Boyd B. Watt1,2,3,4

M, b. March 1, 1931, d. March 4, 2020
     Boyd B. Watt was buried at South Mound Cemetery, New Castle, Henry Co., Indiana.4 He was born on March 1, 1931 at New Castle, Henry Co., Indiana.3 He married Beulah Faye Wisehart, daughter of Homer Leroy Wisehart and Cloie Margaret Davisson, on January 6, 1957.1,2,5,4 Boyd B. Watt died on March 4, 2020 at Indiana at age 89.4 He Boyd B. Watt, known as "Booney," passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at Hickory Creek Nursing Home. He was born to Grover C. Watt and Viva Evon Clements Watt. Boyd was a twin brother to Lloyd Lee Watt who passed away on August 19, 2017 in Phoenix, AZ. Boyd and Lloyd were born on Irvin Street in New Castle, IN. Boyd loved his home town and lived his entire life there. Boyd was a Korean War Veteran. In October 1951, Boyd was drafted into the U.S. Army. He had basic training Ft. Leonard Wood, MO, then stationed at Ft. Huachuca, AZ and Cold Bay, Aleutian Islands, AK where he helped build the barracks. At the end of his two years tour of duty with the U.S. Army, he was sent to Beale Air Force Base in CA for his Honor Discharge as CPL in October 1953. Returning home to New Castle, Boyd worked with his dad in the construction business. He loved his line of work and getting on tall buildings to roof. On January 6, 1957, Boyd married Beulah Faye Wisehart. He said that she was always the love of his life next to her mother. Boyd had a wonderful smile and loved to talk to everyone. No one was a stranger to him. Boyd was a faithful and loving husband, father and grandfather. He always wanted to give or build his children and grandchildren something. In 1966, upon his father's death, Boyd took over the business. When his son, David, became a teenager, Boyd taught him how to do carpenter work and roofing. In 1992, David took over the business when Boyd became disabled and had two hip replacements. Boyd loved baseball and fishing. He played fast pitch softball as a catcher for many years. Later, he coached little league baseball and his team won the city championship several years. Boyd's favorite major baseball team was the Cincinnati Reds. Boyd also went to Canada fishing every year until he became disabled. Boyd believed in our Lord Jesus and always attended Sunday School and Church. He was friends to everyone there. Boyd took the Nazarene Church Pastor, Rev. Ralph Lee, to Canada fishing on year. Boyd is survived by his wife of 63 years, Beulah; children: Kathy (Greg) Cartwright of New Castle IN, Jana Lasch of Scottsville, AZ, Brenda (Brian) Catron of New Port Richey, FL, David (Michelle) Watt and Gregg Watt of New Castle, IN; grandchildren: Garret (Renee) Miller, Keaton (Monica) Miller, Cassidy (Tejas) Shah, Ali Lasch, Parker Lasch, Ashley Catron, Aaron Catron, Devon Watt, Kelli Watt, Logan Watt, Jarred Watt and Karissa Watt; great-grandchildren: Bradyn Miller, Madelyn Miller, Riya Miller, Kamal Shah, Grayson Catron, Easton Watt and Keegan Watt. Burial will be in South Mound Cemetery, West Lawn Addition in New Castle, IN There will be military honors provided by the VFW and American Legion from Knightstown. on March 6, 2020.4

Family

Beulah Faye Wisehart
Marriage*He married Beulah Faye Wisehart, daughter of Homer Leroy Wisehart and Cloie Margaret Davisson, on January 6, 1957.1,2,5,4 
Children
  • Kathy Watt4
  • Jana L. Watt4,6
  • Brenda Kay Watt4
  • David Lee Watt6,4
  • Gregg Alan Watt6,4

Citations

  1. [S11753] Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service, online www.hinsey-brown.com, From the Luther Eldon Wisehart obituary.
  2. [S11756] Rose City Funeral Home, online www.rosecityfunerals.com, From the Forrest Wisehart obituary.
  3. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  4. [S1803] Courier-Times, The, From the Boyd B. Watt obituary in the Mar 6, 2020 edition.
  5. [S8835] Star Press, The, From the Cloie M. Wisehart McGee obituary in the Jun 14, 1983 edition.
  6. [S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.

Forrest Ray Wisehart1,2,3

M, b. December 2, 1938, d. March 24, 2019
FatherHomer Leroy Wisehart1,4,5,6 b. April 20, 1899, d. February 27, 1984
MotherCloie Margaret Davisson1,4,5,7 b. July 27, 1908, d. June 12, 1983
     Forrest Ray Wisehart was buried at Harlan Cemetery, N County Road 1000 E and E County Road 900 N, Brown Township, Hancock Co., Indiana.4,2 He Forrest Wisehart, 80, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019. He was born Dec. 2, 1938, in Hancock County, near Shirley, Ind. He spent most of his life in Shirley, Kennard and New Castle. During the past year and a half, he lived at Yorktown Manor. His sisters, Fern and Ina, and brother-in-law Jim, visited him often and enjoyed every minute spent with him. He was a blessing to his family. His father was Homer Wisehart, and mother was Chloe Davisson Wisehart. He was the sixth of eight children. Forrest was extremely close to his father whom he loved very much. He worked at Smileys Body Shop in New Castle for about 10 years around 1970 and also at several other auto-body shops. Forrest loved automobiles; he knew nearly every make and model. He enjoyed going to car shows. One of his favorite cars was the old Studebaker, as he owned one when he was a teenager. He enjoyed playing Dominoes and was outstanding with numbers. He was the most giving person and always would let others win the games to make them happy. He loved people and life. He always gave a helping hand to anyone in need. He was an extremely good-hearted person and kind. Forrest always was there to help anyone, as it brought him happiness. He enjoyed visiting his sister, Ina, on Sunday afternoons; they had endless hours of enjoyment playing Dominoes, talking and laughing. Forrest was so honest that if he found a penny he would not pick it up since it was not his. He was like a father figure who was extremely honest and instilled good values in his brothers and sisters. He attended the Nazarene churches in Shirley, Warrington and New Castle. He enjoyed the Bible and attending church. When his sister, Ina, went to college, he loaned her his little Volkswagen Beetle. She always could depend on him and will miss him terribly. There are no words to describe the loss of her brother, Forrest. Forrest is survived by two sons, Danny Wisehart and Jack Wisehart; daughter, Marcella "Marcy" (Wisehart) Penry; several grandchildren; four sisters, Virginia (Dean) Reason of Shirley, Beulah (Boyd) Watt of New Castle, Fern Davis of Anderson and Ina (Jim) Scanlon of Yorktown; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer Wisehart, in 1984, and Chloe Davisson Wisehart, in 1983. one brother, Luther Wisehart of Somerset, Ky., in 2016; and two sisters, Velma Wilson of Warrington, in 1978, and Vuanita Ward of Lutz, Fla., in 1998. Forrest was a kind, gentle and giving person who loved life, family and friends. He was so special as he had a good heart. He was the best brother who was truly a gift from God. Forrest is loved so much and will be deeply missed by his family and friends and those who knew him. Burial will follow in Harlan Cemetery, Wilkinson.4 He married Teresa L. Unknown.3 Forrest Ray Wisehart was born on December 2, 1938 at Hancock Co., Indiana.4,2 He married Debbie Darlene Smith on June 1, 1974 at Carthage, Rush Co., Indiana.3 Forrest Ray Wisehart died on March 24, 2019 at Yorktown, Delaware Co., Indiana, at age 80.4,2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 32, District 30-5, Brown Township, Hancock Co., Indiana5

Family 1

Children
  • Danny Wisehart4
  • Jack Wisehart4

Family 2

Teresa L. Unknown
Marriage*Forrest Ray Wisehart married Teresa L. Unknown.3 
Child
  • Marcella "Marcy" Wisehart4

Family 3

Debbie Darlene Smith
Marriage*Forrest Ray Wisehart married Debbie Darlene Smith on June 1, 1974 at Carthage, Rush Co., Indiana.3 

Citations

  1. [S11753] Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service, online www.hinsey-brown.com, From the Luther Eldon Wisehart obituary.
  2. [S2602] Harlan Cemetery, Hancock Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=davisson&GSfn=charles&GSiman=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=17&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=26834623&CRid=210649&df=all&
  3. [S8538] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005.
  4. [S11756] Rose City Funeral Home, online www.rosecityfunerals.com, From the Forrest Wisehart obituary.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S4431] Daily Reporter, From the Homer L. Wisehart obituary in the Feb 29, 1984 edition.
  7. [S8835] Star Press, The, From the Cloie M. Wisehart McGee obituary in the Jun 14, 1983 edition.