Martha Midlam

     Martha Midlam, age 88, a resident of Winchester, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at Reid Hospital in Richmond. 

     Martha was born on April 30, 1934, in Union City, Indiana, the daughter of Alva and Margaret (Death) Welch.  Martha married Larry Midlam on July 4, 1950 and he passed away in 2004. 

     Martha worked as a maintenance clerk for INDOT and as a 911 dispatcher for Randolph County.  She was attended Fellowship Baptist Church and Freedom Life Church in Winchester.  She was a member of White River Auxiliary. 

            Survivors include:

            2 children:  Debbie Heniscey – Ridgeville, Indiana

                               Penny Baughn (husband Bill) – Ridgeville, Indiana

            1 brother:  Donald Welch (wife Linda) – Union City, Indiana

            9 grandchildren, several great grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren

     She was preceded in death by 2 children; Bruce Midlam and Karan Midlam. 

     Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. at Fellowship Baptist Church in Portland.  Funeral services will follow at 3 p.m. on Wednesday at the church.  Pastor Hugh Kelly will officiate the service and burial will follow at Lawndale Cemetery, east of Ridgeville. 

     Memorials may be directed towards Pine Knoll Activity Fund or White River Township Volunteer Fire Department. 

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