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Justin Clayton, 20, of Madison passed away Saturday, June 13, 2009 at his home. He was born at Madison on November 25, 1988 the son of William Clayton and Connie McClain. Survivors include his father William Clayton of Osgood; his mother Connie McClain of Madison; one sister Sally Clayton of Milton, Kentucky; half-brother William Clayton of Texas; half-sister Heather Freeman of Osgood; maternal grandfather Alex McClain of Centralia, Illinois; maternal grandmother Ramona Farrell of Versailles. Mr. Clayton was a 2008 graduate of Madison Consolidated High School and was a currently a student at Ivy Tech in Madison studying business. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 16th at 7pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. Robert McCreary of the Holton Christian Church officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday beginning at 5pm. Memorials may be given to the Holton Christian Church.
Lee Phillips, 77, of Versailles passed away Thursday, June 11, 2009 at his home. He was born near Friendship on October 18, 1931 the son of Leroy and Bernice Thornton Phillips. He was married to Wanda Rose on October 18, 1952 and she survives. Other survivors include three daughters, Marcia (Pete) Holcomb of Versailles, Bennilee Westmeier of Nineveh, and Sandra (Lynn) Works of Bennington; 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren; one sister Fleeta Smith of Versailles. He was preceded in death by his parents and his granddaughter Clarissa Westmeier. Mr. Phillips was a self-employed truck driver. He was a veteran of the Korean War and a member of the Versailles American Legion. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 15th at 11am at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. Sherman Hughes of the Bear Creek Baptist Church at Friendship officiating. Burial will be in the Olive Branch Cemetery near Fairview. Visitation will be Sunday from 5pm to 8pm. Memorials may be given to the donors choice.
Anna Mae Bustle, 77, of Jesup, Georgia, formerly of Versailles passed away Sunday, June 7, 2009 at the Brunswick Southeast Georgia Medical Center. She was born near Correct on October 6, 1931 the daughter of Roy and Clara Hughes Handlon. She was married to Tom Bustle and he preceded her in death on April 18, 1999. Survivors include three daughters Linda (Jesse) Owens of Jesup, Georgia, Sherri (Jerry) Dolan of White, Georgia, and Patti (Richard) Blankenship of Soldotna, Alaska; 8 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; three step-sons, Dean Bustle of Dabney, Jack Bustle of Holton, and Wayne Bustle of Louisville. Mrs. Bustle was retired as a retail clerk for K Mart in Gainesville, Florida and was a member of the Faith Chapel in Jesup. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 11th at 12:30pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Mrs. Bustle’s grandson Rev. Thomas Anderson officiating. Burial will be in the New Marion Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 10:30am until time of services. Memorials may be given to ARDS or the New Marion Cemetery in care of the funeral home.
Opal Hamilton, 97, of Rexville passed away Monday, June 8, 2009 at the Manderley Health Care Center in Osgood. She was born at Brooksburg on June 15, 1911 the daughter of Harry and Carrie Bliton Christman. She was married to Thomas Hamilton on July 12, 1928 and he preceded her in death on June 7, 1977. Survivors include one daughter Jane Hance of Rexville; one son David (Donna) Hamilton of Rexville; 5 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and 8 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Roscoe Christman, her sister Ruth Meisberger, and her son-in-law John Hance. Mrs. Hamilton had worked as nurses aide at Kings Daughters Hospital and also at the Silver Bell Nursing Home. Along with her husband, she had also owned and operated Hamilton’s Grocery in Rexville. She was a member of the Calvary Wesleyan Church in Madison. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 12th at 10:30am at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. Wayne Mahoney of Calvary Wesleyan officiating. Burial will be in the Grandview Memorial Garden at Madison. Visitation will be Thursday from 5pm to 8pm. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society or the Calvary Wesleyan Church in care of the funeral home.
David M. Monroe, 58, of Versailles passed away Friday, June 6, 2009 at his home. He was born at Altadena, California on January 12, 1951 the son of Marion and Caroline Hays Monroe. Survivors include one daughter Lori (Dwight) Krieg of Batesville; grandchildren Abbie and Ben Krieg; one sister Nancy Pickett of Versailles; nephew Jeff Pickett and niece Jennifer Smith. Mr. Monroe was a 1969 graduate of South Ripley High School. He worked as a machinist for 35 years at Ohio Rod in Versailles retiring in 2003. He enjoyed coon hunting and fishing. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. Becky Pohle officiating. Burial will be in the Tanglewood Cemetery in Versailles. Memorials may be given to the cemetery in care of the funeral home.
Matthew Paul Obendorf, 31, of Versailles passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at the Kings Daughters Hospital in Madison. He was born in Cincinnati on November 21, 1977 the son of Paul and Cheryll Black Obendorf. He was married to Veronica Graver on August 20, 2005 and she survives. Other survivors include his son Benjamin Matthew Obendorf and his daughter Lauren Catherine Obendorf both at home; his parents Paul and Cheryll Obendorf; his father and mother-in-law Mark and Debra Graver of Dillsboro; maternal grandmother Jessie Schamel of Batesville; one brother John (Julie Ann) Obendorf of Versailles; two sisters Lindsay Obendorf and Jennifer (Mark) Darnold both of Madison; brother-in-law Jack Graver of Dillsboro. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Louis and Miriam Obendorf, Charles Cecil Black, and Olin H. Schamel. Matt was a 1996 graduate of South Ripley High School and a graduate of Full Sail with a degree in Recording Arts Technology. He was the afternoon DJ at WORX in Madison and was the varsity soccer coach at South Ripley High School since 2003. He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Olean and enjoyed music, time with his kids, coaching soccer, Cincinnati Reds baseball, and IU basketball. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 8th at 11am at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Olean with Pastor James Culver officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 3pm to 8pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles and from 10am until time of services Monday at the church. Memorials may be given to Matt’s Mission or Brown Cancer Research Center in care of the funeral home.
Chris Jones, 65, of High Point, North Carolina passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at the High Point Regional Hospital. He was born at Bright Shade, Kentucky on August 21, 1943 the son of Otis and Elva Mills Jones. He was married to Rachel Caffee on August 13, 1983 and she survives. Other survivors include one son Mike Jones and one daughter Melanie Jones both of Batesville; 3 grandchildren; one brother John Jones of Greensburg; two sisters Theola Webster of Lawrenceburg and Allene Cartee of Los Angeles. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Jones was a self-employed furniture product engineer. Graveside services will be held Sunday, May 24th at 2pm at the Shelby Cemetery with Rev. Garland Rudd of the Cedar Creek Community Church officiating. Memorials may be given to the Heart Strides Scholarship fund in care of the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles.
Margaret Orman, 67, of Rising Sun, formerly of Versailles passed away Thursday, May 14, 2009 at the Christ Hospital in Cincinnati. She was born Lafayette on March 7, 1942 the daughter of Charles and Beulah McIntire Ruch. She was married to Ray Orman on June 20, 1962 and he preceded her in death on July 4, 2004. Survivors include two daughters, Charlotte Hensley and her husband Jody of Rising Sun and Greta Glotzbach and her husband Kelly of Mitchell; 6 grandchildren and one great-grandson; one brother Chuck (Trudy) Ruch of Peoria, Illinois; two sisters Nancy Lakin and Sue (Jerry) Ray both of Bedford. Mrs. Orman was a 1960 graduate of Shawswick High School in Lawrence County and received her BA degree from Purdue University. She had done sub-teaching at Jac-Cen-Del and South Ripley. In 1981 she became a loan specialist and supervisor for the FHA, retiring in 2003. She was a member of the Indiana Shorthorn Association and Shorthorn Lassies, and was a long time leader with the Hassmer Hilltoppers 4-H club. Funeral services will be held Monday, May 18th at 1pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Bobby Brook officiating. Burial will be in the Shelby Cemetery near Versailles. Visitation will be Monday from 11am until time of services. Memorials may be given to the Indiana 4-H Foundation or the American Cancer Society in care of the funeral home.
Mark A. Rullman, 56, of Versailles passed away Sunday, May 10, 2009 at his home. He was born at Milan on July 10, 1952 the son of Lloyd and Dana Faye Miller Rullman. He was married to Amy Rodgers on May 17, 2003 and she survives. Other survivors include his mother Dana Faye Rullman of Dillsboro; one son Matthew Rullman of Aurora; two daughters; Sara Rullman of Versailles, and Whitney Rodgers of Versailles; two sisters Shauna Hamilton of Moores Hill and Sheila Creek of Dillsboro; and an aunt Dorothy Ann Rullman. He was preceded in death by his father, his son Jeremy, and his brother Edward. Mr. Rullman was a 1970 graduate of Dillsboro High School and was employed with Baird Auto Transport as a car hauler. He was a member of the Hope Baptist Church at Dillsboro, the Hopewell Masonic Lodge at Dillsboro, and the Milan Sons of the American Legion. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11am at the Hope Baptist Church at Dillsboro with Rev. Tom Holt officiating. Burial will be in the Cliff Hill Cemetery at Versailles. Visitation will be Thursday from 5pm to 8pm at the church. Memorials may be given to the donor’s choice in care of the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles.
Donald E. Cozad, 83, of St. Cloud, Florida passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at the Osceola Health Care Center in St. Cloud. He was born at Quincy, Illinois on October 12, 1925 the son of Francis and Doris Adams Cozad. Survivors include one sister June (Woodie) Sizemore of Versailles along with two nieces and a nephew and great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers Kenneth and Gerald. Mr. Cozad was a 1943 graduate of Holton High School. He served in the Army from 1944 to 1966 and was a veteran of WWII and the Korean War. He participated in battles in the Rhineland and Central Europe and received the WWII Victory Medal, 2 overseas service bars, European African Middle Eastern Theatre Ribbon with 2 bronze stars, Occupation of Germany Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal. Mr. Cozad had also been employed at the Muscatatuck State Hospital. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 2nd at 11am at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles. Burial will be in the Cliff Hill Cemetery in Versailles with military graveside rites by the Versailles American Legion. Visitation will be Saturday from 10am until time of services. Memorials may be given to the Cliff Hill Cemetery in care of the funeral home.
Eunice Stamper Hughes Stegemoller, 88, of Olean passed away Monday, April 27, 2009 at the Waters of Dillsboro Manor. She was born at Farmers Retreat on May 24, 1920 the daughter of William and Nancy Mitts Stamper. She was married to Louis Stegemoller on December 29, 1990 and he survives. Other survivor include one daughter Vesta Ryan of Dillsboro; three sons, Rev. Sherman (Muriel) Hughes of Dillsboro, Charles Hughes of Westville, and George Hughes of Anderson; 9 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and three great-great grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter Nancy, and her sisters Ila Dennis, Thelma Bruce, and Helen Davies. Mrs. Stegemoller was a 1937 graduate of Dillsboro High School. She had worked at the Blue Star Manor in Dillsboro and was also a cook at Dillsboro Manor retiring in 1982. She was a member of the Bear Creek Baptist Church in Friendship where she was active in the ABWM. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 30th at 11am at the Bear Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Sherman Hughes officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery at Olean. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5pm to 8pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles and from 10am until time of services Thursday at the church. Memorials may be given to the Bear Creek Baptist Church or St. Peter’s Cemetery in care of the funeral home.
Wayne C. Hey, 93, of Titusville, Florida passed away Monday, April 20, 2009 at his home. He was born in Indianapolis on November 13, 1915 the son of Valentine and Louise Hey. He was married to Ruth Suter on March 4, 1951 and she survives. Other survivors include his children Jerry Hey of Titusville, Florida, Brian (Rachel) Hey of Carriere, Mississippi, Sandra (Kenneth) Stiles of Green of Indianapolis, Verne Giltner of Indianapolis, and Myra (Ron) Wamsley of Greenfield; 6 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; one brother Maurice (Lucille) Hey of Indianapolis. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters Lorraine and Harriett, and his brothers Woodrow, Charles, and Robert. Mr. Hey had worked as a machinist for Allison in Indianapolis. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 24th at 12pm at the Shelby Christian Church with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 11am Friday until time of services at the church. The Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles is in charge of arrangements.
Michal Ann Stout, 62, of Osgood, formerly of Versailles passed away Monday, April 20, 2009 at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born at Milan on April 17, 1947 the daughter of Clyde and Ruth Bocock Gutman. She was married to Gerald Stout on July 8, 1990 and he preceded her in death on February 11, 2006. Survivors include one son Christopher (Connie) Mitchell of Bright; three daughters Melissa Mitchell Brown of Lawrenceburg, Kim Roark of Versailles, and Ronetta Roark of Osgood; 9 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; four brothers, Tony (Mary) Gutman and David (Rosemary) Gutman both of Versailles, Rudy Gutman of Ohio, and Bob (Ida) Gutman of New York. Mrs. Stout was a former accountant at the University of Cincinnati and was a homemaker. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 23rd at 1pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Dale Day officiating. Burial will be in the Oakdale Cemetery at Dillsboro. Visitation will be Thursday from 11am until time of services. Memorials may be given to the Versailles Church of Christ in care of the funeral home.
Juanita Rector, 85, of Lafayette passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at her home. She was born in Indianapolis on May 7, 1923 the daughter of John and Esta Stevenson Walker. She was married to Earl Rector on June 7, 1942 and he preceded her in death on May 29, 1990. Survivors include one son Robert Rector and one daughter Jean Wichterman both of Lafayette; 5 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter Sherrill Williams, and her brothers Samuel, John Mark, and Lloyd Walker. Mrs. Rector was a former resident of New Castle and worked at the Dana Corporation in Hagerstown. After retiring in 1980 she moved to Versailles and lived here until 1990 when she moved to Lafayette. She was a member of the Cornerstone Baptist Church in Lafayette. Funeral services will be held Friday at 1pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles. Burial will be in the Cliff Hill Cemetery at Versailles. Visitation will be Friday from 11am until time of services. Memorials may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Dabney Baptist Church in care of the funeral home. There will be a memorial service for Juanita at 2pm Saturday at the Cornerstone Baptist Church in Lafayette.
Rachel M. Ward, 74, of Versailles passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at her home. She was born near Bedford, Kentucky on August 11, 1934 the daughter of William and Leona Wingham McCutchen. She was married to John Ward on April 10, 1955 and he preceded her in death on August 2, 1993. Survivors include two sons, David (Amy) Ward of Clermont and Kevin (Patty) Ward of Lititz, Pennsylvania; one daughter Denise (Dan) Corbin of North Vernon; grandchildren Daniel Corbin II, Dena Monday, and John Ward; great-grandchildren Jonathan and Taylor Monday; one brother Ira McCutcheon of Hanover. She was also preceded in death by her parents, and her sister Audrey Clements. Mrs. Ward was a 1952 graduate of Cross Plains High School and a graduate of the Miller Business College in Cincinnati. She was a former employee of the Longini Shoe Factory in Madison, Grandview Memorial Garden at Madison, and the Jefferson Proving Ground. She was a member of the Shelby Christian Church. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family with Ministers Randy Thieman and Dan Corbin officiating. Burial will be in the Grandview Memorial Garden. Visitation will be Friday from 5pm to 8pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society or the Shelby Christian Church in care of the funeral home.
Jim Rohrig, 71, of Versailles passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at his home. He was born at Blue Ash, Ohio on September 6, 1937 the son of John T. and Alma Sizemore Rohrig. He was married to Pauline Reynolds on June 8, 1957 and she survives. Other survivors include four daughters, Vickie (Jack) McMillan and Kim (Kim) Hoffman both of Milan, Robin (Bud) Davis and Tammy (Mark) Hartman both of Versailles; 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; one brother, George Rohrig of Osgood; three sisters, Posey (Robert) Lauber of Sunman, Skeeter (Fred) Manning of West Harrison, and Millie Edmondson of Tucson, Arizona. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers John T. Rohrig, Jr., Roy, and Curtis, and his sister Bertie Roy. Mr. Rohrig was 1956 graduate of Versailles High School. He was a self employed contractor and was also a farmer. He was a member of the Hope Baptist Church at Dillsboro. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 6pm at the Hope Baptist Church with Rev. Tom Holt officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 3pm until time of services. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society or the Hope Baptist Church in care of the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles.
Elmer Meier, 84, of Dewberry passed away Friday, April 10, 2009 at the Dillsboro Manor. He was born at Dewberry in Brown Township near Cross Plains on August 21, 1924 the son of Ernest and Elizabeth Klusman Meier. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters Hilda Meier and Elfreida Smith. Mr. Meier was a lifelong member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Dewberry and was a long time employee of the Ripley County Farm Bureau where worked at the Cross Plains branch. He was a retired farmer and had spent his entire life in the Dewberry and Cross Plains communities. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 14th at 10:30am at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Dewberry with Pastor Ralph Canpen officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 5pm to 8pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles and from 9:30am until time of services Tuesday at the church. Memorials may be given to the church in care of the funeral home.
Mildred Thornton, 87, of Versailles passed away Thursday, April 2, 2009 at the Ripley Crossing in Milan. She was born at Hamilton, Ohio on October 24, 1921 the daughter of Clinton and Emma Gratiney Huffman. She was married to Noah Thornton on July 24, 1939 and he preceded her in death on June 3, 1989. Survivors include four sons, John (Ellen) Thornton of Versailles, Bill (Ann) Thornton of Kokomo, Richard (Mary Ellen) of Adel, Georgia, Jerry (Kathi) Thornton of Milan; two daughters, Sandra (Gary) Hale of Henderson, Colorado, and Janise (Charlie) Blitch of Tampa, Florida; 12 grandchildren Bo, James, Jeff, Andy, Samantha, Rick, Johnnie, and Nancy Thornton, Nathan Hale, Heather Schwagmeier, Tim Ryan, and Tina Ashe, and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother Clyde and her sister Deana. Mrs. Thornton was a homemaker and a member of the North Vernon Seventh Day Adventist Church. She was a community leader in her church at Zephyr Hills, Florida and Deer Lodge, Tennessee. Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 5th at 2pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Pastor Manny Ojeda and Pastor Gary Case officiating. Burial will be Monday at Collinsville, Ohio. Visitation will be Sunday from 12pm until time of services. Memorials may be given to the activities fund at Ripley Crossing or the Ripley County Humane Society.
Harold (Dude) Comer, 93, of Holton passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at the Manderley Health Care Center in Osgood. He was born near Osgood on September 17, 1915 the son of John and Elizabeth Straber Comer. He was married to Evelyn D. Smith on June 1, 1946 and she preceded him in death on May 17, 2001. Survivors include three sons, Lynn (Charlotte) Comer of Holton, Kelvin (Cindy) Comer, and Steve (Linda) Comer both of Osgood; one daughter, Sandra (Nelson) Bowlus of Osgood; 11 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; one sister Winona Hubbard of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. He was also preceded in death by his parents, and his brothers Kermit, John, and Kenneth Comer. Mr. Comer was 1933 graduate of Osgood High School and had farmed in the Osgood and Holton communities his entire life. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church at Napoleon and also a member of the Ripley County Farm Bureau. He was also active at the Senior Center in Versailles. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 3rd at 11am at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Napoleon with Pastor Gary Groth officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 4pm to 8pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles and from 10am until time of services Friday at the church. Memorials may be given to the church in care of the funeral home. Online condolences available at skfuneralhome.com.
Frances M. Lohrum, 74,of Versailles passed away Saturday, March 28, 2009 at the Dearborn County Hospital. She was born at Aurora on May 22, 1934 the daughter of Carl and Anna Brandon Hankins. She was married to John Lohrum on June 20, 1951 and he preceded her in death on February 20, 2008. Survivors include two sons, Ronnie (Linda) Lohrum and Johnnie (Helen) Lohrum both of Osgood; two daughters, Nina May (Ron) McGill of Montgomery and Rebecca Ann (Doug) Hisel of Lexington, Kentucky; 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; one brother Carl Hankins of Dillsboro and one sister Falba Bray of Alabama. She was preceded in death by her sisters Bertha Seavers, Clara Belle Stonebreaker, and Martha Huffer. Mrs. Lohrum was a homemaker and a member of the First Southern Baptist Church of Versailles. She was a published author having written the book “And Again We Were Two”. She had also written poetry and gospel music and had been a member of the Family Tree Gospel Singers and had tried out to sing on the old Midwestern Hayride. She also operated Ceramics by Fran and had constructed doll houses and small barns with her husband. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 1st at 10:30am at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. Carter Corbrey officiating. Burial will be in the Grandview Memorial Garden near Madison. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5pm to 8pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles. Memorials may be given to the food pantry of the Hopewell Baptist Church in care of the funeral home.
Susan Ballmer, 49, of Milan passed away Sunday, March 22, 2009 at her home. She was born in Covington, Kentucky on October 14, 1959 the daughter of Jack and Eunice Rhodes Alexander. She was married to Kevin Ballmer on December 10, 1983 and he survives. Other survivors include three sons, Josh (Kayla) Ballmer and Tyler (Brandy) Ballmer both of Holton, and Nathan Ballmer at home; three grandsons; two brothers, Jack (Patty) Alexander Jr. of Batavia, Ohio and Mike (Teresa) Alexander of Walton, Kentucky; her father-in-law Kermit Ballmer of Independence, Kentucky and her mother-in-law Pat Cubert of Milan. She was preceded in death by her parents. Mrs. Ballmer was a 1977 graduate of Boone County High School. She was a member of the Dabney Baptist Church and was a homemaker. She enjoyed crafts and scrapbooking. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 25th at 10:30am at the Dabney Baptist Church with Rev. Mark E. Ballmer officiating. Burial will be in the Washington Cemetery at Elrod. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5pm to 9pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles and from 9:30am until time of services Wednesday at the church. Memorials may be given to the Washington Cemetery in care of the funeral home.
Ruby Cutter, 89, of Friendship passed away Saturday, March 21, 2009 at the Ripley Crossing in Milan. She was born near Pleasant in Switzerland County on November 4, 1919 the daughter of James and Anna Fry Herring. She was married to Floyd Cutter on April 20, 1940 and he preceded her in death on December 23, 1988. Other survivors include two daughters, Shirley (Jerry) Smith of Milan and Judy (Gary) Stutler of Friendship; 5 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her brothers Garland, Roscoe, Howard, and Robert Herring, and her sisters Hattie Gabler and Amy Herring. Mrs. Cutter was a 1937 graduate of Vevay High School and was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Olean. She was a homemaker and enjoyed quilting and gardening. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 26th at 11am at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Olean with Pastor James Culver, Jr. officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery at Olean. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5pm to 8pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles and from 10am until time of services Thursday at the church. Memorials may be given to the donors choice.
Ralph Radcliffe, 83, of Versailles passed away Friday, March 20, 2009 at the Christ Hospital in Cincinnati. He was born at Charlestown, West Virginia on December 2, 1925 the son of Forman and Hattie Wilfong Radcliffe. He was married to Anna Elliott Douglas on May 8, 2002 and she survives. Other survivors include one daughter Jeanne Cavalier of Virginia; three step-sons, Joe Douglas and Steve Douglas both of Cincinnati and Ronnie Douglas of China; two step-daughters, Diana Branam of Cincinnati and Kathy Hettesheimer of Lawrenceburg; 2 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 8 step-grandchildren, and 6 step-great-grandchildren, and three sisters. Mr. Radcliffe was a Navy veteran of WWII. He attended the Butlerville Mennonite Church and was retired from CCC Trucking in Cincinnati where he worked as a forklift operator. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 23rd at 10am at the Butlerville Mennonite Church with Pastor Dale Boyd officiating. Burial will be in the North Lawn Memory Garden at Westerville, Ohio. Visitation will be Monday at the church from 9am until time of services. Memorials may be given to the church’s food pantry in care of the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles.
Willard S. Jackson , 85, of Versailles, passed away Saturday February 28, 2009 at Manderly Health Center in Osgood. He was born on November 14, 1923 in Versailles, Indiana and was the son of Marshall and Stella (Fox) Jackson. Willard was married to Vivian (Rendleman) Guthrie on April 20, 1946. After fifty-nine years of marriage she preceded him in death in April of 2005. Survivors include one daughter, Marcia (Randy) McKenney of Shelbyville, Indiana; two sons: Robert L. (Peggy) Guthrie of Arlington, Tennessee and Danny (Susan) Jackson of Versailles: 10 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren; Three brothers: Kenneth, Hubert (Eva), and Marion (Joleh) Jackson. Willard was preceded in death by his dear daughter Pamela and three sisters: Ruth Carter, Neva Rea, and Margaret Probst. Willard Jackson was a lifelong Ripley County citizen and his Versailles area ancestry dates to the early 1800's. He was a 1941 graduate of Versailles High School and a WWII Veteran. In February of 1943 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was shipped to the Naval Training Station Great Lakes, Illinois for ‘boot’ camp. During his tenure in the United States Navy he served on the USS California, was a student at Wabash College under the accelerated Navy V-12 program to develop commissioned officers, was stationed in Philadelphia, Norfolk, Bremerton, and in the Philippine Islands during the island’s liberation from the Japanese. Willard was awarded: The Victory Medal, American Area Medal, Philippines Liberation Medal, Asiatic Pacific Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal. He was honorably discharged from the Navy on May 9, 1946. Willard was a member of Tanglewood Baptist Church for over 70 years and served in various capacities including that of church deacon. He was a farmer, construction home builder with Williams Home Building of Madison, and department of natural resources employee. A grave-side memorial service will be held at the Tanglewood Church Cemetery on Monday, April 20, 2009 at 5:00PM - the sixty-third anniversary of Vivian and Willard’s wedding day.
Karen Kay Barrett, 62, of Butlerville passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at the Hospice of South Central Indiana in Columbus. She was born at Noblesville on June 10, 1946 the daughter of Duard and Gertrude Roberts Litton. She was married to Delano Barrett on May 8, 1968 and he preceded her in death on September 17, 2001. Survivors include three sons, Rodney (Sharon) Hubbard and Rick (Marcia) Hubbard both of North Vernon, and Tom (Summer) Barrett of Hope; two daughters Sonja (Gary) Bryant of Columbus and Shellee Mandabach and her companion Tracy Price of Morgantown; 18 grandchildren and one great-grandson; three brothers, Gayle Litton of Martinsville, Jack Mote of Versailles, and Butch Allee of Nebraska; 10 sisters, Pat Clark of Ohio, Betty Wright of Indianapolis, Ruth Large and Roberta Meeker both of North Vernon, Juanita Hoyt of Columbus, Cindy Vanosdol and Alice Beach both of Holton, Bessie Mullins of Bloomington, Susie McDougal of Martinsville, and Martha Osborne of Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Duard, and her sisters Drucilla Garries, Ilona Hendricks, and Dorothy Litton. Mrs. Barrett was a member of the Holton United Methodist Church. She was 33 year employee of Regal Rugs in North Vernon and a Child Advocate for the Jennings County Courts. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 28th at 10:30am at the Holton United Methodist Church with Dennis Hadler officiating. Burial will be in the Grandview Memorial Garden near Madison. Visitation will be Friday from 5pm to 8pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles and from 9:30am until time of services Saturday at the church. Memorials may be given to Hospice or the Holton United Methodist Church in care of the funeral home.
Dortha A. Warfield, 90,of Cincinnati passed away Monday, February 23, 2009 at the Twin Towers Community in Cincinnati. She was born at Correct on August 3, 1918 the daughter of Julius and Josie Bovard Warfield. Survivors include her sister-in-law Lucille Warfield of Correct; two nephews, Robert (Marge) Underwood and Tom (Lois) Warfield both of Correct; two nieces, Norma Lee (William) Hill of Versailles and Rebecca (Charles) Rogers of Carmel; also several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Carl Warfield, and her sister Beulah Underwood. Miss Warfield was a 1936 graduate of Versailles High School. She worked as a comptometer for 41 years at the William Powell Valve Company on Spring Grove Avenue in Cincinnati. She was a member of the Walnut Hills Avondale Methodist Church and the Rosey Reds, a ladies group of Cincinnati Reds fans. She was also a supporter of the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra. Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 26th at 2pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. Ann Luzader officiating. Burial will be in the Cliff Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 1pm until time of services. Memorials may be given to the Cliff Hill Cemetery in care of the funeral home.
Gertrude Thurman, 90, of Cincinnati passed away Friday, February 20, 2009 at the Mount Washington Care Center in Cincinnati. She was born at Irvin in Lee County, Kentucky on October 2, 1918 the daughter of Matt and Nettie Smith Hamilton. She was married to Chester Thurman on June 10, 1972 and he preceded her in death on July 21, 1996. Survivors include three brothers, Bill, Glen, and Kenneth Hamilton all of Lexington, Kentucky; one sister Martha Freeman also of Lexington, along with many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Thurman was a member of the Forestville Baptist Church in Cincinnati. She was a former hostess for Hudson’s Department Store. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 24th at 11am at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles. Burial will be in the Washington Cemetery at Elrod. Visitation will be Tuesday from 10a until time of services. Memorials may be given to the Washington Cemetery in care of the funeral home.
Virginia (Jinnie) L. Phillippe, 78, of Versailles passed away Thursday, February 19, 2009 at the Ripley Crossing in Milan. She was born at Liberty in Casey County, Kentucky on March 29, 1930 the daughter of Ebert and Stella Garner Durham. She was married to Jesse Phillippe on April 15, 1949 and he preceded her in death on August 16, 2007. Survivors include one son Jay (Leanna) Phillippe of Versailles; one daughter Rita (George) Speigelhalder of Crothersville; grandchildren Megan (Michael) Hastings of Indianapolis, Jessica (Sean) Holtzclaw of El Paso, Texas, and A.J. Phillippe of Versailles. She was also preceded in death by her parents, and her brothers Paris, Paul, Dallon, and Corbert Durham. Mrs. Phillippe was a homemaker and had driven a school bus for the South Ripley Schools for 16 years. She was also a member of the Shelby Christian Church and the Milan Rebekah Lodge. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 23rd at 11am at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. Larry Joe DeWitt of the First Christian Church of Scottsburg officiating. Burial will be in the Cliff Hill Cemetery in Versailles. Visitation will be Sunday from 5pm to 8pm. Memorials may be given to the Cliff Hill Cemetery in care of the funeral home.
Gregory A. Baugh, 37, of Versailles passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born at Greensburg on February 2, 1972 the son of Steven and Lynn Hoban Baugh. Survivors include his parents of Versailles; one brother David (Lisa) Baugh of Versailles; niece and nephew Danielle and Jacob Baugh; his paternal grandmother Emma Baugh of Greensburg. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather Keith Baugh and his maternal grandparents Lavelle and Jean Hoban. Gregory was a resident of Bluebird Estates in North Vernon. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 21st at 4pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. Robb Barlow of the Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church at Shelbyville officiating. Visitation will be Saturday from 1pm until time of services. Burial will follow at a later date in the Cliff Hill Cemetery in Versailles. Memorials may be given to the Special Olympics in care of the funeral home.
Daniel LaGreca, 52, of Versailles passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at the Kings Daughters Hospital in Madison. He was born at Passaic, New Jersey on November 27, 1956 the son of Frank and Beatrice Edwards LaGreca. He is survived by his father and step-mother Frank and Eileen LaGreca of Dillsboro; one sister Jean LaGreca of St. Petersburg, Florida; three brothers David (Amy) LaGreca of Cincinnati, Steve (Susan) LaGreca and Mark (Peg) LaGreca all of Dillsboro. He was preceded in death by his mother and his sister Michelle Martin. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Grace M. Landes, 94, of Osgood passed away Sunday, February 8, 2009 at the Manderley Health Care Center in Osgood. She was born at Otter Village in Center Township on May 10, 1914 the daughter of John and Maud Huntington Stork. She was married to Roy Landes on April 15, 1934 and he preceded her in death on April 8, 1950. Survivors include one daughter Patricia (Pat) Thomas of Osgood; two grandchildren Roy (Jan) Thomas and Karen (Tim) Wilburn both of Osgood; great-grandchildren Niki Wilburn, Paige and Riley Thomas; one great-great grandson Brady Alcorn; two sisters Ruby (Raymond) Reibel and Virginia Miller both of Osgood. She was preceded in death by her parents, her son-in-law William Thomas, her brother John Stork, and her sisters Mildred Stork, Elizabeth Stork, and Mary Smith. Mrs. Landes was a 1932 graduate of Osgood High School and a member of the Osgood United Methodist Church. She had been employed with Diem’s Osgood Frozen Foods and also with Rice’s Grocery in Osgood. She retired in 1983 to provide care for her great grandchildren which she did until 2008. Mrs. Landes had worked on the election board in Center Township for 13 presidential elections, her last being in 2004. She was also a faithful supporter of Jac-Cen-Del basketball and attended games until the last few years. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 10th at 1pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Dale Day of the Versailles Church of Christ officiating. Burial will be in the Greendale Cemetery at Osgood. Visitation will be Tuesday from 10am until time of services. Memorials may be given to the Greendale Cemetery.
Rebecca J. (Becky) White, 46, of Versailles passed away Thursday, February 5, 2009 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born at Madison on February 1, 1963 the daughter of Bill and Jeanie Friszell Moore. Survivors include one son Andy (Brittany) Hartley of Vincennes; grandson Carson Hartley; her father Bill Moore of Holton; 2 brothers Billey (Janelle) Moore of Versailles and Daniel Moore of Butlerville; 9 sisters, Laura (Ron) Prosser, Mary Sizemore, and Kim (James) Hoover all of Versailles, Francis McRoberts, Sharon Roark, and Crystal (David) Gresham all of North Vernon, Jennifer (Dave) Pennycuff and Cherry (Wayne) Pyatt both of Butlerville, and Sherry (Bob) Best of Columbus. She was preceded in death by her mother and her brother Frank. Ms. White was a 1981 graduate of South Ripley High School and a 1993 graduate of Ivy Tech. She had been employed with LMS Contracting in Madison and was currently employed as a bookkeeper for Dave O’Mara in North Vernon. Funeral services will be held Monday, February 9th at 11am at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles. Burial will be in the Tanglewood Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 5pm to 8pm. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society in care of the funeral home.
Erma Eaglin, 81, of Elrod passed away Thursday, January 29, 2009 at her home. She was born near Milan on November 16, 1927 the daughter of Ernest and Marie Rupp Raffignone. She was married to Ivan Eaglin on July 16, 1949 and he survives. Other survivors include two sons, Terry (Rita) Eaglin of Versailles and John (Debbie) Eaglin of Elrod; four grandchildren, Craig (Stacey) Eaglin of Friendship, Corey (Krista) Eaglin of Elrod, Mark (Stephanine) Percifield of Pinellas Park, Florida, and Mindy (Brian) Bernahrdt of Clearwater, Florida; six great-grandchildren; two brothers Lovell Lee Raffignone of Elrod and Lowell Raffignone of Dillsboro. She was preceded in death by her parents. Mrs. Eaglin was a 1945 graduate of Versailles High School. She was a 75 year member of the Washington Baptist Church and served on the Washington Cemetery board for several years. She had also been the bookkeeper for Elrod Grain. Funeral services will be Monday, February 2^nd at 10:30am at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles. Burial will be in the Washington Cemetery at Elrod. Visitation will be Sunday from 3pm to 7pm. Memorials may be given to the Washington Cemetery in care of the funeral home.
Funeral services are set for Abe Schneider, 100, of Osgood, who passed away Sunday, January 25, 2009, at the Hospice of South Central Indiana, Columbus. Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 28 from 4-8 p.m. at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home, Versailles, with Masonic services at 8 p.m. The funeral will be held Thursday, January 29 at 10:30 a.m. at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home with Rev. Don Buck of the First Baptist Church of Osgood, officiating. Burial will be in the Vernon Cemetery. Mr. Schneider was born in Novograd Volinsk, Russia on April 15, 1908, the son of Ben and Ida Raphael Schneider. He was married to Myrtle Stout on June 15, 1935, and she preceded him in death on November 5, 2003. Survivors include a son, Ralph and wife Pat Schneider of Osgood; two daughters, Marcia Whisman of Columbus and Kathie Johnson of Indianapolis; seven grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter Sherrill Cheda, his parents, son-in-law John Whisman, and his brothers Simon and Ralph Schneider. Migrating from Russia where his father was mistreated because he was Jewish, Schneider said America was a great country where he pursued the dream. The Osgood businessman lived in war-torn Novogrod Volinsk, Russia, until he was 13-years-old. Although Mr. Schneider had little formal education, he became a successful businessman. According to Ripley Publishing Co. files, he wasn't given the opportunity of going to school in Russia. He said all he knew was war during that time. The teenager was put in the first grade at Osgood where he learned quickly, crediting the patience of his teacher, Mrs. Kathleen Schroder, and the friendship of his classmates, for his success. Mr. Schneider told reporters from the Ripley Publishing Co. he had lived the American dream by working hard. He started in the junk business at the age of 20, which was a side interest to his harness shop he also owned. He owned and operated a shoe repair store in Osgood for about 20 years. The junk business survived and is now Schneider's Scrap Metal, operated by his son, Ralph and perhaps the oldest continuous business in Osgood. Living to be nearly 101, Schneider enjoyed good health right up until about a month before his death, according to his son, Ralph. When asked what he enjoyed at his 99th birthday celebration, he told the Osgood Journal, "As long as you can get around, you enjoy it." Mr. Schneider was a member of the Osgood United Methodist Church, a 77-year member of the Osgood Masonic Lodge, and the Ripley County Gideon Camp. Memorials may be made to the Gideons, Osgood United Methodist Church, Hospice of South Central Indiana, or the Sherrill Cheda Scholarship of York University. All donations may be made through the funeral home.
Genieve I. (Jenny) Young, 78, of Napoleon passed away Friday, January 23, 2008 at the Margaret Mary Community Hospital in Batesville. She was born near Dillsboro on September 27, 1930 the daughter of Harley and Louella Heath Utter. She was married to Syalvester (Wes) Young on March 31, 1951 and he survives. Other survivors include one son Roger (Deanna) Young of Napoleon; two daughters Cindy Toops and Pam Young both of Napoleon; 3 granddaughters, Kimberly (Travis) Sullivan, Kiersten and Morgan Young; one great-grandson Kaleb Sullivan; five brothers, Norman (Phyllis) Utter and Steve (Kathy) Utter both of Dillsboro, Jim (Phyllis) Utter of Versailles, John (Marie) Utter of Tennessee, and Jerry (Cloveta) Utter of Kentucky; two sisters Sharline Field and Mary (Charles) Decker both of Arizona. She was preceded in death by her parents, her son Donald, her son-in-law David Toops, her brother Harley Wayne Utter, and her sister Nellie Hehe. Mrs. Young was a 1948 graduate of Dillsboro High School. She was a former sales clerk for the JC Murphy Company in Greensburg and had worked as a cook at the Napoleon and Jac-Cen-Del Schools. Funeral services will be Monday, January 26th at 11am at the Napoleon United Methodist Church with Pastor LaJo Dunbar officiating. Burial will be in St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery in Napoleon. Visitation will be Sunday from 3pm to 8pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles and from 10am until time of services Monday at the church. Memorials may be given to the Jac-Cen-Del Relay for Life or the Napoleon United Methodist Church in care of the funeral home.
Francis W. Druschel, 86, of Holton passed away Monday, January 19, 2009 at the Margaret Mary Community Hospital in Batesville. He was born at Lancaster, Pennsylvania on November 9, 1922 the son of Henry and Elizabeth Druschel. He was married to Janette Sizemore on January 14, 1950 and she preceded him in death on July 24, 2004. Survivors include one son Ronald Druschel of Versailles; three daughters, Roseann Becktell of Versailles, Patricia (Charles) Stidam of North Vernon, and Linda (Tom) White of Osgood; 6 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his parents, his son Frank, daughter Diane, and his brothers Frank, Bill, and Floyd Druschel. Mr. Druschel was a 1939 graduate of Aurora High School in Aurora, Illinois and was a Navy veteran of WWII. He entered the service at age 17 and served as a gunners mate on a carrier bomber in the South Pacific. He and his brothers were all in the military at the same time during WWII. He survived 2 sea crashes and 2 crashes on land, one behind enemy lines. Mr. Druschel served a total of 11 years in the Navy and trained as a Navy Seal. He worked for 16 years as a maintenance foreman at Muscatatuck. He also enjoyed art and had painted the covered bridge mural on the shelter house in the Holton Park as well as the entrance signs at Holton. Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 22nd at 11am at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. David Shivers of the Hopewell Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in the Holton Cemetery with military graveside rites by the Versailles American Legion. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5pm to 8pm. Memorials may be given to the Holton Cemetery in care of the funeral home
Eva Champe, 67, of Rexville passed away Thursday, January 8, 2009 at her home. She was born at Cross Plains on February 24, 1941 the daughter of Melvin and Maxine Woods Pettit. Survivors include one son Robert (Janet) Vanosdol, and one daughter Vicky (Rick) Pollard both of Versailles; grandchildren Chris Pollard and Erica Pollard; one sister Dorothy Wissell of Rexville; two brothers David Pettit of Versailles and Melvin Pettit of Cleves, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter Angela, and her brother Jim Pettit. Mrs. Champe was a 30 year employee with Pollard’s Bowl in Versailles. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 13th at 11am at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Randy Thieman of the Shelby Christian Church officiating. Burial will be in the Salem Cemetery at Cross Plains. Visitation will be Tuesday from 9am until time of services. Memorials may be given to the Shelby Christian Church in care of the funeral home.
Hertha M. Jones, 83, of Osgood, formerly of Holton, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at the home of her daughter near Elrod. She was born in the Flat Rock community near Osgood on August 23, 1925 the daughter of Lester and Daisy Hull Tucker. She was married to Cletus Jones on December 8, 1946 and he preceded her in death on July 31, 2003. Survivors include three sons, Stephen (Joan) Jones of Cincinnati, David Jones of Cincinnati, and Dan (Patty) Jones of Hope; four daughters, Jenny Sample of Columbus, Tina Buchanan of Versailles, Cynthia (Lou) Pike of Elrod, and Daisy Jones of Holton; 15 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; one brother Ray (Marian) Tucker of Holton; two sisters Bonnie (Ed) Smith of Salem, Illinois and Joan (Norris) Krall of Osgood. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Beulah Adams, and her brother Lee Tucker. Mrs. Jones was a 1943 graduate of Holton High School and was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church in Osgood. She was a homemaker and had cared for many handicapped children in her home over the years. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 10th at 2pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Fr. Shaun Whittington officiating. Burial will be in the Flat Rock Cemetery near Osgood. Memorials may be given to the cemetery in care of the funeral home.
Delfert M. Cox, 83, of Holton passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at his home. He was born in the Hopewell community near Holton on January 2, 1926 the son of Willard and Lucy Cumberworth Cox. He was married to Helen Dotson on December 9, 1947 and she preceded him in death on June 10, 1988. Survivors include his companion Rita Sizemore; one son Ronnie Cox of Holton; two daughters Carolyn Sue (Kenny) Keyes of Holton and Peggy (Jack) Ryan of Bloomington; four grandchildren Andy (Carrie) Keyes and Tracy Keyes both of Holton, Jim Keyes of Butlerville, and Baron Ryan of Bloomington; three great-grandchildren; one brother Delmar Cox of Holton. He was also preceded in death by his parents, his sister Gnelle Harrell, and his brother Dale Cox. Mr. Cox was a 1944 graduate of Holton High School. He was an Army veteran of WWII where he served with the 263rd Infantry. He was in engagements in Northern France and received the EAME Theatre Ribbon with one bronze star, Good Conduct Medal, Victory Medal, and the WWII Army Occupation of Germany Medal. He was a member of the Hopewell Baptist Church and the VFW. Mr. Cox was also a farmer and along with his son managed Cox Livestock near Osgood. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 10th at 10:30am at the Hopewell Baptist Church with Rev. David Shivers officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with military graveside rites by the Versailles American Legion. Visitation will be Friday from 5pm to 8pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles and from 9:30am until time of services Saturday at the church. Memorials may be given to the Hopewell Cemetery or the Hospice of Jennings County in care of the funeral home.
Clovis A. Lemen, 94, of Canaan
passed away Sunday, January 4, 2009 at the Kings Daughters Hospital in Madison.
He was born near Benham on November 2, 1914 the son of Avery and Nellie Thornton
Lemen. He is survived by his nieces Deanna Wooley of Madison, Margaret Wilson of
Batesville, Wanda Schwendenmann of
Cincinnati, and Gloria Bradshaw of Indianapolis; nephews Russell Thornton
of Lawrenceburg and Don Furlow of Seymour. He was preceded in death by his
parents, his brothers Edward Lemen and Preston Lemen, sisters Norma Stiverson,
Flo Voris, Opal Furlow, and Hope Burress, nephews RC Voris and Dennis Lemen, and
his niece Pauline Burress Crockett. Mr. Lemen was a veteran of WWII where he
served in the 135th Medical Group, rising to the rank of sergeant. He
was in engagements in the Southern Philippines, Luzon, East Indies, Papuan, New
Guinea, and Bismarck Archipelago. He received the American Defense Service
Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and the Asiatic Pacific Theatre Ribbon with six
bronze stars. In 1946 he began employment with Fischer Body at Norwood, Ohio
where worked until retirement in 1977. He was also a former resident of
Cincinnati. Funeral services will be Thursday, January 8th at 11am at
the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles. Burial will be in the Benham
Cemetery with military graveside rites by the Versailles American Legion.
Visitation will be Thursday from 10am until time of services. Memorials may be
given to the Benham Cemetery in care of the funeral home.
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