Nineveh

Albert “T-Ball” Guy Taylor, 62, of Nineveh, IN, died unexpectedly Monday, November 14, 2016, at his home.

Mr. Taylor graduated from Columbus North High School. Shortly after, he attended Indiana University, eventually graduating from Rutgers University, with honors. Al started his career in golf course management at Harrison Lake Golf Course, worked 15 years at Fox Cliff Golf Course and then became the superintendent of Eagle Pine Golf Course. His career spanned over 33 years.

He loved to fish and, obviously, golf.

Mr. Taylor was the director of R.E.M.C. of South Central Indiana and was current president of the C.S.C.D. Angler’s Club in Nineveh, IN.

He was born in Columbus, IN, May 11, 1954, to the late Albert and Martha Calhoun Taylor.

Survivors include his daughter, Lindsey (Eric) Shiplov, and granddaughter, Adler Reese Shiplov, both of Fishers; sisters, Marcia Durham of Seymour and Kathy Wilhelm of Columbus;  a special family member, Eleanor Clear of Columbus; and nieces, Nikki Weddell of Seymour and Nancy Pettet of Dunlap.

Albert was preceded in death by his stepfather, Robert Chasteen; a sister, Nancy Chasteen; brother-in-law, Dale Durham; and half sister, Barbara Williams.

A memorial service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Monday, November 21, 2016, at Barkes, Weaver & Glick Funeral Home on Washington Street with Virgil Clotfelter officiating. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until service time Monday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to C.S.C.D. Angler’s Club, 8377 Cordry Drive, Nineveh, IN 46164.

Online condolences and special memories may be shared with the Taylor family and a video tribute may be viewed at barkesweaverglick.com.

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Columbus

Mavis Jean Herring, 75, of Columbus, died at 1:34 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016, at Four Seasons Retirement Center.

Born in Minnesota May 9, 1941, Mavis was the daughter of Erhardt and Evelyn Johnson Rust. She married Don Herring and he preceded her in death in 2011.

Mavis is survived by her children, Jennifer (Michael) Langevin of Columbus, Beth (Aaron) Connell of Columbus, Ohio, and Donn (LeaAnn) Herring of St. Louis, Missouri; one sister and one brother; and 10 grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Don; and her daughter, Pam, in 2007.

A celebration of life will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday at First Lutheran Church on 25th Street, Columbus, with Pastor Larry Isbell officiating.

In keeping with Mavis’ wishes, cremation is planned.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Pittsburgh Foundation, 5 PPG Place, #250, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hathaway-myers.com.

Franklin

Ruby I. Cooksey, 80, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2016, in Franklin. She was a resident of Franklin.

She was born on October 24, 1936, in Hope, Indiana, to Virgil and Edith (McMillian) Jaggers. She married David A Cooksey on October 1, 1966. They celebrated 50 years of marriage.

Her husband, David, survives, as well as daughter, Vicki (Gary) Reese of Franklin; grandchildren, Nichole (Raymond) Cox of Franklin and Lindsey (Mark) Hampton of Franklin; and great-grandchildren, Alexis, Morgan and Kaden Summers and Blake, Brooke and Braely Hampton, and stepgrandchildren, Kameron and Drucilla Cox.

A graduate of Los Angeles High School in Los Angeles, California, Ruby was employed by Cummins Engine in Columbus, retiring after many years of dedicated service.

She enjoyed spending time with her family.

A private family memorial service will be held.

Online condolences will be received at www.flinnmaguire.net.

Columbus

Sharon G. Kronhart, 73, of Columbus, died at 1:40 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016, at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana Inpatient Facility.

Arrangements are incomplete at Myers-Reed Chapel on 25th Street.

Vallonia

Patricia Ann Poff, 79, of Vallonia, died at 6:50 p.m. Wednesday, November 16, 2016, at Schneck Medical Center in Seymour. She had been ill for two weeks.

Pat was a retired typesetter and had worked in Chicago. In recent years, her great-niece, Amy Edick, came to live with her and they took care of each other. Pat enjoyed flowers, birds and fishing and had a great love for her dog, Annie.

She was born June 12, 1937, in Jackson County, Indiana, to the late John R. Beck and Audrey O. Brewer Beck Thompson.

Survivors include nieces and nephews, Jeffery Holloway, Shannon Guinn, Kimberly Williams, Tina Robison, Janet Beniot, Linda Persinger, Ann Roy, Michael Kruczek, Don Mathis, and Patty Forister; and numerous great- and great-great-nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by brothers, Richard and Jerry Beck, and sisters, Emma Lee Kruczek Mathis, Wanda Beck, Megan Holloway and Shirley Brasfield.

A graveside service will take place at a later date at Vallonia Cemetery.

Arrangements were made by Johnson Funeral Home in Vallonia.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.Johnsonfh.net.

Seymour

Sandra S. Whitehead, 68, of Seymour, Indiana, died Wednesday, November 16, 2016, at Schneck Medical Center surrounded by her family.

Sandra is survived by her sons, Russell (Jessica) Edwards, Bradley Stout, Robert Stout and Brien (Rhonda) Stout; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and siblings, Linda Smith, Kristy Smith and Herb (Kim) Smith.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Lee Whitehead.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Voss Chapel with the Rev. Brien Stout officiating. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery. Friends and family may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. until service time Saturday at Voss Chapel.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society through Voss & Sons Funeral and Crematory Service, Seymour, Indiana.

Evansville

George R. Hill, 84, peacefully went to be with his heavenly father at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 15, 2016. George was born at home in St. Ann’s, Indiana, on April 16, 1932, the firstborn of nine children to the late Herman and Helen (Ley) Hill.

Although a farmer at heart, he dedicated more than 35 years to working as a millwright and certified welder. He held three certified cards as a union laborer for most of his career. George was a devout Roman Catholic and was a lifelong member and parishioner of St. Ann’s Catholic Church, St. Bartholomew Catholic Church and was a founding charter member of St. Columba Catholic Church. He enjoyed music, singing karaoke, square dancing, cars, trucks and tractors. He also enjoyed attending auctions, church socials, the fall festival and traveling to Florida. More than anything, he loved being outdoors.

George was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Norman.

He is survived by his children, Thomas (Judith), Robert (Sherri) and Gregory (Melissa) Hill, Elaine (John) Beliles and Kathleen (Dennis) Hoehn; siblings, Virginia Scheller, Edmund Hill, Margie Effinger, Gerald Hill, Alfred Hill, Wilma Ramseyer and Betty Henderson; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

A special “thanks” is extended to George’s nurse, Penny Holmes and her family, as well as his granddaughter and nurse, Taylor Elpers, for their loving care and attention.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 19, 2016, at Alexander West Chapel, 2100 W. Illinois St., Evansville, Indiana 47712. Friends may visit from 11 a.m. until service time Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Ann’s Catholic Cemetery in North Vernon, Indiana, will be held at a later date.

Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com.