July 26, 1914-Feb. 10, 2006

Sunday, February 12, 2006

Myrtie Jane Evelyn Dove, 91, Greencastle, formerly of Bainbridge, died Friday at Hickory Creek at Sunset.

Born in Putnam County, she was the daughter of John and Bertha (Elliot) Miller.

A homemaker, she had provided child care in her home for several years. She was a member of New Maysville Baptist Church.

She married Samuel Joseph Dove on Sept. 1, 1931. He died June 19, 1997.

Surviving are her children, Barbara Joyce Parker, Plainfield, Bertha Roszella Gorham, Greencastle, Ronald Douglas Dove I and wife Mary Jo, Greencastle; and Ronald Douglas Dove II, Bainbridge; a sister, Pauline "Polly" Phillips, Indianapolis; nine grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and eight great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sisters and two brothers.

Visitation is 10-11 a.m. Tuesday at Hopkins-Rector Funeral home with noon graveside services at New Maysville Cemetery.

Condolences may be emailed to inhpr@keystonegroup.com.