Donald Lester Hedges
1935 - 2011 (75 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
Generation: 4
1. Donald Lester Hedges was born on 20 Jun 1935 in Gadsden, Boone County, Indiana (son of Francis Cleveland Hedges and Edna Pearl Cochran); died on 2 Feb 2011 in Lebanon, Boone County, Indiana; was cremated in location of ashes unknown. Notes:
Mr. Donald L. "Whitey" Hedges, 75, Lebanon, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011, at Parkwood Health Care Center in Lebanon.
Mr. Hedges was born June 20, 1935, in Gadsden, son of the now deceased Francis Cleveland and Edna Pearl (Cochran) Hedges. He married Patty Joan Hoffman on June 3, 1955, in Lebanon. Mrs. Hedges survives.
He was reared and educated in Whitestown, where he was a member of the 1953 Whitestown High School graduating class. In 1955 he moved to Lebanon.
For several years, Mr. Hedges was a typesetter for The Lebanon Reporter and later for The Indianapolis Star. He retired in 1982. After his retirement, he owned and operated Hedges Cleaning & Floor Service until 1997. He also worked for Indianapolis Car Exchange for about five years.
Whitey never met a stranger. He enjoyed his friends, family and taking day trips with his wife. An avid sports fan, he followed the Chicago Cubs, IU Basketball and NASCAR racing — especially Jeff Gordon. Additional interests included doing crossword puzzles and genealogy.
He was a member of New Hope Christian Church, Whitestown; Graphic Communications Workers Local #17, Indianapolis; AFL-CIO; and was a former member of the Indiana National Guard.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia Hedges of Lebanon; four children, Kathy O. Hedges, Karen K. (Mike) Netherton, Gary F. Hedges and Kimberly A. (Rick) Craig, all of Lebanon; nine grandchildren, Samantha L. Hedges of Chicago, Ill., and Chad A. Hedges, Jillian L. Hedges, Erika P. Hedges, Abigail D. Hedges-Netherton, Jessica A. Summers, Scott A. Hulse, Ryon Donald Craig and Nathon L. Craig, all of Lebanon; three brothers, James (Susie) Hedges, Ernest (Margaret) Hedges and John David (Norma) Hedges, all of Lebanon; and sister, Thelma (Max) Yaryan, of Lebanon
He was preceded in death by a brother, Tom Hedges, and a sister, Pearl Rogers.
Visitation is planned for 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 6, at Myers Mortuary, 1502 N. Lebanon St., Lebanon. Funeral services with military rites will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 7, at Myers Chapel of Memories, with the Rev. David Bourne officiating.
Cremation will follow services.
Memorial contributions may be made to Gideons International.
Source: Lebanon Reporter Date: 02-05-2011
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2. Francis Cleveland Hedges was born on 23 Sep 1891 in Indiana (son of Franklin Marion Hedges and Melvina Wolf); died on 9 Apr 1964 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; was buried on 13 Apr 1964 in Mounts Runn Baptist Cemetery, Whitestown, Boone County, Indiana. Notes:
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/93542386/francis-cleveland-hedgesFrancis married Edna Pearl Cochran on 2 Nov 1927 in Boone County, Indiana. Edna was born on 10 Jul 1902 in Gadsden, Boone County, Indiana; died on 19 Aug 1992 in Lebanon, Boone County, Indiana; was buried on 21 Aug 1992 in Mounts Runn Baptist Cemetery, Whitestown, Boone County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Edna Pearl Cochran was born on 10 Jul 1902 in Gadsden, Boone County, Indiana; died on 19 Aug 1992 in Lebanon, Boone County, Indiana; was buried on 21 Aug 1992 in Mounts Runn Baptist Cemetery, Whitestown, Boone County, Indiana. Notes:
Edna Pearl Cochran Hedges, 90, Lebanon, died Wednesday. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Myers Mortuary, with calling from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. today. She had been a cook for several restaurants. Previously, she had worked for Lebanon Canning Factory and had worked for Stewart-Warner Corp., Lebanon, during World War II. She was a member of Church of Christ at Gadsen. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. She was the widow of Francis Cleveland Hedges. Survivors: sons, James, Donald, Ernest, Thomas and John Hedges; daughters, Thelma Yaryan and Pearl Rogers; sisters, Goldie Lasley, Mary Newman and Stella Sturdevant; 18 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter.
The Indianapolis Star, Indianapolis, Indiana. Thursday, 20 August 1997.
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/93542612/edna-pearl-hedgesChildren:
- Francis Thomas Hedges was born on 23 Nov 1928 in Whitestown, Boone County, Indiana; died on 19 Apr 2003 in Sarasota, Sarasota County, Florida; was buried in Mounts Runn Baptist Cemetery, Whitestown, Boone County, Indiana.
- James Edward Hedges was born on 5 Nov 1932 in Whitestown, Boone County, Indiana; died on 11 Apr 2014 in Lebanon, Boone County, Indiana; was buried in Lincoln Memorial Gardens, Whitestown, Boone County, Indiana.
- 1. Donald Lester Hedges was born on 20 Jun 1935 in Gadsden, Boone County, Indiana; died on 2 Feb 2011 in Lebanon, Boone County, Indiana; was cremated in location of ashes unknown.
- Pearl Luella Hedges was born on 19 Dec 1936 in Whitestown, Boone County, Indiana; died on 27 Oct 2003 in Lebanon, Boone County, Indiana; was buried on 29 Oct 2003 in Mounts Runn Baptist Cemetery, Whitestown, Boone County, Indiana.
- Ernest Eugene Hedges was born on 27 Jul 1940 in Whitestown, Boone County, Indiana; died on 3 Mar 2016 in Lebanon, Boone County, Indiana; was buried in Maple Lawn Cemetery, Thorntown, Boone County, Indiana.
Generation: 3
4. Franklin Marion Hedges was born on 3 Jul 1863 in Kentucky (son of Hiram C. Hedges and Sarah Cook); died on 17 Jul 1908 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; was buried on 19 Jun 1908 in Mount Jackson Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. Notes:
Indianapolis Star---June 18, 1908
THE SUICIDE OF FRANK HEDGES
CORONER SAYS MAN'S DEATH WAS CAUSED BY POISON
Frank Hedges, who failed to kill self once, may have made a second trail.
Frank Hedges, age 39, died yesterday afternoon at the home of his mother at 833 Washington Avenue. Death may have been due to a second dose of poison, taken after a physician had left him early Wed. morning, believing him out of danger from the effects of morphine taken Tuesday night. Dr. Samuel McCaughey, deputy coroner, who investigated the case, states that death was due to poison.
Hedges first gave evidence of his intentions to kill himself on going to his mother's house, Tuesday night. He told his Mother that he wanted to die there. The words were not taken seriously by him until later when she found him in the rear of the dwelling unconscious. She sent for a physician and Dr. William Dow of Boggs Dispensary responded. Dr. Dow worked with the man during the entire night and believed him out of danger early Wednesday morning.
Hedges' body was taken to Reynolds Undertaking rooms on West Maryland Street, where an autopsy was held last night. Today the contents of his stomach will be analyzed by Dr. McCaughey. Hedges was married and leaves a widow and a small child.
Was Determined To Die.
Frank Hedges Succeeds in Second Attempt at Suicide.
Frank Hedges, thirty-nine years old, killed himself at the home of his mother at 833 Washington avenue, yesterday afternoon. The man took a dose of morphine Tuesday night, after declaring his intention of killing himself. Dr. Dow, of Bobbs’ Dispensary, worked with the man all night and prevented his death, but it is though Hedges took another dose while no one was watching him. Deputy Coroner Samuel McGaughey held an autopsy on the body, and found that poison caused the death. Hedges left a widow and a small child. Several years ago he was arrested during the investigation of the Wilhelm murder mystery, but he was not convicted.
The Indianapolis News, Indianapolis, Indiana. Thursday, 18 June 1908, page 4.
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/64932707/franklin-marion-hedgesFranklin married Melvina Wolf. Melvina was born on 8 Oct 1864 in Whitestown, Boone County, Indiana; died on 6 Jan 1927 in Whitestown, Boone County, Indiana; was buried on 7 Jan 1927 in Hutton Memorial Cemetery, Northfield, Boone County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. Melvina Wolf was born on 8 Oct 1864 in Whitestown, Boone County, Indiana; died on 6 Jan 1927 in Whitestown, Boone County, Indiana; was buried on 7 Jan 1927 in Hutton Memorial Cemetery, Northfield, Boone County, Indiana. Notes:
The deceased is the daughter of William and Emma Evaline (Trout) Wolf and was born October 8th, 1864. She was twice married, first to Mike McCulley, and next to Frank Hedges, who is deceased. She is survived by one son, Francis Cleveland (Cleve) Hedges. Four children are deceased.
One sister; Mrs. Emma (Wolf) Baker of Lebanon, and four brother's; William, Robert, Joe and Turner Wolf, are living. Two sister's are deceased, Sarah (Wolf) Boots and Nancy.
Lebanon Reporter---January 6, 1927.
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/40065552/melvina-hedgesChildren:
- 2. Francis Cleveland Hedges was born on 23 Sep 1891 in Indiana; died on 9 Apr 1964 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; was buried on 13 Apr 1964 in Mounts Runn Baptist Cemetery, Whitestown, Boone County, Indiana.
Generation: 4
8. Hiram C. Hedges was born in 1845 in Fleming County, Kentucky (son of Monroe Hedges and Julia A. Sparks); died on 15 Feb 1917 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; was buried on 17 Feb 1917 in Mount Jackson Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. Other Events:
- Census: 1880, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana
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Section 14, Row 10, Grave 16Hiram married Sarah Cook. Sarah was born on 2 Mar 1847 in Ohio; died on 13 Sep 1909 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; was buried in Mount Jackson Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
9. Sarah Cook was born on 2 Mar 1847 in Ohio; died on 13 Sep 1909 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; was buried in Mount Jackson Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. Notes:
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Sarah Hedges, 62 years, 154 Bright st., cancer of liver.
The Indianapolis News, Indianapolis, Indiana. Wednesday, 15 September 1909.
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Section 14, Row 10, Grave 15Children:
- 4. Franklin Marion Hedges was born on 3 Jul 1863 in Kentucky; died on 17 Jul 1908 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; was buried on 19 Jun 1908 in Mount Jackson Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.
- Isabel Hedges was born about 1867 in Kentucky.
- Matilda Hedges was born about 1872 in Kentucky; died on 10 Oct 1905 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; was buried on 12 Oct 1905 in Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.
- Mary Nellie Hedges was born on 6 Jul 1879 in Maysville, Mason County, Kentucky; died on 23 Mar 1940 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; was buried on 25 Mar 1940 in Sutherland Park Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.
- Ana Hedges was born about 1880 in Indiana.