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Carolyn Sue (Harrell) Brown Carolyn Sue (Harrell) Brown, 77, of Vincennes, passed away Thursday September 2, 2010 at Gentle Care Nursing Home. She was born September 30, 1932 in Bedford, IN to the late Lawrence and Louise (Stipp) Harrell and has lived in Vincennes for most of her life. Carolyn was a retired Registered Nurse for Good Samaritan Hospital where she worked on the 4th floor for 26 years. She graduated from Methodist Hospital School of Nursing in 1953. She was a member of the First Church of God in Vincennes and Delta Theta Tau Sorority. Carolyn loved sewing, baking and especially IU and Indiana Pacers basketball. Carolyn was married to William "Bill" Brown and he preceded her in death on April 9 of this year. A brother Bill Harrell and a sister Betty Lantz also preceded her in death. Carolyn is survived by a son, Randall (Pat) Brown of Carrollton, TX, four daughters, Cindy (Pat) Bouchie of Newburgh, Julie (Nick) Latino of Tucson, AZ, Stacy (Chris) Purdue of Washington and Tracy (Rev. Joe) Gregory of Vincennes. Carolyn was also blessed with nine grandchildren, Nathan Brown, Della Noland, Kristen Latino, Alex Latino, Drake Bouchie, Jonas Gregory, Molly Gregory, Gavin Gregory and Kristen Purdue. Funeral services to celebrate Carolyn's life will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 7, in Gardner-Brockman Funeral Home 505 Main Street. Following the serve, she will be laid to rest next to her husband in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may visit and share memories of Carolyn with the family from noon until the service time at the funeral home Memorial contributions may be made to Delta Theta Tau sorority with envelopes available from the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.gardnerbrockman.com.
William E. Wolfe William E. Wolfe, 82, of Vincennes, passed away at 6:40 p.m. on August 31, 2010 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Champaign, IL. He was born July 9, 1928 in Allendale, IL, the son of Elijah and Maureen (Cusick) Wolfe. William retired from Texaco Refinery in 1983 after 34 1/2 years. He was a lifetime member of the Elks #1208 in Lawrenceville, IL and a member of the 32nd Degree Mason and the Shriners. Survivors include his wife, Lois Jean (Ward) Wolfe of Vincennes; son Walter F. (Janet) Wolfe of St. Joseph, IL; daughter, Annette (Randy) Garner of Decatur, IL; step-daughter, Teresa J. Mason of Tucson, AZ; step-son, C. Kevin Mason of Vincennes and two grandchildren, Kyle Wolfe and Erin Wolfe. Preceding William in death were his parents; six sisters, Eva Mae Bedell, Clara Belle Beesley, Bonnie Lee West, Monzell Compton, Martha Reardon and Rebecca Grounds and two brothers, Jack Wolfe and Elijah Wolfe, Jr. Arrangements will be announced at a later date. Online condolences may be sent through www.goodwinfamilyfh.com.
Rabb Emison Rabb Emison, the last descendent in Knox County of a pioneer family which arrived in 1804, has died. Ancestor Thomas Emison, who established a mill in Busseron Township was one of the small committee who selected the site for Indianapolis to be the State capital. In addition to operating a stage coach line he was a partner in commercial boat activity on the Wabash River and fought with William Henry Harrison at the Battle of Tippecanoe. He established the family practice of service. He was most proud that in the last 100 years his grandfather, James Wade Emison, his father, Ewing Emison and he have been active in preparation and lobbying legislation helpful to the community. In 1907 James Wade Emison prepared and obtained adoption of legislation that paid Vincennes University funds equal to the value of 15,000 acres in Gibson County that the United States Congress was deemed to have assigned to Vincennes University in 1816. The State had taken the funds. His efforts were successful and the university won the funds. In 1947 his father, Ewing Emison, prepared and obtained adoption of legislation that began State support of Vincennes University which did not exist before 1947 but has existed ever since. In 1963 Rabb prepared and obtained adoption in both Indiana and Illinois authorizing a city in each state to combine in the operation of an airport in either state. In each person’s action the reward was satisfaction for service to others. Rabb was well known for being a raconteur par excellence. He loved to tell stories (some of them many times!) to entertain those around him and make them laugh. The columns he wrote for the Indiana State Bar Association’s journal, res gestae, were recently compiled into book form. These columns entertained, enlightened and served as guidance to his contemporaries as well as the generations of lawyers who followed. Putting people at ease was a special skill. Dinner guests were often quizzed about their favorite movies, books and presidents and then asked to elaborate on why they had chosen those particular ones. Laughter was very important to him and the family home often rang with it. Conversations were never dull when Rabb was at the table. Rabb served offices in the Indiana State Bar Association, being President in 1987. During his term he caused action that led to the creation of a committee that acts to assist the employment and advancement of minority lawyers. The ISBA created the Rabb Emison Award granted to a lawyer who best served the goal of assistance to the minority lawyer. Rabb spoke at meetings of the diversity committee of the American Bar Association and was honored with an award for his activities relative to the minority lawyer. He received alumni awards from Lincoln High School, DePauw University and Indiana University as well as two Sagamores of the Wabash, the YMCA’s Ray Beless Award and the Walter Davis award from Vincennes University. He enlisted in the Navy in 1942 and was called in months later for 3 years active duty. He was called in again in 1952 for 18 months active duty. He was notified in 1962 to expect recall but was not recalled. He was never discharged from the Navy. He is listed in four Who’s Who publications. Who’s Who in America, in The Midwest, in American Law and in The World. He was also a private pilot with an instrument rating. He flew 2500 hours through the United States, enjoying the company of his family and friends traveling to play some of the best golf courses in the world. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Kathleen, and daughters Susan Emison of Louisville, KY, and Anne Emison Wishard (Gordon) of Indianapolis. In lieu of flowers, Rabb would like memorial contributions to be sent to Grouseland Foundation, 3 West Scott St, Vincennes, or online at www.grouselandfoundation.org for an endowment to sustain the mansion. Visitation will be on Thursday, September 2, from 5 - 7 p.m. The service will be on Friday, September 3, at 10:30 a.m. Arrangements are being handled Goodwin Funeral Home in Vincennes, IN.
Shirley Joan Hawley Shirley Joan Hawley, 74, of 230 State St. Vincennes, IN passed away Wednesday, September 1 at her residence. She was born January 15, 1936 in Lawrence County, Illinois to Henry & Lula (Keen) Miley. Shirley was a homemaker and a member of the Pentecostal church. She enjoyed going to the Bettye McCormick Senior Center and enjoyed playing bingo. Surviving is a daughter, Sharon Hardiman of Princeton, a son, Michael Hawley of St. Louis, two sisters, Norma Patterson of Vincennes, Dora Mae Miley of St. Francisville, IL, a brother, Henry Emmet Miley of Beecher City, IL, two grandchildren, Stephanie Hardiman, and Camilla Hawley, seven great grandchildren, Syerra, Syuana, Chemar, Louis, Jr., Erica, Kyria, and Raven, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Lester Hawley, a brother, Eugene Miley, and sisters Mary Etta Briner, Zelma Michael, and Irma Jean Miley. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday September 6, 2010 at Goodwin Funeral Home with Pastor Jim Evans officiating. Burial will follow in the Billett Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 2-6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Donations may be made to the choice of the donor. Online condolences may be made at www.goodwinfamilyfh.com
Ronald L. Young Ronald L. Young, 76, of 5398 East Simpson Lake, Vincennes, passed away at 8:45 p.m. Sunday August 29, 2010. He was born August 4, 1934 in Indianapolis, IN to Luther & Mabel (Bumpas) Young. Ron graduated from Lincoln High School in 1952 and Vincennes University in 1954. He taught school in Bridgeport and Grayville Illinois. Ron then served in the U.S. Army, serving in Germany. After his discharge from the Army, he earned his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Evansville. Ron then became a bank examiner for the FDIC until his retirement in 1984. He was a faithful member of the North/Community United Methodist Church where he had sung in the choir and belonged to the Crusaders Class. His interest included roller skating, cars, music, TV game shows, sports, and going to Dennys. Surviving is a sister, Kay Brown and her husband Ron of Vincennes and a nephew, Kevin Brown and his wife Christine. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther & Mabel (Bumpas) Young. Funeral services will be held 11:30 a.m. Saturday, September 4, 2010 at Goodwin Funeral Home with Rev. Ray Tromley officiating. Entombment will follow in Tower Mausoleum II. Friends may visit with the family from 5-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.goodwinfamilyfh.com.
George Chandler George Chandler, 89, died at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Willow Manor. Arrangements are pending at Fredrick and Son McClure-Utt Funeral Homes, Bicknell Chapel.
Mary F. Cardinal Mary F. Cardinal, 89, of Vincennes, passed away at 7:52 A.M. Sunday, August 29, 2010 at the New Willow Manor. She was born April 5, 1921 in Princeton, Indiana to Luttie Alcus & Trunie Mae (Foster) Brown. Mary was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and its Altar Society. She had owned Mary’s Café in Wheatland and had also been a seamstress. She enjoyed crocheting, embroidery, and loved to help people. Surviving is a sister, Anne King of Vincennes, a stepson, Max (Joann) Cardinal of Vincennes, a special great nephew, Austin Fairhurst, four step grandchildren, 12 step great grandchildren, 1 step great- great grandchild, and several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Harold “Pete” Cardinal, whom she married September 10, 1942 and died on November 9, 1976, a son, Harold “Nick” Cardinal, a stepson, Robert Cardinal, a sister, Jane Blair, three brothers, Lutie, Paul, and Cecil Brown, and a step grandchild. Funeral services will be held at Noon Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at Goodwin Funeral Home with Rev. Jason Gries officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt Calvary Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 10 a.m. until the service time on Wednesday. Memorial contributions may be to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Online condolences may be made at www.goodwinfamilyfh.com.
Carol L. Vincent Carol L. Vincent, 77, Vincennes, passed away at 7:45 P.M. Sunday August 29, 2010 at Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born July 25, 1933 in Daviess County, Indiana to Charles & Alice (Welton) Argenta. She graduated from Lincoln High School, Purdue University, and received her masters at Butler University and had been a teacher for Lincoln High School and South Knox. Carol was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and Kappa Alpha Theta at Purdue. Surviving is a daughter, Victoria (Mark) Pearl of West Lafayette, a son, Tom (Rebecca) Vincent of Vincennes, a sister Rita Carolan of Camarillo, CA and four grandchildren, Kristin N. Pearl, Kyle M. Pearl, Hailey L. Vincent, and Logan T. Vincent. Carol was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Robert E. Vincent who preceded her on December 7, 2001. Memorial services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, September 3, 2010 at Goodwin Funeral Home with Rev. George Ford officiating. There will be no burial. Friends may visit from 1-2 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation. Online condolences can be made at www.goodwinfamilyfh.com.
Patricia Emmel Patricia Emmel, 79, formerly of Freelandville, died at 9:45 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010, at Bridge Pointe Heath Campus, Vincennes. She was born May 3, 1931, in Freelandville, the daughter of Julius and Bessie Clinkenbeard Heithecker. She married Darwin Emmel on Sept. 2, 1950, and he survives. Patricia was a home health aide at Preferred Health Care and Community Home in Freelandville, and she was a member of the Bethel United Church of Christ, Women’s Guild and Christian Partners. Surviving are her husband, Darwin Emmel; daughters Cathy (Merrill) Lankford, Newark, Del., Lisa (Norris) Keirn, Terre Haute, and Diane (Joe) Leckemby, Alpharetta, Ga. ; son Tim (Lana) Emmel, Vincennes; brother Jack Heithecker, Vincennes; sisters Ruth Phillippe and Jean Hobson, both of Vincennes; 14 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, two brothers and a grandson. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Bethel United Church of Christ, Freelandville, the Rev. Michael DeCoursey and the Rev. Norris Keirn officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Her grandsons will serve as escorts. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday at the church. Fredrick and Son McClure-Utt Funeral Homes, Bicknell Chapel, is handling arrangements, and condolences may be sent to: www.mcclure-utt.com.
Marsha K. Bratton Marsha K. Bratton, 64, of Vincennes, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2010 at her home with her family at her bedside. She was born August 21, 1946 in Vincennes the daughter of John F. Sr. & Vera M. Martin Bratton. She was a graduate of St. Rose Academy and was Office Manager at Willow Manor Nursing Home for over 27 years. She was a member of the Old Cathedral and enjoyed gardening, reading and her cats. Her passion was her work and any activity that her nieces and nephews were involved in. She is survived by her family, sisters, Linda Hirsch, and her husband Curt of Peachtree City, GA, Nancy Bezy, and her husband Ed III of Vincennes. A brother, John F. Bratton Jr, and his wife Cindy, of Greensboro, NC. Her niece, Sarah Bratton, nephews, Rod Hirsch, Ryan Bezy, Kevin Bezy, John J. Bratton, a great niece, Melinda Hirsch also survives. She was preceded in death by her father, John F. Bratton Sr. in 1976 and her mother, Vera M. Bratton in 2009 and a niece Mendy Hirsch in 1988. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept 1, 2010 at the Old Cathedral with Fr. John Schipp officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at Duesterberg-Fredrick Funeral Home. Memorial contributions can be made to Good Samaritan Hospice or to the Humane Society in her memory. Online condolences can be made at www.duesterbergfredrick.com.
Dorothy P. Parker Dorothy P. Parker, 98, formerly of Decker, passed away at 12:50 p.m. Saturday August 28, 2010 at BridgePointe Health Campus. She was born January 4, 1912 in Vincennes to James & Clara May Adams. Dorothy was a homemaker and belonged to the Lower Johnson Homemaker Club since 1942. She was a member of the General Baptist Church in Decker where she had been Sunday School Superintendent and also taught Sunday School and Bible School. Surviving are her children, Velma (Ralph) Carie of Freedom, IN, Wilma Cary of Birdseye, Shirley (Donald) LeGroux of Bloomington, and Larry (Debbie) Parker of Owensboro, two brothers, James Adams of Munster, and Berl Adams of Monroe City, 16 grandchildren, and several great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Roy Lewis Parker whom she married August 7 1930 and died on July 16, 1996, a son, Marvin Parker, sisters, Ruth Pancake, Gertrude Woods, and Annalee Thompson, brothers, Charles "Ulysses" Adams, Boyd Adams and William Adams, and a grandchild. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Ray Tromley officiating. There will be no public visitation. Online condolences may be made at www.goodwinfamilyfh.com.
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