Indiana Marriages, 1780-1992
James Richard Harrold
July 13, 1918 – Sept. 22, 2008
James Richard Harrold, 90, of Morristown, died September 22 at Morristown Manor Nursing Home.
He was born July 13, 1918, in Dunreith, a son of the late Walter and Mae (Vaughn) Harrold.
Mr. Harrold lived most of his life in the Knightstown and Carthage areas. A sales representative for Moorman Feeds, he was a member of the Wayne Township Advisory Board and the East Street Christian Church board. He was also a former Kiwanis Club member.
Survivors include a son, Robert L. (wife, Jean) Harrold of Fargo, N.D.; two daughters, Judy (husband, Bill) Muir of Carthage and Linda (husband, Allen) Burch of Plymouth; a brother, William “Bill” (wife, Joy) Harrold of Knightstown; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Olive; and one grandchild.
Funeral services are at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 27, at Todd Funeral Home in Knightstown with Rev. David Bonne officiating. Burial will follow at Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Friday, September 26, at the funeral home.
Leonard Lantie Jeffers
June 1, 1940 – Oct. 3, 2008
Leonard Lantie Jeffers, 68, of Knightstown, died October 3 at Community Hospital East in Indianapolis.
He was born June 1, 1940, in Scott County, Tenn., a son of the late Wilbert J. and Lucy Thelma (Boshears) Jeffers.
Mr. Jeffers was a retired contract mail carrier for the United States Postal Service in Eastern Tennessee. Prior to that he was a computer operator for many years with various companies. Mr. Jeffers was a member of Buffalo Bridge Baptist Church in Huntsville, Tenn. He was also a Little League softball and baseball coach in the Irvington (Indianapolis) area.
Survivors include his wife, Judith E. (Query) Jeffers; a son, Leonard Jr. (wife, Peggy) Jeffers of Indianapolis; a daughter, Becky (husband, Steve) Hibbert of Knightstown; three brothers, Glen (wife, Pearl) Jeffers, Wayford “Pete” (wife, Christine) Jeffers and Charles (wife, Sandra) Jeffers, all of Tennessee; a sister, Bonnie June Lowe of Tennessee; grandchildren, Amber, Brad and Cody Hibbert of Knightstown, Taylor Dukes, and Dylan and Peyton Jeffers, all of Indianapolis; and two cousins, Helen Norris and Thermon (wife, Barb) Jeffers.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Jeff and Ronald Jeffers; and a sister, Hilda Jeffers.
Funeral services were October 6 at Fairview Missionary Baptist Church in Huntsville, Tenn., with Pastor Demas Love officiating. Graveside services and burial took place October 7 at Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown. Visitation was October 5 at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
James T. Butcher
June 15, 1923 – Oct. 8, 2008
James T. Butcher, 85, of Greenfield, formerly of Shirley, died October 8 at Regency Place in Greenfield.
He was born June 15, 1923, a son of the late Claude and Dorthy (Moore) Butcher.
Mr. Butcher was a lifelong Shirley resident who retired from the Hancock County highway department. He was also a lifelong trucker and an avid raccoon hunter.
Survivors include two sons, Jim (wife, Judith) Butcher of Fortville and William Butcher of Kennard; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Beatrice Helen Butcher; four brothers, John, Bob, Gerald and Roy Butcher; a sister, Mary Haynes; a daughter, Brenda Moore; and a son, Donald Butcher.
Funeral services were October 11 at Condo & Son Funeral Home in Wilkinson with Darrell Deck officiating. Burial followed at McCray Cemetery in Wilkinson. Visitation was October 10 at the funeral home.
Jim Fairchild
Oct. 27, 1958 - Oct. 9, 2008
Jim Fairchild, 49, died October 9 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.
He was born Oct. 27, 1958, in New Castle, a son of the late Arvel James “AJ” and Nilah (Rogers) Fairchild.
Mr. Fairchild spent his entire life in the New Castle area. A 1977 Tri High School graduate, he enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family and friends. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in New Castle, as well as the New Castle Evening Optimist Club. Mr. Fairchild was a livestock auctioneer at Henry County Livestock Auction. He also traveled throughout the country organizing horse sales.
Survivors include his wife, Fay (Shrader) Fairchild; a daughter, Catie Fairchild of New Castle; a brother, Ronald Dean Fairchild of Jacksonville, Fla.; his mother-in-law, Virginia Shrader of New Castle; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Nilah Jo Fairchild.
Funeral services were October 14 at First United Methodist Church in New Castle with Revs. Tom McGillard and Lawrence Bishop officiating. Burial followed at Lewisville Cemetery. Visitation was October 13 at Marshall & Erlewein Funeral Home in Lewisville.
Margaret C. Sorrell
Sept. 20, 1914 – Oct. 12, 2008
Margaret C. Sorrell, 94, of Shirley, died October 12 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield.
She was born Sept. 20, 1914, in Cadiz, a daughter of the late Charles and Flora (Keesling) Clark.
Mrs. Sorrell was a lifelong homemaker who enjoyed sewing, crocheting and quilting. She was a member of Shirley United Methodist Church.
Survivors include a grandson, Tim (wife, Stacey) Sorrell of Carthage; a granddaughter, Tonia (husband, Kirt) Sorrell-Neal of Issaquah, Wash.; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Sorrell; a son, Charles Sorrell; two brothers, Maurice Clark and James Clark; a sister, Coffine Jones; and a daughter-in-law, Jenna Lee Sorrell.
Funeral services are at 1 p.m. Friday, October 17, at Condo & Son Funeral Home in Wilkinson with Rev. Jenny Charles officiating. Visitation is Friday, October 17, from 11 a.m. until time of services. Burial will follow at McCray Cemetery in Wilkinson.
Rebecca S. Lane
Jan. 17, 1958 – Sept. 25, 2008
Rebecca S. “Becky” Lane, 50, of New Castle, died September 25 at her home.
She was born Jan. 17, 1958, in Rush County, a daughter of the late Robert Eugene “Bob” Lane and Shirley Sue Luellen Crousore.
Ms. Lane was a 1976 Tri High School graduate. She was employed as a certified nursing assistant for several area nursing homes and she also did private care. Most recently she was employed at Glen Oaks Nursing Home in New Castle. She was also a beautician and a member of Spiceland Methodist Church. She also attended Spiceland Church of the Nazarene. Ms. Lane enjoyed baking and decorating cakes, sewing and embroidery. She moved to New Castle a year ago, but spent time in Spiceland and 20 years in Lewisville.
Survivors include her stepmother, Sandy Lane of Cambridge City; two sisters, Sharron Lane of Spiceland and Janine Lane of Cambridge City; a brother, Jeremiah “Bub” Lane of New Castle; two nephews, Tyler and Ryan Leeka; and several stepbrothers, stepsisters, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services were September 29 at Spiceland Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Allen Southerland officiating.
Sue Ann Land
March 20, 1935 – Sept. 26, 2008
Sue Ann Land, 73, of Carthage, died September 26 at The Waters of New Castle.
She was born March 20, 1935, in Henry County, a daughter of the late Ralph I. and Catherine (Murphy) Truitt.
Mrs. Land was valedictorian of the Carthage High School Class of 1952. She graduated from Indiana University in 1956 and Ball State University in 1969 with a masters degree. She was past grand president of Kappa Kappa Sigma 1985-86. Mrs. Land was also a member of the Mixers Home Economics Club and served as director of the Rush County Home Economics Chorus since 1995. She was a longtime 4-H member, past matron of the Eastern Star and a member of the Indiana Retired Teachers Association. She was an organist and pianist at her church since 1967. She was a member of Cross Roads United Methodist Church in Anderson.
Survivors include her husband, Kenneth, a son, Kelly Land of Carthage; a daughter, Victoria (husband, Walt) Fafata of Knightstown; a grandson, Jonathan Peper of Knightstown; four step-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Patricia Magee.
Funeral services were September 30 at Cross Roads United Methodist Church in Anderson. Burial followed at Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown. Visitation was September 29 at Todd Funeral Home in Knightstown.
