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January 27, 2009

Abe Schneider
Funeral services are set for Abe Schneider, 100, of Osgood, who passed away Sunday, January 25, 2009, at the Hospice of South Central Indiana, Columbus. Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 28 from 4-8 p.m. at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home, Versailles, with Masonic services at 8 p.m.
The funeral will be held Thursday, January 29 at 10:30 a.m. at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home with Rev. Don Buck of the First Baptist Church of Osgood, officiating. Burial will be in the Vernon Cemetery.
Mr. Schneider was born in Novograd Volinsk, Russia on April 15, 1908, the son of Ben and Ida Raphael Schneider. He was married to Myrtle Stout on June 15, 1935, and she preceded him in death on November 5, 2003.
Survivors include a son, Ralph and wife Pat Schneider of Osgood; two daughters, Marcia Whisman of Columbus and Kathie Johnson of Indianapolis; seven grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter Sherrill Cheda, his parents, son-in-law John Whisman, and his brothers Simon and Ralph Schneider.
Migrating from Russia where his father was mistreated because he was Jewish, Schneider said America was a great country where he pursued the dream. The Osgood businessman lived in war-torn Novograd Volinsk, Russia, until he was 13-years-old.
Although Mr. Schneider had little formal education, he became a successful businessman. According to Ripley Publishing Co. files, he wasn’t given the opportunity of going to school in Russia. He said all he knew was war during that time. The teenager was put in the first grade at Osgood where he learned quickly, crediting the patience of his teacher, Mrs. Kathleen Schroder, and the friendship of his classmates, for his success.
Mr. Schneider told reporters from the Ripley Publishing Co. he had lived the American dream by working hard. He started in the junk business at the age of 20, which was a side interest to his harness shop he also owned. He owned and operated a shoe repair store in Osgood for about 20 years. The junk business survived and is now Schneider’s Scrap Metal, operated by his son, Ralph and perhaps the oldest continuous business in Osgood.
Living to be nearly 101, Schneider enjoyed good health right up until about a month before his death, according to his son, Ralph. When asked what he enjoyed at his 99th birthday celebration, he told the Osgood Journal, "As long as you can get around, you enjoy it."
Mr. Schneider was a member of the Osgood United Methodist Church, a 77-year member of the Osgood Masonic Lodge, and the Ripley County Gideon Camp.
Memorials may be made to the Gideons, Osgood United Methodist Church, Hospice of South Central Indiana, or the Sherrill Cheda Scholarship of York University. All donations may be made through the funeral home.

Mary Julia Robinson
Mary Julia Robinson, 100, of Lawrenceburg, died Thursday, January 22, 2009 at the Waters of Dillsboro. She was born in Buffalo, NY on April 13, 1908 the daughter of Raymond J. Ryan and Grace Lang Ryan. She married James Robinson in 1942 and he preceded her in death on September 20, 1967.
Surviving is her son and his wife, Pastor William J. and Janet Robinson of Lawrenceburg; three grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
Mrs. Robinson was employed at the ammunitions plant in Seymour making wartime products, and also at 1 hour Martinizing plant as a presser.
Burial was in Riverview Cemetery in Seymour. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 31, at 2 p.m. at the First Apostolic Bible Church located at 123 E. Center in Lawrenceburg with Pastor William Robinson officiating. Memorials may be given to the church. Arrangements are being made by Filter-DeVries Funeral Home in Dillsboro.

Michael D. Robbins
Michael D. Robbins, 66, of Moores Hill, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2009 at his residence. He was born August 10, 1942 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of Richard and Alma (Baker) Robbins. He married NaDena (Skippy) Detmer Robbins on April 26, 1969 and she survives.
Other survivors include daughters, Polly (David) Mangold of Cincinnati, OH, Gail (David) Zeisler of Moores Hill; stepson, Jay (Tonya) Rhodes of Plainfield; sisters, Jean Libbert of Lawrenceburg and Carol Lykins of Sunman; grandchildren: Emily and Kaitlyn Zeisler, Amber, Ashley and Ryan Mangold, Dakota, Chaz and Jocee Rhodes.
Mr. Robbins retired from the Indiana State Police having served as the telecommunications engineer at the Versailles Post and later in Indianapolis retiring in 2006. He also served as a EMT instructor for ISP. He started his career as a dispatcher for the Aurora Police Dept. in 1969.
Mr. Robbins was an avid Ham Radio operator and a member of the Amateur Radio Club of Dearborn County. He was also a member of RACES Emergency Communications Club; Versailles F&AM Masonic Lodge #7; the York Rite Order; and was on the Board of Directors of the South East Indiana Telephone Co.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 28 at 11 a.m. at Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home in Milan with Rev. Mick Saunders and ISP Chaplain Stormy Scherer-Berry. Burial will be in Forrest Hill Cemetery in Moores Hill. Visitation is being held today, Tuesday, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home with Masonic services at 7:45 p.m. Memorials may be given to Hospice of Dearborn County.

Genieve I. "Jenny" Young
Genieve I. (Jenny) Young, 78, of Napoleon passed away Friday, January 23, 2008 at the Margaret Mary Community Hospital in Batesville. She was born near Dillsboro on September 27, 1930 the daughter of Harley and Louella Heath Utter. She was married to Syalvester (Wes) Young on March 31, 1951 and he survives.
Other survivors include one son Roger (Deanna) Young of Napoleon; two daughters Cindy Toops and Pam Young both of Napoleon; 3 granddaughters, Kimberly (Travis) Sullivan, Kiersten and Morgan Young; one great-grandson Kaleb Sullivan; five brothers, Norman (Phyllis) Utter and Steve (Kathy) Utter both of Dillsboro, Jim (Phyllis) Utter of Versailles, John (Marie) Utter of Tennessee, and Jerry (Cloveta) Utter of Kentucky; two sisters Sharline Field and Mary (Charles) Decker both of Arizona. She was preceded in death by her parents, her son Donald, her son-in-law David Toops, her brother Harley Wayne Utter, and her sister Nellie Hehe.
Mrs. Young was a 1948 graduate of Dillsboro High School. She was a former sales clerk for the JC Murphy Company in Greensburg and had worked as a cook at the Napoleon and Jac-Cen-Del Schools.
Funeral services were held Monday, January 26 at 11 a.m. at the Napoleon United Methodist Church with Pastor LaJo Dunbar officiating. Burial was in St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery in Napoleon. Memorials may be given to the Jac-Cen-Del Relay for Life or the Napoleon United Methodist Church in care of the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles.

James B. "Jim" Bustle
James B. "Jim" Bustle, 79, of Canaan, passed away Friday, January 23, 2009. Funeral services are being held today, Tuesday, at 1 p.m. Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre in Madison. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until time of services. Burial will be in the Canaan Cemetery in Canaan. Memorials may be given to Canaan Cemetery Association. Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre in Madison was in charge of arrangements.

Donna Sue Brazzell
Donna Sue Brazzell, 54, of Milan, passed away Monday, January 26, 2009 at her residence. She was born March 10, 1954 in Knott County, Kentucky, the daughter of Ivan and Polly J. (Fields) Franklin. She married Johnny Edward Brazzell on November 25, 1988 and he survives.
Other survivors include brothers, Darell and Harvey Franklin of Milan and sister Lesa Byard of Osgood.
Mrs. Brazzell was a former employee of US Shoe Co. in Osgood and was a member of the Baptist faith.
Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. at Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home in Milan with Rev. Irvin Hart officiating. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the donor’s choice. Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home in Milan is in charge of arrangement

January 20, 2009

Evelyne Lorraine Knox
Evelyne Lorraine Knox, 85, of Versailles, passed away on January 15, 2009 at Margaret Mary Community Hospital in Batesville. She was born August 2, 1923, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Amsul Thaddeus Ryker and Mabel (Holmes) Ryker. She married Fred J. Knox on February 2, 1950 and he preceded her in death on Dec. 16, 1996
Survivors include three sons, Joel (Robin) Knox of Aurora, Jimmy Ray Condra of LaGrange, Ky., Freddie Condra of Georgia; four daughters: Betty Thompson, San Diego, Ca., Sue Knox, Lexington, Ky., Sherrie Knox, Versailles, Peggy End, Yorba Linda, Ca.; two sisters: Betty Morgan of Tampa, Fl., and Helen Delph of Lexington, Ky.; several grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, John and David Knox.
Mrs. Knox was co-owner of Knox Construction Company. She was a member of Ryker Ridge Baptist Church, Milan Legion Auxiliary and Milan VFW Auxiliary.
Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 19 with Rev. Richard Smith officiating at Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home in Milan. Memorials may be given to Ripley County Cancer Fund. Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home in Milan was in charge of arrangements.

Charles W. Huddleston, Sr.
Charles W. Huddleston Sr., age 84, of Aurora, died Friday, January 16, 2009 at Dearborn County Hospital. He was born November 21, 1924 in Williamsburg, KY the son of Wymer Huddleston and Susie Taylor Huddleston. On July 3, 1942 he was united in marriage to Jewell Chasteen, and she preceded him in death on May 7, 1985.
Survivors include five children; Charles (Harriet) Huddleston Jr., of Versailles, James (Diane) Huddleston, and Ronnie (Barb) Huddleston, both of Lawrenceburg, Bob (Shirley) Huddleston, of W. Harrison, and Linda (Sonny) Ryle, of Dillsboro; 13 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; two brothers, Jess and Raymond Huddleston; two sisters, Marie Walmark and Stella Radecki. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Jim and Claude; and one sister, Ethel.
Mr. Huddleston, Sr., was employed at the coal mines in Kentucky. While living in Harlan, KY, Charles was a full time fireman, and was named "fireman of the month". He was employed for 30 years at Batesville Products as a Foundry Worker, retiring in 1989. He became a Christian and was baptized on Sept. 22, 2002 at Cedars of Lebanon Church in Dillsboro.
Funeral services are being held today, Tuesday, at 11 a.m. at Cedars of Lebanon Church in Dillsboro. Memorials may be made to Cedars of Lebanon Church or to the Dillsboro Emergency Unit. Arrangement are being handled by Filter-DeVries Funeral Home in Dillsboro.

Ethel Linkmeyer
Ethel Linkmeyer, 97, of Greensburg, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2009 at the Heritage House Nursing Home in Greensburg. She was born April 4, 1911, the daughter of John and Mary (Tressler) Albrecht in Lawrenceburg. She married Elvin "Doc" Linkmeyer on February 15, 1928 and he preceded her in death on October 21, 1991.
Survivors include son, Roger (Dianne) Linkmeyer of Batesville; daughter, Phyllis Tubbs of Union, Michigan; seven grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, Gene Linkmeyer; four brothers; four sisters; and one daughter-in-law, Grace D. Linkmeyer.
Mrs. Linkmeyer graduated high school in Versailles and worked as a clerk for Ross Grocery and cleaned houses for numerous judges and doctors. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Greensburg.
Visitation is being held at the Gilliland-Howe Funeral Home, Greensburg, today, Tuesday, from 12 noon until time of service at 2 p.m. Dr. Lee Riggs will be officiating and burial will follow in the South Park Cemetery. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.gilliland-howe.com. Gilliland-Howe Funeral Home in Greensburg is in charge of arrangements. Memorials to First Baptist Church in Greensburg.

Bina A. Ryker
Bina A. Ryker, 82, of Greenwood, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2009 at Community South Hospital in Greenwood. She was born April 9, 1927 in Pierceville, the daughter of Anderson and Marjorie (Pritchett) Justice. She married Lawrence Ryker (Greenwood) on February 27, 1946 and he survives.
Other survivors include son, Larry Ryker of Greenwood; three grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Mrs. Ryker was a former employee of the International Harvester Co. and attended the United Methodist Church in Greenwood.

Leona E. Williams
Leona E. Williams, 95, of Batesville, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2009. Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 19 at St. Louis Church. The family requests memorials to Phi Beta Psi Sorority Cancer Research or the Batesville EMS 10. Weigel Funeral Home in Batesville was in charge of arrangements.

Freida Raptakis
Freida Raptakis, 89, of Greensburg, formerly of Valparaiso, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2009. Visitation will be held Wednesday, Jan. 21 from 4-8 p.m. at Moeller Funeral Home in Valparaiso. Funeral services will be held at the Saint Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Merrillville on Thursday, Jan. 22 at 10 a.m. Father James and Father Ted will be officiating with the burial in Ridge Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Morning Breeze, 950 N. Lakeview Drive, Greensburg, IN 47240. Online condolences can be made at www.gilliland-howe.com.

Francis W. Druschel
Francis W. Druschel, 86, of Holton, passed away Monday, January 19, 2009, at the Margaret Mary Community Hospital in Batesville. He was born at Lancaster, PA, on November 9, 1922, the son of Henry and Elizabeth Druschel. He married Janette Sizemore on January 14, 1950 and she preceded him in death on July 24, 2004.
Survivors include one son, Ronald Druschel of Versailles; three daughters, Roseann Becktell of Versailles, Patricia (Charles) Stidam of North Vernon, and Linda (Tom) White of Osgood; six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, son Frank, daughter Diane, and brothers Frank, Bill and Floyd Druschel.
Mr. Druschel was a 1939 graduate of Aurora High School in Aurora, IL and was a Navy veteran of WWII. He survived two sea crashes and two crashes on land, one behind enemy lines. Mr. Druschel served a total of 11 years in the Navy and trained as a Navy Seal. He worked for 16 years as a maintenance foreman at Muscatatuck. He also enjoyed art and had painted the covered bridge mural on the shelter house in the Holton Park as well as the entrance signs at Holton.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Jan. 22 at 11 a.m. at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. David Shivers of the Hopewell Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in the Holton Cemetery with military graveside rites by the Versailles American Legion. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. Memorials may be given to the Holton Cemetery in care of Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles.

January 13, 2009

Eva Champe
Eva Champe, 67, of Rexville passed away Thursday, January 8, 2009 at her home. She was born at Cross Plains on February 24, 1941 the daughter of Melvin and Maxine Woods Pettit.
Survivors include one son Robert (Janet) Vanosdol, and one daughter Vicky (Rick) Pollard both of Versailles; grandchildren Chris Pollard and Erica Pollard; one sister Dorothy Wissell of Rexville; two brothers David Pettit of Versailles and Melvin Pettit of Cleves, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter Angela, and her brother Jim Pettit.
Mrs. Champe was a 30 year employee with Pollard’s Bowl in Versailles.
Funeral services are being held today, Tuesday, at 11 a.m. at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Randy Thieman of the Shelby Christian Church officiating. Burial will be in the Salem Cemetery at Cross Plains. Visitation will be Tuesday from 9 a.m. until time of services. Memorials may be given to the Shelby Christian Church in care of the funeral home.

Gertrude Emilie Johnston
Gertrude Emilie Johnston, age 94, of Milan, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at Ripley Crossing. She was born June 5, 1914 in Farmers Retreat, the daughter of Frank and Mary Willman Licking. On Sept. 14, 1935 she was united in marriage to Albert L. Johnston, and he preceded her in death in 2003.
Surviving are her four children; Jim and Marilyn Johnston, of Dillsboro, Jerald "Mick" and Diana Johnston, of Dillsboro, Anita (Glen) Rahe, of Elrod, and Mary (Cletus) Seufert, of Versailles; 11 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Johnston was a homemaker. She was the organist at St. John's Lutheran Church in Farmers Retreat for many years, and when they transferred to Trinity Lutheran Church in the 1940's, she became involved in teaching Sunday school for many years. She worked at Hueseman Insurance Agency for many years, retiring at age 81. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and two sisters and two brothers.
Funeral services were held Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church. Burial was in the Oakdale Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Trinity Lutheran Church or to the Alzheimer's Assoc. Filter-DeVries Funeral Home in Dillsboro was in charge of arrangements.

Muriel M. Rothe "Murts" Hunt Grove
Muriel M. Rothe, "Murts" Hunt Grove, 73, of Winter Haven, FL, formerly of Madison, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2008. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 6 p.m. at Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre in Madison. Burial will be in the Horton’s Chapel Cemetery near Belton, KY. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4-6 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the Good Shepherd Hospice. Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre is in charge of arrangements.

Sonja Sue Wilson
Sonja Sue Wilson, 71, of Napoleon, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2009 at Hickory Creek Nursing Home in Greensburg. She was born September 2, 1937 in Ripley County, the daughter of James Henry and Clara Brunner Arthur (both deceased).
Survivors include daughter, Holly Peters of Greensburg; son, Randy Wilson of Aurora; brother, Henry Arthur of Ripley County; sister, Violet and husband Tom Walters of Napoleon; five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Allen and Bill Arthur and one sister, Shirley Wilson.
Ms. Wilson had attended the school of baking at Southeastern IN Vocational School. She had worked as a baker for 39 years at Tandy’s IGA of Aurora.
Visitation is being held today, Tuesday, from 4-6 p.m. at Neal’s Funeral Home in Osgood, with funeral services immediately following. Cremation will follow. Neal’s Funeral Home in Osgood is in charge of arrangements. www.nealsfun-eralhome.net. Memorials may be given to the Decatur Co. Humane Society in care of the funeral home.

Dorothy E. Gilliland
Dorothy E. Gilliland, 91, of Milan, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee. She was born on June 25, 1917 in Milan, the daughter of George G. and Clara Louise (Krick) Lewis. She married James Russell F. Gilliland on September 2, 1939 and he preceded her in death on July 15, 1998.
Survivors include one daughter, Nancy Louise Collins of Nashville, TN; sister-in-law, Gurine Lewis of Milan; two grandchildren and one great grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother, Horace W. Lewis.
Mrs. Gilliland was a member of the Living Lord Lutheran Church in Vero Beach, Florida.
Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 12 at Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home in Milan with Rev. Dr. Sandy Shawhan officiating. Burial was in the Cross Plains Methodist Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Shrine Crippled Children, St. Paul Lutheran Church or Milan Baptist Church. Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home in Milan was in charge of arrangements.

January 6, 2009

Sheila Ann Walston
Sheila Ann Walston, 76, Greensburg, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2009 at the Heritage House Nursing Home in Greensburg. She was born, December 10, 1932 in Minden, Nebraska, the daughter of Oscar and Elva (Shorgren) Holsten. She was married to Paul S. Walston on February 6, 1960 and he survives.
Other survivors include two daughters: Lynn (James) Hatfield, Ft. Wayne, and Cyndy (Richard) Bagan, Roanoke; two sisters: Charmaine (Wisthi) Thomsen, Minden, NE, and Marlene (Fred) Castles, Chester, SC; and five grandchildren: Carrie Hatfield, Zachary Hatfield, Spencer Bagan, McKenzie Bagan, Tori Bagan. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Lamoine Holsten.
Mrs. Walston graduated in 1951 from Minden High School. She was the former co-owner with husband, Paul of the Walston Chrysler-Plymouth & Dodge in Greensburg and also Walston Chevrolet in Versailles. She served as the office manager and accountant at the dealerships. She was a member of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Greensburg.
Funeral services are being held at 10 a.m. today, Tuesday, at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Greensburg with Rev. Eugene Ott officiating. Burial will be held in the Oakdale Cemetery in Dillsboro. Memorials may be made to the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church or to the Decatur County Hospice. Porter-Oliger-Pearson Funeral Home in Greensburg is in charge of arrangements.

Hazel M. Rice
Hazel M. Rice, 87, of Williamsburg, VA, formerly of Aurora, passed away on her 87th birthday, Monday, December 29, 2008 at Sentra General Hospital in Williamsburg, VA. She was born December 29, 1921 in Dillsboro, the daughter of Grant Johnston and Myrtle (Johnson) Johnston. She married William L. Rice on Nov. 31, 1940 and he preceded her in death in 1981.
Survivors include five children: Larry (Sue) Rice, of Vass, North Carolina, Bill (Nancy) Rice, of Vevay, Ricky (Brenda) Rice, of Williamsburg, VA, Raymond Joe Rice, of Williamsburg, IN, and Carol Elaine (Rusty) Slayback, of Aurora; one sister, Wanda Walker; nine grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; and a host of relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, her son, Timothy Rice in 1999; and three sisters, Thelma, Fern, and Ethel; one brother, Estel.
Mrs. Rice lived in Aurora most of her life, until 2001 when she moved to Williamsburg, VA to be closer to her two sons. She was a homemaker and raised six children.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 3 at 11 a.m. at Rullman-Hunger Funeral Home in Aurora. Memorials may be made to the Aurora Emergency Unit. Arrangements were made by Filter-DeVries Funeral Home in Dillsboro.

Clovis A. Lemen
Clovis A. Lemen, 94, of Canaan, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2009, at the King’s Daughters’ Hospital in Madison. He was born near Benham on November 2, 1914, the son of Avery and Nellie Thornton Lemen.
He is survived by his nieces Deanna Wooley of Madison, Margaret Wilson of Batesville, Wanda Schwendenmann of Cincinnati, and Gloria Bradshaw of Indianapolis; nephews Russell Thornton of Lawrenceburg and Don Furlow of Seymour. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Edward Lemen and–Preston Lemen, sisters Norma Stiverson, Flo Voris, Opal Furlow and Hope Burress, nephews RC Voris and Dennis Lemen, and his niece Pauline Burress Crockett.
Mr. Lemen was a veteran of WWII where he served in the 135th Medical Group, rising to the rank of sergeant. He was in engagements in the Southern Philippines, Luzon, East Indies, Papuan, New Guinea and Bismarck Archipelago. He received the American Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and the Asiatic Pacific Theatre Ribbon with six bronze stars.
In 1946 he began employment with Fischer Body at Norwood, Ohio where he worked until retirement in 1977. He was also a former resident of Cincinnati, Ohio.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Jan. 8 at 11 a.m. at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles. Burial will be in the Benham Cemetery with military graveside rites by the Versailles American Legion. Visitation will be Thursday from 10 a.m. until time of services. Memorials may be given to the Benham Cemetery in care of the funeral home. Online condolences available at skfuneralhome.com.

Dustin Smith
Dustin Smith, 23, of Madison, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2009. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Jan. 7, at 11 a.m. at Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre in Madison. Burial will be in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery near Canaan. Visitation is being held today, Tuesday, from 3-8 p.m. and also Wednesday from 9 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the Riley Hospital or Jefferson County Animal Shelter. Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre in Madison is in charge of arrangements.

Joyce Ann Baker Lanham
Joyce Ann Baker Lanham, 70, of Hanover, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2009. Funeral services were held on Sunday, Jan. 4 at Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre in Madison. Burial was in the Grandview Memorial Gardens near Madison. Memorials may be given to the Joyce Ann Lanham Memorial Fund. Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre in Madison was in charge of arrangements.

December 30, 2008

Grace Maurice Carter-Sanders
Grace Maurice Carter-Sanders, 91, Greenwood passed away peacefully December 21, 2008 at the Madera, CA home of her daughter Janice (Mike) Lawson with her loving family members at her bedside.
She was born June 5, 1917 in Wolf County, KY to the late Hiram L. and Lizzie B. Chambers Whisman. Other survivors include sons Carl Edward Trader, Cape Coral, FL, James (Anita) Carter, Richmond, VA and John S. Carter, Greenwood; daughter Anna Kay (William) Swinney, Holton, IN; sisters Bertie Campbell, Frankfort and Ruth (Jim) Overton, Milton, KY as well as numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Grace was also preceded in death by a daughter Clara Emogene Coulter and fifteen brothers and sisters. She was a member of Greenwood Christian Church and enjoyed hobbies of sewing and creating crafts. Her employment for several years included various local retail stores.
Services were held Monday, December 29 at Singleton Community Mortuary and Memorial Center. A committal service was held on Monday, December 29 at Shelby Christian Church Cemetery, Versailles.
Memorial gifts have been suggested to Madera Ranchos Assembly of God, 35849 Avenue Thirteen and One-Half (13-1/2), Madera, CA 93636. www.singletonmortuary.com
Singleton Community Mortuary and Memorial Center, 7602 Madison Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46227.

Martha Elizabeth Block
Martha Elizabeth Block, age 72, of Dillsboro, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2008 at the Waters of Dillsboro, Ross Manor, following a long illness. She was born April 5, 1936 in Dillsboro, the fourth child of Frank E. Meyer and Agatha (Johnston) Meyer. In 1954 she married Charles E. Block and he survives.
Other survivors include one daughter, Melissa (Dale) LaFollette, and one grandson, Jason Charles LaFollette; two brothers, Norman Meyer of Lawrenceburg, and Melvin Meyer, of Guilford. She was preceded in death by her parents and one daughter, Melody Dawn Block.
Mrs. Block was a long time member of the Hopewell Presbyterian Church in Dillsboro.
Funeral services are being held today, Tuesday, at 11 a.m. at Filter-DeVries Funeral Home in Dillsboro. Burial will be in the Oakdale Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Lung Association or the Diabetes Association. Filter-DeVries Funeral Home in Dillsboro is in charge of arrangements.

Berneda Ruth Miles
Berneda Ruth Miles, 85, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at Jennings Healthcare Center in North Vernon. Funeral services were held on Sunday, Dec. 28 at Dove-Sharp & Rudicel Funeral Home in North Vernon with burial in the Vernon Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to the family at www.dovesharprudicel.com.

Janet L. Heidorn
Janet L. Heidorn, 67, of Merrillville, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2008. She is the daughter of Wayne and Virginia Kelso. She married Robert L. Heidorn and he preceded her in death.
Surviving is her mother, Virginia, of Osgood; children: Robert W. Heidorn (Vickie Lawrence) of Crown Point, Tracey (Thomas)Sears of San Antonio, TX and Michael L. Heidorn of Madison; two grandchildren, Matthew (Kaleah) Sears of Columbia, SC and Erin Sears of San Antonio, TX; siblings, Jack (Joann) Kelso of Crossville, TN, Sandra (William) Gloyd of Osgood, and Sara (Steve) Hatton of Indianapolis. She was preceded in death by her father and husband.
Mrs. Heidorn was a lifetime member of the Ladies Auxiliary of V.F.W. Post 9982 in Griffith, and also served as president.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 31 at 10 a.m. at Burns Funeral Home in Crown Point. Burial will be in the Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens in Schererville. Visitation is being held today, Tuesday, from 2-8 p.m. at the funeral home in Crown Point.

Marjorie L. Giltner Wooley
Marjorie L. Giltner Wooley, 81, of North Vernon, formerly of Brooksburg, Cross Plains and New Marion, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2008. Funeral services were held on Monday, Dec. 29 at the Vail-Holt Funeral Home, Downtown Chapel. Burial was in Salem Cemetery near Cross Plains. Memorials may be given to the Marjorie L. Wooley Memorial Fund. Vail-Holt Funeral Home, Downtown Chapel was in charge of arrangements.

Ruth M. Kinnett
Ruth M. (Marty) Kinnett, 87, of Cincinnati, died Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at University Hospital, Cincinnati. She was born February 9, 1921 at Milan, the daughter of Henry and Elise (Oswald) Jordan. She married Forrest (Frosty) Kinnett in 1946 and he preceded her in death in 1997.
Survivors include one brother, Walter Jordan of Milan, one sister, Mildred "Millie" Schutte of Cincinnati and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Kinnett was a homemaker and a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church at Stumpke’s Corner.
Funeral services were held Saturday, December 27 at 11 a.m. at the St. Paul Lutheran Church at Milan with Pastor Fred Cook officiating. Burial was in the St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to the St. Paul Lutheran Church or cemetery or the Hope Lutheran Church.
Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home, Milan was in charge of the arrangements.

Mervin Arthur Gunter
Mervin Arthur Gunter, 79, of Batesville, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2008. Funeral services were held Monday, Dec. 29 at Adams Lutheran Church. Burial was in the church cemetery. Memorials may be given the church. Meyers Funeral Home in Batesville was in charge of arrangements.

Ronald "Andy" Koons
Ronald "Andy" Koons, 74, of Patriot, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2008. Funeral services are being held today, Tuesday, at 11 a.m. at the Temple Baptist Church in Patriot. Burial will be in the East View Cemetery in Patriot. Memorials may be given to the family or Hope Baptist Church-Building Fund in Dillsboro. Markland Funeral Home in Rising Sun is in charge of arrangements.

December 23, 2008

Malcolm Roberts
Malcolm Roberts, 95, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away December 16, 2008 at the Hospice of Arizona in Peoria. He was born near Versailles on July 13, 1913 the son of Lester and Alma Roberts. He was married to Katherine Marie Doyle in 1938 and she preceded him in death on July 10, 2004.
Survivors include one son Donald (Wanda) Roberts of Napoleon; one daughter Sandy (Don) Smith of Phoenix; and five grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his parents, and his brothers Raymond and Russell Roberts.
Mr. Roberts was a retired carpenter and a member of the Versailles Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held Sunday, December 21 at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. Rand Hooton officiating. Burial was in the Washington Cemetery at Elrod. Memorials may be given to the Versailles Baptist Church or the Washington Cemetery in care of the funeral home.

Pauline L. Smith
Pauline L. Smith, 86, of Benham, formerly of Cross Plains passed away Saturday, December 20, 2008 at her home. She was born in Switzerland County on June 2, 1922 the daughter of Henry and Mary Knollman Iceberg. She was married to Ervin Smith on June 6, 1942 and he preceded her in death on December 4, 1979.
Survivors include two daughters, Phyllis Demaree of Versailles and Marsha (Gordon) Jones of Ft. Mill, South Carolina; eight grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. She was also preceded in death by her parents, her son Gary, her sister Irene Iceberg, and her brothers Harold, Leslie, and Melvin Iceberg.
Mrs. Smith was a lifetime member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Dewberry. She was a homemaker and assisted her husband in farming.
Funeral services are being held today, Tuesday, at 11 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Dewberry with Pastor Ralph Campen officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles from 10 a.m. until time of services Tuesday at the church. Memorials may be given to St. Paul’s Cemetery in care of the funeral home.

Mary A. Goss
Mary A. Goss, 78, of Osgood, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2008 at Ripley Crossing in Milan. She was born January 20, 1930 at New Marion, the daughter of George and Ann Miller Walters.
Survivors include two daughters, Vickie (Gregory) Tunny and Roxanne (Gary) Payne all of Osgood; one sister, Bernice Woods of Grenada, Mississippi; special companion, Farrell Monroe of Osgood; eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. She was preceded in death by one brother, Eddie Walters.
Ms. Goss was employed with US Shoe in Osgood.
Visitation will be from 9-10 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Osgood with funeral mass starting at 10 a.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery in Osgood. Neal’s Funeral Home in Osgood is in charge of arrangements.

Thomas "Paul" Miller
Thomas Paul Miller, 21, of Holton, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2008 at Children’s Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was born at Batesville on October 11, 1987, the son of James and Bonnie Culley Miller.
Survivors include his parents; his sister Lauren of Indianapolis; his brother Chris Miller of Holton; paternal grandparents, Ralph and Joyce Miller of Osgood; maternal grandfather, William Culley of Indianapolis; several aunts, uncles, cousins, greataunts, and uncles, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Bonnie Culley.
Paul was a 2007 graduate of South Ripley High School where he participated as a student manager for the baseball and basketball teams. He was proud to have been associated with the Raider teams that won the 2004 boys basketball sectional and the 2006 and 2007 teams that won baseball sectionals. He was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church in Osgood.
A memorial mass will be held on Saturday, January 3 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John’s with Father Frank Eckstein and Father Shaun Whittington officiating. Rosary services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Following mass, Paul’s family would like to have all their friends and family join them for a meal and a time of fellowship to celebrate Paul’s life at the South Ripley Elementary School at Versailles. Paul had fought a rare form of muscular dystrophy for many years so his body was donated to further the study of the disease.
Memorials may be given to the Muscular Dystrophy Association or for a scholarship in Paul’s name through the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles.

Adrian F. Meyer
Adrian F. Meyer, 79, of Batesville, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2008. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 19 at Holy Family Church in Oldenburg. Burial was in the church cemetery. Military graveside rites were conducted by the Batesville V.F.W. Post #3183 and by the Prell-Bland American Legion Post #271. Weigel Funeral Home in Batesville was in charge of arrangements.

Ellen Louise Hodge
Ellen Louise Hodge, 87, of Washington, formerly of Osgood, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2008. Visitation will be Saturday, December 27 from 10-11 a.m. at Neal’s Funeral Home in Osgood with funeral services starting at 11 a.m. Burial will be in the Tanglewood Cemetery in Versailles. Neal’s Funeral Home in Osgood is in charge of arrangements.

Rex Isaacs
Rex Isaacs, 55, of Brookville, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2008. Visitation is being held today, Tuesday, from 12 noon to 2 p.m. with funeral services immediately following. Burial will be in the Miller Cemetery in Osgood. Memorials may be given to the family. Neal’s Funeral Home in Osgood is in charge of arrangements.

December 16, 2008

Raymond House
Raymond House, 78, of Osgood, was born March 17, 1930 in Hamilton, Ohio to the parents of Edward Franklin and China Catherine Stewart House. He married Delores Grace Luckey on March 7, 1951 and she still survives at home in Osgood.
Other survivors include three sons: Edward Hayden House of Hamilton, Ohio, Michael Ray House of Osgood, and Wm. Lee House of Hamilton, Ohio; three daughters: Kathy L. Brewer and husband Tim of Osgood, Deborah Lynn and husband Doug Ogden of Osgood and Deirdre Joyce and husband Steve Merz of Holton; 19 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and one great great grandchildren; one brother, Jerry House of Florida and two sisters: Emma Gabbard of New Miami, Ohio and Joann Maupin of California. He was preceded in death by one son, Raymond Wayne House and seven brothers and one sisters.
Mr. House had worked 32 years at Champion Paper of Hamilton, Ohio.
The funeral was held Monday, December 15, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial was be at Hickory Flats Cemetery in Hamilton, Ohio of Overpeck. Memorials may go to Margaret Mary Hospice in c/o the funeral home. Arrangements by Neal’s Funeral Home. www.nealsfuneral-home.net.

Margaret R. Palmer
Margaret R. Palmer, 83, of West Harrison passed away Thursday, December 11, 2008 at her home. She was born near New Marion on December 11, 1925 the daughter of Clarence and Flora Walter Kieffer. She was married to Glen Palmer on October 5, 1943 and he preceded her in death on January 25, 2005.
Survivors include two sons Jimmy (Diana) Palmer of West Harrison and Darrel (Susan) Palmer of Harrison, Ohio; three grandchildren, Lori (Patrick) Trimble of Sunman, Jeni (Jeff) Christofferson of Indianapolis, and Dennis (Sarah) Palmer of Cincinnati; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers James and Raymond Kieffer, her sister Elnora Skeen, and her grandson Philip Palmer.
Mrs. Palmer was a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening and fishing.
Funeral services were held Monday, December 15 at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles. Burial was in the Marble Corner Cemetery at Versailles. Memorials may be made to the Dearborn County Animal Shelter in care of the funeral home.

Timothy W. Grieshop
Timothy W. Grieshop, 55, of Greenwood, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2008. Visitation is being held today, Tuesday, from 4-8 p.m. at Weigel Funeral Home in Batesville. Funeral services are 10 a.m. on Wednesday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Oldenburg. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Memorials may be given to the American Heart Association or to Batesville EMS-10.

Mary E. Vogelsang
Mary E. Vogelsang, 82, of Batesville, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2008. Funeral services are being held today, Tuesday, at St. Louis Church in Batesville at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Brenda Vogelsang Scholarship Fund or to St. Louis School.

Joseph B. Meer
Joseph B. Meer, 102, Brookville, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2008. Funeral Mass was held Saturday, December 13 at St. Mary’s of the Rock Church. Burial was in the St. Cecilia Church Cemetery in Oak Forest. Memorials may be given to St. Mary’s Church Building Fund, Franklin County EMS, Brookville Vol. Fire Department or given for Masses. Cook Funeral Home in Brookville was in charge of arrangements.

Carl "Pappy" Stall
Carl "Pappy" Stall, 77, of Sunman, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2008. Visitation is being held today, Tuesday, from 5-9 p.m. at Cook Funeral Home in Sunman. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in the St. Paul Cemetery in Sunman. Memorials may be given to the Gideon’s or to the Hope Baptist Church for missions.

Janet S. Weber
Janet S. Weber, 43, of Sunman, passed away Friday, December 12, 2008. Funeral services were held Monday, December 15, at Weigel Funeral Home in Batesville. Burial was in the St. Nicholas Catholic Church Cemetery. Memorials may be given to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, American Cancer Society or to the family for medical expenses.

Donald E. Bergman
Donald E. Berman, 82, passed away Wednesday, afternoon, December 10, 2008 at The Woodlands. He was born July 30, 1926, near Sunman, the son of Dorothy Behlmer Bergman and Edward Bergman. He married Ruth (Pohle) Bergman on June 2, 1951 and she survives.
Other survivors include two daughters: Cindy Bergman and Laurie Rowe (Mark McDaniel); one son-in-law, Michael Dial; three sisters, Mildred Huneke (Cliff); Phyllis Rhodes (Phil) and Joan Hehe (Joe); one brother, Ken Bergman (Ginny); three sisters-in-law, Elaine Bergman, Marge Mayhaus and Phyllis Rueter; four grandchildren; Miccah Hoffman (Steve); Meagan Dial; Marcus Dial (Carol) and Dylan Rowe and one great-grand daughter, Goldie Lynn Hoffman. He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Roberta Lynn Dial and one brother, Ray Bergman.
Mr. Bergman graduated from Milan High School in 1944. He was a US Navy WWII veteran and served on the air craft carrier, USS Monterey. He worked at Warner Gear for 31 years and retired in 1975. After retirement he enjoyed painting, working in his yard and garden, golfing, square dancing and especially his grandchildren. His memberships include Grace Lutheran Church, the American Legion and he was a charter member of the Grand Spinners Square Dance Club.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, December 13 at Adams Lutheran Church in Batesville with burial in the church cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association, 9135 N Meridian St. Suite B-4, Indianapolis, In 46260 or to a charity of donor’s choice. The Meeks Mortuary and Crematory was in charge of arrangements.

Charles E. "Chuck" Mann
Charles E. "Chuck" Mann, 59, of Ross, Ohio, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2008. Funeral services are being held today, Tuesday at Charles C. Young Funeral Home in Ross, Ohio at 10 a.m. with burial following in West Union, Ohio. Memorials may be given to his boys’ college fund C/O Lisa Mann, 1997 Smith Road, Hamilton, Ohio 45013. www.charles-youngfuneralhome.com.

Bertha C. Weisenbach
Bertha C. Weisenbach, 87, of Batesville, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2008. Visitation will be Thursday, December 18 from 8:30-10:30 a.m. at Weigel Funeral Home in Batesville. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. at St. Louis Catholic Church in Batesville. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Memorials may be given to Masses at the church, St. Louis Church Building Repair Fund or to Phi Beta Psi Sorority Cancer Research.

December 9, 2008

Dora Ann Ernst
Dora Ann Ernst, age 76, of Dillsboro, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at Deaconess Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was born October 21, 1932 in Irondale, Ohio the daughter of Elmer Golden and Margaret Dallas Golden. She married Richard Ernst in 1954, and he survives.

Jack A. Moreland
Jack A. Moreland, 78, of Dillsboro, passed away Saturday, Dec 6, 2008 at Dearborn County Hospital. He was born May 6, 1930 in Hooven, Ohio the son of John Wesley Moreland and Margarette Arnold Moreland. On Sept 30, 1950 he was married to Rose Mary Guard and she survives.
Other survivors include one son, Daniel A. Moreland, of Dillsboro; two daughters, Leeanne (Mrs. Thom) Maltbie, of Dillsboro, and Jane Moreland, of Yorktown, VA; two grandchildren, Emily Bennett and Tanner Maltbie; and a cousin, Betty Clark, of Dillsboro.
Mr. Moreland graduated from Taylor High School in North Bend in 1948. From 1952-54 He served his country in the US Marines, during the Korean Conflict. He was employed for 25 years as a machinist at Seagrams. He was an animal lover, especially his 2 dogs, Pepper and Tassey.
A memorial service will be Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 6 p.m. at Dillsboro United Methodist Church, with Pastors Dennis Alstott and Richard Wilson officiating. Friends may meet the family Wednesday from 4-6 p.m. at the church. Memorials may be given to P.A.W.S or to Dillsboro Community Food Pantry. Arrangements by Filter-DeVries Funeral Home, in Dillsboro.

Dorothy E. "Dottie" Heppner
Dorothy E. "Dottie" Heppner, 84, of Oldenburg and Ripley Crossing, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2008 at Margaret Mary Hospital in Batesville. She was born on March 19, 1924, in Buchanan, Michigan, the daughter of Margaret (nee:Smith) and Michael Buckhave. She married Virgil "Bud" Heppner on July 20, 1946 at Holy Family Church in Oldenburg and he preceded her in death on August 6, 1997.
Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Connie and John Moody of Batesville; and granddaughters, Lisa Honkomp of WA, and Traci Graham of KY; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brothers Harold and Donald Buckhave.
Mrs. Heppner was active in the Ripley County V.F.W. Post #3183 Ladies Auxiliary, Holy Family Church and its’ ladies society, the Surviving Spouses Ministry and was a founding member of the Oldenburg Park Board, where she helped organize the redevelopment of the Gilbert Munchel Park. She was an avid bowler and was involved with the Oldenburg Girl Scouts where she served as Troop Leader and held several terms as Director of the Girl Scout Camp in Batesville.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 10 a.m. at the Holy Family Church in Oldenburg with Rev. David Kobak O.F.M. officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation is being held today, Tuesday, from 4-7 p.m. at the Weigel Funeral Home with prayer service at 6 p.m. Memorials may be given to the Gilbert Munchel Park Fund or the Holy Family Religious Education Fund. Weigel Funeral Home in Batesville is in charge of arrangements.

James "Pickle" Ellerman
James "Pickle" Ellerman, 62, of Versailles passed away Thursday, December 4, 2008 at the Margaret Mary Hospital in Batesville. He was born at Milan on March 17, 1946 the son of Estol and Dortha Chance Ellerman. He was married to Beverly Andrew on August 9, 1969 and she survives.
Other survivors include his nieces Summer (Doug) Acra of Milan, Autumn Cameron of Hanover, Jennifer Mann of Bloomington, Susannah Mann of Versailles, and Jocelyn Eden of Milan; nephews Ricky (Mandy) Andrew of Dillsboro and Derick Cameron of Milan; two great nieces and one great nephew; friends Bill, Bobby, and Janie Browning. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Marie Mann.
Mr. Ellerman was a 1964 graduate of Versailles High School and was a member of the Tyson United Methodist Church. He was a 35 year employee of Seagrams and was also a farmer. He was also an accomplished guitarist having played music in the entire tri-state area. He was a custodian at South Ripley schools for a number of years.
Funeral services were held Monday, December 8 at Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles. Burial was in the Ellerman-Blair Cemetery near Friendship. Memorials may be given to the Diabetes Foundation of America or the South Ripley Classroom Teachers Scholarship Fund in care of the funeral home.

Robert E. Speckman
Robert E. Speckman, 83, of Sunman, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2008. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Visitation is being held today, Tuesday, December 9 from 6-8 p.m. at Cook Funeral Home in Sunman. Cook Funeral Home in Sunman is in charge of arrangements.

Journey Lynn Bates
Journey Lynn Bates, 4, of Vevay, formerly of Versailles, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2008. Funeral services were held on December 5 with burial in Vevay Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Down Syndrome of Greater Cincinnati, contribution cards are available at the funeral home. Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home in Vevay was in charge of arrangements.

Belva D. Andrew
Belva D. Andrew, 80, of Elrod passed away Sunday, December 7, 2008 at her home. She was born near Vevay on June 15, 1928, the daughter of Clyde and Nora Phillips Hysell. She was married to George Andrew on June 11, 1948.
Survivors include one son Rick (Sandy) Andrew of Elrod; two daughters Beverly Ellerman of Versailles and Darla (Joe) Eden of Milan; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren; one sister Elma Jean Rayls of Vevay; and one brother, Lyonel Hysell of Madison.
She was preceded in death by her parents, son-in-law James Ellerman, sisters, Armeda Drake, Elaine Lock and Saundra Hysell and her brothers, Meredith, Delmont, Lowell, Dorman, Dewayne and Adrian Hysell.
Mrs. Andrew was a 1946 graduate of Vevay High School and was a member of the Washington Baptist Church and the Ripley County Farm Bureau. She had been employed in housekeeping at the Waters of Dillsboro Manor for 27 years and had also worked at US Shoe in Vevay. She was a homemaker and a former 4-H leader for the Elrod Stars. She had also served as a custodian for the Washington Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 11 at 11 a.m. at the Washington Baptist Church in Elrod with Rev. Bruce Fitzsimmons officiating. Burial will be in the Washington Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. at Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home, Versailles and from 10 a.m. until the time of services Thursday at the church.
Memorials may be given to a fund for the family at the US Bank in Dillsboro or through the funeral home.
Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home, Versailles is in charge of the arrangements.

George E. Andrew
George E. Andrew, 85, of Elrod passed away Sunday, December 7, 2008 at his home. He was born near Vevay on November 6, 1923, the son of Ethol and Mabel Rogers Andrew. He was married to Belva Hysell on June 11, 1948.
Survivors include one son Rick (Sandy) Andrew of Elrod; two daughters, Beverly Ellerman of Versailles and Darla (Joe) Eden of Milan; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren; and one sister, Nell Jaynes of Anderson and brother-in-law, John Lucas of Vevay.
He was preceded in death by his parents, son-in-law James Ellerman, sisters Martha Burnett, Grace Jourdan, and Dorothy Lucas and his brothers, Ethol Andrew, Jr., and Dale Andrew.
Mr. Andrew was an Army veteran of WWII and was a member of the Washington Baptist Church. He had worked as a district foreman for the Ripley County Highway Department retiring in 1999 and also had driven a bus for the Milan schools for nine years. He was a former 4-H leader for the Elrod Stars and had driven a milk truck. He enjoyed his garden and coon hunting.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 11 at 11 a.m. at the Washington Baptist Church with Rev. Bruce Fitzsimmons officiating. Burial will be in the Washington Cemetery with military rites by the Versailles American Legion. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. at Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home, Versailles and from 10 a.m. until the time of services Thursday at the church.
Memorials may be given to a fund for the family at the US Bank in Dillsboro or through the funeral home.
Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home, Versailles is in charge of the arrangements.

Monta Irene Hawley
Monta Irene Hawley, 90, of Osgood, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2008. Funeral services were held on December 6 at Neal’s Funeral Home in Osgood. Burial was in Mud Pike Cemetery in Osgood. Memorial may be given to the Mud Pike Cemetery Fund. Neal’s Funeral Home in Osgood was in charge of arrangements.

December 2, 2008