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Obituaries Rosalyn "Rose" Howe Rosalyn "Rose" Howe, 74, of Winslow, formerly of Madisonville, Ky., died Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville. She was born June 9, 1939, in Wheatcroft, Ky. to the late Raymond and Alma (Hinton) Hazel. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Howe and stepfather, W.E. Shinall. Mrs. Howe was a member of the Pleasant Ridge General Baptist Church in Campbelltown near Winslow. She was also a former youth coordinator at Flat Creek General Baptist Church. Mrs. Howe has been retired for 35 plus years from Charter Communications, having served as marketing manager and general manager. She is survived by one daughter, Cindy (Keith) Harris, of Madisonville, Ky.; one son, Dennis (Tammy) Howe, of Madisonville, Ky; three brothers, Sonny (Jeanne) Hazel, of Lenzburg, Ill., Michael (Brenda) Hazel, of Frankfort, Ind., and David (Tova) Shinall, of Murray, Ky.; eight grandchildren, K.C. (April) Hibbs, Zach (Jennifer) Hibbs, Jesse (Susan) Hibbs, Haley (Sean) Brady, Chelsey Howe and Logan Howe, all of Madisonville, Ky., Nathan (Cheri Jo) Harris, of Eddyville, Ky., and Jason Harris, of Murray, Ky; six great-grandchildren, and good friend, Kenny Ellis, of Winslow. A celebration of life was at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at First General Baptist Church in Madisonville, Ky., with Bro. Keith Harris and Bro. Dale Frederick officiating. Burial will follow at a later date. Visitation was from 12:30 to 5 p.m. Saturday at the church. Pallbearers were K.C. Hibbs, Zach Hibbs, Jesse Hibbs, Nathan Harris, Jason Harris, Sean Brady and Logan Howe. Honorary Pallbearers were Aarron Hibbs, Skyler Hibbs, Zoey Hibbs, Daniel Brady, Alli Morris, Katelyn Morris, and Avery Powell. Memorial contributions may be made to Mannington Baptist Church Building Fund or Pleasant Ridge General Baptist Church Building Fund. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.barnettstrother.com. 1946, in Oakland City, to Ira Harrell and Bessie A. (Dyson) Barrett. She married James "Rooster" Deen on November 17, 2000, in Owensboro, Ky. Becky worked as a retail sales clerk and housekeeper. She was a member of the Rainbow Girls; and enjoyed fishing and four-wheeling. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, James "Rooster" Deen, of Augusta; two sons, Troy Smith, of Winslow, and Cory Smith, of Haubstadt; one brother, Ira Harrell "Sonny" Barrett, Jr., of Spurgeon; two sisters, Daisy A. Garrison, of Spurgeon and Linda R. Atkins, of Birdseye; and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. EST Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013, at the Nass and Son Funeral Home in Huntingburg, with burial to follow at Augusta Cemetery in Augusta, Ind. Visitation was at the funeral home from 2-8 p.m., on Tuesday. Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be shared online at: www.nassandson.com. Jesse H. Leffler Jesse H. Leffler, 101, of Oakland City, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013, at Good Samaritan Home in Oakland City. He was born Sept. 1, 1912, in Orange County, Ind., to Volney and Leona M. (Harlow) Leffler. He was a graduate of Monroe City High School and a farmer. He had resided in Oakland City since 1965, moving from Princeton. He spent his social time at the former Vep's Pool Room in Hazleton. He was a former member of the Columbia Township Fire Department and the Odd Fellows Lodge in Hazleton. He is survived by his wife, Carmen N. (Cooper) Leffler, to whom he was married on Dec. 28, 1936, in Monroe City; two sons and daughters-in-law, Dale and Sue Leffler, and Robert and Diana Leffler, of Oakland City; six grandchildren, Michael Leffler, of New Mexico, Michelle Bush, of New York, Kim Barker, of Evansville, Angie Hornby and Kevin Leffler, both of Oakland City and Kerry Leffler of Illinois; four stepgrandchildren, Dave Hale, of Vincennes, Chris Hale, of Francisco, Kimmi Perry, of Princeton and Tina Hutchinson, of Francisco; numerous great grandchildren and greatgreat-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Leffler in 1997. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25, 2013, at Corn-Colvin Funeral Home in Oakland City. Burial was in the Montgomery Cemetery in Oakland City. Visitation was from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Rebecca L. Memorial contributions "Becky" Deen Rebecca L. "Becky" Deen, may be made to the Colum67, of Augusta, Ind., passed bia Township Fire Departaway at 4:10 p.m., Sunday, ment, P. O. Box 164, OakNov. 24, 2013, at home with land City, IN 47660. her family by her side. Condolences may be exShe was born October 15, pressed online at www.corn- Remembering Brent & Barry Kluemper on their Birthday 11-28-61 Loved and missed by family and friends A-3 Wednesday, November 27, 2013 colvinfuneralhome.com. carrie m. harrison Carrie M. Harrison, 70, of Petersburg, died at 9:23 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013, at Memorial Hospital in Jasper. She was born in Winslow, ug. 19, 1943, to Arvle and Mary (Hopkins) Wade, both deceased. Surviving are four daughters, Shanetta Cox, Kathy Poselwait, Betty Manion and Sherry Small; two brothers, Arvle Wade, Jr. and Fred Wade; three sisters, Wanda Byrd, Carlon Maxey and Hazel Cano; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, 2013, at Harris Funeral Home in Petersburg, with Rev. Joe Henson officiating. Burial was in Willis Cemetery, Petersburg. James "Ted" Johnson, Sr. James "Ted" Johnson, Sr., 81, of Newburgh, passed away at 9:10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh. He was born March 10, 1932, in Evansville, the son of Capt. James Johnson and Hazel (Songer) Johnson. He had retired as a heavy equipment operator Local #181. He was a member of Rockport Masonic Lodge #112 and Scottish Rite, of Evansville. He was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church and Nativity Catholic Church. Surviving are his wife of 62 years, June R. Lenn-Johnson, of Newburgh; daughters, Missy (Wayne) McDonald, of Evansville and Mindy (Steve) Meadors. of Otwell; sons, Teddy (Vickie) Johnson, Jr. and Tommy Johnson, both of Evansville; sisters, Janet Blahovec, of Stuart, Fla., and Judy (David) Schaefer, of Huntsville, Ala.; brother, Donald (Beverly) Johnson. of Missouri, Texas; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Ronald. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 1800 S. Lodge Ave., Evansville, with Father Henry Kuykendall officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Boone Funeral Home-East Chapel, Evansville will be in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to: Holy Spirit Catholic School, 1800 S. Lodge Ave., Evansville, IN 47714, Riley's Children Hospital, 702 Barnhill Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46202 or Evansville Association for the Blind, 500 Second Ave., Evansville, IN 47710. Condolences may be made to the family online at boonefuneralhome.net. Charles M. Nixon Charles M. Nixon, 82, of Fort Branch, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh. He was born Nov. 30, 1930, in Spurgeon, to the late Oatley and Perna (Rainey) Nixon. Nixon had worked for Swift and Co. for 15 years, and worked as a millright for Whirlpool Corp. He owned and operated Nixon Transmission, and owned and operated Nixon Transportation where he was a contract carrier for Red Spot Paint Co. until his retirement in 1999. He was a member of the Christian Fellowship Church in Evansville, having been a member since 1974. He is survived by his wife, Rita J. (Mayer) Nixon, of Fort Branch; five children, Charles R. (Kathy) Nixon, of Englewood, Fla., Gregory J. (Karla) Nixon and Chris (John) Carpenter, both of Princeton, Richard D. (Charlotte) Nixon, of Newburgh, and Carrie (Tony) Butler, of Fort Branch; one brother, Kenneth (Beverly) Nixon, of Whiteland; three sisters, Luvada Suagee, of Newburgh, Pauline Hatfield, of Evansville and Emma Bender, of Gentryville; 15 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Besides his parents he is also preceded in death by four brothers, Allison, Gene, Merle, and Jimmie Nixon. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013, at the Christian Fellowship Church at 11 a.m., with Pastor David Niednagel officiating. Stodghill Funeral Home in Fort Branch will be in charge of arrangements. Donations may be made to the Indiana Organ Procurement Association or the Christian Fellowship Church. Expressions of sympathy can be made at www. stodghillfuneralhome. Lodge, VFW, Moose and American Legion. He is survived by his wife, Lela Rose (Wollam) McGillem, whom he married June 3, 1951; three sons, Ron (Cathy) McGillem, of Newburgh, Kent (Diane) McGillem, of Barrington, Ill., and Joe (Debbie) McGillem, of Montgomery; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by seven brothers. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, 2013, at Gill Funeral Home in Washington, with Rev. Daniel Sherar officiating. Private graveside services were at Bethel Cemetery. matthew d. barnes Matthew Douglas Barnes, 53, of Evansville, died Saturday Nov. 23, 2013, at the home of his mother in Dale. Surviving are his mother, Peggy Louise (John) Miller, of Dale; his father, Nile Robert Barnes, Jr., of Vincennes; a sister, Nancy Gail (Daniel) Winiger, of Evansville; three brothers, Mark Steven (Carolyn) Barnes, of Monroe City, John Robert Barnes, of Evansville, and John Henry (Kimberly) Miller III, of Eldorado Springs, Mo.; and a half sister, Brittany Barnes, Gene Autry Martin of Atlanta, Ga. Gene Autry Martin, 72, A celebration of life was of Quanah, Texas, died Sun- at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26, day, Nov. 17, 2013, in Qua- 2013, at Browning Funeral nah, Texas. Home in Evansville. Burial He was born Feb. 18, 1941, was in Hazleton Communiin Winslow to Charles and ty Cemetery. Vivian Norrick. Condolences may be He is survived by four shared at www.browningfudaughters, Donna Glover, neral.com. of Quanah, Texas, Peggy jason killion Koonce, Kathy Sapler, and Jason "Jay" Killion, 39, of Mary Martin, all of Princeton; one brother, Leroy Mar- Vincennes, died Monday, tin, of Princeton; four sis- Nov. 25, 2013, at his resiters: Mary Lewis, Delpha dence. He was born in WashingJane Norrick, of Winslow, Jill Wright and Dotty Stevenson, ton, June 4, 1974, to Ted Marof Princeton; and 16 grand- lin and Marsha (Wells) Killion. He was a 1992 graduate children. He was preceded in death of Loogootee High School. He was employed at Exby his parents, Vivian H. Martin and Charles Norrick. cel U.S.A. in Vincennes and Memorial services were at attended Plainville United 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, 2013, Methodist Church. Surviving are his mother, at The Chapel at Smith Funeral Home, with Rev. John Marsha (Darrel) Wells Underwood; a daughter, TaySpangler officiating. lor Cheynne Killion; a son, Orval McGillem, Jr. Chance Alexander Killion; Orval McGillem Jr., 82, a brother, Sean Patrick Kilof Washington, died at 3:10 lion; and grandfather, Wila.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, liam E. Wells. 2013, at Hillside Manor. His father, Ted Marlin KilBorn Oct. 14, 1931, in Pe- lion; grandparents, Neal and tersburg, he was the son of Brada (Sims) Killion and LoCecelia (Grubb) and Orval is Ann Wells, preceded him McGillem, Sr. in death. A 1950 graduate of Mt. Funeral services will be Olympus High School, he at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, was a U.S. Army veteran and 2013, at Gill Funeral Home in was awarded the Army Na- Washington. 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Box 68 Petersburg, Indiana 47567 • • • • • • Entered at the Post Office in Petersburg, Indiana for transmission through the mails as Periodical Mail, postage paid at Petersburg, Indiana. Published weekly. (USPS 604-340) Thank You. PEACE of MIND Buster Traylor Oct. 1, 1959Nov. 9, 2013 Let our 125 years of experience aid you in your selection of a meaningful memorial. SCHUM MONUMENTS, INC. Dale, Indiana www.SchumMonuments.com 937-4921 Local Representative RONALD WOODS 789-2009 We, the family of Buster Traylor, would like to express our sincere thanks for all the prayers, cards, flowers and gifts, kind words and for all that came to the funeral home to pay respects. Special thanks to all his many friends who came to see him. He would want you all to remember the "fun times" had throughout the years. It meant so much to see you all. Thank you to the pallbearers, Kevin Robinson, Mark Brittain, Keith, Adam and Cody Traylor, and Benny Thomas. We would also like to thank Rev. Darrell Land, Becher-Kluesner Funeral Home and the nurses at Memorial Hospital who were so kind and compassionate throughout his stay there. Very special "Thanks" to Sandy Brittain, Vicky Miley and Trevor's friends for loving and caring so much and being there to lean on. To Kevin Robinson for being the best friend that he could have ever wished for and all that you have done throughout these years, proving it. God bless you all. The very sincerest and heartfelt thanks to all. Ronnie & Eula Traylor, Trevor Traylor, Jacque & Mike Kemp and family, and Lela Traylor Buster, Even though you are no longer with us here, we know you are happy and at peace. For you are now in heaven and all pain and problems for you now have seized. Can only imagine the amazing celebration when you finally arrived. With our Lance, Rob and so many others cared for are now at your side. Although you didn't like to see us all here grieve. As it was just so difficult to watch you leave. We will continue to miss you and that will not go away.Until the time for us all to join you up there again someday. No doubt you are so happy now that you are finally free. Can see you now just strolling golden streets of heaven with my Honey Bee. We know that you are smiling now as you look down to watch over us here.Wanting the best and to be strong for all the ones for which you held so dear. Take good care of Lance until the day I get there. As I promised you, I will take good care of Trevor down here. So don't you worry about us, even though you, we will miss. Everything will be okay because you know how we are, "We got this." Love, Lela