Indiana Marriages, 1780-1992
Wilma “Sugar” Loveall
Dec. 11, 1933 – Oct. 8, 2008
Wilma “Sugar” Loveall, 74, of Knightstown, died October 8 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.
She was born Dec. 11, 1933, a daughter of the late George and Anna (Magee) Youse.
Mrs. Loveall was a mother and a lifelong homemaker. She enjoyed gardening and flowers.
Survivors include three sons, Larry (wife, Debbie) Loveall of Wilkinson, Paul (wife, Sue) Loveall of Carthage and Tony (wife, Jackie) Loveall of Crocker, Mo.; four daughters, Pam Smith of Knightstown, Cathy (husband, Larry) Roy of Knightstown, Carol (husband, Robert) Oldham of Knightstown and Brenda Loveall of Knightstown; a brother, Bobby Youse of Ohio; a sister, Wanda Winters of Knightstown; 22 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Loveall; two brothers, Richard and Dewey Youse; and four sisters, Betty Schaeffer, Margaret Gorman, Judy Trent and Georgia Jean Youse.
Funeral services were October 11 at Condo & Son Funeral Home in Wilkinson with Rev. Mervin Kilmer officiating. Burial followed at Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown. Visitation was October 11 at the funeral home.
James T. Butcher
June 15, 1923 – Oct. 8, 2008
James T. Butcher, 85, of Greenfield, formerly of Shirley, died October 8 at Regency Place in Greenfield.
He was born June 15, 1923, a son of the late Claude and Dorthy (Moore) Butcher.
Mr. Butcher was a lifelong Shirley resident who retired from the Hancock County highway department. He was also a lifelong trucker and an avid raccoon hunter.
Survivors include two sons, Jim (wife, Judith) Butcher of Fortville and William Butcher of Kennard; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Beatrice Helen Butcher; four brothers, John, Bob, Gerald and Roy Butcher; a sister, Mary Haynes; a daughter, Brenda Moore; and a son, Donald Butcher.
Funeral services were October 11 at Condo & Son Funeral Home in Wilkinson with Darrell Deck officiating. Burial followed at McCray Cemetery in Wilkinson. Visitation was October 10 at the funeral home.
Jim Fairchild
Oct. 27, 1958 - Oct. 9, 2008
Jim Fairchild, 49, died October 9 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.
He was born Oct. 27, 1958, in New Castle, a son of the late Arvel James “AJ” and Nilah (Rogers) Fairchild.
Mr. Fairchild spent his entire life in the New Castle area. A 1977 Tri High School graduate, he enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family and friends. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in New Castle, as well as the New Castle Evening Optimist Club. Mr. Fairchild was a livestock auctioneer at Henry County Livestock Auction. He also traveled throughout the country organizing horse sales.
Survivors include his wife, Fay (Shrader) Fairchild; a daughter, Catie Fairchild of New Castle; a brother, Ronald Dean Fairchild of Jacksonville, Fla.; his mother-in-law, Virginia Shrader of New Castle; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Nilah Jo Fairchild.
Funeral services were October 14 at First United Methodist Church in New Castle with Revs. Tom McGillard and Lawrence Bishop officiating. Burial followed at Lewisville Cemetery. Visitation was October 13 at Marshall & Erlewein Funeral Home in Lewisville.
Margaret C. Sorrell
Sept. 20, 1914 – Oct. 12, 2008
Margaret C. Sorrell, 94, of Shirley, died October 12 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield.
She was born Sept. 20, 1914, in Cadiz, a daughter of the late Charles and Flora (Keesling) Clark.
Mrs. Sorrell was a lifelong homemaker who enjoyed sewing, crocheting and quilting. She was a member of Shirley United Methodist Church.
Survivors include a grandson, Tim (wife, Stacey) Sorrell of Carthage; a granddaughter, Tonia (husband, Kirt) Sorrell-Neal of Issaquah, Wash.; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Sorrell; a son, Charles Sorrell; two brothers, Maurice Clark and James Clark; a sister, Coffine Jones; and a daughter-in-law, Jenna Lee Sorrell.
Funeral services are at 1 p.m. Friday, October 17, at Condo & Son Funeral Home in Wilkinson with Rev. Jenny Charles officiating. Visitation is Friday, October 17, from 11 a.m. until time of services. Burial will follow at McCray Cemetery in Wilkinson.
William R. Chapman
June 23, 1929 – Oct. 21, 2008
William R. “Bill” Chapman, 79, of Cambridge City, died October 21 at Pinehurst Village in Centerville.
He was born June 23, 1929, in Knightstown, a son of the late Harry E. and Rosetta (Rice) Chapman.
Mr. Chapman was a 1949 Cambridge City-Lincoln High School graduate who later served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He worked for 32 years as a machinist for Dana Corporation-Perfect Circle before retiring in 1992. An avid hunter and fisherman, he enjoyed collecting guns. Mr. Chapman combined machining and his gun hobby by building two 22-250 Swift rifles. He enjoyed all kinds of sports, but he particularly enjoyed racing.
Survivors include his wife, Beulah L. (Heaston) Chapman; a son, William “Joe” (wife, Phyllis) Chapman of Cambridge City; two grandsons, Scott (wife, Susana) Powell and Jeremy (wife, Amber) Patton, all of Cambridge City; five great-grandchildren, Isaiah Powell, Melinda and Susan Alvarez and Jaela and Jack Patton; two brothers, Ed (wife, Josie) Chapman of San Diego, Cal., and Alfred (wife, Erma) Chapman of Eaton, Ohio; and four sisters, Louella Stevens of Buckeye, Ariz., Wanda Carpenter and Janet McCord, both of Cambridge City, and Judy Flowe of Charlotte, N.C.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Gerald.
Funeral services were October 27 at Waskom Capitol Hill Chapel in Cambridge City with Tracy Wright officiating. Visitation was October 26 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans or the Golay Center.
Christine Anne Wiatt
March 6, 1947 – Oct. 23, 2008
Christine Anne Wiatt, 61, of Knightstown, died October 23 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield.
She was born March 6, 1947, in Lafayette, a daughter of the late Leonard Wiatt and Joyce (Holt) Wiatt.
Miss Wiatt was a 1965 Knightstown High School graduate, and a 1969 Indiana University graduate. worked with the Girl Scouts in California and Anderson. She served as a director of a YWCA in Fontana, Cal., for 20 years. Miss Wiatt also was a librarian at IU East in Richmond. She was a member of Knightstown Friends Church and sang in the church choir. Her other memberships included Girl Scouts of America and YWCA.
Survivors include her mother, Joyce Wiatt of Knightstown; a sister, Barbara (husband, Michael) Garland of Greenfield; her companion, Darla (Shannon) Smilardo of Knightstown; two nephews; one great-niece; and one great-nephew.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a brother.
Funeral services are Sunday, November 2, at 2 p.m. at Knightstown Friends Church with Rev. Mark Herbkersman officiating. Burial will take place at the family’s convenience. Todd Funeral Home in Knightstown is handling arrangements.
Roberta Jean Meek
Aug. 16, 1938 – Oct. 21, 2008
Roberta Jean Meek, 70, of Lewisville, died October 21 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield.
She was born Aug. 16, 1938, in Dunreith, a daughter of the late William Carl and Helen (Smith) Berry.
A homemaker, Mrs. Meek was a member of Rebekah Lodge in Dunreith. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-nephew. She also enjoyed playing bingo and attending high school basketball games.
Survivors include her husband, Miles Meek; a daughter, Tammy (husband, Jeff) Griggs of Knightstown; two sons, Jeff Meek of Knightstown and Eugene (wife, Debbie) Meek of Knightstown; five grandchildren, Heather, Eric and Randy Meek and Josh and Ashley Griggs; a great-nephew, Braylen Stanley; a sister, Patty (husband, Robbie) Lefforge of Lewisville; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant son, Richard Meek.
Funeral services were October 24 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in Knightstown with Rev. Thomas Current officiating. Burial followed at Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown.
