The Press-Dispatch
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D-8 Wednesday, May 4, 2016 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 Martin Cemetery Donations needed for the upkeep and mowing of the cemetery. Donations may be sent to: Sue Houchin P.O. Box 132 Monroe City, IN 47557 All donations are greatly appreciated. Checks payable to: Martin Cemetery DONATIONS NEEDED Oak Hill Cemetery Winslow, Indiana Dear friends of Oak Hill Cemetery, it's that time of year again when we have to ask for your help. If we are to keep the cemetery mowed and in good shape, we need your donations. Due to low interest rates, we don't get much interest money for maintenance. Your donations will be greatly appreciated. Send donations to Kenneth L. Curtis or one of the other trustees: P.O. Box 99, Winslow, IN 47598 Sincerely, Paul Poehlein, Robert Erwin, Terry Strobel, Richard Tisdale, Diane Foster, Doug Foster, Kenneth L. Curtis, Stacy Russell and other trustees. In memory of April 25, 2015 Karen Vanetta Roberts Happy Mother's Day God looked around his garden, and found an empty place. He then looked down upon the earth, and saw your tired face. He put his arms around you, and lied you to rest. God's garden must be beautiful, He always take the best. He closed your weary eyelids, and whispered, "Peace be ine." But you didn't go alone. For part of us went with you, the day God called you home. We love and miss you every second of every day until we meet again, "Our Guardian Angel" Love your family PEACE of MIND Let our 125 years of experience aid you in your selection of a meaningful memorial. SCHUM MONUMENTS, INC. Dale, Indiana www.SchumMonuments.com 937-4921 Local Representative RONALD WOODS 789-2009 SUNSET CEMETERY If anyone is interested in making donations to Sunset Cemetery, you may send them to: Patti Barnett 1585 N. County Road. 500 E. Winslow, IN 47598 We will also be collecting during Memorial Day weekend at the cemetery. All donations are greatly appreciated. anks to everyone who helps keep the cemetery looking beautiful. You may contact Greg Poehlein at 812-789-5405 for more information pertaining to the purchase of plots. Donations needed for the upkeep and mowing of the cemetery. DONATIONS MAY BE SENT TO: Rusty Hill 4805 N. 550 E., Francisco, IN 47649 Checks payable to: Union Community Cemetery ALL DONATIONS GREATLY APPRECIATED Williams Cemetery West Highway 56, Bowman, IN Carol Moore 2614 W. St. Rd. 56 Petersburg, IN 47567 812-354-6634 Jerry Johnson 3728 W. St. Rd. 56 Petersburg, IN 47567 812-354-6779 Ronnie Brown 2710 W. St.Rd. 56 Petersburg, IN 47567 812-354-8321 Donations may be sent to: We have started mowing again. We had a wet spring beginning. Some things are blooming – dandelions are out. If you watch the cemetery, you can see it's very pretty all year long because you care and support its upkeep. Please help again. ALICE PEARL FOWLER Alice Pearl Fowler, 74, of Petersburg, died at 2:11 p.m., April 29, 2016, at Gold- en Living Center in Peters- burg. She was born August 19, 1941, in Pike County, to Otis and Ada (Robling) Brown. She had one brother and four sisters. Alice married Troy Fowl- er in 1976 and was a home- maker. Alice is survived by her sons, Richard Dearing, of Bicknell, Donald E. Dear- ing, of Petersburg, Noble (Cathy) Dearing, of Otwell, and Danny Dearing, of Vin- cennes; daughters, Donna Graham and Vicky Corn, of Washington. She is also sur- vived by her five grandchil- dren and eight great-grand- children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Troy, in 1995. Visitation is today, Wednesday, May 4, 2016, from 3-7 p.m. EDT at Har- ris Funeral Home. A memo- rial service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 5, at Harris Funeral Home, with Rev. Ed- die Willis officiating. She will be laid to rest at Pleas- ant Ridge Cemetery. DAVID M. TRUE David Michael "Mike" True, 65, of Hazleton, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016, at Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville after a long, hard-fought illness. He was born to Mary Lou (Brown) and John Dee True in Evansville on May 31, 1950. Shortly after his birth, his mother passed and he was raised by his grandpar- ents, John and Mary White. Mike attended Bosse High School in Evansville before joining the U.S. Ar- my, where he was stationed in both Vietnam and Korea. A fter leaving the service, he moved to Detroit, Mich., where he joined the police force working as a K-9 offi- cer and sharpshooter for a short time. He returned home to Evansville, where he trained and became an over-the- road truck driver, a career that would provide for his family for more than 29 years, serving most of that time with N&S Trucking in Oakland City. Mike drove all over the United States in his 18 -wheeler and won numer- ous safety awards. He was known to his truck driving buddies as "Fat Cat." Mike was a member of both the White River-Ha- zleton and Union Volunteer Fire Departments, where he drove trucks, ran the pumps and helped wherever he could lend a hand. He also earned his first responder's license during his time with the departments. His pride and joy and the lights of his life were his two children and then later in life his three grandchildren. Mike enjoyed fishing, being outdoors, listening to classic country music and watching old western movies. He was a John Wayne fanatic. Preceding him in death were his parents, grandpar- ents, stepmother Julia True, stepbrother Denny Scales, and brother-in-law and long- time friend Ronald Russell. Mike is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Judy; son John (Melissa) True, of Bruceville; daughter Mag- KENNETH E. WILLIS, SR. Kenneth E. Willis, Sr., 86, of Oakland City, passed away at Deaconess Gateway Medical Center on Wednes- day, April 27, 2016. He was born in Pike Coun- ty to Carl and Blanch (Rain- ey) Willis on June 6, 1929. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Dor- othy Louise Crow, Doris Adilene Dupree, Ina Marie Burden, Ruth Anna Scott and Rose Mary Warren; and brothers, Foster Ivan Willis, Thomas Carl Willis and Ron- ald Wayne Willis. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Elsie (Mei- er) Willis; daughter, Nan- cy L. Bruce, of Evansville; sons, Kenneth (Paula) E. Willis, Jr., of Oakland City, and David (Trudy) A. Wil- lis, of Somerville; grand- children, Amanda ( Jason) LINDA LOU COX Linda Lou Cox, 72, of Pe- tersburg, passed away at 5 p.m. April 28, 2016, at her home. She was born April 26, 1944, in Pike County to How- ard and Inez (Chanley) Sel- by. Linda was a homemaker, and a member of the Wom- en of Moose and VFW Aux- iliary organizations. Linda is survived by her husband James Cox; her daughters, Andrea (Ron) Wood, of Petersburg, and Stephanie ( Jeff ) Sturgill, of Gosport, Ind.; her sis- ters, Annalee Asbell, Max- ine Aikman, Patty Horrall, Marilyn Gryder and Sandy Lovell; six grandchildren and two great-grandchil- dren. She was preceded in death by her son, Brad Cox; her brothers, Boyd Selby and Kenneth Selby; and her sister, Ruth Wyatt. A memorial service was at 2 p.m. Monday, May 2, 2016, at Harris Funeral Home, with visitation preceding from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ross Williams presided over the service. Linda was laid to rest in Walnut Hills Ceme- tery. NORMA L. YOUNG Norma L. Young, 73, of Francisco, passed away at 9:40 a.m. CDT at Gibson General Hospital on Satur- day, April 30, 2016. She was born on Novem- ber 16, 1942, in Petersburg and had been living in Fran- cisco for the last eight years. Surviving are her hus- band, Eldon Lee Young, of Francisco; her son, David A. Young, of Francisco, her sis- ter, Buea Schuir, of Martins- ville; and her brother, Dan Carey, of Columbus, Ind. Preceding her in death were her sister, June Fish; and her brother, Bob Carey. Services were Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at 2 p.m. EDT at Curtis Funeral Home in Winslow. Visitation was on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until service time. Following the service, burial was at the Mt. Olive Cemetery in Mt. Olympus, Ind. TAMAR A J. TR AVAGAKIAS Tamara J. Travagakias, 59, of Ft. Wayne, passed away at 4:30 a.m. Saturday, April 30, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents George and Rosalee (Aldridge) Travaga- kias, brother Tony Travaga- kias; and sister, Susan Trav- agakias. Surviving are two uncles, Charlie and Nick Aldridge, of Winslow; one aunt, Judy Fredrick, of Winslow, and cousins and friends. Graveside services will be at Cup Creek Cemetery near Velpen at a later date. sons, William ( Janet) Blaize, of Petersburg, and Brian (Kathy) Blaize, of Washington; her daughter, Linda (Tom) Ewer, of Peters- burg; her sister Helen Dono- van, of Hazleton; nine grand- children and 18 great-grand- children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh, and her brother, Elijah Edward Lane. Services were at 11 a.m. EDT, Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at Harris Funeral Home, with Rev. Danny Gilley, Jr. and Pastor Mark Schlechty officiating. Visitation was from 4-8 p.m. Monday, May 2. She was laid to rest at Wil- liams Cemetery in Bowman. In lieu of flowers, dona- tions may be made to Wil- liams Cemetery in Bowman. gie (Randy) Armstrong, of Hazleton; sister Chris Rus- sell, of Evansville; half-sis- ter Roxanne Ely, of North- ville, Mich.; three grand- children, Isaac, Caleb and Ella True; and several cous- ins, nieces and nephews, in- cluding a very special niece he considered a daughter, Dessi Waple. He also leaves behind his furry best friend and shadow, Lily. A memorial service will be at 6 p.m., Thursday, May 5, 2016, at Colvin Funer- al Home in Princeton, with Pastor Mark Nielson offici- ating. Visitation will be from 4 until 6 p.m. at the Colvin Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the fami- ly to assist with funeral and medical expenses. Memori- al envelopes will be available at the funeral home. You may leave a message of sympathy or light a memo- rial candle at www.colvinfu- neralhome.com. Riggs, David (April) Bruce, Shannon (Mike) MacMunn and Megan (Todd) Travis; step-grandchildren, Mi- chael Jones, and William Jones; great-grandchildren, Zachary Riggs, Rilee Riggs, Madison Riggs, Aiden Mac- Munn, Lily MacMunn, Scarlett Bruce and Isabel- la Bruce; step-great-grand- children, Kelsey Tapp, Mi- chael Jones, Alex Jones and Aubrey Vaught; and a sister, Geneva Risley, of Princeton. He is a Veteran of World War II and was employed by the Chrysler Corporation, the Indiana Department of Transportation and retired from Peabody Coal Co. after 28 years. He was a member of Oak- land City Masonic Lodge No. 467, the Scottish Rite Valley of Evansville, the Hadi Shrine Temple and the Gibson County Shrine Club. He served on the Hadi Shrine Hospital Staff and made over 150 trips to trans- port children to the Shrine Hospitals in St. Louis, Lex- ington, Cincinnati and Chi- cago. He was an active member of the Gibson County Dem- ocratic Party, serving many years as a precinct commit- teeman and several terms on the Barton Township Advi- sory Board. He and Elsie were the foundation upon which a large and loving family was built. Memorial Services were at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 30, 2016, at Lamb-Basham Me- morial Chapel in Oakland City, with the Rev. Matt Ma- lin officiating. Burial was at Providence Cemetery. Visi- tation was from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, April 29, and from 9 a.m. until service time on Saturday. Masonic Services were at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 29. PASTOR PAUL SADDLER Pastor Paul Saddler, part- time writer for Two Min- utes with the Bible died Thursday, March 31, 2016. Memorial services were at 7 p.m. Friday, April 26, 2016, at Falls Bible Church in Menomonee Falls, Wisc. RUBY JEWEL BLAIZE Ruby Jewel Blaize, 88, of Petersburg, passed away at 10 :18 p.m., April 29, 2016, at Hillside Manor in Wash- ington. She was born on August 5, 1927, in Hazleton, Ind., to Henry Edward and Cora (Handkins) Lane. She mar- ried Hugh Blaize on August 7, 1949, and was a homemak- er and proofreader for The Press-Dispatch. She was a member of Free Methodist Church in Petersburg. She is survived by her It takes 3 mInutes to subscrIbe to 812-354-8500