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Betty E. Gallamore
Oct. 22, 1923 -- Aug. 23, 2003
Betty E. Gallamore, 79, of Anderson, went to be with her Lord Aug. 23, 2003.
She was born Oct. 22, 1923, in Omaha, Neb., the daughter of Albert and Ellen (Grimm) Gilmore. The family moved to Anderson when Betty was a young child.
She was employed at numerous businesses in Anderson during her lifetime. Her favorite occupation was child care. She watched children for 27 years, touching so many lives and trying to make a difference.
She was a member of Eastside Church of God; and was actively involved in several organizations and clubs.
Survivors include the love of her life, whom she married in December 1955, Harold Gallamore; three children, Jean (husband, Calvin) Bennett, Linda (husband, Bill) Pickett and Mike (wife, Pat) Gallamore; nine grandchildren, Brent Bennett, Joe Terry, Jeff Bennett, Steven (wife, Denise) Bennett, Seana (husband, Kurt) Mathews, Mark (wife, Molly) Gallamore, Megan (husband, Brian) Powell, Molly (husband, Noah) Champion; and Jeff Pickett; eight great-grandchildren; her sister, Janice (husband, Robert) Demick; and several nieces, nephews and in-laws.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Albert Gilmore.
Graveside services and burial will take place at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery, officiated by the Rev. Janet Wanner.
Friends may call from noon until 2 p.m. Tuesday at Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Home, 515 E. 53rd St., Anderson.
Memorial contributions may be made, through the funeral home, to: Community Hospital Hospice.
The family wishes to thank everyone at Community Hospital (3-North) and Community Hospital Hospice.
Earl D. Waymire
FRANKTON -- Earl D. Waymire, 86, died Aug. 24, 2003, at St. John's Medical Center, Anderson. Arrangements are pending at Harper & Dunnichay Funeral Home, Frankton.
Annabelle Hilderbrand
FORTVILLE -- Annabelle M. (Steiner) Hilderbrand, 87, died Aug. 22, 2003, at Hancock Memorial Hospital, Greenfield.
In 1975, she retired from Western Electric (formerly of Indianapolis) after 22 years of employment.
Survivors include her daughter, Patricia A. Back; a granddaughter, Kelli D. Back; and a grandson, Jeffrey D. Back.
Her husband, Robert Hilderbrand, died in 1983.
Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Ronald Seals Funeral Home, 122 W. Staat St., Fortville. Burial will be in East Maplewood Cemetery, Anderson.
Visitation hours are from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Nicaragua Resource Network, 5535 E. 131st St., Carmel, IN 46033
Mona L. Stinson
May 15, 1921 - Aug. 22, 2003
SHARPSVILLE -- Mona Louise (Stout) Stinson, 82, former Fortville resident, went to the Lord peacefully Aug. 22, 2003, at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville.
She was born May 15, 1921, in Windfall, the daughter of John A. and Lusettie (Love) Stout.
She was a homemaker.
She was a member of Fortville Church of the Nazarene; attended Beech Grove Church of the Brethren in Pendleton for many, many years; and was a member of the Fortville Brotherhood and Sisterhood.
Survivors include her children, Malcolm (wife, Brenda) Stinson of Middletown, Carole (husband, Virgil) McCool and Debra (husband, David) Copp, all of Sharpsville, and Brian (wife, Chris) Stinson of Tipton; eight grandchildren, Douglas (wife, Carmen) McCool, Cheryl (husband, Phillip), Tina Thompson, Keith Stinson, Kevin, (wife, Virginia) Stinson, Laura Copp, Emily Stinson and Eric Stinson; seven great-grandchildren, Lucas McCool and Reagan McCool, Bradley and Allison, Daniel Todtenbier and Amanda Todtenbier and Justin Stinson; her brother, Harry L. Stout of West Lafayette, sister, Edna Burkett of Curtisville; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert H. Stinson; a granddaughter, Erin Stinson; her parents; four brothers, LeRoy, Stout, Walter Stout, Donald Stout and Herbert Stout; and three sisters, Sylvia Singer, Geneva Hamilton and Margaret Osborn.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Ronald L. Seals Funeral Home, 122 W. Staat St., Fortville. Burial will be in Gravel Lawn Cemetery
near Fortville.
Grace B. Collis
Aug. 19, 1910 - Aug. 22, 2003
ALEXANDRIA -- Grace B. Collis, 93, died Aug. 22, 2003, at Countryside Manor in Anderson following an extended illness.
She was born Aug. 19, 1910, in Jackson County, the daughter of John L. and Pearl (Imel) Mohler, and lived in Alexandria most of her lifetime. She moved to Anderson in 1988.
In 1966, Grace retired from Delco Remy in Anderson after 20 years of employment.
She formerly attended the Alexandria Church of God; was a retired member of United Auto Workers Local 662; and enjoyed traveling, sewing and cooking for friends and family.
Survivors include a daughter, Annabelle Eubanks of Anderson; three sons, Louis L. Collis and Dale L. Collis, both of Anderson, and Shirell (wife, Harriett) Collis of Middletown; her sister-in-law, Catherine Mohler of Anderson; six grandchildren, Shawn (husband, Todd) Parker, Kevin (wife, Barbara) Eubanks, John (wife, Tammy) Collis, Mary Ann (husband, Stewart) Carter, Charles Collis and Terry Collis; six great-grandchildren, Ginger Evens, Rachel Koscelek, Heidi Miller, Chad Eubanks, Amanda Collis and Steven Collis; nine great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, of 59 years, Luther H. Collis, Nov. 2, 1986; a son, Garland Collis, in 1966; two brothers-in-law, Arthur J. Mohler and George Charles Mohler; and a sister, Anna Delph.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Owens Funeral Home, 412 N. Harrison St., Alexandria, officiated by the Rev. Joe Huff of Cornerstone Ministries in Anderson. Interment will be in Park View Cemetery, Alexandria.
Visitation hours are from 2 to 6 p.m. today and two hours prior to the Monday service at the funeral home.
Edith M. Bell
March 5, 1918 - Aug. 23, 2003
MARTINSVILLE -- Edith M. Bell, 85, former Anderson resident, died Aug. 23, 2003, at Grandview Convalescent Center, Martinsville.
She was born March 5, 1918, in Washington County, the daughter of Harry H. and Amanda (Holsapple) Thompson.
In 1982, after 31 years of employment, she retired from her position in the sausage making department at Emge Meat Packing Co., Anderson. Prior to that, she worked at the Charleston Powder Plant.
She was a member of Walnut Grove Methodist Church in Salem and the Ivy Rebekah Lodge 381. She enjoyed serving others, loved creating a variety of quilts, was a master gardener and thoroughly enjoyed the presence of family.
Survivors include a son, Ronald K. Bell of Martinsville; two brothers, Harley Thompson of Medora and Ervin Thompson of Freetown; two sisters, Mary Ann Wheeler of Medora and Wanda Wynn of Salem; four grandchildren, Suzanne Barbieri, Jeff Bell, Angela Bell and Eric Bell; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, James M. Bell; and two brothers, Robert Thompson and Travis Thompson.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Dawalt Funeral Home, 204 E. Market St., Salem, officiated by the Rev. Mark Suter. Burial will take place at Crown Hill Cemetery, Salem.
Visitation hours are from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday and two hours prior to the Tuesday service at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 2033, Martinsville, IN 46151 or to the Christian Ministries Center, 625 Main St., Anderson, IN 46015.
William L. Conover
Aug. 5, 1929 - Aug. 23, 2003
William Lewis Conover, 74, of Anderson, died Aug. 23, 2003, at AmeriCare Nursing Home in Anderson.
He was born Aug. 5, 1929, in Blooming Glen, Pa., the son of Stanley E. and Margaret (Shell) Conover. He had resided in Anderson since 1941.
In 1982, he retired from Guide Lamp, Dept. 399, after 32.9 years of employment.
He was a member of United Auto Workers Local 663; the Middletown Masonic Lodge 271; Fall Creek Gun Club; Anderson Pistol and Rifle Club and the American Rifle Association. He enjoyed working in his garden, collecting and working with guns and each day spent on the rifle range.
Survivors include two sons, Gary Conover of Anderson and Keith (wife, Peggy) Walborn or Kansas City, Mo.; eight grandchildren, James Conover, Jonathan Conover, Stacey McGinnis, Brian Walborn, Tammy Rebeal, Jeremy Perry, Jay Perry and Jessica Perry; his brother, Donald Conover of Anderson; and a half-sister, Jan Conover, of Phoenix, Ariz.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Roberta Conover, who died in 2001; and a son, Jeff Conover, in 2000.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Guilkey Funeral Home, 504 W. Ninth St., Anderson, officiated by the Rev. Rick Kimmer of First Presbyterian Church, Anderson. Immediately following the services, burial will take place at Elm Ridge Cemetery, Muncie.
Visitation hours are from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, and will include a 6 p.m. Masonic memorial service.
