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Opal RAZOR, 4 ^th child of Chris and Ida Razor, born 14 February 1916 at home in Henry County, Indiana, married Leslie Arford SCROGHAM Sr. 1 June 1935 in Springport Christian Church, Springport, Indiana. Leslie, son of Harry Newton and Goldie Josephine SCROGHAM, nee RITCHIE, was born 15 February 1916 at home in Henry County, Indiana.

Opal died 4 January 1976.
Leslie died 31 December 1985.
Leslie and Opal are buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Springport, Henry County, Indiana.

Scrogham-Razor Wedding is Announced. (By Special Correspondent.)
MIDDLETOWN, Ind., June 7. Announcement has been made of the marriage of Miss Opal Razor, to Leslie Scrogham, which was solemnized Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Springport Christian church in the presence of a few relatives and friends. The Rev. Dewey Hole, pastor of the church, read the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christopher	Razor of near Springport, and the bridegroom is the son of Mrs. Goldie Scrogham, and is owner of a jewelry store and repair shop in Middletown. Both Mr. and Mrs. Scrogham are graduates of the Mt. Summit high school. For the present they are making their home with the bride's parents, but woll occupy the W. F. Becker property, east of town, in a few days.

Opal Razor Scrogham
Died 4 January 1976.

Mrs. Opal Scrogham, 59, Springport, died shortly after noon Sunday at Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis after an illness of 15 weeks.
Born 14 February 1916, she was the daughter of Chris and Ida Spence Razor. She had lived in the Springport area most of her life and was a Licensed practical nurse, graduating from Ball Hospital School of Practical Nursing.
An Employ of Henry County Memorial Hospital for about 12 years, she had been employed the past four years at Heritage House Convalescent Center. She was a member of Springport Christian Church and Indiana Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses.
Surviving are her husband, Leslie A. Sr.; three daughters, Mrs. John W. (Beverly Ann) Hershman of Lebanon, Mrs. Merrill (Carolyn) Coffin of Mooreland

and Miss Rachel Scrogham, at home; three sons, Harry R. of Mt. Summit, Leslie A. Jr. of Plainfield, Phillip K. Scrogham of Fortville; 11 grandchildren; six sisters, Mrs. Lillian Hole of Muncie, Mrs. Carrie Bullock of New Castle, Mrs. Elmer (Veda) Rogers and Mrs. David (Mary Jane) French both of Springport, Mrs. Robert (Christine) Garner of Spiceland and Mrs. Charles (Naomi) Pugsley of Yorktown; a brother, Bill Razor, Wayne, Mich.; several nieces and nephews, including Mrs. Pam Lamb of New Castle who her home with the Scroghams for many years.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Macer Funeral Home with Rev. John Bolen officiating. Burial will be in Springport Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday. The family will receive callers from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.

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Leslie Scrogham Sr.
Died 31 December 1985.

Leslie A. Scrogham, 69, a resident of Frankfort and formerly of Springport, died Tuesday afternoon in the home of a daughter, Mrs. Merrill (Carolyn) Coffin, R. 1 Mooreland, Indiana. His death followed a brief illness.
Other survivors include another daughter, Rachel Scrogham of Lebanon; three sons, Harry of Mt. Summit Leslie A. Jr. of Pendleton and Phillip of Fortville; 12 Grandchildren; and three step grand children. He was preceded in death by his wife, Opal Scrogham, in 1976; and a daughter, Beverly Hershman.
He was born Feb. 15, 1916, in Henry County, the son of Harry and Goldie (Ritchie) Scrogham. He resided in Springport most of his life, moving to Frankfort in 1980. He was a toolmaker for Warner Gear in Muncie and AVCO in Richmond. He was associated at the time of his death,

with Ellis Jewlers in Frankfort as a clock repairman. He was a member of First Christian Church in Frankfort, Delaware Lodge 46 F&AM, Fort Wayne Valley of Scottish Rite, MuratShrine in Idianapolis, Moose Lodge in Muncie, American Watchmakers Institute and Indiana Chapter 18 of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors.
Services will be at 1: 30 p.m. Friday in Macer-Hall-Pasco Funeral Home. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Springport. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home where the family will be from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Delaware Masonic Lodge 46 will conduct a memorial service at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Delaware Masonic Lodge or Mooseheart Home for Children.

Scrogham family picture taken __ _____ 196_.
Left to right:

Phillip, Carolyn, Harry, Opal,
Beverly Ann, Leslie Jr., Rachel, Leslie Sr.

Their children:

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Harry Richard SCROGHAM, born 26 July 1936, married Rose Ann JONES 27 April 1960 in Springport Christian Church Springport, Indiana. Rose Ann, daughter of Edward C. and Sadie JONES, nee LUNSFORD, was born 20 April 1941.
Harry on Bike

They were divorced 4 February 1983.

A2 The Courier-Times, New Castle IN, Tuesday, September 30, 1997
Harry R. Scrogham Sr.,
Springport Christian Church member. Services for Harry R. Scrogham Sr., 61, of 705 S. Walnut St., Mount Summit, are 10 a.m. Thursday at Springport Christian Church with the Revs. J. Rollin Hole and David Siebenaler officiating. He died Sunday afternoon at his residence following an extended illness. A 1954 graduate of Mount Summit High School, Mr. Scrogham was employed with AT&T as an installer/technician for several years. He was a life member of the Communications Workers of America and a member of the American Legion, Eagles and Moose lodges and the Springport Christian Church. He was born July 26, 1936, in Muncie, the son of the late Leslie A. Sr. and Opal Razor Scrogham. Survivors include three dughters, Loveda (husband: Steve) Jones of South Bend, Melanie (husband: David) Sims of Lizton and Melodie (husband: Kerry) Donovan of Fishers; a son, Harry R. "Rick" Scrogham Jr. of	Roanoke, Va.; two granddaughters, Christine and Allison Jones; four grandsons, Zachary and Casey Donovan, Andrew Sims and Phillip Scrogham; two sisters, Carolyn , (husband: Merrill) Coffin of Mooreland and Rachel Scrogham of Lebanon; two brothers, Leslie A. (wife: Sandi) Scrogham Jr. of Pendleton and Phillip K. Scrogham (wife: Gwen) of Fortville; his first wife, Rose A. Jones of South Bend; a special friend, Saundra K. Hersley of Muncie; and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by a sister, Beverly Ann Hershman. Friends may call 4-p.m. Wednesday at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service and an hour prior to services at the church Thursday. Memorial contributions may be given to the Phillip R. Scrogham Tust Fund in care of the funeral home. Sept. 28, 1997

Their children:

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Loveda Rose SCROGHAM, born 1 April 1961 at Henry County Memorial Hospital, New Castle, Indiana, married Steven Dale JONES 21 August 1983 at Mount Summit Christian Church, Mt. Summit, Henry County, Indiana. Steven, son of Dale Walter and Marilyn Jean JONES, nee REPLOGLE, was born 6 July 1960 at South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana.

Their children:
1. Christine Marie JONES, born 10 May 1987 at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana.
2. Allison Jean JONES, born 24 October 1988 at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana.
Melanie Annitta SCROGHAM, born 5 March 1964 at Henry County Memorial Hospital, New Castle, Indiana, married David SIMS 19 October 1991 at Hazelwood Christian Church, Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana. David, son of Howard and Ruth SIMS, nee SOUDERS, was born 17 January 1967 at Lebanon, Boone County, Indiana.

Their children:
1. Andrew David SIMS, born 8 October 1994 at St. Vincent's Hospital, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.
Melodie Annette SCROGHAM, born 5 March 1964 at Henry County Memorial Hospital, New Castle, Indiana, married Kerry DONOVAN, 24 September 1988 at Hazelwood Christian Church, Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana. Kerry, son of Dennis and Ruth DONOVAN, nee CUNNINGHAM, was born 19 July 1964 at Long Beach, California.

Their children:
1. Zachary Cooper DONOVAN, born 27 May 1994 at St. Vincent's Hospital, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.
2. Casey Michael DONOVAN, born __ September 1996 at St. Vincent's Hospital, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.
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Harry Richard SCROGHAM Jr., born 8 October 1968 at Henry County Memorial Hospital, New Castle, Indiana, married Angela MORRIS, 18 June 1988 in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Angela, daughter of Lloyd and Shirley MORRIS, nee, WELCH was born 2 March 1965 at Fayette Memorial Hospital, Connersville, Fayette County, Indiana.

A2 The Courier-Times, New Castle IN.
Harry R. Scrogham Jr., former Mount Summit resident
Services for Harry R. "Rick" Scrogharn Jr. will be 3 p.m. Saturday at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service. Mr. Scrogham, 29, of Mishawaka died Tuesday at St. Joseph's Medical Center in South Bend following complications of an extended illness. Mr. Scrogham grew up in Mount Summit and was a 1987 graduate of Tri High School. He was a member of the Mount Summit Christian Church. He was born Oct. 8, 1968, in New Castle, a son of Harry R. Scrogham Sr. and Rose An, Jones. He is survived by a son, Phillip R. Scrogham of Connersville; his mother, Rose, Ann Jones of	Mishawaka; his former wife, Angela Morris Scrogham of Connersville; three sisters, Loveda (husband: Steve) Jones of South Bend, Melanie (husband: David) Sims of Lizton and Melodie (husband: Kerry) Donovan of Fishers; his maternal grandparents; two nieces; three nephews; and several aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his father; and his. paternal grandparents. The Rev. Milton Craig will be officiating Saturday's service. Burial will be at Mount Summit Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Friends may call from noon-3 p.m. Saturday. Memorial contributions may be made to the trust fund of Phillip R. Scrogham in care of the funeral home. Aug. 4, 1998

Their Child:

Phillip Richard SCROGHAM, born 11 June 1988 at Fayette Memorial Hospital. Connersville, Fayette County, Indiana.

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Beverly Ann SCROGHAM, born 25 May 1939 at Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana, married John W. HERSHMAN 21 August 1966. John, son of Samuel S. and Delilah HERSHMAN, nee JOHNS, was born 16 July 1939.
Harry and Beverly Ann picture

No Children:

Picture of Beverly Ann and Harry

Beverly Ann Scrogham Hershman
Dies at Age 45

Beverly Ann Scrogham Hershman, 45, a resident of Lebanon, died Monday evening in Methodist Hospital at Indianapolis. She had been in ill health for several years.
She was born May 25,1939, in Muncie, the daughter of Leslie Sr. and the late Opal Razor Scrogham. She was married Aug. 21, 1966, in Henry County to John W. Hershman.
Surviving are her husband; her father, who resides in Frankfort; three brothers, Leslie Scrogham Jr. of rural Fortville, Phillip Scrogham of Fortville and Harry Scrogham of Mt. Summit; two sisters, Mrs. Merrill (Carolyn) Coffin of Mooreland and Rachel Scrogham of Lebanon; several nieces and nephews.

She was a member of the Elizaville Baptist Church and was treasurer of the church at the time of her death. She was a graduate of Mt. Summit High School and Ball State University with a bachelor's degree in elementary education. She also received a master's degree in guidance counseling. She had taught in New Castle, Frankfort and in Lebanon since 1969, and had been a counselor in the middle school and high school. She and her husband were active in helping handicapped people in Lebanon.
Services will be at the Russell and Hitch Funeral Home in Lebanon at l0: 30 a.m. Friday with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery in Lebanon. Friends after 3 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Rachel Joyce SCROGHAM, born 6 October 1940 at Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana.

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Rachel Joyce Scrogham

   Rachel Joyce Scrogham, age 68, long time Henry County resident, passed away Sunday evening.
   She was born, October 6, 1940 in Muncie, IN, a daughter of the late, Leslie A. and Opal (Razor) Scrogham.
   She had worked for twenty years at Main Street Enterprises in Lebanon, IN. She was a member of the Springport Christian Church.
   She is survived by a sister, Carolyn (husband: Merrill) Coffin of Mooreland, IN; two brothers: Leslie A. (wife: Sandi) Scrogham, Jr. of Fortville, IN and Phillip (wife: Gwen) Scrogham of Fortville, IN; several nieces, nephews and cousins; also several grand nieces and nephews.
   She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Beverly Hershman; a brother, Harry Scrogham; and two nephews.

Visitation will be from 6-8 P.M. today at Macer-Hall Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Wednesday at the funeral home with Rev. Gary McCutcheon officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Springport, IN.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Main Street Enterprises, c/o Jeannette Proctor, 825 W. Main Street, Lebanon, IN 46052. Arrangements are being handled by Macer-Hall Funeral directors: Gary Hall, Mike Ragan and Sam Hall. Online condolences may be made at www.macerhall.com.

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Carolyn Ruth SCROGHAM, born 21 September 1941 at Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana, married Merrill COFFIN 7 June 1964 in Springport Christian Church, Springport, Indiana. Merrill, son of Charles Nathan and Lois COFFIN, nee BIRD, was born 12 February 1939 at Henry County Memorial Hospital, New Castle, Henry County, Indiana.
Their children:

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1. Glenn Allen COFFIN, born 11 November 1965 at Community Hospital, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, married Cheryl Ruth GARRETT, nee COUCH, 4 December 1987 at the First Christian Church, Mooreland, Indiana. Cheryl, daughter of Roy and Ruth Ilene COUCH, nee MILNER, was born 29 February 1968 at Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana.
  Their Children:
  1. William Freedom GARRETT, born 23 October 1982 at Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana.
    
    adopted by Glenn 24 July 1989.
  2. Brandon Lee GARRETT, born 29 December 1984 at Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana.
    
    adopted by Glenn 24 July 1989.
  3. Jesse Michael COFFIN, born 8 May 1990 at Henry County Memorial Hospital, New Castle, Indiana.
  4. Caleb Anthony COFFIN, born 2 April 1992 at Henry County Memorial Hospital, New Castle, Indiana.
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2. Loretta Kay COFFIN, born 22 November 1967 at Henry County Memorial Hospital, New Castle, Henry County, Indiana, married Walter Alan EVANS 9 June 1990 at First Christian Church, Mooreland, Henry County, Indiana. Walter, son of Homer Austin and Ruth Mable EVANS, nee NEWMAN, was born 15 January 1965 at St. Joseph Hospital, Allen County, Indiana.
  Their Children:
  1. Benjamin Alan EVANS, born 30 January 1992 at Henry County Memorial Hospital, New Castle, Indiana.
  2. Jacob Austin EVANS, born 14 November 1993 at Henry County Memorial Hospital, New Castle, Indiana.
  3. Nathan Alexander EVANS, born 28 December 1997 at Henry County Memorial Hospital, New Castle, Indiana.

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Leslie Arford SCROGHAM Jr., born 13 November 1942, married Sandra Sue MORGAN 17 December 1966. Sandra, daughter of Floyd J. and Violet Elizabeth MORGAN nee PEARSON, was born 3 January 1945 at Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana.

Their children:
1. Steffani Lynn SCROGHAM, born 31 May 1971 at Indinapolis, Marion County, Indiana.
2. Leslie Arford SCROGHAM III, born 31 May 1971.
  
  Leslie died 2 June 1971 and is buried in Springport Cemetery, Springport, Henry County, Indiana.

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Phillip Keith SCROGHAM, born 13 June 1945, Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana, married Gerry Sue JOHNSON 3 May 1964 at Springport Christian Church, Springport, Henry County, Indiana. Gerry, daughter of Harold and Jean JOHNSON, nee SMITH, was born 3 January 1945 at ______.

They were divorced May 1976.

Their children:
1. Tamela Ann SCROGHAM, born 11 January 1965 at Noblesville, Indiana, married Mark Allen NOON 23 September 1995 at Fortville, Indiana. Mark, son of Rodney and Beverly Ann NOON, nee ______, was born 27 November 1973 at Loyloa, California.
  
  Tammy's Child:
  1. James Michael BRAZILL, born 18 January 1989 at Indianapolis, Indiana.
2. Deborah Annette SCROGHAM, born 3 May 1967 at Richards - Gebaur Air Force Base, Kansas City, Missouri, married Ken Rodger TASKER 23 August 1986 at Fortville, Indiana. Ken, son of Rodger and Wilma TASKER, nee KING, was born 19 August 1961 at Hastings, Michigan.
  
  Their child:
  1. Nicole Leann Tasker, born 6 February 1988 in Germany.
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3. Christina Kathleen SCROGHAM, born 29 April 1969 at Noblesville, Indiana, married Joseph Anthony WIEHE 6 December 1988 at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Joseph, son of Tom and Katien WIEHE, nee ROCKEL, was born 4 October 1968 at Cincinnati, Ohio.
  
  Their Children:
  1. Joseph Anthony WIEHE Jr., born 18 October 1989 at Indianapolis, Indiana.
  2. Phillip William WIEHE, born 28 March 1991 at Indianapolis, Indiana.
  3. Rebecca Ann WIEHE, born 11 May 1993 at Indianapolis, Indiana.
4. Kimberly Kay SCROGHAM, born 6 November 1971 at Indianapolis, Indiana, married Gregory Keith BALL 30 July 1994 at Carmel, Indiana. Greg, son of William and Lynn BALL, nee SMITH, was born 28 May 1964 at Allentown, Pennsylvania.
  
  Their Child:
  1. Lauren Olivia BALL, was born 14 February 1996 at Frankfort, Indiana.
Phillip married Gwen LOEFFLER 12 March 1977 at Carmel, Indiana. Gwen, daughter of John and LaVerne LOEFFLER, nee MAUNDER, was born 7 November 1955 at Chicago, Illinois.

Their child:
1. Kelli Leigh SCROGHAM, born 30 May 1979 at Indianapolis, Indiana.

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