Obituaries
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FLORENCE MARY (CRADDICK) McCULLOUGH
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Submitted by Debbie Jennings
Mary (Craddick) McCullough, oldest child of Wiliam and Eliza Craddick was
Born on September 14, 1866 and departed this life January 6, 1919. Age fifty-two
Years, three months and twenty three days.
Mollie as we all called her, grew to womanhood I nthe same community in which
She died and attended church and Sunday school at Salem at which place she
Became a member at age nineteen.
On October 4, 1883 she was united in marriage to Dan McCullough and to this
Union was born three children. The oldest a daughter dying in infancy, Jerry and
Fred still living.
During her married life she lived about twenty years in the neighborhood near
Quincy at which place she made many friends and was always ready to help where
It was in her power to do so. They moved from that neighborhood to their present
Home about twelve years ago. And here she could again associate with relatives
And friends and attend church at Salem as she had done in her girlhood days. But
Four years ago on November 7th she was stricken with paralysis and suffered
Almost untold death but regained her strength to some extent but on September
12th of the next year it came on her again even worse then the first time and from
this she rallied again and was able to go about her home and visit some among her
relatives and neighbors, but last January 7th she was stricken down again and
became unable to help herself but very little and even her speech was almost taken
away from her.
All the loving hands could do was done for her to help her bear her suffering which
At times was very great then at other times she seemed not to suffer in the least. It
Was very hard for her when the youngest son, Fred, was called into the service of
His country and had to leave her last August, but who has received his discharge and
Arrived home before his mother passed away.
Mollie bore her suffering and affliction with great patience and often said that she
Was ready to die when the time should come. On January 2nd came the fatal stroke
That eventually carried her away.
FRED McCULLOUGH
Owen County Leader September 24, 1953
Submitted by Debbie Jennings
Fred McCullough, 60, Expires Sunday; Funeral Wednesday
Fred McCullough, 60 years old, died suddenly at his home on route one, Gosport,
Sunday afternoon. He suffered a heart attack.
Mr. McCullough was born March 13, 1893 in Harrison township, a son of Daniel
And Mary (Craddick) McCullough. He was a member of the Salem Methodist
Church and a member of the Spencer American Legion, having served during
World War I.
In 1919, he was married to Gypsie Butterfield, who survives. Other survivors
Include two daughters: Mrs. Mildred Smith of Gosport; and Mrs. Maurine Asher
Of Indianapolis.
Following death, the body was taken to the Whitaker Funeral Home in Gosport,
Where it remained until Tuesday afternoon, when it was taken to the residence.
Funeral services were held at the Salem Methodist Church Wednesday morning
At ten o'clock, D.S.T. Rev. William June Evans officiated and interment was made
In the Gosport Cemetery.
HARRISON McCULLOUGH
Evening World April 6, 1964
Submitted by Debbie Jennings
War I Veteran Buried Today
Funeral Services were held today at 1:00 pm at the Cure and Hensley Chapel in Martinsville for Harrison McCullough who died early Saturday morning at his home on Main Street. Rev Forrest Feazel conducted the services for the 71 year old World War I veteran who was born in Owen County. Burial was in the South Park Cemetery where military rites were held at the gravesite.
Mr. McCullough was born April 26, 1892 near Quincy and was the son of John F. and Zantia Abrams McCullough. He was married to Agnes Hedrick, June 3, 1929, who survives.
Other survivors include three stepsons, Bernice (Derby) Bolin and Lloyd Bollin, both of Martinsville; Bruce Balin of Huntingsburg; two sisters, Mrs. Daisy Norman of Martinsville, and Mrs Hazel Mundy of Spencer; four brothers, Otis McCullough and Hiram McCullough of Martinsville; Joe McCullough and Leo McCullough, both of Terre Haute, and a half brother, Tom McCullough of Paragon; also 13 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Two sisters preceded him in death.
Stationed in France during World War I, Mr. McCullough had fought in the Meuse Argonne battle. For the past 35 years he had lived in Martinsville and was a retired employee of the Martinsville Brick Company. He was a trustee of the Mulberry Street Methodist Church and belonged to the American Legion Post 230 of Martinsville.
JAMES McCULLOUGH
James McCullough Dead
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Submitted by Debbie Jennings
James McCullough, 80, a native of Owen County, died Sunday at his home in northeastern Owen. Death was due to a broken hip and diabetes. He was the last of the family of Robert McCullough and wife. He leaves a son and a daughter. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Quincy and burial was in Mannan Cemetery.
JAMES FRANKLIN McCULLOUGH
Owen County Leader-- February 25, 1954
Submitted by Debbie Jennings
James Franklin McCullough, Dies;
Services Monday
James Franklin McCullough, 72 years old, died Sunday afternoon at his home in the Quincy-Millgrove Community
He was born January 25, 1881, in Owen County, a son of Jefferson McCullough and Elizabeth Wyatt. He was a member of the Millgrove church.
Survivors include 1 daughter; Mrs. J.Ensor Beckley, of Quincy; one sister, Mr. Charles Huber of Quincy; three brothers; Leslie McCullough, Gosport ; Ralph McCullough and Ross McCullough of Quincy; three grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by two brothers.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at the Millgrove Methodist Church. Rev June Evans officiated and interment was made in the Hudson Hill Cemetery. The Macy Funeral Home in Spencer, had charge of the funeral arrangements.
JERRY McCULLOUGH
Owen County Leader May 29, 1941
Submitted by Debbie Jennings
Jerry McCullough, 54, Found Dead in Corn Crib
Jerry McCullough, 54, a farmer of Wayne township, was found dead Wednesday
evening, May 21, in a corn crib at his home four miles south of Quincy. He was
found by his brother, Fred, about 8:15 pm. His death was apparently due to a heart
attack to which he had been subject for some time.
According to the stories of Fred McCullough and Nick Smith, as told to Coroner
James Rowland, Jerry had worked in his grden at the house in the forenoon. After
Dinner he left about 1 o'clock intending to re-plant several hills of corn that had
Failed to come up. He took a hoe and some seed corn with him.
When he failed to come in about 6 pm for supper, his wife, Lula searched for him
About the corn field and barn and had gone into an adjoining corn crib to get corn
For the chickens. Uneasy about his absence, she went to the home of his brother,
Fred, and asked help in the search. Nick Smith, Harley Edwards, Joe Buskirk and
Horace Asher were called. Mrs. McCullough started back home, but collapsed at
The road side and Fred McCullough and Nick Smith carried her to Fred's home and
A Gosport doctor was called. She was unconscious till 1 am Thursday.
In the meantime, the neighbors searched over the cornfield. They found the hoe at the
Corner of a fence leading to the barn, where they proceeded to search further. Fred
Went into the barn and when he opened an empty crib door, found his brother lying
On the floor.
As nearly as could be surmised, he had felt an attack coming on and rather than worry
His wife, had gone into the barn, an eighth of a mile from the house. He had gone into
The inside crib, closed the door and placed a feed sack on the floor, arranged a make-
Shift pillow of chaff and had laid down. There he had died.
Fred called the others, and then the doctor, still at Fred's home. He pronounced him
Dead. The coroner was then called. It was thought that he had been dead for several
Hours, possibly having died shortly after he left the house. There was a slight bruise
On the left temple and cheek, as though he might have staggered sidewise against a
Tree, post or door casing. The body was removed by Undertaker Joe Whitaker.
Coroner Rowland, and a clerk returned to the McCullough home Thursday morning
To again look over the scene in an effort to find additional evidence. Statements were
Secured from Fred McCullough and Nick Smith.
Jerry was the son of Daniel and Molly McCullough and was born on July 24, 1887 in
Harrison township. His is survived by the widow, a son and the brother, Fred.
Funeral services were held Saturday morning at Whitaker's Funeral Home, Gosport, in
Charge of Rev. Guy Johnson and interment was made in Little Mount Cemetery.
LESLIE "BEIGE" McCULLOUGH
Owen County Leader-- November 21, 1968
Submitted by Debbie Jennings
Leslie McCullough, 81, Dies Friday; Funeral Sunday
Leslie (Biege) McCullough, 81, R.R. 1, Gosport, died early Friday morning at his residence. He was born in Owen County October 31, 1877, the son of Jefferson and Elizabeth Wyatt McCullough.
He was married to Racy Hamm December 30, 1917 who survives. Also surviving is a brother, Ross McCullough, R. 1, Quincy, and one sister Tressie Huber, R.R. 1, Quincy, several nieces and nephews.
Mr. McCullough was a member of the Millgrove Methodist Church and was a retired carpenter.
Funeral services were held Sunday, November 17th at 2:00 pm at the Whitaker Funeral Home in Cloverdale with the Rev. William June. Evans, Officiating Minister.
Interment was in the Hudson Hill Cemetery.
MARGARET L. (HOFFA) McCULLOUGH
Owen County Leader November 27, 1997
Submitted by Debbie Jennings
Margaret L. McCullough, 87, resident of Cloverdale, formerly of Quincy, died Sunday, November 23, 1997 at Cloverdale Convalescent and Rehabilitation Center in Cloverdale. Born April 5, 1910 in Owen County, she was the daughter of Alta Cleveland Kebe Hoffa and Nota Beaman.
She was a member of the Millgrove United Methodist Church and was a housewife.
Mrs. McCullough was the writer of a weekly news article, “Quincy News” for the Owen Leader and Evening World.
Survivors include a son and two daughters in law, Dale and Martha McCullough of Cloverdale and Barbara McCullough of Spencer; seven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and three great, great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death on August 27, 1979 by her husband, Ross M. McCullough, whom she was married to December 18, 1928; her parents; two sons, Don K. McCullough in 1964 and Robert McCullough in 1986; four sisters, Pearl Anderson, Berchie Cooley, Irene Kattman and Mary Thornton; and four brothers, Roy Leon Hoffa, Virgil Henry Hoffa, Walter Hoffa and Richard Decker Hoffa.
Funeral services were Wednesday, November26, at Whitaker Funeral Home. Pastor Perry Price officiated. Interment was held at Cloverdale Cemetery.
PEARL (EVANS) McCULLOUGH
Owen County Leader-- February 14, 1957
Submitted by Debbie Jennings
Mrs. Pearl McCullough Dies Wednesday Morning
Mrs. Pearl McCullough, 76, died at 12:30 am Wednesday, February 13, in the Robert Long Hospital, Indianapolis, following an illness of several months duration.
She was born in Cloverdale Township, Putnam County in the year 1882, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Henry Evans.
Mrs. McCullough was a member of the Millgrove Methodist Church and the W.S.C.S.
She lived most of her life in the Millgrove community. For a number of years she was a bookkeeper for the Cloverdale Hardware and Lumber Company, and she was a retired school teacher.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy, and one brother and one sister.
The survivors include one son, Dwayne Evans McCullough, Indianapolis; one brother, the Reverend William June Evans; four sisters, Mrs. Geno Raikes, Indianapolis; Mrs. Edith Hill, California, Mrs. Julia Coffman, Greencastle and Mrs. Jewell Spangler, Lafayette.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Macy Funeral Home, Spencer.
RACIE (HAMM) McCULLOUGH
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Submitted by Debbie Jennings
Mrs. Racie B. McCullough, 86, of Gosport route 1,died Saturday at Putnam County Hospital. She was born in Taylor Township December 29, 1888, daughter of John and Mary Gose Hamm. Her husband, Leslie “Biege” McCullough died in 1968.
She was a member of the Brick Chapel Methodist Church.
She is survived by a brother, Howard Hamm, Cloverdale, route 3, nieces and nephews.
Services were held Monday, February 3, at Whitaker Funeral Home in Cloverdale with Rev. W. J. Evans officiating. Burial was at the Hudson Hill Cemetery.
RALPH McCULLOUGH
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Submitted by Debbie Jennings
Ralph McCullough Funeral Services Tuesday Morning
Ralph W. McCullough, 68 years old, died in the Veteran’s Hospital at Indianapolis at four o’clock Saturday afternoon after a lengthy illness.
Mr. McCullough was born December 5, 1894 in Owen County and had spent his life in the Millgrove Community. He was the son of Jefferson McCullough and Elizabeth Wyatt McCullough.
He is survived by one sister, Tressie Huber, R.R., Quincy; two brothers, Leslie McCullough, R. R. Gosport and Ross McCullough, R. R. Quincy.
Funeral services were Tueday morning at 10:30 o’clock at the Macy Funeral Home with the Rev. Cyrus W. Mears officiating.
Interment was in Hudson Hill Cemetery.
ROSS M. McCULLOUGH
Owen County Leader August 30, 1978
Submitted by Debbie Jennings
Ross M. McCullough, 78 years old who lived on route 1 Quincy, died Monday morning, August 27 in the Putnam County Hospital at Greencastle. He was a retired employee of Bridgeport Brass.
He was born August 30, 1900 in Owen County, the son of Thomas J. and Mary Elizabeth Wiatt McCullough. His wife, Margaret L. Hoffa McCullough survives. They were married December 18, 1928.
Other survivors are his sons, Dale McCullough, R. R. 3, Cloverdale and Robert McCullough, R.R.2, Spencer; seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren and his sister in law, Floy McCullough of Greencastle.
He was preceded in death by his son, Don; sister, Tressie Pearl Huber and brothers, Verlie, Roy, Frank, Leslie, and Ralph McCullough.
Funeral services were Wednesday at 2:00 pm at the Whitaker Funeral Home in Cloverdale. The Rev. W. J. Evans was the officiating minister. Interment was in the Cloverdale Cemetery.
ROY ELLETT McCULLOUGH
Owen County Leader-- June 11, 1953
Submitted by Debbie Jennings
Roy McCullough, 58, Died; Funeral Rites This Afternoon
Roy Ellett McCullough, 58 years old, a life long resident of Owen County, died Tuesday morning at his home near the Millgrove community.
Mr. McCullough was born July 15, 1894 in Owen County, a son of Jefferson McCullough and Elizabeth (Wyatt) McCullough. He had worked as a carpenter most of his life. He attended the Millgrove Methodist Church.
Survivors include the wife: Mrs. Pearl (Evans) McCullough; one son, Duayne of Indianapolis; one sister Mrs. Tressie Huber of the Millgrove community; four brothers, Frank, Leslie, Ralph and Ross; all of the Millgrove community and two grandsons.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Verlie.
Funeral services will be held this afternoon, Thursday, at two o’clock (D.S.T) at the Millgrove Methodist Church. Rev. Charles Ballard will officiate and interment will be made in the Cloverdale Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Macy Funeral Home until noon Thursday.
"MRS. MCDOWELL DIES BURIAL AT MANNAN" #1
OWEN CO OBIT: 7 Feb. 1963
Mrs. Alice McDowell, 86 years old, formerly of Quincy community, died at the home of her son, Carl, 2344 NE 4th Avenue, Miami, Florida. Mrs. McDowell had made her home there several years. She had been ill the last ten years. Mrs. McDowell was born in Quincy April 28, 1876, the daughter of Theodore and Susan Murphy. Her only survivors are her son Carl and his family. Mrs. McDowell was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Elmer E. McDowell, and her sister, Lillie. Funeral services were held at 8 p.m. Thursday, January 31, at the Van Orsdal Funeral Home in Miami. The body was sent by train to the Macy Funeral Home in Spencer. Arrangements were made for graveside rites to be held at Mannan Cemetery.
Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
"GRAVESIDE RITES FOR MRS. ALICE McDOWELL" #2
OWEN CO LEADER - 27 June 1963
Graveside rites for Mrs. Alice McDowell were held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Mannan Cemetery.
Mrs. McDowell was born at Quincy April 28, 1876. She was the widow of the late Elmer McDowell.
Mrs. McDowell had lived with her son, Carl McDowell, at Miami, Florida for some time. She died there January 27, 1963.
The body was returned to the Macy Funeral Home in Spencer last January.
The Macy Funeral Home was in charge of the interment services Wednesday.
Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
JESS MCDOWELL DIES AT HOME IN QUINCY
Gosport Reporter- 30 Aug 1945
"Former County Assessor Was Widely Known; Funeral Held Tuesday"
Jesse McDowell, 78, widely known Owen county man, died at his home in Quincy last Saturday night at 9 o'clock. He had been in ill health for some time but did not become seriously ill until a few days prior to his death. He was "feeling fine for an old fellow of eighty," as he expressed it to inquiring friends at the Quincy picnic on August 13, which he attended and seemed to enjoy thoroughly.
An ardent Democrat, Mr. McDowell took great interest in county politics and was active in his party's work. For some time he served as county assessor. Besides his farming interests, Mr. McDowell was a minister of the gospel, but held no pastorate, preferring to do evangelistic work and at times preach in churches over this section as guest minister. He was a member of the Methodist church.
Mr. McDowell is survived by his wife. Funeral services were held at 10:30 o'clock Tuesday morning at the Methodist church in Quincy, conducted by the Rev. John Wooten. Burial was in Mannan Cemetery.
Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
LILLIE McDOWELL
83, Dies of Burns; Funeral Monday
OWEN CO OBIT: 27 Aug 1953
Mrs. Lillie May McDowell, 83 years old, of Quincy, died at 3:15 Saturday morning at the home of Milburn McCammack, in Quincy. Mrs. McDowell had been taken to the McCormack home after she was seriously burned Thursday when her home was totally destroyed by fire. Mrs. McDowell was born in West Salem, Morgan County, April 28, 1870, a daughter of Theodore and Susan Murphy. She was a member of the Quincy Methodist Church, and of the Women's Society of Christian Service. She was the widow of the Late Jesse McDowell, a Methodist minister, and one time county assessor. Survivors include one sister: Mrs. Alice McDowell, of Miami, Florida; and several other relatives. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at two o'clock, C.S.T., at the Quincy Methodist Church. Rev. John Wooten officiated, and interment was made in Mannan Cemetery. Macy Funeral Home of Spencer, had charge of funeral arrangements.
Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
LEWIS McGILL
16 February 1916 "Owen County Journal" News
(partial article only)
LEWIS McGILL, 62 years old, all his life a resident of this county, was instantly killed Saturday evening about 5:30 at Martinsville when he fell under a train from which he was alighting. The head was severed and the body otherwise mangled. Mr. McGill was on his way to visit his sister, a Mrs. Schuler in Martinsville. His son, Alva, was in the city at the time and was soon at the scene of the accident. Mr. McGill's wife died some fifteen months ago and he had made his home here with his daughter, Mrs. M. E. McNaught, occasionally going to Martinsville to see his sister who is taking treatment there. Saturday afternoon he bought a round trip ticket to Martinsville. From all that can be learned it appears that he had fell ------ ------ ---- did not hear the station called. He roused as the train started and in jumping off, supposely he struck a box car on a siding which threw him under the passenger train. Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
ALLENE McGUIRE DIES IN HOSPITAL: RITES WEDNESDAY
23 June 1963 "Owen County Leader"
Allene M. McGuire who had been ill several years died Sunday, June 16 at 8:30 am in the Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She was 67 years old. She was born in Owen County January 24, 1896, the daughter of the late Sidney Mathes and Lula (Hall) Mathes. Ten years ago she was married to Chester E. McGuire and they lived at 316 West Morgan Street in Spencer. Mrs. McGuire was a member of the Spencer Christian Church and the Pythian Sisters Lodge of Spencer. Survivors include her husband; Chester E. McGuire; one daughter, Mrs. Virginia Atteberry of Indianapolis; one sister, Mrs. Virginia Winton, Indianapolis, and one brother, Dewey Mathes of Spencer. Her son and one brother preceded her in death. Funeral services were at 2 pm Wednesday at the West & Son Funeral home with the Rev. William Rodefer officiating. Interment was in Riverside Cemetery. Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
ALVA McGUIRE
1 December 1977 "Owen County Leader"
Alva McGuire of Gosport died November 21 at Bloomington Hospital. The funeral was held November 26 at Whitaker Funeral Home in Gosport with Rev. Al Mitchell officiating. Interment was in Cunot Cemetery. He was born in Owen County September 4, 1893, son of James and Dolly (Daniels) McGuire. Survivors are his wife Eulalie; sons Roderick of Alice, Texas; Harold Jennings of Houston; Floyd of Oxford, Ohio and a foster son Richard Zander of Cloverdale; sisters Bertha Mitchell of Greencastle and Martha Daniels of Phoenix, Arizona and grandchildren. Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
ANTHONY MAGUIRE FUERNAL SERVICE TODAY, THURSDAY
3 April 1969 "Owen County Leader"
Anthony Maguire, 82 years old died Monday, March 31, at Franklin. His home was at 169 North Wolf Street in Spencer. He had been seriously ill several months. He was born March 22, 1887 in Spencer, the son of Michael Maguire and Mary Walker Maguire. He was married to Elsie Troth who survives. Survivors in addition to the widow, Elsie Maguire are two sons, Ralph G. Maguire of Indianapolis, and Walker T. Maguire of Franklin; two sisters, Mrs. Rolla Hughes of Spencer and Mrs. Herschel Holsapple of Birchrunville, Pennsylvania; five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. The body lay in state at the Flinn and Maguire Funeral Home at Franklin until Wednesday afternoon. Calling hours at the West & Son Funeral Home in Spencer started at 4 pm Wednesday and will continue until the time of service today. Funeral services will be at 2 pm today, Thursday at the West & Son Funeral Home. The Rev. D. Lowell Toussaint, minister of the Spencer United Methodist Church will be the officiating minister. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery. Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
MRS. ART M'GUIRE 82, LAID TO REST SATURDAY
16 Jan 1964 "Owen County Leader"
Mrs. Birdie (Christman) McGuire, 82, died Thursday morning in the Morgan County hospital, Martinsville. She died only a few hours after being admitted to the hospital. Mrs. McGuire was ill for a short period of time. Her home was on RR 4, Spencer. Her husband, Arthur McGuire preceded her in death October 1, 1963. The deceased was born in Monroe County, October 14, 1881, a daughter of the late Marion and Nancy Branham Robinson. She was a member of the Spencer Christian Church. Survivors include five sons namely; Ervin and Floyd Christman of Bloomington; Donald and Henry Christman of Mishawaka and Claude Christman of Miami, Oklahoma. The four daughters are; Mrs. Jessie Koontz of Bloomington, Mrs. Dorothy Childers of Chicago, Mrs. Margie Declark and Mrs. Inez Hesch, both of Mishawaka. She also leaves one step son, Chester McGuire of Spencer and one sister, Mrs. Stacy Nikirk of Bloomington. Other survivors include 32 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren. Funeral rites were held Saturday afternoon at two o'clock at the West & Son Funeral Home. Rev. William Rodefer, pastor of the Spencer Christian Church officiating. Interment was made in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Bloomington. Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
ARTHUR McGUIRE, OWEN COUNTY NATIVE DIES
10 Oct 1964 "Owen County Leader"
Arthur McGuire, 79 years old, a native and life-long resident of Owen County, died Tuesday morning at his home on Spencer rural route following a long illness. He was a retired quarry worker and farmer. He was born February 24 1884, a son of the late Samuel and Mary Isom McGuire. Mr. McGuire was a member of the Spencer Christian Church. Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Birdie McGuire of Spencer; one son, Chester E. McGuire, also of Spencer; five brothers, namely Herman McGuire of New Castle, Henry, Chester, Robert and Samuel McGuire, all of Spencer and one sister, Mrs. Ada Kiser of Spencer. Following death the body was taken to the West and Son Funeral Home where final rites were held Friday morning at 10 o'clock. Rev. William O. Rodefer, pastor of the Christian Church officiating. Burial was made in the Riverside Cemetery. Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
ARTHUR RAYMOND McGUIRE
31 July 1919 "Owen County Democrat"
Arthur Raymond McGuire, third child of Arthur and Carrie (Smith) McGuire was born in Spencer, Indiana June 30, 1908; departed this life July 1, 1919 being 11 years and 1 day old. Arthur spent his entire life in Spencer. He attended the public schools of this city and was known by almost every school child. He was in perfect health when in the company with his playmates he strolled to the creek for an afternoon of pleasure. Shortly after entering the water, he became unable to swim and sank from sight. He leaves his father and mother, sister, Mary and a baby brother, grandparents and a host of relatives and friends. Children in the day and Sunday schools will greatly miss him. Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
MRS. ARTHUR M'GUIRE DIES ON HER 56TH BIRTHDAY
05 November 1942 "Owen County Leader"
Mrs. Carrie (Smith) McGuire, wife of Arthur McGuire, passed away at her home west of Spencer on her 56th birthday after a lingering illness of complications. Her death occurred at 1:00 am Monday morning. She leaves the husband; one son, Chester of Camp Barkley, Texas; a sister, Mrs. Theresa Hahn; and a host of other relatives and friends. She was the daughter of George Z. and Elizabeth (Ring) Smith. She was a member of the Vandalia Methodist Church. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at West Funeral home. Rev. J.E. Conrad in charge. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery. Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
MRS. BART MAGUIRE DEAD
12 February 1942 "Owen County Leader"
Mrs. Florence Maguire, 50 years old, wife of Capt. Bart Maguire of Lodoga, died Tuesday morning in St. Francis Hospital, Indianapolis, after an illness of over four years of cancer. She had been in the hospital three weeks. She was a daughter of the late Sam McGuire of Spencer and was married to Bart Maguire of Spencer about 25 years ago. They adopted little Jane Myers, daughter of a sister, Dovie Myers, when the child was 3 months old. Also they lately had taken into their home a little boy, Billy Cochrane, an orphan. Surviving are seven brothers and one sister, Art of Hammond; Herman of Muncie; Andy, Chester, Sammie, Henry, Robert and Mrs. Ada Kiser, all of Spencer. Funeral services will be held this morning (Thursday) at 10 o'clock at Ladoga, Indiana. Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
GRAVESIDE RITES WEDNESDAY FOR BARTLEY MAGUIRE
25 December 1962 "Owen County Leader"
Bartley Wayland MaGuire, died Sunday October 21 at Dayton, Ohio. In recent years he had made his home with his niece, Jane McGuire at Dayton. He was born August 12, 1885, the son of Michael Maguire and Mary Elizabeth Walker Maguire. Mr. Maguire served in France during World War I. He also served in the Mexican Border Incident under the command of General "Black Jack" Pershing. Mr. Maguire commded Company L at Ladoga for a number of years. He was a member of Indiana National Guard. He was also Commander of the Security Guard at the 500 Mile Races at the Speedway several years. His wife, Florence preceded him in death. Survivors are his two sisters, Mary E. Hughes of Spencer and Susie Holsapple of Florida, and one brother, Anthony Maguire of Spencer. Interment services were held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at Riverside Cemetery. Military graveside rites were conducted by the Call-Payton Post of the American Legion. Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
CHESTER McGUIRE
31 May 1979 "Owen County Leader"
Chester E. McGuire, 60, died Monday, May 28, at his home, 220 South Main Street. He was formerly employed at Chevrolet in Indianapolis. He was born in Spencer June 25, 1918, the son of Arthur and Carrie (Smith) McGuire. A veteran of US Army serving in World War II, he was a member of VFW in Spencer and the Call-Payton Post of the American Legion. A sister and three brothers preceded him in death. Funeral services were at 2:00 pm Wednesday at the West & Parrish Funeral Home with the Rev. James Seddon officiating. Military graveside rites will be conducted at Riverside Cemetery and interment will follow. Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
CLIFFORD McGUIRE, 34 YEARS OLD, DIES IN HOSPITAL
September 23, 1965 "Owen County Leader"
Clifford McGuire, 34 years old, Tanner Avenue, died in the Veterans Hospital at Indianapolis Sunday night, September 19. He had been ill seven years. He was born in Owen County January 16, 1931, the son of Samuel McGuire and Bessie Stevens McGuire. Mr. McGuire had lived his entire lifetime in this community. He worked as a janitor. He was a member of the Spencer Baptist Church. Mr. McGuire was a veteran of the Korean War. He was married to Ola May McMillan fourteen years ago. Survivors are his widow, Ola May McGuire; one son, Clifford Jr., age 12; one daughter, Deborah, age 10; his mother, Bessie McGuire; his father, Samuel McGuire; two sisters, Mrs. Florence Carmichael and Miss Elizabeth McGuire, both of Spencer; two brothers, Sammy McGuire Jr. and Raymond (Hank) McGuire, both of Bloomington. Funeral services were at 10:30 AM Wednesday at the West & Son Funeral Home with the Rev. Marshall Bowes, pastor of the Spencer Church of the Nazarene officiating. Interment was in Riverside Cemetery. Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
DOLLY McGUIRE SUCCUMBS WEDNESDAY
27 July 1950 "Owen County Leader"
Mrs. Dollie (Daniel) McGuire, age 78, died Wednesday morning in the Martin Nursing Home at Indianapolis following a long illness. The deceased was born May 16, 1872, a daughter of Logan and Jane (Jones) Daniel. She lived most of her life in Owen County. She was united in marriage in 1890 to James McGuire, who preceded her in death in February 1945. Mrs. McGuire was a member of the Pentecostal Church. She is survived by two son, Homer of Cloverdale, rural route; and Alva of Corpas Christy, Texas. Three daughter, Mrs. Lora Wright of Muncie; Mrs. Bertha Mitchell of Cloverdale, rural route; and Mrs. Martha Daniels of Spencer, rural route. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the Cunot Church. Rev. Forest Herbert officiated. Burial was made in the Cunot Cemetery. Whitaker of Cloverdale was in charge of the arrangements. Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
FLEMING McGUIRE
22 May 1918 "Owen County Leader"
Flemming McGuire, 80 years old, for many years a resident of Spencer died Thursday at the home of his son, Thomas, at Bedford following an illness of three years resulting from paralysis. For the past fifteen weeks he had been bedfast and helpless. Mr. McGuire will be remembered here as for years an employee at the old brick yard. He is survived by five children; Thomas, Elmer and Mrs. Mollie Albert of Bedford, John of St. James, MO, and Mrs. Rosie Myers of Bison, Kas. The body was brought to Spencer Saturday for interment. Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
McGUIRE RITES HERE WEDNESDAY
15 Mar 1973 "Owen County Leader"
Funeral services for Herman A. McGuire, 84, of Ellettsville were conducted at 2:00 pm Wednesday at the West & Son Funeral Home in Spencer. The Rev. Louis Crouch was the officiating minister. Interment was in Riverside Cemetery. Mr. McGuire, a retired employee of Chrysler Corporation in New Castle died Sunday, March 11 in Bloomington Hospital. He was born January 17, 1889 in Spencer the son of Samuel and Mary (Isom) McGuire. He was a member of the Spencer United Methodist Church. He is survived by his widow, Hazel McNeeley McGuire; daughters, Matha Gillespie of Ellettsville, Barbara Powers of Indianapolis and Lavina Sharp of Inglewood, California; sons, Amos McGuire of Sacramento, California, George Bender of Orchard Lake, Michigan; brothers, Henry, Robert and Chester, all of Spencer; sister, Ada Kiser, RR 3, Spencer; 10 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren and two great great granddaughters. A son, four brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
MRS. INDIA McGUIRE
08 March 1979 "Owen County Leader"
Relatives in Spencer have received word of the death of Mrs. India McGuire of Clawson, Michigan, a former resident of Spencer. She was 88 years old. The late Henry McGuire was her husband. Her daughter, Marian Richtey of Clawson, Michigan survives. Funeral services were Friday, March 2 at the Sawyer Funeral Home in Berkley, Michigan. Interment was in the White Chapel at Clawson, Michigan. Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
ISOM McGUIRE DEAD
31 October 1923 "Owen County Leader"
Isom (Dock) McGuire, 34 years old, son of Samuel and Mary (Isom) McGuire, died Friday at 9 pm at his home here following an illness of three years of tuberculosis. Two years ago he went to Arizona hoping for an improvement in his health but the trip failed to benefit him and he returned home. He is survived by his parents, his wife, Nellie (Meadows) McGuire and five children. He is also survived by seven brothers and three sisters. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the home and were in charge of the Red Men. Interment was made in the Riverside Cemetery. Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
MIKE MAGUIRE DIES AT METHODIST HOSPITAL
1 December 1955 "Owen County Leader"
Michael Maguire of Indianapolis, but a native of Spencer, died Tuesday in the Methodist Hospital where he had been a patient for some time. He was born in Spencer, a son of the late Michael and Mary (Walker) Maguire. He was married to Miss Ida Light of Freedom, who preceded him in death a number of years ago. "Mike" as he was called by his many relatives and friends was a retired railroader. Survivors include two daughters, Marie and Vera, both of Indianapolis, and Anthony Maguire of Spencer and two sisters, Mrs. Susie Holsapple of Monticello, and Mrs. Mary Hughes of Spencer. Following death the body was taken to the Flynn Funeral Home nephew Walker (Unk) Maguire made final arrangements with the family. Final rites will be held Saturday morning at 10 o'clock in Indianapolis and interment will be made in Riverside Cemetery. Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
KILLED AT STONE MILL
20 January 1920 "Owen County Democrat"
John McGuire was almost instantly killed Friday when he was caught by a revolving line shaft at the Consolidate Stone Co. mill at Bloomington. Mr. McGuire was a brother of Sam McGuire and Mrs. Newt Ashley of Spencer and a few years ago lived here and conducted a restaurant on the north side. He is survived by his wife and children and other relatives who have the sympathy of all in their sad bereavement. Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
MRS. MIKE McGUIRE DEAD
30 October 1919 "Owen County Democrat"
Mrs. Michael McGuire passed away at her home in this city Friday following an extended illness of stomach trouble. Several weeks ago she underwent an operation at the Robert W. Long hospital in Indianapolis and later returned home. She is survived by the husband and five sons and daughters, five children having preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the residence Monday afternoon conducted by Rev. Lewis A. Kelly assisted by the Rev. W. B. Collins. Interment was at Riverside Cemetery. Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
MRS. NELLIE McGUIRE 44, DIES; FUNERAL RITES WEDNESDAY
September 22, 1951 "Owen County Leader"
Mrs. Nellie May (Gallimore) McGuire, 44 years old, died Sunday evening about 8 o'clock at her home on W. Morgan Street following a long illness of carcinoma. She withstood a major operation several months ago that extended her life for a short time. She was born in Owen County, March 24, 1906, a daughter of the late Melvin and Hattie (Leonard) Gallimore. Survivors include the husband, Chester McGuire; two daughters, Mrs. Eleanor Thatcher of Freedom, and Mrs. Betty Harmon of Spencer. She also leaves five grandchildren and three sisters, namely; Mrs. Edna Parker, Martinsville; Mrs. Minnie Mitchell, Bedford; and Mrs. Martha Gray, Mooresville. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the West & Son Funeral Home. Rev. M. E. Scott, pastor of the Spencer Nazarene Church in charge and interment was made in Riverside Cemetery. Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
RITES TODAY, THURSDAY FOR SAM McGUIRE
17 June 1971 "Owen County Leader"
Sam McGuire, 74 years old, 246 Tanner Avenue, died Tuesday, June 15, in the Donna Nursing Home. He was brn November 23, 1896 in Owen County, the son of Samuel McGuire and Mary C. Isom McGuire. Mr. McGuire was custodian at the Spencer Elementary School seventeen years. He was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors are his widow Bessie Stevens McGuire; two daughters, Florence Carmichael of Spencer, and Elizabeth McGuire at home; two sons, Sam McGuire, Jr. of Patricksburg, and Raymond McGuire of Bloomington; four brothers, Herman of New Castle, Henry, Chester and Robert, all of Spencer; one sister, Ada Kiser, Pottersville Road, Spencer; 14 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. One son preceded him in death. Funeral services are today, Thursday at 1:00 pm at the West & Son Funeral Home. The Rev. John Honeay is the officiating minister. Interment is to be in Riverside Cemetery. Friends may call at the Funeral Home until the time of the service. Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
MARINE McGUIRE, 18, DIES IN SAN DIEGO, CALIF.
20 October 1960 "Owen County Leader"
Terry Eugene McGuire, 18 years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert McGuire of Spencer, a popular Spencer High School graduate in the Class of 1960 died unexpectedly last Wednesday evening in the US Marine Boot Camp at San Diego, California. The news of young McGuire's sudden death came as a severe shock to the entire community, especially to his parents and students of Spencer High School. In fifteen more days young McGuire would have finished his boot training in the Marines and had hoped to arrive home for a visit with his many relatives and friends. He was the only child of Herbert McGuire and the former Miss Velta Baugh. McGuire became ill about noon Wednesday and was taken to sick bay where it was determined that his condition was serious and he was immediately taken to the base hospital. The report received here said his respiratory system failed, but the cause of his death was not known at that time. Terry was a very popular High School student and was a member of the Hi-Y, Visual Club and was a member of the basketball squad during his Freshman, Sophomore and Junior years. McGuire was also a member of the Student Council his Freshman year. McGuire was not only well acquainted among the young people but he was also known by the older people for he worked at Babbs Super Market for several years. He would have been 19, June 27th of this year. The body arrived in Indianapolis Monday afternoon and was immediately brought to the West & Son Funeral home where it remained until the hour of the final rites. Funeral rites were held Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock at the Spencer Church of the Nazarene, Rev. Floyd Farmsley in charge and interment was made in Riverside Cemetery. Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
"ANDY" McGUIRE DIES FUNERAL SERVICES TODAY
25 Jan 1945 "Owen County Leader"
Walter William McGuire, commonly known as "Andy", 62 years old died at 4:15 Tuesday afternoon at his home on Indiana Avenue, Spencer after a 4 year illness of carcinoma. He had undergone two major operations at different times that gave only temporary relief. He was born in Spencer, June 24, 1882, a son of Sam and Mary C. (Isom) McGuire. He spent his entire life here and for many years was employed on the Pennsylvania railroad. After he became crippled in a serious accident many years ago while working on the railroad he spent several years farming. Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Nellie (Gallimore) McGuire and one daughter, Betty of Spencer; two step children; Mrs. Everett Thatcher of Freedom and Robert Bender who is in the armed forces. Also the following sister and brothers; Mrs. Felix Kiser, Spencer rte; Art McGuire of Spencer; Herman of Newcastle; Chester, Sam and Robert of Spencer and Sgt. 1st class Henry McGuire who is now in a hospital in California. Also two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held this morning (Thursday) at 10 o'clock at West's Funeral Home in charge of Rev. David Krick and interment will be made in Riverside Cemetery. Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
GILBERT C. McHENRY
Gilbert C. McHenry, 67, of Sarasota, Florida and formerly of Owen County, died Friday (March 16, 1973). Survivors include his wife, Violet Query McHenry, three children, Gilbert of Florida, Clarence of Gosport and Mrs. Rosemary Hamilton of Spencer. Also surviving are two bothers-in-law, Chester Query, Rt. 2, Greencastle, and Herman Query of Indianapolis. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 P.M. in Whitaker Funeral Home, Gosport, Rev. W. June Evans officiating. Burial will be in Chambersville Cemetery. Friends may call at Whitaker Funeral Home.
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