Obituaries 7-26-12

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Kathy Jennings

Kathy Eileen (Guthery) Jennings, 60, Vevay, passed away at 10:37 p.m. Saturday, July 21st, 2012, at King’s Daughters’ Hospital in Madison.

She was born July 18th, 1952, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the daughter of Roy L. and Donna Rae (Joll) Guthery, who both preceded her in death. She was raised in San Diego, California, where she graduated from high school.

She was united in marriage to John Howdyshell. Unto this union two sons arrived to bless their home.

She was united in marriage on August 30th, 1998, in Vevay, to Frederick Michael Jennings. She had resided in Vevay the past 15 years. She was employed for 12 years at Dorman’s in Warsaw, Kentucky, as an equipment operator. She was a former supervisor at the Ogle Haus in Vevay and at Spiral Fab in Vevay for one year. She was also a former employee at IGA in Vevay. She will be remembered for her love of traveling.

Survivors include her husband, Frederick Jennigs of Vevay; her sons, Kevin Bosworth of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Jesse Howdyshell of Vevay; and her stepdaughter, Krystal Gravely of Fairbanks, Alaska.

She was also preceded in death by her sister, Terry Vermuele.

A memorial service will be conducted by Reverend Ronald Sandidge at 11 a.m. Friday, July 27th, at the Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home in Vevay. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until service time Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be sent to the family via the funeral home’s website at www.haskellandmorrison.com.

Geraldine Konradi

Geraldine (Dickerson) Konradi, 84, of Patriot, passed away at 2:37 p.m. Monday, July 23rd, 2012, at Dearborn County Hospital in Lawrenceburg.

She was born October 12th, 1927, in Owenton, Kentucky, the daughter of Emmett and Gertrude (Nix) Dickerson, who both preceded her in death. She was raised in Owen County, Kentucky, where she attended high school.

She was united in marriage on December 4th, 1948, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Robert Lewis Konradi. Unto this union four sons and three daughters arrived to bless their home. She was blessed with a son and a daughter from a previous marriage.

She had resided the past 61 years in Patriot where she was a member of Patriot Baptist Church. She was a former employee of the Plastic Moldings Corporation in East Enterprise. She was a former custodian at Switzerland County Elementary School in East Enterprise. She will be remembered for her love of reading, working in her yard, visiting and socializing with her friends and family. She was a loving mother and grandmother.

Survivors include her sons, Terry Mayfield and wife Clara of Aurora, Gary Allen Konradi and wife Mary Jo of Patriot, and Ricky Wayne Konradi and wife Lacey of Patriot; her daughters, Sherry A. Fryman and husband Bobby of Milton, Kentucky, Connie S. Adkins and husband Jack of Patriot, Nyoka L. Couch of Rising Sun, and Shirley LuAnn Bennett and husband Bruce of Patriot; 18 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; her brother, Wilford Conway “Bill” Dickerson and wife Judy of Patriot; her sisters-in-law, Marge Wagner of Sunman, Dorothy Scott of Sunman and Wilma Pease of Sunman; and several nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lewis Konradi; her sons, Robert Lewis Konradi, Jr., and Ronald E. Konradi; her sister, Arahwanna Dickerson; her brother, James Earl Dickerson; and her son-in-law, Billy Gene Couch.

Funeral services will be conducted by Reverend Mike Jones at 2 p.m. Friday, July 27th, at Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home in Vevay. Interment will be in New Liberty Cemetery near East Enterprise. Memorial contributiuons may be made to the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family via the funeral home’s website at www.haskellandmorrison.com.

Elizabeth Reid

Elizaeth Kay “Liz” Scroggin Reid, 39, of Madison, passed away at 3:40 p.m. Saturday, July 21st, 2012, at her home.

She was born November 7th, 1972, in Scott County, the daughter of Donald and Mary Loar Scroggin. She resided all of her life in Jefferson County and received her diploma from James Madison High School. She was a member of the Cornerstone Baptist Church and had attended the First Christian Church of Hanover.

She was united in marriage on September 14th, 1993, in Madison to Curtis D. Reid. This union was blessed with a son and a daughter.

She had been employed at the Madison Walmart in the deli and as a certified nursing assistant at Hanover Health & Rehab Center. She loved animals and was an animal rights activist. She loved to write poetry and collected “Tweety Bird” memorabilia.

Survivors include her husband, Curtis D. Reid of Madison; her son, Dakota Michael Reid of Madison; her daughter, Faith Noel Reid of Madison; her parents, Donald and Mary Loar Scroggin of Hanover; her brother, Donnie Scroggin and wife Natalie of Hanover; her sister, Melissa Ann Leon and husband Juan of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina; her mother-in-law, Virginia Reid of Deputy; her sister-in-law, Tina Louise Bell of Deputy; her brothers-in-law, Francis Darrell Reid and wife Robin of Milton, Kentucky and Charles Owen Reid of Madison; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Jack and Ethel Lewis and Orville and Louella May Scroggin; her aunts, Ellen Kennett, Lorraine Meyers and Betty Fox.

Funeral services were conducted by Pastor Mike Johnson Wednesday, July 25th, at Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre in Madison. Interment was in Mt. Hebron Cemetery near Salem. Memorial contributions may be made to the Liz Reid Memorial Fund. Online condolences may be sent to the family via the funeral home’s website at www.morgan-nay,.com.

Leroy Brammer

Russell “Leroy” Brammer, 76, of New Castle, formerly of near Patriot, passed away on Tuesday, July 17th, 2012, at his home.

He was born August 2nd, 1935, in Knightstown, a son of the late Russell and Enid (Harris) Brammer. He was a 1954 graduate of Royerton High School and served his country for four years in the United States Air Force. He managed Fisher Properties of Indiana Inc., North Bend Farm in Switzerland County for 35 years. He was a member of the Springport Christian Church, Switzerland County 4-H fair board, Switzerland County school board, Switzerland County Soil Conservation Board and Indiana Pork Producers Board. He served on the first Soy Diesel Board. He received a Master Farmer Award from Prairie Farmer, Soy Diesel Pioneer Award and Purdue Agricultural Alumni Association Certificate of Distinction.

He loved his family very much and always supported his children in their activities and when he was able loved to watch any activities his grandchildren were in.

He is survived by his best friend and wife of 55 years, Deanna (Mueller) Brammer; a daughter, Samantha (husband: Wayne) Jacobs of New Castle; a son, Brian (wife: Christine) Brammer of Shelbyville; four grandchildren, Stephanie and William Jacobs and Katie and Jack Brammer; a brother, Richard (wife: Verna) Brammer of Palmetto, Florida; an aunt and uncle; a niece and nephew and several cousins.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Rosemary Brammer.

Funeral services were held Saturday, July 21st, at Springport Christian Church with Chaplain Phil Crofford officiating. Burial followed in Springport Woodlawn Christian Cemetery. Sproles Family Funeral Home of New Castle was in charge of arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Springport Christian Church, Ball Hospital Hospice or the charity of the donor’s choice. You may send the family a personal condolence at www.sprolesfamilycares.com.

Harriet Weatherbee

Harriet Ruth Nay Weatherbee, 83, of Madison, passed away at 4 a.m. Thursday, July 19th, 2012, at her home.

She was born September 6th, 1928, 1928, in Deputy, the loving daughter of the late Harry E. and Mary Robertson Nay. She was raised in Deputy and was a 1946 graduate of Deputy High School. She was a 1950 graduate of Hanover College with a Bachelor of Science degree in education. She received her Master of Education degree in 1967 from Indiana University.

She was united in marriage on June 24th, 1950, in Jeffersonville by Reverend Frank Templeton to Ronald L. Weatherbee. This happy union was blessed with two sons and a daughter.

She began her career in education as a sixth grade teacher at Deputy Elementary School in 1950-1952. She then traveled to various elementary schools in the Madison Consolidated School System until 1971. She then began teaching at the Madison Consolidated Junior High School, teaching Spanish and English until she retired in 1993. She was a faithful member of the Deputy United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women, the Delta Kappa Gamma Teachers Sorority and the Jefferson County Homemakers Club. She enjoyed cooking, baking, cross stitching, history and genealogy, and was an avid reader.

Survivors include her daughter, Ann Center of Jeffersonville; her son, Bradley Weatherbee and wife Stella of Sellersburg; her grandchildren, Kevin Wisman and wife Kristi, Joshua Weatherbee and wife Debbie, Gina Center of Madison and Jeremy Weatherbee; her great-grandchildren, Kyle Wisman, Harrison Weatherbee and Trinity Weatherbee; her caregiver, Popsie Smith of Madison; and several cousins and other relatives.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ronald L. Weatherbee on May 17th, 2003; and her son, Thomas Weatherbee on September 25th, 1952.

Funeral services were held Monday, July 23rd, at Deputy United Methodist Church. Burial was in Pisgah Cemetery near Deputy. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kent Volunteer Fire Department or Deputy United Methodist Church. Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre of Madison was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family via the funeral home’s website at www.morgan-nay.com.

G. Conrad Green

G. Conrad Green, 54, of Winterville, Georgia, passed away Thursday, July 12th, 2012 in Smyrna, Georgia.

He was born October 9th, 1957, in Milan, the son of John E. and Dorothy (Stevenson) Green. He married Yenny M. Vara Green on March 28th, 2003.

He is survived by his wife of nine years, Yenny; and son, George S. Green, both of Winterville, Georgia, and son Hyatt C. Green (Olivia) of Cincinnati, Ohio; his mother, Dorothy L. Green of Canaan; two sisters, Terri K. Exmeyer (Clark) of Evansville, and Lorri D. Bartle (Don) of Jacksonville, Florida; one brother, Robert J. Green (Dena) of Dover, Kentucky; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, John E. Green in 1987; his grandparents, Dale and Grace Stevenson and George and Mabel Hyatt.

He graduated from South Ripley High School in 1976 and attended Ball State University and the University of Georgia where he studied art and became a skilled potter.

He enjoyed renovating his home in Winterville and building projects with his young son, George. He loved his family and was always willing to help his friends and neighbors.

He was a member of the Cross Plains Baptist Church and DeMolay. He loved baseball.

Graveside services were held at Athens Memory Gardens on Monday, July 16th. You may send online condolences and donations to the George S. Green Education Fund by visiting skfuneralhome.com.