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November 13, 2008

Leona M. Middleton
Leona M. Middleton, 77, of Lawrenceburg passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at University Hospital in Cincinnati. She was born near Elrod on April 17, 1931 the daughter of Orvin and Mary Peaslee Boyd. She was married to Robert Middleton on December 27, 1952 and he preceded her in death on November 9, 2001.
Survivors include one aunt, Mrs. Rosetta Bradley of Rising Sun; cousins Mary Shockey of Versailles, Fern Day of Connersville, and Marie Gilmore of Rising Sun.
Mrs. Middleton was a 1950 graduate of Versailles High School. She retired in 1990 as a medical secretary for Dr. Henry Conrad in Lawrenceburg.
Funeral services will be held Friday, November 14 at 11 a.m. at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. Bruce Fitzsimmons of the Washington Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in the Oakdale Cemetery at Dillsboro. Visitation will be Friday from 10 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home.
Memorials may be given to the Dearborn County Animal Shelter in care of the funeral home.

November 6, 2008

Betty Jane Mergenthal
Betty Jane Mergenthal, 88, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2008. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, November 5 at Meyers Funeral Home in Batesville. Burial was in the Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville. Meyers Funeral Home in Batesville was in charge of arrangements.

October 30, 2008

Shirley E. Rinear-Evans
Shirley E. Rinear-Evans, 74, of Versailles passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at Ripley Crossing in Milan. She was born in Cincinnati on August 27, 1934 the daughter of Walter and Thelma Trouts Stevens and was raised by Peggy Leonard.
Survivors include one daughter Pamela (Barry) Kermeen of Columbia, Kentucky; four sons William (Linda) Rinear of Cincinnati, Steven (Nilda) Rinear of Indian Springs, Ohio, Scott (Jennifer) Rinear of Osgood, and Kevin (Jodi) Rinear of Versailles; one stepson Gary (Shari) Evans of Cincinnati; 13 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Joyce Scarbrough of Vero Beach, Florida and Gloria Wainscott of Kentucky. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Evans and her parents.
Mrs. Evans was a member of the Washington Baptist Church in Elrod and had worked as a communications operator for Providence Hospital in Cincinnati.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, November 1 at 11 a.m. at the Washington Baptist Church in Elrod with Rev. Bruce Fitzsimmons officiating. Visitation will be Saturday from 9 a.m. until time of services. Memorials may be given to the donors choice in care of the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles.

Jeannine E. Roepke
Jeannine E. Roepke, 79, of Sunman, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2008, at St. Andrews Health Campus in Batesville. She was born on December 1, 1928 in Harvey, Illinois, the daughter of Carl H. Olson and Florence Scheidel Olson. She married Glenn L. Roepke on May 19, 1951 in the First Christian Church of Harvey, and he survives.
Other survivors include daughter, Karen (Kenneth) Shelp of Westport; two sons, Wayne L. (Elke) Roepke of Colorado Springs, CO, and Leslie C. (Barbara) Roepke of Sunman; seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren; sister Gail (Tom) Silzer of South Holland, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Lloyd Olson.
Mrs. Roepke retired from McPherson Printing of Sunman. She was a member of the Sunman Community Church and the Women’s Fellowship; member and past president of Ladies Auxiliary of Kenneth L. Diver American Legion Post and a member of the Ladies Leisure Home-Ec Club.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 1 at 12 noon at the Cook Funeral Home in Sunman. Burial will be in St. Paul Cemetery. Visitation will also be Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the funeral home. Memorial may be given to the Sunman Area Life Squad or to Sunman Vol. Fire Department. Cook Funeral Home.

Alvin Ray "Al" Patton
Alvin Ray "Al" Patton, 56, of Chelsea, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2008. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Nov. 1, at 11 p.m. at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre in Madison. Burial will be in the Springdale Cemetery in Madison. Visitation will be Friday from 4-8 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to time of services at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the Al Patton Memorial Fund. Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, Madison, is in charge of arrangements.

October 23, 2008

Arlie B. Whitaker
Arlie B. Whitaker, 77, of Lexington, Kentucky, died Tuesday, October 21, 2008, at the Thomson-Hood Veterans Center in Kentucky. He was born on March 14, 1931 in Letcher County, Kentucky the son of James and Cannie Ison Whitaker, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Sara Lee "Sally" Roberts on December 22, 1960 in Osgood and she survives.
Other survivors include: sons: Tony Whitaker (Julie) of French Lick, Todd Whitaker (Michelle) of Florida, Tim Whitaker (Amy) of Madison; grandchildren: Morgan, Hunter, Braden, Nicholas, Tucker and Ellie Sara; sisters: Gladys Hogg, Florida, Renavae "Peg" Adams of Madison, Pauline "Pod" Frazier of Dupont; brothers: Jim Whitaker (Wanda) of Scottsburg, Glen "Poss" Whitaker (Eileen) of North Vernon, Tom Whitaker (Marion) of Georgia; many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many close friends.
He was preceded in death by his brothers: Venon, Vernon, Ira and Steve Whitaker; his sisters: Chelsea Hogg, Evelee "Auntie" Morris, and Kate King; brothers- in-law: Isaac Hogg, Ellis Adams, Andy Frazier, Delbert O. King, and Nacy Morris and his sister-in-law: Sadie Whitaker; and his niece: Mickie Adams Nethery.
He was inducted into the United States Army on December 3, 1952 in Kentucky rising to the rank of Corporal during the Korean War. He received the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. He served in the Army Reserves until he was honorably discharged on December 1, 1960.
He began his long career as an educator at the age of 18. He taught a total of 42 years in various school corporations including Milan, and as principal at Sunman.
Mr. Whitaker was initiated into the Dupont Masonic Lodge #419, the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of Indianapolis, the Murat Shrine and invited into the 33rd degree. He also held membership in the Madison Lions Club and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 25, at 11 a.m. at Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre in Madison. Burial will follow in the Dupont Cemetery, with full military honors conducted by the Fort Knox Ceremonial Unit and Jefferson Post 9, of the American Legion. Friends may call Friday from 4-8 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. until time of the service at the funeral home. Masonic services will be conducted by Dupont Masonic Lodge #419 F & AM on Friday at 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Thomson-Hood Veterans Center Resident's Fund or the Alzheimer's Association. Cards are available at the funeral home. Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre in Madison is in charge of arrangements.

Judith S. Eaton
Judith S. Eaton, 67, of Versailles passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at the Hospice of St. Vincent's in Indianapolis. She was born at Anderson on February 3, 1941 the daughter of Russell and Mary Phelps Shoemaker. She was married to Larry Eaton on June 1, 1963 and he survives.
Other survivors include one son Nicholas (Stacey) Eaton of Carmel; one daughter Kristin (Paul, Jr.) Fasbinder of Vernon Hills, Illinois; four grandchildren, Ryan and Kyle Fasbinder and Ally and Seth Eaton; one brother William Shoemaker of Anderson; her mother-in-law Mrs. Thelma Eaton of Napoleon.
Mrs. Eaton was a1959 graduate of Anderson High School. She received her BA degree in English from Butler University in 1963 and her Master's degree from Indiana University in 1965. She taught school at Howe High School in Indianapolis, Sunman, East Central, and finished her teaching career retiring from Jac-Cen-Del High School.
She was an accomplished water color artist and had shown her work in many art shows throughout the Midwest and had been named Color Artist of the Year. She had also served as a director for the local Community Theatre. Mrs. Eaton was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ at Finks Corner, associate member of the Versailles-Osgood Chapter of Tri-Kappa, signature member of the Water Color Society of Indiana, Kappa Delta Sorority of IU, and the Southeastern Indiana Art Society.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 25 at 11 a.m. at St. Peter's United Church of Christ at Finks Corner with Rev. Karyl Leslie officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles and from 10 a.m. until time of services Saturday at the church. Tri-Kappa services at 8 a.m. Memorials may be made to the Jac-Cen-Del Scholarship Fund, the church building fund, or the National Kidney Foundation in care of the funeral home.

Roy John William Westerfeld
Roy John William Westerfeld, 89, of Batesville, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2008. Funeral services will be held on Monday, Oct. 27 at 1 p.m. at Meyers Funeral Home in Batesville. Visitation will be held on Monday, Oct. 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery with military rites by VFW Post 3183 and American Legion Post 271. Memorials may be given to the family. Meyers Funeral Home in Batesville is in charge of the arrangements.

Emma Lamb Mack
Emma Lamb Mack, 94, of Madison, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky, She was born August 22, 1914, the daughter of James Lamb and Cordelia Miller Lamb. She married Henry Mack and he preceded her in death on February 4, 2002.
Survivors include one daughter: Dora L. Mack of Madison; three sons: Neal (Marilyn) Mack of Deputy, Travis (Janet) Mack of Holton, Jake Elwood Mack of Florida; one brother Albert (Ruth) Lamb of Deputy; one sister-in-law: Viola Lamb of North Vernon; 15 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; 20 great great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her son, Stanley Mack in 1960; daughter, Rhonda Morgan in 1992; son-in-law Bill Back in 2001; sisters: Fannie Clair, Evelene Mobley Hallie Bryant and Lena Lamb; brothers: Jake, Russell, Price, James and Carl Lamb.
Mrs. Mack was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker. She enjoyed helping her husband farm. She enjoyed working in her flowers, watching birds, sewing, gardening, and her grandchildren. She was a member of the Lancaster Baptist Church, where she had taught Bible school.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 24 at 10 a.m. at Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre in Madison with Rev. Aubrey Bessenger officiating. Burial will be in Dupont Cemetery in Dupont. Visitation is being held today, Thursday, from 5-8 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to Lancaster Baptist Church or Hospice of King’s Daughters’ Hospital. Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre is in charge of arrangements.

James Elton Rimstidt
James Elton Rimstidt, 88, of Greensburg, formerly of Napoleon, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2008. Funeral services are being held today, Thursday, at 10 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Napoleon with Pastor Gary Groth officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Memorials may be given to St. John Lutheran Church or cancer research. Meyers Funeral Home in Batesville is in charge of arrangements.

Ernest L. (Ernie) Stutler
Ernest L. (Ernie) Stutler, 84, of Batesville and formerly of Versailles, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at St. Andrews Health Care in Batesville. He was born on February 1, 1924 in Versailles, the son of Arnold and Laura (Elrod) Stutler. He married Grace (Goodpaster) Stutler on March 2, 1946 and she survives.
Other survivors include son, Dennis (Valerie) Stutler of Batesville; daughter, Colleen (Curtis) Moore of Nashville; five grandchildren; four great grandchildren; brothers: Daryl Stutler of Milan, Ronald Stutler of Versailles, Gary Stutler of Friendship; sisters: Roberta Ashcraft of Milan and Margie Stevens of Moores Hill. He was in preceded in death by brothers: Wallace and Merle Stutler.
Mr. Stutler was retired from Seagram’s Distillery in Lawrenceburg; was a member of the Milan First Baptist church; the Milan F&AM Lodge #31 and was a WWII Army veteran.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 25 at 11 a.m. at Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home in Milan with Rev. Harris Long officiating. Burial will be in New Craven Cemetery in Milan. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Masonic services will be held on Friday at 7:45 p.m. and military rites at graveside by Milan Legion Post 23.
Memorials may be given to Alzheimer’s or cancer fund. Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home in Milan is in charge of arrangements.

Barbara Ann Collins
Barbara Ann Collins, 62, of Osgood, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2008. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 28 at 11 a.m. at Meyers Funeral Home in Batesville. Burial will be in the Little Memory Church Cemetery, Batesville. Visitation will be on Tuesday, Oct. 28 from 10-11 a.m. Memorials may be given to Little Memory Cemetery. Meyers Funeral Home in Batesville is in charge of arrangements.

October 16, 2008

Gilbert L. Foreman, Jr.
Gilbert L. Foreman Jr., age 62, of Friendship, passed away Monday, October 13, 2008 at University Hospital in Cincinnati. He was born October 27, 1946 in Indianapolis, the son of Lt. Col. Gilbert L. Foreman and Evelyn Wilson Foreman. He married to Kea Hardisty on August 23, 1969, and she survives.
Other survivors include: one son, Jeremiah (Kerry) Foreman, of Noblesville; one daughter, Angela Foreman, of Friendship; two grandchildren, Cole Gilbert Foreman and Maili Parker Foreman; his mother, Evelyn Wilson Foreman, of Dillsboro; two sisters, Rev. Carol Alice Foreman and Rev. Carolyn (Donald) Earhart. He was preceded in death by his father, Lt. Col. Gilbert L. Foreman Sr., and by his grandparents, William O. Johnston and Martha Alice Johnston.
Mr. Foreman graduated from Pike High School in Indianapolis in 1964 and attended Indiana State University and Purdue University. He was an Eagle boy scout, and a member of Kunieh Society of scouting. Gilbert worked on the Rensburg Boy Scout project, Lake Monroe Camp project, among others. He and Kea owned a dive shop on Turks and Caicos Island in Florida, and he was a diving coordinator for marine biology on a university program.
Funeral services are being held Thursday, at 1:00 p.m. at the Church on the Word, located at 5210 English Ave in Indianapolis. Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis. Memorials may be made to the family or to the Boy Scouts of America. Filter-DeVries Funeral Home, Dillsboro is in charge of arrangements.

October 9, 2008

No obituaries this paper.

October 2, 2008

Charles Seldon Tackett
Charles Seldon Tackett, 81, of Madison, died Sunday, September 28, 2008. Funeral services will be held today, Thursday, October 2 at 2 p.m. at Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, Madison. Burial will follow in the Indiana Veterans Cemetery in Madison. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or J. Graham Brown Cancer Research Center through the funeral home.

Robert Lee Baston, Jr.
Robert Lee Baston, Jr., 60, of Milan, died Sunday, September 28, 2008. Funeral services will be held today, Thursday, October 2 at 1 p.m. at Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home, Milan.