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Beulah B. Melvin
NAME: Mrs. Beulah B. Melvin Age: 92 Widow

City of Residence: Sheridan, Indiana

Date of Death: Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at 11:31 p.m.

Place of Death: At Sheridan Healthcare Center in Sheridan, Indiana

Cause of Death: Natural Causes

Beulah B. Sanders Melvin was born in Hamilton County, near Westfield, Indiana on May 30, 1915, the daughter of the late Clyde Oliver and Hazel Mae (Stultz) Sanders.

Mrs. Melvin spent most of her life in Boone County where she attended Boone County and Zionsville schools.

Beulah was married to William Orville Melvin on June 3, 1943, in Crawfordsville, Indiana. Orville died on August 1, 1975.

She was employed in several positions including Kingham Meat Packing Company where she worked 1932-1944. Beulah and Orville farmed east of Lebanon. She moved into Lebanon in 1983 and had been in the Sheridan Healthcare Center the past several years.

Beulah enjoyed her family, home, reading, and gardening.

Officiating: Rev. Richard R. Burdett

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. at Myers Chapel of Memories, 1502 North Lebanon Street, in Lebanon, Indiana.

Visitation is planned for Friday, May 2, 2008, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary in Lebanon, Indiana.

Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lebanon, Indiana.

Survivors:

One Son: Mr. Don Melvin - Greenwood, Indiana

Three Sisters: Mrs. Mary Barton - Lebanon, Indiana

Mrs. Ruby Mendall - Sheridan, Indiana

Mrs. Mildred Stevens - Sheridan, Indiana

Eleven Grandchildren

Several Great Grandchildren

Two Great Great Grandchildren

Several Nieces and Nephews

Deceased: Three step sons, William Melvin, Arnold Melvin, and Clifford Melvin, four brothers, Carl Sanders, Kenneth Sanders, Gerald Sanders, and Harrison “Bud” Sanders, and a sister, Velma Roberts, are deceased.

Memorials: Southern Care Hospice in Kokomo

Geneva Luella Miller
NAME: Mrs. Geneva Luella Miller Age: 95 Widow
City of Residence: Rural Thorntown, Indiana
Date of Death: Friday, October 5, 2007, at 1:00 a.m.
Place of Death: at Parkwood Health Care Center in Lebanon, Indiana
Cause of Death: Natural Causes following an extended illness

Mrs. Miller was born in Clinton County, Indiana, on June 15, 1912. She was the daughter of the late Clarence and Martha Ellen (Boots) Shaw.

At a young age, Mrs. Miller moved to Boone County where she graduated from Dover High School in 1931, a member of the first graduating class at Dover High School.

She was married in 1932, to Oren Wilson Miller in Lebanon, Indiana. He died on July 9, 1995.

She and Mr. Miller farmed in the rural Thorntown community where she resided until recently entering the nursing home.

She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and homemaker who enjoyed her family, friends, flowers and gardening.

Memberships: Walnut Street Baptist Church in Lebanon

Funeral Services are to be held on Monday, October 8, 2007, at 10:30 a.m. at Myers Chapel of Memories, 1502 North Lebanon Street, in Lebanon, Indiana.
Visitation will be held at Myers Mortuary from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 7, 2007.
Interment will be at the Cox Cemetery near Thorntown.

Survivors:
Three Children: Mr. David H. Miller and wife, Karen - Richardson, Texas

Mr. Jerry L. Miller and wife, Deborah - Crawfordsville, Indiana

Ms. Judith E. Dale - Crawfordsville, Indiana
Daughter-in-law: Mrs. Jane Miller - Crawfordsville, Indiana
One Sister: Mrs. Martha Jean Dale - Lebanon, Indiana
Eight Grandchildren
Twenty-Five Great Grandchildren

Deceased: Three children, John O. Miller, and infants, Phillip Miller and Bonnie Jean Miller, two brothers, Clarence Shaw, Jr. and Robert Shaw, and two sisters, Katherine Cross and an infant, Mary Belle Shaw, are deceased.

Memorials: Charity of the Donor’s Choice

Mary E. Halstead

1916-2003

Mrs. Halstead was born in Boone County, Indiana on May 31, 1916, the daughter of the late George Hother and Frances May (Carter) Cox.

A life-resident of Boone County, she graduated from Lebanon High School

in 1934.

She was married in Lebanon, Indiana on January 16, 1937, to Ralph Kelly Halstead. Mr. Halstead died on March 14, 1999.

Mrs. Halstead worked at the Boss Manufacturing Company in Lebanon for five years. During World War II she was employed at Adler’s in Lebanon. She then assisted her husband in Advance at the Metzger Lumber Company. When they returned to live in Lebanon, she was a homemaker.

A devoted wife, she enjoyed crocheting, sewing, and refinishing furniture.

Memberships: A charter member of First Baptist Church in Lebanon

Officiating: Rev. David E. Grieger

Funeral Services are planned for 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 3, 2003, at Myers Chapel of Memories, 1502 North Lebanon Street, Lebanon, Indiana.

Interment will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lebanon, Indiana.

Visitation is planned for 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 3, 2003, at Myers Mortuary in Lebanon.

Survivors:

Several Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces and Great Nephews Survive

Deceased: Three brothers, John Cox, George Cox, and Carl Cox, and three sisters, Marie Robertson, Edith Scering, and Ruby Oliphant, are deceased.

Memorials: Charity of the Donor’s Choice

Seth William Miller
NAME: Mr. Seth William Miller Age: 24 Never Married

City of Residence: Indianapolis, Indiana

Date of Death: Sunday, March 2, 2008, about 1:00 a.m.

Place of Death: At Noel Road near 71st and I 65 in Marion County

Cause of Death: Accidental Causes from an auto accident

Mr. Miller was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on May 27, 1983, the son of the Raymond T. Miller and the late Judith D. (Brudelie) Miller.

A resident of Lebanon for a number of years he was a graduate of Lebanon High School in 2002. He attended the University of Southern Indiana in Evansville.

He was employed as a tool and die maker Eagle Consulting, Inc. of Indianapolis.

He enjoyed his family, fishing, cooking, dirt bikes, and 4-wheelers.

Officiating: Chaplain Mark Graybiel

Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5, 2008, at Myers Chapel of Memories, 1502 North Lebanon Street, in Lebanon, Indiana.

Visitation is planned for Wednesday, March 5, 2008, from noon 2:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary in Lebanon.

Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lebanon, Indiana.

Survivors:

Father and Step Mother: Raymond T. and Alyce M. Miller - Indianapolis

One Brother: Tommy R. Miller and wife, Michelle - Brownsburg

Three Nieces: Emily Miller

Renee Miller

Brittany Neal

One Nephew: Kyle Hedges

Deceased: A sister, Julie S. Hine, is deceased.

MRS. DELORES MITCHELL

NAME: Mrs. Delores Mitchell Age: 66 Married

City of Residence: Ft. Myers Beach, Florida

Date of death: Friday, February 27, 2004

Place of death: at her residence in Ft. Myers Beach, Florida

Cause of Death: Natural Causes after an extended illness

Mrs. Mitchell was born on October 3, 1937, in Colfax, Indiana to the late Walter and Hazel (Suter) Harshbarger.

She was married on October 29, 1977, to Walter “Jerry” Mitchell. Mr. Mitchell survives.

Mrs. Mitchell was a graduate of Colfax High School. She resided in Lebanon for twenty years. In Lebanon she worked as an Administrative assistant at Stewart-Warner Corporation and then at Lau Industries. She moved to reside in Ft. Myers Beach in 1980.

A devoted wife mother, grandmother, and homemaker, she enjoyed crossword puzzles and making dolls.

Memberships: Ft. Myers Beach Christian Church - Ft. Myers Beach, Florida

Officiating: Rev. Tim Walker

Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 6, 2004, at Myers Chapel of Memories, 1502 North Lebanon Street, in Lebanon, Indiana.

No visitation is planned.

Survivors:

Husband: Mr. Walter “Jerry” Mitchell - Ft. Myers Beach, Florida

Six Children: Mr. Brian Hoskins and wife, Laura - Fishers, Indiana

Mr. Barry Hoskins and wife, April - Indianapolis, Indiana

Mr. John Mitchell - Zionsville, Indiana

Mr. Joe Mitchell and wife, Teresa - Ft. Myers, Florida

Mrs. Julie Bates and husband, Dave - Speedway, Indiana

Mrs. Janie Whittacker and husband, Troy - Thorntown, Indiana

Four Sisters: Gartha Webb - Lebanon, Indiana

Shirley Coffman - Lebanon, Indiana

Karen Coffman - Tucson, Arizona

Debbie Harshbarger - Lafayette, Indiana

Two Brothers: Mr. Russell Harshbarger - Lafayette, Indiana

Mr. Marvin Harshbarger - Edinburgh, Indiana

Nine Grandsons and Four Granddaughters

Deceased: Two sisters, Linda Donahoe and Sharon Harshbarger, and two brothers, Herbert “Bud” Harshbarger and Max Harshbarger, are deceased.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Lung Association, 9445 Delegates Row, Indianapolis, Indiana 46240-3805

Dorothy Marie Moore
Dorothy Marie Moore of Lebanon died Sunday, February 24, 2008, at 4:45 a.m. She was 77 years old. She was admired for her personable and sociable nature, kind spirit and devotion to her family.

Moore was a retired registered nurse, her chosen life career. She joined the nursing staff of Witham Memorial Hospital in Lebanon in 1973, where she worked on the medical/surgical unit. She worked at Parkwood Health Care Center in Lebanon as a medical nurse before retiring. Prior to coming to Witham, she worked as a surgical nurse at Mercy Hospital and Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago, Illinois; St. John’s Hospital in Santa Monica, California; and St. Francis Hospital in Miami Beach, Florida. Moore’s early nursing career led her to travel as a courier nurse on the Santa Fe Railway. She appeared in “Look” magazine with a 6-page feature story and photos of her travels as a courier nurse.

Moore attended Loyola University in Chicago, Illinois, and graduated with her nursing certification from St. Bernard’s Hospital School of Nursing in Chicago. She graduated from St. Mary of Perpetual Help High School in Chicago, where she was Sodality Officer, “Perpette” Reporter and involved in Glee Club, Student Council, Operetta and the senior play. Her year book read, “intelligent, reliable Dorth, with a smile for everyone.”

Moore married Leonard E. Moore in November 1960 and had four children. They were married for 46 years. They attended Central Christian Church in Lebanon, where their children were baptized.

Moore’s interests included knitting and crocheting, cooking and baking, singing, dancing, gardening and being a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was known for her strong resilience, her love of family and nurturing soul, always caring for and putting others first. She will be remembered for her many gourmet meals that she prepared for her family. Her most recent accomplishment was being crowned queen during the Valentine King and Queen 2008 party at The Hearth at Windermere, an assisted living facility where she recently resided in Fishers, Indiana.

Moore is preceded in death by her husband, Leonard; her youngest son, Alan; and her parents, Dominick (Dan) Staszak and Marie Staszak of Dyer, Indiana. She is survived by children Brian Lee Moore of Indianapolis; Laura Lynn Moore of Temecula, California; Lynda Marie de Widt of Fishers, Indiana; and grandchildren Clayton Blaine Moore and Luke Nicholas Moore of Indianapolis and Victoria Lynn-Marie Heinitz and Valerie Grace Margaret Heinitz of Temecula, California.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday (today) at Myers Mortuary, 1502 N. Lebanon St., Lebanon. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, February 28th, at Myers Chapel of Memories, with the Reverand Dale Matherly of Central Christian Church and Deacon Patrick Gallagher of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lebanon officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetary in Lebanon.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 6100 W. 96th St., Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN, 46278.

James Wallace Morrell
NAME: Mr. James Wallace Morrell Age: 81 Divorced
City of Residence: Lebanon, Indiana
Date of Death: Monday, October 1, 2007, at 9:34 p.m.
Place of Death: at Parkwood Health Care Center in Lebanon, Indiana
Cause of Death: Natural Causes

Mr. Morrell was born in Stillwater, Minnesota, on December 26, 1925. He was the son of the late Dell Frank and Edith Pearl (Dean) Morrell.

Mr. Morrell was reared and educated in Minnesota. He spent eight years in the United States Navy having served during World War II and the Korean War.

He moved to Indiana in 1960. On December 26, 1970, in Lizton, Indiana he was married to Pearl Ann (Lewis) Morrell. They were divorced.

In Stillwater, he spent eight years as a school bus driver. In Indiana he worked in Elkhart in Recreational Vehicle construction. Since 1968 he resided in Boone County (Lizton and Lebanon) and worked for ten years in Indianapolis. He then was employed at Martin’s Gas in Lebanon in heating and air conditioning service and continued as the firm became J. W. Ridgway. He worked until 1986 when he retired due to his health. In retirement, he had positions at Fall Creek Enterprises and Titus Bakery.

He enjoyed his family, watching sports, hunting, fishing, and out-of-doors activites.

Memberships: St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Lebanon

Officiating: Rev. Jeff Bessler
Memorial Funeral Services are to be held on Friday, October 5, 2007, at 2:00 p.m., at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 950 East Washington Street, in Lebanon, Indiana. Military rites are planned as a part of the service.
Visitation will be held at the church from noon to 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 5, 2007.
Cremation was prior to the service and entombment will be in the church columbarium.

Survivors:
Nine Children: Mrs. Peggy Zeidy and husband, Bobby - Mt. Pleasant, Texas

Mr. James W. Morrell, Jr. and wife, Diana - Wicks, Arkansas

Mrs. Carole Carpenter and husband, Charlie - Galeen, Michigan

Mrs. Patricia Robinson and husband, Darrell - Goshen, Indiana

Mrs. Roxy Padgett and husband, Mike - Wolcottville, Indiana

Mr. Steven Morrell and wife, Faitha - Ft. Worth, Texas

Mr. Jeff Rogers and wife, Tammy - Granger, Indiana

Mr. Adam D. Morrell - Lebanon, Indiana

Ms. Rebecca L. Morrell - Thorntown, Indiana
One Step Daughter: Mrs. Angela Miller and husband, Clyde - Lebanon, Indiana
Two Brothers: Mr. Donald Morrell - St. Paul, Minnesota

Mr. Dean Morrell - Hudson, Minnesota
One Sister: Mrs. Betty Springsteen - Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota
A Number of Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren

Deceased: Three children, Gayla Morrell, Larry Morrell, and Cindy Morrell, and a sister, Ruth Wisner, is deceased.

Memorials: Jim Morrell Memorial Fund

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1801 Indianapolis Avenue

Lebanon, Indiana

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