Charles W. Campbell
Charles W. Campbell, 94, of Madison, passed away Tuesday, October 5th, 2010, at 5:17 p.m. at The Waters of Clifty Falls in Madison.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre in Madison.
Anna Kathryn McKay
Anna Kathryn (Miller) McKay, 89, of Vevay, passed away at 8:01 a.m. Tuesday, October 5th, 2010, at her home.
She was born June 16th, 1921, in Patriot, the daughter of Clarence Napoleon and Jessie (Curlin) Miller, who both preceded her in death. She was raised in Switzerland County and was a 1938 graduate of Vevay High School. She was a former employee of the U.S. Shoe Corporation in Vevay. She was employed as an electrical router for Reliance Electric in Madison. During her years of service at Reliance, she was promoted to an administration position and retired after 25 years of service. She was a former member of the old Braytown Christian Church where she taught Sunday School. She became a member of First Christian Church in Madison where she was very active in the women’s circle of the church. She will be remembered for her love of her beautiful flowers, ceramics and painting crafts. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed preparing wonderful meals for her family to enjoy.
She was united in marriage on April 15th, 1939, in Vevay, to Frank Wade McKay. Unto this union a son and a daughter arrived to bless their home.
Survivors include her daughter, Amy Konkle of Indianapolis; her son, Clair Albert McKay of Vevay; her granddaughters, Elizabeth Anne McKay, Cyndi Ann Speelman and Karin Lynn Konkle; her great-grandchildren, Sophia, Lucy, Isaac, Samuel, Ezra and Jonas; her brother, Leslie Clinton Miller of Anderson; her nephew, David Miller; and her nieces, Mary Ann Vernon and Donna Clark.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Frank Wade McKay on May 5th, 2010; her daughter-in-law, Frieda McKay; and her infant great-granddaughter, Rita Rose McKay.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, October 9th, at 11 a.m. by Brother Jerry McKay at Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home in Vevay. Burial will be in Vevay Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Friday, October 8th, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to World Hunger. Online condolences may be sent to the family via the funeral home’s website at www.haskellandmorrison.com.
Thelma M. Peters
Thelma M. Peters, 98, of Madison, passed away at 4:35 p.m. Sunday, October 3rd, 2010, in Madison.
She was born November 11th, 1911, in Switzerland County, the daughter of Harvey and Lottie (Smith) Peters, who both preceded her in death. She was raised in Switzerland County and was a 1932 graduate of Vevay High School. She was a manager of the produce and meat department for the A & P in Madison for 18 years. She w as a former employee of the Jefferson Proving Ground in Madison and the Charlestown Ammunition Plant in Charlestown. She had resided in Madison since 1941, where she was a member of the Madison Eagles Auxiliary. She was a member of Plum Creek Baptist Church in Vevay since the age of 16. She will be remembered for her love of watching basketball and baseball.
Survivors include her companion of nearly 50 years, Paul Asher of Madison; her stepdaughter, Tracy Mikesell of Underwood, Indiana; her stepsons, Paul Dean Asher of Peru, Indiana, Harvey Asher of Madison, John Asher of Lowell, Indiana and Phillip Asher of Lexington, Indiana; and several cousins.
She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Venus Peters and Lorena M. Waldrop.
Graveside services were conducted Wednesday, October 6th, by Reverend Bob Leach with burial in Vevay Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Plum Creek Baptist Church. Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home of Vevay was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family via the funeral home’s website at www.haskellandmorrison.com.
Helen Gulley
Helen Marie Gulley, 76, of East Enterprise, passed away at 6:07 p.m. Friday, October 1st, 2010, at Dearborn County Hospital in Lawrenceburg.
She was born in Switzerland County on August 21st, 1934, the daughter of the late Anna Pearl (Eaglin) and Everett Henry. She enjoyed spending time with her family and keeping everyone posted on family news. She also loved working in her vegetable and flower gardens and w atching her soap operas and the food network.
Survivors include her daughters, Janet Smith of Patriot, Rita Turner of Patriot, Pamela Jones of Barbourville, Kentucky, Julie Raisor of Butler, Indiana, Gina Hammond of Sparta, Kentucky, and Sandy Gulley of East Enterprise; her sons, William Gulley, Jr., of Vevay, Kenneth Gulley of East Enterprise, and Allen Gulley of San Antonio, Texas; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and her brothers, James Henry and Earnest Henry, both of Aberdeen.
She was also preceded in death by her son, Jerry Gulley; her brother, Everett Henry; and her sister, Elizabeth Henry.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, October 5th, by Reverend Ron Sandidge at Markland Funeral Home in Rising Sun. Burial was in Vevay Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the family.
June Huddleston
June Marie Huddleston, 82, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away at 5:10 p.m. Tuesday, September 28th, 2010, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati.
She was born June 18th, 1928, in Cincinnati, the daughter of the late Thekla (Sippel) and August Stoll. She was a graduate of Western Hills High School in Cincinnato.
On July 1st, 1949, she married Carl Huddleston, who died November 7th, 2007.
Survivors include her daughter, Karen Sprague (Robert) of Rising Sun; her sons, Rick Huddleston (Suzi) and Pete Huddleston (Linda), all of Cincinnati; her granddaughter, Dana Ewers (Bob) of Cincinnati; her grandsons, Mike Huddleston (Missy) of Cincinnati, Steve Huddleston (Brandy) of Florence, Kentucky, and Joe Huddleston (Heather) of Burlington, Kentucky; and his great-grandchhildren, Dominick and Adrianna Huddleston.
Funeral services were conducted Friday, October 1st, by Brother Greg Matthew at Markland Funeral Home in Rising Sun. Interment was in Riverview Cemetery in Aurora. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Cincinnati.
E.J. Weston
E.J. Weston, 63, of Milton, Kentucky, passed away at 1:30 a.m. Thursday, September 30th, 2010, at his home.
He was born September 11th, 1947, in Jamestown, Kentucky, the son of the late Elisha Jacob and Clara Brown Weston. He was raised in Russell County, Kentucky, and was a 1965 graduate of Russell County High School, where he played basketball and baseball.
He was inducted into the U.S. Army on December 29th, 1965, in Louisville, Kentucky, during the Vietnam War. He rose to the rank of Sergeant, serving in Company A, 2nd Battalion in the 18th Infantry. He w as honorably discharged on December 2 8th, 1971, from Fort Lewis, Washington. He was awarded the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star Medal for Meritorious Achievement in ground operations against hostile forces in the Republic of Vietnam during June, 1966, to May, 1967, was awarded by the Secretary of the Army, the Army Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service in the Republic of Vietnam during March, 1967, to June, 1967, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the Combat Infantry Badge with two O/S Bars.
He was employed for 35 years with General Electric in Louisville, Kentucky and retired February 1st, 2004, as the warehouse supervisor. He also had served as a union steward at General Electric. He resided near Shepherdsville, Kentucky for 30 years, in Scottsburg for two years and in Madison for two years and on his farm near Milton since August, 2006. He was an avid Kentucky Wildcat fan, enjoyed playing tennis and pool, was an avid golfer, enjoyed traveling, especially visiting San Francisco, gardening and playing cards with his family. He was never happier than when he was with all of his grandchildren. He was anxiously awaiting the birth of his seventh grandchild.
He was united in marriage on September 11th, 2004, at the Hanover United Methodist Church to Judy A. Turner, who survives.
Other survivors include his sons, Eric Jamie Weston and wife Stephanie and Kerry Claude Weston and wife Shellie, all of Louisville, Kentucky; his stepsons, Donald Cory Tingle, Darren Casey Tingle and wife Marta, and Deven Carey Tingle, all of Madison; his brothers, Kenny Watson and wife Rebecca and Phillip Weston and wife Kathy, all of Russell County, Kentucky; his sister, Pam Gasaway and husband Rick of Russell County; his grandchildren, Alissa, Emilee, Ethan, Jake, Zach and Max; his step-grandchildren, Dalton Christopher, Morgan Renee, and Lakyn Ashlee; his best friend, Elllis Moore of Milton, Kentucky; several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday, October 3rd, by Pastor Ron Lee at Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre in Madison. Burial was in Moffettt Cemetery near Milton with full military honors conducted at the graveside by Jefferson Post 9 of the American Legion. Memorial contributions may be made to Moffett Cemetery Association or King’s Daughters’ Hospital Oncology Cancer Center. Online condolences may be sent to the family via the funeral home’s website at www.morgan-nay.com.
Russell Walston
Russell Earl Walston, 80, of Rising Sun, passed away at 4:55 a.m. Monday, October 4th, 2010, at The Waters of Rising Sun.
He was born in Switzerland County, on February 10th, 1930, the son of the late Ethel Walston.
On October 8th, 1949, in Covington, Kentucky, he married Oleta Chase, who died October 28th, 2001. They were married for 52 years. He was employed as an iron worker for Local 44 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He also had worked at Seagram’s Distillery in Lawrenceburg. He served his country in the U.S. Army. He was 62-year member of the Rising Sun American Legion where he served as past post commander and was a long time member of the Color Guard. He was also a member of the 40 & 8 Club.
Survivors include his daughter, Rita (Lonnie) Holder of Moores Hill; his son, Keith (Lavonda) Walston of Rising Sun; his grandchildren, Rod (Angel) Walton, Tara Nicklas, Sarah Walston, Christina (Joey) Deck, Ashley (Chris) Berkley; his great-grandchildren, Garrett and Landon Walton and C.J. Berkley; his sisters, Brenda Wright of Alaska and Edith Wickham of Florida; his brothers, Robert Glenn of Delphi, Indiana and Joe Glenn of Knightstown, Indiana.
He was also preceded in death by his mother; his son, Dennis Walston; his brother, Fred Glenn; and his sister, Geneva Courtney.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. today (Thursday, October 7th) by Reverend Keith Chanley at Markland Funeral Home in Rising Sun. Interment will be in Cedar Hedge Cemetery in Rising Sun. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Color Guard.
Mary Alice Webber
Mary Alice Sandifer Webber, 88, of Lexington, Indiana, passed away at 2:14 a.m. Saturday, October 2nd, 2010, at Hanover Health & Rehab Center in Hanover.
She was born August 28th, 1922, in Florence, South Carolina, the daughter of the late Charles H. and Irene Zehe Sandifer. She was raised in Florence and was a 1939 graduate of Florence High School. The family moved to Switzerland County and farmed there for 20 years and moved to Jefferson County in 1973. She retired in 1988 from the Madison State Hospital where she had worked since 1972 as a psychiatric attendant. She had last worked for Developmental Services in Madison for several years a nd enjoyed babysitting. She had enjoyed helping her late husband farm over the years. She was a devoted mother and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She was a member of the Kent Christian Church in Kent. She enjoyed gardening, raising flowers, crocheting, traveling 48 of the U.S. states with her late husband and volunteering with RSVP.
She was united in marriage on August 1st, 1944, in Florence, South Carolina, to Ralph E. Webber. Unto this union three sons arrived to bless their home.
Survivors include her sons, Tom Webber and wife Liz of Lexington, Indiana, Ralph S. Webber and fiancee Linda Mead of West Hartford, Connecticut, and Philip L. Webber and wife Paula of Richmond, Virginia; her sister, Catherine Sandifer of Florence, South Carolina; her brother, Philip Sandifer of Florence, South Carolina; her grandchhildren, Christa and Eric Ewing, Erin and Chris Lyons, Leah, Blake and Meredith Webber; her great-grandson Elias; several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ralph E. Webber on June 1st, 1997; her brothers, Charles H., William Ross, Donald M., Larry and an unnamed infant brother; and her sister, Sara Sandifer.
Funeral services were conducted by Brother Doug Lee Wednesday, October 6th, at Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre in Madison. Burial was in Vevay Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to RSVP. Online condolences may be sent to the family via the funeral home’s website at www.morgan-nay.com.
Oma Roeder
Oma Arrowood Roeder, 66, of Madison, passed away at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, October 3rd, 2010, at her home.
She was born May 10th, 1944, in Jackson, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Alfred and Bertha Bowling Arrowood. She was raised in Jackson and attended school there. She moved to Indiana in 1963. She was employed for five years with Danner’s 3-D Store in Madison, four years with Dave’s Shur-way in Madison, and for the past 17 years with Wal-Mart in Madison. She was a member of Ryker’s Ridge Baptist Churh and had recently faithfully attended the North Madison Christian Church until her death. She enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and was never happier than when she was with them. She loved to read her Bible and enjoyed watching Fox News.
She was united in marriage to Leon F. Roeder on February 21st, 1964, in Vevay. Unto this union two daughters and two sons arrived to bless their home.
Survivors include his daughters, Brenda Higgins and husband Kenny of Madison and Donna Black of Madison; his sons, Jim Roeder and wife Teresa of Madison and John Roeder and wife Lynnette of Madison; his son-in-law, Roy Graham of Madison; his sisters, Sarah Combs of Jackson, Kentucky and Cora Bowling of Jackson, Kentucky; her brother, Herb Arrowood of Danville; her sister-in-law, Carolyn Truesdell and husband Dan of Madison; her grandchildren, Joshua Higgins and wife April, Bethany Geyman and husband Ryan, Cody Roeder, Kylie Roeder, Alan Graham, Kelsey Roeder and Lindsey Roeder; her great-grandchildren, Landon, Kaedon, and Jaxon Higgins; several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Leon F. Roeder on May 29th, 1998; her sisters, Mary Ellen Watts and Geneva Arrowood; her brothers, Fed and Ed Arrowood; her two infant brothers and infant sister.
Funeral services were conducted by Pastor Mark Lee Wednesday, October 6th, at Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre in Madison. Interment was in Grandview Memorial Gardens in Madison. Memorial contributions may be made to Gideon’s Memorial Bible Plan or North Madison Christian Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family via the funeral home’s website at www.morgan-nay.com.