Ralph Hensley

MUNCIE, IN

Ralph D. Hensley, 88, passed away Monday, September 23, 2013 at Morrison Woods Health Campus in Muncie.

Ralph was born on July 15, 1925 to Clarence and Ethel May (Jackson) Hensley in Daleville, Indiana. He was a graduate of Muncie Central High School and lived in Delaware County most of his life and had resided in Florida.

He served his country in the United States Army during WWII. He worked at Warner Gear/Borg Warner for 45 years, retiring in 1988. Ralph also owned R & S Laundry on E. Jackson St. in Muncie. He was a member of the Eaton Masonic Lodge #606 for 66 years and served as Master of the Lodge in 1973.

Survivors include three sons, Phillip (Diane) Hensley, Steven (Dorothy) Hensley, and Dana (Angie) Hensley; eight step-children, Barbara (Terry) Cox, Betty (Joe) Crawford, Richard (Elaine) Wilson, Diana (Gary) Zimmerman, J. Charlene (Rod) Davis, Rev. Pamela Y. Mason, Kimberly Laine Hathecock, and Mason Yost; a brother, Clarence “Dink” (Jerri) Hensley, as well as several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and a special friend, Margaret.

Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Ethel, his wife, Shannon M. Beaty (12-1-1984), another wife, E. Bridget Mason-Yost (10-25-08), his children, David Hensley and Linda Spradlin, a brother, Merle “Butch” Hensley, and a sister, Betty Vorhees.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, September 28, 2013 at Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton, with Rev. Chuck Paul officiating. Burial with military rites by the Delaware County Veterans Honor Guard will follow in Gardens of Memory, Muncie.

Visitation for family and friends will be at the funeral home from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Friday, September 27, 2013 and one hour prior to the service on Saturday. A masonic service will take place at 7:45 P.M. on Friday.  

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.watersfuneralhomes.com

 

James Lee Beuoy

Bellevue, Washington

James Lee Beuoy, age 89, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2013, in Bellevue, Washington.

He was born September 15, 1923, in Eaton, Indiana, to Frank and Florence( Hartzell) Beuoy and graduated from Eaton high School in 1941.

He served in the United States Air Force during World War II. When his plane crashed in Switzerland, he was held as a Prisoner of War for several months.

On April 8, 1945, he married Lila June Clevenger, who preceded him in death earlier this year.

He graduated from Purdue University in 1954 and worked as a pharmacist and manager in Decatur, Indiana, and  West Lafayette for several years. After retiring, he and June moved to Sun City

West, Arizona, where they lived until they moved this year to Bellevue, Washington, to be near their son.

He is survived by his son, James Lee Beuoy II ( Jean), Kirkland, Washington, a brother, William E. Beuoy   ( Gloria Joy), Warsaw, Indiana, a sister Mary F. Roberts, Marion, Indiana,  three grandchildren, Thomas   Beuoy, (Macy), Phoenix, Arizona, Suzanne Beuoy, Crested Butte, Colorado and Michael Beuoy, San Diego, California, three great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lila June, his parents, a brother, Lester Earl, killed in WWII  and a grandson, James Lee Beuoy III.

Memorial services will held in Bellevue, Washington, on Wednesday, September 18.

A Graveside Service with Military Rites by the Delaware County Veterans Honor Guard will be held at the Mathews Cemetery on Saturday, September 21 at 1:00 p.pm. with Rev Teal Younce officiating.

Memorials may be made in his memory to the charity of  the donor’s choice.

John David Cox Sr.

MUNCIE, IN

John David Cox Sr., 61, died, Thursday, September 12, 2013.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 16, 2013 at the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton.  Burial will follow in Elm Ridge Cemetery.

Visitation will be on Monday from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.

David L. Watson

MUNCIE, IN

David L. Watson, 56, passed away unexpectedly Monday, September 9, 2013 at home.

David was born on April 1, 1957, in Jellico, Tennessee, to Mary (Cox) and Vinson Watson. He was a 1976 graduate of Delta High School and attended trade school for welding. David married Karen Griffee on August 30, 1991 at their home in Eaton.

David worked for Eaton EMTs, and loved deer hunting, camping, fishing, and football.  He loved watching all the games especially the 49ers and IU.  He was saved at the Eaton First Baptist Church. 

David lived a full life.  He lived life on the edge and lived his 100 years in 56.  Dave loved to cook and especially on the grill.  He was known as the master of the grill.  He was a very courageous man and a devoted husband, son, father, big brother, and grandfather.  His strength will carry his family on.

Survivors include his wife, Karen Watson; children: Tosha Watson (Darius Simon), Maria Kimbrell, David L. Watson II (Emily), Gwen Brannon (Kris Porter), and Shaun Keesling (Kirsten Howe); his mother, Mary Worley; his dog Gizzy, four brothers: Dale Watson, Dickie (Tara) Watson, Jerry Watson (Carol Capper), and Jeff (Michele) Watson; one sister, Dianne (Steve) Young; six grandchildren, Triston, Takoda, Teagan, Kynden, Dylan, and Lilian; and in-laws Troy and Rosemary Griffee, as well as his very special several cousins, nieces and nephews.

David was preceded in death by his father, Vinson in 1989; a son, Zachary Bear Watson in 1979;  a granddaughter, Evaiya Reign Watson in 2013 and his special dog Outlaw.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, September 13, 2013 at Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton with Rev. Clayton Terry and Pastor Dwane Loveless  officiating. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, Eaton.

Visitation for family and friends will be held at the funeral home from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, September 12, 2013 and one hour prior to the service on Friday.

Memorials may be made to the family in care of Pitman-Richman Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be sent to: www.watersfuneralhomes.com

Paul W. Browning

PIERCETON, IN

Paul W. Browning, 95, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 5, 2013, from his home near Pierceton, Indiana.

He was born on June 15, 1918, in Muncie, Indiana, to Vernard and Harriet (Hyatt) Browning.

Paul was a 1935 graduate of Royerton High School. He attended Manchester College (1935-36) and Purdue University.  He then married Cordelia May Funderburg  on August 24, 1941, in Elgin, Illinois. 

Paul worked at Westinghouse in Muncie, retiring in 1978.  He then moved to Pierceton, where he started Deka-Di Riding Stables.

Paul was a member of the Union Grove Church of the Brethren from 1953 to 1978.  He then became  a member of the North Webster Church of the Brethren.  Paul was a life-long contributor to Heifer Project and also volunteered many hours for Habitat for Humanity.

He is survived by his children: Pamela Shreves, Kay Sponseller (Jerome), Rita Breedlove, David Browning (Deborah), and Kathy Browning, 8 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by his wife, Cordelia May Browning; three brothers: Virgil, Robert, and Jim; and three sisters: Opal, Bertha, and Carol.

Funeral services will be held at the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton, on Monday, September 9, 2013, at 10:00 a.m., with Pastor Robert Wyman officiating.  Burial will follow immediately in Union Cemetery, Eaton.

Visitation for family and friends will be at the North Webster Church of the Brethren, 7281 E  600 N,  North Webster, IN, on Sunday, September 8, 2013, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. and one hour prior to services Monday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made in his name to Heifer Project or Habitat for Humanity.  

Marilyn Marsh

EATON, IN

Marilyn (Brumley) Marsh has died and will be cremated. 

She leaves her daughters, Ronda (Jim) Yenna and Regena (Larry) Seats, her loving brother Paul, as well as brothers Jeffrey and Wayne Brumley, three granddaughters, two great-granddaughters, and several nephews and nieces.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Eaton Community Building, 600 East Harris St., Eaton, on Sunday, September 8, 2013 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, Eaton.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.

Mary Agnes Brooks

HARTFORD CITY, IN

Mary Agnes Brooks, 83, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2013 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Hartford City.

She was born on November 4, 1929 to Henry and Bernice (Collins) Wight in Cabel County, West Virginia.

Mary moved to Hartford City in 1958. She was employed by Dacra Glass in Hartford City, and belonged to the Eaton United Methodist Church and the Hartford City Amvets.

Survivors include a son, Gregory (Carol) Brooks, a daughter-in-law, Sharon Brooks; 5 grandchildren, Lynn Brooks, Jonathon Brooks, Stacia Brooks, Sarah Brooks, and David Brooks; 6 great-grandchildren, Raven Brooks, Brandon Brooks, Marcus Allen Brooks, Abbey & Libby Brooks, and Erin Nichols.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Orval Brooks; a son, Dwight Brooks; two grandsons, Justin and Bryan Brooks; and 2 brothers and 1 sister.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, September 2, 2013 at Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton, with Pastor Keith Williams officiating.

Visitation for family and friends will be held from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. on Monday, September 2, prior to services.

Additional services will be Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. in the Henson Mortuary, 6357 Pea Ridge Road, Huntington, West Virginia, with calling one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in Dock’s Creek Cemetery in Kenova, West Virginia.

Memorials may be made out to the Eaton United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 158, Eaton, Indiana 47338.

 

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.watersfuneralhomes.com