Obituaries
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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.
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.
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