Melissa Jane Roberts, 42
Melissa Jane Roberts, 42, of Laurel, died Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2003, at Major Hospital in Shelbyville. Born July 1, 1928, in Muncie, she was the daughter of Leonard and Ruby (Shaw) Reeder, both deceased. On Nov. 2, 1947, she married Charles Eugene Mourey; he preceded her in death on Oct. 5, 2002. Mrs. Mourey had lived in the St. Paul area for 35 years and had resided in Rushville prior to that. She was a homemaker. Survivors include three sons, Chase E. and Jesse Mourey, both of St. Paul, and Charles E. Mourey Jr. of Greensburg; three daughters, Treva Slack, Diana Richerson, and Elaine Mourey, all of St. Paul; one brother, Forrest Reeder of Losantville, Ind.; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one brother and one granddaughter. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Glenn E. George Funeral Home in St. Paul, with the Rev. Cameron Manifold officiating. Burial will follow in Paul Hill Cemetery in St. Paul. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are requested to the Hospice of Decatur County in care of the funeral home.

Wallace A. Wall, 90
Wallace A. Wall, 90, of Greensburg, Cemetery in Greensburg. Friends may call from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the Decatur County Hospice.

Jack P. Huskins, 80
Jack P. Huskins, 80, of Shelbyville, Cemetery in Richland. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Courtney Anne Huskins Memorial Scholarship Fund at the Rush County Community Foundation, 117 N. Main St., Rushville, IN 46173.

Carl L. Nickel, 88
Carl L. Nickel, 88, of Rushville, Cemetery in Rush County, with the Rev. Robb Barlow officiating. Burns Funeral Home in Milroy is handling arrangements. There will be no public visitation. Memorial contributions are requested to the American Cancer Society.

Johnathan C. Strong, 19
Johnathan C. "Big John" Strong, 19, of Spiceland, Cemetery in Spiceland. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the church. Memorial contributions are requested to the Johnathan C. Strong Scholarship Fund through South Henry Dollars for Scholars - envelopes will be available at the church and funeral home.

Pauline Edith Lacy, 87
Pauline Edith Lacy, 87, of Knightstown, Cemetery in Spiceland. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are requested to Regency Place in Greenfield or the Alzheimer's Association in care of the funeral home.

Ruth Burns, 75
Ruth Burns, 75, of Laurel, Cemetery in Franklin County. There will be no public visitation. Moster & Cox Mortuary in Laurel is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions are requested to the American Cancer Society.

Melvin L. Richardson, 79
Melvin L. Richardson, 79, of Laurel, died Tuesday, April 8, 2003, at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis. Born April 1, 1927, in Indianapolis, he was the son of Dayton Springman Sr. and Jessie Paul, both deceased. On Oct. 3, 1947, he married Mary Turner; she survives. Mr. Springman had lived in Rushville since 1963. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, during which he was awarded a Purple Heart. He was a retired auto mechanic and had worked for many years for the Rushville city garage. Survivors in addition to his wife include three sons, Bill, Kevin, and Steven Springman, all of Rushville; one daughter, Nancy (Mrs. Steven) Bucklew of Rushville; one brother, John E. Springman Sr. of Carthage; one sister, Mary (Mrs. Bob) Jenkins of Rushville; 12 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at Moster & Cox Mortuary in Rushville, with the Rev. Tom Marshall officiating. Burial, which include a graveside military service, will follow in Hannegan Cemetery in Rush County. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the mortuary.

Noel E. "Ramrod" Manning, 70
Noel E. "Ramrod" Manning, 70, of Connersville, Cemetery in Fayette County. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until time of services Thursday at the cemetery. Showalter-Blackwell-Long Funeral Home in Connersville is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions are requested to the American Heart Association.

Harley C. Purtee, 85
Harley C. Purtee, 85, of Knightstown, Cemetery in Knightstown. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until time of services Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are requested to the American Heart Association.

Thanet L. Wisler, 81
Thanet L. Wisler, 81, of Denver, Ind., died Wednesday, June 11, 2003, at her residence. Born April 10, 1922, in Columbus, she was the daughter of Virgil T. and Florence Z. (Fewell) Fortner, both deceased. On Nov. 1, 1941, she married Lowell E. Stoten, he survives. Mrs. Stoten was a homemaker. She lived many years in Center Township, Rush County. She was a member of the Center Christian Church, where she was active in the Loyal Workers women's group. Survivors in addition to her husband include one son, Jack L. Stoten of Rush County; one daughter, Jean A. (Mrs. Larry) John of Shelbyville; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother and five sisters. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Moster & Cox Mortuary in Rushville, with Bill Worrell officiating. Burial will follow in Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the Hospice of Decatur County.

Larry G. Hymer, 42
Larry G. Hymer, 42, of Connersville, Cemetery in Fayette County. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

Lorna Bills, 70
Lorna Bills, 70, of Connersville, Cemetery in Rush County. Visitation will be after 11 a.m. Tuesday at the mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association.

David A. Dickey, 60
David A. Dickey, 60, of Cambridge City, Cemetery in Cambridge City. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Monday and prior to services Tuesday at the funeral home.

Eulalia Sue Gahimer, 84
Eulalia Sue Gahimer, 84, of St. Peters, Mo., formerly of Blue Ridge, Ind., died Saturday, June 14, 2003, at Fayette Memorial Hospital in Connersville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 10066 Oxford Pike, Brookville. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home in Brookville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Emmanuel Baptist Church.

James E. Ellis, 82
James E. Ellis, 82, of Carthage, Cemetery in Carthage. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to East Street Christian Church in Carthage.

Geraldine M. Lisby, 71
Geraldine M. Lisby, 71, of Indianapolis, died Thursday, Oct. 9, 2003, at Decatur County Memorial Hospital in Greensburg. Born May 25, 1923, in Decatur County, she was the daughter of Russell and Margarel (Willeford) French, both deceased. She married B. Howard Goddard on March 3, 1945; he preceded her in death on April 29, 1995. Mrs. Goddard had lived in Decatur County her entire life and had resided on North East Street in Greensburg since 1952. She was a 1941 graduate of Greensburg High School. She worked as a license branch manager until her retirement in 1986. She was a member of Greensburg Presbyterian Church; Eastern Star; Psi Iota Xi Sorority, for which she was a past president; Shrine Guild; Scottish Rite; and Department Guild. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Gilliland-Howe Funeral Home in Greensburg, with the Rev. Joe Fields officiating. Burial will follow in South Park Cemetery in Greensburg. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are requested to the charity of the donor's choice.