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THOMASVILLE, N.C. Sheila Kay (Tucker) Farabee Sheila Kay (Tucker) Farabee, 58, died Nov. 21, 2005, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston- Salem, N.C. She was a resident of Thomasville, N.C., and a former resident of Columbus. Survivors include her mother, Sara Maxine Tucker of Columbus; her husband, Donald R.

Farabee; three sisters, Elaine (Jim) Schroedl of Everett, Brenda Brewer of Anderson and Olivia (Gary) Ensminger of Shelbyville; a brother, Aaron (Laura) Tucker of Seymour; seven children, Dolanda Perrault and Deondra Farabee, both of Thomasville, N.C., Stephanie Tucker of Columbus, Doland Farabee Magaline (Joe) Williams, Adrianne Leach and Vernon Farabee, all of High Point, N.C.; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Oval Tucker. The funeral and burial were conducted Friday in High Point, N.C. The Rev. Mike Harris will conduct a memorial service at 11 a.m.

Saturday at Faith, Hope and Love Church, 1395 W. County Road 200S in Columbus. Memorial contributions may be made to Turning Point Shelter for Victims of Domestic Abuse, PO Box 103, Columbus, IN 47202. BEECH GROVE Rosemary C. Halloran Rosemary C.

Halloran, 95, died Monday, Nov. 28, 2005. She was a resident of Beech Grove. Survivors include four sons, Michael Barry Thomas P. and Kevin T.

Halloran; two daughters, Kathleen Frederick and Patricia Halloran; 15 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Halloran. A funeral Mass will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul Hermitage, 501 N.

17th Ave. in Beech Grove. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday and from 10 a.m. until service time Saturday at St.

Paul Hermitage, 501 N. 17th Ave. Arrangements were handled by Little and Sons Funeral Home, Beech Grove Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Hermitage, 501 N.

17th Beech Grove, IN 46107. SHELBYVILLE Robert Eugene Mathews Sr. Robert Eugene Mathews 71, died Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2005, at his residence in Shelbyville. He was born July 12, 1934, in Mishawaka to the late Edward and Dorothy (Weber) Mathews.

He married Carol Anne (Thirion) Mathews. She survives. Other survivors include three daughters, Marjorie (Michael) Waldschmidt of Franklin, Kari (Russell) Dalrymple of Laural and Nadine (Robert) Cassidy of Shelbyville; two sons, Robert (Sherry) Mathews Jr. of Whiteland and Vincent (Laura) Mathews of Zionsville; a sister, Millie Miller of South Bend; a half sister, Mae Fry of Mishawaka; 15 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He also was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.

He owned and operated Cam-Co Transmission Parts since 1968. He was very dedicated to the program of Alcoholics Anonymous for 27 years. He was a member of Crossroad Community Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean war.

The Revs. Andy Lee and Michael Lockwood will conduct a service at 1 p.m. Friday at Crossroad Community Church, 50 W. Mckay Road in Shelbyville. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m.

today at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville. Burial will be at Miller Cemetery in Shelbyville. Memorial contributions may be made to Dry Dock Club or Crossroad Community Church Building Fund in care of Murphy Parks Funeral Service, 703 S.

Harrison Shelbyville, IN 46176. SHELBYVILLE Russell W. McClain Russell W. McClain, 58, died Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2005, at his residence in Shelbyville.

Survivors include a sister, JoAnn (Henry) Lay of Shelbyville; a brother, Harold D. Wolfe of Charlestown; and a daughter, Shelly R. McClain of Cumberland. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard R. and Virginia M.

(Ruddick) McClain. The Revs. Mark Joplin and Mike Mercer will conduct a service at 10 a.m. Friday at Victory Fellowship Church of God, 2535 S. Miller St.

in Shelbyville. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville and from 9 a.m.

until service time Friday at the church. Burial will be at Greenlawn Cemetery in Franklin. MARTINSVILLE Mae Lena Murray Mae Lena Murray, 83, died Monday afternoon, Nov. 28, 2005, at Community Hospital South in Indianapolis. She was a resident of Martinsville.

She was born Oct. 6, 1922, in Liberty, to the late Deroy and Betty Lou (Streeval) Giles. Survivors include five sons, William Charles and Gary Allen, both of Indianapolis, Paul S. Murray of Bloomington, Mike A. and Timmy Lee Murray, both of Edinburgh; seven daughters, Doris J.

Danz of Waverly, Gaye F. Lynn of Monrovia, Cathy Jean Tyree of Greenwood, Linda Sue Asa and Patty Ann Whitaker, both of Indianapolis, and Sandra Kay Burton and Sherry Lynn Smith, both of Edinburgh; three brothers, T.A., Paul and Nick Giles, all of Edinburgh; 38 grandchildren; and several great- and great- great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers, R.J., Loyd and Nolan Giles; two sisters, Irene Davis and Mary Berth; two grandsons, Gregory Lee Cox and Mathew James Burton; and two granddaughters, Teresa Cromley and Missy Murray. She was a homemaker. The Rev.

Lowell Dewayne Lynn will conduct a service at 7 p.m. today at Carlisle Son Funeral Chapel, 39 E. High St. in Mooresville. Friends may call from 5 p.m.

until service time today at the funeral home. INDIANAPOLIS Scott E. Romans Scott E. Romans, 45, died Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2005.

He was a resident of Indianapolis. Survivors include his parents, Leamon and Mary (King) Romans; two brothers, Nick Romans and Cory R. Romans; and a sister, Angie McCutcheon. A funeral service will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. today at G.H.

Herrmann Greenwood Funeral Home, 1605 S. State Road 135. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens in Greenwood. Obituary policy The Daily Journal will publish free death notices for Johnson County area residents, former residents and close relatives of area residents. A free death notice contains basic information, including details about visitation and services, memorial contributions and some survivors.

Families who want to include more information or include a photograph can purchase a custom obituary. Additional information may include memberships, employment, education and additional survivors. The custom obituaries on this page have been paid for. The Daily Journal takes information from funeral homes. All obituaries must be verified with funeral homes before publication.

The deadline for submitting obituaries to the Daily Journal is 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. On Sundays, the deadline is 1 p.m. Indianapolis Scott E.Romans, 45 Elsewhere Sheila Kay Farabee, 58 Rosemary C.Halloran, 95 Robert E.Mathews 71 Russell W.McClain, 58 Mae Lena Murray, 83 DAILYJOURNAL www.thejournalnet.com THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2005 A5 DAILY JOURNAL, JOHNSON COUNTY, IND. In Loving Memory of My Wife Our Mother DOROTHYFLAKE who passed away Dec.

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Fees for the adoption agency are about $7,500, the orphanage in China charges a $3,000 fee; on top of the travel expenses for a two-week trip to China. Grants are offered to families who have financial need, but the Ruddles think they will need to use that money. They expect to have enough from Scott salary as a financial planner. So far they feeling too stressed, but the coming months of waiting will be difficult, Jill Ruddle said. The family sure what to expect when they bring the baby home.

Other members of their church, Franklin Memorial Christian Church, have adopted children before, but never from another country. The Ruddles are the first of their family and friends to go through the process. Both are slightly nervous, but for different reasons. Jill Ruddle worries about the long flight over the ocean and leaving her three children for two weeks. Scott worries about stories heard of the child attaching to one parent.

One father told him he had to carry the new baby everywhere for eight days because she would scream if he put her down. Waiting months will be difficult for the family, but the delay gives them time to prepare. Books the couple are reading detail how to get the child to attach to her parents and how to help her adjust to life in a new country. Couple (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) Marsh sale talks came after big bonus for official chief financial officer paid $250,000 days ahead of sale rumors INDIANAPOLIS Days before Marsh Supermarkets Inc. officials announced that financial woes might force them to put the company up for sale, board members approved a $250,000 bonus for the chief financial officer, records show.

According to filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, John C. Elbin, the treasurer and CFO was given the bonus Nov. 17. He was appointed to the post in July. Indianapolis-based Marsh announced Tuesday that it would study alternatives, including selling the company, amid lackluster earnings.

Marsh lost $3.4 million during its most recent quarter, which ended in October. It earned $1.3 million during the same period in 2004. Jodi Marsh, a spokeswoman for the regional grocery chain, said bonus was discretionary and awarded for his work refinancing a $95 million credit agreement, as well as his expertise in exploring strategic alternatives. know Mr. Elbin had a lot of experience and expertise with previous companies before he came to she said.

has assisted companies with exploring strategic alternatives and that knowledge will be an In June, board of directors also approved a 10 percent salary increase for company president David A. Marsh, raising his base compensation to $440,000. The board also voted to give a $250,000 contractually obligated performance bonus to Jack J. Bayt, president and chief operating officer of Crystal Food Services, a Marsh subsidiary. Jodi Marsh said that bonus was given to Bayt for improving profit.

Prior to David June raise, the executive had not received a base salary increase for 28 months, she said. Supermarket analyst David J. Livingston, managing partner at DJL research, said such executive bonuses are typical before a corporate sale. they think they can get the money from selling stock, going to try to get it by giving themselves bonuses and he said. if they made a decision a few months ago, they may have given people a retention Experts said the 74-year-old grocery chain is struggling to compete against stores like Wal- Mart, Meijer and Kroger.

Marsh operates 70 Marsh grocery stores, 38 LoBill Foods stores, eight Food Markets and 160 Village Pantry convenience stories in Indiana and western Ohio. Marsh has been an avid donor to Indiana charities, supporting nearly 30 nonprofit organizations throughout the state. Robert Wilson, operations manager at Gleaners Food Bank in Indianapolis, said the grocery chain has donated more than 125,000 pounds of food to charities in the past year. A SHLEY EHER THEASSOCIATEDPRESS they think they can get the money from selling stock, going to try to get it by giving themselves bonuses and raises. Or if they made a decision a few months ago, they may have given people a retention David J.

Livingston analyst, on reports that Marsh gave a corporate officer a six-figure bonus days before the supermarket chain announced it could be for sale.