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October Obituaries 2007

Byron L McGuire, 72, of Underwood, Wednesday, October 24 2007 at Scott Memorial Hospital. He was born April 1 1935 in Underwood IN to Francis A & Louise E Hanson McGuire who preceded him in death. He was married to Yvonne E Lorentzen McGuire who survives. Mr. McGuire was a former Scott County school teacher, former missionary, and retired from Cummins in research & development department. He received a BA degree from Asbury College, Wilmore KY and a Masters from Indiana University. He held memberships with New Chapel United Methodist Church in Underwood, IN; Gideon's International; founder of New Life International Mission in Underwood, IN and U.S. Navy Reserve. Survivors: along with his wife Yvonne; sons, Duvon McGuire & wife Victoria of Underwood, Josiah McGuire & wife Paige of Underwood; daughters, Martha Munchhof & husband Mike of CT, Maria Hall & husband Jeff of Underwood, Linda Werst & husband Mike of OH; brothers, Ivan McGuire & wife Ruth Ann of Scottsburg & Marvin McGuire & wife Betty of Underwood and sister Eileen McGuire of Underwood; and 10 grandchildren, Cierla McGuire, Isiaac McGuire, Faith McGuire, Hope McGuire, Grace McGuire, Ethan Hall, Evan Hall, Emma Hall, Mason Werst, Lindsay Werst. Visitation: 4-8pm, Friday, October 26 207 at Stewart Funeral Home and after 1pm Saturday at Scottsburg United Methodist Church. Funeral Services: 2pm, Saturday, October 27 2007 at Scottsburg United Methodist Church with John Lowry & James Hoppus officiating and burial in Clarks Chapel Cemetery. Memorial Donations: New Life International, 6764 S. Bloomington Trail Rd, Underwood IN 47177 or Gideons International, Stewart Funeral Home, 80 N 1st St., Scottsburg IN 47170.

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Jim Andrews,
60, of Scottsburg, died Saturday, October 6 2007 at his residence. He was born November 15 1946 in Scottsburg to Denzil & Ester Pearl Miller Andrews who preceded him in death. Jim was a carpenter and a farmer. Survivors: brothers, Robert Andrews of Avon IN & Harry Andrews of Scottsburg; uncles, Hobson Andrews, Blonde Andrews both of Scottsburg, John Andrews of Jeffersonville; aunts, Irene Johnson, Cleon Manley, Lelah Mount all of Scottsburg, Mary Peters of Clarendon Hills IL, Peggy Pogue of St. Louis MO, Juanita Anderson of Salem, Jane Holstein of New Albany and 2 nieces. Visitation: 4pm-8pm, Monday, October 8 2007 and after 9am, Tuesday, at Stewart Funeral Home. Funeral Services: 11am, Tuesday, at the funeral home with Pastor Loyed Arnold officiating and burial in Scottsburg Cemetery. Memorial Contributions to Vista Care or Vienna Baptist Church, c/o Stewart Funeral Home, Inc., 80 N 1st St., Scottsburg IN 47170.

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Melvin L Draper, 81, of Scottsburg IN died Saturday, September 29 2007 in Scottsburg. He was born May 20 1926 in Harrison County IN to Charles & Ella Massey Draper who preceded him in death. Melvin was retired as a car salesman having started Draper Auto Sales in l957. He also loved boating and camping. A veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II, he attended First Baptist Church in Scottsburg and Kimberlin Creek Baptist Church, was a member of VFW 6582, Scott County Moose 2324 and the American Legion. Survivors: wife, Jean West Draper; sons, Larry Draper & wife Betty of Scottsburg & Bart Draper of Lexington IN; brothers, Jim Draper of Leavenworth IN and Floyd Draper of Sulphur IN; sister, Beatrice Deal of Scottsburg; 10 grandchildren, Lance Draper of Jeffersonville, Shelly Gannaway of Clearwater FL, Marchelle Draper of Scottsburg, Kameron Draper, Kayleigh Draper, Caroline Draper of Austin, Bryson Draper of Lexington, Delynn Draper Rutherford of Scottsburg, Chad Nowlin & Jay Nowlin of Scottsburg. and 9 great grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by a son Rodney Draper, a brother Charles Draper and a sister Martha Draper. Visitation:: 4-8pm, Wednesday, October 3 2007 and after 11am Thursday at Stewart Funeral Home. Funeral Services: 1pm, Thursday, October 4 2007 at the funeral home with Pastor Tim Lucas officiating and burial in Scottsburg Cemetery with military graveside services by the Crothersville VFW. Memorial Contributions to VFW 6582 c/o Stewart Funeral Home, 80 N 1st St. Scottsburg IN 47170.

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Edna L Rice, 85, of Memphis IN, died Friday, September 28 2007 at Riverview Village Nursing Home in Clarksville IN. Edna was born July 11 1922 in Floyd County IN to David & Sara Hottell Quinn who are deceased. She was married to Paul Rice, Sr., who also preceded her in death. Edna was a member of First Christian Church of Scottsburg and was also a homemaker. Survivors; son, Wayne Rice & wife Jo of Memphis IN; 3 grandchildren which includes granddaughter Lynn Rice of Memphis and 3 great grandchildren. Edna was also preceded in death by a son, Paul Rice, Jr., a daughter, Martha J Rice, and a brother Clarence Quinn. Visitation: 4-8 pm, Monday, October 1 2007 and after 9 am Tuesday at Stewart Funeral Home. Funeral Services: 11 am, Tuesday, October 2 2007 at the funeral home and burial in Fairview Cemetery. Memorial Contributions to WORKS Ministry at Northside Christian Church in New Albany, c/o Stewart Funeral Home, Inc., 80 N 1st St., Scottsburg IN 47170

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