Robert M. Biddinger
October 20, 1923 - March 26, 2004
Age: 80
Westport, Indiana
Date of Death: Friday, March 26, 2004 at 5:16 p.m.
Place of Death: Unexpectedly at his residence.
Date of Birth: October 20, 1923
Place of Birth: Waynesburg, Indiana
Date of Funeral: Tuesday, March 30, 2004 at 11:00 a.m.
Place: Bass & Gasper Funeral Home
Visitation: Monday from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m.
Officiating: Rev. David A. Scaggs
Final Resting Place: Rockcreek Cemetery with Military Graveside Services
Parents: Elmer Dale and Mary Ellen (Brotherton) Biddinger
History:
Residential: He was a lifelong resident of the Westport Community.
Military Service: He was a veteran having served his country in the US Army during WW 2 in the Asiatic Pacific Theater.
Occupation: He retired in 1988 from Arvin Industries at Columbus. He also had worked at the Bewley Bakery in Westport.
married to: Harriet Hamilton
Date: March 13, 1947
Place: North Vernon, Indiana
SURVIVORS:
Wife - Harriet Biddinger - Westport, Indiana
2 Sons - Richard D. Biddinger - North Vernon, Indiana
Kenneth W. Biddinger - Westport, Indiana
2 Daughters - Janet Faye Yeager - Butlerville, Indiana
Sandy Biddinger - Greensburg, Indiana
2 Sisters - Delores Fields - Columbus, Indiana
Dorothy Manlief - Morristown, Indiana
6 Grandchildren
8 Great Grandchildren
Preceded in death by: Parents
1 Daughter - Sharolyn Irene Biddinger
2 Sisters - Mildred Allen
Ellen Smith
3 Brothers - George Biddinger
Clancey Biddinger
Walter Biddinger
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society through the Bass & Gasper Funeral Home.
Wilma I. Billieu
July 9, 1914 - April 12, 2007
Age: 92
Columbus, Indiana
Date of Death: Thursday, April 12, 2007 at 4:21 a.m.
Place of Death: Miller’s Merry Manor at Hope
Date of Birth: July 9, 1914
Place of Birth: Clay County, Illinois
Date of Funeral: Monday, April 16, 2007 at 1:00 p.m.
Place: Bass & Gasper Funeral Home
Officiating: Rev. David Scaggs
Visitation: Sunday from 3:00 until 8:00 p.m.
Place of Entombment: Westport Mausoleum
Parents: Charles L. and Cleone (Hosselton) Howell
HISTORY:
Residential: She was raised in Rush County, Indiana. Resided in Westport from 1942 until 1968. Resided in Batesville from 1968 until she moved to Columbus in 1986.
Education: She graduated from New Salem High School in 1932
Occupation: She and her husband were the owners & operators of the Westport Meat Market from 1942 until 1968. She worked as a LPN for Margaret Mary Community Hospital at Batesville for 18 years and Tara Treatment Center at Franklin for 12 years. She had been a worker in the drug and alcohol addiction field for 50 years.
Memberships: Batesville United Methodist Church and a former member of the Westport United Methodist Church. Order of the Eastern Star # 183 at North Vernon; Entre Nous Club at Westport; PSI IOTA XI Sorority at Westport
Hobbies: She was an avid Indiana Pacer fan.
married: Floyd R. Billieu
Place: Milroy, Indiana
Date: September 20, 1942
He preceded her in death on April 26, 1962
SURVIVORS:
2 Daughters - Jacqueline (Don) Buckland - Ruidoso, New Mexico
Linda (Larry) Elkins - Columbus, Indiana
1 Sister - Hazel Martin - Frankfort, Indiana
3 Granddaughters - Natalie Witkemper - Columbus, Indiana
Nicole Pierce - Franklin, Indiana
Summer Witkemper - Scottsdale, Arizona
6 Step Grandchildren
3 Great Grandchildren
Preceded in death by: Parents
Husband
Stepson: Russell Billieu
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of South Central Indiana or the donor's choice through the funeral home.
Melvina "Micky" Binkley
August 3, 1928 - August 21, 2006
Age: 78
Westport, Indiana
Date of Death: Monday, August 21, 2006 at 2:37 a.m.
Place of Death: Heritage House Nursing Home at Greensburg
Date of Birth: August 3, 1928
Place of Birth: Shelby County, Indiana
Date of Funeral: Thursday, August 24, 2006 at 11:00 a.m.
Place: Bass & Gasper Funeral Home
Visitation: Wednesday from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m.
Officiating: Rev. Mike Bartlett
Final Resting Place: Westport Cemetery Parents: William Walker and Stella Mae (Pence) DeVault
HISTORY:
Residential: She was raised in Franklin, Indiana.
Education: She graduated from Franklin High School in Franklin, Indiana.
Occupation: She had worked as an operating room technician for Chicago - Shriners Hospital for Children for over 20 years.
Hobbies: She enjoyed reading and watching TV.
married to: Walter J. Binkley
Place: Chicago, Illinois
Date: February 20, 1960
He preceded her in death on December 28, 1991
SURVIVORS:
1 Step Son - Edward Binkley
4 Nieces - Beverly Jones - Westport, Indiana
Lois Ann Straub - Gardena, California
Sue Trangenstein - Dayton, Ohio
Linda McCreary - Columbus, Indiana
2 Nephews - Jay Keplinger - Franklin, Indiana
Donald Lamb - Shelbyville, Indiana
Preceded in death by: Parents
Husband - Walter J. Binkley
12 Sisters and Brothers
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of South Central Indiana through the funeral home.
Wilford "Bud" Bishop
December 8, 1915 - July 30, 2007
Age: 91
Hartsville, Indiana
Date of Death: Monday, July 30, 2007 at 12:25 a.m.
Place of Death: His residence
Date of Birth: December 8, 1915
Place of Birth: Westport, Indiana
Date of Funeral: Wednesday, August 1, 2007 at 3:00 p.m.
Place: Bass & Gasper Funeral Home
Visitation: Wednesday from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m.
Officiating: Pastor Tammy and Bill Leak
Final Resting Place: Findley Cemetery Parents: Charles & Gayle (Bennett) Bishop
HISTORY:
Residential: He was born & raised in Westport. Lived on a farm south of Westport for 58 years. He and his wife moved to Hartsville 4 months ago.
Occupation: Retired from Cummins Engine Company in 1974 after 25 years of Service. He spent his retirement years farming.
Memberships: Member of Letts United Methodist Church where he served as Sunday School Superintendent for several years
married to: Lillian K. Pope
Date: June 24, 1939
Place: Greenfield, Indiana
SURVIVORS:
Wife - Lillian K. Bishop - Hartsville, Indiana
1 Daughter - Sandra (David) Spangler - Hartsville, Indiana
2 Sons - Tom Bishop - Glendale, Arizona
Terry (Emma) Bishop - North Vernon, Indiana
1 Sister - Lenora Bennington - Connersville, Indiana
1 Brother - Charles (Chuck) Bishop - Payson, Arizona
8 Grandchildren
13 Great Grandchildren
Several Half Brothers and Sisters
Preceded in death by: Parents
Brother: James Bishop
2 Sisters: Mary Ewing
Martha Sallee
1 Daughter- in- Law: Becky Bishop
1 Son- in- Law: Don Beck
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Bartholomew County through the funeral home.
Joyce Imogene Blackerby
January 17, 1938 - October 30, 2004
Age: 66
Westport, Indiana
Date of Death: Saturday, October 30, 2004 at 7:40 p.m.
Place of Death: Miller’s Merry Manor at Hope
Date of Birth: January 17, 1938
Place of Birth: Columbus, Indiana
Date of Funeral: A memorial service will be conducted on Wednesday, November 3, 2004 at 6:00 p.m.
Place: Bass & Gasper Funeral Home
Visitation: Wednesday, November 3, 2004 from 5:00 p.m. until time of Service at 6:00 p.m.
Officiating: Rev. Crawford Huff
Final Resting Place: Resthaven Cemetery at Edinburgh
Parents: Elby and Hazel (Price) Giles
History:
Residential: Former Resident of Edinburgh and North Vernon. A Westport resident since 2001.
Education: Graduated from Indiana Business College at Columbus.
Occupation: A former employee of Amos Plastics and the K-mart store at Seymour.
Memberships: Edinburgh Order of the Eastern Star; Royal Neighbors at Hope
married to: Robert Earl Blackerby
Place: Martinsville, Indiana
Date: September 10, 1955
He preceded her in death on March 3, 1970
SURVIVORS:
Parents - Elby & Hazel Giles - Westport, Indiana
2 Sons - Elby Wayne Blackerby - Columbus, Indiana
Jerry Dean Blackerby - Seymour, Indiana
1 Daughter - Teanonna Sue Reynolds - Butlerville, Indiana
1 Sister - Janice Elaine Sebastian - Westport, Indiana
1 Brother - Rollin Dee Giles - Letts, Indiana
6 Grandchildren
3 Great Grandchildren
Preceded in death by: 1 Son: Jesse Robert Blackerby
2 Brothers: Gary Randall
Elmer Giles
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of South Central Indiana through the Bass & Gasper Funeral Home.
