Indiana Marriages, 1780-1992
Charles Howard Stevens
June 24, 1927 – Jan. 13, 2006
Charles Howard Stevens, 78, of Greenfield, died Friday, Jan. 13, at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield.
He was born June 24, 1927, in Rush County, a son of the late Charles H. and Nellie (Carpenter) Stevens.
Mr. Stevens worked at Alsta Container for 26 years, retiring in 1988. He was a member of the Moose Lodge in New Castle.
Survivors include two sisters, Helen Little and Janet R. Bishop, both of Mooresville; step-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Grace I. Stevens, whom he married in 1984; two brothers, George and Lewis Stevens; and a sister, Thelma Hoard.
Funeral services were at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 17, at Todd Funeral Home in Knightstown. Burial followed at Glen Cove Cemetery. Visitation was 6-8 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 16.
Robert McFarland
Oct. 6, 1937 – Jan. 13, 2006
Robert McFarland, 68, of Knightstown, died Friday, Jan. 13, at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield.
He was born Oct. 6, 1937, in Jefferson County, a son of the late Niley and Inez (Bray) McFarland.
Mr. McFarland was self-employed in the timber purchasing business for over 45 years. He enjoyed camping, boating and fishing.
Survivors include a daughter, Tina (husband, Danny) Dunn of Middletown; two grandchildren, Eli Ratliff and Gage Dunn; one brother, Jess McFarland of Connersville; and a sister, Mary McFarland of Kentucky.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Norma (Grooms) McFarland; four brothers, Roscoe, Jack, Harold and John L. McFarland; and four sisters, Pauline McKay, Grace Carpenter, Ruth McFarland and Daisy McFarland.
Funeral services are at 2 p.m Thursday, Jan. 19, at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in Knightstown. Burial will follow at Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown. Visitation is from noon until time of service on Thursday, Jan. 19, at the funeral home.
Ronald Dean Craft
March 10, 1942 – Jan. 16, 2006
Ronald “Ronnie” Dean Craft, 63, of New Castle, died Monday, Jan. 16, at his home.
He was born March 10, 1942, in New Castle, a son of the late Julius and Isabell (Solomon) Craft.
Mr. Craft retired from Chrysler in New Castle after 30 years of service. He was a member of Local UAW 371. Mr. Craft was a renowned fisherman and avid outdoors and sports lover. He also enjoyed classic cars.
Survivors include his former spouse, Joyce Craft; two daughters, Joy (husband, Lewis) Goff, and Ronda Craft (Tony Cooper); two sons, Ronald (wife, Rhonda Sue) Craft II, and Chris (wife, Jennifer) Craft; eight grandchildren; and two brothers, Robert (wife, Clara) Craft and Gene Craft.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Jack and Bill Craft.
Funeral services are at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 20, at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle with Rev. John L. Fonzer, Sr., officiating. Burial will follow in Shiloh Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Stroke Foundation with envelopes available at the funeral home.
LaDonna Jean Edwards
March 2, 1928 – Jan. 15, 2006
LaDonna Jean Edwards, 77, of New Castle died Sunday, Jan. 15, at Henry County Memorial Hospital.
She was born March 2, 1928, in Seymour, the daughter of the late Grover Cleveland and Sadie Mae (Green) Waggoner.
A homemaker, Mrs. Edwards was an active member of New Castle Westview Church of the Nazarene. She and her husband, Bob, who survives, were song evangelists in various churches. She had strong faith in God and wanted to please Him, her husband, her children and their families. Mrs. Edwards enjoyed reading. She married Bob Edwards on Aug. 27, 1950.
Survivors include her husband; three sons, Stephen Duane (wife, Sara Ann) Edwards of Russiaville, Rev. Phil (wife, Sara Jane) Edwards of Fortville, and Rev. David Lee (wife, Tina) Edwards of Birmingham, Ala.; seven grandchildren, Brian (wife, Michelle) Isaac, Carla (husband, Mike) Carpenter, Jacob, Amanda, Miriam and Angela; six great-grandchildren, Hailey, Allison, Brian Jr., Amy, Drew and Matthew; a half-sister, Pauline Noblitt of Seymour; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant daughter, Janice Diane; two brothers, Donald and Jack Waggoner; four half-brothers, Harold Cox, Milburn Waggoner, Roy Waggoner and Thomas Cox; two half-sisters, Bernice Macak and Dorothy Murphy.
Funeral services are at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, at Westview Church of the Nazarene in New Castle with Revs. Paul Riddle and Frank Voss officiating. Burial will follow at 4 p.m. Thursday at Riverview Cemetery in Seymour. Visitation is one hour prior to services and 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle. Memorial contributions may be made to Westview Church of the Nazarene with envelopes available at the funeral home.
Loretta K. Penn
July 14, 1965 – Jan. 13, 2006
Loretta K. Penn, 40, of New Castle, died Friday, Jan. 13, at her home.
She was born July 14, 1965 in Rushville, a daughter of the Kenneth and Virginia “Sally” (Aker) Smith of Knightstown.
Mrs. Penn attended Greenfield Christian School and Carthage schools. She received her GED from New Castle Chrysler High School. Mrs. Penn worked as a waitress in several restaurants in Florida and New Castle.
Survivors include a daughter, Danielle Lynn Spuehler of New Castle; a son, John Dalton Spuehler III, of New Castle; her mother; a grandmother, Lois Smith of Shelbyville; a brother, Jack (wife, Penny) Grizzell of Carthage; three sisters, Debbie (husband, Jack) Catron of New Castle, Tammy (husband, Danny) Chew of Knightstown, and Cindy Hamilton of Knightstown; a brother-in-law, David Langley of Cincinnati, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father; a grandfather, Fred Smith; a sister, Judy Ann Langley; and a brother-in-law, Nate Hamilton, Jr.
Funeral services are at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 19, at Marcum Community Funeral Home with Revs. Dillard Cole and Randall Morris officiating. Burial will follow in Asbury Cemetery in Morristown. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, at the funeral home.
Karen Sue Scott
Dec. 9, 1946 – Jan. 14, 2006
Karen Sue Scott, 59, of Homer, died Saturday, Jan. 14, at her home.
She was born Dec. 9, 1946, in Rushville, a daughter of Robert and Marian (Frederick) Miller.
Mrs. Scott lived in the Homer area since 1975, having lived in Rushville prior to that. She was a 1965 graduate of Rushville High School. She later attended Milligan College in Tennessee. On July 2, 1966, she married Dan Scott, who survives. Mrs. Scott worked at Kroger as a cashier in the 1970’s. She was an owner of Hats Off (antiques and collectibles) in Knightstown. She was a 50-year member of Main Street Christian Church in Rushville as well as a 40-year member of Rushville Order of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Scott was a past Honor Queen in Job’s Daughter during the 1960’s. She was also a master gardener and was very active in the Youth Paint Horse Association during the 1980’s. She was involved in various other youth and horse activities also.
Survivors include her husband; her parents; a son, Marc Scott of Indianapolis; two daughters, Kristena Scott of Homer and Kamille Scott of Rushville; a brother, Dennis Miller of Knightstown; a sister, Denise (husband, Randy) Mohler of Illinois; and six grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Karole Lynn Scott in 1976.
Funeral services are at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 19, at Moster & Cox Mortuary in Rushville with Pastor Hank Anderson and Rev. Charles Justice officiating. Burial will take place in Rushville’s East Hill Cemetery following services. Visitation begins at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 18, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rushville Boys & Girls Club, Main Street Christian Church or Homer Christian Union Church.
Earl Nolen
July 27, 1926 – Jan. 13, 2006
Earl Nolen, 80, of Cambridge City, died Friday, Jan. 13, at his home. He was a former Knightstown resident, who moved to Cambridge City in 1970.
He was born July 27, 1926, in Olive Hill, Ky., the son of the late William Isaac and Lucy (Stevens) Nolen.
Mr. Nolen worked at Ford Motor Company and Visteon in Connersville, where he served as a supervisor. He was U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Lawrence H. Bertsch American Legion Post #169 in Cambridge City.
Survivors include four children, Brenda Thompson of Cambridge City, Sue Shepherd of Greenfield, Chad Nolen, Sr., of Sidney, Ohio, and Sherri Wolford of Columbus, Ohio; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Ada Jones of Knightstown; four half-sisters, Kathleen, Reithl, Bernice and Floris; one half-brother, Carl; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his step-mother, Laura Nolen; a stepson, Stephen Earl Nolen; and eight brothers and sisters.
Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16, at Waskom Capitol Hill Chapel in Cambridge City with Randy Gross officiating. Burial will take place in Nolen Cemetery in Olive Hill, Ky. Visitation was 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 15 at Waskom Capitol Hill Chapel in Cambridge City.
