Indiana Marriages, 1780-1992
Ruth M. Batson
September 13, 1922 – April 26, 2011
Ruth M. Batson, of rural Straughn, died April 26 at the Henry County Hospital in New Castle.
She was born Sept. 13, 1922, in Detroit, the daughter of the late Roy M. and Laura (Richardson) Atwater.
Mrs. Batson was a graduate of New Castle High School and Ball State University. She was an English teacher and also taught other subjects, including biology, at Straughn High School, Sulphur Springs High School and Tri High School. She did substitute teaching in most area high schools. She was a member of Saturday Club, Psi Iota Xi Sorority, Henry County Extension Homemakers, Henry County General Federation of Women’s Clubs, WHI, Sesame Circle, Two O’clock Club, Hoosier Bard, Franklin Township Club, Se-Du-Gro and Art Guild of Henry County. Mrs. Batson served four terms on the board of trustees of New Castle Henry County Public Library.
Survivors include two sons, Allen (wife, Jean) Batson of Phoenix and Cliff (wife, Sheryl) Batson of Rock Hill, South Carolina; one granddaughter, Melissa Batson of Fairfield, Ohio; four step-grandchildren, Marquita Stafford and Jeremy Neal of Rock Hill, S.C., Scott Suthers of New York City and Jill Saris of Surprise, Ariz.; five step-great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Louise Batson of Lewisville; and eight nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Russell Batson; two brothers, Richard and Roy Atwater; brothers-in-law Roscoe Batson and Robert L. Huffman; and sister-in-law Crystal Jeanett (Batson) Huffman.
Visitation was April 29 and funeral services were April 30 at Marshall and Erlewein Funeral Home in Lewisville with Rev. Marion L. Hickman officiating. Burial followed at Lewisville Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Salvation Army or Red Cross.
Bobby Lee Edwards
July 22, 1927 – May 7, 2011
Bobby Lee Edwards, 83, of New Castle, died May 7.
He was born July 22, 1927, a son of the late George S. and Gladys (Eacret) Edwards.
Mr. Edwards retired in 1989 from Knightstown High School as instrumental music teacher after a total of 38 years of teaching. He was a 1945 graduate of Seymour High School and Olivet Nazarene University in 1951 with a degree in music education. He graduated from Ball State University in 1963 with a master’s degree in music education. Prior to KHS, he taught at Crothersville High School, Worthington High School, Sand Creek High School in Westport, and at Carthage. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving during World War II. He and his wife served many Nazarene churches as minister of music, song evangelist and ministers of Christian education. He was member of the Indiana Retired Teachers Association and AARP. He was a member of Westview Church of the Nazarene. Mr. Edwards enjoyed southern gospel music and was a great promoter of it.
Survivors include his sons, Stephen Duane (wife, Sara Ann) Edwards of Russiaville, Rev. Phillip (wife, Sara Jane) Edwards of Fortville and Rev. David (wife, Tina) Edwards of Paden City, W. Va; seven grandchildren, Brian (wife, Michelle), Isaac, Carla (husband, Mike), Jacob (wife, Jenni), Amanda (husband, Ethan), Miriam (husband, Brad) and Angie; and 10 great-grandchildren, Hailey, Allison, Brian Jr., Amy, Drew, Matthew, Jessie, Tyler, Caitlyn and Meleah.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ladonna Edwards; a daughter, Janice Diane; and a brother, Francis Edwards.
Visitation was May 9 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle and at the church on May 10. Funeral services were May 10 at Westview Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Paul Riddle officiating assisted by Dr. Ted R. Lee. Military services were conducted by the American Legion and the VFW. Graveside services were May 10 at Riverview Cemetery in Seymour.
Memorial contributions may be made to Westview Church of the Nazarene.
William E. Kinser
April 4, 1968 – May 6, 2011
William E. "Will" Kinser, 43, died May 6 at his home in Willow Branch.
He was born April 4, 1968, in Jeffersonville, the son of Kathleen (Gussman) Kinser.
Mr. Kinser worked for World Media Group Incorporated in Indianapolis. He was a member of Shirley United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Carol (Mroz) Kinser of Willow Branch; two sons, Josh and Thomas Kinser, both of Willow Branch; a daughter, Audrey Kinser of Willow Branch; his mother; 15 brothers and sisters; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitations was May 9 at Condo and Son Funeral Home. Funeral services were May 10 at Shirley United Methodist Church with Rev. Jeff Mair officiating. Burial followed at McCray Cemetery.
Sandra K. Schroeder
April 12, 1943 – May 6, 2011
Sandra K. Schroeder, 68, died May 6 at Community Hospital East in Indianapolis.
She was born April 12, 1943, in Rushville, a daughter of the late Raymond and Mildred (Holden) Sherwood.
Mrs. Schroeder graduated from New Salem High School in 1961. She was a homemaker but also worked for many years for Rush County Schools as a teacher’s aide. She was a member of Dana Community Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary and an associate of Tri Kappa and St. Paul United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday school and worked with the youth groups.
Survivors include her husband, Lee A. Schroeder of Rushville; daughters Kimberly (husband, Jim) Hargis of Danville and Michelle (husband, Victor) Quantana of Franklin; grandson Joshua Christopher of Terre Haute; one sister, Coleen Lushell of Rushville; four brothers, David (wife, Marilyn) Sherwood of Andersonville, Bill (wife, JoAnn) Sherwood of New Palestine, Harley (wife, Hallie) Sherwood of Rushville, and Kermit (wife, Judy) Sherwood of Rushville; and brother-in-law Harold Souder of Mays.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, one brother and one half brother.
Visitation was May 10 and funeral services were May 11 at Todd Funeral Centre and Crematory with Pastor Jan Dimick officiating. Burial followed at East Hill Cemetery in Rushville.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul United Methodist Church or National Kidney Foundation.
Kaylee Lynn Sturgill
May 5, 2011
Kaylee Lynn Sturgill, infant, died May 5 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield.
Survivors include her mother, Christina Sturgill of Greenfield; father, Justin Sanders of Carthage; grandparents Tausha Sturgill of Maxwell, Clarence (wife, Cindy) Sturgill of Knightstown, and Nathan and Dawn Sanders of Carthage; great-grandparents Tommy Fields of Whitesburg, Ky., Ollie Mae Sturgill of Greenfield, Jerry and Geneva Sanders of Carthage and Donnie Stephens of Carthage; aunts and uncles Heather Sturgill of Shelbyville, Zach Sanders of Carthage, Shyron Sturgill of Knightstown and Rachel Sturgill of Knightstown; and great-aunts and uncles Ramona Boggs, Jessie McLeod and others.
Preceding her in death were her great-grandparents, Oscar Sturgill, Patricia Fields and Peggy Stephens.
Visitation is May 11 from 4-8 p.m. at Erlewein Mortuary in Greenfield. Funeral services are May 12 at noon at the mortuary. Burial will take place at Park Cemetery in Greenfield.
Memorial contributions may be made to Erlewein Mortuary, 1484 W. U. S. 40, Greenfield, IN 46140.
Ellen Marlene Graham
May 22, 1935 – May 3, 2011
Ellen Marlene Graham, 75, of Fishers, died May 3 at St. Vincent Hospice in Indianapolis.
She was born in Knightstown on May 22, 1935, a daughter of the late Guy Leroy and Marcile O. (Buchanan) May, and was raised on a farm south of Lewisville.
She graduated from Raleigh High School in 1953 and also graduated from business college. She and her husband farmed in Rush and Henry counties for several years. Later, they started Equalizer Inc., a tax consultation and accounting business in Indianapolis. Mrs. Graham was a member of Ebenezer Presbyterian Church and Lewisville Eastern Star.
Survivors include two children, Jeff Graham of Greenfield and Terri Graham of Indianapolis, two grandchildren, Brittany Jackson of Indianapolis and Michael Graham of Ellettsville; one sister, Beverly (husband, Randy) Watters of Indianapolis; one brother, Jack L. (wife, Pat) May of Macungie, Pa.; one aunt, Patricia Copeland of Knightstown; and one nephew, Ryan Wilson.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Graham was preceded in death by her husband, James C. Graham. Funeral services were May 7 at Ebenezer Presbyterian Church and burial followed in Ebenezer Cemetery.
Clarence Alfred Post
January 1, 1913 – May 3, 2011
Clarence Alfred Post, 98, died May 3 at his home.
He was born Jan. 1, 1913, in Terre Haute, the second son of the late Herman S. Post and Ida M. Huebethal.
His life began with the end of the horse and buggy as the automobile rolled off the assembly line and ended with the age of space exploration and the opening of virtual space, the Internet. Mr. Post loved learning and the breadth of his education showed his enthusiasm for understanding, with an Indiana State law degree and a teaching degree from Indiana University. He enjoyed talking to people and learning what he could from them as well as sharing his vast knowledge and definite opinions.
Mr. Post married Rhessa Routh in 1940 and the couple lived in Chicago and South Bend while he worked for Dun and Bradstreet. He rarely talked about those years and it was only very recently that the family learned that he was involved in helping refugees escape the turmoil in Europe at that time.
In 1945, the Posts chose Knightstown as the place to begin Mr. Post’s lifelong dream, and Post and Post Hardware was born. "The Store," as it was known in the family, remained a Knightstown institution for 65 years. Mr. Post was very active in the town, serving as a volunteer fireman and on the town board, for many years its president. He also taught social studies and economics at the Indiana Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Children’s Home. He was a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church, serving in both its physical and spiritual leadership.
Survivors include three children, Stephen A. Post, Stephanie (husband, Ruey) Wood, and Risa (husband, David) Paul; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, John (wife, Megan) Argyelan, Eric Argyelan, James (wife, Christina) Argyelan and children Jacob and Samuel, William A. (wife, Jenna) Paul and children Evangelina and Aria), Risa Dawn Paul and Stephen P. Paul.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife; his brother, Francis Post; and his sister-in-law, Christine.
Funeral services were May 9 at Bethel Presbyterian Church. Todd Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
