Meredith Clark Funeral Home

Pastor Samuel Richard Harrington, age 96, passed away Dec. 1st. Visitation: 4-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8th. Funeral Service: 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9th all at Meredith-Clark Funeral Home in Morgantown. Burial at White Lick Cemetery in Mooresville.

Pastor Samuel Richard Harrington, age 96, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 1, 2023. He was born on October 28, 1927, in Ward Springs, Oklahoma, to Samuel and Veta (Roberts) Harrington. Sam married the love of his life, Francis (Campbell) Harrington on July 2, 1945. Sam was a deeply spiritual man who shared God's love with others. He was an inspiration to all who knew him and was loved and admired by many. Whether in the mission fields of Honduras, Guatemala, Peru, Central Indiana Church of God Camp Grounds, or Brown County; the impact of Sam's life will be felt for years to come. Sam worked at Allison Gas Turbine (Division of General Motors) for over 30 years as a Machine...

Vetty M. (York) Tharpe, age 78 of Morgantown, passed Dec. 1st. Visitation: 11 a.m. until the Funeral Service at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 5th all at Meredith-Clark Funeral Home in Morgantown.

James "Tim" Baird of Trafalgar, passed on Nov. 29th. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 5th from 5-8 pm with a message at 7:30 by Pastor Brian Baird. All services at Meredith-Clark Funeral Home Cremation & Personalization Center, Morgantown.

James T. "Tim" Baird, age 87 went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday evening, November 29, 2023 at Homeview Health & Rehabilitation Center in Franklin. He was a resident of Trafalgar. Tim was born April 27, 1936 in Indianapolis, to his parents, the late Clyde and Mary E. (Mitchell) Baird. He was a 1954 graduate of Morgantown High School. He retired from LD Mechanical Contractors. Tim was a member of the Morning Star Church in Trafalgar. He enjoyed raising Arabian Horses, golfing, hunting & fishing. Tim loved spending time with family and traveling with his wife, Noreen in their RV. Tim is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Noreen Louise (Lory) Baird, whom he...

Bruce Hendricks of Brown County passed away November 21st. Visitation: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Meredith-Clark Funeral Home in Morgantown. Graveside Service: 1:30 p.m. at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Brown County.

Mary J. (McDivitt) Brown, age 71 went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday afternoon, November 17, 2023 from her home in Brown County. Mary will forever be remembered as a devoted preacher's wife for over 50 years, a loving mother, grandmother and friend to so many. She will also be remembered for caring for those in need and always putting others first in her life. Mary was born December 18, 1951 in Richmond, to her parents, the late Gene and Tampa (Swallow) McDivitt. She attended Spiceland High School in Spiceland, Indiana. Mary worked in Ministry with her husband and played the church piano at the Bean Blossom Baptist Church in Brown County since 1972. Mary previously worked...

Mary L. (Ferguson) Reed, age 69 passed away on Wednesday morning, November 15, 2023 at her home in Brown County. Mary was born May 7, 1954 in Beech Grove, to her parents, Paul I. and Pauline (Camerillo) Ferguson. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker. Mary enjoyed sewing, crocheting and being outdoors. She was a fan of the television shows Mama's Family and the Golden Girls. Mary loved her family dearly and enjoyed cooking and baking for them. She will be remembered for her delicious hot meat chili, fresh flour tortillas along with ham & potato casserole. Mary is survived by her mother, Pauline Ferguson of Franklin; husband, James Kenneth Reed of Brown County;...

James V. "Jim" Campbell, age 83 passed away peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, November 14, 2023 at Brown County Health & Living Community in Nashville. He was a resident of Nashville. Jim was born January 10, 1940 in Nashville to his parents, the late Vernon & Violet (Smith) Campbell. He was a 1958 graduate of Helmsburg High School in Brown County. Jim enlisted in the United Army serving as a Specialist 5 with the 13th Army Security Agency Operations in Europe. Jim was retired from the United States Postal Service, where he worked as a Mail Carrier in Nashville for many years. Prior to that, Jim worked at Cummins Engine Company in Columbus. After retirement, he worked at Salt Creek...

David Stephen "Steve" Young, age 76 passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, November 7, 2023 at Brown County Health & Living Community in Nashville. He was a resident of Morgantown. Steve was born December 23, 1946 in Morgantown, to his parents, the late David and Edith M. (Everling) Young. He was a 1965 graduate of Morgantown High School and went on to serve as a Specialist 5 Supply Clerk with the 70th Medical Depot stationed at Okinawa, Japan with the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Steve was a retired Bus Driver, working for both Nineveh Hensley Jackson School Corporation and Trailways Charter Bus Service. Prior to that, he worked in the Appliance Department at Sears...

Hailey R. Lindsey, age 20 passed away all too soon on Thursday evening, November 2, 2023 from an automobile accident. She was a resident of Nashville. Hailey was born March 27, 2003 in Phoenix, Arizona and was a 2021 graduate of Brown County High School where she excelled in Color Guard, Drama and Theater. Hailey will be remembered for her sense of humor, being a jokester and her free-spirited outlook on life. She had previously worked as a hostess at The Nashville House for two years. Hailey enjoyed caring for her cats, Smokey, Phoenix & Chad. She also enjoyed caring for dog, Duke and turtle, Walter. Hailey is survived by her mother and stepfather, Jamie & Josh Easterday of...

Marjorie Mabel (Cassidy) Cox, age 92 went to be with our Lord on Tuesday morning, October 31, 2023 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana. Marjorie was a resident of Columbus. Marjorie was born October 17, 1931 in Campbellsburg, Indiana to her parents, the late Leslie Lee and Mary Ann (Chastain) Cassidy. She was one of 7 siblings and graduated in 1947 from Salem Indiana High School. She married Noah Cox, Jr. on August 31, 1949 in Borden, Indiana. They moved to Brown County in 1963 where they raised 5 children while Noah worked in the area as a Brick Mason and Marjorie worked as the Cafeteria Manager for Cummins Engine Plants and Catering with Max Lemley. She also worked in several...

Jack Critser, 88 of Noblesville, passed away Oct. 25th. Celebration of Life Gathering: Saturday, Nov. 4th 11a.m-3p.m. Military Honors: 1 p.m. all at Clay Township Trustee's Office: 10701 N. College Ave B. Nora, IN 46280. Arrangements: Meredith-Clark Funeral Home -Morgantown.

Maureen "Mo" S. Bauer, age 65, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at her home in Brown County. Mo was born on December 22, 1957 in Elgin, Illinois, to her parents, the late Lloyd and Marjorie (Schultz) Baird. She was a long-time resident of Millersburg, Ohio. Mo attended the Bean Blossom Baptist Church for several years. Mo was a talented independent artist / designer and was always working on a project. She enjoyed crafting, cooking and spending time outside working in her garden. Mo crocheted several prayer shawls and baby blankets for friends and family and loved to paint. Mo is survived by her husband of 22 years, Tim Bauer of Brown County; children; Mindy (Bob)...

Travis Jacob Bond Ely, age 21, passed away all too soon on Monday, October 16, 2023 following a tragic automobile accident. He was a resident of Nashville and current student at Purdue University. Travis was born August 28, 2002 in Columbus, to his parents, Kevin T. and Brenda S. (Bond) Ely. He was a 2021 graduate of Brown County High School and was in his Junior year at Purdue University studying Mechanical Engineering Technology. While in high school, Travis excelled in both academics and sports. He graduated high school with honors and was a three-sport letterman in basketball, baseball & football. Travis earned All-Conference in all three sports his senior year and was the recipient...

Larry Gene Mercer, age 83 passed away peacefully on Monday morning, October 9, 2023 at his home in Brown County. Larry was born on May 2, 1940 at home in Monroe County, and attended Nashville High School. He proudly served his country as a Fireman Apprentice with the United States Navy and later continued to serve his country as a Staff Sergeant with the Indiana National Guard from 1980 - 2000. Larry married Wanda Belle Mack on January 21, 1960 in Morgantown and spent 56 devoted years together until her passing in 2016. Larry retired after 31 years of service as a Machinist for Cummins. He was a member of the American Legion Post 24 in Columbus and the Columbus Moose Lodge No 398....

Larry Gene Mercer, age 83 passed away peacefully on Monday morning, October 9, 2023 at his home in Brown County. Larry was born on May 2, 1940 at home in Monroe County, and attended Nashville High School. He proudly served his country as a Fireman Apprentice with the United States Navy and later continued to serve his country as a Staff Sergeant with the Indiana National Guard from 1980 - 2000. Larry married Wanda Belle Mack on January 21, 1960 in Morgantown and spent 56 devoted years together until her passing in 2016. Larry was a member of the American Legion Post 24 in Columbus and the Columbus Moose Lodge No 398. He enjoyed spending time in the outdoors by fishing, hunting and...

Larry Gene Mercer, age 83 of Brown County, passed away Oct. 9th. Arrangements are pending with Meredith-Clark Funeral Home in Morgantown.

Ellen M. (Hoten) Gaither, age 86 went home peacefully to be with the Lord on Friday afternoon, September 29, 2023 from her home in Brown County. Ellen was born at home on Totten Ford Ridge of Lonesome Valley in Harrison County, Indiana on March 29, 1937. She was the daughter of Shelby F. and Mary E. (Horner) Hoten. Ellen married Charles W. Gaither on April 16, 1954 in Milltown. She was a 1954 graduate of Milltown High School and attended Jefferson State College in Birmingham, AL. Ellen is survived by her devoted husband of 69 years, Charles; children, Larry (Lori) Gaither of Waverly, Sharon Wilson of Nashville, Nancy (Ed) Harbert of Greenwood, Calvin (Sandy) Gaither of Nashville & Rick...

Ellen M. (Hoten) Gaither, age 86 went home peacefully to be with the Lord on Friday afternoon, September 29, 2023 from her home in Brown County. Ellen was born at home on Totten Ford Ridge of Lonesome Valley in Harrison County, Indiana on March 29, 1937. She was the daughter of Shelby F. and Mary E. (Horner) Hoten. Ellen married Charles W. Gaither on April 16, 1954 in Milltown. She was a 1954 graduate of Milltown High School and attended Jefferson State College in Birmingham, AL. Ellen is survived by her devoted husband of 69 years, Charles; children, Larry (Lori) Gaither of Waverly, Sharon Wilson of Nashville, Nancy (Ed) Harbert of Greenwood, Calvin (Sandy) Gaither of Nashville & Rick...

Dennis Duane Knapp, age 73 passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, September 27, 2023 at Brown County Health & Living Community in Nashville. He was a resident of Trafalgar. Dennis was born on September 28, 1949 in Franklin, to his parents, the late Arnold D. and Helen E. (Graves) Knapp. He served as a Private First Class with Company B 2d Battalion 41st Infantry 2d Armored Division of the United States Army. Dennis was honorably discharged from active duty in July of 1970. He retired in 2015 from Sunbelt Rentals in Columbus, where he worked as a mechanic for over 25 years. Dennis enjoyed rebuilding small engines, especially two stroke Lawn Boy motors. He also enjoyed...