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March 11, 2010

Grace M. Stutler
Grace M. Stutler, 81, of Versailles, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2010 at St. Andrews in Batesville. She was born March 26, 1928 in Frenchburg, KY, the daughter of Robert and Laura (Becraft) Goodpaster. She married Ernest L. Stutler on March 2, 1946 and he preceded her in death on October 21, 2008.
Survivors include son, Dennis (Valerie) Stutler of Batesville; daughter, Colleen (Curtis) Moore of Nashville; brother, Willie Goodpaster of Hamilton, OH; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband and sister, Anna Hostetler.
Mrs. Stutler was a member of the Milan Baptist Church and also belonged to the church choir. She worked at the Milan Elementary School cafeteria, and also worked at Seagrams.
Funeral services are being held today, Thursday, at 1:30 p.m. at Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home in Milan, with Pastor Tom Holt officiating. Burial will be at the New Cravens Cemetery in Milan. Memorials may be given to the Alzheimer Association. Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home in Milan is in charge of arrangements.

Irvin L. Orr
Irvin L. Orr, 83, of Napoleon, passed away Monday, March 8, 2010 at the Pierce County Nursing Home in Waycross, Georgia. He was born near Delaware on December 28, 1926, the son of Andrew and Minnie Ahrens Orr. He was married to Anna Margaret Knopf on November 1, 1952 and she survives.
Other survivors include one son, Mark (Wanda) Orr of Letts; two daughters, Carol (Jim) Hull of Waycross, GA, and Diane (Kerry) Jackson of Westchester, OH; ten grandchildren; five great grandchildren; two brothers, John Orr of McClelland, IA and Gilbert Orr of Omaha, NE. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sons Stephen and Daniel, granddaughter Rachel Ann Orr, his brothers Leo, Harvey, Percy and Manley; and his sisters Rita Bierle, Thelma Thie and Eileen Woodworth.
Mr. Orr was a farmer and had worked for the Hoosier Energy and the Indiana State Highway Department. He was a navy veteran of WWII.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 12 at 10 a.m. at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. William Robinson officiating. Burial will be in the Indiana Veterans Cemetery at Madison. Visitation is being held today, Thursday, from 4-8 p.m. Memorials may be given to the Parkinson’s Research Foundation.

Patricia A. Hopkins
Patricia A. Hopkins, 63, of Indianapolis, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2010. She was born January 20, 1947 in Frankfort, the daughter of John and Frances (Flick) Collins. She married Larry D. Hopkins on February 15, 1975 at the Greenwood United Methodist Church and he survives.
Survivors include three daughters, Michelle Hopkins of Rolla, MO, Amanda (Justin) Baitz of Rensselaer, and Stephanie (Rick) Haskell of Lakeland, FL; one brother, Ronald (Patty) Collins of Morgantown; one sister, Karen (Steve) Olinger of Westfield; brother-in-law Rick Harlan of Westfield; and two grandchildren, Duncan Baitz and Zoey Hardin. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Connie Harlan.
Mrs. Hopkins was employed for 30 years at Arvin Industries as a welder, retiring in 2004. Over the years, she was an active band mom for Southport High School, Girl Scout leader, an active 4-H leader, Perry Township board member, and junior leader sponsor. She was also a member of Jobs Daughters and the Studebaker Driver’s Club.
Funeral services are being held today, Thursday, at 10 a.m. at the Community Church of Greenwood with
Rev. Dennis Hardin officiating. Burial will be at Rocklane Cemetery in Clark Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5635 W. 96th St., Ste. 100, Indianapolis, IN 46278, or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 941 E. 86th Street, Ste. 100, Indianapolis, IN 46240-1842. Online condolences may be sent to the Hopkins family at www.wilsonstpierre.com.
Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service and Crematory in Indianapolis is in charge of arrangements.

March 4, 2010

Opal F. Ralston
Ms. Opal F. Ralston, 80, of near Canaan, passed away Monday, March 1, 2010 at her residence. She was born February 8, 1930 on the family farm near Canaan, the daughter of John and Clara F. Lee Ralston, both of whom preceded her in death.
Survivors include cousins: Charles Lee of Lexington, Robert E. "Bob" Lee of Madison, Doris Jean Hopper and her husband Jesse of Lexington, Martha Stucker of Alabama, Kenny Lee, Donald Lee, Leon Gray and his wife Alice of Pleasant, Evon Gray and his wife Reta of Moorefield, Gerald and Shelby Jean Imel of Manville. She was preceded in death by her parents John and Clara F. Lee Ralston and her sister Mary L. Ralston who died in 1927.
Ms. Ralston was a 1948 graduate from the old Central High School. She lived and worked on her farm her entire life. She was a member of the Bennington Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, No. 407. She was a devout, lifelong member of the Caledonia Presbyterian Church near Moorefield and attended the Jefferson Presbyterian Church near Canaan.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday, March 5, at 11 a.m., with Reverend Wallace Hines officiating at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, in Madison. Burial will follow in the Jefferson Presbyterian Cemetery near Canaan. Friends may call Thursday from 5-8 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. until time of the service at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre in Madison.
Bennington Chapter No. 407, Order of Eastern Star will conduct services on Thursday at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Jefferson Presbyterian Cemetery. Cards are available at the funeral home. Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre in Madison is in charge of arrangements.

Calvin Richard Huffmeyer
Calvin Richard Huffmeyer, 85, of Batesville, passed away Monday, March 1, 2010. Visitation is being held today, Thursday from 5-8 p.m. with funeral services on Friday, March 5 at 11 a.m. at Meyers Funeral Home in Batesville with Rev. David Johnston officiating. Burial will be in the St. John Church Cemetery (Huntersville). Memorials to Rescue 10, Batesville. Meyers Funeral Home Batesville is in charge of arrangements.

February 25, 2010

Michael S. Fraley
Michael S. Fraley, 57, of Aurora, passed away Sun-day, February 21, 2010 at Lawrenceburg. He was born Tuesday, December 30, 1952 in Middletown, OH, the son of the late Charles Fraley and the late Flora Mae Harrison Fraley. He married Vicki Washnock Fraley and she survives.
Other survivors include: son, Dustin Jarrell of Vin-cennes; daughters, Vanessa Ray of Franklin, Jessica Yarber of Osgood, Rachel Roll of Aurora; brother, Ed Fraley of Milan; sister, Sharon Woods of Versailles; and nine grandchildren.
Mr. Fraley was a mem-ber of the Aurora Eagles. He worked as a supervisor for AEP Power Plant for over 29 years.
Visitation is being held today, Thursday, Feb. 25 at the Rullman Hunger Fu-neral Home in Aurora from 5-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the conven-ience of the family. Contri-butions may be given to the donor’s choice. Please call the funeral home at (812) 926-1450 and the family will be notified of the do-nation with a card. Rullman Hunger Funeral Home in Aurora is in charge of ar-rangements.

February 18, 2010

No obituaries in today's paper.

February 11, 2010

Pansy Lee Lemarr
Pansy Lee Lemarr, 96, of Osgood, formerly of Holton passed away Monday, February 8, 2010 at Manderley Health Care Center. She was born March 17, 1913 the daughter of John Dillmon and Polly Ann Marlel Lemarr. She married Thurman Lemarr February 13, 1934 and he preceded her in death on October 3, 1985.
Survivors include daughter, Alene Lemarr of Osgood; six grandchildren, Clyde and Barb Lemarr of Brownstown, Judy and Gary Williams of Holton, Pamela and Frank White of Holton, Sherry Laswell of Holton, David and wife Mindy Lemarr of Salem, Robert and wife Rhonda Lemarr of North Carolina; two daughters-in-law, Mary Lemarr of Holton and Helen Lemarr of TN; 15 great grandchildren; 16 great great grandchildren; and special friend, Algar Collins of Osgood. She was preceded in death by two sons, Wm. Charles and Clyde Lemarr; one grandson; and fourteen brothers and sisters.
Services will be Friday, February 12 at 1 p.m. at Neal's Funeral Home in Osgood. Visitation will be from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Burial will be in the Greendale Cemetery in Osgood. Memorials may be given to the family or donor’s choice. Arrangements are being handled by Neal's Funeral Home. http://www.neals-funeralhome.net

Donald R. Toops
Donald R. Toops, 84, of the Hopewell community passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at the Manderley Health Care Center in Osgood. He was born near Osgood on February 13, 1925 the son of Clarence and Bessie Grossman Toops. He was married to Mollie Hughes on May 4, 1947 and she survives.
Other survivors include one daughter Rita (Oren) Rork of North Vernon; five sons, Larry (Blythe) Toops of Canton, Ohio, Lonnie (Melba) Toops of Edinburgh, Roger (Terri) Toops, Ray (Freda) Toops, and Darin (Samantha) Toops all of Osgood; daughter-in-law Cynthia Toops of Napoleon; 16 grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son David Toops, his brother Dallas Toops, and his sister Deloris Summers.
Mr. Toops was a 1943 graduate of Holton High School and was a member of the Hopewell Baptist Church. He was a farmer and had worked at the Ripley County Farm Bureau and Osgood Grain.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 13 at 11 a.m. at the Hopewell Baptist Church with Rev. David Shivers officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 5-9 p.m. at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles and from 10 a.m. Saturday until time of services at the church. Memorials may be given to the Hopewell building fund in care of the funeral home.

February 4, 2010

Lilly A. Dixon
Lilly A. Dixon, 101, Milan, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2010, at the Waters of Batesville. She was born September 15, 1908 in Dearborn County, the daughter of Oscar and Nora Ann (Bailey) Burnett. She married Olus Dixon, Sr. and he preceded her in death.
Survivors include son, Olus (June) Dixon, Jr. of Milan; daughters, Carol (Bob) Sullender of Anderson, June (Harold) Jackson of Marion and Mary Ann Harwell of Louisville, KY; eight grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren; nieces, Janice Gilpin and Joyce Taylor; nephews, Dale and Jim Lotshaw. She was preceded in death by her husband and two sisters, Frances Lotshaw and Irene Peak.
Mrs. Dixon was a longtime member of the Milan Wesleyan Church where she served as Sunday school teacher, pianist, song leader, church secretary, treasurer, and board member over the years. She was a 1929 graduate of Milan High School and played on the ladies basketball team.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Feb. 6 at 10 a.m. at the Milan Wesleyan Church with Pastor LaMar Brown and Rev. Harris Long officiating. Burial will follow in Cliff Hill Cemetery at Versailles. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 5 at Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home in Milan. Memorials may be given to the Milan Wesleyan Church. Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home in Milan is in charge of arrangements.