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Doris Louis Goodpaster, 90, of Martinsville

Doris Louis Goodpaster, 90, Martinsville, died at 1:10 a.m. Jan. 30, 2004 at Morgan Hospital and Medical Center in Martinsville.

Born July 30, 1913, she was the daughter of Dr. Abraham Hall and Ida Mae (Creech).

Formerly of Greensburg, she worked at Cook Garment Factory in Greensburg and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Greensburg. She attended Greensburg High School. She lived at the Waters Nursing Home for the past year.

She was married to Nelson Goodpaster and he precedes her in death.

She is survived by one daughter, Gloria Gay, Martinsville; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Aside from her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Russell, Floyd, Robert and Eugene Hall; two sisters, Hazel Hall and Pansy Geile; her son-in-law, Robert Gay and one grandson.

Friends may call at Gilliland-Howe Funeral Home from 12-1 p.m. Monday.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery in Greensburg.

Richard A. Baldwin, 63, of Greensburg

Richard A. Baldwin, 63, Greensburg, died at 7:45 p.m. Jan. 29, 2004 at his residence in Greensburg. Born June 8, 1940 in Greensburg, he was the son of Miles A. and Helen K. (Huber) Baldwin.

William L. Cook, 76, of Rushville

William L. Cook, 76, Rushville, died at 2:25 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, 2004 at Morning Breeze in Greensburg. Born Aug. 14, 1927, he ws the son of Paul Cook and Thelma (Gray).

Luzetta Caldwell, 72, Osgood

Luzetta Caldwell, 72, Osgood, died Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2004 at her residence. Funeral service is at 11 a.m. Thursday at Neal’s Funeral Home in Osgood. Burial will follow in Grandview Cemetery in Madison.

Barbara C. Allen, 78, of Greensburg

Barbara C. Allen, 78, of Greensburg, died at 1:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 26, 2004, in Morning Breeze Nursing Home in Greensburg. Born Dec. 20, 1925 in Terre Haute, she was the daughter of Hugh B. and [cut off]

Lorena P. Maddux, 89, Greensburg

Lorena P. Maddux, 89, Greensburg, died at 12:10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 23, 2004 in Greensburg. Born June 7, 1914 in Forrest County, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of William A. Pitts and Martha E. Marsha

Alberta A. Doll, 96, Batesville

Alberta A. Doll, 96, Batesville, died Friday, Jan. 23, 2004 at The Waters in Batesville. Funeral service is at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Louis Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Leonard (Jack) Johnson, 78, Hamburg

Leonard (Jack) Johnson, 78, Hamburg, died Thursday, Jan. 22, 2004 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe, Louisiana. Funeral service is at 11 a.m. today at Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home Chapel.

Sr. Marie de Lourdes Dwenger, OSF, 87, Oldenburg

Sr. Marie de Lourdes Dwenger, OSF, 87, Oldenburg, died Friday, Jan. 23, 2004 at Srs. of St. Francis Convent in Oldenburg. Born June 15, 1916 in Cincinnati, Ohio, she was the daughter of Vincent Dwenger [cut off]

Clara J. Merkel, 86, Batesville

Clara J. Merkel, 86, Batesville, died Friday, Jan. 23, 2004 at Regency Place in Greenfield. Born Feb. 12, 1917 in St. Nicholas, she was the daughter of Joseph Brunsman and Philomena Hauser Brunsman.

James H. Spurling, 68, Manilla
Announced: 1/24/2004
James H. Spurling, 68, Manilla, died at 9:21 p.m. at St. Francis Hospital in Marion County, Indianapolis. Funeral service is at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Glenn E. George Funeral Home in St. Paul.

Helyn A. Forsythe, 91, Franklin

Helyn A. Forsythe, 91, Franklin (formerly of Greensburg), died at 11:50 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2004 at Indiana Masonic Home in Franklin. Born Jan. 7, 1913 in Greensburg, she was the daughter of Cla

Pastor Bill Jacob Slagle, 73, Connersville

Pastor Bill Jacob Slagle, 73, Connersville, died Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2004 at Fayette Memorial Hospital in Connersville. Funeral service is at 1 p.m. Saturday at Lighthouse Full Gospel Tabernacle.

Bula (Hanson) Wherry, 91, Greensburg

Bula (Hanson) Wherry, 91, Greensburg, died at 10:55 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, 2004 at Mt. Carmel St. Anne’s Hospital in Westerville, OH. Born July 6, 1912 in Belle Center, OH, she was the daughter of M [cut off]

Janice F. Knickerbocker, 61, Westport

Janice F. Knickerbocker, 61, Westport, died Sunday, Jan. 18, 2004 at Columbus Regional Hospital in Columbus. Born Dec. 11, 1942 in Ripley County, she was the daughter of James Scudder of Vevay and Isabella Mir [cut off]

W.R. (Bill) Cannon, 96, Holiday, FL

W.R. (Bill) Cannon, 96, Holiday, FL, died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2004 at Heather Hill Nursing Home in New Port Richey, FL. Bill was active in his community, church and civic activities until June of 2003 [cut off]

Wendell R. Dougan, 74, Dale

Wendell R. Dougan, 74, Dale, died Sunday, Jan. 18, 2004 at Decatur County Memorial Hospital in Greensburg.

Born Aug. 14, 1929, he was the son of Glenn and Mary Dougan. He was married to Malee Medcalf Dougan for 52 years and she survives. The couple lived in Greensburg for the past four years. He was raised and lived most of his life in Dale.

Retired from Dale Post Office as Postmaster, he had worked at the post office from 1969 to 1982. Prior to that he was the Field Office Manager for Western Southern Life Insurance for 17 years. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War, as well. He was one of the founding members and first president of the Dale Jaycees. While president, he was instrumental in bringing lights to the Dale baseball field and organizing the Dale Fall Festival.

He was also a member of the Dale United Methodist Church and an active member of the Moose Lodge, American Legion, Hadi Shriners and Masons.

Besides his wife, he is survived by two brothers, Dane and David, and sister Joyce. His four children also survive: Susanne, Gregg, Winnie, all of Kokomo, and Jeff of Greensburg. Ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren also survive.

Visitation will be at the Fuller Funeral Home in Dale, on Wednesday, from 2-6:30 p.m. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Decatur County EMTs, Dale Fire De-partment and EMTs and the Dale United Methodist Church.

Clarence E. Herbert, 85, Greensburg

Clarence E. Herbert, 85, Greensburg, died Saturday, Jan. 17, 2004 at Decatur County Memorial Hospital in Greensburg.

Born Jan. 12, 1919 in Ripley County, he was the son of Henry Herbert and Elizabeth Young Herbert. He married Bernice L. Gray Herbert on June 14, 1943 and she survives.

Retired from Tom Sibbit after 25 years in 1985, he had worked for the Caters Construction as a Lineman for 8 years. He was a member of St. Mary’s Church, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Knights of Columbus and Eagles Lodge. He was a veteran of the Army, serving in World War II for four years and in four battles.

Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, Lynn (Ruth) Herbert and Randy (Marybeth) Herbert, both of Greensburg; a daughter, Judy (David) Riedeman of

Greensburg; four brothers, Paul F. Herbert of Greensburg, Dennis Herbert of Westport, Lotus Herbert of Greensburg and Bobby Herbert of Greensburg, seven

grandchildren and a great-grandchild.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Edna Grissom and Dorothy Herbert and a brother, Harry Herbert.

Funeral service is at 10 a.m. Wednesday, at St. Mary’s Church in Greensburg with Rev. Harold Knueven officiating. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today at Porter-Oliger-Pearson Funeral home in Greensburg with a Rosary service at 7:30 p.m. Military graveside rites will be given by the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Leora “Sissy” McGee Backus, 73, Indianapolis

Leora “Sissy” McGee Backus, 73, Indianapolis, died on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2004 in Brownsburg. Born on Oct. 12, 1930, she was the daughter of Earl and Eva Heaton McGee. She married Raymond Backus on November [cut off]

Betty Jean Barnard, 64, Rushville

Betty Jean Barnard, 64, Rushville, died at 7:10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, 2004 at her residence in Rushville. Funeral service is at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Moster & Cox Mortuary in Rushville.

James A. Six, 74, Rushville

James A. Six, 74, Rushville, died at 8:20 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, 2004 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Funeral service is at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Moster & Cox Funeral Home in Rushville.

Geraldine Virginia “Gerrie” Lewis Hampton, 78, Madison

Geraldine Virginia “Gerrie” Lewis Hampton, 78, Madison, died at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 16, 2004 at King’s Daughters’ Hospital in Madison. Born April 29, 1925, she was the daughter of Clyde Lewis and [cut off]

Shirley Ann Hersley Baumgardner, 56, Warren, Ore.

Shirley Ann Hersley Baumgardner, 56, Warren, Ore., died at 3 p.m. Jan. 9, 2004 of complications from a stroke. Shirley was a native of Greensburg. She was born on April 18, 1948, the daughter [cut off]

Dorothy Marie Busteed, 86, Versailles

Dorothy Marie Busteed, 86, Versailles, died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2004 at Margaret Mary Hospital in Batesville. Funeral service is at 11 a.m. Saturday at Mud Pike Church in Osgood.

Albert L. Benbow, 78, Cherokee Village, Arkansas

Albert L. Benbow, 78, Cherokee Village, Arkansas, died at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2004 at his residence. He is survived by two daughters, Viola lane of Westport and Bonnie Hardebeck of Greensburg. Funeral service is at 2 p.m. Saturday at Bass & Gasper Funeral Home in Westport. Burial will follow in Rockcreek Cemetery with military graveside services. Visitation will be from 12-2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice through the funeral home.

Lelia M. Erfmeier, 90, Osgood

Lelia M. Erfmeier, 90, Osgood, died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2004 at The Waters in Batesville. Funeral service is at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Peter’s “Finks” in Osgood. Will lie in state at the church from 9-10 a.m.

Virginia Elizabeth Kitchin, 87, Greensburg

Virginia Elizabeth Kitchin, 87, Greensburg, died at 6:23 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2004 at Decatur County Memorial Hospital in Greensburg. Born June 12, 1916 in Decatur County, she was the daughter of [cut off]

Alice Lucille VanEst, 93, Columbus

Alice Lucille VanEst, 93, Columbus, died at 8:50 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2004 at Columbus Regional Hospital in Columbus. Born Sept. 6, 1910 in Bartholomew County, she was the daughter of Frank and [cut off]

M. Eileen (Moore) Bowers, 78, Franklin

M. Eileen (Moore) Bowers, 78, Franklin, died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2004 at Johnson Memorial Hospital. Funeral service is at 10 a.m. Friday at Second Mt. Pleasant Church in Franklin. Burial will follow in Second Mt. Pleasant Church Cemetery.

Sr. Rose Mary Schroeder, O.S.F., 81, Oldenburg

Sr. Rose Mary Schroeder, O.S.F., 81, Oldenburg, died Monday, Jan. 12, 2004 at Srs. of St. Francis Convent in Oldenburg. Born April 12, 1922 in Greensburg, she was the daughter of Gregory A. Schroeder [cut off]

Sylvester A. Moorman, 92, Sunman

Sylvester A. Moorman, 92, Sunman, died Monday, Jan. 12, 2004. Funeral service is at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Anthony’s Church in Morris. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at Weigel Funeral Home in Batesville. A rosary service will be held at 7 p.m.

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