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Robert Glenn Baird - The News Journal
Monday, June 19, 2017Ruth (Robertson) Baird.In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his brother, Richard Wayne Baird.He is survived by his father, Joe Baird of Williamsburg, girlfriend, Cindy McCall of Sycamore, IL; three brothers,Tom Baird of Williamsburg, Joe Baird (Deb) of Dekalb, IL and Jerry Baird of Williamsburg; sister, Tammie Baird (Jason) of Machesney Park, IL; many nieces and nephews; and a host of other family and friends to mourn his passing.Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until the funeral hour on Saturday, June 3, at Croley Funeral Home.The funeral service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 3, at the Croley Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Doyle Lester and Rev. Buddy Moses officiating.He will be laid to rest in the Jellico Creek Cemetery.Condolences may be made to the family at www.croleyfuneralhome.com.Croley Funeral Home of Williamsburg is in charge of the arrangements.
Monday, June 19, 2017Burial will be in the St. Peter Cemetery in Pontiac, Ohio.Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Joseph Endowment Fund, 79 Chapel St., Monroeville, OH 44847; or to Stein Hospice Service, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH 44870.Condolences may be shared with the family at pfeilfuneralhome.com.
Monday, February 20, 2017Fayetteville businessman Rajan Shamdasani sees potential, too. Six years ago, his family, with the help of local tax incentives, built the Villagio luxury apartments on Bragg Boulevard north of Sycamore Dairy Road."Fayetteville is slowly changing from its old image to a new Fa...
Monday, January 30, 2017Main St.Schmidt, Mary, services are 11 a.m. today at St. Patrick Church, 1229 N. Washington St.Stitts, William Charles, services are 11 a.m. today at Mount Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church, 1599 E. Sycamore St.Baird, Ferne A. (Russell), services are 11:30 a.m. (CST) today at Moeller Funeral Home, 104 Roosevelt Road, Valparaiso.Marshall, A.J. Jr., services are 1 p.m. today at Indiana Funeral Care, Harry W. Moore Chapel, 8151 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis.Perry, Sibela Sue (King), services are 11 a.m. Friday at Ellers Mortuary, 3400 S. Webster St.Ripberger, Mary Lou, services are 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 1204 N. Armstrong St.Acton, Rhenda S., services are 1 p.m. Friday at Kroeger Funeral Home, 711 E. Market St., Logansport.Faulkner, Waneda R., services are 1:30 p.m. Friday at Shirley & Stout Funeral Home, Jefferson Street Chapel, 414 W. Jefferson St.York, Janice Jean (Jay) Shafer, services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Flanner and Buchanan, Speedway Chapel, Indianapolis.Wilson, Allen E. Sr., services are 1:30 p.m. Saturday at In His Image Church, 2940 E. 50 North.Culbertson, Diana Louise (Fowler), a celebration of life is 7 p.m. Saturday at First Nazarene Church 2734 S. Washington St.Earlywine, Kurt T., services are 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 1 at Kokomo Event and Co...
Monday, January 23, 2017He loved to donate to help his community. He and his wife, Frances, donated over 100 acres to the Clermont County Park District to create what is now the Sycamore Park and he, with the help of his partners, donated land for what is now the Clermont Mercy Hospital.In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Andrew Wilson; sisters, June Welling, JoAnn Carnahan, Janet (James) French and his sister-in-law, Iona (Ken) Weber.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Matthew Wilson and his brothers, John (Linda) and Joel (Laverne) Wilson.Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM, until the time of the funeral service at 1:00 PM. Thursday, January 19, 2017 at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, 177 W. Main St. (SR 125), Amelia. Interment will follow at Batavia- Union Cemetery, in Batavia, where military graveside services will be conducted.Family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Clermont County Park District, 2228 US Hwy 50 Batavia, OH 45103.Please sign his online tribute wall at www.ecnurre.com.
Monday, January 16, 2017Workers for Christ Sunday School Class and the agents of Heritage Residential Realty, Inc.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church, 670 Main St., Blackshear, Ga. 31516, the Sycamore Tree, 204 Central Ave., Blackshear, Ga. 31516; or the Southeast Cancer Unit, 401 Pendleton St., Waycross, Ga. 31501.Sympathy may be expressed by signing online at www.hartfh.comHart Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.Felix LaVerne HicksFelix LaVerne Hicks departed life Wednesday morning (Jan. 11, 2017) at 1:18 a.m. while at Candler Hospital in Savannah.He was born July 3, 1964 at Memorial Hospital, Savannah. He was a son of the late Mattie Mathis Hicks, retired officer of the Liberty County Board of Education and retired Diamond Elementary School teacher, Fort Stewart, who was funeralized Jan. 3, 2010.He was the son of the late retired Sgt. Bradley A. Hicks Sr. Sgt. Hicks who worked with the United States Army and United States Civil Service (Fort Stewart Commissary), passed Aug. 28, 2010. To that union three children were born, Bradley Jr., Sandra Pearl and Felix LaVerne. Bradley Jr. preceded Felix in death (1983).Felix LaVerne Hicks was a motivator and family planner. He kept his family engaged with many community activities. He was a 1989 graduate of Bradwell Institute High School, Liberty County School System. He also attended the Liberty County Training Center, where he worked with the recycling program.He was an active participant with Special Olympics where he won many ribbons, medals and trophies. He loved music and especially Michael Jackson “You are Not Alone.” Traveling was a highlight of his world. He had been an escort for his mother as she attended many church, community-governmental meetings and functions. The height of his travel included a trip to the Georgia Governor’s Mansion (Gov. Jimmy Carter).His greatest love has been his involvement in Midway Congregational Church. He performed as an usher, an acolyte and created the job of preparing the piano and organ for services. Most recently, he was proudly awarded honored as an Acolyte Emeritus, that was his final accomplishment.He loved people. He loved hugs and kisses. His final months were spent in and out of the hospital. Each visit was a different experience and included a holiday — Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and finally New Year’s. He loved a celebration and a good time.Farewell to the “Golden Child.”Immediate family who share his sweet memory include Sandra Hicks Sheffield, a sister he nicknamed “Puppy,” a retired educator at Waycross Middle School. His next great love is his hero and nephew, Alvester Sheffield III, of Midway, one uncle, Herman (Marlane) Hicks, of Flint, Mich., and a number of Hicks and Mathis relatives and friends to carry on his legacy of joy, happiness, fine foods, travel and the fellowships that express love.Family and friends will assemble at Midway Congregational Church and or the Dorchester Funeral Home.The family requests that no flowers be given, and in lieu of flowers, make financial contributions to the Mattie M. Hicks Scholarship Fund at Hinesville Heritage Bank or mail to Mattie Hicks Scholarship Fund, Post Office Box 66, Hinesville, Ga. 31310.The viewing and wake will be Thursday at 6 p.m. at Dorchester Funeral Home.The funeral will begin at 2 p.m. Friday at Midway Congregational Church, UCC, located on Highway 84, Midway.Burial will take place at the Dixon Cemetery, Queensland Community, Fitzgerald.The family wishes to thank everyo...
Monday, January 16, 2017Saturday at Fisher Funeral Chapel, 1801 Chase Road, Logansport.Parsons, John Brunner, a memorial service is 11 a.m. Saturday at Highland Park Church, 516 W. Sycamore St.Frazier, Lewis Vincent, services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Fairfield Christian Church, 1476 E. 400 South.Raia, Yolanda K., services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Shirley & Stout Funeral Home, 1315 W. Lincoln Road.Moore, John E., a memorial service is 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Kokomo Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 1763 E. 100 North.Hayes, William R. Jr., services are 2 p.m. Sunday at McClain Funeral Home, 3500 Indiana 16, Denver.Cook, Kristye JoAnn, a memorial dinner for all family and friends is 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Galveston Community Center, 101 Park Road, Galveston.Striebel Kalas, Amy E., a celebration of life is 6 p.m. Jan. 21 at the Ritz-Charles, 12156 N. Meridian St. in Carmel.Culbertson, Diana Louise (Fowler), a celebration of life is 7 p.m. Jan. 28 at First Church of the Nazarene, 2734 S. Washington St.
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Robert Glenn Baird - The News Journal
Monday, June 19, 2017Ruth (Robertson) Baird.In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his brother, Richard Wayne Baird.He is survived by his father, Joe Baird of Williamsburg, girlfriend, Cindy McCall of Sycamore, IL; three brothers,Tom Baird of Williamsburg, Joe Baird (Deb) of Dekalb, IL and Jerry Baird of Williamsburg; sister, Tammie Baird (Jason) of Machesney Park, IL; many nieces and nephews; and a host of other family and friends to mourn his passing.Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until the funeral hour on Saturday, June 3, at Croley Funeral Home.The funeral service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 3, at the Croley Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Doyle Lester and Rev. Buddy Moses officiating.He will be laid to rest in the Jellico Creek Cemetery.Condolences may be made to the family at www.croleyfuneralhome.com.Croley Funeral Home of Williamsburg is in charge of the arrangements.
Monday, June 19, 2017Burial will be in the St. Peter Cemetery in Pontiac, Ohio.Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Joseph Endowment Fund, 79 Chapel St., Monroeville, OH 44847; or to Stein Hospice Service, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH 44870.Condolences may be shared with the family at pfeilfuneralhome.com.
Monday, February 20, 2017Fayetteville businessman Rajan Shamdasani sees potential, too. Six years ago, his family, with the help of local tax incentives, built the Villagio luxury apartments on Bragg Boulevard north of Sycamore Dairy Road."Fayetteville is slowly changing from its old image to a new Fa...
Monday, January 30, 2017Main St.Schmidt, Mary, services are 11 a.m. today at St. Patrick Church, 1229 N. Washington St.Stitts, William Charles, services are 11 a.m. today at Mount Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church, 1599 E. Sycamore St.Baird, Ferne A. (Russell), services are 11:30 a.m. (CST) today at Moeller Funeral Home, 104 Roosevelt Road, Valparaiso.Marshall, A.J. Jr., services are 1 p.m. today at Indiana Funeral Care, Harry W. Moore Chapel, 8151 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis.Perry, Sibela Sue (King), services are 11 a.m. Friday at Ellers Mortuary, 3400 S. Webster St.Ripberger, Mary Lou, services are 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 1204 N. Armstrong St.Acton, Rhenda S., services are 1 p.m. Friday at Kroeger Funeral Home, 711 E. Market St., Logansport.Faulkner, Waneda R., services are 1:30 p.m. Friday at Shirley & Stout Funeral Home, Jefferson Street Chapel, 414 W. Jefferson St.York, Janice Jean (Jay) Shafer, services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Flanner and Buchanan, Speedway Chapel, Indianapolis.Wilson, Allen E. Sr., services are 1:30 p.m. Saturday at In His Image Church, 2940 E. 50 North.Culbertson, Diana Louise (Fowler), a celebration of life is 7 p.m. Saturday at First Nazarene Church 2734 S. Washington St.Earlywine, Kurt T., services are 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 1 at Kokomo Event and Co...
Monday, January 23, 2017He loved to donate to help his community. He and his wife, Frances, donated over 100 acres to the Clermont County Park District to create what is now the Sycamore Park and he, with the help of his partners, donated land for what is now the Clermont Mercy Hospital.In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Andrew Wilson; sisters, June Welling, JoAnn Carnahan, Janet (James) French and his sister-in-law, Iona (Ken) Weber.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Matthew Wilson and his brothers, John (Linda) and Joel (Laverne) Wilson.Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM, until the time of the funeral service at 1:00 PM. Thursday, January 19, 2017 at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, 177 W. Main St. (SR 125), Amelia. Interment will follow at Batavia- Union Cemetery, in Batavia, where military graveside services will be conducted.Family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Clermont County Park District, 2228 US Hwy 50 Batavia, OH 45103.Please sign his online tribute wall at www.ecnurre.com.
Monday, January 16, 2017Workers for Christ Sunday School Class and the agents of Heritage Residential Realty, Inc.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church, 670 Main St., Blackshear, Ga. 31516, the Sycamore Tree, 204 Central Ave., Blackshear, Ga. 31516; or the Southeast Cancer Unit, 401 Pendleton St., Waycross, Ga. 31501.Sympathy may be expressed by signing online at www.hartfh.comHart Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.Felix LaVerne HicksFelix LaVerne Hicks departed life Wednesday morning (Jan. 11, 2017) at 1:18 a.m. while at Candler Hospital in Savannah.He was born July 3, 1964 at Memorial Hospital, Savannah. He was a son of the late Mattie Mathis Hicks, retired officer of the Liberty County Board of Education and retired Diamond Elementary School teacher, Fort Stewart, who was funeralized Jan. 3, 2010.He was the son of the late retired Sgt. Bradley A. Hicks Sr. Sgt. Hicks who worked with the United States Army and United States Civil Service (Fort Stewart Commissary), passed Aug. 28, 2010. To that union three children were born, Bradley Jr., Sandra Pearl and Felix LaVerne. Bradley Jr. preceded Felix in death (1983).Felix LaVerne Hicks was a motivator and family planner. He kept his family engaged with many community activities. He was a 1989 graduate of Bradwell Institute High School, Liberty County School System. He also attended the Liberty County Training Center, where he worked with the recycling program.He was an active participant with Special Olympics where he won many ribbons, medals and trophies. He loved music and especially Michael Jackson “You are Not Alone.” Traveling was a highlight of his world. He had been an escort for his mother as she attended many church, community-governmental meetings and functions. The height of his travel included a trip to the Georgia Governor’s Mansion (Gov. Jimmy Carter).His greatest love has been his involvement in Midway Congregational Church. He performed as an usher, an acolyte and created the job of preparing the piano and organ for services. Most recently, he was proudly awarded honored as an Acolyte Emeritus, that was his final accomplishment.He loved people. He loved hugs and kisses. His final months were spent in and out of the hospital. Each visit was a different experience and included a holiday — Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and finally New Year’s. He loved a celebration and a good time.Farewell to the “Golden Child.”Immediate family who share his sweet memory include Sandra Hicks Sheffield, a sister he nicknamed “Puppy,” a retired educator at Waycross Middle School. His next great love is his hero and nephew, Alvester Sheffield III, of Midway, one uncle, Herman (Marlane) Hicks, of Flint, Mich., and a number of Hicks and Mathis relatives and friends to carry on his legacy of joy, happiness, fine foods, travel and the fellowships that express love.Family and friends will assemble at Midway Congregational Church and or the Dorchester Funeral Home.The family requests that no flowers be given, and in lieu of flowers, make financial contributions to the Mattie M. Hicks Scholarship Fund at Hinesville Heritage Bank or mail to Mattie Hicks Scholarship Fund, Post Office Box 66, Hinesville, Ga. 31310.The viewing and wake will be Thursday at 6 p.m. at Dorchester Funeral Home.The funeral will begin at 2 p.m. Friday at Midway Congregational Church, UCC, located on Highway 84, Midway.Burial will take place at the Dixon Cemetery, Queensland Community, Fitzgerald.The family wishes to thank everyo...
Monday, January 16, 2017Saturday at Fisher Funeral Chapel, 1801 Chase Road, Logansport.Parsons, John Brunner, a memorial service is 11 a.m. Saturday at Highland Park Church, 516 W. Sycamore St.Frazier, Lewis Vincent, services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Fairfield Christian Church, 1476 E. 400 South.Raia, Yolanda K., services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Shirley & Stout Funeral Home, 1315 W. Lincoln Road.Moore, John E., a memorial service is 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Kokomo Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 1763 E. 100 North.Hayes, William R. Jr., services are 2 p.m. Sunday at McClain Funeral Home, 3500 Indiana 16, Denver.Cook, Kristye JoAnn, a memorial dinner for all family and friends is 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Galveston Community Center, 101 Park Road, Galveston.Striebel Kalas, Amy E., a celebration of life is 6 p.m. Jan. 21 at the Ritz-Charles, 12156 N. Meridian St. in Carmel.Culbertson, Diana Louise (Fowler), a celebration of life is 7 p.m. Jan. 28 at First Church of the Nazarene, 2734 S. Washington St.
