May 3, 2016 • Obituaries
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UPDATED BY MARIA SIEVERDING MAY 3, 2016 11:30 A.M.
Dorothy Florence Jackson Lehur Hooton
Dorothy Florence Jackson Lehue Hooton, 95, of Nolensville, Tennessee, formerly of Madison, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at her residence in Nolensville, Tennessee. She was born April 1, 1921 in Bedford, Kentucky, the daughter of Thomas Tabner and Lily Smith Jackson.
Survivors include two sons, Joseph J. Lehue (Elaine) of Nolensville, Tennessee, John A. Lehue (Lura) of Columbus; her daughter, Connie Lynn Woods of Indianapolis; her daughter-in-law, Karen Lehue of Louisville, Kentucky; her grandchildren, Joseph Robert, Ann Marie, Edward, Erika, Michelle, Julie, Elizabeth and Staci; 13 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Tabner and Lily Smith Jackson, her brothers, Smith, Fennel, and Henry Jackson, her sisters, Elizabeth Coffin and Margaret Wingham, her first husband, Joseph Ernest Lehue died July 5, 1986, her second husband, Lynn Moore died in 1993, her third husband, Troy Hooton died in 2000, and her son, Carroll Lee Lehue died September 11, 2000.
Dorothy was raised in Trimble County, Kentucky and married Joseph Ernest Lehue on September 11, 1940 in Bedford. This happy union of 45 years was blessed with three sons and a daughter. She married Lynn Moore in 1989 and enjoyed only four years of marriage before his death in 1993. She lastly married Troy Hooton in 1995 in Versailles, Indiana and they enjoyed five years of marriage until his death in 2000. She lived in Madison most of her life with the exception of five years in the Versailles/Cross Plains area. She moved to Nolensville, Tennessee, in 2009 where she resided until her death. She worked for a while at the U.S. Shoe Corporation in Osgood but was mostly a farm wife, homemaker, and helpmate. She was a member of Calvary Wesleyan Church and enjoyed her church, shopping, quilting, and ceramics.
Funeral services were held Sunday, May 1 at the Calvary Wesleyan Church, Madison with Rev. Monty L. Mahoney officiating. Burial was in the Moffett Cemetery in Milton, Kentucky. The family requests memorials in memory of Dorothy to the American Heart Association, contribution cards are available at the funeral home. Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family via the funeral home’s website at www.morgan-nay.com.
Melvin E. McMurray
Melvin E. McMurray, 76, of Goshen, Ohio, passed away at his home Thursday, April 28, 2016. Melvin was born Thursday, January 18, 1940 in North Bend, Ohio, the son of Elmer and Lillian (Crouch) McMurray. He married Elizabeth (Baker) McMurray who preceded him in death. Melvin was a former employee of the Gear Piano Co. in Cleves. He was a member of the Aurora Eagles.
Melvin is survived by sons, Melvin McMurray Jr. of Rising Sun and Rocky (Jennifer) McMurray of Aurora; daughter, Roetta (David) Howard of Moores Hill; brother, Elmer (Naomi) McMurray of Goshen; sisters, Shirley Betler of Lake Wells, Florida, Mary Triplett of Sebring, Florida, Thelma Collins of Elkins W. Virginia, and Carolyn DeWitt of Versailles; several grandchildren and great grandchildren, and many friends.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 3, at 1 p.m. at Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home, with Chaplain Bonnie Bohn of Vitas Hospice officiating. Burial will follow in New Craven Cemetery at Milan. Visitation will be 11-1, Tuesday at the funeral home. Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home is handling arrangements, 707 S. Main St, Box 243, Milan IN 47031, (812)654-2141. Go to www.lawscarrmoore.com to leave an online condolence message.
Marjorie I. Meyers
Marjorie I. Meyers, 88, of Moores Hill, passed away Friday, April 29, 2016. Funeral services will be Thursday, May 5, at 11 a.m. at the Sibbett-Moore Funeral Home, Moores Hill with Pastor Harris Long officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hill Cemetery at Moores Hill. Visitation will be Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Moores Hill First Baptist Church Memorial Fund. Sibbett-Moore Funeral Home, Moores Hill, is entrusted with arrangements, 16717 Manchester St, PO Box 156, 47032; (812)744-3280. Go to www.sibbettmoore.com to leave an online condolence message.
Mont Cavins
Mont Cavins, 94, of Blanchester, Ohio, formally of Moores Hill, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2016. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 30 at Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home, Milan, with burial in the in Mt. Sinai Cemetery west of Aurora. Memorials may be made to Moores Hill Rescue or donor’s choice. Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements. 707 S. Main St. Box 243, Milan 47031. (812)654-2141. Go to www.lawscarrmorre.com to sign on line register book.
Emma Lee Bevis
Emma Lee Bevis, 79, of Versailles, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2016. Funeral services will be held at the Crossroads Community Wesleyan Church, 5112 W. US 50, Holton, Tuesday, May 3 at 1 p.m. with John Blair officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Sinai Cemetery, Aurora. Contributions may be made to the funeral home to defray expenses. If unable to attend services, please call the funeral home office at (812) 926-1450 and the family will be notified of your donation with a card. Visit: www.rullmans.com. Rullman Hunger Funeral Home, Aurora, is entrusted with arrangements.
Nellie Mae Doss
Nellie Mae Doss, 92, of Moores Hill, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2016. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 30 at Sibbett-Moore Funeral Home, Moores Hill. Burial was in Salem Cemetery in Liberty, KY. Memorials may be made to Moores Hill United Methodist Church or the Heart Fund. Sibbett-Moore Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements. 16717 South Manchester Street, Box 156 Moores Hill 47032. (812)744-3280. Go to www.sibbettmoore.com to sign online register book.
Hazel I. Cunningham
Hazel I. Cunningham, 88, of Milan, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Ripley Crossing in Milan. Hazel was born Friday, April 27, 1928 in Warsaw, Kentucky, the daughter of Stanley and Laura (Courtney) Jackson. She married Harry Cunningham who preceded her in death in 2008. Hazel was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening, flowers, watching the birds and family time.
Hazel is survived by son, Harry Allen Cunningham of Casselberry, Fla; daughters, Debbie (Arthur) Thomas of Cross Plains, Sheila (Jeff) Jackson of Lafayette, Barbara J. Bowling of Harrison, Ohio, and Treva Cunningham of Shelbyville; sister-in-law, Betty Cunningham; brother-in-law, Evan (Georgia) Cunningham; grandchildren, Kevin (Sarah) Thomas; Amy (Scott) Linkel; Jeffery Cunningham; Brett (Jill) Cunningham; great grandchildren Brady and Brionna Linkel, Katie Thomas, Jackson Cunningham, and two stepgrandchildren. Hazel was preceded in death by her husband and grandaughter Lisa Simpson, three brothers and four sisters.
Funeral services will be Thursday, May, 5, at 11 a.m. at Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home, Milan, with Pastor Charlie Miller officiating. Burial will follow in New Craven Cemetery at Milan. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Ripley Crossing Activity Fund or Margaret Mary Hospice. Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home, Milan, is entrusted with arrangements, 707 S. Main St; Box 243, 47031, (812)654-2141. Go to www.lawscarrmoore.com to leave an online condolence message for the family.
Mary F. Cordell
Mary F. Cordell, 63, of Versailles, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Mercy West Hospital in Cincinnati. She was born in Cincinnati on March 28, 1953, the daughter of Raymond and Roxie Trimble Pierce. She was married to Roy Cordell and he preceded her in death on February 13, 2014. Survivors include one daughter, Marie (Albert) Sturgill of Versailles; one son, Forest Huddelston of Milan; nine grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; one sister, Wanda Wingate of Aurora; also her fiancé, Dr. Marvin Moore of Rising Sun. She was also preceded in death by her parents.
Mrs. Cordell was a 1971 graduate of Western Hills High School in Cincinnati. She was a former employee of Hillenbrand Industries in Batesville and was currently the owner and operator of Four Paws Boarding and Grooming in Versailles. Mary had a tremendous love of animals and provided excellent care and attention to all of her “furry friends.” Mary was a member of the Cross Plains Church of Christ.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 4 at 2 p.m. at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Bro. Logan Fugate of the Cross Plains Church of Christ officiating. Burial will be in the Marble Corner Cemetery at Versailles. Visitation will be Wednesday from 12 p.m. until time of services. Memorials may be given to the Ripley County Humane Society in care of the funeral home.
Corey Eugene Perry
Corey Eugene Perry, 29, of Dillsboro, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2016. Funeral services were held Friday, April 29, 2016 at Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home, Milan. Memorials may be made to the family. Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements. 707 S. Main St. Box 243, Milan 47031. (812) 654-2141. Go to www.lawscarrmorre.com to sign online register book.
John R. Adams
John R. Adams, 86, of Ruskin, Florida, formerly of Versailles, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2016. Services are pending at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles.
Cassandra Ranee Hummel
Cassandra Ranee Hummel, 31, of Moores Hill, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016 Funeral services were held Monday, May 2, 2016 at Sibbett-Moore Funeral Home, Moores Hill. Burial was in the Forest Hill Cemetery at Moores Hill. Memorials may be made to Riley Hospital for Kids through the funeral home. Sibbett-Moore Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements, 16717 Manchester St, PO Box 156, Moores Hill, In., 47032, (812)744-3280. Go to www.sibbettmoore.com to leave an online condolence message for the family.
Savannah Grace Webster
Savannah Grace Webster, the daughter of Devon & Kayla Webster of Osgood, became an angel at birth on April 26, 2016. Funeral services were held Monday, May 2, 2016 at Meyers Funeral Home, Batesville. Burial was in the Mud Pike Baptist Church Cemetery. Meyers Funeral Home, Batesville, was entrusted with arrangements.
Dorothy Florence Jackson Lehur Hooton
Dorothy Florence Jackson Lehue Hooton, 95, of Nolensville, Tennessee, formerly of Madison, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at her residence in Nolensville, Tennessee. She was born April 1, 1921 in Bedford, Kentucky, the daughter of Thomas Tabner and Lily Smith Jackson.
Survivors include two sons, Joseph J. Lehue (Elaine) of Nolensville, Tennessee, John A. Lehue (Lura) of Columbus; her daughter, Connie Lynn Woods of Indianapolis; her daughter-in-law, Karen Lehue of Louisville, Kentucky; her grandchildren, Joseph Robert, Ann Marie, Edward, Erika, Michelle, Julie, Elizabeth and Staci; 13 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Tabner and Lily Smith Jackson, her brothers, Smith, Fennel, and Henry Jackson, her sisters, Elizabeth Coffin and Margaret Wingham, her first husband, Joseph Ernest Lehue died July 5, 1986, her second husband, Lynn Moore died in 1993, her third husband, Troy Hooton died in 2000, and her son, Carroll Lee Lehue died September 11, 2000.
Dorothy was raised in Trimble County, Kentucky and married Joseph Ernest Lehue on September 11, 1940 in Bedford. This happy union of 45 years was blessed with three sons and a daughter. She married Lynn Moore in 1989 and enjoyed only four years of marriage before his death in 1993. She lastly married Troy Hooton in 1995 in Versailles, Indiana and they enjoyed five years of marriage until his death in 2000. She lived in Madison most of her life with the exception of five years in the Versailles/Cross Plains area. She moved to Nolensville, Tennessee, in 2009 where she resided until her death. She worked for a while at the U.S. Shoe Corporation in Osgood but was mostly a farm wife, homemaker, and helpmate. She was a member of Calvary Wesleyan Church and enjoyed her church, shopping, quilting, and ceramics.
Funeral services were held Sunday, May 1 at the Calvary Wesleyan Church, Madison with Rev. Monty L. Mahoney officiating. Burial was in the Moffett Cemetery in Milton, Kentucky. The family requests memorials in memory of Dorothy to the American Heart Association, contribution cards are available at the funeral home. Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family via the funeral home’s website at www.morgan-nay.com.
Melvin E. McMurray
Melvin E. McMurray, 76, of Goshen, Ohio, passed away at his home Thursday, April 28, 2016. Melvin was born Thursday, January 18, 1940 in North Bend, Ohio, the son of Elmer and Lillian (Crouch) McMurray. He married Elizabeth (Baker) McMurray who preceded him in death. Melvin was a former employee of the Gear Piano Co. in Cleves. He was a member of the Aurora Eagles.
Melvin is survived by sons, Melvin McMurray Jr. of Rising Sun and Rocky (Jennifer) McMurray of Aurora; daughter, Roetta (David) Howard of Moores Hill; brother, Elmer (Naomi) McMurray of Goshen; sisters, Shirley Betler of Lake Wells, Florida, Mary Triplett of Sebring, Florida, Thelma Collins of Elkins W. Virginia, and Carolyn DeWitt of Versailles; several grandchildren and great grandchildren, and many friends.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 3, at 1 p.m. at Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home, with Chaplain Bonnie Bohn of Vitas Hospice officiating. Burial will follow in New Craven Cemetery at Milan. Visitation will be 11-1, Tuesday at the funeral home. Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home is handling arrangements, 707 S. Main St, Box 243, Milan IN 47031, (812)654-2141. Go to www.lawscarrmoore.com to leave an online condolence message.
Marjorie I. Meyers
Marjorie I. Meyers, 88, of Moores Hill, passed away Friday, April 29, 2016. Funeral services will be Thursday, May 5, at 11 a.m. at the Sibbett-Moore Funeral Home, Moores Hill with Pastor Harris Long officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hill Cemetery at Moores Hill. Visitation will be Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Moores Hill First Baptist Church Memorial Fund. Sibbett-Moore Funeral Home, Moores Hill, is entrusted with arrangements, 16717 Manchester St, PO Box 156, 47032; (812)744-3280. Go to www.sibbettmoore.com to leave an online condolence message.
Mont Cavins
Mont Cavins, 94, of Blanchester, Ohio, formally of Moores Hill, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2016. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 30 at Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home, Milan, with burial in the in Mt. Sinai Cemetery west of Aurora. Memorials may be made to Moores Hill Rescue or donor’s choice. Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements. 707 S. Main St. Box 243, Milan 47031. (812)654-2141. Go to www.lawscarrmorre.com to sign on line register book.
Emma Lee Bevis
Emma Lee Bevis, 79, of Versailles, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2016. Funeral services will be held at the Crossroads Community Wesleyan Church, 5112 W. US 50, Holton, Tuesday, May 3 at 1 p.m. with John Blair officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Sinai Cemetery, Aurora. Contributions may be made to the funeral home to defray expenses. If unable to attend services, please call the funeral home office at (812) 926-1450 and the family will be notified of your donation with a card. Visit: www.rullmans.com. Rullman Hunger Funeral Home, Aurora, is entrusted with arrangements.
Nellie Mae Doss
Nellie Mae Doss, 92, of Moores Hill, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2016. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 30 at Sibbett-Moore Funeral Home, Moores Hill. Burial was in Salem Cemetery in Liberty, KY. Memorials may be made to Moores Hill United Methodist Church or the Heart Fund. Sibbett-Moore Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements. 16717 South Manchester Street, Box 156 Moores Hill 47032. (812)744-3280. Go to www.sibbettmoore.com to sign online register book.
Hazel I. Cunningham
Hazel I. Cunningham, 88, of Milan, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Ripley Crossing in Milan. Hazel was born Friday, April 27, 1928 in Warsaw, Kentucky, the daughter of Stanley and Laura (Courtney) Jackson. She married Harry Cunningham who preceded her in death in 2008. Hazel was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening, flowers, watching the birds and family time.
Hazel is survived by son, Harry Allen Cunningham of Casselberry, Fla; daughters, Debbie (Arthur) Thomas of Cross Plains, Sheila (Jeff) Jackson of Lafayette, Barbara J. Bowling of Harrison, Ohio, and Treva Cunningham of Shelbyville; sister-in-law, Betty Cunningham; brother-in-law, Evan (Georgia) Cunningham; grandchildren, Kevin (Sarah) Thomas; Amy (Scott) Linkel; Jeffery Cunningham; Brett (Jill) Cunningham; great grandchildren Brady and Brionna Linkel, Katie Thomas, Jackson Cunningham, and two stepgrandchildren. Hazel was preceded in death by her husband and grandaughter Lisa Simpson, three brothers and four sisters.
Funeral services will be Thursday, May, 5, at 11 a.m. at Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home, Milan, with Pastor Charlie Miller officiating. Burial will follow in New Craven Cemetery at Milan. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Ripley Crossing Activity Fund or Margaret Mary Hospice. Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home, Milan, is entrusted with arrangements, 707 S. Main St; Box 243, 47031, (812)654-2141. Go to www.lawscarrmoore.com to leave an online condolence message for the family.
Mary F. Cordell
Mary F. Cordell, 63, of Versailles, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Mercy West Hospital in Cincinnati. She was born in Cincinnati on March 28, 1953, the daughter of Raymond and Roxie Trimble Pierce. She was married to Roy Cordell and he preceded her in death on February 13, 2014. Survivors include one daughter, Marie (Albert) Sturgill of Versailles; one son, Forest Huddelston of Milan; nine grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; one sister, Wanda Wingate of Aurora; also her fiancé, Dr. Marvin Moore of Rising Sun. She was also preceded in death by her parents.
Mrs. Cordell was a 1971 graduate of Western Hills High School in Cincinnati. She was a former employee of Hillenbrand Industries in Batesville and was currently the owner and operator of Four Paws Boarding and Grooming in Versailles. Mary had a tremendous love of animals and provided excellent care and attention to all of her “furry friends.” Mary was a member of the Cross Plains Church of Christ.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 4 at 2 p.m. at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Bro. Logan Fugate of the Cross Plains Church of Christ officiating. Burial will be in the Marble Corner Cemetery at Versailles. Visitation will be Wednesday from 12 p.m. until time of services. Memorials may be given to the Ripley County Humane Society in care of the funeral home.
Corey Eugene Perry
Corey Eugene Perry, 29, of Dillsboro, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2016. Funeral services were held Friday, April 29, 2016 at Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home, Milan. Memorials may be made to the family. Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements. 707 S. Main St. Box 243, Milan 47031. (812) 654-2141. Go to www.lawscarrmorre.com to sign online register book.
John R. Adams
John R. Adams, 86, of Ruskin, Florida, formerly of Versailles, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2016. Services are pending at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles.
Cassandra Ranee Hummel
Cassandra Ranee Hummel, 31, of Moores Hill, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016 Funeral services were held Monday, May 2, 2016 at Sibbett-Moore Funeral Home, Moores Hill. Burial was in the Forest Hill Cemetery at Moores Hill. Memorials may be made to Riley Hospital for Kids through the funeral home. Sibbett-Moore Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements, 16717 Manchester St, PO Box 156, Moores Hill, In., 47032, (812)744-3280. Go to www.sibbettmoore.com to leave an online condolence message for the family.
Savannah Grace Webster
Savannah Grace Webster, the daughter of Devon & Kayla Webster of Osgood, became an angel at birth on April 26, 2016. Funeral services were held Monday, May 2, 2016 at Meyers Funeral Home, Batesville. Burial was in the Mud Pike Baptist Church Cemetery. Meyers Funeral Home, Batesville, was entrusted with arrangements.
