The Press-Dispatch
Issue link: https://www.ifoldsflip.com/i/1417175
C-4 Wednesday, October 6, 2021 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 SOMETHING NEWSWORTHY? CALL 812-354-8500 Obituary Deadline Every Monday at 5 p.m. In Memory of Larry D. King Larry D. King, a former resident of Princeton and a co-founder of Princeton Industries (PIC), passed away October 9, 2020, at his home in Bradenton, Fla. A Celebration of Life will be October 9, 2021, at the First General Baptist Church Family Life Center, located at 2101 E. Broadway, Princeton, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. His children, Jennifer (King) Stearman, Eric D. King and Dorinda (King) Wilson welcome family and friends to come share memories and reminisce. In lieu of flowers, we request donations be made to a beloved organization of Larry D. King, The ARC Southwest Indiana (GCARC) at P. O. Box 5, Princeton, IN 47670 Celebration L ife –in loving memory of– Mark F June 14, 1950 - September 3, 2021 Saturday, October 23 2021 1-4 p.m. First United Methodist Church Walnut Street, Petersburg We will be gathering to share some of our favorite memories and our stories, to laugh, to cry and remember a wonderful person who is greatly missed. Please join us for a 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 AREA HAPPENINGS Celebrate Recovery–Will meet every Monday at 6 p.m. at the River of Life Church, 342 E. CR 300 N., Petersburg. For more infor- mation, contact Pastor Jim at 812-354-8800. Pike County History Center—Will meet the fourth Monday of each month at the His- tory Center, 1104 Main Street, Petersburg at 6:30 p.m. New members welcome. Histo- ry Center hours Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. until further notice. DAR—Local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution meet the second Monday of each month September through June at 6 p.m. at the History Center in Pe- tersburg. Free Clothing Bank–Oak Grove Church in Oakland City offers a free clothing bank each Tuesday 9 -11 a.m. (Oakland City time) for everyone. They carry new and used cloth- ing. Location is on Morton Street, just past Chuckles. Come to the gymnasium door lo- cated at the back of the church. Winslow Alcoholics Anonymous – will meet every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Call 812-789 - 8535 for location of the meeting. Odd Fellows IOOF Pacific Lodge #175 meeting–the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. All area members are encouraged to attend. Otwell Ruritan–will have its monthly meetings the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Pike Lodge #121 F&AM regular stat- ed meeting–the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. All area Masons are in- vited to attend. Jefferson Township Community Center of Otwell–will have its monthly meetings the first Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. All members are urged to attend. Perinatal Loss Support – Expectant par- ents who suddenly lose their child often ex- perience a wide range of emotions and grief. Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center offers support to assist those who have ex- perienced the loss of a child (conception to one month of age) through the grieving pro- cess, and provide an atmosphere of confiden- tiality and comfort. For more information about Perinatal Loss Support, contact Theresa O'Bryan, Pastoral Care, at 812-996 -0219 or tobryan@mhhcc. org. Grief Support Series-The death of a loved one, a child leaving home, overwhelm- ing changes in one's personal life – each can cause profound grief and suffering. To offer reassurance and comfort, Memorial Hospi- tal and Health Care Center has developed a free support program called "Grief Support Series." In this program, participants will learn that grief is normal, examine the various emotions of grief, be encouraged to face the pain, and find ways to make a healthy emo- tional withdrawal from the loss. Conducting the sessions will be Theresa O'Bryan, Hos- pital Chaplain, and Tom Holsworth, a clinical psychologist who has served as a co-facilita- tor of this program since its inception in 1991. Call for the next five-week program. Pro- grams will be at 6:30 p.m. in Memorial Hos- pital and Health Care Centers Chapel. This program is free and space is limited. Pre-reg- istration is necessary, please call 812-996 - 0219. Living with COPD-If you or someone you care for is living with COPD, join us for an educational meeting on the 2nd Tues- day of each month. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 12, from noon-1:30 p.m. in the Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center Mary Potter Meet- ing Room, located inside the hospital at 800 W 9th St., Jasper. For more information about "Living with COPD," visit Memorial Hospital's website at www.mhhcc.org and click on "Classes & Events," or call 812-996 -5232 or 812-996 - 1528. Pre-registration is not necessary, and there is no cost to attend. Schewe appointed to Memorial medical staff Radiation Oncologist Kevin L. Schewe, M.D., FACRO was recently appointed to the ac- tive medical staff at Memori- al Hospital and Health Care Center. A radiation oncolo- gist treats cancer using radi- ation therapy. Dr. Schewe received his medical degree and graduated cum laude from University of Missouri School of Medicine in Columbia, Mo. He complet- ed an internship and residen- cy in radiation oncology at the Medical College of Wisconsin A ffiliated Hospitals, Inc. in Milwaukee, and was awarded a Fellowship by the American College of Radiation Oncolo- gy (FACRO). He is board cer- tified in radiation oncology by The American Board of Radiol- ogy. Dr. Schewe is a member of the American Radium Soci- ety, American Society of Clin- ical Oncology, American Soci- ety of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology and American College of Radiation Oncology. LOUIE CAMPBELL Sales Professional lcampbell@sfaulknerauto.com CALL OR TEXT 812-899-6267 @LouieYourCarGuy HWY. 64 W. PRINCETON Looking for a Great Deal On Your Next Vehicle? BRUCE E. WYANT Bruce E. Wyant, 84, of Mon- roe City, went to be the Lord September 29, 2021. He was born in the Wyant family log home to his parents, Elden and Dorothy A. (Panka- ke) Wyant, on December 20, 1936, in the Beech Hills, Mon- roe City. He was a graduate of 1954 class at Monroe City High School and was always proud to be called a Blue Jean. He worked in the building and remodeling field for sever- al years. He later joined Public Service Company, now known as Duke Energy. During his time there, he held sever- al supervisory and manage- ment positions. He left Public Service to become the gener- al manager of Vincennes Elec- tric Supply, where he worked for six years. He then rejoined Public Service Company, where he worked until his re- tirement in 1996, with nearly 30 years of employment. A fter his retirement, he continued to work part-time in consult- ing for 10 years. He, along with his wife, Mary Sue, spent nu- merous hours doing volunteer work at RSVP, Habitat for Hu- manity, Blue Jean Center, Gen- erations and through the Mon- roe City Church of God. They enjoyed traveling through- out the United States, both on their own, and with family and friends. He is survived by his two sons, Jim (Dana) Wyant, of Monroe City, Mark (Patricia) Wyant, of Zionsville; his step- daughter Sharon ( John Sand- ers) Ellis, of Vincennes; he was blessed with six grand- children, Rachel (Ryan) Hayden, Eric ( Jennifer) Wy- ant, Guy ( Jennifer) Wyant, Skylar Wyant, Kristen (Er- ik Batker) Wyant and Shawn Ellis; and seven great-grand- children, Noah Hayden, Al- li Hayden, Jeremiah Hayden, Kaylee Wyant, Layla Wyant, Elden Wyant and Reed Wyant. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Sue, who he married on October 27, 1979; and his parents. A service will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 8, 2021, at Goodwin-Sievers Funeral Home, with Pastor Mark Niel- son officiating. Burial will im- mediately follow at Hamlin Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 -7 p.m. on Thursday and from 10 a.m. until service time on Fri- day at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memori- al contributions may be made to Monroe City Church of God Building Fund or the Alzhei- mer's Association. Good- win-Sievers Funeral Home is honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Wyant. PHILLIP MICHAEL GLASSFORD Phillip Michael Glassford, 79, passed away October 3, 2021. He was born November 30, 1941, to Charles Glassford and Jean Rathfon. He graduated from Peters- burg High School 1959. He then married Chloetta Perry and they had two daughters. He worked in various positions over the years. He thrived on his military service the most, serving two tours of Viet Nam. He achieved rank of Captain and brought all his platoon back alive. He also liked work- ing for the coal industry in In- diana and out west. He lived out west for many years, enjoy- ing the scenery and weather. He was known for being out- spoken and had a good sense of humor. He leaves behind two daughters, Lisa Glassford, of Evansville, Dana ( Jim) Bur- ton, of Evansville; grand- children, Zachary (Melis- sa Khan) Burton and Miran- da Burton ( James) Vollman; great-grandchildren, Lucy and Chloetta Vollman; and brothers and sisters: Susie Vaal, of Indianapolis, Steve and Donna Glassford, of In- dianapolis, Rosemary (Char- lie) Glassford, of Maine, and Charlie and Joni Glassford, of Washington. Per his request, there will be no services. He will be bur- ied at Soldiers Cemetery in New Albany. ROGER ALLEN CR AIG Roger Allen Craig, 70, of Woodbine, Ga., passed away September 28, 2021, at his home. He was born to Roy and Bev- erly Craig, in Winslow, on Au- gust 26, 1951. He graduated from Winslow High School Class of 1969. Following graduation, he at- tended railroad training in At- lanta, Ga. He began his rail- road career in March of 1970 with Penn Central Railroad in Petersburg. He continued his railroad career in Indianap- olis, Philadelphia, Pa., and Pittsburgh, Pa., before his re- tirement in September 2011 from CSX in Jacksonville, Fla. During retirement, he vol- unteered at Memorial Hospital of Jacksonville and served as the president of the Auxiliary. He was a member of Universi- ty Blvd Nazarene Church. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, golfing and fishing. He loved going on mis- sion trips and serving others. He also loved Corvettes and was formerly a member of the Jacksonville Corvette Club, showing off his beloved Cor- vette. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Tonya Powell. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Myers Craig; daugh- ter, Heather ( Jeff ) Fitzwater, of Woodbine, Ga.; son, Matt (Shelli) Craig, of Jackson- ville, Fla.; and six grandchil- dren, Hope Fitzwater, Jenna Fitzwater, Payton Craig, Bry- ant Fitzwater, Dominic Craig and Maci Craig. A celebration of life will be planned for a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to UBNC, 3930 University Blvd S, Jacksonville, FL 32216, for an upcoming Mission Trip to the Dominican Republic. ere will be a celebration of life service in memory of Helen (Pride) Fulcher Meyer, former teacher and principal at Otwell Elementary, at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 16 at the Main Street Presbyterian Church in Petersburg. Celebration of Life HELEN (PRIDE) FULCHER MEYER Helen's friends and extended family are all invited to share a memory or story during the service, and her daughters hope you'll bring those stories (or pictures you might have) with you. es, computer games, reading, birdwatching and her flowers. She is survived by one son, Brent Keplinger, of India- napolis; one grandson; three great-grandchildren; two sis- ters, Maggie Helton, of Ot- well, and Vonda Leistner, of Jasper; one brother, Horace LeMond, of Boonville; and nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death be- sides her husband were her parents; and one sister, Ro- salee Schnarr. Visitation will be from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, Oc- tober 9, 2021, at the Bech- er-Kluesner North Chapel In Jasper, followed by a graveside funeral service at New Liberty Cemetery in Velpen. Memorial contributions may be made to the New Lib- erty Cemetery Fund in Mari- on Township, Pike County, or to a favorite charity. Condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com. NINA L. KEPLINGER Nina L. Keplinger, 90, of Indianapolis, formerly of Vel- pen, passed away at 12:40 p.m. on Friday, October 1, 2021, at Rosegate Village Long Term Care Center in Indianapolis. She was born in Mari- on Township, Pike County, on June 12, 1931, to William "Edd" and Lillie ( Ward) Le- Mond. She married Danny A. Keplinger on November 23, 1956, in Indianapolis. He pre- ceded her in death on January 1, 2008. She retired as a reception- ist from Fairbanks Hospital in Indianapolis, and previous- ly worked for the Internal Rev- enue Service in Indianapolis. She enjoyed word search- Kevin L. Schewe, MD