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Carlton Waller Carlton, “Tiny” Waller, age 77 of Mount Vernon, Ind., died Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010, at the Mount Vernon Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born April 3, 1933, in Evansville the son of Theodore R. and Ruth Evelyn (Jefferson) Waller. Vern and attended Booker T. He grew up in Mount Vernon Washington and Lincoln High School. He was a very active participant in the school arts including leading roles in the plays. Carlton’s love of baseball was an integral part of his life. He played baseball in high school and later dropped out for an opportunity of a lifetime. He was being eyed by several major league teams, including the St. Louis Browns (now the Baltimore Orioles) and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Under the supervision of the Evansville Braves, he spent several weeks in spring training with the Boston Braves organization, (now the Atlanta Braves. After his baseball career ended he enjoyed many years umpiring local baseball games for the kids of Mount Vernon. Carlton worked for the Mount Vernon Wastewater Treatment Plant where he became the Superintendent for over 35 years. A street has been dedicated in honor of his name, (Carlton Lane). His passion for politics led him to campaign for many local candidates which led him to become a Democratic Precinct Committeeman for several years. He is survived by eight children, Yevette Waller, Anthony Givens, Carla T. Maddox, Angie Levingston, Shawn Givens, Dawn Owens, Rodney Givens and Alicia Waller; 17 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren; his sister-in-law, Mary F. Waller; nieces and nephews, Dollene (Dolly) Waller, Marsha Waller Tyus, Yolanda (Gayle) Waller, Carlton D. Waller, Roland Waller, and Ruth (Monica) Waller; cousins and loving friends. Beyond his children he spent considerable time with Sue Young, Dennis Givens, Denise Givens and James Givens. His extended family also included, Marjorie “Baby Sister” Jones Leftwich, LaConia Ricketts and Kevin Jones. Carlton was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Theodore A. Waller, Jr., nephew, Ricky Waller and niece, Velitta Waller. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Friday, September 2, 2010, at the Austin~Stendeback Family Funeral Home in Mount Vernon with burial in Bellefontaine Cemetery. Visitation was held from 11 a.m until time of services at the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.austinfuneralhome.com. The family would like to thank Mt. Vernon Nursing and Rehabilitation staff and Bill Lynn Stendeback of Austin-Stendeback Family Funeral Home for the loving care given to their father.
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James Irvin Schmidt James Irvin Schmidt 58, passed away at his home in San Ysidro, California on Sunday, September 5. Born in Posey County to James Schmidt and June Goff Duvall, Jim grew up in northern Posey County, attended school at North Posey and later Mount Vernon. As a Church Jim boy, Jim attended Stewartsville Methodist Church. enlisted in the United States Navy in 1972 with a career expanding through 1993 and a rank of BTCM. After retirement, Jim owned and operated J & C transport. Traveling the highways and byways in his red Peter-bilt, Jim would often stop through Mount Vernon to visit his family and friends. Preceeding him in death were his parents, grandparents-Leo and Ada (Lopp) Goff, and John and Cora (Goss) Schmidt. Surviving are his wife, Connie, sons James and DeWayne and daughters, Andrea and Jamie Schmidt, stepson, Eric Carson and stepdaughters, DeAnna (Andy) Hallieh, and Kelly Roe. Grandchildren, Kaylee, James, Julie, Danny, Nicholas, Layla, DeWayne, and Chloe Schmidt, Ashley, Emily, Hannah, and Kateland Hallieh. Brother Tim Schmidt, Sisters, Becky (Kenny) Mason, Debbie (Greg) Stallings, Kiim Muller of Mount Vernon, Patty Coe of Hudson, Florida, Sharon Roach of New Harmony, and Susie (Dennis) Jones of Richland, Indiana, several nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, cousins, many friends and acquaintances throughout the years. A service in Jim’s memory is planned for Thursday, September 9 at 4 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church, 231 Wolflin Street, Mount Vernon, Indiana. The service will conclude with the American Legion Post 370 Color Guard performing a memorial service at 4:30 p.m.
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Patricia Simmons Patricia Simmons, age 44, of Carmi, Ill., passed away Monday, August 30, 2010, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Ind. She was born May 16, 1966, in Evansville, Ind., the daughter of Omia Dye and David Heath. After her parents passed away, she was raised by her step parents, Rita and Steve Johnson of Mount Vernon, Ind. She married Mike Simmons September 30, 1988, in Henderson, Ky., and he survives. She had been a CNA at Wabash Christian Retirement Center for several years. She is survived by her husband, Mike; her children, David Simmons of Carmi, Wesley Michael Mick of Crossville, and Elizabeth Simmons of Carmi; seven sisters and three brothers-in-law, Sheila Williams and her companion, Bill Ours of Mount Vernon, Ind., Melissa and Russell Adler of Mount Vernon, Ind., Katina and Mike Simpson of Pickneyville, Ill., Jeanetta Woolsey of Mount Vernon, Ind., Marilynn Stewart of Fort Smith, Ark., Amy and Josh Railey of Mount Vernon, Ind., and Shana Johnson of Mount Vernon, Ind.; three brothers and a sister-in-law, Steve and Jani Johnson of Oklahoma City, Okla., Issiah Johnson of Camp LeJeune, N.C., and Arthur Johnson of Mount Vernon, Ind.; her stepparents; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is preceded in death by her parents; her grandparents; a sister, Rebecca; and a sister-in-law, Tina Shelton. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 1, 2010, at Stendeback Family Funeral Home/ Kittinger-Fair in Carmi. Visitation was held from 11 a.m. until the time of service in the chapel. Burial will take place in Bethany Old Beech Cemetery in Posey County, Indiana. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the funeral home to help with expenses. Condolences may be left on-line by visiting www.kittingerfairfuneralhome.com.
Mildred Hughes Brickman Mildred Hughes Brickman, 98, of Carmi, passed away at 9:25 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010 at Wabash Christian Retirement Center in Carmi. She was born June 13, 1912 in Carmi, the daughter of Howard and Gertrude (Anderson) Hughes. She graduated from Carmi Township High School in 1929 and went on to become a registered nurse. She married Dr. I. William Brickman Sept. 24, 1938, and he preceded her in death June 17, 1992. She was a homemaker and member of First Presbyterian Church in Carmi. She was formerly a member of the New Harmony Book Club and Garden Club of Naples, Fla. Surviving are a daughter, Martha Raske of New Harmony, Ind.; a son and daughter-in-law, Howard and Jeanne Brickman of Norwell, Md.; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a daughter, Beth Lockwood; a sister, Bernice Kornegger; and two brothers, George Terry and Arnold Hughes. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010 at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi, the Rev. Bonita Quandt officiated the service. Burial was at White County Memorial Garden near Carmi. Friends visited from 4 until 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. For more information, one may visit www.campbellfuneralservices.com
Ronald Lee Harle Ronald Lee Harle, 71, passed away Thursday, September 2, 2010 at his residence. He was born November 17, 1938 in Sesser, Ill. to Thomas William and Ila Burness (Clampett) Harle. Ronald was an Army veteran. He had worked for B&W for 13 years as a welder and also for Frontier Kemper for 27 years where he was also a welder and later worked in the warehouse. Ronald is survived by his wife of 49 years, Jo (Brown) Harle; daughters, Cheryl (Steve) Sheffer of Mt. Vernon and Cynthia (Jim) Askins of Hartford, Ky. grandchildren, Kyle and Todd Sheffer, Joshua, Elijah, and Rachel Askins; aunt, Edna Harle of Sesser, Ill. and many cousins; nieces; and nephews. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Monday, September 6, 2010 at Schneider Funeral Home, 512 Main St. in Mount Vernon. Pastors Ashley and Ethan Shurtz officiated. Burial followed at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Visitation was from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, September 5, 2010 at the funeral home. Ronald is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Betty Shurtz. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Lung Association.