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Jason Lee Simmons COLUMBUS, Ohio — Jason Lee Simmons, 45 of Columbus, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, at Capitol City Gardens Rehabilitation Center after a long battle with kidney disease. He is the son of Ivan Heber Simmons Jr. (Midori) and Jacqueline Simmons. Jason was best known for his sense of humor, musical talents, love for his family, friends and the Lord. He was a 1992 graduate of Springfield South High School where he participated in marching band and symphonic choir. After graduation, he attended Central State University. Before his illness, he traveled throughout the U.S. as a liquidation car sales specialist with Hopkins and Raines. As a youth, he was a member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church and its youth choir, BYF, and Unity for Christ Community Choir, directed by Arlin “Par” Tolliver. He has since been a member of World Harvest Church in Columbus. He is survived by his loving wife Jametris Simmons; his children Dashea and Donyea Simmons of Evansville, Elise Hardiman of Princeton, Jason Lee Simmons Jr. and Jarison Simmons of Crossville, Tennessee, Jamal West, Zion House, and Jayden Simmons of Columbus,
Ohio; parents Ivan H. Simmons Jr. (Midori) of Princeton and Jacqueline Simmons of Indianapolis; grandmother Lunolia Simmons of Princeton; sisters Jalynn Simmons and Jeanna Simmons-Evans (Timothy) of Indianapolis; nieces Jasmon Henderson and Kayla Evans of Indianapolis; and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. Jason is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Melville and Marguerite Liggins of Springfield, Ohio and paternal grandfather Ivan Heber Simmons Sr. of Princeton. A celebration of life is at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 34 W. Pleasant Street, Springfield, Ohio, on Saturday, Feb. 2, with visitation from 10 -11 a.m. and service at 11 a.m. His body has been entrusted to Ohio Cremation and Memorial Society in Columbus. Flowers and letters of condolence can be sent to St. John Missionary Baptist Church.
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INDEX Brian E. Arnold ................................................ page 4 Robert L. “Bob” Ashby .................................... page 2 Eric M. Bailey ................................................... page 2 Beverly A. Beckes ............................................ page 3 Gerald L. Creek ................................................ page 2 Paul J. Eagan..................................................... page 3 Larry C. Emerson ............................................ page 3 Larry G. Falls ................................................... page 3 Michael K Frederick ........................................ page 2 Anthony Todd Garrison................................... page 4 Othra E. Hensley .............................................. page 3 Nick J. Hershel ................................................. page 3 Dorothy A. Hopkins ......................................... page 3 Phillip E. Johnson............................................. page 4 Jacqueline Lewis .............................................. page 4 Janet L. Martin ................................................. page 3 Ralph Christian “Chris” Martin ...................... page 4 Paul R. Mattingly .............................................. page 4 Patricia May (Rankin) Maurer ....................... page 4 Daniel E. McDonald Jr..................................... page 4 William H. McEllhiney .................................... page 5 Mike Meyer ...................................................... page 5 Loretta W. Morgan ........................................... page 2 Charles D. Ray .................................................. page 3 Faye E. Rogers ................................................. page 4 Naomi R. Schafer ............................................. page 4 George L. Schoultz........................................... page 5 Joseph E. Seib................................................... page 2 Jason L. Simmons............................................. page 1 Dorothy F. Spurgeon........................................ page 3 James A. Tenbarge ........................................... page 1 Hilton L. Thompson ......................................... page 2 Otis M. Tooley .................................................. page 5 Frank J. Turber ................................................ page 5 Pamela A. Weber .............................................. page 3 Victor L. (Vic) Welch ....................................... page 5 Ann Weymouth ................................................. page 2 Sharron L. Wiliams .......................................... page 4 Judith M. Williamson....................................... page 5 Lester L. Willis ................................................. page 4 Jerry W. Wise ................................................... page 5 Mary A. Woodall .............................................. page 2 Rev. Miles B. Zeigler ........................................ page 3
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James Arthur Tenbarge HAUBSTADT — James Arthur Tenbarge, 85, of Haubstadt, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, at his home surrounded by family. Jim was born Dec. 26, 1933, in Posey County, to Leo and Lula (Scheller) Tenbarge. Jim was a member of St. James Catholic Church in Haubstadt, St. James Men’s Club and the Knights of Columbus. He worked for Emge Packing Company for 41 years and was the owner and operator of Tenbarge Lawn Mowing Service. Jim enjoyed golf outings and Purdue football games with his family. Surviving Jim are his wife of 65 years, Connie (Elpers) Tenbarge; daughters, Jane (Dennis) Barrett of Princeton and Michele (Kenny) Will of Evansville; sons, Ron (Jamie) Tenbarge and Randy (Jan) Tenbarge, both of Haubstadt and James D. (Lori) Tenbarge of Indianapolis; fifteen grandchildren, Kimberly (Brad) Peterson, Lindsey (Jacob) Dilbeck, Rachel (Mark) Thompson, Jessica (Aaron) Neufelder, Chris (Tami) Tenbarge, Carrie (Kurt) Williamson, Courtney (Kyle Hoelscher) Tenbarge, Christa (Brooks Martin) Tenbarge, April (Michael) Cooper, Ashley (Derek) Hart, Austin (Lexi) Will, Alexis Will, Nick Tenbarge, Maddi Tenbarge and Chelsea Tenbarge and sixteen
great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by two sisters, Lillian Elpers and Malinda Schmitt and four brothers, Francis, Wilfred, Silverius and Melvin Tenbarge. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, at St. James Catholic Church in Haubstadt, Rev. Kenneth Betz officiating. Burial will follow in the St. James Church Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 4 until 8 p.m. Friday at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 W. Franklin Street and from 9 a.m. until service time Saturday at St. James Catholic Church. Memorial contributions may be made to St. James Catholic Church, 12300 S. 50 West, Haubstadt, IN 47639. Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of James Arthur Tenbarge, please visit our Sympathy Store.
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Sunday, February 17, 2019
Robert L. “Bob” Ashby EVANSVILLE — Robert L. “Bob” Ashby, 94, of Evansville, passed away at 1:22 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019, at Deaconess Midtown. Bob was born May 12, 1924, in Pike County to Charles and Edna (Hays) Ashby and spent his formative years on a farm in Gibson County. He graduated from Princeton High School in 1941 and married Catherine “Kate” Arbuthnot in 1943. Bob was a Veteran in the United States Navy, where he served aboard the aircraft carrier USS Cabot (CVL 28) in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He was a charter member of the Brake Supply, having helped open the business in 1947 and retired as corporate treasurer and sales manager. Bob and Kate lived in Francisco, her hometown, for the first 25 years of their married life, and they have lived in Evansville since 1967. He was a member and a Past Master of Oakland City Masonic Lodge 467 and Scottish Rite of Evansville, Toastmasters, Gideons, and several discussion groups. Bob and Kate were former members of Francisco United Methodist Church and current members of Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Evansville. He is survived by his loving wife of 76 years, Kate Ashby; daughterin-law, Kathy Ashby; grandsons, Terry Ashby, Jr. and Kyle Ashby; sister-in-law, Jonnie Ann Ashby; and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Terry
Hilton Loy “Sonny” Thompson
Eric M. Bailey
PRINCETON — Eric M. Bailey, 38, of Princeton, passed away Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, at his home in Princeton. He was born Dec. 8, 1980, in Evansville, to James and Pam (Phillips) Bailey. Eric graduated from Wood Memorial High School in 1999, then went on to graduate with an associates degree from V.U. He was the office manager at County niece, Janet Sue (Tom) Cox of Washington, D.C., Seat Veterinary Hospital in Princeton, which is his caregiver and best operated by his wife, Sarah friend, Aaron Sanders Stewart Bailey. He was a of Worthington, several member of the Oakland great and great-great City Church of the nieces and nephews. Nazarene. He was preceded in Eric was a ham radio death by his parents, a operator and enjoyed sister, Hickam Elizabeth “Tootie” Fuller, a brother, working on car stereos Hylan Coy Thompson, and and electronics. He also built computers. He was a two nephews, John and Gary Edward Thompson. patient and loving father and also loved animals. Funeral service will He is survived by his be held at Folsom United wife, Sarah Stewart Bailey Methodist Church in of Princeton; daughter, Worthington at 2 p.m. Gracelynn Bailey; parents, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2010, James and Pam Bailey of with Pastor Rick Pressel Francisco; two brothers, officiating. Burial will Steven Bailey (Jodie) of follow at Riverside Oakland City and Neal Cemetery in Spencer. Bailey (Leah) of Patoka; Visitation will be held grandfather, Eugene at West & Parrish & Phillips of Francisco; Pedigo Funeral Home in Spencer on Saturday from mother-in-law, Gail Stewart of Princeton; 2 to 5 p.m., and Sunday at the church from 1 p.m. brother-in-law, Levi Stewart (Krystal) of until the time of service. Memorial contributions Princeton; grandmotherin-law, Phyllis Hensley of may be made to the Princeton; several nieces Worthington Sonshine Shop, Folsom United Methodist Church, or an organization of the donors wishes, through the BROWNSBURG, Ind. funeral home. — Gerald L. Creek, 79, Online condolences of Brownsburg, Indiana may be shared with formerly Owensville, went Sonny’s family at www. to be with the Lord Jan. 9, westparrishpedigo.com or 2019. www.welchcornett.com. He was born April 5, Sonny’s arrangements 1939, in Gibson County are entrusted to Walton to the late Clyde Martin Funeral Service, West & Creek and Ester Louise Parrish & Pedigo Funeral (Lofton) Creek. Gerald Home in Spencer and was a Chemist at National Welch & Cornett Funeral Starch for over 20 years. Home in Worthington. Gerald is survived by his children Dusty (Annette McCarty) Creek, Mark (Michelle) Creek, Jon OWENSVILLE — (Stacey Morris) Creek, Ann Weymouth, 80, and Jane Michelle (Chris of Owensville, passed Funkhouser) Kirchner; away Thursday, Jan. 10, six grandchildren; and one 2019, at the Linda E. great-grandchild. White Hospice House in He was preceded in Evansville. death by his parents Clyde She was born May and Ester Creek, and wife 1, 1938, in Wolcottville, Betty Creek. Indiana to Harry and Ruby (Lambright) Miller. She was a teacher at Kynlee Wells, Katie, Tyler, North Gibson School Ethan Dylan and Emma PETERSBURG — Corporation and a Wells, Izabell, James Michael Keith Frederick, Indiana. Guidance Counselor at and Emily Earl, Conrad 58, of Petersburg, passed A funeral service South Knox High School, and Carson Fornshell; away Jan. 4, 2019, in Jasper. retiring in 1991. Then she will be held at 1 p.m. brother, James (Sue) He was born March was a child and elder care Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, at Schultz; sister, Vickie 20, 1960, to Donald Ray Colvin Funeral Home in consultant, retiring in Creswell; and several and Maebelle Frederick 2001. She was a member Princeton, officiated by nieces and nephews. in Washington, Indiana. of Our Savior Lutheran Pastor John Schmeling. Loretta was preceded Mike worked many years Church in Princeton and Burial will follow in in death by her parents. for Indianapolis Power and was also a member of Columbia White Church Family and friends Light as a lab technician. He Tri-Kappa Sorority and the Cemetery in Princeton. are invited to gather for Tourist Club. Visitation will be from 4 to had a life-long passion for a visitation from 4 p.m. She is survived by 8 p.m. Sunday, January 20, farming. – 7 p.m., Monday, Jan. Mike is survived by her husband, Richard 2019, at the Colvin Funeral 7, 2019, in the Chapel of his wife, Patty Frederick Weymouth of Owensville; Home. Keepes Funeral Home. daughter, Roxinda “Rocky” Memorial contributions of Petersburg; sons, Funeral service will Jamen (Megan) Frederick Lutz of Owensville; may be made to Our be 10 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. and Alec Frederick of two sons, Ronald Alan Savior Lutheran Church, 8, 2019, in the chapel of Petersburg; mother, Weymouth of Princeton 100 S. Richland Creek Keepes Funeral Home. Maebelle Frederick of and Russ Andrew Dr., Princeton, IN Keepes Funeral Home Petersburg; brothers, Brian Weymouth of Evansville; 47670. Envelopes will be is serving the family and Dean Frederick; sister, three grandchildren, available at the funeral with the arrangements. Jeanine (Jason) Craig. Rachel Ash, Matt Lutz and home. Colvin Funeral To view Loretta’s tribute He is preceded in death Rochelle Weymouth; five Home is honored to be wall, purchase flowers by his father, Donald Ray great-grandchildren and serving the Weymouth and leave condolences for three great-great-grandFrederick and his brother, family. You may leave a the Morgan family, please children; one sister, Janet Steve Frederick. message of sympathy or visit www.keepesfuneralService for Mike will be Miller of Goshen, Indiana; light a memorial candle in home.com and one brother, Harry memory of Ann at www. Lowell Miller of Franklin, colvinfuneralhome.com
WORTHINGTON, Ind. — Hilton Loy “Sonny” Thompson, 89, of Worthington, passed away peacefully at 8:03 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019, at Aperion Care in Spencer. Sonny was born in Freedom on Easter Sunday, March 31, 1929, the son of Lex & Ivadale “Tottie” (Hickham) Thompson. Sonny graduated from Freedom High School Ashby; sister, Emma Lou Class of 1947. He attended McAtee; and brothers, Lanes Business School in Sheldon Ashby and Paul Indianapolis, IU Extension Ashby. in Indianapolis and The family would say received his BS and MS a special thank you to in Agriculture Education the nurses on the 4th from Purdue University floor of Health South in 1952. He served in the Rehabilitation Hospital at US Army from 1952-1954 Deaconess Midtown. Funeral Services will be during the Korean War. Sonny was a member of held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Folsom United Methodist Feb. 2, 2019, at Boone Funeral Home East Chapel Church in Worthington, Sigma PI Fraternity , and – A Family Tradition a 50 year member of the Funeral Home, 5330 Masonic Lodge. He taught Washington Avenue with Vocational Agriculture at Pastor George Purnell Princeton High School and Pastor Jim Clark from 1952-1967. Sonny officiating. Entombment taught Chemistry, Biology will be in Oak Hill and Vocational Agriculture Mausoleum where the at Worthington High Vanderburgh County School from 1967-1986. Retired Veterans will perform full military rites. He retired from teaching due to health problems. Friends may visit from Sonny continued to 3 p.m. until 7 p.m., Friday, farm and raise Egyptian Feb. 1, 2019, and from 9 Arabian horses on his a.m. until service time, farm, Arabian Acres, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, north of Worthington. He at Boone Funeral Home East Chapel. The Oakland worked for the National Arabian Horse Association City Masonic Lodge 467 Service will be held at 6:30 from 1973-2000, serving as Ring Master and Judge p.m., Friday, Feb. 1, 2019. Memorial Contributions for the U.S. Arabian may be made to Aldersgate National, Canadian United Methodist Church National, U.S. Arabian Youth Nationals, Egyptian at 5130 Lincoln Avenue, Event, Pan Am Games, Evansville, IN 47715 or The Gideons International and the World Cup. Sonny retired in 2013 from Processing Center at PO farming. He sold his horse Box 97251, Washington, farm and moved to the DC 20090-7251. town of Worthington. Condolences may be He is survived by made to the family online two nephews, Jerry Lee at boonefuneralhome.net (Valerie Harris) Fuller and Jimmy (Betti) Fuller, both of Worthington, a
and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Gloria Phillips, David Bailey and Barbara Ward; and his father-in-law, Steven Stewart. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, at Colvin Funeral Home in Princeton, officiated by Rev. Darin Nossett. Burial will follow at Columbia White Church Cemetery in Princeton. Visitation will be from 4 until 8 p.m. Thursday at Colvin Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Educational Fund set up for Gracelynn Bailey, who has autism. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Colvin Funeral Home is honored to be serving Eric’s family. You may leave a message of sympathy or light a memorial candle in memory of Eric at www. colvinfuneralhome.com.
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Loretta Wells Morgan MOUNT CARMEL — Loretta Wells Morgan, 62, of Mount Carmel, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, at her residence. She was born Nov, 15, 1956, in Sumner, Illinois, the daughter of John W. and Roberta (Houghlan) Schultz. She married Jeff Morgan and he survives. Loretta worked in the floral industry designing beautiful flower arrangements. Most recently she was employed at Uniquely Michaels in Princeton, formerly known as Karen’s Flowers and Gifts and was a friendly face when delivering flowers and gifts to the public. She loved fishing, camping and cooking outdoors. She had a huge heart and greatly enjoyed helping others. Her children and grandchildren meant the world to her and held a very special place in her heart. Loretta will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Loretta will be remembered by her husband, Jeff; sons, Joseph (Kayla) Wells, Dustin Wells; daughters, Christy (Jason) Earl, Beth (Bryce) Fornshell; twelve grandchildren, Alexis and
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Joseph E. Seib HAUBSTADT — Joseph E. Seib, 98, of Haubstadt died Jan. 22, 2019. He was born to George and Anna (Schmitt) Seib Aug. 6, 1920, in St. Wendel, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Margaret (Bittner) Seib in 2009; children Janie Lamey, Robert Seib and Raymond Seib; son-in-law, John Schneider; brothers Albert, John, Bill and Clem Seib; sisters Cecilia Adler and Mary Wilderman. He is survived by children; Ruth Schnieder, Joann (Terry) Maurer, Gene (Pat) Seib, Bernie
Holder’s Funeral Home is honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Creek. Visitation will be held Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, at Holders Funeral Home from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and funeral at 12 p.m. with Pastor Kevin Wilson officiating. Interment will be in Owensville Cemetery.
(George) Caucci, George (Jeanie) Seib, Paul (Mary Jo) Seib, Nora (Steve) Elpers, son-in-law Terry Lamey; brother Clarence Seib; special companion Ruth Hacker; 20 grandchildren and 42 great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Jan. 26, 2019 at 10 a.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Haubstadt. Burial will follow at St. James Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, Jan. 25, 2019, from 2 to 7 p.m. at Stodghill Funeral Home with Rosary at 1:30 p.m. and at the church from 9 a.m. until service time.
held Wednesday, Jan. 9 at 11 a.m. at the Gospel Center Church in Petersburg. Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, at the church and 9 a.m. to time of service Wednesday morning. Pastor Rodney Fretwell will officiate. Burial will follow the service at Walnut Hills Cemetery in Petersburg. Harris Funeral Home is entrusted with care.
Mary A. Woodall PETERSBURG — Mary A. Woodall, 80, of Petersburg, died Friday, Jan. 4, 2019, at Amber Manor Care Center. She was born Nov. 29, 1938 in Petersburg to Orlando “Toad” and Mary Hope (Robling) McCrary. She married James “Peckeye” Woodall and they spent almost 55 years together until his passing Nov. 20, 2014. She is survived by daughter, Debbie Beadles of Union and her significant other, Jeff Brown; son, Kenny Woodall of Petersburg; two grandsons; two greatgrandchildren and a
great-grandson on the way; sister, Betty (McCrary) Decker of Petersburg; brother, Tom McCrary and wife, Barb of Vincennes; and several nieces and nephews. Service will be held at 11 a.m. Jan. 9, 2019, at Colvin Funeral Home in Princeton. Burial will be at McClure Cemetery in Algiers, Indiana. Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions for funeral expenses may be made to the Woodall Family with checks payable to Debbie Beadles.
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Sunday, February 17, 2019
Miles B. Zeigler
PRINCETON — Reverend Miles B. Zeigler, 84, of Princeton, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019, at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville. He was born March 19, 1934, to Benjamin Breard Zeigler and Letha (Griffin) Zeigler in Monroe, Louisiana. Miles proudly served his country for four years in the U. S. Navy during the Korean War. He had been a full-time pastor from 1961 until 2009 and then served as a supply pastor after retirement. He was a former pastor of Broadway Baptist Church in Princeton and Crossroads Baptist Church in Oakland City and resided in Princeton since 1998 coming back from Florida. He had devoted his life in the service of the Lord, and was a warrior for God, a good counselor and family protector. He was a proud father, grandfather and great grandfather. Miles is survived by his wife, Gala Zeigler, to whom he was married April 20, 1956, and who said of him, “He was the greatest man I ever knew!”; two sons, Eli Soligberg (Nikki) of Sweden and Don Zeigler (Susanne) of Princeton; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; six siblings, George Zeigler, Vickie Warren, Elizabeth Butler, Linda Allen, Danny
Zeigler, and Merlene Zeigler. He was preceded in death by his parents; six siblings and a grandson, Justin Zeigler. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, at Colvin Funeral Home in Princeton, with Rev. Fred Denton officiating. Burial will follow at Columbia White Church Cemetery in Princeton. Visitation will be from 4 until 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31 at Colvin Funeral Home. Military rites will be provided by Retired Military Veterans. Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans, P. O. Box 14301, Cold Spring, KY 41076 or at dav.org. Envelopes will also be available at Colvin’s. You may leave a message of sympathy or light a candle in memory of Miles at www.colvinfuneralhome. com. Colvin Funeral Home is honored to serve Rev. Zeigler’s family.
Charles David Ray Sr PRINCETON — Charles David Ray Sr., 71, of Princeton, passed away Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019. He was born in St Louis, Missouri Thursday, March 20, 1947, to James Logan Ray Sr. and Ruth Faye Roy Ray, both of whom have preceded. Mr. Ray has been an area resident since 1972 and was an engineer with Norfolk Southern railroad, retiring after 39 years of service. On June 20, 1964, he married Claudia Hornberger who survives of Princeton. David is a Veteran of the U.S. Navy. Survivors include his wife Claudia, son David Ray of Princeton; daughters Cindy Whitehouse and Carla Ray both of Princeton. He is also survived by brothers Jerry (Joyce) Hagene of O’Fallon, Illinois, and James Logan Ray Jr. of Potosi, Missouri. Other survivors include seven grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. He is preceded by two brothers,
Clarence and William. Per Mr. Ray’s wishes, cremation will take place, and there will be a time of visitation with the family on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019 at Doyle Funeral Home, located at 520 S. Main St. Princeton, IN 47670 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. with a memorial service to take place at 7 p.m. Doyle Funeral Home in Princeton has the honor of having charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be made online at www.doylefuneralhomeprinceton.net or Doyle Funeral Home’s Facebook page.
Larry C. Emerson OAKLAND CITY — Larry C. Emerson, 76, of Oakland City formerly of Francisco entered rest Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Oakland City. He was born on Sept. 16, 1942, in Arkansas. Larry was preceded in death by his mother Wilma Emerson, and a sister Jean Gillihan. Larry was retired from Whirlpool Corporation after several years of service. He is survived by his daughter Karen (David) Emerson-Agee of Evansville; sons Neal (Kelly) Emerson of Princeton, and Kevin (Nancy) Emerson of
Snellville, Georgia; father Leon Emerson of Princeton and a sister Darlene Jones of Francisco; great-grandchildren Christain, Rose and Hailey; several nieces and nephews. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, at Francisco Cemetery in Francisco. Family and friends will gather at the cemetery for a celebration of life, Rev. Miles Zeigler will be officiating. Family and entrusted Lamb-Basham Memorial Chapel. For personal assistance. Family and friends may send messages of comfort to www.lambbasham.com
Larry Falls OAKLAND CITY — Larry Gilbert Falls 77, of Oakland City, died Friday, Jan. 18, 2019 at his home. He was born Feb. 13, 1941, in Princeton, to Gilbert and Dona (Morton) Falls. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Prentice (Bud) and Phillip Falls, sister Fern Jeanie Martelli, a great-grandson and wife Connie Kaye (Golden) Falls Dec. 13, 2015. He and his wife were married for 51 years. He served in the U.S. Navy June 23, 1960 to April 14, 1964.
He is survived by children Sheila Besing (David Ricketts) and Kris (Darren) Corn of Oakland City, Shawn (Jatara) Falls of Avon and Matthew (Abby) Falls of Hazleton; sister Joanne Fiscus of Oakland City; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral service is at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, at Lamb-Basham Memorial Chapel with burial In Montgomery Cemetery. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel. In lieu of flowers, make donations to American Legion Post 256 Fallen Hero Fund.
Nick J. Herthel BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Nick J. Herthel, 59, of Bloomington, died at 6:20 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, at his residence. Born Sept. 30, 1959, in Bedford, he was the son of Fred D. Herthel and Linda C. Mitchell. He married Debra Kaye Smith Nov. 6, 2004, and she survives. He was a graduate of Bedford North Lawrence High School with the class of 1977. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the I.U. Kelley School of Business in 1981. He was awarded a Doctor of Jurisprudence by the I.U School of Law at Indianapolis in 1984. He served as a law clerk and certified legal intern with the Lawrence County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office during 1983-1984. Nick practiced law for 34 years. He was a partner with Plummer and Herthel from 1984-1988. He was a solo practitioner in Bedford from 1988-2004. In 2005, he and his wife formed Herthel and Herthel Attorneys at Law and have practiced together since 2005. He was an avid horseracing enthusiast and has owned, bred, and raced thoroughbred horses. He was a member of the Indiana State Bar Association and the Lawrence County Bar Association.
Survivors include his wife, Debra, of Bloomington; his father, Fred Herthel and step-mother, Linda Herthel, of Bedford; his mother, Linda C. Mitchell, of Bloomington; a sister, Debra A. Woods and brother-in-law, Jack Woods of Bedford; two sisters-in-law, Laura Herthel and Sonya Smith; nieces, Bretta Skinner, Kara and Kristen Herthel; his father and mother-in-law, J.D. and Connie Smith, of Francisco. He was preceded in death by a brother, Christopher L. Herthel; his grandparents, Helen “Baba” Mitchell, Verner and Helen Herthel and an uncle, Bob Herthel. A memorial service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 12 at Green Hill Cemetery with Pastor Steve Johnson officiating. Interment will follow. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.
Dorothy F. “Dottie” Spurgeon PRINCETON — Dorothy F. “Dottie” Spurgeon, 74, of Princeton, passed away Friday, Jan. 4, 2019, at Gibson General Hospital SNF in Princeton. She was born April 5, 1944, to Jake and Evangeline Oestreicher. She graduated from Fort Branch High School in 1962. She married Joseph Oct. 30, 1966. She attended Bethel Memorial Church. She enjoyed volunteering as a pink lady at the hospital and as a Red Cross volunteer. She loved her family greatly. She truly enjoyed being a nana, her pets, gardening, flowers, rainbows and traveling. (Especially the WRAY bus tours.) Dorothy will be greatly missed by her family and friends. We will cherish her memory forever. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Joe Spurgeon of Princeton; her only daughter, Debbie Kixmiller (Jason); her grandson, Braden; and her
granddaughter, Jada all of Washington. A private graveside service will be held at St. Johns Cemetery in Buckskin, officiated by Pastor Kevin Wilson. Burial will follow. There will be no visitation. Colvin Funeral Home of Princeton has been entrusted with arrangements. The family would like to thank Dr. Murthy and the 5th-floor nursing staff for their care and compassion. You may leave a message of sympathy or light a memorial candle in memory of Dottie at www. colvinfuneralhome.com.
Janet Louise Martin SOMERVILLE — Janet Louise Martin, 64, of Somerville died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019. She was born Dec. 16, 1954, in Evansville to Charles Adron and Lorene Mae (Feldmeier) Williams. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Billie A. and Billie J. Williams, niece Crystal Williams and in-laws Sanford and Minnie Martin. Survived by husband James Martin; children Matthew (Michelle) Martin of Camby, Indiana, Eric (Melissa) Martin of Oakland City; six grandchildren; sisters Wanda (Carl) Farmer
of Corydon, Indiana, Donna (Marty) Skelton of Princeton; brothers Wayne (Doris) Wiliams of Chandler, Indiana, David (Teresa) Williams, Rick (Tina) Williams of Francisco, Jack (Jennifer) Williams of Patoka, Indiana; 14 nieces and nephews, 15 great-nieces and nephews; and three great-great-nieces and nephews. Service will be 11 a.m. Monday Jan. 28, 2019, at Lamb-Basham Memorial Chapel with burial in Somerville Cemetery. Visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. until service Monday at the chapel.
Dorothy Ann Hopkins FRANCISCO — Dorothy Ann Hopkins, 93, of Francisco, died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019 at Gibson General Hospital in Evansville. She was born March 21, 1925, in Gibson County to Paul and Gertrude (Jost) Farney. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband James “Chig” Hopkins, and son Stephen Hopkins, three brothers and one sister. She is survived by three children; Diane (Steve) Kiesel of Sumter, South Carolina, Laura (Paul) Thomas and Dennis (Cindy)
Hopkins both of Francisco; 11 grandchildren; 40 greatgrandchildren; four greatgreat-grandchildren; sisters Betty Smith of Paxton, Illinois, Ruth McKiernan of South Bend, Indiana and Jean Riedford of Evansville. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019, at Lamb-Basham Memorial Chapel with burial in Forsythe Cemetery. Rev. Kristi Calhoun will be officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday and from 9 a.m. Sunday at the chapel. Family and friends may send messaged of comfort to www.lambbasham.com
Beverly Ann Beckes PRINCETON — Beverly Ann Beckes, 82, of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, at Cincinnati, Ohio. She was born May 11, 1936, in Fort Branch to Albert and Alma (Fortner) Singleton. She lived in Cincinnati since 2012, coming from Bloomington. She was formerly of Princeton and also lived awhile in Florida. After graduation she attended Indiana Business College. She was formerly the director of Gibson County Council On Aging, owned and operated the Merle Norman store in Washington, Indiana and was a teacher’s aide in the Washington School System. She is survived by her husband, Joe Beckes of Sullivan, Indiana; two sons, Hap Eric Beckes (Doreen) of Sullivan and Dr. Kirt Aron Beckes MD (Dr. Angie Beckes MD) of Cincinnati; nine grandchildren; one sister, Sharon Neufelder of Princeton; and one brother, Joe Singleton of Petersburg.
A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, at Colvin Funeral Home in Princeton, officiated by Rev. Curtis Bond. Burial will follow in Walnut Hill Cemetery in Fort Branch. Visitation will be from noon until service time on Saturday at the Colvin Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gibson County Senior Center. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. You may leave a message of sympathy or light a memorial candle in memory of Beverly at www.colvin funeralhome.com.
Paula J. Eagan FRANCISCO — Paula J. Eagan, 74, of Francisco, passed away Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019, at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville. She was born May 16, 1944, in St. Louis, Missouri. She was a homemaker and former factory worker and had lived in the Francisco area for the past three years, coming from Elberfeld. She was a member of the former No-Ruz Grotto. Paula is survived by her children, Tina Bethe (Rich) of Spurgeon, Donald Gatewood (Jeanette) of Abingdon, Maryland, Teresa Cullivan (David), Johnnie Gatewood (Tracey), Shannel Whitehead all of Francisco and Misty Williams (Chris) of Princeton; a sister, Elaine Engleman (Terry) of Lawrenceville, Illinois; 10 grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Norman and Irma (Sandwell) Dunkel; husband, Jack Eagan; two brothers, Tim and Paul; and two grandsons, Matthew Gatewood and Sean Whitehead.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, at Colvin Funeral Home in Princeton, with Father Ted Temple officiating. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. Monday at Colvin’s. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 5250 Vogel Road, Evansville, IN 47715, or at www.cancer. org. Envelopes will also be available at the funeral home. Colvin Funeral Home is honored to serve Paula’s family. You may leave a message of sympathy or light a candle in memory of Paula at www.colvinfuneralhome.com.
Pamela A. Weber BOONVILLE — Pamela Ann Weber, 51, of Boonville, Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019 at Linda E. White Hospice Center in Evansville. She was born Oct. 25, 1967, in Haubstadt, daughter of Stephen and Brenda (Bevels) Weber. She is survived by her daughter, Amanda Hill of Grandview; father Stephen
Weber of Haubstadt; her mother Brenda Smith of Charlotte, North Carolina; sisters Mary Matthewsons of Lynnville and Linda Hart of Princeton; brother Dwayne Weber of Owensville. A graveside memorial service is at 10 a.m. Saturday at Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Haubstadt.
Othra Eugene “Blonde” Henslee OWENSVILLE — Othra Eugene “Blonde” Henslee, 90, of Owensville, died Dec. 12, 2018, at Transcendent Healthcare of Owensville. He was born in Akron, Ohio Dec. 27, 1927, to the late Alec and Della (Scott) Henslee. Holder’s Funeral Home is honored and privileged to
be entrusted with the care of Mr. Henslee. Memorial service will be held Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, at Dayspring Community Church after Sunday services. Pastor Scott Burr will be officiating, and interment will be Jan. 7, 2019, at Rose Hill Memorial Garden in Tullahoma.
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Phillip “Lucky” E. Johnson PATOKA — Phillip “Lucky” E. Johnson, 75, of Patoka, passed away Friday, Jan. 25, 2019, at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville. He was born Sep. 19, 1943 in Princeton. He was preceded in death by his mother, Pansy Beatrice (Terry) Johnson, his father, Elmer Woodrow “Woody” Johnson, and his step-mother, Doris (White) Johnson. He married Linda (Burkett) Johnson in 1976 in Mount Carmel, Illinois. Mr. Johnson proudly served in the United States Army and National Guard. During his working years, he operated Johnson Service Company and worked as a millwright. He was a member of the American Legion, the VFW, the Masonic Lodge, and St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. He was a jack-of-all-trades who enjoyed working with his hands, taking up woodworking and guitar playing in his later years. His other hobbies included fishing and family time on the White River, hosting fish fries, and watching political news. Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife, Linda Johnson of Patoka; children, Joe Spruell (Karla) of Lapel, John Johnson of Princeton, and Jason Johnson (Tim) of Indianapolis; eight grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren with one on the way; three siblings,
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VINCENNES — Jacquline J. (Bilderback) Lewis, 76, of Vincennes, passed away at 7:31 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, at her residence. She was born August 18, 1942, in Princeton, Indiana to Frederick and Lela (Dunning) Bilderback. Jacquline had driven for KCARC as a transporter. Surviving are her children, Cheryl Montgomery and Tina Clark (Wes) of Princeton, Dora Hathaway her husband Fred of Lawrenceville, Chris (Ed) of Princeton, and Lewis and his companion Mike Johnson (Tish) Ashley Medlen of Pinkstaff, of Vincennes; a special Cammy Chance of friend-like-dad, Bill Ford of Patoka; and his beloved Vincennes and Chris W. Lewis of Vincennes; her kitty, Pretty Thing. grandchildren, Joshua A celebration of life Montgomery and his wife will be held for him at Stacey of Washington, St. Joseph’s Catholic Megan Tapiaaguilar and Church Celeste Center her husband Nick of in Princeton from 10 Lawrenceville, Melissa a.m. until noon Saturday, McFall and her husband Feb. 9, 2019. A memorial Casey of New Palestine, graveside service will Jessica Whipkey and her be held at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Princeton at a husband Sam of Vincennes, Andrew Montgomery later date. and his wife Lindsey of For those who wish, Lawrenceville, Matthew memorial contributions may be given to the Linda Lewis and his fiancé Nichole King of Mt. Vernon, E. White Hospice House Makayla Montgomery and in loving memory of Phillip “Lucky” Johnson by her companion Michael Fox of Bridgeport, Kellie Cargal visiting www.deaconess. and her husband Brett com/For-You/Donorsand-Volunteers/Give-Now. of Vincennes, Courtney Chance of Vincennes, Colvin Funeral Home Leslie Lewis of Vincennes, is honored to serve the and Logan Chance of Johnson family. Bridgeport; 15 greatYou may leave a grandchildren and one more message of sympathy or due in May; a sister, Emma light a candle in memory of Phillip “Lucky” Johnson Stewart and her husband Jerrell of Kentucky; her at www.colvinfuneralin-laws, Delores Pickett and home.com. her husband Terry, Dan Lewis, Judy Sutton and her
Paul R. Mattingly PATOKA — Paul R. Mattingly, 83, of Patoka, died Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, at Gibson General Hospital in Princeton. He was born Dec. 4, 1935, in Loogootee, Indiana to Ir vin Thomas and Flora Agnes (Greenwell) Mattingly. He married Naomi M. Wright on June 12, 1976. His wife, Naomi, preceded him in death; a son, Danny Miller and ten siblings. He is sur vived by daughters, Rhonda Shafer of Princeton, Tina (David) Lee of Patoka; step-daughters Dawn Morton, Jasper, Tracy Jenkins, Gleason, Indiana,
Robin Breitwieser , Jasper, Indiana; sons, David, Chris and Hugh Mike Miller; brother, Donnie Mattingly of Jasper; several grandchildren, greatgrandchildren and greatgreat-grandchildren. Funeral ser vices for Paul R. Mattingly will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, at the Nass & Son Funeral Home in Huntingburg. The Huntingburg V.F.W. Post 2366 Memorial Detail will conduct militar y rites. Friends may call for visitation at the Nass & Son Funeral Home in Huntingburg from 2 to 8 p.m., Friday.
Lester L. Willis Sr. PRINCETON — Lester L. Willis Sr., 75, of Princeton, entered rest on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, at his home. He was born on Oct. 19, 1943, in Pike County to Thomas Benjamin and Mary Vivian (Morton) Willis. Lester was preceded in death by parents, brothers Earl Norrington and Benny Ray Willis, sisters Joan Hale and Dorothy Willis and his wife, Roberta Willis on Dec. 2, 2016. Lester is survived by sons; Lester Willis Jr. of Princeton, Azel (Angie) Willis Sr. of Somerville, Jeffrey (Susan) Willis of Mackey, Tommy (Noramae) Willis of Princeton; grandchildren Brian Willis, AJ Willis, Josh Willis, Zach Willis, Savannah Willis, Alexa Willis, Trevor Willis, Izabella Willis, Jesse Willis, DJ Willis, Eli Willis, Hattie Willis, Justin
and Kynlee of Newburgh; great-niece Madalyn and great-nephew Ryker of Owensville; also numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Chris was preceded in death by his twin brother Patrick Gene Martin; maternal grandfather Robert Gene Pegram, and paternal grandparents Victor and Lillian Martin. We know that you are finally at peace. Your sense of humor, zest for life, and passion for singing will be greatly missed. Funeral service is Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. A Mass of Christian burial at St. Joseph Catholic Church will be held at 12:30 p.m. with Father Brian Emmick as celebrant. Visitation will be at Colvin Funeral Home 10 a.m.-12 p.m. prior to Mass. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic School, 427 S. Stormont St., Princeton, IN 47670. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. You may leave a message of sympathy or light a candle in memory of Chris at www.colvinfuneralhome.com. Colvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the Martin family.
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Daniel Edwin McDonald WINSLOW — Daniel Edwin McDonald, Jr., 84, of Winslow, died Jan. 8, at Amber Manor in Petersburg. Survivors are sons: Daniel E. (Cyndi) McDonald, IV, Lakeland, Florida; Robert L. (Karen) McDonald, Evansville; Gregory A. (Charlene) McDonald, Veedersburg, Indiana; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one brother, James McDonald, and two sisters, Karla Pettit and Kaye Kirk. He was preceded in death by one sister, Karen Overmyer, a grandson, Kaleb Alan McDonald, and two great-grandchildren,
OWENSVILLE — Sharron Louise Williams, 75, of Owensville, passed away Jan. 15, 2019. She was born August 7, 1943, to Dorris and Mary (Bennett) Smith. She is preceded in death by her parents and husband Jack R. Williams. Sharron is survived by her daughter Wendy (Jeff) Drew, Eric Drew, Lacy Matsel; grandchildren Drew, Brody and Kota Melissa (Leif) Almon, Willis; five great-grandSydney Matsel, and Trace children; brother George Matsel; great-grandchilNorrington of Otwell, dren Maddy, Mason, and Indiana. Mallory Almon; siblings Service will be Fred (Margie) Smith, Thursday Jan.10, 2019, Darrell (Martha) Smith, 3 p.m. at Lamb-Basham Danny (Marybeth) Memorial Chapel with Rev. Smith, Georgia (Kent) Jonathan Scott officiating; Schurmeier, Stacy burial will take place (Mike) Wilderman, Matt in Fairview Cemetery. (Brenda) Smith, and Visitation will be from Angie (Keith) Mattingly; 10 a.m. until service on and cat Dash. Thursday. Holder’s Funeral Home Family and friends may is honored and privileged send messages of comfort to be entrusted with the to www.lambbasham.com care of Mrs. Williams. Visitation will be held two sons, Don (Jim) Rogers of Evansville and Greg (Nancy) Rogers of Princeton. Service will be Friday, Jan. 4, 2019, at 1 p.m. at the Stodghill Funeral Home in Fort Branch, Pastor Lynn Martin will be officiating. Burial will be at Walnut Hill Cemetery in Fort Branch. Friends may call for visitation on Friday, Jan. 4, 2019 from 10 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Condolences can be made to the family at www.stodghillfunerlhome. com.
PRINCETON — Ralph Christian “Chris” Martin, 50, a lifelong resident of Princeton and beloved son, grandson, brother, and uncle, entered eternal life with the Lord on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019. Chris was born on May 16, 1968, at Gibson General Hospital in Princeton, the second of six children born to Ralph and Linda (Pegram) Martin. He graduated from St. Joseph Catholic School in 1982 and Princeton Community High School in 1986. He attended USI and worked as an electrician for IBEW Local 16 for 20 years. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Chris is survived by his parents Ralph and Linda Martin of Princeton; grandmother Roumilda Pegram of Princeton; brothers Kyle (Shelly) Martin of Evansville and Kent (Mikala) Martin of Owensville; sisters Kimberly Davis (Kirk Hales) of Princeton and Shannon Lake of Newburgh; nieces & nephews Zachary, Alyssa, Kaylee and Brady of Evansville; Cain (Gretchen), Brooks and Braylen of Owensville; Adriana, Hunter, Haley and Ashtyn of Princeton; Kylie, Kierstyn,
OAKLAND CITY — Patricia May (Rankin) Maurer, 87, of Oakland City, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019, at Good Samaritan Home & Rehabilitative Center in Oakland City. She was born on Sep. 23, 1931, in Evansville to Albert W. and Cora Belle (Matsel) Rankin. She was a typesetter Willa McDonald and River and worked for the McDonald. Princeton Daily Clarion He graduated from for over 12 years. Patricia Winslow High School in was a member of Blessed 1952. He married to Cora Sacrament Catholic Irene McDonald Feb. 28, 1953. She preceded him in Church in Oakland City. She enjoyed quilting and death April 9, 2015. Services will be 10 a.m. sewing and loved her CST Saturday Jan.12, 2019, grandchildren, her cats, and her dogs. at Oakland City Church She was preceded in of The Nazarene. Burial death by her parents; her will take place Williams husband, Raymond J. Cemetery. Visitation will Maurer; children, Michael, be from 5-8 p.m. CST at and Cheryl Marie. the church on Friday. Patricia is survived Family has entrusted by a daughter, Cherie Lamb-Basham Memorial Maurer of Princeton; son, for their personal Stephen Maurer of Pride, services.. Family and Los Angeles; sisters, Izola friends may send Kinser of Princeton and messages of comfort to Coaina Rosenberry of www.lambbaham.com
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Faye Evelyn (Delong) Rogers FORT BRANCH — Faye Evelyn (Delong) Rogers, 92, of Fort Branch, died Jan. 2, 2019, at River Oaks Health Campus in Princeton. She was born to James and Martha (Alcorn) Delong on Jan. 9, 1926 in Gibson County. Besides her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Walter (Pete) Rogers, a son Gordon Rogers, five brothers, Bill, Robert, Frank, Roy, Joe Delong, and two sisters, Mary Wheeler, and Stella Boyle. She is survived by
husband Richard, Mike Lewis and his wife Diane, Tom Lewis and his wife Bonnie, Anita Qualkenbush and her husband Fred, and Terry Lewis and his wife Michele; along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and her best friend for several years, Carol Kennada of Evansville. Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Larry Lewis whom she married on August 18, 1960, and preceded her on May 26, 1999; in-laws Chester and Edna Lewis; and two greatgrandchildren, Landyn Montgomery Abel and Gemma Tapiaaguilar. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 19, 2019, at Goodwin Funeral Home with Pastor Terry Pickett officiating. Burial will follow in the Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the service. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Good Samaritan Hospice. Goodwin Funeral Home is honored to care for the family of Jacquline J. (Bilderback) Lewis.
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Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, at Holders Funeral Home from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. with memorial service at 2 p.m. with Pastor Bart Newton. A private burial will be held at Maumee Cemetery at a later date. The family would like to extend a special thank you to her sister Georgie for providing extra support and help. Memorial contributions can be made to American Cancer Society or Heritage Hospice in Sharron’s honor.
New Albany, Indiana; eight grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Gibson County Humane Society, 3840 S. County Rd. 175 E. Princeton, IN 47670. Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Friday, Feb. 1. 2019, at Titzer Family Funeral Homes, Miller & Miller Colonial Chapel, 100 E. Columbia St. Evansville, IN 812-424-9274. Condolences may be made at www.titzerfunferalhomes.com.
Brian E. Arnold VERO BEACH, Fl. — Brian E. Arnold, 52, of Vero Beach, died Jan. 4, 2019, at VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach. He was born in Princeton and lived in Vero Beach for 27 years coming from Spurgeon. He was a graduate of Pike Central High School class of 1984. He is remembered by his wife of 24 years, Dorothy Arnold, daughter, Amanda Arnold and son, Dillon Arnold, all of Vero Beach; mother, Sue Arnold, brother, Scott Arnold, sister, Susan Bailey (Rick) all of Spurgeon,
Indiana; a nephew; a niece; mother-in-law, Dorothy Boser of Vero Beach; four brother-in-laws; and two sister-in-laws. He was preceded in death by father, Billy Arnold, and nephew, Joshua Bailey. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. CST Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, at New Liberty Cemetery in Coe, Indiana. Visitation will be held from 4 - 8 p.m. Thursday CST at Lamb-Basham Memorial Chapel in Oakland City. Family and friends may send messages of comfort to www.lambbasham.com.
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OWENSVILLE — Anthony Todd Garrison, 49, of Owensville, went to be with the Lord Jan. 30, 2019. He was born April 21, 1969, in Evansville, to Rosemary Garrison (Chumbley). Tony was a graduate of Central High School. He enjoyed playing golf and watching sports, especially Francisco and Marshel the St. Louis Cardinals Shafer of Princeton; and the Miami Dolphins. brothers James Kerney Tony loved spending time with his family and dogs, of Dunn, North Carolina, Yadi and Zeus. Tony was a Charles Kerney of member of South Gibson Evansville and Paul Kerney of Fort Branch; 12 Apostolic Church. He is preceded in death grandchildren, 36 great by his grandparents Hildred grandchildren, and one and Lemuel Chumbley; great-great grandchild mother Rosemary Garrison; due in June. and brother Gregory Scott Service is at 11 a.m. Garrison. Monday, Jan. 21, at Fort Tony is survived by Branch Church of the his wife Karla Garrison; Nazarene at 601 S. Lincoln children Katie Garrison, Street. The family request Caleb Goodson, and Cole that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made for Mcdaniel; brother Timothy Ray Chumbley. end-of-life expenses.
Naomi R. Schafer FORT BRANCH — Naomi R. Shafer, 80, of Fort Branch, died Jan. 18, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville. She was born Oct. 9, 1938 in Arthur, to William and Ethel (Townsend) Kerney, who precede her in death. She was a member of Fort Branch Church of the Nazarene. Naomi is survived by husband, Eddie L. Shafer of Fort Branch; children Donna Brown of Princeton, Cynthia (David) Miller of
Holder’s Funeral Home is honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Garrison. Visitation will be held at Holders Funeral Home 319 S. Main St. Owensville, on Sunday, Feb. 3, from 3-7 p.m. Funeral services will be held at South Gibson Apostolic Church on Monday, Feb. 4, at 9 a.m. with Pastor James Freels officiating. Interment will follow at Maumee Cemetery in Johnson, Indiana.
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Judith M. Williamson NEWBURGH — Judith M. Williamson, 77, of Newburgh, formerly Haubstadt, went to be with the Lord Jan. 21, 2019. She was born in Griffin, Indiana June 3, 1941, to Clarence Eugene Freeman and Nona A. (Matz) Freeman. Judy graduated from Griffin High School in 1959. She married the love of her life, William H. Williamson September of 1959. Judy worked as a cook for several restaurants and did factory work at a few local companies. She enjoyed making ceramics, painting, and running her fishing lure business with her husband, J&J’s. Judy loved shopping and could window shop for hours. She also loved playing cards with the grandchildren and going to church. Judy was a member of Living Word Christian Church of Newburgh and past member of Ft. Branch Nazarene Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Nona Freeman and husband William H. Williamson. Judy is survived by her children Harold DeWayne (Nancy) Williamson, Robert Lynn (Gail) Williamson, and Patricia “Trish” Marie (Troy)
FORT BRANCH — William H. “Bill” McEllhiney, 86, of Fort Branch, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, at The Waters of Princeton. He was born March 27, 1932, in Princeton, to Henry W. and Helen (Gaskins) McEllhiney. Bill lived in the Francisco area most of his life and he was a farmer. He was a former member of St. Bailey; sister Jeanella (Bill) Joseph Catholic Church. He was a former member Shelby; 18 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; 14 of the Gibson County Farm great-great-grandchildren; Bureau, former member on East Gibson School Board and several nieces and and member of the Lions nephews. Club. He was a trumpet Memorial contributions player and played in bands can be made to Mt. in his earlier years. Pleasant Cemetery in He is survived by his Judy’s honor, P.O. Box 282 wife of 67 years, Barbara Griffin, IN 47616. McEllhiney of Fort Branch; The family would like to children, Stan McEllhiney of thank Hamilton Pointe in Princeton, John McEllhiney Newburgh for their hard (Georgia) of Princeton, work, special care, and Jeff McEllhiney (Barbara) of Boonville, Bridget compassion. Holder’s Funeral Home Reidford of Haubstadt, Rob McEllhiney (Dawn) is honored and privileged of Nashville, Tennessee to be entrusted with the and James McEllhiney care of Mrs. Williamson. (Lisa) of Francisco; Visitation will be held at Holders Funeral Home 319 daughter-in-law, Kathleen McEllhiney of Huntingburg, S. Main St. Owensville on Indiana; 15 grandchildren; Thursday, Jan. 24, from and numerous great 4-8 pm. Funeral services grandchildren. will be held Friday, Jan. He was preceded in 25, at 10 a.m. with Pastor death by his parents; Mike Claypool officiating. son, Steven McEllhiney; Interment will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Griffin, Indiana. MOUNT VERNON — Dr. Frank J. Turber, 94, of Mt. Vernon, Indiana passed away Jan. 30, 2019, at the Charles Ford Memorial Home. He was born Oct. 5, 1924, in Princeton, to Frank and Addie (Finney) Turber. Dr. Turber graduated from Princeton High School in 1942, where he played football and basketball all four years. After attending Indiana State Teacher College for one semester, he was drafted into the Navy during World War II. Dr. Turber served three years as a Pharmacist Mate 2nd Class Dental Technician. He was also assigned to Quantico and the Pacific Theater as a Dental X-Ray Technician. Dr. Turber was honorably discharged in January 1944. Dr. Turber married Mary Elizabeth “Libby” Hitch on March 25, 1944. He went back to Indiana Teacher College for two semesters, then transferred to Indiana twin brother, Fred Wise. University and Evansville A funeral service College where he completed will be held at 10 a.m. his undergraduate degree. Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, Dr. Turber graduated from at Colvin Funeral Home the Indiana University in Princeton, officiated Dental School in 1952. by Pastor Brad Keenan. Upon graduation, Interment will follow at Dr. Turber moved to Fairview Cemetery East of Princeton. Military rites Mt. Vernon where he will be provided by Retired practiced family dentistry for forty-eight years, Military Veterans. A retiring in 2000. In 1969, visitation will be held from he was voted one of the 4 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, ten best-dressed men in Jan. 9 at the funeral home. Indiana by the Indiana Retail Memorial contributions Men’s Wear Association. may be given to the Dr. Turber participated Gibson County Animal in the Veteran’s Honor Services, P. O. Box 474, Flight in 2016. He was a Princeton, IN 47670 or member of First United Gibson County Special Methodist Church, Greater Olympics, 1504 Hawthorne Mt. Vernon Association, Court, Princeton, IN 47670. Elks and Kiwanis clubs, Envelopes will also be available at Colvin’s. Colvin Funeral Home is honored to serve Jerry’s family. You OAKLAND CITY — may leave a message of Otis Marion Tooley, 67, of sympathy or light a candle Oakland City entered rest in memory of Jerry at Friday, Jan. 18, 2019 at his www.colvinfuneralhome. home. He was born Oct. com. 12, 1951, in Grant County, Indiana to Redmond & Irene (Brown) Tooley. He was preceded in Indiana, also grandchild, death by his parents and his sister Mary Casey. Otis Casey Allen Welch, stepgrandchildren, Joseph and was retired from Whirlpool Corporation after 40 years Danielle. as a Journeyman Millwright. Service will be He was a member of Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, at 2 p.m. at Stodghill Funeral IUE-CWA and Local 808 and Oakland City American Home in Fort Branch. Legion Post 256 for 28 years. Burial following at the He is survived by his Gentryville Cemetery in wife of 47 years Sue (Bise) Gentryville. Tooley, son Brian (Dawn) Visitation will be held Tooley of Francisco; on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, granddaughters Allison from 10 a.m. until service Jones of Big Springs, Texas time at the funeral home. and Makenzie Tooley of In lieu of flowers, the Oakland City; sister and family request donations brother-in-law Jessie (Gary) be made to the American Bise of Oakland City; sister Diabetes Foundation or Liz (Kin) Ward of Jasper, the American Cancer Indiana; brothers Brian Tooley of Jasper; Benny Association.
Jerry Wise PRINCETON — Jerry Wise, 83, of Princeton, passed away Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh. He was born Jan. 2, 1936, in Princeton to Jerauld Thomas “Doc” & Marie L. (Robling) Wise. He married Sara Sue (Beasley) Wise on Dec. 31, 1958, at the Methodist Church in Francisco and they were blessed with 60 years together. Jerry proudly served in the United State Army in the 51st Infantry 4th Armored Division in Germany from 1958 until 1960. He worked at Hansen Mfg. in Princeton starting in 1954, and was a tooling engineer and was tool-room foreman, retiring on Jan. 2, 1998. Jerry was a member of the Indiana Archaeological Society. He enjoyed restoring and working on antique tractors, woodworking and was a collector of various items. He was an avid reader and loved being outdoors. He loved traveling, especially with his brother, Fred and Mary Philips on the WRAY trips. Jerry is survived by his wife, Sue Wise of Princeton; children, Michael Dennis Wise (Barbara) of Vincennes and Terri Lynn Hollingsworth (Chuck) of Princeton; brother, Tom Wise (Glenda) of Princeton; grandchildren, Kara, Christopher and Kirk Wise, Stephen, Wesley and Eddie Hollingsworth; and great-grandchildren, Nick, Alex and Scotty Kelly, Johnathan and Danielle Popplewell, Richard, Zoey, and Charlotte Wise. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Bonnie Beck; and his
William H. “Bill” McEllhiney
Charles Michael “Mike” Meyer
OAKLAND CITY — Ever wary of obituaries reading like resumes of a person’s life, Mike requested that this be written simply. So, simply stated, Mike died of cancer of the brain on Jan. 7, 2019. He was 64 years old. The backyard naturalist, music enthusiast, self-described grill master, early adopter of the craft beer movement, grassroots lobbyist, and life long student of the zen of son-in-law, Randy Reidford; brother, James McEllhiney; motorcycling was born in Princeton on Jan. 16, 1954, and a sister, Rose the eldest son of Albert McEllhiney. “Ab” and Lois “Jean” Meyer. Funeral service will He was educated in Pike be held at 11 a.m. on County public schools Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, at and went on to earn an AS Colvin Funeral Home in degree from Vincennes Princeton, officiated by University. Stan McEllhiney. Burial will In 1979, he was married follow at Fairview Cemetery to the former Roberta east of Princeton. Visitation Gaines at Temple Hills near will be from 9 a.m. until Stendal, Indiana. They have service time Monday at the one child. funeral home. Until his retirement Memorial contributions from the workforce in the may be made to Alzheimer’s early-2000’s Mike held Association, 6100 Dutchman a litany of jobs, none of which defined him. He was Lane, Suite 401, Louisville, also a Boy Scout Leader KY 40205-3284. Envelopes for several years and truly will be available at the relished his role. funeral home. The Colvin In 1983, Mike discovered Funeral Home is honored a cause that would shape to be serving Bill’s family. the rest of his life and You may leave a message represent his true calling. of sympathy or light a memorial candle in memory For the last 36 years, Mike of Bill at www.colvinfuneral- was a member of ABATE of Indiana, dedicated to home.com. protecting the freedoms of all bikers. In that same spirit, Mike was also a member of the Motorcycle Rider’s Foundation and the American Motorcyclists Association. In his long tenure with ABATE, Mike served as in many capacities including, but not limited to; Founding Director of Region 13, Motorcycle Safety Instructor, LINC Director, Director of the Tour Indiana Program, and route coordinator of the Rides With The Governor during the Daniels, Masonic Lodge, Scottish Pence, and Holcomb Rite, Western Hills Country administrations. Of all of Club, and the Conservation these, he took the most and Gun club. Dr. Turber pride from “just being seen” enjoyed being outdoors, around the Statehouse in hunting, fishing and golfing. Indianapolis, being a part He was preceded in of the process and doing death by his parents; his the right thing for his fellow wife of 64 years, Mary Elizabeth “Libby” Turber; granddaughter, Claire PATOKA — George Goad; brothers, William and Lennis Shoultz, 91, of Charles Turber. Patoka, Indiana, passed He is survived by his away Wednesday, Jan. daughters, Vicki (David) 9, 2019, at the Waters of Campbell, Teri (Bob) Princeton. Royer and Ann (Keith) He was born in Gibson Goad; grandchildren, Laura County, Wednesday, April Campbell, Dee (Jackelyn) 20, 1927, to George Lennis Royer, and Scott (Kristin) and Ila Marie Masters Royer; two great-grandchilShoultz, both of whom dren, with one on the way; have preceded. and nephew, Tim Turber. George is a lifelong area Memorial visitation will resident and self-employed be held from 10 a.m. until general contractor, farmer 12 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 9, and school bus driver. 2019, at Schneider Funeral George was a long time Home, 512 Main St., Mt. member of the First Vernon, IN. Private burial with military rites will follow General Baptist Church of Princeton. He was a former at Bellefontaine Cemetery. member of the Columbia Memorial contributions may be made to the Charles F & AM lodge 450 and the Patoka Lions Club. Ford Memorial Home, 920 On May 18, 1945, he Main St., New Harmony, IN entered the U.S. Navy 47631 or Kindred Hospice serving on the USS Black 323 Metro Ave., Evansville, Hawk in the Asiatic Pacific IN 47715. theater during WW II. Dec. Condolences may be 22, 1987, in Henderson, made online at www.schnei- Kentucky, he married Lilly derfuneralhome.com K. Dillon who survives of
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George Lennis Shoultz Patoka. Other survivors include daughters, Sharon Sadler of Owensboro, Kentucky and Michelle Holder of Evansville; sisters Carol Weist of Princeton and Betty Kendall of Florida, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019, with Pastor Brad Keenan officiating. Interment will take place in Mt. Olive Cemetery in Mount Olympus. Visitation will be Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019 from noon until time of service at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Doyle Funeral Home in Princeton has the honor of having charge of the services. Condolences may be made online at www.doylefuneralhomeprinceton.net or Doyle Funeral Home’s Facebook page.
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Victor L. (Vic) Welch FORT BRANCH — Vic Welch, 75, of Fort Branch, died Jan. 27, 2019, at Deaconess Gateway. He was born in Gentryville, Indiana to Ray Arvis Welch and Aizel (Fleager) Rainey Jan. 21, 1944. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Everett Welch. He is survived by his wife Carol Jean (Heuring) Welch of Fort Branch; two sons, Michael Ray Welch of Fort Branch and Scott Andrew (Kelli) Welch of Newburgh; brother Abraham Welch, of Gentryville and sister Diana Welch of Greenfield,
Hoosier motorcyclists. Not only did Mike talk the talk, he walked the walk, putting hundreds of thousands of miles on his motorcycles throughout the years. Mike leaves behind his mother Lois “Jean” Meyer, wife Roberta Meyer, brother Larry “Sly” (Kay) Meyer, son Aaron (Leslie) Meyer, and one grandchild, Rayna Hicks. He is also survived by three aunts, several cousins, nieces, a nephew, and great-nieces and nephews. Mike was predeceased by his father Albert “Ab” Meyer and brother Eric Meyer. Visitation will be held on Friday, Jan. 11 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 12 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday, Jan. 13 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Lamb-Basham Funeral Home in Oakland City, Indiana. A celebration of the life of Mike Meyer will be held at the same location Sunday, Jan. 13 at noon. All times are Eastern. All are invited to re-tell, in goodwill, the stories that Mike no longer can. Immediately following will be procession and burial at Barrett Cemetery near Mike’s home outside of Stendal, Indiana. Family and friends may send messages of comfort to www. lambbasham.com Donations in memory of Mike Meyer may be made to the family. All motorcyclists are encouraged to join or renew their membership to ABATE of Indiana to continue the fight for freedom to which Mike was so dedicated.
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