Joed Connaway, 73, of Connersville, passed away Thursday morning, February 18, 2021, at his residence.
He was born August 11, 1947, in Connersville, the son of William Edgar and Pauline Lenore Landis Connaway and was a proud graduate of Alquina High School Class of 1965.
On January 17, Joed married Judith Yvonne Hannefy. Mrs. Connaway passed away January 31, 2020.
For more than 25 years, Joed was employed at Design & Manufacturing until its closing. He later was employed for Advance Auto Parts. All through his life, he farmed not only the family farm but other farms in the area.
He had been a member of the Eagles and Moose Lodges.
Survivors include three children, Jamie (Gary) Naylor, Joel Connaway and Dana Baldwin, all of Connersville; six grandchildren, Jason Naylor, Tommy Naylor, Anna Connaway, Nicholas (Emily) Baldwin, Shaina Baldwin (Chandler Gable), and Madison Laird; 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Lucinda (Danny) Roberts and Diana Hannefy (Mark Frank), all of Laurel; two nephews, Rodney Peters and Willy Vail; and a niece, Tina Barnes.
Besides his wife of 39 years, Judith, he was preceded in death by his parents; two grandsons, Justin Naylor and Jeffry Connaway and a niece, Sherry Vail Taylor.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, March 27, 2021, at Union Cemetery. Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alquina Blue Arrow Park and to the Justin Naylor Addiction Recovery Program.
Online condolences may be made anytime at millermosterrobbins.com.
Larry D. Combs, of Sunman, was born on February 27, 1949, a son to Clayton and Lila Cornett Combs. He graduated from Sunman High School and later went on to school to become a CPA and worked as a Night Auditor at a hotel. Larry loved to lend a helping hand to others and spend time with his family and friends. He owned a pizza shop in Versailles at one time. On Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at the age of 72, Larry passed away at St. Elizabeth Dearborn Hospital in Lawrenceburg.
Those surviving who will cherish Larry’s memory include his five siblings, Charles (Jeanie) Combs of Sunman, Don (Sue) Combs of Tampa, FL, Norma Goodpaster of Sunman, Tommy (Joy) Combs of West Virginia, and Sharon Combs of Milan; one sister-in-law, Karen Combs of Mount Sinai; as well as several nieces and nephews. Larry was preceded in death by both of his parents, as well as five siblings, Pauline Haney, Glendora Combs, Eunice Derringer, Billy Jack Combs, and Darrell Combs.
Friends may visit with the family on Monday, March 22, 2021, at Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home, Sunman, IN, from 11 a.m. until the time of service at 1 p.m. Burial will follow immediately after in the Little Pilgrims Home Cemetery.
Due to COVID-19 precautions, all attending are required to wear a mask and follow proper social distancing protocol. If you are not feeling well, or if you have a compromised immune system, you are encouraged to stay home.
To sign the online guestbook or to leave personal memories, please visit www.cookrosenberger.com. The staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Larry Combs.
From a HCAC press release with stats from Mt. St. Joe website
Mount St. Joseph University junior pitcher Kamryn McCool has been named the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference’s Pitcher of the Week.
The junior had a fantastic weekend for The Mount on the mound, despite not starting either game in the circle for the Lions. She registered a win and a save in the two games. In game one against Case Western Reserve, she relieved Sarah Miller in the sixth inning and got the game’s final four outs for the save. She did so in her typical dominant fashion, striking out two of the four batters she faced while not allowing a single baserunner.
In game two, she again came in the game as a reliever, this time when she came in, the Lions were trailing 3-0. This time she pitched the final 4.1 innings of the game, getting the win after The Mount put up a nine-run inning in the bottom of the fourth. As has been the case when McCool takes the mound all season, she again was extremely tough on the opposing offense. She allowed two hits in the game, while striking out eight and not surrendering a single run.
For the week, she pitched 5.2 innings of two hit, shutout ball, striking out 10 batters. She got the save in game one and followed that up with a win in game two.
Through the team’s first dozen games, McCool is 4-3 with a 0.54 ERA. She has 58 strikeouts and nine walks in 39 innings. Opponents are hitting .165 against McCool. She is credited with one save and three complete games.
As a team, the Lions are 7-5 and have not as yet played a Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference game. Mt. St. Joe is at home against Denison on Tuesday, March 23.
Michael G. Barrett, age 43, of Hamilton, Ohio, died unexpectedly Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at his residence in Hamilton, Ohio.
Born October 11, 1977, in Connersville, he was the son of Larry Barrett and Jan Judd-Baker.
He was a Stone Mason, and was well known for his custom design work which was featured in many area Homearama Shows, and his work had also been featured in the Blowing Rock Gazette in North Carolina.
In his leisure time, he enjoyed racing, hunting and fishing, and spending time with his daughter Chloe.
Survivors include his parents, Larry Barrett of Milton, and Jan (Jim) Judd-Baker of Oldenburg; his daughter, Chloe West, four sisters, Ashley (Sean) Stoneburner of Batesville, Annie Lucas of Batesville, Taneva Baker of Chicago, Illinois, and Raynell Barrett of Milton; three nieces and nephews, Zachary, Matthew and Madeline.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Johnny and Beatrice Barrett, Sadie Hunter, and Bob and Shirley Lucas.
Family and friends may visit from 10 a.m. until 12 Noon on Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.
Rick Melugin will officiate the Funeral Services at 12 Noon on Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Wilbur Dennison Post #2014 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Michael Barrett, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.
Mr. Steven Lane “Steve” Fritter, age 72, of near Pleasant, entered this life on April 8, 1948, in Brookville.
He was the son of the late George Thomas Fritter and Mildred E. (Watson) Fritter Gourley. He was raised in Madison, where he was a 1967 graduate of Madison High School. Steve was united in marriage to Glenda Roberta Ralston on November 24, 1967, at the Caledonia United Presbyterian Church near Moorefield. This happy union was blessed with a son, Lewis and a daughter, Mary. Steve and Glenda shared nearly 54 years of marriage together until his death.
Steve was inducted into the United States Army Reserves on August 18, 1968, in Madison. He rose to the rank of Sergeant First Class on July 6, 1985, and received the Sharpshooter (M-14) badge, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal with Two Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Service Ribbon, Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal with Four Oak Leaf Cluster, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the National Professional Development Ribbon 3. He was recognized for his service during the period of the Cold War, which was from September 2, 1945 – December 26, 1991, and for his outstanding service to the Nation as a United States Army Solider. He was also awarded a certificate of achievement for the 212th supply and service battalion on August 26, 1983. As a tribute of Steve’s service to his country, the American Legion Department of Indiana awarded him with the Freedom Team Salute Commendation Lapel Pin. Steve retired from the United States Army Reserves on August 12, 1990, after 22 years of active reserves.
Steve was employed as a machinist for Rotary Lift in Madison, retiring in 2011, after 44 years of service. He was a member of the Caledonia United Presbyterian Church near Moorefield. He was a member of the Vevay American Legion Post #185 where he was a past Post Commander from 2015-2017 and was active in the American Legion Honor Guard. He also served as a 4-H leader for the Jefferson County 4-H for 20 years and served as a fair board member for five years. Steve served as president of the Parent Teacher Organization for the Canaan Elementary School and was the boys basketball coach for several years. Steve was very active in his community and was a big supporter of keeping the Canaan Elementary School open. He also helped get the school gymnasium built. He served as Precinct Committeeman for the Shelby Township Republican Party. He also served as President of the Fairview Horse and Pony Club for several years and also for area one equine for 4-H Horse and Pony Club. Steve also served on the State Board of the 4-H Horse and Pony Club. Steve and Glenda resided since 1971 on Scott’s Ridge in Jefferson County. Steve was a big supporter of Thunder Over Fritters since 1989. Steve enjoyed tractor pulls and horse pulls as well as trail rides and working on tractors. He was an avid IU Basketball fan and Bobby Knight supporter and will be deeply missed by his loving family and abundance of friends.
Steve passed away at 12:50 a.m., Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at his residence.
Steve will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Glenda Roberta (Ralston) Fritter of near Pleasant; his son, Lewis Fritter and his companion, Lindsay Stultz of Switzerland County and his daughter, Mary McCarty and her husband, Eric of Salt Lick, KY.
He was preceded in death by his father, George Thomas Fritter, who died in 1966; his mother, Mildred E. (Watson) Fritter-Gourley, who died April 1, 2014, and his step-father, Emmett D. “Kilowatt” Gourley, who died October 7, 1997.
Friends may call 5 – 8 p.m., Friday, March 19, 2021, at the Canaan Community Academy Gymnasium, 8775 North Canaan Main Street, Canaan, Indiana 47224.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, March 20, 2021, at 11 a.m., by Pastor Ron Lee at the Canaan Community Academy Gymnasium, 8775 North Canaan Main Street, Canaan, Indiana 47224.
Full military rites will be conducted by the Honor Guard of the Vevay American Legion Post #185 and the Vevay VFW Post #5396 in the Caledonia Cemetery, near Moorefield.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Caledonia Cemetery Fund. Cards are available at the school, funeral home and online at www.haskellandmorrison.com
Mandy Nicole Kelly, 40, of Liberty died Thursday, March 11, 2021, at St. Vincent Hospice in Indianapolis.
Mandy was born to Clifford and Patricia Kelly on December 7, 1980, in Richmond. She graduated from Union County High School with the class of 1999, prior to attending Earlham College where she received an undergraduate degree in Psychology in 2004. Mandy furthered her education by receiving a Master’s degree in Divinity in 2010. Mandy enjoyed crocheting, needle point, writing, and spending time with her family and friends. More than anything, she loved raising her two sons and reading them special stories before bedtime. Mandy will be remembered as a loving mother, a wonderful daughter, a caring sister and friend.
In addition to her parents, Mandy is survived by her fiancé: Aaron K. Swindill; sons: Drake and Zander; sister: Lindsey M. Kelly; aunts and uncles: Glenn and Misty Woosley, Chris Woosley, John and Kim Woosley; special cousins for whom she thought the world of: Michelle L. Woosley, Michael G. Woosley; many cousins and special friends.
Mandy is preceded in death by her paternal grandmother: Pinny Kelly; maternal grandparents: Bobbie and Gladys Woosley.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m., Friday, March 19, 2021, at Showalter Blackwell Long Funeral Home, Fosdick Chapel, Liberty. Burial will follow at College Corner Cemetery, in West College Corner. Memorial contributions can be made to the funeral home to offset the cost of services. For more information, or to send condolences please visit www.ShowalterBlackwellLong.com
Thomas Paul Mathews, 74, of Brownsville, died Thursday, March 11, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Thomas was born January 10, 1947, to Philip Paul and Elsie Christine Williams Mathews in Connersville. He graduated from Short High School in 1966. Shortly after graduating, Thomas went to work at Visteon. A short time later, he was drafted into the United States Army serving in the Vietnam War from 1966-1968. After returning home from the war, he continued working at Visteon, from which he retired in 2002. Thomas married the love of his life, Debra Tompkins in November of 1971. He furthered his education by attending classes at Ivy Tech. Thomas was a member of the local VFW and enjoyed playing guitar, fishing, and riding his bike. Above all, he loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Thomas is survived by his wife of 49 years; father: Philip Mathews; daughters: Becky Handy and her spouse, Clayton of Liberty, Donna Moses and her significant other, Todd Gough of Connersville; brothers: Bobby Mathews and Michael Mathews; sisters: Amy Bass and her husband Mike, Karen Snodgrass and her husband, Terry; grandchildren: Danielle, Austin and his fiancée Rachel, Devin, and Emma; great-grandchildren: James and Zoey; several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his mother, Thomas is preceded in death by his brother: Fred Mathews; sister: Paula Kelly.
Visitation will be held Thursday, March 18, 2021, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., at Showalter Blackwell Long, Fosdick Chapel, Liberty, with cremation to follow. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Association.
Gene Ledington, 71, of Alpine, passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021, at Reid Health in Richmond. He was born on September 22, 1949, in Harlan County, Kentucky, to the late Charlie Ledington and Lucy Pace Ledington.
Gene graduated Ivy Tech and worked for the railroad and Ford as a welder. He had also driven a semi for many years, traveling across the country.
He was a member of the Kentucky Colonels and had also belonged to several shooting clubs. Gene was an avid outdoorsman and loved going fishing and hunting, especially for deer. He also enjoyed the time he was able to spend with his family.
Gene is survived by five sons, Wesley, Bill, Fred, Christopher, and Travis Ledington; a brother, Sam Ledington; a niece, Brenda Bunch; and a nephew, Sam Ledington Jr.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Charlie; three sisters, Wanda McQueen, Iva Jewel, and Viola Ledington; four brothers, Lonnie, Howard, Arthur, and Jim Ledington, as well as the mother of Wesley and Travis, Misty Dawn Rose.
Paula Raechell Basham, 48, of Safety Harbor, Florida, passed away on March 11, 2021, in Oxford Ohio. She was born July 14, 1972, in Oxford, Ohio, the daughter to Lou Frances Canupp (Estes) of Safety Harbor, Florida and David Basham, of Liberty. She was raised in Oxford by her mother, Lou, and her husband Larry Moore, currently of College Corner, Ohio. She graduated from Talawanda High School in 1990.
She has two beautiful children with whom she loved with all her heart, her son, Kevin Basham, of Oxford, Ohio, and her daughter, Raechelle Basham, of College Corner, Ohio. She had resided in Safety Harbor, Florida, since 2018, working for Magic Tilt Trailers until her death. She is survived by her parents, her children, her baby granddaughter, Lola Basham, her son’s fiancee’ Leanne Dunn and her three children, her sister and brother-in-law John and Laura Allison (Moore), of Oldsmar, Florida, and nephew and niece Colton and Callie Allison; as well as many other close family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Wilma Ruth (Stone) and William Hartley, Charles Estes, Ray and Betty (Godwin) Shepard, and Bill and Bonnie Moore.
Services for Paula will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will take place in Darrtown Cemetery.
Urban Winkler Liberty Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements.
