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Marie Lillian Jochim OWENSVILLE — Marie Lillian Jochim, 94, of Owensville, born to George and Mary (Niemeier) Riedford Oct. 10, 1925, in Evansville, passed away Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, after a stroke on Oct. 19, 2019. She married Manuel on Aug. 23, 1949, and dedicated her life to making a home with him. Prior to marriage, she assisted John and Evelyn Erbacher with caring for their children. She loved to sew, quilt, garden and cook. She was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and St. Vincent De Paul. She and Manuel also enjoyed serving at fundraising dinners for Marian Day School. Surviving are her five children, Barbara and her husband Peter Allen of Wadesville, Indiana, Cathleen and her husband Patrick Graham of Evansville, Kenneth Jochim and his wife Karen of Owensville, Marilyn Marshall of Poseyville, Indiana and Rose and her husband Matthew Daniel of South Bend, Indiana; seven grandchildren, Julie Wilson, Dr. Michelle Black, Joseph Jochim, Hilary and Jonathon Daniel, James and Amanda Marshall; three step-grandchildren, Matt, Monica, and Bonnie; four great-grandchildren, Elijah, Brielle, Marie, and Lorelei; five step-greatgrandchildren, Amanda, Matthew, Ryan, Geoffrey, and Jenna; four step-great-
INDEX Gilbert R. Adcock ............................................. Page 4 Don Eugene Bishop ......................................... Page 2 Dorothy “Dot” Burnett .................................... Page 4 Joyce Butler ...................................................... Page 4 Virginia Byrns .................................................. Page 2 Christopher D. Chavis ..................................... Page 4 Donald C. Clark ................................................ Page 2 Raymond E. DeLong ........................................ Page 2
great-grandchildren; sister Virginia Reising; brother Jerry Riedford and his wife Betty; and sister-in-laws Shirley Riedford and Agnes Jochim. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband Manuel Martin Jochim in March 2005; daughter Anna Marie Jochim in April 1997; son-in-law Greg Marshall on Aug. 23, 2019; brothers Marcellus, Raymond, Elmer and Francis Riedford and her step great-great-grandchild Haylee. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Poseyville, Indiana with burial in the church cemetery. Father Ed Schnur officiated. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Glenmary Home Missioners, PO Box 465618, Cincinnati, Ohio 45246 or Sisters of St. Benedict, 802 E. 10th Street, Ferdinand, Indiana 47532. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family online at www.werryfuner alhomes.com.
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Doug L. Dilbeck .............................................. Page 4 Johnny Lee Elpers............................................ Page 2 Tammy Sue (Tolbert) Fetcher ....................... Page 2 Russell Goins Sr. .............................................. Page 3 Gail Elizabeth Hiller......................................... Page 4 Marie Lillian Jochim ........................................ Page 1 Charles “Chuck” Kerney ................................. Page 4 Sarita L. Kinsall ................................................ Page 4 Rachel L. Lewis................................................. Page 2 Steven Mabrey ................................................. Page 4 Jane McGregor ................................................. Page 5 Michael Newton ............................................... Page 1 Jeremy Owen .................................................... Page 3 Rose Mary Robinson ....................................... Page 2 William I. Ross.................................................. Page 3 Verline “Jenny” Schenk ................................... Page 4 Robert E. Schmitt............................................. Page 3 Robert M. Schreiber ........................................ Page 4 John W. Stone ................................................... Page 4 Paula Sue Thurston.......................................... Page 3 William H. Tyree .............................................. Page 4 James M. Warren ............................................. Page 5 Jerry W. Young ................................................. Page 3 Mary Ellen Ziliak ............................................. Page 2
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Michael D. Newton POSEYVILLE, Ind. — Michael D. Newton, 61, of Poseyville, Indiana was called Home Oct. 16, 2019. He was born July 15, 1958, in Evansville to Dan and Cynthia Newton. Mike was a graduate of Gibson Southern High School, class of 1976. He married the love of his life, Carla (Nix) Sept. 6, 1983, they just celebrated their 36th wedding anniversary. They enjoyed having a good time together, which included dancing in their earlier years. They also enjoyed lots of vacations, both together and with their kids and grandkids. Mike was a heavy equipment operator at Duke Energy for 36 years. Most knew him as Newt, especially those at Duke. He was passionate about his work and those he worked with. Mike appreciated firearms and knives and was known for always adding to his collection. Many hobbies included being a cowboy and deer hunting earlier in life, horseback riding, motorcycle riding, but mostly spending time with his grandchildren. He was the strongest and most loving man to his mother, wife, children, brother, and his grandchildren. Mike will be remembered as a selfless family man who always thought of others first. He maintained his walk with the Lord throughout his entire life and was responsible for introducing his wife
to the Lord. Mike was a member of Owensville First Christian Church. Newt will be missed by so many. He is preceded in death by his father Dan Newton and infant granddaughter Kadence Lee Woods. Michael is survived by his wife Carla Newton; mother Cynthia Newton; children Logan (Sarah) Newton, Megan Newton, and Kendra (Ivan) Woods; grandchildren Ashton Michael, Hannah Renee, Alayna Lee, Madison Joanna; brother Bart (Deloris) Newton; and faithful canine companions Marci Lynn and Pearl Mae. Holder’s Funeral Home is honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Newt. Visitation will be held Sunday, October 20, 2019, at Owensville First Christian Church, 4680 W. State Hwy 168 from 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. and Monday 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Funeral will be Monday at 12 p.m. with Bart Newton officiating and interment at Benson Cemetery.
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Rachel L. Lewis OAKLAND CITY — Rachel L. Lewis, 49, of Oakland City, lost her courageous fight with brain cancer Oct. 30, 2019, at home surrounded by her family. She was born Aug. 11, 1970, in Henderson, Kentucky to Howard Nantz and Shirley (Shive). Rachel was a graduate of Henderson County High School, class of 1988. She attended Henderson Community College and the University of Southern Indiana to achieve her bachelor’s degree in accounting. Rachel married Shannon Lewis, the love of her life, on Sept. 2, 1995. They have two children, Preston and Sheldon Lewis. Rachel worked at the family business, Lewis Motors of Daylight Inc, with her husband. They revitalized and reopened the business in 1988. She truly enjoyed being outdoors. Rachel loved going camping with the family, riding four-wheelers, and going fishing or hunting. She was also a big fan of trucks, classic cars, and muscle cars. Rachel was passionate about making a difference. She was one of the founding members of Pike Gibson Citizens for Quality Environment and Patoka River Wildlife refuge friends’ group. Rachel and Shannon traveled to Washington, D.C. to lobby for making a difference at home. They fought and won funding to expand the Wildlife Refuge close to their home. Rachel was also passionately working with non-profit organizations to make a difference in the cancer field. She worked with Curing Kids Cancer at auctions to help bring in as much as possible to help all children get the medication they need to fight their battle. Rachel helped her son Preston start OMYF, Off-road Motorsports Youth Foundation, with the help of Make a Wish foundation. The foundation will have its
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HAUBSTADT — Mary Ellen Ziliak, 87, of Haubstadt, passed away peacefully with her family at her side, on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019, at North River Health Campus. She was born in Haubstadt, on Dec. 28, 1931, to Frank and Marie (Woehler) Hirsch. She was a homemaker and mother to eleven children. She was a official launch in Dec. member of Saint James Rachel was diagnosed Catholic Church. She was with brain cancer Oct. of a member of the Altar 2018, #****cancer. She Society, Saint Vincent will be remembered as De Paul, Daughters of a loving wife, incredible Isabella, the Oblates of mother, hard-working Saint Benedict, and the businesswoman, and great Brute Society. friend. She enjoyed her many Rachel is survived by grandchildren and greather husband Shannon grandchildren and writing Lewis; mother Shirley about them in her journal. (Chris) Dossett; children Mary Ellen also loved Preston and Sheldon tending to her flower Lewis; niece that was garden, going to Mass like a daughter Ally daily and praying the Abel; siblings Audrey rosary. (Larry) Ingle and Mary Ellen was Chuck (Christine) preceded in death by Nantz; step-siblings her husband, Leonard Angela (Mark) Goben, Ziliak, on May 13, 1989, Zachary Dossett, and her son, Danny P. Ziliak Darrin Dossett; canine on Mar. 5, 2017, and a companions Bear and granddaughter, Jessica Turbo; horse Heidi; and Rose Ziliak; also preceding many aunts, uncles, nieces, her in death, were her nephews, and friends. brothers, Bernuce Hirsch, She is preceded in August Hirsch, Frank death by her father Hirsch, and Roy Hirsch, Howard Douglas Nantz; and sisters Jeannette father-in-law George Zimmerman and Kathleen W. Lewis Sr. (Chipo); Alexander. mother-in-law Ruth Lewis; She is survived by and sister-in-law Shirlean 10 children and their Lewis Hartkey Abel. spouses, Roger (Mary Holder’s Funeral Home Ellen) Ziliak of Evansville, is honored and privileged Roberta “Bobbie” (Kevin) to be entrusted with Biggs of Haubstadt, Rick the care of Mrs. Lewis. (Jeri) Ziliak of Cynthiana, Visitation will be held Joe (Karen) Ziliak, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, at Mark (Rita) Ziliak, all of Holders Funeral Home Haubstadt, Nancy (Terry) from 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. and Will Poseyville, Stan (Kim) Sunday 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. Ziliak of Haubstadt, Wayne Funeral will be Sunday at (Kellie) Ziliak of Boonville, 2 p.m. with Pastor Kirk Jeff (Laura) Ziliak of officiating and interment at Patoka Grove Cemetery in Oakland City following the funeral. HAZELTON — Tammy In lieu of flowers Sue (Tolbert) Fetcher, memorial contributions 61, of Hazleton, passed can be made to Curing away Wednesday, Oct. 30, kids’ cancer, PO Box 2019, at Good Samaritan 862123 Marietta, GA Hospital in Vincennes. 30062. The family asks She was born April 28, that if you have a classic or muscle car to please drive 1958, in Princeton. She lived in Hazleton all her it the day of the funeral. life and was a member of Hazleton United Methodist Church. She was a housekeeper at Gibson General Hospital. She formerly worked at Siemens in Princeton and at the Gibson County Jail. Tammy is sur vived by her sister, Beverly Belcher of Hazleton; her companion of many years, Charles Smith and his children, Todd Edward Smith, Chad Allen Smith and Amy Hyneman (who were like her children) and his grandchildren Robinson and infant son (that were like her own); Nathan Todd. also several cousins, Doyle Funeral Home has the privilege of serving three aunts and one uncle. the Robinson Family. She was preceded in Graveside Services death by her father and will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019, at mother, “Boots” Tolbert and Ruth (Ice) Tolbert Providence Cemetery in Francisco with Pastor Brad Ellis; son, Michael Fetcher; and an infant Keenan officiating. The family suggests memorials can be made to Celebrate Recovery at First General Baptist NEWBURGH — Church, 2101 E. Broadway Johnny Lee Elpers St., Princeton. IN 47670. was born at 9:14 a.m. Condolences may be Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, made online at www.doyleto Blake and Abigail funeralhomeprinceton. (Roudebush) Elpers at net or the funeral home the Women’s Hospital Facebook page. For more in Newburgh. He was information please call surrounded by the love of 812-385-4334. his family from his birth until his passing that evening. Sur viving are his years. Jenny is survived parents; sisters, Zoey and by daughter Sherry Ivy Elpers; grandparents, Wright and Son in law Jeffrey Roudebush and David Wright of Norris Roger and Kimberly City, IL. Burial will be Elpers; great-grandparin Atkinson Chapel ents, Katrina Stremming, Cemetery, Oatsville, Laverne Roudebush Indiana. There will be no and Larr y G. Georges; funeral per her wishes. uncles and aunts, Joshua Family has entrusted and Jackie Roudebush, Lamb-Basham Stephen and Rachel Memorial Chapel (Elpers) Peach, Paige for personal assistance. Elpers; cousins, Camr yn, Family and friends may Emalee and Taylor Peach Send messages and Silas Roudebush. of comfort to www. lambbasham.com He was preceded in
Rose Mary (Hale) Robinson PRINCETON — Rose Mary (Hale) Robinson, 82, of Princeton, passed away Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, at the IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born Sunday, Dec. 20, 1936, in Pike County, to Arthur and Mary Irene (Richards) Hale. Rose Mary was an avid gardener and well known for beautiful flower gardens. Rose Mary is survived by her children Van Robinson of Evansville, Darlene (Ron) Reach of Arizona, Tonya Meade of Newburgh and Chris Robinson of Evansville; six grandchildren, Jaime (Dusty) Hunt, Vanessa Robinson, Cody Robinson, Hannah Meade, Haley Meade, Heidi Meade; three great-grandchildren, Colin Sokeland, Mattie Faye Robinson and Gavin Hunt; brothers Stanley (Dilys) Hale of Santa Claus, Indiana and Charles Hale of South Daytona, Florida. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Charles G.
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PATOKA — Don Eugene Bishop, 72, of Patoka, passed away Monday, Oct. 28, 2019, at Gibson General Hospital in Princeton. He was born July 23, 1947, in Patoka, to Leonard C. and Goldie A. (McCrar y) Bishop. He lived in Patoka all his life. He was a mechanic at Scotty’s Lawn Equipment, retiring Haubstadt, Jon (Laurie) in 2009. He previously Ziliak of Haubstadt, and worked at George a daughter-in-law, Bobbi Equipment and Gibson Ziliak of Haubstadt, 41 County CO-OP. He grandchildren and 47 ser ved in the US Navy great-grandchildren. Also during the Vietnam War. surviving is a sister Eileen He was a life member of Young of Evansville and a the Ft. Branch VFW. He brother James Hirsch of was a former member of Haubstadt. the Patoka Lions Club. A Mass of Christian He enjoyed fishing, burial will be conducted hunting, playing cards on Monday, Oct. 7, 2019, and gardening. He loved at 11 a.m. at St. James his river camp on the Catholic Church, with White River and enjoyed Father Kenneth Betz, helping other people and Father Joseph Ziliak repair things. officiating. Burial will He is sur vived by his follow in the church wife, Donna Bishop of cemetery. Visitation will Patoka; daughter, Mar y be on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, Williams (Brian) of Ft. from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. Branch; son, Donnie at the Stodghill Funeral Bishop (Stephanie) Home in Fort Branch, and of Princeton; six again from 10 a.m. until grandchildren, Eli service time at the church Bishop, Rhiannon on Monday. Bishop, Maddon A Rosary will be recited Williams, Max Williams and prayers from the and Garrett & Shayna Daughters of Isabella and Dean; one great-grandthe Oblates of St. Benedict daughter, Stella Dean; on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, brother, Jim Bishop at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral (Jeannie) of Patoka; and home prior to visitation, all several nieces are welcome. The family request that donations be made to the Father Jerry Ziliak Endowment PRINCETON — Fund for the education of seminarians. Donald C. “Don” Clark, 83, In lieu of flowers, Mary of Princeton, passed away Ellen requested Mass Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, at intentions. Expressions of his home in Princeton. sympathy can be made at He was born on April www.stodghillfuneral 8, 1936, in Princeton home.com. to William Arthur and Mary (Wallis) Clark, both deceased. He graduated from PHS in 1955 and lived in Princeton all his life. Don was the manager at Martin Service Station for 44 years. He attended Columbia General Baptist Church in Princeton and First Christian Church of Owensville. He was an avid motorcycle rider, especially BMW motorcycles and enjoyed watching motorcycle racing. He also enjoyed hunting and shooting. brother, Kim Tolbert. He is survived by his A graveside ser vice wife of 64 years, Beverly will be held at 1 p.m. Clark of Princeton; son, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, Dale Clark (Sandy) at Hazleton Community of Owensville; three Cemeter y, with Pastor daughters, Carlene Gar y Arnold and Pastor Rawlinson of Princeton, Sam Polito officiating. Carol George (W.W.) of Colvin Funeral Home in Patoka and Lisa Keen Princeton is in charge (David) of Owensville; of arrangements and is grandchildren, Brandy, honored to ser ve the Jennifer, Katee, Cheyene, Fetcher family. Niccole, Tonya, Phillip, Memorial Shayla, Kelsey and contributions may be Mikayla; 10 greatmade to Good Samaritan Hospice, 601 S. Ninth grandchildren; two greatSt., Vincennes, IN 47591. great-grandchildren; You may leave a message brother William Clark of of sympathy or light a Haubstadt; and several candle in memor y of nieces and nephews. Tammy at www.colvin Special thanks to Niccole funeralhome.com.
and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Ellen Roach, Madeline Moyer and Anna Lee Bishop; and brothers, Vaughn and Jack Bishop. Funeral ser vice will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, 2019, at Colvin Funeral Home in Princeton, officiated by Pastor Andrew Johnson. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemeter y in Patoka. Visitation will be from 4 until 8 p.m. Thursday at Colvin Funeral Home. Militar y graveside ser vices by Retired Militar y Veterans. Memorial contributions may be made to the VFW Foundation, 406 W 34th St., Ste. 920, Kansas City, MO 64111. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. You may leave a message of sympathy or light a candle in memor y of Don at www.colvin funeralhome.com.
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Virginia Byrns CARMI, Ill. — Virginia “Jenny” Byrns died Friday, Oct. 11, 2019, at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi, Illinois due to pneumonia. She was born Oct. 27, 1931, in Wheeling, Indiana the daughter of George and Dollie (Kirkland) Eads. She was a 1949 graduate of Mt. Olympus High School. She married Robert “Bob” Byrns on March 15, 1952. She was an Avon representative for 25
Don Eugene Bishop
death by sister, Aver y Theresa Kay Elpers; grandmother, Theresa Roudebush; great-grandparents, Roy Stremming, Ardath Roudebush, Beverley Georges and Raphael and Lillian Elpers. A private memorial ser vice was held at the Women’s Hospital. Expressions of sympathy made be made online at www.pierre funeralhome.com.
Greer for her excellent care of her grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Louise Schulky; and brothers, Earl and John Robert Clark. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, at Colvin Funeral Home in Princeton, officiated by Rev. Bart Newton. Burial will follow at Clark Cemetery near Owensville. Visitation will be from 4 until 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 11 a.m. until service time on Wednesday at Colvin Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Deaconess Hospice. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. You may leave a message of sympathy or light a candle in memory of Don at www. colvinfuneralhome.com. Colvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the Clark family.
Raymond E. DeLong FORT BRANCH — Raymond E. DeLong, 73, of Fort Branch, passed away peacefully at his home. He was born April 27, 1946, in Missouri to William E. And Dorothy Mae (Clifton) DeLong. Ray was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a member of the Fort Branch VFW Post 2714. Besides his parents, Ray is also preceded in death by his first wife Sheri (Pleiss) DeLong. He is survived by his wife, JoAnn DeLong of Fort Branch; a son and his wife, Scott (Shannon) Delong of Fort Branch; and four grandchildren, Sam, Seth, Shaylie, and Sean DeLong all of Fort Branch. Graveside services will be conducted Monday, Oct. 28, 2019, at 11 a.m. at Walnut Hill Cemetery in Fort Branch. Pastor
Steve Akins will officiate. Military Gravesides services will be conducted by the Gibson County Retired Veterans. A short visitation will be held at the graveside from 10:30 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. Monday morning. The family request that donations can be made to the Titan Youth Football League. Expressions of sympathy can be made to www.stodghilll funeralhome.com.
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Robert E. Schmitt HAUBSTADT — Robert E. Schmitt, 79, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, at Deaconess Gateway in Newburgh surrounded by his family. Bob was born in Poseyville, Indiana on Oct. 10, 1940, to Edwin and Marjorie (Reibel) Schmitt. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Patricia Elpers. He was a founder of the girl’s softball league in Haubstadt, on the board of the Haubstadt Little League where he was a large influence in the day-to-day operations and decisions and he believed every child should be able to play no matter their abilities if they choose. Bob was also one of the first members of the Chain Gang at the Gibson Southern Football games. He was one of the founding members of the Haubstadt Chamber of Commerce that started the Haubstadt Sommerfest where he was in charge of the food concessions. He was always the regular at the beer ticket sales on Saturday nights from 10 p.m. to 12 a.m. Bob was co-owner of R&C Farm Supply from 1976 till his retirement in March of 2008. Bob was also a member of the Haubstadt K of C, and the Princeton Moose. He was known and respected by everyone he met. Bob is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lana (Douglas) Schmitt of Haubstadt; daughters, Dawn Ella (Danny) Blankenberger, Lori Lynn (Greg) Halbig and Leigh Ann (Larry) Naas all of Haubstadt and Dana Sue Schmitt of Fort Branch; brothers and sister, Don (Liz) Schmitt of Princeton, Charlie (Judy) Schmitt of Haubstadt and Roger (Kathy) Schmitt
of Clemmons, North Carolina, Ruth Ann (Virgil) Hurt of Francisco, Marilyn (Dave) Elpers of Haubstadt and Nancy Laswell of Haubstadt. Grandchildren; Jeremy (Brynn) Blankenberger, Jonathan (Paige) Blankenberger, Benjamin (Katie) Halbig, Andrew (Kelsey) Halbig and Amanda Sue (Casey) Conrey; great-grandchildren: Noah Bodenstein and Penelope Blankenberger; Harper and Emersyn Blankenberger; Rhett and Wyatt Halbig; Sadie and baby boy Halbig (due in April); and Shane, Deanna and Cameron Conrey. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, at 10 a.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Church with Father Christopher Droste officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday, Nov. 1, 2019, from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Stodghill Funeral Home in Fort Branch and again at the Church from 9 a.m. till time of service on Saturday. A special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff at Deaconess Gateway Hospital and at DaVita Dialysis for the wonderful care given to their Dad. Donations may be made to Sts. Peter and Paul Church or the Haubstadt Little League. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www. stodghillfuneralhome.com
Jerry W. Young CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Jerry W. Young, 86, formerly of Princeton, died Saturday, Oct. 26, at his home in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He was born in Francisco in 1933, a son of Willard Young, Sr. and Emma (Pavey) (Young) Herrin. He was brought up by his mother, Emma and his step-father, Pewee Herrin, along with two sisters, Sandra (Young) Silkey and Bonnie (Simms) Potts, as well as a brother, Will Young, Jr. Jerry was a member of the Class of 1952 at
Princeton High, before serving in the US Navy during the Korean War era aboard the USS Fletcher. Jerry married the love of his life, Peggy Thompson, in 1959 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Princeton. Together, they had four children, Kent, Kelly, Kevin and Keith. His career took Jerry and his family south to Chattanooga, TN with a brief relocation to Birmingham, AL. For extended obituary and information regarding funeral services, please refer to www.chatt anooganorthchapel.com.
OWENSVILLE — Jeremy Owen, 35, of Owensville, was taken from us too soon. He passed away Oct. 12, 2019, as result of being a passenger in a motor vehicle accident. Jeremy always said, “There are good guys and bad guys” and he left this world as a good guy. He was born Nov. 18, 1983, in Evansville, to Robert Owen and Marilyn Benson. Jeremy worked as a contractor, doing mostly roofing work. He did not have a home church but was very proud of the fact he was baptized. Jeremy loved to go fishing, rock/ arrowhead hunting, and spending time with his nephews. Gabe and Ty, his nephews, were a special part of Jeremy’s life. He absolutely adored them. Jeremy had the best sense of humor and would go out of his way to make you laugh. He enjoyed being the daredevil in the room, and he would be the guy to be on the receiving end of “I bet you can’t do that” statements. Jeremy will be remembered as having a heart of gold. He has made mistakes, but he was loyal and a good guy.
Jeremy would do anything for anyone and would give the shirt off his back for you. Jeremy is survived by his father Bob (Debbie) Owen; stepfather Tim Benson; sister Amber (Jason) Smith; stepsister Jamie Benson; nephews Gabe Gaines and Ty Smith; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his mother Marilyn Benson. Holders Funeral Home is honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Owen. The family will be hosting a celebration of life at the REH Center on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, from 1 to 3 p.m. Memorial Contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society.
Paula Sue Thurston PRINCETON — Paula Sue Thurston, 72, of Princeton, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, at the Linda White Hospice House in Evansville. She was born May 31, 1947, in Princeton. Paula lived in Princeton all her life. She was an LPN Nurse at Welborn Clinic. She was a life member of VFW Ladies Auxiliary, American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and Order of Eastern Star. Paula is survived by five daughters, Mia Linxwiler (Ron) of Henderson, Millette Holderbaugh of Patoka, Michele Holderbaugh of Princeton, Misti Moen (Greg) of Paxton, Illinois and Mende Tedrow (Arthur) of Princeton; two sons, Neal Thurston (Marlee) of Mascoutah, Illinois and Danny Thurston (Kathi) of Oakland City; 21 grandchildren; 10 greatgrandchildren (two on the way); two brothers, Gregg Lewis (Sue) of Princeton and Shane Lewis (Theresa) of Princeton; sister, Shon Perry (Bill) of Princeton; a lifelong friend, Marsha Kreitenstein (Bill) of Evansville; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband,
William Isom ‘Bill’ Ross OAKLAND CITY — William Isom “Bill” Ross went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. Bill was born to Oscar and Ona (Burton) Ross in Daviess County, Indiana on Nov. 8, 1932. The family moved to Francisco in 1938, where he attended Francisco High School until his sophomore year when upon the death of his father, he left school to operate the family farm. Bill joined the Army in 1953 and was honorably discharged in 1956. On June 15, 1957, he married Rosanna (Cole) Ross in Denver, Indiana. They made their home in Francisco until 1965 when they moved to Oakland City, to their forever home. Bill was a farmer his entire life. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Frank Ross Sr. and Oscar “Shady” Ross, and sisters Bessie Piotter and Snofa Haines. Bill is sur vived by his wife of 62 years, Rosanna (Cole) Ross, along with his children Teresa (Steve) Burnes of Cynthiana, Angela (Bruce) Hunter, and William Michael (Kim) Ross, all of Oakland City. He is also sur vived by his seven grandchildren Jamie (Andy) Braun, Joshua (Amanda) Eaden, Jeremy (Whitney) Eaden,
Jacob (Sara) Hunter, Jordan (Tar yn) Hunter, Adam Ross, and Amanda Ross, along with nine great-grandchildren Alanna and Katr yna Braun, Kendrick Eaden, Jaxton Eaden, Addison Hunter, Gabe Curr y, Meah Young, and Aaliyah Hunter, and Xavier Ross. He’s also sur vived by his two sisters Shirley (Jake) Woosley and Mar y Miller; a special sister-in-law, Sinda Easterday; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Ser vices will be at 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, at the Lamb Basham Memorial Chapel in Oakland City. Kenny Cole will be officiating. Burial will take place in the Francisco Cemeter y. Visitation will be Saturday, Oct.19 from 4-7 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. until time of ser vices at the chapel. Family and friends may send messages of comfort to www.lambbasham.com
Russell Leroy Goins Sr. LAWRENCEVILLE, Ill. — Russell Leroy Goins, Sr., 77, of Lawrenceville, Illinois passed away Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, at the Lawrence County Memorial Hospital in Lawrenceville, Illinois. Ross Eugene Thurston in He was born Nov. 2013; father, Paul Warren 21, 1941, in Lawrence Daugherty; her mother, County, Illinois, the son Martha Lou (Collins) of Roy Martin and Lorene Daugherty Lewis; and E. (Russell) Goins. He step-father, Ed Lewis. married Alvyna K. Chavis A funeral service on July 23, 1967, and she will be held at 7 p.m. survives. Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, at Russell was a pumper Colvin Funeral Home in and gauger for Texaco Princeton, with Donnie for 25 years. He then Truelock officiating. went on to work for the Visitation will be held from Illinois Department of 3 p.m. until the service Corrections in Lawrence hour on Monday. County for six years. Memorial contributions He was a member of St. may be made to the Linda James AME church. He White Hospice House, 611 served his country in the Harriet St., Evansville, IN US Army during Vietnam. 47710. Envelopes will be He was a member of the available at the funeral American Legion. He home. You may leave a enjoyed gardening, fishing message of sympathy or and spending time with light a candle in memory his family. of Paula at www.colvin Preceding him in death funeralhome.com. Colvin were his parents; one Funeral Home is honored brother, Kenneth Goins; one sister, Kathleen to serve the Thurston Edwards; and one family.
grandson, Drew Goins. Survivors include his wife, Alvyna; one son, Russell L. ‘Rusty’ Goins, Jr. and wife, Elaine, of Lawrenceville, Illinois; one daughter, Stephanie K. Goins of Lake Villa, Illinois; one step-granddaughter Jessi Bowler of Lawrenceville, Illinois, and three sisters, Sallee Walden of Princeton, Joyce Cooper of Bridgeport, Illinois, and Marva Green of Lawrenceville, Illinois. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, at 10 a.m. at the Emmons-Macey & Steffey Funeral Home in Lawrenceville, Illinois. Visitation will be on Friday from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Portee Cemetery. Graveside military rites will be conducted. Memorial donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Lawrenceville, Illinois. Please visit www. emmonsmaceysteffey.com to view the tribute and to send condolences.
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Verline Jeanette ‘Jenny’ Schenk PRINCETON — Verline Jeanette “Jenny” Schenk, 84, of Princeton, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, at The Waters of Princeton. She was born April 17, 1935, in Geneva County, Alabama to parents, Alto Sawyer and Eunice (Odom) Sawyer. She was the first female cross county trucker and enjoyed her work for 55 years. She also enjoyed sewing, fishing, and boating. One of her greatest joys was spending time with her family. She was loved and will be missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her children, Debra (Randy) Fuhrman and Tim Figgins; daughter-in-law, Karen Figgins; two sisters, Betty (Mark) Thomas and Diana (Calvin) Molding; six grandchildren, Mary, Kendra, David, Bob, Debra Jean, and Trisha; 17 greatgrandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jerry Schenk; son, Richard Figgins; grandson, Jonathon Fuhrman; and siblings, Shirley Deadwyler, Howard Sawyer, and Clayton Sawyer. A private service will be held at a later date in California. Colvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the Schenk family. You may leave a message of sympathy or light a candle in memory of Jenny at www.colvin funeralhome.com.
Gilbert Ray Adcock PATOKA — Gilbert Ray Adcock, 77, a longtime resident of Patoka, died Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh. He was born Jan. 17, 1942, in Evansville to Taylor and Rose (Gray) Adcock. He was a U.S. Army Veteran during the Vietnam Era. He was a member of the VFW and served on the Funeral Detail. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Martha Jean Adcock of Patoka; son, John Adcock (Stella) of Princeton; brother, Gene Adcock of Evansville; sister, Marilyn
Pike of North Carolina; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother and one sister. Graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Patoka with Rev. Amber Cook and Rev. Kenneth Armitage officiating. Burial will follow the services. Military services will be provided by the Retired Military Veterans. There will be no visitation. You may leave a message of sympathy or light a candle in memory of Gilbert at www.colvin funeralhome.com.
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Sarita L. Kinsall PRINCETON — Sarita L. Kinsall, 80, of Princeton, passed away Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, at Walnut Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center in Evansville. She was born Dec. 14, 1938, in Princeton to the late William and Ona (Smith) Carpenter and had lived in Princeton most of her lifetime. Sarita was a retired Lab Technician and Realtor. She is sur vived by her husband of 60 years, Joe Kinsall of Princeton and to whom she was married, Sept.12, 1959, in Carmi, Illinois; a son and daughter-in-law, Sander and Elis Itzel Kinsall of Princeton; a daughter and son-in-law, Kayley and Zach Sibrel of Jasper; five grandchildren, Kathelyn Kinsall, Kelsey Lou Pedigo, Sandra Kinsall, Kayla Griesemer and Oliver Sibrel; also seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Delores Stelzer and a brother, Bill Carpenter. Funeral ser vice will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30,
PRINCETON — William H. “Bill” Tyree, 83, of Princeton, passed away Monday, Oct. 28, 2019, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh. He was born on May 8, 1936, in Gibson County to William Howard and Hazel J. (Fine) Tyree Sr. He lived in Princeton all his life. Bill was the Manager of the frozen food at Buehler’s Buy Low and the former Gaston’s IGA. He ser ved in the US Air Force and he enjoyed watching sports on TV. He is sur vived by his death by her husband of wife, Katherine Tyree of 72 years, Robert Burnett, Princeton; brother, Jim a daughter Peggy Gowen, Tyree of Colorado; sister, her parents, brothers Sharon Wilkerson of Morris Coleman, Col. Iowa; and several nieces Kermit Coleman, Col. and nephews. Kenneth Coleman, He was preceded in Donald Coleman, and a death by his parents; sister Edith Burns. brothers, Jack Baker and Ser vices will be held Dick Tyree; and sisters, 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Rosetta Hodgson, Alice Nov. 6, 2019, at Marie Hurst and Lamb-Basham Memorial Chapel in Oakland City. The burial will follow at Montgomer y Cemeter y HAUBSTADT — in Oakland City. Doug L. Dilbeck, 59, of Visitation will be from Haubstadt, died Sunday, 9:30 a.m. until ser vice on Oct. 20, 2019, at his Wednesday at the Chapel. residence. Family and friends He was born Feb. may send messages 21, 1960, in Plant City, of comfort to www. Florida to William Abe lambbasham.com. Dilbeck Jr. and his mother Effie (Orange) Dilbeck. He had worked brother, Bo Corn (Debra) as a hotel clerk and of Oakland City; and nieces bookkeeper. He was and nephews. a member of the Fort She was preceded in Branch First United death by her parents; Methodist Church. He husband, Dennie Bob Butler graduated from Gibson in 2015; son, Greg Butler; Southern High School in and her brother, Fred Corn. 1978 and had attended IU A graveside service will right after high school. be held at 10:30 a.m. (CDT) He is preceded in Friday, Oct. 4, 2019, at death by his father, Montgomery Cemetery in Oakland City, officiated by Pastor Josh Sanders. Family and friends will meet at the cemetery for the service. There will be no visitation. You may leave a message of sympathy or light a candle in memory of Joyce at www. corncolvinfuneral home.com.
dogs, Shannon and Molly. Ser vices for John will be Monday, Oct. 28, 2019, at the Stodghill Funeral Home at 10 a.m., with Father John Boeglin officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemeter y in Fort Branch. Visitation will be Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the funeral home and again from 9 a.m. until ser vice time on Monday. The family request that in Lieu of flowers donations be made to the Gibson County Animal Ser vices. Expressions of sympathy can be made at www.stodghillfuneral home.com.
Steven Glenn Mabrey OAKLAND CITY — Steven Glenn Mabrey, 59, of Oakland City, passed away Oct. 8, 2019. Steve was born on May 1,1960, in Evansville, Indiana to Alves and Shelia Mabrey. Steve lived his life for God and enjoyed hunting and all types of sports and spending time with family and friends. He is sur vived by his son, Tyler Mabrey of Oakland City, sister, Jennifer Kline (Kenny) of Jasper, Kim Plassmeyer (John) of South Carolina, brothers, Trent Mabrey (Kelly) of Winslow, Brent Mabrey (Pam) of Fort Branch and eight nieces and nephews. Steve was preceded in death by his father, Alves Mabrey and niece, Christie Kline. Ser vice is at 10 a.m. Monday Oct. 14,
2019 at Titzer Family Funeral Homes Volkman Chapel, 2nd and Elm Sts. Elberfeld, (812) 983-4211. Rev. Bill Reed will officiate. Burial will be in Barnett Chapel Cemeter y. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, and 9 a.m. to ser vice time Monday at the funeral home. Condolences may be made at www. titzerfuneral homes.com.
Robert ‘Bob’ Melvin Schreiber
PETERSBURG — Robert “Bob” Melvin Schreiber, 85, died in his home, the morning of Oct. 3, 2019. William Abe Dilbeck He was born to Robert and his sister, Kathy Melvin and Myrtle Marie (Dilbeck) Mar vel. (Reeves) Schreiber He is sur vived by his on Oct. 26, 1933, in mother Effie Dilbeck Evansville. of Evansville; brother He was preceded in William Abe Dilbeck III; two nieces; and a nephew. death by his parents, Ser vice will be Friday, Robert and Myrtle Oct. 25, 2019, at 2 p.m. at Schreiber, wife Juanita (Russell) Schreiber, Stodghill Funeral Home sister-in-law Helen in Fort Branch, with (Russell) Morton, and Reverend Bob Douglas two grandsons. officiating. Burial will be He is sur vived by his in Walnut Hill Cemeter y in Fort Branch. Visitation sons Nick McQueen (spouse Karen) of will be Friday, Oct. 25, Bridgeport, Ilinois, 2019, from 12:30 p.m. until 2 p.m. at the funeral David Reynolds of Mt. Washington, Kentucky home. Expressions of sympathy can be made at www.stodghillfuneral home.com.
and daughters Tina (Schreiber) Mahoney (spouse Brent) of Louisville, Kentucky and Krista Schreiber, (spouse Katie) of Cedar Park, Texas; and seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Shirley Skelton; a nephew; and two nieces. Ser vice will be held Monday, Oct. 7, 2019, 2 p.m. at River of Life Church, 342 County Rd. 300 in Petersburg, Indiana. Visitation will be from noon – 2 p.m. Eastern Time. Interment will be in Cup Creek Cemeter y in Pikeville, Indiana, where he will join Juanita, his wife of 42 years.
CARLISLE, Pen. — Gail Elizabeth Hiller, 78, of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, formerly of Locust Grove, Virginia, died Monday, Oct. 28, 2019. Born August 26, 1941, in Indiana, she was the daughter of Arnold Verne Ashby and Estelle Marie Barrett Ashby. She was the wife of George Eugene Hiller. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Lonnie Ashby; and a brother, Paul Ashby. Mrs. Hiller is survived by two daughters, Terri Finch of Bristow, Virginia, Rhonda Radabaugh of Enola, Pennsylvania, four brothers, Delbert Ashby of Springfield, Virginia, Charles Ashby of Byers, Colorado, Kenny
Ashby of Ft. Lupton, Colorado, Jerry Ashby of Morrilton, Arizona, three grandchildren, Andrea Finch of Raleigh, North Carolina, Jared Radabaugh of Harrisburg, Pensylvania, Seth Radabaugh of Enola, Pensylvania, a stepson, Jeff Hiller of Bowie, Maryland and a host of other stepchildren, relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, at Preddy Funeral Home in Gordonsville, Virginia with interment to follow in Graham Cemetery in Orange, Virginia. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
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Charles ‘Chuck’ E. Kerney
EVANSVILLE — Charles “Chuck” E. Kerney, 74, of Evansville, died Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville. He was born March 18, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois son of William Joseph Kerney and Ethel M. also leaves to cherish (Townsend) Kerney. fond memories with He is sur vived by his his siblings; Catherine wife, Carolyn Kerney; Hardiman and Noel Chavis son, Robert L. Kerney; both of Princeton and daughter, Crissy Kerney; Johnathan Hardiman and several step-children; Anthony Chavis both of two grandchildren; 14 Evansville. Along with step-grandchildren; and a host of aunts, uncles, two brothers, James cousins and friends. L. Kerney and Paul W. There will be a Kerney. Celebration of Life, He was preceded in officiated by Elder James death by his parents, Wilkerson Jr., at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, at Greater Holy Temple Church, 202 E. Pinkey St., Princeton.
Christopher Douglas Chavis
WHEATON, Mo. — Christopher Douglas Chavis, 52, of Wheaton, Missouri, formerly of Princeton, passed into eternal life Oct. 5, 2019, at his home. Chris was born Sept. 4, 1967, to Byron D. Chavis and Barbara E. Greene, both preceding him in death. Chris is survived by his wife Stephanie, sons, and grandchildren. Chris Jr. of Princeton, Nathaneal, Elisha and Steven all of Wheaton, Missouri. He
Barbara Swope. Graveside ser vice will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, 2019, at Decker Cemeter y in Patoka. Burial will follow. There will be no visitation. Militar y graveside ser vices by Retired Militar y Veterans. Colvin Funeral Home in Princeton has been entrusted with arrangements. You may leave a message of sympathy or light a candle in memor y of Bill at www.colvin funeralhome.com.
OWENSVILLE — John W. Stone, 82, of Owensville, passed away Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, at Transcendent Health Care of Owensville. He was born to Lawrence and Alma (Boeglin) Stone May 23, 1937, in Gibson County. John was of the Catholic faith and was a lifetime member of the N.R.A. He farmed most of his life before working for the Gibson County Highway Department. Besides his parents, John is preceded in death by his wife Irma (Weiss) Stone in March of 2017. John is sur vived by three children, James (Annette) Stone of Haubstadt, Leeann Gunderman of Owensville, and Sherr y (Frank) Kiesel of Haubstadt; three brothers, Larr y (JoAnn) Stone and Tom (Rita ) Stone both of Fort Branch, and Mark (Brenda) Stone of Owensville. John also is sur vived by his Scotty
Doug L. Dilbeck
Joyce L. Butler
STENDAL, Ind. — Joyce L. Butler, 77, of Lynnville, died Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019, at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville. She was born March 5, 1942, in Somerville to Ralph H. and Marie C. (Bugher) Corn. She graduated from Spurgeon High School. She formerly worked at Otwell State Bank, then owned and operated a trucking company, then worked at R.H. Corn Trucking and finally retired from Wal-Mart. She is survived by her sister, Teresa Memmer (Steven) of Oakland City;
2019, at Colvin Funeral Home in Princeton, with Pastor Jim Saunders officiating. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Wednesday at Colvin Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Columbia White Church Cemeter y in Princeton. The family wishes to express a special thanks to Walnut Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center for their caring and compassion for Sarita. You may leave a message of sympathy or light a candle in memor y of Sarita at www.colvin funeralhome.com. Colvin Funeral Home is honored to ser ve the Kinsall family.
William H. ‘Bill’ Tyree
Dorothy ‘Dot’ H. Burnett
MASON, Ohio — Dorothy “Dot” H. Burnett, 93, died Oct. 23, at Mason Health Care in Mason, Ohio where she had been a resident for the past two years. She was born Jan. 23, 1926, in Akron, Ohio, to Dennis and Laura Coleman. She graduated from Winslow High School. After graduation, she married Robert Burnett and immediately moved to Amarillo, Texas. Sur vivors include a son, Barr y Burnett, of Cincinnati, Ohio, five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. She is preceded in
John W. Stone
second wife, Darlene Kerney; and sister, Naomi R. Shaffer. A visitation will be held from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. (CST) Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, at Corn-Colvin Funeral Home in Oakland City. A funeral ser vice will be held at 2 p.m. (CST), Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, at Corn-Colvin Funeral Home in Oakland City. Burial will follow at Immanuel Cemeter y in Evansville. Militar y rites will be provided by the Retired Militar y Veterans. Condolences may be expressed or you may light a candle in memor y on-line at www.corn colvinfuneralhome.com.
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Baker, Cream’s volatile drummer, dies at 80 BY HILLEL ITALIE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
LONDON — Ginger Baker, the volatile and propulsive drummer for Cream and other bands who wielded blues power and jazz finesse and helped shatter boundaries of time, tempo and style in popular music, died at age 80, his family said. With blazing eyes, orange-red hair and a temperament to match, the London native ranked with The Who’s Keith Moon and Led Zeppelin’s John Bonham as the embodiment of musical and personal fury. Using twin bass drums, Baker fashioned a pounding, poly-rhythmic style uncommonly swift and heavy that inspired and intimidated countless musicians. But ever y beat seemed to mirror an offstage eruption — whether his violent dislike of Cream bandmate Jack Bruce or his on-camera assault of a documentar y maker, Jay Bulger, whom he smashed in the nose with his walking stick. Bulger would call the film, released in 2012, “Beware of Mr. Baker.” Baker’s family said on Twitter: “We are very sad to say that Ginger has passed away peacefully in hospital this morning.” His daughter Nettie confirmed that Baker died in Britain but gave no other details. The family had said on Sept. 25 that Baker was critically ill in the hospital. While Rolling Stone magazine once ranked him the third-greatest rock drummer of all time, behind Moon and Bonham, Baker had contempt for Moon and others he dismissed as “bashers” without style or background. Baker and his many admirers saw him as a rounded, sophisticated musician — an arranger, composer and student of the craft, absorbing sounds from around the world. He had been playing jazz since he was a teenager and spent years in Africa in the 1970s, forming a close friendship
with the Nigerian musician-activist Fela Kuti. “He was so unique and had such a distinctive personality,” Stewar t Copeland of the Police told www. musicradar.com in 2013. “Nobody else followed in his footsteps. Ever ybody tried to be John Bonham and copy his licks, but it’s rare that you hear anybody doing the Ginger Baker thing.” But many fans thought of Baker as a rock star, who teamed with Eric Clapton and Bruce in the mid1960s to become Cream — one of the first supergroups and first power trios. All three were known individually in the London blues scene and together they helped make rock histor y by elevating instr umental prowess above the songs themselves, even as they had hits with “Sunshine of Your Love,” ‘‘I Feel Free” and “White Room.” Cream was among the most successful acts of its time, selling more than 10 million records. But by 1968 Baker and Bruce had worn each other out and even Clapton had tired of their deafening, marathon jams, including the Baker showcase “Toad,” one of rock’s first extended drum solos. Cream split up at the end of the year, departing with two sold-out shows at London’s Alber t Hall. When told by Bulger that he was a founding father of heavy metal, Baker snarled that the genre “should have been aborted.” To the surprise of many, especially Clapton, he and Baker were soon part of another super group, Blind Faith, which also featured singer-keyboardist Stevie Winwood and bassist Ric Grech. As Clapton would recall, he and Winwood had been playing informally when Baker turned up (Baker would allege that Clapton invited him). Named Blind Faith by a rueful Clapton, the band was overwhelmed by expectations from the moment it debuted in June 1969 before some 100,000 at a concer t
in London’s Hyde Park. It split up after completing just one, selftitled album, as notable for its cover photo of a topless young girl as for its music. A highlight from the record: Baker’s cymbal splashes on Winwood’s lyrical ballad “Can’t Find My Way Home.” “Beneath his somewhat abrasive exterior, there was a very sensitive human being with a heart of gold,” Winwood said in a statement Sunday. From the 1970s on, Baker was ever mor e unpr edictable. He moved to Nigeria, took up polo, drove a Land Rover across the Sahara, lived on a ranch in South Africa, divorced his first wife and married three more times. He recorded with Kuti and other Nigerians, jammed with Art Blakey, Elvin Jones and other jazz drummers and played with John Lydon’s Public Image Ltd. He founded Ginger Baker’s Air Force, which cost a for tune and imploded after two albums. He endured his old enemy, Bruce, when Cream was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993 and for Cream reunion concerts a decade later. Bruce died in 2014. Baker continued to perform regularly in his 70s despite arthritis, heart trouble, hearing loss dating from his years with Cream and lung disease from smoking. A stranger to no vice, immodesty included, he called his memoir “Hellraiser: The Autobiography of the World’s Greatest Drummer.” “John Bonham once made a statement that there were only two drummers in British rock ‘n’ roll; himself and Ginger Baker,” Baker wrote in his book. “My reaction to this was, ‘You cheeky little bastard!’ ” Bor n in 1939, Peter Edward Baker was the son of a bricklayer killed during World War II when Ginger was just 4. His father left SEE BAKER/PAGE 6
Cummings recalled as powerful orator who took on White House BY BRIAN WITTE AND REGINA GARCIA CANO THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
BALTIMORE — Mar yland Rep. Elijah E. Cumming, who died last month at age 68, was remembered as a moral voice of conscience in a divisive era — a leader who fought for civil rights and took on the White House as a prominent figure in the impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump. Bor n to a family of Southern sharecroppers, Cummings was a formidable orator who advocated for the poor in his black-majority district of Baltimore: “Steely yet compassionate, principled yet open to new perspectives,” former President Barack Obama said. In a testament to Cummings’ ability to forge friendships across the aisle during a time of intense political polarization, tributes poured in from across the political spectrum. President Donald Trump tweeted his “condolences to the family and many friends of Congressman Elijah Cummings. I got to see firsthand the str ength, passion and wisdom of this highly respected political leader.” He also ordered flags at the White House and other federal buildings to be flown at half-staf f through Friday to honor Cummings. Earlier this year, Cummings defended his city against Trump, who criticized the Democrat’s district as a “rodent-infested mess” where “no human being would want to live.” Cummings replied that government officials must stop making “hate-
ful, incendiary comments” that distract the nation from its real problems, including mass shootings and white supremacy. “Those in the highest levels of the government must stop invoking fear, using racist language and encouraging reprehensible behavior,” Cummings said. As chair man of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, Cummings led investigations of the president’s government dealings, including probes in 2019 relating to Trump’s family members serving in the White House. Obama, whose 2008 presidential bid counted Cummings as an early suppor ter, said he and his wife, Michelle, were “heartbroken” by the loss of their friend. “He showed us all not only the impor tance of checks and balances within our democracy, but also the necessity of good people stewarding it,” Obama said. With Cummings’ death, Americans “have lost a gr eat leader at a time of crisis in our democracy,” civil rights leader U.S. Rep. John Lewis said. “When this nation needed him most, he became a moral voice ‘crying in the wilderness,’ and his words and actions called a reluctant nation to conscience,” the Georgia Democrat said in a statement. Words of praise also came from Cummings’ Republican admirers. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell praised Cummings as “a living legend in his native Baltimore” and said he
“counted close friends and admirers from all across the political spectr um.” House Minority Leader Kevin McCar thy, R-Calif., called Cummings “a respected adversar y” who was tough but fair. Rep. Car olyn Maloney, a veteran Democrat from New York, will for now take over leadership of the House oversight committee, according to a senior Democratic leadership aide who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the decision publicly. The committee, authorized to investigate virtually any par t of the federal gover nment, is one of three conducting the House impeachment probe of Tr ump. Cummings was among the three chairmen to sign a letter seeking documents into whether Trump pressured Ukraine to investigate the family of Democratic presidential rival
Joe Biden. The committees have issued subpoenas of witnesses after the Tr ump administration’s refusal to cooperate with the impeachment probe and have jointly been meeting behind closed doors to hear testimony. Separately, Cummings led an ef for t to gain access to Trump’s financial records. His committee subpoenaed records fr om Mazars USA, an accounting firm that provided ser vices to Trump. The panel demanded documents from 2011 to 2018 as it probed Trump’s reporting of his finances and potential conflicts of interest. Last week, a federal appeals cour t ruled the records must be turned over. Cummings died at Johns Hopkins Hospital due to complications of longstanding health problems, according to his SEE ORATOR/PAGE 6
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Jane McGregor OAKLAND CITY — Jane McGregor, 89, of Oakland City, passed on Oct. 29, 2019. She was born May 11, 1930, in Pike County to Harold and Geneva (Cox) Winland. She lived in Oakland City since 1960 and was a homemaker. She was married to John McGregor for 66 years. She is survived by her children, Larry (Terry) McGregor of Florida, Tim McGregor of Oakland City, and Teresa Purkiser of Francisco; seven grandchildren; eight greatgrandchildren; and two
great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John; infant daughter, Kathy McGregor; brothers, Jack Winland, Duane Winland, Jimmy Winland, sister, Jean Ferguson; and son-in-law, Jack Purkiser. Private graveside services will be held. Condolences may be expressed or you may light a candle in memory of Jane on-line at www.corncolvinfuneralhome.com The Corn-Colvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the McGregor family.
James Michael (Mike) Warren JACKSONVILLE, Fl. — James Michael (Mike) Warren, 85, died unexpectedly at his home in Jacksonville, Florida Sep. 28, 2019. He was born in Princeton Oct. 1, 1933, to Arthur and Wilmoth (Richardson) Warren. Survivors include his daughter Michelle Dunbar Chaney of Illinois; two grandsons; sister Phyllis Warren Lyons of Indiana; and three greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Wilmoth Warren and brothers Arthur Warren Jr., Jack
Warren, Landon Warren and a son Richard Scott Warren. He was a 1961 graduate of the University of Evansville with a degree in business administration. He was an Army veteran and served during the Korean War. He had a lifetime career in the automotive industry as a welding engineer and assisted in the building of the Alaskan Pipeline in the 70s. After retiring to Florida, he was a small business owner until fully retiring in the late 2000s. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Black WWI soldier from Indiana gets headstone THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — A black soldier who was buried in an unmarked Indiana grave got proper recognition for his military service in World War I nearly a half-centur y after his death. The memorial for Leonard Inman, who died in 1973, at Spring Vale Cemetery in Lafayette featured a 21-gun salute, the retiring of colors and taps by the American Legion Post 492, the Journal and Courier reported. Inman, whose name is spelled “Inmon” in the 1919 Tippecanoe County World War I Honor Roll book, ser ved during the war in the 809th Pioneer Infantry, Company C. The General de Lafayette Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution has installed a headstone for Inman, which the cemetery paid for in commemoration. Born in 1893 in Knoxville, Tennessee, Inman moved with his family to Lafayette in 1908. He enlisted into ser vice ten years later. As an African American, he was not permitted to engage in direct combat. Since the American military was not desegregated until 1948, Inman likely ser ved under French command, accord-
ing to the chapter’s research. Following the war, he returned to Lafayette and worked for the Murdock family, one of the well-known families living in the area at the time. In 1943, he star ted working for Alcoa to assist with the war effort in producing aluminum, staying there until 1958. He had no children and died Nov. 25, 1973, in his home after suffering an apparent heart attack. Diana Vice, the chapter’s Vice Regent, said she discovered that Inman had no headstone after purchasing the honor roll book that only includes a small section, in the very back, delegated to the county’s 18 black soldiers. She contacted the county’s Veterans Ser vices office, which paid for the stone. “We just can’t let his memor y be forgotten,” Vice said. “I just think that we need to honor them. (African American soldiers are) relegated to the back of this histor y book in 1919. I felt like he deserved one, and his memory needs to be kept alive and honored for his service and sacrifice.” Vice said Inman’s relatives are traveling from Nevada to attend the dedication. “He deser ves a sendoff that he didn’t get in 1973,” she said.
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Children process grief differently than adults MARJORIE CLARK BRIMLEY WASHINGTON POST FEATURES
One day last summer, as the sun set and I splashed in the neighborhood pool with my three kids, I noticed my 10-year-old daughter standing alone. “I miss Dad,” she said, choking a bit on the last word. “Oh, baby,” I said and went to hug her. She was looking up at the deck above the pool. Many of her friends’ fathers were gathered there, grilling and talking. She told me she wanted things to be like they used to be, that she wanted her dad there, drinking beer with the other dads and playing with her and her brothers in the pool. “Why was he the one who died?” she asked. Her father had succumbed to an aggressive cancer a year and a half earlier, and I had spent a lot of time since then making sure that my kids remained emotionally whole. But they were so young when it happened — my youngest was in diapers — so sometimes it seemed as though they would more easily recover from this loss than I would. They still played tag with their friends and rolled down grassy hills and screamed with joy when the ice cream truck drove by. But grief can be sneaky. My daughter was simply enjoying the last days of her summer holiday when she was hit with the realization, again, that her dad was gone. I panicked. What was the right thing to say? Since my husband died, I’ve met many parents who struggle with how to help their children grieve. Knowing what to do and say can seem quite complicated, especially if the parent is also suf fering, says Vicki Jay, the chief executive of the National Alliance for Grieving Children. “This is complicated by the fact that even though both parent and child may have experienced the same loss, they may be handling the grief in ver y dif ferent ways and in ver y different periods of time,” Jay wrote in an email. But parents want answers. Jenny Lisk, host of the Widowed Parent Podcast, said in an email that when her husband died of
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of fice. He had hoped to return to Congress within about a week after a medical procedure for which he hadn’t offered details. He’d previously been treated for heart and knee issues. His widow, Maya Rockeymoore Cummings, chairwoman of Mar yland’s Democratic Party, said in a statement: “He worked until his last breath because he believed our democracy was the highest and best expression of our collective humanity and that our nation’s diversity was our promise, not our problem.” Cummings was bor n Jan. 18, 1951. In grade school, a counselor told him he was too slow to learn and spoke poorly, and would never fulfill his dream of becoming a lawyer. “I was devastated,” Cummings told The Associated Press in 1996, shortly before winning his seat in Congress. “My whole life changed. I became
brain cancer, she searched everywhere for a book that would tell her how to parent her 9- and 11-year-old children through the loss. At the time, she wondered, “How was I supposed to support them and hopefully not completely ruin their lives?” The answer isn’t simple, because children’s grief often goes unrecognized or isn’t talked about. Mar y Beth Prieur, a pediatric psychologist who is a member of the pediatric palliative care team at the University of North Carolina Children’s Hospital, said in an email that the “taboo subjects” of death and bereavement are often ignored not just by the larger community, “but also by wellmeaning family members who worr y about the potential negative impact of discussing grief and loss.” In an effort to encourage discussion, Children’s Grief Awareness Month in November highlights these “forgotten mourners.” But what can parents do on an individual level? First and foremost, exper ts encourage parents to talk to their kids, at ever y age, about their loss. Truth must be at the heart of these discussions, according to Justin Yopp, a clinical psychologist with the Widowed Parent Program at the University of North Carolina. While it is natural for parents to want to protect their children from becoming upset, hiding the truth is not recommended. “Children almost always know more than we think they do; being honest gives them permission to talk about it,” Yopp said in an email. This is tr ue even when the cause of death is something a parent would rather avoid discussing. “Telling kids their parent died of an accident or heart attack, when they really died by suicide or a dr ug overdose is likely to make an already terrible situation much worse,” Lisk said. Kids eventually learn the truth and need to know they can trust their caregivers. Both Yopp and Lisk noted that this doesn’t mean telling kids
“very determined.” It steeled Cummings to prove that counselor wrong. He became not only a lawyer, but one of the most powerful orators in the Mar yland statehouse, where he entered office in 1983. He rose to become the first black House speaker pro tem, the member who presides in the speaker’s absence. He would begin his comments slowly, developing his theme and raising the emotional heat until it became like a sermon from the pulpit. Cummings began his long push for civil rights at age 11, when he helped integrate a swimming pool in Baltimore. This year, during a speech to the American Bar Association in April, Cummings recalled how he and other black children organized protests with help from their recreation leader and the NAACP. Ever y day for a week, when the children tried to get into the pool, they were spit upon, threatened and called names, Cummings said; he said he was cut by a bottle thrown from an angry crowd.
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behind a letter that Ginger Baker would quote from: “Use your fists; they’re your best pals so often.” Baker was a drummer from early on, even rapping out rhythms on his school desk as he mimicked the big band music he loved and didn’t let the occasional caning from a teacher deter him. As a teenager, he was playing in local groups and was mentored by percussionist Phil Seamen. “At this party, there was a little band and all the kids chanted at me, ‘Play the drums!’’’, Baker told The Independent in 2009. “I’d never sat behind a kit before, but I sat down — and I could play! One of the musicians turned round and said, ‘Bloody hell, we’ve got a drummer’, and I thought, ‘Bloody hell, I’m a drummer.’ ” Baker came of age just as London was learning the blues, with such future superstars as Clapton, Mick Jagger and
ever y detail about a loved one’s death. The information children will be able to process depends on their age and developmental stage. Prieur also pointed out that “magical thinking” is prominent in childhood and can lead children to believe they may have influenced a loved one’s death by, say, not being kind to a sibling or refusing to eat broccoli. “As they grow older, many children may ask these questions on a bigger, philosophical level,” Prieur said, including questions like “why did this happen to me?” Being direct and honest can help kids at all stages. It is often useful for parents to explicitly give children permission to grieve while also modeling what healthy grieving looks like. “This includes talking about the person who died, normalizing emotional reactions they may have, not feeling ashamed to cry or emote, and demonstrating that there is no timetable for grief,” said Yopp. It may also mean allowing kids to grieve in a much different way than society would expect of an adult. Prieur said that children may be sad one moment and playing tag the next moment, and that is normal. Catherine Andrews, a psychotherapist who works with bereaved children in Washington, D.C., said in an email that kids are hard-wired to survive, so they may be primarily concerned with questions such as, “Who is going to take me to soccer if mom is dead?” While parents may find such a focus shocking, it is a normal part of processing, especially for young children. “They need to know who they can depend on and for what,” Andrews said. Exper ts war n that there is no single way to identify grief in kids or help them through it. That said, finding snippets of time throughout the day to discuss a child’s feelings can be useful. Jay and Yopp both said the best opportunities may come at bedtime, dinnertime or while driving in the car, as children can choose how much to engage in face-to-face conversation.
“The experience transformed my entire life,” he said. Throughout his career, Cummings used his fier y voice to highlight the str uggles and needs of inner-city residents. He believed in much-debated approaches to help the poor and addicted, such as needle exchange programs to reduce the spread of AIDS. Cummings then chaired the Congressional Black Caucus from 2003 to 2004, employing a hard-charging, explore-ever y-option style to put the group in the national spotlight. In 2015, when the death of black Baltimore resident Freddie Gray sparked the city’s worst riots in decades, Cummings carried a bullhorn in the streets and urged crowds to go home and respect a curfew. He spoke at Gray’s funeral, asking lawmakers in the church to stand up to show Gray’s mother they would seek justice. “I want justice, oceans of it. I want fairness, rivers of it. That’s what I want. That’s all I want,” Cummings said, quoting from the Bible.
Jimmy Page among the pioneers. Baker joined Alexis Korner’s Blues Incorporated, where he met (and soon disliked, for allegedly playing too loud) the Scottishborn bassist Jack Bruce, with whom he was thrown together again as members of the popular British group the Graham Bond Organization. Clapton, meanwhile, was London’s hottest guitarist, thanks to his work with the Yardbirds and John Mayall’s Blues Breakers, his extraordinary speed and agility inspiring “Clapton is God” graffiti. Clapton, Baker and Bruce would call their band Cream because they considered themselves the best musicians around. “Oh for god’s sake, I’ve never played rock,” Baker told the blog JazzWax in 2013. “Cream was two jazz players and a blues guitarist playing improvised music. We never played the same thing two nights running. Jack and I had been in jazz bands for years. All that stuff I did on the drums in Cream didn’t come from drugs, either. It was from me. It was jazz.” Italie reported from New York. Kelvin Chan contributed from London.
Bryson’s latest book takes on life, death and the brain STEPHANIE KANOWITZ WASHINTON POST FEATURES
Our bodies are the best technology we’ve ever taken for granted, according to Bill Br yson’s 20th book, “The Body: A Guide for Occupants” ($30, Doubleday), released Oct. 15. Having already covered topics such as nature, homes and linguistics, Bryson takes on life, death and everything in between. He spoke about his reasons for writing the book and what he learned. The inter view has been edited for length and clarity. Q: Where did the impetus for this book come from? A: I’d always been fascinated by the human body — and my own in particular, because it’s kind of a miracle to me that after all these years of not looking after it terribly well, it’s still looking after me. Q: Given all we’ve learned through medicine, much about us remains, as you say, “a universe of mystery.” Why is the human body so difficult to understand? A: Because it’s so complex. We’re all made up of the ver y same elements that you would find in a pile of dirt. In a pile of dirt, all those things — copper and aluminum and oxygen and helium, all the little atomic elements — they just lie there; they don’t do anything. And yet somehow, here on Earth, some of them have come together to make life. We really barely understand a single cell, and in the human body, you’re talking about 39 trillion of them. Q: You bust some commonly held myths by explaining that vitamin C has little effect on colds and that we use much more than 10% of our brains. What did you find most surprising? A: The single most astounding thing I found was that if you took all your DNA and formed it into a
single fine strand, it would stretch to Pluto. I don’t think I’ve ever come across a fact that blew me away more than that — that there’s enough of me or you or anyone else to stretch to Pluto. There’s 10 billion miles of DNA inside you. That just seems unbelievable. The surprise is not that there’s so much to understand about the body but that we understand as much as we do. Q: Despite the complexity, most of the time, so much goes right. A: The really extraordinar y thing is there’s nothing in charge. There’s no sort of command center in your body. Ever ything that happens within you is just chemical reactions that are going on at the cellular level and just little molecules banging together and responding in a programmed way that’s chaotic and seemingly random. And yet, of course, the result is not just life but life that works incredibly well for the most part and works incredibly well for most of us for decades. Q: Which body par t or function did you find most fascinating? A: The brain is the most extraordinar y thing in the universe, and, again, all the more extraordinar y when you think back that it’s made of 75% to 80% water, and the rest is just mostly fats and proteins. Yet look what it can do. Imagine getting all the premier scientists in the world together and giving them all the components that are in your brain, like giving them a couple liters of water and some fats and proteins, and asking them to make something that functions. They couldn’t make anything at all. Your mom made your brain in nine months without even thinking about it.
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