Phillips Guthery Hastings
Prospect resident Phillips Guthery Hastings, 71, died Wednesday,
Sept. 4, 1996 at his residence following a six month's illness. The
retired Smith Dairy employee was a World War II veteran of the
U.S. Navy. He graduated from LaRue High School and was a
member of Prospect United Methodist Church and Prospect
Senior Citizens.
Born February 25, 1925, the Bucyrus native was a son of the
late Frank and Mildred Guthery Hastings. He married the former
Yolah Trapp April 20, 1946.
Surviving are his wife, two sons Wayne of Bellefontaine and
Chris of Little Silver, NJ; a daughter Becky Hastings of Seattle,
WA;-and six grandchildren. A daughter and a brother preceded
him in death.
Rev. David L. Hoffman conducted graveside services Saturday,
Sept. 7 at Prospect Cemetery. Gehm-Ballinger Funeral Home was
in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Prospect United
Methodist Church Memorial Fund.
Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home