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C-8 Wednesday, August 1, 2018 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 OBITUARY DEADLINE 5 p.m. Every Monday 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 JERRY WAYNE NEWKIRK Jerry Wayne Newkirk, 73, of Winslow, entered rest on Thursday, June 26, 2018, in Eastgate Manor in Wash- ington. He was born on Dec. 12, 1944, in Oakland City, to Ralph and Edna ( Winniger) Newkirk. He graduated from Char- lottesville High School. He served in the United States Army during Vietnam and was very proud of the fact he was a paratrooper with the 173th Airborne Brigade. He was a Deputy Sheriff in Hancock County, Ind., for 13 years and did missionary work for 10 years in Mexico, South America, Canada and several states. His great pas- sion was being an evangelist minster. He is survived by his be- loved wife of 30 years, Bin- nie Newkirk, of Winslow; children, Becky Newkirk, of Fortville, Deborah ( Jim) Heede, of Carmel, Mar- gie Brinson, of Rockville, Tenn., Hugh (Becki) Brin- son, of French Lick, Shelly Newkirk, of Ingalls, Ind.; daughter-in-law, Jessi- ca Newkirk, of Winslow; brothers, Ralph Newkirk, of Knightstown, Ind., and Ken- ny Newkirk, of Indianapolis; 11 grand children and three great-grandchildren; sever- al nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sis- ter, Mary Catt; and son, Jer- emy A. Newkirk, on March 5, 2017. Service was at 1 p.m. CDT on Monday July 30, 2018, at the Lamb-Basham Memo- rial Chapel, with Rev. Lar- ry Stoops officiating. Burial followed in Williams Ceme- tery. Visitation was from 4- 7 p.m. CDT, Sunday at the chapel. Friends and family may send messages of com- fort to www.lambbasham. com. JOE W. BYRN Joe W. Byrn, 82, of Oak- land City, entered into rest on Sunday July 29, 2018, at Deaconess Gateway Hospi- tal in Newburgh, surround- ed by his family. He was born on Dec. 16, 1935, in Detroit, Mich., to Wilburn Byrn and Mary Golden Hickerson. A fter high school, he grad- uated from the Detroit Po- lice Academy. He served in the United States Army and was a member of F.&A.M. Masonic Lodge #467 in Oak- land City. He served as a Vol- unteer Fireman for several years. He was an avid bowl- er, earning the nickname "Lefty," passing his love of bowling on to his grandson, Keaton. He enjoyed ball- room dancing with his wife, Jan. He was a fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and IU bas- ketball, making countless memories sharing this love with his children and grand- children. He had worked at Prestolite Battery Compa- ny, Farmer and Son Insur- ance Agency, Old Ben Coal, Uebelhor Oil Company, T.J. Maxx and Lamb-Basham Memorial Chapel. A fter re- tirement, he enjoyed spend- ing his days with the chil- dren at his daughter's day- care. He is survived by his son, Kent ( Vickie) Byrn, of Mt. Vernon; daughter, Kathi (Troy) Green, of Princeton; a sister, Janice Summers, of Detroit, Mich.; grandchil- dren, Jason ( Jamie) Byrn, of Hendersonville, Tenn., Nicolette Byrn, of Evans- ville, Ami Jo (Ryan) Kober- stein, of Evansville, Russell Green and Keaton Green, of Princeton; and great-grand- children, Stella Rian, Fynn Daniel, Thatcher Leo and Sunni Jo Koberstein, and Reed Jameson and Layne Joseph Byrn. He was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife of 54 years, Jan Byrn, in 2009; and a nephew. Services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 31, 2018, at Lamb-Basham Memori- al Chapel in Oakland City, with Rev. Larry Stoops of- ficiating. Burial followed at Memorial Park Cemetery in Vincennes. Visitation was from 10 a.m. until services on Tues- day at the chapel. Family and friends may send mes- sages of comfort to www. lambbasham.com. JOYCE EVELYN ARTHUR Joyce Evelyn Arthur, 88, passed away July 25, 2018, in Evansville. She was born June 14, 1930, in Daviess County, to John and Zelma Goodwin. She worked as a bank teller and clerk for Citizens State Bank and was also a lifelong member of Mt. Gil- ead Church. She is survived by her son, Gary ( Jane) DeMotte; step-daughters, Lana Spal- ding and Marsha (Bill) Pemberton; grandchildren, Amy (Scott) Feldmeier, Er- ic ( Joanna) DeMotte, Kim ( Joe) Robinson and Calla DeMotte; step-grandchil- dren, Joshua Buente, Holly Goss and Christy Minton; 11 great-grandchildren and five step-great-grandchildren; brothers, Nolan (Shirley) Goodwin and Bill (Ginny) Goodwin; and sister, Cleo (Malcom) Radcliff. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Marion DeMotte; second husband, Robert Arthur; a son, Ron- nie DeMotte; her parents; a brother, Ivan Goodwin; three sisters, Orma Grimm, Roberta Brower and Doris Allison; step-son-in-law, Bill Spalding; brother-in-law, Dr. Roy (Arlena) DeMotte; and two sisters-in-law, Cleo (Frances) Crawl and Deloris (Charles) Cutterige. Services were at 2 p.m. EDT on Saturday, July 28, 2018, at Harris Funeral Home in Petersburg, with Pastor Clarence Miller of- ficiating. Committal ser- vice followed at Walnut Hills Cemetery in Petersburg. Visitation was from 10 a.m. until service time on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that do- nations be made to the Alz- heimer's Foundation. Harris Funeral Home was entrust- ed with her care. Condolenc- es may be made online at odharrisfuneralhome.com. LOIS E. WILSON Lois E. Wilson, 78, passed away at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Oakland City, on Thursday July 26, 2018. She was born on January 10, 1940, in Evansville, to Edward J. Ballew and Mil- dred (McNeely) Ballew. She graduated from Bosse High School in 1957 and married the love of her life, Ronald K. Wilson, on June 22, 1957. Together they raised two children, Tammy and Brian. She was employed by National City Bank before moving to Petersburg in 1970. She was active in Girl Scouts during the 1970s, was the first workshop su- pervisor for P.C.A.R.C., and was a member, elder, trea- surer and secretary at Main Street Presbyterian Church. Prior to retirement in 2002, she was employed by Citi- zens State (German Amer- ican) Bank. She enjoyed traveling with Ron and loved being around her children, grand- children and great-grand- children. She enjoyed writ- ing and had several pen pals throughout her life. She en- joyed watching the birds from her kitchen window, loving on her cat, Speedy, and playing cards with friends. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Ron- ald; two children, Tamara L. (Mike) Keech, of Cabot, Ark., and Brian K. (Terri) Wilson, of Jasper; a brother, Vernon (Margaret) Ballew, of Evansville; 20 grandchil- dren and 18 great-grandchil- dren. Memorial services will be at 4 p.m. EDT on Sun- day, August 5, 2018, at Main Street Presbyterian Church. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until service time at the church. In lieu of flow- ers, you are encouraged to make a donation to Pike County Center for Women's Ministries. Checks can be sent to P.O. Box 282, Peters- burg, IN 47567. GARY R AY KUEBLER Gary Ray Kuebler, 74, of Jasper, passed away at 3:35 a.m. on Wednesday, July 25, 2018, at home. He was born in Jasper on September 24, 1943, to Charles W. and Alma (Kro- del) Kuebler Wagoner. His father, Charles, was killed in W WII in 1945. He was a truck driver for Holland Dairy and then for Tri-State Live Haul. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Jasper, the Sons of the American Legion, Winslow and Jasper Outdoor Recreation. He en- joyed playing cards, visiting the casino, was an avid NA- SCAR Fan and he collected Zippo lighters. Surviving are six chil- dren, Bret Kuebler, of Hunt- ingburg, Ann Smith, of Jas- per, Barb (Rex) Gibson, of Jasper, Brenda Loveless, and her companion, Keith Traylor, of Velpen, Charles ( Joanie) Kuebler, of Jasper, and Paula Fleck, of Hunt- ingburg; his mother, Alma Kuebler Wagoner, of Jas- per; 19 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Karen (Edward) Young, of Jasper, Sandi (Er- nie) Conley, of Washington, Donna Thompson, of Tell City, and Jayne (Tim) Mat- tingly, of Henderson, Ky. Preceding him in death were his father, Charles W. Kuebler; one grandson, Cody Lee Anderson; one sis- ter, Elaine Schipp; and one brother, Ronald Kuebler. A Mass of Christian Buri- al was at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 30, 2018, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Jasper, with burial that followed in Fairview Cemetery in Jas- per. Visitation was from 2- 8 p.m. on Sunday at Be- cher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph's Catholic Church or to the Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center. Online condolences may be made at www.becher- kluesner.com. BET TY JANE (DILLEY) SMITH Betty Jane (Dilley) Smith, of Winslow, age 91, passed away at 9:37 a.m. on Tues- day, July 17, at Memorial Hospital in Jasper. Betty was born on Octo- ber 12, 1926, in Petersburg, to the late Ellet and Nan- nie Pearl ( Williams) Dilley. She married Robert "Red" Smith on April 20, 1946, and they made their home in Winslow. Four daughters were born into this union: Nila, Brenda, Linda, and Sylvia. Betty was a member of the Winslow Christian Church and Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #391. She was a 1945 graduate of Peters- burg High School. She re- tired from the Pike Coun- ty Treasurer Office after 28 years of service. Surviving Betty are daughters, Nila D. (Mau- rice) Howard, Columbus, Ind., Linda S. (Michael) O'Connell, Bloomington, and Sylvia A. Smith, of Jas- per; nine grandchildren, Matthew, Andrew, Kel- ly, Andrea, Leslie, Lisa, Jo- seph, Sean, and Krystle; 16 great-grandchildren; sister, Mary C. Engleman, of Koko- mo, and a brother, Paul Dil- ley, of Kentucky. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Rob- ert "Red" Smith; daughter, Brenda L. Kress; parents; sisters, Ellone Bartlow, Ir- ma Lowe, Francis Minnis; and brothers, Victor and Don Dilley. Cremation was chosen, and a graveside service will be Saturday, August 4, 2018, at 3 p.m. at Oakhill Ceme- tery in Winslow, with Dr. Robert Asa officiating. Buri- al will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery in Winslow. In lieu of flowers or donor's choice, memorial contribu- tions can be made to the Winslow Christian Church, P.O. Box 382, Winslow, IN 47598. ROYAL L. DOWNEN Royal L. Downen, 67, of Vincennes, passed away at 10 p.m., Sunday, July 29, 2018, at Gentle Care Nurs- ing Home. He was born in Vincennes on October 25, 1950, to Sam and Hazel (Thorne) Downen. He graduated from the first class of South Knox High School in 1968 and was a lifelong farmer. He en- joyed farm stock tractor pull- ing and loved spending time with his family. He enjoyed watching sports and was an avid fan of Indiana Univer- sity, Indianapolis Colts and the Indiana Pacers. His fa- mous Five P's of Life were Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance. Survivors include his brothers and sisters, Vic- tor (Karen) Downen, of Vincennes, Tony (Caro- lyn) Downen, of Vincennes, Martha "Duffer" Downen, of Vincennes, Robert (Car- ol) Downen, of Wheatland, Gloria (Earl) Worland, of Linton, Sandra ( James) Hall, of Alabama, Rachel Lowe, of Alabama, Georgia (Al) Stasulis, of Mississippi, John Downen, of New York; along with several nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and great-neph- ews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sis- ter, Mary Abigail Downen; and two brothers, Paul Ad- DONALD R AY WARNER Donald Ray Warner, 75, of Petersburg, passed away on July 29, 2018, at his resi- dence. He was born on Jan- uary 29, 1943, in Petersburg to Stanley and Bernice War- ner. Don worked as an insur- ance salesman for Pruden- tial Insurance for many years. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Petersburg and attended the Brenton Chapel Church of Christ in Petersburg. Don is survived by his wife of 57 years, Peggy Warner, of Petersburg; son, Brett (Rhonda) Warner, of Petersburg; grandchil- dren, Zac (Amy) Warner and Shawn (Kinzee) War- ner; great-grandchildren, Cooper, Colt, Cali, Sophee, and Jett Warner; sisters in law, Patti Warner and Mar- tha Pipes. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, An- gie Warner, who passed in 2005; and brother, Ed War- ner. Services for Don will take place on Thursday, August 2, at 11 a.m. at Harris Fu- neral Home in Petersburg. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, August 1, and Thursday morning from 9:30 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. John Manges will be offici- ating the service and buri- al will follow at Walnut Hills Cemetery. In lieu of flow- ers the family has request- ed that donations be made to the Pike County Commu- nity Foundation on behalf of Don Warner for the Angela Warner fund. Harris Funeral Home is entrusted with care. BOBBIE H. KELL Bobbie H. Kell, 88, of Pe- tersburg, entered rest on Sunday July 29, 2018, at Golden Living Center in Pe- tersburg. She was born on Feb. 20, 1930, in Glezen, to William and Eunice ( Willis) Hadlock. She was a member First General Baptist Church in Oakland City. She and Ray- mond resided in Oakland City for 40 years before mov- ing to Chandler, and then to Petersburg where she was a resident of Golden Living Center. She enjoyed cook- ing, baking, sewing, read- ing and listening to Gospel Music. She loved her fami- ly deeply and enjoyed spend- ing every moment she could with them. Her relationship with Jesus Christ was her first love in her life, and she served him faithfully until she departed this life for her heavenly home. She is survived by her daughter, Beth A. (Frank) Coleman, of Petersburg; sons, Lanny J. (Sheila) Kell, of Oakland City, and Dane Lee ( Jana) Kell, of Granite City, Ill.; seven grandchil- dren; 20 great-grandchil- dren; several nieces and nephews. Bobbie was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers; two step sisters; JAMES FREDERICK "JIM" KELLEY James Frederick "Jim" Kelley, of Louisville, Ky. passed away June 27, 2018, at his home in Louisville. He was born May 1, 1947, to Gil- bert and Mary Helen (Har- ris) Kelley. Survivors include his wife, Clara; daughter, Rhon- da Kneeling and son Eddie Kneeling, all of Louisville; sisters, Brenda Alexander and Helen Kasey, of Owens- boro, Ky and Ellen Odem, of Ft. Branch; brothers, David and Danny Kelley, of Owens- boro, Bill Head, of Frank- fort, Ky., Kenny Kelley of Knoxville, Tenn. and Ben- jamin "Benny," of Winslow. He was preceded in death by his parents; one broth- er, Gilbert Lee Kelley; three sisters, Mary Elizabeth Kel- ley, Faye Frances and Barba- ra Whittaker; and a daugh- ter, Jana Blankenship. Services were on July 2, 2018, at Schoppenhurst, Un- derwood and Brooks Funer- al Home with internment in Evergreen Cemetery. three step brothers; one grandson; and husband, Raymond L. Kell. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday August 2, 2018, at Lamb-Basham Memo- rial Chapel, with burial in Providence Cemetery. Rev. Frank A. Coleman, Jr. and Rev. Frank E. Coleman will officiate. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and from 11 a.m. until ser- vices on Thursday. Family and friends may send messages of comfort to www.lambbasham.com. dison Downen, and Sam A. "Dreamer" Downen. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, August 3, 2018, at Goodwin Funeral Home, with Ray Tromley of- ficiating. Burial will follow in the Upper Indiana Cem- etery. Visitation will be from 4- 8 p.m. Thursday at the fu- neral home. Memorial con- tributions may be made to the Wounded Warriors, Shriners Hospital for Chil- dren and Good Samaritan Hospice of Vincennes in his name. Goodwin Funer- al Home is honored to care for the Royal Downen family.