EATON, IN
Jack L. Young, 80, passed away Friday, December 24, 2010 at Morrison Woods Health Campus, Muncie.
Jack was born in Ft. Wayne, the son of Charles and Minnie (Doty) Young, on March 22, 1930. He graduated from Eaton High School in 1948 and married Alberta June Beouy on July 3, 1953.
He retired from AT & T in 1989 after 38 and a half years of service as a lineman & PBX(Private Branch Exchange) technician. Jack served as sexton of the Eaton Union Cemetery
Association from 1991 - 2009 and presently served on the board as Vice President.
An Army Veteran, Jack also served with the Eaton E.M.T.’s for thirty years and was presently serving on its Board of Directors. Jack was a fifty year member or Eaton Lodge #606 F. & A.M., where he was a Past Master. A long time member of the Order of Eastern Star #522, he served as Worthy Patron twice. Jack had attended the Eaton United Methodist Church.
He is survived by one daughter, Jeanette Cable, Indianapolis; son, Jason Young of Eaton; one brother, Jerry A. Young (wife, Mary Ann) of Ft. Wayne and a granddaughter Rebecca Cable.
In addition to his parents, his wife June precedes him in death, February 7, 1990.
Funeral services will held at 2:30 pm Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., with Pastor Keith Williams presiding. Burial with Military Rites by the Delaware County Veterans Honor Guard will follow in Union Cemetery, Eaton.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, December 28 with Masonic Rites at 8:00 pm. and one hour prior to services Wednesday.
Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Sunday, December 5, 2010
WILMA E. HARTZELL
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Wilma E. (Love) Hartzell, 93, died Saturday, December 4, 2010 at her home.
Born on June 19, 1917, just west of Eaton, Indiana, to William P. and Elma (Taylor) Love, she graduated from Eaton High School in 1934. She received a B.A. from Ball State and an M.A. from Indiana University. She used her degrees to teach primarily high school social studies in Eaton, Dunkirk, New Castle, Montpelier, and Hartford City. In May, 1982, she retired from Blackford County High School after a 40 year teaching career.
Wilma married Fred Hartzell in Muncie on January 1, 1947. Her memberships included Wednesday Afternoon Club and Psi Iota Xi Sorority. She volunteered at Minnestrista Center, was a docent at Morrison House and enjoyed gardening and reading.
Survivors include three daughters, Janet Hartzell, Ft. Wayne, Jeanine (Donald) Rhodes, Goshen, and Peg (Randy) Baumgartner, Wolcottville; three grandchildren, Jameson Rhodes, Kayla Baumgartner and Steven Baumgartner; and one sister, Norma Milhollin, Angola.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband in 1975, two brothers, Lawrence and James Love and a sister, Louise Davis.
Visitation will be held at Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City, from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, December 8.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 9 at Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton, with calling one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery.
Memorials may be sent to Hospice Home & Visiting Nurse of Fort Wayne or the Indiana Historical Society.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com
Wilma E. (Love) Hartzell, 93, died Saturday, December 4, 2010 at her home.
Born on June 19, 1917, just west of Eaton, Indiana, to William P. and Elma (Taylor) Love, she graduated from Eaton High School in 1934. She received a B.A. from Ball State and an M.A. from Indiana University. She used her degrees to teach primarily high school social studies in Eaton, Dunkirk, New Castle, Montpelier, and Hartford City. In May, 1982, she retired from Blackford County High School after a 40 year teaching career.
Wilma married Fred Hartzell in Muncie on January 1, 1947. Her memberships included Wednesday Afternoon Club and Psi Iota Xi Sorority. She volunteered at Minnestrista Center, was a docent at Morrison House and enjoyed gardening and reading.
Survivors include three daughters, Janet Hartzell, Ft. Wayne, Jeanine (Donald) Rhodes, Goshen, and Peg (Randy) Baumgartner, Wolcottville; three grandchildren, Jameson Rhodes, Kayla Baumgartner and Steven Baumgartner; and one sister, Norma Milhollin, Angola.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband in 1975, two brothers, Lawrence and James Love and a sister, Louise Davis.
Visitation will be held at Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City, from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, December 8.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 9 at Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton, with calling one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery.
Memorials may be sent to Hospice Home & Visiting Nurse of Fort Wayne or the Indiana Historical Society.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Jayne A. Page, 92
Jayne (Atkinson) Page, 92, of Indianapolis died November 11, 2010. Jayne was born and grew up in Eaton, IN, graduating from Eaton High School. Later she studied bookkeeping and chose that career after her children were grown.
Fascinated by nature, Jayne delighted in gardening and bird watching. Her favorite was the bluebird, and that became her symbol. It suited her positive outlook on life. She also drew enrichment and pleasure from her associations with Greenwood Christian Women’s Prayer Group, Psi Iota Xi, and Pi Phi Mothers’ Club.
Jayne was preceded in death by her husband, Burton L. Page, and her three siblings: Madelyn Johnson, Manford Atkinson, and Docia Atkinson. She is survived by her three children: Bonnie Page MacFadyen of Maryland, Dr. Gary Page of Bloomington, and Dixie Page Herrington of Pennsylvania, along with seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, November 20, 2010 in the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford Street, Eaton. Visitation will be held from 10:00 am until services on Saturday. Burial will take place at Union Cemetery in Eaton. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Greenwood Christian Church, 2045 Averitt Rd., Greenwood, IN 46143.
Fascinated by nature, Jayne delighted in gardening and bird watching. Her favorite was the bluebird, and that became her symbol. It suited her positive outlook on life. She also drew enrichment and pleasure from her associations with Greenwood Christian Women’s Prayer Group, Psi Iota Xi, and Pi Phi Mothers’ Club.
Jayne was preceded in death by her husband, Burton L. Page, and her three siblings: Madelyn Johnson, Manford Atkinson, and Docia Atkinson. She is survived by her three children: Bonnie Page MacFadyen of Maryland, Dr. Gary Page of Bloomington, and Dixie Page Herrington of Pennsylvania, along with seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, November 20, 2010 in the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford Street, Eaton. Visitation will be held from 10:00 am until services on Saturday. Burial will take place at Union Cemetery in Eaton. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Greenwood Christian Church, 2045 Averitt Rd., Greenwood, IN 46143.
Monday, November 1, 2010
Freda Kay Harker, 58
Muncie, IN
Freda Kay Harker, 58, life resident of the Muncie area, passed away, Sunday, October 31, 2010 at her home.
The daughter of Isaac and Lillian (Williamson) Reading, she was born May 17, 1952 in Muncie. She was a graduate of Yorktown High School and married Melvin B. Harker on August 16, 1975 in Muncie.
A homemaker, and also Daisy’s Nan, Freda was a member of River of Life Church. She was very involved in the prison ministry for many years. Freda was known as “Nan” by over twenty-five children that she cared for over the years.
Surviving are her husband, Melvin B. Harker, Muncie, son, James Harker (wife, Krystena), Eaton, daughter, Rachel Atz (husband, Jacob), Bloomington, three sisters: Lily Rose York, Cammack, Crystal Lipscomb (husband, Bob), Cammack, and Hilda Wagoner (husband, Theo), Muncie, mother-in-law, Rose Tafflinger (husband, Larry), Muncie, father-in-law, Melvin Harker, Sr. (wife, Connie), Florida, two grandchildren, Mackenzie and Daisy, as well as many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers: Floyd, John, and Fred Reading and two sisters, Vera Beal and Mary Lou Thornburgh.
Graveside services will be held at 3:00 pm, Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at Union Cemetery, Eaton, with Pastor John Martin presiding.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to River of Life Church; Freda Harker Ministry Fund, 5350 West Bethel Ave., Muncie, IN 47304.
Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements by Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton.
Freda Kay Harker, 58, life resident of the Muncie area, passed away, Sunday, October 31, 2010 at her home.
The daughter of Isaac and Lillian (Williamson) Reading, she was born May 17, 1952 in Muncie. She was a graduate of Yorktown High School and married Melvin B. Harker on August 16, 1975 in Muncie.
A homemaker, and also Daisy’s Nan, Freda was a member of River of Life Church. She was very involved in the prison ministry for many years. Freda was known as “Nan” by over twenty-five children that she cared for over the years.
Surviving are her husband, Melvin B. Harker, Muncie, son, James Harker (wife, Krystena), Eaton, daughter, Rachel Atz (husband, Jacob), Bloomington, three sisters: Lily Rose York, Cammack, Crystal Lipscomb (husband, Bob), Cammack, and Hilda Wagoner (husband, Theo), Muncie, mother-in-law, Rose Tafflinger (husband, Larry), Muncie, father-in-law, Melvin Harker, Sr. (wife, Connie), Florida, two grandchildren, Mackenzie and Daisy, as well as many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers: Floyd, John, and Fred Reading and two sisters, Vera Beal and Mary Lou Thornburgh.
Graveside services will be held at 3:00 pm, Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at Union Cemetery, Eaton, with Pastor John Martin presiding.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to River of Life Church; Freda Harker Ministry Fund, 5350 West Bethel Ave., Muncie, IN 47304.
Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements by Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Matrie L. Wilson, 80
Eaton, IN
Matrie L. Wilson, 80, passed away Monday morning, October 25, 2010 at Ball Memorial Hospital.
The daughter of William and Selesta (Hardwick) Thompson, she was born March 27, 1930 in Somerset, Kentucky. She married Vincent J.R. Wilson on January 2, 1948 in Cains Store, Kentucky.
Matrie was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church in Eaton.
She is survived by her children, Larry Wilson (wife, Carla), of Portland, and Linda Wyatt, of Liberty, Kentucky, a sister, Alma McFall, of Muncie, and a brother Lloyd Thompson, also of Muncie, as well as, seven grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Vincent, five brothers: Hubert, Chester, Robert Dale, Hollis, and Charlie Thompson, three sisters: Iva Pitman, Minnie Waddle, and Ella Mae Buis, and one grandchild.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, October 29, 2010 in the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton, with Pastor Bruce Reynolds presiding. Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory.
Friends may call from 4:00 to 8:00 pm., Thursday, October 28 and one hour prior to services Friday.
Memorials may be made to Riley Children’s Hospital or the BMH Foundation.
Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Matrie L. Wilson, 80, passed away Monday morning, October 25, 2010 at Ball Memorial Hospital.
The daughter of William and Selesta (Hardwick) Thompson, she was born March 27, 1930 in Somerset, Kentucky. She married Vincent J.R. Wilson on January 2, 1948 in Cains Store, Kentucky.
Matrie was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church in Eaton.
She is survived by her children, Larry Wilson (wife, Carla), of Portland, and Linda Wyatt, of Liberty, Kentucky, a sister, Alma McFall, of Muncie, and a brother Lloyd Thompson, also of Muncie, as well as, seven grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Vincent, five brothers: Hubert, Chester, Robert Dale, Hollis, and Charlie Thompson, three sisters: Iva Pitman, Minnie Waddle, and Ella Mae Buis, and one grandchild.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, October 29, 2010 in the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton, with Pastor Bruce Reynolds presiding. Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory.
Friends may call from 4:00 to 8:00 pm., Thursday, October 28 and one hour prior to services Friday.
Memorials may be made to Riley Children’s Hospital or the BMH Foundation.
Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Doris M. Frederick, 95
Muncie, IN
Doris M. Frederick, 95, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2010 at Albany Health Care and Rehabilitation Center.
The daughter of Milo and Velara (Hartzell) Stafford, she was born on December 3, 1914 in Delaware County. Doris was a graduate of Eaton High School, class of 1934. She married Roy “Fritz” Frederick in 1944.
Doris worked for Ball Brothers for 21 years and also worked 8 years at the Muncie south side Kmart.
She is survived by her sisters Geraldine Hardland, and Betty Fager, sisters-in-law, Marilyn Stafford and Betty Stafford as well as several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents Milo and Velara Stafford, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roy “Fritz”, and three brothers, John Stafford, Hubert Stafford, and Max Stafford.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, October 16, 2010 in the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton. Burial will be at Black Cemetery, Albany.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 1:00 pm until services Saturday.
Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Doris M. Frederick, 95, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2010 at Albany Health Care and Rehabilitation Center.
The daughter of Milo and Velara (Hartzell) Stafford, she was born on December 3, 1914 in Delaware County. Doris was a graduate of Eaton High School, class of 1934. She married Roy “Fritz” Frederick in 1944.
Doris worked for Ball Brothers for 21 years and also worked 8 years at the Muncie south side Kmart.
She is survived by her sisters Geraldine Hardland, and Betty Fager, sisters-in-law, Marilyn Stafford and Betty Stafford as well as several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents Milo and Velara Stafford, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roy “Fritz”, and three brothers, John Stafford, Hubert Stafford, and Max Stafford.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, October 16, 2010 in the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton. Burial will be at Black Cemetery, Albany.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 1:00 pm until services Saturday.
Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Robert A. "Bob" Penrod, 72
EATON, IN
Robert A. “Bob” Penrod, 72, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2010 in Ball Memorial Hospital.
The son of Steven and Marjorie (Carmichael) Penrod, he was born May 7, 1938 in Eaton. He attended Eaton schools and married Sandra Clevenger on September 25, 1959 in Eaton.
A Navy veteran, Bob worked for Chevrolet of Muncie for 30 years, retiring in 1989. He was a member of the UAW #499. An avid fisherman, Bob also loved the Chicago Cubs, the Colts and the Pacers.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sandra Penrod, son Greg Penrod (wife, Deborah), daughter, Janet White (husband, Brian), and son Tony Penrod (wife, Michelle); his mother: Marjorie Penrod, as well as 8 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Steven Penrod and his brother, Edward Penrod.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, Wednesday, September 15, 2010 in the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton with Pastor Randy Davis presiding. Burial with Military Rites by the Delaware County Veterans Honor Guard, will follow at Gardens of Memory.
Friends may call from 11:00 am until services Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made in his name to charity of the donor’s choice.
The family would like to extend their heart-felt thanks to the entire staff at Ball Memorial Hospital for their dedicated care and comfort of Bob and his family.
Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Robert A. “Bob” Penrod, 72, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2010 in Ball Memorial Hospital.
The son of Steven and Marjorie (Carmichael) Penrod, he was born May 7, 1938 in Eaton. He attended Eaton schools and married Sandra Clevenger on September 25, 1959 in Eaton.
A Navy veteran, Bob worked for Chevrolet of Muncie for 30 years, retiring in 1989. He was a member of the UAW #499. An avid fisherman, Bob also loved the Chicago Cubs, the Colts and the Pacers.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sandra Penrod, son Greg Penrod (wife, Deborah), daughter, Janet White (husband, Brian), and son Tony Penrod (wife, Michelle); his mother: Marjorie Penrod, as well as 8 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Steven Penrod and his brother, Edward Penrod.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, Wednesday, September 15, 2010 in the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton with Pastor Randy Davis presiding. Burial with Military Rites by the Delaware County Veterans Honor Guard, will follow at Gardens of Memory.
Friends may call from 11:00 am until services Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made in his name to charity of the donor’s choice.
The family would like to extend their heart-felt thanks to the entire staff at Ball Memorial Hospital for their dedicated care and comfort of Bob and his family.
Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Dolores E. Walton, 83
Hartford City, IN
Dolores E. Walton, 83, passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at her home.
The daughter of Albert J. and Sylvia (Davis) Walton, she was born on November 8, 1926 in La Porte. Dolores was raised in La Porte, graduated from La Porte High School, and studied Library Science in college.
Dolores worked in the office at Allis-Chalmers and later retired from La Porte Library, where she drove the book mobile. She resided the past six years in Hartford City.
Dolores was a loving child of God and spent much of her life serving God through working in the church and by caring for others. When there was a church dinner to be prepared, a child to be nurtured, her mother to be nursed, or friends to be encouraged and supported she was there to help. Her family and friends will miss her but know that God and God’s angels and saints rejoice at her homecoming.
Survivors include her brother, Albert Walton (wife, Gail), of Arlington Heights, IL, two nieces, Becky and Stephanie; one nephew, Ben; heart-sister, Penny Brown; 1 great-niece and 1 great nephew.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Robert Earl Walton.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, Monday, September 6, 2010 at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 301 E. Harris St., Eaton, with the Rev. Teal Younce presiding. A meal will be served at the church following services.
Friends may call on Monday from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm, at the church.
Burial will be held on Tuesday, September 7 at 2:00 pm at Pine Lake Cemetery, La Porte.
Arrangements by Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, Eaton.
Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Dolores E. Walton, 83, passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at her home.
The daughter of Albert J. and Sylvia (Davis) Walton, she was born on November 8, 1926 in La Porte. Dolores was raised in La Porte, graduated from La Porte High School, and studied Library Science in college.
Dolores worked in the office at Allis-Chalmers and later retired from La Porte Library, where she drove the book mobile. She resided the past six years in Hartford City.
Dolores was a loving child of God and spent much of her life serving God through working in the church and by caring for others. When there was a church dinner to be prepared, a child to be nurtured, her mother to be nursed, or friends to be encouraged and supported she was there to help. Her family and friends will miss her but know that God and God’s angels and saints rejoice at her homecoming.
Survivors include her brother, Albert Walton (wife, Gail), of Arlington Heights, IL, two nieces, Becky and Stephanie; one nephew, Ben; heart-sister, Penny Brown; 1 great-niece and 1 great nephew.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Robert Earl Walton.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, Monday, September 6, 2010 at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 301 E. Harris St., Eaton, with the Rev. Teal Younce presiding. A meal will be served at the church following services.
Friends may call on Monday from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm, at the church.
Burial will be held on Tuesday, September 7 at 2:00 pm at Pine Lake Cemetery, La Porte.
Arrangements by Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, Eaton.
Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Ruth P. Love, 96
MUNCIE, IN
Ruth P. Love, 96, died Thursday, August 26, 2010 in Muncie, Indiana, from injuries sustained in a car accident.
Mrs. Love was born on March 10, 1914 to Stanley and Laura Beck Martin. She attended Shortridge High School in Indianapolis, IN and received a B.S. in Home Economics from Purdue in 1934 and was a member of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority. In 1938, they purchased “River Ridge”, a farm in Eaton, Indiana, that they owned and operated for many years.
She loved reading, dancing with her husband, her home in Scottsdale, AZ and her cats Patches and Katy. Mrs. Love was also an avid doll collector.
Survivors include: daughter Nancy Dailey and husband, Richard of Eaton, Indiana; daughter Sally Smith of San Angelo, Texas; grandson Larry Dailey of Eaton; granddaughter Rachel Backlund and husband Ben of Las Cruces, N.M.; granddaughter Amanda Ewell and husband Josh of San Angelo, Texas; granddaughter Liz Flores and husband Ray of Colorado Springs, CO; grandson Nicholas Cline of San Angelo, Texas, and great grandchildren Celes and Luke Backlund Treasured friends of Mrs. Love include: James and Barbara Lee of Scottsdale, AZ; Rosemary and Mildred Smoot of Eaton, IN, as well as other friends that still reside at Westminster Village in Muncie.
Mrs. Love was preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and Laura Martin; her husband, Lawrence; her granddaughter, Molly A. Dailey, her brother, Don S. Martin, and her son-in-law, Craig J. Smith.
The family also would like to thank caregivers Ms. Judy Smith and Ms. Bertha Kinsey for their dedicated care of Mrs. Love for many years as well as the Renal Associates, Inc..
She was active in her support of Purdue University and helped to create memorial scholarships in the agriculture and engineering departments in honor of her brother and husband. She was also a member of Purdue’s President’s Council.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am, Saturday, September 4, 2010 in the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton with Pastor Rusty Clements presiding. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery, Eaton.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 5:00 to 7:00 pm., Friday, September 3.
Contributions can be made to: Purdue Agricultural Advancement Re: Lawrence and Ruth Love Endowed Scholarship in Agriculture, 715 W. State St., Pfendler Hall, Room #108, West Lafayette, IN 47907.
Ruth P. Love, 96, died Thursday, August 26, 2010 in Muncie, Indiana, from injuries sustained in a car accident.
Mrs. Love was born on March 10, 1914 to Stanley and Laura Beck Martin. She attended Shortridge High School in Indianapolis, IN and received a B.S. in Home Economics from Purdue in 1934 and was a member of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority. In 1938, they purchased “River Ridge”, a farm in Eaton, Indiana, that they owned and operated for many years.
She loved reading, dancing with her husband, her home in Scottsdale, AZ and her cats Patches and Katy. Mrs. Love was also an avid doll collector.
Survivors include: daughter Nancy Dailey and husband, Richard of Eaton, Indiana; daughter Sally Smith of San Angelo, Texas; grandson Larry Dailey of Eaton; granddaughter Rachel Backlund and husband Ben of Las Cruces, N.M.; granddaughter Amanda Ewell and husband Josh of San Angelo, Texas; granddaughter Liz Flores and husband Ray of Colorado Springs, CO; grandson Nicholas Cline of San Angelo, Texas, and great grandchildren Celes and Luke Backlund Treasured friends of Mrs. Love include: James and Barbara Lee of Scottsdale, AZ; Rosemary and Mildred Smoot of Eaton, IN, as well as other friends that still reside at Westminster Village in Muncie.
Mrs. Love was preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and Laura Martin; her husband, Lawrence; her granddaughter, Molly A. Dailey, her brother, Don S. Martin, and her son-in-law, Craig J. Smith.
The family also would like to thank caregivers Ms. Judy Smith and Ms. Bertha Kinsey for their dedicated care of Mrs. Love for many years as well as the Renal Associates, Inc..
She was active in her support of Purdue University and helped to create memorial scholarships in the agriculture and engineering departments in honor of her brother and husband. She was also a member of Purdue’s President’s Council.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am, Saturday, September 4, 2010 in the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton with Pastor Rusty Clements presiding. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery, Eaton.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 5:00 to 7:00 pm., Friday, September 3.
Contributions can be made to: Purdue Agricultural Advancement Re: Lawrence and Ruth Love Endowed Scholarship in Agriculture, 715 W. State St., Pfendler Hall, Room #108, West Lafayette, IN 47907.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Novella Katherine Cook, 83
Eaton, IN
Novella Katherine Cook, 83, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 23, 2010 surrounded by her loving family.
Born Novella Robbins in 1927, she spent her early years in Jamestown, TN. In 1947 she married Jack Cook, who survives, and moved to Eaton, IN where she worked at several businesses in town, but spent most of her time caring for her home and family, volunteering at her church and tending her huge flower and vegetable garden.
Three children were born to Jack and Novella; Jackie Dale (wife Sharon) who survives. Richard and Kathy Sue who were called to Jesus as infants. Novella had a love of life and laughter with friends and family. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren: Christopher(wife Angie), Suzanne (husband Gary) and Craig (wife Wendi), and also her great grandchildren; Elizabeth Cook, Dylan Cook, Alexis Cook, Jared Coats and Emily Coats, who survive. Siblings surviving are her brothers; Eugene Robbins (wife Zelma) of Richmond, KY, John Riley Robbins (wife Brenda) of Jamestown, TN, one sister, Ida Matheny of Dayton, OH, special sisters-in law; Mary York of Muncie, who spent many days at her bedside, Marie Upchurch, Ruby Cook both of Pall Mall, TN, Barbara Robbins of Jamestown, TN,
and Debbie Cook, of Muncie and a host of nieces and nephews.
In addition to Novella's two infants, she is preceded in death by her father and mother, Asby and Artha Robbins, two brothers, Tyler Robbins, who died in battle during WW ll and George Robbins; 3 brothers-in-law, Victor Cook, James Cook, and Herb Matheny.
Friends and family may visit on Wednesday, August 25th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Pitman Richman Funeral Home 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton, IN.
Funeral services for Novella will be held on Friday, August 27th at 12:00 Noon, central time at the Wolf River Methodist Church in Pall Mall, TN, with burial in the Wolf River Cemetery. Friends and family may visit at the church two hours before services.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Jennings Funeral Home, 414 N. Main St., Jamestown, TN, is in charge of services in Tennessee.
Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Novella Katherine Cook, 83, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 23, 2010 surrounded by her loving family.
Born Novella Robbins in 1927, she spent her early years in Jamestown, TN. In 1947 she married Jack Cook, who survives, and moved to Eaton, IN where she worked at several businesses in town, but spent most of her time caring for her home and family, volunteering at her church and tending her huge flower and vegetable garden.
Three children were born to Jack and Novella; Jackie Dale (wife Sharon) who survives. Richard and Kathy Sue who were called to Jesus as infants. Novella had a love of life and laughter with friends and family. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren: Christopher(wife Angie), Suzanne (husband Gary) and Craig (wife Wendi), and also her great grandchildren; Elizabeth Cook, Dylan Cook, Alexis Cook, Jared Coats and Emily Coats, who survive. Siblings surviving are her brothers; Eugene Robbins (wife Zelma) of Richmond, KY, John Riley Robbins (wife Brenda) of Jamestown, TN, one sister, Ida Matheny of Dayton, OH, special sisters-in law; Mary York of Muncie, who spent many days at her bedside, Marie Upchurch, Ruby Cook both of Pall Mall, TN, Barbara Robbins of Jamestown, TN,
and Debbie Cook, of Muncie and a host of nieces and nephews.
In addition to Novella's two infants, she is preceded in death by her father and mother, Asby and Artha Robbins, two brothers, Tyler Robbins, who died in battle during WW ll and George Robbins; 3 brothers-in-law, Victor Cook, James Cook, and Herb Matheny.
Friends and family may visit on Wednesday, August 25th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Pitman Richman Funeral Home 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton, IN.
Funeral services for Novella will be held on Friday, August 27th at 12:00 Noon, central time at the Wolf River Methodist Church in Pall Mall, TN, with burial in the Wolf River Cemetery. Friends and family may visit at the church two hours before services.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Jennings Funeral Home, 414 N. Main St., Jamestown, TN, is in charge of services in Tennessee.
Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Monday, August 2, 2010
Frances Virginia (Foorman) Dorton, 91
EATON, IN
Frances Virginia (Foorman) Dorton, 91, passed away, July 28, 2010 in Ball Memorial Hospital.
The daughter of Frank and Cuba (Vineyard) Foorman, she was born May 6, 1919 in the Foorman home which has been in the family since 1898. An Eaton resident most of her life, Frances graduated from Eaton High School, received a state scholarship to Purdue University and also attended Western College for Women in Oxford, Ohio.
Frances married Robert Dorton on April 4, 1941. He preceded her in death on September 16, 1986. Mrs. Dorton was involved in many community affairs, serving as a board member of the Little Red Door Cancer Services of Delaware County for 39 years. She also served on the boards of the American Red Cross and March of Dimes. Frances was the author of the history of Eaton for the Centennial Book in 1954. She was instrumental in starting the Eaton Community Service Club, where she served as Secretary and helped start the Danny Howard Community Park. Frances started a Camp Fire Girls group, later becoming the Girl Scouts.
She was a life member of the Eaton United Methodist Church, Delta Theta Tau Sorority since 1937; serving in most of the offices. Frances also enjoyed her bridge clubs and her neighborhood social groups.
She is survived by two daughters: Patricia Alice Wilhoite (husband, James) of Muncie, and Cynthia Louise (Sis) Burkett (husband, James), of Pinellas Park, Florida, grandchildren, Roy W. and Robert Scott Douglass, Anne Marie La Rue (husband, John), and Tanya Wilhoite, great-grandchildren, Lynsey and Steven Douglass, Madeline Douglass and Hannah and Virginia Wilhoite.
Frances was preceded in death by her parents, step-father, Charles Hahn, her husband of 45 years, Robert, a daughter, Margaret Ann (Peggy) Douglass, a brother, William A. Foorman, a sister, Sara C. Kirkman, and a grandson James Wilhoite.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm. Monday, August 2, 2010 in the Eaton United Methodist Church, 219 E. South St. Eaton, with Pastor Keith Williams presiding. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, Eaton.
Friends may call Monday, at the church from 12 Noon until 2:00 pm.
Memorials may be made in her name to the Eaton United Methodist Church, Little Red Door Cancer Services of Delaware County, and Ball Memorial Hospice.
Arrangements by Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, Eaton. Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com..
Frances Virginia (Foorman) Dorton, 91, passed away, July 28, 2010 in Ball Memorial Hospital.
The daughter of Frank and Cuba (Vineyard) Foorman, she was born May 6, 1919 in the Foorman home which has been in the family since 1898. An Eaton resident most of her life, Frances graduated from Eaton High School, received a state scholarship to Purdue University and also attended Western College for Women in Oxford, Ohio.
Frances married Robert Dorton on April 4, 1941. He preceded her in death on September 16, 1986. Mrs. Dorton was involved in many community affairs, serving as a board member of the Little Red Door Cancer Services of Delaware County for 39 years. She also served on the boards of the American Red Cross and March of Dimes. Frances was the author of the history of Eaton for the Centennial Book in 1954. She was instrumental in starting the Eaton Community Service Club, where she served as Secretary and helped start the Danny Howard Community Park. Frances started a Camp Fire Girls group, later becoming the Girl Scouts.
She was a life member of the Eaton United Methodist Church, Delta Theta Tau Sorority since 1937; serving in most of the offices. Frances also enjoyed her bridge clubs and her neighborhood social groups.
She is survived by two daughters: Patricia Alice Wilhoite (husband, James) of Muncie, and Cynthia Louise (Sis) Burkett (husband, James), of Pinellas Park, Florida, grandchildren, Roy W. and Robert Scott Douglass, Anne Marie La Rue (husband, John), and Tanya Wilhoite, great-grandchildren, Lynsey and Steven Douglass, Madeline Douglass and Hannah and Virginia Wilhoite.
Frances was preceded in death by her parents, step-father, Charles Hahn, her husband of 45 years, Robert, a daughter, Margaret Ann (Peggy) Douglass, a brother, William A. Foorman, a sister, Sara C. Kirkman, and a grandson James Wilhoite.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm. Monday, August 2, 2010 in the Eaton United Methodist Church, 219 E. South St. Eaton, with Pastor Keith Williams presiding. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, Eaton.
Friends may call Monday, at the church from 12 Noon until 2:00 pm.
Memorials may be made in her name to the Eaton United Methodist Church, Little Red Door Cancer Services of Delaware County, and Ball Memorial Hospice.
Arrangements by Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, Eaton. Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com..
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Ruth E. Turner, 90
Muncie, IN
Ruth E. Turner, 90, died Wednesday morning, June 30, 2010 at her home.
A native of Illinois, she was born December 18. 1919, one of nine children to Dennie and Iva Wright. She graduated from Royerton High School in 1937. Ruth married Wilbur L. Turner on October 21, 1939. He preceded her in death on April 5, 2006.
Ruth was a homemaker and member of Center Chapel United Methodist Church. She and her husband enjoyed spending over 30 years in the Ft. Myers, Florida area during the winter season. She also spent over 500 hours volunteering in the floral department at Ball Memorial Hospital.
Ruth was a wonderful mentor to her family and friends through out her life.
She is survived by two daughters, Nancy Harper of Muncie, and Janet Pflaum of Big Bear Lake, CA, three grandchildren, Chad Pittenger, Minneapolis, MN, Laura Harper, Muncie, and Jennifer Harper, Dallas, TX, five great-grandchildren, Taylor, Bethany, Dylan Ruble, Alexandria and Jack Cahill, one brother. Robert Wright, four sisters: Mrs Dale (Mary) Fight, Muncie, Mrs Robert (Helen) Boggs, Selma, Mrs Rebecca Gibson, Muncie, and Mrs Virginia Richards, Matthews.
In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by a brother Paul Wright, and two sisters, Betty Morrical, Sally Summer, and a son-in-law John Harper.
Friends and family are to gather at Garden View Funeral Home 10501 N. St. Rd 3, Muncie on Saturday, July 10, 2010 from 1:00 - 5:00 pm . A celebration of life service will begin at 5:00 pm, with burial following at Union Cemetery, Eaton.
The Pitman-Richman Funeral Home of Eaton is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.watersfuneralhome.com.
Ruth E. Turner, 90, died Wednesday morning, June 30, 2010 at her home.
A native of Illinois, she was born December 18. 1919, one of nine children to Dennie and Iva Wright. She graduated from Royerton High School in 1937. Ruth married Wilbur L. Turner on October 21, 1939. He preceded her in death on April 5, 2006.
Ruth was a homemaker and member of Center Chapel United Methodist Church. She and her husband enjoyed spending over 30 years in the Ft. Myers, Florida area during the winter season. She also spent over 500 hours volunteering in the floral department at Ball Memorial Hospital.
Ruth was a wonderful mentor to her family and friends through out her life.
She is survived by two daughters, Nancy Harper of Muncie, and Janet Pflaum of Big Bear Lake, CA, three grandchildren, Chad Pittenger, Minneapolis, MN, Laura Harper, Muncie, and Jennifer Harper, Dallas, TX, five great-grandchildren, Taylor, Bethany, Dylan Ruble, Alexandria and Jack Cahill, one brother. Robert Wright, four sisters: Mrs Dale (Mary) Fight, Muncie, Mrs Robert (Helen) Boggs, Selma, Mrs Rebecca Gibson, Muncie, and Mrs Virginia Richards, Matthews.
In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by a brother Paul Wright, and two sisters, Betty Morrical, Sally Summer, and a son-in-law John Harper.
Friends and family are to gather at Garden View Funeral Home 10501 N. St. Rd 3, Muncie on Saturday, July 10, 2010 from 1:00 - 5:00 pm . A celebration of life service will begin at 5:00 pm, with burial following at Union Cemetery, Eaton.
The Pitman-Richman Funeral Home of Eaton is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.watersfuneralhome.com.
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Robert F. Keller, 85
MUNCIE, IN
Robert F. Keller, 85, passed away, Friday, July 2, 2010 in Ball Memorial Hospital.
The son of Floyd and Lela (Russell) Keller, he was born, March 25, 1925 in Blackford County. Robert served his country in the US Navy during WWII and married Norma Fisher on May 16, 1948 in Newport, RI.
Robert worked for Ontario Corporation as a Project Engineer retiring in 1980. He was a member of the De Soto United Methodist Church and the American Legion of Muncie. In addition to his love of fishing, he was an avid gardener, taking great pride in his “tomato trees”.
He is survived by a daughter, Karen Gibson (husband, Danial), Muncie, two grandchildren, Adam Gibson, (wife, Dinah), Yorktown, and Alaina Gibson, Los Angles, CA, two great-grandchildren, Danial and Juliet Gibson, four brothers, Gene Keller (wife, Margaret), Philadelphia, PA, Phil Keller, Linden, TN, Fred Keller, (wife, Beth) Ft. Worth, TX, and Joe Keller of Arizona, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Robert was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Norma (Fisher) Keller, a son Gary Keller, three brothers and one sister.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 am., Wednesday, July 7, 2010 in the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton, with Pastor Daryl Hamlyn presiding. Burial with Military Rites by the Delaware County Veterans Honor Guard will follow in Union Cemetery, Eaton.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Tuesday, July 6, and one hour prior to services Wednesday..
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made in the form of Gideon Expression Cards at www.gideons.org.
Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Robert F. Keller, 85, passed away, Friday, July 2, 2010 in Ball Memorial Hospital.
The son of Floyd and Lela (Russell) Keller, he was born, March 25, 1925 in Blackford County. Robert served his country in the US Navy during WWII and married Norma Fisher on May 16, 1948 in Newport, RI.
Robert worked for Ontario Corporation as a Project Engineer retiring in 1980. He was a member of the De Soto United Methodist Church and the American Legion of Muncie. In addition to his love of fishing, he was an avid gardener, taking great pride in his “tomato trees”.
He is survived by a daughter, Karen Gibson (husband, Danial), Muncie, two grandchildren, Adam Gibson, (wife, Dinah), Yorktown, and Alaina Gibson, Los Angles, CA, two great-grandchildren, Danial and Juliet Gibson, four brothers, Gene Keller (wife, Margaret), Philadelphia, PA, Phil Keller, Linden, TN, Fred Keller, (wife, Beth) Ft. Worth, TX, and Joe Keller of Arizona, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Robert was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Norma (Fisher) Keller, a son Gary Keller, three brothers and one sister.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 am., Wednesday, July 7, 2010 in the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton, with Pastor Daryl Hamlyn presiding. Burial with Military Rites by the Delaware County Veterans Honor Guard will follow in Union Cemetery, Eaton.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Tuesday, July 6, and one hour prior to services Wednesday..
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made in the form of Gideon Expression Cards at www.gideons.org.
Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Lee L. Mansfield, 86
MUNCIE, IN
Lee L. Mansfield, 86, passed away, June 20, 2010 in Ball Memorial Hospital.
The son of Robert and Hazel (Sellers) Mansfield, he was born June 22, 1923 in Miller, South Dakota. Lee served his country in the Navy during WWII and married Margaret Daily on January 11, 1944. Together they raised four children.
Lee worked for Warner Gear, retiring in 1980. He was a member of the American Legion, Yorktown, Eaton Lodge #606 F&AM, the Eagles, Muncie, VFW of Muncie and the Moose Lodge.
He is survived by his children Robert Mansfield (wife, Sandy), Dianna Hendricks (husband, Barry) and Connie Duckworth (husband, Brad), their mother, Margaret Corner, 18 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, several nieces and nephews, 1 step-daughter, 2 step-grandchildren, and 6 step-great-grandchildren,
Lee was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Hazel, a son, Charles Mansfield, three brothers, Cassius, Keith, and Robert Mansfield, his second wife, Mary Mansfield and third wife, Thelma (Hoover) Mansfield, as well as a great-granddaughter Kristen Smith.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am., Thursday, June 24, 2010 in the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton with Pastor Thom Rittichier presiding.
Burial with Military Rites by the Delaware County Veterans Honor Guard will follow in Union Cemetery, Eaton.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 6:00 - 8:00 pm on Wednesday, June 23 and one hour prior to services Thursday.
Memorials may be made in his name to the National Parkinson Foundation, Inc, 1501 N.W. 9th Ave./ Bob Hope Road, Miami, FL 33136.
Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Lee L. Mansfield, 86, passed away, June 20, 2010 in Ball Memorial Hospital.
The son of Robert and Hazel (Sellers) Mansfield, he was born June 22, 1923 in Miller, South Dakota. Lee served his country in the Navy during WWII and married Margaret Daily on January 11, 1944. Together they raised four children.
Lee worked for Warner Gear, retiring in 1980. He was a member of the American Legion, Yorktown, Eaton Lodge #606 F&AM, the Eagles, Muncie, VFW of Muncie and the Moose Lodge.
He is survived by his children Robert Mansfield (wife, Sandy), Dianna Hendricks (husband, Barry) and Connie Duckworth (husband, Brad), their mother, Margaret Corner, 18 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, several nieces and nephews, 1 step-daughter, 2 step-grandchildren, and 6 step-great-grandchildren,
Lee was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Hazel, a son, Charles Mansfield, three brothers, Cassius, Keith, and Robert Mansfield, his second wife, Mary Mansfield and third wife, Thelma (Hoover) Mansfield, as well as a great-granddaughter Kristen Smith.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am., Thursday, June 24, 2010 in the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton with Pastor Thom Rittichier presiding.
Burial with Military Rites by the Delaware County Veterans Honor Guard will follow in Union Cemetery, Eaton.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 6:00 - 8:00 pm on Wednesday, June 23 and one hour prior to services Thursday.
Memorials may be made in his name to the National Parkinson Foundation, Inc, 1501 N.W. 9th Ave./ Bob Hope Road, Miami, FL 33136.
Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Norma Fisher Keller, 83
MUNCIE, IN
NORMA FISHER KELLER, 83, passed away, Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at Ball Memorial Hospital.
The daughter of Wilbur and Lila (Snyder) Fisher, she was born August 22, 1926 in Granville, Indiana. She graduated from Eaton High School and married Robert Keller on May 16, 1948 in Newport, RI.
Norma was a homemaker, attended DeSoto United Methodist Church and was a member of the Home Ec Club.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Robert Keller, of Muncie, a daughter, Karen Gibson (husband, Danial), Muncie, two sisters, Roberta Douglas, Muncie, Carol Ann West, Dunkirk, a brother, Robert Fisher (wife, Sara), Grandville, two grandchildren, Adam Gibson (Dinah), Yorktown, Alaina Gibson, Los Angles, CA, two great-grandchildren, Danial Antonio, and Juliet Gibson, as well as several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Wilbur and Lila Fisher, Norma was preceded in death by a son Gary Keller and two sisters, Dorothy Fisher and Marthadel Terrell.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, May 25, 2010 in the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton with Pastor Daryl Hamlyn presiding. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, Eaton.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. Monday, May 24 and one hour prior to services Tuesday.
Memorials may be made in her name to DeSoto United Methodist Church or the Little Red Door, Cancer Services of Delaware County.
Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
NORMA FISHER KELLER, 83, passed away, Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at Ball Memorial Hospital.
The daughter of Wilbur and Lila (Snyder) Fisher, she was born August 22, 1926 in Granville, Indiana. She graduated from Eaton High School and married Robert Keller on May 16, 1948 in Newport, RI.
Norma was a homemaker, attended DeSoto United Methodist Church and was a member of the Home Ec Club.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Robert Keller, of Muncie, a daughter, Karen Gibson (husband, Danial), Muncie, two sisters, Roberta Douglas, Muncie, Carol Ann West, Dunkirk, a brother, Robert Fisher (wife, Sara), Grandville, two grandchildren, Adam Gibson (Dinah), Yorktown, Alaina Gibson, Los Angles, CA, two great-grandchildren, Danial Antonio, and Juliet Gibson, as well as several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Wilbur and Lila Fisher, Norma was preceded in death by a son Gary Keller and two sisters, Dorothy Fisher and Marthadel Terrell.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, May 25, 2010 in the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton with Pastor Daryl Hamlyn presiding. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, Eaton.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. Monday, May 24 and one hour prior to services Tuesday.
Memorials may be made in her name to DeSoto United Methodist Church or the Little Red Door, Cancer Services of Delaware County.
Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Mary K. Blevins, 50
MUNCIE, IN
MARY K. BLEVINS, 50, passed unexpectedly, Tuesday, May 18, 2010 in Muncie.
She was born in Muncie, February 27, 1960, the daughter of Donald D. and Bernice I. (Monroe) Wilber.
She spent most of her life in the Eaton/Muncie area, being self-employed in the craft business owning Wiggle Waggle Unltd.
Survivors include two sons, Earnest Blevins (wife, Ferris), Muncie, Jeff French (fiancé, Chalista Epperhart), Eaton, daughter, Breanna Giles, Muncie, parents, Don and Bernice Wilber, Eaton, three brothers: Eugene Wilber (wife, Sherry), Muncie, Bub Wilber (wife, Judy), Muncie, and Benny Wilber of Eaton, two sisters, Doty Stafford (husband, Danny) of Eaton and Rose Marie “Sis” Miller (husband, Scott) of Connecticut, special nephew Brandon Wilber (wife, Dawn), Muncie, two granchildren, Zeke and Amanda Blevins, two step-grandchildren, Tristen and Kayleigh Epperhart, her spotted dog Moo Moo and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 22, 2010 in McCormickview Chapel 2010 E. Purdue Rd. Muncie with Pastor Bobby York presiding. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, Eaton.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 am until services, Saturday at the church.
Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, Eaton, is handling arrangements.
Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
MARY K. BLEVINS, 50, passed unexpectedly, Tuesday, May 18, 2010 in Muncie.
She was born in Muncie, February 27, 1960, the daughter of Donald D. and Bernice I. (Monroe) Wilber.
She spent most of her life in the Eaton/Muncie area, being self-employed in the craft business owning Wiggle Waggle Unltd.
Survivors include two sons, Earnest Blevins (wife, Ferris), Muncie, Jeff French (fiancé, Chalista Epperhart), Eaton, daughter, Breanna Giles, Muncie, parents, Don and Bernice Wilber, Eaton, three brothers: Eugene Wilber (wife, Sherry), Muncie, Bub Wilber (wife, Judy), Muncie, and Benny Wilber of Eaton, two sisters, Doty Stafford (husband, Danny) of Eaton and Rose Marie “Sis” Miller (husband, Scott) of Connecticut, special nephew Brandon Wilber (wife, Dawn), Muncie, two granchildren, Zeke and Amanda Blevins, two step-grandchildren, Tristen and Kayleigh Epperhart, her spotted dog Moo Moo and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 22, 2010 in McCormickview Chapel 2010 E. Purdue Rd. Muncie with Pastor Bobby York presiding. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, Eaton.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 am until services, Saturday at the church.
Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, Eaton, is handling arrangements.
Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Debbie K. Massey, 52
MUNCIE, IN
DEBBIE K. MASSEY, 52, passed away Monday, May 17, 2010.
Debbie was born September 6, 1957 in Muncie and attended Delta High School. She married Rick Massey on March 22, 2002 in Muncie. Deb worked for Hillcroft as a caretaker as well as helping her husband Rick with New Brothers Cleaning.
Mamaw Debbie enjoyed gardening, crafting, scrap booking, traveling and most importantly spending time with her family and friends, while watching her grandchildren grow, which she loved and adored so much.
Deb is survived by her loving husband Rick, two children, Dr. Chris Phillips (wife, Kyleigh), and Jason Phillips (wife, Mandy), her father, Bo and step-mother Donna Dunlap, two grandchildren, Addison and Palmer Phillips, uncle Lloyd Thompson, brothers: Gary Chapman, Gale Pitman, Roger Pitman (wife, Cathy), Rick Pitman (wife, Laura), sisters: Darlene Miller (husband, Ricky), Dawn Cox, Marsha Cantley (husband, Phil), Mary Smithers (husband, Chuck), and Lynn Cruea, mother-in-law Shirley Massey, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. Deb cherished her time spent with her best friends Tony and Lisa Parris as well as her special friends the Locke Family.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents Robert and Iva Pitman, mother Doris Dunlap, husband Michael Phillips, brothers, Glen and Vernon Pitman, sisters, Christine Pitman, Lucille Williams, Kimberly Polios, Beverly Koons, and Sandra Rees.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 21, 2010 in the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton with Pastor Steve DeLisle presiding. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, Eaton.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 11:00 am until services Friday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made in her name to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
DEBBIE K. MASSEY, 52, passed away Monday, May 17, 2010.
Debbie was born September 6, 1957 in Muncie and attended Delta High School. She married Rick Massey on March 22, 2002 in Muncie. Deb worked for Hillcroft as a caretaker as well as helping her husband Rick with New Brothers Cleaning.
Mamaw Debbie enjoyed gardening, crafting, scrap booking, traveling and most importantly spending time with her family and friends, while watching her grandchildren grow, which she loved and adored so much.
Deb is survived by her loving husband Rick, two children, Dr. Chris Phillips (wife, Kyleigh), and Jason Phillips (wife, Mandy), her father, Bo and step-mother Donna Dunlap, two grandchildren, Addison and Palmer Phillips, uncle Lloyd Thompson, brothers: Gary Chapman, Gale Pitman, Roger Pitman (wife, Cathy), Rick Pitman (wife, Laura), sisters: Darlene Miller (husband, Ricky), Dawn Cox, Marsha Cantley (husband, Phil), Mary Smithers (husband, Chuck), and Lynn Cruea, mother-in-law Shirley Massey, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. Deb cherished her time spent with her best friends Tony and Lisa Parris as well as her special friends the Locke Family.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents Robert and Iva Pitman, mother Doris Dunlap, husband Michael Phillips, brothers, Glen and Vernon Pitman, sisters, Christine Pitman, Lucille Williams, Kimberly Polios, Beverly Koons, and Sandra Rees.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 21, 2010 in the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton with Pastor Steve DeLisle presiding. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, Eaton.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 11:00 am until services Friday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made in her name to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Carl W. Eacret, 68
EATON, IN
CARL W. EACRET, 68, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2010 at his home.
The son of Clarence and Francis (Coffey) Eacret, he was born July 20, 1941 in Anderson, Indiana. Carl was raised in Pendleton and served his country in the Navy. He married Shirley T. Dyer on August 4, 1962 in Muncie.
Carl was a 30 year employee of Warner Gear retiring in 2005. He loved to fish and watch his grandchildrens sporting events.
He is survived by his children:, Charlene Tisdale (husband, Richard), Michael Morris (wife, Reba), Erik Eacret (wife, Tracy) and Derick “Buddy” Eacret, brothers: Allen Eacret (wife, Pam), Roy Mercer (wife, Joan), and Calvin Mercer (wife, Charlotte), sisters: Louise Whittaker, Ramona Decker (husband, Earl), Belinda Lane (husband, Leroy), Norma Jean Hendricks (husband, Tom) and Ruby Stiver, sister-in-law Debra Eacret, grandchildren: Michael, Shelby and Jessica Morris, great-grandchildren, Drew & Trey Mitchell, Haylee, Trinity, & Warren Eacret as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Carl was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Eacret, parents, step-mother Lula Mae Eacret, and two brothers Roger Eacret and Michael McKinney, 3 brothers-in-law: Ronald Stiver, Carl Whittaker and Dick Smith, two sisters-in-law, Bobbie Mercer and Judy Eacret.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm, Thursday, May 13, 2010 in the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton with Pastor Robert Bowdell presiding. Burial with Military Rites by the Delaware County Veterans Honor Guard will follow at Union Cemetery, Eaton.
Friends may call from at the funeral home from 2:00 - 4:00 and 6:00 - 8:00 pm Wednesday, May 12 and one hour prior to services Thursday.
Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
CARL W. EACRET, 68, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2010 at his home.
The son of Clarence and Francis (Coffey) Eacret, he was born July 20, 1941 in Anderson, Indiana. Carl was raised in Pendleton and served his country in the Navy. He married Shirley T. Dyer on August 4, 1962 in Muncie.
Carl was a 30 year employee of Warner Gear retiring in 2005. He loved to fish and watch his grandchildrens sporting events.
He is survived by his children:, Charlene Tisdale (husband, Richard), Michael Morris (wife, Reba), Erik Eacret (wife, Tracy) and Derick “Buddy” Eacret, brothers: Allen Eacret (wife, Pam), Roy Mercer (wife, Joan), and Calvin Mercer (wife, Charlotte), sisters: Louise Whittaker, Ramona Decker (husband, Earl), Belinda Lane (husband, Leroy), Norma Jean Hendricks (husband, Tom) and Ruby Stiver, sister-in-law Debra Eacret, grandchildren: Michael, Shelby and Jessica Morris, great-grandchildren, Drew & Trey Mitchell, Haylee, Trinity, & Warren Eacret as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Carl was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Eacret, parents, step-mother Lula Mae Eacret, and two brothers Roger Eacret and Michael McKinney, 3 brothers-in-law: Ronald Stiver, Carl Whittaker and Dick Smith, two sisters-in-law, Bobbie Mercer and Judy Eacret.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm, Thursday, May 13, 2010 in the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton with Pastor Robert Bowdell presiding. Burial with Military Rites by the Delaware County Veterans Honor Guard will follow at Union Cemetery, Eaton.
Friends may call from at the funeral home from 2:00 - 4:00 and 6:00 - 8:00 pm Wednesday, May 12 and one hour prior to services Thursday.
Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Iva J. Manes, 93
EATON, IN
IVA J. MANES, 93, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2010 at the Golden Living Center, Muncie.
She was born in Phelps County, Missouri, on June 11, 1916 to James and Pearl (Mobley) Walker, had resided in Eaton since 1951, moving from Modoc. She married Glen F. Manes on December 2, 1933. He preceded her in death on February 15, 1959.
A homemaker, she was a member of the Eaton United Methodist Church, and had worked at Dryden Rubber Company, Montpelier in the early 1950s. She also belonged to Rural Friendship Club of Blackford County.
Surviving are her children, Marvin Manes (wife, Donna), Eaton, and Wanda Ogle (husband, Freeman), Muncie, one brother, James Walker (wife, Rosie), Owensville, MO, two sisters, Ada Mae Lewis (husband, Herb) Rolla, MO, and Nadine Jarvis (husband, Carl), Owensville, MO, three grandchildren, Rick Manes (wife, Jodi), Dennis Ogle (wife, Dara), Karla Gibson (husband, Martin), 5 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband Glen, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Patsy Jean Manes on October 9, 1952, and five sisters, Ruth Delong, Ruby Hayes, Orpha Maphis, Opal Medlock, and Elma Cox.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2010 in the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton with Pastor Keith Williams presiding. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, Eaton.
Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Rick Manes, Dennis Ogle, Martin Gibson, Ryan Fathaure, and Zachary Ogle.
Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
IVA J. MANES, 93, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2010 at the Golden Living Center, Muncie.
She was born in Phelps County, Missouri, on June 11, 1916 to James and Pearl (Mobley) Walker, had resided in Eaton since 1951, moving from Modoc. She married Glen F. Manes on December 2, 1933. He preceded her in death on February 15, 1959.
A homemaker, she was a member of the Eaton United Methodist Church, and had worked at Dryden Rubber Company, Montpelier in the early 1950s. She also belonged to Rural Friendship Club of Blackford County.
Surviving are her children, Marvin Manes (wife, Donna), Eaton, and Wanda Ogle (husband, Freeman), Muncie, one brother, James Walker (wife, Rosie), Owensville, MO, two sisters, Ada Mae Lewis (husband, Herb) Rolla, MO, and Nadine Jarvis (husband, Carl), Owensville, MO, three grandchildren, Rick Manes (wife, Jodi), Dennis Ogle (wife, Dara), Karla Gibson (husband, Martin), 5 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband Glen, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Patsy Jean Manes on October 9, 1952, and five sisters, Ruth Delong, Ruby Hayes, Orpha Maphis, Opal Medlock, and Elma Cox.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2010 in the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton with Pastor Keith Williams presiding. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, Eaton.
Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Rick Manes, Dennis Ogle, Martin Gibson, Ryan Fathaure, and Zachary Ogle.
Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Diana E. Sutliff, 63
MUNCIE, IN
DIANA E. SUTLIFF, 63, passed away, Friday, March 5, 2010 at Liberty Village, Muncie.
The daughter of Lester and Dorothy (Wright) Goodman, she was born January 9, 1947 in Muncie. A 1965 graduate of Muncie Southside High School, she married Rusty Sutliff on June 25, 1967.
Diana worked as a spot welder for Midwest Metals. She enjoyed fishing and spending time at the river boats..
Surviving are her children, JR Sutliff, Jr. (wife, Ellen), Muncie, and Jeff Sutliff (wife, Angie), Indianapolis, mother, Dorothy Schroeder, three grandchildren: Ashley, Sethe, and Austin, one brother, Onzie Goodman, three sisters: Rita, Norma, and Sue, as well as several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her father, Lester Goodman, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rusty Sutliff, and a brother Roger Lane Goodman.
Funeral services will be conducted at 5:00 p.m. Monday, March 8, 2010 in the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton, with Pastor Dennis Tremble presiding. Burial will be made at Union Cemetery, Eaton.
Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
DIANA E. SUTLIFF, 63, passed away, Friday, March 5, 2010 at Liberty Village, Muncie.
The daughter of Lester and Dorothy (Wright) Goodman, she was born January 9, 1947 in Muncie. A 1965 graduate of Muncie Southside High School, she married Rusty Sutliff on June 25, 1967.
Diana worked as a spot welder for Midwest Metals. She enjoyed fishing and spending time at the river boats..
Surviving are her children, JR Sutliff, Jr. (wife, Ellen), Muncie, and Jeff Sutliff (wife, Angie), Indianapolis, mother, Dorothy Schroeder, three grandchildren: Ashley, Sethe, and Austin, one brother, Onzie Goodman, three sisters: Rita, Norma, and Sue, as well as several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her father, Lester Goodman, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rusty Sutliff, and a brother Roger Lane Goodman.
Funeral services will be conducted at 5:00 p.m. Monday, March 8, 2010 in the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton, with Pastor Dennis Tremble presiding. Burial will be made at Union Cemetery, Eaton.
Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Wayne B. Drake, 82
EATON, IN
WAYNE B. DRAKE, 82, passed away February 22, 2010 in Ball Memorial Hospital.
The son of Bill Drake and O’dell Rogan, he was born in McMinnville, TN. He married Ova Lee Hutchens on September 29, 1945.
Wayne retired from Chevrolet in Muncie and worked in his family’s business, C & C Distributor, in Eaton. He enjoyed gardening and tinkering with many different hobbies.
He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Ova Lee, a son Keith Drake (wife, Donna F.), grandson, A. Wayne Drake (wife, Donita), four sisters: Sue, Jean, Wanda, and Billie.
Wayne was preceded in death by his parents Bill and O’dell, as well as two brothers, John Drake and Wash Drake.
No services will be held. Memorials may be made to the Little Red Door, Cancer Services of Delaware County, 401 W. Jackson St., Muncie, IN 47305.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton.
Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
WAYNE B. DRAKE, 82, passed away February 22, 2010 in Ball Memorial Hospital.
The son of Bill Drake and O’dell Rogan, he was born in McMinnville, TN. He married Ova Lee Hutchens on September 29, 1945.
Wayne retired from Chevrolet in Muncie and worked in his family’s business, C & C Distributor, in Eaton. He enjoyed gardening and tinkering with many different hobbies.
He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Ova Lee, a son Keith Drake (wife, Donna F.), grandson, A. Wayne Drake (wife, Donita), four sisters: Sue, Jean, Wanda, and Billie.
Wayne was preceded in death by his parents Bill and O’dell, as well as two brothers, John Drake and Wash Drake.
No services will be held. Memorials may be made to the Little Red Door, Cancer Services of Delaware County, 401 W. Jackson St., Muncie, IN 47305.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton.
Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Max W. Jones, 88
MUNCIE, IN
Max W. Jones, 88, passed away, Tuesday, February 16, 2010 in Ball Memorial Hospital.
The son of Clarence and Nora (Dawson) Jones, he was born May 11, 1921 in Grant County, Indiana.. Max graduated from Eaton High School, class of 1940, and served his country in the US Navy during WWII. He married Maxine Hiatt on June 11, 1945 in Star City, Indiana.
Max retired from Warner Gear in 1985 after 29 years of employment.
Before moving to Muncie, Max lived in Eaton. He served on the Eaton Volunteer Fire Dept. for 20 years, was past-master of the Eaton Lodge #606 F&AM, and was also a member of the O’Leara-Quirk Post #90 American Legion for over 50 years.
Surviving is his wife of 64 years, Maxine Jones, son, Phillip Jones (wife, Karen), Franklin, TN, two daughters, Janice Walker (husband, Bill), Muncie, and Judith McWilliams, Muncie, brother, David Jones (wife, Maxine), Muncie, a sister Mildred Smoot, Muncie, 8 grandchildren: Douglas Jones (wife, Anna), Brentwood, TN, Danny Adams (wife, Jennifer), Midthothian, TX, Thomas Adams (wife, Jennifer), Waxahachie, TX, Susie Navarro (husband, Ernie), Bothell, WA, Amy Jones, Franklin, TN, Marcy Nora, Bothell, WA, Jaime Taylor (husband, Mark), White Bluff, TN, and Janet Parten (husband, David), Waxahachie, TX, a step-granddaughter, Amy Walker-Rodrigues (husband, Jay), Blythe, CA, 19 great-grandchildren, 1 step-great granddaughter, as well as several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Clarence and Nora Jones, Max was preceded in death by a brother Rev. John Paul Jones, in 1994, and a sister Martha Day, in 2002.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 20, 2010 in the Pitman Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton, with his nephew Rev. Keith Jones presiding. Burial will be made at Union Cemetery, Eaton.
Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday, February 19, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. and after 12 noon on Saturday.
Max’s family asks that expressions of sympathy be in the form of donations to the Animal Rescue Fund, ARF, 1209 West Riggin Rd., Muncie, IN 47303 or the Eaton Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 276, Eaton, IN 47338.
Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Max W. Jones, 88, passed away, Tuesday, February 16, 2010 in Ball Memorial Hospital.
The son of Clarence and Nora (Dawson) Jones, he was born May 11, 1921 in Grant County, Indiana.. Max graduated from Eaton High School, class of 1940, and served his country in the US Navy during WWII. He married Maxine Hiatt on June 11, 1945 in Star City, Indiana.
Max retired from Warner Gear in 1985 after 29 years of employment.
Before moving to Muncie, Max lived in Eaton. He served on the Eaton Volunteer Fire Dept. for 20 years, was past-master of the Eaton Lodge #606 F&AM, and was also a member of the O’Leara-Quirk Post #90 American Legion for over 50 years.
Surviving is his wife of 64 years, Maxine Jones, son, Phillip Jones (wife, Karen), Franklin, TN, two daughters, Janice Walker (husband, Bill), Muncie, and Judith McWilliams, Muncie, brother, David Jones (wife, Maxine), Muncie, a sister Mildred Smoot, Muncie, 8 grandchildren: Douglas Jones (wife, Anna), Brentwood, TN, Danny Adams (wife, Jennifer), Midthothian, TX, Thomas Adams (wife, Jennifer), Waxahachie, TX, Susie Navarro (husband, Ernie), Bothell, WA, Amy Jones, Franklin, TN, Marcy Nora, Bothell, WA, Jaime Taylor (husband, Mark), White Bluff, TN, and Janet Parten (husband, David), Waxahachie, TX, a step-granddaughter, Amy Walker-Rodrigues (husband, Jay), Blythe, CA, 19 great-grandchildren, 1 step-great granddaughter, as well as several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Clarence and Nora Jones, Max was preceded in death by a brother Rev. John Paul Jones, in 1994, and a sister Martha Day, in 2002.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 20, 2010 in the Pitman Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton, with his nephew Rev. Keith Jones presiding. Burial will be made at Union Cemetery, Eaton.
Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday, February 19, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. and after 12 noon on Saturday.
Max’s family asks that expressions of sympathy be in the form of donations to the Animal Rescue Fund, ARF, 1209 West Riggin Rd., Muncie, IN 47303 or the Eaton Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 276, Eaton, IN 47338.
Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Pamela K. (Withers) Graley, 57
PAMELA K. (WITHERS) GRALEY, 57, passed away, Sunday, January 31, 2010 in Ball Memorial Hospital.
The daughter of Lurad and Helen (Cooper) Withers, she was born July 3, 1952 in Blackford County. A 1970 graduate of Delta High School, she married Larry Graley on September 27, 1980 in Eaton.
Pamela worked for Blackford County Hospital for over 20 years and retired from Lifetouch in Muncie in 1994. She was also a member of her family’s singing group, the “United Family Gospel Singers”.
She is survived by her son, Josh Graley (wife, Amanda), daughter, Amanda Graley, granddaughter, Kyleen Graley, brothers, Ron Withers (wife, DeeDee), Don Withers (wife, Jean), Ken Withers (wife, Mary), sisters, Shannon Brisco (husband, Kennard), and Loretta Mullens (husband, Ron), step-brothers, Myron Dudelston (wife, Ina), Gary Dudelston, Jack Dudelston and Steve Dudelston (wife, Kim), lifelong friend, Sandy Strunk, as well as several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Lurad and Helen, she was preceded in death by her husband, Larry, a sister Judy and a brother-in-law, David Graley.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 3, 2010 in the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton with Rev. Bobby Thomas presiding. Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory, Muncie.
Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and one hour prior to services Wednesday.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
The daughter of Lurad and Helen (Cooper) Withers, she was born July 3, 1952 in Blackford County. A 1970 graduate of Delta High School, she married Larry Graley on September 27, 1980 in Eaton.
Pamela worked for Blackford County Hospital for over 20 years and retired from Lifetouch in Muncie in 1994. She was also a member of her family’s singing group, the “United Family Gospel Singers”.
She is survived by her son, Josh Graley (wife, Amanda), daughter, Amanda Graley, granddaughter, Kyleen Graley, brothers, Ron Withers (wife, DeeDee), Don Withers (wife, Jean), Ken Withers (wife, Mary), sisters, Shannon Brisco (husband, Kennard), and Loretta Mullens (husband, Ron), step-brothers, Myron Dudelston (wife, Ina), Gary Dudelston, Jack Dudelston and Steve Dudelston (wife, Kim), lifelong friend, Sandy Strunk, as well as several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Lurad and Helen, she was preceded in death by her husband, Larry, a sister Judy and a brother-in-law, David Graley.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 3, 2010 in the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton with Rev. Bobby Thomas presiding. Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory, Muncie.
Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and one hour prior to services Wednesday.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Gary R. Keller, 56
ANDERSON, IN
GARY R. KELLER, 56, passed away January 31, 2010 in Anderson.
The son of Robert and Norma (Fisher) Keller, he was born November 17, 1953 in Muncie. He had resided most of his life in Muncie prior to moving to Anderson, 4 years ago.
Gary was a avid Colts fan and loved to fish.
He is survived by his parents Robert and Norma Keller, Muncie, one sister, Karen Gibson (husband, Danial), Muncie, a nephew, Adam Gibson (wife, Dinah), Marion, and a niece, Alaina Gibson of Indiana, Pennsylvania.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 4, 2010 in the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton, with Daryl Hamlyn presiding. Burial will be at Union Cemetery, Eaton.
Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday, February 3, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and one hour prior to services Thursday.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the DeSoto United Methodist Church or the American Heart Association.
Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
GARY R. KELLER, 56, passed away January 31, 2010 in Anderson.
The son of Robert and Norma (Fisher) Keller, he was born November 17, 1953 in Muncie. He had resided most of his life in Muncie prior to moving to Anderson, 4 years ago.
Gary was a avid Colts fan and loved to fish.
He is survived by his parents Robert and Norma Keller, Muncie, one sister, Karen Gibson (husband, Danial), Muncie, a nephew, Adam Gibson (wife, Dinah), Marion, and a niece, Alaina Gibson of Indiana, Pennsylvania.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 4, 2010 in the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton, with Daryl Hamlyn presiding. Burial will be at Union Cemetery, Eaton.
Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday, February 3, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and one hour prior to services Thursday.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the DeSoto United Methodist Church or the American Heart Association.
Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Saturday, January 23, 2010
James K. Moles, 61
EATON, IN
JAMES K. MOLES, 61, passed away Friday, January 22, 2010 in Ball Memorial Hospital.
The son of James Claude and Winnie (Lee) Moles, he was born June 13, 1948 in Byrdstown, Tennessee. James was a 1965 graduate of DeSoto High School and served his country in the Army during Viet Nam.
James worked in construction as a carpenter and lived most of his life in the Eaton area.
He is survived by his brothers and sisters: Kathryn Cook (husband, Jim), Muncie, Estel Moles (wife, Peggy), Winchester, Kathey Dotson, Muncie, Judy Grove (husband, Mark), Muncie, Debbie Dorman (husband, Dick), Eaton, Gary Moles (wife, Becky), Eaton, Bobby Moles (wife, Cheri), Muncie, and Vickie Moles, Eaton, as well as several nieces and nephews.
James was preceded in death by his parents, James Claude and Winnie Moles.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 26, 2010 in the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton with Pastor Dennis Trimble presiding. Burial with Military Honors by the Delaware County Veterans Honor Guard will follow in Union Cemetery, Eaton.
Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be directed to Pitman-Richman Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
JAMES K. MOLES, 61, passed away Friday, January 22, 2010 in Ball Memorial Hospital.
The son of James Claude and Winnie (Lee) Moles, he was born June 13, 1948 in Byrdstown, Tennessee. James was a 1965 graduate of DeSoto High School and served his country in the Army during Viet Nam.
James worked in construction as a carpenter and lived most of his life in the Eaton area.
He is survived by his brothers and sisters: Kathryn Cook (husband, Jim), Muncie, Estel Moles (wife, Peggy), Winchester, Kathey Dotson, Muncie, Judy Grove (husband, Mark), Muncie, Debbie Dorman (husband, Dick), Eaton, Gary Moles (wife, Becky), Eaton, Bobby Moles (wife, Cheri), Muncie, and Vickie Moles, Eaton, as well as several nieces and nephews.
James was preceded in death by his parents, James Claude and Winnie Moles.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 26, 2010 in the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton with Pastor Dennis Trimble presiding. Burial with Military Honors by the Delaware County Veterans Honor Guard will follow in Union Cemetery, Eaton.
Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be directed to Pitman-Richman Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Robert E. Lawson, 78
EATON, IN
Robert E. Lawson, 78, passed away Monday, January 18, 2010 in Orlando, FL.
The son of Archie and Jamie Lawson, he was born January 31, 1931 in Clinton, TN. A 20 year Navy Veteran, he also retired from Container in Anderson as well as Borg Warner in Muncie. He married Virginia Merideth on October 22, 1983 in Eaton.
Robert loved all things about music and was a member of “The Grasspickers” bluegrass band. He a member of the First Baptist Church in Eaton and also the American Legion O’Leara Quirk Post #90.
Survivors include his wife Virginia, children: Debbie Kirkes (husband, Michael), Linda Thompson, Tammy Baker (husband, Mike), Robert Lawson (wife, Hope), Bill Horton (wife, Debbie), Brenda Brumley (husband, Dave), Ann Strunk (husband, Scott), Tanya Reed (husband, Todd), Mark Wilkerson, (wife, Teresa) and John Wilkerson (wife, Bev), 30 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Carter Lawson, a sister Sandra Hurst, and a grandson, Chad Wallace.
Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 pm, Friday, January 22, 2010 in the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton with Pastor Phil Fullhart and Pastor Dan Lewis presiding. Burial with Military Honors by the Delaware County Veterans Honor Guard will follow in Gardens of Memory, Muncie.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 5:00 to 8:00 pm, Thursday, January 21 and one hour prior to services Friday.
Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Robert E. Lawson, 78, passed away Monday, January 18, 2010 in Orlando, FL.
The son of Archie and Jamie Lawson, he was born January 31, 1931 in Clinton, TN. A 20 year Navy Veteran, he also retired from Container in Anderson as well as Borg Warner in Muncie. He married Virginia Merideth on October 22, 1983 in Eaton.
Robert loved all things about music and was a member of “The Grasspickers” bluegrass band. He a member of the First Baptist Church in Eaton and also the American Legion O’Leara Quirk Post #90.
Survivors include his wife Virginia, children: Debbie Kirkes (husband, Michael), Linda Thompson, Tammy Baker (husband, Mike), Robert Lawson (wife, Hope), Bill Horton (wife, Debbie), Brenda Brumley (husband, Dave), Ann Strunk (husband, Scott), Tanya Reed (husband, Todd), Mark Wilkerson, (wife, Teresa) and John Wilkerson (wife, Bev), 30 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Carter Lawson, a sister Sandra Hurst, and a grandson, Chad Wallace.
Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 pm, Friday, January 22, 2010 in the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton with Pastor Phil Fullhart and Pastor Dan Lewis presiding. Burial with Military Honors by the Delaware County Veterans Honor Guard will follow in Gardens of Memory, Muncie.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 5:00 to 8:00 pm, Thursday, January 21 and one hour prior to services Friday.
Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
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