EATON, IN
R. Glen Cross, 78, passed away, Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital.
Glen was born to Fred and Lillie (Waskom) Cross on August 11, 1933 in Bedford, Indiana. He was a graduate of Eaton High School, class of 1952 and served his country in the Army Air Corps.
On November 26, 1983 he married Becky Fuqua in Hartford City. Glen worked for Norfolk & Southern Railroad and was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Albany, Amvets Post #23, Hartford City, and the American Legion, Gaston. Glen resided in the Eaton area most of his life and attended the Church of God in Eaton.
In 1964, Glen, along with his father and brothers, started Lakeview Golf Course in Eaton. Glen and Becky also owned and operated the Country Cupboard for many years.
He is survived by his wife, Becky Cross, three sons: Trent Cross (Patricia), Marty Cross, and Rodney Cross, a brother Harold Cross (Janet), 8 grandchildren: Andy Lechien, Derrick Lechien, Drew Cross, Tyler Cross, Lauren Cross, Justin Cross, Kaitlyn Cross, and Katelyn Arnold, 5 great-grandchildren: Ethan Lechien, Elijah Lechien, Isabella Lechien, Braedon Lechien, and Sophia Lechien, a sister-in-law, Linda Cross, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Glen was preceded in death by a daughter, Valerie Lechien, who died on December 19, 2011, and a brother, Arnold Cross.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton with Pastor Andy Denniston officiating. Burial with Military Rites by the Delaware County Veterans Honor Guard will follow at Union Cemetery, Eaton.
Visitation for friends and family will be on Tuesday, December 27, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm, with a Masonic service starting at 8:00 pm.
Memorials may be made in his name to the Little Red Door 401 W. Jackson St. Muncie, IN 47305.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Friday, December 23, 2011
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Valerie L. Lechien
EATON, IN
Valerie L. Lechien, 53, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family after courageously battling Multiple Myeloma for the past year.
Valerie was born on February, 26, 1958 in Hartford City to Robert G. Cross and Sandra R. Howell. She lived as a young girl in Zionsville, IN., moving to Eaton, IN at the age of 6 where she remained for most of her adult life. She graduated from Delta High School in 1976 and from Ivy Tech School of Nursing in 1997. On November 20, 1976 she married Mark Lechien at the First Christian Church in Eaton.
She was a wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister. She worked as a nurse from 1997 until her death. She was employed as a surgical nurse from 2000 to 2011; at the time of her illness she served as a nurse for the Family Practice Residency Center of IU Health, Ball Memorial Hospital. She was a member of “Indy Surviveoars” (INSO), breast cancer survivors dragon boat racing team and traveled all over the United States & Canada to compete. She competed in the World Championships in Peterbrough, ON, Canada in 2010 where her team finished 1st in their division.
Valerie is a member of the Gathering Church in Muncie. She enjoyed gardening, tending her flowers, and traveling. She most enjoyed being a wife, mother and grandmother.
She is survived by her husband of 35 years Mark A. Lechien, two sons, Marc A. Lechien and Derrick A. Lechien (wife, Cassie), her grandchildren: Ethan Lechien, Elijah Lechien, Braedon Lechien, Isabella Lechien, and Sophia Lechien. Her father and mother-in-law, Richard M. And arolyn S. Lechien, her father, Robert G. Cross (wife, Becky), and mother, Sandra R. Howell, three brothers: Trent Cross (wife, Patricia), Marty Cross, and Rodney Cross, brothers-in-law Marty Lechien (wife, Elaine), Monty Lechien (wife, Kris), a sister-in-law, Marcy McCormack (husband, Matt), as well as many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 am Friday, December 23, 2011 at the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton with Pastor Joshua Brandt officiating. Burial will follow at the Hartford City Cemetery.
Visitation for friends and family will be held at the funeral home from 4:00 to 8:00 pm, Thursday, December 22 and one hour prior to services Friday.
As a memorial to Valerie’s life, memorials may be sent to: Indy Surviveoars (INSO), 9664 Nautilus Circle, Indianapolis, IN 46256 or IU Foundation - Multiple Myeloma Research, P.O. Box 660245, Indianapolis, IN 46266.
The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at IU Health at both Ball Hospital in Muncie and University Hospital in Indianapolis; the Indy Surviveoars and the many friends who have supported her through this journey.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Valerie L. Lechien, 53, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family after courageously battling Multiple Myeloma for the past year.
Valerie was born on February, 26, 1958 in Hartford City to Robert G. Cross and Sandra R. Howell. She lived as a young girl in Zionsville, IN., moving to Eaton, IN at the age of 6 where she remained for most of her adult life. She graduated from Delta High School in 1976 and from Ivy Tech School of Nursing in 1997. On November 20, 1976 she married Mark Lechien at the First Christian Church in Eaton.
She was a wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister. She worked as a nurse from 1997 until her death. She was employed as a surgical nurse from 2000 to 2011; at the time of her illness she served as a nurse for the Family Practice Residency Center of IU Health, Ball Memorial Hospital. She was a member of “Indy Surviveoars” (INSO), breast cancer survivors dragon boat racing team and traveled all over the United States & Canada to compete. She competed in the World Championships in Peterbrough, ON, Canada in 2010 where her team finished 1st in their division.
Valerie is a member of the Gathering Church in Muncie. She enjoyed gardening, tending her flowers, and traveling. She most enjoyed being a wife, mother and grandmother.
She is survived by her husband of 35 years Mark A. Lechien, two sons, Marc A. Lechien and Derrick A. Lechien (wife, Cassie), her grandchildren: Ethan Lechien, Elijah Lechien, Braedon Lechien, Isabella Lechien, and Sophia Lechien. Her father and mother-in-law, Richard M. And arolyn S. Lechien, her father, Robert G. Cross (wife, Becky), and mother, Sandra R. Howell, three brothers: Trent Cross (wife, Patricia), Marty Cross, and Rodney Cross, brothers-in-law Marty Lechien (wife, Elaine), Monty Lechien (wife, Kris), a sister-in-law, Marcy McCormack (husband, Matt), as well as many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 am Friday, December 23, 2011 at the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton with Pastor Joshua Brandt officiating. Burial will follow at the Hartford City Cemetery.
Visitation for friends and family will be held at the funeral home from 4:00 to 8:00 pm, Thursday, December 22 and one hour prior to services Friday.
As a memorial to Valerie’s life, memorials may be sent to: Indy Surviveoars (INSO), 9664 Nautilus Circle, Indianapolis, IN 46256 or IU Foundation - Multiple Myeloma Research, P.O. Box 660245, Indianapolis, IN 46266.
The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at IU Health at both Ball Hospital in Muncie and University Hospital in Indianapolis; the Indy Surviveoars and the many friends who have supported her through this journey.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Monday, December 5, 2011
Emma C. Pursifull, 107
Eaton, IN
Emma C (Gilland) Pursifull, 107, passed away December 5, 2011 at the Golden Living Center, Muncie.
Emma was born in Delaware County on October 26, 1904 to Othe and Julia (Hummer) Gilland. She and her family moved to the Eaton area when she was 3 years old. She attended Eaton schools and married Paul L. Pursifull.
Emma lived in the Eaton area for most of her life. For 20 years, Paul, Emma, and their children lived on a farm near Dunkirk. Emma was a homemaker and attended the Church of the Nazarene.
She is survived by her son, Eugene Pursifull (Kay), 3 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, 2 sisters-in-law, several nieces and nephews and several great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband Paul in 1963, a daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Bill Shane, grandson Mike, great granddaughter Ashleigh and four brothers.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm Friday, December 9, 2011at the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton with Pastor Tom Fett of the Dunkirk Church of the Nazarene presiding.. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery, Eaton.
Visitation for friends and family will be held from 12 Noon until 2:00 pm. Friday.
Emma C (Gilland) Pursifull, 107, passed away December 5, 2011 at the Golden Living Center, Muncie.
Emma was born in Delaware County on October 26, 1904 to Othe and Julia (Hummer) Gilland. She and her family moved to the Eaton area when she was 3 years old. She attended Eaton schools and married Paul L. Pursifull.
Emma lived in the Eaton area for most of her life. For 20 years, Paul, Emma, and their children lived on a farm near Dunkirk. Emma was a homemaker and attended the Church of the Nazarene.
She is survived by her son, Eugene Pursifull (Kay), 3 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, 2 sisters-in-law, several nieces and nephews and several great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband Paul in 1963, a daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Bill Shane, grandson Mike, great granddaughter Ashleigh and four brothers.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm Friday, December 9, 2011at the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton with Pastor Tom Fett of the Dunkirk Church of the Nazarene presiding.. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery, Eaton.
Visitation for friends and family will be held from 12 Noon until 2:00 pm. Friday.
Friday, December 2, 2011
Robert L. Dungan, 70
Parker City, IN
Robert L. Dungan, 70, passed away, Thursday, December 1, 2011 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital.
Robert was born on June, 8, 1941 in Alexandria, Indiana. He graduated from Royerton High School and went on to serve his country in the Army. He married Linda Knott on February, 17, 1992 in Pensacola, Florida.
Mr. Dungan moved to West Lafayette where he worked as Police Officer and Real Estate Developer, retiring in 2002. He was a member of the FOP and was on the committee for the Feast of the Hunters Moon. Robert collected tools and enjoyed wood working.
He is survived by his wife Linda Dungan, a daughter, Deborah Hemme, three step-children: Tracy Stephens, Erik Knott, and Kevin Knott (Jana), five brothers: Paul Caldwell (Mary), Phillip Caldwell, Ed Caldwell (Brenda), Charles “Hank” Caldwell, John Caldwell (Deborah), a sister, Roberta Lynn, two grandchildren, Colin and Gareth Hemme, 5 step grandchildren, 4 step great-grandchildren and former wife, Karen Gardner.
Robert was preceded in death by his mother, Theresa Dungan-Caldwell.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 am. Monday, December 5, 2011 at the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton, with Rev. Lloyd Hall officiating. Burial will follow at the VA Cemetery, Marion.
Visitation for friends and family will be on Sunday, December 4, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm and one hour prior to services Monday.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.watersfuneralhomes.com
Robert L. Dungan, 70, passed away, Thursday, December 1, 2011 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital.
Robert was born on June, 8, 1941 in Alexandria, Indiana. He graduated from Royerton High School and went on to serve his country in the Army. He married Linda Knott on February, 17, 1992 in Pensacola, Florida.
Mr. Dungan moved to West Lafayette where he worked as Police Officer and Real Estate Developer, retiring in 2002. He was a member of the FOP and was on the committee for the Feast of the Hunters Moon. Robert collected tools and enjoyed wood working.
He is survived by his wife Linda Dungan, a daughter, Deborah Hemme, three step-children: Tracy Stephens, Erik Knott, and Kevin Knott (Jana), five brothers: Paul Caldwell (Mary), Phillip Caldwell, Ed Caldwell (Brenda), Charles “Hank” Caldwell, John Caldwell (Deborah), a sister, Roberta Lynn, two grandchildren, Colin and Gareth Hemme, 5 step grandchildren, 4 step great-grandchildren and former wife, Karen Gardner.
Robert was preceded in death by his mother, Theresa Dungan-Caldwell.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 am. Monday, December 5, 2011 at the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton, with Rev. Lloyd Hall officiating. Burial will follow at the VA Cemetery, Marion.
Visitation for friends and family will be on Sunday, December 4, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm and one hour prior to services Monday.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.watersfuneralhomes.com
Monday, October 3, 2011
M. Margaret Morris, 91
EATON, IN
M. Margaret Morris, 91, passed away, Sunday, October 2, 2011 at Albany Health Care and Rehabilitation Center.
Margaret was born on November 21, 1919 in Blackford County, Indiana to Harold Sr. and Pearl (Greenlee) Moore. She graduated from Hartford City High School in 1937 and married Albert Tingley Morris on October 2, 1947 in Indianapolis.
Mrs. Morris was a homemaker and very active in her community. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, O’Leara Quirk Unit #90 and she was Past State Sergeant at Arms, the Delaware La Petit Salon #123 of the 8 & 40, the Daughters of the American Revolution, Paul Revere Chapter where she was Past Regent, she was a charter member of the Daughters of American Colonists de la warr Chapter, the Eaton First Christian Church and the Christian Women’s Fellowship.
Margaret enjoyed the rural country life. She loved her vegetable garden and canned several different foods. She also had a deep interest in genealogy.
Surviving are her children: Florence P. Briggs (Lou), Eaton, and Michael A. Murray (Elaine), Eaton, 6 grandchildren, Tony Murray (Erica), Fredericksburg, VA., Melissa Lane (Ken), Muncie, David Crouch (Darla), Eaton, Missy Draper, Eaton, Bill Crouch, Eaton, and Kate Johnson-Keep (Roger), Centerville. 10 great-grandchildren: Amanda, Elizabeth, Kelsey, Kenzie, and Drew Murray, Collin Lane, John Draper, Austin and Sarah Crouch and Maxwell Johnson, and 2 great-great-grandchildren,
She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Albert Tingley Morris, four brothers: Billy Moore, Harold E. Moore, Jr., Robert V. Moore, and Jackie L. Moore, a sister, Georgiana, Moore, and three grandchildren: Rex Alan Tingley Besser, Matthew Murray and Mark Murray.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, October 6, 2011 at the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton, with Pastor Amos Rodgers officiating. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery, Eaton.
Visitation will be from 3:00 to 7:00 pm., Wednesday, October 5, and after 10:00 am Thursday, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be directed to: Eaton Unit #90, American Legion Auxiliary Veteran’s Fund, PO Box 186, Eaton, IN 47338, 10th DistrictAmerican Legion Auxiliary, Scholarship Fund attn: Bonnie Monaghan, 16214 Leavell Rd. Hagerstown, IN 47346, or Eaton Volunteer Fire Department Inc, PO Box 276, Eaton, IN 47338.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
M. Margaret Morris, 91, passed away, Sunday, October 2, 2011 at Albany Health Care and Rehabilitation Center.
Margaret was born on November 21, 1919 in Blackford County, Indiana to Harold Sr. and Pearl (Greenlee) Moore. She graduated from Hartford City High School in 1937 and married Albert Tingley Morris on October 2, 1947 in Indianapolis.
Mrs. Morris was a homemaker and very active in her community. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, O’Leara Quirk Unit #90 and she was Past State Sergeant at Arms, the Delaware La Petit Salon #123 of the 8 & 40, the Daughters of the American Revolution, Paul Revere Chapter where she was Past Regent, she was a charter member of the Daughters of American Colonists de la warr Chapter, the Eaton First Christian Church and the Christian Women’s Fellowship.
Margaret enjoyed the rural country life. She loved her vegetable garden and canned several different foods. She also had a deep interest in genealogy.
Surviving are her children: Florence P. Briggs (Lou), Eaton, and Michael A. Murray (Elaine), Eaton, 6 grandchildren, Tony Murray (Erica), Fredericksburg, VA., Melissa Lane (Ken), Muncie, David Crouch (Darla), Eaton, Missy Draper, Eaton, Bill Crouch, Eaton, and Kate Johnson-Keep (Roger), Centerville. 10 great-grandchildren: Amanda, Elizabeth, Kelsey, Kenzie, and Drew Murray, Collin Lane, John Draper, Austin and Sarah Crouch and Maxwell Johnson, and 2 great-great-grandchildren,
She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Albert Tingley Morris, four brothers: Billy Moore, Harold E. Moore, Jr., Robert V. Moore, and Jackie L. Moore, a sister, Georgiana, Moore, and three grandchildren: Rex Alan Tingley Besser, Matthew Murray and Mark Murray.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, October 6, 2011 at the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton, with Pastor Amos Rodgers officiating. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery, Eaton.
Visitation will be from 3:00 to 7:00 pm., Wednesday, October 5, and after 10:00 am Thursday, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be directed to: Eaton Unit #90, American Legion Auxiliary Veteran’s Fund, PO Box 186, Eaton, IN 47338, 10th DistrictAmerican Legion Auxiliary, Scholarship Fund attn: Bonnie Monaghan, 16214 Leavell Rd. Hagerstown, IN 47346, or Eaton Volunteer Fire Department Inc, PO Box 276, Eaton, IN 47338.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Julius "Jule" Martin Hendricks, 94
EATON, IN
Julius “Jule” Martin Hendricks, 94, passed away, Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital.
The son of Theodore and Elizabeth (Koening) Hendricks, he was born on August 7, 1917 in Adams County, Indiana. Julius attended Union City High School and Married Mary Zigler on November 29, 1934 in Union City.
Mr. Hendricks owned and operated Hendricks Railroad Salvage for many years. He lived in the Eaton area for over 70 years and was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Hartford City.
He is survived by one son, James Hendricks, Eaton grandchildren: Annemarie Paul (Dennis Horan), Debra Rolli (Tony), Rhonda Meinhardt (Mike), Jeff Hendricks (Kimberly), Ron Hendricks (Sharlyne), and Sherri Drewett (David), great-grandchildren: Blake Stuffel (Jayson), Aleisha Fetters, Kris Green, Kyle Green, Derek Hendricks, Dyer Hendricks, Paige Drewett, Max Drewett, Ben Drewett, and Thomas Drewett.
Julius was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Hendricks, a daughter Caroline Jean Hendricks, brothers, Walter, Frederick, John, Theodore, Clyde, and Harvey, and his sisters, Lola Chenowith, Ida Layman, and Ada Williams.
Funeral Services will be held at 12 Noon, Friday, September 24, 2011 at the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton with Father Dave Newton presiding. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery , Eaton.
Visitation will be from 10:00 am until services, Friday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made in his name to: First Choice For Women, 600 S. Tillotson Ave., Muncie, IN 47303.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Julius “Jule” Martin Hendricks, 94, passed away, Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital.
The son of Theodore and Elizabeth (Koening) Hendricks, he was born on August 7, 1917 in Adams County, Indiana. Julius attended Union City High School and Married Mary Zigler on November 29, 1934 in Union City.
Mr. Hendricks owned and operated Hendricks Railroad Salvage for many years. He lived in the Eaton area for over 70 years and was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Hartford City.
He is survived by one son, James Hendricks, Eaton grandchildren: Annemarie Paul (Dennis Horan), Debra Rolli (Tony), Rhonda Meinhardt (Mike), Jeff Hendricks (Kimberly), Ron Hendricks (Sharlyne), and Sherri Drewett (David), great-grandchildren: Blake Stuffel (Jayson), Aleisha Fetters, Kris Green, Kyle Green, Derek Hendricks, Dyer Hendricks, Paige Drewett, Max Drewett, Ben Drewett, and Thomas Drewett.
Julius was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Hendricks, a daughter Caroline Jean Hendricks, brothers, Walter, Frederick, John, Theodore, Clyde, and Harvey, and his sisters, Lola Chenowith, Ida Layman, and Ada Williams.
Funeral Services will be held at 12 Noon, Friday, September 24, 2011 at the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton with Father Dave Newton presiding. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery , Eaton.
Visitation will be from 10:00 am until services, Friday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made in his name to: First Choice For Women, 600 S. Tillotson Ave., Muncie, IN 47303.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Dwight Brooks, 59
Hartford City, IN
Dwight Brooks, 59, passed away, Saturday, September 17, 2011 at Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital.
Dwight was born on December 18, 1951 in Kenova, West Virginia to Orval and Mary Agnes (Wight) Brooks. When he was five years old his family moved to Indiana. Dwight graduated from Blackford High School in 1970 and then attended Ashland Community College. He married Sharon Younts on February 14, 1973 in Eaton.
Mr. Brooks worked for BorgWarner for 13 years and was a member of the Warner Gear Union. He had a deep love of music and played in several local bands. He loved guitar, the banjo and mandolin. He was an avid Colts fan and also enjoyed NASCAR and NHRA.
He is survived by his loving wife Sharon Brooks, two daughters Lynn Marie Price (David), and Tracey (Caylor) Brooks (Jeremy Murphy), his mother, Mary Agnes Brooks, one brother, Gregory Brooks, and four grandchildren, Brandon, Marcus, Elizabeth, and Abigail.
Dwight was preceded in death by two sons, Bryan Brooks and Justin Brooks and his father, Orval Brooks.
Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 pm Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton with Pastor Keith Williams presiding. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery, Eaton.
Visitation will be from 4:00 to 6:00 pm, Tuesday, September 20 and after 12 Noon prior to services Wednesday.
Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Dwight Brooks, 59, passed away, Saturday, September 17, 2011 at Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital.
Dwight was born on December 18, 1951 in Kenova, West Virginia to Orval and Mary Agnes (Wight) Brooks. When he was five years old his family moved to Indiana. Dwight graduated from Blackford High School in 1970 and then attended Ashland Community College. He married Sharon Younts on February 14, 1973 in Eaton.
Mr. Brooks worked for BorgWarner for 13 years and was a member of the Warner Gear Union. He had a deep love of music and played in several local bands. He loved guitar, the banjo and mandolin. He was an avid Colts fan and also enjoyed NASCAR and NHRA.
He is survived by his loving wife Sharon Brooks, two daughters Lynn Marie Price (David), and Tracey (Caylor) Brooks (Jeremy Murphy), his mother, Mary Agnes Brooks, one brother, Gregory Brooks, and four grandchildren, Brandon, Marcus, Elizabeth, and Abigail.
Dwight was preceded in death by two sons, Bryan Brooks and Justin Brooks and his father, Orval Brooks.
Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 pm Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton with Pastor Keith Williams presiding. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery, Eaton.
Visitation will be from 4:00 to 6:00 pm, Tuesday, September 20 and after 12 Noon prior to services Wednesday.
Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Rosemary Smoot, 84
EATON, IN
Rosemary Smoot, departed this life surrounded by her loving family on Friday, September 2, 2011 in Eaton.
She was born on January 16, 1927 in Delaware County to Ernest and Alma (Moore) Hollowell. Rosemary graduated from Eaton High School, class of 1945 and married Richard (Gene) Smoot on February 16, 1946 in Eaton.
Rosemary was homemaker and very active in her community. She was a member of the 42nd Home Ec Club, Wednesday Afternoon Club, American Legion Auxiliary, and Psi Iota Xi Sorority. She was also a member of the Eaton United Methodist Church and the Apache Wells Community Church in Mesa, Arizona.
For the past 40 years, Rosemary spent her winters in Arizona and summers at home in Eaton. She leaves behind many special friends in both places.
She is survived by her son, Steve Smoot (wife, Sharen), Eaton, two brothers, Ernest Hollowell (wife, Vivian), Dunkirk, and Fred Hollowell (wife, Janna), Eaton, two grandchildren, Stefanie Pitman (husband, David), Muncie, and Shelbie Smoot, Muncie, two great-grandchildren, Hayden and Peyton Licht, several nieces and nephews, a brother-in-law, and several sisters-in-law.
Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents Ernest and Alma and her husband Gene Smoot,
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at the Eaton United Methodist Church, 219 E. South St., Eaton with Pastor Keith Williams presiding. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, Eaton.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, September 6, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm, at the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton and one hour prior to services Wednesday at the church.
The family would like to thank IU Ball Memorial Hospice and their wonderful nurses and also Rosemary’s special care givers, Nancy Pitman and Sherry Johnson.
Memorials may be made in her name to the Eaton United Methodist Church or the Union Cemetery Association.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.watersfuneralhomes.com
Friday, August 12, 2011
Robert Zane Lewis, 86
EATON, IN
Robert Zane Lewis passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at IU Ball Memorial Hospital.
Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Janet D. Lewis, his parents Lulu Steffey and Oz Lewis, one brother Wendell Lewis and two sisters, Lucille Edwards and Wilma Carder.
Bob was born in Eaton, Indiana on October 9, 1924. He lived his entire life in Eaton where he and his wife raised their family. Bob graduated from Eaton High School in 1943. He and Janet were married January 15, 1948 and were married for sixty-three years. Bob worked for Borg Warner Corporation (Warner Gear) from the late 1940s retiring in 1980. He also for many years worked another job at Eddie’s Antennaes. After retiring Bob worked several places before working for many years at G.W. Bartlett Corporation. In addition to his love of reading and fishing, Bob had a deep love for his gardening and the outdoors. Bob was a life long member of the United Methodist Church, the UAW and the American Legion in Muncie.
Bob was a purple heart recipient having been in a PBY (Catalina) which crashed in the Atlantic off the east coast of the U.S. while searching for German submarines. He sustained broken bones and teeth and recuperated for a time in a hospital in Puerto Rico which was visited by First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. He was returning by train to active duty after attending the funeral of his brother Wendell who was killed on Okinawa when the war ended. He left the Naval Aviation division of the Navy as an Aerial Gunners Mate 3rd Class.
Bob was, as his wife Janet very patriotic and proud to have served his country. He was currently very concerned about the loss of life in the helicopter crash in Afghanistan as well as the deaths and woundings of all our brave men and women in the military. He was a proud, lifetime Democrat and was sometimes active in primary and national elections at the local level. He worked as a poll worker at Eaton along with Janet for many years. He always wore his WWII Veteran baseball cap or his WWII U.S. Navy Veteran cap, even in the hospital. He would probably not be recognized without it on because he wore it at all times except when sleeping. He deeply appreciated the words of thanks he often received from citizens when he crossed their path.
Bob was a kind, generous, caring, hard-working husband, father, and friend. He was loved by anyone who talked with him even for a few minutes.
He is survived by his children: Kathy Bartlett (Gary), Muncie, Peggy Constant (Jay), Selma, Robert W. Lewis (Anne) Alexandria, Virginia and Theodore J. Lewis (Beth) Carmel. He is also survived by one brother James Lewis (Carol) Matthews, and several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Grandchildren: Darcy Phillips, Allison Inman (Chris) Whitney Constant, Tyler Constant, Robert C. Lewis, Catherine Lewis, Teddy Lewis, Andrew Lewis and step-granddaughter Melody Constant; Great Grandchildren: Anthony Needler, Kayla Needler, Brandon Phillips, Taylor Inman, and Step-Grandchildren, Jaylynn and Katelin Gann. He was also preceded in death by a great-grandchild, Cassie.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, August 13, 2011 at the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton, with Pastor Keith Williams presiding. Burial with Military Rites by the Delaware County Veterans Honor Guard will follow in Union Cemetery, Eaton.
Visitation will be from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm Friday, August 12, at the funeral home and from 9:00 am until 11:00 Saturday.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorials be made to The Smile Train, The Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 75816, Topeka, KS 66675, or The Veterans’ Hospital of Marion, Indiana, (The Christmas Gift Shot(att. Agent Cashier) 1700 E. 38th St., Marion, IN 46953, or Adopt a U.S. Soldier, www.adoptaussoldier.com.
The family wishes to deeply thank the 6th, and CTU units of IU BMH, Integra Rehabilitation Hospital at Ball Memorial Hospital, The 5th Floor dialysis center especially Nurse Cheryl Cole. Dr. Rimawi of the Cancer Center, Dr. Reddy and Dr. Tony Dowell of Integra, Dr. Ali, Dr. Zawadoski, Dr. K. Mauller, and Dr. Sarin of Medical Consultants. Special thanks also to hospitalists, Dr. Gamble and Dr. Shue. The family would like to also thank Janet and Bob’s kind neighbors who looked out for them in their later years.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Charles R. 'Dick' Foust, 72
Eaton, IN
Charles R. “Dick” Foust, 72, passed away, Wenesday, August 3, 2011 at Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Eaton on July 10, 1939 to William and Helen (Clevenger) Foust. Charles graduated from Eaton High School in 1958 and went to work for Warner-Gear at age 18. On July 8, 1966 he married Mary Brenner at the Church of God in Eaton.
Charles served his country in the National Guard and also attended the Eaton First Church of God. He was an avid fisherman and took pride in his yard work. Charles was a huge sports fan, always watching sports on TV as well as attending most of Delta High School’s basketball and football games. In 2005, after 47 years of employment, he retired form Warner-Gear (Borg-Warner).
He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Mary Foust, three daughters: Lesa Foust (Russ Watkins), Pam Foust, and Becky Foust, a sister, Dolores Mullins (Mike), one grandchild, Cody Watkins, an uncle, E.R. Clevenger, as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Foust and Loren Foust, and a sister, Donna June Foust.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, August 8, 2011 in the Eaton First Church of God, 700 E. Harris St., Eaton, with Pastor Andy Denniston presiding. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, Eaton.
Visitation will be from 1:00 - 5:00 pm, Sunday, August 7, at the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton and one hour prior to services Monday at the church.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Charles R. “Dick” Foust, 72, passed away, Wenesday, August 3, 2011 at Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Eaton on July 10, 1939 to William and Helen (Clevenger) Foust. Charles graduated from Eaton High School in 1958 and went to work for Warner-Gear at age 18. On July 8, 1966 he married Mary Brenner at the Church of God in Eaton.
Charles served his country in the National Guard and also attended the Eaton First Church of God. He was an avid fisherman and took pride in his yard work. Charles was a huge sports fan, always watching sports on TV as well as attending most of Delta High School’s basketball and football games. In 2005, after 47 years of employment, he retired form Warner-Gear (Borg-Warner).
He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Mary Foust, three daughters: Lesa Foust (Russ Watkins), Pam Foust, and Becky Foust, a sister, Dolores Mullins (Mike), one grandchild, Cody Watkins, an uncle, E.R. Clevenger, as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Foust and Loren Foust, and a sister, Donna June Foust.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, August 8, 2011 in the Eaton First Church of God, 700 E. Harris St., Eaton, with Pastor Andy Denniston presiding. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, Eaton.
Visitation will be from 1:00 - 5:00 pm, Sunday, August 7, at the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton and one hour prior to services Monday at the church.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Monday, July 18, 2011
Shane Allan Loveless, 18
Muncie, IN
Shane Allan Loveless, 18, passed away unexpectedly, July 16, 2011 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm. Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton with visitation from 12 Noon until 2:00 pm.
Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Shane Allan Loveless, 18, passed away unexpectedly, July 16, 2011 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm. Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton with visitation from 12 Noon until 2:00 pm.
Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Elsie L. Welsch, 83
Shideler, IN
Elsie L. Welsch, 83, passed away, Friday, June 24, 2011 in Anderson.
Elsie was born on April 2, 1928 in Muncie, to Clarence and Isola (Crow) Turner. She graduated from Eaton High School, class of 1946 and later attended Ivy Tech. On July 27, 1946 she married William “Bill” Welsch in Muncie.
Elsie worked for several local businesses over the years including: Bruner’s Restaurant, the Collegian Stores, and Petro Plus. She attended the Eaton First Christian Church and was well known for her homemade candy.
Elsie is survived by her two sons: James Welsch (Susan), Pittsburgh, PA, and John Welsch (Linda), Anderson, her grandchildren: Christine Bridge, Daniel Welsch, Michael Wood, Julie Martin, and Randi Yoho, great-grandchildren: Morgan Welsch, Connor Welsch, Hannah Carpenter, Beth Carpenter, Evan Yoho, and Erica Yoho, two sisters, Clara Mossburg and Mary Newton, as well as several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents Clarence and Isola Turner, she was preceded in death by her husband Bill Welsch, three brothers: Arthur Turner, Eugene Turner, and Clifford Turner, and a sister, Frances Tayler.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am., Wednesday, June 29 in the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton with Rev. Penny Brown presiding. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, Eaton.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, June 28, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm., and one hour prior to services Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made in her name to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.
Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Elsie L. Welsch, 83, passed away, Friday, June 24, 2011 in Anderson.
Elsie was born on April 2, 1928 in Muncie, to Clarence and Isola (Crow) Turner. She graduated from Eaton High School, class of 1946 and later attended Ivy Tech. On July 27, 1946 she married William “Bill” Welsch in Muncie.
Elsie worked for several local businesses over the years including: Bruner’s Restaurant, the Collegian Stores, and Petro Plus. She attended the Eaton First Christian Church and was well known for her homemade candy.
Elsie is survived by her two sons: James Welsch (Susan), Pittsburgh, PA, and John Welsch (Linda), Anderson, her grandchildren: Christine Bridge, Daniel Welsch, Michael Wood, Julie Martin, and Randi Yoho, great-grandchildren: Morgan Welsch, Connor Welsch, Hannah Carpenter, Beth Carpenter, Evan Yoho, and Erica Yoho, two sisters, Clara Mossburg and Mary Newton, as well as several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents Clarence and Isola Turner, she was preceded in death by her husband Bill Welsch, three brothers: Arthur Turner, Eugene Turner, and Clifford Turner, and a sister, Frances Tayler.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am., Wednesday, June 29 in the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton with Rev. Penny Brown presiding. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, Eaton.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, June 28, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm., and one hour prior to services Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made in her name to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.
Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Jacob "Jake" Monroe, 18
EATON, IN
Jacob “Jake” Monroe, 18, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, June, 22, 2011 from injuries suffered in an automobile accident.
Jake was born on November 29, 1992 to Tony and Beth (Walker) Monroe. He recently graduated from Delta High School, class of 2011.
For many years, Jake helped his father roofing houses. He was a varsity football player at Delta and loved sports, hunting, fishing and hanging out with his friends.
He is survived by his loving parents, Tony and Beth Monroe, two brothers, Andrew Monroe and Greg Smith, paternal grandparents: Tony and Barbara Monroe, and Earl and Janet Reynolds; maternal grandparents, Joe and Kay Walker, a niece Brylee Smith, as well as several uncles, aunts, and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm. Monday, June 27, 2011 at Delta High School Auditorium with Rev. Marion Donathan presiding. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery, Eaton.
Visitation will be at Delta High School from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. Sunday, June 26 and one hour prior to services Monday.
The Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton, is handling arrangements.
Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Jacob “Jake” Monroe, 18, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, June, 22, 2011 from injuries suffered in an automobile accident.
Jake was born on November 29, 1992 to Tony and Beth (Walker) Monroe. He recently graduated from Delta High School, class of 2011.
For many years, Jake helped his father roofing houses. He was a varsity football player at Delta and loved sports, hunting, fishing and hanging out with his friends.
He is survived by his loving parents, Tony and Beth Monroe, two brothers, Andrew Monroe and Greg Smith, paternal grandparents: Tony and Barbara Monroe, and Earl and Janet Reynolds; maternal grandparents, Joe and Kay Walker, a niece Brylee Smith, as well as several uncles, aunts, and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm. Monday, June 27, 2011 at Delta High School Auditorium with Rev. Marion Donathan presiding. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery, Eaton.
Visitation will be at Delta High School from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. Sunday, June 26 and one hour prior to services Monday.
The Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton, is handling arrangements.
Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Janet Delight Roberts Lewis, 81
EATON, IN
Janet Delight Roberts Lewis: September 8, 1929 - June 14, 2011.
Janet was preceded in death by her parents Freda Tait Roberts and Ralph Waldo Roberts. Janet was born in Eaton, Indiana on the family farm where she grew up. She spent her entire life in Eaton. Janet graduated from Eaton High School in 1947. She married Robert Z. Lewis on January 15, 1948. They were married for 63 years. Janet was a homemaker while her children were young. Later she was employed by several area establishments including The Tin Lizzy, The Dairy Dreams of Muncie and Albany, Sonny’s in Eaton, and Bella Avanti in Muncie. She attended the Eaton United Methodist Church.
She was a 52 year member of the Order of The Eastern Star and The American Legion Auxiliary, Eaton chapters. In recent years she had volunteered many hours at the Veterans’ Hospital Marion, the gift shop at IU-Ball Memorial Hospital, the Meow Mart and participated in activities for her church. She attended various patriotic celebrations and collected patriotic items of all kinds and was a loyal volunteer on most election days. She also enjoyed her Red Hat group.
Janet knew no strangers. Everyone she met became a friend. She considered every child she met her own. Janet loved to support an underdog of any kind.
She is survived by her husband Robert Zane Lewis, her children: Kathy Bartlett (Gary), Muncie, Peggy Constant (Jay), Selma, Robert W. Lewis (Anna), Alexandria, and Theodore J. Lewis (Beth), Carmel.
She is also survived by her brothers Howard Roberts, Plant City, Florida and Ralph Edward Roberts, Eaton. There are also several nieces and nephews.
Her Grandchildren: Darcy Needler, Allison Inman (Chris), Whitney Constant, Tyler Constant, Robert C. Lewis, Catherine Lewis, Teddy Lewis, Andrew Lewis and step-granddaughter, Melody Constant.
Great-Grandchildren: Anthony Needler, Kayla Needler, Brandon Phillips, Taylor Inman, and step-great grandchildren Jaylynn and Katelin Gann.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 pm. Friday, June 17, 2011 at the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, Eaton.
Visitation will be on Thursday from 4:00 - 7:00 pm and one hour prior to services Friday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to The Wounded Warriors Project, P.O.
Box 75816, Topeka, Kansas 66675, Support Our Troops Organization, (www.supportourtorrps.org)., The Veterans’ Hospital of Marion, Indiana, (The Christmas Gift Shop (att. Agent Cashier) 1700 E. 38 St., Marion, Indiana 46953, or Adopt a U.S. Soldier, (www.adoptaussoldier.com), or The Smile Train.
The family wishes to sincerely and deeply thank the entire staff of Albany Healthcare and Rehabilitation for the excellent care and support provided to Janet during her stay.
Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Janet Delight Roberts Lewis: September 8, 1929 - June 14, 2011.
Janet was preceded in death by her parents Freda Tait Roberts and Ralph Waldo Roberts. Janet was born in Eaton, Indiana on the family farm where she grew up. She spent her entire life in Eaton. Janet graduated from Eaton High School in 1947. She married Robert Z. Lewis on January 15, 1948. They were married for 63 years. Janet was a homemaker while her children were young. Later she was employed by several area establishments including The Tin Lizzy, The Dairy Dreams of Muncie and Albany, Sonny’s in Eaton, and Bella Avanti in Muncie. She attended the Eaton United Methodist Church.
She was a 52 year member of the Order of The Eastern Star and The American Legion Auxiliary, Eaton chapters. In recent years she had volunteered many hours at the Veterans’ Hospital Marion, the gift shop at IU-Ball Memorial Hospital, the Meow Mart and participated in activities for her church. She attended various patriotic celebrations and collected patriotic items of all kinds and was a loyal volunteer on most election days. She also enjoyed her Red Hat group.
Janet knew no strangers. Everyone she met became a friend. She considered every child she met her own. Janet loved to support an underdog of any kind.
She is survived by her husband Robert Zane Lewis, her children: Kathy Bartlett (Gary), Muncie, Peggy Constant (Jay), Selma, Robert W. Lewis (Anna), Alexandria, and Theodore J. Lewis (Beth), Carmel.
She is also survived by her brothers Howard Roberts, Plant City, Florida and Ralph Edward Roberts, Eaton. There are also several nieces and nephews.
Her Grandchildren: Darcy Needler, Allison Inman (Chris), Whitney Constant, Tyler Constant, Robert C. Lewis, Catherine Lewis, Teddy Lewis, Andrew Lewis and step-granddaughter, Melody Constant.
Great-Grandchildren: Anthony Needler, Kayla Needler, Brandon Phillips, Taylor Inman, and step-great grandchildren Jaylynn and Katelin Gann.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 pm. Friday, June 17, 2011 at the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, Eaton.
Visitation will be on Thursday from 4:00 - 7:00 pm and one hour prior to services Friday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to The Wounded Warriors Project, P.O.
Box 75816, Topeka, Kansas 66675, Support Our Troops Organization, (www.supportourtorrps.org)., The Veterans’ Hospital of Marion, Indiana, (The Christmas Gift Shop (att. Agent Cashier) 1700 E. 38 St., Marion, Indiana 46953, or Adopt a U.S. Soldier, (www.adoptaussoldier.com), or The Smile Train.
The family wishes to sincerely and deeply thank the entire staff of Albany Healthcare and Rehabilitation for the excellent care and support provided to Janet during her stay.
Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
John F. Bailey, 91
EATON, IN
JOHN F. BAILEY, 91, life resident of Delaware County, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2011 at Albany Health Care.
He was born on April 26, 1920 in Delaware County to John and Foster (Sackett) Bailey. John married Dorothy Matchett on July 20, 1940 in Muncie. He served his country in the Army during WWII, in the Pacific Theatre.
John worked for Riggin’s Dairy for over 30 years and was a member of the Eaton American Legion Post #90.
He is survived by two sons: Larry Bailey (wife, Jo), of Eaton, and John Bailey, of Eaton, 7 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, 6 step-great grandchildren and 2 step great-great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild due in July.
John was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy, parents, John and Foster Bailey, a son, Randy Bailey, two brothers, Jim Bailey and Thurman Bailey, and one sister, Ellen Rodgers.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am, Tuesday, May 31, 2011 in the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton, with Rev. Earlene Lamperd and Rev. Scott Lamperd presiding. Burial will follow at Gardens of Memory.
Friends may call on at the funeral home on Monday, May 30, from 1:00-4:00 and one hour prior to services Tuesday.
Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
JOHN F. BAILEY, 91, life resident of Delaware County, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2011 at Albany Health Care.
He was born on April 26, 1920 in Delaware County to John and Foster (Sackett) Bailey. John married Dorothy Matchett on July 20, 1940 in Muncie. He served his country in the Army during WWII, in the Pacific Theatre.
John worked for Riggin’s Dairy for over 30 years and was a member of the Eaton American Legion Post #90.
He is survived by two sons: Larry Bailey (wife, Jo), of Eaton, and John Bailey, of Eaton, 7 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, 6 step-great grandchildren and 2 step great-great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild due in July.
John was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy, parents, John and Foster Bailey, a son, Randy Bailey, two brothers, Jim Bailey and Thurman Bailey, and one sister, Ellen Rodgers.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am, Tuesday, May 31, 2011 in the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton, with Rev. Earlene Lamperd and Rev. Scott Lamperd presiding. Burial will follow at Gardens of Memory.
Friends may call on at the funeral home on Monday, May 30, from 1:00-4:00 and one hour prior to services Tuesday.
Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
LAURA M. BRIGHTON
MUNCIE, INDIANA
Laura M. Brighton, 90, died Saturday morning, May 14, 2011 at The Woodlands of Muncie.
She was born February 7, 1921 in Rising Sun, Indiana, the daughter of Lillard and Bertha (Green) Green and attended Butlerville High School.
A resident of Eaton from 1962 to 2003, she had also resided in Dunkirk and retired from Kerr Glass in 1982 after 33 years of employment.
Laura was a member of Gethsemane United Methodist Church, Muncie, and was active in Gethsemane’s 55 Alive and Senior Singles Groups.
She is survived by two children: Eugene (Jana) Brighton, Muncie and Kay Parker, Brownwood, Texas; grandchildren, Christopher (Katie) Brighton, Muncie, Bradley (Shelley) Brighton, Middletown, Melissa (Phillip) Stevens, Goldthwaite, Texas, Lorese (Eric) Sharp, Logansport, and Kimberly Carroll, Brownwood, Texas; 11 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters, Alma Burnett and Marian Negangard, both of Muncie.
Laura was preceded in death by her husband, M. Lawrence, who died April 10, 1993, 7 brothers and 4 sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 19 in the Gethsemane United Methodist Church, 1201 W. McGalliard Road, Muncie with Rev. Vickie Perkins officiating. Burial will follow at Gardens of Memory, Muncie.
Visitation will be from 5 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 18 at Gethsemane United Methodist Church and 10 –11 a.m. Thursday prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to Gethsemane United Methodist Church, 1201 W. McGalliard Road, Muncie, Indiana 47304.
Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, Eaton, is handling the arrangements.
Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Laura M. Brighton, 90, died Saturday morning, May 14, 2011 at The Woodlands of Muncie.
She was born February 7, 1921 in Rising Sun, Indiana, the daughter of Lillard and Bertha (Green) Green and attended Butlerville High School.
A resident of Eaton from 1962 to 2003, she had also resided in Dunkirk and retired from Kerr Glass in 1982 after 33 years of employment.
Laura was a member of Gethsemane United Methodist Church, Muncie, and was active in Gethsemane’s 55 Alive and Senior Singles Groups.
She is survived by two children: Eugene (Jana) Brighton, Muncie and Kay Parker, Brownwood, Texas; grandchildren, Christopher (Katie) Brighton, Muncie, Bradley (Shelley) Brighton, Middletown, Melissa (Phillip) Stevens, Goldthwaite, Texas, Lorese (Eric) Sharp, Logansport, and Kimberly Carroll, Brownwood, Texas; 11 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters, Alma Burnett and Marian Negangard, both of Muncie.
Laura was preceded in death by her husband, M. Lawrence, who died April 10, 1993, 7 brothers and 4 sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 19 in the Gethsemane United Methodist Church, 1201 W. McGalliard Road, Muncie with Rev. Vickie Perkins officiating. Burial will follow at Gardens of Memory, Muncie.
Visitation will be from 5 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 18 at Gethsemane United Methodist Church and 10 –11 a.m. Thursday prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to Gethsemane United Methodist Church, 1201 W. McGalliard Road, Muncie, Indiana 47304.
Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, Eaton, is handling the arrangements.
Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Betty I. Clevenger, 82
EATON, IN
Betty I. Clevenger, 82, life resident of Delaware County, passed away, Thursday, May 5, 2011 at I.U. Health Ball Memorial Hospital.
Betty was born on August 9, 1928 to Fred and Ethel (Cox) Bailey. She graduated from Eaton High School in 1947 and married Harold F. Clevenger on July 17, 1948 in Eaton.
Betty was a homemaker and attended the Eaton First Church of God. She was a member of the Warner Gear Sympathy Club and a former member of the Missionary Club at her church.
She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Harold Clevenger, two daughters, Dianna Studebaker (husband, Doug), Albany, and Sandy Kirtley (husband, Terry) of Hartford City, three brothers: Chester Bailey (wife, Janice), Eaton, Richard Bailey, Eaton, and Fred Bailey (wife, Betty), Eaton, four grandchildren: Shellie Goldman (husband, Sam), Tasha Fultz (husband, Gary) Kevin Kirtley (wife, Rachel), and Kirk Studebaker, six great-grandchildren: Katie Studebaker, Tyler Kirtley, Randall Fultz, Rayel Kirtley, Chloe Goldman, and Sammy Goldman, two sisters-in-law, Doris Bailey and June Bailey, as well as several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by three brothers: Ray, Glen, and Charles Bailey, three sisters: Jennie Campbell, Phyllis McKinley, and Judith Bailey.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at the Eaton First Church of God, 700 E. Harris St. Eaton, with Pastor Andy Denniston officiating. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, Eaton.
Friends may call from 4:00 to 7:00 pm, Monday, May 9, 2011, at the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton and one hour prior to services Tuesday at the church.
Memorials may be made to the Eaton First Church of God or the Little Red Door, Cancer Services of Delaware County.
Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Betty I. Clevenger, 82, life resident of Delaware County, passed away, Thursday, May 5, 2011 at I.U. Health Ball Memorial Hospital.
Betty was born on August 9, 1928 to Fred and Ethel (Cox) Bailey. She graduated from Eaton High School in 1947 and married Harold F. Clevenger on July 17, 1948 in Eaton.
Betty was a homemaker and attended the Eaton First Church of God. She was a member of the Warner Gear Sympathy Club and a former member of the Missionary Club at her church.
She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Harold Clevenger, two daughters, Dianna Studebaker (husband, Doug), Albany, and Sandy Kirtley (husband, Terry) of Hartford City, three brothers: Chester Bailey (wife, Janice), Eaton, Richard Bailey, Eaton, and Fred Bailey (wife, Betty), Eaton, four grandchildren: Shellie Goldman (husband, Sam), Tasha Fultz (husband, Gary) Kevin Kirtley (wife, Rachel), and Kirk Studebaker, six great-grandchildren: Katie Studebaker, Tyler Kirtley, Randall Fultz, Rayel Kirtley, Chloe Goldman, and Sammy Goldman, two sisters-in-law, Doris Bailey and June Bailey, as well as several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by three brothers: Ray, Glen, and Charles Bailey, three sisters: Jennie Campbell, Phyllis McKinley, and Judith Bailey.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at the Eaton First Church of God, 700 E. Harris St. Eaton, with Pastor Andy Denniston officiating. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, Eaton.
Friends may call from 4:00 to 7:00 pm, Monday, May 9, 2011, at the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton and one hour prior to services Tuesday at the church.
Memorials may be made to the Eaton First Church of God or the Little Red Door, Cancer Services of Delaware County.
Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Monday, April 18, 2011
GERALDINE M. LEAIRD JONES
MUNCIE, INDIANA
Geraldine M. “Jerry” Leaird Jones, 93, passed away Saturday, April 16 at Morrison Woods Health Campus, Muncie.
Geraldine was born July 30, 1917 in New Castle to Valentine C. and Edith Mae (Sharpe) Helwig. She graduated from Eaton High School in 1934 and Ball State University. On December 24, 1937, she married William T. Leaird. His death occurred April 29, 1968. She later married Lloyd Jones and he precedes her in death.
A resident of the Eaton-Shideler area for most of her life, Geraldine owned the Family Store in Eaton for over 20 years.
She was a member of High Street United Methodist Church, Muncie, Eaton Wednesday Afternoon Club, Psi Iota Xi Sorority and Shideler Homemakers.
Survivors include two sons, Tom (Bobbi) Leaird, Muncie and Ken (Sandy) Leaird, Leslie, Arkansas; four grandchildren, Dan (Jeni Rust) Leaird, West Lafayette, Tamara (husband, Patrick) Connelly, Muncie, Bart (Ann) Leaird, Pittsboro, and Chantal Leis, Elkhart and ten great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 23, 2011 in Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton, with Pastor Charlotte Overmyer officiating. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, Eaton.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 – 7 p.m. Friday, April 22.
Memorials may be directed to the High Street United Methodist Church, Muncie or the Muncie Mission.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Geraldine M. “Jerry” Leaird Jones, 93, passed away Saturday, April 16 at Morrison Woods Health Campus, Muncie.
Geraldine was born July 30, 1917 in New Castle to Valentine C. and Edith Mae (Sharpe) Helwig. She graduated from Eaton High School in 1934 and Ball State University. On December 24, 1937, she married William T. Leaird. His death occurred April 29, 1968. She later married Lloyd Jones and he precedes her in death.
A resident of the Eaton-Shideler area for most of her life, Geraldine owned the Family Store in Eaton for over 20 years.
She was a member of High Street United Methodist Church, Muncie, Eaton Wednesday Afternoon Club, Psi Iota Xi Sorority and Shideler Homemakers.
Survivors include two sons, Tom (Bobbi) Leaird, Muncie and Ken (Sandy) Leaird, Leslie, Arkansas; four grandchildren, Dan (Jeni Rust) Leaird, West Lafayette, Tamara (husband, Patrick) Connelly, Muncie, Bart (Ann) Leaird, Pittsboro, and Chantal Leis, Elkhart and ten great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 23, 2011 in Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton, with Pastor Charlotte Overmyer officiating. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, Eaton.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 – 7 p.m. Friday, April 22.
Memorials may be directed to the High Street United Methodist Church, Muncie or the Muncie Mission.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Annabell Gray, 86
EATON, IN
Annabell Gray, 86, went to be with the Lord on March 17, 2011 at Ball Memorial Hospital.
The daughter of Frank and Lillie (Upton) Matchett was born on December 13, 1924 in Muncie. Annabell was a graduate of Eaton High School, class of 1943. She married Robert (Buster) Gray on June 23, 1945 and they celebrated 55 years together.
Annabell worked for Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company during World War II and in the Del-Com Schools cafeteria retiring in 1986. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post #90.
She is survived by her children: Cynthia Sites, Eaton, Connie Brown (husband, Jim), Knightstown, and Chris Gray (wife, Kindel), Muncie, four grandchildren: Shawn Brown (wife, Amy), Knightstown, Aaron Brown (wife, Erica), Ft. Wayne, Colby Gray (wife, Julie), Muncie, and Kortney Gray, Muncie, five great-grandchildren: Kelsi Brown, Tyler Brown, MaKenna Brown, Carson Brown and Avery Gray, and one sister, Ethel Hutchens, Eaton.
Also surviving are her extended family: a granddaughter, Amber Showgren (husband, Brett) and their children, Zachary, Nicholas, Owen and Samantha of Provo, Utah, a grandson, Garricc Strauch (wife, Kelly), and their children, Jeffrey and Shandi of Vicksburg, Michigan, a grandson, Brandon Sites (wife, Tara), and their children Chase Sites and Kyler Miranda of Muncie, a grandson, Bradley Sites (Trevor Nancollas) and their daughter, Leila of Salt Lake City, Utah, a great grandson Carson Sites of Muncie, and a great-granddaughter Chelsea Sites of Muncie.
Annabell was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Gray, her parents Frank and Lillie Matchett, brothers: Art, Don, Claude and Morris Matchett, sisters: Mary Lou, Dorothy, Marie, Susie, Sylvia, Helen and Thelma.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am. Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton, with Pastor Roger Campbell presiding. Burial will follow at Gardens of Memory.
Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. Monday, March 21 and one hour prior to services Tuesday.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Blood-N-Fire Ministries 300 N. Madison St. Muncie, IN 47305, Fletcher United Methodist Church 205 N. East St. Carthage, IN 46115 or the American Heart Association 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674.
Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Annabell Gray, 86, went to be with the Lord on March 17, 2011 at Ball Memorial Hospital.
The daughter of Frank and Lillie (Upton) Matchett was born on December 13, 1924 in Muncie. Annabell was a graduate of Eaton High School, class of 1943. She married Robert (Buster) Gray on June 23, 1945 and they celebrated 55 years together.
Annabell worked for Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company during World War II and in the Del-Com Schools cafeteria retiring in 1986. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post #90.
She is survived by her children: Cynthia Sites, Eaton, Connie Brown (husband, Jim), Knightstown, and Chris Gray (wife, Kindel), Muncie, four grandchildren: Shawn Brown (wife, Amy), Knightstown, Aaron Brown (wife, Erica), Ft. Wayne, Colby Gray (wife, Julie), Muncie, and Kortney Gray, Muncie, five great-grandchildren: Kelsi Brown, Tyler Brown, MaKenna Brown, Carson Brown and Avery Gray, and one sister, Ethel Hutchens, Eaton.
Also surviving are her extended family: a granddaughter, Amber Showgren (husband, Brett) and their children, Zachary, Nicholas, Owen and Samantha of Provo, Utah, a grandson, Garricc Strauch (wife, Kelly), and their children, Jeffrey and Shandi of Vicksburg, Michigan, a grandson, Brandon Sites (wife, Tara), and their children Chase Sites and Kyler Miranda of Muncie, a grandson, Bradley Sites (Trevor Nancollas) and their daughter, Leila of Salt Lake City, Utah, a great grandson Carson Sites of Muncie, and a great-granddaughter Chelsea Sites of Muncie.
Annabell was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Gray, her parents Frank and Lillie Matchett, brothers: Art, Don, Claude and Morris Matchett, sisters: Mary Lou, Dorothy, Marie, Susie, Sylvia, Helen and Thelma.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am. Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton, with Pastor Roger Campbell presiding. Burial will follow at Gardens of Memory.
Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. Monday, March 21 and one hour prior to services Tuesday.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Blood-N-Fire Ministries 300 N. Madison St. Muncie, IN 47305, Fletcher United Methodist Church 205 N. East St. Carthage, IN 46115 or the American Heart Association 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674.
Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Bernice I. (Monroe) Wilber, 71
EATON, IN
Bernice I. (Monroe) Wilber, 71, of Eaton, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at her home.
Bernice was born on April 28, 1939 in Muncie to the late Dorothy and Bud Monroe. She married Donald David Wilber on January 28, 1959 in Muncie.
She was a homemaker and mother and had previously been employed at Overhead Door Company in Hartford City, IN and Twoson Tool in Matthews, IN. She was a member of the Full Gospel Light House in Dunkirk and enjoyed crafts, sewing and fishing.
Bernice is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Donald Wilber, their children, Donald Alan Wilber (wife, Judy) of Muncie, Edward (Ben) Wilber of Eaton, Clarence (Eugene) Wilber (wife, Sherry) of Muncie, Dorothy Stafford (husband, Danny) of Eaton, Rose Miller (husband, Scott) of Groton, CT, eighteen grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, two brothers, James Burnum and David Burnum, as well as several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Bernice was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary K. Blevins, a grandson, Bobby Jo Stafford, 2 sisters, Mildred Green and Phyllis Phillips and two brothers James Monroe, and Eddie Everoads.
A funeral service to celebrate Bernice’s life will be at 11:00 am Friday, March 4, 2011 in the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton with Rev. Bobby Thomas presiding. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, Eaton.
Friends and family may gather to share are remember, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Thursday, March 3 and also one hour prior to services Friday at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com
Bernice I. (Monroe) Wilber, 71, of Eaton, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at her home.
Bernice was born on April 28, 1939 in Muncie to the late Dorothy and Bud Monroe. She married Donald David Wilber on January 28, 1959 in Muncie.
She was a homemaker and mother and had previously been employed at Overhead Door Company in Hartford City, IN and Twoson Tool in Matthews, IN. She was a member of the Full Gospel Light House in Dunkirk and enjoyed crafts, sewing and fishing.
Bernice is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Donald Wilber, their children, Donald Alan Wilber (wife, Judy) of Muncie, Edward (Ben) Wilber of Eaton, Clarence (Eugene) Wilber (wife, Sherry) of Muncie, Dorothy Stafford (husband, Danny) of Eaton, Rose Miller (husband, Scott) of Groton, CT, eighteen grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, two brothers, James Burnum and David Burnum, as well as several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Bernice was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary K. Blevins, a grandson, Bobby Jo Stafford, 2 sisters, Mildred Green and Phyllis Phillips and two brothers James Monroe, and Eddie Everoads.
A funeral service to celebrate Bernice’s life will be at 11:00 am Friday, March 4, 2011 in the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton with Rev. Bobby Thomas presiding. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, Eaton.
Friends and family may gather to share are remember, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Thursday, March 3 and also one hour prior to services Friday at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Emil F. (Maverick) Campbell, 78
MT. PLEASANT, IN
Emil F. (Maverick) Campbell, 78, passed away, February 14, 2011 at his home.
He was born on July 4, 1932 to Herchel and Stella May (Irvine) Campbell in Cains Store, Kentucky. An Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, he married Carolyn Reynolds on October 1, 1955 in Eaton.
Emil retired from Delco Battery after 37 years of employment, was a member of the UAW, and also worked for Ebright’s Orchard many years ago. He was a resident of the Mt. Pleasant area for over 20 years, and enjoyed gardening and woodworking.
Emil is survived by his wife of 55 years, Carolyn Campbell, his children: Larry Wayne Campbell (wife, Emily), Muncie, Shonda Kay Cambell, Muncie, and Cheryl Renee Hayes (husband, Joseph L.) also of Muncie; grandchildren: Megan Smith, Michael, Jeffery, Ember, David, and Autumn Campbell, sisters: June Brewster, of Russell Springs, KY, and Lois Terry, Bronston, KY, sister-in-law, Joyce Campbell, Mt. Pleasant, daughter-in-law, Cathy Campbell, Muncie and 6 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Sherri Lynn Campbell in 1966 , a son, Gail Lee Campbell in 2009, and a brother Glen Campbell.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, February 19, 2011 at the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton, with Rev. Kirby Garrett presiding. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery with Military Rites by the Delaware County Veterans Honor Guard.
Visitation will be on Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. and one hour prior to services Saturday.
Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com
Emil F. (Maverick) Campbell, 78, passed away, February 14, 2011 at his home.
He was born on July 4, 1932 to Herchel and Stella May (Irvine) Campbell in Cains Store, Kentucky. An Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, he married Carolyn Reynolds on October 1, 1955 in Eaton.
Emil retired from Delco Battery after 37 years of employment, was a member of the UAW, and also worked for Ebright’s Orchard many years ago. He was a resident of the Mt. Pleasant area for over 20 years, and enjoyed gardening and woodworking.
Emil is survived by his wife of 55 years, Carolyn Campbell, his children: Larry Wayne Campbell (wife, Emily), Muncie, Shonda Kay Cambell, Muncie, and Cheryl Renee Hayes (husband, Joseph L.) also of Muncie; grandchildren: Megan Smith, Michael, Jeffery, Ember, David, and Autumn Campbell, sisters: June Brewster, of Russell Springs, KY, and Lois Terry, Bronston, KY, sister-in-law, Joyce Campbell, Mt. Pleasant, daughter-in-law, Cathy Campbell, Muncie and 6 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Sherri Lynn Campbell in 1966 , a son, Gail Lee Campbell in 2009, and a brother Glen Campbell.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, February 19, 2011 at the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton, with Rev. Kirby Garrett presiding. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery with Military Rites by the Delaware County Veterans Honor Guard.
Visitation will be on Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. and one hour prior to services Saturday.
Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
CLAUDE GORDON PRYOR
Hartford City, IN
Claude Gordon Pryor, 78, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2011.
He was born on April 4, 1932 in Scott County, Tennessee, to Jesse J. and Julia (Clark) Pryor. He married Doris Jean Allen on April 4, 1953 in Hartford City. An Eaton resident for over 45 years, Gordon, resided in Hartford City for the past 13 years.
Gordon retired from RockTenn of Eaton in 1985. He was a former Board Member of Union Cemetery, where he was a major contributor of his time and efforts towards the upkeep of the cemetery as well as assisting in burials. He was a member of the Avondale Sympathy Club.
Surviving in addition to his wife of 57 years, Doris Pryor, are his children: Claude Gene Pryor of Muncie, Sharon Glaser (husband, Bill), of Muncie, Virginia Rouse (husband, Randy), of Muncie, and Jackson Eric Pryor (wife, Lisa), of Eaton, eight grandchildren: Michael Pryor, Jesse Pryor, Matthew Pryor, Shane Slaven, Jenny Conner, Jacob Glaser, Kenneth Pryor and Kathleen Pryor and many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Elbert and Paul Pryor, four sisters: Margaret Bowling, Evelyn Goad, Aleas Jones, and Jewel Thomas.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 5, 2011 in the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton with Rev. Harrison Williams presiding. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery, Eaton.
Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Friday and one hour prior to services Saturday at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com
Claude Gordon Pryor, 78, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2011.
He was born on April 4, 1932 in Scott County, Tennessee, to Jesse J. and Julia (Clark) Pryor. He married Doris Jean Allen on April 4, 1953 in Hartford City. An Eaton resident for over 45 years, Gordon, resided in Hartford City for the past 13 years.
Gordon retired from RockTenn of Eaton in 1985. He was a former Board Member of Union Cemetery, where he was a major contributor of his time and efforts towards the upkeep of the cemetery as well as assisting in burials. He was a member of the Avondale Sympathy Club.
Surviving in addition to his wife of 57 years, Doris Pryor, are his children: Claude Gene Pryor of Muncie, Sharon Glaser (husband, Bill), of Muncie, Virginia Rouse (husband, Randy), of Muncie, and Jackson Eric Pryor (wife, Lisa), of Eaton, eight grandchildren: Michael Pryor, Jesse Pryor, Matthew Pryor, Shane Slaven, Jenny Conner, Jacob Glaser, Kenneth Pryor and Kathleen Pryor and many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Elbert and Paul Pryor, four sisters: Margaret Bowling, Evelyn Goad, Aleas Jones, and Jewel Thomas.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 5, 2011 in the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton with Rev. Harrison Williams presiding. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery, Eaton.
Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Friday and one hour prior to services Saturday at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com
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