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'DAILY JOURNAL. JOHNSON COUNTY, IND. DAILY JOURNAL TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 2000 wmlhcJournalnet.com Son Plumbing Co. in Greenwood for 36 years, retiring in 1991. A memorial service was conducted at Robert and Son Cremation Service in Brooksville, Fla.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. GREENWOOD Richard E. Linder Richard E. Linder 74,. died Monday, April 17, 2000, at Franklin at the church.

Arrangements are being handled by Vandivier-Parsley Funeral Home in Franklin. Burial will be at First Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Franklin. Memorial contributions may be made to Beech Grove Baptist Church, P.O. Box 5, Trafalgar, IN" 46181; First Baptist Church, 201 E. Jefferson Franklin, IN 46131; or Greater Johnson County Community Foundation, "Aunt Ginny Fund, 23 N.

Main P.O. Box 217, Franklin, IN 46131. of Greenwood loved his town Edinburgh Robert E. "Eddie" Cox, 50 Franklin Virginia C. "Aunt Ginny" Mullinix, 85 Frances Phares, 100 Greenwood "James D.

Fletcher, 81 Richard E. Under 74 Indianapolis Betty J. Baker, 70 Virginia M. Bowles, 73 James W. Brackett, 22 Morgantown Richard LSutliff, 43 Elsewhere Clara Bowman, 82 Perry Edward Jones, 63 INOIANAPOUS Betty J.

Baker Betty Baker, 70, died Saturday, April 15, 2000, at Community Hospital South. She was a resident of Indianapolis. She was born June 12, 1929, in Whitesburg, Ky. Her parents were Jody P. and Maggie (Breeden) Adams.

She married Clyde A. Baker. He preceded her in death Sept. 8, 1996. Survivors include three daughters, Mary F.

Miller, Linda Harvey and Tara S. Baker, all of Indianapolis; one son, Clyde A. Baker Jt of Camby; five sisters, Juanita Adams and Janice Amburgey, both of Indianapolis, Elizabeth Taylor of Whitesburg, Beatrice Fields of Columbus, Ohio, and Zelma Zena of Louisville four brothers, Brad Adams of Cumberland, and Bill Adams, Leonard Adams and Emmett Adams, all of Whitesburg, eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Amanda Brannon; and a -brother, Harold Adams. She was a homemaker.

There will be no services. 'Burial will be at Forest Lawn -Memory Gardens in White River Township. Arrangements are toeing handled by Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service and 'Crematory, Greenwood Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart 'Association, the American Diabetes Association, or the Society of America.

INDIANAPOLIS M. (Reese) Bowles I Virginia M. (Reese) Bowles, 73, died April 6, 2000, at her residence in Indianapolis. She was born May 22, 1926, in (Indianapolis. Her parents were Max J.

and Florence Vyn) 'Reese. She married Robert A. Bowles on May 1, 1947, in thing by the book, and he did it right." Longtime political leader and town clerk-treasurer Genny Worsham said she knew DeVore for about 50 years. "I think he was just very community minded," Worsham said. "He was what I would call a good public servant." Rainey, a 1936 Whiteland High School graduate, also remembered DeVore as a young athlete.

DeVore was a member of the 1940 Greenwood Woodmen boys basketball team that beat Franklin in the sectional. It was the first time Greenwood accomplished the feat in 22 years. "There was quite a celebration in Greenwood," Rainey said. When not working at First Indiana Bank, where he retired in 1986 after having been vice presi dent for more than 20 years, DeVore devoted much of his time to the youth in the community. He taught Sunday school and was involved with Greenwood Little League.

"He was very adamant about young people," Avanell DeVore said. "He wanted them to always do the best that they could. He loved his sons and grandsons. They were the light of his life, too." No doubt Avanell held a special place in his heart, as well. The two were high school sweethearts.

"I went all through grade school, and I kind of liked him then," Avanell confessed. "We graduated in 1941. He went into the service in 1943. We were married 56 years; but I guess you'd say we were lovers 60 years. I've been one of the luckiest women ever.

I know he's in better hands now, but I'm going to miss him terribly." By Jennifer Jill Fowler daly journal staff writer jfow1erOttojoumalnet.com Neal DeVore had a passion for his community and the people in it. He was always interested in people and that the best things happen to everybody in Greenwood," said his bride of 56 years, Avanell DeVore. "That was his love." The lifelong Greenwood resi DaVORI dent died Friday at University Heights Convalescent Center. He was 76. "He was always interested in the city of Greenwood because he was born and raised here," Avanell DeVore said.

"Greenwood was always his main concern that it be the best place in the country. He loved it, and he loved everybody that lives here." DeVore described her husband as a leader, both in business and in politics. He was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. Later, back at home, he was the city's clerk-treasurer from 1976 to 1980 and ran unsuccessfully for mayor twice in the 1980s.

"I always thought people of Greenwood were short-changed by not having Neal as a mayor," said Harold Rainey, who first met DeVore in high school. "He couldn't stand half truths and evasive answers. He was always honest and a very fine Christian gentleman. He did every- fenMmcity uod rauerson FRANKLIN Frances Phares Frances Phares, 100, died Saturday, April 15, 2000, at her resi dence at Franklin United Methodist Community. She was a lifelong resident of Shelbyville She was born Jan.

31, 1900, in Morristown. Her parents were Dr. Henry E. and Gertrude (Carney) Phares. Sur vivors include several cousins.

She was a 1918 graduate of Shelbyville High School. She attended Western College for Women in Oxford, Ohio, and was a 1923 graduate of DePaul University. She was employed as a proofreader by the Shelbyville Republican, which later became the Shelbyville News. Early in her life she taught at the elementary level in North Carolina. She was a member of Naamah Chapter of Order of Eastern Star, Shelby County and Indiana Historical societies, Coterie Club and First United Methodist Church.

She was a former member of Hospital Guild. The Rev. Robert Campbell will conduct a service at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Carmony-Ewing Harrison Street Funeral Home in Shelbyville. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m.

today at the funeral home, where Eastern Star services will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Burial will be at Forest Hill Cemetery in Shelbyville. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church; 34 Washington St. County Historical 52 W. Broadway, Shelbyville, IN 46176; i or Naamah Chapter Order of Eastern Star.

MORGANTOWN Richard Sutliff Richard L. Sutliff, 43, died Friday, April 14, 2000, in Madison. He was a resident of Morgantown and a former resident of Indianapolis. He was born Nov. 11, 1956, in Indianapolis.

His parents were Harlow and Patricia (Lyons) Sutliff. Survivors include two sons, Jayson Sutliff of Indianapolis and Jeremy Sutliff of Chicago; a brother, Larry Sutliff of Whiteland; and three sisters, Nancy Mitchell of Morgantown; Brenda Jasper of Morgantown; and Gina Fesler of Indianapolis. He was a self-employed mortgage broker for two years and previously was a self-employed construction contractor. A service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Deliverance Temple in Indianapolis.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Deliverance Temple. Burial will be at Round Hill Cemetery. Singleton Community Mortuary and Memorial Center is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Deliverance Temple, 4970 Rowney Indianapolis, IN 46203.

Obituary policy The Daily Journal will publish obituaries of area residents, former residents and residents' close relatives. The Daily Journal takes obituary information from funeral homes, but members of the deceased's immediate family also may submit information. All obituaries are verified with funeral homes before publication. Black and white or sharp color photos of the deceased also are welcome The deadline for obituaries sent by fax is 1:30 p.m. Sunday through Friday for publication Monday through Saturday.

For obituaries sent electronically, the deadline is 4:30 p.m. r' PHAMS do anything for you' United Methodist Community. He was a resident of Greenwood and a winter resident of Bonita Springs, Fla. He was born Sept. 1, 1925, in Greenville, Ohio.

His parents were William and UNDER Mollie Linder. He married Marjorie Replogle on Sept. 14, 1947. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Debbie DeWitt of Greenwood and Vicki Linder of Wheaton; a son, Rick Linder of Wake Forest, N.C.; two brothers, Wilbur Linder of Portland and Wayne Linder of Greenville, Ohio; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a son, John Linder; three brothers; and four sisters. He was a 1943 graduate of Greenville High School in Ohio and a 1951 graduate of Ohio State University. He was employed by Continental Grain Co. for 40 years. He began his tenure as assistant sales manager and retired as vice president of the feed division, retiring in 1990.

He was a member of Southport Presbyterian Church, where he served as trustee and deacon; and the Greenville, Ohio, VFW. He served in the U.S. Navy, where he received training at Northwestern University. He served in the Pacific Theater during World War II, during which time he received the Purple Heart. The Revs.

Henry S. Date and Robert Amon will conduct a service at 10:30 a.m.' Thursday at Southport Presbyterian Church in IndianapolfsFrifiJids, nay, call from.i.to 8. Wednesday at Singleton4 Community Mortuary and Memorial i- Center in Indianapolis and from 9:30 a.m. until service time Thursday at the church. Burial will be at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Glenns Valley.

Memorial contributions may be made to Southport Presbyterian Church, 7525 McFarland Indianapolis, IN 46217. FRANKLIN Virginia C. 'Aunt Ginny' Mullinix Virginia C. (Kennedy) "Aunt Ginny" Mullinix, 85, died Sunday, April 16, 2000, at Indiana Uni versity Medical Center in Indianapolis. She was a resident of Franklin and a former resident of Trafalgar.

She was born Feb. 17, 1915, in Hensley Township. Her par MULLINIX ents were Byron J. and Marietta (Hamilton) Kennedy. She married Roy W.

Mullinix on Sept. 7, 1940, in Franklin. He preceded her in death April 26, 1984. Survivors include cousins, Clair and Betty Davenport and family of Morgantown, Joe and Nancy Sichting and family and John and Sarah Matlock and family, all of Trafalgar; special family friends, Lyman and Corbie Snyder and family and Brad and Natalie Roberts, all of Franklin, and Larry and Susan Shaw and family of Morgantown; and many friends. She was a 1934 graduate of Trafalgar High School.

She was a homemaker and farmed along with her husband for several years in the Trafalgar area. She was previously employed for 12 years by Farm Bureau Insurance Co. in Indianapolis as a secretary. She was a 50-year member of Hensley Township Homemakers Club and a member of First Baptist Church of Franklin and Beech Grove Baptist Church of Trafalgar. She was a longtime, avid Indiana University basketball fan.

She also enjoyed the Christmas holiday season, sharing her decorated home with her family, friends and especially all her "school children." For several years she would provide private home care to several people Franklin and Johnson County. The Rev. Richard C. Martin will conduct a service at 2 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church Franklin.

Friends may call from to 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 1 p.m. until service time Thursday Crissy Brackett of Indianapolis; and a maternal grandmother, Wiloden Perry of Indianapolis. He was employed for two years by Napa Auto Parts as a warehouse worker. A service will be conducted at 2:30 p.m.

Wednesday at G.H. Herrmann Greenwood Funeral Home. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Glenns Valley.

EDINBURGH Robert Edward 'Eddie' Cox Robert Edward "Eddie" Cox, 50, died Sunday, April 16, 2000, at his residence in Edinburgh. He was born Aug. 31, 1949, in Adair County, Ky. His father was Robert H. Cox.

His mother is Bernadene (Brockman) Cox of Columbia, Ky. He married Miladean Conover. She also survives. Other survivors include a son, Edward D. Cox of Edinburgh; a daughter, Debra Lynn Burton of Edinburgh; a sister, Phyllis Bryant of Gilbert, and two grandsons.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Cox. He was employed by Arvin Industries in Franklin as a welder. The Rev. Mark Polston will conduct a service at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Edinburgh SparateBaptist.QHtthfl Fiends i may qallironM to, ft p.nj.

Eskew-Eaton) Funeral Horae in Edinburgh. Burial will be at Rest Haven Cemetery in Edinburgh. GREENWOOD James D. Fletcher James D. Fletcher, 81, died Monday, April 17, 2000, at St.

Francis Hospital. He was a resident of Greenwood. He was born Aug. 5, 1918, in Seymour. His parents were John Henry and Lena Arietta (Decker) Fletcher.

He married Virginia (Cavender) Fletcher of Greenwood. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Curtis E. Fletcher of Ellettsville; two daughters, Debra Cre tors-Bennett and Kimberly D. LeMasters, both of Indianapolis; and eight grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Althea Henry. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, retiring from the Army in 1978 as a captain after 39 years of active and reserve duties. He was employed for 14 years by the attorney general's office as an investigator, retiring in 1983, and was previously employed for 20 years by the Indianapolis Police Department as a detective sergeant, retiring in 1969. He was a member of Southport Heights Christian Church, Retired Police Officers, Retired Army Officers Association, AARP, Acton Lodge 134 Independent Order of Foresters and Fraternal Order of Police.

He was made a Sagamore of the Wabash by Gov. Robert Orr in 1983. A service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Singleton and Herr Mortuary in Indianapolis. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m.

today at the funeral home, where Masonic service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Entombment will be at Washington Park East Cemetery in Indianapolis. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia Society or the Indianapolis Police Athletic League BROOKSVILLE, Fla. Ferry Edward Jones Perry Edward Jones, 63, died April 1, 2000, at his residence in Brooksville, Fla. He was born March 10, 1937, in Indianapolis.

He married Ellen (Harris) Jones on May 13, 1955. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, Kirt E. Jones of Trafalgar and Chris A. Jones of Florida; a daughter, Peggy L.

Surface of Whiteland; a sister, Judy Lowe of Indianapolis; nine grandchildren; and a greatgrandchild. He was a 1955 graduate of Arsenal Technical High School in Indianapolis. He was owner of DA Jones and of in in 2 Lexington, Ky. He survives. Other 'survivors include three sons, 'Stephen Bowles and Mark Bowles, of Indianapolis, and James 'Bowles of Los Angeles; a brother, 'Dr.

Thomas Vyn Reese of Maui, Hawaii; and five grandchildren. She attended Indiana University 'Bloomington. She graduated from jthe University of New Mexico 'with a bachelor's degree in education and Herron School Wt'at IUPUI with a baiehdor'S degree in euioiiuiia She was employed for nine' years by South Suburban Preschool Cooperative as a preschool and 'kindergarten teacher, retiring in '1979. She was previously employed by Southport Presbyterian Church Preschool as a kindergarten teacher for eight years. She Was a member of University Heights United Methodist Church -and A Golden Arrow of Pi Beta 'Phi sorority Indiana Beta Chapter.

She was past president of South 'Suburban Alumnae Club Of Pi Beta Phi. The Rev. Todd Outcalt will con-'duct a memorial service at 5 p.m. 'Friday at Singleton Community 'Mortuary and Memorial Center, with calling immediately following the service. Memorial contributions may be made to University Heights United Methodist Church, 4002 Otterbein Indianapolis, IN 46227, or St.

Francis Hospital Home Health and 'Hospice Services, 1500 Albany 'Beech Grove, IN 46107. BOGGSTOWN Clara Bowman Clara L. Bowman, 82, died April 14, 2000, in rFountaintown. She was a resident rof Boggstown. She was born Sept.

19, 1917, in Jackson County. Her parents were i Oscar and Bessie (Satterwhite) 'Bryan. She married Ivan Bowman 'on June 19, 1939. He preceded her in death Nov. 12, 1991.

Survivors include a son, Marvin E. Bowman of Boggstown; a daughter, Patsy J. c(Bowman) Davenport of Boggstown; three grandchildren; four istepgrandchildren; four greatgrandchildren; and 10 stepgreat-: grandchildren. She was preceded rin death by a brother and a sister. She was employed for 21 years by Boggstown Post Office as a I postmaster, retiring in 1981.

A service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Barkes, Inlaw -and Weaver Funeral Home on iJonathan Moore Pike in Columbus. Friends may call from 4 to 8 today and from 9 a.m. until 'service time Wednesday at the funeral home A graveside service twill be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Austin Cemetery.

James W. 'Jimmy' Brackett James W. "Jimmy" Brackett, 22, died Saturday, April 15, 2000, at his residence in Indianapolis. He was born Jan. 12, 1978, in Indianapolis.

His parents are Daniel and Jackie (Perry) Leslie of Indianapolis. He married Denise M. (Tiittle) Brackett on Nov. 13, 1999. She survives.

Other survivors include a daughter, Alexis R. Brackett of Indianapolis; a sister, i employee over the past four years. "He treated me well and did a very good job as an inspector for the city of Franklin," Waugh said. A trust fund has been established for Patterson's family at First Community Bank. Memorial contributions can also be sent to the Meredith-Clark Funeral Home, P.O.

Box 308, Morgantown, IN, 46160. Patterson, a resident of Trafalgar, was born April 17, 1949, in Indianapolis. His father was John Patterson. His mother is Izetta (Paul) Patterson of San Antonio, Texas. He married Ann G.

Murray on March 26, 1977, in Camby. She survives. Other survivors include three sons, Robert S. Patterson LT, Thomas L. Patterson and Auston F.

Patterson, all of Trafalgar; a daughter, Jessica R. Patterson of Trafalgar; two sisters, Shirley Patterson of San Antonio, Texas; and Christine Hall of Turkey; and several nieces and nephews. He was a 1968 graduate of Franklin Central High School and a 1993 graduate of Vincennes University, with a degree in com- puter He had been employed by the City of Franklin as a building official since June 19, 1996. He was a member of Indiana Association of Building Officials, Indiana Conference of Building Officials and Johnson County Builders Association. He enjoyed golfing and was a gun enthusiast.

He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. The Rev. Ron Maxwell will conduct a service at 11 a.m. Thursday at Meredith-Clark Funeral Home in Morgantown.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. The Martinsville American Legion and VFW Posts will conduct a military graveside service at East Hill Cemetery in Morgantown. would i TERMITE 1 CONTROL SPECIAL Control SptdaTV $59.95 A CO EwAI 9 Stnott flmily (tomes cnty By Ralph Tomlinson DA1.V JOURNAL STAff WRITER rtomliroorilHournalret.com Franklin's building inspector, Robert Sanford "Bob" Patterson, died of a heart attack Sunday. "He worked hard for the community for four years," said Jeff Bergman, director of the Department of Planning and Economic Development.

Patterson would have celebrated his 51st PATTERSON birthday Monday. "He and his family were driving home from Pizza Hut when he had a heart attack," Bergman said. Bergman expressed concern for Patterson's family. Patterson had four children, ranging in ages from 7 to 22. "As a public employee, he didn't make as much here as he could -have in the private sector," Bergman said.

Family played a large role in Patterson's life Nicki Brewer, who worked as the planning department's administrative assistant before moving to the mayor's office in January, said Patterson's wife, Ann, worked a part-time job in the evening, and Bob used to rush home to care for their children. "Bob was the kind of guy who would do anything for you," Brewer said. Patterson named one of his children for another of his passions, automobiles. His youngest son is named Auston Ford. Bergman said several area builders called his office Monday to express their condolences.

Mike Waugh, a Franklin builder, said he had maintained a professional relationship with Patterson dJiorai 535-4511 woo Qlfe Mm. to aC oj Jotasoa County U.S. Hwy. 3 1 and SoutiWn uWaio County Whiteland.