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Box 68 Petersburg, Indiana 47567 • • • • • • Entered at the Post Office in Petersburg, Indiana for transmis- sion through the mails as Periodical Mail, postage paid at Petersburg, Indiana. Published weekly. (USPS 604-340) In loving memory of Barry Kluemper who passed away June 19, 2013. We never lose the ones we love, for even though they are gone, Within the heart of those who care, eir memory lingers on. Loved and missed by his family and friends. KNIGHT'S CEMETERY Logan Township "Knight's Chapel Cemetery" Due to lack of donations and contributions through the past couple of years, we the Board of Trustees, find that we must begin charging for burial sites. Additional condition includes proven lineage to Pike County or the Knight family. All sites reserved before June 9, 2014 will not be affected by this declaration. Board of Trustees: Mick Shafer, Brian Willis, Elaine Young, Denny Knight e family of Linda L. Robling Hale would like to thank everyone for your prayers, hugs, flowers, food, etc. Everyone who showed re- spect to her and our family. Special thank you to those who visited and prayed with mom while she was sick. To Amber Manor Nursing Home for the care given while she was waiting to go home to be with the Lord. Your kind- ness, tears and comforting words will never be forgotten. Special thanks to Dr. Grow for the love and care you have given our mom all the years you were her doctor. e Living Faith Church International, Abundant Life Church and others who brought food to the funeral home. e Petersburg Holiness Church and e River of Life Fellowship Church for the funeral dinner they provided for our families. Twin Oaks church for allowing us to rent your building. A special thank you to our dear friend Ron Linxwiler for the beautiful flowers you made for mom's casket. We know the love you put into them, your kindness will never be forgotten. Pastor Chad Searls, officiating, Pastor Don Priest's beautiful songs and read- ing the obituary, Pastor Jim Gidcumb for the closing prayer. If we le anyone out, please for- give us, for God knows who you are and may God bless each of you for your kindness. Our deepest thanks, Jon Robling, Debbie and David Coleman, Lisa and Steve Miller, Tricia and Kevin Lamar, Grandchildren and Great-grandchildren PEACE of MIND 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 Pregnant... or think you are? Call:1-877-257-1084 or Locally Call: 1-812-354-2814 • Free pregnancy testing • Free counseling and info. on pregnancy options. • Confi dential counseling for women & men who are suff ering from post-abortion syndrome. • Residential Care • Health and assistance referrals. • Training and education. • Assistance in getting baby and maternity clothes washpcc@sbcglobal.net www.washingtonpregnancycenter.com Ronnie C. Demot te Ronnie C. DeMotte, 63, of Winslow, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2014. He was born April 13, 1951, to Marion and Joyce DeMotte. He graduated from Winslow High School in 1969 and at- tended Purdue University. Ronnie was the owner/ broker of DeMotte Realty in Winslow. He had served the Pike County area since 1978. He was an active mem- ber in Kiwanis, served as Trustee of Patoka Town- ship Fire District, and also served on the Board of Char- ity Farms in Winslow. He was also an avid bee- keeper. He was a naturalist, loved the outdoors and men- tored many on his love for nature and all things asso- ciated with it. Over his life he had a positive influence on many children, numerous friends and acquaintances. Ronnie was preceded in death by his father, Marion DeMotte. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Joyce and Robert Arthur, of Petersburg; daughter, Cal- la Ruth DeMotte, of Nash- ville, Tenn.; brother, Gary ( Jane) DeMotte, of Evans- ville; nieces, Amy (Scott) Feldmeier, of Louisville, Ky.; Kim ( Joe) Robinson, of Oakland City; nephew, Eric ( Joanna) DeMotte, of New- burgh; and several aunts and uncles. Visitation will be Wednes- day, June 18, 2014, from 10 -3 p.m. EDT at Harris Funeral Home in Petersburg. Graveside service will be at 3:30 p.m. EDT Wednes- day, June 18, 2014, at Wal- nut Hills Cemetery in Pe- tersburg with Rev. George Bruce officiating. In lieu of flowers, the fami- ly requests that donations be made to the Veterans Asso- ciation. Condolences can be made at odharrisfuner- alhome.com. eaRsey auten, JR. Earsey Auten, Jr., 79, of Winslow, died at 10 :56 a.m. Tuesday, June 10, 2014, at Deaconess Gateway Hospi- tal, Evansville. He was born Nov. 24, 1934, in Winslow to Earsey and Ruth (Miller) Auten. He married Betty Auten in 1960. He was retired after working at Old Ben Coal Company. Surviving are his wife, Betty, of Winslow; a son, Kurt Auten, of Winslow; and a daughter, Melody Auten, of Oakland City. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. EDT Saturday, June 14, 2014 at Harris Funeral Home in Petersburg with Dr. Robert Asa officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cem- etery, Winslow. m. Louise BuRns M. Louise Burns, 97, of Jasper, Ind., passed away at 10 :08 p.m. on Sunday, June 15, 2014, at Northwood Re- tirement Community in Jas- per, Indiana. Louise was born in Pike County, Ind. on Feb. 13, 1917, to Thad and Blanche (Burch) Potter. She mar- ried Brady Burns Feb.8, 1941, in Washington, In- diana. He preceded her in death on June 13, 1987. Louise was an elemen- tary school teacher for 46 years. Twenty-eight years were spent teaching at Winslow Elementary and 12 years teaching at Elber- feld Elementary. She was a member of Shiloh United Methodist Church. She started the choir and was the first choir director at the church, and also taught Sunday school for more than 50 years. She was also a member of the Indiana Teachers' Associ- ation. She thoroughly enjoyed teaching, but also loved playing the piano and sing- ing, flowers, and was very involved in her family. She is survived by one son, Carl Burns, and his wife Julie, of Jasper; three grandchildren, Kent Burns, and his wife Patti, of Carm- el, Andrea Jones, and her husband, Aaron, of Shoals, and Evan Burns, of India- napolis; seven great-grand- children, Haley, Max, and Abby Burns, and Ethan, Austin, Jaden and Ava Jones; and three caregivers, Michelle Luegers, Nancy Blessinger and Mary Rose Knepp. Preceding her in death were one sister, Lois Jeanne Richeson, and three broth- ers, Amos, Preston and Raymond Potter. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 19, 2014, at Shiloh United Methodist Church in Jasper, with Pastor Paul Alvey officiating. Burial will follow in Montgomery Cemetery in Oakland City. Visitation will be from 3- 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18, 2014, at Shiloh United Methodist Church in Jasper and one hour before servic- es at the church. In lieu of flowers, me- morial contributions may be made to Shiloh United Methodist Church or to a favorite charity. Online condolences may be made at www.becherk- luesner.com. k atheRine L. pat ton Katherine L. Patton, 45, of Washington, died at 7 a.m. Friday, June 13, 2014, at Daviess Community Hos- pital, Washington. She was born at Wash- ington, January 16, 1969, to Forest and Edna Mosby Cockerham. She was for- merly employed as a mel- on picker. Surviving are a son, Derek Bruce, of Washing- ton; two daughters, Kasha Benefiel, of Princeton, and Elaina McFarland, of Wash- ington; a stepdaughter, Ja- mie Robling, of Washing- ton; a brother, Mike Cock- erham; a sister, Melissa (Cockerham), of Moores- ville; and five grandchil- dren. Graveside services were Tuesday, June 17, 2014, at 10 :30 a.m. EDT at McClure Cemetery in Algiers. Har- ris Funeral Home in Pe- tersburg was in charge of arrangements. BuDDy m. Lee Buddy M. Lee, 64, of Winslow, IN passed away on Sunday June 15, 2014 at Barnes-Jewish Hospi- tal in St. Louis, MO. Bud- dy was born on November 18, 1949 in Sullivan, IN to Charles and Vera (Gabbart) Lee. He worked at Wood C. Smith Chevrolet in Oak- land City, then at Kenny Kent Chevrolet in Evans- ville and finally as an Auto Mechanic Teacher at Pike Central High School. He won many State Contests with his students at Pike Central, which provided the students with scholarships to further their education. He retired from teaching in 2014. He loved his fami- ly and especially his grand- children. He had the abili- ty to make people smile and his family and friends will miss his wit. He was a Mas- ter Mason at Oakland City Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his wife, Janell Lee of Winslow; parents, Charles "Bud" and Vera Lee of Oakland City; 3 children, Jennifer (Glenn) Siek of Indianapolis, Billy Lee of Winslow and Jason Lee of Monrovia, In; step daughter, Cara Burgess of Rogers, Arkansas; 5 grand- children, Jake, Cooper, Ava, Colin and Parker; 3 step grandchildren, Brooke, Ashlyn and Cassi; and 2 sis- ters, Rogena (Roger) Hunt and Suzie (Herbert) Alex- ander. He was preceded in death by his sister, Marlena Stein. Funeral Services will be held at 12 noon (CDT) on Thursday, June 19, 2014 at Corn-Colvin Funeral Home in Oakland City, officiated by Leann Kelly. Burial will be at the New Liberty Cem- etery in Coe, Indiana. Visi- tation will be from 4 until 8 PM on Wednesday and from 8 AM until service time on Thursday at Corn-Colvin Funeral Home. There will be a Masonic Service at 7 PM on Wednesday evening at the funeral home. Condolences may be made online at www.corn- colvinfuneralhome.com. Ruth BuRns Deen Ruth K. (Burns) Deen, 86, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2014, at Amber Manor Care Center in Pe- tersburg. She was preceded in death by parents, John and Pearl Brown, first husband, William J. Burns and son, Stephen B. Burns. Ruth is survived by her husband, Thomas Deen; daughter, Jennifer Burns (David) Johnson, of Fair- fied Ill.; son, Doug (Sherry) Burns, of Spurgeon; daugh- ter-in-law, Kathy Burns Brogan, of Oakland City; son, Tom (Debbie) Deen ,of Newburgh; daughters, Cindy (Eric) Welch and Joannie (Rick) Scheese, of Spencer; 17 grandchil- dren; and 19 great-grand- children. Ruth loved Jesus and her family with her whole heart. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. CD) Thursday, June 19, 2014, at Spurgeon General Baptist Church, 5th St, Spurgeon. Visitation will be from 3:30 -7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, 2014, at Pember- ton-Bradley Funeral Home, 301 N. Main St. in Lynnville and one hour before service time at the church. Burial will be at Spurgeon Cem- etery in Spurgeon. Condo- lences to the family can be sent to www.bradleyscc. com DonaLD R. snyDeR Donald R. (Doug) Sny- der, 76, of Sweet Chalyb- eate, Va., and Petersburg, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2014. He was born May 27, 1938, in Sweet Chalybeate, Va., to the late John and Dorothy Snyder. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Barba- ra of 39 years, and a sister, Juanita Rose. He is survived by daugh- ters, Toni (Dave) Mize and Kandi Ann (Brian) Brews- ter, and son, Randi (Kris) Snyder, all of Petersburg; a brother, Gene (Linda) Sny- der, and two sisters, Armil- da (Chuck) Bradley and Betty (Bob) Rogers, all of Covington, Va.; six grand- children, Jared, Leslie, Ty- ler, Cheyenne, Lacy and Na- than; great-grandson, Alex- ander; sister-in-law, Bev Be- ment, all of Petersburg; and numerous nieces and neph- ews. He was an avid hunt- er, fisherman and golf- er. He served his country in the Army in Korea. He was loved by many and al- ways willing to lend a hand. Doug's life will be honored in a private family gather- ing. Online condolences can be made at www.family- choicefunerals.com. RoBeRt g. BaRnhaRt Robert G. Barnhart, 81, of Petersburg, died at 3:34 a.m. EDT Friday, June 13, 2014 at Memorial Hospital in Jasper. He was born in Wayne County, Ill., Sept. 2, 1932, to George and Myrtle ( Weisenberger) Barnhart. He married Charlotte Barn- hart Nov. 15, 1954. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and retired from Old Ben Coal Company. Surviving are his wife, Charlotte, of Petersburg; a daughter, Diane Abel, of Winslow; a son, Brad Barn- hart, of Bowling Green, Ky.; two grandsons, Brian Abel and Andrew Abel; and three great-grandchildren. A son, Robert Barnhart, Jr.; and brothers and sisters preceded him in death. Funeral services were Tuesday, June 17, 2014, at 2 p.m. EDT at Harris Funer- al Home in Petersburg with Elaine Young officiating. Burial was in Walnut Hills Cemetery, Petersburg. Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warriors. Jeannie FReDeRiCk Jeannie Frederick, 67, of Oakland City, died Tues- day, June 11, 2014, at Good Samaritan Home. She was born March 4, 1947, in Princeton, to Raymond and Annabelle (Ramsey) Gowen. She was a beautician in the area for several years, also worked in the Deli at Buehler's Buy Low and was a manager for Gran- dy's Restaurant. Surviving are a son, Ray- mond Scott Frederick, of Oakland City; three grand- children, Dylan, Grace, and Presley; and two brothers, Jack Gowen, of Bowling Green, Ky., and Joe Gow- en, of Oakland City. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, David Frederick. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 14, 2014, at Lamb-Basham Memorial Chapel with Dr. Douglas Low officiating. Burial was in Montgomery Cemetery. A-3 Wednesday, June 18, 2014