Carolyn J. Beaver, 61
Carolyn J. Beaver, 61, of Indianapolis, Cemetery in Fayette County. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, the Rush County Community Foundation, or to the charity of your choice.

Charles E. Downs, 92
Charles E. Downs, 92, of Rushville, Cemetery in Rushville. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, where a Rosary service will be held at 8 p.m.

Rose K. Ripberger, 96
Rose K. Ripberger, 96, of Cambridge City, Cemetery in Connersville. Friends may call from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, where a Rosary service will be held at 5 p.m., followed by a memorial service by the Daughters of Isabell #63 St. Ritas Circle of Connersville. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Cambridge City; the Gibault Foundation Inc., 6301 S. U.S. 41 (P.O. Box 2316), Terre Haute, IN 47802-0216; the Golay Community Center; or the donor's favorite charity.

Edward Earl Bigelow Sr., 66
Edward Earl Bigelow Sr., 66, of Morristown, Cemetery in Knightstown. Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Gladys L. Shrader, 91
Gladys L. Shrader, 91, of Hope, Cemetery in Hope. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Miller's Merry Manor Activities Fund in care of the funeral home.

Russell C. Osborne, 76
Russell C. Osborne, 76, of Nashville, Tenn., died Saturday, July 21, 2001, at her residence. Born Dec. 24, 1918, in Olive Hill, Ky., she was the daughter of John Milton and Abbie Gilliam, both deceased. She married Raymond E. Henderson in 1934; he preceded her in death. Mrs. Henderson had been a resident of Henry County most of her adult life. She was a homemaker and a member of the 14th Street Church of God in New Castle. Survivors include three sons, Junior Henderson of Alvarado, Texas, Teddy Henderson (and wife Linda) of Indianapolis, and Rex Henderson (and wife Jan) of Pendleton; one daughter, Ruby Conley of Aurora, Mo.; one daughter-in-law, Margaret Henderson of Greenfield; five sisters, Lorean Porter of Indiana, Geraldine (Mrs. Lester) Howard of West Virginia, Betty (Mrs. Aaron) Arnett of Ohio, and Ruby Rayburn and Geneva (Mrs. Ira) Littleton, both of Kentucky; two brothers, Lovell Gilliam (and wife Phyllis) of Kentucky and James Gilliam (and wife Julie) of Indiana; 20 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one son, one brother, and two sisters. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Todd Funeral Home, Butcher Chapel in Knightstown, with the Rev. Randy Cross officiating. Burial will follow in Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Henry County Hospice or the charity of the donor's choice.

James Dwight 'Dak' Harrison, 53
James Dwight "Dak" Harrison, 53, of Beech Grove, Cemetery in Richland. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Joanna Sue Sherwood, 44
Joanna Sue Sherwood, 44, of New Castle, Cemetery in Dublin. Friends may call after 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Carlos Collins, 55
Carlos Collins, 55, of Rushville, died Sunday, May 26, 2002, at Rush Memorial Hospital in Rushville. Born July 23, 1935, in Kalamazoo, Mich., she was the daughter of Otto and Leatha (Snyder) Ellsworth. On Feb. 23, 1951, she married Louis H. Mays; he preceded her in death on Aug. 19, 1997. Mrs. Mays had lived in Rush County since 1986. Prior to that, she had lived in Shelby County for 30 years. She spent her early life in Michigan. She was active in the Rushville Salvation Army, having served there as secretary of the League of Mercy during the 1980s and 1990s. She had been employed at K-T in Shelbyville and also at IPC in Shelbyville. She was a member of the Voice for Christ Church in Rushville. Survivors include two sons, William of Carthage and James Mays of Columbia City, Ind.; one sister, Barbara Jean Hughson of Kalamazoo, Mich.; three grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by one brother and one half brother. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Moster & Cox Mortuary in Rushville, with Pastor Tom Newhouse officiating. Burial will follow in Bennett Cemetery in Shelby County. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the mortuary. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are requested to Voice for Christ Church.

Dorothy Elizabeth Basford, 87
Dorothy Elizabeth Basford, 87, of Knightstown, Cemetery in Mason, Ohio, at the family's convenience. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Charles E. Mobley, 73
Charles E. Mobley, 73, of Rushville, died Friday, May 31, 2002, at St. Vincent's Hospice in Indianapolis. Born Nov. 16, 1909, in Rushville, she was the daughter John W. and Margaret (Sheets) Myers, both deceased. On April 7, 1945, she married Ralph B. Stockton; he preceded her in death on Nov. 23, 1973. On Aug. 8, 1978, she married August Kleinfelder; he preceded her in death on Sept. 4, 1985. Mrs. Kleinfelder spent many years living in the Chicago area, returning to her hometown of Rushville in 1989. She was a member of the St. Paul's United Methodist Church and was also a member of the Rush County Homemakers Club. She was also the counter for Lutheran Church in Riverdale, Ill., for 25 years. She was the historian for the Riverdale Dalton Women's Club and was a member of the Ingalls (Ill.) Memorial Hospital Guild for several years. Among local survivors are nephew Rosmond Benedict of Rushville; great-nephew Joe Conde of Arlington; and great-niece Sara Beth Roth of Rushville. Besides her parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by four sisters and three brothers. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Moster & Cox Mortuary in Rushville, with the Rev. Charles Aigner officiating. Burial will follow in East Hill Cemetery in Rushville. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the mortuary.

Dorothy L. Abner, 72
Dorothy L. Abner, 72, of Indianapolis, Cemetery in Shelby County, with the Rev. L.J. Poe officiating. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Glenn E. George Funeral Home in St. Paul.

Donald Gene Tompkins, 66
Donald Gene Tompkins, 66, of Connersville, Cemetery in Connersville. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

Betty Ketchum, 79
Betty Ketchum, 79, of Milroy, Cemetery in Rushville. Friends may call from noon to 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are requested to the Milroy Christian Church, 201 E. Main St., Milroy, IN 46156 or to the National Kidney Foundation of Indiana, 850 N. Meridian St., Suite 203, Indianapolis, IN 46204-1108.

Beecher F. Smith, 55
Beecher F. Smith, 55, of Laurel, Cemetery in Franklin County. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the mortuary.

Frances Bush, 87
Frances Bush, 87, of Bloomington, died Wednesday, May 29, 2002, at Richland Bean Blossom Health Care Center. Born Feb. 12, 1915, in Carthage, Mo., she was the daughter of Shelby and Susie (Butts) Roberts, both deceased. She married Noble Bush; he preceded her in death in 1979. Mrs. Bush was a homemaker and a member of First Church of the Nazarene in Bloomington, where she taught Sunday School and was very involved in the Missions Society. She also conducted Bible studies at several nursing homes in the area. Survivors include four sons, Bill (and wife Linda) of Winchester, John (and wife Carol) of Bedford, Tom (and wife Rita) of Ellettsville, and Jim Bush (and wife Barb) of Vincennes; two daughters, Sally (Mrs. Tom) Schreck of Bonita Springs, Fla., and Brenda (Mrs. Barney) McFadden of West Milton, Ohio; 16 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two daughters. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at First Church of the Nazarene in Bloomington, with Dr. James Hicks officiating. Deremiah-Frye Mortuary, Greene & Harrell Chapel in Bloomington is in charge of arrangements. Burial will follow in Valhalla Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday and after 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the mortuary. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to World Mission Society in care of First Church of the Nazarene.