The Sun from Vincennes, Indiana (2024)

VINCENNES SUN-COMMERCIAL, TUESDAY APRIL 11,, 1995 Deaths and funerals Jeffrey Halter Jeffrey Halter, 38, Rt. 6, died Monday at Deaconess Hospital. He was born June 22, 1956, in Vincennes the son of Joseph and Billie (O'Brien) Halter. He graduated from Lincoln High School and Vincennes University and was a tool and die maker for Johnson Controls, Inc. Surviving are his fiance, Shannon Hardesty of Vincennes; his mother and adoptive father, Dennis Booher of Vincennes; two sisters, Rebecca Page of Bicknell and Mary Todd of Oakland City; and two brothers, Eric Booher of Carlisle and David Booher of Lawrenceville.

The service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Goodwin Funeral Home with burial in Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Patricia Lois Fields Patricia Lois Fields, 67, Bruceville, died at 11:45 a.m.

Monday at her son's home in Wheatland. She was born July 16, 1927, in Lawrence County, the daughter of Frank and Emma Alice (Seward) Tewell. She was a homemaker and life member of the Free Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, Grant E. Fields whom she married Jan.

13, 1945; a daughter, Sandee Hatton of Bruceville; three sons, Larry E. Fields of Wheatland, Paul L. Fields of Greenwood, and Ollie F. Fields of Hutsonville, a sister, Mildred B. Lyle of Lawrenceville, 10 grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren.

Five sisters and six brothers are deceased. The service will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Free Methodist Church with the Rev. Reed Beard officiating. Burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Goodwin Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to the Lincoln Trail Hospice. Dorothy M. Morley BICKNELL Dorothy M.

Morley, 82, Bruceville, died Monday at her son's home in Vincennes. Born Nov. 17, 1912, in Bruceville, she was the daughter of Nathaniel and Mary Ellen (Townsley) Clark. Morley was a lifelong resident of Bruceville and a member of the Bruceville United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women and the True Blue Sunday School class. Surviving are her son, James Q.

and John W. Morley of Evansville, Floyd E. Morley of Vincennes, and Joe A. and Charles L. Morley of San Diego, two daughters, Wanda J.

Schutter of Howe, Texas and Sarah F. Morley of Bruceville; a sister, Mabel Viehe; 10 grandchildren; nine stepgrandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She married Warren Morley on Jan. 23, 1940. He died May 1, 1985.

A son, three brothers and a sister are also deceased. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at McClure Funeral Home, the Rev. Hugh Reynolds officiating. Burial will be in Bruceville Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Good Samaritan Hospital Lincoln Trail Hospice. Wanda L. Murray BRIDGEPORT, Ill.

Wanda L. Murray, 57, Bridgeport, died at 12:10 p.m. Monday at St. Mary's Hospital in Evansville. She was born Oct.

13, 1937, in Lawrenceville, the daughter of Roy W. and Violet (Farlow) Corrie. Murray worked at the Senior Citizen Center in Lawrenceville and attended the Wesleyan Church in Bridgeport. Surviving are two daughter, Lesley Vantlin of Bridgeport, Robin Murray of Fort Branch, five sons, Wayne Murray Jr. of Keensburg, Eric Murray of Salem, and Roy, Stewart and Robert Murray of Bridgeport; a sister, Mary James of Bridgeport; a brother, Albert Corrie of Olney; and 14 granchildren.

Three daughters and a brother are deceased. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Bridgeport City Cemetery, Floyd Thomas officiating. Burial will be in Bridgeport City Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the Cunningham Funeral Home.

Hazel L. Slawson ROBINSON, Ill. Hazel L. Slawson, 90, Robinson, died at 11:30 a.m. Monday at Crawford Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.

Born July 15, 1904, in Rudolph, Ohio, she was the daughter of Carl and Lola (Conn) Christenson. In 1922 she graduated from Robinson Court news An initial hearing was held in Knox Superior Court I Monday for a Bicknell man arrested on four counts of burglary. Judge Pro Tempore David Miller set an Aug. 29 jury trial for John W. Hill, 23.

He also appointed Chris Ramsey to serve as the defendant's counsel. Hill is charged with breaking into and entering and Building Supply on Dec. 25, 1993, and again on Jan. 22, 1994. He is also accused of entering two private buildings.

Hill was returned to the Knox County Jail, where he is being held on $12,000 bond. Township High School and in 1924 she graduated from Lockyear Business College in Evansville. Slawson worked for the Ohio Oil Company from 1924-27 and was a homemaker. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Robinson. Surviving are a daughter, Jean Dunn of Robinson; a sister, Mary Hill of Homestead, three grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.

Her husband, Arthur E. "Esco" Slawson, whom she married Oct. 28, 1928, died in 1971. A brother is also deceased. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m.

Thursday at the Pulliam Funeral Home, the Rev. T.R. Akers officiating. Burial will be in Robinson New Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m.

Wednesday and until the time of the service Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the Crawford County Convalescent Center Activity Fund, through the funeral home. Charles Eugene Stephenson LUTZ, Fla. Charles Eugene Stephenson, 76, Lutz, died Monday as the result of an auto accident. He was born April 28, 1919, the son of Charles L.

and Ruby A. (Walker) Stephenson. In 1937 he graduated from Freelandville High School and was a retired air traffic controller. Stephenson was a veteran of World War II and a member of the Nazarene church. Surviving are three daughters; three sisters, including Gladys Brocksmith of Freelandville and Lucille Baker of Vincennes; four brothers; and several grandchildren.

His wife died in 1988. Arrangements are pending. Harold N. Clinkenbeard FORT WAYNE Harold N. Clinkenbeard, 67, Fort Wayne, died March 29 at Parkview Memorial Hospital.

Born in Freelandville, he lived in Fort Wayne for 35 years. Clinkenbeard was a Marine Corps veteran of World War II and a high school teacher for Fort Wayne Community Schools from 1959-73. From 1973-90 he was a field supervisor for the State Department of Public Instruction. He retired in 1990. Surviving are his wife, Willodean Clinkenbeard; four daughters, Pamela Clinkenbeard of Hamden, Cheri and Cindi Clinkenbeard of Fort Wayne, and Tami Clinkenbeard of New York City; three brothers, Lloyd Clinkenbeard of Santa Anna, Mert Clinkenbeard of Highland and Joe Clinkenbeard of Valparaiso; a sister, Bea Rodgers of Garden Grove, and his stepmother, Catherine Clinkenbeard of Richmond.

The service was at 10 a.m. April 1 at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church in Fort Wayne with burial in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens in Richmond. Arrangements were handled by the D.O. McComb Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to the Good Shepherd church or Snider High School.

Madge McDowell LONGWOOD, Fla. Former Vincennes resident, Madge McDowell, 70, Longwood, died at 2 p.m. Monday at her home. Born Oct. 16, 1924, she was the daughter of Tom and Mildred Crews.

McDowell graduated from Lincoln High School and was a member on Sanlando Methodist Church in Longwood and the Betta Sigma Phi sorority. Surviving are her husband, Sam McDowell; a daughter, Lavone Schleeter of Peoria, a son, Tom McDowell of Longwood; a sister, Marilyn of Crawfordsville; and three grandchildren. A service and entombment will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Mount Hope Mausoleum in Champaign, Ill. H.

Hugh Hunt MAYFIELD, Ky. H. Hugh Hunt, 79, Mayfield, died at 6:40 a.m. Saturday at his home. He was born April 22, 1915, in Mayfield, the daughter of Dr.

Herbert Hobson and Maie (Wilford) Hunt. He was an military policeman in the Army during World War II, serving in the Pacific Theater. Hunt was civil enginner who was project engineer for the first tri-level bridge in Indiana and, for 20 years, he worked for the departments of transportation in Kentucky and Indiana. Hunt also worked for the private engineering firms of Scieco and Michael Baker, in Florida and Tennessee. Hunt was a member of the First United Methodist Church and Sigma Nu at the University of Kentucky.

Surviving are his wife, Lillian Hunt; five daughters, Anne Powers and Claudia Earles, both of Mayfield, Mary Jarrett of Martinsville, Marilyn Rivers of Alachua, and Helen South Knox continued from page A1 "That could change because it is a very early projection," he said. In other business, the board discussed the 1996-98 capital projects plan. A large section of the plan includes allocations for computer equipment at all the schools as well as repairs and maintenance of all corporationowned buildings, and an emergency fund. During the three years of the plan, the tax rate would be advertised at 85 cents per $100 of assessed valuation for property Shaw of Zanesville, Ohio; a son, Henry H. Hunt of Zanesville, Ohio; a sister, Jincy Tipton of Denver, 20 grandchildren; and eight greatgrandchildren.

Two sons and three brothers are deceased. The service was at 3 p.m. Monday at Brown Funeral Home in Mayfield, with burial in the Maplewood Cemetery. Arrangments were made by the White-Ranson Funeral Home in Union City, Tenn. Elizabeth C.

Bauer A Mass of Christian burial for Elizabeth C. Bauer will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Thomas Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m today at the Duesterberg-Frederick Funeral Home, where a rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. After the rosary, the Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of St. John will conduct a vigil service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Perpetual Care Fund of the St. Thomas Cemetery.

Edith Jewell Jordan A graveside service for Edith Jewell Jordan will be conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Memorial Park Cemetery. Louanna Auberry will be the speaker. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Gardner Funeral Home.

Lonnie Wayne Jones OAKTOWN The funeral for Lonnie Wayne Jones will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Oaktown Christian Church, the Revs. Frank Sallee and Larry L. Davidson officiating. Burial will be in Indiana Prairie Cemetery near Carlisle.

Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today and before the service Wednesday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the Good Samaritan Hospital Lincoln Trail Hospice. Gordon E. Utt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Della Marie Marchino A Mass of Christian burial for Della Marie Marchino will be celebrated by the Rev. John Schipp at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Old Cathedral Catholic Church. Burial will be in the Mount Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m.

Wednesday at the Goodwin Funeral home where a rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. William 'Bill' Delbert Noble The funeral for William "Bill" Delbert Noble was at 10 a.m. today at Brockman and Son Funeral Home. Joel Brondos officiated. Burial was in Bicknell Memorial Cemetery.

Pallbearers were David Noble, Aaron Noble, Scott Noble, Matthew Lovasko, Adam Noble and Fred Reimers. Golder Edward Zellers ROBINSON, Ill. The funeral for Golder Edward Zellers was at 11 a.m. today at Pulliam Funeral Home, the Rev. Carl D.

Hall officiating. Burial was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Annapolis. Memorial donations may be given to the charity of the donor's choice. Billy Gene Spence DEXTER, Mo. The Spence was at 3 p.m.

Church, the Rev. Jim Kirby Arrangements are being Funeral Home. funeral for Billy Gene today at the Apostolic officiating. handled by Rainey Curtis Vollmer Kimmell Kimmell The funeral for Curtis Vollmer Kimmell was at 10 a.m. today at First United Methodist Church, the Rev.

R. Michael Reed officiating. The organist was Bessie Hatton. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers were Edward Cummings, Horace Foncannon, Timothy Garrett, Brian Kimmell, Aaron Garrett and James Funk.

Contributions may be made to the Indiana University Foundation or the Vincennes University Foundation. Gardner Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Harry D. Tewell The funeral for Harry D. Tewell p.m.

today at the Goodwin Funeral Rev. Lynn Oliver-Marino organist was Shari Calvert. Burial was in the Bethel United Christ Cemetery. Pallbearers were Dave LaMarche, Danny Satterthwaite, Ronnie Kirchoff and Scott Kirchoff. taxpayers.

Of that 85 cents, 20 cents per $100 of assessed valuation would be set aside each of the three years for the construction of a new elementary school to replace South Knox Elementary and Decker Elementary Schools. The new school would be built next to the existing middle-high school. Although a 10-year plan to build the school was put on hold by the board a couple of years ago, money is still being collected from the capital projects fund for Knox safety forces Four arrested on drug charges Four people were arrested II warrants charging them with night when police check deception. Marsh was Monday discovered an indoor marijuana released on his own recognizance. growing operation.

Masters was released on $500 bond. Vincennes Police Chief Dennis Donald G. Lyons, 40, West Holt said Patrolman Rose Cook had Baden, was jailed under a Superior been told of the operation and the Court II warrant charging him with obtained a warrant to failing to comply with the drug and department search 1323 Hart St. alcohol program. He remained Local police plus a few members jailed this morning.

of the White River Valley Drug Wrecks Task Force served the warrant there About 10:34 p.m. Monday, cars and discovered 72 marijuana plants driven by Billy W. Slater, 21, and several "growing lights" in the Niblack Apartments, and Charles E. basem*nt, plus a few "hits" of LSD Moffitt, 18, 1830 Niblack Road, in blotter paper, Holt said. collided at First Street and New Police charged the occupants of Albany Avenue.

The impact caused the home, Brian A. Rodgers, 19, Slater's vehicle to strike a stop sign. and Chris M. Rodgers, 20, with Moffitt was charged with failing cultivating marijuana, possession of to stop at a stop sign. a schedule I controlled substance Slater was charged with false and maintaining a common registration and no insurance.

nuisance. Each was released on Kelly J. Kidwell, 17, 102 N. 20th $4,500 bond. a passenger in Moffitt's car, Also charged with visiting a complained of head pain.

Kidwell common nuisance were Brian L. was treated for bruises at Good Roberts, 21, 603 Upper 11th Samaritan Hospital, then released. and a 15-year-old juvenile. Roberts Damage to each vehicle was was released on $500 bond. The estimated at $200 to $1,000.

juvenile was released to his parents' About 11:20 p.m. Monday, an custody. unidentified vehicle struck a car, Roberts and the Rodgers are all to owned by Richard Williams, 28 S. appear April 25 in Knox County 13th which was parked in front Superior Court II. of his home.

The impact pushed Other arrests Williams' car 30 feet. A witness Police arrested David L. Marsh, saw a gray or silver vehicle leaving 39, Bicknell, and Amy D. Masters, the scene. Damage to William's car 20, Francisco, under Superior Court was estimated at $1,000 to $2,500.

Lawrence safety forces Drivers escape injury The following accidents were taken from Lawrence County Sheriff's Department reports. LAWRENCEVILLE, Ill. Both drivers escaped injury from a collision at 4 p.m. on Monday on Wabash River Road about six miles southeast of Lawrenceville in eastern Lawrence County. A truck driven by Randy L.

Walker, 43, Allendale, was southbound Wabash River Road when dust prevented Walker from seeing a truck driven by Robert Isaacs, 39, Petersburg, which was turning right. When Walker saw Isaacs, Walker applied the brakes and skid on the gravel road Corrections An incorrect hull number was Sunday's community focus item anniversary service for the Okinawa The amphibious assault ship was 227. In Sunday's listing of building Lang i is performing electrical work correct address is 1305 Old Wheatland into Isaacs. Total damage exceeded $500. No injuries were reported from a two-vehicle accident at 10:40 p.m.

on Friday on the Billett Road about a half-mile west of Ill. 1. A pickup truck driven by Shane A. Thacker, 16, Sumner, was stopped on the road, waiting for a car driven by Corey A. Davis, 16, Sumner, to turn around and come back to talk.

Davis turned the car around and started back westbound. Davis, however, was not paying attention and struck Thacker in the rear end. Damage to the car and truck totaled more than $500. attributed to the USS RENVILLE in about Bob Pfoff's participation in an invasion. designated the APA 227, not the AFA permits, it was incorrectly listed that Jeff at 1405 Old Wheatland Road.

The Road. Charges filed in bombing incident LAGRANGE, Ind. (AP) Six counts of hurling a bomb were filed in LaGrange County against 22-year-old Aaron McCoy of Wolcottville. McCoy, who was arrested last Tuesday, is being held in the county jail in lieu of a $250,000 bond. The charges filed Monday are in connection with six bombs exploded in Wolcottville between March 28 and April 4.

McCoy was arrested after a search of his apartment allegedly turned up materials to make bombs. Hospital notes was at 1:30 Home, the officiating. The Church of Tony Rupel, Brock, Jason construction of the new school. The plan was put on hold until the year 2000 but the board could bring it up before that time. "There is no plan with a specific date of when an elementary school would be built," Case said.

The board gave Case authorization to advertise the capital projects fund in local newspapers. A public hearing on the proposed plan will take place at the board's May 13 meeting which is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. in the middlehigh school cafeteria. Good Samaritan Admissions Norma L. Dicus, Lyons Stephen M.

Everett, Bruceville William T. Hanco*ck, Washington Justin M. Hester, GentleCare of Vincennes Stella M. Osborn, Robinson, Ill. Clara A.

Pierson, Palestine, Ill. Marie H. Quick, Lawrenceville, Ill. Danny R. Wathen, Wheatland Discharges James E.

Foster, 1907 Main Ave. Lotteries Indiana INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Here are the winning numbers selected Monday in the Hoosier Lottery: Daily Three: 4-5-0 Daily Four: 5-7-2-7 Est. Hoosier Lotto jackpot: $2 million Est. Powerball jackpot: $75 million Illinois SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) Here are the winning numbers selected Monday in the Illinois State Lottery: Pick Three-Midday: 2-7-7 Pick Three-Evening: 2-9-5 Pick Four-Midday: 2-4-2-2 Pick Four-Evening: 3-5-8- Little Lotto: 02-14-18-21-30 Est.

LOTTO JACKPOT: $2 million Mildred M. Underhill, Washington Lawrence County Memorial Admissions Rose Turnage, Lawrenceville Jody Green, Bridgeport William Sumner Lorraine Stoops, Lawrenceville Discharges Shirley Fox, Bridgeport Frances Miller, Lawrenceville Mary Bradley, Bridgeport Lester Cotton, Bridgeport Jewell Freeman, Lawrenceville VINCENNES SUN-COMMERCIAL 702 Main St. Vincennes, Ind. 47591 Telephone 812-886-9955 USPS 659-820 Published daily except Saturdays by Central Newspapers 702 Main Vincennes, Ind. Second Class postage paid at Vincennes, Ind.

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