August 31, 2004

Ronnie G. Walcott
Ronnie G. Walcott, 57, of Milan passed away Sunday, August 29, 2004 at the Dillsboro Manor. He was born at Milan on May 17, 1947 the son of Floyd and Pearl Eaglin Walcott. He was married to Jean Cottingham on July 20, 1978 and she survives.
Other survivors include three daughters, Rhonda Wagner and her husband Aaron of Moores Hill, Denise Walcott of Milan, and Jill Bonar and her husband Greg of Milan; three grandchildren, Lani, Jacob, and Daniel Bonar; one brother Jerry Walcott of Lawrenceburg; four sisters, Cosette Heine of Lawrenceburg, Rosalie Stevens of New Richmond, Ohio, Lois West of Indianapolis, and Marna Ross of Manchester. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Dilver.
Mr. Walcott was a 1965 graduate of Milan High School and was an Army veteran of Vietnam. He retired from Seagram's in 2003 after 37 years and was a member of the Milan American Legion and the Ripley County Voiture 40 & 8.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 1, at 11 a.m. at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 31 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Burial will be in the Craven Cemetery in Milan with military graveside rites by the Milan American Legion. Memorials may be given to Milan Rescue 30 in care of the funeral home.

Bernice C. Tingle
Bernice C. Tingle, 84, of Benham, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2004 at her residence. She was born near Moorefield in Switzerland County on January 13, 1920 the daughter of Charles and Lena Tingle Monroe. She was married to Alton Tingle on November 15, 1960 and he survives.
Other survivors include three sons, William Herman, Jr. and wife Loan of Dallas, Bob Herman and wife Joanne of Trafalgar, Don Herman and wife Sue of Phoenix, one brother, Charles Monroe of Rexville, two sisters, Lottie Butler and Juanita Wilson, both of Phoenix, her mother-in-law, Mrs. Elsie Tingle of Osgood, seventeen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter, Evelyn Marie Ross, brothers William, Adolphus and Kenneth Monroe and her sisters, Margaret Washburn and Geneva Monroe.
Mrs. Tingle was a 1938 graduate of Manual High School in Indianapolis and retired from Indiana Bell in 1961.
Graveside services were held Monday, August 30 at 3 p.m. at the Benham Cemetery with Rev. Lynn Snyder officiating. Memorials may be given to the Salvation Army or the Benham Cemetery.
The Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home of Versailles was in charge of the arrangements.

Clarence R. Putman
Clarence R. Putman, 68, of Osgood, died Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at his residence. He was born December 26, 1935 in Hopkinsville, KY the son of Willie Bailey and Lucille Littlepage Putman, both deceased. He married Josie Jones Flanigan on October 29, 1972 and she survives.
Other survivors include one daughter, Sheila (Howard) Carr of Osgood, two sons, Brian (Heather) Flanigan and Bill (Tanya Jane) Flanigan, Jr., all of Connersville, six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, one brother, John Wayne (Penny) Putman of Kentucky, three sisters, Mrs. Larry (Bernice) Nance, Mrs. Al (Saundra Jo) Bratcher and Mrs. Bobby (Elane) Renshaw, all of Kentucky and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Putman had been a self-employed exterminator for most of his life. He was also a member of PKC, Professional Kennel Club.
Funeral services were held Monday, August 30 at 11 a.m. at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Flanigan, Jr. officiating. Burial was in the Dale Cemetery.

Matthew Ryan Good
Matthew Ryan Good, 19, of Dillsboro, died Saturday, August 28, 2004 at University Hospital, Cincinnati. He was born December 4, 1984 at Camp Pendleton, CA, the son of Victor Scott Good and Tanya Louise Webster Good and they survive in Dillsboro.
Other survivors include one brother, Anthony J. Good of USS J.F. Kennedy; one sister, Katie Jo Good of Dillsboro, one niece, Tara Rogers of Aurora; maternal grandfather, Ron Wells of Lawrenceburg and maternal grandmother, Sadie Wells of Aurora and paternal great grandmother, Rose Cooley of Loveland, OH. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, James and Sylvia Good.
Mr. Good was a graduate of LeJune High School, CA, and employed by ResCare and was a student at Ivy Tech, Lawrenceburg.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, September 1 from 5-8 p.m. EDT at the Ulrich Filter Funeral Home, Dillsboro. Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 2 at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Oakdale Cemetery, Dillsboro. Memorials may be made to the Dillsboro Emergency Unit.

August 24, 2004

Albert Louis Baer
Albert Louis Baer, 73, of Aurora, died Friday, August 20, 2004 at the Dearborn County Hospital, Lawrenceburg. He was born February 17, 1931 in Aurora, the son of Edward T. Baer and Lulu Cosby. He married Joyce Bradley and she survives in Aurora.
Other survivors include three sisters, Esther Lows of Milan, Barbara Johnson of Ft. Myers, FL and Frances Cornelius of Yuma, AR. He was preceded in death by wife Wilda R. Baer.
Mr. Baer was employed by the Dearborn County Hospital for 18 years and was a self-employed carpenter. He served in the Air Force from July 13, 1951 to March 19, 1957.
Graveside funeral services will be held today, Tuesday, August 24 at 11 a.m. at the Riverview Cemetery, Aurora. Memorials may be made to the Aurora or Dillsboro Emergency Units.
Ulrich-Filter Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Alma E. Welling
Alma E. Welling, 97, of Greensburg, died Thursday, August 19, 2004 at the Heritage House Nursing Home, Greensburg. She was born August 28, 1906 in Batesville the daughter of Frank Brickner and Catherine (Hitte) Brickner. She married Leo Welling on September 1, 1928 at Sacred Heart Church in Indianapolis and he preceded her in death on July 24, 1977.
Survivors include one sister, Ruth Stout of Indianapolis and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by one sister, Rose Sullivan.
Mrs. Welling was a retired factory worker and a member of the St. Anne's Catholic Church.
Funeral services were held Monday, August 23 at 11 a.m. at St. Anne's Catholic Church with Rev. Elmer Burwinkle officiating. Burial was in the St. Anne's Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Anne's Church.
Weigel Funeral Home, Batesville was in charge of the arrangements.

Bernard R. Teaney
Bernard T. Teaney, 83, of Dillsboro, died Saturday, August 21, 2004 at the Dearborn County Hospital, Lawrenceburg. He was born October 18, 1920 in Aurora the son of George D. Teaney and Carrie Garloch. He married Mabel Ochs and she preceded him in death.
Survivors include five nephews, Michael Teaney of Aurora, Jerry Teaney of Dillsboro, Jerry, Michael Steve Ochs all of Moores Hill, two nieces, Carla Blair of Moores Hill, Suzanne Ochs Lasky of Dalton, GA and one brother, Earl Teaney of Aurora.
Mr. Teaney was a 1939 graduate of Aurora High School, retired from Stedmans Foundry after 42 years of service, was the former mayor of Aurora, the past president of Aurora Rotary and Paul Harris Fellow, a member of the Aurora Lions Club, a 62 year member of Aurora Lodge #51 F. &A.M., member of the Murat Temple of Indianapolis, lifetime member of Southeastern Indiana Shrine Club of Dillsboro, member of the Scottish Rite 32 Degree and a member of the Keith Ross Chapter American Legion Post #231 of Aurora. He was an accountant and served in the US Army.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 24 from 5-8 p.m. at the Filter Funeral Home in Aurora with Masonic services to be held at 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 25 at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Oakdale Cemetery, Dillsboro with military graveside rites conducted by the Keith Ross American Legion Post #231, Aurora.
Memorials may be given to the Aurora or Dillsboro Emergency Units.

Dan Thane Sharp
Dan Thane Sharp, 51, of Osgood, died Sunday, August 22, 2004 at Dearborn County Hospital in Lawrenceburg. He was born December 29, 1952 at Tooele, Utah the son of Thorthane Sharp & Loretta Newkirk and they survive. He married Edwina Bernice Hall and she also survives.
Other survivors include three sons, Jesse Harold and Jason Daniel Sharp, both at home, Dan Thane Sharp, Jr. of Santa Rosa, CA, two daughters, Misty Lynne Perze of Santa Rosa, CA, Rhiannon Rebecca Roxie Sharp at home, four brothers, Billy Davidson of Fernley, NV, Ken Davidson of Canon City, CO, Glenn DeSimon of Canon City, CO, Lonnie Numes of Fallon, NV and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter Angel Sharp.
Graveside funeral services will be held today, Tuesday, August 24 at Little Memory Cemetery in Sunman.
Memorials may go to the family. Neal's Funeral Home, Osgood, is in charge of the arrangements.

David Cecil Hankins
David Cecil "Slim" Hankins, 67, of Rising Sun, died Saturday, August 21, 2004 in Cincinnati. He was born October 6, 1936 in Switzerland County the son of the late David Hankins and the late Eva Davis Hankins.
Survivors include his wife, Susan E. Hankins of Rising Sun; son Chris Hankins of Vevay; daughter, Patricia Richardson of Madison; two brothers, George Hankins of Vevay, Donnie Hankins of Rising Sun; five sisters, Emme McDole of Vevay, Mabel Carver of Aurora, Reba Hankins of Aurora, Helen Davies of Milan and Susie Scarber of Milan.
Mr. Hankins was a member of the Coonhunters Club Bear Creek in Versailles and worked as a mechanic and was the owner operator of Hankins & Sons.
Funeral services will be held today, Tuesday, August 24 at 11 a.m. (fast time) at Rullman-Hunger-Denney Funeral Home, with Pastor Howard Wade officiating. Burial will follow in the Bennington Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family.

Ivan George
Gartenman Sr.
Ivan George Gartenman, Sr., 72, of Morris, died Sunday, August 22, 2004 at his residence. He was born April 28, 1932 in Ripley County near Penntown the son of Leonard and Christina (Haven) Gartenman. He was married to Mary Ellen Biddle on June 9, 1956 in Penntown and she preceded him in death on September 30, 1987.
Survivors include one son, Ivan Gartenman Jr. and wife Cindy of Batesville, one daughter, Sandra Weiler and husband Martin of Batesville, six grandchildren, two brothers, David Gartenman of Yorkville and Alvin Gartenman of Brookville.
Mr. Gartenman retired in 1966 as a truck driver for Batesville Casket for 36 years. He was a US Army veteran during Korea. He was a member of the American Legion Post #271 and VFW Post 3183, both of Batesville.
Visitation will be held today, Tuesday, August 24 from 4-8 p.m. at Meyers Funeral Home, Batesville. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 25 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Charles Flory officiating. Burial will be in the Rossburg Cemetery with military graveside rites.
Memorials may be given to the Margaret Mary Hospital Hospice.

Kathryn E.
Munchel-Fischer
Kathryn E. Munchel-Fischer, 87, of Indianapolis, formerly of Oldenburg, died Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at St. Vincent's Hospice in Indianapolis. She was born December 10, 1916 in Oldenburg the daughter of Theodor Heidlage and Olivia Scheidler Heidlage, both deceased. She married Alvin Munchel and he preceded her in death in 1961. She then married Frank Fischer and he also preceded her in death in 1976.
Survivors include three daughters, Peggy Rudberg of Ann Arbor, MI, Ellen (Rex) Camp of Indianapolis, Jane (Michael) Connor of Hailey, ID, one son, Gerry (Holly) Munchel of Ithaca, NY, three step-daughters, Carol Tetrick of Indianapolis, Joyce Pope of Greenfield, Joan Morgan of St. Paul, two brothers, Robert Heidlage of Connersville, Rev. Benno Heidlage O.F.M. of Oldenburg, seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild and ten step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Mary Munchel, one son, James Munchel and two brothers, Rev. Aldric Heidlage O.F.M. and Carl Heidlage.
Mrs. Fischer was a teacher first teaching kindergarten at Holy Family Church when it opened. She was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Indianapolis, founder of the Girl Scouts in Oldenburg and was also a former member of the Holy Family Church.
Funeral services were held Saturday, August 21, 10 a.m. at Holy Family Church in Oldenburg with Rev. Benno Heidlage O.F.M. and Rev. John Turnbull O.F.M. officiating.
Burial was in the Holy Family Cemetery. Memorials may go to the St. Joseph Indian Mission. Weigel Funeral Home, Batesville, was in charge of the arrangements.

Mary Louise Gunter
Mary Louise Gunter, 88, of Holton, passed away Friday, August 20, 2004 at her residence in Holton. She was born in Lebanon, Kentucky on January 29, 1916 the daughter of James and Berthinee Lanom Simpson. She was married to Charles Gunter on August 11, 1934 and he preceded her in death.
She is survived by four sons, Roy of Holton, Willis of Butlerville, Gene of North Vernon, Ray of Holton; three daughters, Lonnie Taylor of Holton, Susan Rice of Holton, Brenda Sandlin of Butlerville; twenty-two grandchildren and thirty-one great grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Gunter was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, sons Robert, James, Charles, Daniel and her daughter, Linda Hurst, six brothers, two sisters, one grandchild and one great grandchild.
She was a member of the Holton Wesleyan Church and a homemaker.
Funeral services were held Monday, August 23 at 10:30 a.m. at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles.
Memorials may be made to the Holton Cemetery in care of the funeral home.

Naomi Jean Brunner
Naomi Jean Brunner, 79, of North Carolina, died Sunday, August 22, 2004 at her residence. She was born May 8, 1925 in Osgood, the daughter of Luke and Lula Reynolds. She married Tilford Brunner and he survives.
Other survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Todd E. and Karen Brunner of Pilot Mountain, NC, Mark L. and Terry Lynn Brunner of Virginia Beach, VA; one grandson, Troy Brunner; one granddaughter, Megan Brunner; two sisters, Wilma Day of Osgood and Ruth Blake of Indianapolis.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Robert E. Reynolds, Garnet Moody, and Francis Moody; four sisters, Patricia Ann Olds, Violet McKowen, Virginia Taylor and Alvina Wooley.
Mrs. Brunner was a homemaker. She graduated from Osgood High School in 1943 and had worked in various businesses in Osgood as well as a bomber riveter in Michigan during WWII. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Pilot Mountain and First Baptist Church of Osgood.
Memorials may be given to the First Baptist Church, 308 W. Main St., Pilot Mountain, NC, 27041 or First Baptist Church in Osgood.
Cox-Needham Funeral Home, North Carolina is handling the arrangements.

Rhoda Davis
Rhoda Davis, 94, of Lawrenceburg, formerly of Holton passed away Sunday, August 23, 2004 at the Pine Knoll Assisted Living Center in Lawrenceburg. She was born at Sexton Creek in Clay County, Kentucky on January 10, 1910, the daughter of Marian and Sarah Jane Allen Baker. She was married to Calhoun Davis on August 21, 1933 and he preceded her in death on January 6, 2001.
Mrs. Davis was a homemaker and had also worked at the Delaney Wood Heel Factory in Versailles.
Survivors include one son, Ronald Davis and wife Susan of Lawrenceburg; one daughter, Janice Winn of Miami Lakes, FL; one grandson, David Winn and his wife Traci of Miami Shores, FL; and one granddaughter Darcey Winn of Miami Lakes, FL; one great granddaughter, Madison Winn; one sister Edith McIntosh of Fairfield, OH; three brothers, Hiram Baker of Versailles, Edward Baker of Cincinnati, and Clayton Baker of Bloomington. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, David Baker and her sisters Sudie Reed and Thelma Dunn.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 26 at 11 a.m. at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home, Versailles with Rev. Richard McClure of the First Baptist Church of Dillsboro officiating. Burial will be in the Cliff Hill Cemetery in Versailles. Visitation will be Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of services. Memorials may be given to the Hospice of Dearborn County or the ABY of the First Baptist Church of Dillsboro in care of the funeral home.

August 17, 2004

Loraine C.
Fehrman (Walke)
Lorine C. Fehrman (Walke), 86, of Cleves, OH, died Thursday, August 12, 2004 at The Waters of Batesville. She was born April 12, 1918 in Decatur County the daughter of Raymond Lamping and Bernadette Eckel Lamping, both deceased. She married Harry Fehrman in 1938 in Reading, Ohio and he preceded her in death in 1977. She then married Allie Walke on July 10, 1982 in North Bend, OH and he survives.
Other survivors include three daughters, Judy Lambert, Karen Linneman and Shelly Williamson, all of Cleves, OH, on step-daughter, Victoria Scheele of Oldenburg, one son, Samuel Fehrman of Cleves, OH, one step-son, Kenneth "Butch" Walke of Napoleon, two sisters, Doris Gritz and Esther Young, both of Mt. Healthy, OH, one brother, George Lamping of Brookville, seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Thomas Fehrman, one brother, Raymond Lamping and two grandchildren.
Mrs. Walke was a homemaker and a member of the Holy Family Church.
Funeral services were held Saturday, August 14, 10:30 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church in Oldenburg with Rev. John Turnbull, O.F.M. officiating.
Burial was in the church cemetery. Memorials may go to the Miami Township Fire Department #2.
Weigel Funeral Home, Batesville, was in charge of the arrangements.

Helen Mae
(Hallgarth) Webster
Helen Mae (Hallgarth) Webster, 86, of Greensburg, formerly of Vevay, died Sunday, August 15, 2004 at Columbus Health & Rehabilitation. She was born March 31, 1918 in Cross Plains the daughter of Vaughn Hallgarth and Ann Myrtle Belle Kinnett Hallgarth, both deceased. She first married Ora Lanham. She later married Floyd Sanford Webster on March 30, 1940 and he preceded her in death on January 20, 1969.
Survivors include two sons, Gerald Loyd Webster and wife Sarah of Columbus, Junior Lee Webster of Hollywood, FL, two daughters, Anna Belle Smith and husband Richard of Columbus, Linda Dianne Meyer of Terre Haute, nine grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, three sisters, Aldean Demaree of Dillsboro, Hattie Andrews of Wisconsin, Evelyn Huntington of Osgood, one half sister, Margaret Clayton of Holton, three half brothers, Jackie Gene Hallgarth and David Hallgarth of Lovett, TX, Durwin Hallgarth of Hanover, several nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Robert, Loyd and Clayton Hallgarth and two half sisters, Virginia Prickett and Elizabeth Ann Hallgarth.
Mrs. Webster was a homemaker. She was also a member of the Long Run Baptist Church near Moorefield and attended the Baptist Church wherever she lived.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 17, 5-8 p.m. (slow time) at Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home in Vevay.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 18, 11 a.m. (slow time) at the funeral home with Rev. Reuben DeBoard officiating.
Burial will be in the Vevay Cemetery. Memorials may go to the American Heart Association or Arthritis Foundation.

Melvin D. Chipman
Melvin D. Chipman, 69, of Dillsboro, died Thursday, August 12, 2004 at Dearborn County Hospital in Lawrenceburg. He was born May 12, 1935 in Milton the son of Curtis Chipman and Geneva Walker, both deceased.
Survivors include two daughters, Beverly Champe of Dillsboro, Brenda (Chipman) Sniegowski of Dillsboro, three granddaughters, Jessica Combs of Aurora, Samantha Sniegowski of Dillsboro, Lora Rotman of Phoenix, AZ, two sisters, Janice Chipman and Sharon Moses of Aurora and one brother, Ivan Chipman of Aurora.
Mr. Chipman was a painter and the former operator of Mel's Diner in Aurora.
Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in the Oakdale Cemetery in Dillsboro.
Memorials may go to the Dillsboro Emergency Unit Building Fund. Ulrich-Filter Funeral Home, Dillsboro, is in charge of the arrangements.

August 10, 2004

Betty L. Coyle
Betty L. Coyle, 77, of McCordsville died Tuesday, August 3, 2004 at her residence. She was born in Milan on March 6, 1927 to Jethro and Edna Borders, both deceased. She married James A. Coyle and he survives.
Other survivors include son Steven Dicus, sisters, Elinor Bielanowski, Janice Nolan, Joan Humphrey, Walter Borders and Edgar Tye, stepchildren, Connie Taylor, Dan and Monte Coyle, five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Mrs. Coyle worked at Western Electric for 31 years before retiring in 1981.
Funeral services were held on August 6 at Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Center, Washington Park East. Burial was in the Washington Park East Cemetery.

Clifford Wahman
Clifford Wahman, 83, of Osgood, died Monday, August 9, 2004 at Decatur County Memorial Hospital in Greensburg. He was born May 29, 1921 in Oldenburg the son of August and Mary Droppleman Wahman, both deceased.
Survivors include many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Raymond and Robert Wahman and five sisters, Edna Cramer, Marie Gressley, Elsie Drake, Colette Rode and Romilda Wahman.
Mr. Wahman was a WWII Army veteran. He belonged to the Keene Henneke VFW Post of Napoleon and also the St. Maurice Catholic Church in Napoleon. He farmed all of his life.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 11, 10-11 a.m. at St. Maurice Catholic Church in Napoleon.
Funeral services will follow visitation at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery with military graveside rites conducted by the Keene Henneke VFW Post of Napoleon and the Wm. A. Gilland American Legion Post of Osgood.
Memorials may go to the church. Neal's Funeral Home, Osgood, is in charge of the arrangements.

Dolly D. Hardesty
Keithly
Dolly D. Hardesty Keithly, 79, of Seymour died Saturday, August 7, 2004 at the Lutheran Community Home, Seymour. She was born March 26, 1925 in Ripley County the daughter of Matt and Ruby Alexander Williams. She married Wallace R. Hardesty on June 17, 1942 in Ripley County and he preceded her in death on May 5, 1966. She later married William Keithly and he preceded her in death in 2002.
Survivors include Larry P. (Lynn) Hardesty of AZ, Becky (Alvin) Ames of Indianapolis, Patty (Bob) Wineneke, KY, Steve (Priscilla) Hardesty of Seymour, seven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, two stepchildren, Dick Keithly and Shirley Hutchenson both of Brownstown and several step grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and eight brothers and sisters.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 10 at Voss Chapel, Seymour from 4-8 p.m. and Wednesday, after 9:30 a.m. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 11 at 10:30 a.m. at Voss Chapel with Rev. D. G. Morris officiating. Burial will be in the Riverview Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

Ethel M. Adams
Ethel M. Adams, 91, of Batesville, died Friday, August 6, 2004 at Margaret Mary Community Hospital, Batesville. She was born February 21, 1913 in Batesville the daughter of Charles Green and Clara Lehmkueler Green. She married Sam Adams on June 15, 1959 in Kalamazoo, MI and he preceded her in death.
Survivors include one sister-in-law, Ruth Green of Batesville, friend and caregiver, Lillian Powell of Batesville, four nieces and nephews, nine great nieces and nephews, nine great-great nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Adams was a member of the St. Mark's Church. She wrote and published a music theory textbook, An Introduction to Musical Understanding and Musicianship, which became a standard teaching aid in universities across the country. She was a professor of music at Western Michigan University for 30 years before retiring in 1975. She was also a member of the College Music Society, Music Educators National Conference, Music Teachers National Association and Sigma Alpha Iota.
Funeral services will be held today, Tuesday, August 10 at 11 a.m. at Weigel Funeral Home, Batesville with Rev. David Smith officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mark's Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the St. Mark's Music Program or the Sam and Ethel Adams Vocal Music Scholarship Fund.

Hiram Poore, Jr.
Hiram Poore, Jr., 71, of Milan, died Wednesday, August 4, 2004 at Margaret Mary Community Hospital in Batesville. He was born July 31, 1933 in Cincinnati, OH the son of Hiram S. and Nancy E. Combs Poore, Sr., both deceased. He married Delores Vogel Poore on November 20, 1954 and she survives.
Other survivors include two daughters, Diane (Rodney) Cole of Lawrenceburg, Teresa Cole of Lawrenceburg, one daughter-in-law, Vicky Poore of Memphis, one brother, Kenneth Poore of Milan, one sister, Mrs. William (Freda) Kaiser of Milan and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Wayne Poore, one brother and one sister.
Mr. Poore was retired from Thatcher Glass in Lawrenceburg. He had served in the Indiana National Guard and the U.S. Army Reserves. He was also a member of the Anchor Glass Retiree's Club and the National Rifle Association.
Funeral services were held Saturday, August 7, 10 a.m. at St. John's Church at Hubbles Corner near Sunman with Rev. Dr. Daniel Nugent officiating.
Burial was in the church cemetery. Memorials may go to Rescue 30 or St. John's Building Fund.
Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home, Milan, was in charge of the arrangements.

John A. McAdams
John A. McAdams, 77, of Moores Hill, died Sunday, August 8, 2004 at the Dearborn County Hospital, Lawrenceburg. He was born April 25, 1927 in Lawrenceburg the son of John J. and Bessie Frances (Fryman) McAdams. He married Della McMurray on August 2, 1947 and she survives.
Other survivors include two sons, Kenneth (Nancy) McAdams of Milan, Dennis (June) McAdams of Versailles, daughter, Lillian Frances (Dennis) Banks of Moores Hill, sister, Phyllis Miller of LA, five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother Jess McAdams, sisters, Betty Taylor, Luella Smith and Lillian Baldwin.
Mr. McAdams retired from Pierce and Hollowell in Greendale. Mr. McAdams was a surgical technician serving in the army in WWII and was a member of the Moores Hill Baptist Church.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 11 from 10-12 noon at Sibbett-Moore Funeral Home, Moores Hill. Funeral services will follow visitation at 12 noon on Wednesday at the funeral home with Rev. Harris Long officiating. Burial will be in the Forest Hill Cemetery, Moores Hill with military graveside rites conducted by the Moores Hill American Legion Post #209.
Memorials may be sent to the Lung Association.

Joseph F. Johnston
Joseph F. Johnston, 56, of Milan, died Wednesday, August 4, 2004 at the Dearborn County Hospital, Lawrenceburg. He was born August 17, 1947 in Waynesboro, PA the son of William Johnston and Gertrude (Funk) Johnston.
Survivors include his father, William Johnston of Payson, AZ, two sons, Matthew Johnston and Michael Johnston both of Vevay, and one daughter, Katie and husband Nathan Bailey of Milan. He was preceded in death by his mother Gertrude Johnston and one brother, David Johnston.
Mr. Johnston was a 1965 graduate of Rineon High School and a 1969 graduate of the University of AZ. He was an engineer at the Magma Copper Company in San Manuel, AZ and attended the Pleasant Ridge Church of Christ in Rising Sun.
Funeral services were held Saturday, August 7 at 10 a.m. with Brother Beau Vanderbur officiating. Burial was in the Rising Sun New Cemetery in Rising Sun. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association or the Pleasant Ridge Church of Christ.
Markland Funeral Home, Rising Sun was in charge of the arrangements.

Mary E. Luck
Mary E. Luck, 63, of Shelbyville, died Tuesday, August 3, 2004 at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. She was born October 25, 1949 in Milan the daughter of Leroy H. and Anna J. (Gribbon) Edens. She married John Luck on June 11, 1960 and he survives.
Other survivors include two sons, Randy Luck of Indianapolis, Darren Luck of Shelbyville, one daughter, Rene¥ Fleming of Queen Creek, AZ, two brothers, Leroy Edens of Indianapolis, Joseph Edens of Milan, five sisters, twin Martha Miller of Shelbyville, Anna June English of Indianapolis, Vera Craney of Topeka, KS, Wilma Hess of Morgantown and Barbara Wilson of Fortville, and two grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles Edens and John Ray Edens and one sister Virginia Fortune.
Mrs. Luck had been a librarian assistant at Shelbyville Middle School and was employed at Shelbyville Shelby County Public Library. She formerly was a Title One aide and teacher's assistant in several elementary schools in the Shelbyville Central School System.
Mrs. Luck was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene.
Funeral services were held Saturday, August 7 at 10 a.m. at the First Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Steve Bohall officiating. Burial was in the Forest Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to Shelbyville-Shelby County Public Library or the Shelbyville Middle School Library.

Neva (Riley) Mellen
Neva (Riley) Mellen, 90, of Vevay, died Saturday, August 7, 2004 at the Swiss Villa Living Center, Vevay. She was born July 17, 1914 in Graves County, KY the daughter of Jonah Melbourne Riley and Mollie Riley Riley. She married William Oscar Mellen on August 11, 1935 and he preceded her in death on August 6, 1988.
Survivors include one daughter, June Waller and husband William of Aurora, four grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, one great-great granddaughter, one sister, Ruby Markland of Vevay, several nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and one sister, Nell Ramage.
Mrs. Mellen worked for eight years as a stitcher at US Shoe in Vevay. She was a member of the Markland Baptist Church near Markland and a 50-year member of the Bennington Order of Eastern Star #107 and the Tapps Ridge Homemaker's Club.
Funeral services will be held today, Tuesday, August 10 at 1 p.m. at the Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home, Vevay with Rev. Mike Fuhrman and Pastor C. Martin Justice officiating. Burial will be in the Vevay Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Markland Baptist Church or the American Diabetes Association.

Thomas P. "Tom" Maddox
Thomas P. "Tom" Maddox, 61, of Madison, died Monday, July 26, 2004 at his residence. He was born October 30, 1942 in Louisville, KY the son of John R. Maddox and Agatha Mae (Powell) Maddox and they preceded him in death.
Graveside funeral services will be held today, Tuesday, August 10 at 11 a.m. at the Forest Hill Cemetery, Moores Hill with Pastor C. Martin Justice officiating. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Morgan-Webster-Nay is in charge of the arrangements.

Virginia G. Asche
Virginia G. Asche, 76, of Birmingham, AL, and formerly of Rockport, IN, died Sunday, August 8, 2004.
She was born on July 13, 1928 in Southern Indiana and lived most of her life there. She was a homemaker as well as having a 38-year working career with General Electric in Tell City, IN. She moved to Birmingham, AL in 2001to live with her daughter and to be close to other family members.
She was married to Herbert L. Ellsworth on May 15, 1946. They had two children: Constance Elaine Matthews of Birmingham; and Herbert, Jr. of Corona, CA. Four grandchildren Bridget Keeling of Evansville, IN; Brian Ellsworth of Austin, TX; David Matthews, Jr. of Decatur, AL; and Carrie Higginbotham of Birmingham, AL; and four great grandchildren. She was later married to Irvin B. Asche of Osgood, IN
She was preceded in death by her husbands; her parents George and Nancy Gentry; five sisters, and three brothers.
Mrs. Asche was an active member of the Indian Springs Baptist Church.
Visitation will be at the Southern Heritage Funeral Home on August 10, from 5 - 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held in the Southern Heritage chapel at 10:00 a.m. the following Wednesday morning. A graveside service and burial will be in Rockport, IN on Friday, August 13.
Memorial gifts may be given to the Indian Springs Baptist Church Building Fund, 3375 Cahaba Valley Road, Indian Springs Village, AL 35124.

August 3, 2004

Ernest Clift, Sr.
Ernest Clift, Sr., 70, of Holton, died Wednesday, July 28, 2004 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born April 11, 1934 in Addyston, OH the son of John Clift and Elizabeth (Grin) Clift, both deceased. He married Barbara (Loos) Clift on March 19, 1955 in Addyston, OH and she survives.
Other survivors include, two sons, Ernest Clift, Jr. and wife Tina of Osgood, Ben Clift and wife Camilla of Columbus, five daughters, Rita (Clift) Seaver of Moores Hill, Sheila Osoffsky and husband Harris of Louisville, KY, Tammy Pickett and husband Richard of Versailles, Kathy Tanner and husband Sonny of Greenwood, Molly Manis and husband Scott of Osgood, two brothers, William Clift of Maryland, Raymond Clift of Lyle, WA, four sisters, Clara Branam of Harrison, OH, Edwina Sturgeon of Cincinnati, OH, Martha Snow of Harrison, OH, Linda Bauer of Cleves, OH, sixteen grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Sara Clift, three sisters, Donna Fleming, Pam Vite, Ida Lacey and two brothers, Johnny Clift and Fred Clift.
Mr. Clift was a farmer, ironworker and also a handyman.
Funeral services were held Sunday, August 1, 1 p.m. at Bovard-Holt-Furst Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. Charles Cole officiating.
Burial was in the Cliff Hill Cemetery in Versailles. Memorials may go to Rescue 69.

Harold E. Scudder
Harold E. Scudder, 79, of Vevay, near Pleasant, died Wednesday, July 28, 2004 at King's Daughters' Hospital in Madison. He was born February 26, 1925 in Switzerland County the son of Everett Scudder and Volette M. (Rogers) Scudder, both deceased. He married Juanita P. (Swango) Scudder on July 11, 1947 and she survives.
Other survivors include three daughters, Sharon Chandler and husband Roger of Madison, Bonnie Browning and husband Dicky of Pleasant, Janice Lembach and husband Creighton of Elk Grove, CA, two sons, Eugene Scudder and wife Mary Lou of Bennington, Bobby Scudder and wife Debbie of Cross Plains, one great-grandson he was raising, Christopher Konkle of Pleasant, one sister, Irene Stewart and husband Charles David of Madison, fourteen grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Mr. Scudder was a farmer for 43 years raising tobacco, hay and cattle. He attended the Brookville Flea Market, Rushville Horse Sale and Liar's Club.
Funeral services were held Sunday, August 1, 2 p.m. at Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home in Vevay with Rev. Howard Wade officiating.
Burial was in the Vevay Cemetery. Memorials may go to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of King's Daughters' Hospital.

Larry
(Shag) Pickett, Sr.
Larry (Shag) Pickett, Sr., 61, of the Flat Rock community near Osgood, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2004 at the Decatur County Memorial Hospital in Greensburg. He was born near Osgood on October 22, 1942 the son of Robert and Zelma Baldwin Pickett. He was married to Carmen Jackson on March 13, 1987 and she survives.
Other survivors include two sons, Larry Pickett, Jr. and Dennis Bushhorn, Jr., both of Osgood, four daughters, Lori Voegele and her fiancÈ Roger Eckstein of Enochsburg, Joy Pickett-Zapfe of Osgood, Heidi Lovins and her husband Steve of Aurora, Maggie Pickett at home, eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, mother-in-law, Carolyn Schmidt of Guilford, father-in-law, John Jackson of Lake City, TN, three sisters, Eileen Levell of Daleville, Maxine Young and husband Alvin of Osgood, Evelyn Hull and Milton of Columbus, and sister-in-law, Clara Hull of Greensburg. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Elvan.
Mr. Pickett was a 1960 graduate of Napoleon High School and was a member of the Union Flat Rock Baptist Church. He was a 37 year employee of Cummins Engine retiring in 1999. He was also a member of the ABATE of Indiana, Sons of the American Legion of Osgood, Amvets of Osgood and was currently serving on the board of directors at the Holton Community Water Corporation.
Funeral services will be held today, Tuesday, August 3 at 11 a.m. at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles.
Memorials may be given to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Rescue 69 or the church.

Martha
Catherine Batta
Martha Catherine Batta, 80, of Ripley Crossing in Milan, formerly of Sunman, died Friday, July 30, 2004 at Dearborn County Hospital in Lawrenceburg. She was born November 17, 1923 near Millhousen the daughter of Louis and Theresta Menkedick Moorman, both deceased. She married Richard B. Batta on May 11, 1949 at the Immaculate Conception Church in Millhousen and he survives.
Other survivors include one daughter, Mary Jane Fussner of St. Peter's, one daughter and son-in-law, Karen and David Anderson of Sunman, five sons and daughters-in-law, George and Sue Batta of St. Leon, David and Joyce Batta of Dillsboro, Daniel and Janelle Batta of Sunman, Roger and Diane Batta of Sunman, Nicholas and Faith Batta of Batesville, two sisters, Alma Schwering of Westport, Lucille (Tom) Braun of Greensburg, three brothers, Lawrence Moorman of Greensburg, Carl (Ellen) Moorman of Millhousen, Ralph (Mary) Moorman of Hamburg, twenty-nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son-in-law, Richard Fussner, one granddaughter, Valarie Batta, three sisters, Stella Scheidler, Mary Yager and Eileen Schebler and one brother, Walter Moorman.
Mrs. Batta was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Peter's Church, St. Peter's PCCW, St. Peter's Tip Toppers Home Ec Club, Diamond Squares and the North Dearborn Senior Citizens.
Funeral mass will be held today, Tuesday, August 3, 10 a.m. (slow time) at St. Peter's Church with Rev. Humbert Moster officiating.
Burial will be in the St. Peter's Cemetery. Memorials may go to the church, Alzheimer's Association or the Masses.
Cook Funeral Home, Sunman, is in charge of the arrangements.

Richard August Laker
Richard August Laker, 94, of Batesville, died Sunday, August 1, 2004 at the Waters of Batesville. He was born March 31, 1910 at St. Mary in Franklin County the son of Anthony and Mary (Scheele) Laker, both deceased. He married Virginia Harmeyer at St. Mary of the Rock Church on May 6, 1939 and she survives in Batesville.
Other survivors include three daughters, Joan (James) Woodman of North Branford, CT, Marianne (Gerald) Freese of Cincinnati, OH, Alice (Joseph) Robb of Goodrich, MI, two sons, Dennis (Ruth) Laker of Phonexville, PA, Ronald Laker of Tampa, FL, one sister, Mathilda Harmeyer of Connersville, sixteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Clarence Laker.
Mr. Laker was retired from Union Furniture Co. in Batesville as a cabinet maker in 1975 after 40 years. He was also a member of St. Louis Church and the Knights of St. John.
Visitation will be held Friday, August 6, 5-8 p.m. at Meyers Funeral Home in Batesville.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, August 7, 10:30 a.m. at St. Louis Church with Fr. Daniel Mahan officiating.
Burial will be in the church cemetery. Memorials may go to Margaret Mary Hospice or to the Lung Association.

Rosemary
" Rosie" Wallpe
Rosemary "Rosie" Wallpe, 73, of Batesville, died Saturday, July 31, 2004 at Heritage House Nursing Home in Greensburg. She was born December 10, 1930 in Decatur County the daughter of Charles Burkhart and Theresa Hessler Burkhart, both deceased. She married James Wallpe on September 6, 1952 at St. Mary's Church in Greensburg and he survives in Batesville.
Other survivors include three daughters, Connie Wuestefeld of Batesville, Carolyn "Susie" Schwegman of Greensburg, Rita Meyer of Oldenburg, one son, Scott Wallpe of Greensburg, one sister, Louella Feldman of Indianapolis, four brothers, Joe Burkhart of Greensburg, Tom Burkhart of Hixson, TN, Ed Burkhart of Greensburg, Bill Burkhart of Greensburg and ten grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Jerry Wallpe.
Mrs. Wallpe was a secretary at Farm Bureau Insurance before retiring. She was also a member of St. Louis Church, Daughters of Isabella and St. Louis Ladies Society.
Visitation will be held Thursday, August 5 from 4-7 p.m. with rosary services being held at 6 p.m. at Weigel Funeral Home in Batesville.
Funeral services will be held Friday, August 6, 10 a.m. at St. Louis Church with Rev. Christiaan Kappes officiating.
Burial will be in the church cemetery. Memorials may go to the Alzheimer's Association.

William L. Hankins
William L. Hankins, 79, of Cross Plains, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2004 at the Thornton Terrace in Hanover. He was born near Canaan on September 7, 1924 the son of William F. and Myrtle Daleglish Hankins.
Mr. Hankins was employed for 38 years as a sales clerk for McAlpins in Cincinnati and was a member of the Cross Plains Baptist Church.
Survivors include three sisters, Esther Hoffman of Canaan, Freeda Hansmann of Versailles, Maxine Roberts of Kent, along with several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Mitchell, Loren and David Hankins and his sisters, Marjorie Mathews, Lela Elston and Lauretta Fleek.
Visitation will be held today, Tuesday, August 3 from 5-8 p.m. at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 4, 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Pete Sinclair of the Cross Plains Baptist Church officiating.
Burial will be in the Grandview Memorial Gardens near Madison. Memorials may be given to the Cross Plains Baptist Church in care of the funeral home.

Woodrow McGee
Woodrow McGee, 91, of Cross Plains, passed away Monday, August 2, 2004 at Madison. Services are pending at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles.