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Edna M. Brown
Edna M. Brown, 81, Lapel, passed away Monday June 9, 2003, at Community Hospital of Anderson after a sudden illness.
She was born on November 12, 1921, in Lapel, Indiana to Roy and Mabel (Smith) Fry.
She was a member of the former Lapel Christian Missionary Alliance Church. She loved to crochet and made many different things for her family and friends.
She is survived by her husband, Ivan Brown whom she married April 9, 1942 in Anniston, Ala.; one daughter, Debbie (husband, Doug) Milliner of Lapel; a son-in-law, Si DeVaney of Westfield; two grandchildren, Cindy (husband, Jon) Robison of Cicero, and Si (wife, Kim) DeVaney of Sheridan; two great-grandchildren, Faith DeVaney and Josie DeVaney; two step great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and her granddog, Sunny.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Sarah DeVaney in 2002; and a brother, Ralph Fry in 1998.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday at Scott E. Hersberger Funeral Home in Lapel with Rev. Evan Lash officiating. Burial will be at the Brookside Cemetery
in Lapel.
Friends may call from 12:00 Noon until the time of the service Thursday at the Scott E. Hersberger Funeral Home in Lapel.
Joab I. Castor
Joab I. "Joe" Castor, 92, Lapel, passed away Sunday July 6, 2003, at his residence following an extended illness.
He was born on September 19, 1910, in Lapel, Indiana to Ernest and Rose (McDole) Castor.
He was a Lapel High School graduate and retired from the former Cascadden's Grocery in Lapel after 39 years of employment. He also had worked as a custodian at the Lapel Public Library.
He was a 79 year member of Trinity United Methodist Church, and a 58 year member of the Lapel Masonic Lodge No. 625.
He is survived by a daughter, Nancy (husband, Gene) Burris of Anderson; two grandchildren, Mike Burris of Glendale, CA, and Lisa France of Anderson; three great grandchildren, Brandon France, Felicia France, and John France; and his niece's husband, Bill French of Lapel.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances L. (Gatewood) Castor in 1996; his parents; one sister, Margaret Barker; and two nieces, Velma Barker and Iris French.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM Wednesday at Trinity United Methodist Church in Lapel with Rev.s Evan Lash and Neal Brown officiating. Burial will be at the Brookside Cemetery
in Lapel.
Friends may call from 4:00 PM to 8:00 Tuesday at the Scott E. Hersberger Funeral Home in Lapel.
Masonic Memorial rites will be conducted at 8:00 PM Tuesday by the Lapel Masonic Lodge at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 606, Lapel, Indiana 46051-0606 or the Community VNA Hospice, 9894 East 121st Street, Fishers, Indiana 46038.
Mac D. Castor
Mac D. Castor, 90, West Lafayette, passed away Sunday January 19, 2003, at Heritage Health Care Center in West Lafayette following an extended illness. He was born on November 12, 1912, in Hamilton County, Indiana to Howard and Ida (McDonald) Castor. He was a WWII Navy veteran and served on board the U. S. S. Barnwell. He was a retired iron worker and a member of Noblesville Masonic Lodge. He is survived by two children, Judy (husband, James) Castor Johnson of Grand Rapids, MI, and Sidney (wife, Polly) Castor of West Lafayette; eight grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday at Prairie Memorial Cemetery
in Noblesville and will include military graveside rites conducted by the Lapel American Legion Post 212. Burial will be at the Prairie Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Wednesday at the Scott E. Hersberger Funeral Home in Lapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Dwelling Place, Inc., 44 Division South, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49503.
Mamie Cook
Mamie Cook, 94, Lapel, passed away Sunday February 16, 2003, at Harbour Manor Care Center in Noblesville following a brief illness. She was born on January 20, 1909, in Lapel, Indiana to Walter and Lillie (Ketter) Branderburg. She retired in 1969 from Delco Remy in Anderson after 41 years of employment. She was a member of Ford Street United Methodist Church, a member and past Matron of the former Lapel Order of Eastern Star Chapter 457, a member of the Past Matrons Club, and a member of UAW Local 662. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Cook in 1955, her parents, and seven brothers and sisters. Services will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday at Scott E. Hersberger Funeral Home in Lapel with Rev. Mark Helm officiating. Burial will be at the Brookside Cemetery, Lapel. Friends may call from 12:00 noon until the service on Thursday at the Scott E. Hersberger Funeral Home in Lapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ford Street United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 626, Lapel, Indiana 46051-0626.
Rita Elaine Coverdale
Rita Elaine Coverdale, 44, Lapel, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2003, at her residence following a sudden illness.
She was born on August 16, 1959, in Pennington Gap, Virginia to Pearl and Louise (Fleenor) Harber.
She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, and the Northern Indiana Emmaus Community.
She is survived by her husband, Douglas Coverdale; three children, Brandon Coverdale, Corrine Coverdale, and Zach Coverdale all at home; and her mother, Louise Harber of Strawtown.
Services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday at Trinity United Methodist Church in Lapel with Rev. Evan Lash officiating. Burial will be at the Brookside Cemetery, Lapel.
Friends may call from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday at the Trinity United Methodist Church Lapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 606, Lapel, Indiana 46051.
Donald E. Crooks
Donald E. Crooks, 69, Pendleton, formerly of Lapel, passed away Sunday July 13, 2003, at Rawlins House in Pendleton following an extended illness.
He was born on October 17, 1933, in Lapel, Indiana to William and Edith Marie (Alford) Crooks.
He was a Lapel High School graduate and he served in the U. S. Navy.
He attended Beech Grove Church of the Brethren.
He is survived by a daughter, Mila (husband, Scott) Stump of Pendleton; two grandchildren, Jonathan Stump and Anna Marie Stump; a brother, William (wife, Susie) Crooks of Camby; and special friends, Dick and Ruth Stump of Anderson.
Other survivors include two daughters, Melanie (husband, Bryan) Cookman of Anderson; and Marsha (husband, Gary) Nelson of Anderson; and three grandchildren, Jama Cookman, Shelby Meyer, Erin Meyer.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Joann Crooks.
Graveside services will be held at 11:30 AM Wednesday at Brookside Cemetery
in Lapel with Rev. Keith Bennett officiating.
There will be no calling hours.
The family wishes to give a special thank you to the staff at Rawlins House.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes. Association or the charity of the donor's choice.
Scott E. Hersberger Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Jack W. Davidson
Jack W. Davidson, 64, Anderson, passed away Thursday June 12, 2003, at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville following an extended illness.
He was born on May 29, 1939, in Anderson, Indiana to Amos and Edna (Fudge) Davidson.
He was a 1957 Lapel High School graduate. He retired from farming in 1989 and he retired from the Ford Motor Company in Indianapolis in 1996 after 36 years of employment.
He was a member of the U. A. W. Local 1111, a very active member of the John Deere 2 Cylinder Club of America and an avid John Deere collector.
He is survived by his wife, Carol (Garretson) Davidson; two children, John (wife, Kelly) Davidson of Anderson, and Kim (husband, Pat) Hutchison of Anderson; a sister, Mariann Davidson of Anderson; and five grandchildren, Megan Davidson, Ashley Davidson, Brandon Hutchison, Bryan Hutchison, and Breanna Hutchison.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 8:00 PM Monday in Trinity United Methodist Church, Lapel with Rev. Evan Lash officiating.
Friends may call from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Monday at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, 1615 Meridian Street, Anderson, Indiana 46016.
Scott E. Hersberger Funeral Home, Lapel is in charge of the arrangements.
Andrew T. Everly
Andrew T. Everly, 87, Lapel, passed away Saturday July 12, 2003 at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville following an extended illness.
He was born on January 4, 1916, and he had retired from Fort Benjamin Harrison Army Finance Center in Indianapolis.
He was a member of the Ford Street United Methodist Church in Lapel.
He is survived by sister, Dorothy Hiatt of Tuscon, AZ.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Theodosia (Driver) Everly in 1997.
There will be no calling or funeral services. Burial will be in Brookside Cemetery, Lapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Ford Street United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 626, Lapel, Indiana 46051-0626.
Wilford Gene Fuqua
Gene Fuqua, 76, Lapel, passed away Wednesday May 21, 2003, at Community Hospital in Anderson after a sudden illness.
He was born on March 8, 1927, in New Castle, IN to Clifford and Chloe Fuqua.
He was a WWII Navy veteran and he retired in 1989 from Brockway Glass after 37 years of employment. He was also employed by Brookside Cemetery
for 29 years.
He was a member of the Anderson Eagles and the Oak Street Euchre Club. He enjoyed antique tractor shows and collected toy tractors. He also enjoyed playing the organ and began taking lessons at age 72.
He is survived by two children, Carol Fuqua of Marion, and David (wife, Cathy) Fuqua of Noblesville; four grandchildren, Zach Fuqua, Stephanie Rushton, Libby Rushton, and Nathan Rushton; two great-grandchildren; and one brother, Paul (wife, Maxine) Fuqua of Alexandria.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Vera Louise "Sally" (Castetter) Fuqua in 1996; his parents; and two brothers; John Fuqua and Rex Fuqua.
Services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday at Scott E. Hersberger Funeral Home in Lapel with Rev. David Rushton officiating. Burial will be at the Brookside Cemetery
in Lapel.
Friends may call one hour prior to the service Saturday at the Scott E. Hersberger Funeral Home in Lapel.
