February 26, 2008

Michael M. Powers
Michael M. Powers, 79, Greensburg, passed away on Friday, February 22, 2008 at Hickory Creek Nursing Home in Greensburg. He was born, November 19, 1928 in Ripley Co., Indiana the son of Mike and Hattie (Beatty) Powers. He married Edna Mae Forwalt on August 6, 1966 and she preceded him in death on March 6, 1992.
Survivors include one son, Clarence M. Powers, Greensburg, one daughter; Patricia Stuehrenberg, Greensburg; one brother; Melvin Powers, Napoleon, one sister; Margaret Benz, Greensburg; 4 grandchildren; Nicholas Powers, Michelle Powers, Angela Scudder, Garrett Kieffer; 6 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, five brothers, Glen, Thomas, Phillip, Willard and Paul Powers; four sisters; Gladys Owens, Ruth Benham, Dorothy Powers Miers and Helena Miers.
He was retired as a veneer timber buyer. He was a member of the Trinity Baptist Church and the American Legion Post 129. He was a veteran of the Navy serving in the Korean War.
Funeral services are being held at 10 a.m. today, Tuesday, at the Porter-Oliger-Pearson Funeral Home in Greensburg with Rev. Dan Selby officiating. Interment will be held at the Union Flat Rock Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Porter-Oliger-Pearson Funeral Home in Greensburg is in charge of arrangements.

John E. Lohrum
John E. Lohrum, 76, of Versailles, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati. He was born near Elrod on January 16, 1932 the son of Albert and Eunice Rogers Lohrum. He married Frances M. Hankins on June 22, 1951 and she survives.
Other survivors include two sons, Johnnie (Helen) Lohrum and Ronnie (Linda) Lohrum both of Osgood; two daughters, Nina May (Ron) McGill of Montgomery, Indiana and Rebecca (Doug) Hisel of Lexington, Kentucky; two brothers, Vic Lohrum and Carroll (Judy) Lohrum both of Elrod; two sisters, Linda (Merrill) Bruce of Versailles and Alice (Donny) Mathias of Dillsboro; 14 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Albert (Red) Lohrum.
Mr. Lohrum was a 1950 graduate of Versailles High School. He was a 36 year employee of Texas Gas where he worked and an A operator and also a clerk. He was a member of the Versailles First Southern Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held Saturday, February 23 at 11:00 a.m. at Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home, Versailles with Rev. Carter Corbey officiating. Burial followed in the Grandview Memorial Garden near Madison.
Memorials may be given to the food pantry of the Hopewell Baptist church in care of the funeral home.
Online condolences available at skfuneralhome.com

Raymond Robert Bergman
Raymond Robert Bergman, 76, of Batesville, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at Margaret Mary Hospital in Batesville. He was born on January 9, 1932 near Milan, the son of the late Edward & Dorothy (Behlmer)Bergman. He married Elaine Berg on April 23, 1955 at Batesville United Methodist Church.
Mr. Bergman is survived by his wife, daughters Renee (Michael) Ramig of Milan, and Raynell (David) Smith of Sunman; grandchildren Joshua Ludeker, Daniel Raymond Smith, Nicole, Eric and Ashley Ramig; great grandchildren Olivia & Aiden Ludeker; brothers Donald Bergman of Muncie, and Kenneth Bergman of Milan; sisters Mildred Huneke of Osgood, Phyllis Rhodes of Noblesville, and Joan Hehe of Saltilo, TN. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson Jeremiah Ludeker.
He was former owner-operator of Bergman Store in Pierceville, and also farmed on his own farm. He was a 1950 graduate of Milan High School & a US Army Veteran of Korea. He was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ "Finks" and he was former Sunday school superintendent.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, Feb. 23. Burial was in St. Peter Church Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the St. Peter Building Fund. Meyer’s Funeral Home in Batesville was in charge of arrangements.

Linnie Jobst
Linnie Jobst, 70, of Sunman, passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2008 at Margaret Mary Hospital in Batesville. She was born on April 21, 1937, in Kentucky, the daughter of John and Rosie (Parnell) Watts. She married Franklin Delano Jobst on Feb. 5, 1960 and he preceded her in death on Nov. 1, 1981.
Survivors include three daughters: Peggy (David) Matson of New Palestine, Katherine (Dennis) Ortt of Sunman and Rosemary Jobst Duvall of Sunman; three sisters: Julie Grossman of Batesville, Della Mae Smith of Friendship and Orpha Clagg of Florida; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and three brothers.
Mrs. Jobst was a farmer and a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church at Stumpke’s Corner. She enjoyed farming and working with flowers, watching birds, and caring for animals.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Feb. 28 at 11 a.m. at the St. Paul Lutheran Church at Stumpke’s Corner with Pastor Richard Mackey officiating. Burial will be in the St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday at Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home in Milan. Memorials may be given to the Ripley County Humane Society or St. Paul Lutheran Church.
Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Eli Stover, Jr.
Eli Stover, Jr., 58, of Holton, passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2008. He was born on August 10, 1949 on the Pine Ridge Reservation, SD. He is the son of Eli H. and Martha Wilcox Stover.
Survivors include partner in life, Marilyn; one son, Eli (Junior) Stover; family members: Carrie Tackett, Bob Tackett, Brooke, Brittany, Brandon and Brett; sisters: Betty Marks, Beverly Hendrix and Janis Jones; brother: Dave Stover and numerous other family members.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Thomas Stover.
Mr. Stover was a member of the Oglala Sioux Indian tribe and was loved by all.
Traditional burial services were provided by his tribe in the Black Hills National Cemetery on his mother’s reservation, Rosebud, in South Dakota.

John B. Whisman
John B. Whisman, 70, of Columbus, passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2008. Funeral services were held on Sunday, Feb. 24. Keeping with Mr. Whisman’s wishes, cremation is planned. Memorials may be given in lieu of flowers to Horizon House or Love Chapel for their Direct Assistance programs. Myers-Reed Chapel in Columbus was in charge of arrangements.

February 19, 2008

O. Dale Steele
Orval Dale Steele, 78, of Fountaintown died Sunday, February 17, 2008, at St. Francis Hospital and Health Centers in Indianapolis.
He was born January 30, 1930, in Benham, the son of Basil Lewis Steele and Eva Fern Welch-Steele. He married Emma Neace on Nov. 12, 1955, and she preceded him in death on July 14, 2000.
Survivors include one son, Randie Wayde Steele of Shelbyville; daughter, Tina (Matthew) Huesman of Fairland; brother, Arthur Steele of Lawrenceburg; sisters, Glady Hayes of Benham and Joann Brinson of Versailles; grandchildren, Misty Dawn Steele, Randie Dale Steele, Crystal Huesman and Alisha Huesman; and great-grandchildren, Lacie Allen and Emalee Allen.
He was also preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Albert Steele and Russell Steele; and sister, Reta Demaree.
Mr. Steele had been employed at Naval Avionics for 33 years, retiring in 1985 as a fire control engineer.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison St., Shelbyville.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with burial in the New Palestine Cemetery.
An online guest book can be signed at www.murphy-parks.com.

George Edward Heffelmire
George Edward Heffelmire, 85, of Boxley, passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville. He was born on December 3, 1922 in Tipton County, the son of Elmer A. and Ruth (Hinkle) Heffelmire. He married Norma "Jean" Conaway on March 3, 1947 and she preceded him in death on March 28, 2003.
Survivors include six sons: Ed (Janice) Heffelmire of Cicero, Brad (Peggy) Heffelmire of Hudson, OH, Joe (Ann) Heffelmire of Noblesville, Tim (Michelle) Heffelmire of Seminole, FL, James Heffelmire of Cicero and Phil (Melissa) Heffelmire of Sheridan; one brother: Clifford Dale Heffelmire of Sheridan; one sister Clara Ann Minzey of Chattanooga, TN; 13 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and two brothers: James Frank Heffelmire and Robert Lester Heffelmire.
Mr. Heffelmire graduated from Tipton High School in 1940. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the US Navy. He was a farmer and a self employed construction contractor. He was a member of Boxley United Methodist Church and was a lay pastor for the church for many years and was an active member of the Boxley Men’s Group.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, Feb. 16 at Boxley United Methodist Church in Boxley. Rev. Joby Carmody and Rev. Michael Bullick officiated. Burial was in the Boxley Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Boxley United Methodist Church c/o First Farmers Bank & Trust (2400 W. SR 38, Sheridan, IN, 46069.) Kercheval Funeral Home in Sheridan was in charge of arrangements.


Nicole Lynn Tunny
Nicole Lynn Tunny, 23, of Osgood, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2008. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 20, at 10 a.m. at the Cedar Creek Community Church. Visitation is being held today, Tuesday, at Cedar Creek Community Church in Osgood from 5-8 p.m. and also from 9-10 a.m. on Wednesday. Burial will be in the St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery in Napoleon. Memorials may be given to the family. Neals’ Funeral Home in Osgood is in charge of arrangements.

Naomi Day
Naomi Day, 82, of Milan, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2008 at Dearborn County Hospital in Lawrenceburg, She was born on March 20, 1925 at Fagan, Kentucky, the daughter of Henry and Alta (Poynter) Gross. She married Harley E. Day, Sr., who preceded her in death in 1987.
Survivors include three sons: Harley Glenn (Karen) Day of Lawrenceburg, Jack (Marie) Day of Dillsboro and Michael Day of Cincinnati, OH; three daughters: Patricia Day of Somerset, KY, Kathy (Barry) Ryan of Milan, and Regina (Steve) McConnell of Osgood; two sisters: Betty Williams of Mt. Sterling, KY and Treva Shawnfellow of Seymour; 15 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one grandaughter: Robin Ascherman, and great great granddaughter Hayden Marie Day.
Mrs. Day was a homemaker, a member of the Washington Baptist Church at Elrod, and a member of the Red Hat Society at Ripley Crossing.
Funeral services are being held today, Tuesday, at 11 a.m. at Washington Baptist Church in Elrod with Rev. Bruce Fitzsimmons officiating. Burial will be in the Green Cemetery south of Elrod. Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. on Tuesday at the church. Memorials may be given to the Washington Baptist Church. Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home in Milan is in charge of arrangements.

William R. Kraus
William R. Kraus, 79, of Dillsboro, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2008. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 12 p.m. at Brown-Dawson Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Miamitown Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Brown Dawson Funeral Home in Ohio is in charge of arrangements. www.brown-dawson.com.

John David Hooten
John David Hooten, 89, of Batesville, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2008. Mass of Christian burial is being held today, Tuesday, at 10 a.m. at St. Louis Church in Batesville with military funeral rites after the mass. Burial will be in the St. Louis Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be given to the American Legion or St. Louis School. Meyers Funeral Home in Batesville is in charge of arrangements.

Anita J. Abrams Hammond
Anita J. Abrams Hammond, 40, of Versailles, formerly of Madison, died Friday, February 15, 2008.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 20 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with funeral services to begin at 1:00 p.m. at the Lytle Funeral Chapel, Madison. Burial will follow in the Bedford I.O.O.F Cemetery in Bedford, Indiana.
Lytle Funeral Chapel, Madison is in charge of the arrangements

 

February 12, 2008

Mildred Pearl Nocks
Mildred Pearl Nocks, 89, of Milan, passed away on Monday, February 11, 2008, at Ripley Crossing in Milan. She was born on April 21, 1918 in Milan, the daughter of Vernon and Ruth Ann (Lowe) Daughters. She married Frederick (Jack) Schuck, John Kelly, and Wilbur "Pete" Nocks, and they all preceded her in death.
Survivors include two sons: John W. (Tim) Kelly of Milan and Charles David Kelly of Milan; four daughters: Darlene (Dale) Grace of Aurora, Susie (Ralph) Williamson of Milan, Nancy (Bill) Hershman of Milan, and Brenda (Charles) Mowrer of Indianapolis; one brother: Earl W. McKittrick of Ft. Worth, Texas; three sisters: Irene Godsey of Lawrenceburg, Jean Conley of Portsmouth, Ohio, and Polly Craig of Aurora; 13 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; and three great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son: Paul Frederick (Tug) Schuck; four brothers: Edward, Milford, Horace and Leroy; and her three husbands.
Mrs. Nocks graduated from Milan High School in 1936 and was a member of the Milan First Baptist Church, Milan Ladies Auxiliary, past president of Schenley Retirees Club, Past pres. of Milan Community Senior Citizens, past worthy Matron of Eastern Star and president of Craven Cemetery Association for 35 years. She was also a member of Moores Hill Senior Citizens, Internationally Yours, Ripley County Historical Society, and a honorary member of Helping Hands. She was a volunteer reader at Ripley Crossing, a past member of Community Action. She wrote a lot of poetry and helped compile information for the 1954 sesquicentennial.
Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family. Minister Rev. Harris Long will be officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home in Milan. Memorials may be made to the Milan First Baptist Church or Heart Fund. Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

W. Myrle Rodgers
W. Myrle Rodgers, 88, of Versailles, passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2008 at Ripley Crossing in Milan. She was born at Williamstown, Kentucky on March 25, 1919, the daughter of Jesse and Alice Smith Jacobs. She married Vincent Rodgers on September 1, 1936 and he preceded her in death on November 7, 1980.
Survivors include two sons, Ted (Mary Ann) Rodgers of Dillsboro and David (Faye) Rodgers of Madison; four daughters, Ruth Ann (Phillip) Powell of Greensburg, June Skeen of Milan, Faye (Danny) Creigmile of Versailles, and Linda (Ronald) Cunningham of Aurora; 22 grandchildren; 41 great grandchildren; and 14 great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Andy; daughter, Myrtle Sue; two grandchildren; five brothers; and three sisters.
Mrs. Rodgers was a member of the Versailles Wesleyan Church. She was a former employee of the Delaney Wood Heel Factory, US Shoe, Aurora Casket Company, and had been a cook at the Big Wheel Truck Stop near Elrod.
For several years, she and her husband operated the "Rocking R" ranch at their home near Elrod where they hosted several horse shows.
Funeral services were held on Monday, February 11, at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Dale Day and Rev. Garland Rudd officiating. Burial was in the Cliff Hill Cemetery in Versailles. Memorials may be given to the Versailles Church of Christ or the Cliff Hill Cemetery in care of the funeral home. Online condolences available at skfuneralhome.com.

Orlie L. Simpson
Orlie L. Simpson, 79, of Milan, passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2008 at Ripley Crossing at Milan. He was born on October 31, 1928, at Boydsville, AR, the son of Charlie Lee and Dewey (Gibbs) Simpson. He married Jean (Bradberry) Simpson on June 28, 1948 and she survives.
Other survivors include two sons: Larry Simpson of Piggott, AR and Stephen Simpson of Greensburg; and one brother, Buford Simpson of Kennett, MO. He was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Lisa Simpson.
Mr. Simpson was a member of the Sunman Church of Christ and was an avid coon hunter.
Funeral services were held on Monday, February 11, at Southpark Cemetery in Greensburg with Carl Burns officiating. Burial was in the Southpark Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Midwestern Childrens Orphanage. Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home in Milan was in charge of arrangements.

Durward D. Warner
Durward D. Warner, 95, of Dillsboro, passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2008 at Dearborn County Hospital in Lawrenceburg. He was born on August 22, 1912 in Arrowsmith, IL, the son of Michael Warner and Cornelia Wainscott. He married Marjorie (Barnard) Warner and she survives.
Other survivors include one daughter, Barb Scott of Lawrenceburg; three grandchildren, Kim, Todd and Troy Scott; three great grandchildren, Ashley, Tyler and Alyssa Scott; and one great great grandchild, Nathan. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Lauren Warner.
Mr. Warner was an electrician.
Funeral services were held on Monday, February 11 at Filter-DeVries Funeral Home in Dillsboro. Burial was in the Oakdale Cemetery, also in Dillsboro. Memorials may be given to the Dillsboro Emergency Unit. Arrangements were made by Filter-DeVries Funeral Home in Dillsboro.

Sylvia C. Fisher
Sylvia C. Fisher, 88, of Osgood and formerly of Enochsburg, passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at Manderley Health Care Center. She was born on August 16, 1919 in Covington, Kentucky, the daughter of Mary (Nee: Anthe) and Harry Knapp. She married John Fisher on June 28, 1941, at St. Xavier Church in Cincinnati, OH, and he preceded her in death.
Survivors include two daughters: Judy Werner of Osgood and Bonnie Harmeyer of Enochsburg; eight grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters Mildred Parlette and Virginia Kinstle as well as six great grandchildren.
Mrs. Fisher cooked and helped with housekeeping at Hillenbrand Industries’ Jawacdah Farm for many years before retiring. She was a member of St. John’s Church in Enochsburg. She enjoyed time with her family and especially having the grandkids "vacation" with her for several days during the summer and the tradition of them coming to help bake Christmas cookies.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, February 9 at St. John’s Church with Rev. Rob Hankee officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Manderley Health Care Wish Fund or Hospice of Jennings County. Weigel Funeral Home in Batesville was in charge of arrangements.

Ruth A. Shelp
Ruth A. Shelp, 64, of Milan, passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at Margaret Mary Hospital in Batesville. She was born on April 2, 1943 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of Orville and Nancy (Alsop) Guard. She married Ronald M. Shelp who survives.
Other survivors include five daughters: Kathy (David) Shaw of Versailles, Vera (Jerry) Bearden of Franklin, Dora Price of Milan, Raye Jean (Mark) Duncan of Holton, and Rhonda Levell of Milan; one brother: Tom Green of Indianapolis; one step-sister: Betty Chipman of Aurora; 14 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Mrs. Shelp was a homemaker and was a member and treasurer for the Cornerstone Baptist Church in Milan. She was an Avon representative and had been a member of the CB Helping Hands with the handle of "Needle Nose".
Funeral services are being held today, Tuesday, at 11 a.m. at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Milan with Pastor Rick Mosley officiating. Burial will be in the New Craven Cemetery in Milan. Memorials may be given to the Milan Fire Department or Milan Rescue 30. Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

February 5, 2008

Harry E. Cunningham
Harry E. Cunningham, 87, of Milan, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2008, at Margaret Mary Hospital in Batesville. He was born on September 27, 1920 in Jefferson County, the son of Hugh and Lora (Rice) Cunningham. He married Hazel Jackson Cunningham and she survives.
Other survivors include one son: Harry Allen Cunningham of Casselberry, FL; four daughters: Debbie (Arthur) Thomas of Cross Plains, Sheila (Jeff) Jackson of Lafayette, Barbara J. Bowling of Harrison and Treva Cunningham of Shelbyville; four grandchildren: Kevin (Sarah) Thomas, Amy (Scott) Linkel, Jeffery Cunningham and Brett (Jill) Cunningham; two great grandchildren: Brady and Brionna Linkel; brother: Evan (Georgia) Cunningham of Jeffersonville; sister: Margaret (Ed) Zarger of Greencastle, PA; sisters-in-law: Mrs. James (Aline) Cunningham, Mrs. John (Betty) Cunningham, and Mrs. Roger (Marjorie) Cunningham. He was preceded in death by three brothers: James, John and Roger Cunningham and one granddaughter, Lisa Simpson.
Mr. Cunningham was a construction journeyman and a 55-year member of Local 212. He served the country in WWII in the Army Air Corps in the European Theatre. He was a member of the Caledonia Presbyterian Church, Local 212 IBEN, Milan American Legion Post 235, and Duwel Post 7570 VFW Post at Harrison, Ohio.
Funeral services are being held today, Tuesday, at 11 a.m. at Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home in Milan with Pastor Richard Wilkie officiating. Burial will follow in the New Craven Cemetery in Milan. Military rites at gravesite will be provided by the Milan American Legion Post 235. Memorials may be given to Milan Rescue 30, Heart Fund, or donor’s choice. Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home in Milan is in charge of arrangements.

Norman L. Anthony
Norman L. Anthony, 64, of North Vernon, passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2008. Funeral services were held on Monday, February 4. Burial was in the Vernon Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association. Arrangements were made in care of Sawyer-Pickett Funeral & Cremation Service.
Ray T. Carter
Ray T. Carter, 73, of New Point, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2008. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 6 at 11 a.m. at New Point Christian Church. Burial will be in the Milford Cemetery. Meyers Funeral Home in Batesville is in charge of arrangements.

Elizabeth "Betty" Gillman
Elizabeth "Betty" Gillman, 91, of Sunman, passed away on Friday, February 1, 2008. Funeral Mass is being held today, Tuesday, at 10 a.m. at St. Nicholas Catholic Church with burial in the St. Nicholas Cemetery in Sunman. Memorials may be given to the Masses or St. Nicholas School. Cook Funeral Home in Sunman is in charge of arrangements.

Herbert Holliday
Herbert Holliday, 78, of Moores Hill, passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at Dearborn County Hospital in Lawrenceburg. He was born on July 21, 1929 in Stacy, Ky., the son of Silas and Scaettie (Ritchie) Holliday. He married Olivette (Peyton) Holliday in April 1959 and she survives.
Other survivors include two sons: James Ernest Holliday and David Wayne Holliday, both of Moores Hill; and one brother: Vernon Holliday of Dillsboro. He was preceded in death by one son, one brother and one sister.
Mr. Holliday was a retired employee of Schenley and a retired farmer. He was a Korean Army Veteran and a member of the Moores Hill American Legion Post 209 and was a life member of the Aurora VFW. Mr. Holliday was a member of the Bee Keepers Association of Indiana and the National Impala Association.
Funeral services were held at Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home in Milan on Saturday, February 2 and Rev. Stormy Sherer-Berry officiated. Burial was in the New Craven Cemetery in Milan with military gravesite rites by Moores Hill American Legion. Memorials may be given to the Moores Hill Life Squad. Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home in Milan was in charge of arrangements.

Deborah A. Young
Deborah A. Young, 52, of Osgood, passed away on Friday, February 1, 2008 at her home. She was born at Greensburg on January 22, 1956 the daughter of Wallace and Betty Dugle Shafer. She married Dale Young on September 18, 1976 and he survives.
Other survivors include three daughters: Lisa (Steve) Ruble of Connersville, Melissa (Barry) Pavy of Greensburg; and Teresa Young of Osgood; grandchildren: Vincent and Elizabeth Pavy, Devin, Ashley, Sara, and Carmen Ruble, and Stephanie Young; one brother: David (Judy) Shafer of Greensburg; two sisters: Pamela (Jerry) Keller and Penny (Harry) Clift both of Greensburg; her father and mother-in-law: Alfred and Rita Young of Osgood.
Mrs. Young was a 32 year employee of Delta Faucet in Greensburg, retiring in 2007. She was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church in Osgood. Mass of Christian Burial is being held today, Tuesday, Feb. 5 at 10 a.m. at St. John’s with Father Shawn Whittington officiating. Burial will be in the St. Maurice’s Cemetery in Napoleon. Memorials may be given to the St. John’s Catholic Church or the Decatur County Hospice in care of Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles. Online condolences are available at skfuneralhome.com

Edna L. Bedel
Edna L. Bedel, 87, of Batesville, passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2008. Funeral services were held on Saturday, Feb. 2 with burial in the St. Louis Church cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Phi Beta Psi Sorority Cancer Research. Weigel Funeral Home in Batesville was in charge of arrangements.
John R. Unger
John R. Unger, 61, of Batesville, passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2008. Funeral services were held on Saturday, February 2, with burial in the Holy Family Cemetery in Oldenburg. Memorials may be given to the Batesville Youth Football and Baseball Program or to Hospice of Margaret Mary Community Hospital. Weigel Funeral Home in Batesville was in charge of arrangements.

Jack Kellerman
Jack Kellerman, 65, of Batesville, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2008. Funeral services are being held today, Thursday, at 10 a.m. at St. Louis Church with burial following in the church cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Batesville Fire Department, Phi Beta Psi Sorority Cancer Research or Ripley County Community Foundation. Weigel Funeral Home in Batesville is in charge of arrangements.