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July Obituaries 2005

 

Velva Kathleen Stewart, 84, of Scottsburg IN died July 10 2005 at Scott Villa Living Center in Scottsburg. She was born October 5 1920 in Claremore Oklahoma to Chester & Myra Anna Morris Henry, deceased. She was married to Gordon Stewart who also preceded her in death along with 1 brother, 3 sisters, 2 grandchildren. For 2 years she attended Oklahoma State University, was a homemaker and co-owner of Richey & Stewart Trucking Co. She was a member of First Baptist Church, for 25 years was dean of Vacation Bible School, volunteer in church nursery, chair of church social committee, Sunday School teacher, 20 year volunteer at Scott Villa Living Center, Past Pres. of Scottsburg Band Parents, former Brownie Scout Leader & PTA President. Survivors: her children, Judith Lee Weir (husband Carl) of Tempe AZ, Vicky Hansberry (husband Bob) of Longmont CO, twins Wally Henry Stewart of Scottsburg & Winnie Parker (husband Tony) of Warner Robins GA, Cindy Kathleen Sampson (husband Brad) of Seffner FL; brother, Hiram Henry (wife Wanda) of Stillwater OK, 8 grandchildren & 4 great grandchildren.

Visitation: 4pm-8pm EST Friday July 15 2005 & 9am-10am EST Saturday July 16 2005 at Stewart Funeral Home. Funeral Services: 10am EST Saturday at the funeral home with Pastor Dan Jackson officiating & burial in Scottsburg Cemetery. Memorial Contributions to First Baptist Church or American Heart Association c/o Stewart Funeral Home, 80 N 1st St, Scottsburg IN 47170.

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James Marvin Pate, 77, died Saturday, July 9 2005 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville KY. He was born March 9 1928 in Mitchell IN to Clarence & Cora Sweeney Pate who are deceased along with his first wife Ruby Catherine Wolka Pate. Mr. Pate was a 1947 graduate of Brownstown High School, retired in l983 as an inspector with Cummins Engine, member of DWU (Diesel Workers United), First Christian Church in Columbus, American Legion Post #89, and a U.S.Army veteran Korean War. He is survived by his wife, Lavon Arbuckle Pate of Scottsburg, daughter Marjorie Ann Freije (husband Joseph) of Franklin IN, stepson Kevin Arbuckle (wife Tammy) of Scottsburg, stepdaughter Lisa Spicer (husband Tom) of Scottsburg, brother Larry Pate (wife Sue) of Seymour and grandchildren BJ & Staci Arbuckle, Liz Arbuckle, Lee Arbuckle, Kristen Spicer, Kasey Spicer, Kim DeLaTorre.

Visitation: 4pm-8pm EST Monday July 2005 & 10am-1pm Tuesday at Stewart Funeral Home. Funeral Service 1pm EST Tuesday July 12 2005 at Stewart Funeral Home with Rev Ronnie McLain officiating & burial in Scottsburg Cemetery.

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Mabel Renschler
, 97, died Tuesday, July 5 2005 in Austin IN. Mrs. Renschler was a life resident and born in Lexington IN July 6 1907 to Clarence & Della Bare Lowry. Mrs. Renschler was married to Dale Renschler who died July 7 1995.  Mrs. Renschler was a school teacher in the Scott County area for 35 years; a member of Lexington Presbyterian Church for 84 years, member of the Scott County Republican Club; and started the first perpetual care fund for the Lexington Cemetery. Survivors: son, Larry Renschler (wife Connie) of Newburgh IN; daughter, Bonnie Clapp (husband Paul) of Lexington IN; sisters, Ruby Taflinger of Lexington IN & Anna Mae Taflinger of Indianapolis IN; 8 grandchildren & 16 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 1 son, 1 grandchild, 3 brothers, 2 sisters.

Visitation: 4pm-8pm Wednesday July 6 2005 at Stewart Funeral Home and 10am-11am Thursday July 7 2005 at Lexington Presbyterian Church.  Funeral Services: 11am Thursday at Lexington Presbyterian Church with Rev Deanna Jobst officiating & burial in Lexington Cemetery. Memorial Contributions to her church or American Cancer Society c/o Stewart Funeral Home 80 N 1st St Scottsburg IN 47170.

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Ivan G Fields, 61, died Sunday, July 3 2005 at Columbus Health & Rehab in Columbus IN. He was born May 24 1944 in Letcher County KY to Coy & Macie Caudill Fields, deceased. Mr. Fields was a machinist with Technology One Inc in Austin, a member of International Association of Machinist & a former member of ITT in North Vernon. He was married to Nora Sizemore Fields who survives. Other survivors: step-son, Bob West (wife Linda) of Scottsburg IN; son, Rickey Fields of Blocher IN; brother, Jerry Fields of Letcher County KY; sisters, Eurilla Campbell of Letcher County KY & Tessie Downey of Danville KY & a granddaughter, Skyla Fields of Blocher IN.

Visitaton: 4-8pm Wednesday at Stewart Funeral Home & 10am-11am Thursday at New Providence Baptist Church. Funeral Services: 11am Thursday at New Providence Baptist Church with Rev Donald Humphrey officiating and burial in New Providence Cemetery. Memorial Contributions to New Providence Cemetery Assoc. c/o Stewart Funeral Home, 80 N 1st St, Scottsburg IN 47170.

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John Arthur Howell, Sr., 84, died Friday, July 1 2005 in Jacksonville FL. He had formerly resided in Deputy IN area. He was born September 13 1920 in Underwood IN to Clarence Z & Nora Alpha Howell who are deceased. His first marriage was to Ethel Bowen Howell who died September 9 1984. His second marriage was to Dorothy Jean Gibson Howell who survives. Mr. Howell was a subcontractor in construction with Linza Graham and a former member of the Scottsburg FOP. Other survivors with his wife are sons: John Arthur Howell, Jr (Judy) of Jacksonville FL; William Roy Howell (Linda) of Cynthiana KY; Michael L Howell (Sherry) of Auburndale FL; daughters: Nancy L Baker (Robert) of Perdigo AL; Sherry Shearn (Roger) of Ashland PA, Sue Carroll (Ron) of Deputy IN, Doris E Flowers (Rick) of Deputy IN, Kay F Merriman (Bruce) of Scottsburg IN; brother: Donnie Howell of Louisville KY; 29 grandchildren, 45 great grandchildren & 6 great great grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by a son Robert L Howell and a brother. Memorial Contributions to Bethany Church Cemetery or John Steer Ministries c/o Stewart Funeral Home 80 N 1st St Scottsburg IN 47170. 

Visitation: 4pm-8pm EST Tuesday July 5 2005 & 9am-11am EST Wednesday July 6 2005 at Stewart Funeral Home. Funeral Services: 11am EST Wednesday July 6 2005 at the funeral with John Steer officiating & burial in Bethany Cemetery with Military graveside services

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