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Paul Elden McGillem

Paul Elden McGillem, 36, of Richmond died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 1997, at his residence.

He was born Oct. 20, 1961, in Richmond, the son of Elden J. and June Reynolds McGillem.

A lifelong resident of Richmond, he graduated from Richmond High School and was employed by Mercurio's Pizza in Richmond. He loved music and enjoyed playing the guitar.

Survivors include his parents of Richmond; two half brothers, Darl of Connersville and Randall McGillem of Dallas; a half sister, Susan of Jacksonburg; maternal grandmother, Burnette Spurgeon of Richmond; an aunt, an uncle and cousins.

Funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. John Wilson Friday at 2 p.m. at Doan & Mills Funeral Home, where friends may call Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday from 1 p.m. until the time of service. Burial will be in Dale Cemetery. Miller Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.

James C. Cantrell Sr.

James C. Cantrell Sr., 70, of Liberty died Monday, July 6, 1998, at University Hospital in Indianapolis after a long illness.

He was born Nov. 12, 1927, to Albert and Odessa Mullins Cantrell in Ashcamp, Ky.

He owned and operated Cantrell Carpet Service in Liberty for many years. He lived in the Liberty area since 1950 and before that in Kentucky. He enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren and traveling.

Survivors include his wife, Kathleen Ratliff Cantrell; seven sons, James C., Tommy K., Robert D., David and Eric, all of Liberty, Charles G. of Everton and Roger L. Cantrell of Raleigh, N.C.; two brothers, Jasper of Liberty and Leonard Cantrell of Warrenville, S.C.; a sister, Gladys Sykes of Belleville, Mich.; and 12 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Perry Cantrell.

Funeral services will be Thursday at 10 a.m. at Showalter-Blackwell Funeral Home, Baker-Fosdick Chapel in Liberty with the Rev. Ken Myers, pastor of Maple Grove Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in West Point Cemetery in Liberty. Friends may call Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Wanda L. Chapman

Wanda L. Chapman, 71, 709 W. 8th St., Connersville, died Monday, July 6, 1998, at Fayette Memorial Hospital.

She was born March 6, 1927, in Connersville, the daughter of Herschel and Velma Morgan Jackson, both of whom preceded her in death.

She was a member of Connersville Baptist Temple and was employed by Design & Manufacturing for 7 1/2 years, retiring in 1983.

Survivors include her husband, George E. Chapman, whom she married May 26, 1969, in Waukegan, Ill.; two daughters, Mrs. William D. (Sandra) McKinley of Connersville and Mrs. Larry (Deborah) Reed of Richmond; a son, David M. Chapman of Connersville; a stepson, Jody M. Chapman of Knollwood, S.C.; a sister, Sarah Jo McKinley of Connersville; and four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, James Michael McCarrell; and a great-granddaughter, Jessica May Chapman.

Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Connersville Baptist Temple with Dr. E.G. Robertson officiating. Burial will be in Springersville Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Urban-Winkler Funeral Home.

Eugene "Genie" Dirkhising

Eugene "Genie" Dirkhising, 44, of Batesville died Tuesday, July 7, 1998, at his residence.

He was born May 2, 1954, in Batesville to Raymond and Martha Buckler Dirkhising.

He was a member of St. Mary's of the Rock Catholic Church.

Survivors include his mother of Batesville; four sisters, Dorothy Robinson and Martha Harnishfager of Brookville, Ida Miller of Batesville and Patricia Berg of Janesville, Wis.; three brothers, Dennis of Batesville, Daniel of Lawrenceburg and Raymond L. Dirkhising of Brookville.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Funeral services will be Friday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's of the Rock Church with the Rev. Humbert Moster officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Cook Funeral Home in Brookville, where rosary services will be conducted at 7 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to Right-to-Life or Association of Retarded Citizens.

James David Lay

James David Lay, 77, 2321 S. Indiana 121, Connersville, died Wednesday, July 8, 1998, at Fayette Memorial Hospital, where he was a patient for four weeks. He had been in failing health for two years.

He was born Aug. 12, 1920, in Jellico, Tenn., the son of Mont Zella and Maggie E. Lynch Lay, both of whom preceded him in death.

He served in the U.S. Army during World War II from 1942-45 in northern France and Rhineland. He was employed by Ford Electronics & Refrigeration Corp. for 32 years before retiring in 1982. He also owned a small farm and orchard.

Survivors include his wife, Virginia D. Angel Lay, whom he married Dec. 13, 1941, in Blue Ridge, Ga.; two daughters, Mrs. Earl (Maggie E. Lay) Wyatt of Cincinnati and Mrs. Barry (Josia Faye Lay) Sibul of Fort Collins, Colo.; two sons and a daughter-in-law, David O. Lay of Connersville and Randy B. and Connie Lay of Arlington; a sister, Ollie Lay Honeycutt of Oneida, Tenn.; five grandchildren, Tania and Lisa Lay of Connersville, Suzette Sibul of Fort Collins, Colo., Karen Hodde of Dayton and Mike Wyatt of Cincinnati; two stepgrandchildren, Shaun and Shanna Tanskley of Arlington; and seven great-grandchildren, Tiffany and Devon Sheppard, Cierra Hoag, Matthew and Andrea Hodde, Ashley and Eryn Wyatt.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son, James Gary Lay; three brothers, Morton, Milton and Timothy Lay; and a sister, Retha Lay Morgan.

Funeral services will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Urban-Winkler Funeral Home with the Rev. Ronnie Steele officiating. Burial will be in Dale Cemetery, where military services will be conducted by the Fayette County Veterans Council. Friends may call Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made at the funeral home to the American Cancer Society for bone marrow research.

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