John D. Petrakos
Jul 29, 2005
Life story Mr. John D. Petrakos, 56, of Madison passed away Friday, July 29, 2005. He was born on Friday, September 17, 1948, in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of Della (Pickett) Petrakos. He retired from the US Navy March 1, 1991, having served from 1973-1991 as a DPCS. He also served from 1966-1970 in the US Air Force as a...
Addie L. Clapp
Jul 8, 2005
Life story Mrs. Addie L. "Billie" Clapp, age 91, of Madison, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2005 at Thornton Terrace in Hanover. Born December 21, 1913 in Bedford, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Perry Fulton and Frances Mary (Barnes) Watson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, David T. Clapp in 1956, one daughter,...
Asbel Ritchie
Jun 26, 2005
Life story Mr. Asbel Ritchie, age 88, of Williamson, Georgia and formerly of Canaan, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2005 at Spalding Regional Medical Center in Griffin, Georgia. Mr. Ritchie was born October 7, 1916 in Dwarf, Kentucky to the late Abijah and Flora Mae Combs Ritchie. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Owens Ritchie on March...
William A. "Bill" Taylor
Jun 21, 2005
Life story Mr. William A. "Bill" Taylor, age 55, of Madison, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2005 at his residence. Born Arpil 6, 1950 in Madison, he was the son of Ethel Ruth Taylor Reed, who preceded him in death on June 5, 2001. Services wil be held at a later date. To send flowers to the family or...
Paul Edward Sever
Jun 11, 2005
Life story Paul Edward Sever, age 82, of Brooksville, Florida passed away Saturday June 11, 2005 at his home. Born June 22, 1922 in Madison, Indiana, he was the son of Clarence Russell and Clara M. (Santschi) Sever, who preceded him in death. His father passed away in 1962 and his mother in 1946. He was also preceded in death...
Jean Ford
Jun 10, 2005
Life story Ida Jean Ford, age 80, of 322 West Third Street, Madison, Indiana passed away at 3:30 P.M. on Friday, June, 10, 2005 at the King's Daughters' Hospital. Grandma Ford was the strong, yet loving matriarch of her family. Her love and friendship was unconditional and she will be sorely missed by all those who knew and loved her....
Jake Gayle
Jun 5, 2005
Life story June L. "Jake" Gayle, age 83, of Madison, Indiana passed away at 2:50 PM Friday May 6, 2005 at King's Daughters' Hospital. Born January 24, 1922 in Oldham County, Kentucky, he was the son of June and Fannie Mae (Taylor) Gayle, who preceded him in death. Mr. Gayle retired from the Jefferson Proving Ground as an Explosives Operator....
Marilyn Monzel Shaw
Jun 4, 2005
Life story Marilyn Monzel (Shelton) Shaw, age 72, of Indianapolis, Ind., died Saturday, June 4, 2005, at Community Hospital East in Indianapolis, Ind. Shaw was employed by Madison Shoe Factory. She was the daughter of the late Alva Shelton and the late Maria Shelton. She is also survived by her Two Daughters, Daughter-Wanda Hoeppner of Madison, Ind. Daughter-Patty Truman of...
Mell Lee Taylor
May 19, 2005
Life story Mr. Mell Lee Taylor, age 37, of Marysville, Ohio, formerly of Madison, passed away at 6:25 AM Thursday May 19, 2005 at his residence. Born May 17, 1968 in Madison, Indiana, he was the son of Mellwood and Margaret Ruth "Ruthie" (Sides) Taylor. Mr. Taylor attended Scottsburg High School. He then moved to Columbus, Indiana to work for...
Jetta Nay Dean Manning
May 14, 2005
Life story Jetta Nay Dean Manning, age 66, of Madison, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2005 at the King's Daughters' Hospital in Madison. Born August 27, 1938 in Bethlehem, Indiana, she was the daughter of James and Blanche Smith Shelton. Mrs. Manning was a retired homemaker and an avid quilter. Survivors include one son, Allen Manning of Fredrick, Maryland;...
Harold C. Courtois
May 14, 2005
Life story Harold C. Courtois, age 75, of Dupont, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2005 at his residence. Born May 30, 1929 in Quincy, Illinois, he was the son of Cecil and Mary Courtois, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by two sisters and one brother. Mr. Courtois retired in 1989 from the...
Dristen Michael Rosell
May 7, 2005
Life story "A Mother and Father hold their children's hands for a while. . . . their hearts forever." Dristen Michael Rosell, three and one-half month old son of James Michael "Jimmy" Rosell and Alicia K. Hayes of Bedford, Kentucky passed away Saturday May 7, 2005 from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. He was born at 11:22 A.M. January 20, 2005...
C. Randall Booty
May 6, 2005
Life story C. Randall Booty, age 88, of Madison, Indiana passed away Friday May 6, 2005 at his residence. Born July 2, 1916 in Brazil, Indiana, he was the son of Clarence and Laura (Harlen) Booty, who preceded him in death. His wife, the former Dorothy Bell, and his brother, Donald Booty also preceded him in death. Mr. Booty retired...
Robert K. Hopper
Apr 21, 2005
Life story Robert K. Hopper, age 79, of Lexington, Ind., died Thursday, April 21, 2005, at King's Daughters' Hospital in Madison, Ind. Mr. Hopper was employed by Jefferson County, IN Highway Dept. He was the son of the late William Hopper and the late Maudie (Conard) Hopper Moreland. He is survived by his wife Elnora (Stuart) Hopper; three Daughters, Brenda...
Fauna L. Mihalko
Apr 18, 2005
Life story Fauna L. Cable Mihalko, age 74, of Hanover, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2005 at the Hanover Nursing Center. Born August 4, 1930 in Jinestown, Monroe Township, (what was later the Jefferson Proving Ground and now a wildlife refuge), she was the daughter of the late Everett Dean and Mary Liena (McHenry) Ritchey. She was also preceded...
Ruthann Clifford
Apr 9, 2005
Life story Ruthann Clifford, age 89, of Hanover, Indiana passed away at 10:50 P.M. on Saturday, April 9, 2005 at her residence. Born November 16, 1915 in Jonesboro, Indiana, she was the daughter of Ellis J. and Nelly Ailman Clifford, who preceded her in death. Mrs. Clifford graduated from Jonesboro High School in 1934. She retired in 1977 as a...
Bernard Jenkins
Apr 7, 2005
Life story Bernard Jenkins, age 89, of Madison, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2005 at the Waters of Clifty Falls. Born November 26, 1915 in Madison, he was the son of Leonard and Hattie (Thomas) Jenkins, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by three sisters: Elizabeth and Helen Jenkins, and Ruth Whitehead; and two...
Jerry L. Richmond
Mar 28, 2005
Life story Mr. Jerry L. Richmond, age 72, of Madison, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2005 at his residence. Born December 11, 1932 in Madison, he was the son of the late Clifford and Florence (Thompson) Richmond. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Margaret, and brother, Don Richmond. Mr. Richmond was a member of the Kent...
George D. Craig
Mar 4, 2005
Life story George D. Craig, age 72, of Madison, Indiana, passed away at 3:06 P.M. Friday, March 4, 2005 at Norton Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. Born April 19, 1932 in Saluda, Indiana, he was the son of Clarence and Gladys Hall Craig, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his son, Bryan Craig. Mr. Craig...
Earl R. Gilpin
Mar 3, 2005
Life story Earl R. "Gil" Gilpin, age 72, of Madison, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2005 at his residence. Born October 17, 1932, he was the son of the late Orville Lee and Lula (Hartwell) Gilpin. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Ruth Gilpin; a brother, Charles Gilpin; and a daughter, Deborah Howard. Mr. Gilpin...
