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The Republican
Thursday, March 11, 2021
Obituaries
(M o r e O b i t u a r i e s EARL RALPH LEE HUNT, JR., 80 of Coatesville, passed away March 5, 2021 in his home. He was born on August 24, 1940 in Indianapolis to the late Ann Marie Alexander and Earl Ralph Lee Hunt, Sr. Earl married Hester Minton on March 16, 1968 in Brownsburg. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of the American Legion Avon Post #145. Earl was a plumber for 43 years retiring in 2004 from B & W Plumbing, Heating and Cooling. He had previously worked at Orie Close Plumbing. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Hester Hunt of Coatesville; children, Carl (Kelly) Jones of Avon, Leann (Troy) Walton of Danville, Lisa Hunt (Mike Alexander) of Indianapolis, Leslie (Adrian) Martinez of Danville, Jeff (Melissa) Hunt of Spencer; 13 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. His parents and 7 siblings, Jesse Wright, J. D. Hunt, Paul Donald Wright, Donnie Hunt, Velma Kronameyer, Betty Lou Mikell and Frances Ann Hunt, preceded him in death. Services will be at 1:00 pm on Saturday, March 13, 2021 in Baker Funeral Home, Danville, with burial to follow in Danville South Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 am until the service in the funeral home. Please make memorial contributions to the American Legion Avon Post #145 4812 E Main St Avon, IN 46123 or to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN. 38105-9959. All guests attending visitation and/ or services will be required to wear a mask at all times in an effort to promote a safe environment. You are also invited to watch the services via live stream on the Baker Funeral Home Facebook Page. Please visit www.bakerfuneralservice.com to leave the family a condolence. ___________________________________________________ ROBERT A. FULBRIGHT, 78, Brownsburg, passed away March 4, 2021. He had been a heavy equipment salesman and business person around the Indianapolis area for many years. He was co-owner of the Brownsburg Car Wash and a long-time member of Bethesda Baptist Church. Bob was a beloved husband, father and granddad. He loved coaching his kids’ sports teams and watching his grandkids play sports. Bob enjoyed golfing and taking trips with his wife, family and friends. He loved to play games, especially cards and was the renowned Euchre champion of the Fulbright family causing everyone to want to be his partner and much celebration if you could find a way to beat him. He was preceded in death by his parents Allen and Dorothy Fulbright, son, Bradley Fulbright, daughter-in-law, Melissa Fulbright, and mother-in-law,, Eva Hopper. Survivors include his wife Mickey Fulbright; daughters Michelle Baird (Andrew) and Robin Dickman (Jamey); grandchildren Ben (Shauna) Fulbright, Sam Fulbright, Jack Fulbright, Joe (Hannah) Dickman, Anna Dickman, Nathan Dickman, Jake Dickman and Emily Dickman. There will be a private graveside service. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Robert Fulbright Memorial. Arrangements: Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg. ________________________ SUE OBENCHAIN, 87, Danville, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Danville Regional Rehabilitation Center. Sue was born November 17, 1933 to Merrill and Lillian Robischon Newton. She is survived by her husband, Harrison Obenchain; daughters, Brenda (Stephen) Audritsh of Carmel, Ind., Sondra (John) Swede of Rome, Ga., Linda (David) Wilborn of Bainbridge, Ind.; son, Dennis Obenchain of Crawfordsville, Ind.; grandchildren, Robert Biehn, Christopher Biehn, John Paul Biehn, John Andrew Plahitko, Jennifer Allison, Daniel Obenchain, Sara Obenchain, Jessie Hoskins, Danielle Hinds and Ellen Wilborn; several great-grandchildren; sister, Nancy Lindzy; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded by her parents, bother and sister. Sue was a homemaker and volunteered at the hospital in Scottsboro, Ala. for 25 years. She loved to play cards and be with her family. Funeral service will be March 13, at 3 p.m. with visitation from 1 p.m. until time of service. Brother Mark Brown will preside. Arrangements entrusted to Bousley Funeral Home, Coatesville.
VALDA KEHR, 92, of Plainfield, passed away on March 4, 2021. She was born February 21, 1929 in Goshen, Ind. to the late Lester and Mary Cook. Valda was a member of the Plainfield Christian Church. Valda enjoyed reading, crafts and playing cards in her free time. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Martin Kehr; sisters, Aline Holbrook and Nancy Hampton. Survivors include her daughter, Vicki West; grandchild, Mary Anne McElravy; great grandchild, Jessica McElravy. Due to Covid-19, social distancing and masks are required to enter the building. Funeral services were Wednesday, March 10, in Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home, Plainfield. Entombment followed in West Ridge Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Gleaners Food Bank (3737 Waldemere Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46241). ________________________ LAURA SHELDON, 93, Brownsburg, passed away on March 2, 2021. She was a candy packer for Brachs Candy for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward Sheldon; parents Michael and Serafina Bertolucci. Survivors include son Edward (Darlene) Sheldon; grandchildren Michael Sheldon, Sarah (Phillip) Gegner. Funeral Services were Monday, March 8 at Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home, Westchester, Ill. Entombment was in Mary Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside, Ill. ________________________
JAMES WESLEY CAMPBELL, 76, passed away February 16, 2021. On Friday, March 12, there will be viewing from 3 - 6 p.m. at Community Christian Church, and Saturday, March 13, a Celebration of Life Service at 11 a.m. at Phillips Temple CME Church, 210 East 34th Street, Indianapolis. Stuartmortuary.com
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ARTHUR “ART” LESTER CURTIS, 87, of Clayton, passed from this life on Monday, March 1, 2021, while surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 30, 1933 in Burlington, Vermont, to the late Lester Arthur and Isabelle Bella (McGreevy) Curtis. Attending school in Vermont, it was there he met his future wife, Polly. They were married on January 10, 1953. Art proudly enlisted in the United States Navy from 1952 to 1955, serving in the Korean War on the US Franklin D. Roosevelt. After being honorably discharged, Art joined the Burlington Fire Department, serving as Deputy Chief for 32 years, retiring at 55. Throughout the years, the family frequently took vacations, visiting State Parks, and enjoying the serene beach life of places like Chincoteague, Virginia. Later in life, Art and Polly left Vermont for Florida, before settling into the rural life of Indiana for the remainder of their golden years. Along with his family, Art’s passions included playing Bingo, watching and attending Nascar, Formula One, and the Indy 500. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Corrine (Curtis) LeBlanc. Art is survived by his wife, Irene P. “Polly” (Stuart) Curtis of Clayton; children, Gary Curtis (Karen Kehrein), Karen Plooster (John) all of Clayton, and David Curtis (Chris Monahan) of Vermont; grandchildren, Jason Snow (Diana), Jennifer Snow (Jerome Sanders), Nathan Snow, Jacob Snow, Kelsey Grafal, and Alexia Coleman, all of Florida, and Dustin Curtis of Avon; great grandchildren, Nova and Caleb Bradley of Florida; along with cousins, Diann (LeBlanc) Varricchione, Lynn LeBlanc, Jay LeBlanc, all of Vermont, and Chris LeBlanc of Arizona. Cremation Arrangements have entrusted to Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel in Monrovia. Art will be inurned in Clayton Cemetery at a later date. ________________________ CORDIA REVENNA SUE RICHARDSON, Clayton, passed away on March 5, 2021. Born September 11, 1939 in Orlando, Kentucky, Revenna was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Richardson, her parents, Hazel and William L Singleton, and her sister, Annalene Cooper. She is survived by daughters Debra (Barry) Mason and Amy (Mark) Lincks and four granddaughters: Emily Mason, Hannah Mason, Madison Lincks, and Sophia Lincks, as well as brother William C. Singleton, Lucy Detro, and Rebecca Fair. Revenna was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was happiest when serving others and ministering to people in their times of need. Renowned for her cooking, baking, gardening, reading, and sewing, she found great joy in sharing these gifts with both her family and friends from many cultures. Her “formal” education began in a one-room schoolhouse with no electricity, plumbing, few books, less paper but with industrious, resilient students and teachers. Her desire for knowledge continued to burn brightly after her family moved to Indiana. A Fillmore High School graduate, she went on to earn a B.S. from Franklin College, an M.A.T. from DePauw, and an M.L.S. from IU. Revenna served as a teacher and librarian in several districts including Monroe-Gregg, IPS, and Covenant Christian. She especially treasured teaching senior adult Sunday School class at Plainfield Christian Church for 20 years. Services were Tuesday, March 9. at Plainfield Christian Church. Interment was at Center Valley Cemetery. The family suggests donations in Revenna’s honor be made to the Plainfield Christian Church Missions (800 Dan Jones Road) or to the Arbor Day Foundation (211 N. 12th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508).
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PHILIP A. REPLOGLE, 73, Pittsboro, passed away March 6, 2021. He had been a design engineer for Proctor and Gamble for 25 years. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Jacqueline Replogle; children Craig Replogle (Stacey), Keith Replogle (Tina) and Kim Bohon (Rob); brother Kenny Replogle (Marge); 10 grandchildren. Services were Wednesday, March 10, at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg. Graveside service and burial will be at noon Thursday, March 11, at the Teegarden Cemetery, Ansonia, Ohio. In compliance with current regulations and restrictions, guests are required to wear masks and observe social distancing. ________________________ KYLER JAMES CHRISTOPHER SANDERS, 11 months, of Plainfield, passed away on February 27, 2021. He was born in Danville to David Sanders and Andrea O’Brien on March 6, 2020. Funeral services and burial were private. Survivors include his parents, David Sanders and Andrea O’Brien; siblings, Bentley, Brody and Kiera Heymig; grandparents, Michael and Laura O’Brien, David and Brenda Sanders; aunts, Amanda O’Brien, Alisha Wyland and Nicole O’Brien; uncles, Adam O’Brien and Mitchell Wyland; great uncle, Fred O’Brien; cousins, Carter Edwards, Ethan and Kyleigh O’Brien. ________________________ JAYLEIGH RAE GILLUM was born into the arms of the angels on Wednesday at 4:31 p.m., February 24, 2021, at Hendricks Regional Health in Danville. Survivors include her parents, Payton N. Freeman and Devon C. Gillum of Clayton; big sister, Jersie of Clayton; grandparents, Cindy Pennington (husband, Keith) of Monrovia, Billy Freeman of Mooresville, Julie Jennings of Clayton; great grandparents, Benny Stevens of Monrovia, John Jennings of Plainfield Bonnie Brandt (husband, Dean) of Plainfield, and James Gillum of Florida; aunt, Brooke Freeman of Mooresville; uncles, Dalton DeMott of Clayton, Justyce Gillum, and Heather Osborne (husband, Brandon) both of Indianapolis. Baby Jayleigh was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Linda Stevens, and her paternal grandfather, James Gillum. Graveside service took place on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in White Lick Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to assist the family with burial expenses in care of Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel, 585 E. Main Street, Monrovia, IN 46157, or sent online via PayPal to http:// paypal.me/LightMemorial. To light a candle in Jayleigh’s memory, or send an online condolence to the family, please visit www.lightmemorial.com. ________________________ LINDA J. DILLON-BRAGG, 73, Danville, passed away March 9, 2021. She was a manager of the Bragg Tack and Feed Shop in Danville. She was preceded in death by her mother, Rena Rhodes and grandparents, Geraldine and Harry Seaman. Survivors include husband Don Bragg; daughters, Jacqueline Richards (husband Shawn) and Linda Richardson (husband Carl); father Sam Rhodes; brother, Ronald Rhodes (wife Aga); 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. (EST) Friday, March 12, at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg, with funeral services there at 6 p.m. (EST). Committal services and burial will be 11a.m. (CST) in the Peotone Cemetery, Peotone, Illinois. In compliance with current regulations and restrictions, guests are required to wear masks and observe social distancing.
From: Court House Grounds To: “GrandmaPete” Thelma S. Bodily Stephenson May 27, 1916 - March 5, 2021
On May 27th 2016, Grandma Pete worked her last day at Court House Grounds. When I asked her why she was quitting she replied, “um… because I’m 100!” (...that was four years ago.) In 1916 Woodrow Wilson was president, Olivia de Havilland was born, James James Whitcomb Riley died, Cadillac first used a “key” start the ignition in their cars, King George V was on the British throne and Grandma Pete was born. Her parents were school teachers and both of her grandfathers crossed the plains in covered wagons as little boys with the Mormon Pioneers. Working side by side with Grandma for the first 18 years of our business exposed us to an ethic that could only be taught by a woman who had her children during the depression and raised them during the war. As a team, we loved, we learned, we fought, we laughed, we cried, but most all we worked. Over the years the business has faced every sort of personal and economic challenge, not to mention things like, September 11th, and a pandemic. As business partners, Bill, Tracy and Dawnna, could not have survived without each other’s hard work and sacrifices, and we certainly could not have succeeded without Grandma. We “owned” the joint, she “ran” it… These past 4 years of working without her, we have missed her presence in our shop, her talents in the kitchen, her steady influence, reliable skills, and her spirit in our daily lives. She was the ultimate “war buddy” and now with her passing her absences seems painfully and sadly final. We miss you already, Court House Grounds- Tracy Jones Bill Franklin Dawnna (Dodson) Hogan-Guerra
Senior Services Provides Information & Referral
Hendricks County Senior Services can help seniors and caregivers navigate the resources in our community. Learn about Social Security, all aspects of Medicare and medication assistance programs, community resources, affordable housing and other concerns. Staff are trained to direct you to community agencies/programs for assistance. SHIP (State Health Assistance Insurance Program) - Whether you are new to Medicare or want to review options for supplemental coverage, our SHIP counselors offer official insurance assistance through Hendricks County Senior Services. Call to set a one-on-one 90 minute appointment. Legal - Legal aid is available by appointment. We offer access to free legal services through a partnership with the Senior Law Project. Pre-retirement, financial and estate planning seminars are also offered. Housing and Home Healthcare Options - Options for assisted living, subsidized and affordable senior housing, long term care, and rehabilitation facilities are available. The senior center is filled with information on healthcare and other businesses who partner with us to provide services to seniors. Staff is available for further questions and information. Tax Preparation - Tax preparation is available in cooperation with AARP. Trained tax preparers are available during tax season to help with basic, non business tax returns. Appointments are scheduled at the end of January and are offered at sites in within Hendricks County and at Hendricks County Senior Services. Call 317-745-4303 for more information. ______________________________________________
Senior Center Food Pantry
Hendricks County Senior Services offers a food pantry for Hendricks County seniors, including perishable, nonperishable, and hygiene products. The food pantry is open by appointment. Please call 317-745-4303 to make an appointment to come to the food pantry. Hendricks County Senior Services reserves the right to limit the number of visits. Individuals must be 60 years old or older and a resident of Hendricks County, to use the food pantry. Donations of non-perishble food items and are always needed, accepted, and appreciated. Call 317745-4303 for more information. ___________
Loan Medical Equipment
Hendricks County Senior Services maintains a limited supply of medical equipment available for loan for residents of Hendricks County as part of the Danville Rotary Club Foundations, Inc’s Durable Medical Equipment Loan program. Equipment is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. There is no charge for borrowing the equipment. Donations are graciously accepted to help offset the cost of maintaining the equipment. We offer walkers, wheelchairs, rollators, and canes. Call the Senior Center for more information at 317-745-4303. __________
