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March 25, 2010

Olivette N. Holliday
Olivette N. Holliday, 77, of Moores Hill, passed away Monday, March 22, 2010 at Shady Nook Care Center, Lawrenceburg. She was born June 11, 1932 in Milan, the daughter of Kelly and May (Nickle) Peyton. She married Herbert Holliday, April of 1959 and he preceded her in death on January 30, 2008.
Survivors include sons, James Ernest Holliday and David Wayne Holliday, both of Moores Hill. She was preceded in death by her husband, one son, one brother and one sister.
Mrs. Holliday was a member of the Milan Methodist Church, Eastern Star and the Aurora VFW Auxiliary.
Funeral services will be held Friday, March 26, at 11 a.m. at Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home in Milan with Pastor Stormy Scherer-Berry officiating. Burial will be at New Cravens Cemetery in Milan. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, March 25 at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the Moores Hill Life Squad. Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home in Milan is in charge of arrangements.

March 18, 2010

Steven W. Shook
Steven W. Shook, 47, of Madison passed away Thursday, March 11, 2010 at the Norton Hospital in Louisville. He was born at Franklin, Indiana on June 23, 1962 the son of Beverly and Mary Flint Shook. He was married to Brenda S. Wilson on September 22, 2008 and she survives.
Other survivors include his father Beverly Shook of Butlerville; four daughters Elizabeth Morgan and Stephanie Minks both of Corydon, Amanda Shook of Salem, and Marissa Shook of Madison; one step-son Chris Minks of Texas; two step-daughters Tabatha Dodds and Crystal Dodds both of Madison; 12 grandchildren; one sister Jackie (Phil) Amos of Holton; two brothers Danny Shook of Louisville and Chris (Stephanie) Shook of Virginia.
Mr. Shook was employed as an independent crane operator.
A memorial service is being held today, Thursday, at 2:00 p.m. at the Benham United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service. Memorials may be given to the Benham United Methodist Church in care of the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles.

June I. Snow
June I. Snow, 80, of Milan, passed away Monday, March 15, 2010. Funeral services are being held today, Thursday, at 11 a.m. at Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home in Milan with burial in the Union Flat Rock Cemetery in Osgood. Visitation will be held from 9-11 a.m. today. Memorials may be given to the Hope Baptist Church. Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home in Milan is in charge of arrangements.

James J. Kreimer
James J. Kreimer, 63, of Milan, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2010 at his home. Funeral services will be held at a later date. Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home in Milan is handling arrangements.

Wilma Catherine Nocks
Wilma Catherine Nocks, 85, of Milan, passed away Friday, March 12, 2010 at her residence. She was born December 13, 1924 in Pierceville, the daughter of Collis P. and Esther Rose Koechlin Huntington. She married Eugene Robert Nocks on September 14, 1946 and he preceded her in death on October 6, 1999.
Survivors include son, Michael Alan (Kathy) Nocks of NC; daughters, Janey Lou (Ron) Jenks of Milan, Kathy Ann Braun of Bloomington and Susan Patricia (Eugene) Ison of Sunman; ten grandchildren; and 19 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, Charles Huntington.
Mrs. Nocks was employed years ago by Dr. Warn of Milan. She attended the St. Charles Catholic Church of Milan and was a member of the Milan VFW Ladies Auxiliary and Milan Legion Ladies Auxiliary. She volunteered for 18 years at Margaret Mary Community Hospital and was also a volunteer for Margaret Mary Hospice.
Funeral services were held Monday, March 15 at St. Charles Catholic Church in Milan with burial in the Cravens Cemetery in Milan. Memorials may be given to the Milan Fire Department or Margaret Mary Hospice in care of Neal’s Funeral Home in Osgood. Arrangements were handled by Neal’s Funeral Home in Osgood.

March 11, 2010

Grace M. Stutler
Grace M. Stutler, 81, of Versailles, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2010 at St. Andrews in Batesville. She was born March 26, 1928 in Frenchburg, KY, the daughter of Robert and Laura (Becraft) Goodpaster. She married Ernest L. Stutler on March 2, 1946 and he preceded her in death on October 21, 2008.
Survivors include son, Dennis (Valerie) Stutler of Batesville; daughter, Colleen (Curtis) Moore of Nashville; brother, Willie Goodpaster of Hamilton, OH; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband and sister, Anna Hostetler.
Mrs. Stutler was a member of the Milan Baptist Church and also belonged to the church choir. She worked at the Milan Elementary School cafeteria, and also worked at Seagrams.
Funeral services are being held today, Thursday, at 1:30 p.m. at Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home in Milan, with Pastor Tom Holt officiating. Burial will be at the New Cravens Cemetery in Milan. Memorials may be given to the Alzheimer Association. Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home in Milan is in charge of arrangements.

Irvin L. Orr
Irvin L. Orr, 83, of Napoleon, passed away Monday, March 8, 2010 at the Pierce County Nursing Home in Waycross, Georgia. He was born near Delaware on December 28, 1926, the son of Andrew and Minnie Ahrens Orr. He was married to Anna Margaret Knopf on November 1, 1952 and she survives.
Other survivors include one son, Mark (Wanda) Orr of Letts; two daughters, Carol (Jim) Hull of Waycross, GA, and Diane (Kerry) Jackson of Westchester, OH; ten grandchildren; five great grandchildren; two brothers, John Orr of McClelland, IA and Gilbert Orr of Omaha, NE. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sons Stephen and Daniel, granddaughter Rachel Ann Orr, his brothers Leo, Harvey, Percy and Manley; and his sisters Rita Bierle, Thelma Thie and Eileen Woodworth.
Mr. Orr was a farmer and had worked for the Hoosier Energy and the Indiana State Highway Department. He was a navy veteran of WWII.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 12 at 10 a.m. at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. William Robinson officiating. Burial will be in the Indiana Veterans Cemetery at Madison. Visitation is being held today, Thursday, from 4-8 p.m. Memorials may be given to the Parkinson’s Research Foundation.

Patricia A. Hopkins
Patricia A. Hopkins, 63, of Indianapolis, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2010. She was born January 20, 1947 in Frankfort, the daughter of John and Frances (Flick) Collins. She married Larry D. Hopkins on February 15, 1975 at the Greenwood United Methodist Church and he survives.
Survivors include three daughters, Michelle Hopkins of Rolla, MO, Amanda (Justin) Baitz of Rensselaer, and Stephanie (Rick) Haskell of Lakeland, FL; one brother, Ronald (Patty) Collins of Morgantown; one sister, Karen (Steve) Olinger of Westfield; brother-in-law Rick Harlan of Westfield; and two grandchildren, Duncan Baitz and Zoey Hardin. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Connie Harlan.
Mrs. Hopkins was employed for 30 years at Arvin Industries as a welder, retiring in 2004. Over the years, she was an active band mom for Southport High School, Girl Scout leader, an active 4-H leader, Perry Township board member, and junior leader sponsor. She was also a member of Jobs Daughters and the Studebaker Driver’s Club.
Funeral services are being held today, Thursday, at 10 a.m. at the Community Church of Greenwood with
Rev. Dennis Hardin officiating. Burial will be at Rocklane Cemetery in Clark Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5635 W. 96th St., Ste. 100, Indianapolis, IN 46278, or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 941 E. 86th Street, Ste. 100, Indianapolis, IN 46240-1842. Online condolences may be sent to the Hopkins family at www.wilsonstpierre.com.
Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service and Crematory in Indianapolis is in charge of arrangements.

March 4, 2010

Opal F. Ralston
Ms. Opal F. Ralston, 80, of near Canaan, passed away Monday, March 1, 2010 at her residence. She was born February 8, 1930 on the family farm near Canaan, the daughter of John and Clara F. Lee Ralston, both of whom preceded her in death.
Survivors include cousins: Charles Lee of Lexington, Robert E. "Bob" Lee of Madison, Doris Jean Hopper and her husband Jesse of Lexington, Martha Stucker of Alabama, Kenny Lee, Donald Lee, Leon Gray and his wife Alice of Pleasant, Evon Gray and his wife Reta of Moorefield, Gerald and Shelby Jean Imel of Manville. She was preceded in death by her parents John and Clara F. Lee Ralston and her sister Mary L. Ralston who died in 1927.
Ms. Ralston was a 1948 graduate from the old Central High School. She lived and worked on her farm her entire life. She was a member of the Bennington Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, No. 407. She was a devout, lifelong member of the Caledonia Presbyterian Church near Moorefield and attended the Jefferson Presbyterian Church near Canaan.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday, March 5, at 11 a.m., with Reverend Wallace Hines officiating at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, in Madison. Burial will follow in the Jefferson Presbyterian Cemetery near Canaan. Friends may call Thursday from 5-8 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. until time of the service at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre in Madison.
Bennington Chapter No. 407, Order of Eastern Star will conduct services on Thursday at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Jefferson Presbyterian Cemetery. Cards are available at the funeral home. Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre in Madison is in charge of arrangements.

Calvin Richard Huffmeyer
Calvin Richard Huffmeyer, 85, of Batesville, passed away Monday, March 1, 2010. Visitation is being held today, Thursday from 5-8 p.m. with funeral services on Friday, March 5 at 11 a.m. at Meyers Funeral Home in Batesville with Rev. David Johnston officiating. Burial will be in the St. John Church Cemetery (Huntersville). Memorials to Rescue 10, Batesville. Meyers Funeral Home Batesville is in charge of arrangements.