitation at the funeral home at 1 p.m. (slow time) with Rev. Ronald Sandidge officiating.
Burial will be in the Vevay Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Vevay American Legion and VFW. Memorials may go to the Moorefield Community Fire Department or the donor's choice.

Neva Willis Hill
Neva Willis Hill of Versailles, died Sunday, October 24, 2004 at Columbus Regional Hospital. She was born on September 10 in Trimble County, KY the daughter of William Thomas Willis and Bertha Stevenson. She married John Hill and he survives.
Other survivors include two step-daughters, Nancy Pappas of Milford, OH, Jodi Hill of Noblesville; one stepson, John Michael Hill of Milford, OH; one brother, Allen Willis of Milton, KY; one God child, Alma Price of Versailles, seven grandchildren and three nieces. She was preceded in death by one sister, Lena Nowlin.
Mrs. Hill was a school teacher at Old Milton High School and Southwestern Elementary School in Hanover. She received her bachelor's degree at Hanover College and her master's degree from Indiana University. She studied for her doctorate at Eastern Kentucky University.
She was a member of the Tyson United Methodist Church, Ripley County Retired Teachers Association, Indiana State Teachers Association, received a Sagamore of the Wabash from Gov. Orr, was a member of United Methodist Women Missionary Group, real estate broker with Hill Real Estate, Madison Regatta Parade organizer for the cars, Madison Business and Professional Women, was a published poet, was an accomplished artist in oil painting, held a pilot's license, gave horse back riding lessons and ran the stables at Clifty State Park.
Visitation will be held today, Tuesday, October 26, 4-7 p.m. at Bovard-Holt-Furst Funeral Home and after 9 a.m. on Wednesday, October 27 at Tyson United Methodist Church.
Funeral services will follow visitation at the church at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, October 27 with Rev. Michael Hendrix and Bro. Michael McArter officiating.
Burial will be in the Moffett Cemetery in Milton, KY. Memorials may go to the Tyson United Methodist Church Building Fund.

Mabel C. Wonning
Mabel C. Wonning, 85, of Batesville, died Sunday, October 24, 2004 at the Waters of Batesville. She was born May 12, 1919 in Batesville the daughter of Edward and Lena (Cortzer) Huneke, both deceased. She married James Wonning on August 29, 1940 at Fink's Church near Napoleon and he survives. She was a homemaker.
Other survivors include two sons, Gary Wonning of Sarasota, FL, Paul Wonning of Batesville, four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one sister, Emma Wessel.
Visitation will be held Thursday, October 28, 6-8 p.m. at Meyers Funeral Home in Batesville.
Funeral services will be held Friday, October 29, 10 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Crossroads, with Pastor Robin Owen officiating.
Burial will be in the St. Paul Church Cemetery, Crossroads. Memorials may go to the St. Paul Lutheran Church.

Janet Ann Brown
Janet Ann Brown, 43, of Moores Hill, died Thursday, October 21, 2004 in Lawrenceburg. She married Jeff Brown and he survives. She was a homemaker and also a member of the Faith Baptist Church.
Other survivors include her parents, Rufus and Evelyn (Banks) Kina; three children, Carmon Jeffrey (Angel) Brown, Jr. of Moores Hill, Jason Randall Brown of Dillsboro, Craig Buchanan "Buck" Brown of Moores Hill; and two grandchildren, Megan Brown and Trenton Gridley. She was preceded in death by one sister, Diane Kina.
Funeral services will be held today, Tuesday, October 26, 10 a.m. at Jackman-Kercheval-Meyers Funeral Home in Harrison, OH with Winston Shelton officiating.
Burial will be in the Gibson Cemetery in Bright. Memorials may go to the family.

Ronald D. Struckman
Ronald D. Struckman, 39, of Milan, died Saturday, October 23, 2004 at Margaret Mary Community Hospital in Batesville. He was born July 7, 1965 in Cincinnati, OH the son of Estol and Barbara Robinson Struckman. He married Renee Struckman on September 7, 1991 and she survives. He was a self-employed mechanic.
Other survivors include one son, Chaz Watson at home, two daughters, Barbara Struckman at home, Miranda Struckman at home, his mother, Barbara Campbell of Bright, paternal grandmother, Imagene Struckman of Middletown, OH, four brothers, Terry Struckman of Osgood, Estol R. Struckman of Addyston, Michael Struckman of Addyston, Buddy Struckman of Cleves, OH and two sisters, Balinda Struckman of Aurora and Crystal Struckman of Cleves, OH.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 27, 5-8 p.m. (slow time) at Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home in Milan.
Funeral services will follow visitation at the funeral home with a prayer service starting at 8 p.m. Memorials may go to Milan Rescue 30.

October 19, 2004

Ardwin G.
" Art" Werner
Ardwin G. "Art" Werner, 70, of Morris, died Saturday, October 16, 2004 at his residence. He was born April 25, 1934 in Dearborn County the son of George Werner and Loretta Maucher Werner, both deceased. He married Mary Ann Kuhn Werner on June 16, 1956 at St. Peter's and she survives.
Other survivors include one daughter, Joyce Hansell of Guilford, three sons, Roger Werner of Greenwood, Daryl Werner of Morris, Dan Werner of St. Leon, four sisters, Mary Maune of St. Leon, Estelle Salisbury of St. Leon, Bernice Abrams of Vandalia, OH, Doris Davidson of Lobelville, TN, five brothers, Lawrence Werner of Batesville, Cletus Werner of Anderson, Omer Werner of Napoleon, Raymond Werner of Sullivan, Linus Werner of St. Leon and nine grandchildren.
Mr. Werner was an electrician for the Power Electric Company in Cincinnati, OH for 38 years before retiring in 1997. He was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and the St. Anthony Church Choir.
Funeral services will be held today, Tuesday, October 19, 10 a.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Morris with Msgr. Bernard Schmitz officiating.
Burial will be in the church cemetery. Memorials may go to the St. Anthony Cemetery Fund or the Phi Beta Psi Sorority Cancer Research Project.
Weigel Funeral Home, Batesville, is in charge of the arrangements.

Brian Lynn Keith
Brian Lynn Keith, 63, of Versailles, died Saturday, October 16, 2004 at his residence. He was born December 29, 1940 in Rising Sun the son of Cecil Keith and Victoria L. (Kreinhop) Keith. He married Judith Ann (Harris) Keith on March 13, 1965 and she survives.
Other survivors include his mother, Victoria Louise Keith of Dillsboro, three sons, Brian Keith, Jr. of Friendship, Kevin Keith of Cincinnati, OH, Michael Keith of Cincinnati, OH, two brothers, Stephen Keith of Texas, Bruce Keith of Colorado and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Cecil Keith and one brother at infancy.
Mr. Keith was a manufacturer representative for Sport Co. Marketing, Inc. in Worthington, OH.
Visitation will be held Thursday, October 21, 11 a.m. until time of services at Bovard-Holt-Furst Funeral Home in Versailles.
Funeral services will follow visitation at the funeral home at 1 p.m. (slow time) with Rev. Charles Flory officiating.
Burial will be in the Aker's Friendship Cemetery in Friendship with military graveside services provided by the Versailles American Legion.
Memorials may go to the Margaret Mary Community Hospice.

Carl F. Moeller
Carl F. Moeller, 76, of Indianapolis, passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2004 in Indianapolis. No funeral services are planned at this time.

Gertrude Irene Neff
Gertrude Irene Neff, 91, of Crown Point in Greensburg, formerly of Batesville, died Monday, October 18, 2004 at Decatur County Hospital in Greensburg. She was born September 14, 1913 in Mansfield, OH the daughter of Herman and Viola (Homerick) Klauer, both deceased. She married Morris Neff on September 1, 1939 in Dayton, OH and he preceded her in death on October 18, 1992.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Fredric (Gail Jane) Fralick of Anderson and Linda Joyce Neff of Dearborn, MI. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Mrs. Charles (Geradine) Little and Alice Hardman and two brothers, Woodrow Klauer and Edgar Klauer.
Mrs. Neff was a homemaker. She was also a member of the Batesville United Methodist Church, Margaret Mary Community Hospital Guild and Hillcrest Country Club in Batesville.
Private funeral services will be held Thursday, October 21 at Meyers Funeral Home in Batesville. Burial will be in the Batesville United Methodist Cemetery.

Marjorie Mae
Hinman Manuel
Marjorie Mae Hinman Manuel, 64, of Vevay, near Bennington, died Thursday, October 14, 2004 at King's Daughters' Hospital in Madison. She was born March 8, 1940 in Ohio County the daughter of Roy E. Hinman and Lillie M. (Bocock) Manuel, both deceased. She married Charles E. (Chuck) Manuel on April 5, 1958 and he survives.
Other survivors include one daughter, Sue Bruce of Vevay, one son, Rodney Lee Manuel of Vevay, two sisters, Ruth Shadday and husband Dwight of Vevay, Thelma Laird and husband Bill of Aurora, two brothers, Lewis Hinman and wife Loretta of Rising Sun, Leroy Hinman and wife Vickie of Florence, one brother-in-law, Edward Leo Hammond of Florence, three grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Myron Hinman, Donald Hinman and two sisters, Marietta Grace Hinman and Gladys E. "Mo" Hammond.
Mrs. Manuel was raised in the Baptist Church at Rising Sun and was also a homemaker.
Funeral services were held Sunday, October 17, 1 p.m. at Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home in Vevay with Rev. Tom Rogers officiating.
Burial was in the Vevay Cemetery. Memorials may go to the Switzerland County Chapter of the American Cancer Society.

Russell E. Wall
Russell E. Wall, 78, of Rexville, passed away Friday, October 15, 2004 at the King's Daughters' Hospital in Madison. He was born at McKinney in Lincoln County, KY on September 8, 1926 the son of Noel and Viola Peek Wall. He was married to Mable Martin on November 9, 1951 and she survives.
Other survivors include one son, David Wall and wife Bonnie of Milan, two daughters, Robin Wall of Versailles, Christy Speer and husband Rev. Casey Speer of Columbus, eight grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, two brothers, Albert Wall of Frankfort, KY and Charles Wall of Hayden, two sisters, Carrie Sheene of Hustonville, KY and Joyce Austin of Palm Springs, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Ollie, Bobby, Jerry and Marvin Wall.
Mr. Wall was a Navy veteran of WWII and was a member of the New Marion Baptist Church. He retired in 1984 after 44 years as an engineer with the Southern Railway and was also a commercial mink rancher.
Graveside services were held Monday, October 18, 11 a.m. at the Tanglewood Cemetery near Versailles with Rev. Casey Speer officiating.
Memorials may go to the Child Evangelism or Crown Financial Ministries in care of the funeral home. The Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home, Versailles, was in charge of the arrangements.

Timothy C. (Tim) Ping
Timothy C. (Tim) Ping, 48, of Milan, died Friday, October 15, 2004 at his residence near Milan. He was born December 26, 1955 in Dayton, OH the son of Ray and Wilma (Hopper) Ping. He married Karen Sue (Raisor) Ping on December 6, 1980 and she survives.
Other survivors include his mother, Wilma Ping of Versailles, one brother, Terry Ping of Fenton, MO, one sister, Dottie Poynter of Crab Orchard, KY and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Ray Ping.
Mr. Ping was a 1974 graduate of Milan High School and attended both Indiana State and Indiana Universities. He was a free lance musician, song writer and teacher and was also a well known recording artist. He was known by music enthusiasts as the "Master of the Strata Kaster" and also owned and operated Ping's Music Store in Lawrenceburg until he was forced to close due to cancer.
Funeral services were held Monday, October 18, 11 a.m. at the Milan First Baptist Church with Pastor Harris Long officiating.
Burial was in the New Craven Cemetery in Milan. Memorials may go to the Tim Ping Milan High School Music Memorial Fund.
Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home, Milan, was in charge of the arrangements.

October 12, 2004

Evelyn
Margaret Thompson
Evelyn Margaret Thompson, 82, of Milan, died Saturday, October 9, 2004 at Dearborn County Hospital in Lawrenceburg. She was born January 14, 1922 in Ripley County near Pleasant Hill the daughter of Earl and Katherine (Plump) Thompson, both deceased.
Survivors include two brothers, Harold (wife Anna) Thompson of Milan, Donald (wife Arvella) Thompson of Plainfield, three nephews and five nieces. She was preceded in death by one sister, Anna Haase.
Miss Thompson did childcare for the Barrett family in Aurora in the 1940's and was later a supervisor in the audit department of JC Penny Co. in Grand Rapids, Michigan for 31 years before her retirement. She was also a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church at Stumpke's Corner.
Visitation will be held today, Tuesday, October 12, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church north of Milan.
Funeral services will follow visitation at the church at 1 p.m. with Pastor Richard Mackey and Rev. William Powlen officiating.
Burial will be in the church cemetery. Memorials may go to the St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery. Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home, Milan, is in charge of the arrangements.

Ethel L. Kittle
Ethel L. Kittle (nee Reed), 90, of Moores Hill, formerly of Cleves, OH, died at her residence on October 6, 2004. She was a homemaker and a member of the Moores Hill Church of Christ and the J.O.Y. Womens' Group of her church.
She is survived by her daughter, Sally Gosmeyer (Tom), by her sister, Nancy Heintz, by her grandchildren, Eric, Leslie, Marti, Kyle, Monica, Anita, Tim, Debbie and Jeff, by her great-grandchildren, Jessica, Jeremy, Hunter, Matti, Josie, Maisy, Taylor, Ryan, Mallory, Jason, Cheyenne, Katie, Cassie, Michael, Ali, Jared, Zach, Jennifer and Sara, by her great-great-grandchildren, Braden, Kyleigh, Brea and Lily and by numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond M. Kittle, by her son, Jack Kittle (Myrna) and by her siblings, Edith Schardine, Loretta Riley, Jack, Charles, Pete and Lester Reed.
Funeral services were held Friday, October 8, 11:30 a.m. at the Dennis George Funeral Home in Cleves, OH. Burial was in the Maple Grove Cemetery in Cleves.
Memorials may be directed to the J.O.Y. Womens' Group of the Moores Hill Church of Christ.

Frances Grace Zinger
Frances Grace Zinger, 84, of Batesville, formerly of Wyckoff, NJ died Thursday, October 7, 2004 at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, OH. She was born March 11, 1920 in Marineo, Sicily the daughter of Charles Sr. and Mary (Pepe) Cangialosi, both deceased. She married George Zinger in 1956 and he preceded her in death in 1993.
Survivors include one daughter, Susan (Cagnina) Lockwood of Clifton, NJ, five siblings, Charles Cangialosi Jr. of Kunkletown, PA, Josephine Flores of Andover, NJ, Anthony Cangialosi of Garfield, NJ, Salvatore Cangialosi of Clifton, NJ, Mary Seminerio of Wayne, NJ, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Zinger was the manager of a dry cleaning store in Wyckoff, NJ and also owned and operated a gift shop in Wyckoff. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Batesville.
Funeral services were held Saturday, October 9, 3 p.m. at Meyers Funeral Home in Batesville with Pastor Randy Edwards officiating. Cremation followed the services.

Charles G. Williams Jr.
Charles G. Williams Jr., 90, of New Point, died Saturday, October 9, 2004 at Margaret Mary Community Hospital in Batesville. He was born April 1, 1914 in New Pennington the son of Charles Sr. and Letta (Collicutt) Williams, both deceased. He married Mary Olive Minning in Indianapolis on September 28, 1936 and she preceded him in death on April 4, 2004.
Survivors include one daughter, Shirley (Bobby) Maines of Durham, NC, one son, Gordon (Carol) Williams of London, OH, eleven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Charles V. Williams and two brothers, Andrew and John Williams.
Mr. Williams was a lifelong farmer and retired from the Highway Equipment Co. in Cincinnati, OH. He was also a member of the New Point Christian Church.
Visitation will be held Friday, October 15, 5-8 p.m. at Meyers Funeral Home in Batesville.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 16, 10 a.m. at New Point Christian Church with Pastor Mark Vice officiating and calling one half hour before services.
Burial will be in the Rossburg Cemetery in New Point. Memorials may go to the New Point Christian Church Building Fund.

Carol Thompson
Carol Thompson of Moores Hill passed away Monday, October 11 at her residence. Arrangements are pending at Sibbett-Moore Funeral Home in Moores Hill.

Ethel R. Dunbar
Ethel R. Dunbar, 99, of Osgood, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2004 at the Manderley Health Care Center in Osgood. She was born near Delaware in Delaware Township on February 28, 1905 the daughter of Charles and Carrie Parsons Knowlton. She was married to Ralph Dunbar on June 19, 1926 and he preceded her in death on February 14, 1998.
Mrs. Dunbar is survived by her son, Donald Dunbar and his wife Shirley of Osgood, granddaughters, Brenda Strimple and husband Rex of Holton, Debbie Hardy and Paul of Osgood, Lucinda Fromer and Roger of Batesville, six great-grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Downey and husband Bill of Osgood.
Mrs. Dunbar, along with her husband, were co-owners of the Dunbar & Bultman milk plant and restaurant in Osgood from 1939 to 1978. She was a 1923 graduate of Osgood High School and was a member of the Osgood United Methodist Church and the Osgood-Versailles chapter of the Eastern Star.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 13, 5-8 p.m. at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 14, 1 p.m. at the funeral home with Dale Day officiating.
Burial will be in the Mud Pike Cemetery near Osgood. Memorials may be given to the cemetery in care of the funeral home.

James Jackson
James Jackson, 93, of Indianapolis, formerly of Ripley County, died Saturday, October 9, 2004 at Castleton Health Care Center in Indianapolis. He was born May 30, 1911 in Ripley County the son of Lemuel Jackson and Aletha Ann (Spears) Jackson, both deceased.
Survivors include three step-grandchildren and several nephews. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Kathryn Chadwell, Lorean Holzer, Juda Stephan and one brother, Rufus Jackson.
Mr. Jackson was a plumber and welder for Justice Construction Co. He was an Army veteran of WWII and a member of the Church of God in Indianapolis.
Visitation will be held Thursday, October 14, 1 p.m. until time of services at Bovard-Holt-Furst Funeral Home in Versailles.
Funeral services will follow visitation at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Stephen McCart officiating.
Burial will be in the Shelby Cemetery with military graveside services conducted by the Versailles American Legion. Memorials may go to the Disabled American Veterans.

Lelah Evelyn Perkins
Lelah Evelyn Perkins, 94, of Butlerville, died Saturday, October 9, 2004 at Schneck Medical Center in Seymour. She was born February 8, 1910 in Milton, KY the daughter of William and Minnie Wingham Scalf, both deceased. She married John Gilbert Perkins on December 3, 1925 in Bloomington and he preceded her in death on April 1, 1980.
Survivors include one daughter-in-law, Harriett A. Perkins of Butlerville, one sister, Virginia Burkman of Southport, two grandsons, Robert L. Perkins and Richard W. Perkins, both of North Vernon, four great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by one son, Glen Perkins, one brother, Harold Scalf and four sisters, Inez, Gertrude, Maude and Hilda.
Mrs. Perkins worked at Regal Rugs in North Vernon. She was Assistant Postmistress and then Postmistress of the Butlerville Post Office. She retired from Muscatatuck State Developmental Center in Butlerville in 1972 and was treasurer of the Bethel Cemetery for many years. She was also a member of the First Baptist Church in North Vernon and volunteered at St. Vincent Jennings Hospital Guild in North Vernon.
Funeral services will be held today, Tuesday, October 12, 2 p.m. at Dove-Sharp & Rudicel Funeral Home in North Vernon with Rev. Dick Burcham officiating.
Burial will be in the Bethel Cemetery. Memorials may go to the cemetery or the donor's choice through the funeral home.

Kathy A.
Foley Stringer
Kathy A. Foley Stringer, 49, of Napoleon, formerly of Canaan, died Sunday, October 10, 2004 at her residence. She was born September 12, 1955 in Jefferson County the daughter of Ralph William "Bill" Foley and Maxine Fowler Foley. She married John Michael Stringer on January 29, 1977 and he survives.
Other survivors include her mother, Maxine Foley of Canaan, one daughter, Donah Stringer of Napoleon, three sisters, Karen Rowlett and husband Terry, Katie Lockridge and husband Jeff, Kim Watson and husband Danny, all of Canaan, her mother-in-law, Carolyn Stringer of Greensburg, one brother-in-law, Pat Stringer of Lake Santee, six aunts, Maxine Gordon of Madison, Mary Ann Tobias of Kent, Joanne Pendleton of Colorado Springs, CO, Betty Moore of Sandusky, Margie Carl of Greensburg, Wanda Ralston of Letts, two uncles, Dickie Rigby and wife Shirley of Greensburg, Silas Rigby of Napoleon and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Ralph William "Bill" Foley on September 5, 2000, one daughter, Carolyn Maxine Stringer on May 24, 1989 and her father-in-law, John Stringer in June of 2003.
Mrs. Stringer was a native of Jefferson County community, growing up on the family farm near Canaan. She was a 1973 graduate of Madison Consolidated High School. Kathy had lived in the Napoleon community for the past 18 years and had worked the past five years at GECOM in Greensburg. Kathy was a member of the St. Maurice Catholic Church in Napoleon. She had formerly worked in the catering business, which showed in her continuing love for cake decorating.
Visitation will be held today, Tuesday, October 12, 4-8 p.m. (slow time) at Morgan-Webster-Nay Funeral Home in Madison and also Wednesday, October 13, 9-11 a.m. at the funeral home. Rosary services will be held Tuesday night at 7 p.m.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 13, 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Todd officiating. Burial will be in the Grandview Memorial Gardens in Madison.
Memorials may go to the Donah R. Stringer Education Fund, c/o Mike Stringer. Cards are available at the funeral home.

Jack B. Webb
Jack B. Webb, 89, of Versailles, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2004 at the King's Daughters' Hospital in Madison. He was born in Columbus, OH on June 5, 1915 and was raised in Raver, West Virginia the son of John B. and Josephine McGovern Webb. He was married to Imon Russell and she preceded him in death on May 27, 1995.
Other survivors include one daughter, Joretta Grass of Nineveh, one grandson, Mark R. Crosby of Loveland, OH, one granddaughter, Traci Grass of Franklin, four great-grandchildren, Joshua and Alex Crosby, Derek Burton and Chloe Grass and his half sister, Gladys Carter of Crestview, FL.
Mr. Webb retired from the Jefferson Proving Ground where he was director of range control and had worked with the CCC's. He was also a member of the Versailles Baptist Church.
Visitation will be held today, Tuesday, October 12, 10 a.m. until time of services at the Versailles Baptist Church.
Funeral services will follow visitation at the church at 11 a.m. with Rev. Mark Walker officiating. Burial will be in the Cliff Hill Cemetery in Versailles.
Memorials may be given to the Versailles Baptist Church in care of the funeral home. The Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home, Versailles, is in charge of the arrangements.

Norma C. Rimstidt
Norma C. Rimstidt, 94, of Madison, died Sunday, October 10, 2004 at the Waters of Clifty Falls in Madison. She was born March 1, 1910 in Bear Branch the daughter of Fred Wm. Housmyer and Anna M. Knigga, both deceased. She married Frank P. Rimstidt and he preceded her in death.
Survivors include three sons, Robert F. (Nelda) Rimstidt of Bloomington, Caroll Dean Rimstidt of Madison, Ivan J. (Barbara) Rimstidt of Madison, six grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by one grandson, Phillip Rimstidt and one brother, Reuben Housmyer.
Mrs. Rimstidt was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Bear Branch where she played the organ for 55 years. She helped organize the Mental Health Association of Ohio County and was a member of the Indiana Mental Health Association TLC Committee. She was also leader of the Ohio Co. Women for the Indiana Farm Bureau Association for many years.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 13, 5-8 p.m. EDT at Ulrich Filter Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 14, 11 a.m. EDT at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Dillsboro. Burial will be in the St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery in Bear Branch.
Memorials may go to the St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Bear Branch, Mental Health Association of Indiana, Jefferson Co. Community Foundation, 4-H Scholarship or the charity of donor's choice.

Robert Lee
" Shep" Shepherd
Robert Lee "Shep" Shepherd, 68, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2004 at his residence in Friendship. He was born August 18, 1936 in Paxton. His parents were Herbert and Eliza (Brickey) Shepherd. He married Nancy Marling on May 20, 1989 and she survives.
Other survivors include two daughters, Robin Wilson and Kelly King, one stepson, Gordon Feaster, one stepdaughter, Kimberly Feaster, seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Mr. Shepherd retired from Sysco Foods. He was a member of Masonic Lodge #699 F&AM, Indianapolis Murat Shrine and the Scottish Rite.
Services were held Saturday, October 9 at Forest Lawn Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Home in Greenwood. Burial was in the Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

Wilma Kamman
Wilma Kamman, 76, of Greensburg, formerly of Cross Plains, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2004 at the Heritage House in Greensburg. She was born at Vevay on January 3, 1928 the daughter of Marion and Flora Blanche Richards Warner. She was married to Estol Kamman on August 17, 1946 and he preceded her in death on May 8, 1988.
Survivors include one son, Ray Kamman and wife Velma of Greensburg, three daughters, Jeraldine Morgan and husband Richard, Ann Becht and husband Fred, all of Greensburg, Beverly Murakami of Elmhurst, IL, eighteen grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren and one brother, Paul Warner of Illinois. She was preceded in death by her parents, her son Kenneth, sisters Edith Clarkson and Velma Gullion and her brother Charles Warner.
Mrs. Kamman was a homemaker and a member of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Greensburg and was also a former member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Dewberry.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 13, 12 p.m. until time of services at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles.
Funeral services will follow visitation at the funeral home at 2 p.m. with Pastor Mark Flory of Holy Trinity officiating.
Burial will be in the St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery in Dewberry. Memorials may be given to the donor's choice.

Ottilian Margaret "Peggy" Stinnett
Ottilian Margaret "Peggy" Stinnett, 89, of Greensboro, NC, formerly of Osgood, died Saturday, October 9, 2004 at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro. She was born March 17, 1915 in Dickerson, ND the daughter of Michael Schock and Anna Rice, both deceased. She married Virgil R. Stinnett on March 1, 1946 and he survives.
Other survivors include two daughters, Becky Shoutd and husband Don of Mansfield, OH, Susan Murphy and husband Larry of Mt. Eden, KY, one sister, Elizabeth Fredrick of Porter Lane, ID, one brother, Henry Schock of Spokane, WA, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Robert Stinnett, one sister, Mary and one grandson, Richard Shoutd.
Mrs. Stinnett was a homemaker and was a member of the Catholic faith.
Funeral services will be held Friday, October 15, 10 a.m. at Grandview Memorial Gardens Chapel in Madison.
Burial will be in the Grandview Memorial Gardens. Memorials may go to the Evergreen Senior Healthcare Systems, 4007 West Wendover Ave., Greensboro, NC 27407.
Vail-Holt Funeral Home, Madison, is in charge of the arrangements.

October 5, 2004

Alice L. McCoy
Alice L. McCoy, 79, of Olean, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2004 at the Waters of Ross Manor in Dillsboro. She was born near Olean on November 7, 1924 the daughter of Herman and Hattie Pegee. She was married to R.C. McCoy on May 5, 1946 and he preceded her in death on December 3, 1973.
Mrs. McCoy was a 1944 graduate of Cross Plains High School and was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Olean. She, along with her husband, owned and operated the Versailles Implement Company in Olean for several years. She had also been employed with the US Shoe Factory in Osgood and Wood Farm Supply in Versailles. She was currently serving as president of the Ripley County Historical Society and was a member of the Ripley County Extension Homemakers. She had also served as a food judge for several county fairs throughout southern Indiana for nearly 50 years.
Survivors include two daughters, Pam Wygant and husband Dean, Peggy Ehlers and husband Robert, all of Versailles, two grandchildren, Shawn Ehlers and Allison Wygant.
Funeral services were held Saturday, October 2, 10 a.m. at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Pastor Cecil Logan officiating.
Burial was in the St. Peter's Cemetery in Olean. Memorials may be given to the cemetery in care of the funeral home.

Billy Gene Strunk
Billy Gene Strunk, 72, of Elrod, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2004 at his residence. He was born at Winfield, TN on August 28, 1932 the son of Beatty and Maud Goodman Strunk. He was married to Evelyn Cornett on July 12, 1956 and she survives. Other survivors include four sons, Charles Strunk, Ronald Strunk, Wayne Strunk, all of Elrod, David Strunk and wife Cindy of Versailles, four daughters, Wendy Bergman and husband Steve of Milan, Joan Collins and husband Dave of Osgood, Kathy Davidson and husband Dale of West Harrison, Sharon Haney and husband Wade of Lawrenceburg, twelve grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, one brother, Ronald D. Strunk of Milan, one sister-in-law, Jaunita Strunk of Cincinnati. He was preceded in death by his parents, six brothers and one sister.
Mr. Strunk was an Air Force veteran and was a truck driver for Harrison Ready Mix. He was a member and co-founder of the Cavehill Church of God.
Funeral services will be held today, Tuesday, October 5, 11 a.m. at the Cavehill Church of God with Bro. Pearl Cornett officiating.
Burial will be in the Washington Cemetery in Elrod. Memorials may be given to the church.
The Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home, Versailles, is in charge of the arrangements.

Daisy (Wood) Tyra
Daisy (Wood) Tyra, 96, of Cincinnati, died Friday, October 1, 2004 at the Lodge Skilled Care Facility, Loveland, OH. She was born May 28, 1908 in Wolfe County, Kentucky the daughter of Alford Wood and Martha (Napier) Wood. She married Everett Tyra and he survives in Cincinnati.
Other survivors include one son, Paul Tyra and wife Darlene Joyce of Cincinnati; one grandson, Todd Everett Tyra and wife Krista of Cincinnati; two great granddaughters, Halley and Erin Tyra of Cincinnati; four sisters, Irene Scudder of Dillsboro, Virginia Liter of Pleasant, Ada Tyra of Cross Plains, Anna Mae Whisman of Naples, FL; and one brother, Everett Wood.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, and one brother.
Mrs. Tyra sewed and worked at the Ewing Young Ford Plant during WWII building warplanes. She was a member of the Faith Baptist Church in Cincinnati.
Funeral services were held Monday, October 4, 2004 at 10 a.m. at the Bear Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Sherman Hughes officiating. Burial was in the Cross Plains Methodist Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Bear Creek Baptist Church with cards available at Bovard-Holt-Furst Funeral Home, Versailles or the Bear Creek Baptist Church.
Bovard-Holt-Furst Funeral Home, Versailles was in charge of the arrangements.

Eugene Keck
Eugene Keck, 81, of Osgood, died Sunday, October 3, 2004 at Margaret Mary Community Hospital, Batesville. He was born April 11, 1923 in Ripley County the son of Dewey S. and Velma Dole Keck, Sr. He married Rosella May Greenwood on April 29, 1939 and she survives at home.
Other survivors include one son, Ronald L. Keck of Denver, CO; five grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Jerry Keck.
Mr. Keck was a WWII Army veteran, a member of the Wm. A. Gilland American Legion Post in Osgood, a member of the Disabled American Veterans, Osgood Masonic Lodge, Osgood-Versailles Eastern Star, Osgood United Methodist Church and Keene Henneke VFW of Napoleon. He was a brakeman/conductor for Conrail Railroad company for 38 years and a school bus driver for JCD for 25 years.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 6 from 5-8 p.m. at Neal's Funeral Home, Osgood. Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 7 at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with services being held by the William A. Gilland American Legion Post, Osgood and the Keene Henneke VFW Post, Napoleon. Burial will be in the Cliff Hill Cemetery, Versailles.
Memorials may be made to the Fishes and Loaves or the Osgood American Legion in care of Neal's Funeral Home.

Horace G. Baker
Horace G. Baker, 61, of Washington, formerly of Holton, died Saturday, October 2, 2004 at the Prairie Village Living Center, Washington. He was born October 14, 1942 in McKee, KY, the son of Albert Lloyd Baker and Vergie Sizemore Baker, both deceased. He was a laborer.
Survivors include five sisters, Winona Sexton and husband, Herschel of Lancaster, KY, Eunice Wolfe of Brookville, OH, Geneva Crawford of Weston, FL, Norma Henson and husband Frank Jr., of Lexington, KY, Barbara Sue Wells and husband Lonnie of Nicholasville, KY,; two brothers, Frank B. Baker and wife Wanda of Nicholasville, KY, John B. Baker of KY,; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Thelma Ford.
Funeral services will be held today, Tuesday, October 5 at 1:30 p.m. at Bovard-Holt-Furst Funeral Home, Versailles. Burial will be in the Holton Cemetery, Holton.
Memorials may be made to the Holton Cemetery.

Maurice P. Moeller
Maurice P. Moeller, 76, of Greensburg, died September 25, 2004 at Decatur County Memorial Hospital, Greensburg. He was born October 14, 1927 in Greensburg the son of John L. and Dora Hellmich Moeller. He married Susanne Loyd on April 19, 1952 and she survives in Greensburg.
Other survivors include one son, Joseph Moeller of Washington, D.C.; three daughters, Ann French of Phoenix, AZ, Carol Blasdel and husband Tim of Greensburg, Barbara Jakedand and husband Ed of Shelbyville; three brothers, Norbert Moeller of Richmond, John William Moeller of Greensburg, Robert Moeller of Decatur; two sisters, Henrietta Carroll of Osgood, Marita Cherry of Greensburg; two grandchildren, two step grandchildren and three step-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Walter Moeller.
Mr. Moeller worked at Decatur County Bank and was the owner of Maurice Moeller Insurance for 30 years, retiring in 1995. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, K of C fourth degree, Greensburg American Legion and a 1945 graduate of Greensburg High School. He was also a veteran of the Army.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 29 at noon at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Msgr. Harold Knueven officiating. Internment was in the St. Mary's Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to St. Mary's School and the Hospice of Decatur County.

Paul L. Alexander
Services are pending for Paul L. Alexander, 82, of Batesville, at Neal's Funeral Home in Osgood.

Notice
Memorial contributions in memory of Norma Kanning, Osgood, may be made to St. John's Church in care of Neal's Funeral Home, Osgood, who was in charge of the arrangements.