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WAGGONER, John L. "Jiggs"Source: unknown
John L. "Jiggs" Waggoner, 81, Sandborn, died at 4:19 p.m. Friday, April 15, 2005, at Good Samaritan Hospital.
He worked as a supervisor at Blaw Knox Corporation for 31 years.
He is survived by his children, Martha Lee Cobb and John L. "Butch" Waggoner, both of Sandborn; one brother, Robert D. Waggoner of Little Rock, Ark.; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Sandborn Christian Church by Pastor Larry Martin.
Burial will be in Sandborn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Anderson-Poindexter
Memorial Chapel, 89 C St. NW, Linton, and at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Sandborn Christian Church.
- submitted by <unknown>
WALKER, Benjamin Louis
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 25 May 1920, page 5
Walker.
Benjamin Louis Walker, aged 74 and a veteran of the Civil War, died Sunday at the family Residence, 223 West Portland avenue, after a short illness. Mr. Walker was a member of Company G, 43rd Indiana Volunteers. He is survived by two sons and two daughters as follows: Arlo And Azel Walker, of Vincennes, and Mrs. Dean Bennett and Mrs. Orpha Briggs, of Indianapolis. Funeral services will be held at 4 o’clock Tuesday afternoon from the Second M. E. church, Rev. Nash officiating. The remains will be buried in “Soldiers’ Rest,” Fairview cemetery.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
WALLACE, Nora
Source: unknown
Nora Wallace, 79, 604 W. Second St., Bicknell, died Tuesday, May 9, 2006, at her residence.
Born Dec. 17, 1926, in Commerce County, Mo., she was the daughter of Harlen and Rosa (Vandergriff) Kean.
Ms. Wallace worked in physical therapy at Willow Manor. She then became a registered nurse and worked in a doctor’s office in Union City, Tenn. Ms. Wallace later returned to Vincennes and provided home health care. She was also a licensed minister.
Survivors include one son, Marion Wallace of Bicknell; one sister, Gladys Heacock of Vincennes; and three grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harlen and Rose (Vandergriff) Kean; four brothers; and six sisters.
The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at Goodwin Funeral Home, 524 Broadway St., by Pastor Leslie Daugherty. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Vincennes
Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.
- submitted by <unknown>
WALLACE, Paul P.
Source: unknown
Paul P. Wallace Taken Suddenly, Services Sunday
ALICEVILLE — Paul Patrick Wallace, 45, died suddenly of a heart attack about 3:30 Friday afternoon while visiting at the home of a half-brother, James Bohon of this community.
Mr. Wallace, a native of West Virginia, had lived in Indiana 25 years and moved to Aliceville two years ago. He was employed as a track layer at American 1 mine. Previously he had been an oil worker.
Born Dec. 6, 1895 at Elk Garden, W. Va., he was a son of Patrick and Nancy Bohon Wallace. His father was a native of Scotland, his mother of Virginia. He was married Oct. 12, 1936, to Anna Snyder. The deceased was a member of the Eagles Lodge.
A half-sister and two half-brothers survive, Louretta Wiles of Cumberland, Md., James Bohon of Aliceville and Clark Bohon of Cambridge, Mass.
The body is brought to the James Bohon residence from the Lemen & McClure funeral home at 5 p.m. Saturday. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Newton Jones of Asbury Chapel, are held at that church at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Interment is made in the I.O.O.F. cemetery.
- submitted by <unknown>
WALTERS, Adlai N.
Source: Vincennes Sun-Commercial, 4 Jun 1986
Retired farmer and carpenter Adlai N. WALTERS, 69, rural Decker, died at 9:50 a.m. Tuesday in Good Samaritan Hospital after an extended illness.
A Knox County resident most of his life, he was born April 6, 1917, in Martin County to Wallace and Cordelia (WININGER) WALTERS. He was a member of Decker Chapel United Methodist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Olive (FRANKUM) WALTERS, whom he married Dec 23, 1939; a son, Darrell of Decker, three daughters, Marilyn VanLUE of Danville, Norma MILEY of Vincennes, and Shirley HILL of Decherd, TN; a brother, Ray, Elberfield; three sisters, Dorothy GROSSMAN and Helen DeMOTTE of Otwell and Marguerite CHAPMAN of Washington; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. three brothers, two sisters and a grandchild are deceased.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Flummerfelt-Goodwin Funeral Home, with the Rev. Bob McCRACKEN and the Rev. Vernon FLICKNER officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. today and before the service on Thursday
- submitted by <unknown>
WALTERS, Olive N.
Source: Vincennes Sun-Commercial, 29 May 1997
Olive N. WALTERS, 76, of Decker died at 12:38 p.m. Wednesday at Good Samaritan Hospital.
Born Aug 14, 1920, in Wheatland, she was the daughter of Charles and Flora (POTTS) FRANKUM.
A member of Decker Chapel United Church, Walters was a homemaker.
She married Adlai N. WALTERS on Dec 23, 1939, and he preceded her in death June 3, 1986.
Also surviving are three daughters, Marilyn VanLUE of Danville, Norma MILEY of Vincennes and Shirley HILL of Winchester, TN; a son, Darrel WALTERS of Decker, nine grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Six brothers, three sisters, a grandchild and a great-grandchild are deceased.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Goodwin Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Decker Chapel United Methodist Church
- submitted by <unknown>
WAMPLER, Albert L.
Source: unknown
Albert L. Wampler, 51, 1528 Mentor St., Vincennes, died at 1:17 a.m. EST Saturday, Nov. 4, 2006, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.
He was born Jan. 2, 1955, in Vincennes, the son of Robert Wampler and Rosa (Ault) Wampler Candler.
Albert worked at Dumes Inc. for over 25 years and worked part-time for R.D. Hamilton. He was a member of First Church of the Nazarene and Hoosier Cruisers. Albert was a clown who went by the name “Jingles.” He enjoyed going to the hospital to cheer up children. Albert was a friend to all, and a stranger to none.
Survivors include his children, Albert L. Wampler Jr. of Cocoa, Fla., and Eric L. Wampler of Indianapolis; three grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; brothers, Robert Wampler of Vincennes, Roger Wampler of Vincennes, Jeff Wampler and his wife, Angie, of Vincennes, Linvel Candler and his wife, Pebble, of Vincennes, James Candler of Vincennes, Paul Candler and his wife, Amy, of Vincennes, and George Candler and his wife, Debby, of Washington, Ind.; and sisters, Donna Sheren and her husband, Danny, of Vincennes, Bonnie Lewis and her husband, Tom, of Vincennes, and Terri Legg and her companion, Rodney Bond of Vincennes.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Wampler and Rosa (Ault) Wampler Candler; stepfather, Linvel Candler Sr.; and one brother, Lindel Candler.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday in Memorial Park Cemetery by Bryan Sollman.
Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Fredrick and Son Funeral Home, 313 Church St.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Foundation in Albert’s name.
Condolences may be sent online at www.fredrickandson.com.
- submitted by <unknown>
WAMPLER, Darline
Source: unknown
Darline Wampler, 61, 2634 Spruce Drive, Vincennes, died at 10:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 4, 2006, at her residence.
Born March 1, 1945, in Fort Branch, she was the daughter of Evelyn (Jackson) Holtzclaw.
Darline was a seamstress at Gates Bridal and later a cook at Generations. She was a member of Free Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Albert Wampler of Vincennes, whom she married Oct. 13, 1962, in Fort Branch; two daughters, Christine Rehwald of Vincennes and Cathy Wampler of Indianapolis; one son, Christopher Wampler of Indianapolis; one sister, Lula Johnson; three brothers, Alvis Holtzclaw of Fort Branch, Keith Holtzclaw and Kent Holtzclaw of Florida; and grandchildren, Nicholas, Jennifer, Brian and Michaela Rehwald, Bryanna Wampler, and Tyler and Morrison Bishop.
She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Evelyn (Jackson) Holtzclaw.
The funeral will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday at Free Methodist Church, 1423 N. Fourth St., by the Rev. George Ford and the Rev. Don Fausnaugh. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Goodwin Funeral Home, 524 Broadway St.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
- submitted by <unknown>
WAMPLER, Dolores L. Yockey "Pat"
Source: unknown
Dolores L. “Pat” Yockey Wampler, 79, 162 E. Brown Road, Vincennes, died Tuesday, March 7, 2006, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.
Born May 7, 1926, in Olney, Ill., she was the daughter of Vernon “Jack” and Mabelle (Green) Schonert. Pat was manager with her husband, Dale Yockey, at the Smith-Alsop Paint Store, then worked as a bookkeeper at Montgomery Ward and was head teller at Citizens Bank. She was a member of the Indiana Presbyterian Church, American Legion Auxiliary, Solid Workers Missionary Group, and Beta Sigma Phi.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Dale Yockey on Sept. 4, 1983; and her parents, Vernon “Jack” and Mabelle (Green) Schonert.
Survivors include her husband, John “Jack” Wampler of Vincennes; three daughters, Suzie Smith of South Carolina, Debra Bigler of Rockwall, Texas, and Diana Yockey of Vincennes; one stepson, John Wampler of Vincennes; one sister, Betty Cruise of Olney; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two stepgrandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Goodwin Funeral Home, 524 Broadway St., by the Rev. Cheryl Thorne. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Yellow Rose Hospice.
- submitted by <unknown>
WAMPLER, Katherine
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 21 Feb 1920, page 1
MRS. KATHERINE WAMPLER DIES AT BRUCEVILLE
A sad result of the prevailing influenza epidemic today was the death at 10:30 this morning of Mrs. Katherine Wampler, wife of James Wampler, restaurant proprietor at Bruceville. The young mother would have been thirty years old a week from today. She was Katherine Anderson of Wheatland in her girlhood.
She leaves a husband and two little girls, Marjorie aged 7, and Mary aged 5. The funeral will be held at the home, but the time has not yet been determined. -– Bicknell News.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
WARREN, Marjorie
Source: unknown
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ill. — Marjorie Warren, 78, Valparaiso, Ind., died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1999, at Whispering Pines Nursing Home in Valparaiso, Ind.
Born March 23, 1920, in Casey, she was the daughter of Ralph and Velma (Haven) Sharp.
Warren was a homemaker and had worked at Golden Rule Insurance.
She married Robert J. Warren and he died in 1983. A son and a brother are also deceased.
Surviving are three sons, Phillip Warren of Valparaiso, Ind., John Warren of Fremont, Calif., and Donald Warren of San Antonio, Texas; a sister, Linda Flesher of Champaign; and five grandchildren.
A graveside service will be at 3 p.m. CST Monday at Lawrenceville City Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. CST Sunday at Emmons-Macey &~Steffey Funeral Home in Lawrenceville.
- submitted by <unknown>
WATJEN, Thelma
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 20 Apr 1920, page 1
THELMA WATJEN DIED SUNDAY
Thelma Watjen, five year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Watjen, of near Wheatland, died at 7:50 o’clock Sunday evening following fatal injuries when she received Friday evening when she fell from a manure spreader and was caught in the machinery. One of the prongs of the wheel punctured her skull and penetrated the brain before the machine could be stopped. Physicians gave no hope for a recovery and death was expected momentarily although life lingered until Sunday evening. Mr. Watjen, the father, is a nephew of County Auditor John S. Nicholson. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon from the residence, Rev. P. S. May, of Washington, officiating. Interment will be made in Fairview cemetery, this city.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
WATJEN, Thelma
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 21 Apr 1920, page 5
Watjen.
Funeral services for Thelma Watjen, the five year old daughter of John A. Watjen, of near Wheatland, who died Sunday evening following fatal industry injuries received Friday evening when she was caught in the machinery of a manure spreader, where held at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon at the residence, Rev. May, of Washington, officiating. Burial was made in Fairview cemetery, Vincennes.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
WEATHERS, Effie
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 17 Feb 1920, page 5
FIVE DEATHS AT BICKNELL
Grim Reaper Visits Five Homes Between Saturday and Monday Evenings -- Three Children Left Motherless.
Bicknell, Ind., February 16 -- Death entered five Bicknell homes between Saturday evening and Monday evening.
Mrs. Sarah Gunip died February 15, 6:30 a. m., at the home of her sister, Mrs. Charles Lutz, aged 70 years, 4 months and 15 days. She had been a long, but patient sufferer. Two years and nine months ago she was stricken with paralysis and has since been combined to her bed.
She leaves one sister and two brothers. The sister, Mrs. Charles Lutz, and one brother, Charles Barr, of Bicknell, and the other brother, Thad Barr, of Terre Haute.
The funeral was conducted by Rev. Newlin at 6 p. m. Sunday evening at the home of the sister, Mrs. Charles Lutz, 609 Lawton street, in Maplewood.
The body was taken to Terre Haute on the 6:55 train Monday morning for burial at the Highland cemetery.
Mrs. Hattie Williams, age 38, wife of William H. Williams, died yesterday. Mr. Williams is the son of the man who bought the Ben Rizer store on Indiana street. Mrs. Williams left five children, the eldest thirteen. This child and one other are seriously ill today. Burial will be made this afternoon.
Burial is to be made this afternoon of infant Jennet Dalziel, daughter of David and Jessie Dalziel, of West Third street.
This morning Otis Tincher, aged 21, died at his rooming place at 611 Sixth street. He died of pneumonia. He was the son of Granwell Tincher, on R. R. 3, West Baden, Indiana.
Three children were left motherless today by the death of Effie Weathers, aged 25, wife of W. E. Weathers, who lives on the Wheatland road, south of the American No. 2 mine. He worked at the American No. 2. Two of the children are critically ill.- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
WEAVER, Elvis
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 8 Feb 1920, page 1
PLAN TO HOLD DOUBLE FUNERAL
Bicknell, Ind., February 7 -- Plans have been made to hold a double funeral next Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock over the bodies of Elvis Weaver and Fleet Spears [sic] chums and buddies in life their parents have decided that in death they shall not be separated.
The funeral will be held at the Christian church, Rev. Newlin and Rev. Miller officiating.
Among the pall bearers will be Everet Davis, Ernest Johnson, Rob Conrad, and a Meyers youth. Others are to be selected.
Fleet was tripriding on the car that Weaver was driving at the time of the accident.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
WEAVER, Elvis
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 11 Feb 1920, page 1
DOUBLE FUNERAL AT BICKNELL
Elvis Weaver and Fleet Speers, Victims of Mine Accident Laid to Rest With Impressive Ceremonies.
Bicknell, Ind., February 10 -- In one of the most impressive funeral services ever held in Bicknell, the city paid honor yesterday to the memory of the two youthful friends, Elvis Weaver and Fleet Speers, who were killed together last Friday in the accident at the American No. 1 mine. A double funeral service was held at the Christian church with Rev. Newlin, and Rev. Miller, of the Presbyterian church, officiating.
The two processions met at the corner of Third and Washington streets and went at once to the church where a great crowd waited. The caskets were placed together before the pulpit. Elvis Weaver to the Minister's right and Fleet Speers to the left. The members of the quartet which sang also stood part on one side and part on the other to carry out the idea of a double funeral.
After the services the caskets were placed in the hearses and the two processions passed side-by-side through the main streets of the city, two trains of automobiles following abreast of each other.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
WEISERT, Edward
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 10 Jun 1920, page 1
EDWARD WEISERT DIED WEDNESDAY
Old Time Resident of Vincennes Passed Away Yesterday Evening -- Was Justice of the Peace.
Edward Weisert, longtime resident of Vincennes, died at 8:30 o’clock Wednesday evening at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ned Zinknas, 616 North Second street, following an illness from a complication of ailments. He was born in Germany, July 21, 1839, being aged 80 years, 10 months and 18 days at the time of his death.
Mr. Weisert came to this country when he was sixteen, landing in New Orleans. He was married March 12, 1867 to Elizabeth Gerard, of New Orleans, and immediately after his marriage removed to Vincennes where he has lived ever since. Mr. Weisert was a Democrat in politics. For many years he was a Justice of the Peace and he also conducted a real estate business. He was a member of the Cathedral congregation.
He is survived by two sons and three daughters, Albert W. Weisert, of New York; Raymond Weisert, of St. Louis; Mrs. Clarisse Hill and Mrs. Ned Zinkans, of Vincennes, and Mrs. James A. Sullivan of East St. Louis. His wife died in February of 1900. A daughter, Mrs. Herman Dowling died last December 3 at St. Louis.
Funeral services will be held at 9 o’clock Saturday morning. Interment will be made in Mt. Calvary cemetery.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
WEISERT, Edward
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 12 Jun 1920, page 7
Weisert.
The funeral services over the remains of the late Edward Weisert, will be conducted this (Saturday) morning at 9 o’clock from the St. Francis Xavier Cathedral. The remains will be laid to rest in the Mt. Calvary cemetery.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
WELCHEL, Caroline
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 12 Mar 1920, page 8
Died at Deaconess Home
5 weeks ago Rev. John Overbeck pastor of the Evangelical St. John's church in this city, took Mrs. Caroline Welchel, one of the aged members of the congregation to the Deaconess Hospital at Evansville, for treatment and care. Word was received Thursday that she had passed away and the remains were brought to this city during the afternoon. The funeral services will be conducted from the Evangelical church, this (Friday) afternoon at three o’clock. The remains will be laid to rest in Greenlawn Cemetery.
The deceased was seventy-eight years. She was born in Prussia, Germany, coming to this country and to the city in 1869, living here continuously until taken to Evansville five weeks ago. She was united in marriage to Fred Welchel May 4th, 1879.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
WELTON, Joyce R.
Source: unknown
Joyce R. Welton, 65, 1336 Parkinson St., formerly of 723 Prairie St., died at 11:25 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, 2006, at the home of her sister, Sheila Snyder.
Born Sept. 2, 1940, in Vincennes, she was the daughter of Sherman and Pansy (Hatcher) Welton.
She was a St. Rose graduate and was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church. She had been a secretary from Memering Motorplex and Memering Enterprise for over 48 years. Her memberships included the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Eagles and Knights of Columbus Auxiliaries. Joyce was a member of the National and City Bowling League Association for over 18 years and was an avid bowler. She loved all sports, especially the Chicago Cubs, football, golf and NASCAR racing.
Survivors include a sister, Rose Mary Thompson of Vincennes, Sheila Snyder and her husband, Gary, of Vincennes, Kenneth Welton and his wife, Kathy, of Lewisville, Texas; a sister-in-law, Jean Welton; her beloved godchildren, Chris Collier, Joe Welton, Troy Snyder and Misty Welton; nieces, Cindy Welton, Diana Kirk, Valerie Newton, Michelle Kidd, Chris Collier, Dina Madden, Angie Abel, Misty Welton, and Tracie Smith; nephews, Craig Welton, David Welton, Bob Welton, Dennis Welton, Joe Welton, Mark Welton, Paul Douglas Thompson, Zachary Welton, Jeremy Welton and Troy Snyder; and her work family at Memering Motorplex, which was her second family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Sherman and Pansy (Hatcher) Welton; brothers, Delbert Chansler, Gene, Jerry and Mike Welton; and a nephew, Keith Thompson.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. John’s Catholic Church, 803 Main St. Organist will be Phyllis Mehling and soloist will be Brad Bosecker. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be her nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be Kenneth Welton, Gary Snyder, Gary Memering, Gerald Rode and Michael O’Toole.
Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. today at Fredrick and Son Funeral Home, 313 Church St.
Memorial donations may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice, the American Diabetes Association, or St. John’s Parish Improvement Fund.
Online condolences may be sent at www.fredrickandson.com.
- submitted by <unknown>
WELTON, Michael "Mole"
Source: unknown
Michael “Mole” Welton, 57, 1261 Nicholas St., died at 11:56 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13, 2006, at his residence.
Born Jan. 27, 1949, in Vincennes, he was the son of Sherman and Pansy (Hatcher) Welton.
He worked in insurance sales and was the former owner of Mole’s Place. His memberships included St. John’s Catholic Church, Eagles Lodge, and the Elks Lodge. Mr. Welton enjoyed playing golf and cooking for his family.
Survivors include his wife, Jean (Balthus) Welton of Vincennes; two daughters, Angela and her husband, Derek Abel of Vincennes and Misty Welton of Vincennes; grandchildren, Alannea Abel, Lane Michael Abel, Easton Keith Abel and Logan Olivia Riickert; one brother and his wife, Kenny and Kathy Welton of Dallas, Texas; and three sisters, Joyce Welton, Rose Mary Thompson and Shelia and her husband, Gary Snyder all of Vincennes. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Delbert Chansler Jr., Eugene Welton and Jerry Welton; and two nephews, Keith Thompson and Chad Balthus.
The funeral will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday at St. John’s Catholic Church by the Rev. David Fleck. Organist will be Gloria Kiefner. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Mike Son, Steve Preusz, Gary Snyder, Francis Balthus, Jim Preusz, Jim Gaines, Tim Oesterle and Jack Stillwell. Honorary pallbearers will be Al Nardine Sr., Dr. Richard Walters, Robert George Sr., Roy Schenk, Robert Blackburn, Rusty Thorne, Derek Abel, Lane Michael Abel, Easton Keith Abel, Pat Dixon and Roger Davis.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Fredrick and Son Funeral Home, 313 Church St., where a family rosary will be held at 3:30 p.m. and a celebration of life service will be held at 7:30 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice.
Condolences may be sent online at www.fredrickandson.com.
- submitted by <unknown>
WEST, Mary Lou (Fairhurst)
Source: unknown
Mary Lou (Fairhurst) West, 78, Vincennes, passed away Saturday afternoon, Aug. 26, 2006, at the Americare facilities in Westfield, Ind.
She was born Dec. 28, 1927 in Vincennes, the daughter of James Louis and Daisy Mae Ridgley Fairhurst.
She was formerly employed at Good Samaritan Hospital and retired after 20 years of service.
She was an active, long-time member of the Central Church of Christ.
She is survived by her son, Donald, and his wife, Luanne West, of Carmel; step-son, Richard West of Bicknell. She was blessed with six grandchildren, Michelle, Maurine, Shane, Misty, Brandon, and Jacob.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Raymond West in 1983. Also preceding her is a brother, Delbert Louis Fairhurst and a sister, Veronica Peach.
Funeral services will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Duesterburg-Fredrick Funeral Home at Sixth and Vigo Streets with Roger Wright officiating.
She will be laid to rest next to her husband in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Rileys Children's Hospital in Indianapolis.
- submitted by <unknown>
WEST, Robert
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 28 Feb 1920, page 1
Death of Robert West
Robert West, aged 79 years, died at 7:30 o’clock Friday morning at his home, 313 Minneapolis avenue. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. David West, natives of Ohio.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
WEST, Robert
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 29 Feb 1920, page 5
Funeral services for Robert West, aged 79, who died at 7:30 o’clock Friday morning will be held at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon at the residence, 313 Minneapolis avenue. Rev. Cooper will officiate. Burial will be made in Fairview Cemetery.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
WESTFALL, Judith E.
Source: unknown
Judith E. Westfall, 60, Vincennes, died Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010.
She worked for KCARC and was a member of St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church in Vincennes.
She is survived by her parents, Thomas and Juanita Westfall, four sisters: Kathie M. Mattox, Cyndi J. Rinehart, Ann E. Burnworth, and Maria C. Brown; and two brothers, Tommy R. Westfall and Clyde R. Westfall.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church with the Rev. David Fleck officating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the hour of service Wednesday at the church. Burial will be at St. Vincent's cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made to KCARC.
Online condolences can be sent through, Fredrick and Son McClure-Utt Funeral Homes at
- submitted by <unknown>
WHEELER, Mary Catherine
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 27 Jan 1920, page 8
Mary Catherine Wheeler, four year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Wheeler, 28 East Jefferson avenue, died at 8:30 o'clock Monday morning at the home of her parents, 28 East Jefferson avenue. Death was caused by pneumonia. In addition to her parents, she leaves three small brothers. Funeral services will be held at the house at 1 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. The remains will be taken overland to Wheatland for burial.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
WHEELER, Mary Catherine
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 28 Jan 1920, page 1
The funeral of Mary Catherine Wheeler, 4 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Wheeler who died of pneumonia Monday morning, will be held at the residence at 1 o'clock this (Wednesday) afternoon. Rev. Oeschger will officiate. The remains will be taken overland to Wheatland for burial.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
WHITE, Winston W.
Source: unknown
Winston W. White, 83, 3801 Old Bruceville Road, died at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999, at Good Samaritan Hospital.
Born Nov. 13, 1915, in Vincennes, he was the son of James W. and Lillian (James) White.
White had worked as an assistant manager for Phillips Philgas and as a bookkeeper for Holmes Plumbing. He was a member of Bethany Presbyterian Church.
Very active in the Masonic fraternity, White was a past master of Vincennes Masonic Lodge No. 1. He had also presided over the local Royal Arch Masons, Cryptic Masons and Knights Templar, and was elected to membership in the honorary Knights of th_e York Cross of Honour.
Surviving are his wife, Dorothy (Updike) White, whom he married June 5, 1937; two sons, James W. White of Rockville, Md., and W. Ronald White of Fruitland Park, Fla.; a granddaughter and a great-grandson.
A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Fairview Cemetery, with the Rev. John Dunstan officiating.
Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Goodwin Funeral Home.
- submitted by <unknown>
WHITSON, May E.
Source: unknown
OAKTOWN — May E. Whitson, 90, Oaktown, died at 11:50 a.m. Sunday, March 12, 2006, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes.
Born Dec. 29, 1915, in Boonville, she was the daughter of George and Cora (Miller) Monroe.
Mrs. Whitson was a former employee of Progress Laundry in Vincennes. She was a member of Oaktown Church of Christ.
Her husband, Melvin Carl “Bud” Whitson, died March 8, 1981. She was also preceded in death by one son, Verlin Whitson; two sisters; three brothers; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Survivors include two daughters and their spouses, Betty and John Richardson of Oaktown and Wilma and James Small of Wheatland; one son, Leo Whitson and his wife, Rene, of Oaktown; a daughter-in-law, Patricia Whitson Frederick of Vincennes; 28 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; 35 great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Leroy Monroe of Chandler and Charles Monroe of Poff, Texas; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at McClure-Utt Funeral Home, Oaktown chapel. Burial will be in Oaktown Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Arrangements were handled by McClure-Utt Funeral Home in Oaktown.
- submitted by <unknown>
WILLIAMS, Dora G. Hedrick
Source: Princeton Press Dispatch, 7 Dec 1995
Dora G. Williams, 77, of Monroe City, died at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 28 at her residence.
She was born in Daviess County, July 8, 1918, the daughter of Benjamin and Adaline Goble Hedrick. She married Nile Williams February 17, 1940 and he survives. She was a member of Walnut Grove United Methodist Church, Monroe City.
Surviving besides her husband, Nile, are a daughter, Mrs. Mickey (LeAnna) Hensley of Monroe City, a sister, Corletta Talley of Montgomery and three grandchildren.
Three brothers, Ralph, Ma, and Harold Hedrick and three sisters, Nora Lawson, Yestle (should be Vestal) Ripple, and Cora Palmer, preceded her in death.
Funeral services were Friday, December 1 at 10:30 a.m. at Walnut Grove Church with Rev. Ronald Clark officiating. Burial was in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Monroe City. Harris Funeral Home in Monroe City was in charge of arrangements
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WILLIAMS, Hattie
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 17 Feb 1920, page 5
FIVE DEATHS AT BICKNELL
Grim Reaper Visits Five Homes Between Saturday and Monday Evenings -- Three Children Left Motherless.
Bicknell, Ind., February 16 -- Death entered five Bicknell homes between Saturday evening and Monday evening.
Mrs. Sarah Gunip died February 15, 6:30 a. m., at the home of her sister, Mrs. Charles Lutz, aged 70 years, 4 months and 15 days. She had been a long, but patient sufferer. Two years and nine months ago she was stricken with paralysis and has since been combined to her bed.
She leaves one sister and two brothers. The sister, Mrs. Charles Lutz, and one brother, Charles Barr, of Bicknell, and the other brother, Thad Barr, of Terre Haute.
The funeral was conducted by Rev. Newlin at 6 p. m. Sunday evening at the home of the sister, Mrs. Charles Lutz, 609 Lawton street, in Maplewood.
The body was taken to Terre Haute on the 6:55 train Monday morning for burial at the Highland cemetery.
Mrs. Hattie Williams, age 38, wife of William H. Williams, died yesterday. Mr. Williams is the son of the man who bought the Ben Rizer store on Indiana street. Mrs. Williams left five children, the eldest thirteen. This child and one other are seriously ill today. Burial will be made this afternoon.
Burial is to be made this afternoon of infant Jennet Dalziel, daughter of David and Jessie Dalziel, of West Third street.
This morning Otis Tincher, aged 21, died at his rooming place at 611 Sixth street. He died of pneumonia. He was the son of Granwell Tincher, on R. R. 3, West Baden, Indiana.
Three children were left motherless today by the death of Effie Weathers, aged 25, wife of W. E. Weathers, who lives on the Wheatland road, south of the American No. 2 mine. He worked at the American No. 2. Two of the children are critically ill.
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WILLIAMS, Malissia
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 12 May 1920, page 1
FOUND DEAD IN HER BED
Mrs. Mosaura H. TeWalt [sic], Aged Years [sic], Passed Away Some Time Tuesday Night at Her Home In Bicknell.
Sometime during last night Mrs. Malissia Williams death alone. Others in the household were unaware of the presence of the death angel. Mrs. Williams was 73 years old, and lived at 303 West Eight [sic] street.
Her son, James, arose at the usual time this morning and went to work without wakening [sic] his mother. The hired girl also went about her work thinking Mrs. Williams was sleeping.
Later in the morning the girl went to the room of Mrs. Williams to waken her, and was startled and frightened when she got no response. Neighbors were called and it was found that Mrs. William’s [sic] body was already in the chill of death.
Another son of Mrs. Williams lives here: Ed Williams, who is said to be the father of the James Williams who was drowned in White River 2 years ago Decoration Day.
Burial will be made at Oak Grove in Washington some time Thursday. There are also two sons there: Thomas and John. -- Bicknell News.
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WILLIS, William
Source: Vincennes Commercial, 21 Jun 1916, page 5