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EVANSVILLE COURIER PRESS 2 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home, with 4 p.m. prayer service followed by rosary service, and 9 to 9:30 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Edward Watson Edward Watson, 86, of Evansville, services 10 a.m.

Monday at Sunset Funeral Home, burial in Sunset Memorial Park. Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. today. INDIANA Chester Aldridge CHANDLER, Ind. Chester "KY" Aldridge, 74, died Feb.

7, 2009, at Transcendent Healthcare in Boonville. He retired from Amax Coal Mine. Surviving are children, Jenettie Payne and Rose, Paul and James Aldridge; sister, Reba Snodgrass; brothers, Frankie and Bennie; 10 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Services 7 p.m. Tuesday at Koehler Funeral Home Perigo Chapel, burial 11 a.m.

CST Wednesday in Miller Cemetery in Cleaton, Ky. Visitation is from 4 p.m. Tuesday. Sally Bedford CYNTHIANA, Ind. Sally Wallace Bedford, 58, died Jan.

19, 2009, in Pilot Point, Texas. Surviving are mother, Sue Wallace; and sister, Holly Wallace. Services 2 p.m. March 15 at Solarbron Pointe in Evansville, burial in Walnut Hill Cemetery in Fort Branch. Memorials may be made to Tri-State Food Bank.

Margie Curtis MOUNT VERNON, Ind. Margie W. (Stevens) Curtis, 86, died Feb. 7, 2009, at Mt. Vernon Nursing Rehabilitation Center.

Surviving are daughter, Sue Reinitz; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Services 10 a.m. Wednesday at Schneider Funeral Home, burial in Concord Cemetery in Emma, Ill. Visitation is 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Dana M. (Garrett) Dartt MOUNT VERNON, Ind. Dana M. (Garrett) Dartt, 36, lost her battle with breast cancer on Friday, February 6, 2009, at Deaconess Hospice Care Center.

She was born January 1, 1973, the daughter of Dennis A. Garrett and Linda G. (Robinson) Goodman. Dana was a Class of 1991 graduate of Mt. Vernon High School.

She was a graduate of Ivy Tech as certified surgery technician at Welborn and St. Mary's hospitals. Her life was her family and her work; she enjoyed painting, drawing, reading, and boating. She was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Robert F. Dartt in 2001, her grandfather, John A.

Garrett in 2006, and her grandparents, Harry L. and Marie (Yeida) Robinson. She is survived by her husband of 14 years, Bob Dartt of New Harmony, her two sons, Alex and Jacob Dartt, at home; her mother, Linda Goodman; her father, Dennis Garrett, both of Mt. Vernon; her sister and caregiver, Deena (Robert) Stolz of Evansville; her grandmother, Dorothy Garrett of Eddyville, her mother-in-law, Nina Dartt of New Harmony; her niece, Erin Renshaw; her nephews, Seth and Caleb Stolz, Brent and Ken Renshaw; and aunts, uncles and cousins. Memorial service will be held at 6 p.m.

February 9, 2009, at Schneider Funeral Home, 512 Main Street, Mt. Vernon, with Rev. Mark Tabor officiating. Visitation will be 2 to 6 p.m. service time at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Infant Josalyn Dimmett ROCKPORT, Ind. Jo- salyn Jaye Hope Dimmett, daughter of Nicolas and Megan I SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2009 Dimmett, was stillborn on Feb. 4, 2009, at St.

Mary's Medical Center in Evansville. Also surviving are grandparents, Charyl and Gary Storey, Terry and Jodi Hanaway and Waren and Lisa Dimmett. Services were Saturday at Oak Hill Cemetery in Chrisney. Youngblood Funeral Home in Chrisney handled the arrangements. Anna Gibson M.

LOOGOOTEE, (Swayze) Gibson, 92, died Feb. 5, 2009, in Washington. She had worked for Reliance Manufacturing and was a member of Hindostan Methodist Church. Surviving are daughters, Roberta Sipes and Janice Meyer; son, Gary; sister, Kathleen Bond; 12 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Services 11 a.m.

Tuesday at Brocksmith Funeral Home, burial in Goodwill Cemetery. Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. Monday. Ruby Hargis CANNELTON, Ind. Ruby G.

Hargis, 70, died Feb. 6, 2009, at Hermitage Care and Rehabilitation Center in Owensboro, Ky. She was a member of First Baptist Church. Surviving are sister, Theola Tomer; and brothers, Jack and W.D. Services 11 a.m.

Wednesday at Huber Funeral Home Cannelton Chapel, burial in Simons Cemetery in Tobinsport. Visitation is 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. to services. Memorials may be made to Tobinsport Cemetery Association.

Ned Hull BOON- VILLE, Ind. Boonville resident and Retired Master Sergeant Ned Burkley Hull was called home from Roseburg, Oregon, to be with his beloved Rosa on January 30, 2009. He celebrated his 88th birthday on January 16th. Ned was an aircraft mechanic in the U.S. Air Force, joining at the age of 19 to pursue his dream of becoming an aircraft pilot.

His love of planes was kindled at the young age of 9 when he was given a "free ride" on a demonstration plane that came to town, sharing his excitement for planes with Uncle Harvey, an aircraft mechanic. He served his country from 1940 through 1966, with tours of duty in Italy, Africa, Germany and the United Kingdom. Ned was decorated with the American Defense Service Medal and the EMAE Theater Ribbon. Ned ultimately realized his dream of flying when he earned his Private Pilot's license in 1969 after retiring to Indiana. Ned was born in Boonville to parents, Vada Alma Dillingham Hull and Harrison Laffyette Hull who preceded him in death.

He was raised in the Boonville and Evansville areas until joining the U.S. Air Force at the age of 19. Ned met and married his "Lady," Rosa Helene (Bischoff) Hull in Nordholz (Wursterheide), Germany in 1946. To appease the stringent war requirements for war brides, Ned and Rosa were required to marry three times to meet civil, religious and American government regulations. Rosa preceded him in death on February 10, 2006.

Ned was a man of marked integrity, was honorable in his dealings and honest in word and deed. He had a sunnyhearted disposition which warmed every life he touched. He was filled with neighborly good will which was exemplified by his selfless acts of heroism and charity. Ned lived his life by the motto: Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without (from the Lest We Forget campaign of WWII. He will be remembered for his love of hunting, fishing, boating, woodworking and his uncanny ability to be a jack of all trades at any project he tackled.

His love for Big Band music was apparent by the music that surrounded him; he always had a tune in his head to whistle while he sat in his backyard swing, enjoying the beauty of his surroundings. B5 hemnarle louge Peeb 5, while gery. ville, 1950. SciRose anoland Rice ruce noor and and aton uadsafe- er of eball 2000 atch onal enn in He an his tion new lab was ts. his and rom also and ath Pe- Raast, ton 0.

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Bret Addison Smith Bret Addison Smith, 53, of Evansville, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2009, at Columbia Health Care Center. Bret graduated from high school in Indianapolis, and later served in the United States Navy. He received a degree in electrical engineering. Bret was a renowned poet. He was employed with Project Associates where he was involved in robotics.

Surviving are his wife, Sally Arango Renata Smith of Surfside Beach, South Carolina; daughter, Lauren Smith of Carmel, son, Jason Smith, Indianapolis; sister, Rolanda (Smith) Logston, Evansville; nieces and nephews, Faith, Grace, Tristan, and Dustin Doty, Vanessa, Taylor and Tyler; and 2 grandsons. Bret was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Edna (Christopher) Smith. A private ceremony will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Lampion Center, 655 Hebron Evansville, IN 47714. Browning Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Dorothy Beatrice Wills-Stith Dorothy Beatrice WillsStith, 76, of Evansville, formerly of Indianapolis, departed Monday, February 2, 2009. She was born April 2, 1932, to the late Early and Augusta (Ellis) Wills. At an early age, Dorothy accepted the Lord as her savior and joined Zion Missionary Baptist Church under the late Rev. L.M. Caldwell, where she also sang in the choir.

She was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Class of 1951. Dorothy was married October 30, 1951, to the late Robert Eugene Stith together they had eight children. Surviving her are her two daughters, Debra Grant of Indianapolis and Vickie and Kenneth Jackson of Tulsa, her three sons, Tyrone Stith of Tulsa, Shawn Stith of Denver, and Dean Stith of Tulsa, sister, Irene Martin of Evansville; brother, Roy and Lucille Wills of Carson, 32 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; and a host of aunts, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Services will be noon Tuesday, February 10, 2009, at Alexander East Chapel, officiated by Rev. R.V.

Terry, with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery. Friends may visit Tuesday from 10 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Condolences may be made online at www.mem.com. Arrangements by Alexander East Chapel, 2115 Lincoln Avenue.

Shirley A. Wright Shirley A. Wright, 67, of Evansville, Indiana, died Friday morning, February 6, 2009, at her residence. She was born June 21, 1941, in Evansville, Indiana. Shirley retired from the Evansville State Hospital after 23 years of service.

She worked as a Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant. Shirley was a Master Gardener. She was an animal lover, her favorite dog breed was Doberman Pinchers of which she had 5 in her lifetime. Shirley left behind her most current Doberman, Abigail Wright, and her cat, Ebony Wright. She was an avid Clabber player, ing to the beach and traveling with her family to Gulf Shores, Ala.

Shirley has been a volunteer for the Special Olympics for over 35 years, serving as the Sports Coordinator for the Vanderburgh County. She has won many awards with Special Olympics, coach of the year and family of the year award with her daughter, Bobbi. Shirley was the Bocce coach for Area 10 for several years as well as a coach for softball, basketball, track, soccer, volleyball and bowling. She is survived by a daughter, Bobbi E. Wright; son, Douglas E.

Riggle; sister, Mary Lou Cundiff, grandchildren, Douglas E. Riggle II and Kyle D. Riggle; daughter-in-law, Linda Riggle; nieces, Cheryl Farmer, Candice Backes and Cindra Hellenburgh; nephews, Billy Cundiff, Lance Cundiff, many other nieces, nephews and great-nephews; and her longtime friend, Brenda Hugo. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 11, 2009, at Browning Funeral Home, 738 Diamond Evansville.

Friends may visit from 9 a.m. until service time Wednesday, February 11, 2009, at Browning Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Special Olympics Vanderburgh County, P.O. Box 962, Evansville, IN 47706. Condolences may be made online at www.browning funeral.com.

Mike Young Mr. Mike Young, 65, died at 9:40 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, 2009, at his home in Cadiz, of natural causes. He was born on Thursday, October 21, 1943, in Evansville, the son of William "Bill" F.

Young of Cadiz, and mother, Clara Francis (Briggler) Young (Deceased). He had worked for Babcox Wilcox in Mt. Vernon, as an engineer and he was also a U.S. Navy Air Force veteran. He was preceded in death by his mother, Clara Francis (Briggler) Young.

Surviving are his father, Mr. William "Bill" F. Young of Cadiz, son, Michael Young of New Harmony, daughter, Michelle Evans of New Harmony, brothers, William F. Young III of Cadiz, Larry D. Young of Eckardy, and Steven S.

Young of Henderson, and a sister, Mary F. McKasson of Gentryville, Ind. Memorial services 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009, at Goodwin Funeral Home in Cadiz, Ky.

Visitation is from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday. The minister will be the Reverend Norman Cotton. Burial will be in Locust Hill Cemetery in Evansville. LOCAL FUNERALS Jack Cooksey Jack Cooksey, 86, of Newburgh, services 10 a.m.

Monday at Alexander Newburgh Chapel, burial in Maple Grove Cemetery in Boonville, with military rites. Visitation is 2 to 6 p.m. today, with a Masonic service at 6 p.m., and 9 a.m. to services Monday. Infant Izach Dielkes-McKnight Izach Thomas DielkesMcKnight, of Evansville, services 1 p.m.

Monday at Sunset Funeral Home, burial in Sunset Memorial Park. Robert Doyle Robert R. Doyle, 54, of Evansville, services 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church in Stanton, Mo. Dora Happe Dora Mae (Doninger) Happe, 87, of Evansville, services 11 a.m.

Monday at Resurrection Catholic Church, burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation is 1 to 7 p.m. today at Pierre Funeral Home, with 4 p.m. memorial service, and 10:30 a.m.

to services Monday at the church. Walter Thomas James Walter Thomas James, 84, of Evansville, services 11 a.m. Monday at Alexander East Chapel, burial in Park Lawn Cemetery. Visitation is 2 to 6 p.m. today.

Joyces Scott Joyeces Evon Scott, 74, of Evansville, services 1 p.m. Monday at Boone Funeral Home East Chapel, burial in Park Lawn Cemetery. Visitation is 10 a.m. to services. Mary Agnes (Gardner) TenBarge Mary Agnes (Gardner) TenBarge, 87, of Evansville, services 9:30 a.m.

Monday at Titzer Family Funeral Homes Miller Miller Colonial Chapel, continuing 10 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation is He was a life member of the American in Boonville; the Air Force Sergeants Association; the Indiana Combat Veteran's and the Southern Indiana Tri-State Genealogical Society. Ned served as family historian for the Hull and Dillingham families in the Tri-State area.

Ned is survived by four children, daughter Lore Jean and Michel Kresky of Idleyld Park, Oregon; and sons, Micheal Henry and Shannon Lee Hull and Joyce Hull Campbell (of a previous marriage) from Roseburg, Oregon; Richard Carl and Pamela Beth Hull of Algonquin, Illinois; and Robert Frederick Hull (and previous wife Connie Hull) of Boonville, Indiana. Ned is also survived by eight grandchildren, Karri, Katherine, Kristine, Rose, Daniel, Tania, Brandon and Aaron; and 19 great-grandchildren, all located throughout Oregon, Washington, Utah, Montana, Vermont and Indiana. Ned is also survived by many nieces, nephews and extended family. Ned is survived by sisters, Neva (LaVaughn) Hull and Charles (dec.) Broshears of Boonville; Luann (Ann) Hull and Robert (dec.) Evans of Batavia, Illinois; and Lunetta (Nett) Hull and Royal Ellis of Ponca City, Oklahoma. Ned was preceded in death by brother, Paul La Vern Hull; sister, Lura Hull; half brother, James Limon Ogle Hull and (Ravenel) of Evansville, and half sister, Edith Hull Crossley (Tom) of Richland, Washington.

As patriarch of the family, Ned made a lasting difference in our lives; you will forever remain beloved in our hearts "Papa." Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. today, February 8th, at Koehler Funeral Home Boonville Chapel. Funeral services will be held from Koehler Funeral Home Monday, February 9th, with viewing at 11 a.m. and services at 1 p.m., officiated by Bishop David Forbes; burial to follow at Folsomville Cemetery in Folsomville, Indiana, with military honors by Scott Air Force Base. The children of Ned wish to express gratitude for all the kindnesses shown to the family over the past 4 years.

Memorial contributions may be made to Folsomville Cemetery. Condolences and any special remembrance may be made online at www.koehlerfuneral home.com. Gaye Leehy VINCENNES, Ind. Gaye Lynn Leehy, 41, died Feb. 6, 2009, at her home.

Surviving are daughters, Jaleah and Kora Hedrick; son, Eric Seibel; father, Ronald; and brothers, Ronald and Donald Leehy and Timothy Osborn. Services 1 p.m. Wednesday at Gardner-Brockman Funeral Home, burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.

Anna Nichols BOONVILLE, Ind. -Anna F. Nichols, 81, died Feb. 5, 2009, at Transcendent Healthcare of Boonville. Surviving are son, James; brothers, Bobby and Billy Middleton; a grandchild; and two great-grandchildren.

Graveside services 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in Maple Grove Cemetery, visitation is noon to 2 p.m. at Koehler Funeral Home Boonville Chapel. Kathleen Powers BICKNELL, Ind. Kathleen E.

(Osbrone) Powers, 84, died Feb. 5, 2009, at Good Samaritan Hospital. She was the former director of the Knox County Welfare Department and member of Bicknell United Methodist Church. Surviving are children, Richard, Randall and James Powers and Susan Hedge; grandchildren; and greatgrandchildren. Services 2 p.m.

Tuesday at Bicknell United Methodist Church, burial in Asbury Chapel Cemetery. Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Duesterberg-Fredrick Wampler Shaw Chapel and 1 p.m. to services at the church. Memorials may be made to her church.

James William Worstell VINCENNES, Ind. James William Worstell, 87, of 1090 S. Evans Lane, Vincennes, A passed away at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, February 7, 2009, at his residence. He was born May 29, 1921, in St.

Francisville, to Arthur and Edith (Banks) Worstell. He was a member of the Indiana Presbyterian Church, Harmony Society, White River Valley Antique Association, American Legion, Wabash Cannonball Camping Club, and the Washington Boat Club. He served in the Navy aboard the USS Independence aircraft carrier during WWII and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1939. He loved to go fishing and showing his 1952 Dodge pickup in which he referred to as "Old Blue," and his 1950 Massey Harris 44 tractor. Surviving is his wife, Audrey Ann (Dreiman) Worstell, whom he married June 20, 1948; one daughter, Candy McCarty and her husband, Jim, of Vincennes; two sons, David Worstell of Vincennes, and Bruce Worstell and his wife, Gob, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; 9 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, and Neoma Rable of St. Louis, Mo. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 10, 2009, at Goodwin Funeral Home, with Rev. Cheryl Thorn officiating.

Burial will follow in the Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent at www.goodwinfamilyfh. com.

Jack Wyatt PETERSBURG, Ind. Jack L. Wyatt, 64, died Feb. 6, 2009, in Jasper. He was a truck driver.

Surviving are wife, Peggy; daughters, Karen Cooper, Pam Blaine and Angie Deweese; sons, Danny Thomas and Jason Wyatt; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services 11 a.m. EST Wednesday at Harris Funeral Home, burial in Walnut Hills Cemetery. Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and 8 a.m.

to services. INDIANA FUNERALS LOOGOOTEE, Ind. Michael Briscoe Lett, 64, services 11 a.m. Monday at Loogootee United Methodist Church, burial in Goodwill Cemetery. Visitation is 3 to 8 p.m.

today at Brocksmith Funeral Home. MOUNT VERNON, Ind. Wilma Frances Stofleth, 91, services 11 a.m. Monday at Trinity United Church, burial in Memorial Park Cemetery in Evansville. Visitation is 9 a.m.

to services. Schneider Funeral Home is handling arrangements. KENTUCKY Elizabeth Bowers MORGANFIELD, Ky. Elizabeth "Betty" Blackwell Bowers, 82, died Feb. 5, 2009, at her home.

She had been a teacher, retired from the Union County PVA office and was a member of First United Methodist Church. Surviving are daughter, Bettina Schwan; and stepson, Hubert III. Services 1 p.m. Monday at First United Methodist Church, burial in Odd Fellows Cemetery. Visitation is 2 to 6 p.m.

today at Whitsell Funeral Home and 11 a.m. to services at the church. Memorials may be made to Walden's Puddles Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Joelton, Tenn. Thelma Brown MADISONVILLE, Ky. Thelma (Dockery) Brown, 85, died Feb.

6, 2009, in Madisonville. She was a nurse and member of Macedonia Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Surviving are sons, Phillip and Danny; sisters, Izetta Jackson, Beatrice Hammack, Myrtle Tyson and Mary Riley; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services 11 a.m. Monday at Barnett-Strother Funeral See OBITUARIES on Page B6 1.