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Firth A. Shelpman, 71, of Versailles passed away Saturday, May 3, 2008 at the Christ Hospital in Cincinnati. He was born near Versailles on February 22, 1937 and grew up in the home of Lee and Mary Ann Firth Strubbe. He was married to Karla Naegele on November 26, 1971 and she survives. Other survivors include one son Fred (Ann) Shelpman of Cross Plains; one daughter, Dawndalyn (Robert) Stmichael of Hayes, Virginia; eight grandchildren. Mr. Shelpman was a 1956 graduate of Versailles High School. He had worked as a meat cutter in the Purdum grocery store in Versailles and also at Braley’s Clover Leaf Store. He retired from the Teamsters as a truck driver hauling heavy equipment. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 7th at 11am at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4pm to 8pm. Memorials may be given to F.A.M.E. or the Ronald McDonald House in care of the funeral home.
David A. Yeomans, Jr., 73 of Versailles passed away Monday, April 28, 2008 at the Margaret Mary Community Hospital in Batesville. He was born in Boston on May 2, 1934 the son of David Sr. and Edith Young Yeomans. He was married to Juanita Lovins on January 16, 1967 and she survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Danita Yeomans of Versailles and Robin (Steve) Fischer of Sunman; grandchildren Cory Yeomans, Lauren Copeland, Evan, Kyla, and Jalyn Fischer; one great-granddaughter Alexa Yeomans; two brothers Kenneth Yeomans of Boston and Richard Yeomans of Medway, Massachusetts; four sisters, Linda Walsh and Marilyn Morgan both of Boston, Betty Bowdish of New Mexico, and Edith Jasnocha of Arizona. Mr. Yeomans was a Navy veteran retiring in 1977 after serving 20 years. During his career in the Navy he was qualified as a Radarman First Class, Antisubmarine Air Controller, Air Intercept Controller, Operations Specialist First Class, and retired as a Chief Petty Officer. Mr. Yeomans was twice awarded the Navy’s Good Conduct Award. After his Navy career he worked in quality control for the Batesville Casket Company. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 2nd at 10am at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. Rick Burcham officiating. Burial will be in the Cliff Hill Cemetery at Versailles. Visitation will be Thursday from 5pm to 8pm. Memorials may be given to the Cliff Hill Cemetery or Rescue 69 in care of the funeral home.
Chase Aaron Carroll, 8 week old son of Aaron Carroll and Brandi Ahrens Eaton, passed away Friday, April 25, 2008 at the Margaret Mary Community Hospital in Batesville. Chase was born at Batesville on February 28, 2008. He is survived by his parents, his twin brother Lane David Carroll, sisters Taylor Carroll, Madelyn Eaton, and Hannah Eaton; paternal grandparents Dennis and Debbie Carroll of Osgood; maternal grandparents David and Brenda Ahrens of Batesville; paternal great-grandparents Rea and Henrietta Carroll of Osgood and Edward and Virginia Schneider of Sunman; maternal great-grandparents Mervin and Marjorie Ahrens of Batesville and Robert and Barbara Bishop of Moores Hill. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 28th at 11am at the Adams Lutheran Church with Pastor William Powlen officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 10am until time of services. Memorials may be given to the donors choice. The Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles is in charge of arrangements
Margaret J. Elsen, 61, of Versailles passed away Thursday, April 24, 2008 at her home. She was born at Beatyville, Kentucky on October 8, 1946 the daughter of Hallister and Dorothy Perdue Johnson. She was married to Frank Elsen on May 28, 1963 and he preceded her in death on February 11, 1993. Survivors include one son Tony (Candi) Elsen of Versailles; four daughters, Angel (Gary) Hall, Missy Elsen, Lisa (Greg) Fisk, and Lora (Tim) Sexton all of Versailles; 16 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Clyde Johnson of Perryville, Missouri, and Jesse Johnson of Cincinnati; six sisters, Etta Hardman, Mary Hobbs, April Hawkins, Cathy Johnson, and Ruth Barrett all of Cincinnati, and Susie Johnson of Jacksonville, Florida. She was also preceded in death by her parents and her brother Bob Johnson. Mrs. Elsen was a 1964 graduate of Western Hills High School and received her associates degree from Purdue University. She was employed with Interstate Brands as a District Supervisor retiring in 2004. Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 27th at 3pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Randy Thieman of the Shelby Christian Church officiating. Burial will be in the Grandview Memorial Garden near Madison. Visitation will be Sunday from 12pm until time of services. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society, St. John’s Catholic Church, or the Shelby Christian Church.
Stephen B. Westmeyer, 59, of Paris, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at the Margaret Mary Community Hospital in Batesville. He was born at the Margaret Mary Community Hospital on October 28, 1948 the son of Jesse and Josephine Curry Westmeyer. He was married to Ann Barkley on July 18, 1978 and she survives. Other survivors include one daughter Elizabeth Westmeyer of Paris; his mother Mrs. Josephine Westmeyer of Versailles; two brothers Jesse (Jane) Westmeyer of Versailles and David Westmeyer (Tulin) of Louisville. Mr. Westmeyer was a 1966 graduate of Versailles High School. He received his Batchelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Eastern Kentucky University. He owned and operated CS Claims Service in Lexington, Kentucky, an independent claims adjuster. He was an Air Force veteran of the Vietnam Era. Mr. Westmeyer was also a member of the Tyson United Methodist Church in Versailles, the Versailles American Legion, Lexington F&AM # 1, Henry Clay Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, was past president of the Blue Grass Claims Association, and was a board member of the Northern Kentucky Association of Insurance Professionals. Visitation will be held Friday, April 25th at 1pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with military honors by the Versailles American Legion being conducted at 3pm at the funeral home. Burial will follow on Saturday, April 26th at the Lexington Cemetery in Lexington, Kentucky. Memorials may be given to the Jesse Westmeyer Scholarship Fund in care of the funeral home.
Judy Ryle, 63, of Batesville passed away Sunday, April 13, 2008 at the Ripley Crossing in Milan. She was born at Saratoga, Indiana on September 18, 1944 the daughter of Delbert and Margurite Clear Isenbarger. She was married to William Ryle on August 13, 1974 and he survives. Other survivors include one daughter Shelly Winters of Batesville; one son, Brian (Kim) Romack of Cross Plains; grandchildren Madison Winters and Clay Romack; her parents Delbert and Margurite Isenbarger of Saratoga. Mrs. Ryle was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Batesville and had worked as an aide for the Milan School Corporation. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 17th at 11 am at the Hope Baptist Church in Dillsboro with Bro. Tom Holt and Rev. Harris Long officiating. Burial will be in the Forest Hill Cemetery in Moores Hill. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5pm to 8pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles and from 10am until time of services at the church. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society in care of the funeral home.
Rose E. Barenscheer, 92, of Elrod passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at the Dearborn County Hospital in Lawrenceburg. She was born at Addyston, Ohio on June 19, 1915 the daughter of Charles and Anna Eckstein Meeks. She was married to Rev. Lee Barenscheer on November 5, 1933 and he preceded her in death on July 28, 1990. Survivors include one son Andy (Linda) Barenscheer of Milan; one daughter Peggy (Charles) Burford of Dillsboro; 11 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and 19 great great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, and three sisters. Mrs. Barenscheer was a homemaker and a member of the Washington Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 12th at 11am at the Washington Baptist Church with Rev. Bruce Fitzsimmons and Tim Barenscheer officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 5pmt to 8pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles and from 10am until time of services Saturday at the church. Memorials may be given to the Gideons, Washington Baptist Church, or the Washington Cemetery.
Georgia Lee Centers, 62, of Rising Sun passed away Sunday, April 6, 2007 at her home. She was born on September 27, 1945 at Batesville the daughter of Everett and Betty Jean Stoneking Cox. She was married to Donald Centers on October 13, 2007 and he survives. Other survivors include one daughter, Rae Jean Auterson and her husband Michael of Versailles; one sister, Connie Dytmire of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; two brothers Paul Cox and Manis Cox both of Orlando, Florida; two half-brothers Ralph Breeding and Andy Breeding both of Myrtle Beach. She was preceded in death by her son Randall Wayne Nealis, her parents, and her brother Damon Cox. Mrs. Centers was a 1963 graduate of Holton High School. She was employed with Grand Victoria Casino in Rising Sun and had been formerly employed with SETA and the Ripley County Welfare Department. She was a member of the Holton Christian Church, Versailles Chapter of the Eastern Star, and the Rising Sun American Legion Auxillary. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 10th at 11am at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. James Byerly of the Tyson United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in the Holton Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5pm to 8pm. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society, the Hospice of Decatur County, or the Holton Cemetery in care of the funeral home.
Nancy Pearl Bowling, 86, of Versailles passed away Saturday, April 5, 2008 at her home. She was born at Oneida in Clay County, Kentucky on October 25, 1921 the daughter of Elza and Minnie Webb. She was married to Sulvan Bowling on September 28, 1943 and he preceded her in death on August 13, 1974. Survivors include four sons, Richard (Diana) Bowling of Lebanon, Ohio, Sulvan Bowling, Jr. of Dillsboro, Michael (Barbra) Bowling of French Lick, and James (Vonda) Bowling of Moorefield; one daughter Betty Jo (Gene) Copeland of Breckenridge, Colorado; 16 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, several brothers and sisters, and her grandson Michael Bowling, Jr. Mrs. Bowling was a 1939 graduate of the Oneida Baptist Institute and attended the Fugaci School of Business in Lexington. She was a member of the Trinity Christian Center in Lawrenceburg and attended the Washington Baptist Church in Elrod. She was a former employee of the Delaney Wood Heel Factory in Versailles and retired in 1997 after 21 years as a cook at the South Ripley Elementary School in Versailles. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 8th at 11am at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Pastor Bob Brigman of the Trinity Christian Center officiating. Burial will be in the Washington Cemetery at Elrod. Visitation will be Monday from 5pm to 8pm. Memorials may be given to the Hospice of Kings Daughters Hospital or the Trinity Christian Center in care of the funeral home.
Martha C. Williams, 97, of Osgood passed away Monday, March 31, 2008 at the Heritage House in Greensburg. She was born in the Flat Rock community near Osgood on June 7, 1910 the daughter of Leland and Lula Hull Rayburn. She was married to Glenn Williams on February 20, 1931 and he preceded her in death on August 17, 1994. Survivors include two sons, Milford Williams of Holton and Gerald (Carolyn) Williams of Greensburg; two daughters, Beverly (Charles) Newlin of Duluth, Georgia and Carolyn (John) Newlin of Lafayette; 10 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and 17 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her granddaughter Sue, daughter-in-law Clara Williams, her brothers Ollie and William Rayburn, and her sister Annabelle Williams. Mrs. Williams attended the Bethel School in the Flat Rock community as a child and was the last living member of her Holton High School class of 1928. She was a homemaker and a member of the Union Flat Rock Baptist Church. She was also a member of the Ripley County Farm Bureau and a 51 year and past Grand Matron of the Eastern Star. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 4th at 11am at the Union Flat Rock Baptist Church with Rev. Carolyn Williams and Malvin McCullough officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 5pm to 8pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles and from 10am until time of services Friday at the church. The Versailles chapter of the Eastern Star will conduct services at 7:30pm Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the Union Flat Rock Baptist Church in care of the funeral home.
Lonnie Reynolds, 66, of Versailles passed away Monday, March 31, 2008 at his home. He was born at Hamilton, Ohio on February 28, 1942 the son of Carmen and Edrie Dick Reynolds. He was married to Dianne Stutler on March 20, 1976 and she survives. Other survivors include one son Andrew Reynolds of Versailles; two brothers, Thomas Reynolds of Ohio and Doug Reynolds of Osgood; one sister, Judy Hughes of Delaware. Mr. Reynolds was retired from US Shoe and was a Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War. Memorial services will be held Monday, April 7th at 10am at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. Karen Reynolds of the New Marion Baptist Church officiating. Military honors will be given by the Versailles American Legion.
James Bolton, Jr., 29, of Rexville passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2008 as the result of an automobile accident in St. Louis. He was born in Cincinnati on April 2, 1978 the son of James and Deborah Mitchell Bolton. He was married to Sherrie Owens on March 26, 2005 and she survives. Other survivors include two sons, David and Joseph Bolton both at home; step-sons Isaiah Whiteney and Elias Whiteney both at home; his father James Bolton of Vevay; his mother Deborah Loughan of Holton; his brother Nicholas Bolton and his sister Anastasia Bolton both of Vevay; mother-in-law Jan Brunner of Frankfort, Kentucky; father-in-law David Owens of Old Town, Florida; paternal grandfather James Bolton of Greendale; maternal grandparents Jim and Jean Mitchell of Victorville, California. Mr. Bolton was a 1998 graduate of South Ripley High School and a graduate of Owens Community College. He served six years in the Army Reserves and was employed with Ironworkers Local 44. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 26 at 11am at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. Don Buck of the First Baptist Church in Osgood officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 5pm to 8pm. Burial will be in the Grandview Memorial Garden near Madison. Memorials may be given to a fund for his children in care of the funeral home.
Earl Tingle, 69, of Versailles passed away Friday, March 14, 2008 at the Floyd County Memorial Hospital in New Albany. He was born at New Castle in Henry County, Kentucky on October 16, 1938 the son of Gilbert and Leona Raisor Tingle. He is survived by two sons, Freddie (Sandy) Tingle and Mike Tingle both of Madison; two daughters, Glenda (Shannon) Mayo of Tennessee and Brenda Baker of Madison; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Charlie Tingle of Elrod and Donnie Tingle of Vevay; four sisters, Shirley Hewitt of Vevay, Shelby Garland of Madison, Leora Marsh of North Vernon, and Wilma Romans of Brooksburg. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Robert, sister Lois Taylor, and brother James Everett Tingle. Mr. Tingle was a former employee of Thayer Farms at Osgood and of the Hanover Marathon. He was a member of the Bethany Baptist Church at Osgood, Amvets, Versailles American Legion, and the North Vernon Eagles. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 19th at 11am at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. Howard Wade officiating. Burial will be in the Grandview Memorial Garden at Madison. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4pm to 8pm. Memorials may be given to the Bethany Baptist Church or the Gideons in care of the funeral home.
Charles E. Lovins, 75, of New Marion passed away Thursday, March 6, 2008 at the Waters of Clifty Falls at Madison. He was born at Hazard, Kentucky on February 21, 1933 the son of Henry and Sallie Hadix Lovins. He was married to Melba Alford and she preceded him in death in 1970. Survivors include four sons, Dean (Robin) Lovins of Lexington, Edward (Debbie) Lovins of Fairmount, Charles Lovins, Jr. of New Marion, and Robert Lovins of Osgood; three daughters, Shawna (Butch) Poynter of Madison, Anita (Richard) Hamilton of Bennington, and Pam Lovins of Vevay; 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Kenneth Lovins of Versailles and Jim Lovins of Milan; six sisters, Harriet Cleeter of Lawrenceburg, Jean Wilson of New Marion, Martha Smith of Pendleton, Geneva Napier of Madison, Dottie Woods of Cross Plains, and Juanita Yeomans of Versailles. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother John, and 2 great-grandchildren. Mr. Lovins was an Army veteran of Korea and a recipient of the Purple Heart. He was a former truck driver for Berry Materials and a member of the Versailles American Legion, Ripley County Voiture 40 & 8, and the VFW. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, March 11th at 11am at the Liberty Baptist Cemetery at East Enterprise with Rev. Clifton Hartley of the Milton Christian Church officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 5pm to 8pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles. Memorials may be given to the Versailles American Legion in care of the funeral home.
E. Gayle Geisler, 85, of Versailles passed away Sunday, March 2, 2008 at the Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, Florida. He was born near Benham on May 3, 1922 the son of Edmund and Hattie Morrow Geisler. He was married to Joan Daily on September 14, 1947 and she survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Lynn (Charles) Baurley of Benham and Melody (Jim) Arney of Versailles; 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Geisler was a 1940 graduate of Cross Plains High School. He was a farmer, a former employee of Hunter’s Hardware in Versailles, and for several years he was an independent trucker along with Mr. Robert Underwood, buying, selling, and hauling grain for area farmers. He was a member of the Tyson United Methodist Church, a lifetime member of the Versailles Lions Club, and a member of the Bradenton, Florida Lions Club. He was also a member and director for the Indiana Lions Eye Bank and a former member of the South Ripley School Board. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 7th at 10:30am at the Tyson United Methodist Church with Rev. James Byerly officiating. Burial will be in the Benham Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 4pm to 9pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles and from 9:30am until time of services Friday at the church. Memorials may be given to the Tyson United Methodist Church or the Benham Cemetery in care of the funeral home.
Shirley Disbro, 74, of Versailles passed away Saturday, March 1, 2008 at the Jennings Health Care Center in North Vernon. She was born in Indianapolis on August 12, 1933 the daughter of Harley and Hilda Scalf Spann. She was married to Arthur Disbro, Jr. on June 16, 1949 and he preceded her in death in 1970. Survivors include one son Terry Disbro of Bedford; one daughter Bonnie Ann Welker of North Vernon; 5 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren; three sisters, Mary Lowder of Smyrna, Georgia, Kay Spann of Davies, Florida, and Joan Maydak of Homestead, Florida. She was also preceded in death by her parents, daughter Connie Jean Disbro, her granddaughter Traci Lovins, three brothers, and one sister. Mrs. Disbro was a member of the Tanglewood Baptist Church. She was a homemaker and had provided home health care for many elderly in the community. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 5th at 11am at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. Becky Pohle of the Tanglewood Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in the Tanglewood Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 10am until time of services. Memorials may be given to the Tanglewood Cemetery or the Hospice of South Central Indiana in care of the funeral home.
Michael Huffmeyer, 42, of Osgood passed away Tuesday, February 26th, 2008 at his residence. He was born in Greensburg on October 12th, 1965 the son of Norman and Alice Bodenburg Huffmeyer and his mother survives. He was married to Angie Thayer on April 17th, 1993 and she survives. Other survivors include one son, Spencer and one daughter, Shelbie, both at home; his in-laws, Doug and Jerri Thayer of Osgood, two brothers, Doug and Susie and Gary and Donna, one sister; Cindy and Larry Menkedick. Mr. Huffmeyer was a 1984 graduate of Jac-Cen-Del High School. He was employed for more than ten years at Stones Farm Service in Greensburg where he worked as Mechanic. He was a member of the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Napoleon. Funeral services will be held at 10am Friday, February 29th at the church with Rev. Gary Groth and Rev. Don Buck officiating. Burial will be in the St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery in Napoleon. Visitation will be Thursday from 5pm to 8pm. Memorials may be given to the Huffmeyer Children Education Fund, Napoleon Vol. Fire Department and the St. John’s Lutheran Church in care of the funeral home.
John E. Lohrum, 76, of Versailles passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati. He was born near Elrod on January 16, 1932 the son of Albert and Eunice Elrod Lohrum. He was married to Frances M. Hankins on June 22, 1951 and she survives. Other survivors include two sons, Johnnie (Helen) Lohrum and Ronnie (Linda) Lohrum both of Osgood; two daughters, Nina Mae (Ron) McGill of Montgomery, Indiana and Rebecca (Doug) Hisel of Lexington, Kentucky; two brothers, Vic Lohrum and Carroll (Judy) Lohrum both of Elrod; two sisters, Linda (Merrill) Bruce of Versailles and Alice (Donny) Mathias of Dillsboro; 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Albert (Red) Lohrum. Mr. Lohrum was a 1950 graduate of Versailles High School. He was a 36 year employee of Texas Gas where he worked as an A operator and also a clerk. He was a member of the Versailles First Southern Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held at 11am Saturday, February 23rd at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. Carter Corbey officiating. Burial will be in the Grandview Memorial Garden near Madison. Visitation will be Friday from 5pm to 8pm. Memorials may be given to the food pantry of the Hopewell Baptist Church in care of the funeral home.
W. Myrle Rodgers, 88, of Versailles passed away Thursday, February 7, 2008 at Ripley Crossing in Milan. She was born at Williamstown, Kentucky on March 25, 1919 the daughter of Jesse and Alice Smith Jacobs. She was married to Vincent Rodgers on September 1, 1936 and he preceded her in death on November 7, 1980. Survivors include two sons, Ted (Mary Ann) Rodgers of Dillsboro and David (Faye) Rodgers of Madison; four daughters, Ruth Ann (Phillip) Powell of Greensburg, June Skeen of Milan, Faye (Danny) Creigmile of Versailles, and Linda (Ronald) Cunningham of Aurora; 22 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, and 14 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her son Andy, daughter Myrtle Sue, two grandchildren, five brothers, and three sisters. Mrs. Rodgers was a member of the Versailles Wesleyan Church. She was a former employee of the Delaney Wood Heel Factory, US Shoe, Aurora Casket Company, and had been a cook at the Big Wheel Truck Stop near Elrod. For several years she and her husband operated the “Rocking R” ranch at their home near Elrod where they hosted several horse shows. Funeral services will be held Monday, February 11th at 10:30am at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Dale Day and Rev. Garland Rudd officiating. Burial will be in the Cliff Hill Cemetery at Versailles. Visitation will be Sunday from 2pm to 5pm. Memorials may be given to the Versailles Church of Christ or the Cliff Hill Cemetery in care of the funeral home.
Mary Lou Stevenson, 64, of Westport passed away Monday, February 4, 2008 at the Columbus Regional Hospital. She was born at Batesville on July 17, 1943 the daughter of Willard and Lillie Mae Baker Rose. She was married to J. B. (Jim) Stevenson on February 27, 1970 and he survives. Other survivors include two sons, James Lattire of Columbus and William Clay Stevenson of Milroy; one daughter Karla Marie Howard and her husband Mark of Athens, Tennessee; two step-sons, Gwen Stevenson and his wife Sharon of Munsfordville, Kentucky and Jamie Stevenson of Moorefield; One step-daughter, Connie Purdum of Denver, Colorado; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; one sister Christine Asche of Deleware. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Bill Rose. Mrs. Stevenson was a homemaker and a member of the Milan United Methodist Church. She was a 1961 graduate of Jac-Cen-Del High School. Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 7th at 11am at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. Roy Lambert of the New Day Community Church in Columbus officiating. Burial will be in the Adams Lutheran Cemetery near Batesville. Visitation will be Thursday from 10am until time of services. Memorials may be given to the National Kidney Foundation in care of the funeral home.
Deborah A. Young, 52, of Osgood passed away Friday, February 1, 2008 at her home. She was born at Greensburg on January 22, 1956 the daughter of Wallace and Betty Dugle Shafer. She was married to Dale Young on September 18, 1976 and he survives. Other survivors include three daughters, Lisa (Steve) Ruble of Connersville, Melissa (Barry) Pavy of Greensburg, and Teresa Young of Osgood; grandchildren Vincent and Elizabeth Pavy, Devin, Ashley, Sara, and Carmen Ruble, and Stephanie Young; one brother, David (Judy) Shafer of Greensburg; two sisters, Pamela (Jerry) Keller and Penny (Harry) Clift both of Greensburg; her father and mother-in-law Alfred and Rita Young of Osgood. Mrs. Young was a 32 year employee of Delta Faucet in Greensburg, retiring in 2007. She was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church in Osgood. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, February 5th at 10am at St. John’s with Father Shawn Whittington officiating. Burial will be in St. Maurice’s Cemetery in Napoleon. Visitation will be held Monday from 5pm to 8pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rosary services at 8pm. Memorials may be given to St. John’s Catholic Church or the Decatur County Hospice in care of the funeral home.
David “Pete” Myers, 84, of Greenwood passed away Monday, January 14, 2008 at the Johnson County Memorial Hospital in Franklin. He was born at New Marion on December 17, 1923 the son of Rufus and Lilla Brown Myers. He was married to Bertie Lou Cole on August 31, 1946 and she survives. Other survivors include one son, Carlos (Patricia) Myers of Greenwood; one daughter, Delora Lynn Fox of Linwood, North Carolina; 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Russell Myers of Evansville and Charles Myers of Osgood; two sisters, Nettie Grigsby of Versailles and Rosie Burress of New Marion. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his sisters Mabel Sexton, Betty Kieffer, Leah Swinney, and Mary Jo Lauber. Mr. Myers retired in 1985 after 40 years as a machinist with Mead Containers in Norwood, Ohio. He was an Army veteran of WWII where served with the 100th Chemical Mortar Battalion as a truck driver, hauling supplies, ammunition, and personnel into combat zones. Mr. Myers attended the Calvary Baptist Church in Greenwood and was a member of the Versailles American Legion. He enjoyed his grandchildren and motor sports. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 19th at 10:30am at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. Matthew Gibbs officiating. Burial will be in the New Marion Cemetery with military graveside rites by the Versailles American Legion. Visitation will be Friday from 5pm to 8pm. Memorials may be given to the New Marion Cemetery in care of the funeral home.
Purnia M Francis, 88, of Versailles passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at the Kings Daughters Hospital in Madison. She was born at Whitesburg in Letcher County, Kentucky on February 18, 1919 the daughter of Arthur and Maude Taylor Sergent. She was married to John Francis on February 9, 1942 and he preceded her in death on February 9, 1988. Survivors include one son Fred (Candy) Francis of Elizabethtown; two daughters, Hazel (Dennis) Lemen of Zionsville and Nancy (Lee) Crocker of Waverly, Ohio; seven grandchildren, Natalie (Jerry) Gilpin of Versailles, Christopher Crocker of Columbus, Ohio, Elizabeth Crocker of Waverly, Ohio, Nicholas (Amy) Lemen of Indianapolis, Jeff Lemen of Palm Desert, California, and Tony Francis and Kylie Francis both of Elizabethtown; four great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild; one brother Willis Sergent of Paris Crossing; one sister, Mattie Bates of Sellersburg. She was also preceded in death by her parents, brothers Benton, Andrew, and Paris Sergent, and her sister Alia Fields. Mrs. Francis was a homemaker. She was a member of the Versailles Baptist Church where she participated in the Ruth Browne Circle. She was also a member of the Lamplighters Home Ec Club and was a volunteer with the Ripley County Chapter of the Red Cross and with the American Heart Association. Her hobbies included her grandchildren, quilting, and sewing. Funeral services will be held at 11am Saturday at the Versailles Baptist Church with Rev. Mark Walker officiating. Burial will be in the Grandview Memorial Garden at Madison. Visitation will be Friday 5 pm till 8 pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles. Memorials may be given to the Versailles Baptist Church Music Fund.
Mildred Rork, 82, of Versailles, formerly of Osgood, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2008 at the Margaret Mary Hospital in Batesville. She was born at North Vernon on October 1, 1925 the daughter of Adolphus and Lydia Murphy Nealis. She was married to Jesse Rork on August 15, 1942 and he preceded her in death on December 27, 1986. Survivors include two sons, Gene (Judy) Rork of Versailles and Rick (Suzanne) Rork of Litchfield, Illinois; one daughter Rachel Mink of Fresno, Texas; 6 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents, daughter Carolyn Jean Rork, granddaughter Michelle Richter, her sister Frances Brooks, and her brother Harold Nealis. Mrs. Rork was a homemaker and enjoyed IU basketball. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 5th at 11am at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Dale Day officiating. Burial will be in the Greendale Cemetery in Osgood. Visitation will be Friday from 5pm to 8pm. Memorials may be given to Rescue 69 in care of the funeral home.
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