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THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1995 D7 Obituaries MARION COUNTY Adcock, R.C, 70 Arnold, Gary Alan, 36 Atkins, Fannie Lucille Parker, 81 Atteberry, Dorothy L. Lane, 76 Bennett, Taylor, 84 Bloch, Khana Nishkin, 84 Chung, Mary 97 Edmonds, Ethel V. Boday, 96 Franklin, Lois J. Henry, 72 Germain, Georgia Alline, 63 Herod, Wedee M. Thompson Karns, Mary J.

Hodge, 82 Lawson, William 89 Marientnal, Lawrence 34 McCormick, David 42 Moore, Jane Shearer, 82 Penna, Elmer 74 Price, Arzalia Butler, 66 Riley, Charles 67 Scheer, Frank 88 Spencer, Luther 90 Stokes, LaVoren 88 Stretchberry, Delmer 80 Thomas, Ruth 88 Walker, Pamela 45 HAMILTON COUNTY Coffey, Billy 43 HANCOCK COUNTY Vores, Letha E. Nipp, 87 HENDRICKS COUNTY Blacketer, Lowell, 82 Simpson, Barbara May, 68 JOHNSON COUNTY Pierce, Joe Bueal "J.B.," 55 Ross, Bessie J. Ratliff, 89 MADISON COUNTY Ancil, Harold Arthur, 72 MORGAN COUNTY Bailey, Perry Lewis, 84 Carmichael, Agnes 81 Dean, John 61 FORMER RESIDENTS Baker, William Robert, 39 Curry, Bette Craig, 39 Davis, Marilyn Jo Stuckey, 49 Day, Harold Robert, 75 Easley, David 54 Hyle, Jean Ann McQuat, 69 May, William T. "Tom," 63 Miller, Rebecca Dawn, 22 Orcutt, Mary Sue Parker, 56 Thornbrugh, Mabel Irene, 75 Oct. 13, 199S LOWELL BLACKETER, 82, Lizton.

died Oct. 11. He was a farmer in Hendricks County. Graveside services: 11 a.m. Oct.

14 at Knights of Pythias Cemetery, Lizton. Calling: 4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 13 In Baker Funeral Home. Danville.

Survivors: several cousins. KHANA NISHKIN BLOCH, 84. Indianapolis, died Oct. 11. Before coming to the United States from Russia, she operated a government buffet restaurant in Russia for many years, retiring in 1980.

Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's favorite charity. Services: 2 p.m. Oct. 13 in Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Meridian Hills Mortuary. Burial: Beth-El Zedeck Cemetery North.

She was the widow of Rafael Bloch. Survivors: daughter Glta Le-vina; two grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren. AGNES M. CARMICHAEL, 81, Martinsville, died Oct. 11.

She was the former owner of the Martinsville Country Club. Memorial contributions may be made to the memorial fund of First Christian Church. Martinsville, of which she was a member. Services: 1 p.m. Oct.

14 In Neal Summers Mortuary, Martinsville, with calling from 2 to 8 p.m. Oct. 13. Burial: New South Park Cemetery, Martinsville. She was the widow of Don Carmi-chael.

Survivors: sons Ronald, Sam Carmichael: daughter Ann Hastings; four grandchildren; a great-grandson. MARY B. BARON CHUNG, 97, Indianapolis, died Oct. 11. She had worked for the Bamboo Inn.

She also had been a seamstress and embroiderer for Sacred Heart Catholic Church Friary. Services: Oct. 14 at 8:30 a.m. in Lauck Funeral Home and at 9 a.m. In Sacred Heart Catholic Church, of which she was a member.

Calling: 3 to 8 p.m. Oct. 13 In the funeral home. Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery. She was the widow of Henry G.

Chung. Survivors: daughter Florence Bauer; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. BILLY R. COFFEY, 43. Fishers, died Oct.

11. He was a teacher for 18 years at the Indiana School for the Deaf, to which memorial contributions may be made. He was a graduate of Camp-bellsvllle (Ky.) College and received a master's degree from Ball State University. Services: 1 p.m. Oct.

13 in St. Peter's United Church of Christ, with calling there from noon. Burial: Oak-lawn Memorial Gardens. Survivors: wife Cheryl Collins Coffey; sons Jordan Taylor C. Coffey: parents Mr.

and Mrs. Ben Coffey; sisters Jacqueline R. Daffron, Jennifer Brown; brother Ben Coffey. Shirley Brothers Castleton Chapel Is handling arrangements. BETTE CRAIG CURRY, 39.

Memphis, formerly of Greenfield and Indianapolis, died Oct. 10. She was a corporate parts computer secretary for Heavy Machines Memphis. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Kidney Fund or the American Cancer Society. Graveside services: 3 p.m.

Oct. 15 at Washington Park East Cemetery. Calling: none. Survivors: mother Rlckl Cunningham Craig; sisters Deborah McKean, Kelly Hegstrom; brother Michael Craig. Pasco Memorial Mortuary, Greenfield, Is handling arrangements.

MARILYN JO STUCKEY DAVIS, 49, Seguln, Texas, formerly of Indianapolis, died Oct. 8. She was a business BESSIE J. RATLIFF ROSS, 89. Samaria, died Oct.

12. She worked at Varynlt Mills, Franklin, for 30 years, retiring in 1972. She also had worked at Owens Laundry, Morgantown, for 10 years. Mrs. Ross was a member of Samaria Christian Church.

Services: 1:30 p.m. Oct. In Meredith-Clark Funeral Home, Morgantown, with caU-ing from 2 to 9 p.m. Oct. 13.

Burial: East HIU Cemetery, Morgantown. She was the widow of Les Ross. Survivors: son Thomas Ross; sisters Maggie Morris, Lorene Smith, Martha Emberton; brothers Jessie, Melvln, Thomas Ratliff; three grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren; six great-stepgrand-children. FRANK J. SCHEER, 88.

Indianapolis, died Oct. 10. He owned and operated Scheer Brothers Heating and Cooling for 50 years, retiring In 1977. He was a Navy veteran and a member of Knights of Columbus. Services: Oct.

14 at 9:45 a.m. In G.H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. in Holy Cross Catholic Church, of which he was a member. Calling: 4 to 9 p.m.

Oct. 13 in the funeral home. Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery. He was the widower of MarceUa C.

Sauer Scheer. Survivors: son Frank J. Scheer; one grandson. BARBARA MAY KRINER SIMPSON, 68, Brownsburg, died Oct. 12.

She was the manager and general manager at Shield Press Printing Co. for 15 years, retiring In 1972. Services: 1 p.m. Oct. 16 In Conkle Funeral Home, Hendricks County Chapel In Avon, with calling from 3 to 8 p.m.

Oct. 15. Burial: Lincoln Memory Gardens, Whi-testown. Survivors: husband Leroy C. Simpson; daughters Linda Lee, Monica Washburn, Noretta Pierson; brother Gilbert Leroy Krlner.

LUTHER R. SPENCER, 90. Indianapolis, died Oct. 11. He was an industrial plant manager for various employers, retiring In 1967.

He was a member of First Baptist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Hoosier VlUage Health Center. Services: 2:30 p.m. Oct. 15 in the chapel at Hoosier VlUage.

There wlU be no calling. He was the widower of Charlotte Jones Spencer. Survivors: daughter Betty Masley: sons Ray, Dr. David Spencer; three brothers: two sisters; nine grandchildren; seven greatgrandchildren. LaVOREN STOKES, 88, Indianapolis, died Oct.

11. She was a home-maker. There will be no services or calling. Survivors: son William G. Stevens; three grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren.

Flanner Buchanan Washington Park East Mortuary is handling arrangements. DELMER D. STRETCHBERRY, 80, Indianapolis, died Wednesday. He was supervisor of the maintenance area at Ell Lilly and Co. for 31 years, retiring in 1979.

He was a member of Greenwood Presbyterian Church, where he was an elder, deacon, former treasurer and clerk of session. He also was named Outstanding Senior Presbyterian in 1987. Mr. Stretchberry was a member of the Optimist Club of Greenwood, which named him Optimist of the Year in 1967-68. He also was a 50-year member of Greenwood Masonic Lodge and a former Boy Scout troop leader.

He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Memorial contributions may be made to the church or the American Heart Association. Services: 3 p.m. Oct. 15 In the church.

Calling: 4 to 9 p.m. Oct. 14 In Wilson St. Pierre Greenwood Chapel. Burial: Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Greenwood.

Survivors: wife Virginia LaFary Stretchberry; son D. Michael Stretch-berry; daughters Carole Rice, Sue Lynne LaFary; five grandchildren. Edward O'Neill had been-writer, Foreign Service vet The Washington Post WASHINGTON Edward A. O'NelU, 83. a retired journalist and Foreign Service officer, died of cardjac arrest Sept.

17 at Kenmare District! Hospital in County Kerry, Ireland, where he had lived since 1980. He had Alzheimer's disease. He moved to Washington and began-his Foreign Service career In 1955. He. was based here as a program and; policy officer for the Near East and South Asia.

He was also based In New; Delhi, where he edited the American-Reporter for the United States Infor-; matlon Agency and served as press-officer, personal assistant and first," secretary to Ambassadors EUswortjV; Bunker and John Kenneth In 1968. O'NelU retired from th: government. He was a free-lance wrlt-t er and editor In Washington and wrote; an adventure novel. The Rotterdam Delivery, before moving to Ireland. O'NelU was born In Philadelphia.

He. was a reporter in Chester, and lh; Connecticut before World War II, then! served in the Army during the war. RUTH R. THOMAS, 88. Indianapolis died Oct.

11. She was a homemaker and a member of the Dorcas Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's favorite charity. Ser-I vices: 1 p.m. Oct. 14 In Second Pres- byterian Church, Milner Chapel, with! calling there from 11:30 a.m.

Burialr Crown Hill Cemetery. Survlvorsi daughters Audrey Pelham, Eleanor Nash, Ann Wade: sister Marguerite Amburn, Norma Rodewald; brother Kenneth Rodewald; seven grandchlU dren: three great-grandchildren. Flanner Buchanan Broad Ripple Mortuary is handling arrangements. MABEL IRENE KINSER CLARK THORNBRUGH, 75. Fresno.

formerly of Beech Grove, died Oct. 7. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Mrs. Thornbrugh was a Women's Army Corps veteran of World War II.

Graveside services were Oct. 12 at Barnett Cemetery, HoweU County. Mo. She was the widow of Donald Clark and William E. Thornbrugh.

Survivors: daughters Karen Lee Clark Lew-Is. JoAnn Marlene Thornbrugh Zavala, Nancy Jean Thornbrugh Scaggs; sisters Dorothy Off, lmo Jean Lance; 14 grandchildren: four great-grandchildren. Carter Funeral Home. West Plains, handled arrangements. LETHA E.

NIPP VORES, 87. Greenfield, died Oct. 12. She was a medication technician at Henry County Memorial Hospital, New Castle, retiring in 1969. Mrs.

Vores was a member of, Community Christian Church, New Palestine. She was the widow of Claude Vores. Memorial contributions may be made to the church. Services:) 10 a.m. Oct.

17 In Hendryx Mortuar-' ies, New Palestine Chapel. Graveside services: 2 p.m. Oct. 17 at South Mound Cemetery, New Castle. Calling: 4 to 8 p.m.

Oct. 16 In the mortuary. Survivors: son Ronald Vores; daugtK ters Pat Absher. Clemma Kay Varner, Michal Freese; sister Virginia Holloway; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-; grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren. PAMELA K.

WALKER, 45. Indian-; apolls, died Oct. 12. She was a financial analyst at Fort Benjamin Harrison for 19 years. She was a graduate of Ball State University.

Memorial contrl-. buttons may be made to the American Cancer Society. Services: 10 a.m. 14 in Flanner Buchanan Lawrence Mortuary, with calling from 3 to 8 p.m. Oct.

13. Burial: Oaklandon Independent Order of Odd Fellows Ceme-; tery. Survivors: husband Denny Dresch; parents James E. and Eliza-; beth Walker: brothers J. David, James Richard Walker.

1 Charles Riley had coached track, field at North Central Services for Charles RUpu R7 Indianapolis, who helped fill North Central High School's trophy cases during his 27 years as the school's i i i- i neau iracn ana field coach, will be at 11 a.m. Oct. 14 In LeD- pert Hurt Mor- I V. tuarv, with call- rO Ing from 3 to 8 p.m. Oct.

13. Burial will be In Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. He died Oct. ii Mr. Riley led Mr.

Riley the Panthers to 18 undefeated seasons In dual meets, compiling a record of 265-20. Under him, the Panthers won 21 Marion County championships, 18 sectionals, 16 reglonals and two state titles in 1972 and 1976. His teams were runners-up six times. He also taught history during his 36-year tenure at the school. He retired in 1990.

Mr. Riley was a veteran of the Air Force and a graduate of Indiana University. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Survivors: wife Margaret Isabel O'Connor Riley; sons Bob, Greg Riley; daughter Carol Barber; brothers Ray, Michael, William Riley: sisters Frances Spencer, Joan Buttler: six grandchildren. R.C.

ADCOCK, 70, Indianapolis, died Oct. 11. He was a union steward for Chrysler Corp. 27 years, retiring In 1979. Mr.

Adcock was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of American Legion Broad Ripple Post 3. Memorial contributions may be made to Riley Hospital for Children. Services: 10:30 a.m. Oct. 14 In Flanner Buchanan Washington Park East Mortuary, with calling from 5 to 9 p.m.

Oct. 13. Entombment: Washington Park Cemetery East Mausoleum. He was the widower of Dorothy Adcock. Survivors: son Larry R.

Adcock; daughters Mary A. Orange, Lavonda Schmidt; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. HAROLD ARTHUR ANCIL, 72. Anderson, died Oct. 12.

He was the founder of A Distributors. He also was involved with Stewart Promotion's Flea Market for 10 years. Services: 1 p.m. Oct. 14 In Robert D.

Loose Funeral Home, Anderson, with" calling from 3 to 8 p.m. Oct. 13. Burial: East Maplewood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St.

John's Hospice. Survivors: wife Phyllis Crosson Ancil; sons Terry, Ronald, Micky Ancil; daughters Summer Meehan, Deborah McNeal; brother Russell Ancil; sisters Sylvia Bowles, Irene Bryant; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren: several nieces and nephews. GARY ALAN ARNOLD, 36. Indianapolis, died Oct. 10.

He was a heavy-equipment operator for five years. He was an Army veteran. Services: 11 a.m. Oct. 16 in Boatrlght Funeral Home, with calling from 9:30 a.m.

Burial: Marion (Ind.) National Cemetery. Survivors: mother Erma Jean Griffin Arnold; daughter Coressa L. Arnold: sisters Gwenevera Patterson, Tawanna M. Arnold. FANNIE LUCILLE PARKER ATKINS, 81, Indianapolis, died Oct.

10. She had been a custodian for the Indiana State Library. She was a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association. Services: 11 a.m.

Oct. 14 In Crown Hill Funeral Home, with calling from 9 a.m. Burial: Crown Hill Cemetery. Survivors: husband Charles A. Atkins: son Rodman Atkins; daughter Anita Sawyer: brother Joseph R.

Parker; two grandchildren. ETHEL V. BODAY EDMONDS, 96. Indianapolis, died Oct, 11. She was a homemaker.

Services: 2 p.m. Oct. 16 in Conkle Funeral Home, Speedway Chapel, with calling from 4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 15.

Burial: Washington Park North Cemetery. She was the widow of Harvey Edmonds. Survivors: daughter Jean Gray; brother Lester Boday; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. LOIS JUNE HENRY FRANKLIN, 72. Indianapolis, died Oct.

10. She was a homemaker. She also was a registered nurse, and was a 1945 graduate of Oak Park (111.) West Suburban Hospital. Mrs. Franklin was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church and a past president of the Indianapolis Public School 60 Parent Teacher Organization.

Services: 2 p.m. Oct. 14 in Crown Hill Funeral Home, with calling from 1 p.m. Burial: Crown Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Methodist Home Health and Hospice, American Cancer Society or American Diabetes Foundation.

She was the widow of Dr. William L. Franklin. Survivors: daughters Can-dace Zlckler. Barbara "Suzy" Wheat, Patricia Benrubi, Mary "Ginger" Stefan; seven grandchildren.

WEDEE M. THOMPSON HEROD, Indianapolis, died Oct. 11. She was a housekeeper for the Bookwalter and Clifford families 35 years. She also owned a catering service for 10 years.

Mrs. Herod was a member of Phillips Temple CME Church. Services: 1 p.m. Oct. 17 in Crown Hill Funeral Home, with calling from 11:30 a.m.

Burial: Crown HIU Cemetery. She was the widow of William Herod. Survivors: sister Mattie B. Frazier; niece Delores C. Tompkins; several nieces and nephews.

JEAN ANN McQUAT HYLE, 69. Stone Mountain, formerly of Indianapolis, died Oct. 11. She was an actress, model and radio broadcaster. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Patient Fund at Eber-.

hart Cancer Center at DeKalb Medical Center. 2701 N. Decatur Road, Decatur, Ga. 30033. Services: 11 a.m.

Oct. 14 In St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, Stone Mountain, of which she was a member. Burial: Clay Township Cemetery, Genoa, Ohio. She was the widow of Charles F.

Hyle. Survivors: daughters Catherine H. Brooks. Lynde H. Martino: three grandchildren.

Wages Sons Funeral Home, Stone Mountain, Is handling arrangements. MARY J. HODGE KARNS, 82. Indianapolis, died Oct. 11.

She was a bookkeeper for Wm. H. Block Merchants National Bank and Bankers Trust, retiring In 1951. Mrs. Karns was a member of Old Bethel United Methodist Church.

Services: 11:30 a.m. Oct. 13 In Shirley Brothers Washington Memorial Chapel. Burial: Washington Park Cemetery East. She was the widow of John E.

Karns. Survivors: stepdaughter Patia M. Waggoner: stepson Peter E. Karns; sister Doris L. Smith; a stepgrandchild; a great-stepgrandchild.

WILLIAM M. LAWSON, 89, Indianapolis, died Oct. 11. He was a station attendant for Indianapolis Railway Union Station 41 years, retiring in 1971. Services: 10 a.m.

Oct. 14 in G.H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home, with calling from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 13.

Burial: Maple Hill Cemetery. Plainfield. Survivors: son Thomas J. Lawson: half brother Talamage Gladson: half sister Catherine Dld-dock: two granddaughters; several nieces and nephews; companion Martha A. Lee.

LAWRENCE T. MARIENTHAL, 34, Indianapolis, died Oct. 11. Memorial contributions may be made to the Indiana Mental Health Association. Services: 11 a.m.

Oct. 15 In Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Meridian Hills Mortuary. Burial will be private. Survivor: brother Michael H. Marlenthal.

WILLIAM T. "TOM" MAY, 63. Bloomlngton, formerly of Indianapolis, died Oct. 11. He had been a civil engineer with the Indiana Department of Transportation, retiring after 40 years.

He also was a retired captain and pilot with the Indiana National Guard. Mr. May was a graduate of Purdue University. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Bloomlngton. Services: 11 a.m.

Oct. 16 In Deremlah-Frye Mortuary, Greene Harrell Chapel, Blooming-ton, with calling from 2 to 8 p.m. Oct. 15. Burial: Clear Creek (Ind.) Cemetery.

Survivors: wife Jane Routen May; sons Dean, Douglas May: daughter Deanna Spangle; mother Florence May; brother James H. May; sisters Mary Lee Hardisty, Carol R. Welty, Lou Ann Baster; two grandchildren. DAVID L. McCORMICK, 42, Indianapolis, died Oct.

11. He was a self-employed computer repairman for four years. Services: 1 p.m. Oct. 14 in Singleton Community Mortuary and Memorial Center, with calling from 5 to 8 p.m.

Oct. 13. Burial: Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Greenwood. Survivors: parents Everett E. and Isabelle Holzbog McCormlck; sisters Diane Darlene McCormlck; brothers Dean, Dennis McCormlck.

REBECCA DAWN MILLER, 22. Orlando, formerly of Indianapolis, died Oct. 10. She was a food service manager for Hungry Howie's, Orlando. Memorial contributions may be made to United Way.

Services: 4 p.m. Oct. 14 In Shirley Brothers Castleton Chapel, with calling from 3 to 9 p.m. Oct. 13.

Burial: Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. Survivors: father Charles R. Miller: mother Yvonne Galbreath; brother Charles E. Miller: sister Melissa R. Miller: grandparents Wilbur and Joan Galbreath.

Geneva Cantrell. JANE SHEARER MOORE, 82, Indianapolis, died Oct. 11. She was a home-maker and a member of North United Methodist Church. Services: 10 a.m.

Oct. 16 in Crown HIU Funeral Home, with calling from 9:30 a.m. Burial: Crown Hill Cemetery. She was the widow of J.D. Moore.

Survivors: sons J.D.. Dr. W. David Moore; daughter Martha Ann Marine; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. MY ANSWER MARY SUE PARKER ORCUTT, 56.

Rockford, formerly of Nobles-ville, died Oct. 11. She was a nursing assistant for 27 years. Services: 11 a.m. Oct.

16 in Randall Roberts Logan Street Chapel, NoblesviUe, with calling from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 15. Burial: Crownland Cemetery, NoblesviUe. Survivors: husband Logan Orcutt; daughters Anlssa, Martha, Tonya Harris: son Clinton Blanton; mother Duley Robbins Parker; brothers Marvin, Willis, Wilburn, Danny, David Parker; sisters Laura Mae McElroy, Darlene Lautner, Anna Rae Hughes.

ELMER E. PENNA, 74. Indianapolis, died Oct. 12. He worked at FMC formerly Link-Belt, for 41 years, retiring In 1983.

Services: 1 p.m. Oct. 14 In Carmel Christian Church, of which he was a member. Calling: 4 to 9 p.m. Oct.

13 In Smith Funeral Home, Carmel, and from noon Oct. 14 In the church. Burial: Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the church. Survivors: wife Wilma J.

Meyer Penna: son Ronald L. Penna: daughter Gloria J. Barratt; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. ARZALIA BUTLER PRICE, 66, Indianapolis, died Oct. 10.

She was a baker at Community Hospital East 22 years, retiring in 1988. She was a member of Eastside New Hope Baptist Church. Services: 1 p.m. Oct. 14 In First Christian Missionary Baptist Church, with caUIng there from 6 to 9 p.m.

Oct. 13. Burial; Floral Park Cemetery. Survivors: husband Isaiah Price; daughters Asalee, Kosetta Price, Frances Penman, Felicia Wilburn; sons Urban, Gregory, Quientln, Vincent, Kevin Price; sister Harry Mae Butler; brother Mack Butler: many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lavenia's Funeral Home Is handling arrangements.

JOE BUEAL "J.B." PIERCE, 55, Edinburgh, died Oct. 12. He worked at Arvin Industries, Franklin, for 37 years. He also was assistant manager of the Artcraft Theater, Franklin. Mr.

Pierce was president of the Edinburgh Men's Softball League for eight years. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Bartholomew County Area Hospice. Services: 11 a.m. Oct. 16 in Edinburgh Separate Baptist Church, which he attended.

Calling: 4 to 9 p.m. Oct. 15 In Eskew-Eaton Funeral Home, Edinburgh. Burial: Rest Haven Cemetery, Edinburgh. Survivors: wife Norita Ka-serman Chelf Pierce; stepson Gary Chelf; stepdaughter Kimbra Chelf; brothers Radis, James, Ernest Pierce; sisters Nancy Cox, Delta Wilson, Martha Hitch; two grandchildren: two great-grandchildren.

INDIANA DEATHS Deaths reported from outside the Indianapolis area: Batesville Gerald R. Nunlist, 63, husband of Dorothy Y. Johnson Nunlist (Weigel Funeral Home). Centerville Richard R. Ninde, 50, husband of Janice A.

Vogelgesang Ninde (Doan Mills Funeral Home, Richmond). jasper Mary Lee Mathies Lueken, 65, wife of Norbert Lueken (Becher Kluesner Funeral Home). North Vernon Helen A. Beeman Jones, 86. wife of Ernest Jones.

(Pickett Funeral Home). Rockvllle Nathan Raymond Stanley, 82, husband of Mary E. Thompson Stanley (Gooch Funeral Home). Rushville Anna Mae Newsom Stanley, 86, widow of Everett Paul Stanley. (Todd Funeral Home, Butcher Chabel, Knightstown).

I often suggest people begin" with the Gospel of John, if they are not familiar with the Bible, for it was written "that you may believe that Jesus Is the Christ," the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name" (John You might; also start with the book of Psalms, reading one Psalm each day. You may be surprised to find this takes; only a few minutes. Then let me give you some practical suggestions to help you read the Bible. First, set aside definite time Just as you proba-j bly do to read the newspaper. Sec4i ond, pause for a few moments ask God to help you understand that portion of Scripture.

Then as' you read, ask questions such asi What is taking place here? What; does this show us about Jesus, or-God and His will? Most Important-; ly, before you close your Bible ask. God to help you apply the truth that passage to your life today" "Do not merely listen to the Do what it says" (James Write to Billy Graham, The Indianapolis Star, in care of Tribune Media Services, 64 E. Concord Orlando, Fla. 32801. Tribune Media Services Dear Dr.

Graham: I know you tell people to read the Bible, but I am not much of a reader the newspaper Is about all I bother with and the Rthip la on hid Pan Billy you suggest a part Graham of the Bible that I can read each day and will understand? H.P. Dear Reader Yes. the Bible can seem overwhelming when you first open it; after all, It Is actually a collection or a whole library of books. But the Bible is God's Word, given to us so we can know Him and know He wants us to live. The key, as you have guessed, Is to break the Bible down Into smaller sections and begin by reading one of those, Instead of trying to tackle the whole Bible all at once.

One suggestion is to take one of the Gospels, which tell us about the life, death and resurrection of Jesus, and read a portion of it each day perhaps one event or a few paragraphs. teacher at Nixon (Texas) High School. She was a member of the United Methodist Church, Seguln. She received bachelor's and master's degrees from Ball State University. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Services: 1:30 p.m. Oct. 14 in Bethel United Methodist Church, Washington. Ind. Calling: 10 a.m.

to noon Oct. 14 In Gill Funeral Home, Washington, and after 12:30 p.m. in the church. Burial: Bethel Cemetery, Washington. Survivors: daughter Kara Jo Davis; sons Ryan Joseph, Jason Jeffrey Davis; parents Ozro M.

and Dorllne Mars Stuckey; sisters Connie Matalon, Carol JOHN RUSSELL DEAN, 61. Paragon, died Oct. 10. He was a correctional officer at the Indiana Boys School near Plainfield. retiring In 1983.

Services: 3 p.m. Oct. 15 in Whltaker (Ind.) Baptist Church, of which he was a member. Survivors: wife Diana Totten Dean; sons Russell, John Dean; daughters Lynette, Cherl, Gay, Melanie: stepsons Michael, Robert, David Coop; 12 grandchildren. Costin Funeral Chapel, Martinsville, Is handling arrangements.

HAROLD ROBERT DAY, 75. Clover-dale, formerly of Oaklandon, died Oct. 11. He was an accountant for Lear Slgler In California, retiring in 1987. He was a Navy veteran of World War II.

Graveside services: 3 p.m. Oct. 14 at Oaklandon Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery. Calling: 4 to 8 p.m. Oct.

13 In Whitaker Funeral Home, Cloverdale. Survivors: sisters Freda Halton, Barbara Fraizer; brothers Kenneth Harvey "Hap," Elbert C. "Bigger," Leon W. Day: several nieces and nephews. DAVID L.

EASLEY, 54, Nashville, formerly of Indianapolis, died Oct. 9. Before retiring, he was a police officer In California. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Services: 8 p.m.

Oct. 13 in Day Mortuary, Bloomlngton, with calling from 5 to 8 p.m. Burial: Greenlawn Cemetery, Franklin. Survivors: wife Susan Evans: daughters Cindy Wyatt, Lisa Constant: brother John Easley; sister Karen Mitchell: five grandchildren. GEORGIA ALLINE TRIMMER GERMAIN, 63.

Indianapolis, died Oct. 12. She worked at Lynhurst Bowling Lanes for 20 years, retiring in 1983. Services: 1 p.m. Oct.

16 in Conkle Funeral Home. Lynhurst Chapel, with calling from 4 to 9 p.m. Oct. 15. Burial: Floral Park Cemetery.

Survivors: husband George Robert Germain: daughter Patricia Ann Brown; sons Steven Roscoe, Robert Dale Germain: five grandchildren. DOROTHY L. LANE ATTEBERRY, 76. Indianapolis, formerly of Horse Cave, Ky died Oct. 11.

She was a bookkeep- er at Reese Wholesale Roofing Co. for 30 years, retiring In 1989. Services: 11 a.m. Oct. 14 In Northmlnster Presbyterian Church, of which she was a i member.

Calling: none. Memorial contributions may be made to the church. i Survivors: husband William H. Atte- berry: daughter Mary Lou Krleg; son William L. Atteberry: three grandchildren.

Flanner Buchanan Broad Ripple Mortuary is handling arrangements. WILLIAM ROBERT BAKER, 39, San Diego, formerly of Shelbyvllle, died Oct. 10. He worked as a design engineer for Kyocera America Inc. He was a graduate of Fresno State University and a Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War.

Services: 10 a.m. Oct. 14 at Carmony-Ewing Harrison Street Funeral Home, Shelbyvllle, with calling from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 13.

Burial: Miller Cemetery, Shelbyvllle. Survivors: mother Isabelle K. Baker; brother John H. Baker; sister Elizabeth A. Macaluso.

PERRY LEWIS BAILEY, 84. Martinsville, died Oct. 9. He was a route driver for a home laundry service. Graveside services were Oct.

12. Burial: Old South Park Cemetery, Martinsville. Survivors: sons Robert Bailey. Harry "Bud" Stephenson; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Neal Summers Mortuary.

Martinsville, handled arrangements. TAYLOR BENNETT, 84. Indianapolis, died Oct. 11. He was a welder for Economation Inc.

11 years, retiring in 1981. Mr. Bennett was an Army veteran of World War II. Services: 10 a.m. Oct.

14 In Conkle Funeral Home. Lyn-hurst Chapel, with calling from 2 to 9 p.m. Oct. 13. Burial: West Newton (Ind.) Cemetery.

He was the widower of Parlie Allen Bennett. Survivors: daughter Norma J. Rich: sons Robert Allen: Roger L. Bennett: eight grandchildren: 11 great-grandchildren. Wvshington Park North Cemetery An Indiana Not-For-Pmfit Corporation 4 i Wis 'u Mortuary OPERATED BY FLANNER BUCHA Family Center AVAILABLE FOR CHURCH, CIVIC AND FAMILY FUNCTIONS CORRECTION JACOB F.

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