After a lifetime of encouraging and influencing others, Dorothy Krutsinger Stephenson Steadman, 100, died in her home in Campbellsburg, Indiana on February 17, 2016.

Dorothy grew up the only child of Otho and Florence Krutsinger in Campbellsburg, Indiana.  She was born March 20, 1915.   She eloped with Simpson Vance (S.V.) Stephenson on January 2, 1937.  Their marriage remained a secret for the remainder of the school year so Dorothy could continue teaching school (married women weren’t hired to teach at the time).

During their marriage, teaching jobs carried the couple to several local towns before settling on a farm in Livonia.  Dorothy started her teaching career in 1936 at Orleans High School teaching Latin, English and math.  In 1956, she moved to Salem High School where she taught and later became school librarian.  After retiring from teaching, Dorothy sold real estate.  After Simpson suffered a stroke, she was his caregiver for many years until his death in 1993.  At age 92, Dorothy married Bill Steadman, who preceded her in death.

This petite woman with her waist-length hair wound into a bun atop her head was a well-known figure in the community, and she reached out to lend a helping hand to many along her path. Dorothy was an avid reader and kept up with changing technology, corresponding by email into her 90s.  She made comforters for her grandchildren, designed and made baby quilts for all 24 of her great-grandchildren, taught piano lessons, encouraged reading, and enjoyed researching genealogy.

She is survived by her daughter, Anita Kay Smith and son, David Stephenson, both of Campbellsburg, Indiana; grandchildren Jeffrey Smith, John Smith, Joe Smith, Anita Oldham, Christopher Smith, Jeremy Smith, Bill Stephenson, Bob Stephenson, James Stephenson, Cathy Fields, and Elizabeth Stephenson; 24 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.

Dorothy was a member of Carter’s Creek Christian Church where she taught adult Sunday school and played the piano.  She was a member of Phi Beta Psi Sorority, a volunteer at Stevens Museum in Salem, Indiana; Sweet Adelines singing group, and Red Hat Society.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11:00AM at Weathers Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Mt. Tabor Cemetery.  Visitation will be Friday from 4-8PM and Saturday from 10AM-time of service.

Doris Arlene Brewer age 74 of Salem, passed away on February 17, 2016 at Floyd Memorial Hospital. Born on June 26, 1941

in Louisville Kentucky, she was the daughter of Emmett Sease and Luella (Campbell) Sease-Hasty.

Doris was a member of New Hope United Methodist Church.

Survivors include: husband, Marvin W. Brewer of Salem; son, Steven W. Brewer (Christina) of Salem; 2 daughters, LaDonna

J. Klein (David) of Salem, and Michelle L. Campbell of Howe Indiana; 2 sisters, Carole Elliott of Salem, and Janie Parrott of

Salem; 2 step brothers, Homer Hasty of Indianapolis, and Tim Hasty of Edinburg, Indiana; step sister, Barbara Gilstrap of

Campbellsburg; 9 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: parents; step father, Clarence Hasty; 1 brother, 1 sister and 4 step brothers.

The funeral service will be at 11:00 AM Friday at the Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home in Salem. Viewing will be from 5-7 PM

Thursday and from 9:00 AM Friday until time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be at Crown Hill Cemetery. Brother

Dennis Alstott will officiate.

Martha L. Karnes, age 85, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2016.

Martha was born April 10, 1930 near Milltown, IN to the late Floyd and Eulah Baylor Pirtle. She was the former owner and operator of the Old Green Acres Restaurant, Milltown, Indiana.

Also, preceding her in death were her husband, Richard A. Karnes; siblings, Lendell & Russell Pirtle, Mary Newlin, Betty Routh & Junevera Bary.

Surviving are

Daughters: Lana S. McCutcheon (Rick) of Brandenburg, KY; Sisters: Shirley Seacat of Clarksville, IN; Linda Hudson (Doyle) of Bedford, IN; Carolyn Senn of Shelbyville, TN; Brenda Coy of Milltown, IN and Nancy Clemons (David) of Greenville, IN.

3 Grandchildren: Jill Ann Smith, Jason Meriwether & Derrick Hudson and 4 Great Grandchildren & 1 Great Great Grandchild

Funeral will be 2 P.M. Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016 at Swarens Funeral Home, 1405 Hwy 64 NW, Ramsey, IN. with interment in Palmyra Cemetery, Palmyra, IN.

Visitation will be 10 A.M. – 2 P.M. Thursday at the funeral home.

James Lee “Jim” Edrington, Sr. age 81, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 15, 2016 at Jewish Hospital, Louisville, Kentucky surrounded by family. He was born August 23, 1934 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Coleman and Florence (Ludwig) Edrington.

He was retired from the Louisville Post office where he was a supervisor and was the former Post Master at the Fredericksburg office. Jim was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Air Force and was a member of the American Legion Post 42, V.F.W. Post 1693, and the La Societe Des 40 Hommes Et 8 Chevauk 1250 40-8 all.

Being a very social person Jim loved being a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church. He enjoyed being around a lot of people and volunteering at the St. Michael’s picnic every year. He also enjoyed Karaoke and golf.

Jim married Mary “Joanne” McCormish Holmes on October 16, 1964. Besides his wife he is survived by four daughters: Marcy Knox; Deiadre Dery (Brian); of Louisville, Kentucky; Sharon Brown (Dwain) of North Carolina; and Jamie Harris (Donnavon) of Greenville.

One brother: Coleman Edrington (Nadine) of Lanesville and one sister: Sue Hellmueller (Walter) of Louisville, Kentucky. Eight grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, one daughter Dawn Edrington and one son James Lee Edrington, Jr. Two brothers: Donald Edrington, Robert Edrington, and three sisters: Dorothy Byron, Barbara Owen, and Mary Cunningham.

Funeral services will be held Friday, February 19, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at St.  Michael’s Catholic Church Bradford 1140 Farmers Lane N.E., Greenville, Indiana 47124 with interment to follow in the Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be Thursday, February 18, 2016 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church Bradford and from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of service on Friday.

All arrangements are being handled by Love Funeral Home, Palmyra.

Mr. Eugene Elmer Fox age 66 of French Lick passed away Sunday, February 14 at St. Vincent Hospital of Salem.

Mr. Fox was born March 27, 1949 in Paoli the son of David Alfred and Locia Proffitt Fox.  He was former employee of Childcraft and a retired employee of Mi-Linn Wood Products.  He was a member of Youngs Creek Church of Christ in Paoli and an Army veteran.

He is survived by his daughters:  Jeannie Russell and Carrie Lewis both of Salem, a brother:  Carl Fox of French Lick, a sister: Christine Nelson of French Lick, 6 granddaughters and 4 great-grandsons.  He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers:  Hughie Fox, Hobert Fox and Edward Fox, and three sisters:  Geraldine Crowder, Ruby Collins and Viola Nelson.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2:00PM at Weathers Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, French Lick.  Visitation will be Thursday from 10Am-time of service.