Indiana Marriages, 1780-1992
Earl Howard
Apr. 28, 1921 - Dec. 29, 2000
Earl Howard 79, of Dunreith died Friday, December 29 at Hancock Memorial Hospital in Greenfield.
He was born April 28, 1921 in Haddix, KY, a son of the late Willie V. and Margaret (Haddix) Howard.
He was a retired machine worker having been employed by Chrysler Corporation in New Castle. He served during World War 2 in the U.S. Army under General George S. Patton.
On October 28, 1979 he married Lovel Stalup, who survives. He was a member of Faith Chapel in Knightstown and the UAW.
Survivors include his wife, Lovel (Stacey) Stalup Howard of Dunreith; three daughters, Alice Bennett of New Castle, Darlene (Husband, Marvin) Mullenex of Indianapolis, Sharon (husband, Glen) Cox of New Castle; one sister, Josephine Hamilton of Carthage; nine grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by four brothers and four sisters.
Services were Wednesday, January 3 at 10 a.m. at Faith Chapel in Knightstown with Randy Gross officiating. Visitation was Tuesday, January 2 from 4-8 p.m. at Todd Funeral Home in Knightstown. Burial took place in Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown.
Lucille J. Newhouse
June 21, 1908 – Jan. 14, 2001
Lucille J. Newhouse, 92, of Bloomington, a former resident of Knightstown and Rush County, died Sunday, January 14 at Blooming Hospital in Bloomington.
She was born June 21, 1908 in Rush County, a daughter of the late Floyd and Bessie (Dalrymple) Reddick. She was a 1926 graduate of Carthage High School and was a cook at the Mays School prior to her retirement. She was a member of the Hannagan Christian Church and the Amicitia Club.
Survivors include two daughters, Carolyn J. Wilson of Bloomington, Wanda Liggett of Rushville; one brother, Roy Reddick of Carthage; two sisters, Ruth Stevens of Charlottesville, Gladys Geise of Rushville; four grandchildren, Michael Wilson of Kansas, Marcus Wilson of Bloomington, Melvin Wilson of Bloomington, Myron Wilson of Mooresville; three step-grandchildren, Phil, Gary, and Mark Liggett of Rushville; 15 great grandchildren.
Services will be Friday, January 19 at 10 a.m. at Todd Funeral Home, Butcher Chapel, Knightstown with Reverend Warren Engel officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, January 18 from 4-8 p.m. at Todd Funeral Home. Burial will take place in Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown.
Cloma Sparks
May 17, 1907 – Jan. 11, 2001
Cloma Sparks, 93, a lifelong resident of Wilkinson, died Thursday, January 11 at Regency Place Convalescent Center in Greenfield following an extended illness.
She was born May 17, 1907 in Wilkinson, a daughter of the late Charles and Nettie (Bates) Holliday. She was a lifelong member of the Wilkinson Church of Christ and a charter member of the Brown Township Home Economics Club.
Survivors include one daughter, Donna Zapf Greenfield; two sons, Kenneth Sparks of Okemos, MI, Robert Sparks of New Castle; nine grandchildren; one brother, Glen Holliday of Wilkinson; several nieces and nephews.
Her husband, Charles Sparks, preceded her in death on March 7, 1988. She was also preceded in death by one granddaughter, two great grandchildren, two brothers, Paul and Carl Holliday, and a sister, Thelma Friddle.
Services were Monday, January 15 at 10 a.m. in the Wilkinson Church of Christ with Jon Day, Jack Holliday and Jeff Sewyer officiating. Visitation was Sunday, January 14 from 3-8 p.m. at Condo & Son Funeral home in Wilkinson. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Wilkinson Church of Christ of Zapf Scholarship Fund.
Allean E. Sammons
Nov. 15, 1905 – Jan. 2, 2001
Allean E. Sammons, 95, of Knightstown died Tuesday, January 2 at Hickory Creek Convalescent Center in New Castle.
She was born Nov. 15, 1905 in Jennings County, a daughter of the late Aaron and Carrie (Weiss) Cardinal. She was a homemaker and a member of the Ogden United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her daughter, Ruby M. Derrick of Knightstown; one granddaughter, Janice (husband, Tom) Barton of Knightstown; one grandson, Jerry (wife, Linda) Jordon of Shirley; one sister, Elsie Clapp of Seymour; seven great grandchildren; and 10 great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Sammons, on March 7, 1969, and two brothers, Bud and Wilbur Cardinal.
Services were Friday, January 5-7 p.m. at Condo & Son Funeral Home in Wilkinson. Visitation was Friday, January 5 from 5-7 p.m. at Condo & Son Funeral Home. Graveside services were Saturday, January 6 at 11 a.m. at Dupont Cemetery in Dupont, Ind.
Doris P. Barton
July 18, 1920 – Jan. 6, 2001
Doris P. Barton, 80 a longtime Charlottesville resident, died Saturday, January 6 at Hancock Memorial Hospital in Greenfield following a brief illness.
She was born July 18, 1920 in Hancock County, a daughter of the late Earl and Ida (Wilson) Poer.
She retired from Indiana Knitware in Greenfield She was a member of the Shirley Chapter No. 492 Order of the Eastern Star, Double 13 Club, and Thursday Circle. She was a member of the Charlottesville Methodist Church. She enjoyed fishing and attending sporting events.
Survivors include two sons, Steve of Greenfield and Tom of Knightstown; one daughter, Carol Taylor of Danville; 10 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband Bill in 1988, two sisters, Katherine Heartsock and Frances Aliene Shepherd, and one brother, Kenneth Wilson Poer.
Services were at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 9 at Condo & Son Funeral Home in Wilkinson with Reverend Christina Marshall and Pastor Fred Powers officiating. Burial followed in Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown. Visitation was Monday, January 8 from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association of the American Cancer Society.
Arnold Butler
Mar. 21, 1927 - Dec. 28, 2000
Arnold C. Butler, 73, of Knightstown died Thursday, December 28 at Citrus Memorial Hospital in Inverness, FL.
He was born March 21, 1927 in Tripplett, KY, a son of the late John and Stella (Eagan) Butler.
He retired from the City of Knightstown as town Marshall in 1979 after 22 years of service. He also served as the city’s town manager for 10 years and received the 1968 Citizen of the Year Award from the Knightstown Chamber of Commerce. He was a veteran of World War 2 having served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of Knightstown American Legion Post 152, the Whittier Lane Baptist Church of New Castle, and attended the Bible Baptist Church in Crystal River, FL. He was a fantastic husband and father.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Gloria (Brown) Butler of Knightstown; two sons, Cliff (wife Lois) Butler, Chuck (wife, Julie) Butler, both of Knightstown; a daughter, Ginnie (husband, Andy) Benz of Connersville; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren; four sisters, Naomi Jackson and Charlene Jensen, both of Knightstown, Leatha Redmon of Greenfield, Sheila Rawlins of Charlottesville; seven brothers, Carl, Johnny, Ray, Harold, and Hayden, all of Knightstown, Leon of Greenfield, Richard of Spiceland; several nieces and nephews.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, January 4 at Condo & Son Funeral Home in Wilkinson with Pastor Frank Wood officiating. Burial will follow in Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown. Visitation is Wednesday, January 3 from 1-8 p.m. at Condo & Son Funeral Home.
Leroy “Speck” Sipes
Nov. 2, 1919 - Jan. 1, 2001
Leroy “Speck” Sipes, 81, a longtime resident of Knightstown and a former Maple Valley resident, died January 1 at Hancock Memorial in Greenfield.
He was born November 2, 1919 in Beardsley, MN, a son of the late Dennis and Della (Shoemaker) Sipes.
He retired from Hall Motor Sales in Knightstown after 31 years of service. He was a member of Knightstown American Legion Post 152. Mr. Sipes was a U.S. Army veteran having served during World War 2 from Oct. 20, 1940 to September 24, 1945.
Survivors include his wide of 50 years, Patsy (Tumilty) Sipes of Knightstown; two daughters, Mariann (husband, Mike) Beane of Wilkinson; Kathy (husband, Steve) Ferrell of Greensboro; one son, Dana (wife, Donna) Sipes of Charlottesville; three grandchildren, Josh Sipes, Amber Sipes and Stephanie Smith; one great grandson, Dawson Smith; three sisters, Fern Jackson of Carthage, Helen Morris of Knightstown, Maude Dilley of Indianapolis; three brothers, Richard Sipes of Anderson, Dale Sipes of Greenfield, Ed Sipes of Nineveh; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two sisters and nine brothers.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, January 5 at Condo & Son Funeral Home in Wilkinson with Bill House officiating. Burial will take place in Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown. Visitation will be at Condo & Son Funeral Home in Wilkinson Thursday, January 4 from 4-8 p.m.
