GAINES, Vern - Putnam

Vern Gaines, 89 years old, 1723 Central Avenue, a retired self-employed interior decorator died yesterday in his home. Born in Ohio, Mr. Gaines lived at Bainbridge, Ind before moving to Indianapolis 20 years ago. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in Flanner & Buchanan Fall Creek Mortuary. Burial will be at Bainbridge. Surviving are three daughters: Mrs. Grace Whitehead; Mrs. Hazel Shuey and Mrs. Espa Thompson all of Indianapolis and six grandchildren. - kbz