Obituaries
MISS CILLAR MASSIE
Owen County Democrat; January 11, 1894
Miss Cillar Massie died at her home 2 miles east of here January 4, 1894. Her mother preceded her in death only three days. She leaves one sister and brother to mourn her loss. The bereaved have the sympathy of this community.
Posted by Debbie Jennings
OZEM MASSIE, 84, BURIED TUESDAY AT NEW UNION
Owen County Leader; January 30, 1941
Ozem Massie, 84 years old, a lifelong farmer of this county, died at 5:30 Sunday evening at his home west of Spencer following a gradual decline. He had been troubled with heart trouble and other complications. He was the son of Nicholas and Nancy Massie, born in Ohio and came to this county when seven years of age. He and Mrs. Massie celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary last April. Mr. Massie was one of the substantial citizens of Lafayette township and had a host of friends who regret his passing. Mrs. Massie is reported to be in a critical condition. Ozem Massie was a man whom it was good to have known. Deeply religious, honest to a fault, a man of strict integrity in all his dealings, he was one of the really fine men of Owen County. He enjoyed the deepest respect of his neighbors and among them his word was as good as his bond. His home was ever open to his friends and his hand was ever ready to assist anyone in trouble or distress. Truly, he was a Christian gentleman. The deceased is survived by the widow, Sarah E. and the following children; Mrs. Lucy Hauser, who lived in the home; and Mrs. Fred Criss of Spencer. One son and one daughter preceded him in death. There also survive seven grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the New Union Church conducted by Rev. Willie Brewer and burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Posted by Debbie Jennings
MRS. OZEM MASSIE DIED SUNDAY
Owen County Leader; May 7, 1953
Mrs. Sarah Evelyn Massie, 93 years old, died about noon Sunday at her home on East Jefferson Street. She had been ill for about two weeks. Mrs. Massie was born November 2, 1859 in Owen County, a daughter of John D. and Elizabeth (Burton) Spear. She was a memeber of the East Jefferson Church of Christ. Her husband, Ozem Massie preceded her in death in January, 1941. Survivors include two daughters; Mrs. Fred Criss, of Morgan Township; and Mrs. Lucy Hauser of Spencer; one brother, Phillip Spear of Indianapolis; six grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; and 16 great great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock at the West & Son Funeral Home. Rev. Russell Mathis officiated and interment was made in the New Union Cemetery.
Posted by Debbie Jennings