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Joyce Luckenbill
Joyce Elaine Deel Luckenbill, the mother of Nineveh area resident Thomas Jeffrey Deel, died Sunday, April 25, 1999, at her Greenwood home. She was 61.
Mrs. Luckenbill was born May 29, 1937, in Decatur, Illinois to Calvin J. and Dorothy Thompson Tomey.
She first married Walter Thomas Deel in 1956. He died March 12, 1989.
She and Larry Don Luckenbill were married in April 1996. He died September 6, 1997.
Mrs. Luckenbill was graduated from Atwood High School in Atwood, Illinois in 1955.
She was a homemaker.
Other survivors include a daughter, Tiffany Lynn Deel Yrttima of Seymour; two additional sons, Michael Tomey Deel of Franklin and David Ray Deel of Orleans; a sister, Beverly McDade of Atwood, Illinois; 17 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Pastor Phillip Curtis led a service Tuesday afternoon, April 27, at First Assembly of God in Franklin.
Vandivier-Tudor Funeral Home in Franklin was in charge of arrangements.
Mary F. Miller
Mary Frances Miller died at her home in Franklin Friday, April 23, 1999. She was 50 and left survivors in the Brown County area.
Mrs. Miller was born July 22, 1948, in Indianapolis to George S. Lucid and Mary E. Luna Lucid. Her mother survives in New Whiteland.
She and Danny Miller were married November 11, 1977. He survives.
Mrs. Miller was graduated from Whiteland High School.
She had worked at Bessie Veneer in Trafalgar. Before that, she had managed Lees Inn at Shelbyville.
Mrs. Miller was a member of Our Lady of the Greenwood Catholic Church and had also attended Mount Carmel Christian Church at Trafalgar.
Other survivors include a daughter, Jennifer Miller of Franklin; two sons, Shannon Mitchell of Trafalgar and Eric Mitchell of Franklin; her maternal grandmother, Thelma Luna of Indianapolis; a sister, Linda Branson of Shelbyville; three brothers, Michael Lucid of Indianapolis, William Lucid of Whiteland and David Lucid of Greenwood; two grandsons, Dalton Mitchell and Jacob Mitchell, both of Morgantown; and her mother-in-law, Clarene Miller of Franklin.
The Reverend Jeff Mallon conducted a service Monday morning, April 26, at Flinn and Maguire Funeral Home in Franklin.
Burial was in Johnson County’s First Mount Pleasant Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mount Carmel Christian Church, 2013 West County Road 750 South, Trafalgar, Indiana 46181.
Fern Scrougham
Helmsburg resident Fern H. Scrougham died Saturday, May 1, 1999, at the Brown County Community Care Center in Salt Creek Park. She was 90.
Mrs. Scrougham was born April 6, 1909, in Needmore to Lynsley and Beatrice King Chitwood.
She was married to Muncie Scrougham. He died in 1973.
Mrs. Scrougham had been a member of Cottonwood Christian Church. She formerly belonged to the Helmsburg United Methodist Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Joyce Everling of Helmsburg; five sons, Earl Scrougham, Harold Scrougham and Richard "Butch" Scrougham, all of Helmsburg, Allen Scrougham of Indianapolis and Gerald Scrougham of Nashville; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren.
Pastor Darrell Miller conducted a service Tuesday morning, May 4, at the Bond-Mitchell Funeral Home on State Road 135 North.
Burial was in Jackson Township’s Lanam Ridge Cemetery.
Rachel Sechler
Mary Rachel Sechler, the mother of Van Buren Elementary School Principal Kim Sechler, died Sunday, May 2. A resident of Nashville since June 1998, she was 85.
Mrs. Sechler had lived in East Lynwood, Michigan before moving to the area for health reasons.
She was born August 28, 1913, in Fort Wayne to William Burt and Clara Barnhart Sible.
Mrs. Sechler spent her formative years in Fort Wayne before marrying Bernard Sechler. He died in 1958.
The couple moved from Cree Lake, Indiana to Hillsdale, Michigan in 1953.
Mrs. Sechler had worked as a cook at Bailey Elementary School in Hillsdale, Michigan, retiring in 1975.
In 1973, her son, Kay, was killed in a skydiving accident after returning from service in Vietnam. Mrs. Sechler volunteered at the Veterans Hospital in Battle Creek, Michigan. She visited the facility monthly and brought cookies to the patients. She sometimes said it was, "One small thing she could do for Kay’s memory." Mrs. Sechler was recognized for her volunteerism and having logged 300 hours at the hospital.
She was a member of Hillsdale United Methodist Church.
Besides cooking, Mrs. Sechler enjoyed sewing and handiwork. She quilted and sewed many craft items before giving them away as gifts or donating them to organizations.
Mrs. Sechler enjoyed butterflies and had collections of jewelry and other decorative butterfly items, her family said. She was also an avid reader.
She is also survived by another son, Lee Sechler of Birmingham, Michigan; four grandchildren, B.D. Sechler of Apex, North Carolina, Tracy Sechler Edwards of Birmingham, Michigan and Aaron Sechler and Joel Sechler, both of Nashville; two great-grandchildren, Alarie Sechler and Cameron Sechler, both of Apex, North Carolina; a sister-in-law, Marcia Sible of St. Joe ; a niece, Glenda Shull of St. Joe; and two nephews, Gary Sible of St. Joe and Gene Sible of Cary, North Carolina.
A service was conducted Tuesday afternoon, May 4, at Van Horn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale, Michigan.
Burial was in that city’s Oak Grove Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Battered Women’s Shelter in Hillsdale.
David K. Baker
Columbus resident David K. Baker died Friday morning, April 7, 1999, at Columbus Regional Hospital. He was 43.
Mr. Baker was born September 23, 1955, in Columbus to John K. Baker and Rosemary Bisel Smith. His parents survive.
He had worked as a self-employed sign painter. Mr. Baker was a member of the Edinburgh American Legion and Liars Club.
Other survivors include a brother, John W. Baker of Columbus; and four sisters, Versie Boone and Luanna Whited, both of Edinburgh, Eunice Miller of Hope and Edith Chouinard of Manchester, Tennessee.
Mr. Baker was preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Leota Bisel and Jeanette Baker.
The Reverend Orville Turner led a service Tuesday afternoon, May 11, in Brown County’s Henderson Cemetery.
Bond-Mitchell Funeral Home on State Road 135 North was in charge of arrangements.
Edgar Brock
A familiar figure in and around Spearsville for many years has died.
Edgar G. Brock died Monday evening, May 3, 1999, at Columbus Regional Hospital. He was 80.
Mr. Brock had lived in the Spearsville area before moving to the Brown County Com-munity Care Center recently because of his failing health.
He was born October 3, 1918, in Crab Orchard, Ken-tucky to Sim F. and Virgie Simpson Brock.
Mr. Brock had worked as a truck driver for the Brown County Highway Department for 14 years before retiring in 1980. He also logged and operated a sawmill in Brown County.
He could often be found at the Hickory Ridge Senior Citizens Center on Hornettown Road or fishing at a favorite lake. Mr. Brock also enjoyed gardening and hunting.
During World War II, he served as a corporal in the 637th Tank Destroyer Battalion.
Friends, relatives and neighbors gathered to honor Mr. Brock for his service to the Hamblen Township Civic League in October 1992.
He had taken care of the grounds at Hickory Ridge and did everything from plant flowers to build new picnic tables since 1964.
Others at the party related some of Mr. Brock’s favorite fish stories and his care for other people in the neighborhood.
Survivors include three brothers, Hobert Brock of Trafalgar and Lester Brock and Sim Brock, both of Columbus; four sisters, Irene Moore of Greenwood, Lottie Collins of Spearsville, Beulah Hatfield of Modesto, California and Doris Arnold of Spearsville; and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Brock was preceded in death by two sisters, Nellie Jo Brock and Jewell Brock; and three brothers, Loyd Brock, Morris Brock and Rufus Brock.
The Reverend Leroy Collins conducted a service Friday afternoon, May 7, at Meredith-Clark Funeral Home in Morgantown.
Burial was at Spearsville Weslyan Church Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hickory Ridge Senior Citizens Center, 2314 Hickory Ridge Lane, Morgantown, Indiana 46160.
Alma Groomer
Cordry-Sweetwater Conservancy District resident Alma V. Groomer died Tuesday, May 3, 1999, at St. Francis Hospital and Health Centers in Beech Grove. She was 88.
Mrs. Groomer was born February 4, 1911, in Greene County to Josephus and Lula MacDonald Quimby.
She was married to Dennie Groomer. He preceded her in death.
Mrs. Groomer and her husband co-founded International Harvester in Indianapolis. The company operated from 1955 until 1977. The couple also founded Radiator Works in 1944.
She had been a member of the Church of the Lakes, Order of the Eastern Star and Job’s Daughters.
Survivors include two daughters, Dorine Swartz of Beech Grove and Lois L. Barr of Greenwood; two sisters, Alberta Kelley of Bloomington and Daphne Beyers of Greenfield; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Groomer was preceded in death by two sisters, Hermonie Hardisty and Zoethel Stephen; and two brothers, Curtis Quimby and Dirrelle Quimby.
The Reverend Richard Crowley conducted a service Saturday morning, May 8, at Forest Lawn Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Home’s Greenwood Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of the Lakes, Post Office Box 54, Nineveh, Indiana 46164.
Francis Hearth
Francis "Shorty" Hearth, the father of Morgantown resident Sue Boles, died Monday afternoon, May 3, 1999, at his home in Columbus. He was 78.
Mr. Hearth was born June 23, 1920, in Jackson County to Johnie and Edna Axsom Hearth.
He and Kathleen A. Miller were married July 3, 1948. She died November 7, 1993.
Mr. Hearth had owned and operated Hearth Plumbing in Columbus for 50 years before retiring in 1989.
After retiring, he worked in the company with his son.
Mr. Hearth was a United States Army veteran of World War II. He was discharged as a sergeant.
Survivors include a son, Gary Hearth of Columbus; another daughter, Barbara Stamper of Columbus; two brothers, Chet Hearth and Clovis Hearth, both of Bedford; five grandchildren, Lori Huesman of Brown County and Steve Barker, Lance Barker, Amy Workman and Ellen Huesman, all of Columbus; and three great-grandchildren.
The Reverend Robert Muncie led a service Thursday afternoon, May 6, at Barkes, Inlow and Weaver Funeral Home in Columbus.
Burial was in Lawrence County’s Mundell Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Church of the Nazarene.
Edward Keebler
Edward Autry Keebler, the step-father of Morgantown area resident Lisa Smith, died Thursday, May 6, 1999, at South Lake Hospital in Clermont, Florida. A resident of Canaan, he was 57.
Mr. Keebler was born July 3, 1941, in Apopka, Florida to Theodore Keebler and Carmie Williams Keebler Skipper. His mother survives in Weirsdale, Florida.
He was married to Barbara A. Davis. She survives.
Mr. Keebler had worked as a machine operator at Cummins Engine Company in Columbus before retiring this year.
He was a United States Army veteran. Mr. Keebler had been a member of the American Legion.
Other survivors include four sons, Albert A. Keebler of North Vernon, Edward Alfred Keebler of Lady Lake, Florida, Paul E. Keebler of Fort Wayne and Rick Lee Keebler of Madison; a daughter, Barbara Burton of Columbus; a step-son, Rick Davis of Taylorsville; three additional step-daughters, Susan Napier and Jan Davis, both of Taylorsville, Brenda Briddle of Columbus, three sisters, Bobby Jean James of North Vernon, Mildred Jewel of Apopka, Florida and Cora Sprayberry of Hudson, Florida; 13 grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren.
The Reverend Kelly Fair will conduct a service today, May 12, at 1:30 p.m. in Myers Funeral Service, Reed and Jewell Chapel at Columbus.
Burial will be in that city’s Garland Brook Cemetery.
Ralph Lambert
Brown County resident Ralph Lambert died Tuesday, May 4, 1999, at the Brown County Community Care Center in Salt Creek Park. He was 83.
Mr. Lambert was born February 27, 1916, in Logan County, Illinois to Charles S. and Mattie Logan Lambert.
He first married Frances Statom March 4, 1937, in Shelbyville. She died December 14, 1985. Afterwards he and Lois Muston were married December 5, 1987, in Brown County. She survives.
Mr. Lambert had owned and operated Lambert and Son Scavenger Service from 1950 until 1958.
From 1970 until retiring in 1985, he had owned and operated Brown County Sand Stone. Mr. Lambert had also worked as a truck driver.
He was a member of the Neighborhood Church of God near Cordry-Sweetwater.
Mr. Lambert enjoyed reading the Bible and going to church as well as fishing and hunting.
Other survivors include a daughter, Christina M. Cave of Whiteland; five sons, James R. Lambert, Alvin L. Lambert, David G. Lambert, Larry J. Lambert and Ronnie B. Lambert, all of Brown County; a brother, John B. Lambert of Whiteland; 21 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Flossie Daughtery and Alta Lou Smith; and four brothers, Russell Lambert, Alvin Lambert, Gene Lambert and Eddie Lambert.
Pastor Sam Herrington led a service Thursday afternoon, May 6, at the Meredith-Clark Funeral Home in Morgantown.
Burial was in Johnson County’s Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Iva Sullivan
Houston Road resident Iva G. Sullivan died Thursday morning, May 6, 1999, at Columbus Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was 76.
Mrs. Sullivan was born August 19, 1922, in Brown County to William Thomas Hill and Loutisha Bridgewater.
She was married to Alfred Sullivan. He died in 1970.
Mrs. Sullivan was a homemaker.
She was a member of Mt. Nebo United Methodist Church in southern Brown County.
Survivors include two daughters, Bonnie Trobaugh of Columbus and Esther McCullough of Westport; two sons, Larry Sullivan of California and Roger Sullivan of Columbus; a sister, Vena Hornbeck of Indianapolis; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
A service was conducted Saturday morning, May 8, at the Bond-Mitchell Funeral Home on State Road 135 North.
Burial was in Van Buren Township’s Christiansburg Cemetery.
Phyllis Taulman
Phyllis Taulman died Saturday, May 1, 1999, in Gallatin, Tennessee. A resident of that city, she was 59.
Mrs. Taulman was born January 4, 1940, in Shelbyville to the late John A. Jones and Gladys L. Babb of Nashville.
She was married to Ron Taulman. He survives.
Mrs. Taulman is also survived by three daughters, Paula Coons of Castalian Springs, Tennessee, Pam Hobbs of Chesterfield, Virginia and Renee Taulman of Gallatin, Tennessee.
Brother David Landrich led a service Wednesday morning, May 4, in Alexander Funeral Home at Gallatin, Tennessee.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the American Cancer Society.
Emojean Walker
Emojean "Jeanie" Walker died Thursday, May 6, 1999, at her home in Ellettsville. A former resident of Indianapolis, she was 65.
Mrs. Walker was born October 10, 1933, in Celina, Tennessee to Eulis and Ada Cherry Cross.
Her husband of 44 years, C.M. Walker, survives in Monroe County.
Mrs. Walker had worked at AT&T in Indianapolis for 30 years, retiring in 1982.
She produced her own wool and belonged to the Countryside Spinners and Weavers Guild, which originated in Brown County. She also was a member of the Spinners and Weavers Guild.
In competitions at the Indiana State Fair, Mrs. Walker had belonged to the sheep to shawl team. She won a state championship in colored wool during last year’s state fair.
She was of the Christian faith.
Other survivors include a daughter, Diana Dall of Martinsville; and two granddaughters.
The Reverend Richard Halladay conducted a service Saturday afternoon, May 8, at West and Parrish and Pedigo Funeral Home in Spencer.
Burial was in Chambersville Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Monroe County Cancer Society or Bloomington Hospice.
