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C-6 Wednesday, December 18, 2019 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 EARLY DEADLINE FOR OBITUARIES! MONDAY AT 10 A.M. CAROLYN SUE FORTNER Carolyn Sue Fortner, 74, died Saturday, December 14, 2019, at her home in Ot- well. She was born September 2, 1945, in Washington, to Alva and Catherine (Fowl- er) Capehart. She married Buddie Fort- ner in 1962, with this year marking the 57th anniversa- ry of their wedding day. She is survived by her daughters, Pam (Tim) Wis- caver, of Shoals, and Bren- da Buschkoetter, of Jasper; grandchildren, Allen ( Jen- ny) Wiscaver, Gwen (Rob- ert) Cox, Justin (Alicia) Wiscaver, Andrew Wiscaver, Taylor (Lucas) Hardin and Ty Ofer; and 12 great-grand- children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bud- die, on April 21, 2007; her parents; and her brother, Edward Capehart. Funeral services were at noon on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at Harris Funeral Home in Petersburg. Buri- al followed at Otwell Cem- etery. Visitation was from 10 a.m. until service time on Tuesday at the funeral home. K AROLYN JUNE HANSEN REDMAN Karolyn June Hansen Redman, 58, left too soon on Nov 28, 2019. She was born December 20, 1960, in Plentywood, Mont., and grew up in Evan- ston, Wyo. She was married to Lewis Redman, who survives, and moved to New Mexico some years later. She loved chil- dren and animals. She had a wonderful sense of humor. She will greatly missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Lewis; children, Bethany and Matthew; sis- ters, Autumn Hansen, of Myrtle Creek, Oreg., An- gela and Deanann Pyatt, of Lafayette, and Jenny Haase, of Tacoma, Wash.; broth- ers, Randy (Kris) Hansen, of Kemmerer, Wyo., Travis (Debbie) Hansen, of Evan- ston, Wyo., Tyrel Hansen of Evanston, Wyo., Tracy Han- sen, of Denver, Colo., and Daniel ( Wesena) Turner, of Petersburg; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was proceeded in death by her parents, Lyle A. and Juanita B. ( Williams) Hanson. A celebration of life is planned for a later date. LAUR A GLYNN (LAYFIELD) JERRELL Our precious mother, Laura, went to her heaven- ly home on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at home with her fam- ily and cherished friends by her side. She was born Jan. 5, 1930, in Coushatta, La., and passed away at the age of 89 years, 11 months and 2 days. She was the eighth out of 10 children born to Clarence and Wilma Layfield, and was the last surviving sibling. She was a precious and loving wife, mother, grand- mother and great-grand- mother, and was blessed to have two great-great-grand- children, and a new baby due in April. She married Rev. A.P. Jer- rell on Aug. 29, 1948, and he preceded her in death on Dec. 1, 2004. They are both at rest and happy togeth- er at the Bethany Cumber- land Presbyterian Church in Coushatta, La., where she was a lifelong member. She loved her Lord Je- sus Christ and devoted her life to Christ in her church work and ministry with her husband. They served ma- ny years at Knights' Chap- el C.P. Church in Peters- burg and grew to love so ma- ny friends and people there. She loved you all. Her prayers in her life were for all who knew her and lover her to ask Christ into their lives, so when the time comes, they will be in heaven with her and, most of all, with God our Heaven- ly Father. "For who can find a virtu- ous woman? For her price is far above rubies" (Proverbs 31:10). She is survived by five children, Brenda ( Jerry) Hamilton, Paul (Cathy) Jer- rell, Glenda ( John) Pinck- ard, Louise (Ronny) Bled- soe and Phillip Jerrell; six grandchildren, Ange- la (Chad) Pancake, Brian Jerrell, Ron Bledsoe, Bil- ly (Brittney) Bledsoe, Jon- athon (Tiffany) Pinckard and Camilla Pinckard Bar- rett; 16 great-grandchildren, Brittany ( Jon) Nance, Kait- lynne Pancake ( Justin), Lil- lie Pancake, Charleigh Sue Pancake, Heather (Tyler) Is- enberg, Allison (Ali) Bled- soe, Zack Bledsoe, Shan- non (Matt) Bledsoe, Austin Bledsoe, Brendal Pinckard, KenLee Pinckard, Amelia Pinckard, Lexington (Lexi) Pinckard, Dogle Barrett, Stormie Barrett and Maver- ick Barrett; two great-great grandchildren, Drake Isen- berg and Emberley Ross; one new baby due in April 2020, "Tater Cake;" and two sisters-in-law, Norma Davis, of Seymour, and Melba Cox, of Shreveport, La. She was preceded in death by her husband; par- ents; and nine siblings. Funeral services were at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, at the Bethany C.P. Church, with her nephew, Rev. Mike Fluitt, Bro. Bust- er Bailey, Bro. Olan McLar- en and her son-in-law, Bro. Ronny Bledsoe, officiating. Pallbearers were her grand- children, great-grandson and great nephew. The family would like to offer special thanks to all the ones who cared lovingly for her in her needful time. She always had a smile on her face for everyone and a heart full of love. Thanks for the flowers, cards and phone calls from family and friends offering their con- dolences to our family. May God bless you all and you are truly loved. Thank you to Samantha Ennis Shaws, who did a won- derful compassionate ser- vice to our family. Arrangements were by Southern Funeral Home in Jonesboro, La. LUANNE (FOWLER) WHIT TINGTON LuAnne (Fowler) Whit- tington, 63, of Petersburg, died Friday, December 13, 2019, at her daughter's home in Monroe City. She was born October 10, 1956, in Washington, to John and Mary (Sutton) Fowler. She married Richard Whittington on February 23, 1979. She attended from Vincennes University with a paralegal degree. She was a member of Brenton Chap- el Church of Christ, a de- voted mom that was crazy about her grandkids, an av- id NASCAR fan, and grew up showing horses. She is survived by her husband, Richard; daugh- ters, Cassie ( Jeremiah) Whittington-Sutt, of Mon- roe City, and Kelly Shaw, of Phoenix, Ariz.; grandchil- dren, Cadence Shaw, and Alex and Allison Sutt; and brother, Jerry Fowler, of Bowman. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday, De- cember 18, 2019, at Harris Funeral Home in Peters- burg, with Pastor Tony Sims officiating. Burial will follow at Walnut Hills Cemetery. Visitation was from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday at the fu- neral home. NORMA IRENE VAUGHN SADDLER Norma Irene Vaughn Saddler, 83, of Pikeville, passed away at 9:55 a.m. on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at St. Charles Health Campus in Jasper. She was born January 28, 1936, in Pikeville, to Nor- man and Margaret (Bar- rett) Stilwell. She was a farmer, foster mother and childcare pro- vider, who lived on the Stil- well farm in Pikeville her en- tire life. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Winslow Chapter and Pikeville Church of Christ since the age of 12; and loved gardening. She is survived by three daughters, Darlene (Ed- ward) Peyronnin, of Evans- ville, Nancy (Anthony Schneider, of Leesville, S.C., and Norma ( Jeff ) Hughart, of Newburgh; six siblings, Richard "Ray" Stilwell, of Petersburg, Berniece Luker, of Pikeville, Roy (Margie) Stilwell, of Otwell, Alethea (Ron) Henke, of Jasper, Phyllis (Gene) Reinbold, of Jasper, and Phillip (Lou Anne) Stilwell, of Pikeville; dear friends and neighbors, Trent and Lisa Stinson, and children; eight grandchil- dren, Eric (Sarah) Elliott, Lindsay (Tully) Bevilaqua, Sarah (Russell) Raines, Sa- mantha Schneider, Drew (Sarah) Schneider, Laura (Brian) Liotti, Jeffrey (Da- na) Kuhn and Daniel ( Jenni- fer) Kuhn; (10) great-grand- children; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her first husband, George Vaughn, in 1991; her second husband, Ralph Sad- dler, in 2013; her mother and father; stepmother, Wilma Stilwell; and sister-in-law, Joyce Stilwell. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. EST on Sunday, De- cember 22, 2019, at the Stil- well Cemetery in Pikeville, with her brother, Richard "Ray" Stilwell, officiating. There will be no visita- tion. Nass & Son Funeral Home in Huntingburg has been entrusted with the burial arrangements. Me- morial contributions can be made to the Stilwell Ceme- tery. Condolences may be shared online at www.nas- sandson.com. TERRY LEE WEATHERS Terry Lee Weathers, 63, of Apache Jct., Ariz., passed away at his home in on Dec. 7, 2019, with his dear friend, Robert, and his fur babies with him. Formerly from Arthur, he is survived by his moth- er, Shanna Phillips; broth- ers, Don Weathers, of Tex- as, Rick (Chris Raby) Weath- ers, Terry (Stacy Russell) Strobel, Kenny (Becky) Strobel and Danny Strobel; sisters, Debbie (Mike) Rus- sell, Shirley Schum and Rose Ann (Stacy) Mithell; four children, Micheal, Andrea, Craig and Patrick Weathers; several grandchildren; niec- es and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father, Donald Weathers; stepdad, Kirby Phillips; and stepmom, Ruth Weathers. There will be a Celebra- tion of Life from noon-4 p.m. on Dec. 21, 2019, at Amber Manor in their back activi- ties room. DIANE LESLEY (EVANS) RICHARDSON Diane Lesley (Evans) Richardson, 77, passed away on December 10, 2019, after a severe illness took her life. She was born August 6, 1942, in Liverpool, England, to Leslie Harold Evans and Eileen (Sweeney) Evans. She leaves behind her husband of four years, Earl Richardson, of Peters- burg; her son, Tony Leslie Fearnley of Orange, Calif.; her daughter, Lesley Ard, of Sandpoint, Idaho; and her grandchildren, Austin James Fearnley and Kendal Sean Fearnley. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Marius Fearnley; and her son, Peter Fearnley. A private memorial gath- ering was held Friday, De- cember 13, 2019. Harris Fu- neral Home served in under- taking her arrangements. WILLIAM L. BYRD William "Bill" L. Byrd, 83, passed away Saturday, De- cember 14, 2019, in Peters- burg. He was born on June 18, 1936, to Earl and Nellie Byrd. He graduated from Mad- ison Township School and also served in the Nation- al Guard. He was a retired farmer. On December 5, 1997, he married Wanda ( Wade) Brewster. They were married for 23 years. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Byrd; sons, James Byrd, of Winchester, David Byrd, of Elwood, and Ron Byrd, of Brookston; daugh- ters, Diana Dull, of Win- chester, and Karen Byrd Hardin, of Louisville, Ky.; sisters, Mildred and Alice; brothers, John Byrd, of Ohio, and Junior Byrd; 10 grand- children; four great-grand- children; stepchildren, Tara Summers, Stan Brewster and Michelle Watjen; seven step-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Richard Byrd. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Decem- ber 19, 2019, at Harris Fu- neral Home in Petersburg. Burial will follow at Sunset Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon until service time on Thursday at the funeral home. GENE O. DORSEY Gene O. Dorsey, 99, passed away December 13, 2019, at Amber Manor in Pe- tersburg. He was born April 29, 1920, to George Luther and Ethel (Lemonds) Dorsey, in Pike County. He was an Army Veteran and served proudly in World War II. He retired from the coal mine at Yankeetown Dock and also farmed for over 60 years. He loved auc- tions and the television show Family Feud. He is survived by his son, David Dorsey, of Peters- burg; daughters, Judy ( Jack) Arterberry, of Wadesville, and Rebecca "Becky" Greg- ory, of Otwell; five grand- children; 13 great-grand- children; two great-great grandchildren; and daugh- ter-in-law, Gayle Dorsey. He is preceded in death by his wife, Vonda (Brenton) Dorsey; son, Tommy Dors- ey; his parents; and sister, Ina Weisman. The family will hold a pri- vate service at a later date. Harris Funeral Home is en- trusted with his care. RUTH A. ELLIOT T Ruth A. Elliott, 93, of Vincennes, passed away at 10 :05 a.m. on Monday, De- cember 9, 2019, at Bridge- Pointe Health Campus. She was born August 26, 1926, in Pike County, to Ira and Bertha (Borders) Cole- man. She had worked at Hill's Department Store and was a member of the First United Methodist Church, in which she was very active. She al- so enjoyed playing Bridge. Surviving are her chil- dren, Jay Elliott, of Vin- cennes, and Beth (Bruce) Toepfer, of High Point, N.C.; her sister, Barbara White- house of Patoka; two grand- children; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bryan El- liott, whom she married on January 27, 1946, and he pre- ceded her on July 11, 1991; and a brother, Sammie Lee Coleman. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Decem- ber 14, 2019, at Goodwin Fu- neral Home, with Rev. Matt Swisher officiating. Burial followed in the Shiloh cem- etery in Hazelton. Visitation was from 10 a.m. until the service time on Saturday at the funer- al home. Goodwin Funeral Home was honored to serve the family. This is the first Christmas without you and I already miss you. You are in Heaven and in no more pain. Doug Walters Kim XOXO Love you with a my heart, Dear Santa, I'm writing you this letter as I'm feeling a little blue, so I hope you don't think I am asking too much of you. You visit every year and leave everyone such wonderful things, but I'm wondering if you also visit our loved ones who have wings? I know you must be busy, so much to do in just one night, but could you please make an extra trip to the stars that shine so bright? You see we have special loved ones too perfect for life on earth, no presents could we send them to truly show their worth. So could you please leave them all a gi and put a stocking on their cloud, filled full of precious presents from their loved ones on the ground? 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