Indiana Marriages, 1780-1992
Robert Scott Mills
May 6, 1965 - June 7, 2003
Former area resident, Robert Scott Mills, 38, of Indianapolis died Saturday, June 7 at Community East Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born May 6, 1965 in Greenfield, a son of Robert M. "Bob" Mills of New Castle and Cheryl (Cassidy) Roland of Forsyth, Mo.
The 1984 Knightstown High School graduate was self-employed in the cleaning business. He was a member of Harvest Ministries in Greenfield.
Other survivors besides his parents are two brothers, Ron Mills of Pendleton and Rick Mills of Greenfield; one sister, Melissa Peggs of Knightstown; and grandparents, George and Ann Mills of Pocahontas, Ark., Wilford and Amanda Roland of Knightstown and Mary Kelly of Greenwood, Ark.
Services were held Tuesday, June 10 at Pasco Memorial Mortuary in Greenfield with Pastor Harol Whitlock officiating. Burial was in Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown. Visitation for family and friends was held at the funeral home Monday, June 9. Memorial contributions may be made to the Harvest Ministries Church.
Kathryn Brown
May 8, 1916 - June 2, 2003
Kathryn "Kate" Brown, 87, a former resident of Kennard, died Monday, June 2 at Markle Health Care Center in Markle. She was born May 8, 1916 in Henry County, a daughter of the late Erskine and Goldie (Kellum) Cook.
Mrs. Brown attended Knightstown High School. After marriage in 1937, she and her husband moved around and settled in Kennard where they spent most of their days. She as an avid bowler at Rose Bowl in New Castle and was a member of the Kennard Friends Church.
She is survived by two granddaughters, Katie Brown of Ft. Wayne and Jodi Wagner of Anderson, five great-grandchildren, three sisters and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband Wendell Brown in 2000; and children, Sharon Gordon in 1989 and Mike Brown in 2000.
Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Thursday, June 5 in the Condo & Son Funeral Home in Wilkinson with Rev. Howard Parker officiating. Burial will follow in Harlan Cemetery in Wilkinson. Friends may call at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until time of service on Thursday.
Douglas D. Shores
June 29, 1942 - May 29, 2003
Douglas D. Shores, 60, of Lewisville, died Thursday, May 29 at his residence after an extended illness. He was born on June 29, 1942 in New Castle, a son of the late Joseph Edward and Ella Jane (Armstrong) Shores.
Mr. Shores lived in this area all his life and was a 1960 graduate of Knightstown High School. He was a veteran who served in the U.S. Air Force and retired in 1997 from Chrysler in New Castle after 32 years of service. He worked as a foreman in quality control. Douglas was a past member of the Lewisville Town Board, a past member of the Lions Club and a member of the American Legion Post 152 of Knightstown.
Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Elizabeth "Beth" Parks Shores, whom he married August 6, 1966 in Coal City, Ill.; three daughters, Kim Shores of Indianapolis, Amy (husband Jeremy) Spera of Lewisville, and Carrie (husband Duke) Falck of New Castle; three grandchildren, Destiny Marie Spera, Kirsten Lee Falck and Kyle Douglas Falck; one sister, Jackie Shores of West Palm Beach, Fla.; mother-in-law, Katie Cumming of Venice, Fla.; and two nieces and two nephews.
His parents and a brother, William A. Shore, preceded him in death.
Funeral services were held Sunday, June 1 at Marshall & Erlewein Funeral Home ~ Lewisville Chapel in Lewisville with Rev. Arthur Whitaker officiating. Burial was in the Lewisville Cemetery. The American Legion and VFW Posts of New Castle conducted military graveside services. Visitation was at the funeral home Saturday, May 31 and prior to the services on Sunday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the New Castle First Aid Unit at 1315 I Ave., New Castle, IN 47362.
Francis DeWitt
Mar. 12, 1927 - June 1, 2003
Frances DeWitt, 76, died Sunday, June 1 at her residence near Carthage. Her death occurred only 12 hours after the death of her sister, Donna J. Hiner. She was born March 12, 1927 in Fairmount, a daughter of the late Clayton and Velma (Bennett) Todd.
Mrs. DeWitt had been an assembly worker at Western Electric. She married Perry Elmer DeWitt, who preceded her in death on April 8, 2002.
Surviving are three sons, Richard Lee DeWitt and Dennis Lynn DeWitt, both of Carthage, and Ron Del DeWitt of Brownsburg; one brother, Kenneth Todd of Knightstown; four sisters, Betty Lou Dean of Knightstown, Shirley Whitfield of Carthage, Patty DeWitt of Rushville and Sharon Roberts of Carthage; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Two brothers and one sister preceded her in death.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. today (Wednesday, June 4) at Todd Funeral Home, Carthage Chapel in Carthage with Rev. Rick Shelton officiating. Burial will be in Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Carthage. Visitation for family and friends was at the funeral home Tuesday, June 3.
Donna J. Hiner
Dec. 28, 1925 - May 31, 2003
Donna J. (Brooks) Hiner, 77, of rural Knightstown, died Saturday, May 31 in the Hancock Memorial Hospital in Greenfield. She was born December 28, 1925 in Fairmount, a daughter of the late Clayton and Velma (Bennett) Todd.
Mrs. Hiner moved from Carthage to the Knightstown area in 1996. She was a cook for the Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Children's Home. She was a member of East Street Christian Church in Carthage, the Kennard Lions Club and C.W.F. East Street Christian Church. On June 29, 1946, she married Lowell Brooks who preceded her in death in 1983. She was married to Richart T. Hiner on January 20, 1996 and he survives her.
Other survivors besides her husband include six sons, James G. Brooks of New Castle, Perry Franklin Brooks of Carthage, Jack C. Brooks of Spiceland, Kevin D. Brooks of Carthage, Robert Hiner of Indianapolis, and Ray Hiner of Knightstown; three daughters, Sondra (husband James) Gorman of Carthage, Lea Rose Lewis of Hagerstown, and Mary Guinn of Kennard; one brother, Kenneth Todd of Knightstown; four sister, Betty Lou Dean of Knightstown, Shirley Whitfield of Carthage, Patty DeWitt of Rushville, and Sharon Roberts of Carthage; six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren.
A sister, Frances DeWitt of Carthage, died the morning of June 1, shortly after the death of Mrs. Hiner. Two brothers also preceded her in death.
Services were held Tuesday, June 3 at the Todd Funeral Home in Knightstown with Rev. David Bonne officiating. Burial was in Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Carthage. Visitation was at the funeral home on Monday, June 2.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 1440 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago, IL 60607.
Christopher Jason Adkins
May 17, 1971 - June 1, 2003
Christopher Jason Adkins, 32, a resident of Knightstown, died in an accident Sunday, June 1 near Kennard. He was born May 17, 1971 in Henry County Memorial Hospital in New Castle, a son of Marvin L. and Cynthia S. Adkins of Knightstown.
He was employed at Keihin IPT Manufacturing of Greenfield as a Production Associate in die cast for seven years. He loved his son more than anything, his friends, motorcycle and NASCAR.
Besides his parents, he is survived by a son, Preston Storm Adkins of Knightstown; two sisters, Lisa Adkins of Elkhart and Beverly Jones of Kennard; two brothers, Michael Johnson and Jacob Adkins, both of Knightstown; paternal grandparents, Rufus and Delcie Adkins of Greensboro; maternal grandparents, Frank and Maxine Renfro of Kennard; three nieces, three nephews, several aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by an uncle, Russell Adkins.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. today, (Wednesday, June 4) in the Condo & Son Funeral Home in Wilkinson with Rev. Elwood Evans officiating. Burial will follow in Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown.
Visitation was at the funeral home on Tuesday, June 3.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Preston Adkins Trust Fund in care of Marvin and Cynthia Adkins, 5392 W 350 S, Knightstown, IN 46148.
Andrew P. Davis
Apr. 28, 1913 - June 22, 2003
Andrew P. "Andy" Davis, 90, a resident of Wilkinson, died Sunday, June 22 at his residence. He was born April 28, 1913 in Blacksburg, Va., a son of the late Charley T. and Ocia (Richardson) Davis.
Mr. Davis was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy. He retired in 1978 from Sears and Roebuck in Anderson and is a member of the Wilkinson Church of Christ.
Survivors include one son, James A. Davis of Pendleton; two granddaughters; two step-grandsons; one step-granddaughter; two step-grandsons; one step-granddaughter; two brothers, Emmitt Davis of Wilkinson and Lowry "Chic" Davis of Fortville; five half-brothers, Lawrence Davis of Kentucky, Harmon Davis of Florida, Nalvin Davis of Catarack, Dale Davis of Markleville and Clifford Davis of Catarack; six half-sisters, Bertha Lee Sharp of Florida, Mary Lou McDonald of Anderson, Marie Godberry of Mechanicsburg, Geraldine Perkins of Willow Branch, Arlene Merchant of Catarack and Martha Ann Willis.
He was preceded in death by his wife Margaret (Whitinger) Davis in 1985.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Wilkinson Church of Christ with Jeff Sawyer and Joe Reeves officiating. Burial will follow in McCray Cemetery in Wilkinson. Friends may call at the Condo & Son Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. today (Wednesday, June 25). Memorial contributions may be made to the Wilkinson Church of Christ.
