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January 31, 2012

Earl L. Teaney
Earl L. Teaney, 82, of Aurora, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2012 at Ripley Crossing in Milan. He was born April 28, 1929 in Aurora, the son of George D. Teaney and Caroline S. (Gerlach) Teaney.
Earl graduated from Aurora High School in 1948. On February 6, 1951, he was united in marriage to Audrey J. Thayer, who survives.
In his early years, he was employed at Lischkge Motors at various times. He worked as a chemical operator at Fernald, and was employed at Indiana State Highway Department and at both Seagram's and Schenley in security.
Earl and Audrey owned Maple Leaf Restaurant in Dillsboro. He was employed at Shady Nook Care Center and SMC Greendale Housing in maintenance and at Area 12 LifeTime Resources as a bus driver. He ended his work career at Argosy Casino at age 80.
Earl worked as a volunteer at Mt. Sinai United Methodist Church, building their new church. He put in over 2,000 volunteer hours for the church. He was a former member of the Dillsboro Civic Club, Dillsboro Town Board, the Archery Club at North Vernon, men’s bowling team at Farmer’s Retreat and Lawrenceburg, and of the Hogan Township Fire Department as a volunteer.
Earl was a member of the Aurora Masonic Lodge No. 51, F&AM, and of Mt. Sinai United Methodist Church. He loved hunting, fishing, gardening, and of course- German Polka music. He especially loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife Audrey; children, Michael W. (Nola) Teaney of Aurora, Jerald E. Teaney of Dillsboro and Carla J. Teaney Blair of Aurora; grandchildren, Lucinda Teaney (Michael) Bostick, Jared E. (Melissa) Teaney, Erin M. Teaney (Ahmad) Ahmad, Jennifer R. Teaney and Kenneth A. Blair; great grandchildren, Courtney, Caitlin and Jacob Teaney, Donovan, Aiden and Teagan Bostick, and Aneesa and Amelia Ahmad; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Bernard Teaney, a son in infancy, Harold, and daughter-in-law Rhonda (Ohlmansick) Teaney.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 2, at 11 a.m. at Mt. Sinai United Methodist Church on Hwy. 350, with Pastors LaJo Dunbar, Arnold Cutter and Charles Miller officiating. He will be laid to rest in Riverview Cemetery in Aurora. Friends may meet his family at Filter-DeVries Funeral Home in Dillsboro on Wednesday, February 1, from 5-8 p.m. A masonic service will be held Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the Mt. Sinai United Methodist Church or to Relay for Life. Filter-DeVries Funeral Home, Dillsboro, is entrusted with arrangements.

Richard Murray
Richard Murray, 71, of Dillsboro, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. Richard was born April 3, 1940 in Clay County, Kentucky, the son of Leonard Arthur and Jesslyn (Ball) Murray. He married Shelia (Taylor) Murray on October 4, 1969 and she survives.
Richard was a retired telephone repair man with Cincinnati Bell Telephone for 37 years and was a member of the Dearborn Baptist Church. He served his country in the US Army. He loved deer and turkey hunting, fishing and watching old western movies.
Other survivors include sons, Richard (Tammy) Murray of Milan and William Murray of Versailles; daughters, Michelle (Bruce) Richmond of Wabash, Melissa (Glenn) Wafford of Dillsboro and Monica (Matthew) Johnson of Sunman; brother, Adam Murray of St. Louis, Missouri; sisters, Patricia Gratias of Garden Grove, California and Verna Lee Helvik of Montana; and 13 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brothers Stephen, Theodore (Ted) and Leonard (Bud) Murray.
Funeral services were held Saturday, January 28 at the Dearborn Baptist Church in Aurora, with Pastor Darrell Sparks officiating. Burial was in the Hopewell Cemetery at Andersonville. Memorials may be given to the Dearborn Baptist Church. Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home, Milan, was entrusted with arrangements.

Aimee Mildred (Richmond) Rhoads
Aimee Mildred (Richmond) Rhoads passed away on December 18, 2011. She was born on April 11, 1975 to Terrance and Donna Richmond of Milan.
An artistic and bright child, Aimee excelled both in her studies and in ballet, which she pursued in her mother’s ballet school. Aimee graduated from Milan High School in 1993 and attended Vanderbilt University where she majored in childhood development.
After graduating from Vanderbilt in 1997, Aimee moved to Tacoma, Washington to attend the University of Puget Sound for a Master’s program in Pastoral Counseling. Once graduating and becoming a licensed therapist, Aimee has helped hundreds of families and individuals work through their difficulties to find meaning and peace in their lives.
In 2003, Aimee met the love of her life, Patrick Rhoads. Pat and Aimee were married in 2006 and, two years later, welcomed their daughter Rowan Rhoads into their family.
While Aimee found success in academia and professional life, few would argue that Aimee’s greatest calling came as a loving mother to Rowan. Aimee’s patient kindness, love, and ceaseless attention to her daughter’s growth and development is rivaled only by her care for her father Terry Richmond while he battled colon cancer for two years and a half years. Though Aimee’s life was cut tragically short, she joins Terry in heaven.
Aimee is survived by her loving husband, Pat Rhoads, and her three-year-old daughter, Rowan, of Federal Way. Aimee also leaves behind her mother Donna Richmond, also of Federal Way, and her brother Justin Richmond of Potomac, MD.
More information on the tragedy that took Aimee’s life and how to help can be found at missingaimee-.blogspot.com.

Martin Lawrence Kappes
Martin Lawrence Kappes, 69, of Bennington, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2012. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at noon on Thursday, February 2, at the Sorrowful Mother of God Catholic Church in Vevay, with burial in the St. John’s Catholic Cemetery, Osgood. Visitation will be 11-11:45 a.m. Thursday at the Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home, Vevay. Memorials may be given to the family. Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home, Vevay, is entrusted with arrangements.

Dedrich "Dick" Sembach
Dedrich “Dick” Sembach, 101, of Glenwood, passed away Monday, January 30, 2012. Services will be held Friday, February 3, at 10 a.m. at Moster Mortuary in Rushville. Visitation will be on Thursday, February 2, from 5-8 p.m. Burial will follow services on Friday at Rushville’s East Hill Cemetery. Moster Mortuary, Rushville, is entrusted with arrangements.

 

 

 

 

January 24, 2012

Rosalie Baurley
Rosalie Baurley, 74, of New Marion, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2012 at her home. She was born near Friendship on November 24, 1937, the daughter of Denton and Doris Folsom Fischvogt. She was married to George Baurley on July 13, 1957 and he survives.
Other survivors include three daughters, Cindy (Ken) Williams and Janet Baurley, both of Indianapolis, and Nancy (Bryan) Dyer of Trafalgar; grandchildren, Alex Williams and Kari (Joe) Lammers both of Indianapolis; great-granddaughter, Mya Rose Lammers. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Jerry Fischvogt.
Mrs. Baurley was a 1955 graduate of Versailles High School. She was a former employee of CVS in Versailles and also MainSource Bank. She also had worked as a receptionist for Dr. Libunao in Versailles and had served as a deputy in the Ripley County Recorder’s office.
Rosalie was a member of St. Magdalene Catholic Church in New Marion.
Mass of Christian Burial were held Tuesday, January 24 at St. Magdalene Catholic Church with Father Frank Eckstein officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery at North Madison. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society or the St. Magdalene Cemetery in care of Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home, Versailles.

Mary Charlene (Chowning) Bromwell
Mary Charlene (Chowning) Bromwell, 72, of Madison, passed away Friday, January 20, 2012. Funeral services are being held today, Tuesday, at Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home, Vevay at 11 a.m. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. at the funeral home on Tuesday. Memorials may be given to the Switzerland County Animal Shelter or the Community Foundation of Switzerland County, contribution cards are available at the funeral home. Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home, Vevay, is entrusted with arrangements.

Glennda G. Dennerline
Glennda G. Dennerline, 60, of Aurora, passed away Friday, January 20, 2012 at Christ Hospital following a long illness. She was born June 4, 1951 in Indianapolis to Gilbert Timmons and Marie Mahan Timmons.
Glenna graduated from George Washington High School in 1969. She later joined the US Air Force where she attained the rank of TecSgt. with her last assignment at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base before retiring in 1985. While serving in the Air Force she met Rodney Dennerline, and they were married on May 19, 1979.
Following her retirement from the Air Force, Glennda became active in politics, serving as Democratic Party Chairwoman of Dearborn County from 1989 until 1997.
Glennda was employed by the State of Indiana as the Manager of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
She and Rodney were members of the American Legion and enjoyed socializing at the Lawrenceburg Post. She enjoyed making jewelry, gardening, and flying with her husband. She was especially devoted to her family and loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Surviving is her husband, Rodney Dennerline; two sons, Richard (Ann) Dennerline and Rhett (Debbie) Dennerline; two daughters, Nancy Gagnon and Tonya Freeman; three brothers, Ronald, Walter and Jim Timmons; one sister, Joyce Roach; and six grandchildren, Meredith, John, Jenny, Jake, Owen and Jack.
A private memorial service for Glennda will be held at a later date. For a more lasting tribute, the family asks that you consider the American Lung Association as a memorial in lieu of flowers. You may donate to them at lungusa.org. Arrangements have been entrusted to Filter-DeVries Funeral Home in Dillsboro.

Pauline "Polly" Britt
Pauline “Polly” Britt, 90, of Versailles, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2012 at the Margaret Mary Community Hospital in Batesville. She was born at Morning View, Kentucky on June 7, 1921, the daughter of William and Sophie Carter Peebles. She was married to Bert Britt on June 2, 1945 and he preceded her in death on February 4, 2010.
Survivors include one son, Daniel Britt of Hamilton, OH; two daughters, Linda (Mike) Alperin of Canton, OH and Sue (Marvin) McNew of Holton; nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; one sister, Nora (William) Springer of Indianapolis; and one brother, Jewell (Louise) Peebles of Burlington, KY. She also was preceded in death by her brother Virgil Peebles; and her sisters Gladys Foster, Geraldine Bruce, Emaline Peebles, Bonnie June Patrick and Evelyn Nuxoll.
Mrs. Britt was a 1939 graduate of Holton High School. She enlisted in the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corp in 1942 and was stationed at Camp Polk, Louisiana. She served during WWII as a cryptographer, being discharged when the war ended in 1945.
Polly was a former employee of Hill-Rom in Batesville and she and her husband owned and operated their Olde Things Shop in Versailles.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 26 at 10 a.m. at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. David Shivers of the Hopewell Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in the Cliff Hill Cemetery in Versailles with military graveside rites by the Versailles American Legion. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. Memorials may be given to the Hopewell Baptist Church building fund or the Cliff Hill Cemetery in care of the funeral home.

Barbara Smith
Barbara Smith, 55, of Moores Hill, passed away Friday, January 20, 2012, at University Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was born December 3, 1956 in Batesville, the daughter of Marion Oliver Beach and Jessie Rice Beach. She married Charles Smith on December 3, 1977, and he preceded her in death on February 23, 2011.
Barbara attended Moores Hill High School and served her country in the US Army from 1976 to 1977. She obtained her GED and went on to graduate with an Associates Degree from Ivy Tech in 1981.
In 1986, Barbara and her husband moved to Cartersville, GA, where they established a business called A-1 House Doctor, a home repair business. Barbara served as secretary and was a vital part of the business.
In 2008 they moved back to the Milan/Moores Hill area. Barbara was a member of the Hope Baptist Church, and loved animals, being a caretaker for horses and dogs. She loved the internet and being with her family.
She was a member of the Disabled American Veterans in Moores Hill and Milan.
Survivors include her mother, Jessie Brown; one son, Keith (Amber) Smith of Milan; one daughter, Brittany Smith of Milan; two stepsons, Todd (Alessandra) Smith and Shad (Nikki) Hankins; three grandchildren, Kelli, Hailey and Alaina; five step grandchildren, Nichole, Jordan, Paige, Tyler and Aurelia; brothers, Cliff Beach, Earl, Carl and Billy Brown; sisters Mary (Beach) McCreary, Margaret (Beach) Steele, Christine (Beach), Evelyn “Marie” (Beach), and Vonda (Beach). She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Smith, Jr.; father Marion Beach; stepfather, who was the father that raised her, Buddy Brown; and brother Donald Beach.
Funeral services for Barbara will be held Thursday, January 26 at 5 p.m. at Hope Baptist Church on US 50, west of Dillsboro, with Pastor Tom Holt officiating. Friends may meet her family at the church from 3-5 p.m. prior to the service. Interment will be Friday, January 27, at 11 a.m. at Forrest Hill Cemetery in Moores Hill. Memorials may be given to the family to help with expenses.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Filter-DeVries Funeral Home in Dillsboro.

 

January 17, 2012

Shirley Halcomb
Shirley Halcomb, of Versailles, passed away Friday, January 13, 2012, at the Indian River Medical Center in Sebastian, Florida. She was born at McKey in Owsley County, Kentucky, the daughter of George and Vesta Metcalf Gabbard. She was married to George Halcomb on May 17, 1956 and he survives.
Other survivors include two sons, Richard (Karen) Halcomb and Joe (Susie) Halcomb, both of Versailles; one daughter, Karen (Jeff) Hafft of Versailles; one stepson, Randy (Carol) Holcomb of Versailles; eight grandsons and one granddaughter; and one sister, Zella Cruncelton of South Carolina. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers- Elbie, Ed, Fred, Jim, Benny, Bill and Clarence Gabbard; and sisters- Bea Boyd, Christina Gray and Rosemary Peters.
Mrs. Halcomb was a member of the Tanglewood Baptist Church and the Versailles Chapter of the Eastern Star.
Shirley and her husband owned and operated the Halcomb Home Center in Versailles.
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 20, at 11 a.m. at the Tanglewood Baptist Church with Randy Thieman of the Shelby Christian Church officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 3-8 p.m. at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles and Versailles Eastern Star will hold services at 7:45 p.m. An addition visitation service will be from 10 a.m. until time of services Friday at the church. Memorials may be given to the Tanglewood Cemetery or the American Diabetes Association in care of the funeral home.

Thelma Mae Hooper
Thelma Mae Hooper, 99, a former resident of Dillsboro, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2012, at Ripley Crossing in Milan. Thelma was born February 25, 1912 in Ludlow, Kentucky, the daughter of Thomas Cuthbert and Mary Ridge Cuthbert. She was married to John W. Hooper, who passed away January 16, 2001.
She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed her family and being a homemaker. Her last several years were spent at Ripley Crossing.
Surviving is her son, John Wesley Hooper, Jr. and his wife, Donna, of Mt. Prospect, IL; daughter, Eva Joyce and her husband, Elmer Lorain Pruss, of Dillsboro; six grandchildren, John and Linda Pruss, Thomas and Cindy Pruss, Janet Ransom, Alan Pruss, Christopher and Annette Hooper, and Nicole Hooper; and six great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 4, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Farmers Retreat. Burial will be at All Saints Cemetery in Jenson Beach, Florida. Memorials in her memory may be given to the Activity Fund of Ripley Crossing. Arrangements have been entrusted to Filter-DeVries Funeral Home, Dillsboro.

Tim Clifford "Bo" Waller
Tim Clifford “Bo” Waller, 65, of Correct, formerly of Florence, Indiana, passed away Friday, January 13, 2012 at his home after a long illness. He was born February 14, 1946 in Cheviot, Ohio, the son of William P. and Iris (Casagrande) Waller. He married Mary Catherine (Mullinger) Waller on July 30, 1966 and she survives.
Other survivors include two daughters, Tracey Marie (Todd) Gobel and Lori Dee (Michael) Daulton, both of Milan; four grandchildren, Victoria Catherine Gobel, Talon James Gobel, Ashley Claire Daulton and Kyler Michael Daulton; one brother and two sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Mr. Waller was a 1964 graduate of Western Hills High School in Cincinnati, Ohio and attended the University of Cincinnati and IUPUI in Indianapolis. He was employed as a computer security analyst in private industry and then for the US Treasury Department for over 32 years, retiring in 2002.
Bo enjoyed playing the saxophone in a band, electronics, music and working on the family farm in Florence, Indiana. His greatest joy was spending time with family and friends. He was a member of the Ruter Chapel United Methodist Church in Vevay.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 18 at 2 p.m. at Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home, Vevay, with burial in the Vevay Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until time of service on Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the Margaret Mary Community Hospital Hospice Team or the Ruter Chapel United Methodist Church, cards are available at the funeral home.
Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home, Vevay, is entrusted with arrangements.

Martha T. Hountz
Martha T. Hountz, 83, of Sunman, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2012 at her home. She was born November 22, 1928 on the family farm in St. Nicholas, the daughter of Frank Allgeier and Marie (Niehaus) Allgeier. She married Edward G. Hountz and he preceded her in death on November 6, 1984.
Survivors include children, Phyllis (Keith) Lowe of Harrison, OH, Melvin (Charlene) Hountz of Greensburg, Steve (Janice) Hountz of Sunman, Mark (Roseanne) Hountz of Sunman, Donnie Hountz of Osgood, Jackie (Chris) Simon of Osgood and Roger (Laura) Hountz of Milan; 23 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Alvin Hountz, and brothers Frank and Joe Allgeier.
Mrs. Hountz was a member of the St. Pius Catholic Church. She was a homemaker who devoted her time to her family and her church.
Funeral mass was held Monday, January 16 at St. Pius Church, Sunman, with Father Frank Eckstein officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Memorials may be given to the St. Pius Church or the Diabetes Association. Cook Funeral Home, Sunman, was entrusted with arrangements.

Jeanette (Purcell) Fuehrer
Jeanette (Purcell) Fuehrer, 89, of Noblesville, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at The Lodge in Noblesville. She was born on April 25, 1922 in Versailles, the daughter of Otis and Augusta (Felix) Purcell.
Jeanette worked for the Osgood Shoe Factory, South Ripley School as head cook and as a clerk for the City Court in Versailles. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Noblesville and was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Women’s 8/40.
She is survived by children, Judith Cass and Dick Fuehrer both of Noblesville; five grandchildren, Todd, Chris and Cami Cass, Michael Melfi and Derek Fuehrer; and five great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin, who passed away in 1988, and her daughter Janice Melfi.
Services were held Monday, January 16, at the First United Methodist Church, Noblesville, with Rev. Jack Wolfe officiating. Burial was in the Cliff Hill Cemetery, Versailles. Memorials may be given to The Lodge Assisted Living, 1667 Sheridan Road, Noblesville, IN 46062. Online condolences can be given at www.randallroberts.com. Randall & Roberts Funeral Homes, Noblesville, was entrusted with arrangements.

Janice Eljean Higgins
Janice Eljean Higgins, 81, of Dillsboro, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2012. Services are being held at the convenience of the family. Sibbett-Moore Funeral Home, Moores Hill, is taking care of arrangements.

Douglas D. "Doug" Mills
Douglas D. “Doug” Mills, 50, of Aurora, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2012. Funeral services will be Thursday, January 19, at 11 a.m. at Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home, Milan, with burial following in the Mt. Sinai Cemetery, east of Aurora. Visitation will be Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the Doug Mills Memorial Athletic Scholarship Fund through the funeral home. Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home, Milan, is entrusted with arrangements.

January 10, 2012

Joyce Vinup Hoover
Joyce Vinup Hoover, 74, of Harrison, Ohio, passed away early Friday morning, January 6, 2012, at Christ Hospital following a brief illness. She was born March 8, 1937 in Milan, the daughter of Ralph Vinup and Leona Pieper Vinup.
Joyce resided in Dillsboro until moving to Cincinnati, where she was employed at the Hale-Justice Drug Co., where she met her husband, Curtis Hoover, who she married on her birthday, March 8, 1958.
Joyce was then employed at Ackerman Dental Lab for many years before becoming part owner of Ach-Al Dental Lab, where she retired as secretary-treasurer of the corporation in 1995.
She lived in Cincinnati most of her life, and the past ten years spent six months a year in Pinellas Park, FL. She was a long time member of St. Peters Lutheran Church in Dillsboro, and the past few years attended Amazing Grace Lutheran Church in Harrison.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Hoover in 1986; three sons, Ed, Jim and Bob Hoover; two brothers, Ray and Bill Vinup; and a sister, Ruby Jean Vinup.
Surviving is her daughter, Minnie (Lou) Gantzer of Cincinnati; two brothers, Jim Vinup of Dillsboro and Russell "Butch" Vinup of Harrison; sister, Irene Vinup of Milan; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Also surviving is a special friend, Elden Bagot.
Funeral services are being held today, Tuesday, at 11 a.m. at Filter-DeVries Funeral Home in Dillsboro. Burial will be in the Oakdale Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Hospice of Cincinnati. Filter-DeVries Funeral Home, Dillsboro, is entrusted with arrangements.

Cassie P. Flint
Cassie P. Flint, 100, of Versailles, passed away Friday, January 6, 2012 at Hickory Creek at Greensburg. She was born near Milton in Trimble County, Kentucky on April 12, 1911 the daughter of Dalton and Ammie Jenkins Handlon. She was married to Willard Flint on April 10, 1929 and he preceded her in death on November 3, 1986.
Survivors include one daughter, Sondra Nickell of Greensburg; three sons, Wilferd Flint of Cross Plains, Larry (Tara) Flint of Vevay, and Doug (Janet) Flint of Greensburg; 17 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and seven great-great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Dutch, Roy, and Woodrow Handlon, and her sisters Helen Hafft, Ruby Woosten, and Margie Zettlemeyer.
Mrs. Flint was a homemaker and a member of the Bear Creek Baptist Church in Friendship. She served as matron of the Ripley County Jail during the time her husband was sheriff from 1960-1964. Cassie also assisted her husband as a fishing guide at Loxahatchee Recreation Center in the Everglades, Florida.
Funeral services are being held today, Tuesday, at 10:30 a.m. at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Dale Day officiating. Burial will be in the Shelby Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until time of services. Memorials may be given to the Shelby Cemetery in care of the funeral home.

Kathryn J. Manship
Kathryn J. Manship, 88, of Osgood, passed away Monday, January 9, 2012, at the home of her daughter, near Commiskey. She was married to Leonard Manship on January 25, 1947 and he preceded her in death on January 8, 2007.
Survivors include three daughters, Deldea Klueber of Terre Haute, Germaine (Richard) Grapevine of Commiskey, and Mary Manship of Versailles; five grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.
Mrs. Manship was a 1941 graduate of Osgood High School, received her Bachelors degree from Indiana State in 1945 and her Masters degree in education from Ball State in 1971. She was a former educator having taught special education, speech, drama, and English in Kokomo, New Point, Napoleon, and Holton over a span of 20 years.
Kathryn was a member of St. John's Catholic Church in Osgood and was a member and former director for the Ripley County Historical Society.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, January 12, at 10 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church in Osgood with Father Shaun Whittington officiating. Burial will be in the Cliff Hill Cemetery in Versailles. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with rosary services at 6:45 p.m. Memorials may be given to the St. John's Catholic Church or the Ripley County Historical Society in care of the funeral home.

Benjamin L. "Benny" Backus
Benjamin L. "Benny" Backus, 89, of Canaan, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2012. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 11, at 2:30 p.m. at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, Madison, with burial following in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Canaan. Friends may call Wednesday, from 1 p.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Cards are available at the funeral home. Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, Madison, is entrusted with arrangements.

Cleatus Wayne Burton
Cleatus Wayne Burton, 64, of Aurora, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2012. Funeral services were held Sunday, January 8, at First Southern Baptist Church in Sunman with burial in the Forest Hill Cemetery at Moores Hill. Memorials may be given to the funeral home to help defray funeral expenses. Sibbett-Moore Funeral Home, Moores Hill is handling arrangements.

Glenna Belle Dieselberg
Glenna Belle Dieselberg, 90, of Sunman, passed away Monday, January 2, 2012. Funeral services were held Thursday, January 5, at the Cook Funeral Home, Sunman, with burial in the St. Paul Cemetery, Sunman. Memorials may be given to the building fund of the St. John Lutheran Church, Sunman Life Squad or donor's choice. Cook Funeral Home, Sunman, was entrusted with arrangements.

Mary Brison
Mary Brison, 63, of Delaware passed away Thursday, January 5, 2012 at her home. She was born at Milan on February 14, 1948 the daughter of Charles and Evelyn Stainton Noel. She was married to Ernest Brison on April 19, 1968 and he preceded her in death on February 5, 2011.
Survivors include her mother Evelyn Folsom of Versailles; one daughter Joy Faulkner of Minnesota; two sons John (Chrissy) Brison and Justin (Amanda) Brison both of Delaware; seven grandchildren; one brother Charles Noel of Versailles; one sister Betty St. John of Versailles; one half-brother Edwin Noel of Greendale.
Mrs. Brison had worked had the Muscatatuck State Hospital as a nurse.
Services will be held Thursday, January 12 at 6 p.m. at the Hope Baptist Church near Dillsboro with Rev. Tom Holt officiating. Memorials may be given to the donors choice in care of the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home.

Ruth Vivian Craft
Ruth Vivian Craft, 62, of Sunman, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2012. Funeral services were held Monday, January 9, at Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home, Milan, with burial in the New Craven Cemetery, Milan. Memorials may be given to the Manchester Church of Christ Building Fund or the American Cancer Society. Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home, Milan, was entrusted with arrangements.

Helen J. Hensley
Helen J. Hensley, 76, of Sunman, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2011. Funeral services were held Thursday, January 5 at Cook Funeral Home, Sunman, with burial in the St. Paul Cemetery, Sunman. Memorials may be given to the family to assist with expenses. Cook Funeral Home, Sunman, was entrusted with arrangements.

January 3, 2012

Emily M. Huntington
Emily Marie Huntington, 18 of Osgood, passed away Friday, December 30, 2011, near Osgood as the result of a single car accident. She was born at Lawrenceburg on October 6, 1993.
Survivors include her father, Leonard Huntington of Osgood; her mother and stepfather, Jodi and Jason Comer of Osgood; brothers: Luke, Ty, and Beckham Comer; paternal grandparents: George and Barbara Huntington of Osgood; maternal grandparents: Pat Graves of Versailles, Neil and Marilyn Comer of Osgood and Steve and Marlene Hedrick of Batesville. Maternal great grandmother include Edith Comer of Osgood and Zuella McNew of Holton.
Aunts and uncles include Stephen and Trish Huntington of Osgood; Travis and Pam Draper of Aurora; Karl and Jenny Mockler of Avon; Brian and Molly Steele of Carmel; Julie Comer of Phoenix; Eric and Katie Sheets, Shawn and Kara Hieser, and Brian and Anna Lane all of Indianapolis. She is also survived by several cousins.
She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Hank Graves.
Emily was a senior at Jac-Cen-Del High School where she was a member of the Lady Eagles basketball team, golf team, and dance. She was also a member of the Jac-Cen-Del chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the National Honor Society.
Emily, as a member of the Sunshine Society, was chosen Miss Sunshine for 2011 and had the honor of representing Jac-Cen-Del in the Aurora Farmer's Fair queen contest.
She was a member of St. John's Catholic Church in Osgood, was currently employed with Subway in Versailles, and also volunteered at the Ripley County Humane Society.
Emily's plans were to attend Indiana University in the fall of 2012 and major in graphic design. She enjoyed her horses, playing her guitar, singing, and most of all baking "scrumptious" desserts.
Funeral services will be held today, January 3 at 2 p.m. at the Hopewell Baptist Church with Rev. David Shivers officiating. Burial will be in the Cliff Hill Cemetery in Versailles.
Memorials may be given to the Ripley County Humane Society in care of the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home.

Jean Holman Clemons
Jean Holman Clemons, 75, of Versailles passed away Friday, December 30, 2011, at Ripley Crossing. She was born at Milan on September 16, 1935 the daughter of Earl and Mary Busching Holman. She was married to Kenneth Clemons on June 21, 1971, and he survives.
Other survivors include a son Bob Clemons of Versailles; one daughter, Mary Frances (Rob) Creazzo of Fountaintown; also her dog, Jake.
Mrs. Clemons was a 1954 graduate of Versailles High School and was a member of the Versailles Church of Christ. Jean and her husband delivered the Indianapolis newspaper for several years in the Versailles area. She enjoyed gardening, bird watching, and following the Chicago Cubs.
Funeral services will be held today, January 3 at 11 a.m. at the Versailles Church of Christ with Dale Day officiating. Burial will be in the Cliff Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 9 a.m. until time of the service.
Memorials may be given to the Versailles Church of Christ in care of the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral home.