January 25, 2005

Glen Palmer
Glen Palmer, 83, of West Harrison died Saturday, January 22, 2005 at Woodland Hills Care Center, Lawrenceburg. He was born January 24, 1921 the daughter of George and Lillie M. (Hankins) Palmer. He married Margaret Ruth (Kieffer) Palmer and she survives.
Other survivors include two sons, Jimmy W. Palmer and wife Diana of West Harrison, Darrel E. Palmer and wife Susan of Harrison, Ohio; three grandchildren, Dennis Michael Palmer and wife Sarah, Lori A. Trimble and husband Patrick and Jeni Lynn Palmer. He was preceded in death by one grandson, Philip Michael Palmer.
Mr. Palmer worked at C.G.&E. retiring after 41 years of service. He was an Army Veteran of WWII.
Visitation will be today, Tuesday, January 25, noon until the time of services at 2 p.m. at Bovard-Holt-Furst Funeral Home, Versailles. Burial will be in the Marble Corner Cemetery, Versailles. Memorials may be made to the donor's choice.

Herbert H. Siebert
Herbert H. Siebert, 93, of Batesville, died Sunday, January 23, 2005 at Hospitality Hall, Batesville. He was born July 29, 1911. He married Arwilda Delay and she preceded him in death May 2004.
Survivors include Wallace Schutte of Portage, MI.; and one granddaughter, Ann Delay Schutte.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Judith K. Schutte; siblings, Chester Siebert, Clara Wolf, Easter Hahn and Helen Pullman.
Mr. Siebert was retired from Union Furniture after 60 years of service.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 26, 9-11 a.m. at Meyers Funeral Home, Batesville. F&AM service will begin at 9 a.m. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 26, 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Larry Markanka officiating. Burial will be in the Batesville United Methodist Cemetery.

Larry Gene Collier
Larry Gene Collier, 68, of Moores Hill, died Sunday, January 23, 2005 at the Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. He was born January 13, 1937 in London, KY the son of Joseph and Ora May (Harris) Collier. He married Bonnie Johnson on February 8, 1985 and she survives.
Other survivors include one son, Vernon (Stephanie) Johnson Sr. of Dillsboro; two daughters, Clarissa (Ron) McCall of Scottsburg, Shella (Johnny) Dilley of West Salem, IL; one brother, Tom Wilson of Holton; two sisters, Loraine White of Hamilton, OH., Ora Selmeyer of Dillsboro; ten grandchildren; and one great granddaughter.
Mr. Collier was a self-employed accountant. He served as the minister for the Church of Christ in Milton, IN.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 26, 6-8 p.m. at Sibbett-Moore Funeral Home, Moores Hill. Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 27, 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Roy Duckworth and Jay Jones officiating. Cremation will follow. Memorials may be made to the Milton Church of Christ.
Sibbett-Moore Funeral Home, Moores Hill is in charge of the arrangements.

Linda Grace Hilton
Linda Grace Hilton, of Osgood, died Wednesday, January 19, 2005 at Margaret Mary Community Hospital, Batesville. She was born January 24, 1951 at Minneapolis, Minnesota the daughter of Edward W. and Ruth Kuntson Rork, both deceased. She married Michael E. Hilton, May 12, 1989 and he survives.
Other survivors include one son, Danny Roe and wife Amanda Vanosdol of Greensburg; three daughters, Johna Wilson of Columbus, Jenny Vanosdol of Napoleon, Melinda Vanosdol of St. Paul; three brothers, Charles Rork of Batesville, David Rork of Gurley, Alabama, Michael Rork of Osgood; three sisters, Carol Hunter of Greensburg, Faith Baughn of Osgood, Sandra Brown of Horseshoebend, Arkansas; and six grandchildren.
Mrs. Hilton was a member of the Osgood United Methodist Church, owned and operated the Lollypop Ceramics in Osgood and was a foster parent for Indiana Youth Advocate Program.
Funeral services were held Friday, January 21, 2 p.m. at Neal's Funeral Home, Osgood. Burial was in the Grandview Cemetery, Madison. Memorials may be made to the family.
Neal's Funeral Home, Osgood was in charge of the arrangements.

Ray Shelton
Ray Shelton, 71, of Milan, died Saturday, January 22, 2005 at the Dearborn County Hospital, Lawrenceburg. He was born August 21, 1933 in Crab Orchard, Kentucky the son of Dudley and Louisa (Muncie) Shelton. He had been married to Ruth Ann Guard, Eva Siefert and Sue Bearden.
Survivors include four daughters, Kathy (David) Shaw of Versailles, Vera (Jerry) Bearden of Franklin, Dora (Doug) Price of Milan, Raye Jean Shelton of Holton; three brothers, Lawrence Shelton of Cincinnati, Phillip Shelton of Burkesville, Kentucky, Billy Shelton of Louisville, Kentucky; two sisters, Dora Brunner and Lela Mae Bishop both of Nicholasville, Kentucky; ten grandchildren; one great grandchild; and three stepsons and one stepdaughter.
Mr. Shelton was retired from Pierce-Hollowell Company. He was a member of the American Legion and as a US Army Veteran having served in the Korean Conflict.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 26, 11-1 p.m. at the Milan First Baptist Church. Funeral services will follow visitation, 1 p.m. with Pastor Harris Long officiating. Burial will be in the New Craven Cemetery, Milan with military graveside rites conducted by the Milan Legion Post #235. Memorials may be made to the Milan First Baptist Church or Rescue 30.
Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home, Milan is in charge of the arrangements.

Ruth G. Hughes
Ruth G. Hughes, 81, of Osgood, died Wednesday, January 19, 2005 at Margaret Mary Community Hospital, Batesville. She was born July 6, 1923 in Austin. She married Arthur V. Hughes and he preceded her in death on April 25, 1993.
Survivors include two sons, Mike Hughes of Osgood, Pat Hughes of Orlando, Florida; nine grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and two sisters, Nola Wanhala of CA, and Resa Adams of TX. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one sister and three brothers.
Mrs. Hughes was a homemaker and a retired technician and machinist from Lockheed.
Funeral services will be held today, Tuesday, January 25, 2 p.m. at Cook Funeral Home, Sunman. Burial will be in the St. Paul Cemetery, Sunman. Memorials may be made to the Tri-County Ambulance Service or the charity of the donor's choice.

Samuel S. Schwartz
Samuel S. Schwartz, 81, of Canaan, died Sunday, January 23, 2005 at his residence. He was born October 27, 1923 in Berne the son of Sam J. Schwartz and Elizabeth (Schwartz) Schwartz. He married Elizabeth J. (Wickey) Schwartz on November 15, 1942 and she survives.
Other survivors include five sons, Jerry Schwartz and wife Marie of Bowling Green, MO, Jake Schwartz and wife Elizbeth of Canaan, Amos Schwartz and wife Rhoda of Salem, MO, Samuel Schwartz and wife Lida of Hastand, KY, David Schwartz and wife Susie of Ohio; one daughter, Melinda Yoder and husband Chris of Bowling Green, MO; three brothers, Jake Schwartz of Bennington, Joe Schwartz of Angola, Noah Schwartz of Bowling Green, MO, five sisters, Lizzie Borntreger and Anna Borntreger both of Bowling Green, MO; Barbara Yoder of Glasgow, KY; Verena Schwartz and Carlina Schwartz both of Bowling Green, MO; 50 grandchildren; 101 great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two children, Daniel Schwartz and infant stillborn; two grandchildren; two great grandchildren; one brother, John Schwartz; and two sisters, Mary Hilty and Katie Eicher.
Mr. Schwartz was a wheelwright and blacksmith by trade. He repaired buggies all of his life. He was a member of the Old Order Amish.
Visitation will be held today, Tuesday, January 25, 1-7 p.m. and Thursday, January 26, 1-7 and Thursday, January 27 from 8 a.m. until the time of services at the Jake Schwartz residence at 7958 N. Scotts Ridge Road, Canaan, near Pleasant. Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 27 at 9 a.m. at the Jake N. Schwartz residence. Burial will be in the Old Order Amish Cemetery, Pleasant.
Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home, Vevay is in charge of the arrangements.

Vickie Ann Olds
Vickie Ann Olds, 54, of Fairfield, Ohio died Thursday, January 20, 2005 at University Hospital, Cincinnati. She was born February 3, 1950 in Jefferson County, Indiana the daughter of Harold E. and Marjorie (Reed) Olds.
Survivors include her mother Marjorie Olds of Versailles; two aunts, Betty Shelton and Freda Thornton; one uncle, William Olds; and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father; brother, Michael Olds; grandparents and several aunts and uncles.
Ms Olds graduated from St. Joseph College and was employed at General Electric since 1970 as an x-ray technician. She was a member of Rolling Hills Baptist Church and the GE Union.
Funeral services will be held today, Tuesday, January 25 at 10 a.m. at Rolling Hills Baptist Church, Fairfield. Another funeral service will be held the same day at 2:30 p.m. at the Versailles Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 1:30 p.m. until the time of services at the Versailles Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Cliff Hill Cemetery, Versailles.
Memorials may be sent to the American Diabetes Association, Shriner's Burn Institute or Rolling Hills Baptist Church.
Paul R. Young Funeral Home, Hamilton, Ohio is in charge of the arrangements.

January 18, 2005

Arden D. Watson
Arden D. Watson, 78, of Moores Hill, died Friday, January 14, 2005 at University Hospital in Cincinnati, OH. He was born December 2, 1926 in Casey County, KY the son of Talmage and Etter (Baxter) Watson, both deceased. He married Pauline Wheeler Watson on January 5, 1948 and she preceded him in death on February 28, 1994.
Survivors include four sons, Jerry Watson of Liberty, KY, Gerald Watson of Indiana, John Watson of Brookville, Paul Watson of Moores Hill, five daughters, Paula Taylor of Moores Hill, Glenna Cantwell of Goshen, OH, Peggy McIntosh of Friendship, Jacquline Seavers of Friendship; Pamela Cummins of Moores Hill; one brother, George Watson of Louisiana; two sisters, Louisa Hoffmeier of Lawrenceburg, Elizabeth Meyer of California; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one son, Joseph Watson, one granddaughter, Elizath Watson; two sisters; and six brothers.
Mr. Watson was a retired farmer and carpenter. He was a WWII veteran and was also a member of the Moores Hill American Legion Post. He also belonged to the South Sparta Community Church.
Visitation will be held today, Tuesday, January 18, 6-8 p.m. at Sibbett-Moore Funeral Home in Moores Hill.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 19, 11 a.m. at South Sparta Community Church, south of Moores Hill, with Rev. Tom Holt officiating.
Burial will be in the South Sparta Cemetery with military services conducted by the Moores Hill American Legion Post. Memorials may go to the family.

Barbara
Jean Pate Osborn
Barbara Jean Pate Osborn, 76, of near Bennington, died January 16, 2005 at her residence. She was born January 22, 1928 in Indianapolis, the daughter of Judson Albert Pate and Aldean Pendry Pate, both deceased. She married Chester Leon Osborn January 18, 1947 in Vevay and he survives.
Other survivors include two daughters, Mary Jo Taylor of Bennington, Linda Hehe and husband Joe of Center Square; one son, John David Osborn of Bennington; eight grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. Two sons, James Russell Osborn and Richie Leon Osborn preceded her in death.
Mrs. Osborn was employed for many years at Muscatatuck State Hospital in Butlerville as a nurse's aide. She later worked at the Plastic Molding Company in East Enterprise and the U.S. Shoe Corporation in Vevay. She was a member of the Switzerland County Community Church.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 19, 5-8 p.m., at the Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home, Vevay. Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 20, 1 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Charles Dayadharum officiating. Burial will follow in the Vevay Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Switzerland County Chapter.
Online condolences may be sent to the family via the funeral home at www.haskellandmorrison.com.

Caroline Ashcraft
Caroline Ashcraft, 95, of Milan, died Sunday, January 16, 2005 at Ripley Crossing in Milan. She was born August 27, 1909 in Ripley County near Pleasant Hill the daughter of Richard "Dick" and Katie (Thornton) Caplinger. She married Wilbert "Mack" Ashcraft on March 30, 1929 and he preceded her in death on November 5, 1971.
Survivors include one son, Charles and wife Ruth Ashcraft of Versailles; one daughter, Joan and husband LeVon Winters of Milan; four grandchildren, Jody Karst, Todd Winters, Robert Charles Ashcraft and Gregg Alan Ashcraft; and three great grandchildren. One son, Robert Ashcraft preceded her in death.
Mrs. Ashcraft was a member of the Milan First Baptist Church and the missionary group of the church. She was a homemaker and worked at the Milan Furniture Factory for 27 years.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 19, 1-2:30 p.m. at the Milan First Baptist Church. Funeral services will follow at 2:30 p.m. at the church with Pastor Harris Long officiating. Burial will be in the Craven Cemetery, Milan. Memorials may be made to the Milan First Baptist Church or the Activity Fund at Ripley Crossing.
Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home, Milan is in charge of the arrangements.

Edward
John Forwalt, Jr.
Edward John Forwalt, Jr., 68, of Osgood, died Thursday, January 13, 2005 at his residence. He was born October 6, 1936 in Cincinnati, OH the son of Edward John Forwalt, Sr. and Edna Lee Tummy Forwalt, both deceased. He married Gladys (Powers) Forwalt on June 6, 1958 in Lawrenceburg and she survives.
Other survivors include two sons, Jerry Forwalt of Osgood, Ricky Forwalt and wife Roberta of North Vernon; four daughters, Debbie Brown and husband Sam of Batesville, Cynthia Smith and husband Benete of Butlerville, Sandy Lewis and husband Dana of North Vernon, Edwina Caffee and husband Brad of Comminsky; four sisters, Jackie Patrick and husband Goble of Versailles, Darlene Stegner and husband Mike of Osgood, Charlotte Forwalt of Flemingsburg, KY, Marion Edwards and husband Nick of Versailles; three brothers, Russell Forwalt and wife Janet of Holton, Harry Forwalt of Holton, Jim Squires of Cincinnati, OH; twenty-three grandchildren; and twenty-three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister, Edna Mae Powers.
Mr. Forwalt was an electrical contractor for Union #1393. He was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War and also a member of the Cedar Creek Community Church.
Funeral services were held Monday, January 17, 2005 at Bovard-Holt-Furst Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. Garland Rudd officiating.
Burial was in the Mud Pike Cemetery. Memorials may go to the Cancer Fund.

Gertrude C. Gehring
Gertrude C. Gehring, 82, of Oldenburg, died Saturday, January 15, 2005 at Hospitality Hall in Batesville. She was born March 11, 1922 in Decatur County the daughter of Frank Lamping and Laura Saeger Lamping, both deceased. She married Leo Gehring on October 25, 1941 at St. Maurice Church.
Survivors include three daughters, Jeanette Lamping of Oldenburg, Barb Nobbe of Batesville, Sharon Steinfort of Batesville; one son, Steve Gehring of Batesville; two sisters, Frieda Dyer of Greensburg, Loretta Macyauski of Greensburg; ten grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Alice Sell and two sisters, Helen Bessler and Claira Lamping.
Mrs. Gehring was a homemaker and a member of the Holy Family Church.
Funeral services were held Monday, January 17, 3 p.m. at Holy Family Church with Rev. John Turnbull, O.F.M. officiating.
Burial was in the church cemetery. Memorials may go to Hospitality Hall or Batesville EMS 10.
Weigel Funeral Home, Batesville, was in charge of the arrangements.

Gladys Ruth
Branham Tinker
Gladys Ruth Branham Tinker, 78, of Vevay, near Fairview, died Sunday, January 16, 2005 at her residence. She was born September 19, 1926 the daughter of James Edward Branham and Anna Laura Mahoney Branham, both deceased. She married Robert W. "Bob" Tinker on April 16, 1945 and he preceded her in death on October 12, 1999.
Survivors include one daughter, Donna Jean Tinker and companion Denzil Cutter of Fairview; two sons, Donald Wayne "Butch" Tinker of Fairview, Robert Lee "Pee Wee" Tinker and companion Sue Sams of Pleasant; one sister, Esther Wooten (Bill) of Indianapolis; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Lou Ann Tinker; one son, Tommy Lynn Tinker; one brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Wilbur and Thelma Tinker; one niece, Kathy Wooten; one nephew, Brian Tinker; one great-niece, Sarah Nicole Tinker; and her grandpa and grandma, William B. and Nellie Ada Jewell Mahoney.
Mrs. Tinker graduated from Campbellsburg High School in 1945. She was the secretary of Tinker Implements for many years. She was also a supply bus driver for Switzerland County, was a member of the Fairview Nightowls Home Ec Club and the Fairview United Methodist Church.
Visitation will be held today, Tuesday, January 18, 5-8 p.m. at Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home in Vevay.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 19, 1 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Arnold Cutter officiating.
Burial will be in the Vevay Cemetery. Memorials may go to the Fairview United Methodist Church or the Switzerland County EMS.

Helen Hope Brock
Helen Hope Brock, 86, of Batesville, died Saturday, January 15, 2005 at Hospitality Hall in Batesville. She was born June 15, 1918 in Parowan, UT the daughter of Daniel Sinclair and Annice Ann (McMullin) Parker, both deceased. She married Carl Blythe Brock on October 31, 1936 in Parowan, UT and he preceded her in death on September 16, 1980.
Survivors include five daughters, Betty (late William) Cummins of Seattle, WA, Ruth Ann (Gary) Parker of Hartford, CN, Mary (Dale) Giesting of Batesville, Susan (Ray) Mason of Colorado Springs, CO, Connie (David) Waldram of Tustin, CA; one son, Robert (Maureen) Brock of Vancouver, WA; one brother, Frank Parker of Champlain, NY; sixteen grandchildren; and fourteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Daniel Joseph Brock; one daughter, Amy Joyce Brock; eight brothers; and one sister.
Mrs. Brock was a homemaker. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Batesville Ward.
Funeral services will be held today, Tuesday, January 18, 10 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Batesville Ward with Elder Robert Phaneuf officiating.
Burial will be in the Dale Cemetery in Connersville. Memorials may go to the Church Missionary Fund.
Meyers Funeral Home, Batesville, is in charge of the arrangements.

Marjorie
L. Johannigman
Marjorie L. Johannigman, 72, of Millhousen, died Thursday, January 13, 2005 at her residence. She was born July 1, 1932 in Greensburg the daughter of Aloysius and Anna (Stier) Scheidler, both deceased. She married Roman M. Johannigman on August 2, 1952 and he survives.
Other survivors include seven sons, Roman J. (Jean) Johannigman, Jr. of Greensburg, John W. (Cindy) Johannigman of Millhousen, Edward M. (June) Johannigman of Millhousen, Paul J. (Margie) Johannigman of Millhousen, James A. (Peggy) Johannigman of Millhousen, Joseph D. (Donna) Johannigman of Millhousen, William C. (Nicole) Johannigman of Millhousen; three daughters, Jane Ann (Kevin) Faulconer of Greensburg, Jean (Mike) Hooton of Osgood, Joan C. Johannigman of Millhousen; one brother, James Scheidler of Greensburg; four sisters, Barbara Warnsley of Greensburg, Mary Ann (Roger) Welage of Greensburg, Kathryn (Don) Meyer of Greensburg, Dorothy (Caroll) Hoeing of Greensburg; twenty-seven grandchildren; and one great-grandson.
Mrs. Johannigman was a homemaker. She was also a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the Knights of St. John Ladies Auxiliary.
Funeral services were held Monday, January 17, 10:30 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Millhousen with Rev. Todd Goodson officiating.
Burial was in the church cemetery. Porter-Oliger-Pearson Funeral Home, Greensburg, was in charge of the arrangements.

January 11, 2005

Cathy Lynn Weiler
Cathy Lynn Weiler, 32, of Batesville, died Friday, January 7, 2005 at Columbus Regional Hospital in Columbus. She was born January 22, 1972 in Batesville the daughter of Michael S. and Louise "Weasie" (Grooms) Weiler and they survive in Batesville. She was a member of the St. Louis Catholic Church.
Other survivors include her paternal grandmother, Anna Mae Weiler of Milford, OH; one brother, Michael A. Weiler of Batesville; and also aunts, uncles and cousins.
Visitation will be held today, Tuesday, January 11, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Meyers Funeral Home in Batesville.
Mass of Christian burial will follow at 1:30 p.m. at the St. Louis Catholic Church in Batesville. Burial will be in the St. Louis Church Cemetery. Memorials may go to the family.

Donald L. Tucker
Donald L. Tucker, 91, of Indianapolis, formerly of Osgood, died Friday, January 7, 2005 at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born July 14, 1913 in Jennings County the son of Ora and Cora French Tucker, both deceased. He married Martha Marie Myers on July 14, 1940 and she preceded him in death on October 30, 1994.
Survivors include one daughter, Donna Marie Thomley of Indianapolis; one brother, Lowell Tucker of Washington; and one sister, Verna Hull of Punta Gorda, FL. He was preceded in death by one son, Marvin Denver Tucker; three brothers, Lester, Osa and E.J. Tucker; and three sisters, Rose Layton, Lottie Johnson and Virginia Nagle.
Mr. Tucker owned and operated Tucker's Jewelry Store in Osgood from 1937-1997. He received a certificate from the governor for 60 years of having operated a business. He was also a licensed watchmaker, a member of the Osgood First Baptist Church and a member of the Osgood Masonic Lodge for over 50 years.
Visitation will be held today, Tuesday, January 11, 9-11 a.m. at Neal's Funeral Home in Osgood.
Funeral services will follow visitation at the funeral home at 11 a.m. Memorials may go to the Osgood Baptist Church or Flatrock Baptist Church.

Ella Rose McGuire
Ella Rose McGuire, infant daughter of Justin McGuire and Chrystal Bushorn of Osgood, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2005 at the University Hospital in Cincinnati, OH. She was born January 5, 2005.
Besides her parents, she is survived by her paternal grandparents, Artie and Connie McGuire of Madison; maternal grandparents, Andy and Melanie Bushorn of Aurora and Scott and Mollie Manis of Osgood; paternal great-grandparents, Jackie and Janice McGuire of Madison and Mitchell Tussey of Franklin, OH; maternal great-grandparents, Betty Manis of Aurora, Clifford and Judy Bushorn of Milan, Barbara Clift of Holton; aunts and uncles Jonathan McGuire, Grant McGuire, Maranda Barrett, Ciara McGuire, Ryan Bushorn, Adam Bushorn, Scott Manis, Jr. and Kelly Manis. She was preceded in death by her uncle, Garrett McGuire; paternal great-grandmother, Joyce Tussey; and maternal great-grandparents, Ernest Clift, Sr. and Donzell Manis, Sr.
Graveside services were held Monday, January 10 at Cliff Hill Cemetery in Versailles with Rev. Charles Cole of the Dabney Baptist Church officiating.
The Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles was in charge of the arrangements.

Gertrude Alice Spurlock
Gertrude Alice Spurlock, 78, of Moores Hill, died Sunday, January 9, 2005 at the Dearborn County Hospital, Lawrenceburg. She was born April 7, 1926 in Elida, Ohio the daughter of Reuben and Leah (Good) Brunk. She married Ford Spurlock on December 21, 1951 and he preceded her in death on July 21, 1988.
Survivors include five daughters, Dawn (Pablo) Tello of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Dottie (Ron) Leach of Kodak, TN, DeEtta Fernander of Rockholds, KY, Wanda (Randy) Pindell of Moores Hill, Mary Ann (Bill) Janney of Butlerville; two brothers, Lawrence Brunk of PA, Kenneth Brunk of VA; three sisters, Gladys Cressman of OH, Miriam Heatwole of OH, Margaret Stemen of OH; eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. One sister, Lillian Amstutz, preceded her in death.
Mrs. Spurlock was a member of the Mennonite Faith and was a member of the Washington Baptist Church at Elrod.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 1 from 6-8 p.m. at Sibbett-Moore Funeral Home, Moores Hill. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 12 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Bruce Fitzsimmons and Rev. Kenneth Brunk officiating. Burial will be in the Franklin Church Cemetery north of Milan. Memorials may be made to the Gideons or Washington Baptist Church.

James Harold
(Trigger) Hughes
James Harold (Trigger) Hughes, 78, of Dillsboro, died Wednesday, January 5, 2005 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, OH. He was born March 24, 1926 in Bourne, KY the son of James Hughes and Lillian Perkins, both deceased. He married Mary E. Smith and she survives.
Other survives include four sons, James A. Hughes of Dillsboro, David L. Hughes of Dillsboro, Timothy W. Hughes of Dayton, OH, Jeffrey L. Hughes of Lawrenceburg; five sisters, Lillian Wagner of Cincinnati, OH, Edith Ransom of Dillsboro, Iona Luhrsen of Aurora, Jacquelin Rininger of Cleves, OH, Jean Nay of Madison; thirteen grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, John N. Hughes and one sister, Norma Rueter.
Mr. Hughes was a farmer and a veteran of the United States Marine Corps serving from 1943-1946. He was also a member of the Northcutt Laaker American Legion Post #292, retired from Monsanto Port Plastic in Addyston and was a baseball coach for Little League.
Funeral services were held Sunday, January 9, 2 p.m. at Bear Creek Baptist Church in Friendship.
Burial was in the Oakdale Cemetery in Dillsboro with military graveside rites conducted by the Northcutt Laaker American Legion Post #292.
Memorials may go to the Dillsboro Emergency Unit or the charity of donor's choice. Ulrich-Filter Funeral Home, Dillsboro, was in charge of the arrangements.

Joseph Glen Watson
Joseph Glen Watson, 46, of Cincinnati, OH, formerly of Moores Hill, died Saturday, January 8, 2005 in Sebastian, FL. He was born March 25, 1958 in Liberty, KY the son of Arden and Pauline (Wheeler) Watson. He married Vera Roy and she survives. He was a carpenter by trade.
Other survivors include one son, Troy Watson of Cincinnati, OH; four daughters, Michelle Sammons, Crystal Woodlum, Tammy Watson and Mickey Woodlum, all of Cincinnati, OH; his father, Arden Watson of Moores Hill; four brothers, Jerry Watson of Liberty, KY, Gerald Watson of Indiana, John Watson of Brookville, Paul Watson of Moores Hill; five sisters, Paula Taylor of Moores Hill, Glenna Cantwell of Goshen, OH, Peggy McIntosh of Friendship, Jacquline Seavers of Friendship, Pamela Cummins of Moores Hill; thirteen grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother and one son, Michael.
Visitation will be held Friday, January 14, 9-11 a.m. at South Sparta Community Church.
Funeral services will follow visitation at the church at 11 a.m. with Rev. Henry Wallace officiating.
Burial will be in the South Sparta Cemetery. Memorials may be given to help with funeral expenses.
Sibbett-Moore Funeral Home, Moores Hill, is in charge of the arrangements.

Martha L. Brooks
Martha L. Brooks, 68, of North Vernon, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2005 at the Columbus Regional Hospital. She was born at Hanover on March 7, 1936 the daughter of Albert and Reona Watson. She was married to Edward Brooks on September 25, 1954 and he preceded her in death on February 18, 1979.
Survivors include two sons, Gary Brooks and wife Cindy, Randal Brooks and wife Brenda, all of Versailles; one daughter, Patti Brooks of Versailles; one sister, Inez Mitchum of Houston, TX; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Brooks had worked at Ohio Rod in Versailles and had retired from the dietary department of the Muscatatuck State Developmental Center.
Visitation will be held today, Tuesday, January 11, 6-8 p.m. at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 12, 1 p.m. at the Benham United Methodist Church with Jerry Brooks and Rev. Phil Meyer officiating.
Burial will be in the Benham Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Jennings County Humane Society or the American Bible Society in care of the funeral home. On-line condolences can be made at skfuneralhome.com.

Mary Virginia Wolters
Mary Virginia Wolters, 77, of Batesville, died Wednesday, January 5, 2005 at Margaret Mary Community Hospital in Batesville. She was born April 29, 1927 in Cincinnati, OH the daughter of Herbert and Loraine (Eisman) Farley, both deceased. She married Harry Wolters in July 23, 1951 in Cincinnati, OH and he preceded her in death on March 31, 2001.
Survivors include six sons, Jim (Jeri) Ward, John (Nancy) Ward, Harry A. (Karin) Wolters, George L. (Linda) Wolters, Bob L. (Anne) Wolters and Rod Wolters; one sister, Loraine Siefert of Morris; one brother, Arthur Farley of Indianapolis; fourteen grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Herbert and Roger Farley.
Mrs. Wolters owned and operated Hot Rod's and later Marod's Tavern. She was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church and the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary.
Private funeral services were held Saturday, January 8 at Meyers Funeral Home in Batesville.
Burial was in the St. Louis Church Cemetery. Memorials may go to the American Cancer Society.

Norma L. Roedl
Norma L. Roedl, 80, of Milan, died Saturday, January 8, 2005 at Hospitality Hall in Batesville. She was born January 28, 1924 in Morgonton, NC the daughter of John B. and Nora (Cuthbertson) Wacaster, both deceased. She married Melvin (Dick) Roedl on July 14, 1945 and he survives.
Other survivors include two sons, Larry (Michele) Roedl of Westchester, OH, James (Teresa) Roedl of Aurora; two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Carolyn) Shock of Hawthorne, FL, Mrs. Constance Stine of Phoenix, AZ; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one grandchild, Michael, four brothers and five sisters.
Mrs. Roedl was a former employee of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. She was a member of the St. Charles Catholic Church in Milan.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 13, 11:30 a.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church in Milan with Father Frank Eckstein officiating. Cremation will follow.
Memorials may go to the Dearborn County or Margaret Mary Hospice. Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home, Milan, is in charge of the arrangements.

Richard Lee Ragan
Richard Lee Ragan, 60, of Holton, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2005 at his residence. He was born in Dayton, OH on January 15, 1944 the son of Lee and Lucy Kenner Ragan. He was married to Leta Green on January 5, 1976 and she survives. Other survivors include his mother, Lucy Ragan of Holton; one son, Timothy Ragan of Delaware and Kelly Jo Ragan of Holton along with two grandchildren, Katelyn Ryker and Dakota Hurd.
Mr. Ragan was a retired carpenter and a veteran.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family. The Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles is in charge of the arrangements.

Romana N.
Lanvermeyer
Romana N. Lanvermeyer, 92, of Dillsboro, died Wednesday, January 5, 2005 at the Waters of Ross Manor in Dillsboro. She was born June 2, 1912 in Dillsboro the daughter of Paul Lenover and Martha Meyer, both deceased. She married Reynold Lanvermeyer and he preceded her in death.
Survivors include one daughter, Eileen Kelly Davies and husband Francis of Dillsboro; two granddaughters, Teresa Davies Aldrich and husband Ross of Terrace Park, OH, Rebecca Davies of Dillsboro; one grandson, David Lynn Davies and wife Pam of Dillsboro; and six great grandchildren.
Mrs. Lanvermeyer was a member of the Dillsboro United Methodist Church, was active in AARP and Fifty Plus Club and wrote two books. She owned several restaurants, did catering and also baked and decorated wedding cakes.
Funeral services were held Monday, January 10, 11 a.m. at Ulrich Filter Funeral Home in Dillsboro.
Burial was in the Oakdale Cemetery in Dillsboro. Memorials may go to the Dillsboro Emergency Unit or charity of donor's choice.

January 4, 2005

Dorothy
(Slawson) Manuel
Dorothy (Slawson) Manuel, 100, formerly of Versailles, died Tuesday, December 28, 2004 at Manderley Health Care Center in Osgood. She was born July 13, 1904 in Bennington the daughter of Lyman Beecher Slawson and Ella (McHenry) Slawson, both deceased. She married Rev. Thomas Manuel on November 9, 1925 and he preceded her in death.
Survivors include two daughters, Evangeline Boyer of Concord, CA, Irene LeCompte of Zephyer Hills, FL; four sons, Russell Manuel of Las Vegas, NV, Donald Manuel of Pueblo, CO, Larry Manuel of Indianapolis, Paul Manuel of Everman, TX; one nephew, Atrie Slawson of Bennington; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Armie Slawson, Byron Slawson, Robert Slawson; and one sister, Leona Slawson Porter.
Mrs. Manuel was a homemaker and had taught Sunday school classes and helped with the music at churches her husband pastored for. Those churches were in Robinson, IL, Fulton and Huntington, IN and the Versailles Wesleyan Church.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 5, 4-7 p.m. and also Thursday, January 6, 12 noon until time of services at the Bovard-Holt-Furst Funeral Home in Versailles.
Funeral services will follow visitation at the funeral home on Thursday, January 6 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Don Jewell officiating.
Burial will be in the Cliff Hill Cemetery. Memorials may go to the Versailles Wesleyan Church.

Elaine Ferrell
Elaine Ferrell, 54, of Seaman, Ohio passed away Saturday, January 1, 2005 at University Hospital in Cincinnati. She was born September 3, 1950 in Lawrenceburg, the daughter of Dilbert and Martha Barrett of Versailles and they survive. She married Mark E. Ferrell and he survives.
Other survivors include one brother, Tim Barrett of Versailles; one sister, Marlene Smith of Versailles; maternal grandmother, Lois Feller of Lawrenceburg; four stepchildren, Michelle Ferrell of Carlisle, Ohio, Shawn Kelly Rose of Middletown, Ohio, Mark Shannon Ferrell and wife Amanda of Franklin, Ohio, Matthew Ferrell and wife Manda of Germantown, Ohio; eight grandchildren; seven nieces and nephews; two aunts, Janet and Christine; and one uncle, Jim.
Mrs. Ferrell was employed as a quality inspector at the GM Truck and Bus Company in Moraine for 20 years.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 5, 2005 from 12 noon to 2 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Herr-Riggs Funeral Home, 210 S. Main Street, Middletown, Ohio.
Graveside services will be Thursday, January 6 at 12 noon at the Akers Friendship Community Cemetery, Friendship with Pastor Sherman Hughes officiating.

James Richard
" Jimi" Gardner
James Richard "Jimi" Gardner, 59, of Florence, died Wednesday, December 29, 2004 at Dearborn County Hospital in Lawrenceburg. He was born December 31, 1944 in Steuben County, New York the son of Fay Cecil Gardner and Florence "Skip" Louise (Aldrich) Gardner. He married Judith Ann "Judy" Kamerer and she survives.
Other survivors include one daughter, Pete Hill of Columbus; nine sons, James R. Gardner, Jr. of Corning, NY, Jimi Gardner of Bangor, Maine, Jamie Gardner of Cincinnati, OH, Todd Gardner of Indianapolis, Dana Gardner of Cincinnati, OH, Scottie Gardner of Atlanta, GA, Frank Gardner of Florence, KY, Joey Gardner of Cincinnati, OH, Sonny Gardner of near East Enterprise; three sisters, Jo Anne Mains of Elkhart, PA, Connie Dean and Jeanine Stuffer both of Corning, NY; one adopted brother, Bucky Gardner of Corning, NY; his mother, Florence "Skip" Gardner of Corning, KY; twelve grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, Fay Cecil Gardner and one brother, Burt Gardner.
Mr. Gardner was a 1961 graduate of Corning High School and attended Florida State University. He was currently employed with Swiss Caps near Patriot working in production and fabrication for the past three years. He was also a member of the Carpenter's Union Local 126 in Cincinnati for the past 30 years. He was also a member of the Vevay American Legion Post 185, attended St. Ann Catholic Church and was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War.
Family and friends are encouraged to visit the family at home. Memorials may go to the family or the donor's choice.
Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home, Vevay, is in charge of the arrangements.

Mary Elizabeth Casey
Mary Elizabeth Casey, 89, of Potomac Falls, VA, died Thursday, December 30, 2004 at Cameron Glen Nursing Home in Reston, VA. She was born November 15, 1915 in Moores Hill the daughter of Edward Brown and Eva Stella Taylor, both deceased. She married Marion Casey and he preceded her in death.
Survivors include one son, Roger L. Casey of Potomas Falls, VA; one daughter, Judith (Casey) Rambow of Elkhart; one sister, Dolores E. Fogle of Mt Vernon, OH; six grandchildren; and fourteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Alan W. Casey; and three brothers, Everett, Estal and Harold Brown.
Mrs. Casey was a life long Methodist and also an insurance underwriter.
Visitation will be held Friday, January 7, 5-8 p.m. at Filter Funeral Home in Aurora.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 8, 2 p.m. at the funeral home.
Burial will be in the Riverview Cemetery in Aurora. Memorials may go the charity of donor's choice

Paul W. Sullivan
Paul W. Sullivan, 66, of Elizabethtown, died Wednesday, December 29, 2004 at the hospice center.
He retired as a tool grinder at Cummins Engine Company where he had worked for 40 years. He was a member of Ceraland Skeet Club and the National Rifle Association.
Funeral services were held Monday, January 3 at Barkes, Inlow & Weaver Funeral Home on Washington Street with the Rev. Jon Porter officiating. Cremation will follow the service.
Memorials may be made to the Hospice of South Central Indiana or American Diabetes Association.
Born April 15, 1938 Mr. Sullivan was the son of Roy and Ruth Long Sullivan. He married Patricia A. Morgan on October 20, 1956.
Survivors include his wife; a son, Rex L. Sullivan of Greensburg; a daughter, Annette G. Tucker of Osgood; a sister, Joyce Bundy of Madison; grandchildren, Mandy Huff, Cory and Dustin Sullivan and Kyle and Trent Tucker; and one great-grandson.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Charlene Barthlow.

Velora K. Pollert
Velora K. Pollert, age 71, Seymour, passed away on January 1, 2005 at Lutheran Community Home in Seymour. She was born November 18, 1933 in Cross Plains to Martin Klusman and Anna Torwelle Klusman. She was a homemaker and member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Immanuel Ladies Guild, LWML and the choir. On July 28, 1962 in Cross Plains she married Harold Pollert and he survives.
Mrs. Pollert is survived by her children, David Pollert of Seymour; John Pollert, Pope Air Force Base, North Carolina; Richard Pollert, Columbus; Luann Reynolds, Seymour; one brother, Gilbert Klusman, Texas; one sister, Adina Jacobitz, Nebraska; grandchildren, Brennyn Pollert, Alaysha Pollert, Grainger Pollert, Tayor Reynolds, Chandler Reynolds, Bailey Kaye Reynolds, Brody Downs and Parker Ulrey. She is preceded in death by her parents and brothers Howard Klusman and Leroy Klusman.
Friends may call Voss & Sons Funeral Service on Tuesday, January 4, 4-8 p.m. and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the church.
Services will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church on Wednesday at 10 a.m. with Pastor Ralph Blomenberg, Pastor Philip Bloch, Pastor Jimmy Rodriguez and Vicor David Hinz officiating.
Burial will take place at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Bethania Ministries Children's Home in India, Immanuel Lutheran Church or Lutheran Community Home

Violet
(Ashcraft) Dorrell
Violet (Ashcraft) Dorrell, 93, of Versailles, died Wednesday, December 29, 2004 at the Waters of Ross Manor in Dillsboro. She was born June 28, 1911 in Friendship the daughter of Walter Ashcraft and Rachel (Cash) Ashcraft, both deceased. She married Russell Dorrell on January 30, 1937 and he preceded her in death on June 7, 1977. She was a member of the Versailles Church of Christ.
Survivors include one sister-in-law, Peggy Ashcraft of Crittenden, KY and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Monday, January 3 at the Versailles Church of Christ in Versailles with Brother Dale Day officiating.
Burial was in the New Cemetery in Rising Sun. Memorials may be given to the Versailles Church of Christ or the Cancer Society.
Bovard-Holt-Furst Funeral Home, Versailles, was in charge of the arrangements.