Indiana Marriages, 1780-1992
Edna M. Dyer
Feb. 25, 1921 – March 30, 2006
Edna M. Dyer, 85, of New Castle, died Thursday, March 30, at Henry County Memorial Hospital in New Castle.
She was born Feb. 25, 1921, a daughter of the late Jesse and Grace Egan.
Mrs. Dyer retired from Western Electric in Indianapolis. She had attended Knightstown Church of God, was a wonderful cook and loved to sew.
Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Clifford E. Dyer of New Castle; two brothers, Elmer Egan of Eaton and Leo Egan of Grant City; a sister, Vesta Hunt of Ocala, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Arthur Egan, Ora Egan, Clyde and Herb Egan; and three sisters, Betty Lou Garrison, Faye Lewis and Thelma Neal.
Funeral services were at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 1, at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service, Knightstown Chapel, with Pastor Randy Gross officiating. Burial followed at Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown. Visitation was 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 1, at the funeral home.
Joshua William Hampton
Nov. 29, 1976 – March 31, 2006
Joshua William Hampton, 29, of Arlington, died Friday, March 31, from injuries sustained in a car accident.
He was born Nov. 29, 1976, in Henry County, a son of William E. Hampton and Kitty Schmutte.
Mr. Hampton was a lifetime resident of Rush County and a Knightstown High School graduate. He attended ITT Technical Institute for two years where he studied electronics. He had been employed as a builder for the last 10 years. Mr. Hampton was a member of Arlington Christian Church.
Survivors include his wife, Christina M. (Meulen) Hampton of Arlington; his step-mother, Joyce Hampton of Florida; his mother, Kitty (wife, Carl) Schmutte of Maine; two sons, Nicholas C. (Hampton) Meulen and William Hunter Hampton, both of Arlington; and four sisters, Jody M. Hampton of Knightstown, Lola Stout of Bloomington, Jamie Rogers of Bloomington and Sheryl Zins of Maine.
He was preceded in death by his father, William E. Hampton; and a nephew, Mason Lines.
Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 5, at Arlington Christian Church with Rev. Bob Brock officiating. Burial followed in Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown. Visitation was Tuesday, April 4, at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home in Shelbyville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Joshua William Hampton Memorial Fund with envelopes available at the funeral home.
Ronnie R. Cameron
Feb. 10, 1949 – March 24, 2006
Ronnie R. Cameron, 57, of Rushville, died Friday, March 24, at his home.
He was born Feb. 10, 1949, in Rushville, the son of the late George D. and Amelia (Mohler) Cameron.
Mr. Cameron lived all his life in Rush County, having graduated from Rushville High School in 1967. He was employed at Philco-Ford in Connersville in late 1960’s and 1970’s. He was a house parent at the Indiana Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Children’s Home in Knightstown for 24 years. An active vendor at Riley Days in Greenfield, he sold crafts and “Ron’s Fudge.” Mr. Cameron was a member of Ben Davis Creek Christian Church where he was a vocal soloist.
Survivors include his mother and step-father, Amelia and John Burgdoerfer of Gings; and several aunts and uncles.
He was preceded in death by his twin sister, Maudia Kay Cameron; and a step-brother, Darrell Burgdoerfer.
Funeral services were at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 27, at Moster & Cox Mortuary in Rushville with Howard Bullard officiating. Burial followed in Orange North Cemetery in Fayette County. Visitation was 2-8 p.m. on Sunday, March 26, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Ben Davis Creek Christian Church.
Mary Frances Howe
Dec. 26, 1933 – March 24, 2006
Mary Frances (Ebbert) Howe, 72, of Pendleton, died Friday, March 24, at her home.
She was born Dec. 26, 1933, in Mechanicsburg, a daughter of the late Orville and Berneatha (Lindsey) Ebbert.
Mrs. Howe retired from Delco-Remy in 1987 after 32 years of service. She was a member of Shirley Order of the Eastern Star #492 and Shirley Christian Church. Mrs. Howe was a Pendleton Heights High School band booster and she enjoyed making dolls and bears.
Survivors include her husband, Dale Howe of Pendleton; a daughter, Beth Ann Howe of Pendleton; four sisters, Helen Wisehart of Wilkinson, Alice Fern Johnson of Florida, Eva Erman of Elwood and Jane Wisehart of Shirley; three grandchildren, Krishanda Kirchner of Lebanon, Krystal Kirchner of Anderson and Daniel Kirchner of Anderson; two great-grandchildren, Aubri Hamilton of Lebanon and Aydin Kirchner of Anderson; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Ralph, Dale and Junior Ebbert; and a sister, Anna Mae Crocket.
Funeral services were at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 28, at Condo & Son Funeral Home in Wilkinson. Burial followed in McCray Cemetery in Wilkinson. Visitation was 4-8 p.m. Monday, March 27, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
John R. Hamm
May 19, 1923 – March 26, 2006
John R. Hamm, 82, of Shirley, died Sunday, March 26, at Henry County Memorial Hospital.
He was born May 19, 1923, in Morehead, Ky., a son of the late Samuel and Lizzie (Thompson) Hamm.
Mr. Hamm, a loving husband, father and grandfather, was employed at Nicholson File in Anderson for 25 years. He later retired from the Charles A. Beard Memorial School Corporation. A veteran of the U.S. Army, Mr. Hamm served during World War II. He was a member of Kennard Baptist Church and he loved gardening.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Hamm of Shirley, whom he married on April 6, 1957; two daughters, Theresa (husband, David) Frank of Fishers and Alisa (husband, Joseph) Littleton of Morehead, Ky.; five grandchildren, Chuck, Katie and Emily Littleton of Morehead, Ky., and Benjamin and Adam Frank of Fishers; a brother, Henry (wife, Fern) Hamm of Morehead, Ky.; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Hazel, Arthur, Frank and Bill Hamm; and a sister, Ethel “Doll” Hamm.
Funeral services were Tuesday, March 28, at 7 p.m. at Kennard Baptist Church with Pastors Randle Morris and Dillard Cole officiating. Visitation is 4 p.m. until time of service. Visitation will also be held from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 29, at Northcutt and Son Funeral Home in Morehead, Ky. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 30, at 11 a.m. at Northcutt and Son Funeral Home with burial following at Hogg Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service, Knightstown Chapel.
Paul J. Graham
Aug. 29, 1920 – March 27, 2006
Paul J. Graham, 85, of Straughn, died Monday, March 27, at his home.
He was born Aug. 29, 1920, in New Castle, a son of the late Horace and Gladys Graham.
Mr. Graham was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He served in the Pacific Theater, specifically in the southern Philippine islands. Mr. Graham earned a variety of awards and honors in the military, including the American Theater Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon with one bronze star, the Good Conduct Ribbon, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one bronze star and the Victory Medal. After the war, he was a farmer and also drove a New Castle school bus for over 10 years. He was a Past Master and member of Masonic Lodge #72 F&AM.
Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Eileen (Beam) Graham; a daughter, Judith (husband, Tom) Fincher of Ramona, Cal.; two sons, David (wife, Cathy) Graham of Greenville, N.C., and Larry (wife, Carol) Graham of Cache, Okla.; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Robert.
Funeral services are at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 30, at Marshall & Erlewein Funeral Home, Lewisville Chapel, with Rev. Marion Hickman officiating. Burial will follow in Lewisville Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 29, at the funeral home. A Masonic service will take place at 7:30 p.m.
Jessie Pitts
July 28, 1921 – March 27, 2006
Jessie Pitts, 84, of Knightstown, died Monday, March 27, at Henry County Memorial Hospital in New Castle.
She was born July 28, 1921, in Henry County, a daughter of the late Ray and Louise (Personnett) Fadely.
Mrs. Pitts was a homemaker most of her life. She lived in Knightstown for 51 years. As a young lady, she worked at Perfect Circle in Hagerstown and New Castle. There she met her husband, Earnest, to whom she was married for 45 years. Mrs. Pitts also worked in several Henry County restaurants over the years. She taught cake decorating classes at Knightstown High School and decorated cakes for many people in the Knightstown area. A member of Knightstown Wesleyan Church, she owned and operated Granny’s Ice Cream Parlor in Knightstown from 1984-1993.
Survivors include six children, Kathie Rummel of Knightstown, Marcia (husband, Mike) Woods of Cartersville, Ga., Carl (fiance, Rhonda Sumrell) Pitts of Mooresville, N.C., Norma Kay (husband, Ron) Neubert of New Castle, Bill (wife, Judy) Pitts of Augusta, Ga., and Hubert Pitts of Phoenix, Ariz.; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Other survivors include two sisters, Bernadine Baldwin and Pauline Gard, both of New Castle; a brother, John Fadely of Newberry, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Earnest, on June 15, 1990; and a brother, Fred Fadely.
Funeral services are at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 30, at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service, Knightstown Chapel, with Rev. Gail Whitmire officiating. Burial will follow in Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, at the funeral home.
