Obituaries
MRS. ALICE MURPHY
Owen County Democrat December 22, 1892
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
Mrs. George (Alice) Murphy died a few days ago and her remains were interred in the Duncan Cemetery of this place.
MRS. ALICE RUTH (PATRICK) MURPHY
3rd or 13 March 1921
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
Mrs. John H. Murphy, aged seventy years, passed away, at her home on North Montgomery street Wednesday morning at six o'clock. She had been ill several months and her death was not unexpected. Mrs. Murphy had been a resident of Spencer many years and was greatly beloved by a large circle of friends. She is survived by her husband, one son, Charles C. of Worthington and a daughter, Mrs. William Thurgood, of Evansville. Funeral services will be held at the M. E. church Friday morning at 10 o'clock. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery.
MRS. ALICE RUTH (PATRICK) MURPHY (Alice Ruth Patrick)#2
Mrs. John Murphy Comes to Close Of Long Illness
Owen County Democrat--10 March 1921
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
Alice Ruth Patrick, youngest child of Chauncey B. and Mary Warner Patrick, was born Sept. 25th, 1850, in Ottamwa, Ia., and departed this life March 2, 1921 in Spencer, Ind., aged 70 years, 6months, and 8 days. The family moved to California shortly after the birth of their youngest child. Owing to a sad reverse, in the death of the wife and mother, their stay in California was exceeding - - - brief, and their thoughts turned towards old associations and their early home life. The trip back home was made by vessel around Cape ---orn and up to New Orleans, La., they were detained there for some time through quarantine, but at last they landed at Spencer, Indiana, and were welcomed home by the aged grandmother. In the home to the rear of the Methodist church little Alice took her first lessons in walking and from this home she went forth upon ---- --- young life. The Patrick family was an intense loyal family, the father and two sons being soldiers in the great Civil War. Also the one to whom the subject of this sketch was afterwards married was a soldier in the same --at war. Then later, her only living son, Charles Murphy, was a soldier in the Spanish American War. Her ---s were intensely American and --- ever stood for the best in our ---ional life. From such homes and ---ugh such a lineage we may look --- real National greatness. All ---r to the brave wives and mothers of our land. The subject of this sketch grew to beautiful womanhood, and on Apr. 9, 1871, she was united in marriage to John H. Murphy. The ceremony was solemnized by Rev. J. W. Culmer in the old Methodist Church. To this union were born four children, Charles, Paul, Gertrude, and Marie. Paul died in early infancy and Gertrude at the age of four years. Charles lives near Worthington, and Marie, now Mrs. William Thurgood, lives in Evansville. Mrs. Murphy was early trained in the vital doctrines of Methodism, her grandfather, Ebenezer Patrick, being an old time Methodist circuit rider. Her grandmother was an exceptionally goodly woman, and the good seed sown soon brought forth a blessed harvest. At an early age of 12 years Alice Patrick was converted and joined the Methodist Church here in Spencer, and for almost 60 years did she give to God and the Church of her choice the best service she could command. All these years, with the exception of a short period spent in Indianapolis, were given to church life here in Spencer. She was exceptionally faithful to her church, and during the late years even though in extreme weakness, she was often found in the house of God. Her example was worthy of emulation. For many years Mrs. Murphy has been an invalid and for the last 5 years she has been a sufferer from that dread disease, creeping paralysis. Since the 25th of last September the anniversary of her 70th birthday, she has been confined to her bed. She has suffered intensely, but her faith in God never wavered. Again and again has she declared her ------------------? When death called our sister was ready, and without a shadow of a doubt she went forth to meet her God. In the language of the great founder of Methodism, John Wesley, "Our people died well," and on part of our departed sister this saying has been well emphasized. Our sister has realized the full force of the beautiful words of Tennyson, "I hope to see my Pilot face to face, when I have crossed the bar." Three brothers and two sisters mourn their loss; Albert and Howe Patrick of Spencer; John Q. Patrick of Paragon; Mrs. Antoinette Peterson of Cherryvale, Kansas; and Mrs. C. A. Hutchinson of Spencer. Besides these there are her two children and two grandchildren, the one with whom she traveled for almost 50 years in wedded life, Bro. John H. Murphy. And in addition to these a host of friends meet with us today in deepest sympathy and sorrow over the ravages of death. But --- wa sorrow not as those who have no hope, for the hope of a blessed reunion in God's upper and better kingdom comes to each----- ----- ---- sible heritage through faith. It is "Good-night" now, but soon it will be "Good-morning", at the dawn of some glad day in God's own good time.
MURPHY RITES AT CLOVERDALE
May 1976
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
Alton Murphy, 72 year old Cloverdale resident and retired IBM employee, died Wednesday at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Born near Lewisville July 18, 1903, he was the son of Charles and Rosetta Reid Murphy. Survivors are the widow, Agness Murphy; daughter, Janet Carlisle of Mooresville; brother, Ray V. Murphy of Cloverdale, and four grandchildren. Services will be held Friday at the Whitaker Funeral Home in Cloverdale at 2 p.m. with Clarence Barr and Don Loftis officiating. Interment will be in Cloverdale Cemetery
CALVIN MURPHY
March 17, Saturday, 1905 Martinsville Reporter
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
Calvin Murphy, aged 67, died at his home one mile north of Hyndsdale Thursday afternoon. He had been suffering from liver trouble several months previous to his death. His widow, five sons and two daughters survive. The funeral services will be held at the home Saturday afternoon at two o'clock. Burial at the Brick church cemetery.
(SIDE NOTE: Calvin or Kelly Murphy, was the husband of Elizabeth Murphy of Martinsville, Morgan Co, IN-- Children were: Julia A., James M., Thomas, William Patrick, Andrew W., Henry, Dick "Jasper", Ella May, Mary and Alice Murphy)
CHARLES MURPHY, 93 SUCCUMBS
Owen County Leader 1 June 1955
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
Charles Murphy, age 93, of Cloverdale , R.R. 1, who had been ill for the past year, died at a nursing home in Cloverdale Tuesday morning. Mr. Murphy was a retired farmer. He was born in Lincoln County, Missouri, Sept. 26, 1861, the son of William and Margaret Cannon Murphy. Mr. Murphy had lived in the Cloverdale community for the past 35 years. He was a member of the Methodist Church and K. of P. Lodge at Cloverdale. Survivors include two sons, Ray B. and Alton Murphy, both of Cloverdale. Mr. Murphy's wife, the former Rosetta Reid, died in 1954. Funeral services will be conducted at the Whitaker Funeral Home in Cloverdale Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The Rev. Clarence Barr will preach the funeral sermon. Friends may call at the funeral home at any time.
CHARLES MURPHY DEAD
7 September 1939
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
Word was received here Monday of the death of Charlie Murphy, a son of the late John H. Murphy. For several years he had lived near Worthington. He had been in failing health for many years and recently his mind became affected. Lately he had grown more or less violent and was placed in the Greene County jail until he could be sent to Marion (Ind.) Veteran's Hospital. It was said he was admitted there last Saturday and died the following day. He was a soldier of the Spanish-American war and served part of his enlistment in the Philippine Islands. Born in Spencer, he attended school here, but did not continue to graduation. He was thought to be about 66 years old at his death. The body was taken to Worthington for burial.
MRS. DOROTHY MURPHY, 92, DIES; FUNERAL RITES HELD SUN
Life Long Resident of Spencer Dies Thursday in Odd Fellows Home At Greensburg
Owen County Leader--21 October 1943
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
Mrs. Dorothy (Dowell) Murphy, 92 years old, a life long resident of this county, died early last Thursday morning in the Odd Fellows Home at Greensburg, having suffered a heart attack. She was taken to the home May 2nd, where she was efficiently cared for, and the last time Mrs. Carl Anderson visited her at the home she stated she liked it fine and was receiving excellent treatment. She had been failing in health for a number of years. She was first married in 1870 to the late Sam Harsh and to this union one daughter was born, Mrs. Lillie Wolf, who preceded her in death many years ago. After Mr. Harsh's death she was married to John Murphy, who also preceded her in death. Early in life she was a member of the Spencer Baptist Church. Her two husbands were members of the Methodist Church, and she became affiliated with the Spencer Methodist Church. She did a great deal of active work in both churches and gave much of her time and talent to the promotion of both churches in Spencer. The body was brought to West's Funeral Home late Thursday evening, and funeral rites were held there Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock in charge of Rev. Ray Crawl. Interment was made in Riverside Cemetery. Survivors include three nieces and two nephews - - George Dowell and Charles Ritter, of Spencer; Mrs. Ida Coffey and Mrs. Noah Pickens, both of Spencer; and Mrs. Daisy Coffey of Indianapolis.
GRAVESIDE RITES WEDNESDAY for EDNA D. MURPHY
Owen County Leader-- 27 February 1969
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
Mrs. Edna L. (Davis) Murphy, 83, a former resident of Spencer and Indianapolis, died Saturday night in the hospital at Greensburg. For many years she was an employee of Wasson's in Indianapolis. Her husband was W. O. (Pat) Murphy, who was employed with the Pennsylvania Railroad in years past. She was the sister of C. A. Davis, East Morgan Street, Spencer, and Herman A. Davis of Indianapolis. Mrs. Murphy is also survived by two sons, Charles O. Murphy and John H. Murphy; four grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Woodruff Place. Graveside rites were conducted at Riverside Cemetery in Spencer at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday.
MRS. EVA MURPHY
"Greencastle Banner" 20 November 1879
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
Mrs. Murphy is Eva S. Crawley, wife of William Murphy- married 10 Dec. 1874 Putnam Co.
Mrs. Eve Murphy, daughter of Johnson Crawley of Putnamville, died at Lafayette recently. Deceased was wife of W. Murphy, formerly of Putnamville, but more recently of Lafayette, where he was employed as section hand on the L. N. A. & C. R. 3, to which place the family removed about two years ago. The remains were brought to Putnamville on Tuesday for interment.
EVELYN C. MURPHY
Wife of Former Resident Dies
29 July 1963 Martinsville Newspaper
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
Funeral services were held in Columbus this afternoon for Mrs. EVELYN C. MURPHY, 49, wife of James murphy, formerly of Martinsville. Mrs. Murphy had been ill for the past three years and died Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock in the Bartholomew County Hospital where she had been a patient for about one week. She was born in Columbus July 9, 1914, and was married to Mr. Murphy Jan. 1938. Surviving besides her husband are two sons, Robert Murphy of Seymore and Pat Murphy of Columbus, GA. She also leaves a daughter, Mrs. Edward Bridgewater of Columbus. Mr. Murphy is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Murphy, 389 W. Sumner Ave.
(SIDE NOTE: Daughter-n-law of Samuel & Nora Raley Murphy)
PHYSICIAN FOUND DEAD
MORGAN CO. Obit: 4 September 1962
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
A former Johnson County coroner was found dead yesterday near Eminence. Deputy Sheriff Ira Fleener said that Dr. George Murphy, 40, evidently realized he was seriously ill when he stopped his car near Eminence. He had gotten out of the front seat, pulled a blanket over himself, and had laid down in the back seat of his car before he died. Dr. Murphy was a staff physician at the Madison State Hospital and was the son of the late Dr. and Mrs. Harry E. Murphy of Franklin, and a nephew of Dr. M. G. Murphy of Morgantown. He was a veteran of World War II. The funeral will be at 10:30 tomorrow morning at the Vandivier Funeral Home in Franklin.
MURPHY FUNERAL TO BE HELD WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
Daily Banner - 31 Aug 1937, pg.1
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
Funeral services for GEORGE MURPHY, north College avenue, a retired section foreman of the Big Four Railroad, who died Monday, will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the McCurry funeral home. The Rev. E.F. Singhurse will be in charge. Interment will be in Forest Hill Cemetery.
(SIDE NOTE: George Washington Murphy" was the son of Perry & Eliza Jane (Duty) Murphy of Owen Co, IN)
Mrs. Hyram Murphy
Owen County Democrat-- September 1892
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
Mrs. Hyram Murphy of Gosport died last Thursday of typhoid fever. Her daughter is also sick with the same disease and not expected to live. LATER-- since writing the story, we learn that the daughter has died.
Mrs. Jessie (Yockey) Murphy Succumbs to Paralysis
Owen County Democrat 9 August 1928
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
Mrs. Jessie Yockey Murphy, age 49 years, wife of F. G. Murphy, passed away at their home in Indianapolis Thursday, death being due to paralysis. She was the d/o Mr. And Mrs. W.A. Yockey, of Spencer. She was united in marriage to F. G. Murphy in 1911. She had been suffering from a complication of diseases for several months. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon in Indianapolis, and interment was made in Crown Hill cemetery. She is survived by the husband, parents and one brother, Bush Yockey, of this city.
"HAM MURPHY" DEAD
Owen County Leader-- 26 October 1939
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
Joel Hamilton Murphy, 80 years old, died Friday night at his home near New Hope. Death was due to hardening of the arteries after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife, Anna (Graves) Murphy and two children of a former marriage. W.O. Murphy and Mrs. J. W. Price, both of Indianapolis. The son married Miss Edna Davis of Spencer. Mrs. Price, while on her way to visit her father, a week ago, wrecked her car at Morgan St. and Fletcher Ave. Funeral services were held Sunday at Little Flock Church and burial, in charge of Drescher's was at Gross Cemetery.
MRS. ELIZABETH MURPHY
Martinsville Democrat Newspaper, 16 Nov. 1917
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
Mrs. Elizabeth Murphy died about 3:30 Friday morning, Nov. 9, at her home on N. Cherry street after an illness with pneumonia. She is survived by two daughters and six sons. Funeral services were held at the home on Sunday morning at ten o'clock. Burial in the cemetery at Union church, west of this city. .
JAMES MURPHY
Terre Haute Morning Star, pg.9, Friday, 8 Feb 1907
BLOOMFIELD, Ind. -- James Murphy, who formerly resided in Owen county, a few miles from Spencer, died at his home near here Thursday morning aftert a short illness. He was 52 years old, and is survived by his widow and two children.
Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
JOHNNIE MURPHY RITES WEDNESDAY AT GOSPORT
Owen Leader Newspaper 4 June 1964
Johnnie W. Murphy, 84 years old died Monday morning, June 1 at hisresidence in Gosport. He was a retired section foreman for the MononRailroad.He was born November 11, 1878 in Harrison Twp.,Owen county, the son ofJohn Murphy and Katherine Stone Murphy.He was married in 1901 to Maude Jones who preceded him in death November29, 1955. One daughter, Bertha Cassel, also preceded him in death. Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Ora Allee, Quincy; two grandchildren,nine great grandchildren and several nieces and nephrews.Mr. and Mrs. Murphy reared one of their nephrews, Harold Jones who livesin Vienna, West Virginia.Mrs. Howard Duling of Spencer and Mrs. Omadean Lyons of Bloomington aretwo of the nieces. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Whitaker Funeral Home in Gosport. The Rev. Earl D. Bosley was the officiating minister. Interment was in the Gosport Cementery.
Posted by Debbie Jennings
JOY STEWART MURPHY
Owen County Leader 4 March 1999
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
Joy Stewart Murphy, w/o Guy J. Murphy
Guy J. Murphy s/o John B. Murphy & Jessie Head
Joy Stewart Murphy, 77, resident of Cory, died Saturday, February 27, 1999, at Clay County Health Center.Born November 17, 1921, in Clay County, she was the daughter of Harley and Edith Modesitt Stewart. She was a 1938 graduate of the former Cory High School and a 1941 grduate of St. Mary's School of Nursing in Evansville. She retired in 1988 from the Clay County Hospital where she had spent 30 years as a nurse. Survivors include two daughters, Ann Bridgewaters and Sue M. Murphy, both of Cory; one son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Pat Murphy of Terre Haute; three sisters, Wilma Jean Slater of Brazil, Norma J. Miller of Patricksburg, Estel Mae Whitlock of Terre Haute; two brothers, Roy Stewart of Heritage Lake, Don Stewart of Universal,; six grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Guy J. Murphy, her parents; two brothers, Eldon and Dale Stewart; one sister-in-law, Delia Stewart and one grandson, Michael Patrick Murphy. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 3, 1999, at Cory Zion Cemetery; Rev. Fred Bolinger officiated.
MARTICIA MURPHY
Owen County Democrat--20 October 1927
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
Marticia Murphy, daughter of Benjamin and Cynthia Truax Murphy, was born in Monroe County, Indiana, March 11, 1846. Died October 5, 1927,. Aged 81 years, 6 months and 24 days. She was afflicted for many years; suffering much of the time. She bore her affliction with Christian fortitude. In early life she confessed her faith in the Redeemer, which faith she kept through life, She was a member and loyal supporter of the Methodist Church. She was united in marriage to Thomas Lapossa, March 20, 1869, who preceded her in death. No children were born to this union, but their hearts and home were ever open to the orphan, and the motherless child. They took into their home first: Mamie Kelly, an orphan, and later Rachel Oneal and Bessie Goss, motherless girls, who they adopted, fostering the three to womanhood. Mamie and Bessie have passed to the Home beyond. Rachel survives and has lovingly and dutifully cared for her foster parents until they were called Home. Aunt Marticia was one of whom it may be said truthfully, "Her cup of blessing ran over". For all who came to her for help or sympathy, no one was ever turned away empty handed or without a thought of Him who said: "Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these, ye have done it unto me." She leaves an adopted daughter, Rachel, six foster grandchildren, and many relatives and friends. Though she will be missed by many, we rejoice in the assurance that a robe and a crown of righteousness and the Saviour's "Well done, good and faithful servant," awaits her in the home where partings are unknown.
MAUDE (JONES) MURPHY
This afternoon we are standing in the presence of death, for death hasentered the ranks of loved ones, and a sainted one in Isreal has fallen onthe battlefield of life. This follower of the Lord Jesus has been calledout of the beautiful world of wonderful sunsets and fragrant flowers into amore delightful and eternal habitation, the homeland of the soul.Maude M. Murphy, daughter of Thomas and Harriet (Sweeney) Jones, was born6 Jan the 1882 Putnam Co, and departed this life at her home Nov. 29, 1955at 8:30 A.M. Age 73 yrs., 10 mths, and 23 days.She was united in marriage to John Murphy Oct. 12th 1901. They walkedside by side over the plains and hills of life's beautiful highway for 54years enjoying happy companionship.To this union, one daughter Bertha was born. She passed into the lifebeyond Nov of 1948.Mrs. Murphy was a member of the Gosport Baptist Church, coming into thisfellowship from the Quincy Methodist Church.She leaves behind her to mourn her going away, her husband, two sisters,Ethel Sink of Bloomington, Indiana, and Hazel Harrison of Indianapolis.Four brothers; Elbert (Everett?) of Bloomington, Venard of Bloomington,Walter of Indianapolis, and Leonard of Indianapolis, three grandchildren,seven great grandchildren, other relatives and neighbors and a host offriends.Brother and sister Murphy reared one foster child, A Harold Jones, who isstill living and has been a great comfort of help to them.Mrs. Murphy has been sick four years, but she was up and down during thistime. She was a good neighbor, kind to ?? thoughtful of others, sendingcards and asking about those that were ill, and from her porch with acheerful hello to those whom she knew as they passed by.She was a lifelong resident of the Quincy and Gosport community and willbe missed during the coming days.Funeral services were held in the Whitaker Funeral Home in GosportThursday afternoon. Rev. Arnold Atkins and Rev. William Russell officiated.Burial will be in Gosport Cementery.Mr. Murphy accompanied his nephew to his home following the services.
Posted by Debbie Jennings
WIFE OF MORGANTOWN PHYSICIAN
PASSES AWAY THIS MORNING
MORGAN CO. Obit: 24 Feb. 1942
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
Death struck its third serious blow in four days at the Morgantown community this morning when Mrs. M. G. Murphy, one of the community's most active leaders, died at Methodist hospital after a short illness. She became ill a few days ago and was taken to the hospital and placed under an oxygen tent Monday afternoon when her condition took a sudden turn for the worse. Her husband, widely known physician of the Mogantown community, was with her when death came at ?:45 this morning. She was 56 years of age. The entire community received the news of her passing with deep sorrow, for she had been superintendent of the Baptist Sunday school, leader in community Red Cross work, active in missionary and Sunday school work, and an able worker in the County W.C.T.U.. She was the third prominent Morgantown resident to die in the pass four days. Mrs. Tula Taylor and J. E. Colborn, long active in Morgantown school affairs died the latter part of last week. Mrs. Murphy leaves a husband, two daughters, Mrs. Mary Taylor, of Morgantown, and Miss Meriam Murphy, a student at Indiana University, a son, who is with the U.S. armed forces, and other more distant relatives. The son was notified this morning of his mother's death and is expected to come from his camp in Pennsylvania. Dr. Murphy was a staff physician at the Madison State Hospital and was the son of the late Dr. and Mrs. Harry E. Murphy of Franklin, and a nephew of Dr. M. G. Murphy of Morgantown. He was a veteran of World War II. The funeral will be at 10:30 tomorrow morning at the Vandivier Funeral Home in Franklin.
MRS. OPAL HAUSER MURPHY
Owen county Leader on 5 June 1941
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
Mrs. Opal Hauser Murphy, beloved wife of Emmett Murphy, mother of Olive and Wanetta Murphy, passed away at 8 o'clock Thursday morning, May 22, in the Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, following a two weeks illness of gallstones. Opal was the oldest daughter of Gertrude and Orian Hauser, and was born in Owen county IN, near Quincy, Nov. 26, 1899. She was married to Emmett Murphy in 1919 and for the past 16 years has resided in Indianapolis. Besides the husband, she leaves two daughters, Wanetta Pearl and Olive Deloris at home, an infant son having preceded her in death; three sisters, Mrs. Jewel Meek of Cataract, Mrs. Mable O'Bannion and Mrs Franchen Whalin of Indianapolis; three brothers, Floral, Estie and Doyle, all of this city. Opal was an active members of the Fleming Garden Christian Church and will be sadly missed by a host of fellow workers and friends. She was loved and respected by all and leaves a beautiful memory-- a memory of one who was tender, warm-hearted and thoughtful of all.
Otis Murphy, 64, Killed At South Edge of Cloverdale
Monday Evening
Owen County Leader 29 Oct. 1955
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
Otis Murphy, 64 years old, a resident of Cloverdale, but a former resident of Quincy, was killed instantly about 8:35 p.m. Monday evening, on highway 231, at the south edge of Cloverdale, when struck by a car driven by Miss Carol Hankins, 16, Cloverdale, R.R. 3. Mr. Murphy had attended a meeting at the Cloverdale Lions Club and was crossing the road, going to his trailer where he lived, when struck. He was born in Owen County, September 29, 1901, a son of Alexander Murphy and Hattie McDowell Murphy. He was never married. Mr. Murphy was a member of the Quincy Baptist Church, the Masonic Lodge, No. 132 at Cloverdale, and was a former secretary of the Masonic Lodge at Quincy, where he served for many years; a member of the Cloverdale Lions Club; and has been active in the Little League baseball teams for many years. The stadium at Cloverdale was named in his honor, "Murphy Stadium", because of his untiring efforts to promote good sportsmanship among the young boys of the community. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Mildred Mannan of Quincy; Mrs. Macial Asher of Quincy; one brother, Ernest Murphy of Gosport; one foster son, Raymond Buis of Mooresville. Following death the body was taken to the Whitaker Funeral Home in Cloverdale, where final rites were planned by the family. Final rites will be held this morning, Thursday at eleven o'clock at the Quincy Baptist Church, Rev. Thomas Todd, officiating. Interment will be made in the Mannan Cemetery. Masonic Memorial services were held at eight o 'clock Wednesday evening at the Whitaker Funeral Home.
RITES WERE TODAY FOR RAY VANCE MURPHY, AGE 90
Spencer Evening World 23 March 1992
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
Ray Vance Murphy, age 90, resident of Cloverdale, died Friday, March 20 at the Putnam County Hospital, in Greencastle. Born November 13, 1902, in Lewisville, he was the son of Charles and Rosetta (Reid) Murphy. In 1952 he was married to Nelle M. Newton. She preceded him in death on October 28, 1983. He was the owner and operator of the Murphy Liquor Store in Cloverdale for many years. Mr. Murphy was a member of the Cloverdale Methodist Church. Survivors are one niece, Mrs. George (Janet) Carlisle of Mooresville; one sister-in-law, Agnes Murphy of Cloverdale; three great-nieces; one great-nephew; and four great-great- nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, Alton R. Murphy on May 26, 1976.
ROSETTA REID MURPHY
4 October 1954
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
A Cerebral hemorrhage brought death Saturday evening at 7 o'clock to Mrs. Rosetta Murphy of R. R. 1, Cloverdale, in Putnam County Hospital in Greencastle. She had been ill for about a month. The body was taken to the Whitaker Funeral Home in Cloverdale where funeral services were conducted this afternoon by Clarence Barr, minister of the Church of Christ. Burial was in Cloverdale. Mrs. Murphy, who was a native of Owen County, was born Feb. 11, 1872, to Newton and Caroline Craddick Reid, and married Charles Murphy in 1896. She had lived in the Cloverdale community for several years, but previously had lived in both the Lewisville and Alaska communities. She was a member of the Cloverdale Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband and two sons, Ray V. and Alton Murphy, all of Cloverdale; a sister, Mrs. Margrette Sherrill of Indianapolis, and a granddaughter, Janet Murphy.
MRS. MURPHY SUCCUMBS; FUNERAL RITES MONDAY
Owen County Leader 7 October 1954
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
Mrs. Rosetta Murphy, 82 years old of Cloverdale route one, died Saturday evening in the Putnam County Hospital, Greencastle, following a months serious illness. Mrs. Murphy was born February 11, 1872, in Owen County, a daughter of Newton and Caroline (Cradick) Reid. She was a former resident of the Alaska community, and was a member of the Methodist Church. She was married in 1898 to Charles Murphy, who survives. Other survivors include two sons: Ray and Alton, of Cloverdale; one sister: Mrs. Margrette Sherrills, of Indianapolis; and one granddaughter. The body was taken to the Whitaker Funeral Home, in Cloverdale, where funeral services were held Monday afternoon at two o'clock. Brother Clarence Barr officiated, and interment was made in the Cloverdale Cemetery.
SAMUEL MURPHY
Martinsville Reporter, Thursday 31 August 1978
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
SAM MURPHY, 85, 389 W. Sumner Ave., died Wednesday in the Bloomington Convalescent Center, after an illness of one month. Murphy was a retired employee of the Old Hickory Furniture Company, that ceased operation this summer. He had lived in the local community for 61 years. Born on March 11, 1893, in Bradford, Ky., he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Green Murphy. On Sept. 11, 1915, he married Nora Raley, who survives. Surviving besides the wife, are two sons, Robert Murphy of Martinsville and James Murphy of Columbus; three daughters, Lucille Miller, Madge Burpo and Delta Hamilton, all of Martinsville, 23 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren. Three sons and one daughter preceded him in death. The Rev. William Martin will officiate at the funeral Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Cure & Hensley Chapel. Interment will be in Hillsdale Cemetery. Calling hours are Friday from 2 to 9 p.m. and until the time of the service on Saturday.
(SIDE NOTE: s/o George Green & Elizabeth Cavell Murphy)
Mrs Serena A. Murphy
Owen County Democrat-- August 18 or 19, 1909
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
Mrs. Serena A. Murphy, widow of the late Hiram Murphy, died here at her home Friday afternoon after a long illness. The funeral services were held at there sidence Saturday afternoon at the residence and interment was in Riverside Cemetery. Mrs. Murphy was 70 years ofage. She leaves one son, John Hill.
DEATH OF MRS. SUSIE MURPHY
Putnam County Daily Banner, Newspaper: Obit - 28 Nov 1913
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
The death of Mrs. Susie Murphy occurred at the home of her sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Stewart, who resides on west Washington street of this city, Thursday night at 7 o'clock. Her death was caused by Bright's disease. The deceased was 78 years old. The body was taken to her home in Knightsville Thursday night. The funeral was held at her home Saturday at 1 o'clock and the interment was at Calcuta cemetery. Mrs. Murphy was visiting at the home of her sister, Mrs. Stewart in this city for several weeks and was taken ill while here. Her death was hastened by a serious injury she received two weeks ago when she fell and fractured her right hip. The deceased is survived by two sisters, who are Mrs. S. F. Adamson of Knightsville, and Mrs. Elizabeth Stewart of this city
THOMAS MURPHY
Owen County Democrat; February 4 1892
Submitted by Randi Richardson
Thomas Murphy, some years since a resident of Gosport, died January (illegible), at four o'clock AM. He was buried in the Duncan Graveyard Sunday afternoon, the funeral sermon being preached at the residence at 2 o'clock by Rev. Downey.
FUNERAL HERE SATURDAY FOR VIOLET MURPHY, AGE 82
Owen County Paper January 1987
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
Violet R. Murphy, 82, resident of Spencer, died Thursday, January 14, at the Bloomington Hospital. Born April 10, 1905, the daughter of William and Julia Sinclair Burton, she was born in Owen County and resided in Indianapolis and Nineveh before returning to Spencer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Murphy, in 1959; two sisters and two brothers. Survivors are one sister, Mary Lucille Kamden, Pierceton; two brothers, Guy Burton, Indianapolis, and Frank Burton of Mansfield, Ohio; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 16, at 2:00 p.m. at the West and Parrish & Pedigo Funeral Home in Spencer. The Rev. Tim William will officiate. Interment will be at the Defore Cemetery near Freedom. Friends may call today, Friday, January 15, after 6:00 p.m. and until the service on Saturday.
GRAVESIDE RITES TO BE HERE FOR W. O. MURPHY
Owen County Leader-- 23 February 1967
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
William O. "Pat" Murphy, husband of Mrs. Edna Davis Murphy of Indianapolis, died Tuesday afternoon, February 21, in the Methodist Hospital at Indianapolis following a long illness. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Harry W. M---? Mortuary of Indianapolis. Graveside rites will be held at the Riverside Cemetery in Spencer. Mr. Murphy was the brother-in-law of Arch Davis, 201 North Harrison Street, Spencer.