Indiana Marriages, 1780-1992
William E. Reynolds
July 30, 1906 – Apr. 13, 2001
William “Hap” E. Reynolds, 94, of New Castle died Friday, April 13 at his residence.
Reynolds was a former machinist at Chrysler Corp., retiring in 1966. He was also a farmer. He was a member of the Greensboro United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Marie Williamson; one son, Donald E. (wife, Ida) Reynolds, New Castle; grandchildren, Julie Reynolds, Renee (husband, David) Brown, and Donna (husband, Jim) Wright; great-grandchildren, Lucas Wright, Amber Wright, Josh Brown, Zack Brown and Annie Brown Craft; two brothers, Euil “Ham” of Greensboro, and Tot Reynolds of Bath County, KY.
His parents, a brother and two sisters preceded him in death.
Services were held Tuesday, April 17 at Greene’s Funeral Home in Knightstown. Visitation was Monday, April 16.
Memorial contributions may be made to United Methodist Faith & Promise Fund at the Greensboro United Methodist Church.
Dardenella C. Sipes
June 16, 1913 – Apr. 14, 2001
Dardenella C. Sipes, 87, of Knightstown died Saturday, April 14, at Brandywine Manor Convalescent Center in Greenfield.
She was born June 26, 1913 in New Orleans, LA, a daughter of the late John & Christina (MCMullen) Durnin.
She was a homemaker and a member of the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and St. Rose Society in Knightstown.
Survivors include two daughters, Gail Sipes of Knightstown and Janelle Hendershott of Dunreith; a son, John D. Sipes of Plano, TX; three grandchildren and two great-granddaughters; three sisters, Geraldine Bellande, Mary Boyle and Rita Trentacosta all of Kenner, LA; two brothers, John and Phillip Durnin both of Kenner, LA; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death were her husband, C. Ray Sipes on March 17, 1986, son Jerry Sipes on November 17, 1999, and a sister, Carmelite Culotta in 1941.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 18 at Condo & Son Funeral Home in Wilkinson with Father John Luerman officiating. Burial followed in Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown. Visitation was Tuesday, April 17 at the funeral home from 4-8 p.m.
Patricia A. Ray
Dec. 18, 1927 – Apr. 10, 2001
Patricia A. Ray, 73, of Carthage, died Tuesday, April 10 at her residence following an extended illness.
She was born December 18, 1927, in Shirley, a daughter of the late Glen and Letha (Hedrick) Jordan.
She was a homemaker and formerly attended the Calvary Baptist Church of New Castle.
Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Eldon Ray; six daughters, Penny Jones of Carthage, Francie Jasper of New Castle, Nancy (husband, Bill) Vickery, New Castle, Sherry (husband, Roger) Jones of Shirley, Letha Ray of Carthage, Vanessa (husband, Ronnie) Peavie of New Castle; one son, Kenneth “Bud” (wife, Mary) Ray of New Castle; a sister, Sue Ray of Carthage; five brothers, Billy Jordan of Shirley, Glen Jordan of Wilkinson, Robert Jordan of Shirley, Jimmy Jordan of Knightstown and Charlie Jordan of Arizona; 12 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
A sister and two brothers preceded her in death.
Services were held at Friday, April 13 at the Condo & Son Funeral Home in Wilkinson with Rev. Bobby Slagle officiating. Burial was in the Carthage Town Cemetery. Visitation was Thursday, April 12 at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
R. Gary Schatzlein
May 10, 1953 – Apr. 6, 2001
Memorial services for R. Gary Schatzlein 47, Indianapolis, formerly of Knightstown, will be at 2:30 p.m., Thursday, April 12 in Bethel Presbyterian Church, Knightstown. Friends and family are invited to remember Gary and celebrate his life with prayers, music and words. Graveside services will follow in Glen Cove Cemetery.
Gary was born in Knightstown May 10, 1953, a son of George and Helen Schatzlein of Indianapolis. The Schatzleins were long-time residents of Knightstown and the owners of Schatzlein's Florists for many years.
Gary died April 6 at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis. He graduated from Knightstown High School and attended Indiana University.
Gary and his brother, Dr. Michael Schatzlein of Ft. Wayne, founded TRC Corporation in 1972. In 1984, TRC moved its expanded state of the art facilities to 5761 Park Plaza Court in Indianapolis. He was a prominent figure in the Indiana, Indianapolis and national music, audio recording and advertising industries and was president of TRC Studios for nearly 30 years.
He was a member of the Bethel Presbyterian Church, The Columbia Club, American Federation of Musicians, AFTRA and The Advertising Club.
Survivors include three sons, Jonathan, Jameson and George, his parents and brother.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Jonathan, Jameson and George Account at Huntington National Bank, 11555 N. Allisonville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46038.
Leppert & Hensley Mortuary, Nora Chapel, are handling arrangements.
Edward S. Huff
Aug. 1, 1928 – Apr. 5, 2001
Edward S. Huff, 72, of Indianapolis and formerly of Wilkinson and Brooksville, Fla., died unexpectedly Thursday, April 5 at Community Hospital East in Indianapolis.
He was born August 1, 1928 in Dayton, Ohio, a son of the late Finley and Mary Belle (Landrum) Huff. He retired from Delco Products of Dayton, in 1978 after 30 years of service. He was a member of the Kettering Ohio Baseball Umpire Association, St. Anthony’s Catholic Church of Brooksville, Fla., and was an avid softball player.
Survivors include four daughters, Juanita Toth of Wilkinson, Martha Fryman of Huber Heights, Ohio, Hannah Taulbee of Shirley, and Kathy Earnst of Verona, Ohio; one son, Steven Huff of Fairmont; one sister, Dottie Baver of Brooksville, Fla.; two brothers, Bill of Trotwood, Ohio, and George of Holly Hills, Fla.; 12 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
His wife, Anna Mae in 1993, one sister and three brothers preceded him in death.
A funeral mass was held Monday at 10 a.m. at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Knightstown followed by burial in Glen Cove Cemetery. Visitation was from 1-5 p.m. Sunday, April 8 at the Condo & Son Funeral Home in Wilkinson.
William W. George
Jan. 9, 1923 – Apr. 8, 2001
William W. George, 78, of Richmond, and formerly of Wilkinson, died unexpectedly Sunday, April 8, at Reid Hospital in Richmond.
He was born January 9, 1923, in Wilkinson, a son of the late Paul and Ada (Gipe) George.
He retired from Delco Remy Model Shop of Anderson in 1975 after 34 years of service. He was a WW II Army Veteran Staff Sergeant.
Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Mavis (Stanley) George of Richmond; one son, Terry George of Anderson; one daughter, Rhonda (husband, John) Simpson of McCordsville; two granddaughters and three cousins.
Services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 10 at the Condo & Son Funeral Home in Wilkinson. Burial was in McCray Cemetery. Visitation was Tuesday from 9 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home.
Joseph “Tim” Fausset
May 13, 1957 – Mar. 31, 2001
Joseph “Tim” Fausset, 43, died Saturday, March 31, at the University of Illinois’s Chicago Medical Center.
He was a 1975 graduate of Knightstown High School and a 1977 graduate of Indiana Mortuary College.
Tim is survived by two brothers, J. Michael of Lafayette, and J. Patrick (wife, Debra) of Shirley; two sisters, Mary (husband, Louis) Brydges of Grayslake, Ill., and Judith (husband, Bill) Stecher of Noblesville.
He was preceded in death by his father, Guy in 1994, and his mother, Maxine in 1983.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 21 at the Knightstown Friends Church with the Rev. Mervin Kilmer officiating.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the Indiana University Medical Center Liver Unit.
