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February 23, 2006

Betty Jean Foster Wuellner
Betty Jean Foster Wuellner, 71, of Milan, died Monday, February 20, 2006 at Ripley Crossing Care Center, Milan. She was born January 1, 1935 in Milan, the daughter of Floyd “Red” and Ruth Starkey Corum, both deceased. She married Kenneth J. Wuellner on May 22, 1954 and he survives.
Survivors also include sons Keith of Milan and Kevin of Cincinnati, OH; daughter Kristy and husband Mike Carpenter of Milan; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Mrs. Wuellner worked many years at the CW Winters Grocery and later worked and retired from the JC Food Store. She was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church at Stumpke’s Corner, the VFW Auxiliary, the Good Neighbor Club and was a former member of the Rebekka Lodge.
Visitation will be today, Thursday, February 23 from 6-8:00 p.m. at the Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home, South Main Street, Milan. Funeral services will be Friday, February 24 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church north of Milan with Pastor Richard Mackey officiating.
Memorials may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Ripley Crossing Care Center activity fund.

Lorraine B. Simmons
Lorraine B. Simmons, 85, of Swiss Villa Living Center, Vevay, died Sunday, February 19, 2006 at King’s Daughters’ Hospital, Madison. She was born December 24, 1920 in Owen County, KY the daughter of Luther and Marie Boone Duvall, both deceased. She married Robert D. Simmons and he preceded her in death on April 29, 1997.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law James and Mary of Vevay; Carroll and Nancy of Madison; Robert and Alice of Holton; daughter and son-in-law Sharon and Ralph Bliton, Jr. of Madison; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.
She was preceded in death by brother Estel Duvall; sister Sally Duvall and grandson Kenneth Wayne Simmons.
Mrs. Simmons owned and operated a restaurant in Vevay and had worked at Jackson’s Restaurant in Madison and at U.S. Shoe. She had cooked at the Jefferson County Jail. Mrs. Simmons was a former nurse’s aide at King’s Daughters’ Hospital and retired as an attendant at Madison State Hospital. She was a member of Brooksburg Baptist Church.
Visitation will be today, Thursday, February 23 from 9:00 a.m. until time of funeral. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. at Vail-Holt Funeral Home Madison Chapel with Rev. Michael L. Barnes officiating. Burial will be at the Brooksburg Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to the Brooksburg Baptist Church.

Rufus F. Thalman
Rufus F. Thalman, 89, of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, died Friday, February 17, 2006 in California. He was born August 24, 1916 in Georgetown, OH, the son of Joseph and Anna Kellum Thalman, both deceased. He married Carlean (Connie) Combs of Milan in 1942 and she preceded him in death in 1974.
Survivors include daughter Phyllis Coe of Milan; brother Les of Tampa, FL; sisters-in-law Eva Combs and Fern Combs Lewis; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Thalman was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a pressman for Premier Manufacturing Co. in Dayton, OH for 30 years. Mr. Thalman was a member of the Eastmont United Methodist Church and the American Legion.
Visitation will be Friday, February 24 from 5-7:00 p.m. at Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home, South Main Street in Milan. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 25 at 1:00 p.m. at the Milan First Baptist Church with Pastor Harris Long officiating.
Memorials may be given to the Disabled American Veterans, Eastmont United Methodist Church or the Milan First Baptist Church.

Michael Thomas
Trimble Sharpless
Michael Thomas Trimble Sharpless, 33, of Pensacola, FL, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2006 at Foley, AL. He was born at Long Beach, CA, on March 7, 1972 the son of Bill and Susan Perron Sharpless of Batesville, and they survive.
Other survivors include son Kaleb Sharpless of Fairhope, AL; natural father Michael Trimble, Sr. of Miami, FL; brothers Matthew, Miles and Marcus Sharpless of Batesville; grandmothers Marion Sharpless of Robertsdale, AL and Alice Bruce of Terre Haute, IN.
Mr. Sharpless was the owner and operator of the Category Five Restaurant and Bar in Foley, Alabama.
Funeral services will be Friday, February 24 at 2:00 p.m. at the Weigel Funeral Home, 151 W. George Street, Batesville with Grant Cyster officiating. Burial will be at the Little Memories Cemetery, Sunman.
Memorials may be given to the Sharpless Children’s Fund.

Sollie T. Miller
Sollie T. Miller, 66, of Osgood passed away Thursday, February 16, 2006 at his residence. He was born at Dayton, Ohio on February 9, 1940 the son of Sollie and Virginia Tracey Miller. He was married to Georgia Osborn on March 12, 1961 and she survives.
Other survivors include one daughter Beverly Miller and her fiancÈe Wayne Miller of Versailles; sons Ronald Miller and his wife Regina of Milan, Rick Miller and Ann of Bright, and Josh Miller of Osgood; eight grandchildren; one sister Louise Miller of Osgood.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Sollie N. Miller, and his brother Conrad Miller.
Mr. Miller worked for Hill-Rom and Romweber Furniture in Batesville for 33 years retiring in 1999. He was a member of the Little Memory Old Regular Baptist Church near Sunman.
Funeral services were Monday, February 20, 2006 at the Little Memory Old Regular Baptist Church with Brother Robert Haney officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be given to the Little Memory Church or the donor’s choice.
Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles was in charge of arrangements.

February 16, 2006

Margaret Mae
Vanosdol
Margaret Mae Vanosdol, 70, of Versailles, died Tuesday, February 14, 2006 at King’s Daughters’ Hospital, Madison. She was born October 25, 1935 in Switzerland County, the daughter of Jonah Burnis and Susie Ashby Barnes, both deceased.
Survivors include daughter Barbara Jean and husband Earl Bowling of Versailles; sister Ellen Ogden of Osgood; granddaughter Trina and husband Jamie Schutte of Versailles; and three great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Vanosdol was a former employee of Muscatatuck State Hospital. She was a member of Wesleyan Church of Versailles.
Funeral services are today, Thursday, February 16 at 11:00 a.m. at Neal’s Funeral Home, 306 S. Walnut Street, Osgood. Burial will be at Cliff Hill Cemetery, Versailles.
Memorials may be given to American Lung Association.

Jody Lynn Winters Karst
Jody Lynn Winters Karst, 48, of Moores Hill, died Monday, February 13, 2006 at Dearborn County Hospital, Lawrenceburg. She was born April 15, 1957, the daughter of LeVon and Joan Ashcraft Winters of Milan and they survive. She married William D. Karst on August 28, 1976 and he also survives.
Other survivors include brother Todd Winters of Batesville and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mrs. Karst had worked many years for Winters Insurance Agency in Milan, and had also been employed at Peoples Building and Loan in Aurora. She was a lifetime member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church at Stumpke’s Corner. She was also a longtime member of the Quarter Horse Association.
Visitation will be today, Thursday, February 16 from 5-8:00 p.m. at Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home, South Main Street, Milan. Funeral services will be Friday, February 17 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Tom Holt and Rev. Harris Long officiating. Burial will be at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Milan.
Memorials may be given to the Dearborn County Humane Society.

February 9, 2006

Doris Faye Geisler
Doris Faye Geisler, 91, of Rexville, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2006 at her residence. She was born near Bryantsburg on July 8, 1914 the daughter of Arthur and Lula Adams Housefield. She married Alva Geisler on January 30, 1936 and he preceded her in death on September 14, 1994.
She is survived by six sons, Leslie Geisler of North Vernon, Elvan Geisler and his wife Barbara, Roy Geisler, Bernard and his wife Debbie Geisler of Madison; Bobby Geisler and wife Aggie of Washington and Marvin Geisler and wife Teresa of Vevay; 15 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren; 18 great-great grandchildren; one sister, Peggy Ruse of Rexville.
Her parents, one son, Alvin and grandchildren Kenneth and Carolyn Geisler; one brother, Merle Housefield and one sister Louise Farrell preceded her in death.
Mrs. Geisler was a homemaker and had been a member of the Liberty Christian Church since 1930.
Funeral services will be held today, Thursday, February 9 at 11 a.m. at the West Fork Baptist Church with Logan Fugate officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5- 8 p.m. and will also be at the West Fork Baptist Church.
Memorials may be given to the West Fork Baptist Cemetery.
The Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home of Versailles is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences are available at skfuneralhome.com.

Joan Clemens Wallace
Joan Clemens Wallace, 74, of Hanover, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2006 at Jewish Hospital, Louisville, KY. She was born in Tell City on January 13, 1932 the daughter of Eugene and Wilma Cassidy Clemens, both deceased. She was married to A. Martin “Marty” Wallace of Hanover on May 22, 1975 and he survives.
She is also survived by sons and daughters-in-law Chris and Catherine Webster of North Vernon; The Honorable Jon W. and Julie Webster of North Vernon; Matt and Eileen Webster of Madison; stepsons Scott Wallace of Houston, TX and Charlie Wallace of Stuart, FL; brother and sister-in-law Eugene C. Jr. and Jenny Clemens of Owensboro, KY; five grandchildren and three nephews.
Mrs. Wallace was a 1949 graduate of Cannelton High School. She attended Indiana University. She was a member of the Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Madison and Daughters of the American Revolution, North Vernon; past board member for Girls, Inc.; Madison Jefferson County Community Foundation; Madison Country Club and the Madison Elks Lodge.
Visitation will be today, Thursday, February 9 from 4-8:00 p.m. with the Rosary recited at 7:30 p.m., and from 9-9:30 a.m. on Friday, February 10 at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre in Madison. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 10 at 10:00 a.m. at the Prince of Peace Catholic Church, Madison with Rev. John A. Meyer officiating. Burial will be at Hanover Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to Girls, Inc.
Online condolences can be made at www.morganwebsternay.com.

Martha L. Pettit Meek
Martha L. Pettit Meek, 71, of Dupont, died Monday, February 6, 2006 at Jewish Hospital, Louisville, Kentucky. She was born March 19, 1934 in Canaan the daughter of Charles L. and Anna Armand Pettit and they preceded her in death. She married Kenneth E. Meek, Sr. on December 21, 1951 in Bryantsburg and he preceded her in death on December 20, 1994.
Survivors include two sons, Kenneth E. “Eddie” Jr. and wife Cheryl Meek of Dupont, Jeffrey A. and wife Robyn Meek of Dupont; one brother, Samuel Pettit of Dupont; one sister, Mary Barnes Gray of Canaan; three grandchildren; close friend Curt Liter of Bedford, Kentucky; and many other nieces, nephews and other relatives.
One brother, Robert A. Pettit, preceded her in death.
Mrs. Meek worked as a postal clerk at the Dupont Post Office. She attended the Dupont United Methodist Church for many years and was now a member of the First Baptist Church of Dupont. She was also a member of the Madison VFW Post 1969 Auxiliary.
Funeral services will be held today, Thursday, February 9 at 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Dupont with Pastor Dave Noffsinger and Rev. Ross Wallace officiating. Burial will be in the Dupont Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Jefferson County Chapter of the American Cancer Society.
Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre is in charge of the arrangements.

February 2, 2006

Jean Henderson
Stevens
Jean Henderson Stevens, 81, of Decatur, passed away Monday, January 30, 2006 at Parkview Memorial Hospital, Ft. Wayne. She was born February 23, 1924 in Holton, the daughter of George and Rissa Hammon Henderson, and they preceded her in death. She married Quentin Stevens on March 17, 1945, and he preceded her in death.
Survivors include sons G. Carl (Randi) of Decatur; Bryce H. of Clinton, TN; and K. Alan of Plymouth; and four grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by three sisters.
Mrs. Stevens was a homemaker and a registered nurse. She worked as a school nurse at South Bend LaSalle High School. She was the founder of the Woodcrest Philharmonic Band, and a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Decatur.
Visitation will be today, Thursday, February 2 from 2-3:00 p.m. at Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles. Funeral services will follow visitation at Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home with Rev. Laura Sherwood officiating. Burial will be at Cliff Hill Cemetery, Versailles.
Memorials may be given to the First Presbyterian Church, Decatur, or to American Diabetes.
Online condolences may be made at www.haggardandsefton.com. Haggard & Sefton Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Bertha Emma Beetz
Bertha Emma Beetz, 87, of Dillsboro, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2006 at St. Elizabeth South, Edgewood, KY. She was born September 14, 1918 in Otterbein, KY, the daughter of Henry and Laura Flora Ullman Yentsch, and they preceded her in death. She married Charles P. Beetz and he also preceded her in death.
Survivors include sons Gregory of Dillsboro and Charles, Jr. of Erlanger, KY; and sister Ida Barber of Big Sandy, TX.
She was preceded in death by sisters Selna and Alberta Yentsch; Irene Krebs; Anna Kerstein; Matilda Romohr; Gertrude Pebles and Elizabeth Stevens; and brother Carl.
Mrs. Beetz was a homemaker.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 1 at the Ulrich Filter Funeral Home in Dillsboro. Burial was at Oakdale Cemetery, Dillsboro.
Memorials may be given to St. Peters Lutheran Church or the Dillsboro Fire Department.

Jean Redding Garland
Jean Redding Garland, 76, of Vevay, passed away Monday, January 30, 2006 at her residence. She was born October 20, 1929 in Paris, KY, the daughter of Thomas and Katie Lee Sanders Watkins Redding, and they preceded her in death. She married Benny D. Garland on March 1, 1947, and he survives.
Survivors also include sons and daughters-in-law Benny, Jr. and Jane of Rising Sun; Roger and Lisa of Vevay; John Mark and Kim of Lexington; sisters Ruby Blackburn of Vevay; Ruth Garland of Cynthiana, KY; Judy Johnson of Paris, KY; Billie Marking of Lexington, KY; brothers Earl Clark Watkins of Richmond, KY and John Riley Watkins, Jr. of Georgia; ten grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; special cousin Brother Sylvester Sanders, Jr. of Paris, KY; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
She was preceded in death by stepfather John Riley Watkins; sons Timothy and Ricky Lee; brother Thomas Redding and sister Anna Kathryn Redding.
Mrs. Garland and husband, Benny, helped develop and market Grandview Gardens Cemetery in Madison. They also farmed and raised turkeys. She served as church secretary and Sunday School teacher, as well as working with the jail ministry and Women’s Missionary Circle at the Spring Branch Baptist Church. She was a member of the Riverview Homemaker’s Club, Gideon’s International Auxiliary Camp, and the Switzerland County Farm Bureau as well as 4-H leader for the Switzerland County 4-H Club.
Visitation will be Friday, February 3 from 3-8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9-11:00 a.m. at the Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home, 208 Ferry Street, Vevay. Funeral services will be Saturday, February 4 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Rick Daugherty officiating. Burial will be at Grandview Memorial Gardens, Madison.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests Bibles be purchased through The Gideon Memorial Bible Plan.
Online condolences may be made at www.haskellandmorrison.com.