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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, March 4, 2020 C-7 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 REDUCED TEMPERATURE SWINGS ENHANCED PERFORMANCE IMPROVED DEHUMIDIFICATION Variable-speed technology means invariable comfort. The Infinity ® 20 air conditioner combines the energy efficiency of Greenspeed ® intelligence with the convenience and precision of the Infinity System Control. With reduced temperature swings, improved dehumidification and ultra-quiet operation, the Infinity 20 air conditioner will have you more comfortable than ever before. Energy Efficiency That's Right in Your Comfort Zone. ©Carrier Corporation 4/2018. carrier.com PH: 812-743-2382 HEATING & AIR-CONDITIONING Perry ' s LLC Serving the area since 1950. Perry ' s Perry ' s 303 Breckinridge Rd, Monroe City Email: perryshvac@gmail.com Craig Perry Vance Perry Chase Perry ANNE MARIE UPPENCAMP TRUEHILL Anne Marie Uppencamp Truehill, 43, of Winslow, passed away February 25, 2020. She was born January 15, 1977, to Roger and Wendy (Richardson) Messer, in Sa- lem, Ind. She is survived by her husband, Jonathon True- hill; mother, Wendy (Bob- by) Uppencamp; father, Rog- er Dale Messer; daughters, Brooklyn and Marie Mess- er Lortiz; stepson, Leonard Ray Uppencamp, Jr.; broth- er, Mathew Messer; sisters, Amanda (Kenny) Collard and Patricia Flores; grand- parents, William Dodd and Margette Saintclair; and niece, Emily Flores. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Lennie Uppencamp. A celebration of life was at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 28, 2020, at the Gospel Cen- ter Church in Petersburg. Harris Funeral Home was entrusted with her care. CHERYL (LAWRENCE) CARLISLE Cheryl (Lawrence) Car- lisle, 66, of the Pikeville community, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at her residence. She was born Septem- ber 21, 1953, in Evansville, to Clifford and Ruth (Kolb) Lawrence. She married Max Carlisle on August 19, 2003, in Las Vegas, Nev. She was a graduate of F.J. Reitz High School in Evans- ville and worked for 39 years at the Vanderburgh County Assessor's Office as an in- heritance tax deputy. She was both Reitz and West Side proud. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Evansville and the Pike County Young Farmers. She loved to travel and attend the Young Farmers state and na- tional conventions, enjoyed socializing with family and friends, and was an avid Pur- due fan, attending as many football games as possible. She is survived by her husband, Max Carlisle, of Pikeville; one brother, Kel- ley (Donna) Lawrence, of Evansville; one niece, An- gela (Lori) Hayes, of Evans- ville; her sister-in-law, Beth ( Jason) Goeppner and fami- ly, Brandon, Corey and Park- er, of Pikeville; her brother- in-law, Rex (Paula) Carlisle and family, Hannah, Levi, Jacob (Carrie), and Taylor, of Stendal; four great-neph- ews; four great-nieces; four great-great-nephews; and one great-great-niece. She was preceded in death by her parents; and one nephew, Michael Lawrence. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. EST on Mon- day, March 2, 2020, at Zoar United Methodist Church in Zoar, with Pastor Keith Chanley officiating. Burial followed at Cup Creek Cem- etery near Pikeville. Visitation was from 2-9 p.m. EST on Sunday at the Nass and Son Funeral Home in Huntingburg and from 9 a.m. until service time on Monday at the church. Me- morial contributions can be made to Cup Creek Cem- etery or V.F.W. Post #1114 Auxiliary in Evansville. Con- dolences may be shared at www.nassandson.com. FR ANCES "MAGGIE" MELHISER Frances Magnetta "Mag- gie" Bellew Melhiser, 93, passed away February 25, 2020, in Petersburg. She was born in West Louisville, Ky., south of Ow- ensboro, on December 28, 1926, to Martin T. Bellew and Anne Elizabeth Clayton. Her mother died when she was 5. She was raised by her maternal grandparents, Dr. John M. Clayton and Mary Monina Thompson (Mam- ma Dear). Her other grand- parents were Lilian Cather- ine Carlin Bellew Powell and Martin Thaddeus Bellew. She had 10 Clayton cousins who lived next door to her in West Louisville, whom she loved dearly. She attended Alfonso Ele- mentary School and gradu- ated from Mount St. Joseph Academy in West Louisville, Ky., with her only sibling, her brother, John M. Bellew. She learned her Catholic religion from the Ursuline Sisters of Mt St. Joseph. She was a member of the Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Petersburg. She traveled as a young girl with her broth- er to Indianapolis by train through Louisville to vis- it her father's sister, Estelle Bellew Harris (Auntie). She married James E ( Jim) Melhiser, Sr. on July 1, 1950, in Owensboro, Ky., and they had four sons, James E. (Amy), Jr, David L. (Shirley), John B. (Teresa) and Joseph C. Melhiser. She was a mother, home- maker, wife and precious friend. She never drove a car. She quit the smoking habit when she was 73. She was a widow for 34 years. She is survived by her sons, John (Teresa) Melhis- er and Joseph Melhiser; 12 grandchildren, Dana (Mark) Kramer, J. Keith (Georgia) Melhiser, Erin (Brian) Wil- lis, Jessica (Cody) Troutman, Andrea ( Josh) Miley, Krissy Melhiser, Justin (Laci) Mel- hiser, Stella Melhiser, Jen- nifer Melhiser, Lucas (Sky- la) Melhiser, Mark Melhis- er and Jordan Melhiser; 15 great-grandchildren, Colton Kirk, Mackenzie DeWeese, Morgan DeWeese, Madyson Hegedus, Lily Willis, Kenne- dy Willis, Emily Warner, Av- ery Melhiser, Reece Melhis- er, Liam Melhiser, Sadie Wil- lis, Taten Troutman, Paxton Melhiser, Brooks Miley and Adalyn Riley; nieces, Allison Bellew and Bonnie Layton; and nephew, J. Brian Bellew. She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. "Jim" Melhiser; sons, James E., Jr. and David L. "Chip" Melhiser; grandchild, Mar- shall Melhiser; brother, James M. Bellew; and her parents. Funeral services were at noon EST on Friday, Febru- ary 28, 2020, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Pe- tersburg. Burial followed the Mass at Walnut Hills Ceme- tery. Visitation was from 10 a.m. until service time on Friday at the church. In lieu of flow- ers, donations may be made to the Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church or PAWS and may be mailed to PO Box 217 in Petersburg, IN 47567. Harris Funeral Home was entrusted with her care. JERRY A. SOLLMAN Jerry A. Sollman, 78, of Otwell, passed away on Mon- day, February 24, 2020, at his home. He was born June 29, 1941, in Gibson County, and grew up in Fort Branch. He was a retired truck driver and a member of the Carpenters union. He was also a Teamster. He loved sprint car racing with his favorite niece, Rhonda, her husband and his very good friend, Gene. He also loved spending time with his dog, Zona. He is survived by two daughters, Angie (Marty) Wade, of Winslow, and Suzi (Bryan) Robinson, of India- napolis; and six grandchil- dren, Sara, Cassie, Wyatt, Jaylon, Keevon and Colton. He was preceded in death by his mom, Mae L. Stun- kel-Sollman; and his sister, Lela Gruebel. Dad insisted on no ser- vice. His wishes were for do- nations to be made to: PAWS Animal Shelter, PO Box 63, 4224 N. Meridian Rd., Pe- tersburg, IN 47567. S. "PAT" KNIGHT S. "Pat" Knight, 73, of Princeton, passed away on February 26, 2020, at Gib- son General Hospital in Princeton. She was born on Decem- ber 14, 1946, to the late Vern Price and Nina ( Williams) Price in Princeton. She mar- ried Richard F. Knight on July 2, 1981, and they have been blessed with 38 years together. She worked at Hanson's Corporation as a line work- er for over 30 years. She was a member of Bethel Memo- rial Church and was a past member of the choir. She was a music lover and en- joyed her lunch dates with her high school friends. She loved her family, especial- ly her grandchildren, and enjoyed collecting McCoy cookie jars, Indian figurines and eagles. She was dearly loved and will be missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her loving husband, "Dickie" Knight; children, Rhonda (Kemer) Reinhart, Kathy ( Jody) Starkey, Jenni (Ber- nie) Harrison and Shel- by Knight; grandchildren, Madison (Richard Deffen- dall) Coomer, Tucker Krieg, Jackson Krieg, Shelby Tins- ley, Kenny Harrison and Sam Starkey; great-grand- children, Stella Deffendall, Briggs Deffendall, Skylar Tinsley and Rylan Tinsley; son-in-law, Robert Krieg; sisters-in-law, Brenda Price, Sharon (Roy) Brown and Becky (Paul) McDaniel; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Reina M. Krieg; brother, Michael Price; grandmother, Tina Price; and parents-in-law, Hester and Frank Knight. Funeral services were at 11:30 a.m. Monday, March 2, 2020, at Colvin Funer- al Home in Princeton, with Pastor Kevin Wilson offici- ating. Burial followed at Co- lumbia White Church Cem- etery in Princeton. Visitation was from 9:30 a.m. until service time on Monday at the funeral home. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be given to The American Cancer Society, designated to Colon Cancer, 318 Main Street, Suite 219, Evans- ville, IN 47708 or to Beth- el Memorial Church, 1520 S. Main St, Princeton, IN 47670. You may leave a message of hope or light a memori- al candle in loving memory of Pat online at www.Colvin- FuneralHome.com. Colvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the Knight family. RONNIE SORGIUS Ronnie Sorgius, 63, passed away on February 28, 2020, at his home in Jas- per. He was born in Dubois County to Gerald L. "Rip" Sorgius and Betty Sue Elli- son, of Otwell. He graduated as Valedic- torian of Otwell High School Class of 1974 and received his Bachelor of Science de- gree in Accounting from University of Evansville in 1978. He was a member of the University of Evansville Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity, in which he served as president in 1977. He is the founder of El- lison Distributing, Inc., of Huntingburg. His admira- tion for the agriculture in- dustry began through his family business, Ripco LTD in Otwell. He was passionate about sports, especially bas- ketball and track, eating all kinds of foods, and watching the ocean waves. Most of all, he loved his family and help- ing people, assisting in The Southwest Indiana Walk to Emmaus and being a servant for Christ. He was a member of the Redemption Christian church of Jasper. He leaves his legacy with his spouse, Lu Ann (Stone- Blue); two sons, Christopher L. (Laura) Blue and Nicho- las R. Blue; five grandchil- dren, Bryce L. Blue, Grant R. Blue, Ian L. Blue, Keaton L. Blue, Remi Ann Blue and his grand dogs, all of Jasper; one brother, Gary D. (Cher- yl) Sorgius, of Vincennes; two sisters, Teresa S. (Lar- ry) Kruse, of Princeton, and Rhonda D. (David) Jochim, of Otwell; and several niec- es, nephews and cousins. A Celebration of Life will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at Redemp- tion Christian Church. Visitation will be from 2- 8 p.m. on Friday and from 9 a.m. until service time on Saturday at the church. In lieu of flowers, contribu- tions can be made to the Ot- well High School Scholar- ship fund through the Pike County Community Foun- dation, PO Box 587, Pe- tersburg, IN 47567 and Re- demption Christian Church, 1450 Energy Dr., Jasper, IN 47546. Harris Funeral Home is entrusted with his care. LOUIS "FR ANK" CRECELIUS Louis "Frank" Crecelius, 86, of Princeton, passed away February 26, 2020, at his home. He was born in Pike Coun- ty to the late Frank M. Cre- celius and Martha (Miller) Hurley on September 27, 1933. He graduated high school in Mt. Olympus and served in the United States Army from 1955 until 1957. Then he worked as a coal miner for 23 years. He was a Ma- son for 50 years, a past mem- ber of the Evansville Hadi Shrine, and enjoyed fish- ing and being on the golf course. He was loved and will be missed by all that knew him. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Crecelius; children, Zoe (Randy) Con- ner, Greg (Tami) Crece- lius, Jeff (Amy) Crecelius and Teilla Sandgreen; and multiple grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The Crecelius family is hosting a gathering of fami- ly and friends from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, March 1, 2020, at Hillside United Methodist Church, 828 W. Archer Rd., Princeton. Per his request, he will be cremated and no other services will be held. For those who wish, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be giv- en to The Princeton Boys Club, 129 South Hart Street, Princeton, IN 47670 or to the Gibson County Sher- iff's D.A.R.E. program, 112 E. Emerson St., Princeton, IN 47670 ; or to the donor's choice in Frank's memory. You may leave a message of hope or light a memorial candle in loving memory on- line at www.ColvinFuneral- Home.com. The Colvin Fu- neral Home is honored to serve the Crecelius family. THOMAS A. McCR ARY Thomas A. McCrary, 84, of Vincennes, went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 29, 2020, at 5:15 a.m. in Good Samaritan Hos- pital. He was born June 30, 1935, to Mary and Orlando McCrary in Petersburg. A fter graduating from Pe- tersburg High School, he en- tered the U.S. Army, where he achieved the rank of Sgt. Upon his discharge, he en- tered the United Methodist ministry and pastored sev- eral churches in Missouri. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; son, Tommy; sis- ter, Betty Decker, of Peters- burg; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Doyle; and sisters, Lelah Ev- ans and Mary Ann Woodall. Graveside services were at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at Park Lawn Ceme- tery in Vincennes. MARY J. BRIGHAM Mary J. Brigham, 49, of Petersburg, entered rest on Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville. She was born on Nov. 21, 1970, in Jacksonville, Fla. She was a physical ther- apist for several years and had worked at Pro Rehab. She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Eric Brigham; children, Ashley Brigham, of Petersburg, and John Brigham, of Princeton; her mother, Betty (King) Farmer Mires, of Peters- burg; sisters, Laura Farm- er, of Geneva, Switzerland, Cathy Ziebach, of Peters- burg, Nancy Feeney, of Wa- terville, Wash., Patty Fred- erick, of Petersburg, and Carolyn Zimmerman, of Pe- tersburg; and a brother, Pat- rick Farmer, Jr., of Winslow. She was preceded in death by her father, Patrick Farmer, Sr., in 2016. A Celebration of Life will be from 5 -8 p.m. EST on Thursday, March 5, 2020, at Lamb-Basham Memorial Chapel. Family and friends may send messages of com- fort to www.lambbasham. com.