Paul E. Coon</p><p>
Paul E. Coon, 74, of Connersville, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, where he had been a patient for more than three weeks. He had been in failing health for two years.</p><p>
Born June 25, 1933 in Fayette County, hew was one of four children of Floyd and Geneva Cox Coon. He atten-ded school in Orange, graduating from Orange High School. On Dec. 20, 1953, he was married in Connersville to Carol L. Limpus, who survives.</p><p>
A U.S. Army veteran, he entered the service on May 5, 1954, served two years following the Korean War as a motor mechanic in the 5th Armored Division and attained the rank of SP4 before his honorable discharge in April 1956.</p><p>
Upon returning to Connersville, he was employed from 1956 until 1996 at Roots Connersville Blower Co. in the shipping department until his retirement.</p><p>
Coon grew up on his family’s farm, and for more than 50 years, he was a sales representative for Farm World newspaper in Knightstown, Ind.</p><p>
In 1958, he started his own landscaping business. When his son, Mike, joined him, the business expanded and became known as Coon Excavating and Landscaping. He was active in the family business until 2007, when his health no longer allowed him to drive the tractor that he used for final grading.</p><p>
A member of the First United Methodist Church, he had served several years in the church as a trustee, was a board member of the Shrine of Memories Mausoleum, a member of the Elks Lodge and a 27-year member of the Silver Century Club at the Roots Blower Co.</p><p>
An avid croquet player, he also enjoyed playing euchre, checkers, being with family and friends, attending steam engine shows, of which he owned several hit-and-miss engines, and participating in area parades, entering his prized “horseless carriage.” Coon loved to work; it was his passion, as he always took pride in whatever task he achieved.</p><p>
Survivors besides his wife of 54 years, Carol, include three children, Susan Halberstadt and husband, Kerry, of Cambridge City; Cathleen Gossett and husband, Thomas; and Michael Coon and wife, Jenny, all of Connersville; nine grandchildren, Tyler Halberstadt, Christopher Halberstadt, Heidi Davidson, Todd Halberstadt, Garrett Raridan, Ben Gossett, Kristopher Gossett, Jena Coon and Courtney Coon; three great grandchildren; a sister: Evelyn Finch and husband, Donald, of Richmond; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a granddaughter: Beci Raridan; and two brothers, Gerald Coon and Donald Coon.</p><p>
Services were by Pastor Dave Galbraith of the First United Methodist Church at 2 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 14 in Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home. Burial was at the Dale Cemetery.</p><p>
Memorial contributions may be made in care of the funeral home to the First United Methodist Church or to the Fayette County Cancer Fund.</p><p>
Friends may also visit anytime online at www.millermosterrobbins.com to express sympathy or to sign an online guest book.</p><p>
Homer “Rusty” McDonald</p><p>

Homer “Rusty” McDonald, 60, of Knightstown, died Jan. 8 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield.</p><p>
He was born Nov. 7, 1947, in New Castle, a son of the late Homer and Bertha (Logan) McDonald. McDonald was a proud husband, father and grandfather, who enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.</p><p>
He served on the Charles A. Beard Memorial School Corp. school board from 1996-2004. A patriotic person, he was a U.S. Army veteran having served in the Vietnam War. He earned numerous service commendations including the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Sharpshooter Expert, Bronze Star Medal, Combat Infantry Badge Medal and Purple Heart.</p><p>
McDonald enjoyed buying and selling farm machinery. He owned and operated McDonald’s Farm Equipment. An active member of Knightstown United Methodist Church, he retired from Delco Remy in Anderson in 1985.</p><p>
Survivors include his wife, Leah (Grandison) McDonald of Knightstown; two sons, Grant (wife, Cynthia) McDonald of Knightstown and Jonathon (wife, April) McDonald of Carthage; a daughter, Jennifer McDonald of Indianapolis; three grandchildren, Tyler Helderbrand, Gavin “Vinny” McDonald and Reese McDonald; several brothers and sisters-in-law, Marilyn (husband, Emory) Reece, Harry (wife, Bonita) Grandison, Hugh (wife, Betty) Grandison, Paula (husband, Scott) Way, Virginia (husband, Lloyd) Dunaway, and Marjorie (husband, Terry) Adamson; an aunt, Norma Richmond; an uncle, Art (wife, Myrtle) Logan; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a special military friend, Billy (wife, Voleta) Yarbrough.</p><p>
He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Hope Maria McDonald; and an infant sister, Jeannette McDonald.</p><p>
Funeral services were Jan. 12 at Knightstown United Methodist Church with Terry Adamson and Rev. Jan Heseman officiating. Burial followed at Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown. Knightstown American Legion Post 152 conducted full military graveside rites.
Visitation was Jan. 11 at Knightstown United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rusty McDonald Memorial Fund. Arrange-ments were handled by Hinsey-Brown Funeral service in Knightstown.