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A SPECIAL PUBLICATION TO REPRINT THE LAST MONTH’S OBITUARIES | JULY 2019
Jennie Rae Smith PRINCETON — Jennie Rae Smith, 87, of Princeton, passed away Friday, June 28, 2019. She was born Nov. 29, 1931, in Princeton to parents, Arthur B. and Leona M. (Stone) Goodson. She married her high school sweetheart, Heber Smith in 1948, and he preceded her in death in 1985. She had a house cleaning business for 35 years. She attended Hillside United Methodist Church and was a devout Christian. She had a big heart and showed her love being a caregiver to her extended family. She loved playing cards and board games. She also loved watching Indiana University Basketball and Cardinals ballgames. She had patience with people and enjoyed having people around. She was dearly loved and will be missed by all who knew her. Jennie is sur vived by her children, Kent Smith (Brenda) of Princeton, Heber “Keith” Smith (Janet) of Princeton, Ardith Schiele (Mike ) of Evansville, and Kris Stout (Fred) of Mt. Carmel, Illinois; 15 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; one great-greatgrandchild; and special nephew, Michael Melson (Mike Watkins) of Princeton.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Kerr y Smith; daughter, Jennifer Culter; and four siblings. A funeral ser vice will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at Colvin Funeral Home in Princeton officiated by Reverend Curtis Bond. Interment will follow at Owensville Cemeter y in Owensville. A visitation will be held from 4 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at Colvin Funeral Home in Princeton. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be given to Owensville Cemeter y or Hillside United Methodist Church. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. You may leave a message of sympathy or light a memorial candle in memor y of Jennie at www.colvinfuneralhome. com. Colvin Funeral Home is honored to ser ve the Smith family.
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INDEX Sandra Albers .........................................................page 5 Rosella Allen ...........................................................page 2 Barbara Antrim .......................................................page 2 Wilma Bottoms ......................................................page 5 Carl K. Burns ...........................................................page 1 Cynthia Lynn Byrne .................................................page 5 Timothy Calandrelli .................................................page 3 Dolores Coleman .....................................................page 5 Carolyn Davis ..........................................................page 2 Billy L. Dyball ..........................................................page 4 Vivian Gillison .........................................................page 2 Mary Ann Gorman....................................................page 5 Ed L. Helm ..............................................................page 5 Janavieve Higginbotham .........................................page 2 Scott Johnson .........................................................page 5 Lanny Kell ..............................................................page 5 Sheila Ann Kukla .....................................................page 4 Jennifer Lassack ......................................................page 5 Tamara Lecocq ........................................................page 5 Randell Lynch .........................................................page 3 Robert Mason .........................................................page 4 Dorothy McIntyre ....................................................page 4 Nancy McKannan.....................................................page 2 Billie June McWilliams .............................................page 5 Charles W. Moore.....................................................page 5 Paul Gene Parke ......................................................page 4 Tommy Pedersen .....................................................page 4 Wanda Plummer .....................................................page 2 Michael Reavis ........................................................page 4 Charles C. Reed........................................................page 2 Justin Seay .............................................................page 5 John V. Sedlacek ......................................................page 3 Howard Sherretz .....................................................page 3 Emma Lou Shoultz ...................................................page 4 Jennie Rae Smith ....................................................page 1 Kathleen Benson Smith ...........................................page 3 Dorothy Snodgrass ..................................................page 3 Lanny Joe Taylor ......................................................page 6 Linda S. Tolbert .......................................................page 6 Karen Wagnon ........................................................page 4 Conrad Weiser .........................................................page 5 Margie F. Wheeler ...................................................page 4 Alma Willis..............................................................page 6 Robert Zenthoefer ..................................................page 6
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Carl Kent Burns JASPER, Ind. — Carl Kent Burns, age 76, passed away peacefully at his home at 4:17 a.m. on Friday, June 28, 2019. He was born Dec. 8, 1942, in Princeton, Indiana to Brady and Louise (Potter) Burns. He married Julie Pieper on Aug. 9, 1986, in Loogootee United Methodist Church in Loogootee, Indiana. He received his bachelor’s degree from Oakland City University and his master’s degree from Indiana University. Carl and his wife Julie (Pieper) have owned and operated Pieper-Burns State Farm Insurance since 1987. Prior to that, he taught business at Shoals High School and later was as Associate Professor of Business at Vincennes University Jasper Center. He was a member of Shiloh United Methodist Church. Carl dearly loved his family, being at his home, bird watching and IU basketball. Sur viving are his wife, Julie Burns, Jasper, Indiana, son Kent (Patti) Burns, Carmel, Indiana, daughter Andrea (Aaron) Jones Shoals, Indiana, son Evan Burns, Indianapolis; seven grandchildren, Haley Thomas of Salt Lake City, Utah, Max Burns of Phoenix, Arizona, Abby Burns
of Carmel, Indiana, and Ava, Jaden, Austin and Ethan (Morgan) Jones of Shoals, Indiana; and two great-grandchildren, Savannah Thomas of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Walker Jones of Shoals, Indiana. Friends may call for visitation from 4 - 8 p.m. Monday, July 1, 2019, at Shiloh United Methodist Church, in Jasper, Indiana, and one hour before ser vices from 9 -10 a.m. at the church. A celebration of life ser vice will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at Shiloh United Methodist Church, in Jasper, Indiana, with burial to follow in Shiloh Cemeter y in Jasper. The family is requesting that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to Shiloh United Methodist Church, Young Life or favorite charity. Online condolences may be made at www. becherkluesner.com.
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Charles Christopher ‘Chris’ Reed LEAGUE CITY, Texas — Charles Christopher “Chris” Reed, age 50, passed away on June 7, 2019. He was born in Princeton to Charles Reed and Lu Ann (Smith) Clark on Oct. 6, 1968. His heart belonged to his family. Chris and his wife, Jana, were married on July 30, 1990. The couple’s pride shines brightest for their three amazing children Logan, Chase and Alexis. Over the decades together, they shared a passion for education and improving the quality of life for kids throughout Bay Area Houston. Chris is survived by his wife and children; his father Charles Reed and his wife Melinda; his mother Lu Ann (Smith) Clark and her husband Malcolm, as well as by a large family of brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles, and nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert and Mary Reed and William Van Smith and Joyce Maier. His family and friends will miss his sense of humor and exuberant spirit. Chris dedicated his life to service. His service to his country and community began in the U.S. Army where he was a graduate of the Military Police Academy and was certified as a military policeman. Promoting to the rank of sergeant, Chris was a paratrooper before his honorable discharge in 1990. In 1991 he joined the League City Police Department, serving in numerous investigative and training capacities. Chris held the roles of assistant chief and, later, city administrator. During his time in League City, he graduated from the FBI National Academy Command College, received a Bachelor of Business Administration from LeTourneau University, and earned his Master of Science in criminal justice administration from Sam Houston State University. In 2009, he was appointed city manager of Nassau Bay where he served for six years. Chris then began his own consulting agency, but his love of public service drew him to the City of Kemah where he took on the responsibility of police chief. Being a civil servant and dedicated leader were just one part of his busy life. Chris also passionately supported his community,
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Wanda Ann (Overton) Plummer
CINCINNATI, Ohio — Wanda Ann (Overton) Plummer died May 27, 2019, at Twin Towers Hospice of Cincinnati, Ohio after battling pancreatic cancer. Born Jan. 21, 1938, in Wadesville, Indiana to Isabelle F. (Stafford) Overton and Percy L. Overton, her childhood was spent on her family’s melon farm in Gibson serving on dozens of County. boards and committees, An Owensville High many in support of Clear grad of ‘56, Wanda Creek Independent attended Kickapoo School District. In 2016, reunions through the 60th he successfully won a seat in 2016. on the CCISD Board of With her degree from Trustees, where he was Indiana State Teachers recently named secretary. College (now ISU) in Chris held numerous 1960, she followed her leadership roles in parents’ example and child-focused philanthropic became an elementary organizations for nearly educator in Indiana, two decades. Some of San Diego, Denver and the organizations that England. Wanda used benefited from his her “schoolteacher voice” participation and guidance sparingly but effectively include the Clear Creek throughout her life. Education Foundation, She put her Master’s Communities in Schools, Degree in Library Science Bay Area Alliance for (IU, ‘76) to use, relishing Youth and Families, Hope her role as the Children’s Village, Lion’s Club and Librarian at Cincinnati’s several CCISD campus library branches for many improvement councils years. A master storyteller, and school naming she grew the popularity of committees. “Story Time” immensely, For years, Chris often concluding by having could also be found on her young audiences give the wrestling mat. As themselves a round of a mixed martial arts applause for “being so fighter, he was known to good lookin’.” many as the Celtic Tiger. Despite retiring from He lent this expertise the library in 2008, she to area youth, when he substitute taught until founded the Houston Area as recently as March, Wrestling Foundation. reminding all who would The organization provides write or read poems that opportunities to lower “poetry is meant to be read socio-economic wrestlers, aloud.” helping them improve selfA world traveler both confidence, discipline and before and especially after good sportsmanship. retirement, Wanda enjoyed With such commitment rail journeys in the US and to community, Chris Russia, and river vacations was recognized through including the Yangtze and various awards, Danube. including the Melvin By donating her Jones Fellowship for his humanitarian work. He was selected by the Shepperd Leadership TULLAHOMA, Tenn. Institute of the University — Carolyn Sue (Sumners) of Texas-Permian Basin as Davis, age 79, of Tullahoma, Texas’ 2012 Outstanding Tennessee, passed from this Local Leader and was a life on Friday, June 7, 2019, finalist for the University at Saint Thomas Rutherford of Houston Public Official Hospital surrounded by her of the Year in 2015. family. A memorial service will She was born in Oakland be held in his honor at City on July 24, 1939, Clear Creek Community to Virginia (Chumbley) Church at 10 a.m. on and Curtis Sumners. She Friday, June 14, 2019. The graduated from Oakland address is 999 FM 270, City High School in 1957. League City, TX 77573. She raised three children His family would be while working until she delighted if donations, retired at the age of 62. in lieu of flowers, were She was kind and always made to any one of the willing to help her children following organizations: in any way she could even Texas EquuSearch at if it meant self-sacrificing. www.texasequusearch. She loved her children and grandchildren more than org, Communities in anything. She loved animals Schools at www.cisba.org or the Concussion Legacy especially dogs and cats. In her own words, “I Foundation at www.con have had a good life and cussionfoundation.org. have really enjoyed all of my life.” She would want us to remember the person she was before she was struck PRINCETON — Nancy by this terrible disease (Owens) McKannan, 81, of (Dementia). We know she Princeton, has gone to be would be quite pleased, if with “Dale” by the Jordan we could reach out and help River on Saturday, June 22, someone we might know 2019. with this disease or lend an She was born Sep. 4, ear to a family member. 1937, in Warrick County to Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents; parents, August and Joyce brother, Lea Sumners; and (Lott) Owens. sister, Esther Grubaugh. She married Charles She is survived by her “Dale” McKannan and three daughters, Susan was blessed with 42 Roberts, Laura West and years together before his Natalie Cagianese; two passing in 2017. Nancy was Kay; grandchild, Logan sisters, Carla Woolsey and Hughes; and great-grandextremely talented and Rita Ward; sister-in-law child, Kaleigh G. Merrill. was always a crafter. From A private family viewing Jackie (Bailey) Sumners; baking and decorating will be held. A graveside cakes to sewing and funeral service will be held woodworking, she was at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, good with her hands. FORT BRANCH — June 26, 2019, at Bates Hill She was loved and will be Rosella M. Allen, 87, of missed by all who knew her. Cemetery in Yankeetown, Indiana officiated by Pastor Fort Branch, passed away Nancy is survived by on June 29, 2019, at River Michael Marsh. her children, Kathie (Bob) Oaks Health Campus in For those who wish, Merrill, Sandy Carnahan, Princeton. memorial contributions John D. (Laura) Hughes; She was born to may be given to Oasis grandchildren, Missy Assembly of God located at Lawrence and Bernice Turner, Robert (Renee) (Clark) Thompson on Oct. 1104 S Stout St, Princeton, Merrill, Matthew Merrill, 17, 1931, in Fort Branch. IN 47670. John (Ashley) Hughes, She was a member of You may leave a Olivia (Jeremy) Eagan, and the Fort Branch Wesleyan message of sympathy or Michael Kriner; 10 greatChurch. She retired from light a memorial candle grandchildren; and sister, Owensville Convalescent in memory of Nancy at Anita (Pastor Michael) Center. www.colvinfuneralhome. Marsh. Rosella was preceded com. Colvin Funeral Home She was preceded in in death by her loving is honored to serve the death by her parents; husband; infant child, Linda McKannan family. husband of over 50 years,
Nancy (Owens) McKannan
Vivian Evelyn ‘Vicky’ Gillison
EVANSVILLE — Vivian Evelyn “Vicky” Gillison, 67, of Evansville passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019, at her home in Evansville. She was born March 1, 1952, in Stafford Springs, Connecticut, to Melvin F. and Barbara (Sorel) Haskell. She enlisted in the United State Marine Corps upon graduation body to the University from high school. After of Cincinnati College her honorable discharge of Medicine, Wanda from the Marine Corps, continues teaching. she went on to work for She was preceded in death by brothers Gordon the Federal Government, retiring after 28 years Edward Overton and at a grade of GS-13. She David Lee Overton of Poseyville and Owensville; earned her bachelors in Business Administration and ex-husband Gordon Scot Plummer of England. from Central Pacific University in Hawaii. She Wanda is survived by was an active member beloved sons Nicholas W. of the Order of Eastern Plummer of Cincinnati Star, Tri-State Women and David K. Plummer of Veterans, Marine Corp Louisville; stepdaughter Alison Burnett of Bishop’s League and was an avid Stortford, England; nieces bowler. Amy Overton-Stoos, Carrie She is sur vived by her (Overton) Engebretson, daughter and son-in-law, Gayle Overton, Jody Cherish and Christopher (Overton) Black; nephews Bobbitt of Oakland City; Deron Overton, Jason seven grandchildren, Overton, Kerry Overton; Sierrah and husband many great-nieces and Joshua Webb of great-nephews, and Evansville, Mackenzie innumerable friends, and husband James relatives, and library Lower y of Evansville, patrons. Emily Smith of Plainfield, A “Celebration of Life” Illinois, Khiyelan, Brian, will take place from noon Brayden, and Haylen to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 22, Bobbitt, all of Oakland at The Red Wagon, 6950 City; four great-grandFrontage Rd, Poseyville IN children, Zachar y and 47633. Natalie Bruce, Axton In lieu of flowers, Webb and Eli Lower y; donations may be made two sisters Susan and to the Pancreatic Cancer husband, Kevin Graham Action Network or your of Windham, Maine, local Public Library. Sandra and husband, Ed Additional information Lachtara of Bridgton, regard this event can Maine; brother: Donald be found at: https://m. facebook.comevents/ 467191667181987/?ti=ia Wanda, her storytelling, and her lasagna will be OWENSVILLE — missed. Janavieve (Wilder) Higginbotham, 86, of Owensville, went to be with the Lord June 4, 2019, surrounded by her family. She was born Jan. 13, 1933, in Princeton, to Darrell Edward Wilder and Lorena Mae (Mauck) Wilder. Janavieve attended Owensville High School, but married the love of her life before graduating. She worked for Owensville Convalescent Center, now Transcendent Healthcare, for 30 years as a QMA. Although she never considered her time at the nursing home work, but caring for her loved ones, friends, and townspeople. Janavieve absolutely loved her family, anytime her grandchildren came to visit she lit up with excitement. She is preceded in aunt, Georgia T.(Sumners) death by her parents; Price; a niece, Martha husband Kenneth Wayne (Ward) Morizur; and nephews, Curtis Lea, Yukon Higginbotham; and infant daughter Dianne Erik and Christopher; six Higginbotham. grandchildren, Devonna Janavieve is sur vived Izzi, James West, Kenny Roberts, Paige West, Melissa Roberts, and Emma Cagianese; and seven greatgrandchildren. Tullahoma Funeral Home, Tullahoma, Tennessee is honored to serve The Davis Family and asks that you sign the guest book at www.tullahomafuneralhome.com. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
and wife, Ann Haskell of East Longmeadow, Massachusetts; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and her son Thomas F. Smith Jr. in 2013. Ser vices will begin 3 p.m. Sunday, July 7, 2019, with a Militar y Ser vice, followed by an Eastern Star Ser vice, then a Memorial Ser vice at the Corn-Colvin Funeral Home in Oakland City, with Pastor Alec Hensley officiating. The will be a gathering of family and friends from 2 until 3 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children or to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. The Corn-Colvin Funeral home is honored to ser ve the Gillison family. You may leave a message of sympathy or light a candle in memor y of Vicky at www.corncovinfuneralhome.com
Janavieve (Wilder) Higginbotham
Carolyn Sue (Sumners) Davis
by her children Darrell Wayne (Kathy) Higginbotham, David L ynn (Doris Jane) Higginbotham, and Deborah (Carrel) Lang; sisters Annavieve Creek and Carol Warren; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Holder’s Funeral Home is honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mrs. Higginbotham. Visitation will be held Friday, June 14, 2019, at Holders Funeral Home from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. and funeral at 3 p.m. with Jeremy Lang officiating. Interment will follow at Owensville Cemeter y.
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Rosella M. Allen William Allen; son, William Lawrence Allen in 1956; two brothers and two greatgrandchildren. She is survived by her two children, Deborah (Billy) Bates of Mt. Carmel, Illinois and Diana (Joe) Vessels of Fort Branch; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at 3 p.m. at Walnut Hill Cemetery with burial to follow. Expressions of sympathy made at stodghill funeralhome.com.
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Dorothy L. Harbison Snodgrass PRINCETON — Dorothy L. Harbison Snodgrass, 90, of Evansville, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at The Village at Hamilton Pointe in Newburgh. She was born in Princeton on March 19, 1929, to parents, John A & Verneta (Schulthies) McEllhiney. She married D. Virl Harbison, Jr. on Feb. 22, 1948 and they were blessed with 55 years before his passing in 2003. She married Owen Snodgrass in 2004 and he preceded her in death in 2018. Dorothy was a homemaker and enjoyed helping her husband on the farm. She lived in the Gibson County area until 1972 and in the Chandler area until 2004. She lived a ver y blessed life, full of love from her family. She loved baking, she liked to sew, collected dolls, and was often found crocheting or crossstitching. Dorothy is sur vived by her daughter, Laura (Jeff) Higginson of Evansville; sister-in-law, Peggy Rhoads of Evansville; nieces and nephews, Denise (Phil) Johnson of Newburgh, Brenda (Steve) Hauger of Princeton, Carolyn (Brad) Weisheit of Newburgh, Bruce McEllhiney of Evansville, Brett (Tammy) McEllhiney of Francisco, Scott (Angela) McEllhiney of Booneville, Steve (Sharon) Moke of Crown Point, Lewis (Cher yl) Moke of
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Kathleen (Benson) Smith OWENSVILLE — Kathleen (Benson) Smith, 80, of Owensville, passed away June 8, 2019, at her home after a brief illness. She was born Dec. 9, 1938, in Vincennes, to Henr y Sylvester Benson and Laura Mauck Benson. Kathi graduated from Owensville High school in 1956 then attended Stephens College where she was recognized as a talented milliner. She graduated from the University of Evansville nurses’ program and worked many years as a real estate broker in Gibson County for W & F Home Hunters Reality. Kathi was the owner of KBS Farm Properties and loved working on the farm with her husband. She enjoyed antiques, gardening, and teaching ever yone about genealogy. Kathi and her husband Fred enjoyed spending time at their condo in Pensacola Beach, Florida. She loved horses and was a 4-H Horse and Pony leader for several years. Kathi was a knowledge bank about histor y and family linage. She will be remembered as an amazing cook and being a friend to all, young and old. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband of 60 years Frederick M. Smith, and brother Herbert A.
Howard Leroy ‘Lee’ Sherretz
EVANSVILLE — Howard Leroy “Lee” Sherretz, 89, of Evansville, passed away Monday, June 17, 2019, at North River Health Campus. Lee was born in Mt. Vernon, Indiana June 18, 1929, to Roy Daniel and Alice Dorothy (Roos) Sherretz. He honorably served in the Korean War in the United States Army. Spencer, and Elaine “Brownie” Gottfried. Lee retired from Deig Harbison of Florida; Kathi is sur vived Brothers Construction in several great-nieces and by three daughters, 1994. He was a member great-nephews; and her Laura (Jim) Shain, of Living Hope Baptist pet cats, Inky and Dinky. Devin Smith, Courtnee Church and of the She was preceded in (Mark) Winternheimer; Masonic Reed Lodge 316. death by her parents; two sons, George Lee is survived by his first and second (Cr ystal) Smith and wife of 66 years, Ruby husbands; brothers, Schuyler (Susan) Smith; (Hamilton) Sherretz of Charles McEllhiney grandchildren, Alex Evansville; daughters, and Paul McEllhiney; (Anna) Shain, Olivia Sherry Genet of and infant twin sisters, Evansville, Susan Burns Shain, Lenlee (Adam) Marilyn and Carolyn. (Alan) of Francisco, and Haase, Laurel (Stephen) A funeral ser vice Shon Taylor (Maverick) Vanhooser, Tori Phelps, will be held at 11 a.m., of Evansville; sisters, Austin (Bree) Phelps, June 15, 2019, at Colvin Dorothy Duckworth Kathleen “Katie” Smith Funeral Home in of Mount Vernon, and Rebecca Smith; two Princeton officiated by Alice Thompkins of great-grandchildren, Reverend Rick Lance. Henderson, Kentucky, Adalynn Haase and Interment will follow and Barbara Sider (Dave) Aunika Haase; sister at Fair view Cemeter y of Indianapolis; brother, Sylvia (Todd) Benson in rural Princeton. A Bud Sherretz (Rita) of Frank of Gulf Breeze, visitation will be held Evansville; grandchildren, Florida; and several from 10 a.m. until funeral Aleah Newlin, Amy Deal, nieces and nephews. ser vice time 11 a.m. at Cory Brown, Britt Morris, Holder’s Funeral the funeral home. and Travis Genet; and 11 Home is honored and For those who wish, privileged to be entrusted great-grandchildren. memorial contributions Lee was preceded in with the care of Mrs. may be given to your death by his son-in-law, Smith. Visitation will be local Humane Society. Michael Genet; and by his held Saturday, June 15, Envelopes will be parents. 2019, at First Christian available at the funeral Funeral ser vices Church of Owensville home. will be held at 10 a.m. from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. and You may leave a memorial ser vice at 4 message of sympathy or p.m. with Bart Newton light a candle in memor y Officiating. Interment of Dorothy at www. will follow at Benson colvinfuneralhome.com. NAVARRE, Fl. — Colvin Funeral Home Cemeter y. John V. Sedlacek, 75, of is honored to ser ve Navarre, Florida passed Dorothy’s family. away peacefully to the Lord on Sunday, June 2, 2019. PATOKA – Randell He was born in “Randy” E. L ynch, 63, of Patoka, passed away Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania MOORESVILLE, Ind. Wednesday, June 19, on Feb. 25, 1944, to John — Barbara Jean (Block) 2019, at Deaconess Antrim, 74, of Mooresville, E. and Frances P. Jantosik Gateway Hospital in Indiana passed away June Sedlacek. Newburgh. 17, 2019, at St. Vincent John was a loving Randy was born in Seton Specialty Hospital in husband to Evelyn Robinson, Illinois, on Indianapolis, surrounded Sedlacek for 50 years and May 18, l956, to Luther by her family. loving father to his three and Betty (Burns) L ynch Barbara was born on children, Aaron Sedlacek and was a retired welder. May 8, 1945, in Princeton (Tanya), Erica Griesemer He was a member of to Norman and Lois and Ayla Sedlacek-Smith; the Sons of the American (Ford) Block. grandchildren John Legion in Princeton and nieces, nephews, and Barbara earned her and Michael Sedlacek, the Eagles in Mt. Carmel. cousins. Master’s Degree in Alex (Kayla) Griesemer, More than anything, he He was preceded in Education from Indiana of 49 years, Richard Christian Griesemer, and absolutely loved spending death by his parents, University. From there, Antrim; son Vincent Anna Marie Griesemer; time with Tammy and Luther and Betty she began a long and Antrim; daughters Laura his brothers David their dog Sampson. He L ynch; father-in-law distinguished career in Kendall, Amy Antrim; Sedlacek and Michael also enjoyed his family David Newman; and elementary education as brother Edward H. Block; whom he loved dearly, brother-in-law Donnie Joe Sedlacek; along with a second-grade teacher sisters Patricia Hufford, numerous nieces and and time spent hunting, Newman. at Newby Elementary Ida Block; and two nephews. fishing, and boating. Funeral ser vice will and later Neil Armstrong granddaughters Kaitlyn He was proceeded in He is sur vived by the be held at 2 p.m. on Elementary School in Kendall and Claira Antrim. death by his parents; two love of his life, Tammy Saturday, June 22, 2019, Mooresville, where she Visitation will be held (Newman) L ynch; sister at Colvin Funeral Home brothers, Larry Sedlacek, retired after 38 years of Monday, June 24 from Iris Dewus (Howard in Princeton, officiated service. 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. at Hope Edward Sedlacek; Petri) of Princeton; by Pastor Doug Horner. She married the love of United Presbyterian and a sister, JoAnn brother Steve (Debbie) Visitation will be from her life, Richard Antrim Church, 1331 Section Lambermont. L ynch of Patoka; noon until ser vice time at and recently celebrated St, Plainfield, IN, with John was a US Air the funeral home. Burial Force Veteran and a their 49th Anniversary, funeral services beginning and mother-in-law Diane (Carl) Weaver; will follow at Oak Hill just three days before at 4 p.m. Monday at sisters-in-law Pam (Ward) Cemeter y in Patoka. her passing. She was a the church. Burial will Lee, Tracy (Scott) You may leave a faithful member of the follow the services in FRANCISCO — Wilson, Patricia (David) message of sympathy or Hope United Presbyterian Mooresville Cemetery, Pruitt, and Beverly light a candle in memor y Timothy Franklin Church in Plainfield Mooresville. Calandrelli, 66, of Beasley all of Arkansas. of Randy at www.colvin and enjoyed doing word Final arrangements Francisco, died June 17, Also, sur viving is special funeralhome.com. searches to keep her mind are entrusted to Carlisle 2019. friend Paul Brackey of Colvin Funeral Home sharp. Branson Funeral He was born in Cedar Lake, Indiana; is honored to ser ve the Left to cherish her Service & Crematory, Alexandria, Indiana and several aunts, uncles, L ynch family. memory is her husband Mooresville.
Barbara Jean (Block) Antrim
Randell ‘Randy’ E. Lynch
Friday, June 21, 2019, at Browning Funeral Home, 738 Diamond Ave., Evansville, IN 47711 with Pastor Tim Garrett officiating. Burial will follow at Bellefontaine Cemeter y in Mt. Vernon, Indiana where the Retired Veterans Memorial Club will conduct militar y rites. Friends may visit from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday, June 20, 2019, at Browning Funeral Home and again from 9 a.m. until service time on Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to Living Hope Baptist Church, 200 W. Mill Rd., Evansville, IN 47710. The family would like to thank Heart to Heart Hospice and North River Health Campus for all their compassion and care. Condolences may be made online at www. browningfuneral.com.
John V. Sedlacek retired mining supervisor. After retirement he was employed by Gator Lakes Golf Course. He was an avid golfer and loved to play daily and was a member of the Senior Golf League. Additionally, he enjoyed nature, camping, fishing, wildlife and the great outdoors. John truly had a great love for life. The family extends a special thank you to his many friends who have supported him during his illness and would also like to thank his compassionate Kindred Health Care team (Fort Walton Beach) who cared for him over the course of the past two months. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 10, from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Lewis Funeral Home, Navarre, Florida. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:30 a.m. at St. Peter Catholic Church in Mary Ester, Florida, followed by military honors and burial at Fort Barrancas Cemetery in Pensacola, Florida.
Timothy Franklin Calandrelli spent much of his life in Kokomo, Indiana. For visitation and funeral times and to see full obituary, please visit www.sunsetmemorygar den.com.
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Michael Edward Reavis PRINCETON — Michael Edward Reavis passed away June 14, 2019, at the Westminster Village North in Lawrence, Indiana. He was born Sep. 28, 1943, to Bertis Edward Reavis and Madeline Jewell Richardson in Princeton. He married the love of his life, Juanita Rose Wehmer on March 26, 1965, who preceded him in death on May 9, 2014, who he loved to the day he passed. He was a toolmaker journeyman all his life, working at Potter and Brumfield and Whirlpool. Sur viving is his daughter, Michelle Rene’ and her husband Nick Williams; their daughter, Kennedy Michael (Ben) and son, Jordan; great-grandson Oliver; a brother James Reavis; a sister Stephenie Stunkel (Eugene); a sister-in-law Diana Wehmer; along with several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother; father; brother, Jerr y Reavis; and sister-in-law, Priscilla Reavis. He was a proud member of the Princeton High School Class of 1961, a 50-year member of Prince Lodge 231 and the Scottish Rite of Evansville. He was a treasurer for the PCHS
Band Boosters and a proud band dad for both his daughter and granddaughter. He was a member of the Fair view Presbyterian Church where he ser ved as an Elder, Deacon, and Trustee. He was the gentlest of men, the calm in our storm and the rock of our foundation. Memorial ser vice will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 23, 2019, at Fair view Presbyterian Church in Princeton with Masonic Ser vice at 1:45 p.m. If you are not able to attend, blood was vital in his recover y. Please donate blood in his memor y or to the American Red Cross. You may leave a message of sympathy or light a memorial candle in memor y of Michael at www.colvinfuneralhome. com. Colvin Funeral Home is honored to ser ve the Reavis family.
Tommy Dean Pedersen LAGRANGE, Ken. — Tommy Dean Pedersen, 71, of LaGrange, Kentucky, husband of Jan Pedersen, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019, at his residence surrounded by his family and friends. He was born in Swaledale, Iowa Dec. 27, 1947, the son of Er vin and Darlene Blankenship Pedersen. Tommy was a U.S. Air Force Veteran having ser ved in the Vietnam War. Tommy was a member of Covenant Methodist Church in LaGrange and the V.F.W., American Legion and the NRA. He had been a product manager for JB Swift and Emge. He was preceded in death by his parents. Besides his wife of 17 years, he leaves to cherish his memor y, daughters, Jennifer Corn (Mike), Julie Surdy (John) and Suzi Lang (Jim); sons, Mike Pedersen (Amy), Mark Pedersen (Shasha) and Chris Skelton (Pam); sisters, Marlene Lucas
PRINCETON — Karen S. Wagnon, 62, of Princeton, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at her home in Princeton. She was born April 23, 1957, in Washington State and was the daughter of Charles and Lena Ruth (Mayhugh) Martin. She graduated from PCHS and was a homemaker. She enjoyed Bingo. Karen is survived by children, Patrick Roberts of Princeton, Kendra Khalilieh of Princeton, Kenneth Houston of
PETERSBURG — Robert E. Mason, 83, of Petersburg, passed away at Deaconess Gateway Hospital Friday, June 14, 2019. Robert was born June 2, 1936, to Fred and Ethel (Roy) Mason. He married Margaret Martin on June 5, 1965, enjoying 43 years of marriage until her passing in 2008. Robert worked as a coal miner, retiring from United Minerals in May 2009. He loved animals, his favorite being his Dachshunds through the years. He is survived by sons: Donald (Becky) Mason and Neil Mason, of Evansville;
(Luke) and Shirley Ward (Tim). Grandchildren, Katelynn, Allison, Zane, Reagan, Makenna, Codie, Chloe, Br yce, Zack, Madeline, Jaci, Kara, Luci, Dean, Mira, Anthony, Aaron, Isaiah, and Elsa also sur vive along with his beloved dog Angel. A ser vice celebrating Tommy’s life will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, June 29, 2019, at Louisville Memorial Gardens Funeral Home East, 11601 Ballardsville Road, Louisville, Ky. 40241. A gathering of family and friends will be held from noon Saturday, June 29, until ser vice time. The family would like to express their thanks and gratitude to Louisville Oncology and Hosparus for their kindness and excellent care of Tommy. The family has kindly suggested memorials to The Norton Cancer Institute at www.nortonhealthcare.com or Disabled American Veterans at www.dav.org.
Dorothy ‘Dottie’ F. McIntyre OWENSVILLE — Dorothy “Dottie” F. McIntyre, 78, of Owensville, passed away peacefully in her home June 2, 2019. She was born Feb. 20, 1941, in Patoka to William and Mabel (Belcher) Thomas. Dottie attended Princeton Community High School and was in the graduating class of 1960. Shortly after graduation she married the love of her life Franklin “Frank” McIntyre. Dottie was a homemaker and babysat many children of Owensville. She enjoyed watching western shows, working on word searches, playing dice, and shopping at Walmart. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Frank McIntyre on April 15, 2012; siblings Rosie Shoultz, Nancy Luttrell, Hubert Thomas, Jim Thomas, and JC Thomas. Dottie is sur vived by her children Marlene (Eric) Jones, Tina Fetcher, Jeffer y McIntyre, Karen (Jay) Reed, Jamie McIntyre, and Melissa McIntyre; grandchildren Craig Fetcher, Amanda Fetcher,
Paul Gene ‘PG’ Parke
OAKLAND CITY — Paul Gene “PG” Parke, 92, of Oakland City, entered rest on Tuesday June 4, 2019, at Good Samaritan Home in Oakland City. He was born July 9, 1926, in Spurgeon, Indiana to Elza and Themus (Wade) Parke. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Kenneth (Joyce) Kandice Evans, Kevin Parke, Warren (Mar y) Parke, Floyd Parke, Reed, Jesse Reed, Ryan Horace Tyler; and sisters Jones, and Haley Jones; Juanita (Parke) Frank 10 great-grandchildren; Smith, Maxine (Parke) siblings Louise (Pat) Ronald Nelson, Norma Ridgley, Rick (Ollie) (Parke) Ellis Williams, Thomas, and Johnny Lucy (Parke) Nixon. (Patty) Thomas. P.G. ser ved in the Holder’s Funeral Home Army during WWII is honored and privileged where he received to be entrusted with the the Purple Heart. He care of Mrs. McIntyre. graduated from Oakland Visitation will be held City College on the G.I. Friday, June 7, 2019, at Bill. He was a teacher Holders Funeral Home and coach, worked at from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. and Wilders Texaco, Bear funeral at 4 p.m. with Manufacturing, Old Ben Bart Newton officiating. Coal. And a member of Interment will follow at Oakland City American Durham Cemeter y. Legion Post 256 and In lieu of flowers U.M.W.A. Local 5179. memorial contributions Sur vived by his can be made to First daughter Pam “Parke” Christian Church of Larue and son Scott Owensville, 4680 W SR Parke of Lenexa, 168, Owensville, IN 47665 Kansas; sisters Sharon or The Arc of Gibson Falls and Patty Pflug of Oakland City, Pauline County, 421 S Main St, Tyler of West Lafayette, Princeton, IN 47670. Indiana; brothers E.
Wayne (Karen) Parke of Evansville, Bill (Judy) Parke of Oakland City; several nieces and nephews; two grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren Celebration of life will take place Saturday, June 15, 2019, 11 a.m. at lamb-Basham Memorial Chapel with Dr. Douglas Low officiating. Family and friends will gather from 10 a.m. until ser vices. Memorial Contributions may be sent to Montgomer y Cemeter y P.O. Box 42, Oakland City, IN. 47660. Special thank you to the wonderful personnel of Good Samaritan Nursing Home who joked, loved and cared for P.G. Also thank you to Heart to Heart Hospice. Family and friends may send messages of comfort to www.lambbasham.com.
Emma Lou Shoultz FRANCISCO — Emma Lou Shoultz, 91, formerly of Francisco, entered rest on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at Amber Manor Care Center in Petersburg. She was born March 16, 1928, in Oakland City to Haskel and Nora Alice (Minnis) Oliver. She was a homemaker, and along with husband Charles E. Shoultz owned and operated the Wabash Erie Inn in Francisco for several years. She was preceded in death by her parents; a stepson Gar y Shoultz; husband Charles E.Shoultz whom she married on Dec. 14, 1952; four sisters; and two brothers. She is sur vived by her daughter Terr y (Tom) Crooks of Oakland City; son Jay Shoultz of Francisco; grandchildren Jayson Shoultz of Francisco, and Tayla Shoultz of New Pekin, Indiana; great-grandson Brian Shoultz; several nieces and nephews; special nieces Connie Henshaw of Oklahoma and Sandy Heupel of California. Funeral ser vice will
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be 11:30 a.m. Thursday, June 27, 2019, at the Lamb-Basham Memorial Chapel with interment in Blackfoot Cemeter y near Coe, Rev. Jeff Br yant will be officiating. Visitation will be from 5 - 7 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. until ser vice on Thursday. The family would like to extend a great appreciation to the staff of Amber Manor Care Center for their love and tender care of Emma and to the Kindred Hospice. Family asked that memorial contribution be sent to the Lakewood Home Resident Fund 840 Lakewood Dr. Petersburg, IN. 47567. Family and friends may send messages of comfort to www. lambbasham.com
OWENSVILLE — Billy L. Dyball, 89, of Owensville, passed away June 5, 2019, at his residence. He was born Dec. 5, 1929, in Owensville, to Leo Dyball and Nathalee (Weedman) Dyball. Billy was a graduate of Owensville High School class of 1947. He served two years in the Army from 1952 to 1954. Billy loved to work on his farm, he grew a little bit of everything. He farmed melons for 69 years and still helped TJ and Marion around the farm. Billy enjoyed eating ice cream, playing cards, and spoiling his grandchildren. He had an adventurous side and had no fear; he was known to talk people into riding roller coasters with him. You could often find him at Pat’s Place in the morning and Stop-N-Go in the afternoon. He will be remembered as a great guy that was loving and caring. He is preceded in death by his parents; siblings Jack Leon Dyball and Emajean Stambaugh; and first wife Judy (Green) Dyball.
Billy is survived by his wife Carol (Taylor) Dyball; children Brenda (Joe) VanMol and Jana Jochim; grandchildren Travis “TJ” (Danya) Jochim and Alicia (Jason) Walther; siblings Mary Lou Smith and Donna Sue (Larry) Chamberlin. Holder’s Funeral Home is honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Dyball. Visitation will be held Saturday, June 8, 2019, at Holders Funeral Home from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. and funeral at 3 p.m. with Marsha Bishop officiating. Interment will follow at Owensville Cemeter y with Military rites. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Legion Post 51.
Karen S. Wagnon
Middlesboro, Kentucky and Rebecca Heur of Florence, Kentucky; several grandchildren; and
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daughter: Robyn (Gary) Evans, of Petersburg; grandchildren Olivia, Ella, and Liam Mason, of Evansville, Clay Poindexter, of Jasper, and Cassie Wilkes and Alan Evans, of
one great-grandchild on the way. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a grandson, Xander Houston. A visitation will be held from 4 until 7 p.m. Monday, July 1, 2019, at Colvin Funeral Home in Princeton. You may leave a message of sympathy or light a candle in memory of Karen at www.colvin funeralhome.com. Colvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the Wagnon family.
PATOKA — Sheila Ann Kukla, 60, of Patoka, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019, at her home in Patoka. She was born Aug. 7, 1958, in Marianna, Florida to Har vey G. and Lula Belle (Baggett) Bowlin. She belonged to the Grace Fellowship Church in Princeton. She is sur vived by her husband, David Wayne Kukla of Patoka; three children, Joe Ann Cook (Michael), Angie King and Jonathan Petersburg. He was preceded in death Blackburn (Amy) all of by his parents and wife, and Panama City, Florida; 10 10 siblings: Faye Lavern Kendall, Irene Woodsmall Dutton, Rosalee Mitch, Betty PRINCETON — Bolin, and Lucille, Elza, Margie F. Wheeler, 94, of Charles, Clemer, Arvil, and Hazelton, died Monday, Lorene Mason. June 10, 2019, at Linda E. Services will be White Hospice House in held at 2 p.m. EST on Evansville. Wednesday, June 19, 2019, She was born April 3, at Harris Funeral Home 1925, in Griffin, Indiana in Petersburg, Pastor Jim to parents, James E. Gidcumb officiating, with Thacker and Cora Marie visitation from 10 a.m. EST until service time on (Lucas) Thacker. Wednesday. Burial will follow She worked for Potter at Blackfoot Cemetery. and Brumfield for 35 Harris Funeral Home is years and was a member entrusted with care. of Mt. Tabor General
Sheila Ann Kukla
grandchildren, Adrianna, Mickey, Rebecca, C.J., Hayleigh, Gracie, Colby, Cameron, Caitlynn and Jazmine; three great- grandchildren, Maddison, Peyton and Charlotte; three sisters,
Louise Mayo (Michael), Karen Moore and Diane Lee all of Altha, Florida. She is preceded in death by her parents, and a brother, Jim Bowlin. Memorial ser vices will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 6, 2019, at Grace Fellowship Church, 527 E. Illinois St., Princeton, IN 47670, officiated by Rev. Amber Cook. Colvin Funeral Home is honored to ser ve the Kukla family. You may leave a message of sympathy or light a memorial candle at www.colvinfuneral home.com
Margie F. Wheeler Baptist Church for over 20 years. She was a member of the Eastern Star in Patoka and the VFW Ladies Auxiliar y Post 1147. She is sur vived by her children, Robert Sloan (Faye), William Sloan, and Judith Ann Robb; 11 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in
death by an infant son; and sisters, Imogene Larkin and Helen Greene. A graveside funeral ser vice will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 13, 2019, at Highland Memorial Cemeter y in Mount Carmel, Illinois followed by burial. You may leave a message of sympathy or light a candle in memor y of Margie at www.colvin funeralhome.com.
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Mary Ann Gorman PRINCETON — Mary Ann Gorman, 81, of Princeton, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at her home in Princeton. She was born March 13, 1938, in Princeton to James and Marjorie (Farrow) Dougan. She lived in Princeton most of her life and she was a homemaker. She enjoyed cooking, fishing, and mushroom hunting. Later in life, she enjoyed word search books and being with family and friends. Mary is survived by her sister, Delores Donahay from Princeton; sister-in-law, Rita Dougan of Princeton; nieces, Robin Dougan (Bill), Dawn Casey (Steve) and Tracy Harrison; nephews, Ty Harrison (Jina), Jim Dougan (Missy), Steve Dougan and Larry Tice; friends and caregivers, Tony Morrison, Loretta Wethington, special friend, Valerie Goodwin and Marcella Folkmann. She was preceded in death by her parents;
husband, John W. Gorman in 2010; brother, James Dougan in 2009; and other loved ones. Funeral service will be held at the graveside at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 6, 2019, at Oddfellow Cemetery in Princeton, with Pastor Kyle Powell officiating. There will be no visitation. Colvin Funeral Home in Princeton is handling the arrangements. You may leave a message of sympathy or light a candle in memory of Mary Ann at www.colvinfuneralhome.com. Colvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the Gorman family
Billie June McWilliams PRINCETON — Billie June McWilliams, 94, passed away Monday, June 3, 2019, at Gibson General Hospital in Princeton. She was born June 3, 1925, in Princeton and was a former beautician. She is survived by a daughter, Sherry Fares (Jack) of Grand Rivers, Kentucky; a son, Les S. McWilliams of Gilbertsville, Kentucky; a granddaughter, Kendra McWilliams and her daughter, Tyra S. McWilliams; and a sister, Wilma Riley of Princeton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack S. McWilliams on Oct. 3, 1993, and to whom she was married on March 9, 1946; also a sister, Wanda Maikranz. A private graveside
Wilma F. ‘Nixon’ Bottoms SOMERVILLE — Wilma F. “Nixon” Bottoms, 87, of Somer ville entered rest on June 18, 2019, at her home. She was born April 22, 1932, in Pike County, to Henr y Sr. and Mar y (Grubb) Nixon. Wilma worked for East Gibson School Corporation. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Billie Joe Bottoms; sisters Sybil Myers, Clara Robinson, Velma Walton, and Effie Pipkin; brothers Joseph and Henr y Nixon Jr.; daughter-in-law Karen Bottoms; and grandson Mike Deno. She is sur vived by her by son David Bottoms of Buckskin; daughters Deborah (Dennis) Willis of Somer ville and Darlene (Mike) Elaman of Tell City; grandchildren Jennifer Kessner, Chad (Mandy) Bottoms, Dena (Donnie)
PRINCETON — Ed L. Helm, 50, died June 27, 2019, at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville. He was born in Princeton, June 22, 1969. He was a laborer and of the Protestant Faith. He is preceded in death by his son, Kyle Helm; stepmother Sue Helm; grandparents, William and Mar y Helm and grandfather, Paul service will be held at Williams. Columbia White Church He is sur vived by Cemetery in Princeton, with his mother, Gayle burial to follow. There will Williams; father Robert be no visitation. You may leave a message L. Helm; stepfather Bill York; fiancee, Andrea of sympathy or light a Diamond; children candle in memory of Billie Kor y Helm, Briar Helm; June at www.colvinfuneral home.com. Colvin Funeral brothers Robert W. Home is honored to serve the McWilliams family.
OAKLAND CITY — Tamara S. “Tammy’ Lecocq, 59, of Oakland City, died Saturday June 1, 2019 at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare in Jasper, Indiana. She was born June 28, 1959, in Evansville to Claude and Carolea Hicks. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister Stacey Cox; and brother Michael Hicks. She is survived by her husband of 41 years Kenneth Lecocq; daughter Kendra (Adam) Parke; son Dewayne (Miranda) Lecocq of Oakland City; brothers David (Sally),
OAKLAND CITY — Lanny J. Kell, 59, of Oakland City died father, Joseph Lassack Tuesday, June 18, of Jacksonville, Florida; brother, James Lassack of 2019, at I.U. Methodist Jacksonville; mother-in-law, Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born Dec. 15, Margie Sandefur of 1959, in Princeton, to Henderson; sister-in-law, Raymond Lee & Bobbie Lora (David) Floyd of Henderson; brother-in-law, (Hadlock) Kell. He worked several David Helvey of Evansville; years for Pike Gibson and grandmother, Phyllis Water Company. He was Lincoln of Henderson. member of First General A celebration of life service will be on Monday, Baptist Church in Oakland City and NRA. June 24, 2019, at 7 p.m. at Stodghill Funeral Home He was preceded in in Fort Branch. Visitation death by his parents. will be Monday, June 24, He is sur vived 2019, from 3 p.m. until by wife of 24 years service time. Burial will be Shelia (Whitney) Kell; at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery in Evansville at a later date.
daughters Melissa (John) Green and Joni (Levi) McDaniel; and son Aaron Kell all of Oakland City; 16 grandchildren; sister Beth Ann (Frank) Coleman of Petersburg, Indiana; and a brother Dane Lee (Jana) Kell of Granite City, Illinois. Ser vice will be at 4 p.m. Friday, June 21, 2019 at Lamb-Basham Memorial Chapel with burial in Providence Cemeter y. Rev. Frank E. Coleman and Rev. Jared Henr y will be officiating. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until ser vice on Friday at the chapel.
PRINCETON — Cynthia Lynn Byrne, 65, of Princeton, died June 1, 2019, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh. She was born to Robert and Dorothy (Tanner) Baker on June 27, 1953, in Evansville. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two children, son Clifton Decker and daughter Melody Byrne, and three brothers Thomas Baker, Terry Baker, and Bobby Baker. She is survived by
her daughter; Kimberly (Bruce) Ballard of Haubstadt; brother Keith (Pam) Baker of Evansville; grandchildren; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Service will be Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at 12 p.m. at Stodghill Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to service time at Stodghill Funeral Home with burial to follow at Nobles Chapel Cemetery in Elberfeld, Indiana. Expressions of sympathy can be made at stodghillfuneralhome.com
Cynthia Lynn Byrne
Jeff (Michelle) and Tim Hicks all of Evansville; seven grandchildren; father-in-law and mother in- law Wayne and Carol Lecocq of Oakland City. Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday June 6, 2019, at Lamb-Basham Memorial Chapel with burial in Somerville Cemetery. Rev. Matt Malin will be officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. until services at the chapel. Family and friends may send messages of comfort to www. lambbasham.com.
Charles W. ‘Bill’ Moore WINSLOW — Charles W.”Bill” Moore, 75, of Winslow died Sunday, June 2, 2019, at Linda White Hospice House. He was born May 5, 1944, in Buckskin to Herman Charles & Gladys Jane (Butcher) Moore. He was member of Winslow American Legion Post 115 and Winslow Eagles 7646. He is survived by his wife of 49 years Patricia Moore; son Dale Moore of Ft. Branch; daughter Patty
Bruce of Winslow; sister Laura Warren of Elberfeld; and brother Ed Moore of Southgate, Michigan; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Celebration of life will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 15, 2019, at Miller Field in Winslow. Family has entrusted Lamb-Basham Memorial Chapel for assistance. Family and friends may send messages of comfort to www.lambbasham.com
3, 2019, at Owensville First Christian Church from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. and funeral at 6 p.m. with Bart Newton Officiating. Interment will be at a later date in Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Griffin. Memorial contributions can be made to Owensville First Christian Church. The family would like to give a special thank you to Caleb and his wife for always being a great friend and neighbor to Scott.
Conrad W. Weiser
PRINCETON — Conrad W. Weiser, III, 67, of Princeton, formerly of Virginia Beach, passed away Saturday, June 8, Helm, Stephen E. Helm, 2019. Denny Joe Delong, He was born Aug. 16, Russel K. Delong, 1951, in Aniston, Alabama Jason York; sister Jillian to parents Conrad Jr. and Morris; grandmother, Betty Jane (Williams) June Regenhold; four Weiser. grandchildren; and He married the love of several nieces and his life, Diane (Reynolds) nephews. Weiser in 1970 and they Ser vice will be were blessed with 49 years Monday, July 1, 2019, at 3 together. He worked in p.m. at Stodghill Funeral refrigeration for over 30 Home in Fort Branch, years and loved watching with burial in Walnut Alabama football. He also Hill Cemeter y in Fort enjoyed fishing. Branch. Conrad is survived by Visitation is Monday his wife, Diane Conrad from 10 a.m. until ser vice currently of Princeton, time at the funeral home. formerly of Virginia Beach; The family requests children, Conrad Weiser donations be made to IV (Lida) of Princeton Stodghill Funeral Home and Luann Gonyer for burial expenses.
Lanny J. Kell
Tamara S. ‘Tammy’ Lecocq
OWENSVILLE — Scott Allen Johnson, 59, of Owensville, passed away June 29, 2019. He was born May 29, 1960, in Evansville, to Allen K. Johnson and Evelyn (Embrey) Johnson. Scott graduated from North Posey High School in 1978. He worked 20 years as a Truck Driver for CFI. Scott enjoyed grilling out, fishing, and collecting firearms. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother Bobby Dale Johnson. Scott is survived by his brothers Randy (Rose) Johnson and Tracy (LaDonna) Johnson, and several nieces and nephews. Holder’s Funeral Home is honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Johnson. Visitation will be held Wednesday, July
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Jennifer N. Lassack FORT BRANCH — Jennifer N. Lassack, 38, of Fort Branch, died June 21, 2019. She was born to Joseph Lassack and Brenda (Schaefer) Sands Oct. 20, 1980, in Evansville. She was preceded in death by grandparents, Jeanette and James Taylor and Robert Schaefer; aunt, Elaine Carter-Sanders; uncles, Donald Schaefer, and Alan Lassack. She is survived by husband of 18 years, Chris (Estes) Lassack; children, Parker Joseph and Taeley Kirin Lassack; mother, Brenda (Bob) Sands of Fort Branch;
Balder, Cindy (Eric) Walker, Carrie (David) Brogan, Josh Elaman and Andy Willis; greatgrandchildren Stephen and Mak Kessner, Nolan, Hadley and Saydee Bottoms, Kadance and Kimber Balder, Jonathan Walker, Mackenzie and Br ylee Brogan; and sister Eula Miller of Oakland City. Wilma Bottoms family as entrust Lamb-Basham Memorial for their personal assistance. Family and friends may send messages of comfort to www.lambbasham.com
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Justin Seay PRINCETON — Justin Seay, 26, of Princeton, died Thursday, June 6, 2019. He was born in Vanderburgh County on Feb. 24, 1993, son of Tim Seay and Dawnelle (Boling) Seay. He is survived by his father, Tim Seay (Sherry) of Albion, Illinois; special parents, Michele Wilhite and Eric Donnelly of Princeton; sister, Mandria Wheatly of Princeton; four nieces and nephews; brother-like cousin, Jason Wilhite; aunts and uncles, Mark (Sandy) Boling, Joanne Dekemper (Tim Nelson) and Kristina
(Estie) Harper; and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dawnelle Seay in 2006; infant brother, Timothy Justin Seay; grandparents and great-grandparents; and great-grandmother, Elsie Skelton. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, June 21, 2019, at Maple Hill Cemetery in Princeton. Immediately following the graveside service there will be a celebration of life at the shelter house on the hill at Lafayette Park in Princeton.
(Jason) of Princeton; and grandchildren, Jason Gonyer and Amarisa Weiser. A private family service will be held. You may leave a message of sympathy or light a candle in memory of Conrad at www.colvin funeralhome.com. Colvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the Weiser family.
Sandra Richardson Albers PRINCETON — Sandra Richardson Albers, 77, died surrounded by family June 17, 2019, in Nashville at Alive Hospice. She was born Sep. 4, 1941, in Princeton, to Glenn and Marie Richardson. She grew up in Oakland City and graduated from Wood Memorial High School in 1959. She attended Indiana University and joined Zeta Tau Alpha. She graduated in 1963 with a bachelors of science at the top of her class and became a physical therapist. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Gary Don
Richardson. She is survived by her husband John D. Albers; daughters, Ann Shike (Brian) and Jamie Milan (Troy), four granddaughters; two greatgrandchildren; several cousins and friends. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. June 22, 2019, at First General Baptist Church in Oakland City. Visitation will be at 9 a.m. until service. Burial at Montgomery Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution can be made to Alive Hospice. A message of sympathy or a candle can be lit at www.corncolvinfuneralhome.com.
Dolores Coleman PRINCETON — Dolores Coleman passed away June 20 at home in Princeton. She is survived by her children, Ruth Anne,
Cheryl, and Scott. Also her stepchildren Linda, Tim, and Leanne. Interment will be at the Maple Hills Cemetery at noon Monday, July 1.
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Perot rose from poverty to self-made billionaire BY DAVID KOENIG AP BUSINESS WRITER
DALLAS — H. Ross Perot rose from a childhood of Depression-era poverty to become a self-made billionaire who twice ran for president with a mixture of folksy sayings and simple solutions to America’s problems. His 19% of the vote in 1992 stands among the best showings by an independent candidate in the past century. Perot died of leukemia early Tuesday at his home in Dallas surrounded by his family, family spokesman James Fuller said. He was 89. As a boy in Texarkana, Texas, Perot delivered newspapers from the back of a pony. He earned his billions in a more modern way, however. After attending the U.S. Naval Academy and becoming a salesman for IBM, he set out on his own — creating and building Electronic Data Systems Corp., which helped other companies manage their computer networks. Yet the most famous event in his business career didn’t involve sales and earnings; he financed a private commando raid in 1979 to free two EDS employees who were being held in a prison in Iran. The tale was turned into a book and a movie. Perot first became known to Americans outside of business circles by claiming that the U.S. government left behind hundreds of American soldiers who were missing or imprisoned at the end of the Vietnam War. Perot fanned the issue at home and discussed it privately with Vietnamese officials in the 1980s, angering the Reagan administration, which was formally negotiating with Vietnam’s government. Looking out for the health care needs of veterans became a longtime concern of Perot. Perot’s wealth, fame and confident prescription for the nation’s economic ills propelled his 1992 campaign against President George H.W. Bush and Democratic challenger Bill Clinton. Perot briefly led in public opinion polls that summer, but stunningly he pulled out of the race, saying he did so to stop a Republican plot to sabotage his daughter’s wedding. He eventually re-entered the race, but his reputation had suf fered. Critics said he had a penchant for embracing conspiracy theories. His poll numbers faded from a peak of nearly 40%, and he finished third. Still, Perot recorded the highest percentage for an independent or third-party candidate since President Theodore Roosevelt’s second-place showing in 1912. Some Republicans blamed Perot for causing Bush’s defeat by splitting the anti-Clinton vote, although exit polls were inconclusive. During the campaign, Perot spent $63.5 million of his own money. He bought 30-minute television spots during which he used charts and graphs to make his points, summarizing them with a line that became a national catch phrase: “It’s just that simple.” Perot’s second campaign four years later was far less successful. He was shut out of presidential debates
when organizers said he lacked sufficient support. He got just 8% of the vote, and the Reform Party that he founded and hoped to build into a national political force began to fall apart. However, Perot’s ideas on trade and deficit reduction remained part of the political landscape. He blamed both major parties for running up a huge federal budget deficit and allowing American jobs to be sent to other countries. The movement of U.S. jobs to Mexico, he said, created a “giant sucking sound.” Perot continued to speak out about federal spending for many years. In 2008, he launched a website to highlight the nation’s debt with a ticker that tracked the rising total, a blog and a chart presentation. Henr y Ross Perot was born in Texarkana on June 27, 1930. His father was a cotton broker; his mother a secretary. Perot said his family sur vived the Depression relatively well through hard work and by managing their money carefully. Young Perot’s first job was delivering newspapers in a poor, mostly black part of town from his pony, Miss Bee. He said when the newspaper tried to cut his commission, he complained to the publisher — and won. He said he learned to take problems straight to the top. From Texarkana, Perot went to the U.S. Naval Academy even though he had never been on a ship or seen the ocean. After the Navy, Perot joined International Business Machines in 1955 and quickly became a top salesman. In his last year at IBM, he filled his sales quota for the year in January. In 1962, with $1,000 from his wife, Margot, Perot founded Electronic Data Systems. Hardware accounted for about 80% of the computer business, Perot said, and IBM wasn’t interested in the other 20%, including services. Many of the early hires at EDS were former military men, and they had to abide by Perot’s strict dress code — white shirts, ties, no beards or mustaches — and long workdays. Many wore crewcuts like Perot. The company’s big break came in the mid-1960s when the federal government created Medicare and Medicaid, the health programs for seniors, the disabled and the poor. States needed help in running the programs, and EDS won contracts — starting in Texas — to handle the millions of claims. EDS first sold stock to the public in 1968, and overnight, Perot was worth $350 million. His fortune doubled and tripled as the stock price rose steadily. In 1984, he sold control of the company to General Motors Corp. for $2.5 billion and received $700 million in a buyout. In 2008, EDS was sold to Hewlett-Packard Co. Perot went on to establish another computer-ser vices company, Perot Systems Corp. He retired as CEO in 2000 and was succeeded by his son, Ross Perot Jr. In 2009, Dell Inc. bought Perot Systems. In September 2011, Forbes maga-
zine estimated Perot’s wealth at $3.5 billion and ranked him No. 91 on its list of richest Americans. Perot was not immune to mistakes in business, however. His biggest might have been a 1971 investment in duPont Glore Forgan, then one of the biggest brokerage houses on Wall Street. The administration of President Richard Nixon asked Perot to save the company to head off an investor panic, and he also poured money into another troubled brokerage, Walston & Co., but wound up losing much of his $100 million investment. It was during the Nixon administration that Perot became involved in the issue of U.S. prisoners of war in Southeast Asia. Perot said Secretary of State Henry Kissinger asked him to lead a campaign to improve treatment of POWs held in North Vietnam. Perot chartered two jets to fly medical supplies and the wives of POWs to Southeast Asia. They were not allowed into North Vietnam, but the trip attracted enormous media attention. After their release in 1973, some prisoners said conditions in the camps had improved after the failed missions. In 1979, the Iranian government jailed two EDS executives and Perot vowed to win their release. “Ross came to the prison one day and said, ‘We’re going to get you out,’ ” one of the men, Paul Chiapparone, told The Associated Press. “How many CEOs would do that today?” Perot recruited retired U.S. Army Special Forces Col. Arthur “Bull” Simons to lead a commando raid on the prison. A few days later, the EDS executives walked free after the shah’s regime fell and mobs stormed the prison. Simons’ men sneaked the executives out of the country and into Turkey. The adventure was recalled in Ken Follett’s best-selling book “On Wings of Eagles” and a TV miniseries. In later years, Perot pushed the Veterans Affairs Department to study neurological causes of Gulf War syndrome, a mysterious illness reported by many soldiers who served in the 1991 Persian Gulf war. He scoffed at officials who blamed the illnesses on stress — “as if they are wimps” — and paid for additional research. Perot received a special award from the VA for his support of veterans and the military in 2009. In Texas, Perot led commissions on education reform and crime. He was given many honorary degrees and awards for business success and patriotism. While he worked at Perot Systems in suburban Dallas, entire hallways were filled with memorabilia from soldiers and POWs that Perot had helped. His personal office was dominated by large paintings of his wife and five children and bronze sculptures by Frederic Remington. Several original Norman Rockwell paintings hung in the waiting area. Perot told a visiting reporter that he tried to live by Rockwell’s ethics of hard, honest work and family.
Torn of ‘Larry Sanders Show,’ dies at 88 BY BOB THOMAS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
LOS ANGELES — Rip Tor n, the free-spirited Texan who overcame his quirky name to become a distinguished actor in television, theater, and movies, such as “Men in Black,” and win an Emmy in his 60s for “The Larry Sanders Show,” has died. He was 88. Tor n died T uesday after noon at his home with his wife, Amy Wright, and daughters Katie Torn and Angelica Page by his side, according to his publicist Rick Miramontez. No cause of death was given. His work on stage and screen spanned seven decades, ranging from an early career of dark, threatening roles to iconic comedic per for mances later in life. After acclaimed performances in “Cross Creek,” ‘‘Sweet Bird of Youth” and other dramas, Torn turned to comedy to capture his Emmy as the bombastic, ethically challenged tele-
vision producer in “The Larry Sanders Show.” Created by and starring Garry Shandling, HBO’s spoof of TV talk shows aired from 1992 to 1998 and is widely credited with inspiring such satirical programs as “30 Rock” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” To r n p l a y e d A g e n t Zed in the first two “Men in Black,” movies, which starred Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith. Bor n Elmore Rual Torn, the actor adopted the name Rip in his boyhood, following the tradition of his father and uncle. It was the subject of endless ridicule during his early days as a stage actor in New York, and fellow drama students urged him to change it. With customar y stubbor nness, he refused, eventually overcoming the jokes with a series of power ful per formances that led to his being regarded, along with Marlon Brando, Paul Newman and James Dean, as actors of
a postwar generation who brought tense realism to their craft. He was also a political activist who joined James Baldwin, Harry Belafonte and other cultural and civil rights leaders for a frank and emotional 1963 meeting with then-Attorney General Rober t F. Kennedy about the country’s treatment of blacks. Tor n made his film debut in 1956 in an adaptation of Tennessee Williams’ ”Baby Doll,” and within a few years was a respected film and television actor, working on occasions with his second wife, Geraldine Page. At the Actors Studio, he gained the attention of Elia Kazan, who hired him as understudy to Alex Nicol, then playing Brick Pollitt in the Tennessee Williams classic, “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.” Toward the end of the show’s Broadway run, Torn took over the role of the alcoholic, emotionally troubled former football hero.
He did so billed against his wishes as Elmore Torn. Cast later in a “U.S. Steel Hour” production for television, he was told to either change his name or forfeit the role. He threatened to return to his native Texas but finally agreed to be credited as Eric Torn. He was billed as Rip Torn thereafter. His success eventually inspired a younger cousin to take up acting, too — Oscar winner Sissy Spacek. Other film credits included “Critics Choice” and “The Cincinnati Kid.” In Albert Brooks’ ”Defending Your Life,” he was featured as a gregarious attorney in the afterlife. Brooks tweeted Tuesday night, “R.I.P Rip Torn. He was so great in Defending Your Life. I’ll miss you Rip, you were a true original.” On television he played such figures as Richard Nixon, Lyndon B. Johnson and Walt Whitman.
Lanny Joe Taylor EVANSVILLE — Lanny Joe Taylor, 73, of Evansville, died Thursday, June 20, 2019. He was born in Henderson, Kentucky Dec. 11, 1945, son of L. J. and Marse Lee (Skelton) Taylor. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Taylor; daughters, Valerie Poe-Christie (Byron Christie) and Melanie Wright (Jason); grandchildren, Alex Poe, Haley Wright, and Gage Wright; brother, Mark Taylor (Lynn); and mother-in-law, Margie Loehr.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Wayne Taylor and Lawrence Taylor. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at Corn Colvin Funeral Home in Oakland City. A Masonic Service will be held at the start of the funeral by members of the Oakland City Masonic Lodge. A visitation will be from 11 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. A private burial will be held at a later date at Lynnville Cemetery in Lynnville, Indiana.
Alma Alean Willis PETERSBURG — Alma Alean Willis, 88, of Petersburg, died Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at Amber Manor Care Center in Petersburg. She was born Aug. 6, 1930, in Rumbletown, Indiana to Lloyd and Goldie (Hill) Pipkin. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Hector James Willis; a brother Charles “Buck’ Pipkin; a sister Faye Houchins; a daughter L ynda Younker; and son Adam Willis. She worked in several restaurants in the Petersburg area and Golden Living in
Petersburg. She is sur vived by her children, Lana Hundley of Douglas, Georgia, Kenneth Roney Willis, Eva Willis of Petersburg, Jim Willis of North Port, Florida and Mar y King of Tennessee. Celebration of life will take place 10 a.m. EST (Pike Time) Friday, June 28, 2019, at Lamb-Basham Memorial Chapel with Rev. John Hundley officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until ser vice on Friday. Family and friends may send messages of comfort to www. lambbasham.com.
Linda Sue (Anthis) Tolbert PRINCETON — Linda Sue (Anthis) Tolbert, 80, died Monday, June 3, 2019, in Princeton. She was born Aug. 1, 1938, to Frank Virgil and Bertha (Sherman) Anthis. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; niece, Janice Hartman; nephew, Aaron Baehl; brothers, Frank Anthis Jr. and James Earl Anthis; and brother-in-law, Jerome Baehl. She is sur vived by daughters; Susan and Joye; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; also several nieces and nephews.
Funeral ser vice will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, June 7, 2019, at Colvin Funeral Home in Princeton. Visitation will be from noon until the ser vice hour on Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hazleton Community Cemeter y. Memorial contributions may be made to Charcot-Marie Tooth Disease at www. cmtausa.org/donate/ make-a-donation or Gibson County Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 474, Princeton, IN 47670. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Robert J. Zenthoefer FORT BRANCH — Robert J. Zenthoefer, 74, of Fort Branch, died at his residence June 28, 2019. He was born in Evansville Dec. 28, 1944, to Edgar and Mary (Helmer) Zenthoefer. He was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Fort Branch and worked over 20 years at G.C.A.R.C in Gibson County. He is survived by siblings, Nadine (Jim) McHatton, Wake Forest, North Carolina, Jane (Harold) Gottman, Princeton, Jack (Carolyn) Zenthoefer, Fort Branch, Roy (Marlene) Zenthoefer, Haubstadt, David (Julianne
Baehl) Zenthoefer, Fort Branch, Gerald Zenthoefer, Fort Branch, Alice (Jay Yochum) Seibert, Fort Branch; and several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at 11 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Fort Branch with burial in St. Bernards Cemetery in Snakerun, Indiana. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 2, 2019, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Stodghill Funeral Home in Fort Branch with a Rosary at 3:30 p.m. and at the Holy Cross Church on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until service time.
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