Obituaries
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WILLIAM C. McCULLOUGH
Paper Unknown
Submitted by Debbie Jennings
William C. McCullough was born near Spencer, Owen county, IN on October 16
1840 and departed this life April 15, 1917 aged 76 years, 5months and 29 days.
He was married to Elinor J. Hart August 5, 1865. To this union were born nine
children, Alice, Harry, Metta, Nellie, Carrie, Effie, Maude, and Myrtle, one babe
having died in infancy; also Alice, Metta, Nellie, and Carried having preceded him
to the great beyond. He leaves behind to mourn him his beloved wife, one son,
E.H. McCullough of Quincy, Ind and three daughters; Mrs. Effie Holmes of
Patricksburg, Mrs. Maude Twomey of Bloomington who was unable to be present,
and Mrs. Myrtle Twomey of Quincy; also two grandchildren and fifteen great
grandchildren, one half brother, Dan McCullough and one half sister, Mrs Adda
Evans, besides a host of other relatives and friends.
He heeded his country's call and in the year of 1861 enlisted in the great civil war
fought valiantly for his home and country, during which time he was engaged in
the memorable battle of Gettysburg. His long engagement as a soldier proved his
bravery and he was always to be found at his post of duty. He was honorably dis-
charged after having faithfully served three years and nine months.
He had been a constant sufferer for several years, his last illness continuing about
three weeks and was of intense suffering, which he bore with great patience and
always trying to smile and speak a word of cheer to those who so lovingly
administered to him, not wishing to cause any one any trouble. He was a kind and
affectionate husband and father, always wanting to have his children and grand-
children in his home with him. His greatest sorrow was that his daughter, Maude
was unable to be with him at the last, but the loving message he left her was "Tell
Maude I wanted to live till she could come and see me, but if I must go I am ready"
Such a blessed message fills our hearts to overflowing. He never united with any
church, but was always a cheerful giver to any good cause.
He talked to different members of his family, telling them that he had learned to
pray and wanted them to pray, and a few days later he told them he was happy as
an angel and living things were bright now. When the summons came, he was
ready and willing to go, and this morning is clasping hands with dear ones on the
other shore.
ZANTIA (ABRAMS) McCULLOUGH
Owen County Paper December 4, 1947
Submitted by Debbie Jennings
Mrs. Zantia M’Cullough Dies At Martinsville
Mrs. Zantia McCullough, 79, died Tuesday night at Martinville at the home of her son. She was born September 3, 1868, a daughter of John and Nancy Ann (Carpenter) Abrams. Survivors include nine children—
Otis, Harrison and Hiram McCullough, all of Martinsville; Mrs. Vernie Hamilton of Indianapolis, Mrs. Hazel Mundy of Spencer, Mrs Cleo Bemis and Leo McCullough of Terre Haute, and Joe McCullough of Spencer. She also leaves a brother, David Abrams of Quincy; 30 grandchildren, and many great grandchildren.
Funeral rites will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Spencer Pentecostal Church and burial will be in the Mannan Cemetery near Quincy. West and Son are in charge.
CLINTON McDANIEL
Clinton McDaniel, 17 years old, son of Mrs. Mary McDaniel, living four miles
south of town, died at 11 o’clock a.m. Friday of measles and lung fever. He had been sick about ten days. While suffering from the measles he exposed himself to the cold too soon and contracted the fever. His father, John McDaniel, died in April, 1894. A younger brother died last May from being kicked by a horse. The deceased leaves a sister and four brothers. The
funeral will take place at Liberty Church at 11 o’clock Monday morning.
Posted by Debbie Jennings
HUGH McDANIEL
County Native, Dies in Greenwood
November 1975
A 76-year old Martinsville native, Hugh Edward McDaniel of 210 N. Bluff
Road, Greenwood, died Thursday at his home.
The son of Edward and Nancy Clendenen McDaniel, he was born Oct. 30, 1899,
in Martinsville. He was married to Clotilda Schleck, who survives him.The retired farmer had lived in the Greenwood area for 34 years.
Besides his widow, he leaves four sisters, Mrs. Flossie Godsey and Miss
Mildred McDaniel, both of Martinsville, Mrs. Mae Thomas of Paragon and Mrs.
Pearl Motz of Indianapolis.
Funeral services have been set for Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the
J.C. Wilson Chapel in Greenwood. Burial will be in Garland Brook Cemetery
at Columbus. Friends may call at the funeral home any time.
Posted by Debbie Jennings
JAMES H. McDANIEL
Dies Monday Night
James H. McDaniel, 67 years of age, died at his home in Baker Township at
ten o'clock Monday night after an illness of three years with a complication of diseases.
He is survived by his wife, his mother, Mrs. Mary A. McDaniel, one son
Robert McDaniel at home, three brothers William, Earl and Kell, all of Baker
Township, six step daughters, Mrs. Beryl Williams, Mrs. Nola Straw, Mrs.
Angie Cramer, Mrs. Mattie Skaggs, Mrs. Ilaglee Bastin, all of Morgan County
and Mrs. Elsie Baugh of Bloomington.
The funeral services were held on Wednesday morning at 10:30 at Liberty
church and were conducted by Rev. Orla Bales and the burial was in the cemetery by the church.
Posted by Debbie Jennings
A SUDDEN DEATH
Theodore R., the five-month old son of Mr. and Mrs. John E. McDaniel of
Baker Township, six miles west of the city, was found dead in bed Wednesday
morning early.
Mrs. McDaniel awoke and noticed that the baby looked pale and putting her
hand upon it was horrified to find it dead. The child was strong and apparently in the best of health at midnight.
Coroner Dr. J. H. Maxwell held an inquest and the verdict was heart failure.
The burial was at Liberty this afternoon.
Posted by Debbie Jennings
MRS AMANDA McINDOO
Owen County Leader Wednesday August 31, 1921
Submitted by Debbie Jennings
Mrs Amanda McIndoo, 71 years old, widow of Thomas McIndoo of Freedom, died Wednesday at the Southeastern Hospital in
Madison and the body was shipped here for burial, arriving Friday. Mrs McIndoo was a daughter of David and Christine (Slusser) Tillers and was born in Ohio March 3, 1850.
She was admitted to the Madison institution a little over a year ago. Funeral services were held Saturday morning at the home of her administrator, Ottie Babbs and interment was made in Riverside Cemetery.
WILLIAM S. MEAD, CIVIL WAR VETERAN, DIED FRIDAY
William Stanley Mead - son of John Brooks Mead and Jane A. Ashcraft Mead of Daviess County
Owen County Leader Thursday January 3, 1935
Submitted by Donna Tauber
Highly Esteemed Citizen Called by Death - Was Prisoner In Andersonville During War
William Stanley Mead, 89 years old, a Civil War Veteran, died at his home here Friday noon following an illness of several weeks. During the past year, his health had failed noticeably.
Born April 16, 1846, near Washington, Indiana, he spent his early life there. At the outbreak of the Rebellion, he tried to enlist in the army, but was turned down on account of his age and small stature. On the third attempt he was accepted as a volunteer and was assigned to County E. 6th Indiana Infantry. He was never in the hospital and did not miss a day's duty in the 3˝ years of his service. In 1864 he spent several months in Andersonville prison in southern Georgia. At that time he was but 17 years old.
A few years ago he and his daughter Jessie, made a visit to the old prison pen, his first since his release from the place. He thoroughly enjoyed the trip and his memory still keenly alive and he located various spots in the prison park where certain events had transpired.
In the course of his army service he was advanced to Color Sergeant of the 6th Indiana and was in the first group of troops to scale the heights at Missionary Ridge in that memorable charge.
Mr. Mead came to Spencer some time after the war's close and has remained here since. He has been actively identified in many enterprises during these years. For several years he operated a stove factory and later installed the light plant, which he operated for several years, selling out finally to a Cincinnati plant.
At the time of his death he was superintendent of beautiful Riverside Cemetery at Spencer, one of the most beautiful burial grounds in Indiana, developed under his careful, systematic work. He served one term as President of the Indiana Association of Cemetery Superintendents. He attended meetings of cemetery officials in Los Angeles and New York, and many places between, always alive to learning new ideas of beautification. He was also active in State and National Grand Army affairs and was an aspirant to the state commanders post and was a runner up on two occasions.
Stanley Mead stood high in the esteem of all who knew him. His advancing years in no way served to curtail neither his interest in affairs nor his activity in these affairs. His mind was always alert and his energy sought to keep pace with his ideas. Only the infirmities of age could slow up his physical activities.
A daughter, Mary Mead Hammond of Indianapolis, was ill and could not attend. Mr. Hammond and son Stanley Mead Hammond were present. A son, Cyrus D. Mead, of Berkley California, could not be there.
As the sun sank into the west the body of this splendid citizen was laid to rest beside the wife who precede him two years ago.
Funeral of William S. Mead
Military Funeral, Accorded Veteran of Civil War Sunday, An Impressive Ceremony; State G.A.R. Men Present; United Methodist Church Packed
Owen County Leader Thursday January 3, 1935
Submitted by Donna Tauber
Highly Esteemed Citizen Called by Death - Was Prisoner In Andersonville During War
The funeral of W.S. Mead Sunday was one of the most impressive services ever witnessed here. The Methodist Church was filled to capacity, with many standing around the walls, unable to find seats.
The American Legion had promised Mr. Mead a military funeral and it was carried out to the letter. His distinguished record as a soldier of the Civil War entitled him to full military honors. A legion drum and bugle corps from Bloomington was present; a guard of honor made up of local Legion men; four gray haired veterans, three of them from Indianapolis, one from Ellettsville, performed the ritualistic service of the Grand Army at the Church. It was all very impressing and touching. At the ceremony the Masons performed their burial ritual in full and the guard of honor then fired the three- volley salute and the bugler sounded taps.
And during the long graveside service the crowd stood in the biting wind to pay their last honors to a citizen and a soldier deserving of all honor.
The pall bearers were Von Schamlz Bruce Mathes and L.E. Hubbard of the Legion, James Rice, Enoch Gray and F.E. Bourne of the Masonic Temple.
Reverend C.R. Stout, pastor, gave the scripture reading; Dr. R.H. Richards of Patricksburg, a nephew, read a memorial sketch of Mr. Mead; Reverend M.V. Foster of Linton, a former Christian pastor here, delivered the eulogy sermon and expressed his deep affection for the deceased.
AT MEAD FUNERAL
Among those who attended the funeral of W.S. Mead here Sunday were Mr. And Mrs. J.W. Williams, Mrs. H.H. Dutton and two daughters, all of Martinsville, Mr. And Mrs. Ed F. White, Mr. And Mrs. Frank White of Quincy, Robert Willoughby of near Crawfordsville, Major D.I. McCormick of Indianapolis and Levi A. Beem. A nephew, Mrs. J.E. Leapley, a neice, both of Indianapolis; D.E. Mead and daughter, Mrs. S.O. Tibbs, of Bedford; Mr. And Mrs. Elwood Williams and daughter, Eleanor, Dr. and Mrs. U.T. Steinhart, E.E. Mead and son Earnest, Ira J. Mead and Miss Lily Mead, all of Washington, Indiana; Mr. And Mrs. Joseph B. Henninger, James Bird, David Kinney and son, all of Indianapolis, and I.N. May of Ellettsville.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express our great appreciation of the kind and efficient helpfulness of the American Legion, the State Department of the G.A.R., Masonic Lodge and other organizations and friends during the illness and funeral services of our father.
- The Mead Family
DR. C. E. MEDARIS, 88, SUCCUMBS, FORMER OWENITE
Owen County Leader October 28, 1965
Submitted by Carol Heidrick
Dr. Charles E. Medaris, 88, Rockford osteopathic physician, died October 14 in Rockford Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He had continued his practice until shortly before his death.
Mr. Medaris, who lived at 407 James Ave., Rockford, Ill., was a member of the American, Illinois and District Osteopathic Associations and in 1960 received the Andrew Taylor Medallion of Honor, for highest
service to his profession from the Academy of Applied Osteopathy. He was president of the Illinois group of 1918-1919.
Dr. Medaris was a former resident of Jordan Village in Owen County and was the son of the late Dr. Stever Medaris and Sarah (Hudson) Medaris. Mr. Medaris is a cousin of Mrs. Clarence Steel, of Spencer.
He was a charter member of the Rockford Rotary Club, a mason, a ruling elder of the Presbyterian Church and a member of the first Presbyterian Church.
Three years ago, Dr. Medaris and his osteopath daughter, Dr. Florence Medaris of Milwaukee, Wisc., hiked more then 90 miles through the Canadian Rockies taking color slides and movies. He is survived by his daughter, Dr. Florence Medaris;
and his brother, Dr. Will Medaris and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the First Presbyterian Church. Burial was in the Willwood Burial Park. A memorial in his name has been established at the First Presbyterian Church.
RITES FOR MARY MEDARIS TO BE FRIDAY
Owen County Leader 1973
Submitted by Carl Hedrick
Miss Mary Medaris, 70 years old, R R 3, Spencer, died Wednesday morning. She was a member of the Spencer Christian Church.
She was born in Owen County January 20, 1903 the daughter of Stephen C. Medaris and Pluma (Laymon) Medaris. Survivors are her sister: Ruth Parrish of
Spencer; and brothers, Ralph Medaris, R R 3, Spencer; and Claude Medaris of Bloomington. One brother and one sister preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm Friday at West and Son Funeral Home with Rev. George Michel officiating.
Interment will be in the Riverside Cemetery. Calling hours will begin a 5:00 this afternoon, Thursday.
Reverend John Mercer
He was born in NC, November 30, 1785. Went thence to GA; thence to TN, and thence
to IN; and between thirty and forty years since settled
in
Monroe Co, IN. He staid there a few years,and then came
to Putnam Co. where he lived till the day of his death;
January 15, 1856.
He joined the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1805; but
did not embrace religion until 1810. His first license
to preach was signed by Rev. Moses Crume, presiding elder,
in 1815. he was ordained deacon by Bishop Roberts,
September 20,1822; and was ordained by the same in 1830.
From the time of his conversion he was zealous in the
cause of religion. He was a man for his day and country.
William Meginniss
Western Christian Advocate, page 60, April 9 1856, Vol. XXIII, No. 15.
Posted by Debbie Jennings
MRS. MARY EUNICE MILLER
20 November 1920 "Owen County Journal" News
MRS. MARY EUNICE MILLER, 73 years old, widow of Jacob Miller, died Monday at 8:45 p.m. at her home here following three paralytic strokes. The first occurred several weeks ago, the second Friday evening and another Saturday evening. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Denver Curtis, with whom she made her home. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at the home and interment will be in Riverside cemetery.
Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
JOHN Y. MILLS DIED
Owen County Democrat, Spencer, Indiana, March 10, 1892
John Y. Mills, a highly respected old citizen of Franklin Township, died at
his home near Pottersville on Sunday evening, March 6, with paralysis of the
heart. His remains were laid to rest the following Tuesday in the Heading's
Chapel Cemetery.
Posted by Randi Richardson
FORMER NORTH COUNTY RESIDENT PASSES AWAY
Mrs. Ella Minor, Formerly of Wheatfield, Dies at Valparaiso Early Today;
Rites Saturday
Rensselaer (Jasper County, Indiana) Republican, December 30, 1954, p. 1.
Mrs. Ella Minor, widow of William H. Minor and for many years a resident of
Wheatfield, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Myrle Brashear, in
Valparaiso at 1:50 AM today. She had been in declining health over a period
of five years as a result of senility. She had made her home in Valparaiso
for ten years, going there from Wheatfield.
Mrs. Minor was born in Owen County, Indiana, July 11, 1864, a daughter of
Eli (sic) Huber and Margaret (Lucas) Huber. During her early life the
family moved to Missouri where her early married life was spent. Her
marriage to William Halleck Minor took place at North Salem, Missouri,
January 14, 1886. He died at Wheatfield in 1920.
Mrs. Minor was a member of Valparaiso Methodist church.
Surviving are two daughters and two sons, Mrs. Ethel Lambert of North Salem,
Missouri, Owen Minor of Wheatfield, Guy Minor of LaPlata, Missouri, and Mrs.
Brashear; a brother, Jacob Huber of Owen County, and a sister, Mrs. Ethie
Sanderson, also of Owen County; nine grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren
and three great great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held from Wheatfield Baptist Church at 2 o'clock
Saturday with the Rev. Everett Hayes officiating. Interment will be at
Wheatfield Cemetery. The remains will lie in state at the church for one
hour preceding the services. Friends may call at Todd's Funeral Home in
DeMotte after eight o'clock this evening.
Posted by Randi Richardson
NOTE: Ella was a nickname for Lewella (Huber) Minor. The news article
below incorrectly identifies her father as Eli Huber; his correct name is
Levi Huber.
THOMAS MITCHELL
Martinsville Republican, June 7 1883
THOMAS M MITCHELL was born in Greenville, Tennesee, July 25th, 1790, and died at his home near Waverly, Morgan County, May 23rd. He was married to MARTHA COLEMAN in 1825, with whom he lived in uninterupted happiness until her death in 1869. They had 3 children, one dying in infancy. The other 2, daughters, who were married but now are dead were MARTHA, who married A. T. WILEY, and EMELINE, who married A. K. TAYLOR. Mr. MITCHELL had learned both the gunsmith and cabinet trade.
Posted by Debbie Jennings
ALPHA (NEED) MOFFET OBITUARY
Owen County Leader 2 Dec. 1915
Submitted by Peggy Adams
Alpha Need Moffet, wife of Clinton H. Moffett, and daughter of George and Jane Need, was born in Owen County on the farm which the parents now occupy, and departed this life on November 26, 1915 at 7 a.m. She was united in marriage with Clinton H. Moffett on September 8, 1912. To this union was born one child, Harold, who preceded his mother in death. This little rose-bud was not permitted to bloom here in this world of sorrow but 'Mamma and Baby' are reunited in that celestial City of God.
Mrs. Moffett was the only daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Need and had every wish granted as far as it was possible to do so. She and her husband looked forward to a long and happy and prosperous life, but love blinds our eyes to God's ways on Saturday evening, November 19, she was removed from the home of her parents to the M. E. Hospital in Indianapolis, where everything that medical science and skill could do was done for her. She was a patient sufferer and perfectly resigned to the will of "Him who doeth all things well."
She was converted at the age of 12 and united with the Methodist church at Pleasant Hill under the ministry of Rev. John Dyer and remained faithful to her vows.
The funeral was conducted by Rev. Eugene Melvin, Pastor of Patricksburg circuit from the Baptist church at Coal City, on Sunday afternoon, at 3 p.m. November 28
HANNAH JANE (THATCHER) MORRISON
obituary notice from the Indianapolis News, Thursday, December 25, 1930,
Page 14-Column 3:
MORRISTOWN - Mrs. Hannah Morrison age seventy-eight is dead at her home here from a
complication of diseases. Her husband, a civil war veteran, died some time ago. Three
daughters, Mrs. James Kemp, Morristown - Mrs. Walter Reed, Indianapolis, and Miss Helen
Morrison, survive, also a granddaughter and two great-grandchildren
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