Paul R. Hedge, 79, of Scottsburg, Indiana, died Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012 at Clark Memorial Hospital in Jeffersonville, Indiana. He was born on August 1, 1932 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of the late Paul Lavern and Mamie (Dodge) Hedge. Paul was married on Aug. 27, 1955 to the former Barbara J. Belshaw. He was a Sergeant for the Indiana State Police Post in Sellersburg, Indiana, where he worked for 29 1/2 years before retiring in 1987 and also retired as Scott County Sanitarian located at the Scott County Health Department He was a member of the Scottsburg United Methodist Church, U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War, former member of the Amick-Baker-Kellams F.O.P. Lodge # 156, member of the Scott County V.F.W. Post 6582 and an avid golfer & loved his grandchildren. Paul was preceded in death by a brother, James L. Hedge. Survivors include his wife, Barbara J. Hedge; a daughter, Jeanne Hedge of Indianapolis, Indiana; a son, Scott P. Hedge (Michelle) of Austin, Indiana, four grandchildren, Ashley Deaton-Hedge, Jacob, Gracee & Ellee Hedge and two great grandchildren, Braylin & Jayleigh Coomer. Funeral Service: 11:00 am on Wednesday at Scottsburg United Methodist Church with burial in Scottsburg Cemetery with full military honors. Visitation: 4 to 8 pm Tuesday at Collins Funeral Home in Scottsburg, Indiana and after 9 am Wednesday at Scottsburg United Methodist Church. Memorial Contributions: Phi Beta Psi Cancer Research c/o Collins Funeral Home. Online condolences: www.collinsfuneralhome.net.

 

 

Fern Kelly, 85, of Austin, Indiana, died Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at Scott Memorial Hospital in Scottsburg, Indiana.  She was born on November 2, 1926 in Longs Creek, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Charles and Rachel  (Deaton) Stamper.  Fern was a former employee of Sylvania in Seymour, Indiana, the old Charlestown Ammunition Plant in Charlestown, Indiana and the old Regal Rugs in North Vernon, Indiana and a protestant.  She was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Regina Katherine Cline.  Survivors include four daughters, Pamela Amick, Lisa Hounshell and Paula Kern all of Scottsburg, Indiana and Leah Sweany of Seymour, Indiana;  two sons, Larry Bowling and H. David Williams both of Indianapolis, Indiana;  a brother, Paul Stamper of Seymour, Indiana;  three sisters, Ada Hamilton-Ewbank of Scottsburg, Indiana, Agnes Hensley of Mishawaka, Indiana and Flossie Barrett of Union, South Carolina; 12 grandchildren,  21 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren.  Funeral Service: 11:00 am on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Collins Funeral Home with burial in Scottsburg Cemetery. Visitation: 4 to 8 pm Friday  and after 9 am Saturday at Collins Funeral Home.   Online condolences: www.collinsfuneralhome.net

 

 

 

Elsie Mae Sharp, 78, of Scott County, Indiana, died Sunday, January 22, 2012 at Floyd Memorial Hospital in New Albany, Indiana.  She was born on September 13, 1933 in Scottsburg, Indiana, the daughter of the late Horace M. and Estella  Mae  (Hall ) Sharp.  Elsie began her political career in 1953 as First Deputy for then Treasurer of Scott County, Lucille Owen serving until 1960.  In 1960, she ran for Scott County Treasurer for the first time against four other popular candidates, Zelma Gladden, Paul Baldwin, Ray Heacock and Valda Richey and was successful.  She served as Scott Counties Treasurer for two terms from 1961 until 1968.  She then went to work at the old ICI Ammunition Plant in Charlestown, Indiana from 1969 until 1976 when she ran again for Scott County Treasurer against Ronald Robertson winning again.  She then served another two terms from 1977 to 1984, then ran and was elected as the Scott County Recorder serving two terms from 1984 to 1992.  Her final two terms as Scott County Treasurer were from 1993 until 2000 when she retired from public office.  Elsie was a member of the Scottsburg Presbyterian Church in Scottsburg, Indiana, also a former Elder and Clerk for the Lexington Presbyterian Church, a member of the Lexington Historical Society, Scott County Historical Society and the Red Hat Society, Scottsburg Chapter #16461.  Survivors include six nieces, Sheila Kahl of Charlestown, Indiana, Toni  Wetzel of Osceola, Indiana, Brenda  Wallace of Valparaiso, Indiana, Sharon Richie of Jeffersonville, Indiana, Loretta  Coleman of Sellersburg, Indiana and Delores  Sharp of New Albany, Indiana;  two nephews, Glenn Sharp of Sellersburg, Indiana and Mark Sharp of Lexington, Indiana; 12 Great nieces & nephews and numerous other generations of nieces and nephews.  Funeral Service: 11:00 am on Wednesday at Lexington Presbyterian Church with burial in Lexington Cemetery. Visitation: 4 to 8 pm Tuesday at Collins Funeral Home in Scottsburg, Indiana and after 10 am Wednesday at the church.  Memorial Contributions: Scottsburg Presbyterian or Lexington Presbyterian Church c/o Collins Funeral Home. Online condolences: www.collinsfuneralhome.net.

 

 

Barbara Jean Helen "Bobbie" Dickerson, 78, of Scottsburg, Indiana, died Saturday, January 14, 2012 at Scott Memorial Hospital in Scottsburg, Indiana.  She was born on December 16, 1933 in Underwood, Indiana, the daughter of the late Earl and Della  (Lee) Hall and was a homemaker.  Bobbie was preceded in death by a son, Tony Pinkston; a brother, Harold Hall and two sisters, Eva Smith & Delores Hall and 2 step-sisters, June Thompson & Joanne Wise.  Survivors include her husband, John L. Dickerson; three daughters, Terry Swope (Gary) of Scottsburg, Indiana, Sherry Pate (Danny) of Austin, Indiana and Robin Hays (Mark) of Scottsburg, Indiana;  a son, Michael Dickerson (Selena) of Scottsburg, Indiana;  a step sister, Irene Kannel of Louisville, Kentucky; nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral Service: 11:00 am on Thursday, January 19, 2012 at Collins Funeral Home with burial in Scottsburg Cemetery.  Visitation: 4 to 8 pm Wednesday  and after 9 am Thursday.   Memorial Contributions: Alzheimer's Research Foundation c/o Collins Funeral Home.  Online condolences: www.collinsfuneralhome.net.   

 

 

Robert E. "Bob" Funk, 69, of Scottsburg, Indiana, died Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012 at Kindred Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky.  He was born on June 15, 1942 in Scottsburg, Indiana, the son of the late James E. and Thelma I. (Weir) Funk.  Bob was a retired co-owner & operator of the old Funk's Saw Mill in Scottsburg, Indiana, former Bartender at Hardy's Cafe in Scottsburg and retired employee of Caesars Casino in Harrison County, Indiana. Survivors include his wife, Virginia E. (Elliott)  Funk; two sons, Randy Funk  (Suzanne) of Greencastle, Indiana and Tim Funk (Leigh) of Scottsburg, Indiana;  a brother, James M. Funk (Mary Ellen) of Scottsburg, Indiana;  two sisters, Patricia A. Rose and Shirley Jean Howard both of Scottsburg, Indiana and four grandchildren, Taylor, Macy, Samantha & Katie Funk. Funeral Service: 11:00 am on Wednesday at Collins Funeral Home with cremation to follow services.  Visitation: 4 to 8 pm Tuesday and after 9 am Wednesday.   Memorial Contributions: HHV-6 Encephalitus Foundation c/oCollins Funeral Home.  Online condolences: www.collinsfuneralhome.net.  

 

 

Robert J. Bartron,  Jr., 84, of Scottsburg, Indiana, died Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012 at Scott Villa Living Center in Scottsburg, Indiana.  He was born on January 3, 1928 in Scott County, Indiana, the son of the late Robert J. Bartron Sr. and Edna  (Chappel) Bartron.  Bob was married August 10, 1968 to Pearl M. (Morgan)  Bartron,  who survives.  He was a retired water tank painter for the old Bartron Painting Service, an U.S. Air Force veteran of WW II and a member of the American Legion Post in Salem, Indiana.  Bob was preceded in death by a stepdaughter, Eunice P. Morgan and a brother, Louis Bartron.  Survivors include his wife, Pearl M. (Morgan)  Bartron; two  sons, William A. Bartron of Henryville, Indiana and Robert J. Bartron, III of Salem, Indiana;  a daughter, Carol Cole of Salem, Indiana;  a stepson, Larry Lee Morgan of Scottsburg, Indiana, several grandchildren, several great grandchildren and several great great grandchildren.    Funeral Service: 1:00 pm on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012 at Collins Funeral Home with burial in Franklin Cemetery.   Visitation: 10 am to 1 pm Tuesday.  Online condolences: www.collinsfuneralhome.net