Oval G. Woosley, age 78, of Freetown, Ind., formally of Caneyville died on Monday, January 12, 2004 at the Schneck Medical Center in Seymour, Ind.
He was born on February 26, 1925 in Grayson County as the son of Vol and Loretta Embry Woosley. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and was retired from the State Highway Department.
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Woosley of Merrillville, Ind.; five daughters, Shirley Smallwood of Freetown, Norma Jean Cunningham, Brenda Kay Renner, and Teresa Rene' Brown, all of Indianapolis, Ind., and Glenda Sue Goins of Nashville, Ind.; one son, Shelby Woosley of Jamestown, Ind.; and one brother, Hicks Woosley of Florida. Several grandchildren and great-grandchildren also survive.
He was preceded in death by one son, Charles Glendon; and two sisters, Golyne Belle Woosley and Euma Lavelle Willis Wilson.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, January 15, 2004 at the Dermitt Funeral Home in Caneyville with Rev. Terry Tarrance officiating.
Burial was in the Woodcock Cemetery.






