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DAILY JOURNAL. JOHNSON COUNTY. IND. DAILY JOURNAL www.Uiejournalnct.com SATURDAY-SUNDAY. NOVEMBER 18 19, 2000 AS Indianapolis funeral home.

Entombment will Mettie (Calvert) Lucas be at Forest Lawn Memory Gar- Mettie (Calvert) Lucas, 89, died dens WW'e River Township. Friday, Nov. 17, 2000 at St. Francis Texas wants control of roadside markers Franklin Evelyn G.Johnson, 100 Robert T. McMickle, 68 -Ruth E.

Mitchell, 66 Indianapolis Hosmiai Heaiin centers in Beth Thayer Sechrest Beth Thayer Sechrest, 41, died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2000, at Columbus Regional Hospital. She was born May 21, 1959, in Columbus. Her parents are Jim II. Thayer and Carolynn B.

(Sewell) Thayer, both of Columbus. She married Dale A. Sechrest on Feb. Beech Grove She was a resident of Indianapolis. She was born April 20..1911, in Scottsville, Ky.

Her parents were Marion and Myra (Hinton) Calvert. She married Edsil Lucas. He preceded her in death. Survivors include four sons, Stanley D. Lucas of Cloverdale, Paul L.

Lucas of Southhaven, Ray Lucas of Greenwood and Jerry R. Lucas of Indianapolis; three daughters, Myra J. Smiley of Franklin, Charlotte A. Bruce of New Whiteland and Faye Basler of Greenwood; a brother, Ramah Calvert of Greenwood; 27 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. She worked in manufacturing at Richardson Rubber Co.

for 25 years, retiring in 1971. She was a member of The Bible United Pentecostal Church. A service will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. Monday at The Bible United Pentecostal Church in Indianapolis. Friends may call from 2 to 6 p.m.

Sunday at G.H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home and from 10:30 a.m. until time of service Monday at the church. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Indianapolis. Nichols and Commissioner David M.

Laney said they wanted to review public testimony, as well as comments e-mailed, mailed, faxed and called in to the department recently. Concerns about roadside memorials arose earlier this year, after state transportation officials in Tyler put notices next to non-DWI-related memorials saying that they would soon be removed. Since 1986, Texas law has allowed markers in the right of way at sites of fatal crashes that involved drunken drivers so long as those memorials were wooden and no taller than 30 inches or wider than 18 inches. Robert Hatfield of Tyler said crosses or the proposed state signs could show respect to those who die in traffic And the state signs wouldn't only honor those who die in drunk driving accidents, but those who die in any type of traffic accidents, he said. "I understand the need for remembrance two of our four children have died," said Scripps Howard News Service AUSTIN, Texas Brian Poole's son, Larry, was single, smart, had a great sense of humor and was killed by a drunken driver in Houston 17 years ago.

Poole marked the site where his 31-year-old son died with a simple white cross, engraved with his name. This week, he and others protested a plan by state transportation officials to remove such crosses and replace them with state-issued roadside markers. "To take these crosses up is a sacrilege," a tearful Poole said. "They mean a tremendous amount to people" Texas Transportation Commissioners delayed a decision on the controversial measure that would charge victims' families $100 for the state-issued signs and require them to be taken down after Vk years. "This is a very sensitive issue and very emotional to all involved," Commissioner Robert L.

Nichols said. "The commission has listened to each of you." TAMF. Fla. Norvin Frank Batchellor Norvin Frank Batchellor, 81, died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2000, at Rocky Creek Village in Tampa, Fla.

He was a resident of Tampa and a former resident of Greenwood. He was born March 13, 1919, in Loogootee His parents were Horace and Adelia (Wininger) Batchellor. He married Chris (Tedrow) Batchellor on June 27, 1947. She preceded him in death Jan. 1, 1975.

He then married Mamie (Kinley) Reynolds Batchellor in June of 1975. She preceded him in death May 24,: 1999. Survivors include a son, Steve Batchellor of Lutz, two daughters, Beverly Sickmeier of Indianapolis and Terri Sawyer of Queens Village, N.Y.; a stepson, Bill Reynolds of Greenwood; three stepdaughters, Betty Lou Watkins of Greenwood, Wilma Wells of Martinsville and Joyce Davis of Canada; a brother, Richard Batchellor of Zephyr Hills, two sisters, Elizabeth Mallen of Lacy, and Faye Van Hoy of Indianapolis; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, William Batchellor. He was employed for 33 years by Western Electric in Indianapolis as a tool and die maker, retiring in 1984.

He was a member of University Heights Baptist Church in Indianapolis. Dr. Charles Lake and Pastor Vincent. Sawyer will conduct a memorial service at 2 p.m. Monday at Community Church of Greenwood, 1477 W.

Main St. in Greenwood. Friends may call from 1 p.m. until time of service Monday at the church. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Indianapolis.

Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service and Crematory, Greenwood Chapel, is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 9135 N. Meridian Suite B-4, Indianapolis, IN 46209-7109. Mettie (Calvert) Lucas, 89 Bessie Frances Nolan, 84 Elsewhere Norvin Frank Batchellor, 81 Katherine E.

Crafton, 78 Jimmie Cross, 72 Beth Thayer Sechrest, 41 Myrtle Marion Vinard, 84 Brownsburg and Brian Cross of Clayton; a daughter, Jeanette Petro of Willow Springs, two brothers, J. Lee Cross of Indianapolis and James Donald Cross of Bargersville; two sisters, Geraldine Austin of North Vernon and Geneva Lucas of Greenwood; 13 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Mose L. Cross. He was employed for 25 years by the Chrysler Foundry in Indianapolis as a welder, retiring in 1976.

He was a member of New Hope Friendship Bible Church in Cabool, and Indianapolis UAW Ical 550. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving in the European Theater in World War II. Pastor David Ball will conduct a service at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Vandivier-Tudor Bargersville Chapel.

Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday in the at the funeral home. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens in White River Township. FRANKLIN Evelyn G.

Johnson Evelyn G. Johnson, 100, died Thursday, Nov. 9, 2000, at Franklin United Methodist Community. 20, 1999, in Columbus. He survives.

Other survivors include a son, Andrew Thayer Sechrest of Columbus; a stepson, Jason Sechrest of Los Angeles; a sister, Julie Thayer Voor of South Bend; two brothers, Craig Thayer and Mark Thayer, both of Columbus; a grandmother, Libby Sewell of Columbus; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, John and Winona Thayer and James Sewell. She was a Columbus North High School and Ball State University graduate. While in high school, she taught dance at Dixon Dance Studio in Whiteland and Columbus. She had owned and operated Beth's Dancenter in Columbus since 1982.

She was the Pep-stepper coach at Columbus North High School and also did volunteer work in dance David R. Burnett will conduct a service at 10 a.m. Monday at First Christian Church in Columbus. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Myers Funeral Service, Reed Jewell Chapel, in Columbus and from 9 a.m.

until time of service Monday at the church. Burial will be at Garland Brook Cemetery in Columbus. Memorial contributions may be made to Beth Thayer Sechrest Memorial Fund through Irwin Union Bank for the future education of her son, Andrew, or to the donor's choice of charity. Get Your Home Decked Outrt FRANKLIN Robert T. McMickle Robert T.

McMickle, 68, died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2000, at Franklin Meadows Health Care. He was a resident of Franklin. He was born Jan. 26, 1932, in Virginia.

His parents were Grover and Trusta (Hawks) McMickle. Survivors include two sons, Robert McMickle Jr. and Richard McMickle, both of Franklin; two daughters, Ann St. Hilaire of Lakeland, and Mary Rumley of Chandler, a brother, Bill McMickle of North Carolina; a sister, Mary Kiser of Rural Hall, N.C.; 11 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. He was a U.S.

Army veteran of the Korean conflict, honorably discharged as a corporal in 1954. He was employed for over 10 years by Aetna Insurance Co. as a courier. Pastor Rick Shaw will conduct a service at 10 a.m. Monday at Jessen Funeral Home in White-land.

Friends may call from noon until 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Madison. FRANKLIN Ruth E. Mitchell Ruth E.

Mitchell, 66, died Friday, Nov, 17, 2000, at her residence in Franklin. She was the wife of Norman B. Mitchell. Arrangements are pending at Vandivier-Parsley Funeral Home in Franklin. She was a resident of Franklin.

She was born March 30, 1900, in Wis. Her par FAIRLAND Katherine 'Kate' Crafton ents were the Rev. Alsey R. and Catherine Hals tea d) Grant. She married Dr.

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She was born Dec. 20, 1915, in Atlanta. Her parents were Grant F. and Sarah A. (Hill) Wagoner.

She married James C. Vinard on Sept. 15, 1940, near Pyrmont. He preceded her in death Feb. 19, 2000.

Survivors include a son, J. Robert "Bob" Vinard of Pyrmont; a daughter, Nancy Jane Coy of New Whiteland; three sisters, Helen Sheets of Flora, Ruth Rainey of Byron, 111., and Dora Obst of Lawrence, five grandchildren; three stepgrand-children; and 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Wagoner. She was a ,1933 graduate of Arcadia High School. She was employed for 17 years by Lafayette Home Hospital as a secretary, retiring in 1989.

She was a member of Pyrmont Church of the Brethren, Women's Fellowship Guild of the Church, Carroll County Home Demonstration Club, National Campers and Hikers Association and Lafayette Stick Kickers and Weekenders. Pastor Tim Deardorf will conduct a service at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Bodine Funeral Home in Rossville. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home Burial will be at Pyrmont Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Pyrmont Church of the Brethren. Katherine "Kate" E. Crafton, 78, died Friday, Nov. 17, 2000, at Homeview Center of Franklin. She was a resident of Fairland and a lifelong resident of Shelby County.

She was born Jan. 24, 1922, in Morgan County. Her parents were Frank and Lillie (Smith) Liggett. She married Harlan Crafton in 1938. He preceded her in death.

Survivors include a daughter, Sharon Griffith of Fairland; several grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son; two sisters; and a companion, George Gillaspy. She attended Morgantown and Fairland schools. She was a homemaker. A private graveside service will I be conducted at Fairland Ceme-l tery.

There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are being handled by Carmony-Ewing Fu-: neral Home in Shelbyyille. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Assor ciatibn, 7363 E. 21st Indianapolis, IN 46219. CABOOL, Mo.

Jimmie Cross Jimmie Cross, 72, died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2000, at Methodist son on June 2, 1922, in Buck Creek, Iowa. He preceded her in death Sept. 2, 1974. Survivors include two daughters, Lois Cole of Grant's Pass, and Mona Valentine of Frankfort; six grandchildren; and 11 greatgrandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Bishop Raymond Grant of the United Methodist Church and Milton Grant; and three sisters, Helen McDonald, Joyce Grant and Lois Patches; and a great-grandson, Paul Wesley Bryant. She was a graduate of Dunlap High School in. Iowa, a student of Cornell College in Iowa and a graduate of Boston University with a degree in religious education in 1923. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin.

She was always an advocate for peace and had written many articles that were published in newspapers in Boston, Indianapolis and Franklin. She served as state president of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom. She was active in Church Women United and was well INDIANAPOLIS Bessie Frances Nolan Bessie Frances Nolan, 84, died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2000, at University Heights Convalescent in Indianapolis. She was a resident of Indianapolis and a former resident of Greenwood.

She was born Jan. 18, 1916, in East Moline, 111. Her parents were Karl and Frances (Valenta) Pavlica. She married John T. Nolan on July 3, 1937, in Indianapolis.

He survives. Other survivors include a son, Dan E. Nolan of Rochester Hills, a daughter, Patricia A. Clapp of Greenwood; a brother, Frank Jelinek of Jackson, a sister, Helen Hill of Greenwood; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two stepgreat- Hospital. He was a resident of Cabool, Mo.

He was born Jan. 5, 1928, in Helenwood, Tenn. His par- grandchildren. She was preceded Visit our funeral home without leaving your home: in death by a sister, Marie Tieke by Eli Lilly and Co. as a clerk, and Bertha (Baird) Cross.

He married Geneva Lee Cecil on Feb. 23, 1948. She mm Charlotte Emerson Literary Club in Franklin. The Rev. William Valentine will conduct a memorial service at 10 a.m.

on Dec. 2 in Wright Memorial Chapel at Franklin United Methodist Community. Vandivier-Tudor Funeral Home is handling arrangements. CROSS retiring in 1978. The Rev.

Shan Rutherford will conduct a service at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Forest Lawn Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Home, State Road 135 Chapel, in Greenwood. Friends may call from noon until time of service Sunday at the survives. Other survivors include four sons, Steve Cross and Cleve Cross, both of Martinsville, Virgil Cross of Getting answers to questions about funerals and cremation is even easier with the introduction of our web site.

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