Indiana Marriages, 1780-1992
Neva L. Sullivan
Oct. 13, 1918 – July 24, 2008
Neva L. Sullivan, 89, of Knightstown, died July 24 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield.
She was born Oct. 13, 1918, in Henry County, a daughter of the late Lloyd and Nellie (Rhoades) Crandall.
Mrs. Sullivan attended school at Cadiz and graduated from Sulphur Springs High School. She and her husband, Joseph L. Sullivan, owned and operated Western Auto Store in Richmond, Sullivan’s Restaurant (formerly known as Falcon Drive-In) in Knightstown and Sullivan’s Package Store in Knightstown. Mrs. Sullivan was a lifelong member of Nu Chapter, Phi Chi Epsilon sorority of New Castle, in which she served as past grand president and past grand editor at the national level. Additionally, she was a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church in Knightstown and the Women’s Association of Bethel Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Sullivan enjoyed working in her yard and garden, cooking and working at her family’s businesses. She also enjoyed knitting, sewing and crocheting.
Survivors include a daughter, Linda Sullivan Coleman of Knightstown; a grandson, Robert Joseph Coleman of Miami, Fla.; two great-grandsons, Taylor Coleman and Bradley Coleman of Florida; a great-granddaughter, Anna Victoria Coleman of Florida; two brothers, Glen E. Crandall of Yuma, Ariz., and Earl Wayne Crandall of Mooresville; a sister, Norman June Weintraut of Hagerstown; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph; three sisters, Dorotha Chapman, Ruby Anderson and Nancy Crandall Schaffer; and a brother, Keith Crandall.
Funeral services were July 28 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in Knightstown with Rev. Mervin Kilmer officiating. Burial followed at Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown. Visitation was July 27 at the funeral home. Phi Chi Epsilon sorority conducted services on July 27. Memorial contributions may be made to Hancock Hospice or Bethel Presbyterian Church with envelopes available at the funeral home.
Paul R. Trees
Sept. 13, 1926 – July 28, 2008
Paul R. Trees, 81, of Greenfield, formerly of Warrington, died July 28 at his home.
He was born Sept. 13, 1926, in Warrington, a son of the late Russell and Dorothy (Bennett) Trees.
Mr. Trees worked at Delco-Remy in Anderson, drove a school bus for Eastern Hancock High School for 25 years, and served as treasurer and operator of McCray Cemetery in Wilkinson for 20 years. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of Wilkinson Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Doris (Friddle) Trees; two daughters, Michelle Hudson of Shirley and Paula Swihart of South Bend; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Ruth Cole of Greenfield.
Funeral services are at 10 a.m. Friday, August 1, at Wilkinson Church of Christ with Russ Lutes officiating. Burial will follow at McCray Cemetery in Wilkinson. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Thursday, July 31, at Condo & Son Funeral Home in Wilkinson.
Willis A. Fultz
Dec. 16, 1925 – July 17, 2008
Willis A. Fultz, 82, of rural Knightstown, died July 17 at Glen Oaks Health Campus in New Castle.
He was born Dec. 16, 1925, in Morehead, Ky., a son of the late Calvin and Linda (Burton) Fultz.
Mr. Fultz retired from Chrysler Corporation in 1980 after 33 years of service. He attended Knightstown Church of God and enjoyed hunting, working with livestock and gardening.
Survivors include two sons, Ronnie (wife, Brenda) Fultz of Spiceland and Tony (wife, Diana) Futlz of Carthage; four grandchildren, Chris Fultz of Spiceland, James Fultz of Knightstown, Brooke Fultz of Knightstown and Ryan Fultz of Carthage; a great-grandson, Michael Adam Bivens Fultz; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margie N. (Ferguson) Fultz; five sisters, Thelma, Dellie, Hazel, Pearl and Stellie; four brothers, Roy, Coy, Earl and Charlie; and a grandson, Ronald Earl Fultz.
Funeral services were July 19 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in Knightstown with Pastors Elwood Evans and Early Hall officiating. Burial followed at Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown. Visitation was July 19 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society with envelopes available at the funeral home.
Alva Veach, Jr.
June 25, 1926 – July 16, 2008
Alva “Al” Veach, Jr., 82, of Greenwood, died July 16.
He was born June 25, 1926, in Knightstown, a son of the late Alva and Mary (Carroll) Veach.
Mr. Veach was a 1944 Knightstown High School graduate who served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He retired from the Switzer Corporation in 1985. Mr. Veach was a 63-year member of Crescens Lodge #33 of the Order of the Knights of Pythias, a 26-year member of American Legion Post #64, a 38-year member of Knightstown American Legion Post 152, a 45-year member of Greenwood Masonic Lodge #514 F&AM, Royal Lodge Chapter #37, Order of the Eastern Star #390, a 43-year member of Indianapolis Valley Scottish Rite and Murat Shrine Temple, a 25-year member of the Shrine RV Club, Murat Police Club, charter member of the Murat Temple Legion of Honor, Hillbilly Clan 14 and the Gatlin Gun Club. He was also past-president of the Brickyard Crossing Men’s Golf Club.
Survivors include two sons, Gary (wife, Lois) Veach of Union, Ohio, and Mary Veach of Greenwood; a daughter, Esta Marie (wife, Tom) Ott of Indianapolis; two grandchildren, Amanda (husband, Kris) Fox of Milford, Ohio, and Christopher Veach of Anderson; two great-grandchildren, Nathaniel and Nicholas Fox; and two brothers, Ronald Veach and Caroll (wife, Mildred) Veach.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Esta (Buchanan) Veach; and two brothers, Ralph Veach and Lewis Veach.
Funeral services were July 19 at Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service and Crematory in Greenwood. Greenwood Masonic Lodge #514 conducted masonic services. Burial will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 26, at Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown. Full military graveside rites will be conducted by Knightstown American Legion Post 152. Memorial contributions may be made to the Murat Shrine Temple’s transportation or Shrine Circus funds.
Pearl Hastings Ritchie
Oct. 11, 1917 – Aug. 5, 2008
Pearl Hastings Ritchie, 90, of New Castle, died August 5 at Henry County Memorial Hospital in New Castle.
She was born Oct. 11, 1917, in Wilcor, W.V., a daughter of the late Will and Bindie Ann (Hooker) Scott.
Mrs. Ritchie was a longtime employee of the Henry County Treasurer’s Office in New Castle. She also worked in the Henry County Memorial Hospital housekeeping department. A member of First Freewill Baptist Church in New Castle, Mrs. Ritchie was also a longtime member of the Pythian Sisters in New Castle.
Survivors include several nephews, Stephen (wife, Cindy) Hastings, Ralph S. (wife, Darlene) Hastings, Duane (wife, Kay) Hastings, Gregg Hastings, Cecil Davis, Jim Addison, Eddie Addison, Bobby Addison, Arnold Coffey, Manual Coffey, Darrell Coffey, Jerry Coffey, Harold Coffey, Clayton Coffey, David Kendall and Terry (wife, Judy) Bunner; several nieces, Connie (husband, Carl) Wells, Heather Upchurch, Laura Butler, Helen Cox, Emma Mae Davis, Barbara Belcher, Charlotta Legg, Ruby Buckner and Connie Hicks; several great-nieces and great-nephews; and a stepdaughter, Sue Ritchie.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Paul “Pete” Hastings; her second husband, Harold Burton Ritchie; a sister; eight brothers; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were August 9 at First Freewill Baptist Church in New Castle with Rev. Kevin Flannigan officiating. Burial followed at Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown. Visitation was August 8 at Main & Davis Funeral Home in New Castle.
Joseph E. Hamm
July 9, 1952 - Aug. 6, 2008
Joseph E. Hamm, 56, of Holland, Mich., died August 6.
He was born July 9, 1952, in New Castle, a son of the late Roy and Myrtle (Kirk) Hamm, who were longtime Knightstown residents.
Mr. Hamm was raised in Knightstown and was a 1970 Knightstown High School graduate. While at KHS, he excelled in several sports and earned letters. After high school, he attended Indiana State University. Mr. Hamm was employed by Espec North America in Hudsonville, Mich., since 1990.
Survivors include his wife, Theresa; a daughter, Jennifer (husband, Jeremy) Roudebush of Holland, Mich.; a son, Matthew (wife, Jill) Hamm of Holland; a granddaughter, Kate Roudebush; and several other relatives.
Funeral services were August 11 at First Presbyterian Church in Holland. Memorial contributions may be made to the Indiana School for the Blind or the Hoosier Gym in Knightstown.
Richard Waits
May 22, 1944 – Aug. 6, 2008
Richard “Dick” Waits, 64, of Knightstown, died August 6 at Regency Place Nursing Home in Greenfield.
He was born May 22, 1944, in Rush County, a son of the late James L. and Josephine (Ruddell) Waits.
Mr. Waits was a 1962 Rushville High School graduate who later attended Purdue University. He lived in Knightstown most of his life. Mr. Waits owned and operated 311 Shops and Prudential Insurance for 15 years. He was a member of Knightstown United Methodist Church, Indianapolis Professional Photography Guild, Knightstown Chamber of Commerce and Henry County 4-H, in which he served as a judge and leader. An avid motorcyclist, Mr. Waits was also a member of the now defunct Knightstown Kiwanis Club.
Survivors include his wife, Kathryn Waits of Knightstown; two sons, Chris (wife, Sarah) Waits of Prospect, Ky., and Craig (wife, Meg) Waits of Louisville, Ky.; two sisters, Lois (wife, Wayne) Nichols of Connersville and Barbara Waits of Greensburg; three grandchildren, Morgan and Parker Waits and Gracie Waits; and four step-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister.
Funeral services were August 9 at Knightstown United Methodist Church with Rev. Ken Wells officiating. Burial followed in Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown. Visitation was August 8 at Todd Funeral Home in Knightstown. Memorial contributions may be made to Knightstown United Methodist Church or the Alzheimer's Association with envelopes available at the funeral home.
