February 22, 2005

Alfred W. Canada
Alfred W. Canada, 63, of Versailles passed away Saturday, February 19, 2005 at the Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, OH. He was born September 24, 1941 in Benham the son of William and Ruth Rheinfrank Canada and they preceded him in death. He married Betty Wooley Canada on March 9, 1963 in Osgood and she survives.
Mr. Canada had worked for Romweber Furniture Co. as a sander until 1982. He was also a member of Cedar Creek Community Church.
Survivors include his wife Betty Wooley Canada of Versailles; two sons, Al Canada of Georgia and Rick Canada Sr. of Somerset, KY; two daughters, Rachel Furlow and her husband, Denis of Versailles, Carol McIntosh and her husband Shawn of Greensburg; two sisters, Pauline Souders of Osgood and Barbara Wood and her husband Don of Versailles; five brothers, Floyd Canada and his wife Shirley of Vevay, Donald Canada of Holton, Larry Canada and his wife Barbara of Holton, David Canada and his wife Nancy of Holton, Kenny Canada of Versailles; seven grandchildren, Joshua and Ashley Furlow, Andy and Cody Canada, Robert, Kayla and Ricky Canada Jr.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Amy Marie Canada in 1971; and two brothers.
Services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 23 at Bovard -Holt-Furst Funeral Home with Rev. Garland Rudd officiating.
Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. today, Tuesday, February 22 and 11 a.m. on Wednesday until services at Bovard-Holt-Furst Funeral Home, 319 S. Adams St. in Versailles.
Burial will be in Tanglewood Cemetery in Versailles. The family request memorial contributions be given to the American Diabetes Fund or the Alfred Canada Memorial Fund. Cards will be available at the funeral home.

Dorothy E. Roell
Dorothy E. Roell, 84, of Batesville, died Tuesday, February 15, 2005 at the Waters of Batesville. She was born July 3, 1920 in Benton County the daughter of Bernard Batta and Elizabeth Lithman Batta, both deceased. She married Raymond Roell on April 26, 1949 at St. Peter's Church and he survives.
Other survivors include two daughters, Marilyn Todd of Sunman, Sharon Eckstein of Sunman; three sons, James Roell of Batesville, Earl Roell of Batesville, David Roell of Indianapolis; four sisters, Delores Hoffbauer of Harrison, OH, Florence Heinrich of Cincinnati, OH, Leona Weiler of Sunman, Viola Westrich of Noblesville; three brothers, Richard Batta of Sunman, Bernard Batta of Sunman, Arnold Batta of Batesville; and ten grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Howard, Raymond and Clifford Batta and one grandson.
Mrs. Roell was a cook at Jawacdah Farms and Hillcrest Country Club before retiring. She was also a member of the St. Louis Catholic Church and the St. Louis Ladies Society.
Funeral services were held Saturday, February 19 at St. Louis Church with Rev. Daniel Mahan officiating.
Burial was in the St. Louis Cemetery. Memorials may go to the Care Givers Support Group of Margaret Mary Community Hospital or to Batesville EMS 10.
Weigel Funeral Home, Batesville, was in charge of the arrangements

Laura
(Elston) Copeland
Laura (Elston) Copeland, 83, of Rising Sun, died Friday, February 18, 2005 at Shady Nook Care Center in Lawrenceburg. She was born April 12, 1921 in Cross Plains the daughter of James Thomas Elston and Laura Agnes (Webster) Elston, both deceased. She married Ross P. Copeland on February 1, 1942 and he preceded her in death on August 19, 2003.
Survivors include four sons, Gene and wife Jo Copeland of Breckenridge, CO, Lanny and wife Mica Copeland of Frisco, TX, Gary and wife Judy Copeland of Rising Sun, Monte and wife Sheila Copeland of Austin, TX; one daughter, Susanne Copeland Fortune of Tallahassee, FL; one brother, Raymond and wife Hazel Elston of Shelby, NC; one sister, Lola Wood of Winter Haven, FL; twelve grandchildren; and thirteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Clarence and Lawrence Elston and two sisters, Grace Stephenson and Clarise Elston.
Mrs. Copeland was a bookkeeper for Cross Plains State Bank and Rising Sun State Bank. She purchased Central Hardware in Rising Sun in 1963. She was also the bookkeeper and co-owner of Village Hardware in Dillsboro, Hilltop Hardware in Clemons, FL and Valley Supply in Rising Sun. She was a graduate of Central High School in Jefferson County and a member of the Gideon's Auxiliary and the Rising Sun Church of Christ.
Visitation will be held Sunday, February 27, 1-3 p.m. at Markland Funeral Home in Rising Sun.
Funeral services will follow visitation at the funeral home at 3 p.m. with Brother Greg Matthew officiating.
Burial will be in the Rising Sun New Cemetery. Memorials may go to the Rising Sun Church of Christ Building Fund, Gideons, Rising Sun Fire Department or the Rising Sun Life Squad.

Leroy Hinman
Leroy Hinman, 58, of Florence, died Monday, February 21, 2005 at University of Louisville Hospital, Kentucky. He was born May 18, 1946 in Ohio County the son of Roy E. and Lillie M. Bocock Hinman, both deceased. He married Vicky Smith Hinman on September 30, 2000 and she survives.
Other survivors include two sons, Terry Hinman of Fairview, Tracy Hinman and wife Melissa of Florence; one daughter, Tandra Hinman of Virginia; six grandchildren; one sister, Ruth Shadday and husband Dwight of Vevay; two brothers-in-law, Edward Leo Hammond of Florence, Chuck Manuel of Bennington; one sister-in-law, Alice Hinman of Versailles; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Myron Hinman and Donald Hinman; three sisters, Marjorie Mae Manuel, Gladys E. Hammond and Marietta Grace Hinman.
Mr. Hinman served in the United States Army Reserves. He was a self-employed auto body finisher, having owned and operated several auto body shops, including Swiss Auto Body and Hinman's Auto Body in Vevay. He was a member of the Vevay American Legion Post 185.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 23, 5-7 p.m. at the Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home, Vevay. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 23, 7 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Tom Rogers officiating.
Memorials may be made to the Vevay American Legion Relief Fund.

Sylvester J.
" Bess" Bartling
Sylvester J. "Bess" Bartling, 95, of Batesville, died Wednesday, February 16, 2005 at Hospitality Hall in Batesville. He was born January 25, 1910 in Morris the son of Herman Bartling and Mary Retzner Bartling, both deceased. He married Hilda E. Bartling on May 17, 1941 at St. Louis Church in Batesville and she survives.
Other survivors include numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one infant daughter, Judy Bartling; one sister, Leora Volz; and two brothers, Francis and Paul Bartling.
Mr. Bartling was a music teacher at Batesville Public Schools for 32 years before retiring. He was a member of St. Louis Church and the Knights of Columbus Council #1160. He also played trumpet for the Eureka Band and was the director of the St. Louis choir from 1940 to 1980.
Funeral services were held Saturday, February 19 at St. Louis Church with Rev. Christiaan Kappes officiating.
Burial was in the St. Louis Cemetery. Memorials may go to the Gibault School for Boys.
Weigel Funeral Home, Batesville, was in charge of the arrangements.

Febuary 15, 2005

Audrey
Elizabeth Emery
Audrey Elizabeth Emery, 69, of Dillsboro, died Friday, February 11, 2005 at Dearborn County Hospital in Lawrenceburg. She was born September 12, 1935 in Milan the daughter of Omer E. Sheldon and Mary Albright, both deceased. She married Floyd Emery, Jr. and he survives. She was a homemaker.
Other survivors include one son, Floyd O. Emery III of Dillsboro; four daughters, Mary (Emery) Kissel of Lawrenceburg, Carrie (Emery) Bruns of Milan, Cindy (Emery) Monroe, Barbie (Emery) Lewis of Versailles; one brother, Elmer James Sheldon of Fremont, OH; two sisters, Virginia Deisenroth of Fremont, OH, Dora Vinup of Milan; eleven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Doris Grossman and Ruth Burris and one grandson, Michael Bruns.
Funeral services will be held today, Tuesday, February 15, 11 a.m. at Ulrich Filter Funeral Home in Dillsboro.
Burial will be in the Oakdale Cemetery in Dillsboro. Memorials may go to the Dillsboro United Methodist Church.

David D. Roberts
David D. Roberts, 74, of Dillsboro, died Friday, February 11, 2005 at Dearborn County Hospital in Lawrenceburg. He was born December 24, 1930 the son of Joe C. Roberts and Mamie S. Ward, both deceased. He married Margaret Fox and she survives.
Other survivors include one son, David D. Roberts, Jr. of Dillsboro; one daughter, Maureen Jackson of Aurora; one brother, Willard Roberts of St. Petersburg, FL; one sister, Ora Alsop of Cross Plains; and one grandchild.
Mr. Roberts served in the Air Force from August 5, 1950 until August 24, 1954.
Visitation will be held today, Tuesday, February 15, 5-8 p.m. at Ulrich Filter Funeral Home in Dillsboro.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 16, 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
Burial will be in the Oakdale Cemetery in Dillsboro. Memorials may go to the Heart Fund or Dillsboro Emergency Unit.

Frances Eichel
Frances Eichel, 81, of Aurora, died Tuesday, February 10, 2005 at Dearborn County Hospital in Lawrenceburg. She was born April 15, 1923 in Whitewater Township, OH the daughter of Zedoc "Tobe" and Emma (Coldwell) Johnson, both deceased. She married Wallace Eichel on September 14, 1940 and he preceded her in death on December 22, 1969.
Survivors include one son, Cary "Butch" (Pam) Eichel of Brooksville, FL; companion of many years, Merlin Essert of Aurora; two sisters, Ruth Meyer of Aurora, Nellie McQueen of New Haven, OH; and one grandson, Matt Eichel.
Mrs. Eichel was a member of the Mt. Sinai Methodist Church. She was retired from the food service department of Dearborn County Hospital.
Funeral services were held Monday, February 14, 1:30 p.m. at Sibbett-Moore Funeral Home in Moores Hill with Pastor Ed Sherer-Berry officiating.
Burial was in the Mt. Sinai Cemetery. Memorials may go to the Aurora Life Squad or Mt. Sinai Methodist Church.

Helen M.
(Mathews) Cochrane
Helen M. (Mathews) Cochrane, 85, of Vevay, formerly of Madison, died Wednesday, February 9, 2005 at Swiss Villa Living Center in Vevay. She was born July 10, 1919 in Switzerland County the daughter of Otis Mathews and Minnie (Brindley) Mathews Rayl, both deceased. She married James F. "Mose" Cochrane on May 11, 1963 and he preceded her in death on December 8, 1989.
Survivors include one brother, James Cecil "Petie" Mathews of Vevay; nieces and nephews who care for her, Bonnie Detraz and husband Edsel, Phyllis Christman and husband Ronald of Bennington, Sharon Johnson and husband Dave of Madison, Kathy Scott and husband Grady of Taccoa, GA; Linda Ricketts and husband Larry of Edinburgh, JoAnn Hartzell and Patsy Jane Hartzell of Michigan, Nelson Mathews and wife Betty of Vevay, Raymond "Bimbo" Mathews and wife Bonnie of Moorefield, Mickey Mathews of Vevay, Jim Mathews of Vevay, Charles Evans and William Hartzell of Michigan; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her stepfather, Jeff Rayl and one sister-in-law, Louise Mathews.
Mrs. Cochrane was a 1938 graduate of Vevay High School. She was employed with the Madison State Hospital in clerical, accounting and fiscal management. She was awarded the Sagamore of the Wabash by Gov. Evan Bayh on May 13, 1993. She was also a life member of Madison Trinity United Methodist Church.
Funeral services were held Saturday, February 12, 1 p.m. at Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home in Vevay with Rev. Nancy Harmon Chizmar officiating.
Burial was in the Springdale Cemetery in Madison. Memorials may go to the Jennings County Hospice or Alzheimer's Research.

Henry Marion
" Tob" Scott
Henry Marion "Tob" Scott, 93, of Madison, formerly of Hanover, died Friday, February 11, 2005 at King's Daughters' Hospital in Madison. He was born August 11, 1911 in Florence the son of Omer Scott and Nora (Bales) Scott, both deceased. He married Mildred Eleanor (Bennett) on July 21, 1956 and she survives.
Other survivors include two daughters, Marlene Cryar and husband Terry of DeRidder, LA, Diane Anderson and husband Jim of Madison; one son, Mark Allen Scott of Rising Sun; seven grandchildren; nine step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by four sisters, Clara Korf, Eunice Fitzgerald, Laura Bodey and Avis Miller; five brothers, Harry, Clinton, Everett, Ward and Gilbert Scott; and two infant siblings.
Mr. Scott worked early in life at Pearl Packing Company in Madison and later worked for the Indiana Department of Transportation, Aberdeen Unit driving a truck. He was inducted into the U.S. Army on February 1, 1943 at Ft. Benjamin Harrison in Indianapolis. He served during World War II in the 255th Field Artillery Battalion rising to the rank of Private First Class. He was honorably discharged on December 29, 1945 receiving the EAME Theater Ribbon with four Bronze Stars, the Good Conduct Ribbon and World War II Victory Medal. He was also a member of the Vevay American Legion Post #185 and the Vevay VFW Post #5396.
Funeral services will be held today, Tuesday, February 15, 11 a.m. at Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home in Vevay with Rev. Ronald Sandidge officiating.
Burial will be in the Florence Cemetery in Florence with military rites conducted at graveside by the Vevay American Legion and the Vevay VFW Post.
Memorials may be given to the Henry and Florence Cemetery Association.

James C. Brunemann
James C. Brunemann, 76, of Ripley Crossing in Milan, formerly of St. Peter, died Wednesday, February 9, 2005 in Milan. He was born September 5, 1928 in Cincinnati, OH the son of Robert and Colette (Tasset) Brunemann, both deceased. He married Joan Schulte on October 28, 1950 in Cincinnati, OH and she survives.
Other survivors include three daughters, Beverly Schwegman (Terence) of St. Mary, Nancy Konradi (Kenneth) of Batesville, Connie Parker (Richard) of Williamsburg, OH; three sons, James R. Brunemann (Mary Lynn) of Crescent Springs, KY, Dennie Brunemann (Joann), Robert Brunemann (Elsie) both of Sunman; three brothers, Albert Brunemann of Ft. Myers, FL, Richard and Roy Brunemann both of Bonita Springs, FL; nineteen grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Robert B. Brunemann.
Mr. Brunemann retired from R.B. Brunemann & Sons, Inc. He was also a member of St. Louis Catholic Church in Batesville.
Mass was held Saturday, February 12, 12 noon at St. Louis Catholic Church with Fr. Daniel Mahan officiating.
Burial was in the St. Louis Church Cemetery. Memorials may go to Ripley Crossing in Milan.
Meyers Funeral Home, Batesville, was in charge of the arrangements.

Leah Demaree Panarisi
Leah Demaree Panarisi passed away February 12, 2005. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Colonists, the Caroline Scott Harrison Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and a fifty-year member of the Rebekah Lodge #116. She was a past member of the Indianapolis 500 Festival Associates serving on and chairing their Arts Committee.
She helped in the forming of Project Partnership and served as chairman of its Placement Committee. She was active as a volunteer for many years with the American Heart Association.
She is survived by her sisters, Ruth Mendenhall of Nevada, Missouri, Evelyn Strubbe and Carol Evans of Versailles and brothers, Robert Demaree of Satelite Beach, FL and Merrill Demaree of Indianapolis.
She was the widow of Vincent C. Panarisi. There will be no calling and the service is private.
Flanner & Buchanan Funeral Center-Washington Park East is handling arrangements.

Miriam C.
(Stegemoller) Obendorf
Miriam C. (Stegemoller) Obendorf, 87, of Versailles, died Sunday, February 13, 2005 at Thornton Terrace in Hanover. She was born January 12, 1918 in Olean the daughter of George Stegemoller and Laura Fisse Stegemoller, both deceased. She married Louis Obendorf on May 22, 1937 and he preceded her in death on September 9, 1988.
Survivors include three daughters, Rita Black and husband David of Okeana, OH, Donna Roach and husband Wayne of Edmond, OK, Barbara Eades and husband Donald of Versailles; two sons, Ralph Obendorf and wife Kay of Ithaca, NY, Paul Obendorf and wife Cheryll of Versailles; two brothers, Harold Stegemoller and wife Bea of Versailles, Louis Stegemoller and wife Eunice of Versailles; twelve grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, Henry Stegemoller; one sister, Lucy Merritt; and one grandson.
Mrs. Obendorf worked at Mills Department Store in Madison, J&J Fabric Store in Madison and Halcomb Home Center in Versailles. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Olean and was a 4-H leader for the Friendly 4-H Club for over 25 years. She was also a member of the Willing Workers Home Ec Club, Martha Circle of St. Paul's and W.E.I.C.A.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 16, 4-8 p.m. at Bovard-Holt-Furst Funeral Home in Versailles and also 10 a.m. until time of services on Thursday, February 17 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Olean.
Funeral services will follow visitation on Thursday at 11 a.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Olean with Pastor Marcus Felde officiating.
Burial will be in St. Paul's Cemetery in Olean. Memorials may go to St. Paul's Improvement Fund

Muriel
Aleda Goodpaster
Muriel Aleda Goodpaster, 89, of Dillsboro, died Friday, February 11, 2005 at Ross Manor in Dillsboro. She was born March 10, 1915 in Ripley County the daughter of John Prue Eaglin and Margaret Grabus, both deceased. She married Carl Goodpaster and he preceded her in death. She was a cook.
Survivors include three sons, Ronald Goodpaster of Dillsboro, Robert Goodpaster of Versailles, Kenneth Goodpaster of Aurora; three daughters, Marietta McClellan of Dillsboro, Janet (Goodpaster) Oak of Dillsboro, Kay Scott of Aurora; one brother, Ivan Eaglin of Elrod; twelve grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Denzil and Raymond Eaglin.
Funeral services were held Monday, February 14 at Ulrich Filter Funeral Home in Dillsboro.
Burial was in the Oakdale Cemetery in Dillsboro. Memorials may go to the Dillsboro Emergency Unit or the Oakdale Cemetery Trust.

Paul T. Herbert
Paul T. Herbert, 78, of Brownsburg, died Friday, February 11, 2005 at his residence. He was born August 8, 1926 in Batesville the son of Ed G. Herbert and Elizabeth Tunny, both deceased. He married Mary Herbert and she preceded him in death.
Survivors include seven daughters, Sharon Lewis of Lizton, Rita Slayman of Mooresville, Therese Knight of Texas, Paula Frost of Mooresville, Margie Grabner of Brownsburg, Kathy Price of Brownsburg, Karen (Tudy) Dramann of Brownsburg; three sons, Tommy Tunny of Brownsburg, Ernie Tunny of Pittsboro, Mark Tunny of Tampa, FL; one brother, Thomas Herbert of Bainbridge; one sister, Rosemary Brinkman of Batesville; five step-sisters; twenty-nine grandchildren; and twenty-six great-grandchildren.
Mr. Herbert owned and operated Paul Herbert Builders for 55 years retiring in 1997. He was a US Navy veteran of WWII and a member of St. Malachy Catholic Church in Brownsburg.
Funeral services will be held today, Tuesday, February 15, 10 a.m. at St. Malachy Catholic Church in Brownsburg with Fr. Dan Staublin officiating.
Burial will be in the St. Malachy Cemetery in Brownsburg. Memorials may go to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.
Matthews Mortuary, Inc. is in charge of the arrangements.

Ralph Houston
Ralph Houston, 67, of Versailles, formerly of Milan, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2005 at his residence. He was born at Falmouth, KY on December 11, 1937 the son of Barnett and Leo Mains Houston.
Mr. Houston is survived by his friend, Lorena Houston of Milan; son Anthony Powell of Shelbyville; daughter Virginia Lee Houston of Indianapolis; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, James Russell; brothers Eddie, Jimmie and Bill; and sisters Carol and Betty.
Mr. Houston was a self-employed welder. He was a member of the Amvets at Versailles and the Sons of the Legion at Osgood.
Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be given to the donor's choice.
The Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles is in charge of the arrangements.

February 8, 2005

Andrew
Michael Thorne
Andrew Michael "Drew" Thorne, 11, of Madison, died Thursday, February 3, 2005 at Kosair's Children's Hospital, Louisville. He was born December 20, 1993 in Madison the son of Brian L. Thorne and Mary M. Hertz Thorne.
Survivors include his mother, Mary M. (Hertz) Thorne and her fiancÈ, Tom Spry of Madison; father and stepmother, Brian L. and Scarlet Thorne of Canaan; three sisters, Janet D. Hertz and Heather N. Hertz-Simmons, both at home, Sarah B. Thorne of Hanover; two brothers, Darrin L. Thorne and Bobby R. Thorne both at home; one stepbrother, Brennan Green at home; maternal grandparents, Albert and Betty Haviland Hertz of Hanover; paternal grandparents, Barbara Thorne of Hanover, Walter "Bim" Ralston of Hanover; step grandparents, Mary Taylor of Madison and Edward and Jackie Owen of Canaan; paternal great-grandfather, Gayle Ralston of Hanover; several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Allison "Jackie" Ralston, Bobby Thorne, Gilberta Thorne, Charles and Louise Katherine Rousch Hertz, Roscoe Haviland and Flora Franklin Haviland.
Mr. Thorne attended Southwestern Elementary School from kindergarten through fourth grade. He was currently a fifth grade student at the Canaan Elementary School. He was active in the Lide White Boys and Girls Club, the Hanover/Southwestern Soccer League and also played on the Jefferson County United Soccer U-11 Boys Travel Team. He attended the Hanover Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held Monday, February 7 at 11 a.m. at the Calvary Baptist Church, Madison with Pastor JD Traylor and Pastor Joe Maldonado officiating. Burial was in the Hebron Cemetery, Madison. Memorials may be made to the Andrew M. Thorne Memorial Fund.
Morgan-Webster-Nay Funeral Home, Madison was in charge of the arrangements.

Chloe E. Atkins
Chloe E. (Kenton) Atkins, 81, of Vevay, died Friday, February 4, 2005 at the King's Daughters' Hospital, Madison. She was born December 24, 1923 in Fleming County, Kentucky the daughter of Simon Kenton and Ara (Woodward) Kenton. She married Ed Atkins and he preceded her in death.
Survivors include one stepson, Clarence Atkins and wife Linda of Olathe, Kansas; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one brother, Ray Kenton and wife Dottie of Union, Kentucky; four nephews; four nieces; several great nieces and nephews and other relatives; and caregiver, Libby Ray and family of Vevay. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Donald and Roger Kenton; and two sisters, Martha Acito and Lida Moore.
Mrs. Atkins was employed in Newport at the Tag Company for several years, later managing apartments with her husband. She was then employed as a waitress for several years in Newport and later at the Main Street Grill in Vevay. She was a member of the Vevay American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post #185 and the Vevay VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 5396. She attended the Switzerland Baptist Church in Vevay.
Funeral services will be held today, Tuesday, February 8, 10 a.m. at the Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home, Vevay with Rev. Ronald Sandidge and Rev. Howard Wade officiating. Burial will be in the Saint Joseph New Cemetery, Cincinnati, Ohio. Memorials may be given to the Vevay VFW Relief Funds.

Donald E. Hess
Donald E. Hess, 74, of Indianapolis, died Thursday, January 27, 2005 at his residence. He was born April 12, 1930 in Osgood the son of Clarence W. and Laura E. Hess. He married Rose Lock on July 14, 1983 and she survives.
Other survivors include three sons, Jimmy, John, and Emmett Hess; four daughters, Laura (Chuck) Sterling, Karen Mitchell, Mary Jane Floyd and Jolie Hackworth; a stepson, Christopher "Ike" Aldendorf; two sisters, Wanda McCormick and Marcella Reynolds; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Steven Hess.
He was employed for 20 years by the Indianapolis Star and News as a District Sales Manager, having retired in 1994. He was a member of Bethal Family Worship Center and the VFW Post #2839. He was a veteran of the US Army and the Air Force.
Funeral services were held January 31 at the Forest Lawn Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Home with Rev. Russell Hylton officiating. Burial was in the Forest Lawn Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Dwight McKenzie
Dwight McKenzie, 89, of Indianapolis, formerly of Vevay died Friday, February 4, 2005 at the Altenheim Community Health Center in Indianapolis. He was born October 13, 1915 in Switzerland County the son of John McKenzie and Stella (Joyce) McKenzie, both deceased. He married Christine (Peelman) on January 12, 1934 and she survives.
Other survivors include two sons
, Jerry McKenzie and wife Brenda of Beavercreek, Ohio, Darrell McKenzie and wife Pat of Martinez, GA; four grandsons, Derrick, Dwayne, Jeff and Craig; three great grandsons, Lance, Simon and Conner; one great granddaughter, Katelyn; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Mollie Netherland, Hessie and Leona Leap; and four brothers, Herman, Forrest, Robert and Charles McKenzie.
Mr. McKenzie was a member of the Switzerland Baptist Church.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 8, 5-8 p.m. at the Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home, Vevay and from 10 a.m. until the time of services on Wednesday. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 9, 11 a.m. at the Switzerland Baptist Church with Rev. Howard Wade officiating. Burial will be in the Vevay Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Switzerland Baptist Church or the Altenheim Community, Indianapolis.

Edna Geraldine Turner
Edna Geraldine (Kennett) Turner, 70, of Madison, died Saturday, February 5, 2005 at The Water's of Clifty Falls, Madison. She was born February 12, 1934 in Switzerland County the daughter of Walter E. Kennett and Nola B. (McClellan) Kennett, both deceased. She married James Howard Turner on December 22, 1953 and he preceded her in death on May 25, 1993.
Survivors include three daughters, Mary Ann Turner of Arkansas, Connie S. Otter and husband Ray of Versailles, Betty Jean Curran; one daughter-in-law and caregiver, Janet Turner of North Vernon; eight grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and one sister, Ruth Creech of Greensburg; and several other relatives. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Linda Kay Turner; one son, Larry Wayne Turner; and one granddaughter, Jeanne Nicole Curran.
Mrs. Turner was a homemaker.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 8, 5-7 p.m. at the Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home, Vevay. Graveside funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 9, 2 p.m. at the Vevay Cemetery with Rev. Howard Wade officiating. Burial will be in the Vevay Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

Elmer B. "Pete" Heppner
Elmer B. "Pete" Heppner, 78, of Oldenburg, died Sunday, February 6, 2005 at Margaret Mary Community Hospital, Batesville. He was born January 1, 1927 in Franklin County the son of Jacob Heppner and Jennie O'Connor Heppner, both deceased. He married Jackie Huber Heppner on August 12, 1952 at the Holy Name Church in Cincinnati and she preceded him in death on June 27, 1981. He later married Sharron Corey Heppner on December 27, 1984 at the Holy Family Church.
Survivors include three daughters, Mary Jane Johnson of Manchester, Mickie Rader of Vevay, Suprena McAtee of Aurora; one son, Tony Heppner of Milan; two sisters, Emma Ryan of Cincinnati, Rita Batta of Lawrenceville; 14 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Leona Burbank, Roumilda Loaring, Freda Cronin; and two brothers, Lawrence Heppner, Lambert Heppner.
Mr. Heppner was a construction worker for Bruns-Gutzwiller retiring after 32 years of service. He was a member of the Holy Family Church, Oldenburg.
Visitation will be held Thursday, February 10, 10-11:30 a.m. at the Holy Family Church, Oldenburg. Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 10, 12 noon at the Holy Family Church with Rev. John Turnbull officiating. Burial will be in the Holy Family Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to the Hospice of Margaret Mary Hospital or Indiana Alzheimer's Association.
Weigel Funeral Home, Batesville is in charge of the arrangements.

Frank E. Fairchild
Frank E. Fairchild, 86, of Batesville, formerly of Aurora and Leesburg, Florida, died Thursday, February 3, 2005 at Hospitality Hall, Batesville. He was born July 3, 1918 in South Bend the son of Earl Fairchild and Catherine Fairchild, both deceased. He married Rosella (Fritz) Fairchild on August 12, 1939 at South Bend and she survives.
Other survivors include three sons, Ken Fairchild of Batesville, Don Fairchild of Portland, Oregon, Tom Fairchild of Indianapolis; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by one brother, Robert Curl.
Mr. Fairchild was an operating engineer for American Electric Power in Lawrenceburg before retiring after 40 years of service. He was a member of the Prell-Bland American Legion Post #271 in Batesville, Knights of Columbus and Leesburg VFW in Leesburg, Florida. He was also a member of the St. Louis Church, Batesville.
Funeral services were held Monday, February 7, 2 p.m. at the St. Louis Catholic Church, Batesville with Rev. Daniel Mahan officiating. Burial was in the St. Louis Cemetery, Batesville. Memorials may be given to the Phi Beta Psi Sorority Cancer Research Project.

Julia E. Carr
Julia E. Carr, 91, of Osgood, died Monday, January 31, 2005 at The Waters of Batesville. She was born February 17, 1913 the daughter of Andy Cook and Julia Radiersik Cook both deceased. She married Joseph Carr and he preceded her in death.
Survivors include two nephews, Phillip Speier of Columbus, Indiana, and Tom Cooke of Columbus, Ohio. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Tressa Resler, Jessie Sternagel; and one brother, Stephen Cooke.
Mrs. Carr was a homemaker. She was a member of the St. Maurice Church, Napoleon.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 9, 1-2 p.m. at the St. Maurice Church, Napoleon. Funeral services will follow visitation on Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the church with Rev. Todd Goodman officiating. Burial will be in the St. Maurice Cemetery, Napoleon. Memorials may be made to the St. Maurice Church.

Julia M. Heaney
Julia M. Heaney, 90, of Batesville, formerly of Indianapolis, passed away February 3, 2005 at her residence. She was born March 27, 1914 in San Francisco, California the daughter of Thomas and Julia Reidy, of Kerry County, Ireland, both deceased. She lived with her adoptive parents, Michael and Mary Hackett. She married James E. Heaney and he preceded her in death in 1969.
Survivors include two sons, William M. (Evelyn) Payne and James M. (Sue) Heaney; seven grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Wanda Payne as an infant; and three brothers, William, Jerome and Thomas Reidy.
Mrs. Heaney worked as an apartment manager for many years. She later served as a volunteer with St. Vincent de Paul Society in Indianapolis. She was a member of the St. Louis Catholic Church in Batesville.
Catholic mass was held Monday, February 7 at 11 a.m. at the St. Louis Catholic Church in Batesville. Burial was in the Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Indianapolis. Memorials may be made to the Margaret Mary Community Hospital or St. Vincent de Paul Society.
Meyers Funeral Home, Batesville handled the arrangements.

Paul Douglas Watts
Paul Douglas "Bubba" Watts, 54, of Dillsboro, died Thursday, February 3, 2005 at the VA Medical Center, Cincinnati. He was born July 2, 1950 in Cincinnati the son of Pollard Paul Watts and Susan Strong.
Survivors include his mother, Susan (Strong) Watts of Dillsboro; sister, Cynthia Sue (Watts) Ryan of Aurora; and one brother, Michael Allen Watts of Dayton, Ohio. His father, Pollard Paul Watts, preceded him in death.
Mr. Watts was a sign painter. He was a 1967 graduate of Taylor High School, served in the Vietnam War, US Army Airborne Division, was a member of the Northcutt Laaker American Legion Post #292, and a member of the VFW Post #5396.
Funeral services were held Monday, February 7, at the Ulrich-Filter Funeral Home, Dillsboro. Burial was in the Oakdale Cemetery, Dillsboro.
Memorials may be sent to the Heart House or P.A.W.S.

Raymond Lee Horne
Raymond Lee Horne, 70, of Osgood, formerly of Cincinnati, died Friday, February 4, 2005 at his residence. He was born September 23, 1934 in Cincinnati.
Survivors include one daughter, Tammy Kutz of Osgood; one stepson, Joseph Tabar of Sunman; two brothers, Richard and Kenneth Horne both of Cincinnati; and two grandchildren.
Mr. Horne was a member of the Zion Methodist Church of Norwood, Ohio; an Army veteran; and was a truck driver most of his life driving for Mapleknoll/Life Sphere of Springdale, Ohio.
Neal's Funeral Home, Osgood is handling the arrangements.

Tommy Davies
Tommy Davies, 66, of Farmers Retreat passed away Thursday, February 3, 2005 at his residence. He was born on Davies Hill in Clay Township, Dearborn County on December 4, 1938 the son of Franklin and Anna Jacobs Davies. He was married to Frances Randall on September 17, 1960 and she survives.
Other survivors include one daughter, Tina Devers and husband Chuck of Fairland; three sons, Michael Davies and wife Amy of Dewberry, Patrick Davies and Heidi of Rising Sun, and Franklin Davies and friend Marie Meyer of Cross Plains; ten grandchildren; one sister, Dorothy Snyder of Cincinnati; sisters-in-law, Helen Davies of Olean, Betty Davies of Dillsboro, and Ellen Ann Carroll of Ross, Ohio; and brother-in-law, John Rodolo of Madison. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Nellie Rodolo; brothers, Dale, Denver and Floyd Davies.
Mr. Davies was retired from Monsanto and was a Navy veteran.
Funeral services were held Sunday, February 6 at 2 p.m. at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home, Versailles with Rev. Tom Ferhman officiating. Burial was in the St. Peter's Cemetery at Olean.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Hospice of Dearborn County in care of the funeral home. Online condolences available at skfuneralhome.com

Vivian Mae Skirvin
Vivian Mae (Dillingham) Skirvin, 88, of Vevay, died Saturday, February 5, 2005 at Swiss Villa Living Center, Vevay. She was born August 19, 1916 in Indianapolis the daughter of Floy White Dillingham, deceased. She married Edward L. Skirvin, Sr. on April 5, 1970 and he survives.
Other survivors include three daughters, Barbara Ann Bolin, Susan K. Burton, Carol Jean Byrd all of Indianapolis; one son, Thomas Lee Barnes of Florida; three stepdaughters, Linda Anast-May of Chicago, Brenda Rickett of Mooresville, Sandy Taylor of Avon; two stepsons, Edward Skirvin, Jr., of Greenwood, Allen Dean Skirvin of Indianapolis; 13 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren, step-grandchildren, step great-grandchildren and other relatives.
Mrs. Skirvin was a 1934 graduate of Washington High School. She was a member of the Vevay American Legion Auxiliary Post #185 and Vevay VFW Auxiliary Post #5396. She was a homemaker.
Funeral services will be held today, Tuesday, February 8, 1 p.m. at Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home, Vevay with Rev. Howard Wade officiating. Burial will be in the Vevay Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Swiss Villa Living Center Memorial Fund.

William M. Rogers
William M. Rogers, 79, of Batesville, died Saturday, February 5, 2005 at Christ Hospital, Cincinnati. He was born April 25, 1925 in Decatur County, Indiana the son of Ethel Cain Patterson and Van Patterson, both deceased. He married Betty Ann Dwenger Rogers on October 30, 1971 at St. Anne's Church in Hamburg.
Survivors include by eight brothers-in-law, nine sisters-in-law, 46 nieces and nephews and 41 great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers-in-law.
Mr. Rogers was a factory worker for Union Furniture Company and later Batesville Casket Company before retiring in 1991. He was a member of the Eagles Aerie #1130 and the American Bowling Congress.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 8, 4-8 p.m., with rosary at 6:30 p.m. at Weigel Funeral Home, Batesville. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 9, 9:30 a.m. at the St. Anne's Church, Hamburg with Rev. John Nestor officiating. Burial will be in the St. Anne's Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to The Hansen Center or the Christ Hospital Heart Program.

February 1, 2005

Arnold Jones
Arnold Jones, 86, of Greensburg, died Wednesday, January 26, 2005 at his residence. He was born July 1, 1918 in Hammond, KY the son of John and Phema Jean (Grills) Jones, both deceased. He married Alta Mae Mills and she preceded him in death on October 6, 1996.
Survivors include one son, Jason Jones of Carmel; eight daughters, Elaine Sensenig of Greensburg, Kitty Busteed of Versailles, Una Engel of Charlotte, NC, Geneva Langdon of Marietta, GA, Janette Bramell of West Chester, OH, Jeanie Ballard of Carmel, Christine Polesan of Gainesville, VA, Sue Ann Goffe of Centerville, OH; three brothers; four sisters; nineteen grandchildren; and twenty-three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Randall Jones; one daughter, Louvella Jewell; four brothers; and one sister.
Mr. Jones was a retired employee of Bohn-Aluminum Corp. in Greensburg.
Funeral services were held Friday, January 28, 2 p.m. at Porter-Oliger-Pearson Funeral Home in Greensburg.
Burial was in the South Park Cemetery.

Benjamin
Fowler Freels
Benjamin Fowler Freels, 65, of Moores Hill, died Thursday, January 27, 2005 at University Hospital in Cincinnati, OH. He was born October 3, 1939 in Rockport, TN the son of Joseph and Pearl Freels, both deceased. He was a truck driver.
Survivors include his fiancÈe, Lori Koons of Moores Hill; two sons, James Freels of Lebanon, OH, Michael Halcomb of Franklin, OH; one daughter, Judith C. Freels of Stearns, KY; one brother, Joseph Freels of Clearwater, FL; and one sister, Sue Noland of Columbus, OH.
Funeral services were held Saturday, January 29, 11 a.m. at Filter Funeral Home in Aurora.
Burial was in the Forest Hill Cemetery in Moores Hill. Memorials may go to the Hoxworth Endowment Fund or to the family.

Carl E. Zimmerman
Carl E. Zimmerman, 90, of Boynton Beach, FL, formerly of Dearborn County died Wednesday, January 26, 2005 at Arbor Oaks in Lake Worth, FL. He was born September 19, 1914 in Lawrenceburg the son of Edward and Emma Hever Zimmerman, both deceased. He married Jane Stephens and she survives.
Other survivors include two daughters, Carol Anderson of South Bend, Frances Taitt of Alexandria Bay, NY; two sons, Dale Zimmerman of Atlantis, FL, Glen Zimmerman of Stevensville, MI; four sisters, Laura Mang of Batesville, Anna Sweeny of Lawrenceburg, Eileen Zimmerman of Lawrenceburg, Evelyn Beneker of Brookville; three brothers, Ralph Zimmerman of Sunman, Rev. Earl Zimmerman of Rothschild, WI, Edward Zimmerman of Cincinnati, OH; ten grandchildren and step grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister, Mabel Beneker.
Mr. Zimmerman was a former teacher in the public school system for South Bend and served in several elected city offices including Mayor in Boynton Beach. He was also a US Army veteran serving in World War II and was a member of the American Legion in Boynton Beach.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 2, 5-7 p.m. at Cook Funeral Home in Sunman and also after 10 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church on Thursday, February 3.
Funeral services will follow visitation at 11 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church, Hubbells Corner, with Pastor Gary Groth officiating.
Burial will be in the church cemetery. Memorials may go to the St. John's Cemetery Association.

Faye Eichenlaub
Faye Eichenlaub, 71, of Versailles, died Saturday, January 29, 2005 at Margaret Mary Community Hospital, Batesville. She was born July 18, 1933 in Cincinnati, the daughter of George Panich and Norma Brunner. She married Earl Eichenlaub on May 8, 1954 in Cincinnati and he survives.
Other survivors include one son, Gary Eichenlaub and wife Holly of Milan; two grandchildren, Kyle and Lexi Eichenlaub of Milan; two sisters, Lucy Roemer (Tom) of Las Vegas, NV, Dorothy Amos (Bud Lips) of Ft. Walton Beach, FL; one brother-in-law, Robert Eichenlaub of Cincinnati; three sisters-in-law, Ruth Walterman of Springfield Township, OH, May Eichenlaub of Boston, Mass, Evelyn Boehnlein Klosterman; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Frank Boehnlein; one brother-in-law, Edward Eichenlaub; and one daughter, Paula Eichenlaub.
Mrs. Eichenlaub was a homemaker, a graduate of Western Hills High School and a member of St. John's Catholic Church, Osgood.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 2, 9-11 a.m. at Bovard-Furst-Holt Funeral Home, Versailles. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. the same day at St. Johns Catholic Church, Osgood with Fr. Darvin Winters officiating. Burial will be in the New Cravens Cemetery, Milan. Memorials may be made to the donor's choice.

James Alan Mahoney
James Alan Mahoney, 50, of Columbus, died Friday, January 28, 2005 at Columbus Regional Hospital. He was born April 7, 1954 in Milan the son of Loyd George Mahoney and Naomi Roberta Rice.
Survivors include his mother, Naomia Rice of Columbus and several friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Loyd Mahoney.
Mr. Mahoney was a custodian at East Columbus Christian Church. He attended Clifty Elementary School, was a 1972 graduate of Columbus High School and attended Ivy Tech and IUPUC. He was also a former owner of Cummins Book Store and a member of the Elks Club.
Visitation will be held Thursday, February 3, 1-5:30 p.m. at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home in Columbus.
Funeral services will follow visitation at the funeral home at 5:30 p.m. with Rev. John Armstrong officiating.
Burial will be in the Craven Cemetery in Milan. Memorials may go to the charity of donor's choice.

Joy Lynn Poling
Joy Lynn Poling, 41, of Madison, died Wednesday, January 26, 2005 at King's Daughters' Hospital in Madison. She was born May 31, 1963 in Escondido, CA the daughter of William W. "Bill" Poling and Opal Marilyn "Kitty" (Burch) Poling and they survive in Madison.
Other survivors include three sisters, Cathy Shaffer of Madison, Carolyn Crum and husband Richard of Louisville, KY, Sheila Thompson of Madison; one half brother, Ronnie Lee Poling and wife Helen of Michigan City; three nieces; three nephews; one great-niece; and several aunts, uncles, great aunts, great uncles, cousins and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, William and Ludie Burch and her paternal grandparents, Roy and Naomi Bliton Poling.
Mrs. Poling was a graduate of Madison Diagnostic Training Center, working there until she was 21. She was also a member of the Carpenters Home Church in Lakeland, FL and attended the First Assembly of God Church in Madison.
Funeral services were held Saturday, January 29, 1 p.m. at Morgan-Webster-Nay Funeral Home in Madison with Rev. J.D. Traylor officiating.
Burial was in the Pleasant Cemetery. Memorials may go to the Special Olympics.

Kathleen Marie Schrader
Kathleen Marie Schrader, 66, of Batesville, died Friday, January 28, 2005 at her residence. She was born November 26, 1938 in Yorkville, IL the daughter of Gerald and Mathilda (Steffen) Pearce. She married Eugene M. Schrader on September 3, 1960 at Adams Lutheran Church and he survives.
Other survivors include two sons, Steven (Christine) Schrader of Loveland, OH, SPC David Schrader of US Army in Iraq; three daughters, Donna (Donald) Steiss of Richardson, TX, Debbie Schrader and Diane Eldridge both of Batesville; six grandchildren; and one brother, James Pearce of Sandwich, IL. One sister, Elnora Burks preceded him in death.
Mrs. Schrader was a licensed cosmetologist and ran a daycare in her home for many years. She was a 44-year member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Unite 271, life member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Unite 3183 and a 1956 graduate of Yorkville High School. She was also a member of the Adams Lutheran Church, Batesville.
Visitation will be held Friday, February 4, 4-8 p.m. at Meyers Funeral Home, Batesville. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 5, 11 a.m. at Adams Lutheran Church with Pastor William Powlen officiating. Burial will be in the Adams Church Cemetery, Batesville.
Memorials may be made to the Adams Lutheran Church or the J. Michael Hansen Oncology Center of the Hospice of Margaret Mary Community Hospital.

Mark Douglas Leap
Mark Douglas Leap, 38, of Madison, formerly of Vevay, died Friday, January 28, 2005 at his residence. He was born September 29, 1966 in Madison the son of Larry D. Neel Leap and Gloria (Taylor) Leap.
Survivors include two daughters, Jessica Marie Leap and Megan Joy Leap, both of Hanover; his mother, Gloria Taylor Leap of Batavia, OH; two sisters, Jennifer Sproles and husband Ernie of Madison, Cassie C. Baker and husband Shane of Madison; his grandmothers, Estene Cole Leap of Vevay, Mary Taylor of Hanover; his cousin and caregiver, Dale Dixon, Jr. and wife Cheryl of Vevay; nephews and nieces; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, Larry D. Neel Leap and his grandfathers, Joseph E. Leap and William Taylor.
Mr. Leap was a 1985 graduate of Switzerland County High School. He was a self-employed carpenter for many years and a member of the Rivervalley Community Church in Madison.
Funeral services were held Sunday, January 30, 2 p.m. at Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home in Vevay with Pastor Steve Pike officiating.
Burial was in the Vevay Cemetery. Memorials may go to the family.

Mike Held
Mike Held, 46, of Aurora, died Saturday, January 29, 2005 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati. He was born February 9, 1058 in Detroit, Michigan the son of Ernst and Martha Dugan Held. He married Lisa Engel on August 15, 1981 in Cincinnati and she survives.
Other survivors include one daughter, Sierra Held at home; two sons, Michael Held of Aurora and Daniel Held at home; and one brother, Bud Held of Cincinnati. His parents preceded him in death.
Mr. Held was employed at Qualis Automotive in Hebron, Kentucky. He was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church, Sunman.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 2, after 4 p.m. at the First Southern Baptist Church, Sunman. Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 3, 10 a.m. at the church with Pastor Hobert Brandenburg officiating. Burial will be in the Arlington Memorial Gardens, Cincinnati.
Memorials may be made to the Cancer Society.
Cook Funeral Home, Sunman is in charge of the arrangements.

Mildred A. Taul
Mildred A. Taul, 71, of Tattnall County, formerly of Milan, died Wednesday, January 26, 2005 at her residence. She married Leroy Taul and he preceded her in death.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Mike Dixon of Batesville; three sons and daughters-in-law, Terry and Mary Taul of Augusta, Tommy and Darlene Taul of Pekin, IL, Don and Kristie Taul of St. Marks, FL; one sister and brother-in-law, Louise Anderson and James Brantley of Vidalia; one brother and sister-in-law, Cecil and Sug Anderson of Glennville; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one grandson, Corey Dixon.
Mrs. Taul was a homemaker and also a member of the Stoney Hill Freewill Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held Sunday, January 30, 2 p.m. at Stoney Hill Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Harris Nix officiating.
Burial was in the church cemetery. Memorials may go to the Pearls of Life Hospice in Claxton, GA or Stoney Hill Freewill Baptist Church.
Cobb Funeral Home, Glennville, was in charge of the arrangements.

Monita Merida
Monita Merida, 79, of Sunman, died Tuesday, January 25, 2005 at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, OH. She was born October 8, 1925 in Barboursville, KY the daughter of Gilbert and Eliza Messer Jordan, both deceased. She married Ike Merida Sr. on April 1, 1941 in Barboursville and he preceded her in death on May 22, 1985.
Survivors include four daughter, Shirley Branstetter of Batesville, Barbara Broughton of Cincinnati, OH, Drucilla Miller of Osgood, Patricia Bischoff of Batesville; four sons, Ronnie Merida of Sunman, Wayne Merida of Greensburg, Ray Merida of Milan, Ike Merida of Moores Hill; two sisters, Hazel Trent and Edmonia Fischtinger both of Detroit, MI; ten grandsons; one granddaughter; three step-grandsons; nine great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sisters and six brothers.
Mrs. Merida was a homemaker. She was also a member of the Freewill Baptist Church at Negangard's Corner.
Funeral services were held Friday, January 28, 11 a.m. at Cook Funeral Home in Sunman with Pastor Tom Holt officiating.
Burial was in the Craven Cemetery in Milan. Memorials may go to the American Heart Association.

Nannie Marie Maybrier
Nannie Marie Maybrier, 83, of Versailles, formerly of Milan, died Saturday, January 29, 2005 in Versailles. She was born December 22, 1921 in Russell Springs, KY the daughter of Leo and Lettie (Robinson) Miller, both deceased. She married Edward R. Maybrier on June 20, 1936 and he preceded her in death on April 2, 2001. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include one son, Harold R. Maybrier of Milan; one daughter, Geraldine Marie Beach of Milan; eight grandchildren; and thirteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Robert Gene Maybrier and two grandchildren.
Visitation will be held today, Tuesday, February 1, 6-8 p.m. at Sibbett-Moore Funeral Home in Moores Hill.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 2, 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. George Savage officiating.
Burial will be in the Craven Cemetery in Milan. Memorials may go to the Ripley County Cancer Fund.

Thurmen C. Roberts
Thurmen C. Roberts, 95, of Vevay, died Sunday, January 30, 2005 at King's Daughters' Hospital in Madison. He was born November 3, 1909 in Switzerland County the son of Sterling Hilbert Roberts and Ella (Roberts) Roberts, both deceased.
Survivors include several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by four half brothers, Ernest, Earl, Glen and Clarence Roberts and one half sister, Katie Romans.
Mr. Roberts was a 1929 graduate of Vevay High School. He was a member of the Vevay Church of Christ later attending the Ebenezer Wesleyan Holiness Church near Moorefield. He was inducted into the U.S. Army on January 28, 1941 in Louisville, KY going to basic training at Ft. Knox, KY. He served in World War II until he was honorably discharged in 1945. He was a life member of the Vevay Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5396. He worked for 30 years as a newspaper carrier for the Louisville Courier Journal and Cincinnati Enquirer. He also owned and operated the Vevay Grill for eight years. He later wrote a book about his World War II experiences.
Funeral services will be held today, Tuesday, February 1, 11 a.m. at Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home in Vevay with Rev. Ronald Sandidge and Rev. David Dicken officiating.
Burial will be in the Vevay Cemetery. Memorials may go to the Ebenezer Wesleyan Holiness Church.