John Parks Helton, 60, Noblesville
July 29, 2002
NOBLESVILLE -- John Parks Helton, 60, of Noblesville, died Sunday, July 28, 2002, at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville.
Mr. Helton was a mechanic, forklift operator and a truck driver for Alliant Foodservice in Fishers for 21 years. He retired in 1999. During the past year, he was a maintenance worker at Forest Hill Elementary School in Noblesville.
He was born May 15, 1942, in Harlem, Ky., the son of Darlene P. and Ruby (Hobbs) Helton. His mother survives in Corbin, Ky.
He was married to Sandra J. (Beaudet) Helton. She survives.
Mr. Helton was a member of the Sons of the American Legion and Moose Lodge in Noblesville. He was also a former member of the Hinkle Masonic Lodge.
In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by a son, Bill Capps Jr. of Noblesville; two daughters Taffy Herndon of Indianapolis, and Sandra McChoskey of Chillicothe, Ohio; three brothers, Bill Helton of Noblesville, Elmer Helton of Tennessee, and Junior Helton of Corbin; two sisters, Frances Pickle of Tipton, Ind., and Sue Rains of Corbin; and eight grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Lilly Mae Cotrell and Jackie Helton.
Calling will be 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Randall and Roberts Funeral Home in Noblesville. Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. The Rev. Stanley R. Sutton will officiate. Burial will be in Crownland Cemetery in Noblesville.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 7363 E. 21st St., Indianapolis, IN 46219.
Lois Mae Hineman, 81, Indianapolis
June 3, 2002
INDIANAPOLIS -- Lois Mae Hineman, 81, of Indianapolis, died Saturday, June 1, 2002, at the Carmel Care Center.
Mrs. Hineman was a homemaker.
She was born Nov. 17, 1920, in Cleveland, Ohio. She was the daughter of Edward M. and Clarissa Martin Claytor.
She was married to Harry Hineman. He survives.
Mrs. Hineman was a member of St. Lukešs Catholic Church in Indianapolis.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Harry E. Hineman of Indianapolis and James C. Hineman of Noblesville; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Calling will be from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Leppert and Hensley Smith Chapel in Carmel. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Luke's Catholic Church. The Rev. Daniel Mayhan will officiate. Burial will be in Carmel Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 681550, Indianapolis, IN 46268-7550.
Kenneth Howard Humbles, 91, Plant City, Fla.
Aug. 23, 2002
PLANT CITY, Fla. -- Kenneth Howard Humbles, 91, of Plant City, died Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2002, in Plant City.
Mr. Humbles was a farmer, barber, factory worker, home and church builder and minister in the Wesleyan Methodist Church in Laketon, Ind., and South Bend, Ind.
He was the son of Walter and Garnet Humbles of Cicero.
He was married to Fayola Kathryn Landes Humbles for 69 years. She survives.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Janet Carlton of Williamsburg, Va.; a son, Gail Humbles of Ventura, Calif.; a sister, Marquerite Setters of Illinois; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Harold Humbles and Gerald Humbles, and a sister, Junetta.
Arrangements are pending through East Coast Cremation in Melbourne, Fla.
Alice Luella Kerr, 94, Indianapolis
Aug. 8, 2002
INDIANAPOLIS -- Alice Luella (Cox) Kerr, 94, of Indianapolis, died Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2002, at American Village Healthcare.
Mrs. Kerr was a homemaker. She also worked for Real Silk Hosiery from 1927-33, and farmed with her husband in the Nora and Sheridan areas.
She was the daughter of Archie and Mary Elsie Cox.
She was a 1927 graduate of Carmel High School.
She married G. Franklin Kerr in August 1930, in Kentucky. He preceded her in death.
Mrs. Kerr was a member of Union Chapel United Methodist Church of Indianapolis and a 50-year member of the Order of Eastern Star, Castleton chapter. She was also a member the Women's Society of Christian Service and the White Cross Guild at Methodist Hospital.
She is survived by two sons, George R. Kerr of Indianapolis and Archie F. Kerr of Noblesville; a brother, David Cox of Alexandria; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Calling will be 4-8 p.m. today at Leppert and Hensley Mortuary, Nora Chapel. Services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Union Chapel United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Union Chapel Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Union Chapel United Methodist Church.
Ivalue Eikenberry Land, 84, Sheridan
June 6, 2002
SHERIDAN -- Ivalue (Howell) Eikenberry Land, 84, of Sheridan and formerly of Frankfort and Westfield, died Monday, June 3, 2002, at Sheridan Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
Mrs. Land was born in Boone County Jan. 23, 1918, to Frank and Ovie (Baird) Howell.
She was a cook and nurse's aide at several long-term care facilities, including Turtle Creek Nursing Home in Lafayette, Ind., and Cardinal Care Center in Westfield, where she retired in 1979.
She was a 1937 graduate of Kirklin High School.
Mrs. Land was a member of Jolietville United Methodist Church.
She was married to Paul Eikenberry in 1938. He died June 10, 1956. She married Clarence "Fuzzy" Land March 17, 1989. He survives.
She was is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, M. Kent and Nadine Eikenberry of Westfield and Francis and Joan Eikenberry of Yorktown, Ind.; a brother, Lyle Howell of Noblesville; a sister, Crystal Miessen of Noblesville; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Calling will be 4-8 p.m. Sunday at Kercheval Funeral Home in Sheridan. Services will be 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. The Rev. David Lemay will officiate. Burial will be in Spencer Cemetery, Sheridan.
Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's favorite charity.
Odell Loper, 78, Carthage, Miss.
May 30, 2002
CARTHAGE, Miss. -- Odell Loper, 78, of Carthage died Tuesday, May 28, 2002 at his home.
Mr. Loper was retired from Firestone Rubber Products.
He is survived by a son, Kenny Loper of Noblesville; a daughter, Audrey Williams of Martinsville, Ind.; a sister, Erma J. Quick of Carthage; and four grandchildren.
Calling will be 6-9 p.m. today at Wilcox Funeral Home Chapel in Carthage. Services will be 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. The Rev. Randolph Scott will officiate. Burial will be in Goshen Cemetery.
Ernest 'Wade' McCutchan, 91, Traverse City, Mich.
June 4, 2002
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. -- Ernest "Wade" McCutchan, 91, of Traverse City and formerly of Sheridan, died Friday, May 31, 2002, at Traverse Manor.
Mr. McCutchan was a retired supervisor for the Allison Division of General Motors Corp. in Indianapolis. He also farmed.
He was born Aug. 29, 1910, in Borden, Ind., the son of Clarence and Lealah Maude (Wade) McCutchan.
He was a member of Arcadia Christian Church and attended the Bible Baptist Church in Traverse City. He was affiliated with the Gideons International and was a member of the Masons.
He was married to Georgia Catherine Compton. She died in 1989.
Mr. McCutchan is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Alice J. and Dr. Stephen Beeker of Traverse City; a sister, Mildred Hoke of Hoover, Ala.; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert and Ione McCutchan of Watseka, Ill., Irvin and Fern McCutchan of Monticello, Ind., Alvin and Lynn McCutchan of St. Petersburg, Fla.; three grandchildren, Gail Folsom and husband, Randy, of Ft. Walton Beach, Fla., Julie Beeker and husband, Lalu Wirayani, of Traverse City, and Bruce Stephen Beeker of Traverse City; four great-grandchildren, Evan Wade, and Davis Grant Folsom and Yani Stephen and Yana Rose Beeker; and a sister-in-law, Laura Alice Baker of New Albany, Ind.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Condra and six brothers, Haven, Garven, Olin, Gerald, N. Clifton and Stanley O. McCutchan.
Services were conducted Monday at Chapel Hill Christian Church in Borden. Burial was in Chapel Hill Cemetery in Borden. Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City and Seabrook-Dieckmann-Naville Funeral Home in New Albany handled arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Chapel Hill Christian Church in Borden.
Charles Evans McQuinn, 76, Tipton
Aug. 9, 2002
TIPTON -- Charles Evans McQuinn, 76, of Tipton and formerly of Lebanon, Ind., died Thursday, Aug. 8, 2002, at his home.
Mr. McQuinn was director of production for Pioneer Hi-Bred International. He retired in 1992 after 40 years of service.
He was born Sept. 6, 1925, in Forest, Ind., the son of John Owen and Ruby Frances (Evans) McQuinn.
He was a 1943 graduate of Forest High School and attended Indiana University. He graduated from Purdue University in 1950 and became the assistant Extension agent in Boone County.
He was a radio operator for B-17s and B-29s in the U.S. Army Air Corp during World War II.
He married Joy Ann (Mitchell) McQuinn May 15, 1950. She survives.
Mr. McQuinn was a member of and former officer for Kemp United Methodist Church. He also was a past member of the Rotary Club, and he enjoyed farming.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Sharon Kay and Bob Boyd of Noblesville; a son and daughter-in-law, Drs. Mark and JoAnn McQuinn; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Morris and Wilma McQuinn and Leon McQuinn, all of Forest; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Maxine and Mike Ogle of Forest, and Carol and Bob Dull of Thorntown; six grandchildren, Kiley McQuinn, Kassey McQuinn, Jeff McQuinn, Mallory McQuinn, Nate Boyd and Anna Boyd.
Calling will be 2-7 p.m. Saturday at Young-Nichols Funeral Home in Tipton, and 1-2 p.m. Sunday at Kemp United Methodist Church in Tipton. Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at the church. The Rev. John Hogsett will officiate. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Tipton.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Oncology Department at Tipton County Memorial Hospital or to Kemp United Methodist Church.
Roeberta Mae Merriman, 77, Sheridan
July 29, 2002
SHERIDAN -- Roeberta Mae Merriman, 77, of Sheridan, died Saturday, July 27, 2002, at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville.
Mrs. Merriman was a registered nurse at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville, Witham Hospital in Lebanon, Ind., and as a private-duty nurse.
She was born April 8, 1925, in Sheridan, the daughter of Roe and Blanche (Reed) King.
She was a 1943 graduate of Sheridan High School and received a nursing degree from Methodist Hospital of Indianapolis in 1948.
She married Charles F. Merriman Jan. 28, 1949. He survives.
Mrs. Merriman was a member of the Sheridan United Methodist Church and an associate member of the First Christian Church of Noblesville and Faith Community Church of Noblesville.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Robert Merriman of Indianapolis and Jeff Merriman of Sheridan; a daughter, Debbie Merriman of Sheridan; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Iona and Joe Mendenhall of Deming, and Maxine and W.J. Neff of Florida; and seven grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a grandson.
Calling will be 9-11 a.m. Tuesday at Faith Community Church in Noblesville. Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in Crown View Cemetery in Sheridan.
Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Community Church, 19201 Promise Road, Noblesville, IN 46060.
Geneva Mae Miller, 82, Cicero
June 4, 2002
NOBLESVILLE -- Geneva Mae Miller, 82, of Cicero, died Monday, June 3, 2002, at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville.
Mrs. Miller was a ward clerk at Riverview Hospital for 15 years. She retired in 1985.
She was born Nov. 16. 1919, in Tipton, the daughter of John Frederick and Luella Marie (Schleter) Hiller.
She married Harry Clell Miller June 28, 1946. He survives.
Mrs. Miller was a 1938 graduate of Arcadia High School.
She was a 50-year member of the Phi Beta Psi sorority and belonged to Bethel Lutheran Church in Noblesville, Cicero Women's Club, Cicero American Legion Auxiliary No. 341 and the MNO Club.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Michael James Miller of Noblesville; two daughters, Patricia Miller Heath of Alva, Fla., and Deborah Sue Bentley of Cicero; a brother, Robert Hiller of Tipton; two sisters, Marie Stoops of Arcadia and Gladys Scherer of Cicero; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Dorothy Zaloudek and Martha Mundell.
Calling hours are from 4-8 p.m. today at Hartley Funeral Homes Cicero Chapel. Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. The Rev. Douglas Gast will officiate. Burial will be in Cicero Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society c/o Hartley Funeral Homes, P.O. Box 407, Cicero, IN 46034.
Billie G. Miller, 77, Watseka, Ill.
Aug. 7, 2002
WATSEKA, Ill. -- Billie G. Miller, 77, of Watseka, Ill., died Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2002, at Iroquois Memorial Hospital in Watseka.
Mr. Miller was an earth excavator, and he farmed on the side.
He was born Dec. 10, 1924, in Noblesville, the son of Ralph W. and Leeliah E. (Anderson) Miller.
He was a U.S. Army veteran.
He married Elsie Stamper Nov. 20, 1972, in Byrdstown, Tenn. She survives.
He was a member of the Watseka Baptist Church, and the American Legion in Fowler, Ind. He also enjoyed fishing and watching television.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Billie Miller of Watseka; two daughters, Kathy Ann Bolandar of Indiana, and Emma R. Miller of Sheldon, Ill.; two stepsons and their wives, Anthony and Jackie Pelfrey of Rushville, Ind., and Ricky and Carolyn Pelfrey of Watseka; a stepdaughter and her husband, Lois and Richard Bosen of Chicago; a brother and sister-in-law, Neil and Catherine Miller of Indiana; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one niece; and two nephews.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, a son and a sister, Mardelle.
Calling will be 4-8 p.m. Friday at Baier Funeral Home in Watseka and 10-11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. The Rev. Richard Reeder will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's charity of choice.
Arnold L. Pahmeier, 92, Delray Beach, Fla.
April 30, 2002
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. -- Arnold L. Pahmeier, 92, of Delray Beach, Fla., and formerly of Carmel, died Saturday, April 27, 2002, at Bethesda Memorial Hospital at Boynton Beach, Fla.
Mr. Pahmeier was a teacher at Westfield High School. He taught science, shop, 4-H, and FFA 1943-55. He was a guidance counselor at Broad Ripple High School 1955-72.
He was born June 9, 1909, in Sandborn, Ind. He was the son of George and Anna (Sanders) Pahmeier.
Mr. Pahmeier was a 1931 graduate of Sandborn High School and a 1935 graduate of Purdue University. He earned a masteršs degree in 1955.
He was first married to Ruby Lankford Pahmeier. She died in 1976. His second marriage was to Cora Burns Pahmeier. She died in 1995.
He was a member of Carmel Methodist Church and the Methodist Church in Largo, Fla. He was a member of Purdue Alumni Association, Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity at Purdue, Indiana Shriners, Edwards Port Indiana Masonic Lodge No. 429, and the Grand Lodge of Indiana.
He is survived by a daughter, Georgeanna Cerola of Delray Beach; a stepdaughter, Stephanie Crissman of Geneseo, N.Y.; two grandchildren, Brian MacKinnon of Guntersville, Ala., and Kim Ballough of Boca Raton, Fla.; and one great-grandchild, Hailey MacKinnon of Alabama.
Calling will be 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at McMullan Funeral Home in Westfield. Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. The Rev. Scott Wood will officiate. Burial will be in Carmel Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Loretta Payne, 87, Carmel
May 28, 2002
CARMEL -- Loretta Payne, 87, of Carmel died Saturday, May 25, 2002, at St. Vincent Carmel Hospital.
Mrs. Payne was a homemaker.
She was born April 28, 1915, the daughter of Thomas and Eliza Gidcon LaFever.
She was married to Henry W. Payne. He died in 1969.
She is survived by a daughter, Janice Ranstead of Sheridan, and four grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Arthur "Skip" Payne, four brothers and one sister.
Calling will be 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday at Leppert and Hensley Smith Chapel. Services will follow at 1 p.m. at the mortuary. The Rev. Darrell Harris will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Indianapolis.
Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's charity of choice.
Charlie L. Pharis Sr., 67, Noblesville
July 29, 2002
NOBLESVILLE -- Charlie L. Pharis Sr., 67, of Noblesville, died Saturday, July 27, 2002, at his home.
Mr. Pharis was a heavy-equipment operator for Young's Asphalt and Paving.
He was born Jan. 6, 1935, in Tennyson, Ind., the son of Hurshey and Mary (Isaac) Pharis.
He was married to Virginia (Dillon) Pharis. She survives.
He was a member of the Noblesville American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Noblesville Moose Lodge.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Charlie L. Pharis Jr. of Westfield and Michael Pharis of Noblesville; a daughter, Dee Dee Coonce of Noblesville; a sister, Ann Earl of Noblesville; three brothers, Denny Pharis of Indianapolis, Bobby Pharis of Noblesville, and Johnny Pharis of Sheridan.
Calling will be 4-8 p.m. today at Randall and Roberts Funeral Home in Noblesville. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. The Rev. Stanley R. Sutton will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens in Fishers.
Tessa Sue Pursley, 55, Hanover, Ind.
May 30, 2002
HANOVER, Ind. -- Tessa Sue Pursley, 55, of Hanover, Ind., died Wednesday, May 29, 2002, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, Ky.
She was born Nov. 18, 1946, in Shelbyville, Ind. She was the daughter of Ralph and Hazel DeBaun DeVault.
She was a member of Lewis Creek Baptist Church in Shelby County. She enjoyed sewing, collecting angels and reading.
She is survived by a daughter, Amanda Sue Pursley of Hanover; a son, Jeremy Edward Pursley of Hanover; five sisters and brothers-in-law, Terry and Ronnie Whicker of Hanover, Donna and Art Dewaelsche of Cicero, Lana and Gary Reinhart of Goshen, Ky., Rita Vierling of Madison, Ind.; and Judy and Meredith Nugent of St. Omer, Ind.; a half sister, Vickie Holder and her husband, Fred, of Shelbyville, Ind.; a brother, Billy "Sonny" Cole and his wife, Bonnie, of Shelbyville; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Phillip Edward Cole in 1953.
Calling will be 4-8 p.m. Friday and noon-1 p.m. Saturday at Moran-Webster-Nay Funeral Home in Madison, Ind. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hanover Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Edith Adelva Rodgers, 76, Noblesville
April 30, 2002
NOBLESVILLE -- Edith Adelva (Darling) Rodgers, 76, of Noblesville died Sunday, April 28, 2002, at St. Vincent Hospital.
Mrs. Rodgers was a homemaker.
She was born Jan. 14, 1926, in St. Croix, Virgin Islands. She was the daughter of James Elijah and Mary Magdalane (Coulter) Darling.
She is survived by three daughters, Sharon Bailey of Indianapolis, Regina Rodgers of New York, and Debra Rodgers of Noblesville; five sons, Harold Rodgers and Dudley Rodgers, both of New York, and Roy Danielson, Daheem Rodgers and Stanley Rodgers, all of Indianapolis; 16 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Calling will be 9:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Wagner and Hughes Family Mortuary in Noblesville. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Riverside Cemetery in Noblesville. The Rev. W. Dale Miller will officiate.
