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In Memoriam

June 30, 2009 by Editor

Judge Joseph Norwood Myers Sr.

Indianapolis—Marion County Judge Joseph Norwood Myers Sr. died on April 6, 2009, at the age of 93. Judge Myers was a past-president of the Indianapolis Bar Association and had served as a vice president of the Indianapolis Bar Foundation. He was a judge in Indianapolis’ Municipal Court Room 1 for nearly 35 years, beginning in 1952.

Clerk Doris Davis

Tell City—Perry County Circuit Court Clerk Doris Davis died on May 1, 2009 after a long battle with cancer. She was named clerk in February 2008 and initially joined the clerk’s office as an employee in 1995. A funeral service was held on May 4 and in her honor the clerk’s office was closed all day and other offices were closed from 9:00 AM until Noon. Flags above the county courthouse were lowered to half staff.

Judge Robert E. Smith

Greenwood—Former Judge Robert E. Smith, who served as Judge of Johnson Superior Court No. 1 from 1968 – 1988, passed away on June 3, 2009.