Indiana Marriages, 1780-1992
Rex David Livingston
Nov. 11, 1947 – Jan. 8, 2009
Rex David Livingston, 61, of Knightstown, died January 8 at St. Vincent’s Heart Center of Indiana in Indianapolis.
He was born Nov. 11, 1947, in New Castle, a son of the late Charles and Genevieve (Smith) Livingston.
Mr. Livingston was a 1966 Spiceland High School graduate. He was employed by Allegheny Ludlum in New Castle. A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, Mr. Livingston served during the Vietnam era. He was a member of Knightstown American Legion Post 152. He enjoyed vacationing with his family and watching Knightstown High School sports.
Survivors include his wife, Darlene Livingston of Knightstown; two daughters, Carrie Ferree of Ladoga and Julie Livingston of Rushville; a son, Kevin Livingston of Tipton; three grandchildren, Jessup, Emma and Collin Ferree, all of Ladoga; a brother, Roy Duane (wife, Wendy) Livingston of Battleground; a sister, Lois Ann Livingston of San Jose, Cal.; his mother- and father-in-law, James and Carole Speer of Charlottesville; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Roy and Bertie Livingston; his maternal grandparents, Charles and Gertrude Smith; and a nephew, Shawn Livingston.
Funeral services were January 11 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in Knightstown with Rev. Dr. James Garcia officiating. Visitation was January 11 prior to services. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.
Ruth “Sally” Wilcoxon
Jan. 12, 1934 – Jan. 9, 2009
Ruth “Sally” Wilcoxon, 74, of Greenfield, formerly of Wilkinson, died January 9 at St. Vincent’s Heart Center of Indiana in Indianapolis.
She was born Jan. 12, 1934, in Greenfield, a daughter of the late Edward and Elizabeth Hudson.
Survivors include her husband, Emerson Wilcoxon, Jr.; three sons, David (wife, Pam) Wilcoxon of Arkansas, Dwight (wife, Patti) Wilcoxon of New Whiteland and Jay (wife, Brenda) Wilcoxon of Greenfield; a daughter, Julie (husband, Kevin) Ashby of Greenfield; two sisters, Betty Hudson Ray and Nancy Kiser, both of Greenfield; seven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Joyce and Janet Hudson; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Rose Stalnaker and Katherine Hunt; and three brothers, Richard Hudson, Paul Hudson and Robert Hudson.
Funeral services were January 14 at Condo & Son Funeral Home in Wilkinson with Gary Sickle officiating. Visitation was January 13 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Riley Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis.
Ruth F. Barnes
Dec. 26, 1915 – Jan. 10, 2009
Ruth F. Barnes, 93, of Knightstown, died January 10 at her home.
She was born Dec. 26, 1915, in Mitchell, a daughter of the late William A. and Lucille (Woodward) Jones.
Mrs. Barnes was a retired cashier in the Paoli school system. She attended Paoli United Methodist Church before moving to Knightstown three years ago. Most recently, she attended Knightstown United Methodist Church. Her memberships included Delta Tri Kappa of Kappa Kappa Kappa, Eastern Star, Paoli Firemen’s Auxiliary, United Methodist Women and the All in One Club. She was also a volunteer for the American Red Cross blood program.
Survivors include a son, Larry (wife, Judy) Barnes of Knightstown; a brother, Harold (wife, Penny) Jones of Plainfield; a grandson, Eric (wife, Mikki) Barnes of Beech Grove; a granddaughter, Angie (husband, James) Holt of Cumberland; and six great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Marshall H. Barnes; four brothers; and three sisters.
Funeral services are at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 14, at Chastain Funeral Home in Mitchell with James Babcock officiating. Visitation was at Tuesday, January 13, at Todd Funeral Home in Knightstown. Burial will take place at Cresthaven Memorial Garden. Todd Funeral Home in Knightstown is handling arrangements.
Clifford E. Dyer
Nov. 23, 1923 – Dec. 31, 2008
Clifford E. Dyer, 85, of Muncie, died December 31 at the home of his niece.
He was born November 23, 1923 in Whitwell, Tenn.
Graveside services were January 3, 2009 at Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown. Arrangements are being handled to Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in Knightstown.
William B. “Pops” McQueen
April 19, 1931 – Jan. 4, 2008
William B. “Pops” McQueen, 77, of Indianapolis, died January 4 at his home.
He was born April 19, 1931, in Columbus, Ohio, a son of the late Bruce and Mary Elizabeth (Hammock) McQueen.
Mr. McQueen was a member of the Moose lodge and the Baptist church. He enjoyed fishing, karaoke, poker and bingo.
Survivors include his five children, Vickey (husband, Tony) Ritchie of Kennard, Joyce (husband, Earl) Hammons of Indianapolis, Lauretta Dillon of Indianapolis, Billy (wife, Nicole) McQueen of New Palestine and Brucie Johnson of Indianapolis; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a sister, Hazel McQueen of Hillard, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Ida Crypto and Mary Ann Wilkinson; a grandson, Earl Adams; and a great-grandson, Zachary Gard.
Funeral services are Wednesday, January 7, at 7 p.m. at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in Knightstown with Rev. Jack Hannum officiating. Visitation is 5 p.m. until time of services on January 7. Burial will take place at noon on Thursday, January 8, at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Columbus, Ohio.
Lorena Purtee
May 9, 1918 – Jan. 23, 2009
Lorena Purtee, died January 23 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield.
She was born May 9, 1918, in Muses Mill, Ky., a daughter of the late Robert and Bessie (Jones) Brammer.
Mrs. Purtee was a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and homemaker. She worked several years as a cook at Knightstown Elementary School and at Eli Lilly & Co. She was a member of Ogden Methodist Church.
Funeral services are at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 28, at Condo & Son Funeral Home in Wilkinson with Rev. Carolyn Stoten officiating. Visitation is 12-2 p.m. January 28 at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association with envelopes available at the funeral home.
Isabella Baker Abner
April 1, 1938 – Jan. 23, 2009
Isabella Baker Abner, 70, of Shirley, died January 23 at her home.
She was born April 1, 1938, in Johnetta, Ky., a daughter of the late Henry and Lona (Ballinger) Baker.
Mrs. Abner was employed as a hostess. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Larry Abner; three sons, Gary and Greg Cotton of Indianapolis, and Timothy Cotton of Phoenix, Ariz.; two daughters, Angila Scott and Michelle Abner (husband, Charles) White of Indianapolis; two sisters, Hazel Fowler of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Zelma Mullins of Mt. Vernon, Ky.; three brothers, J.D. Baker, Edd Baker and Fred Cook, all of Mt. Vernon, Ky.; and seven grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers.
Funeral services were January 27 at Condo & Son Funeral Home in Wilkinson. Burial followed at McCray Cemetery in Wilkinson. Visitation was prior to funeral services.
