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www.pal-item.com i -3 Obituaries What's Happening Florida M. Spicer Florida M. "Peach" Spicer, 78, of Richmond, passed away Joseph E. Carroll Joseph Eulis Carroll, 92, of Indianapolis, passed away James W. Mopps James "Jim" Wayne Mopps, 72, of Richmond, died Saturday, Nov.

James H. May Jr. DUBLIN James Henry "Jimmy" May 95, passed away on Monday, pi i 1 1 Nov. 28, 2006, at the Wildwood Health Care Center. He was born Jan.

9, 1914, in Indianapolis, 25, 2006, at home after a long illness including COPD. He was born Dec. 6, 1933, in Richmond to Nov. 27, 2006, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Ky. A longtime resi Monday, Nov.

27, 2006, at Reid Hospital in Richmond, where she had been a patient for the past two weeks. She was born Florida M. Spicer Joseph E. Carroll James Mopps the son of Ly-curgus and Elizabeth Carroll. He attended Indianapolis Public School 47 and graduated from Harold "Everett" Mopps and Mildred "Marie" (Davis) Mopps.

Jim graduated from Richmond Senior High School in dent of Dublin, he had moved to Science Hill, Ky, following the death of his wife, Grace J. Jones May, on Oct. 9, 2003. They were married in Connersville, on June 29, 1963. A son of the late James Henry May Sr.

and Susan Kay Beck-man May, James was born in Liberty, on Oct. 19, 1911. He served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. He was a disabled American veteran and a lifetime member of the DAV. Jimmy retired from the Gaar's Nursery in Cambridge City, where he worked as mechanic and maintenance repairman.

He enjoyed working in his yard and garden. He is survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. till time of services at 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec.

1, 2006, at the Marshall Erlewein Funeral Home in Dublin. Rev. James Tilton will officiate. Burial will follow at Zion's Lutheran Cemetery in Pershing. 112906-34785161-182 Traevie'Antae Bennett Traevie'Antae Bennett, infant son of Courtney Hurst of Warren Central High School in 1931.

He also attended Indiana Central College and Indiana University, where he was a member of the varsity baseball team. He married Margaret C. Laughner on Feb. 14, 1941, and she preceded him in death on Nov. 13, 1998.

Mr. Carroll was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army. He served as a medical technician at the base hospital at Camp Ruston, La. While at Camp Ruston, he assisted with physical examinations for the crew of the captured German submarine U-505, which is now on display at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago.

From 1946 to 1947, he worked for the Delco-Remy Division of General Motors in Anderson, and for General Motors Acceptance Corp. (GMAC) in Richmond, Ind. From 1947 to 1967, Mr. Carroll was vice president and general manag Fern M. Sterling CONNERSVILLE, Ind.

Fern M. Sterling, 75, of Connersville, died Sunday, Nov. 26, 2006. Born June 4, 1931, in Connersville to Charles and Ida Miller Calonge, she retired from Visteoninl994. Survivors include children, Donald Sterling, Kathryn Pennington, Diana Sterling, Donna Sterling and Kim Johnson; sisters, Pearl Boreham, Marie Jackson and Bonnie Carpenter; brother, Robert Calonge.

Her husband, John Sterling is deceased. Service will be 1 p.m. Friday at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home, Connersville, where visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Thursday Shirley A. Garo CONNERSVILLE, Ind.

-Shirley A. Matthew Garo, 55, of Connersville, died Sunday, Nov. 26, 2006, at St. Vincent Hospital in Carmel. She was born Jan.

31, 1951, in Batesville to Harold and Dixie Roberts Miller. Survivors include her daughters, Kimberly Brooks, Bethany Durham, Amanda Stevens and Tiffany Matthew; mother; and sisters, Debbie Feller and Donna Hohman. Her husband, Robert Matthew, is deceased. Service will be private. Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home, Connersville, is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Death in the News Bebe Moore Campbell 'LOS ANGELES (AP) Bebe Moore Campbell, who penned several best-sellers including "Brothers and Sisters" and "What You Owe Me" as well as articles for The New York Times and The Washington Post, died Monday. She was 56. Campbell died at home from complications with brain cancer, said publicist Linda Wharton Boyd. She was diagnosed with the disease in February.

Her books, most of which were fiction based on real-life stories, touched on racial and social divides while including the perspective of many ethnic groups. One of her first novels, "Your Blues Ain't Like Mine," was published in 1992 and spanned a 40-year period dealing with prejudice in the United States. The book earned her an NAACP Image Award for literature. She followed the book with "Brothers and Sisters," which focused on race relations in the corporate world after the 1992 Los Angeles riot. Among her other novels were "Singing in the Comeback Choir," and "72 Hour Hold." Today American Idol rejected singer to perform: 7 p.m.

Nov. 29 at Fountain City Wesleyan Church, 5600 U.S. 27 Richmond, IN. William Hung is best remembered for his rendition of the Ricky Martin song, "She for students and $5foradults. Info: (765) 935-4353 Make a Difference Hike: p.m.

Nov. 29 at Bicentennial Park, Sim Hodgin Parkway and Bridge Richmond, IN. Info: (765) 983-7275 Golden Kiwanis meeting: 9 a.m. Nov. 29 at First Christian Church, 100 S.

10th Richmond, IN. Program about "Hikiing Isle Royal" by Ted Halsted. Meeting in the church basement. Info: Information (765) 966-1 239 Drop-off times for Gingerbread House Decorating Contest entries: 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 29 at Nettle Creek Cultural Center Gallery and Gift Shop, 98 E.

Main Street, Hagerstown, IN. Drop off entries on Nov. 29. Entries will be on display during gallery hours 1 -7 p.m. Dec.

1 2, 7, 8, 9and 10. Penny votes will be tailed at 7 p.m. Dec. 10. Info: Becky Reed (765) 489-4005 Thursday Yokefellow Luncheon: Noon-1 p.m.

Nov. 30 at Knights of Columbus, 204 N. 10th Richmond, IN. Info: Max Knight (765) 886-5064 John Hollis, (765) 935-2452 Ongoing Events 2006 Holiday House to benefit The Children's Medical Center of Dayton: 4-9 p.m. Thursday and Friday; noon-9 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday Nov. 30-Dec. 3 at Dayton Children's Hospital, One Children's Plaza, Dayton, OH.Tour a $1 .7 million custom home in Kettering, decorated inside and out for Christmas. Park on Blossom Heath Drive off Southern Boulevard In Kettering, across from Kettering 0 at Dayton area National City Bank branches; $1 5 at the door. Ivy Tech Community College class: Sept.

12-Feb. 13 at Ivy Tech Community College, Richmond, IN. Equipping Supervisors with 21st Century Skills. Sessions meet full days. Info: Becky Murray (765) 966-8934 Whitewater Valley Annual Art Competition: Nov.

6-Jan. 26 at Indiana University East, 2325 Chester Richmond, IN. Entries on exhibit at Whitewater Hall on The Gallery on campus. Info: (765) 973-8605 1 08th Annual Exhibition: 1 0 a.m. -4 p.m.

Tuesdays-Fridays, 1-4 p.m. Sundays, closed Mondays, Saturdays and major holidays. Nov. 9-Dec. 17 at Richmond Art Museum, 350 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond, IN.

Indiana's longest-running juried art exhibition will feature 160 works, including paintings, sculptures, pottery, wood carvings and glass. The competition was open to all artists 18 and older who live within 75 miles of Richmond.This year's juror is Ju-lianna Thibodeaux, senior art critic for Nuvo Newsweekly, an alternative newspaper in Indianapolis. Info: (765) 966-0256 Toys for Tots collection: Nov. 14-Dec. 15 at Omni Home Care, 828 E.

Main Richmond, IN. Drop off new toysfor Marine Corps Toys for Tots drive and non-perishable food for Community Food Bank and Oak Park Church of God food pantry now through Dec. 15. Info: Myra Morgan (765)935-6000 Heritage Spectrum Exhibit Nov. 16-Jan.

31 at Indiana State Museum, Indianapolis, IN. In the museum's Legacy Theatre. Heritage Spectrum features the works of Herron School of Art and Design Spectrum students. Info: (31 7) 232-1637 The Polar Express: Departs 5:30 p.m. and 7:45 p.m.

Nov. 17-18, 24-25; 5:30 p.m. Nov. 19 and 26; 5:30 p.m. and 7:45 p.m.

Dec. 1-2, 8-9, 15-16; 5:30 p.m. Dec. 3, 1 0 and 1 7 Nov. 1 7-Dec.

1 7 at Connersville's Grand Station, Connersville, IN. Tickets: $26adults, $16child. Info: (765) 825-2054 Christmas Train Fantasyland: 2-8 p.m. all month (closed Mondays) unless otherwise noted.Noon-8 p.m. Dec.

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31 at Charlie's Coffee Bar Gallery, 416 N. 1 0th Richmond, IN. Donations accepted. Info: (765) 962-5759. May 18, 1928, in Manchester, the youngest of 13 children of William and Mary Elizabeth Thompson Pennington.

She came to Indiana with her family as a child and lived all of her adult life in Richmond, graduating form Richmond High School with the class of 1947. On Sept. 7, 1947, she was married to Wilson A. Spicer. Mr.

Spicer died July 3, 1982. She was a member of the Mount Zion Baptist Church in Connersville. She loved gardening, especially her flowers, and attending sporting events. She also loved to cook. Survivors include four children, Nathan Spicer and wife Lori of Fort Wayne, Joe Spicer and wife Luann of Richmond, Judy Spicer of Richmond and Gene Spicer and wife Andrea of Connersville; 11 grandchildren, Jared, Jennifer, Janell, Randy, Jason, Natasha and Kerri Spicer, Toni Spicer-Jamison, Randy Gi-anfagna, Amy Martz and Marc Gianfagna; 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Nellie Williams of Indianapolis and Rose Robinson of Richmond; a number of nieces, nephews and cousins; four brothers-in-law and a sister-in-law.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Tony Spicer; four sisters, Cecil Garrard-Nolan, Lucy Potter, Edna Henson and Georgia Collier; six brothers, Dan, Clarence, Alex, Robert, Maryland (Jack) and Willis Pennington. Funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. Eugene Spicer at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, 2006, at the Greater Second Baptist Church, 1371 N.

Richmond, where friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Friday. Burial will be in Earlham Cemetery. Miller, Moster, Rob-bins Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. During this time of bereavement, the family will receive friends at 511 S.

17th Richmond, Ind. Friends may visit online anytime at millermosterrobbins.com leave a message of sympathy or submit a special photo in honor of Mrs. Spicer. 112906-28255641-332 Connersville and Ray Bennett of Richmond, passed away on Monday, Nov. 27, 2006, at Riley Hospital in Indianapolis.

He was born in 1952 where he was on the swimming team and received many medals. He entered the U.S. Navy soon after graduation, serving 20 years and retired as a yeoman chief petty officer. He served aboard many ships on both coasts. He served in Navy recruiting duty in Cincinnati, Ohio, and in New York City.

He served in the U.S. Navy Intelligence Service for four years in Yokosuka, Japan, and one year in Vietnam. He received many commendations including six medals. Married to Barbara Arliene Rinehart in Dayton, Ohio, on Sept. 28, 1957, and sealed for time and eternity in August 1998.

Along with his wife Barbara, he owned and operated Premium Carpet and Upholstering Cleaning for 18 years. He retired in 1999 due to illness. He was an avid fisherman all his life. He fished for the sheer joy of it. Jim had a tremendous sense of humor and was well liked by all.

He loved to play games including cards, chess and acey ducey. He loved his family very much and enjoyed spending time with them. Besides his wife, he is survived by daughters, Kathleen Brown of Richmond and Pamela and husband Jamie Spenner of Las Vegas; and son, Stacy and wife Joyce of Richmond. He is also survived by grandchildren, William, Victoria and Meghan Brown, Travis, Renee, Josiah and Morgan Spenner and Allison and Madeline Mopps. Grandson Robert Thomas is deceased.

He has three great-grandchildren with two more expected. Funeral service for James W. Mopps will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, 2006, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3333 Backmeyer Road, Richmond, Ind.

Bishop Michael Fegter will officiata Burial will be in the Dayton National Cemetery, Dayton, Ohio. Friends may call Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. at Doan Mills Funeral Home, 790 National Road Richmond, Ind. 112906-29660596-347prr Obituary Correction Survivors of James W. Mopps include grandchild Josiah Spenner.

Bishop Michael Fegter will officiate at Mopps' service. Their names were misspelled in Mopps' obituary on Page A5 Tuesday. Traevie'Ahtai Bennett Connersville on Oct. 18, 2006. Besides his parents, he is survived by grandparents, Terry and Shannon Hurst of Connersville, Clara and Charles Acre of Richmond and Kenton Ray and Jeanetta Bennett of Muncie; great-grandmothers, Mildred Jones and Janice Hurst Williams of Connersville; great-grandparents, Larry and Sara Irvin of Richmond and Nadra and Joe Bennett of Muncie; and many cousins, aunts and uncles.

He is preceded in death by his great-grandfathers, Denny Hurst and Bernard Jones. Funeral services will be at Urban Winkler Funeral Home on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2006, at 7 p.m. with Rev. Richard Ware of Higher Praise Worship Center officiating.

Friends and family may call from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday. Burial will be on Friday, Dec. 1, 2006, at Dale Cemetery at the family's convenience. Memorial contributions may be made to Riley Children's Hospital.

Those wishing to send a personal condolence or to sign the online guest book may go to www.urbanwinklerfuneral home.com at any time. 112906-28251761-190 er ot Alien cnevroiet inc. in Cambridge City, where he lived from 1948 until 2004. He also worked for the land acquisition division of the Indiana State Highway Department from 1967 until his retirement in 1979. Additionally, he served for four years as the Jackson Township Assessor and served eight years as the Jackson Township Trustee in Wayne County, Ind.

Mr. Carroll was also extremely active in his community of Cambridge City, as a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis Club, of Lodge and American Legion Post 169. He was an avid golfer who was a charter member of Hartley Hills Country Club in Hagerstown, and a member of the Elks Country Club in Richmond, Ind. Mr. Carroll was a lifelong fan of all sports, but he had a special place in his heart for baseball, especially his beloved Chicago Cubs.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Forrest, Cecil and Harold; and his daughter, Barbara S. Williams. Survivors include his son, Joseph S. (Katie) Carroll of New Palestine, a sister, Alline Harvey of Napa, a son-in-law, Stewart Williams of Lowell, two sisters-in-law, Ruth Carroll of Brooksville, and Polly Carroll of Monroe, three grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren. Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m.

on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2006, at Waskom Capitol Hill Chapel, 1010 E. Main Cambridge City, Ind. The funeral service will be held on Friday, Dec. 1,2006, at 11 a.m.

at the funeral home, with the burial at Washington Park East Cemetery in Indianapolis. Memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, Department of Indiana, 2439 W. 16th Indianapolis, IN 46222. 112906-24784221-462 Services Every Life Should Be Remembered! oUonument Co. 1014 National Road West, Richmond, Indiana 47374 765-962-3605 vice will be at 1 1 a.m.Thursday at Nein-Barnes Funeral Home, Camden, where visitation will be from 4-7 p.m.

today. Rose, David of Connersville, died Nov. 26. Service will be at 1 0 a.m. today at Urban-Winkler Funeral Home, Connersville.

Street, Gary formerly of Richmond, died Nov. 25. Service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Stegall-Berheide-Orr Funeral Home, Richmond, where visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. today.

Suttles, Gary of Connersville, died Nov. 26. Service will be at 1 1 a.m. Thursday at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home, Connersville, where visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today.

Swallow, Elsa, of Richmond, died Nov. 7. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Assembly Room at Friends Fellowship Community, Richmond. Winkelman, Mary who was born in Brookville, died Nov.

27. Service will be at 1 1 a.m. Thursday at Phillips Meyers Funeral Home, Brookville, where visitation will be from 1 0-1 1 a.m. Thursday. Edwards, Ralph of Camden, Ohio, died Nov.

25. Service will be at 1 1 a.m. today at West Elkton (Ohio) Church of Christ. Garwood, Gordon of Eaton, Ohio, died Nov. 23.

Memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Girton-Schmidt-Boucher Funeral Home, Eaton. Hardy, Opal of Somerville, Ohio, died Nov. 27. Service will be at 1 1 a.m.

today at Nein-Barnes Funeral Home, Camden, Ohio, where visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. today. Helms, Sandra of Richmond, died Oct. 15. Memorial service will be at 4 p.m.

Tuesday at Fairview Baptist Church, Richmond. Mason, Ruth of Richmond, died Nov. 20. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. today at Earlham Cemetery in Richmond.

Ratliff, Ray, of Winchester, died Nov. 27. Service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Thayer Funeral Home, Winchester, where visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today.

Reece, William S. who was born in Somerville, Ohio, died Nov. 26. Ser Death announcements The Palladium-Item publishes free death notices for deceased residents as well as paid obituaries. To help ensure accuracy, all information for pending services, free death notices and paid obituaries must be verified by the funeral home that is handling the arrangements or a death certificate.

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