mary frances (vannata) smitherman

Mrs. Mary F. Smitherman, 43, of 1326 S. 17th St., New Castle, died this morning at St. John's Hospital after an extended illness.

An employee of Guide Lamp, Mrs. Smitherman had resided in Anderson for 14 years and was presently living with her mother, Mrs. Edna B. Tarr, in New Castle.  She was a member of the Moose Lodge Auxiliary in Anderson and the First Baptist Church in New Castle.

She was born July 1, 1926 in New Castle, the daughter of Marvel and Edna Vanatta Tarr.

Survivors include her husband, Donald Smitherman; her mother; two sons, Robert Smitherman of Anderson and Marvel Byron of Lansing, Mich.; two sisters, Mrs. Max (Martha) Cory of New Castle and Mrs. William (Jean) Jenkins of Knightstown; and two grandchildren.

Funeral services have been set for 3 p.m. Saturday at the Macer Funeral Home in New Castle.  The Rev. R.E. Pavy will officiate. Burial will be in the South Mound Cemetery at New Castle.

Friends may call at the mortuary after 3 p.m. Friday, with the family receiving friends from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow.