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Obituaries
Lola Raye Blake
Lola Raye Blake was born January 4, 1930 in Mount Vernon, Ind., and went to
be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on January 6, 2012 at 82 years and
2 days old. She was born to William and Pearl (Burlison) Yeida of Mount
Vernon, Indiana and was a twin with six siblings.
Her survivors are Harry O. Blake, Jr., husband of 61-1/2 years; daughter
Patricia (Blake) and Allen Sparks; son Harry O. Blake, III and wife Teresa.
She greatly loved all of her family and her six grandchildren (one serving
in the US Navy) and four great-grandchildren.
Lola was a member of the Plainfield, Indiana Christian Church and a member
of the ABC class. In addition to being a great mother and grandmother, her
legacy will always be remembered in the hearts of all those who knew her as
an avid cook and a lady who dressed to perfection. At Christmas and for
years she prepared and delivered special candies that she made for her many
friends who loved her cooking — this she enjoyed greatly.
Her loyal display and support as a great American patriot is unsurpassed.
She wore the Marine Corps colors and emblems with great pride and attended
many annual Marine Corps reunions with her husband who was a retired First
Sergeant.
She was the sister of Jeanette Marie (Yeida) Robinson, William G. “Bud”
Yeida, Henry Lincoln Yeida, Zola Faye (Yeida) Stevens, Juanita J. (Yeida)
Overton and Tillie T. (Yeida) Walters. All of her birth family has preceded
her in death.
Lola’s funeral was held at the Plainfield Christian Church. Visitors called
from 1 to 3 p.m. and services were held from 3 to 4 p.m. with burial in West
Ridge Park Cemetery, West 21st St., Indianapolis.
Her pall Bearers were: Son, Harry O. Blake III, Wilkerson, Ind. and his two
sons, youngest is Gabriel Blake and Grant Blake of Dallas, Texas; Allen
Sparks, Indianapolis; Kent Carson, Chicago, Ill.; Andy Chastain,
Indianapolis; Glenn Yeida, Mount Vernon, Ind.; and Larry Moore, Knoxville,
Tenn. Online condolences may be shared with the family at
conklefiineralhome.com.
Beverley Jean Taylor
Beverley Jean Taylor, 75, of Poseyville, Ind., born to Lionel E. and Mary
Ruth (Hurlbert) Miller on October 13, 1936, in Hardinville, Ill., passed
away Saturday, February 4, 2012, at Deaconess Hospice Care Center in
Evansville, Ind.
Beverley was a member of the Poseyville Christian Church, past Sunday School
Superintendent and Teacher, Superintendent of Christian Education, and held
positions on several other church committees. She was also a member of
Christian Women’s Fellowship, had worked as the Custodian for the Church and
for the Postal Service in Poseyville.
Beverley is survived by her husband: Gerald Taylor Sr. of New Harmony, Ind.;
a daughter: Joan Kimberly Taylor of Poseyville, Ind.; two sons and a
daughter-in-law: Gerald and Dris Taylor, Jr., of Poseyville, Ind. and Jeff
Taylor of New Albany, Miss. One sister, Lucritia (Dolly) Brennan of
Wisconsin, also survives.
Beverley was preceded in by her parents and a brother, Robert Miller, Sr.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 8, 2012, at Poseyville
Christian Church, with the Reverends Bob Hicks and John Matsel officiating
with burial in Poseyville Cemetery.
Visitation will be 3 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, February 7, 2012, at Werry
Funeral Home, Poseyville Chapel and from 9 a.m. Wednesday until service time
at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Poseyville Christian Church, 6 E. Main
Street, Poseyville, Ind. 47633.
Helen E. Mattingly
Helen E. Mattingly, 95 of Mount Vernon, Ind., went to be with our Lord on
Thursday morning, February 3, 2012. She was born on December 20, 1916, in
Posey County, the daughter of William S. “Bump” and Barbara (Keitel) Lueder.
She married William S. Mattingly and he preceded her in death.
Mrs. Mattingly worked at Excon before here retirement. She enjoyed bingo and
crafting and especially loved flower gardening.
She is survived by one son, William S. Mattingly, Jr. of Mount Vernon; eight
grandchildren, Angie (Butch) McGrew, Stephanie (Scott) Crumbacher, Mike
Mattingly, Chuck Mattingly, Steve Mattingly, Margaret Mattingly, Heather
(Joe) Stinson and Misty (James) Glover; thirteen great-grandchildren and one
great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by one son, Milburn
“Shorty” Mattingly, an infant son; one granddaughter, Melanie Mattingly; and
three brothers, Arthur, Herb and John Lueder.
An infant son preceding her in death was Gary Wayne Mattingly
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, February 9, 2012, at
the Stendeback Family Funeral Home in Mount Vernon. Visitation will be from
4 until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at the funeral home. Burial
will be in Bellefontaine Cemetery. On-line condolences may be left
atwww.austinfuneralhome.com.
Brenda R. Russell
Brenda R. Russell age 63, passed away Friday February 3, 2012, at Deaconess
Hospice Care Center in Evansville. She was born in Mount Vernon, Ind., the
daughter of Samuel and Thelma (Goldman) Farmer.
Brenda owned and operated her own beauty shop from 1968 until 1999.
She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Larry A. Russell; son, Ryan
Russell; daughter, Sami Kessler; granddaughters, Cydney Russell and Presley
Kessler.
Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday February 11, 2012, at First
Christian Church 1403 Country Club Road in Mount Vernon. Visitation will be
from 9 a.m. until service time on Saturday at the church.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Mount Vernon
Food Bank.
Online condolences can be made at www.schneiderfuneralhome.com
Foster “Bud” Tolliver
Foster “Bud” Tolliver, 90, formerly of New Harmony, Ind., died February 3,
2012, at the Mount Vernon Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Bud was born in New Harmony, Ind., on November 30, 1921, to Foster H. and
Ophia Owens Tolliver. He graduated from Poseyville High School in 1939. He
was a Navy veteran serving in WW II, with the 44th U.S. Naval Construction
Battalion, stationed one year in the New Hebrides and one year in the
Admiralty Islands. He was honorably discharged and awarded a Pacific ribbon
with on star, and a rating of EM1C. (Electricians Mate First Class).
He married his wife, Virginia Moore Tolliver, on February 14, 1942. The two
owned and operated an Electrical service in New Harmony, which evolved into
an Appliance, TV and eventually a Hardware store. They retired after 44
years in 1986.
Foster was the President of the New Harmony Town Council from 1972 through
1975. He was a member of Johnson United Methodist Church, serving on several
boards and was a Sunday School Teacher. He was a charter member and a past
president of the New Harmony Kiwanis Club, a Past Master of Arctic Masonic
Lodge #394, and a 50-year member of the New Harmony Workingmen’s Institute.
During his term as President of the Economic Development Commission, New
Harmonie Healthcare was established. He was an original member of the Wabash
River Commission, a past president of the New Harmony Parks board, a
passionate lover of trees, he was involved in the planting and care of many
of New Harmony’s trees along the streets and in the parks, he acquired the
first of the New Harmony Elms (2001) and Yellowwood trees (1987).
Bud and Virginia moved to the retirement village of Solarbron on March 1,
2006. Shortly after joining the Solarbron Community, Foster was elected
President of the Resident’s Council.
Bud is survived by his wife, Virginia, a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and
Candice Tolliver of Mount Vernon, grandchildren, Christy and Cody Korb of
Evansville, Andrew Tolliver and Hayley Tolliver of Mount Vernon, and Tricia
Tolliver Sandoval of the U.S. Air Force, and a Great Grandson Wyatt Korb.
Funeral services were held on Monday, February 6, 2012, at Werry Funeral
Home-New Harmony Chapel at 10 a.m. with burial in Maple Hill Cemetery, where
New Harmony American Legion Post 370 will have military graveside services.
Friends called at the funeral home 9 a.m. until services time Monday.
Memorial contributions may be made to Johnson United Methodist Church, P.O.
Box 515, New Harmony, Indiana 47631.
Gerald “Jerry” Marvel, Jr.
Gerald “Jerry” Marvel, Jr. passed away Tuesday January 31, 2012 at Golden
Living Center in Tell City. He was born in New Harmony, Ind. on August 13,
1926 to Gerald Sr. and Mary (Cox) Marvel, who precede him in death along
with a son, Larry, a grandchild, Joshua Marvel and a brother, Billy Marvel.
Jerry was a graduate of New Harmony High School and a WWII Army veteran. He
was married on November 25, 1948 to Betty Freeman. He retired from the
Chrysler Corporation after 40 years. He enjoyed RV traveling and boating.
Surviving is daughter, Peggy Martin and husband Tim of Tell City, Ind.;
sister, Bettye Sue Marvel of Mount Vernon, Ind.; grandchildren, Jason, Jeff
(Windy) and Justin (Kristen) Martin and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. CST Thursday, February 2, 2012 at
Zoercher-Gillick Funeral Home. Brother Lloyd Ward will officiate.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 3 - 8 p.m. and Thursday 11 a.m. until
service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial in
Pacific, Mo.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Betty J. Trout
Betty J. Trout, 85, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2012, at Deaconess
Hospital in Evansville. She was born on December 15, 1926, in Kansas, Ill.,
to William Neal and Velva (Mezo) Tweedy.
Betty was a member of First Baptist Church. She retired as a Custodian from
the MSD of Mount Vernon after 20 years. Betty enjoyed bowling, yard work,
and family gatherings.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 56 years, Benjamin
Trout; brother, William Tweedy, and her sister, Louise Porter.
Betty is survived by her sons, David Trout (Judy), Gary Trout (Kathy);
daughter, Judy Slygh (Mac) all of Mount Vernon; sister, Pearl Todd of
McLeansboro, Ill.; grandchildren, Kristie Kuder (Tony), David Trout
(Jacque), Dustin Trout, Shannon Slygh, Sally Slygh, Cyndi Slygh, Lori Carr
and Jenni Trout; 12 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, February 2, 2012, at
Schneider Funeral Home, 512 Main St. in Mount Vernon with the Rev. Derrick
Ousley Officiating. Burial followed in Bellefontaine Cemetery.
Visitation was from 4 until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 1, 2012, at the
funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church.
Condolences may be made online at www.schneiderfuneralhome.com
Robert S. Wilson
Robert S. Wilson, 79, of Berkeley, Calif., born to Robert and Alice
(Stevens) Wilson on July 14, 1932, in Evansville, Ind., passed away 3 p.m.,
Friday, February 3, 2012, in Berkeley, Calif.
He was a 1951 graduate of Broad Ripple High School in Indianapolis and
received his Bachelors Degree in Zoology and Chemistry from Butler
University.
Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Dr. Emilee J. (Manning) Wilson, in
2004.
He is survived by his daughter: Laura J. Wilson, and son-in-law, Jeffrey G.
Pelton of Albany, Calif.; son Steven G. Wilson, and daughter-in-law, Bronwyn
Wilson of Poseyville, Ind.; and grandchildren: Abigail, Olivia and Stephanie
Wilson and Emily Pelton.
Friends and family are respectfully invited to attend a memorial service for
Robert which will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 11, 2012, at St.
Paul’s United Methodist Church in Poseyville, Ind., with Pastor Paul
Huntsman officiating. Robert’s ashes will be interred in the Poseyville
Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s
Association atwww.alz.org or to the donor’s favorite charity.
Werry Funeral Home, Poseyville Chapel, is handling local arrangements.
Joe Barnett
Joe Barnett, 80, of Mount Carmel, Ill., passed away on Jan.28, 2012, at
Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Ind.
Joe was Born on Nov.3, 1931, in the little town of Griffin, Ind. He was the
son of Carl and Iva “Mullen” Barnett.
Joe married Shirley (Singer) Barnett on Jan.16, 1954, in Shawneetown, Ill.,
and she survives.
He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict
from 1951-1953. After his discharge from the Army, he enlisted in the United
States Air Force. Joe retired from the Air force in October of 1972.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Shirley; two sons, James David
(Cherry) Barnett of Murrieta, Calif,, and Michael Wayne (Christina) Barnett
of Appleton, Wisc,; one daughter, Rebecca Ann Thornton of Mount Carmel, Ill,
one sister, Norma Mudd of Louisville, Ky.; one brother William “Bud” and
wife Betty Barnett of New Harmony, Ind.; six grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren. Cousin Kenny Barnett of New Harmony and many neices and
nephews from all around the area.
He was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters, Ina Mae, Mable, Mary,
and Wanda; one great-grandchild, Jamie Lea Miller; a son-in-law, Lonnie
Thornton.
There was a visitation for the family at the Short Funeral Home in Mount
Carmel, Ill., on Jan, 31., at 9 a.m.
Memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation. Online condolences
may be made to www.short-cunninghamfh.com
