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A-8 Wednesday, September 15, 2021 The Press-Dispatch OBITUARIES Submit obituaries: Call: 812-354-8500 Email: obits@pressdispatch.net or bring in a hard copy: 820 E. Poplar Street, Petersburg Deadline: 5 p.m. on Monday SOMETHING NEWSWORTHY? CALL 812-354-8500 Obituary Deadline Every Monday at 5 p.m. FOR JOINING US IN HONORING Donna Jo Thompson Gilboy THANK YOU PEACE of MIND Let our 130 years of experience aid you in your selection of a meaningful memorial. SCHUM MONUMENTS, INC. Dale, Indiana www.SchumMonuments.com 812-937-4921 Local Representative RONALD WOODS 812-789-2009 Funeral 816 E. Main St., Petersburg 812-789-3046 Mon.–Sat. 9:30am-5pm or by appointment Designers: Angie Carter, Jane Reed, Sandy Tichenor PLUS, GIFTS FOR Bereavement & Special Occasions arrangements DANIEL "DANNY" BARNET T Daniel "Danny" Barnett, 46, of Velpen, passed away at 11:29 p.m. on Saturday, Sep- tember 4, 2021, at his resi- dence. He was born May 29, 1975, in Huntingburg, to Donald and Robin (Huckelby) Barnett. He was married to Beverly Chandler on March 15, 2018. He was a machinist specializ- ing in tool sharpening. He en- joyed working in his garage on cars and trucks, and was a member of the Jasper Moose Lodge #1175. He is survived by his wife, Beverly J. Barnett, of Velpen; four children, Faith Barnett, of Evansville, Gavin Barnett, of Jasper, and Colton Schmitt and Ethan Barnett, both of Velpen; his mother, Robin Barnett, of Velpen; one sister, Crystal Barnett, of Loogootee. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Barnett. There will be a memorial gathering and celebration of life from 1-4 p.m. EDT on Sep- tember 19, 2021, at the Ruritan Community Center in Otwell. Nass and Son Funeral Home in Huntingburg has been en- trusted with the disposition arrangements. Condolences may be shared online at www. nassandson.com. MICHAEL S. MORRIS Michael S. Morris, 50, of Haysville, passed away at 4:16 p.m. on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Campus in Jas- per. He was born in Hunting- burg on February 24, 1971, to Billy Joe and Alice Ann ( Jef- fries) Morris. He married Bethelyn Wood- all on September 14, 2002, at Shiloh United Methodist Church. He was a 1989 graduate of Jasper High School. A fter high school, he went on to work at local factories as a sprayer. He worked as a bouncer at the Cal- umet in Jasper. He later went on to become restaurant own- er and operator of Bubba's Bar and Grill in Haysville. He was a former director of the Jas- per Outdoor Recreation. He enjoyed online golf, scratch- off lottery tickets, cooking and grilling. He was an avid Indiana University and Dallas Cowboys fan. He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Beth Morris, of Haysville; two sons, Nathanial Woodall, of Terre Haute, and Tanner Morris, of Haysville; mother, Alice Ann Morris, of Jasper; two sisters, Lorie ( Jo) Busold, of Put-In-Bay, Ohio, and Tina (Kevin) Hoffman, of Jasper; two sisters-in-law, Jan- et (Dr. Rodney) Kalb, of Jas- per, and Joyce (Douglas) San- chez, of Jasper; one brother-in- law, Jason ( Jenny) Woodall, of Petersburg; and many nieces and nephews. A funeral service was at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Septem- ber 14, 2021, at the Bech- er-Kluesner North Chapel in Jasper, with Art Ross, Jr. offi- ciating. Visitation was from 2 p.m. until service time on Tuesday at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the wishes of the family. Online condolenc- es may be made at www.be- cherkluesner.com. RONALD W. McCANDLESS Ronald W. McCandless, 64, of Jasper, formerly of Winslow, entered rest on Saturday, Sep- tember 4, 2021, at his home. He was born on January 2, 1957, in Huntingburg, to Lee and Sandra ( Wilcoxen) Mc- Candless. He was retired from Whirl- pool Corp and also worked at Cathedral Health Care in Jas- per. He is survived by his father, Lee (Nina) McCandless, of Winslow; his children, Melissa Ramos, of Jasper, Jeremy Mc- Candless, of Winslow, and Ciji Lough, of Petersburg; sisters, Leanna White, Tiffany Fraley and Lucinda Rothrock, all of Winslow, and Dustin Bolin, of Union; brothers, Travis Mc- Candless, of Winslow, Jason Brockriede, of Huntingburg, and Brandon Schell, of Peters- burg; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sandra Mc- Candless; and a grandchild, Journi. Visitation was from 5 -8 p.m. EDT on Monday, September 13, 2021, at Lamb-Basham Me- morial Chapel. Burial followed in Ashby Cemetery. Family and friends may send messages of comfort to www.lambbasham.com. BRIAN K. ROBLING Brian K. Robling, 53, of Petersburg, passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at his home. He was born in Princeton on May 12, 1968, to Robert and Judith Robling. He is survived by his sons, Bryan, Joseph and Richard Robling; daughters, Ashley and Gracy Robling; brothers David and Robbie Robling, and Ryan McCandless; sis- ters, Elizabeth Gonzalles and Michelle Peters; and 11 grand- children. Graveside services will be at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at Augus- ta Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m.-noon on Wednesday at Harris Funeral Home in Pe- tersburg. O.D. Harris Funeral Home is entrusted with his care. On- line condolences may be made at odharrisfuneralhome.com. ARLENE JEAN BARRET T Arlene Jean Barrett, 89, of Otwell, passed away on Sep- tember 5, 2021, at her home. She was born in Chrisney on November 2, 1931, the daugh- ter of the late Armon and Lil- lian Young. She was employed at Jasper Memorial Hospital for over 40 years, working as a nurse and managing the Hospital's Cen- tral Supply Department. She enjoyed the outdoors, garden- ing, flowers, traveling, sports and, most importantly, her family. She is survived by her three sons, Steve (Ruthie), of Ot- well, Dave (Keri), of Winslow, and Tim (Gina), of Aurora; six grandchildren, Greg, Trent, Adam, Alec, Emily and El- len; four great-grandchil- dren, Beau, Zoey, Grady and Cooper. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald, of 65 years; sister, Alice Miller; and brother, Charles Young. A graveside service will be at noon on Saturday, Septem- ber 25, 2021, at the Velpen Walnut Grove Cemetery. Due to COVID-19, there will not be a reception following burial. In lieu of flowers the fam- ily would like contributions to be made to the Heart to Heart Hospice Foundation at https://www.htohhfounda- tion.org/donation or (855) HEART26. O.D. Harris Fu- neral Home is entrusted with her care. Online condolences may be made at odharrisfuner- alhome.com. KENNETH EVERET T WRIGHT, JR. Kenneth Everett Wright, Jr., 60, passed away in the early morning hours of September 5, 2021. He was born on December 18, 1960, in Lexington, Ky., to Kenneth E. Wright, Sr. and Charlotte ( Wright) Brown. He was a 1980 graduate of Cannelton High School and spent his life living in Ken- tucky, Indiana and Ohio. He enjoyed walking his dog, Aki- ra, and sitting outside listening to classic rock music and bib- lical talk shows on the radio. He is survived by one daugh- ter, Misty (Kevin) Gray; one son, Adam Wright; his mother, Charlotte Brown; three broth- ers, Mike (Tina) Wright, Dan Wright and Sean (Theresa) Wright; sister, Carlene Suiter; nine grandchildren, Jordan, Tori, Maddie, Elizabeth, Alex, Gabe, Jarin, Serenity and Tem- perance; five great-grandchil- dren, Avah, Bella, Lilly, Em- ma and Joey; stepmother, Bet- ty Wright; aunt, Joan Trayler; uncle, James Sadler; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Wright, Sr.; his maternal grandpar- ents, Carl and Earline Sadler; his paternal grandparents, Ev- erett and Leona Wright; broth- er-in-law, Robert Suiter; and uncle, Carl Sadler, Jr. A celebration of life will be at a later date, following cre- mation. In lieu of flowers, donations for funeral expenses may be made to Misty Gray, 805 SE 1st St., Washington, IN 47501. O.D. Harris Funeral Home is entrusted with his care. On- line condolences may be made at odharrisfuneralhome.com. MELVIN E. COFFMAN Melvin E. Coffman, 64, of Vincennes, passed away Mon- day, August 23, 2021, in Las Vegas, Nev. He was born on January 31, 1957, in Vincennes, to Melvin O. and Joan Coffman. He had been working for Wabash Foods following his retirement from Toyota. He is survived by his son, Drew Coffman, of Vincennes; daughter, Courtney Coffman, of Vincennes; grandchildren, Hadley, Jaxson, Alexis and El- liott; brothers, Jim and Jerry Coffman; and sisters, Kay Gib- son and Joanette Hawkins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 36 years, Lisa (In- gersoll) Coffman, in 2017. Memorial services were at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Septem- ber 14, 2021, at Harris Funer- al Home in Petersburg. Burial followed at Walnut Hills Cem- etery. Visitation was from 9 a.m. until service time on Tuesday at the funeral home. O.D. Harris Funeral Home was entrusted with his care. Online condolences may be made at odharrisfuneralhome. com. IRIS "SUE" SUZANNE JONES Iris "Sue" Suzanne Jones, 75, passed away on Septem- ber 9, 2021. She was born on September 2, 1946, in Crawford County, to James and Lilian Esery. She is survived by her sons, John (Marla) Jones and Jerry Jones, of Oakland City; sis- ters, Phyllis, Annie, Paula and Nancy; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and com- panion, Brad Fowler, of Oak- land City. She was preceded in death by her parents; three broth- ers; three sisters; and daugh- ter-in-law, Michelle Jones. A celebration of life will be at a later date. Online memorial tributes may be made at www.odhar- risfuneralhome.com. Harris Funeral Home has been en- trusted with her care. KENNETH W. SHAFER Kenneth W. Shafer, 77, of Campbelltown, passed away September 12, 2021, in Jasper. He was born April 14, 1944, to Garrett Frank and Edna Shafer, in Oakland City. He served proudly in the United States Marine Corps and retired from Old Ben Coal Company after 36 years. He is survived by his sons, Jason (Shannon) Shafer and Nicholas Shafer; daugh- ter, Danuielle Shafer; step- son, Owen (Crystal) Haw- kins; nine grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; brother, Mick (Shirley) Sha- fer; nieces, Judy and Kelly; nephew, Michael; and a spe- cial person close to his heart and lifelong friend, Ululani. He is preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Shafer; sons, Kenneth Wayne and Anthony Brent Shafer; and sister, Jill H. Shafer. A graveside service will take place at 11 a.m. EDT on Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Campbelltown. Harris Funer- al Home is entrusted with his care. BILLY MAT THEW HARVEY Billy Matthew Harvey, 75, of Petersburg, passed away on September 13, 2021, at Cathe- dral Nursing Home in Jasper. He was born in Washing- ton, on December 16, 1945, to Carrol "Bill" and Ula ( Jacobs) Harvey. He graduated from Peters- burg High School in 1964. He served in the United States Navy and was a Vietnam Vet- eran. He worked at Whirlpool Corporation for 27 years, retir- ing in 1997. He is survived by his sister- in-law; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, To- ny Harvey; and a sister, Sha- ron Van Meter. A private family graveside will take place at a future date at Walnut Hills Cemetery in Petersburg. Harris Funeral Home is entrusted with his care. NANCY A. TINSLEY Nancy A. (Shomate) Tins- ley, 69, of Princeton, entered rest on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021, at The Waters in Princ- eton. She was born on Oct. 19, 1951, in Okawville, Ill., to Eu- gene and Dorothy "Newton" Shomate. She had worked at Prince- ton Wal-Mart. She is survived by her son, Sonny Tinsley, of Princeton; a brother, Carl ( Janet) Shomate, of Oakland City; brothers-in- law, Edward Koca, of Princ- eton, and John Corcoran, of Zephyrhills, Fla.; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Kathy Koa, Linda Corcoran, Raylene Hamlin; and a nephew. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, at the Maple Hill Ceme- tery in Princeton. Lamb-Basham Memorial Chapel is honored to assist Nancy's family. Family and friends may send messages of comfort to www.lambbash- am.com. MARRIAGE LICENSES Wade Alan Carlson, 32, of 5550 S. SR 61, Winslow, son of Jeffrey A. Carlson and Kathie E. Wonder, to Treva Lou- ise Sidebottom, 27, of 5550 S. SR 61, Winslow, daughter of James D., Sr. and Joel L. Sidebottom. Alan Jacob Snipes, 26, of 800 N. Liberty Ave., Apt. 302, Petersburg son of William K. Snipes and Stacey M. Hill, to Jeanie Carlene Sweany, 28, of 800 N. Liberty Ave., Apt. 302, Petersburg, daughter of Carl E. Sweany and Starle- na A. Ervin. Dalton M. Riley, 23, of 5586 S. SR 61, Winslow, son of Donald L. Riley and Sharhonda Sharp, to Taylor Elise Skel- ton, 22, of 1008 S. SR 61, Winslow, daughter of Thomas J. Skelton and Emily N. Skelton. Nathan Anthony Buechlein, 32, of 11208 S. SR 61, Spur- geon, son of Paul A. Buechlein and Lisa A. Himsel, to Jessi- ca Ann Turnbaugh, 26, of 11208 S. SR 61, Spurgeon, daugh- ter of Jeffry N. Turnbaugh and Frances K. Reagan. Eddie Lee Gerber, 55, of 201 N. Main St., Winslow, son of Jack L. Gerber and Bonnie L. Gerber, to Patty J. Bruce, 50, of 201 N. Main St., Winslow, daughter of Charles W. Moore and Patricia A. Moore. Need something interesting to read? subscribe to 812-354-8500 subscribe@pressdispatch.net CALL or email For a print or NetEdition subscription,