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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, October 24, 2018 C-9 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 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 Thank You e family of John T. Feltner wishes to thank you for your sympathy and we appreciate your kind words. We especially want to thank the Pike County Sheriff 's Department, Pike County EMT, Harris Funeral Home and Pastor Lich. A special thank you to the third shi deputies who were on call that night. Your sincerity, and heartfelt condolences were more than any family could ask for. Jill Feltner, Shari (Tim) Vickers, Tonya (John) Cooper, Leslie (Mitch) Antley, Stephanie Austin, Vanessa (Steven) Landstrom, and Jeffrey Austin Pike County Voters, The last eight years as your Sheriff has gone by fast! I have been honored to serve as your elected Sheriff. As my term ends this year, I am proud to sup- port my Chief Deputy, Kent Johnson in his campaign for Pike County Sheriff. While serving in the Sheriff's Office for several years, Kent has gained expe- rience in every aspect of the Office of Sheriff and operations of the Jail. Chief Deputy Johnson has assisted in budget preparations, conducted Sheriff Sales, policy and procedure changes, jail inspections, courthouse security and day-to- day operations. The Office of Sheriff is responsible for nu - merous aspects of the criminal justice process and Kent is knowledgeable of those duties. Chief Deputy Johnson has the experience of being a supervisor and making important decisions daily. As a proud U.S. Navy Veteran, Kent was a Military Po- liceman and K-9 handler. This experience has served the Sheriff's Office and Pike County well by implementing our own successful K-9 program for the office. Understanding the need to be budget conscious, the K-9 program was creat- ed and will be sustained entirely through private donations. Kent cares about the youth of this county and has proven it by being committed to instructing the D.A.R.E program to our students. Chief Deputy Johnson has also been certified by the In- diana Sheriffs' Association by completing Sheriffs' School. The Indiana Sheriffs' Association has also appointed Kent to serve on the Legislative Committee to meet with legislators on key issues facing the Office of Sheriff. With all of his experience and qualifications, he would be able to take over the Office of Sheriff on day one. He is a professional person with the ethics and values needed for Sheriff. I want to take this opportunity to thank you for sup- porting me over the past eight years and ask for that contin- ued support by voting Kent Johnson for Sheriff! PAID FOR BY JEREMY BRITTON FLOR A "BETH" ELIZABETH WILLIS Flora "Beth" Elizabeth Willis, 77, of Columbus, Ind., passed from this life to her eternal life at 6 a.m., Octo- ber 19, 2018, at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana In- patient Facility. She was born July 13, 1941, in Petersburg, the daughter of Robert and Ol- ive Marie Selby Willis. She graduated in 1959 from Petersburg High School in Petersburg, and she later took classes at IU- PUI in Columbus. She worked as a legal sec- retary and most recently as a medical biller in Colum- bus. She also sold her one- of-a-kind accessories to Ja- cobson's in The Fashion Mall at Keystone, Indianap- olis. What meant the most to Flora were her children, her grandchildren and most of all, her two great-grand- sons. She enjoyed decorating her home and working in her yard. Her greatest talent was as a seamstress. She also en- joyed watching pro football and college basketball, espe- cially at NCA A tournament time. She stayed up-to-date on politics, world events and continued to learn from the scriptures until her last days. Survivors include her children, Angela (Dr. Greg Brown) Floyd, of Columbus, Anna (Doug) Pitkin of Hun- tington, W. Va., and John Buchta, of Columbus; broth- ers, Dewitt (Donna) Willis, of Bedford, James Willis, of Otwell, and Alva (Ella) Wil- lis, of Ft. Branch; sisters, Marlene ( Jim) Naylor, of Columbus, and Clare (Gary) Popp, of Otwell; grandchil- dren, Lauren Floyd, Rachel Floyd, Tanner (Tyler) Bow- man, Taylor Pitkin, Emily Pitkin, William Pitkin and Jarod Buchta; great-grand- children, Jackson Floyd and Wyatt Pitkin-Meeh- ling; along with many niec- es and nephews. She is also survived by her ex-husband, Larry Buchta. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Robert "Dick" Willis; and sisters, Wanna Day, Imalou Schwoob and Nila Woods. Funeral services will be at noon Saturday, October 27, 2018, at Jewell-Rittman Fam- ily Funeral Home, Colum- bus, with Rev. Larry Tingle officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time Saturday. Burial will be at Flat Rock Baptist Ceme- tery. Family and friends will share in memories and food after the burial. Flora was especially thankful for Dr. Albany and the nursing staff at Indiana University Hospital, doctors and nursing at CRH and Our Hospice of South Central Indiana for the care which they so graciously gave her. Donations may be made to Our Hospice of South Cen- tral Indiana. You are invited to view her video tribute, light a virtual candle and send a message to the family via the internet. Information: www.jewellrit- tman.com. She is survived by her hus- band, Larry J. Kippenbrock, of Dale; three children, Kristen (David) Weaver, of Huntingburg, Stanley Of- fil, of Dale, and Emily (Bry- an) Dunbar, of Gentryville; three stepchildren, Eric Kip- penbrock, of Mount Vernon, Amy (Dusty) McGrew, of An- gel Mounds, and Dane (Rae Ann) Kippenbrock of Santa Claus; her parents, Darwin "Kay" and Eva Mae "Dolly" (Bender) Taylor, of Hunting- burg; five siblings, Rev. Den- nis (Brenda) Taylor, of Lynn- ville, David ( Julie) Taylor, of Otwell, Rev. Daniel (Teresa) Taylor, of Royalton, Ill., Di- ana ( John) Headley, of Port Charlotte, Fla., and Debo- rah (Randy) Granderson, of Buffaloville; eight grandchil- dren; three step-grandchil- dren; one step-great-grand- son; eight nieces; six neph- ews; 10 great-nieces and 14 great-nephews. She was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Brooklyn Offil, who passed away on December 14, 2007; and her granddaughter's mother, Brooke Balbach. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. EDT, on Wednes- day, October 24, 2018, at the Nass & Son Funeral Home in Huntingburg, with Rev. Wil- liam Covey officiating. Buri- al will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery near Dale. Visitation was from 3-9 p.m. on Tuesday and will al- so be from noon until service time on Wednesday at the fu- neral home. A Nursing Honor Guard vigil service was at 7 p.m. EDT on Tuesday at the funer- al home. Condolences may be shared online at: www. nassandson.com. KEITH JONES Keith Jones, 63, of Wash- ington, passed away on Oc- tober 17, 2018, surrounded by his loving family at his residence. He was born on August 23, 1955, in Washington, the son of Dean Webster and Helen Maxine (Ivy) Jones. He was a member of the Church on the Way. He was in broadcasting for many years, and owned and op- erated K Com and High Oc- tane Trax. He had worked for several area radio sta- tions as a disc jockey, work- ing under his own name and several pseudo names, including "Pete Moss, the dirt-bag of radio." Survivors include his wife, Julie Jones, of Washington; son, Joseph "Bobby" (Regi- na) Jones, of Washington; sister, Linda (Gary) Hauser, of Poplar Grove, Ill.; broth- er, Gary (Sherry) Jones, of Washington; stepdaugh- ter, Melissa Padgett Green; stepson, Shawn Padgett; nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his aunt, Garnet Rainey. There will be a Celebra- tion of Life service starting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oc- tober 25, 2018, and continu- ing into the night at Keith's residence, with Jeff Jones of- ficiating. Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. on Wednesday at Good- win-Sievers Funeral Home, 2020 State Street, Washing- ton. In lieu of flowers, contri- butions may be made to the National Brain Tumor Soci- ety. Online condolences may be shared with Keith's fami- ly and friends at www.good- winfamilyfh.com. Good- win-Sievers Funeral Home is honored to assist Keith's family with arrangements. LELA C. SUMMERS Lela C. Summers, 91, of Washington, passed away at 6 a.m. Monday, October 15, 2018, at Emerald Place. She was born July 12, 1927, in Terre Haute to George and Anna (Bramble) Riester. She retired as an agent with CSX and started with the B&O Railroad after World War II, and she was a member of the Church on the Way and the VFW Auxiliary. She loved to paint, and col- lect gems and minerals. Surviving are her chil- dren, Philip (Luana) Sum- mers, of Petersburg, John (Lisa) Summers, of Wash- ington, and Barbara (Mark) Silversmith, of Farming- ton, N.M.; 11 grandchil- dren; along with sever- al great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Hugh Summers, a World War II vet- eran, in 2006; two sons, Da- vid and Mike Summers; and her brother and sisters, Pres- ton Riester, Bea Larson and Mary Alice Klemaszewski. Funeral services were at 7 p.m. Friday, October 19, 2018, at Goodwin Sievers Fu- neral Home, with Jeff Jones officiating. Visitation was from 4 p.m. until the service on Friday. Burial will be at a later date. Goodwin Sievers Funeral home is honored to assist the family with arrangements. RUBY JEAN KIRK Ruby Jean Kirk, 90, passed away on October 23, 2018, at Lakewood Home in Peters- burg. She was born on Feb. 3, 1928, to Charles 'Ott' and Elizabeth Austin in John- son, Ind. She was a loving, kind, caring, and very funny wife, mother, grandma, aunt and friend. She loved to dance and be silly. Her heart was full of love and laughter. Her home was filled with the smell of baking and hap- piness. Thanks to all who shared in her life of love. She is survived by her son, Allen ( Janie) Kirk, of Mooresville; daughter, Deb- ra (Ted) Hawkins, of Clover- dale; grandchildren, Yvette (Bryan) Gutierrez, Derek Kirk and Audra Hawkins; five great-grandchildren; and sister, Wanda. She is preceded in death by her husband, Leslie Kirk; parents; brothers, Arthur, Lewis, Howard, Lawrence and Charles; sisters, Hazel, Mary, Eva and Grace. A special thank you to the Lakewood staff and espe- cially her friend, Sherry. We don't know what we would have done without you. Ru- by loved you so. Services will be at 1 p.m. EDT on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2018, at Harris Funeral Home in Petersburg. Burial will follow at Mt. Olive Cem- etery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until service time on Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that dona- tions be made to the Lake- wood Home Residence Fund. Harris Funeral Home is en- trusted with her care. DONNA SUE KIPPENBROCK Donna Sue Kippenbrock, 61, of Dale, passed away at 6:35 p.m., on Friday, October 19, 2018, at her home. She was born February 23, 1957, in Huntingburg, to Dar- win and Eva Mae (Bender) Taylor; and married Larry J. Kippenbrock on June 26, 2010, in Selvin. She worked as a registered nurse at Welborn Hospital's Cardiac I.C.U. for 10 years, at St. Joseph's Hospital's Cardi- ac I.C.U., Cardiac Rehab and E.R. for 17 years and at the Huntingburg Clinic part- time for 11 years. She was a member of Ebenezer General Baptist Church, where she served as a youth leader, and was an assistant Girl Scout leader of Daisy Troop #241. She en- joyed crafts and scrapbook- ing; and loved spending time with her grandchildren. MARY JANE INGERSOLL Mary Jane Ingersoll, 88, passed away on October 20, 2018, at Amber Manor, where she was given won- derful care for over eight years by many loving and care giving nurses, aides and activity workers. She was born April 17, 1930, to Homer and Nora Leighty in Petersburg. She was a member of the Petersburg Nazarene Church. She is survived by her grandsons, JC (Carolyn) Chappell, of Monrovia, Ind.; Randy Chappell and friend, Denise Sharp, of Texas; great-grandsons, Justin and Tyler Chappell; siblings, El- zena (Bob) Strain, Thom- as (Susie) Leighty and Paul David (Brenda) Leighty. She was preceded in death by her parents; hus- band, James Ingersoll; daughter, Marty Chappell; siblings, Doin, George and John Leighty, and Barbara Joan Swain. Services will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 26, 2018, at Harris Funeral Home in Pe- tersburg. Burial will follow at Walnut Hills Cemetery in Petersburg. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. The fam- ily would like to thank Am- ber Manor and Asera Care Hospice for all the loving attention. She loved you all. In lieu of flowers, dona- tions may be made to Asera Care Hospice or your favor- ite charity. 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