Black Sheep Sunday: Letter from Harry Pierpont July 14, 1933

Fellow researcher of Harry PIERPONT, Dave Hudson, contacted me some time ago and was kind enough to share a copy of the letter that Harry wrote to his great-grandfather, Lloyd Hobson.  Lloyd was a member of the jury that convicted Harry for the robbery of the South Kokomo Bank.

A transcript of the letter follows:


Mr. Loyd Hobson
Rural Route R.R. # 2 Box 170
Kokomo, Indiana


June 26  July 14, 1933


My Dear Mr. Hobson:


I am writing you regarding a recommendation for parole from a term given me by the Howard County Court in which you served as a Juror.  You possibly recall that this took place in May 1925.  If you remember, I was sentenced to a term of ten to twenty-one years in the Reformatory from which I was transfered shortly afterwards.  As you know the crime for which I was convicted was the robbery of the South Kokomo Bank in which four men participated, One of whom was paroled in two and a half years, and another in six and a half years.  Up to now I have not asked for parole chiefly because I did not think I deserved it.  Even now I am asking for consideration more for my parents sake than my own.  I only have twenty-two months left and it would not hurt me to serve it, But these same months might be the means of saving my Father's life.  My parents live on a farm in Ohio and my Dad is seriously ill of tuberculosis.  A Bank failure took most of his life savings.  Then a fire destroyed his barns and equipment.  He has been confined to his bed for three months and the Doctors say he has little chance to recover and even if he does  he must remain in bed for at least a year.  This bad luck all combined has put my folks in a bad way, and if I could obtain my freedom now, I could do the work on the farm and ease my Dad's mind that much and he might have a chance to get better.


I am sure no one will hold it against me for trying to obtain my release under these circumstances.  Mr. Homer Miller ex prosecutor wrote my Mother that as I had served over eight years he would have no objections to my parole.  You know, very few men even serve as much time as I have for the same kind of offence, especially when as young as I was at the time of the offence was committed.


Is it asking too much of you to recommend me for parole?  I'll assure you, you will never have cause to regret it, and you will have the everlasting gratitude of a Mother and Father who really need me.  After all, Mr. Hobson.  Don't you think that the law has served its purpose in my case?


I would appreciate it very much if you will write me your views and advice on this. Hopeing to hear from you real soon.  I am., 


Respectfully yours.


Harry Pierpont # 11014


Box 41
Michigan City
Indiana

Mr. Loyd Hobson           July 14, 1933

Sir. - When I first sent this letter to you, I also sent one to each Juror in my case.  Mr. Fred K. De Lon, R.R. # 1, Kokomo, received his, and the following is an exact copy of his reply.

Mr. Harry Pierpont                                     Kokomo, IndianaMichigan City, Indiana                               June 30, 1933 

I feel as though you had been punished enough for your wrong doing.  If facts are as you state them in your letter, It might be a blessing to both you and your parents if you could be together again.  I have no objections to you being paroled.  It is not too late yet for you to make good. 

Your friend, 

Fred K. DeLon

You know, Mr. Hobson, it is not absolutely necessary to have Jurors consent to be paroled, But if I could show the Clemency Board that all concerned in my case had no objections, It would help me considerably.

I certainly would appreciate something like Mr. DeLon's letter from you.  Thanking you in advance, I am,

Respectfully yours,

Harry Pierpont # 11014

P.S. This is a copy of letter just received from Mr. J.P. Duncan, also a member of the Jury.

Dear Mr. Pierpont 

I received your letter of June 26.  I certainly would have no objections to you getting your parole.  The time you have served and under the circumstances, I think it would only be justice for you to get your parole. I certainly hope you get your freedom and yet have a happy and prosperous life, and I know it will be an encouragement to your parents.  If there is anything more I can do to help you, I will be glad to do so.  Hope this will be of some benefit to you. 

Yours Most Truly, 

J.P. DuncanR.R. # 8, Kokomo, Ind

Mr. Hobson, -   July 14.

I have been delayed in reaching you.  As the Board starts meeting July 25, time is short, Will you please give me an early reply.     Harry Pierpont

 

 

 

Surname Saturday : LAMBERTSON

The LAMBERTSON surname is in my maternal line.  The origins of the surname are unknown, though speculated to be either Dutch or German.


Stories and history:


Ahnentafel # 14: Clemon Beals Lambertson (1898-1994).  Clemon was born October 27, 1898 in Cicero, Hamilton County, Indiana.  He married June 28, 1917 in Monroe County, Indiana to June Kirk Davis a.k.a. Gilliland (1898-1951).  June was born June 11, 1898 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.  They raised 4 children in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana.  June died March 20, 1951 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana.  Clemon married secondly October 11, 1952 in Anderson, Madison County, Indiana to Helen B. Duncan (1911-1996).  Helen was born January 11, 1911 in Linwood, Madison County, Indiana.  They resided in Anderson, Madison County, Indiana.  Helen died August 30, 1996 in Anderson, Madison County, Indiana.  Clemon died March 18, 1994 in Anderson, Madison County, Indiana.  All are buried in the Elwood City Cemetery, Elwood, Madison County, Indiana.


Ahnentafel # 28: Charles Wilson Lambertson (1872-1958).  Charles was born January 25, 1872 in Preble County, Ohio.  He married April 18, 1897 in Cicero, Hamilton County, Indiana to Pearl May Beals (1878-1970).  Pearl was born May 11, 1878 in Westfield, Hamilton County, Indiana.  They had 8 children and lived in Hamilton, Tipton and Madison Counties, Indiana, where Charles was a painter, carpenter and farmer. Pearl died August 3, 1970 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana.  Charles died May 24, 1958 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana.  Both are buried in the Cicero Cemetery, Cicero, Hamilton County, Indiana.


Ahnentafel # 56: Carey W. Lambertson (1847-1918).  Carey was born April 29, 1847 in Butler County, Ohio.  He married October 1, 1869 in Butler County, Ohio to Clara E. Cook (1848-1943).  Clara was born November 16, 1848 in Ohio.  They raised 5 children in Hamilton and Madison Counties, Indiana, where Carey was a farmer.  Clara died January 23, 1943 in Atlanta, Hamilton County, Indiana.  Carey died March 18, 1918 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana.  Both are buried in the Elwood City Cemetery, Elwood, Madison County, Indiana.


Ahnentafel # 112: John Lambertson (c1800-1875).  John was born circa 1800 in New Jersey.  He married July 6, 1822 in Belvidere, Sussex (now Warren) County, New Jersey to Sarah A. Willson (c1804-1881).  Sarah was born circa 1804 in New Jersey.  They raised 10 children, moving from New Jersey to Butler  County, Ohio around the Panic of 1837.  Sarah died December 21, 1881 in Ohio.  John died October 1875 in Farmersville, Montgomery County, Ohio.  Both are buried in the Farmersville Cemetery, Farmersville, Montgomery County, Ohio.


Related blog posts:

• Photo: Lambertson and Beals

• Fearless Females: Family Document

• Charles Wilson Lambertson (1872-1958)

• A Lot Can Happen Between The Census

• Grandpa Lambertson's Accident: September 10, 1917

• Sentimental Sunday: Clemon Beals Lambertson

• Found Them In The City Directory

• Clemon Beals Lambertson (1898-1994)

• Tombstone Tuesday: Charles Wilson and Pearl May (Beals) Lambertson

• Tombstone Tuesday: Clemon Beals and June Kirk (Gilliland) Lambertson

• Obituary : Carey W. Lambertson (1846-1918)

• Charles Wilson Lambertson (b. January 25, 1872)

• Clemon and June Lambertson

Surname Saturday – create a post in which you discuss a surname and mention its origins, its geographical location(s) and how it fits into your genealogy research. Surname Saturday is an ongoing series at GeneaBloggers.

A Lot Can Happen Between The Census

In the 1900 census, my maternal 3rd-great grandfather, Carey W. LAMBERTSON was living in Jackson Township, Hamilton County, Indiana.  By the time the 1910 census rolled around, the family was living in the 2nd ward of the city of Elwood, Madison County, Indiana.  

I'm not sure why they moved to Elwood, although it could be the fact that two of his older sisters, Sarah LYST (husband John) and Mary SNIVELY (husband Sam) were already living in the area.

I was hoping that city directories could help nail down a more precise date for the arrival of the Carey LAMBERTSON family to Elwood.  The Elwood Public Library had a city directory for the year 1907, but no Lambertson entries.  The earliest city directory I was able to find that lists Carey LAMBERTSON was the 1916 R.L. Polk & Co. city directory, living at 1906 North F Street in Elwood.

1906 North F Street in 2010

Through readings of the city directories of Elwood, I was able to track Carey LAMBERTSON living in this house on North F Street up until his death in 1918.  The library had the 1916 directory, which listed the family living there.  In addition, I was able to locate newspaper articles stating this was the family residence.

After Carey's death, his grandson, Clemon Beals LAMBERTSON somehow came to posses the home on F Street.  I need to research deed records and mortgage records in Madison County, Indiana to find out all of the details.  City directories for 1924, 1925, and 1929 list Clemon and his family living at 1906 North F Street.  His daughter, my grandmother Bonnie, told my mother about growing up at the F Street house.  The house was right behind the city pool where she learned to be a lifeguard.  Clemon and family were living in the residence at the time of the 1930 census.  City directories for Elwood in 1931, 1933, 1935 and 1938 show Clemon and family at the residence.

Sometime between 1938 and 1940, the family moved to Greentown, Howard County, Indiana.  During this time, Clemon was still listed in the city directory of Elwood as being employed by the Sellers cabinet company, but residing in Greentown. Clemon's parents, Charles and Pearl (BEALS) LAMBERTSON, were living in the Greentown area at that time as well.  It is assumed that the house on F street was sold out of the family during this time.

Clemon and family came back into Elwood at the close of the war, and the 1945 Elwood city directory lists them at 221 North 12th Street.

 221 North 12th Street in 2010

Clemon and family only stayed at this home for a year or so, for by the 1947/48 city directory, the family was living at 717 South A Street.  The family appears at 717 South A Street in 1949 and 1952, the last year Clemon was recorded in Elwood.  My great-grandmother June had died in 1951, and by 1952 he was remarried to Helen (DUNCAN) FISHER.  After that he lived in Anderson, Madison County, Indiana.

717 South A Street in 2010

Clemon's son, Harold LAMBERTSON begins to show up in the city directories in 1941, where he was living at 1303 South D Street.  In the 1945 directory, he is shown living at 902 1/2 South Anderson Street, but is listed as being away in the Army (actually, he was in the Navy).  Harold is back at 1303 South D Street in the 1947/48, 1949, 1952, 1957, 1959, 1964, 1969, and 1972 directories for Elwood.  I hadn't continued into searching the phone directories, but I know he lived there for many more years.

 1303 South D Street in 2010

There was a previous house that stood in front of where the house in this photograph stands.  I remember helping haul away some of the bricks from the old house that once stood there.  

Clemon's other son, Floyd LAMBERTSON, shows up in the Elwood city directory in 1947/48 and 1949 at 902 South B Street.  From 1950 on, he was listed living in nearby Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana at 618 West Adams.

I have since visited the Elwood library many times over the past few weeks, trying to track the members of my LAMBERTSON family down and watching with interest as they change jobs and residences through the years.  Ancestry.com also has recently placed many U.S. directories online which can help fill in the gap between the census years.

© 2010, copyright Travis J. LeMaster http://tjlgenes.blogspot.com

Clemon Beals Lambertson (1898-1994)

Clemon Beals LAMBERTSON was my maternal great-grandfather. Though he lived in nearby Anderson, I didn't see him too much and have only a few memories of him.

The following facts about Clemon's life are known:

• Birth: He was born October 27, 1898 in Cicero, Hamilton County, Indiana, the son of Charles Wilson & Pearl May (BEALS) LAMBERTSON.
• Census: 1900 - appears in the household of Cary LAMBERTSON in Jackson Township, Hamilton County, Indiana.
• Census: 1910 - appears in the household of Charles LAMBERTSON in Jackson Township, Hamilton County, Indiana.
• Marriage: He married June Kirk GILLILAND on June 28, 1917 in Monroe County, Indiana.
  
• Census: 1920 - appears as head of household in 2nd ward, City of Elwood, Madison County, Indiana. Occupation was carmeler at cabinet factory.
• Burned : April 15, 1930 - the Tipton Tribune reported that Clemon was seriously burned and was in Mercy Hospital.
• Census : 1930 - appears as head of household in 2nd ward, City of Elwood, Madison County, Indiana. Occupation was laborer in cabinet factory.
• Marriage: He married Helen B. (DUNCAN) FISHER on October 11, 1952 in Anderson, Madison County, Indiana. Helen was the widow of his first cousin, Ralph Fisher. Clemon's first wife, June, had passed away in 1951.
• Family Reunion: May 18, 1961 - the Anderson Daily Bulletin mentioned that there was a Lambertson family reunion held.
• Death: He died March 18, 1994 in Anderson, Madison County, Indiana.

The following facts need further research and/or documentation to complete my research:

• Birth: Need to obtain Clemon's birth certificate from the Hamilton County Health Department. The date of birth comes from multiple sources, but I still would like an official record
• Marriage: Need a copy of his marriage application to verify that he was married in Monroe County, Indiana, and not Hamilton County.
• Death: Need to obtain Clemon's death certificate from the Madison County Health Department.
  
• Obituary: I have Clemon's obituary from the Anderson Herald Bulletin, but need to check other local papers to see if there were other mentions.

Ancestry of Clemon Beals Lambertson (1898-1994), Ahnentafel # 14 in my ancestry:

Ahnentafel # 28: Charles Wilson LAMBERTSON (1872-1958); Preble Co., OH>Madison Co., IN

Ahnentafel # 56: Carey W. LAMBERTSON (1847-1918); Butler Co., OH>Madison Co., IN

Ahnentafel # 112: John LAMBERTSON (c1800-1875); Sussex Co., NJ>Montgomery Co., OH

Related blog posts:

• Tombstone Tuesday: Clemon Beals and June Kirk (Gilliland) Lambertson

• Lambertson family visits

• Lambertson dinner guests

• Clemon Lambertson seriously burned

• Clemon Lambertson family

• Clemon and June Lambertson

• Clemon, June and Harold Lambertson

• Lambertson family reunion

• Mr. and Mrs. Clemon Lambertson return home

• Harley Fisher's children & Clemon Lambertson's children

• Clemon Lambertson family - Madison County Indiana

• Clemon Lambertson on Whisler farm

• Clemon & Helen (Duncan) Lambertson

• Clemon & June Lambertson family

Tombstone Tuesday: Charles Wilson and Pearl May (Beals) Lambertson

My maternal great-great grandparents, Charles Wilson and Pearl May (Beals) Lambertson, are buried in the Cicero Cemetery, Cicero, Hamilton County, Indiana. These photos were taken by a FindAGrave.com contributor, John Wolfe.

Charles was born January 25, 1872 in Preble County, Ohio, the son of Carey W. and Clara E. (Cook) Lambertson.

Pearl was born May 11, 1878 in Westfield, Hamilton County, Indiana, the daughter of Nathan Thomas and Elizabeth Caroline (Poe) Beals.

Charles and Pearl were married on April 18, 1897 in Cicero, Hamilton County, Indiana. After their marriage they remained in Jackson Township, Hamilton County for some time - appearing in the 1900 and 1910 census records there. By the 1920 census, they were living in the 3rd ward of the city of Elwood, Madison County, Indiana. In the 1930 census, they were living in Sharpsville, Tipton County, Indiana.

Charles' occupation was that of a painter and a carpenter. According to their obituaries, both Charles and Pearl retained their memberships with the Cicero Christian Church.

Charles died on May 24, 1958 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana and Pearl died on August 3, 1970 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana.

Charles and Pearl were the parents of the following children, all born in Hamilton County, Indiana:

• Clemon Beals Lambertson (1898-1994) married June Gilliland; 4 children; married 2nd to Helen Duncan
• Orville Edward "Jack" Lambertson (1902-1983) married Mary Herter; 1 child; married 2nd to Martha Stoner; married 3rd to Hassie Hawkins
• Leona D. Lambertson (1904-1988) married Clarence Fetz; 3 children; married 2nd to Joe Carpenter
• Gerald Lambertson (1906-1906) died aged 3 months of milk sickness
• Geraldine Lambertson (1906-1906) died aged 3 months of milk sickness
• Paul Lambertson (1908-1994) married Goldie Laycock; 2 children
• Pauline Lambertson (1904-1989) married Forrest VanNess; 6 children
• Elizabeth C. Lambertson (1915-2006) married Ralph Herschberger; 2 children
  

Betty Fisher is Feted at Shower

Source : Anderson Daily Bulletin, Anderson, Indiana, Monday, July 23, 1956, page 2.

Betty Fisher is Feted at Shower

Bethany - Miss Betty Fisher, bride-elect of John Barger, was complimented recently at a linen shower at the home of Mrs. Vernon Fisher, R.R. 3. Miss Linda Fisher assisted as co-hostess.
Miss Fisher and Mr. Barger will exchange nuptial vows on Sunday, Aug. 5, at 2:30 p.m. in Bethany Christian Church.

A lace-covered gift table was centered with a bridal basket decorated in the bride-elect's chosen colors of pale green and yellow. The gifts were opened by candlelight.

Game prizes were awarded to Mrs. Clemon Lambertson and Mrs. P.K. Duncan.

Guests present were Mesdames Clemon Lambertson, Charles Barger, P.K. Duncan, Clarence Bagley, Ralph Hershberger, Charles Lambertson, William Wright, Guy Whisler, Omer Whisler, James Elmore, Miss Linda Fisher and the guest of honor.

Also invited were Mesdames Robert Walsh, Edward Bartley and Floyd Lambertson.

Mrs. Albert Smith will honor the bride-elect with a china and crystal shower this evening and Mrs. James Elmore will fete Miss Fisher at a miscellaneous shower Wednesday evening.

Clemon & Helen (Duncan) Lambertson

This December 26, 1960 photo is of Clemon & Helen (Duncan) Lambertson.

Charles W. Lambertson Family - Hamilton & Madison Co., IN

The Charles W. Lambertson family was enumerated in the 1910 census of Hamilton Co., IN and the 1920 census of Madison Co., IN. Charles was my maternal 2nd-great-grandfather.

In the 1910 census, Charles' occupation was that of a painter and in 1920 he was a carpenter working for a contracting firm. They 1910 census states that his wife, Pearl, was the mother of 5 children with 5 living. This information excludes twins, Gerald and Geraldine, who were born and died in 1906 of milk poisoning.

In the 1920 census, daughter Leona was living as a lodger in the household of Freeman Harting on North A street in the city of Elwood.

Charles Wilson LAMBERTSON b. January 25, 1872 Preble Co., OH., d. May 24, 1958 Elwood, Madison Co., IN., m. April 18, 1897 Hamilton Co., IN to Pearl May BEALS. Pearl b. May 11, 1878 Westfield, Hamilton Co., IN, d. August 3, 1970 Elwood, Madison Co., IN.

Known children of Charles Wilson and Pearl May (BEALS) LAMBERTSON are as follows :
i. Clemon Beals LAMBERTSON b. October 27, 1898 Hamilton Co., IN., d. March 18, 1994 Madison Co., IN., m. June Kirk DAVIS, m(2) Helen B. DUNCAN
ii. Orville E. LAMBERTSON b. February 23, 1902 Hamilton Co., IN., d. May 23, 1984 Butte Co., CA., m. Mary E. HERTER, m(2) Martha STONER, m(3) Hassie HAWKINS
iii. Leona D. LAMBERTSON b. August 20, 1904, d. after 1920 census, m. Clarence FETZ, m(2) Joe CARPENTER
iv. Gerald LAMBERTSON b. June 28, 1906 Hamilton Co., IN, d. October 4, 1906 Hamilton Co., IN
v. Geraldine LAMBERTSON b. June 28, 1906 Hamilton Co., IN., d. October 5, 1906 Hamilton Co., IN
vi. Paul LAMBERTSON b. May 16, 1908 Hamilton Co., IN., d. May 18, 1994 Madison Co., IN., m. Goldie LAYCOCK
vii. Pauline LAMBERTSON b. May 16, 1908 Hamilton Co., IN., d. May 26, 1992 Madison Co., IN., m. Forrest VanNESS
viii. Elizabeth C. LAMBERTSON b. June 15, 1915 Hamilton Co., IN., d. March 23, 1906 Madison Co., IN., m. Ralph HERSCHBERGER

Charles Wilson Lambertson (b. January 25, 1872)

Today's featured relative in my database is my maternal 2nd-great grandfather, Charles Wilson Lambertson.

Charles was born January 25, 1872 in Preble Co., OH., the son of Carey W. and Clara E. (Cook) Lambertson. Charles married on April 18, 1897 in Hamilton Co., IN to Pearl May Beals, daughter of Nathan Thomas and Elizabeth Caroline (Poe) Beals. Pearl was born May 11, 1878 in Westfield, Hamilton Co., IN and died August 3, 1970 in Elwood, Madison Co., IN. Charles died May 24, 1958 in Elwood, Madison Co., IN. Both are buried in the Cicero Cemetery, Cicero, IN.

Charles' obituary listed his occupation as a carpenter and farmer. He was a member of the Cicero Christian Church.

Children of Charles Wilson and Pearl May (Beals) Lambertson are as follows :
i. Clemon Beals Lambertson b. October 27, 1898 Hamilton Co., IN., d. March 18, 1994 Madison Co., IN., m. June Kirk Davis, m(2) Helen B. Duncan
ii. Orville Edward Lambertson b. February 23, 1902 Hamilton Co., IN., d. May 23, 1983 Butte Co., CA., m. Mary E. Herter m(2) Martha Stoner m(3) Hassie Hawkins
iii. Leona D. Lambertson b. August 20, 1904 Hamilton Co., IN., m. Clarence Fetz m(2) Joe Carpenter
iv. Gerald Lambertson b. June 28, 1906 Hamilton Co., IN., d. October 4, 1906 Hamilton Co., IN
v. Geraldine Lambertson b. June 28, 1906 Hamilton Co., IN, d. October 5, 1906 Hamilton Co., IN.
vi. Paul Lambertson b. May 16, 1908 Hamilton Co., IN, d. May 18, 1994 Madison Co., IN., m. Goldie Laycock
vii. Pauline Lambertson b. May 16, 1908 Hamilton Co., IN., d. May 26, 1992 Madison Co., IN., m. Forest VanNess
viii. Elizabeth Lambertson b. June 15, 1915 Hamilton Co., IN., d. March 23, 2006 Madison Co., IN, m. Ralph Herschberger

I descend from Charles Wilson and Pearl May (Beals) Lambertson through their son, Clemon, as follows :
Charles Wilson Lambertson and Pearl May Beals
Clemon Beals Lambertson and June Kirk Davis (my great-grandparents)

Today in my database : Clemon Beals Lambertson (b. October 27, 1898)

Today's featured relative in my database is my maternal great-grandfather, Clemon Beals Lambertson.

Clemon was born October 27, 1898 in Cicero, Hamilton Co., IN., the son of Charles Wilson and Pearl May (Beals) Lambertson. Clemon married June 28, 1917 in Monroe Co., IN to June Kirk Davis, daugther of Ida Davis. June was born June 11, 1898 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN., and died March 20, 1951 in Elwood, Madison Co., IN. After her death, Clemon married October 11, 1952 in Anderson, Madison Co., IN to Helen B. Duncan, daughter of Levi and Maud (________) Duncan. Clemon died March 18, 1994 in Anderson, Madison Co., IN.

Both Clemon and June are buried in the Elwood City Cemetery, Elwood, IN.

Obituary : Helen B. Lambertson

Source : Anderson (IN) Herald-Bulletin, Sunday, September 1, 1996

Helen B. Lambertson, 85, Anderson, died Aug. 30, 1996 at St. John's Health System after an extended illness.

She was born Jan. 11, 1911, in Linwood and resided in Anderson all of her live[sic]. She graduated from Elwood High School in 1929 and completed Indiana Business College in Anderson. She was married to Ralph E. Fisher in 1931 until his death in 1951, and Clemon B. Lambertson until his death in 1994.

She was a legal secretary for several prominent in Anderson for more than 40 years, retiring in 1973. Some of these attorneys were Ellison and Neff, Judge Harold Achor, Everett McDaniels, Ralph Mattingly and Joan Bashaw Gregg. She also worked in the Madison County Assessor's Office under Dovie A. Canaday.

She was a member of Bethany Christian Church and dearly loved her family and friends. She also enjoyed birds and at one time was a breeder of parakeets.

Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Betty and John Barger of Anderson; a grandson, Brent and Shirley Barger of Anderson; two granddaughters and spouses, Valerie and Daniel Rodrigue[sic] of Wasila, Alaska, and Lorelei and Neal Maggart of Lapel; and three great-grandchildren, Lor Douglas and Lisa Barger, both of Alexandria, and Allen McCoy of Lapel.

She was preceeded in death by her parents, Levi and Maud Duncan; a sister, Georgia Ruth Duncan; her first husband, Ralph E. Fisher; her second husband, Clemon B. Lambertson; and a great-grandchild, Duncan Alexander McCoy.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Guilkey & Herider Mortuary with Robert Bell officiating. Burial will be at Elwood Cemetery.

Visitation will be after 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Bethany Christian Church in her memory.