Lois Ruth Badgley
June 18, 1913 - August 14, 2003
Age: 90
Greensburg, Indiana
Date of Death: Thursday, August 14, 2003 at 4:49 a.m.
Place of Death: Columbus Health & Rehabilitation Center
Date of Birth: June 18, 1913
Place of Birth: Chickasha, Oklahoma
Date of Funeral: Monday, August 18, 2003 at 10:00 a.m.
Place: Bass & Gasper Funeral Home
Visitation: Sunday from 2:00 until 6:00 p.m.
Officiating: Rev. Steve Malone and Rev. Connie Barr
Place of Burial: Rockcreek Cemetery Parents: Arthur and Addie (Mabry) Hollis
History:
Education: She graduated from Anadarko High School in 1931.
Occupation: She was a musician, artist and enjoyed her farm life. Her first employment was playing the piano for silent movies at the Sugg Theater in Chickasha. Her and her husband owned a photography studio in Ohio and Lois was the color artist. They moved to Indiana in 1943 and owned and operated a dairy farm. She later worked at Murphy’s, Minears and Newlon’s Shoes in Greensburg. She is Lois of “Lois and the Guys”, a band that has entertained at numerous locations and functions in & around Greensburg. In 2002, she received the Decatur Co. Senior Volunteer of the year award.
Memberships: She was a very active member of the Rockcreek Baptist Church and was the pianist for over 50 years.
married to: Paul Dee Badgley
Place: Chickasha, Oklahoma
Date: February 25, 1935
He preceded her in death on November 11, 1969.
SURVIVORS:
2 Sons - Ed Badgley - Letts, Indiana
Bill Badgley - Greensburg, Indiana
2 Daughters - Judy Nugent - Alert, Indiana
Mabryan Hutchins - Columbus, Indiana
1 Sister - Yvonne Hatch - San Antonio, Texas
11 Grandchildren
16 Great Grandchildren
3 Great Great Grandchildren
Preceded in death by: Parents
Husband
3 Sisters: Jessie Slade
Elizabeth Henson
Audrey Fitz
1 Brother: Royce Hollis
Charles "Ed' Baker
June 18, 1932 - February 14, 2008
Age: 75
Columbus, Indiana
Date of Death: Thursday, February 14, 2008 at 8:50 p.m.
Place of Death: Kindred Hospital at Greenwood, Indiana
Date of Birth: June 18, 1932
Place of Birth: Columbus, Indiana
Date of Funeral: Monday, February 18, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.
Place: Bass & Gasper Funeral Home
Officiating: Pastor Greg Fish
Visitation: Sunday from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m.
Final Resting Place: Westport Cemetery Parents: Mylen and Winifred (Grider) Baker
HISTORY:
Residential: He was a lifelong resident of Columbus.
Education: Graduated from Columbus High School.
Military Service: He was a US Army veteran serving with the Medical Corp.
Occupation: He retired from Cummins Engine Company in 1989 after 33 years of service.
Memberships: He was a member of the Moose Lodge No. 398 at Columbus.
Hobbies: He enjoyed golf.
married: Mabel Ann Houpey
Place: Westport, Indiana
Date: October 27, 1962
SURVIVORS:
Wife - Mabel Ann Baker - Columbus, Indiana
1 Daughter - Barbara Elnora (Greg) Fish - Griffith, Indiana
3 Sons - Lonnie Ray (Annette) Baker - North Vernon, Indiana
Charles Edward Baker, Jr. - Columbus, Indiana
Donald Gene (Sue) Baker - Columbus, Indiana
2 Sisters - Carmelita Denny - Columbus, Indiana
Vernie Gannon - Canton, Illinois
1 Brother - Hubert Baker - Columbus, Indiana
6 Grandchildren
3 Great Grandchildren
Preceded in death by: Parents
Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's choice through the funeral home.
Ruth L. Baker
June 3, 1910 - March 10, 2003
Age: 92
Greensburg, Indiana
Date of Death: Monday, March 10, 2003 at 6:15 a.m.
Place of Death: Miller’s Merry Manor at Hope, Indiana
Date of Birth: June 3, 1910
Place of Birth: Decatur County, Indiana
Date of Funeral: Thursday, March 13, 2003 at 11:00 a.m.
Place: Bass & Gasper Funeral Home
Visitation: Wednesday from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m.
Officiating: Rev. Rand Hooten of the Burney Baptist Church
Parents: Clarence and Chloe (Lawson) Johnson
History:
Education: She graduated from Hope High School in 1929.
Memberships: Burney Baptist Church
married to: Harry Louis Baker
Place: Shelbyville, Indiana
Date: January 1, 1936
He preceded her in death on March 22, 1989.
SURVIVORS:
3 Sons - Donald L. Baker - Greensburg, Indiana
William L. Baker - Hope, Indiana
Darrell G. Baker - Westport, Indiana
6 Grandchildren
15 Great Grandchildren
1 Great Great Granddaughter
Preceded in death by: Parents
Husband
1 Brother - Claude Johnson
Memorial contributions may be made to the Burney Baptist Church through the Bass & Gasper Funeral Home.
Clinton D. Baldwin
March 20, 1924 - May 14, 2003
Age: 79
Westport, Indiana
Date of Death: Wednesday, May 14, 2003 at 8:08 a.m.
Place of Death: At his residence.
Date of Birth: March 20, 1924
Place of Birth: Zenas, Indiana
Date of Funeral: Saturday, May 17, 2003 at 11:00 a.m.
Place: Bass & Gasper Funeral Home
Officiating: Rev. Steve Malone
Visitation: Friday from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m.
Place of Burial: Rock Creek Cemetery with Military Graveside Services conducted by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post # 2021 from North Vernon.
Parents: Clinton Dow and Ida Mae (Eberwein) Baldwin
History:
Residential: He was born and raised in Zenas. He has been a Westport area resident since 1948.
Occupation: He retired in 1983 from Cummins Engine Co. after 31 years of service.
Education: He attended school at Zenas.
Military Service: He was a veteran of WW2 having served with the U.S. Army. He was stationed at Newfoundland at St. John’s Harbor.
Memberships: Zenas Baptist Church; Westport American Legion Post # 134 where he had served as Commander for 7 years. He founded the Westport Enterprises, Inc. and served as President for 23 years.
married to: Anna L. Humphrey
Place: North Vernon, Indiana
Date: May 21, 1948
SURVIVORS:
Wife - Anna L. Baldwin - Westport, Indiana
2 Daughters - Connie England - Indianapolis, Indiana
Donna Grimes - Greensburg, Indiana
1 Brother - Eugene Baldwin - Forrest City, Florida
6 Grandchildren
11 Great Grandchildren
Preceded in death by: Parents
4 Sisters: Iva Shutter
Zelma Pickett
Zelpha Franklin
Ica Marie Garrett
3 Brothers: Donald Baldwin
Denver Baldwin
Glen Baldwin
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association through the Bass & Gasper Funeral Home.
Glen C. Baldwin
April 17, 1919 - March 4, 2002
Age: 82
Melbourne, Florida
Date of Death: Monday, March 4, 2002 at 11:34 a.m.
Place of Death: At his residence
Place of Birth: Jennings County, Indiana
Date of Funeral: Thursday, March 7, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. Cremation will follow service.
Visitation: Thursday from 5:00 until time of service
Officiating: Rev. Tim Lucas
Parents: Clinton Dow and Ida Mae (Eberwein) Baldwin
History:
Residential: Born and raised in Jennings County. Former Anderson resident. Resided in Westport from 1975 until 2000 when he moved to Melbourne, Florida.
Occupation: He retired in 1982 from Acme Paving in Anderson after 30 years of service.
Education: Graduated from Zenas High School
Memberships: Zenas Baptist Church; Sons of the Legion at Westport; Former member of the Independent Westport Area Business Association. He had served on the board of directors as membership chairman and as President in 1992-1993.
married to: Louise Hodge
Place: Anderson, Indiana
Date: September 23, 1960
SURVIVORS:
Wife - Louise Baldwin - Melbourne, Florida
2 Sons - Mark Baldwin - Columbus, Indiana
Michael Baldwin - Anderson, Indiana
Great Niece (that they raised) Tammy Winchester - Melbourne, Florida
2 Brothers - Clinton Baldwin - Westport, Indiana
Eugene Baldwin - Forest City, Florida
5 Grandchildren
4 Great Grandchildren
Preceded in death by: His parents
1 Daughter - Shirley Ann Baldwin
2 Sons - Jerry Baldwin
Clinton Lewis Baldwin
4 Sisters - Zelma Pickett
Zelpha Franklin
Iva Shutter
Ica Garrett
2 Brothers - Denver Baldwin
Donald Baldwin
Memorial contributions may be made to the West Melbourne Florida Hospice at 1900 Dairy Road, West Melbourne, Florida 32904-4046 or through the Bass & Gasper Funeral Home.
