M on th ly M em ories “Those we love can never be more than a thought away... For as long as there’s a memory, they live in our hearts to stay.” ~Author Unknown A SPECIAL PUBLICATION TO REPRINT THE LAST MONTH’S OBITUARIES | JANUARY 2019
Barbara Ann Benjamin CAMPBELLTOWN, Ind. — Barbara Ann Benjamin, 88, of Campbelltown, passed away Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, at Amber Manor in Petersburg. Barbara was born July 16, 1930, in Pike County to John Lester and Lucille Easter (Soderling) Wood. Barbara married John William Benjamin Nov. 26, 1949. Despite the demands associated with being a wife and mother of four, she earned a registered nursing degree from Vincennes University in 1972. She worked at area physicians’ offices, clinics, and at Oakland City Hospital. After retiring, she volunteered for several years with Pike County Hospice. Barbara enjoyed her flower gardens, visiting with family and friends, her birds, caring for her pets and numerous neighborhood animals, and reading. Barbara was happiest when spending time with family, especially her beloved “great-grands.” She was a dedicated, life-long member of the Winslow General Baptist church and was one of the most thoughtful and caring members of her community. Barbara is survived by two children, Andrea (Steve) Messmer of Jasper and Steve (Jane) Benjamin of Bloomington; five grandchildren, Natalie (Jason) Mills of Winslow, Abigail (Chris) Vinnedge of Stendal, Beau (Anh)
INDEX Nola Marie Aldridge ........................................ Page 5 Barbara Ann Benjamin .................................... Page 1 Shirley K. Berry ............................................... Page 4 Larry P. Bethe................................................... Page 5 William “Bill” Max Brothers ........................... Page 3 Linda Kay Burns .............................................. Page 4 Hazel P. Collins ................................................. Page 3 William “B.J.” Conrad ...................................... Page 4 Betty E. Dickinson ........................................... Page 4
Benjamin of Carmel, Stephanie (Brian) Hatton of London, England, and Jonathon Benjamin of Croton-on-Hudson, New York; seven great-grandchildren, Jaylon and Brailey Mills, Tessa and Tuff Vinnedge, Braeden and Harper Benjamin, and Benjamin Hatton. She was preceded in death by her husband, John; sons Tim and Bill (Benjie); sisters Mary Schwinghammer and Elaine Daubenspeck; a brother, Richard; and a grandson, Gary. Visitation was at Winslow General Baptist Church from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday Dec. 10, 2018 with service to follow. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Winslow General Baptist Church. Barbara’s family would like to thank the many kind and professional employees at Jasper Memorial Hospital, Amber Manor, and the Pike County libraries who cared for her. The services have been entrusted with the care of Harris Funeral Home.
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Robert Keith Fromm ....................................... Page 4 Sherry L. Green ............................................... Page 2 Arthur Eugene Harper .................................... Page 3 James A. Hinman ............................................. Page 5 Doris A. Hubbell............................................... Page 4 Jack Miley Hunt ............................................... Page 4 Judith Andree (Scott) Kolb ............................. Page 2 George J. Johnson ............................................ Page 5 Keith Manning.................................................. Page 3 Eugene “Franklin” Heavrin Marsch............... Page 3 Arthur “Art” Leland Miley .............................. Page 2 Karen J. Muncy ................................................ Page 3 Mary Fritz-O’Neal ............................................ Page 4 Margaret Delores Overton ............................. Page 4 Mary E. (Hunt) Phillips................................... Page 5 Thomas R. Robinson ........................................ Page 3 Mary A. Russell ................................................ Page 5 Raymond Norman Schaefer Jr. ....................... Page 5 Betty J. Schultheis ............................................ Page 5 Jerry Don Scott ................................................ Page 1 Freida F. Smith ................................................. Page 5 Bettye Rose Stolz.............................................. Page 3 Kevin Ray Sunderman ..................................... Page 4 Eva Terry .......................................................... Page 2 Marilyn Jo Veatch............................................. Page 3 Mary Helen Wallis ........................................... Page 2 Paul J. “P.J.” Walther ........................................ Page 2 Jeffrey S. Will ................................................... Page 4 Melvin E. Wilson .............................................. Page 5
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Jerry Don Scott PRINCETON — Jerry Don “Snake” Scott, 76, of Princeton, passed away Thursday, December. 27, 2018, in the comfort of his home in Louisville, Kentucky, surrounded by his family and friends and under the care of Respite Care in Louisville, Kentucky. Jerry was born July 26, 1942, in Evansville, to Mary (Hickrod) Scott and Roy Henry Scott. He was a graduate of Princeton Community High School where he was remembered as an outstanding athlete and earned the name “Snake” and “Snake Hogan.” After high school, he pursued a career in baseball where he signed with the Baltimore Orioles. Jerry will be remembered by many from his performances in high school playing football, basketball and baseball. Jerry retired from Norfolk- Southern Railroad where he was an engineer for many years. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; his grandparents, Jess and Della Hickrod; son, David Scott; and his granddaughter, Savanna Scott. He is survived by his wife, Barbara (Schmidt) Scott; son, J.D. Scott; daughter, Debbie Scott; daughterin-law, Kelly (Stone) Scott; stepdaughters, Cheri Turner (Bruce) and Beth Bersot (John); grandchildren, Danielle Scott, Jerry Scott, Tori
Scott, Sam Scott, Kara Scott, Garrett Scott, Cole Turner, Chase Turner and Matthew Bersot and brother, Larry Allen Scott Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 31, 2018, at Colvin Funeral Home, 425 North Main St., Princeton, IN 47670 with officiating by Jim Morrow. Burial will follow at Walnut Hill Cemetery in Ft. Branch. Visitation will be from 4 until 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions be made to the “Princeton Dollars for Scholars” where a young athlete can receive a scholarship in honor of Jerry “Snake” Scott. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home, or you may mail a check to: c/o Mike Watkins, Princeton Dollars for Scholars, 1108 North Main St., Princeton, IN 47670 (marked in memory of Jerry “Snake” Scott). You may leave a message of sympathy or light a memorial candle in memory of Jerry Don at www.colvinfuneralhome. com.
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Mary Helen Wallis PRINCETON — Mary Helen Wallis passed into the arms of our savior on Friday, December 21, 2018, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. She was born in Princeton on November 14, 1930, to Ray Otis and Helena A. (Young) Armstrong. She moved to Oakland City following the death of her father, a semi-pro baseball player, in 1933. She was raised by her mother and step-father, Jack (J.B.) Forsythe, and she was a member of the General Baptist Church of Oakland City. Mary Helen graduated from Oakland City High School in 1948, as Valedictorian of her senior class. She married James M. Wallis of Princeton, July 10, 1948. They were married until his death in March of 1987. They settled in Princeton where the marriage was blessed with three children: Stephen Ray (Brooke) of Ft. Myers, Florida, Cynthia Kay (Steven) Schrodt of Princeton, and Alan Jay (Eileen) of Craigsville, Virginia. There are eight grandchildren: Stephanie Kreutner, Mallory Wallis, Jameson Wallis, Jennifer Myers, David Smith, Carrie Ross, Ryan Wallis, Andrea Wallis and seven great-grandchildren. Mary Helen served as Vice-President and President of Indiana’s Theta Rho organization in the 1940s. When her children were in school, she served as President of the PTA at Riley Grade School and Lowell Junior High School. She even rooted for the red and white Princeton Tigers when her kids were in school, but her heart remained with the green and white of the Oakland City Acorns. As a young woman and mother, Mary Helen became a member and was very active in the Princeton United Presbyterian Church, where Jim had been raised. The beautiful chandeliers in the church’s sanctuary were paid for by donations given to the church when Jim died. Over the years she
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Judith Andree (Scott) Kolb
PATOKA — Judith Andree (Scott) Kolb, 78, of Patoka passed away Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, at her home. She was born March 14, 1940 in Mt. Carmel to Paul Ewing and Mary Alice (Carrell) Scott. She grew up on the farm in Owensville, with her parents and three siblings. Judy enjoyed her childhood, riding her pony, Topsy, to her grandparents, William and Lillian (Benson) Scott, who lived just up the road. She also enjoyed her neighbors, Joe and Irene Dyson. Her favorite dog, Happy, was with her on many of those visits. She also enjoyed visits to Mt. Carmel to see her maternal grandparents, Benjamin “Wilson” and Bertha (Kays) Carrell. She attended Owensville schools graduating at the end of her taught Sunday School junior year. and Bible School to the She then married Jim young people and the Kolb and began college at seniors in the church. For Indiana State University. many years she was choir She completed her teaching director for the church, degree at Oakland City and she was president of College while raising four the Presbyterian Women’s young children. She earned Association where she her Master’s Degree at the remained active until her University of Evansville, health began to decline. which completed her lifelong She worked on updating dream of becoming a and completing the local teacher. She began teaching history of the United at Oakland City Elementary Presbyterian Church in School, Owensville Grade Princeton before she lost School, and Fort Branch her sight. Mary Helen Elementary School. The cataloged all the choir relationships and bonds she music for the church and formed with fellow teachers, set up the church library. staff, cooks, and custodians In 1966 she was hired as were lifelong friendships she an aide with North Gibson treasured. School Corporation, and Judy’s greatest joys were then secretary to Princeton her kids, grandkids and Community High School’s dogs. As a grandma of six, Vice Principal until her whom she was proud of retirement in 1995. and loved dearly, Judy loved being Grandma Kolb, with Mary Helen was her apron on and keeping preceded in death by her the grandchildren every parents, her husband Friday evening after school. James M. Wallis, her As the great-grandchildren in-laws Mose and Eunice came along, that added more Wallis, and her brother excitement to the mix. She Charles R. Armstrong. and Jim were blessed with Services will be held nine great-grandchildren. at Colvin Funeral Home Judy was a member of the on Friday, December 28 Union Bethel Presbyterian at 1 p.m. Visitation will be Thursday, December 27, from 5 – 8 p.m. and Friday, December 28, from 12 p.m. LA JOLLA, Calif. — until time of service. In Arthur “Art” Leland Miley lieu of flowers, the family died on Dec. 28, 2018, in La requests that donations may be made to the United Jolla, California from natural causes. Presbyterian Church of Art was born Nov. 29, Princeton. 1931, south of Petersburg, Indiana, in a rural farmhouse that was built by his great-grandfather in NEWBURGH — Eva 1870. Mae (Pugh) Terry, of He attended a one-room Newburgh, formerly of rural grade school in Pike Francisco, passed away County and graduated peacefully at the age of 90 from Petersburg High on Friday, Dec. 29, 2018 at School in 1950, and 20 the Linda E. White Hospice years later was later elected House in Evansville. to the Petersburg High She was born in School Hall of Fame. He Francisco in Gibson County was grateful that his Pike to Robert “Hoyt” and County, Indiana, roots run Fannie (Burns) Pugh on six-generations deep. April 23, 1928. She had four He earned a bachelor’s brothers, Edward, Samuel, degree in business from Claude, and Richard, whom her children Shelia Indiana University in all served in World War II; Strunk of Princeton, 1954 and in 1956 married and three sisters, Florence, Nedra (Danny) Dillon of Barbara (Babs) Tolbert of LaVerne and Drucie. Francisco, and Jim (Beth) Vincennes. Their life-long She was a 1947 graduate Terry of North Vernon. devotion to each other of Francisco High School. Seven grandchildren was always evident as they In September of 1948, Eva Stephanie (Dave) encouraged and supported married the love of her life, Harrison of Chandler, each other to excel in their James D. Terry. During Curt (Laura) Dillon of callings. their 57 years of marriage Frankfort, Kentucky, His 48-year active they had four children. Kim (Steve) Heldt of business career took him Eva served as a gray lady Francisco, Amy (Matt) and his family to several at their school and was a Deno of Elizabethtown, states including the New member of the PTA. Kentucky, Abby Dillon York City area where he In 1978, Jim and Eva of Oakland City, Aaron had been recruited as a moved to Hillsboro, (Lark) Terry of Early, Division Vice President with Wisconsin where they resided for ten years. As the Texas, and Missy (Wesley) PepsiCo Inc. In 1971, Art Lum of Baumholder, was elected the President winters grew colder they of the Planning Executives moved to Palestine, Illinois, Germany; 21 great grandchildren and four Institute, a national where they joined the great-great grandchildren. professional business Palestine Pilgrim Holiness In addition to her planning organization of Church. Eva loved to sing parents, Eva was preceded 3,000 business planning and spend time quilting. in death by her husband, executives. She made beautiful quilts A few years after moving for each of her children and James D. Terry; their infant daughter, Claudette; as well to San Diego, California, grandchildren. as her brothers and sisters. in 1969, he acquired a In 1998, Jim and Eva Funeral service is at 2 Christian publishing moved back to Francisco p.m. Friday, Jan. 4, 2019 at company and was well where Eva continued to known in the Christian live for a few years after the Lamb-Basham Memorial Chapel in Oakland City, publishing community. death of her husband in with burial in Providence Following his retirement December 2005. Cemetery in Francisco. from the publishing In 2011, Eva moved Visitation is from 10 a.m. business, he often mentored to Atria Assisted Living until service Friday at the first-time authors by in Newburgh, where she assisting them in writing resided with her older sister chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to and publishing their books. LaVerne for two years. the Linda E. White Hospice He maintained an interest Eventually Eva was moved in and wrote some books to Newburgh Healthcare on House, 611 Harriett St., Evansville, IN 47710. on Petersburg High School Pollack Avenue where she Family and friends may and Pike County history. resided until the time of her send messages of comfort He is survived by death. Eva is survived by to www.lambbasham.com Barbara “Babs”, his wife
Eva Terry
Paul J. ‘P.J.’ Walther
OWENSVILLE — Paul J. “P.J.” Walther, age 85, of Owensville, passed away at 10:15 a.m. EST Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, at Todd-Dickey Nursing & Rehabilitation in Leavenworth, Indiana. P.J. was born April 27, 1933, in Corydon, Indiana, Harrison County, to Edmund and Loretta (Baumgart) Walther. He married Vivian J. Carver Dec. 23, 1955, at St. Surviving are his wife, Church and was a long time John’s Lutheran Church in Lanesville, Indiana, church pianist. She was Vivian, of Owensville; his Harrison County. a former member of the brother, Alvin Walther, He was a U.S. Army Gibson General Hospital Lanesville, Indiana; four Veteran, a corporal, who Auxiliary. children (some of whom served in the Korean War. Judy is survived by her may or may not have He was employed with husband of 61 years, Jim mastered the art of properly Public Service Indiana/ Kolb; children, Kathleen holding a flashlight) who Cinergy/Duke Energy for Susan (Kolb) Meeks are: Paul Mark (Roxanna) 32 years, beginning at the (Dennis) of Owensville, Walther, Owensville, Neal Gallagher Station plant in Jacqueline Ann Kolb (Debra) Walther, San New Albany, Indiana and of Arlington, Texas, Jill Antonio, Texas; Jennifer was the administrative Elizabeth (Kolb) Embree Walther Kieffer, Ferdinand, services supervisor for (Matthew) of Patoka; six Indiana; Jason (Alicia) the Gibson Station Plant in grandchildren, Daniel Walther, Owensville; four Gibson County. Meeks (Deanna), Natalie grandchildren, Sarah P. J. was a member Reffett, Zachary Kolb Walther, Jacob Walther, of First General Baptist (Jenny), Heath Kolb (Hallie), Ryan Kieffer, and Amanda Church in Owensville. Bobby Embree and Katie Hipshire; and five greatHe served the United Sue Embree; nine greatgrandchildren. Way of Gibson County grandchildren; brother, Phil Preceding him in death for many years and was Scott; and two sisters, Jane were his parents and two president of the Gibson Braselton and Tammy Scott. County chapter for some sisters, Lucille and Lois She was preceded in Clubb Wisman. time. death by her parents and Holder’s Funeral Home After retirement, he son, James Herdis Kolb II on enjoyed repairing and is honored and privileged to Feb. 11, 2013. be entrusted with the care selling lawnmowers and At Judy’s request of Mr. Walther. Visitation other small engines. If you there will be no visitation will be held Thursday, were one of his customers, or services. She will Dec. 13, 2018, at Holders you might have heard be cremated and her Funeral Home from 4 p.m. him say one of his more remains will be interred frequent witty and charming to 8 p.m. and Friday from 9 at the Decker Cemetery a.m. to 10 a.m. Funeral will selling lines, “Make me an near Patoka and Benson be Friday at 10 a.m. with offer! You can’t hurt my Cemetery near Owensville. Pastor Tammy Scheller feelings!” He loved antique The Colvin Funeral Home officiating with interment at tools. His other interests in Princeton is honored to Owensville Cemetery with were many, including daily be assisting the Kolb family crossword puzzles, reading, military honors. with the arrangements. Flowers are welcome. and geography. Always the Memorial contributions information-seeker, not long Contributions may be sent may be made to the Dollars ago he was memorizing the to the American Heart for Scholars; Kolb Family Association or a dementia capitals of Asian countries Scholarship, c/o Dollars organization or charity of and reciting the Greek for Scholars, 1645 E. State your choice. alphabet. Rd. 64, Princeton, IN or to Decker Cemetery, c/o Ron Hudson, 1180 W 440 N, Patoka, IN 47666. You may OAKLAND CITY — leave a message of sympathy Sherry L. Green, 57, of of light a candle in memory Oakland City passed away of Judy at www.colvinfuneral- Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018, home.com. at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh. She was born August 22, 1961, in Princeton to parents, Ronald L. and Darlene M. (Holder) Doerner. She married Ronald “Ron” Green on August 14, 1992, in Kentucky and they were blessed with 26 years Mark Doerner of Oakland together. City; sister-in-law, Ramona Sherry was a Hammel; brother-in-law, homemaker and took Rodney Green, mother and loving care of her family. father-in-law, Ronald and She was extremely active Raydene Green, and several at Somerville Wesleyan nieces and nephews. Church where she also She was preceded in volunteered her time with of 62 years, and four death by her son-in-law, their school. At church, she children: Sam of Nashville, Joseph Ellerbruck; loved singing together with Tennessee, Sarah Miley grandson, Noah Jackson her family by her side and Williams of Cincinnati, Green; maternal enjoyed drawing pictures Ohio, Dan of San Diego, grandparents, Haskill E. and for Bible School. She was California and Brett of Sophia Holder; and paternal very fond of art and had a Lemont, Illinois, and seven grandparents, Beverly Auto good steady drawing hand. grandchildren: Kate Miley and Audrey Doerner. Sherry is survived by of Nashville, Tennessee, Memorial service will be her parents, Ronald and Elizabeth and John Arthur held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. Darlene Doerner; husband, Williams of Cincinnati, 29, 2018, at the Somerville Ohio, Erin and Rachel Miley Ronald Green Jr. of Oakland Wesleyan Church. City; children, Claude of San Diego, California, Green (Tara) of Petersburg, Corn-Colvin Funeral Home and Jack and Emma has been entrusted with Brandy Ellerbruck of Miley of Lemont, Illinois, assisting the family. Somerville, Ronald Green a nephew Steve Brenton For those who wish, III (Shannon) of Kokomo, of Wadesville, and niece memorial contributions may Josh Green (Kelly) of Marcee Brenton Griffin of be made to the Somerville Oakland City, Ashley Evansville. Wesleyan Church, 101 Ellerbruck (Bryan) of He was preceded in Lynnville, and Devon Green Lincoln St., Somerville, death by his parents IN 47683. You may leave (Amber) of Elberfeld; Arthur Miley Sr. and Ruth a message of sympathy or 14 grandchildren; three Robinson Miley McClellan brothers, Brett Doerner light a memorial candle at of Petersburg, an infant son, (Debbie) of Spurgeon, www.corncolvinfuneralScott Miley, and a sister, Lila Mike Doerner of Coe, and home.com. Miley Brenton. His passion was serving the church and was actively involved in several organizations rooted in Christian ministry. He was baptized at the age of 14 in a coal mine lake with the Brenton Chapel Church 212 S. Richland Creek Drive, near Cato, Indiana. He was a Princeton • (812) 385-2897 long-time active and ardent member of the Mt. Soledad Activities: Presbyterian Church in La Jolla, California. Monday: Wednesday: A viewing will be held be Bingo - 9:30 a.m. Po-Ke-No - 9:30 a.m. at the Harris Funeral Home & Card players - 1:00 & Quilters - 12:00 p.m. in Petersburg on Saturday, p.m. Jan. 12, 2019, from 10 a.m. Thursday: to 11 a.m. immediately followed by the funeral Tuesday: Painting Class - 9 a.m. service at Harris Funeral Exercise - 9 a.m. & Bible Study - 10 a.m. Home. Friday: Following the funeral Exercise - 9 a.m. service, interment will be in the Memorial Park Call 812-385-2897 for more information or transportation. GCCOA Cemetery in Vincennes. is also a Medicaid provider and available to take seniors to medical appointment, the pharmacy, and grocery store. Harris Funeral Home is entrusted with care.
Arthur ‘Art’ Leland Miley
Sherry L. Green
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Eugene ‘Franklin’ Heavrin Marsch OWENSVILLE — Eugene “Franklin” Heavrin Marsch, 83, of Owensville, went to be with the Lord Dec. 2, 2018, surrounded by his family. He was born in Hancock County, Kentucky Jan. 20, 1935, to the late Charles Burke Marsch and Myrtle Abb (Chappell) Marsch. Eugene was Charles and Myrtle’s 10th of the 12 children. Eugene served in the Air Force in 1954. He was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, St. Phillips Men’s Club, and conservation club. Eugene retired from Red Spot paints after 43 1/2 years of employment as a quality control manager and technical support. He married his soulmate, Laura (Cox) Marsch, July 19, 1999. Eugene will be remembered as the sergeant of the neighborhood. He took great pride in the appearance of the yards around him and often would use a measuring stick to check the lawns nearby. Some of his hobbies included hunting, raising children, and spending time with grandchildren. He was always the first person to offer help to others and never knew a stranger. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Myrtle Marsch; siblings Juanita Powell, Rudell Simmons, Leota Ray, Lani-Ann Schmidt, Janet Faye Marsch, and two infant brothers. Eugene is survived by his wife Laura Marsch; children Dana (Rob) Grasso, Franklin Eugene “Sassy” (Donna) Marsch, Leanne “Skunk” Green,
Bettye Rose Stolz
OAKLAND CITY — Bettye Rose Stolz completed life’s work and entered into eternity Friday, Dec. 7 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Oakland City. Loved for 90 years, Bettye was a treasure to all who knew her. Born Nov. 2, 1928, to Robbie (Aesop) and Bert Yeager, Bettye learned early on the value of working hard and caring for others. Years later, she proudly took on the role of farmer’s wife and homemaker to her husband and five children. Not only was Bettye dedicated to her family, she also had a servant’s heart to those around her. She was a Pink Lady at Wirth Hospital for over 25 years, a member of the Oakland City Public Library Board, and a Christopher Shannon well-known seamstress Gibert, and William throughout the community. Joseph (Brandie) Cox; She was a member of the siblings Doris Maxine Friendship General Baptist (Pete) Harris, Barbara Montees, Mitchell Berkley Church, where she taught adult Sunday School and Marsch, and Agnes served as treasurer at one Faye (Joe) Ellison; 14 time. Bettye also took joy in grandchildren; and 11 cooking, reading, traveling, great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions gardening, and working puzzles. can be made to Riley Bettye now joins her Hospital for Children, St. husband of 66 years, Jude’s Hospital, or Holy Alphonse Stolz, and Cross Catholic Church. Holder’s Funeral Home beloved children, Terry is honored and privileged Stolz and Monica Mahan in rest. She is survived by to be entrusted with the daughter Brenda (Dan) care of Mr. Marsch. A Scott of Oakland City, son Mass of Christian Burial Michael (Kris) Stolz of will be held Thursday, Fayetteville, Georgia, John Dec. 6, 2018, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Fort Branch, at 11 a.m. with Fathers Tony Ernst and Ambrose Wanyonyi as PETERSBURG — co-celebrants. William “Bill” Max Visitation will be Brothers, 63, of Petersburg held Wednesday at was called home after his Holders Funeral Home in four year battle with cancer Owensville from 3 p.m. to Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018, 7 p.m. Interment will be in at his home with family by Holy Cross Cemetery. his side. He was born July 11, 1955, in Washington, Indiana to Wilbur and Patricia (Sullivan) Brothers. Bill was a valuable and devoted lead pipeline operator at Midwestern Gas and Transmission (oneOk) for 43 years. He truly loved his work. In his free time, he could always be found outside whether on the mower, in the pool, or the garden. He was an active member of the Church of the Nazarene in Petersburg. Bill is survived by his and nephews. children; Derek Brothers, He was preceded in of Vincennes, Gavin death by his parents; (Maria) Brothers, of a sister Diane Harper, Evansville, Erica Kueber, brother John Harper, and of Petersburg; siblings a nephew, Matthew Harper. Tammy (Terry) Queen, Rick (Lisa) Brothers, A celebration of life Terry (Debbie) Brothers, will be held Jan. 12, 2019 Keith (Cheri) English; at noon at New Covenant grandchildren Cassidy Baptist Church, 901 W. Broadway, Princeton.
Keith Manning PETERSBURG — Keith Manning, 55, of Petersburg, passed away Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, in Washington, Indiana. He was born Nov. 3, 1963, in Owensboro, Kentucky. He was an Operating Engineer for IUOE Local 181 in Evansville. He was a member of the Petersburg Moose Lodge and Petersburg VFW. He had been the Pike Central girls’ basketball coach for 10 years. He was an avid sports fan, especially of the St. Louis Cardinals and Dallas Cowboys. He is survived by his mother, Pansy (French) Manning of Evansville; daughter, Chelsea Potts (Doug) of Petersburg; son, Nicholas Manning of Petersburg; three grandchildren, Kaiden Young, Bowen Potts and Daxen Potts; sisters, Debra Doerner (Brett) of Spurgeon and Vickie Hutchinson (Rick) of Somerville; two brothers, Steve Manning (Kathy) of Boonville and Wayne Manning (Leslie) of Petersburg; former wife, Lona Manning; 15 nieces and nephews; and 21 great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, James
OWENSVILLE — Thomas R. Robinson, 81, of Owensville left this world to go to another Dec. 3, 2018, at Gibson General from complications of Parkinson’s. He was born in Gibson County July 30, 1937, to Charles Emery Robinson and Iva Josephine (Crabtree) Robinson. Thomas was a graduate of Owensville High School, (Linda) Stolz of Oakland class of 1955. Thomas City, daughter-in-law Doris proudly served in the Stolz of Oakland City, and United States Marine Corps son-in-law Rick Mahan of as a Lance Corporal from Princeton. 1957 to 1960. He worked as Bettye was also a a brakeman for Southern proud grandmother to 14 Railroad for 20 years, then grandchildren; Andrea REMC and the town of (Matt) Brown, Jonathan Owensville. Thomas loved (Sara) Scott, Hillary Stolz, gardening and hanging Amy Stolz, Josh (Lori) out at Stop N Go with his Stolz, Adam Stolz, Christie friends, rain or shine. (Kevin) Menke, Andrew He was preceded in (Teia) Stolz, Clay (Irish) death by his parents Mahan, Kurt Mahan, Cory Charles E. and Iva Mahan, Laura Mahan, Josephine Robinson; Jason Stolz, and Jenny siblings James E. Robinson, Stolz. She also cherished Charles G. Robinson, and loved on 19 greatJackie Woods, and Kenny grandchildren. Robinson; brother-in-law Visitation will be held Dave Woods; and niece Wednesday, Dec. 12 from Jessica Robinson. 10 to 11 a.m. at Friendship Thomas is survived by General Baptist Church. A his siblings Sharon (Danny) celebration of her life will Koenig, Dorothy (Karl) begin at 11 a.m. with Rev. Weber, Stephen Robinson, Jonathan Scott officiating. and Janet (Trish) Robbins; In lieu of flowers, donations sister-in-laws Shannon can be made to the Gideons Harvey and Rosemary Association. The family has Robinson; several nieces, entrusted Lamb-Basham Memorial Chapel for personal services. Family and friends may send FRANCISCO — Marilyn messages of comfort to Jo Veatch, 68, of Francisco, www.lambbasham.com. passed away Friday, Dec. 28, 2018, at St Vincent’s Hospital in Evansville. She was born July 12, 1950, in Evansville, to Joseph Carl and Eleanor (Willie) Musgrave. Marilyn was raised in Burnt Prairie, Illinois and moved to Indiana in 1989. She received her bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management from Oakland City College in 1991. She could play the piano and speak Latin. She retired from Toyota Boshoku Indiana in 2016. Brothers, Chayton Her life revolved around her Brothers, Kaleb Kuehn, husband and children and Keegan Kuehn, Hunter grandchildren, and she was Kuehan, Kenna Brothers; the center of their universe. nieces and nephews. She enjoyed going to horse He was preceded in shows with her husband death by his mother, father, and daughter. She loved and sister Lela Traylor. spending time with her Visitation will be from family and animals. Marilyn 4 to 8 p.m. EST Saturday, left an unforgettable Dec. 15, 2018, at Harris impression on everyone Funeral Home. Funeral whose lives she touched. Services will be at 2 p.m. She is survived by her EST Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, husband of 47 years, Donald at Harris Funeral Home. Veatch of Francisco; two Burial will follow at Pleasant daughters, Jami (Patrick) Ridge Cemetery. Renwick of McCordsville, The family would like Indiana and Amanda Veatch to thank Kindred Hospice of Francisco; one son, nurses for their excellent Charles (Buddy) Veatch of care. Elberfeld, Indiana; bonus
nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews; and numerous friends. The family would like to thank everyone that looked out for Thomas when he rode his bicycle around town and provided him transportation when he was unable to ride. The family would also like to extend a thank you to the kind nursing staff at Gibson General 4th floor for the compassionate care given to Thomas. Holder’s Funeral Home is honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Robinson. Visitation will be held Friday, Dec. 7, 2018, at Holders Funeral Home from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Funeral will be Friday at 12 p.m. with Pastor Kevin Miley officiating, with interment at Oak Grove Cemetery with military honors by the retired vets.
Marilyn Jo Veatch
William ‘Bill’ Max Brothers
Arthur Eugene Harper OWENSVILLE — Arthur Eugene Harper, 71, of Owensville passed away Dec. 27, 2018. He was born Dec. 16, 1947, to Walter and Carol Harper Sr. He grew up working on a farm with his family raising melons, later he worked as a mechanic and detailer at a Ford garage in Poseyville, Indiana. He came from a big family filled with love and care. He is survived by his wife Deborah Harper of Owensville; siblings Walter (Debbie) Harper Jr. of Fort Branch, Robert (Brenda) Harper of Evansville, Janet Flener of Owensville, Barbara Riley and Carolyn Matheny of Mayfield, Kentucky; several nieces
Thomas R. Robinson
FRANCISCO — Karen J. Muncy, 73, passed away Monday, Dec. 3, 2018, at River Oaks Health Campus in Princeton. She was born February 28, 1945, in Evansville to Bernard and Marthalene (Purkiser) McCallister. As a young lady, she
Karen J. Muncy was in Rainbow for Girls and 4-H. She worked on the family farm and ladies quilted at her home. Karen is survived by her husband of 57 years, Joe Muncy of Francisco; two children, Sam (Neely) Muncy of Francisco and Shannon
Hazel P. Collins HAZELTON — Hazel P. Collins, 99, of Hazleton, passed away Wednesday, Manning in July 2018 and Dec. 26, 2018, at the brother-in-law, Jeff White. Gibson General Hospital A funeral service will SNF in Princeton. be held at 11 a.m. (CST) She was born July 27, Friday, Dec. 28, 2018, 1919, in Gibson County to at Corn-Colvin Funeral Scott and Bertha (Dunn) Home in Oakland City, Collins. officiated by Pastor Frank She was a lifelong Coleman. Burial will follow resident of Gibson at Walnut Hills Cemetery County. She retired from in Petersburg. Visitation North Gibson School will be from 4 until 8 p.m. (CST) Thursday and 9 until Corporation, where she had worked at Lowell 11 a.m. (CST) Friday at Corn-Colvin Funeral Home. School in 2001, after 23 Memorial Contributions years. She also worked for the Green Thumb. may be made to the She joined the Hazleton Ronald McDonald House, General Baptist Church 3540 Washington Ave., 1951 and was baptized in Evansville, IN 47714. the White River down by Corn-Colvin Funeral the old town hall in July Home is honored to serve of 1951. She later became the Manning family. You a member of the Hazleton may leave a message United Methodist of sympathy or light Church. a memorial candle in She is sur vived memory of Keith at www. by seven nieces and corncolvinfuneralhome. com. nephews.
son, Michael Perusich of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; brother Earl (Laurel) Musgrave of Noble, Illinois; three grandsons, James Perusich, Michael Perusich and Timothy (TJ) Veatch; and sister-in-law Connie French of Fairfield, Illinois. She is also survived by a host of relatives and friends across the country. She was preceded in death by her parents. Visitation will be from 5 until 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019, at Johnson & Vaughn Funeral Home in Fairfield, Illinois. A short service will follow the visitation. Interment will be at a later date in Maple Hill Cemetery in Fairfield, Illinois. Memorials in her honor may be made to Gibson County Animal Services in Princeton.
She is preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Grace McDaniels and Lula Crecelius; and three brothers, Otis, Doris and David Collins. A funeral ser vice will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, at Hazleton United Methodist Church, officiated by Pastor Sam Polito and Evelyn Owens. Burial will follow in Davidson Cemeter y. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Colvin Funeral Home in Princeton has been entrusted with arrangements for Hazel. The Colvin Funeral Home is honored to the ser ve the family Mrs. Collins. You may leave a message of sympathy or light a memorial candle in memor y of Hazel at www.colvinfuneralhome. com.
(Jesse) Brewington of Glenallen, Missouri; five grandchildren, Kirsten McIntyre, Kjeristy Brewington, Ethan Muncy, Elijah Muncy and Morgan Brewington; one great-grandson, Declan Danger McIntyre. At this time there will
be no visitation or service. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Colvin Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Muncy family. You may leave a message of sympathy or light a candle in memory of Karen at www.colvin funeralhome.com.
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Margaret Delores Overton OWENSVILLE — Margaret Delores Overton, 88, of Owensville, passed away Dec. 6, 2018, at Transcendent Nursing Facility of Owensville. Margaret was born Dec. 18, 1929, to Jesse and Clara Moore in Crawleyville, Indiana. She grew up in the Upper Hills area and graduated from Poseyville High School. Margaret was a homemaker and farmers wife. She has worked at CA Manning Grocery and North Elementary School. She was a member of First Christian Church of Owensville. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Warren (Alvin) Overton; sisters Ruth Mathew, Lois Titzer, Beulah Straw, and Wilma Moore; and brother William (Bud) Moore. Margaret is survived by one daughter, Ronda and son-in-law Ernest Colbert; two grandchildren Julie (Tom) Goedde and Dan (Jennifer) Colbert; seven great-grandchildren Brittany, Brooke, and Tyler Goedde, Jasmyne and Jordyn Milheiser, Cale and Cyelin Colbert;
and several nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank the staff of Transcendent Health Care and Kindred Hospice for their love and care. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to First Christian Church of Owensville or St. Jude’s Hospital in memory of Brock Hertel. Holder’s Funeral Home is honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mrs. Overton. Visitation will be held Sunday, December 9, 2018, at Holders Funeral Home from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Funeral will be Sunday at 2 p.m. with Pastor Bart Newton officiating with interment at Saulmon Cemetery.
Jack Miley Hunt PETERSBURG — Jack Miley Hunt, 88, passed away Dec. 28, 2018, at Amber Manor Care Center in Petersburg. He was born Nov. 5, 1930, in Gibson County to Purley and Opal Hunt. Jack graduated from Mt Olympus High School. He served in the Army during the Korean War. He owned and operated Hunt Well Service until his retirement. He married his wife, Jane Carolyn ‘Harvey’ Hunt on Dec. 14, 1951. Jack is survived by his son, Larry (Candy) Hunt of Hazelton; daughters, Nancy Sapp of Milton, Florida, Peggy BrentonGoepfrich (Allan) of Jasper, Phyllis (Kevin) Arnold of Winslow, and Melanie (Amy) Hunt of Evansville; grandchildren, Clint, Brian, and Katelyn Mickow; Jeff and Beth Brenton; Demi Arnold Schmitt; Joshua and Jordan Hunt, Jana Frederick, and Julie Robling; and Isaiah, Hunter, Josiah, Rose, Jax, and Dallas Thaxton; and 11 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Jane Carolyn ‘Harvey’ Hunt; parents;
Robert Keith Fromm PRINCETON — Robert Keith Fromm, 83, of Mount Carmel, and formerly of Princeton, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018, at Oakview Heights Nursing Home. He was born April 9, 1935, in Bellmont, Illinois to Herman and Elma Louise (Hinderliter) Fromm. He lived in Princeton for many years. Robert was employed by Snap-On Tools in Mount Carmel for 15 years and then retired from Amax Coal Company after 20 years. He served in the US Army. He was a member of the American Legion, United Mine Workers Local, Eagles in Princeton, Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite and Shrine. He enjoyed gardening and mowing the yard. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Melody and Mike West of Albion, Illinois; grandchildren, Adam West of Albion and Amanda West Hart of Grayville; two great-grandchildren, Lucas Kemplen and Logan Hart; and a sister, Rita Joan Duncan of Brown, Illinois. He was preceded in
Betty E. Dickinson
OWENSVILLE — Betty E. Dickinson, 76, of Owensville, passed away Dec. 7, 2018, at Gibson General Hospital in Princeton. She was born in Springfield, Illinois July 25, 1942, to Robert and Floriene (Bickles) Dickinson. Betty retired from St. Mary’s Ascension Health as a medical office brothers, Arthur, Glenn, manager. She was a Roscoe, Clarence, and member of First General Donald; sisters, Edith Baptist Church and Nola Cusick, Dorothy Utley, Harmeyer Missionary Elizabeth Elliott, and Mary Society. Betty also served Phillips. as Sunday school teacher, Visitation for Jack will youth director, puppet be held Wednesday, Jan. ministry director, recording 2, from 1-3 p.m. (EST) at secretary and treasurer Harris Funeral Home in of Owensville Cemetery Petersburg and a private Board, secretary for Child graveside service will take Evangelism Board, leader place at Union Community of Good News Club in Cemetery. Owensville and Princeton The family has asked Community Schools, leader that in lieu of flowers of 5 Day Club, and was a donations be made “mother” to all above. to Union Community Betty is survived by her Cemetery and can be sister Paula Dickinson; mailed to 4805 N. 550 E. brother-in-law Chester Francisco, IN 47649. The Braselton; nieces Lori family would also like to (Patrick) DeHut and give a special thanks to Gayla (Jim) Wagner; Amber Manor Care Center great-nieces Alex (Sara) and Asera Care Hospice. Barnett, Margaret (Ronald) Harris Funeral Home is Currington, Maddie (Matt) entrusted with care. Johnson, Taija Tepool, Elise
OWENSVILLE — Shirley K. Berry, 73, of Owensville, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018, at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville. She was born Aug. 4, 1945, in Knox County, Indiana to Rebert and Bonnie (Bentle) Small. Shirley was a member of the Owensville United Methodist Church and worked as a hairdresser Ben O’Neal; and sister, and cosmetologist most of Virginia Kammerer. her life. A funeral service will She is survived by her be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, husband Jerry J. Berry of Dec. 29, 2018, at Corn Owensville; two children Colvin Funeral Home in and their spouses, Sandy Oakland City. Burial will follow at Albright Cemetery (Ken) Edwards and in Mackey. Visitation will be Robert (Kathy) Berry, both of Owensville. She from 10 a.m. until service is also survived by five time on Saturday at the grandchildren, Lauren funeral home. Keehn, Taylor Edwards, Corn-Colvin Funeral Brooke Berry, Danyelle Home is honored to serve Miller and Jessyka Miller. the O’Neal family. You Also surviving are four may leave a message great-grandchildren. of sympathy or light a Services for Shirley will memorial candle at www. be Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, colvinfuneralhome.com.
William ‘B.J.’ Conrad PRINCETON — William “B.J.” Conrad, 43, of Princeton, passed away Dec. 30,2018, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes. B.J. was a truck driver, and had most recently worked for K.C. Transport. Born Feb. 7, 1975, in Vincennes, he was the son of William Neal and Laura
(Hedge) Conrad. Surviving are his mother and step-father, Dale and Laura Perry of Bruceville, Indiana; his father, William Conrad of Columbus, Indiana; his sons, Austin J. Conrad of Princeton and Nash Conrad of Evansville; his brother, Jeremy Paul Conrad of Holbrook,
Arizona; his grandparents, William and Doris Hedge of Vincennes; his grandfather, Willis Conrad; his step-brother, Mark Perry; and his step-sister, Annette McCammon. Preceding B.J. was his grandmother, Kay Palmer, and his step-brother, Rod Perry.
FORT BRANCH — Linda Kay Burns, 54, of Fort Branch, passed away Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville. She was born May 27, 1964, in Princeton, to Paul Eugene and Frances (Johnson) Burns. Linda lived at home all of her life until the last four years when she stayed at Transcendent Healthcare in Owensville, where she was very lovingly cared for. She attended the First United Methodist Church in Ft. Branch. Linda enjoyed working at the GCARC for many years. She loved IU basketball, Tennesse football and going to UE Purple Aces Basketball games. She loved to travel and eat out. She collected angels and unicorns. She was a huge fan of the Oak Ridge Boys. Linda is survived by her devoted mother Frances Burns of Fort Branch; two loving sisters, Carolyn Burns of Fort Branch and Deanna Lutz of Princeton; one nephew Sam Estes and his friend Jessica White of Princeton; four aunts Wilma Ikerd, Louise Burns, Marie Burns and Totie Hartwell; and many cousins.
at 1 p.m. at the Stodghill Funeral Home in Fort Branch, with Rev. Marsha Bishop officiating, burial will be in Bethel Cemetery in Owensville. Visitation will be Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018 from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the funeral home and again from noon until service time at the funeral home on Sunday. The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Owensville United Methodist Church or the Linda E. White Hospice House.
She was preceded in death by her father Paul Burns in 2002; and many special aunts and uncles. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, December 30, 2018 at Colvin Funeral Home in Princeton, officiated by Christy Pugh. Burial will follow at Francisco Cemetery in Francisco. Visitation will be Sunday from 11 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home or may be mailed. Colvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the Burns family. You may leave a message of sympathy or light a memorial candle at www. colvinfuneralhome.com.
Jeffrey S. Will
OWENSVILLE — Jeffrey S. Will, 55, of Owensville, went to be with the Lord Monday, Dec. 24, 2018. Jeff was born Nov. 2, 1963, in Evansville to Norman and Janet (Schultheis) Will of St. Wendel. Jeff worked for CSX Railroad and prior to that, Toyota Manufacturing. He served his country in the Tepool, Giobniu Birge; and United States Navy as well as the Indiana National eight great- great-nieces. She is preceded in death Guard. Jeff enjoyed being a part by her parents Robert and of his daughters’ sporting Floriene Dickinson and activities. He was a coach sister Roselyn Braselton. Memorial contributions for many years for Fort Branch Rural Girls Softball. can be made to Child Surviving Jeff are his Evangelism Fellowship beloved wife of 33 years, of Evansville, 1900 E. Karen (Memmer) Will; Morgan Ave. Evansville, three cherished daughters, IN 47711. Holder’s Funeral Home Stephanie (Adam) Ostrowski, Sarah (Cliff) is honored and privileged Bergman and Morgan to be entrusted with the (Seth) Weddle. Jeff’s care of Mrs. Dickinson. passion in life was his five Visitation will be held Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018, grandchildren, Ethan and Olivia Ostrowski, Mia at Holders Funeral Home and Carter Bergman and from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and six month old, Alexander Thursday from 12 p.m. Weddle. Jeff is also survived to 1 p.m. Funeral will be by siblings, Kimberly Thursday at 1 p.m. with (Mark) Jost, Brian (fiancé`, Pastor Bob Douglas, Bart Melanie Stanley) Will and Newton, and John Sloan officiating with interment at Nancy (Dan) Hintz. There will be a Mass Owensville Cemetery.
Shirley K. Berry
Mary Fritz-O’Neal SOMERVILLE — Mary Fritz-O’Neal, 92, of Somerville passed away Dec. 24, 2018, at Gibson General Hospital in Princeton. She was born Feb. 4, 1926, to parents, Merl & Ruby (Swain) Mattox and spent most of her life in the Gibson County area. She was a homemaker and took loving care of her family. She was a member of the Protestant faith and the Eagles Club. She was loved and will be missed by all who knew her. Mary is survived by her children, Dixie Roettger of Oakland City, Jennifer Mutchman (Eldon) of Buckskin, Beth Nobles (Rick) of Evansville, Jerry Fritz of Somerville, and Tammy Hicks (Joe) of Cincinnati, Ohio; 12 grandchildren; 16 greatgrandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Ermel Fritz and
death by his parents; wife, Doris Jean Fromm in 2013; and a brother, Donald Fromm in 2016. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, at Colvin Funeral Home in Princeton, officiated by Rev. Brad Garner. Burial will follow at Columbia White Church Cemetery in Princeton. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Colvin Funeral Home. Military graveside services by Retired Military Veterans. Memorial contributions may be made to A.L.S. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. You may leave a message of sympathy or light a candle in memory of Robert at www.colvin funeralhome.com.
Linda Kay Burns
of Christian Burial held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, at St. Wendel Catholic Church, Rev. Ed Schnur officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Wendel Church Cemetery where the Vanderburgh County Retired Veterans Memorial Club will conduct military rites. Friends may visit with the family from 2 until 8 p.m. Friday at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 W. Franklin Street, where there will be a memorial service conducted at 4 p.m., and from 9:30 a.m. until service time on Saturday at St. Wendel Catholic Church. Contributions may be made to have masses said in memory of Jeff. Condolences may be made online at www.pierre funeralhome.com.
Kevin Ray Sunderman BRANDON, Miss. — Nov. 27, 2018, Kevin Ray Sunderman went to be with the Lord at the age of 57. Kevin was born Dec. 18, 1960, to Carol and Bill Sunderman. His father preceded him in death. His first few years were spent in the Princeton area. Kevin was a truck driver most of his life, and to his trucker friends he was known as “Birddog.” Besides his mother, Kevin is survived by a daughter, Hannah, and granddaughter Audrey from Columbia, Mississippi; brother Rick (Dana) from Princeton
and sister Angela (Charlie) from Patoka; also nieces and nephews. Memorial services were held in Brandon, Mississippi Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018.
Doris A. Hubbell
PRINCETON — Doris A. Hubbell, 82, of Princeton, died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, at Gibson General Hospital in Princeton. She was born April 4, 1936, in Princeton to Elmer and Cecil (Rumble) Maxwell. After living in Arizona, she returned to Princeton in 2002. She Friends may visit with had worked as a caregiver the family from 9:30 – 11:30 at nursing homes and on Friday, at Gardnerhospitals. Brockman Funeral Home. She is survived by her The service will begin at children, Carla Lynch of 11:30 Friday at the funeral Vincennes, Morris Lynch, home. Burial will be in Jr. of Arizona, Rena Speth Memorial Park Cemetery. Online condolences may and Calvin Hubbell, be sent to the family through both of Vincennes; five gardnerbrockman.com. grandchildren; four great-
grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 28, 2018, at Colvin Funeral Home in Princeton, officiated by Pastor Amber Livermore. Visitation will be from 3 until 5 p.m. Friday at Colvin Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Mt. Olympus. Colvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the Hubbell family. You may leave a message of sympathy or light a memorial candle honoring Doris at www.colvin funeralhome.com.
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Nola Marie Aldridge BRUCEVILLE, Ind. — Nola Marie Aldridge, 91, of Bruceville, died Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes. She was born Sept. 30, 1927, in Gibson County to Orie and Margaret (Romerhausen) Martin. Nola worked most of her life as a hairdresser. Besides her parents she is also preceded in death by her husband Ronald Charles Aldridge, four brothers and three sisters, Gerauld, Joseph, Donald, and Ronald Martin, Nina Brown, Geneva Schaefer,
and Mary Rose Martin. Nola is survived by one brother and three sisters; Otis ( Sodie) Martin of Owensville, Margaret Wagner of Bruceville, Linda Faulkner of Fort Branch, and Janetta King of Fort Branch. A graveside service will be conducted Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, at 1 p.m. at the Walnut Hill Cemetery in Fort Branch. Stodghill Funeral Home in Fort Branch has been entrusted with the arrangements. Condolences can be made at www.stodghillfuneralhome.com.
SPURGEON, Ind. — Larry P. Bethe, known as “Nuts”, died Sunday, Dec. 9 at his home in Spurgeon. He was born June 28,1942, in Haubstadt, to Herbert, Sr. and Margaret (Singer) Bethe. He is survived by his children, Angela (Kevin) Sparks of Fort Branch and Richard (Tina) Bethe of Spurgeon; siblings Herby Bethe, Barbara (Don) Phillips, Mary (John) Kessler, Jane (Stan-deceased) Schmidt; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and
Mary A. Russell WINSLOW — Mary A. Russell, 29, of Winslow died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Evansville. She was born June 2, 1989, in Washington, Indiana. She was preceded in death by two brothers, William Biggs and Frederick Groves Jr. She was employed at Trigo-Pic at Toyota. She is survived by her husband, Nathan Russell, children Zoe, Natalie, Amanda and William Russell; father Frederick (Carmen) Groves, of Evansville; mother Ginger
Biggs McCandless; second father Rodney McCandless of Winslow; brothers Roger McCandless of Oakland City, Chad and Mark McCandless of Winslow, Dakota Riley of Evansville; sisters Shililah Gladish of Carbondale, Illinois, Savanah (Ben) Edmister of Huntingburg, Indiana, Kristina Riley, Jasmine Groves of Evansville. Visitation will be Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018, from 4 to 7 p.m. CT time at Lamb-Basham Memorial Chapel. Family and friends may send messages of comfort to www. lambbasham.com.
of the Eastern Star. She was loved and will be missed by all who knew her. Freida is survived by her daughter, Dona Minnis and husband, James of Petersburg; son, Dennis Smith and wife, Kathy of Spokane, Washington; three grandchildren, Wendy Goldsmith and husband, Mark, Brian Smith and wife, Angie, and Steven Smith and wife, Katie; five great-grandchildren; and sister, Marilyn Dearing of Fort Branch. She is preceded in death by her parents; husbands, William R. Smith and Robert Stunkel;
OAKLAND CITY — Mary E. (Hunt) Phillips, 89, Oakland City, died Dec. 6, 2018, at River Oaks Health Campus in Princeton. She was born July 13, 1929, in Gibson County to Purley and Mary Opal (Clem) Hunt. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill, her parents, her sisters Edith Cusick, Dorothy Utley and Elizabeth Elliott, and brothers Arthur, Glenn, Roscoe, Clarence, and Donald Hunt. She is survived by children John Phillips of Princeton, Karen (Maurice) Kidwell and Lori (Patrick)
three sisters, Ruth Blaize, Jean Newton, and Alice Gwaltney; brother, Donald Newton; granddaughter, Spicy Minnis Huck; and grandson, Todd Minnis. A graveside funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018, at Columbia White Church Cemetery in Princeton. A special thank you to the staff at Amber Manor Assisted Living for the love and care she received in the last two and a half years. You may leave a message of sympathy or light a memorial candle at colvinfuneralhome.com.
Betty J. Schultheis PRINCETON — Betty J. Schultheis, 91, of Princeton, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, at the Golden Living Center Woodland in Newburgh. She was born May 30, 1927, in Princeton to Jesse and Lena Hall Powers. She lived in Princeton all her life and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Princeton. She was also a member of the Daughters of Isabelle. She is survived by her three children, Frances (Lonnie) Greenwell of Princeton, Rose Pearson of Newburgh and Paul
Schultheis of Newburgh; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; several great-great grandchildren; three sisters, Leva White of Florida, Mary Sisk and Nora Sisk both of Princeton. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Theodore Schultheis in 1995; two sons, Charles and Bob Schultheis; two brothers, Jack and Jessie Powers; and two sisters, Ailene Bryant and Liza Brock. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, 2018, at Colvin Funeral Home in Princeton, with
Father Brian Emmick officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Princeton. Visitation will be from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday at the Colvin Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Joseph Catholic Church or Salvation Army. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Colvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Schultheis. You may leave a message of sympathy or light a candle in memory of Betty at www.colvinfuneral home.com.
Raymond Norman Schaefer Jr. OAKLAND CITY — Raymond Norman Schaefer Jr., 85, of Springfield, Missouri passed away Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, at Glendale Gardens Nursing Home in Springfield. He was born Feb. 28, 1933, in Michigan City, Indiana to Raymond N. and Irene Harriett (Levendowski) Schaefer. He lived in Fort Branch for 50 years before moving to Missouri seven years ago. He was a union boilermaker. He had served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War in the medical division. Ray was a Mr. America and
a Mr. Universe in 1956. He is survived by his two children, Beverly Schaefer and John Schaefer, both of Hammond, Indiana; three stepchildren, Dan Culbertson of Springfield, Missouri, Cheryle Jaggers of Cottontown, Tennessee and Melissa Brandt of Florence, Texas; seven stepgrandchildren; and six stepgreat-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Alma Jean Schaefer on April 11, 2018; son, Raymond Schaefer III; stepson, Steve Culbertson; and two sisters. A graveside service will
be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 4, 2019, at Providence Cemetery in Francisco, officiated by Cheryle Jaggers. Family and friends will meet at the cemetery. Burial will follow the service. Corn-Colvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the Schaefer family. The family asks that instead of flowers memorial contributions be made to a favorite charity. You may leave a message of sympathy or light a memorial candle in memory of Raymond at www.corn colvinfuneralhome.com.
George J. Johnson WASHINGTON, Ind. — Rev. George J. Johnson, 58, of Washington, Indiana died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018, at I.U. Simon Cancer Center in Indianapolis. He was one of 10 children, born March 8, 1960, in Seymour to George Washington and Eliza (Noble) Johnson. He is sur vived by his wife, Renee Johnson of Washington; son, Rev. Andrew Johnson of Princeton; twin
daughters, Ashley Diaz (Phil) and Brittany Ireland (Thom) of Washington; seven grandchildren; eight siblings, Raymond Johnson (Martha), Willard Johnson (Connie), Richard Johnson (Marilyn) and Marie Baker (John) all of Bedford, Frank Johnson (Mar y) of Princeton, Mar y Allman (Wayne) of Seymour, Betty Dion (Tommy) of Santa Fe, TX, and Edith Kemper
HAUBSTADT — Melvin E. Wilson, 76, of Haubstadt, died Friday, Dec. 28, 2018, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh. He was born to John B. and Iris (Greer) Wilson on Sept. 1, 1942, in Evansville. He was a member of the New Liberty Church in Cynthiana. He was retired from Potter and Brumfield in Princeton after 30 years of service, and INDOT of Indiana. Besides his parents, he is also preceded in death by his son David Wilson in May of 2014. He is survived by his
of Massachusetts; father-in-law and mother-in-law, John P. and Gerri Jones of Bedford. Funeral ser vices will be held 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, at the New Life Church of the Nazarene in Princeton. There will be a graveside ser vice at 2:30 p.m. CST Monday at the Greenhill Cemeter y in Bedford. Visitation will be from 3 until 7 p.m. Sunday at the New Life Church of Nazarene.
Mason all of Texas, six grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother, Jack Hunt, and many nieces and nephews. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10 at Lamb-Basham Memorial Chapel with Rev. Darin D. Nossett officiating. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until services at the chapel. Private burial will follow the services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Nazarene Church of Oakland City or Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org
wife, Sandra Sue (Boyle) Wilson of Haubstadt; son Daniel (Hope) Wilson of Haubstadt; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services will be Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, at 1 p.m. at the Stodghill Funeral Home in Fort Branch with burial to follow at 2:30 p.m. that same day, at Asbery Cemetery in Omaha, Illinois. Visitation will take place on Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, from 10 a.m. until service time. Condolences can be made at www. stodghillfuneralhome.com.
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Freida F. Smith PRINCETON — Freida F. Smith, 93, of Princeton passed away Monday, Dec. 24, 2018, at Amber Manor Assisted Living in Petersburg. She was born October 7, 1925, in Princeton to parents Roy and Fern (Pellum) Newton. Freida worked at Potter and Brumfield then at Faultless Castor in Evansville until retirement. She was a member of Hillside United Methodist Church in Princeton, a life member of the VFW Auxiliary, and a 50-year member of the Golden Fleece Chapter 176 Order
a great-niece. He was proceeded in death by his parents; grandparents Bill and Clyde Bethe; John and Margaret Singer, sisters Rita Bethe and Rose Fuhs and many aunts and uncles. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 at Wade Funeral Home in Haubstadt with burial following in Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Haubstadt with military rites. Friends may call from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Melvin E. Wilson
FORT BRANCH — James A. Hinman, 84, of Fort Branch, died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018, at Braun’s Nursing Home in Evansville. He was born March 31, 1934, in Vanderburgh County to Claris E. and Blanche (Allen) Hinman. He retired from Whirlpool Corp. after several years of service and was a member of the Cynthiana Masonic Lodge 710 and the Evansville Scottish Rite. Besides his parents he is also preceded in death by his wife, Vivian A. (Allen) Hinman, and a brother,
William Hinman. James is survived by son Jeffrey (Dana) Hinman of Haubstadt and two grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister Mabel Small of Ft. Myers, Florida. Services will be on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019, at 10 a.m. at the Stodghill Funeral Home in Fort Branch, with burial in Walnut Hill Cemetery in Fort Branch. Visitation will be on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences can be made at www. stodghillfuneralhome.com. All Obituaries are free obituaries.
Dragon, Captain of Captain & Tennille, dead at 76 BY HILLEL ITALIE AP NATIONAL WRITER
NEW YORK — Daryl Dragon, the cap-wearing “Captain” of Captain & Tennille who teamed with then-wife Toni Tennille on such easy listening hits as “Love Will Keep Us Together” and “Muskrat Love,” died Wednesday. He was 76. Dragon died of renal failure at a hospice in Prescott, Arizona, according to spokesman Harlan Boll. Tennille was by his side. “He was a brilliant musician with many friends who loved him greatly. I was at my most creative in my life, when I was with him,” Tennille said in a statement. Dragon and Tennille divorced in 2014 after nearly 40 years of marriage, but they remained close and Tennille had moved back to Arizona to help care for him. Dragon and Tennille met in the early 1970s and soon began per forming together, with the eversmiling Tennille singing and the dourer Dragon on keyboards. He would later serve as Captain & Tennille’s producer. Their breakthrough came in 1975 when they covered the bouncy Neil Sedaka-Howard Greenfield song “Love Will Keep Us Together.” Sedaka and Greenfield, a top hit-making team in the late 1950s and early 1960s, were nearing the end of their partnership and had written “Love Will Keep Us Together” as an ode to their longtime bond. Sedaka himself recorded the song, released it as a single in France, and included it on his 1974 album “Sedaka’s Back.” Captain & Tennille’s version, slightly faster and funkier than the original, wasn’t Dragon’s first choice as a single. He had favored a cover of Beach Boy Br uce Johnston’s “I Wr i t e t h e S o n g s , ” which in 1976 became a signature hit for Barry Manilow. But “Love Will Keep Us Together” topped the charts in the summer of 1975. It won a Grammy for record of the year and not only made Captain & Tennille stars, but helped further revive Sedaka’s
career. In October 1975, his single “Bad Blood” hit No. 1. Sedaka tweeted Wednesday that Dragon was “a great musician, keyboar d player and friend for over 40 years. He took ‘Love Will Keep Us Together,’ made it his own with the magic of his playing and her incredible voice.” Meanwhile, Captain & Tennille — known early on as The Captain & Tennille — followed with a mix of covers such as “Muskrat Love” and “Shop Around” and original songs, including Tennille’s ballad “Do That to Me One More Time,” which hit No. 1 in 1980. They also briefly starred in their own television variety show before their careers faded in the 1980s. Over the past 30 years, they continued to perform and work together on occasion, with more recent albums including “The Secret of Christmas.” A Los Angeles native, Dragon was the son of Oscar-winning composer Carmen Dragon and singer Eloise Dragon and was himself a classically trained musician. Before he was with Tennille, he played keyboards for the Beach Boys and was dubbed “The Captain” by singer Mike Love, who noted Dragon’s fondness for sea captain’s caps. Ten-
nille briefly worked with the Beach Boys as a backup singer. “So sad to hear about Daryl Dragon,” the Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson tweeted Wednesday. “Daryl was a great guy and a hell of a musician and keyboard player. I feel ver y bad about this.” In 2016, Tennille published “Toni Tennille: A Memoir,” in which she alleged their marriage was far removed from their cheerful hits. They wed in 1975, but Tennille recalled that their marriage was announced in advance — and to their surprise — by the record company. The couple, which had been living together, made it of ficial in November of that year. Tennille would allege that the couple suffered from lack of intimacy and blamed it on what she described as Dragon’s “very, very difficult family and “famous but overbearing father.” “I kept trying and trying and thinking I could bring this man who has so much to give into the light,” she told NBC’s “Today” show in 2016. “I wanted him to experience the joy that I had with my very loving family.” Dragon is survived by his older brother, Doug Dragon, and two nieces, Kelly Arbout and Renee Henn.
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