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August Obituaries 2010


Michael Lester Marling,
60, of Underwood IN, died Monday, August 16 2010 at his residence. He was born November 14 1949 in Scottsburg IN to Kenneth & Margaret Marling who are deceased. Michael served in Viet Nam with the U.S. Army and was an employee with Cummins Engine in Columbus IN.  Survivors: sons Joseph Scott Marling (Anna) of Louisville KY, Michael L Marling II of Henryville IN; daughter Margaret Josephine Marling of Underwood IN; brother Billy Reynolds of Oregon; sister Linda Smith of Austin IN; 5 grandchildren, Kayla Marling, Carley Marling, Kortni Marling, Cassie Marling, & Joanna Marling. VISITATION: 4pm - 8pm, Thursday August 19 2010 & after 9am Friday at Stewart & Hoagland Funeral Home. FUNERAL SERVICES: 11am, Friday, at the funeral home with John Lowry officiating & burial in Sodom Cemetery, Underwood IN. Memorial Donations: donor's choice, c/o Stewart & Hoagland Funeral Home, 80 N 1st St., Scottsburg IN 47170.

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Shirley Y Moran
, 92, of Scottsburg, died Thursday, August 12 2010 at the Waters of Seymour, Seymour IN. She was born August 14 1917 in Deputy IN to Ruben Dryden & Doris Regina Polk Dryden, deceased & was married to James D Moran, also deceased. She was a member of First Christian Church of Scottsburg; a homemaker; & a retired employee of the old Crothersville Shoe Factory. Survivors: son Carl Douglas & wife Susan of Morgantown IN; daughters Kim Sanchez & husband Victor, Sandy Obremski & husband Bryan of Scottsburg, Ruth Moran Craven & husband Lee of Louisville KY; brothers Donald Dryden of Morton IL & Daryl Dryden of Twin Falls ID; 8 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; & 2 great great grandchildren. Visitation: 4pm-8pm, Monday, August 16 2010 & after 9am Tuesday at the funeral home. Funeral services: 11am, Tuesday at the funeral home with Jim Donahue officiating & burial in Scottsburg Cemetery. Memorial Donations to donor's choice c/o Stewart & Hoagland Funeral Home, 80 N 1st St., Scottsburg IN 47170.

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Jimmie Combs, 93, of Austin IN, died at his residence, Sunday, August 8 2010. He was born July 19 1917 in Perry County KY to Pad Combs & Pline Couch Combs, who are deceased. He was married to Sarah Jane Combs, also deceased. Mr. Combs was a retired coal miner & member of Cross Roads Community church. Survivors: 7 sons, Rolen & Gladious Combs of Atlanta GA, Homer & Norma Combs of Alexandria KY, Wade Combs of Austin, Wayne Combs & Jennifer of Hope IN, Gary & Lisa Combs of Columbus, James J & Kay Combs of Austin, Girdley & Dawn Combs of Scottsburg; 4 daughters, Wilma J & Henry Gay, Edinburgh, Ruth & Larry Schryer, Austin, Shirley Stamper, Dayton KY, Darlene & Tracy McIntyre, Columbus; 39 grandchildren, 54 great grandchildren, 8 great great grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by 2 sons Charlie & Monroe Combs, 3 daughters Thelma Combs, Pauline Crawford & Addie Mae Mullins; 4 brothers Estil, Jack, Coy & Monroe Combs; & 4 sisters Liza Miller, Oma White, Ida Bush & Rucie Mae Williams. Visitation: 4pm-8pm. Tuesday August 10 2010 & after 9am Wednesday at Stewart & Hoagland Funeral Home. Funeral Services: 1pm, Wednesday August 11 2010 at the funeral home with Pastor Tracy McIntyre officiating & burial in New Providence Cemetery, Austin IN. Memorial Donations to his church, Cross Roads Community Church, c/o Stewart & Hoagland Funeral Home, 80 N 1st St., Scottsburg IN 47170.

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Velva M Butts, 91, of Henryville IN, died Wednesday, August 4 2010 at her residence. She was born August 4 1919 in Floyd County IN to Homer Cullins & Mary Jane Peyton Cullins, deceased. Velva was a homemaker & a member of the Catholic Church. Survivors: son John Butts & wife Donna of Henryville; daughter Alfonda Higdon & husband Ron of Underwood; brother William Cullins & sister Alberta Hurst both of Salem; 5 grandchildren & 9 great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her husband Alphonso M Marshall; a son Eugene Butts, 2 brothers James Cullins & Homer Cullins Jr., 3 sisters Louise Feeler, Peggy Burnett & Merry Jewel. Visitation & Funeral Services: were held Saturday, August 7 2010, at Stewart & Hoagland Funeral Home, with Pastor David James officiating & burial in Mountain Grove Cemetery, Henryville IN.

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Rachelle "Shelley" Dawn Comer Akers, 35, of Scottsburg IN, died Monday, August 2 2010. She was born April 7 1975 in Louisville KY to Robert & Ruth Ann Bartle Comer. Shelley was married to Kyle Thomas Akers. She was a graduate of Scottsburg High School and IUS and was office manager of Purdue Extension Office in Scottsburg. Shelley attended New Chapel United Methodist Church near Underwood; was involved with 4-H through the Extension Office; was a member of Scott County Community Foundation serving on the scholarship committee; & was a volunteer for Relay for Life. Survivors: her husband Kyle; her daughters, Alexis Leiann Comer Akers & Addison Macy Comer Akers; parents Robert & Ruth Ann Comer; brother Russell Wayne Comer & wife Bonnie; grandmother Ann Bartle, all of Scottsburg; her father & mother-in-law Kevin & Carla Akers of Borden IN; nephews Evan Comer, Adam Comer & Wesley Grooms; nieces Noelle Grooms & Lilly Lanham; & sisters-in-law Kara Grooms & Alissa Akers. Visitation: 5pm-8pm, Thursday, August 5 2010 & after 10am Friday at First Baptist Church in Scottsburg. Funeral Services: 11am, Friday, August 6 2010 at the church. Private Burial. Memorial Contributions: Akers Educational Fund, c/o Scott County State Bank, Attn: Kat Julian; P.O. Box 158, Scottsburg IN or 4-H Endowment, c/o Stewart & Hoagland Funeral Home, 80 N 1st St., Scottsburg IN 47170.

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Glinda Johnston, 61 of Lexington IN, died at her residence, Saturday, July 31 2010. She was born in Seymour IN March 28 1949 to Kenneth Harold Stewart & Edna Ritchison Stewart who preceded her in death. Glinda was a member of Solid Rock Church in Austin; participated in Relay for Life; and a homemaker. Survivors: her husband, Robert Eugene Johnston; sons Robert Eugene "BJ" Johnston, Robert Allen Johnston, Thomas Raymond Johnston, Ryan David Johnston, Timothy Ian Johnston, Carl Wayne Owens, Scott Stacy; daughters, Lynnette Marie Johnston, Patricia Lynn Hiler, Misty Dawn Sue Stacy; 12 grandchildren; & a sister, Linda LaMaster & husband Sam. Funeral services: Graveside, 11 AM, Wednesday, August 4 2010 at Lexington Cemetery, Lexington IN.  Memorial Donations to the family, c/o Stewart & Hoagland Funeral Home, 80 N 1st St., Scottsburg IN 47170.

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James M Hall, 78, of Scottsburg IN, died Wednesday, July 28 2010 at Norton Hospital in Louisville KY. He was born April 9 1932 in Letcher KY to Ercell Edward Hall & Ottie Halbrook Hall, who preceded him in death. Jim was married to Wilma Richey Hall. He was a retired truck driver & painter; a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Leota; a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Scottish Rite & the Shrine; and a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Korea. Survivors: wife Wilma Hall; sons Dean Hall, Richard Hall & wife Coleen, Jeff Hall & David Hall & wife Glenna; 7 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by 2 brothers Daniel Hall & J B Hall. Visitation: 4pm - 8pm, Sunday, August 1 2010 at Stewart & Hoagland Funeral Home & after 9am Monday at Bethel Baptist Church in Leota IN. Funeral Service: 11am, Monday, August 2 2010 at the church with Rev Bern Kiser officiating & burial in Bethel Cemetery, Leota IN. Masonic services, 7pm. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial Donations: Bethel Baptist Church Kitchen Committee, c/o Stewart & Hoagland Funeral Home, 80 N 1st St., Scottsburg IN 47170.

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