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Thelma E. Greenway



Thelma E. Greenway, age 64, of 296 Webers Lane, Brookville, died at McCullough-Hyde Hospital, Oxford, Ohio, on March 28.

She was born June 4, 1933, in Peppertown, the daughter of Lloyd and Sonovia (Carroll) McDaniel. Mrs Greenway was a retired employee of Sperry Rubber and Plastics.

She is survived by one daughter, Sherry Greenway of Cincinnati, Ohio; three sons, David Greenway of Connersville, Michael Greenway of Danville and Dallas Greenway of Metamora; four grandchildren; three sisters, Geri Kelley and Mary Deaton, both of Brookville and Pat Flowers of Liberty; and four brothers, Kenneth and Bob McDaniel, both of Peppertown, George McDaniel of Cedar Grove and Joe McDaniel of Harrison, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her parents, twin sisters and one son, Nathan. Rev. Ronald Taulbee of the First Baptist Church of Brookville officiated the funeral on Tuesday, March 31, at Cook Funeral Home. Family members served as pallbearers and she was laid to rest in Stipps Hill Cemetery.





Robert Baker

Robert John Baker, age 84, of Bloomington, Indiana, died Tuesday at the Bloomington Hospital. Born September 27, 1913, in Mt. Carmel, he was the son of Louis T. and Mabel (Keeler) Baker. He retired in 1980 as a heavy equipment superintendent at Ralph Rogers and Co. after 41 years of service. He was of the Church of Christ faith and a member of Monroe Lodge #22 Free and Accepted Masons, York Rite, and the International Union of Operating Engineers #841 in Terre Haute.

Survivors include his wife, Mildred (Reed) Baker of Bloomington; two daughters, Brenda M. Stuckey of Bloomington and Sue Greim of Spencerville, Indiana; two sons, Michael B. Baker of Bloomington and Charles P. Baker of Solsberry; three sisters, Sylvia Fasbinder of Oldenburg and Dorothy Riley and Mildred Slagle, both of Metarnora; one brother, Louis Baker, Jr., of Metamora; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one son, Steven Baker in 1979; two brothers, Clarence Baker and Floyd Baker; and four sisters, Helen Brack, Bertha Williams, Anna Mae Becker and Cozzie Smith.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 27, at Day Mortuary Chapel in Bloomington with Bros. Bob Fenton and Joe Ed Bernhardt officiating. Burial followed in Valhalla Memory Gardens.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Indiana Avenue Church of Christ.





Albert Witt



Albert "Tiny" C. Witt, age 87, of Harrison, Ohio, died Wednesday, March 25,. 1998, in Delhi Twp., Ohio. Born March 8, 1911, in New Trenton, he was the son of Albert John and Mayme Elizabeth (Steel) Witt. He was retired from Cincinnati Incorporated as a guard after 15 years of service. He also raised standard breed racing horses. He was an Army veteran of World War II.

On May 7, 1941, he married the former Mildred C. Metzler. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Church in Harrison.

Survivors include two sons, Albert "Tiny" Witt and Karen of Bright, and Richard Witt and Mary of Saylor Park, Ohio; two daughters, Kathryn Middendorf (Donald) of Hillard, Ohio, and Del M. Berry (Jarmes) of Delhi, Ohio; one sister, Vaughn Lucille Whitmore; 14 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred; one son, Dale Witt; and several brothers and sisters. Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Witt was held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 28, at St. John the Baptist Church. Burial was in Holy Guardian Angel Cemetery in Cedar Grove. Father Edward Shine officiated.

Memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association through Jackman-Kercheval-Meyers Funeral Home in Harrison, Ohio.





Florence C. Schneider



Florence C. Schneider, age 86, formerly of Cambridge City, died Saturday, March 28, in Mandeville.

She was born on August 16, 1912, in Oak Forest, the daughter of Michael and Mary Ann (Ertel) Amrhein. She has lived all of her life in Cambridge City before moving to Mandeville, Louisiana two years ago. She was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Cambridge City and was a member of the Altar Society of the church. She was active in the Western Wayne Senior Citizen's and played in the Kitchen Band.

Her husband, Lawrence Edward Schneider, died October 26, 1976.

Survivors include one daughter, Mary Beth Mitchell of Connersville; two sons, Paul E. Schneider of Mandeville, Louisiana and Dennis L. Schneider of Hagerstown; one sister, Esther Moster of Dayton, Ohio; one brother, Raymond Amrhein of Connersville; 11 grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by one sister and nine brothers.

The funeral mass is scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 1, at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Cambridge City, with Father John Luerman officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Cambridge City. Waskom-Howard-Fisher Capitol Hill Chapel in Cambridge City handled arrangements.





Hilda T. Bedel



Hilda T. Bedel, of Hamburg, died Monday, March 30, at Dreyerhaus Health and Rehabilitation Center, Batesville. She was 93 years old.

She was born on June 30, 1902, in Hamburg, to Andrew and Catherine (Rippberger) Bedel. She worked as a housekeeper and cook at St. Anne's Church. Miss Bedel served as organist and choir director at St. Anne's Church for over 50 years. She was a member of St. Anne's Ladies Society.

She is survived by nieces and nephews.

The funeral was held Tuesday, March 31, at Weigel Funeral Home, Batesville. She was interred in the church cemetery. If so wished, memorials may be directed to Batesville Rescue 10.





Donald L. Smith

Donald R. "Buck" Smith, of 1120 Fairfield Avenue, Brookville, died Saturday, March 28, at the age of 66, in Brookville.

He was born March 6, 1932, in Brookville, the son of Claude and Anna (Neff) Smith, and remained a lifelong Brookville resident. He married the former Alberta Rosenerger on September 16, 1955, and she survives. Mr. Smith was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church and Bernard Hurst Post 77 of the American Legion. He was a retired sales representative of Jefferson-Smurfit Corporation. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict.

Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Julie Hertel of Connersville and Tamara Sharp of Brookville; three grandchildren, Brady Hertel and Chelsea and Katelyn Sharp; and two brothers, Irvin Smith of Brookville and Stanley "Pete" Smith of Titusville, Florida.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Debra K. Smith; and one sister, Margaret Jackson.

Father Louis Schumacher will officiate the funeral on Wednesday, March 31, at St. Michael Catholic Church. Burial, with military graveside rites by Bernard Hurst Post 77 American Legion, will follow in the church cemetery. St. Michael School is accepting monetary contributions in Buck's memory. Phillips and Meyers Funeral Home assisted his family with arrangements.





Marlene Roark



Marlene E. Roark (nee Hoffman) age 62, of West Harrison, died Monday, March 23, 1998, in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was born January 19, 1936, in Hamilton, Ohio, to John and Hedwig (Feller) Hoffman. She was a 1955 graduate of Harrison High School and retired from Cincinnati Bell. She was married to Robert Roark on January 29, 1955, in the St. John Parsonage. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Church in Harrison and was also in the Ladies Sodality, Daughters of Isabella and the funeral choir.

She is survived by her children, Nancy Harm and Tony Roark both Harrison, Ohio, and Connie (Gary) Richter of West Harrison; grandchildren James "Rocky" and Nathan Harmon and Jarrett Richter; four brothers, Alvin Hoffman of Cheviot, Ohio, Eddie Hoffman and Melvin Hoffman both of Harrison, Ohio, and Johnny Hoffman of St. Leon; four sisters, Loretta Fohl of Brookville, Wilma Meyer of Cheviot, Ohio, Alice Hauenstein of Cincinnati, and Mary Simpson of Harrison.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; two sisters, Viola Smith and Betty Holly; and one brother, Clarence Hoffman.

Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated for Mrs. Roark at 10:30 a.m. on Fnday, March 27, at St. John the Baptist Church with Father Robert Marine officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association. Jackman-Kercheval-Meyers Funeral Home in Harrison was in charge of arrangements.





Lucille Ramsey



Lucille E. Thurston Ramsey, age 69, of 37 Western Avenue, Brookville, Ohio, died at Fort Hamilton-Hughes Hospital, Hamilton, Ohio, on Monday, March 30.

Mrs. Ramsey was born in Franklin County.

She is survived by two sons, Mike, and his wife, LaDeanna; and Tony; two grandsons, Clinton and Zachary; two step-grandchildren, Nikki and Travis, all of Brookville, Ohio; and her sister, Jean Bake; her nephew, Bill Bake; and her niece, Bridget Dunnaway, all of College Corner, Ohio.

The funeral service was private. Smith and Ogle Funeral Home, in Oxford, Ohio, was in charge of arrangements.





Carl W. Becker



Carl W. "Doc" Becker, a resident of Beech Grove, formerly of Brookville; died at St. Francis Hospital Center in Beech Grove, on Thursday, March 26, at the age of 84.

He was born in Brookville on January 4, 1914. Mr. Becker had been a steeplejack and a painting contractor for Becker-Niedenthal Contractors for 20 years, and then a security guard for A.F.N.B. for 15 years, retiring in 1983. He was also a ticket taker at Market Square Arena since its opening for the last 24 years. He was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church, a life member of the Knights of Columbus in Brookville and Fraternal Order of Eagles in Brookville. Mr. Beeker was an aluinnist of St. Meinrad Seminary.

He is survived by his wife, Mary F. (Meyer) Becker, one daughter, Margaret S. "Peggy" Metzler of Indianapolis; and one grandson.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Sister Carlene Patricia Ann Becker, O.S.F.

The funeral mass was held Monday, March 30, at Holy Name Catholic Church in Beech Grove. He was interred at St. Michael Cemetery in Brookville. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Little and Sons Funeral Home in Beech Grove handled arrangements.





Robert J. Scott



Robert J. "Scottie" Scott, Jr., of 19845 North Hogan Road, Milan, passed away March 27 at Dearborn County Hospital. He was 70 years old.

He was born on January 17, 1928, in Tazwell, Virginia, to Robert J. and Lillie Mae (Slade) Scott, Sr. He was a farmer and retired employee of Seagrams in Lawrenceburg after 44 years. Mr. Scott was a U.S. Army veteran, who served from 1946-47. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Manchester and Kenneth L. Diver Post #337 American Legion.

Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Marie (Konradi) Scott, whom he married June 26, 1948 in Bluefleld, Virginia; two daughters, Kara Lynne Taylor of Lagrange, Kentucky and Karla Sue Raab of Moores Hill; two sons, Robert J. Scott III of California, Kentucky and David Edward Scott of Milan; three sisters, Doris Lee Holbrook, Ila Ratcliffe and Ellen Windle, all of Bluefield, Virginia; one brother, John Edward Monroe Scott of Bluefield, Virginia; and five grand-children.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

The funeral was held at Zion Lutheran Church in Manchester on Monday, March 30, with Pastor John Budke officiating. He was buried in the church cemetery with military graveside rites offered by Kenneth L. Diver Post 337 American Legion. Memorials may be directed to Zion Lutheran Church or the Manchester Volunteer Fire Department/Life Squad. Cook Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.





Mary H. Lang Addison



Mary Helen Lang Addison, age 73, died Monday, March 30, in Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie.

She was born November 5, 1924, in Blooming Grove, the daughter of August E. and Lucille V. (Fliehman) Lang. The family later moved to Cedar Grove. She and Paul J. Addison, who were married October 18, 1947, lived in Connersville before moving to Gaston.

Survivors include a son, Marvin J. Addison and wife, Pamela, of Muncie; a daughter, Linda Sue Eshelman, and her husband, Thomas, of Connersville; three brothers and their wives, Donald and Arleen Lang of Cincinnati, Ohio, Marvin and Janet Lang of Harrison, Ohio and William and Shirley Lang of Liberty; and three granddaughters.

She was preceded in death by her husband in 1993, her parents and two brothers, Raymond and Paul.

Services were held Thursday, April 2, in Garden View Funeral Home, north of Muncie. Burial was in the Gardens of Memory Cemetery.





James E. Dillhoff

James E. Dillhoff, age 43, a resident of Reily Township, died Wednesday, Apri1 1, at 4:44 p.m., in the emergency room of McCullough-Hyde Hospital, Oxford, Ohio. He was born in Cincinnati, the son of James and Ann (Rowell) Dillhoff. He was a 1972 graduate of Talawanda High School and a four year veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving aboard the U.S.S. John F. Kennedy air craft carrier. He was employed as a pipe fitter, working out of Cincinnati Local 392 for the past 23 years. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Oxford, Ohio, where he was a former parish council member. Mr. Dilihoff was a volunteer firefighter for Reily Township for 13 years, a former Reily Township trustee and played for the Reily men's softball league.

He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James J. Dilihoff of Oxford, Ohio; twin sons, Jeremy, and wife Ruth Anne Dillhoff, and a special granddaughter, Tailor Ann Dillhoff and Josh Dillhoff, all of Brookville; one daughter, Katie Dillhoff of Reily, Ohio; two brothers and their wives, Daniel and Kim Dillhoff of Okeana, Ohio and Nick and Becky Dillhoff; four sisters and their husbands, Jackie and Bob Miller of Oxford, Ohio Betty and Kevin Dudley of Brookville, Rita and Steve Brueggemann of Union, Kentucky and Mary and Darrell Smith of Oxford, Ohio.

Funeral services were conducted by Rev. William Dormann on Monday, April 6, at Weigel Funeral Home in Ohio. Interment followed in Reily Cemetery.





Clarence McNutt

Clarence E. McNutt, age 78, of West Harrison, died Sunday, March 29, at Franciscan Hospital West.He was born August 27, 1919, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Survivors include a son, Clarence E.C., and a daughter, Marguerite Cook, both of West Harrison; two grandchildren, Diane Hartmann and Jeannine Cook; and two great-grandchildren, Tyler and Katarina Hartmann.

He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence C. McNutt, and his mother, Catherine McNutt.

Burial was Wednesday, April 1 at Spring Grove Cemetery in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Memorial contributions may be sent to the Franklin County E.M.S. 1.





Edmund H. Hoffrogge



Edmund Henry Hoffrogge, 101 years old, of 110 Finley Drive, Apartment 3, Galion, died at 9:40 a.m. Thursday, March 19, at Rosewood Manor Nursing Center.

Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on June 8, 1896, he was the son of the late Bernard and Wilhelmena (Gerde) Hoffrogge. On April 25, 1923, he and the former Martha Wendt were united in marriage. He and his wife moved to Cedar Grove in the mid 1970s where they were members of Holy Guardian Angel Catholic Church. The couple later moved to Galion, Ohio. She passed away on May 29, 1980. Mr. Hoffrogge, a World War I veteran, served as a private in the U.S. Army. In fact, he was the last World War I veteran remaining in the county where he resided. Mr. Hoffrogge was a printer for S. Rosenthal Company in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galion; the St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. Joseph Catholic Church and the American Legion Scarbrough Post 243.

Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Ralph Hale of Galion and Robert and Lorraine Hale of Cincinnati, Ohio; a daughter and son-in-law, Janet and James Fohl of Cedar Grove; 16 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Cecilia Fieler of Cincinnati, Ohio.

Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by six sisters and one brother.

Richardson-Davis Funeral Home assisted his family with arrangements. The service was held Monday, March 23, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with Father Tony Borgia officiating. He was laid to rest in Mount Calvary Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Edmund Hoffrogge Scholarship Fund, in care of First Federal Savings and Loan, Galion, Ohio.





Pearl Allen



Pearl Allen, of 8145 Big Woods Road, Metamora, died Saturday, April 4, at the residence of his daughter, Priscilla Scott. He was 85 years old.

Born in Clay County, Kentucky, on August 22, 1912, he was the son of Wiley and America (Byrd) Al-len. He married the former Katie Lou Miller, who preceded him in death on July 5, 1994. Mr. Allen was retired from farming and other jobs and loved to tell stories. He was a member of the Elm Grove Baptist Church in Metamora.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Charles (Ann) Peters, and Mrs. Michael, (Priscilla) Scott, both of Metamora; three sisters, Florence Tait of Connersville, Martha Stacy of Brookville and Marge Fields of Newport, Kentucky; 15 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren.

Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters, nine brothers, one daughter, Jeanette Deaton, and two sons, Lawrence and David Allen.

Rev. Jeff Deaton, a grandson, from College Corner, Ohio, will officiate the funeral on Wednesday, April 8, at Cook Funeral Home. Burial followed in Cupps Chapel Cemetery, Metamora. His grandsons served as pallbearers. Elm Grove Baptist Church is accepting memorial contributions.





Justin Benedict



Justin "Gene" Benedict of Harrison, Ohio, passed away at the Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Sunday afternoon, April 5, 1998, at the age of 67.

Friends called in the John C. Brater Funeral Home, Harrison, Ohio, on Tuesday from 5-8 p.m. (Ohio time). The North Bend Lodge #346 held Masonic Services at 7 p.m. followed by a Scottish Rite Ring Service by the Valley of Cincinnati.

The funeral service will be held in the St. Thomas Evangelical Lutheran Church, 823 Franklin Avenue, Brookville, Wednesday, April 8, (today) at 11 a.m. (Ohio time) with Rev. Gary Anderson officiating. The American Legion J.B. Yeager Post #199 of Harrison, Ohio, held graveside military services at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville.

Memorials for Gene, a retired driver for the Coors Dairy in Harrison, Ohio, may be made to the American Kidney Foundation through the funeral home.

Mr. Benedict is the beloved husband of Carol Illsley Benedict and dear father of Laura (Mike) Noyes, Harrison, Ohio; Kathy (Rick) Kehe, Mt. Prospect, Illinois; and Darrick Benedict, Colorado Springs, Colorado. He is the devoted brother of Dale Benedict, Cincinnati,; William Benedict, Middleton, Wisconsin; and Dorida Kirk, Brookville. He is the loving grandfather of Mike, Andrew, Brett, Sam and Henry Noyes and Adam and Aaron Kehe.





Annalee Newlon



Annalee Davison Newlon, age 83, of Greensburg, died at 6:10 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, at the Odd Fellows Home in Greensburg. She was born February 14, 1915, in Taylor County, Kentucky, the daughter of Millard Peters and Sally Martin.

Mrs. Newlon lived most of her life in the Buena Vista area. She graduated from Clarksburg High School and was a member of the Buena Vista Christian Church for over 50 years. She was also a 50 year member of the O.E.S. Lois Chapter #147 in Greensburg. She worked several years until 1973 at the International Furniture Factory in Rushville. She married Floyd Davison in 1933, and he died in 1961. She then married Glenn Newlon in 1972, and he passed away in 1976.

Survivors include one son, Charles Davison of Colorado Springs, Colorado; one sister, Faye Schuerman of Richmond; one foster son, Gene Emsweller of Clarksburg; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by three brothers.

Services for Mrs. Newlon will be held at the East Hill Shrine Mausoleum Friday, April 10, at 10 a.m. Friends may call after 9 a.m. at the mausoleum. John Johnson will preside. Moster & Cox Mortuary in Rushville is in charge of arrangements.





Benjamin Kuehn



Benjamin' E. Kuehn, age 80, 1232 Cliff Street, Brookville, died Tuesday, March 31, at McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital in Oxford, Ohio. He was born August 23, 1917, in Brookville to Benjamin M. and Adelia (Eddleman) Kuehn and lived most of his life in Franklin County. Mr. Kuehn was retired from Sperry Rubber & Plastics and had also farmed in Franklin County for many years as well as working for the State Highway Department. He was also the former Springfield Township Trustee for a number of years.

On March 23, 1945, he was married to the former Callie Moore. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving four years overseas. He was a member of the Bernard Hurst Post #77 of the American Legion.

Survivors include his wife, Callie Kuehn of Brookville; six daughters, Bonnie Barrett of Mt. Carmel, Linda Canada and Pamela Goodin, both of Brookville, Roberta Gilbert of Butler, Kentucky, Becky Wilson and Kay Nolte, both of Phoenix, Arizona; six sons, Ron Kuehn of Woodbine, Iowa, Rick Kuehn of Scipio, Rusty Kuehn and Scott Kuehn, both of Oxford, Ohio, Jon Kuehn of Mt. Cannel, and Mike Kuehn of Brookville; one sister, Ruth Hewitt of Knightstown; 26 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepmother, Sarah Opal Kuehn; and two great-grandsons.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 3, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home with Rev. David W. Patrick officiating. Burial was in Maple Grove Cemetery where military graveside services were conducted by the Bernard Hurst Post #77 American Legion.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Franklin County E.M.S.





Myrtle Dehne-Meyer



Myrtle L. Dehne-Meyer (nee Spiering), beloved wife of the late Forrest F. Meyer, Sr. and Frederick C. Dehne; dear mother of Myrtle (Henry) Best, Forrest E. Meyer, Jr. and Charlene (Daniel) Bridgeford of Brookville; loving grandmother of 12 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson; devoted step-mother of Margaret Hobbs, Susan Schroeder, Donald and Jack Dehne, died Monday, April 6, 1998, at the age of 81.

Friends may call at Miller-Simminger Funeral Home, 3330 Parkcrest Lane (between Glenway and Schwartze Avenues), Western Hills, on Thursday, April 9, from 5-8 p.m. Funeral services will begin at 10 a.m. Friday, April 10.

If desired, memorials may be directed to the charity of the donor's choice.





Frances Lorene Feller



Frances Lorene Feller, age 68, of 11021 Crestview Drive, Brookville, passed away Sunday, April 12, at Community Hospital East, Indianapolis.

She was born October 16, 1929, in Franklin County, the daughter of Luther and May (Blackburn) Gesell. She became the wife of Harold A. Feller on September 2, 1950, at St. Michael Catholic Church, in Brookville. Mrs. Feller was a member of that church and worked as a homemaker.

Surviving are her husband; three sons and their wives, Ron (and Cathy) Feller of Brookville, and Don (and Gretel) Feller and Jim (and Lorinda) Feller, both of Fort Wayne; seven grandchildren, Amy, Eric, Kara, Dustin, Julie, Bryce and 2 Brett Feller; three sisters, Sylvia Lunsford and Virginia Tebbe, both of Brookville, and Joann Lakes of Batesville; and five brothers, Robert Gesell, Merlin Gesell and Floyd Gesell, all of Brookville, Orville Gesell of Hamilton, Ohio and Donald Gesell of Connersville.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one grandson, Christopher Feller.

The Rev. Louis Schumacher will officiate the funeral on Wednesday, April 15, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Michael Church, with burial to follow at the church cemetery.

Pallbearers included Eric, Dustin, Grady and Jay Feller, Andy and Brad Tebbe and David and Mike Gesell. Cook Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Memorial donations may be directed to the heart fund or a charity of the donor's choice.





Zella Hazelwood



Zella (Estridge) Hazelwood, of 7234 Little Cedar Road, Brookville, died at her home on Saturday, April 11, at the age of 86.

She was bom October 25, 1911, in Laurel County, Kentucky, the daughter of Walter and Alice (Eversole) Estridge. She and David Hazelwood were united in marriage on April 8, 1929. Mrs. Hazelwood was a homemaker and member of Brookville Church of Christ. She lived in Franklin County most of her life.

Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Harry (Anna) Riddell of Brownsville and Mrs. Clyde (June) Neeley of Brookville; two sons, David (and wife, Judy) Hazelwood and Paul (and wife, Jenny) Hazelwood, all of Brookville; four half-sisters, Mrs. Arthur (Marguerita) Masters and Mrs. Ralph (Mattie) Jester, both of Brookville, Mrs. Robert (Ethel) Jacobson of Cincinnati, Ohio and Mrs. Rodney (Shirleen) Sherwood of Okeana, Ohio; two half-brothers, Walter Estridge of Texas and Herbert Estridge of Brookville; nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one sister, Beaulah Estridge McQueen; her stepmother, Pearl Nolan Estridge; one half-sister, Christina Estridge Giese.

Rev. David Slagle conducted funeral services on Tuesday, April 14, at Phillips and Meyers Funeral Home. She was laid to rest at Maple Grove Cemetery. Franklin County E.M.S. is accepting memorial contributions.





Larry Mannix



Larry Mannix, age 62, of Lawrenceburg, died April 9.

Memorial services were held Saturday, April 11 at Dearborne Hills U.M.C., on 25365 State Line Road in Bright. In lieu of flowers, monetary donations may be directed to the Emily Geglein Fund (granddaughter) by phoning (812)539-3828.





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