www.pal-item.com Obituaries Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011 Palladium -Item Page B3 OBITUARIES Jerry L. Jerry Fountain peacefully rounded 10:57 p.m. Thurs: day, Jan. 27, 2011.
He had fought a courageous bat- Biggs Lee Biggs, 72, of City, died at his home surby his family at JERRY L. BIGGS tle with cancer for several months. He was born July 26, 1938, in Connersville, the son of Ernest and Dorothy Timmerman Biggs and graduated from Connersville High School, class of 1957. Following graduation, he became a journeyman tool and die maker and was employed by Mac Machine for several years. Later he worked for Delco in Kokomo, where he retired after 23 years in 2004 as a tool and die maker.
After his retirement, he worked part-time for a family owned business, Industrial Tool Die of Connersville. On March 15, 1958, he was married in Connersville to Bobbie Ann Sexton. Together they raised five children: Vickie, Pamela, Terry, Sharon and George; and a granddaughter, Amber Hanco*ck. They moved to Fountain City upon Jerry's retirement in 2004. Bobbie Ann died Jan.
21, 2007. During his leisure, he enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his family. Bobbie and Jerry were known for hosting family cookouts and gatherings. Survivors include four children, Vickie Lynn Newton and husband William, Pamela Sue Johnson and husband Kenneth, Terry Duane Biggs and Tina, George Anthony Biggs and Sara, and Amber Hanco*ck and husband Marco; 14 grandchildren, Erin, Dustin, Bobby, Zach, Crystal, April, Travis, Lance, Brandon, Adam, Rachelle, Brittany, Derek, Austin; 13 great grandchildren, Ashley, Chace, Blake, Ella, Lance, Chloe, Lillian, Audrey, Alexander, Payton, Wyatt, Nyla and Ella; one sister, Carol Hamm and husband Ted; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides his wife, Bobbie Ann Biggs, he is preceded in death by a daughter, Sharon Kay Laymance who died April 18, 2010; two brothers, Dale and Robert; a sister, Donna Biggs Bean; and his parents.
Funeral services will be conducted by Pastor Scott Robinson of the Williamsburg Church of the Nazarene at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31, 2011, at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home in Connersville where friends may visit from 11 a.m. until the time of services on Monday. Burial will be in Lick Creek Cemetery.
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might be published, distributed, repurposed and otherwise used in print, electronic and other media platforms. Information: News Services Department, (765) 973-4486 For the latest news, weather and sports, www.pal-item.com Phyllis I. Etzler Etzler, 81, of New Madison, passed away on Jan. 28, 2011, at Brethren Retirement Com- munity in Greenville. Phyllis was born in Preble County on Feb.
12, PHYLLIS I. ETZLER 1929, to the late Aaron and Bertha (Bridgett) Dershem. Phyllis is a graduate of New Madison High School. She later worked and retired from FRAM after 25 years of service. Phyllis enjoyed knitting, fishing and collecting salt and pepper shakers.
She was also a member of Cedar Grove Church of the Brethren. Most of all, Phyllis enjoyed spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, Phyllis is preceded in death by a son, Jack Etzler; sisters, Margaret Boyer, Carolyn Stewart, Maxine Curtis and an infant sister. Phyllis leaves behind her husband of 56 years, Gerald Etzler; two sons, Jerald Etzler and Joe Etzler; a daughter, Jill Etzler; two grandchildren, Amanda Etzler-Farber and IO Etzler; two brothers, Lew Dershem and Glenn "Bill" Dershem; two sisters, Janet Waltz and Ruth Puterbaugh. The family will receive friends on Monday, Jan.
31, 2011, from 4-6 p.m. at Cedar Grove Church of the Brethren, 373 Love Road, New Paris. A celebration of life service will be on Tuesday, Feb. 1,2011, at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Tony Price officiating.
The family will also receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service on Tuesday. Burial will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to Cedar Grove Church, Brethren Retirement Community's Residence Aid Fund or State of the Heart Hospice. Services are entrusted to Braund Funeral Home. 013011-29961051-3600-266 Malcolm Fudge WEST ALEXANDRIA, Ohio Former West Alexandria resident Malcolm Fudge, 76, of Eaton, died Friday, Jan.
28, 2011, at his residence. Born April 23, 1934, in New Madison to Frederick and Mary Teach Fudge, the Army veteran retired from Neaton Manufacturing in Eaton. Survivors include a son, Dean Fudge; daughter, Sheryl Creech; brothers, David and John Fudge; sister, Dottie Farrell. His wife, Glora, died in 1994. Service will be noon Monday at Lindloff-Zimmerman Funeral Home, West Alexandria, with visitation 10 a.m.noon Monday.
Memorials may be made to Salem Lutheran Church. PENDING SERVICES Love, C. June, formerly of Winchester, died Jan. 28. Arrangements will be announced by Walker Funeral Home, Winchester.
Monroe, Helen, of Richmond, died Jan. 29. Arrangements will be announced by Stegall-BerheideOrr Funeral Home, Richmond. www.pal-item.com Lyal T. Henderson Lyal Thomas Henderson, age 83, of Richmond, died Tuesday (Jan.
25, 2011) at Reid Hospital. He was born in Centerville, on Feb. 13, 1927, to Thomas LYALT. HENDERSON and Mary Hendersonandhadlivedhere here all of his life. He had worked for Powerhouse and the former Jerry's restaurants.
Survivors include nieces, Ruby Carpenter, Linda Frazee; nephews, Darrell Henderson, David Woodruff, Billy Norman, Steve Fletcher: In addition to his parents, brothers, Darrell and Leslie Henderson; sisters, Dean Woodruff, Margie Miller, Dovie Henderson; nephew, Leonard Henderson are also deceased. Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Tuesday (Feb. 1, 2011) at Cornerstone Christian Fellowship of Richmond (1107 Ridge Pastor Rick White will officiate. Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery (Centerville).
Friends may call on Tuesday (Feb. 1, 2011) from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Cornerstone Christian Fellowship of Richmond, 1107 Ridge Richmond, IN 47374. www.riggle-waltermann.
013011-29622175-3990-161 Shirley A. Wilhelm Shirley Ann Wilhelm, 72, of Richmond, died Thurs- day, Jan. 27,2011. Born May 5, 1938, in Richmond, to Ramath and Susie Hamilton Tandy, she was a beautician and bus driver with Richmond Community Schools. Survivors: daughters, Sonya Bowser, Shirlene Allan; sons, Samuel, Stanley, Scott Pruett; sisters, Rosella Morris, Carolyn Wadsworth, Vivian Darr, Doris Loyd; brother, William Tandy.
Husbands Michael Dobbs and Harold Wilhelm are deceased. Private graveside service will be in New Paris, Ohio. Arrangements are being handled by Barnes Funeral Home, New Paris. What time can I expect my Palladium-Item? Delivery is guaranteed before 6 a.m. weekdays and 7 a.m.
weekends. If you have not received your newspaper by these times, call circulation at (888) 725-2472. Betty Rush Elizabeth A. (Betty) Ebeling Rush, of Union City, died Friday, Jan. 28, 2011, at her residence.
She was born March 21, 1929, to the late Merle and Anna Ebeling. She was a homemaker and avid quilter. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. Survivors include three daughters, Sheryl (Dennis) Thurston of Lynn, Connie (Ken) Lauer of Fort Wayne, and Rebecca(Lupe) Nunezof Winchester; a son (Debbie) Rush of Winchester; 14 grandchildren, Robert Martin, Theresa Moler, Donald Martin, Christopher Sickels, Jason Thurston, Tamara Barnes, Laura Tio, Elizabeth Nunez, Sarah Garrett, David Rush, Rhonda Blake, Angela Newman, Molly Nunez and Stephen Nunez; 27 -grandchildren; three sisters, Noreen Bickel, Alberta Reier, Doris Fields; a brother, George Ebeling; a sister-in-law, Delores Halley; and several nieces and nephews.
Also a very special canine companion, Bella. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Theodore L. (Ted) Rush; a son-in-law, Larry Martin; a sister, Kathleen Poling; three brothers, John, Joseph and James; and a grandson, Oliver Sickels. The viewing will be at Reichard Funeral Home Tuesday, Feb.1,2011, at9a.m. The funeral mass will follow at 11:30 a.m.
at the St. Mary's Catholic Church, 425 W. Hickory Union City, with Father Mike McKinley officiating. Burial will be at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to Masses at St. Mary's Catholic Church or State of the Heart Hospice with envelopes available at the funeral home. Reichard Funeral Home Inc. entrusted with services. Onlinecondolencesmaybe expressed at www.reichard fh.com 013011-29643400-279 How can I express my gratitude? Roses expressing thanks to local people and efforts can be mailed to 1175 N.A Richmond, IN 47374; faxed to (765) 973-4570, e-mailed to palitem or submitted online in the customerservice section of www.
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Snowden Ida Charlene Snowden, 77, of Camden, Ohio, died Friday, Jan. 28, 2011, at her residence. Charlene was born Dec. 25, 1933, in Somerville, Ohio, daughter of the late William O. and Sarah (Elkins) Ratliff.
She was a member of the United Church of God in Fairborn, Ohio. In addition 1 to her parents Charlene is preceded in death by her husband, Omer J. Snowden; daughters, Vickie Crank and Deborah Snowden; and brothers, Willis and Junior Ratliff. Charlene is survived by her children and spouses, Jay and Pamela Snowden of Eaton, Ohio, Valerie and Brian Wysong of Camden, Terry and Pamela Snowden of Eaton and N. Sue Dill of Eaton; sister, Noretta Parker of Camden; son-in-law, Terry Crank of Trotwood, Ohio; grandchildren, Jamie McNabb, Jennifer Cornett, Tiffany Wade, Ronica Crank, Ryan Dill, Olivia Snowden, Brent Snowden, Austin Snowden, Angela Gadd, Raegina House, Mikey House and Brittany Crank; 16 great- grandchildren; niece and nephews.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2011, at Nein-Barnes Funeral Home, 249 N. Main Camden, OH 45311, with Elder Ken DeVilbiss officiating. Family will receive friends from noon-2 p.m.
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For the latest news, weather and sports, www.pal-item.com Nina C. Seal BROOKVILLE, Ind. Nina Colleen Seal, 52, Brookville, died Friday, Jan. 28, 2011, at Fayette Regional Healthy System in Connersville. Born Feb.
27, 1958, in Brazil to James and Maxine Lane Lovins, she was a homemaker. Survivors include daughters, Jamie Bleh and Stacey Seal; fiance, George Himes; her parents; sisters, Dar Merriman, Marsha Kinsworthy, Shelly Lamaster; brothers, Everett, Don, Terry, Larry, Brian, Dwayne Lovins, Gary Hughes. Service will be 10 a.m. Funeral Home, Brookville, with visitation 4-7 p.m. Monday.
Memorials may be made to American Lung Association. Clifford-Cabaniss, Rose, of West Alexandria, Ohio, died Jan. 27. Service will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the Eaton (Ohio) Church of the Brethren.
Visitation will be from 2-5 p.m. today at Robert L. Crooks Funeral Center, West Alexandria. Eversole, Dian, of Richmond, died Jan. 27.
Service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Doan Mills Funeral Home, Richmond, where visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. Monday. Johnson, Joe formerly of Richmond, died Jan. 25.
Service will be at noon Monday at Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, Richmond, where visitation will be from 10 -noon Mahoney, Scott of Richmond, died Jan. 27. Memorial. service will be at 5 p.m. Monday at First Friends Meeting, Richmond.
Shively, Lezlie of Lewisburg, Ohio, died Jan. 26. Service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Barnes Funeral Home, Lewisburg, where visitation will be from 3-6 p.m. today.
Southerland, Lula of Richmond, died Jan. 27. Service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at StegallBerheide-Orr Funeral Home, Richmond, where visitation will be from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday.
Thornhill, Joyce of Greenville, Ohio, died Jan. 25. Service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home, Greenville, where visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. today.
Turner, Grace, of Liberty, died Jan. 20. Service will be at 2 p.m. today at Stegall-BerheideOrr Funeral Home, Richmond. Walter, Vera of Eaton, Ohio, died Jan.
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27. Service will be at noon Monday at Barnes Funeral Home, Eaton, Ohio, where visitation will be from 10 a.m.-noon Monday. Whitehead, Opal of Richmond, died Jan. 27. Service will be at 1 p.m.
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