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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, November 24, 2021 A-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 By Alex Mahrenholz Agriculture and Natural Resources/ 4-H Youth Development Extension Educator As many families across the country return to traditional Thanksgiving meals this year, they can expect to spend about 14 percent more than they did in 2020. The American Farm Bureau Federation's 36th an- nual survey found the average cost of this year's Thanksgiv- ing feast for 10 has risen to $53.31, a $ 6.41 increase from last year's average of $46.90. In Indiana, that total is a lit- tle lower than the national av- erage, coming in at $53.38 for 2021. "There is no question that this has been a tough year," said Isabella Chism, INFB 2nd vice president. "Coming off the heels of the pandemic, widespread supply chain is- sues are pushing prices higher and the economy is stretched. This year's Thanksgiving mar- ket basket reflects what Hoo- siers are seeing when they go to their local grocery stores. However, the increased price of Thanksgiving dinner in In- diana is comparable to costs across the rest of the country." The centerpiece of most Thanksgiving dinners -the turkey- costs approximately $23.99 for a 16 -pound bird, or $1.50 per pound, which is a 24 percent increase from last year. Farm Bureau "volunteer shoppers" across the coun- try checked prices Oct. 26 to Nov. 8, about two weeks be- fore most grocery stores be- gan featuring everyone's fa- vorite holiday bird at distinct- ly lower prices. Although the survey timeline is consistent with past AFBF Thanksgiv- ing surveys, 2021 brought some unique differences. Ac- cording to USDA Agricultural Marketing Service data, gro- cery stores began advertising lower feature prices later than usual this year. Also, the av- erage per-pound feature price for whole frozen turkeys was $1.07 the week of Nov. 5 -11 and 88 cents the week of Nov. 12-18, a decline of 18 percent in just one week. This means consumers who have not yet purchased a turkey should be able to find one at a lower cost than the Farm Bureau aver- age. AMBER MARIE MAT TINGLY Amber Marie Mattingly, 53, of Huntingburg, passed away at 6:47 p.m. on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at Memo- rial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper. She was born June 4, 1968, in Mount Carmel, Ill. She was a factory worker and enjoyed listening to mu- sic. She is survived by five chil- dren, Joshua Mattingly and Cassandra Mattingly, both of Jasper, and Jessica Mess- mer, Christian Mattingly and Chealsey Mattingly, all of Huntingburg; four siblings, Debra Ann Sullivan, of Dun- can, Okla., Charles Ray Stiles, of Patoka, Jennifer Loyd, of Clay City, Ill., and Bernet- ta Anderson-Offill, of Peters- burg; and by several grand- children. She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd Charles and June Dosier (Roeder) Nichols; and her biological mother and father, Virginia Ann (Roeder) Browning and Charles Browning. Graveside services were at 1 p.m. EST on Monday, Novem- ber 29, 2021, at Fairmount Cemetery in Huntingburg, with Pastor Tony Loyd will of- ficiating. Nass & Son Funeral Home in Huntingburg was entrusted with the burial arrangements. Condolences may be shared online at www.nassandson. com. Cost of Thanksgiving is up 14% Purdue Extension News Obituary Deadline Monday at 5 p.m. Want to share your news with others? The Press- Dispatch can help deliver it to Pike and the surrounding counties. NEWS! 812-354-8500 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 VIRGINIA ANN DEEN Virginia Ann Deen, 82, of Evansville, formerly of Winslow, entered rest on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, at her home. She was born on May 30, 1939, in Petersburg, to Rich- ard and Olive (Stubblefield) Masters. She was member of the Winslow Church of the Naza- rene and had worked for sev- eral years at Oakland City Col- lege. She was survived by her children, Julie Hedrick, of Evansville, Michael Deen, of Princeton, and Robin (Keith) McQueen, of Tyrone, Ga.; sisters, Clarice Wiscaver, of Otwell, and Ruth Devine, of Coatesville; a brother, Joe Masters, of Velpen; sev- en grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by siblings, Irene Cardinal, Melba Davis, Linda Richard- son, Lois Demonte, Richard Masters, Raymond Masters, Norma Masters, Mary Mas- ters and Charles Masters; and her husband, Jackie "Jack' Deen, in 2020. Funeral services were at noon on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, at Lamb-Basham Memo- rial, with Bro. Thomas Deen officiating. Burial followed in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery. Visitation was from 11 a.m. until service time on Saturday at the chapel. Family and friends may send messages of comfort to www.lambbasham.com. LARRY B. CHANDLER Larry B. Chandler, 83, of Princeton, entered rest on Fri- day, Nov. 12, 2021, at Linda E. White Hospice Center. He was born on April 23, 1938, in Princeton, to Floyd and Lela (Peak) Chandler. He was a retired coal min- er, after 30 years, from Kin- dall Coal Mines, and a mem- ber of U.M.W.A and the Local # 5179, Oakland City Masonic Lodge #467. Larry is survived by his wife, Janice Chandler; his chil- dren, Vicki Chandler, Lana Tilley, Jeff Chandler, of Princ- eton, Teresa Reich, of Princ- eton, Roger Morton, of West Palm Beach, Fla., Larry Mor- ton, of Winslow, Randy Mor- ton, of Littles, and Tim Mor- ton, of Nashville, Tenn.; his sister, Mary Ann Crecelius, of Princeton; 24 grandchildren; and several great-grandchil- dren. He was preceded in death by his parents. A Celebration of Life will be from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday Nov. 27, 2021, at Hillside Unit- ed Methodist Church, 828 West Archer Rd., Princeton. Lamb-Basham Memorial Chapel is honored to assist Larry's family. Family and friends may send messages of comfort to www.lambbasham.com. LARRY B. CHANDLER Larry B. Chandler, 83, of Princeton, entered rest on Fri- day, Nov. 12, 2021, at Linda E. White Hospice Center. He was born on April 23, 1938, in Princeton, to Floyd and Lela (Peak) Chandler. He was a retired coal min- er after 30 years from Kindall Coal Mines and a member of U.M.W.A, the Local #5179 and Oakland City Masonic Lodge #467. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Janice Chandler; his children, Vicki Chandler, Lana Tilley, Jeff Chandler, of Princeton, Teresa Reich, of Princeton, Roger Morton, of West Palm Beach, Fla., Larry Morton, of Winslow, Randy Morton, of Littles, and Tim Morton, of Nashville, Tenn; sister, Mary Ann Crecelius, of Princeton; 24 grandchildren; and sever- al great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday Nov. 27, 2021, at Hillside Unit- ed Methodist Church, 828 West Archer Rd., Princeton. Family and friends may send messages of comfort to www.lambbasham.com. Lamb-Basham Memorial Chapel is honored to assist Larry's family. BOBBY LEE FR AZIER Bobby Lee Frazier, 25, of Winchester, Va., formerly of Winslow, passed away Thurs- day, November 18, 2021, in Winchester, Va., hospital. He was born April 21, 1996, in Winchester, Va., to Michelle Fischer, of Winslow, and Lloyd Frazier, Sr., of Winchester, Va. Surviving are his mother, Michelle Fischer; stepfather, Bryan Fischer; father, Lloyd Frazier, Sr.; three brothers Cody Frazier, Cory Frazier and Lloyd Frazier, Jr.; and two sisters, Kasie Van Alst and Laura Lancaster. Preceding him in death is one son, Zander Allen Lee Frazier. There will be no services. A private celebration of life will be at a later date. MICHAEL BRUCE Michael Bruce, 70, of Oak- land City, entered rest on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021, at his home. He was born on August 26, 1951, in Gibson County, to George Bruce, Sr. and Mary A. (McCandless) Bruce. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Garland and Donnie Bruce; daughter, Malia Wira, in 2002; and wife, Jana Bruce, in 2017. He is survived by his daugh- ters, Candeeda Grubb, of Sa- lem, Ore., and Rosemary Bruce, of Oakland City; sons, Matt and Chris Bruce, both of Petersburg; nine grandchil- dren; siblings, Betty Young, of Marengo, George Bruce, Jr., of Winslow, Carol Vickers and Yvonne Poteet, both of Pe- tersburg, and Richard Bruce, Gloria Morgan, Kevin Bruce and Rebecca Houchin, all of Oakland City. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Davis Cemetery near Oakland City. Friends and family will gather at the First Pentecos- tal Church after graveside for lunch. Family and friends may send message of comfort to www.lambbasham.com. Lamb-Basham Memorial chapel is honored to assist Mi- chael's family. VICTORIA ANN GODSEY Victoria Ann Godsey, 52, of Huntingburg, passed away at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, No- vember 16, 2021, at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville. She was born December 7, 1968, in Danville, Ill., to Estell and Shery (Alkire) Godsey. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by two sons, Donald Glenn Hash, of Stendal, and Joseph Kendall "J.K." Hash, of Huntingburg; and her sister, Rosemary Wat- kins-Khan, of New York. No funeral services will be held at this time. Nass and Son Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Condolences may be shared online at www.nassandson. com. 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. Stendal Community Create and Craft Night-The first Tuesday of each month, any- time between 6 -9 p.m. at St. Peters Lutheran Church fellowship hall. Bring a craft, sewing, yarn or unfinished projects. Create and fin- ish projects, and learn new ones while hav- ing fun. For more information, call Sherry Meyer at 812-457-9842. The family of George (Bob) Shepherd wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who sent prayers, flowers and condolences. Special thanks to Lamb-Basham, and Pastors Eddie Willis, Ron Vickers and Gene Burkhart for the beautiful service. Also to our friends and neighbors for the food brought in and to Linda Evans and everyone for the wonderful dinner after the funeral at Glezen Revival Center. It was greatly appreciated. Thank You Tim and Becky Blaize and families Steve and Keila Shepherd and families Thank You The family of Robert Hensley would like to thank all our family and friends who supported us during the loss of my dear husband, father and grandpa. Pam Hensley and family STOP it takes 3 MINUTES to subscribe to 812-354-8500