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Norma Jean Warren, age 83, of Paoli, IN, formerly of Aurora and Dillsboro, passed away Wednesday afternoon, May 16, 2012 at Floyd Memorial Hospital in New Albany, IN following a long illness. She was born May 9, 1929 in Niles, Michigan to Norman B. Wells and Emma LaRue Almond Wells. Norma was originally from Paoli, IN and moved to Aurora in 1966, where she lived until moving to Dillsboro in 1976. In 1977 she married Roy M. Moore, and he passed away on June 13, 1994. In 1995 she married Don Warren, and returned to Paoli to reside. Norma was a member of First Baptist Church of Aurora for over 40 years, and was a charter member of Dillsboro 50+ Club. She was a former supervisor at Dillsboro Manor and Dearborn Community Hospital for several years. Norma was a gifted poet and soloist, and wrote many poems that were published. She loved singing at church, and was a devout Christian lady. Her family was most important to her, and she loved planting and raising flowers, especially her clematis plants and annuals. Norma loved animals and always had a few dogs and cats around. She would give to others until it hurt – she never had a bad word to say about anyone. Surviving is her husband, Don Warren, of Paoli, IN; 8 children, Diane (George) Powell, of Dillsboro, Danny (Dorothy) Hutslar, of English, IN, Karen (Dennis) Smith, of Dillsboro, Ronnie Hutslar, of Miamitown, OH, Norma (Jeff) Watson, of Milan, Philip (Jennifer) Hutslar, of Moores Hill, Joyce (Mike) Dees, of Alexandria, KY, and Tammy (Gregg) Eggleston, of Moores Hill; 16 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and 1 great great grandchild. She is also survived by 1 brother, Ray Wells, of Martinsville, IN, and 1 sister, Jan Edmiston, of New Albany, IN; and many step children and step grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents, her mother who died in 2009, and her father who died in 1980; and 7 brothers and sisters. The funeral service for Norma Jean will be Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. from First Baptist Church of Aurora, with Pastor Bill Secrest officiating. She will be laid to rest in Oakdale Cemetery, Dillsboro. Friends may meet her family at the First Baptist Church in Aurora on Saturday morning from 9:30 a.m. until service time at 11:30 a.m. Memorials may be given in her memory to the First Baptist Church of Aurora. Arrangements are entrusted to DeVries Funeral Home in Dillsboro.

Victor H. Feller, age 70, a long time resident of Dillsboro, passed away Saturday morning, May 12, 2012 at his residence. Victor was born February 17, 1940 in Cincinnati to Herbert Feller and Goldie Wells Feller. He was a 1958 graduate of Moores Hill High School, and served his country in the US Army from 1958-1962. Victor was employed for many years at Gardens Alive, a job he absolutely loved. He had a great love of flowers and gardens. Victor also was employed for a while as a carpenter in New Albany, Indiana. Surviving are his 2 brothers, Melvin Feller of Lawrenceburg, and Dallas Feller, of Rising Sun. He was a member of the Dillsboro Church of Christ, where funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. Friends may meet his family at the church on Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until service time. Interment will be in the Salem Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the family to help with expenses. Arrangements have been entrusted to Filter-DeVries Funeral Home in Dillsboro.

John Victor “Jack” Fentz, age 82, of Dillsboro, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2012 at Dearborn County Hospital. Jack was born January 24, 1930 in Indianapolis to James J. Fentz and Thelma Mildred “Mickey” Fender Fentz, and was a graduate of Mt. Comfort High School. Following graduation from high school, Jack joined the US Navy, and was assigned to the USS Pickerel submarine. Jack served from 1948-52 during the Korean Conflict. Following his military service, Jack returned home and married his high school sweetheart, Evelyn Liebrandt, on August 7, 1953. They purchased an old farmhouse in Mt. Comfort and Jack indulged his lifelong love of gardening. Jack loved dahlias and fruit trees, and music. He was an avid Euchre and Aggravation player. He played the trumpet and sang in quartets and the Glee Club at Indiana Central College which is now the Univ. of Indianapolis. Following graduation Jack became a high school basketball coach, English and Math teacher, and Vice Principal in the Mt. Comfort and Indianapolis school districts. He moved to Michigan and sold home improvement products to retailers, and transferred to Illinois in 1967, where he got into Barbershop singing with gusto. He was a member of an international championship chorus for many years, until being transferred to Dillsboro, IN in 1980. In Dillsboro, Jack became very involved in the Walk To Emmaus program, and served on the board for many years. He was a long time member of Dillsboro United Methodist Church, and was a gifted public speaker. When he was liturgist at church, he always gave a short story or poem to make it interesting. Jack is survived by his wife of 59 years, Evelyn; his children, Vickie (Sam) Melson, of Liberty Twp, OH, Tim Fentz, and Suzie (Gardiner) McLain, of Dillsboro, and Jill (David) Russell, of Liberty, OH; 9 grandchildren, Leslie Russell, Katlyn (AM2 Matthew) Flynn, Amanda Russell, Pvt. Sam “Johnny” Melson, Pfc Dylan Dansand, Paul Russell, Ben (Sarah) Melson, Cameron McLain, and Micah McLain; 2 great granddaughters, Kaylee and Tessa Flynn, 2 brothers, Jerry (Patricia) Fentz, and Edward (Margaret) Fentz, and a sister Patricia (James) Coleman. Funeral services will be Friday, May 11, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Filter-DeVries Funeral Home in Dillsboro, with Pastor Ted Hamrick officiating. Interment will be in Oakdale Cemetery. Friends may meet his family at the funeral home Thursday, May 10, 2012 from 5-8 p.m. Memorials may be given to Dillsboro United Methodist Church plumbing fund. We can now imagine Jack singing in the Heavenly Choir. “Old Bluey” has gone home.