Indiana Marriages, 1780-1992
Lillian C. Danner
Sept. 3, 1917 – Feb. 6, 2006
Lillian C. Danner, 88, of Indianapolis, a former Knightstown resident, died Monday, Feb. 6.
She was born Sept. 3, 1917, in Cadiz, a daughter of the late John Paul and Hattie Lucille (Fleming) Cooper.
Mrs. Danner graduated from Knightstown High School in 1935. She married Goodwin G. Danner on April 14, 1940, and he preceded her in death on May 11, 1975. Mrs. Danner was a member of Irvington United Methodist Church since 1940. She was also a 34-year member of Community Hospital Auxiliary.
Survivors include two daughters, Mary Ann (husband, Wallace) Williams and Christine McGee; five grandchildren, Lauri (husband, Charles) McNally, Michael (wife, Colleen) Williams, James (wife, Jennifer) Williams, Heather (husband, Keith) Lash, and Scott (wife, Kelly) McGee; 12 great-grandchildren, Shane, Katelyn, Sean and Kyla McNally, Myia, Cameron, Taylor and Joshua Williams, Jami Marsh, Lexis and Lauren McGee, and Riley Nash; and a sister, Betty Kopp.
Funeral services are at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, at Shirley Brothers Washington Memorial Chapel, 9606 E. Washington St., Indianapolis. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Robert M. Parker
Nov. 3, 1921 – Jan. 31, 2006
Robert M. “Bud” Parker, 84, of Banning, Cal., died Jan. 31.
He was born Nov. 3, 1921, in Knightstown, a son of the late Robert M. and Nell Parker.
Mr. Banning was a resident of North Hollywood, Cal., for 43 years prior to moving to Banning 16 years ago. During World War II, he served in the Pacific where he attained the rank of Staff Sergeant. He later worked at Los Angeles County Medical Center for 28 years. He retired in 1989.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret Parker; a daughter, Janet C. Parker of Burbank, Cal.; a son, Robert M. Parker III of La Mesa, Cal.; a sister, Sally Brown of Knightstown; two grandchildren, Sean and Brian; and several nieces and nephews.
Family and friends gathered for private funeral services following private cremation at Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, Cal. Memorial contributions may be made to San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital Foundation, 600 N. Highland Springs Ave., Banning, CA 92220. Funeral arrangements were handled by Weaver Mortuary in Beaumont, Cal.
Hazel A. Clark
May 30, 1928 – Feb. 4, 2006
azel A. Clark, 77, of Mays, died Saturday, Feb. 4, at Rush Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
She was born May 30, 1928 in Rushville, a daughter of the late Russell and Alma (Jessup) Dearinger.
Mrs. Clark was a 1947 Rushville High School graduate. She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star Marstha Poe Chapter. A homemaker, she also worked as a nursing assistant for many years. She was a member of Main Street Christian Church in Rushville. On Oct. 30, 1953, she married Andrew Ross Clark, who preceded her in death on Sept. 1, 1986.
Survivors include a son, Billy R. (wife, Lisa) Clark of Rushville; three daughters, Barbara A. Clark of Mays, Kathy (husband, Bill) Schumaker of Greenwood and Penny Kay (husband, Jack) Grizzell of Carthage; a sister, Evelyn Safewright of Stuart, Fla.; a brother, Wayne (wife, Hildred) Dearinger of Rushville; and five grandchildren.
Funeral services were Tuesday, Feb. 7, at Todd Funeral Home in Rushville with Revs. Hank and Deann Anderson officiating. Burial followed in Rush County’s Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation was 12-2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Main Street Christian Church.
J.C. “Bud” Deck
June 2, 1948 – Feb. 9, 2006
J.C. “Bud” Deck, 57, of New Castle died Thursday, Feb. 9, at St. Vincent Heart Institute in Indianapolis.
He was born June 2, 1948, in Alpine, Tenn., a son of Ruby (Cantell) Deck and the late Cooper Deck.
Mr. Deck was employed at Big B Landfill in New Castle for the past 30 years. He was affiliated with Calvary Baptist Church in New Castle and he enjoyed woodworking. He also collected NASCAR items and enjoyed racing. Mr. Deck was a coon hunter who also enjoyed camping and spending time with his family.
Survivors include his mother, Ruby Deck of Tennessee; his wife of 36 years, Dottie (Turner) Deck; three sons, Brad (wife, Theresa) Deck of New Castle, Scott (wife, Donna) Deck of Modoc, and Bryan Deck of Castle; six grandchildren, Candice, Calib, Katelyn, Bryan, Korey and Kaylee Deck; four sisters, Wanda (husband, Allen) Salvage, Carol (husband, Gerald) Copeland, Reba (husband, David) Hammock and Judy (husband, Jimmy) Carter, all of Tennessee; a brother, Roger (wife, Reta) Deck, also of Tennessee; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 13, at Main & Davis Funeral Home, Broad Street Chapel, with Pastor Bobby Slagle officiating. Burial followed in South Mound Cemetery, West Lawn Addition, in New Castle. Visitation was 2-6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, at the funeral home and one hour prior to services on Monday.
Helen Maxine Morris
Sept. 11, 1926 – Feb. 9 2006
Helen Maxine (Sipes) Morris, 79, of Knightstown, died Thursday, Feb. 9, at her home.
She was born Sept. 11, 1926, a daughter of the late Dennis and Della (Shoemaker) Sipes.
Mrs. Morris was a self-employed beautician until 1972 and worked at Knightstown Elementary School from 1980 to 1992. She worked at Hats Off in Knightstown. Most recently she was employed at Hinsey Brown Funeral Service in Knightstown. She was a 1945 Knightstown High School graduate and a member of Shirley Friends Church and the Shirley Friends Missionary Society. Mrs. Morris loved reading, sewing, rummage sales and cooking. She spent hours helping her husband, Joe, in his ministry duties, which included schooling, studying, calling and attending various church activities. When Joe, who was blind, was presented with his diploma, the school also awarded one to Helen because she read all the books to Joe and spent a lot of time helping him study. Mrs. Morris loved spending time with her granddaughters.
Survivors include a son, Gary (wife, Debi) Morris of New Castle; three granddaughters, Katie of Philadelphia and Cori Beth and Kelley, both of New Castle; a sister, Maude Dilley of Indianapolis; two brothers, Dale (wife, Helen) Sipes of Greenfield and Richard (wife, Hattie) Sipes of Anderson; several sisters-in-law, Pat Sipes of Knightstown, Dizzy Sipes of Anderson, Charlotte Sipes of Mitchell, Betty Baugh of New Castle, Maxine Thompson of Waverly, Ohio, Cara West of New Castle, Patty Bell of Ohio and Hazel Posey of Knightstown; and a brother-in-law, Robert Morris of Maple Valley.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Rev. Joseph Morris; brothers, Delmar, Chester, Kenneth, Ed, John, Fay, Leroy “Speck”, Chauncey “Ray”, Art, Glessner and Ora; and two sisters, Laura and Fern.
Funeral services were Monday, Feb. 13, at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service, Knightstown Chapel, with Revs. Jim Jackson and Jonathan W. Morgan officiating. Burial followed at Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown. Visitation was Sunday, Feb. 12, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Shirley Friends Church or the charity of the donor’s choice.
Earl Hooker
Jan. 15, 1936 – Feb. 13, 2006
Earl Hooker, 70, of Knightstown, died Monday, Feb. 13, at the Heart Center of Indiana in Indianapolis.
He was born Jan. 15, 1936 in Manchester, Ky., a son of the late Walton and Mayme (Henson) Hooker.
Mr. Hooker retired from Ford Motor Company in 1988 after 30 years of service. He was a lifelong farmer in Henry County and he attended Greenfield Church of God. Mr. Hooker was a member of the Shirley Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite and Murat Shrine. An avid bluegrass fan, he was active in several area bluegrass clubs. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Joyce (Lipps) Hooker; three sons, Douglas Hooker and Wesley (wife, Debbie) Hooker, both of Knightstown and Russell (wife, Teri) Hooker of Greenwood; six grandchildren, Jonathon (wife, Jessi) Hooker, Stephanie, Lyndsey, Daniel, Robyn and Lauren Hooker; three great-grandchildren, Max, Addison and Gavin; three brothers, Amoel of Grayhawk, Ky., Carlo of Knightstown and Wallace of Winston-Salem, N.C.; three sisters, Betty Root of Winchester, Ohio, Darlene Oliver of Germantown, Md., and Charlotte Smith of Manchester, Ky.; and several nieces, nephews and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three children, Randy, Linda and Terry; two brothers, Stafford and Cecil Hooker; and a sister, Alma Robinson.
Funeral services are at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 17, at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service, Knightstown Chapel, with Pastor James Hibbard officiating. Burial will follow at McCray Cemetery in Wilkinson. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Shriner’s Hospital with envelopes available at the funeral home, or to the charity of the donor’s choice.
M. Deryl Souder
Jan. 29, 1930 - Feb. 28, 2006
M. Deryl Souder, 76, of Greenfield, a former Carthage resident, died Tuesday, Feb. 28, at Hancock Regional Hospital.
He was born Jan. 29, 1930, in Rush County, a son of the late Paul and Ruth (Manche) Souder.
Mr. Souder was an excavating contractor and farmer. He was a member of East Street Christian Church in Carthage.
Survivors include two sons, Deryl Souder, Jr., and Mike Souder, both of Carthage; and one grandson.
He was preceded in death by one grandchild.
Funeral services are Friday, March 3, at 10 a.m. at Todd Funeral Home, Carthage Chapel, with Rev. David Bonne officiating. Burial will follow at Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown. Visitation is Thursday, March 2, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
