Indiana Marriages, 1780-1992
Fred Stacy
June 4, 1930 – Nov. 22, 2008
Fred Stacy, 78, of Knightstown, died November 22 at his home.
He was born June 4, 1930, in Ryan, Ky., a son of the late Fred and Corda (McRoberts) Stacy.
Mr. Stacy retired from Ford Motor Company in 1989. He then worked for GasAmerica Services, Inc., for 18 years. Mr. Stacy was a U.S. Air Force veteran, having served in the Korean War. He was a member of Knightstown American Legion Post 152 and served as bookkeeper for that organization for the last 19 years. A member of Wilkinson Church of Christ, he was recognized in 1990 as a master life bridge player by the American Contract Bridge League.
Survivors include his wife, Carole (Miller) Stacy of Knightstown; two daughters, Pam Stacy of Knightstown and Beth (husband, Dennis) Spegal of Knightstown; three sons, Barry Stacy of Indianapolis, David (wife, Teri) Stacy of Indianapolis and Mark (wife, Debbie) Stacy of Shirley; seven grandchildren, Nick Spegal, Amanda Cooper, Tyler Turner, Dalton Stacy, Katie Stacy, Conner Stacy and Jacob Stacy; a great-grandson, Gavin Spegal; four sisters, Jo Gosser, Becky (husband, Jim) Lundstrom, Linda (husband, Bob) Cullison and Marlene (husband, Gary) Wampler; three brothers, Kermit (wife, Martha) Stacy, Bill (wife, Debbie) Ratliff and Charles (wife, Sandy) Ratliff; and an aunt, Maxine Prewitt.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Elsie De Weese.
Funeral services were November 26 at Condo & Son Funeral Home in Wilkinson with Ryan McCarty and Russ Lutes officiating. Burial followed at Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown with military graveside services conducted by Knightstown American Legion Post 152. Visitation was November 25 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Wilkinson Church of Christ or the GasAmerica Charitable Foundation.
Delcie Mae Adkins
Sept. 19, 1929 – Nov. 25, 2008
Delcie Mae Adkins, 79, of Greensboro, died November 25 at her home.
She was born Sept. 19, 1929, in Olive Hill, Ky., a daughter of the late Noah and Mary Kathreen Keaton.
Mrs. Adkins worked in the laundry facility at Henry County Memorial Hospital and in the dietary unit at Hancock Regional Hospital and Heritage House, as well as Brooks Canning in Mt. Summit. She attended North 14th Street Church of God in New Castle. Mrs. Adkins enjoyed quilting, embroidery, gardening, food preservation, playing checkers and singing. She was also known for her love of her dog, Annie.
Survivors include her husband, Rufus Adkins of Greensboro; two daughters, Barbara (husband, Donald, Sr.,) Dalton of Greensboro and Marlena (husband, Dennis) Adkins of Knightstown; three sons, Marvin (wife, Cindy) Adkins of Knightstown, Larry (wife, Mary) Adkins of Greensboro and Gary Adkins of Monticello; a sister, Sylvia Denney of New Castle; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Danny Ray Adkins; a grandson, Christopher Adkins; a great-grandson, Charles Adkins; two brothers, Joe Keaton and Claude Ray Keaton; a sister, Lucille Adkins; and an infant sister, Lillian Keaton.
Funeral services are at 2 p.m. Friday, November 28, at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in Knightstown with Pastor Elwood Evans officiating. Burial will follow at Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown. Visitation is 1-2 p.m. Friday, November 28, at the funeral home.
Mary A. McGee
May 11, 1925 – Nov. 4, 2008
Mary A. McGee, 83, of Margate, Fla., formerly of Indianapolis, died November 4.
She was born May 11, 1925, a daughter of the late Thomas Edgar and Nellie (Jones) Magee.
Mrs. McGee worked for RCA, then Western Electric for 20 years. She retired in 1970. She was a member of First Assembly of God.
Survivors include her daughter, Patricia S. (husband, Richard) Fowler; a son, Paul J. (wife, Sarah) Dobson; two brothers, Edgar (wife, Nora) Magee and Thomas (wife, Vonda) Magee; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Donna Buchanan; two sisters, Dorothy Smith and Inis Watson; a brother-in-law, Albert Smith; and three brothers, Dr. Walter Magee, William Magee and Cecil Magee.
Funeral services were November 15 at Shirley Brothers Washington Memorial Chapel in Indianapolis. Visitation was November 14 at the funeral home.
Martha Maye Berry
July 2, 1929 – Nov. 4, 2008
Martha Maye Berry, 79, of Rushville, died November 4 at Flatrock River Lodge in Rushville.
She was born July 2, 1929, in Waynesburg, Ky., a daughter of the late Charles Delbert and Myrte (Jacobs) Thompson.
Mrs. Berry was a homemaker.
Survivors include two sons, Danny (wife, Sheila) Berry and Mark (wife, Julie) Berry, both of Rushville; three daughters, Vicky Kidd and Kay Maupin, both of Rushville, and Tracie (husband, Bill) Hankins of Indianapolis; three brothers, Houston, Albert and Kenneth “Butch” Thompson; three sisters, Shirley Watts, Susie Thompson and Bonnie Foreman; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Edward Berry; two brothers; and two sisters.
Funeral services were November 7 at Todd Funeral Home in Rushville. Burial took place at East Hill Cemetery in Rushville.
Imogene D. Davis
May 6, 1918 – Nov. 13, 2008
Imogene D. Davis, 90, of Knightstown, died November 13 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield.
She was born May 6, 1918, in Tiny, Va., a daughter of the late Fitzhugh Lee and Emma (Counts) Sutherland.
Mrs. Davis worked at Burma Manufacturing in Greenfield, Country Kitchen in Knightstown and The Corner Bakery in Knightstown for several years. She was a member of Curves in Knightstown and Faith Chapel Independent Baptist Church in Knightstown. Mrs. Davis was known as someone who sent cards to many people. She also enjoyed giving out her homemade jellies and jams. She was also known as a prayer warrior and some who enjoyed bluegrass music.
Survivors include three sons, Raymond (wife, Eveline) Compton of Fairfax, Va., Denny (wife, Carol) Davis of New Castle and Danny Joe Davis of Knightstown; two daughters, Evelyn (husband, Norman) Peyton of Anderson and Eva (husband, Larry) Griffey of Knightstown; eight grandchildren, Brian Compton, Stephanie Johnson, Markus Compton, Kelly Hall, Dana Stensrud, Mickey Griffey, Brandon Davis and Elizabeth Davis; 14 great-grandchildren; three sisters-in-law, Norma Sutherland, Jill Sutherland and Nell Davis; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard E. Davis; two sisters, Dorothy Arrington and Ethel Hughes; and four brothers, Guy, Kermit, Edsel and Bernard Sutherland.
Funeral services were November 17 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in Knightstown with Pastor Randy Gross officiating. Burial followed at Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown. Visitation was prior to services on November 17 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Crohns & Colitis Research of American and Cancer Research of American with envelopes available at the funeral home.
Ella O. Nale
Oct. 22, 1936 – Nov. 30, 2008
Ella O. Nale, 72, of Raleigh, died November 30 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.
She was born Oct. 22, 1936, in Hazard, Ky. She was the adopted daughter of the late Tom and Susan (Begley) Rice.
Mrs. Nale was a homemaker. She and her husband, Charles, lived in Knightstown before moving to Raleigh. She was known as a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her family. Mrs. Nale was a member of Centerville Church of Christ.
Survivors include her husband, Charles R. Nale; two daughters, Patty (husband, John) Jones of Anderson and Rachel (husband, Rick) Charles of Anderson; a son, Charles David (wife, Kelly) Nale of Muncie; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Doris Begley of Knightstown.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Harold Nathan Nale.
Funeral services were December 3 at Marshall & Erlewein Funeral Home in Lewisville. Burial with graveside services followed Blue River Baptist Church Cemetery near Salem with Bro. Morris Scales officiating. Visitation was December 2 at the funeral home.
Larry E. McCord
Sept. 11, 1943 – Dec. 1, 2008
Larry E. McCord, 65, of rural Cadiz, died December 1 at his home.
He was born Sept. 11, 1943, in Hancock County, a son of the late Delbert and Hazel (Brizendine) McCord.
Mr. McCord retired from Delco-Remy in Anderson 1992. He was a co-owner of L-P Greenhouse near Kennard for the past 30 years. Mr. McCord coached youth baseball and enjoyed pacer and trotter horse racing, Indiana University basketball and spending time with his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Polly (Riggs) McCord of rural Cadiz; three sons, David (wife, Kathy) McCord of Middletown, Tom (wife, Andrea) McCord of Mitchell and Rusty (wife, Gayla) McCord of Middletown; seven grandchildren, Kelli, Charli, Lexi, Jordyn, Sean, Ariel and Denton McCord; two step-grandchildren, Trey and Coty
Baer; one great-grandson, Hunter McCord; a sister, Beverly Pope of Cape Coral, Fla.; a brother, Philip McCord of Greenfield; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services are at 10 a.m. Friday, December 5, at Condo & Son Funeral Home in Wilkinson with Pastor Ryan Hobbs officiating. Burial will follow at Mechanicsburg Cemetery. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Thursday, December 4, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Henry County Community Foundation’s local food pantries fund.
