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Kenneth Hunter
Kenneth R. Hunter died Saturday morning, December 11, 1999, in Monroe County. A resident of Bartholomew County, he was 50.
Mr. Hunter was born March 18, 1949, in Shelbyville to Allen and Jessie Graham Hunter.
He and Albania Salas were married November 1, 1997. She survives.
Mr. Hunter had owned Hunter-Holtz Timber Company in Columbus.
Other survivors include a son, Kenneth Anthony Hunter of Columbus; three daughters, Angela Hunter and Jessie Hunter, both of Columbus and Vanessa Hunter of Denver; two step-children, Eduardo Villalobos and Cynthia Villalobos, both of Columbus; three grandchildren, Ashley Stout, Victoria Stout and Olivia Stout, all of Columbus; three brothers, Randy Hunter of North Charleston, South Carolina, Roger Hunter of Columbus and Mike Hunter of Freetown; and a sister, Lena Mae Hunter of Greensburg.
His brother, Roger Hunter, led a service Tuesday afternoon, December 14, at Norman Funeral Home in Hope.
Burial was in Edinburgh's Rest Haven Cemetery.
Steven R. Skirvin
Steven Roger Skirvin, the brother of Morgantown resident Pamela VanDyke, died Wednesday, December 8, 1999, at St. Francis Hospital and Health Center in Beech Grove. A resident of Nineveh, he was 48.
Mr. Skirvin was born August 22, 1951, in Indianapolis to Woodrow and Leona Ramsey Skirvin. His mother survives.
He was graduated from Center Grove High School in 1969.
Mr. Skirvin had owned and operated the Indiana Parking Garage in Indianapolis for 20 years.
He was a member of Southwood Assembly of God Church in Indianapolis, Mystic Tie Masonic Lodge and Indianapolis Valley of the Scottish Rite.
Other survivors include a son, Steven Roger Skirvin Jr. of Bargersville; a daughter, Miranda Jo Skirvin of Bargersville; a brother, Ronald Skirvin of Greenwood; and several nieces and nephews.
The Reverend Darrell Crouter conducted a service Friday afternoon, December 10, at Vandivier-Tudor Funeral Home's Bargersville Chapel.
Burial was in Johnson County's Greenwood Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Wheeler Mission Ministries, Post Office Box 817, Indianapolis, Indiana 46206.
Lillie Smith
Brown County native Lillie Marie Smith, 90, died Sunday, December 5, 1999, at St. Luke's Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida.
For the past four years she had made her home with her daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Bob Cook of Atlantic Beach, Florida.
She was born February 7, 1909, in Story to Thomas Ayers and Sina Anthony Ayers.
She graduated from Nashville (IN) High School in 1925 and attended Indiana University.
She and Carl A. Smith were married for 62 years, he preceded her in death.
She and her husband were very active in several fraternal organizations in the area and many enjoyed playing the piano.
She had been a member of 1st Christian Church in Evansville for more than 70 years.
Survivors include a daughter, Peggy Cook, of Atlantic Beach, Florida;
a son, Thomas Smith, of Tampa,Florida; a sister, Olive Hasting, of Mt. Vernon; a sister-in-law, Alene Smith, of Leo; 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and many friends.
She was preceded in death by a son, Carl A. Smith, Jr.
The Reverend Jerry Clark conducted a service Thursday, December 9, in Newberg. Interment followed in Evansville's Park Lawn Cemetery.
Mary Alice Surface
Mary Alice Surface, the mother of county resident Allen D. Surface, died Friday, December 3, 1999, at her home in Greenwood.
She was 72.
She was born June 4, 1927, in Indianapolis to Carl and Myrtle Pitcher Heckman.
A graduate of Indianapolis' Washington High School, she was employed by Apex Corporation as an office manager until her retirement.
Other survivors include three daughters, Judy L. Mount of Morgantown, Paula S. Surface and Marren D. Scharbrogh of Indianapolis; another son, Terry L. Surface of Franklin; six grandchildren and one great grandchild.
She was preceded in death by two brothers.
The Reverend Gene Rund conducted a service Tuesday, December 7, at Forest Lawn Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Home's State Road 135 Chapel.
Burial followed in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens in Johnson County's White River Township.
Gerald Boyce
Morgantown resident Gerald G. Boyce died Wednesday, December 15, 1999, in Chicago, Illinois. He was 73.
A native of Embarrass, Wisconsin, Mr. Boyce was born December 29, 1925, to Charles W. and Selma VanNorman Boyce.
He and Kathryn Davis were married June 11, 1949, in Hammond. She survives.
An artist, Mr. Boyce earned a master’s degree from Iowa University and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee. He served as a member of the Governor’s Commission on the Arts in 1960.
He was Professor Emeritus at the University of Indianapolis, where he also served as chairman of the school’s fine arts department from 1950 until 1988.
More recently, Mr. Boyce acted as curator for the university’s art collection.
His works were exhibited nationally and had appeared in significant collections and exhibits around the country, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
He was a founding member of Indiana Artist-Craftsmen Incorporated. Mr. Boyce was a former president and honorary lifetime member of that organization.
He was a United States Air Force veteran of World War II.
Mr. Boyce was a member of the Morgantown United Methodist Church and the Association for Gravestone Studies, based in Greenfield, Massachusetts.
Other survivors include a son, Charles W. Boyce of Morgantown; two grandsons, Chad Boyce and James Boyce, both of Morgantown; a sister, Ruby Erickson of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and a brother, Kerwin Boyce of Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Vilas Boyce and Clarence Boyce.
The Reverend Wayne Tucker conducted private services at Morgantown’s East Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Boyce will be remembered at a service Monday, December 27, at 2 p.m. in Morgantown United Methodist Church.
Meredith-Clark Funeral Home in Morgantown was in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Morgantown United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, Post Office Box 226, Morgantown, Indiana 46160.
L.N. Carmichael
Brown County native Major General Leston Neal Carmichael died Saturday morning, December 18, 1999, at his home in Columbus. He was 77.
Mr. Carmichael was born May 19, 1922, in Van Buren Township to Estel and Eva Fleetwood Carmichael.
He and Virginia Anne Fuller were married November 24, 1944, in Lafayette. She died January 3, 1999.
Mr. Carmichael attended the old Christiansburg High School before graduating from Freetown High School in Jackson County in 1941.
He studied at Purdue University’s School of Agriculture earning a bachelor’s degree in 1947. Mr. Carmichael completed his master’s degree in science in 1953 with post graduate studies at Indiana University, University of Pennsylvania and New Highlands University of New Mexico.
Mr. Carmichael taught agriculture for nine years at Trafalgar High School in Johnson County before moving to Bartholomew County.
He taught science at Columbus High School and was later named chairman of the science department there. He retired after 25 years in the educational field from Columbus East High School in 1982.
Mr. Carmichael co-authored a book, Laboratory Chemistry, which was published by Merrill Publishing Company.
He enlisted in the Reserve Corps in July 1942, while going to college. Mr. Carmichael entered active duty in March 1943 after completing basic training and attending Officer Candidate School at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, where he was commissioned a second lieutenant in the field artillery in July 1944.
Serving in the southwest Pacific during World War II, Mr. Charmichael saw action in New Guinea, Phillipines, Okinawa and Japan before being discharged and returning to Purdue to finish up his senior year in August 1946.
While on reserve status, Mr. Carmichael served as battery commander with the 5718 Field Artillery Battalion along with others. He held serveral posts with artillery groups.
He was assigned Deputy Commander of the 123rd U.S. Army Reserve Command in November 1971. The 123rd was responsible for a majority of Army reserve personnel in Indiana and Michigan.
Mr. Carmichael was promoted to Brigadier General in 1972 and commander of the 123rd in 1976.
He was named a Major General in 1977 and retired after 39 years in the military in 1981.
Among his military decorations are the Army Distinguished Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, World War II Occupation, Phillipine Liberation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign and American Theater, among others.
Mr. Carmichael was inducted into the ROTC Hall of Fame at Purdue University in April 1977. He was named a "Sagamore of the Wabash" by former Indiana Governor Otis R. Bowen in March 1980.
Survivors include two daughters, Sherry Carmichael and Sue Walters, both of Columbus; two granddaughters, Erin Walters of Bloomington and Megan Walters of Columbus; a sister, Kathleen Hendricks of Columbus; and a niece, Mitzie Salem of Brown County.
The Reverend James E. Gentry will conduct a service today, December 22, at 11 a.m. in First United Methodist Church at Columbus.
Burial with full military honors will be in that city’s Garland Brook Cemetery.
Myers Funeral Service, Reed and Jewell Chapel in Columbus was in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Hospice of Bartholomew County or the American Heart Association.
Ivean Mack
Morgantown resident Ivean "Ivy" Mack died Friday, December 17, 1999, at the Todd-Aikens Health Center in Franklin. She was 74.
Mrs. Mack was born November 17, 1925, in Lamar, Arkansas to John and Dena Chesser McDaniel.
She and George W. "Buck" Mack were married May 20, 1941, in Lamar, Arkansas. He died May 6, 1996.
Mrs. Mack was a homemaker. She had worked at Foster ’s Five and Dime and V & V Regal Store, both in Morgantown, during the 1960s.
She enjoyed cooking, flower gardening and spending time with her family. One of her favorite pastimes was watching Wheel of Fortune on television.
Survivors include two daughters, Clara Hickman of Morgantown and Wanda Mercer of Nashville; two sisters, Emma Lou Morgan of Lilbourn, Missouri and Lil Larson of Oak Harbor, Washington; a brother, Willis McDaniel of Matthews, Missouri; seven granddaughters; a grandson; eight great-granddaughters; and five great-grandsons.
A son, John W. Mack, preceded her in death in 1995.
The Reverend Ed Pearson led a service Monday morning, December 20, at Meredith-Clark Funeral Home in Morgantown.
Burial was in Morgan County’s Nebo Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 9410 Priority Way, West Drive, Indianapolis, Indiana 46240, or the American Heart Association, Morgan County Unit, 389 South Illinois Street, Martinsville, Indiana 46151.
Dale I. Powell
Morgantown resident Dale I. Powell died Friday, December 17, 1999, at Morgan County Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. He was 68.
Mr. Powell was born November 17, 1931, in Indianapolis to Paul and Mary Randall Powell
He and Barbara A. Carter were married August 4, 1951, in Indianapolis. She survives.
Mr. Powell had worked as an industrial engineer at Allisons in Indianapolis for 34 years, retiring in 1984.
He had been a member of the Morgantown Baptist Church.
In retirement, Mr. Powell enjoyed reading and gardening.
He was a United States Navy veteran of the Korean War.
Mr. Powell was graduated from George Washington High School in Indianapolis in 1949.
Other survivors include two daughters, Laura Powell of Morgantown and Jo Lynn O’Neal of Zionsville; two sons, David Powell of Whiteland and Paul Powell of Martinsville; a brother, William Powell of Poland; six grandchildren; and two grandsons.
The Reverend Ben Swopes conducted a service Tuesday morning, December 21, at Morgantown Baptist Church.
Burial was in that community’s East Hill Cemetery.
Meredith-Clark Funeral Home in Morgantown was in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Morgantown Baptist Church, Post Office Box 254, Morgantown, Indiana 46160.
Jack Smith
Jack L. Smith, the brother of Nashville resident Ronnie D. Smith, died Wednesday night, December 15, 1999, at Columbus Regional Hospital. A resident of that city, he was 50.
Mr. Smith was born April 13, 1949, in Franklin to Dugger G. and Velma Decker Smith. His mother lives in Columbus.
He and Brenda A. Evans were married July 5, 1989. She survives.
Mr. Smith worked as a truck driver for Columbus Container. Before that, he had worked for Machinery Moving Incorporated.
He was a United States Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War.
Other survivors include a daughter, Evelyn Smith of Edinburgh; a step-son, Scott R. Arthur of Fort Polk, Louisiana; three other brothers, Harold G. Smith of Nineveh and George D. Smith and Rogers S. Smith, both of Columbus; and a sister, Norma Goldsmith of Crocker, Missouri.
The Reverend H. Thomas Pitcher led a service Saturday morning, December 18, at Myers Funeral Service, Hathaway-Myers Chapel in Columbus.
Burial was in East Union Cemetery near Washington.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Red Cross, or the donor’s choice of charities.
Robert Sparrow
Robert E. Sparrow died Monday, December 13, 1999, at Johnson Memorial Hospital in Franklin. A resident of Greenwood, he was 78.
Mr. Sparrow left survivors in the Brown County area.
He was born November 8, 1921, in Indianapolis to Roscoe and Opal Souders Sparrow.
He and Patricia J. Mock were married October 27, 1955. She died August 6, 1979.
Mr. Sparrow attended Arsenal Technical High School in Indianapolis before going to work as a bus driver for Greyhound Bus Lines for 25 years, retiring in 1980.
He had been a member of the Franklin Optimist Club.
Mr. Sparrow was a United States Army veteran of World War II. During the Korean War, he served with the United States Air Force Reserve.
Other survivors include a daughter, Michelle Sparrow-Harris of Eckerty; four sons, Eric Ferrell of Greenwood, Jeffrey Sparrow of Nineveh, David Sparrow of Morgantown and Michael Sparrow of Franklin; two sisters, Wanneta Millikan of Indianapolis and Betty Klemme of Fowler; nine grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
A service was conducted Friday, December 17, at Family Funeral Care in Indianapolis.
Burial was in Johnson County’s Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, or the American Heart Association.
Carolyn Jo Stickels
Carolyn Jo Purkhiser Stickels died Sunday, December 12, 1999, at her home in Indianapolis. She was 59.
Mrs. Stickels left survivors in Brown County.
She was born January 22, 1940, in Bloomington to George E. Purkhiser and Wilma J. Sparks Purkhiser Batchelor. Her mother survives.
Mrs. Stickels had worked as a lead assembler at General Devices for eight years. Before that, she worked as a sorter for Polygram Records.
Other survivors include two sons, Randy L. Stickels of Powhatan, Virginia and Rob Stickels of Oaklandon; two daughters, Rae L. Wampner of Indianapolis and Rhonda J. Woodruff of Oaklandon; three brothers, Dennis Purkhiser of Bean Blossom, Perry Purkhiser of Bedford and Jerry Purkhiser of Bargersville; two sisters, Judy Kay Sims of Nashville and Bonnie J. Jones of Greenwood; a half-brother, Russy Wetzel of Nashville; and nine grandchildren.
Chaplain Richard Oslund conducted a service Tuesday afternoon, December 14, at Stirling-Gerber Funeral Home in Indianapolis.
Burial was in Orchard Hill Cemetery in Wanamaker.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Little Red Door Cancer Agency.
Richard Allender
Life-long Brown County resident Richard "Bill" Allender died Thursday afternoon, December 23, 1999, at Bloomington Hospital. He was 77.
Mr. Allender had lived on Branstetter Road in Jackson Township.
He was born February 10, 1922, in Brown County to Bert Allender and Nettie Barnes Allender.
His grandmother was local legend Mary Ann "Grandma" Barnes.
He and Christine Dempsy were married January 1, 1942. She survives in Brown County.
Mr. Allender had owned and operated Allender and Sons Construction, retiring in 1986.
He was a veteran of World War II.
Other survivors include two daughters, Diane Christine Harris of Paris, Tennessee and Sandy K. Fields of Nashville; two sons, Donald L. Allender and Richard B. "Termite" Allender, both of Nashville; 12 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
A service was conducted Tuesday afternoon, December 28, at the Bond-Mitchell Funeral Home on State Road 135 North.
Burial was in Bean Blossom’s Weeping Willow Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association.
