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Obituaries

GOSPORT WOMAN'S MOTHER DIES AT WORTHINGTON

Owen Leader 19 September 1963

Submitted by Peggy Adams

Mrs. Anna Need, 80 years old, of Worthington, mother of Mrs. LaPada Beach of Gosport, died last week. She was found dead in her chair. She was the widow of the late Sylvester Need. Mrs. Need was born at Paragon, February 11, 1883, the daughter of David R. Jamison and Elizabeth Pittman Jamison. She and Mr. Need were married November 21, 1901. He died March 13, 1961. Mrs. Need was a member of the Worthington Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Opal McDonald of San Diego, California; Mrs. Beach of Gosport; and a son Forrest U. Need, Fort Wayne. Following the services at the Myers Funeral Home, interment was made in the Worthington Cemetery.

BERT NEED

Owen County Leader November 5, 1954

Submitted by Peggy Adams

Bert Need, the oldest son of Heenan and Lucy Need, was born January 12, 1889, near Vandalia, in Owen County, Indiana. He departed this life October 27, 1954 at the age of 65 years 9 months and 15 days. When Bert was 7 ½ years old his father was called home, leaving 2 little boys for the mother to raise. Her ambition was to raise two good Christian men. She continued conducting a family altar, and read the Bible to them every day and prayed with them for them and her prayers were answered. On August 16, 1911, he was united in marriage to Ilda Johnson, Spencer, Indiana. To this union was born six children. The first being twin boys who died at birth. Later the home was blessed with four more children, Wilma, Ovid, Wayne and Wanda. At the time of his death he was a member of the Spencer Baptist Church and the Masonic Lodge of Jasonville. He leaves to mourn their loss his widow, Ilda Need, two daughters, Mrs. Wilma Matkins of Spencer and Mrs. Wanda Carroll of Chicago, two sons Rev. Ovid Need and Wayne Need of Clay City, one daughter-in-law, Lorene Need, who has cared for him during his last illness, seven grandchildren, Ovid, Jr., Richard, Melanie and Perry Need, Robert E. Matkins who is stationed with the Air Force in Iceland, and Marilyn Sue Matkins and Beverly Ann Need. Since his mother and only brother Curtis preceded him in death a number of years ago, his only other immediate survivor is an uncle Sylvester Need of Worthington, Indiana. He also leaves many other friends and relatives.

Curtis Need, Former Owen Countian, Victim of Influenza

Owen Leader 23 Oct. 1918

Submitted by Peggy Adams

Curtis Need, 24 years old, a son of Mrs. Lucy Need of Spencer, who died of pneumonia Oct. 9 at Norfolk, Va., was buried Friday at Switz City, where he made his home before enlisting in the navy. His mother of this city and his brother Bert Need, and family of Jasonville, attended the funeral. The following obituary was read. Curtis, son of W. H. and Lucy Need, was born Nov. 30, 1893 died Oct. 9, 1918, being 24 years 10 m. and 9 days old. Curtis was only a boy of three when his father was called home. When 14 he heard the call of God for a life of Christian service and became a member of the M. E. church at Vandalia, Ind. But was a member of the M. E. church at Jasonville at the time of his death. Never had he strayed from God nor forgotten the vows made to his heavenly Father at that time but had made life sweet and good for himself and all with whom he was associated. At the age of sixteen he moved with his mother and brother to Greene county. There on Feb. 12, 1913 he married Jessie Mae Slauter. To this union came one child, Evelyn Beulah, but three years ago the angel of death carried her back to the Father who had given her. In all things Curtis was very conscientious and when his country's call became very insistent for young men to rally to the cause of honor and humanity he felt very keenly that it was his duty to go. On July 1, 1918 he enlisted at Indianapolis as second class fireman. First he was sent to the Great Lakes Training Camp from which place he was transferred to Norfolk, Va., Aug. 8. On Aug. 16 he was transferred to U. S. S. Illinois as Second Class Engineman. He took sick Oct. 2 of influenza which developed into pneumonia. He was taken to the U. S. S. Mercy on Oct. 8 but died the following day. He leaves a wife who will always remember him as a most devoted husband, his every thought being for her comfort and happiness; a mother, Mrs. Lucy Need of Spencer, Ind., one brother Bert Need of Jasonville, Ind., a number of other relatives. His Masonic brothers at Center Point mourn him as a true Masonic brother. His congenial disposition won friends for him wherever he was and these friends will always remember him because of the happy spirit which characterized him. So it is a sweet good bye that we can all bid him for it is only till we say good morning in the home where no good byes are said

MRS. ILDA (JOHNSON) NEED, 66 DIES EARLY WED. MORNING

Owen Leader 17 Jan. 1975

Submitted by Peggy Adams

Mrs. Ilda (Johnson) Need, 66 years old, wife of the late Bert Need, died early Wednesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Wilma Matkins, 266 Wayne St., Spencer following a fairly long illness. Her husband, Bert Need, preceded her in death Oct. 27, 1954. She was born March 4, 1890 in Edgar County, Illinois, a daughter of the late Mr. And Mrs. D. N. Johnson. Mrs. Need was a member of the Spencer Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Wilma Matkins of Spencer, and Mrs. Wanda Carroll of Chicago; two sons, Rev. Ovid Need of Fairbanks; and Wayne Need of Bridgeport. She also leaves seven grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Lucille Penrose of Bloomington, and Mrs. Mary Jones of Clear Creek. Following the death the body was taken to the West & Son Funeral Home, from where funeral services will be announced.

OBITUARY OF JAMES A. NEED

Submitted by Bruce Davis

James Albert Need, son of Joseph and Agnes (Martin) Need, was born in Owen County, Indiana September 15, 1857, and departed this world Sept. 18. 1931, at the age of 74 years and 3 days.

He had been been taken to Worthington for medical aid and seemingly was improving when the call came.

Mr. Need had grown up on a farm in Owen County and had chosen farming as his life work. He became a very successful farmer. He was united in marriage to Electa Hancock March 31, 1892. Not long after their marriage, they moved to Knox County where they lived for 25 years and where their family grew up. Three children were given them, Malinda Agnes, Foster Russell and Lee Howard. After 25 years of successful farming in Knox Co., Mr. Need sold his Knox Co. farm and purchased a farm near Worthington. This farm was not far from the Lincoln Christian Church where had held his membership ever since.

He was very devoted to his religion. Only two weeks ago, he was unable to go to church but insisted upon the family going. Four weeks ago he with his family attended a Home Coming at the Lincoln Church. His farm was five miles east of Lyons. Mr. Need had been in poor health for about two years, but due to his industrious nature he worked and kept going many times when he should have been resting. He was of a very pleasant and congenial disposition, making friends with all whom he met, always looking to the welfare of others and wishing to make everyone around him comfortable and happy. He was very devoted to his family. During his long period of illness, he bore his suffering with patience, never complaining, but always looking for the brighter days to come which we have reason to believe he is now enjoying. He leaves to mourn their loss, his wife, two sons, Foster R. and Lee H., both of Detroit Mich., and one daughter, Malinda A, Manis of Lyons, two half-brothers, Charles Need of Worthington, Joe Need of Nebraska, and two half-sisters, Mrs. Mose Strouse of Worthington and Mrs. John Latham of Brazil and many other relatives and friends.

MRS. LUCY NEED DIES

30 Jan. 1938 (unknown paper)

Submitted by Peggy Adams

Mrs. Lucy Need, 71 years old, widow of Heenan Need, died at her home here Saturday night, Jan. 22 after a long illness due to cancer. She had been confined to her bed since July. Mrs. Need was a daughter of Wm. and Nancy McCreary and was born in Lafayette Township June 27, 1865. Her husband died several years ago. Surviving her are one son, Bert Need of Jordan; two brothers, Geo. McCreary of Turlock, Calif., and Nathan of Long Beach, Calif., and one sister, Mrs. Lutitis Lucas, who has been here caring for her throughout her illness. There are four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Mrs. Need was an ardent member of the Methodist Church and while health permitted she was in attendance at all church services. Funeral services, Rev. C. R. Stout, her pastor, officiating were held at the home Monday afternoon and interment was made in Riverside Cemetery. One of Mrs. Needā€™s requests was that there should be no flowers.

LUCY B. NEED

Feb. 3, 1838 unknown paper

Submitted by Peggy Adams

Lucy B. Need, daughter of Wm and Nancy (Ritter) McCrary, was born June 27, 1865; died Jan. 22, 1938, aged 72 years, 6 months and 24 days. She was born and reared in Owen County and has lived in Spencer 24 years, the last fifteen years alone. She was married to Wm. H. Need Jan. 1, 1888. To this union were born two children, Bert and Curtis. In about 8 years the husband and father was called by death, leaving Lucy to rear her family alone. During the World War Curtis was taken by death while in the service. She joined the Methodist Church early in life and has been a member of the M. E. Church in Spencer several years. Surviving relatives are one son, Bert, four grandchildren, Mrs. Wilma Matkins, Ovid, Wayne and Wanda Need; one great grandson, Bobby Matkins; two brothers Geo. And Nathan McCreary of California; one sister Mrs. Lutitia Lucas, who has cared for her so tenderly thru the last months of suffering.

MRS. LUCY (McCREARY) NEED DIES FRIDAY; FUNERAL SATURDAY

Owen Leader, 6 Dec. 1951

Submitted by Peggy Adams

Mrs. Cannie (McCreary) Need, 83 years old, died in Bloomington Friday morning following an illness for more than four months. For the past several years she had lived with her daughter, Mrs. Ruby Smith, in Bloomington. Her husband, Mike H. Need preceded her in death a number of years ago. During the most of their married life they lived in Lafayette township, Owen county, where they operated a large stock farm. She was the daughter of the late Finley McCreary, and will be remembered by many of our older readers. Mrs. Need was a member of the Pleasant Hill Methodist Church, in Owen county. Survivors include three children: Mrs. Pearl Cooper of Cloverdale; Ralph Need, Spencer rt. 3, and Mrs. Ruby Smith of Bloomington. Following death the body was taken to the Day Funeral Home, in Bloomington. Final rites were held Saturday afternoon at the Day Funeral Home, and interment was made in Worthington Cemetery.

MIKE NEED DIES

Owen Leader Feb. 21, 1935

Submitted by Peggy Adams

Michael H. Need, 70 years old, a former living about eight miles west of Spencer, near Splinter Ridge Church, died Thursday night of heart trouble. He had been afflicted with a heart ailment for some time and a case of flue hastened the end. He is survived by the widow, Mrs. Cannie Need, two daughters and a son. The children are Mrs. Frank Smith of Bloomington, Mrs. Pearl Carter and Ralph Need, both living at the parental home. Funeral services were held Sunday at Pleasant Hill (Splinter Ridge) Church, Rev. Dyar of Worthington, officiating. The following obituary was read: Michael H. Need, son of William and Sarah (Long) Need, was born January 17, 1865, and departed this life February 22, 1935. He was one of thirteen children. Mrs. Need was united in the bonds of Holy Matrimony to Cannie M. McCreery on December 19, 1889. To this union was born three children, Pearl Bell, Renos Ralph and Mrs. Ruby Lee Smith, wife of Mr. Frank O. Smith of Bloomington, Ind. He leaves to mourn his departure his wife and three children, all of whom have been blessed with absence of death in their earthly family until the going of their devoted husband and father. He was converted and united with the Pleasant Hill Methodist Episcopal Church of Owen County, Indiana in 1890. He served this church as Layman, Trustee and Stewart at various times during the remainder of his life. He was faithful to the profession of Christ and to his church during all this time, except, for the infirmities of age he was not able to attend services as was once his wont. He also leaves to bemoan his going; four brothers, George Need of Bicknell, Ind.; Pius Need of Worthington, Ind.; Samuel of near Freedom, Ind.; and Sylvester of LaGrange, Ind. Two sisters are among those who are bereft at his departure. They are: Mrs. Pruett Day and Mrs. Wesley Easter of Worthington, Ind. Mr. Need was a devoted husband and father, who never stopped to consider any sacrifice he might make for the comfort and welfare of his loved ones too large a price to pay for their happiness. He was considered by all who knew him to be a good neighbor who tried to live a clean, upright and righteous life. He was very sympathetic and generous in his thoughts and treatment of the poor. During the past few, though long, years of the present depression he was heard many times in his expression of concern for the needy ones. Though not called on to suffer but a few days, yet his sufferings were very severe. But, through all this he displayed the characteristics of one unafraid to meet the issues of the death of the mortal and the beginning of the life that shall never end. His last words was the statement, "I trust Him and I am ready." Thus his earthly life victoriously closed Friday morning at one o'clock. Feb. 22, 1935, and his soul went peacefully home. Brother Need will be greatly and sadly missed by his relatives and a large host of friends and neighbors.

RALPH R. NEED FUNERAL SERVICES TUESDAY MORNING

Submitted by Peggy Adams

Ralph R. Need, 68 years old, a retired farmer and car salesman died Saturday evening, December 31 in the Bloomington hospital where he had been a patient since Monday morning. He had been in failing health for the past several years, and was injured in a car wreck several weeks prior to his death. Death was due to complications. He had been a life long resident of Owen County, going to Bloomington a few years ago, to make him home with his sister, Mrs. Frank O. Smith. He was born July 28, 1898, in Lafayette township, Owen County, a son of the late Michael and Cannie McCreery Need. Mr. Need was a member of the Pleasant Hill Methodist Church. Survivors include the sisters, Mrs. Wilbur E. (Pearl) Cooper of Cloverdale, and Mrs. Frank O. (Ruby) Smith of Bloomington R. R. 6. Other survivors include a number of cousins. Following death the body was brought to the West & Son Funeral Home, where final rites were held Tuesday morning at ten o'clock with Rev. Charles Farr, officiating. Interment was made in the family plot in the Worthington Cemetery. Pallbearers serving at the final rites were: Lee Eddy, Ernest Detmer, Mr. Gee, Chester Need, Lenzy Hays and Howard Duling.

SAM NEED KILLED IN CAR WRECK NEAR HIS HOME

April 13, 1950 unknown paper

Submitted by Peggy Adams

Sam Need, 78 years old, a native of Lafayette township, Owen County, was killed Sunday in a car wreck as he was turning in his driveway at Arlington, near Bloomington. His chest crushed and his skull fractured, Mr. Need died within a minute or two. Dr. Robert E. Lyon Jr., Monroe county coroner, said direct cause of the elderly man's death was internal hemorrhage. Others injured in the Monroe County wreck were Carl Floyd, 27, of Terre Haute, and his wife , Virginia age 27. She was a son of the late William and Sarah Need, and spent a greater part of his life in this county where he was widely known by a host of relatives and friends. Survivors include two sons, Chester and Waldo Need, both of Gary; two daughters, Mrs. Nina Elliot of Indianapolis, and Mrs. Jessie Snyder, of Kokomo. He also leaves one brother, Sylvester Need of Worthington. The brother of Worthington is the last of the thirteen original members of the Need family. Ralph Need, who lives south of Spencer, was notified Sunday of the death of his uncle. Funeral services were held yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon at the Day Funeral Home in Bloomington, and interment was made in the Worthington Cemetery.

SYLVESTER NEED, 82, DIES MONDAY

Owen Leader 16 Mar. 1961 (died 13 March 1961.)

Submitted by Peggy Adams

Sylvester Need, 82 years old, died Monday at his home in Worthington. He was a native of Owen County and the last of a family of thirteen children. He was a son of William and Sarah Need. Survivors include his wife, Anna,; a son, Uylesses Need, of South Bend and a daughter, Opal of San Diego, California. Mr. Need is an uncle of Ralph Need of Spencer.

CLARA ANGELINE (HUNSICKER) FRAZIER NEIER

Huber-Frazier Family File, Clay County Genealogical Society, Center Point, Indiana

Submitted by Randi Richardson

Gone to rest. Clara A. Neier departed this life May 17, 1911; she was born February 9, 1840, in Pennsylvania, and came to Indiana with her parents at a time when this state was little more than a wilderness. She was the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Hunsicker who have gone before her into the great beyond. She was married to Ara Frazier, November 22, 1866. To this union were born two sons and four daughters. Mr. Frazier died July 26, 1874, leaving his wife and five small children to mourn. In 1876 she married Samuel Neier and to this union were born two sons. She united with the Baptist church at Carolina at the age of 18, under the preaching of Rev. John Mugg, 53 years ago, to which church she had always retained her membership. Among her greatest social accomplishments was to care for the sick and distressed by deeds of love and affection; no night was too stormy, no time too precious for her to go when called upon to relieve or care for the sick. She grew to womanhood during those early pioneer days when educational facilities were limited and when education was gained by association rather than by instruction. How painful it is to think of her in death, but the Great Creator doeth all things well. She has only gone to a happy home where we may all meet her again if we are ever faithful to those principles and precepts of life. She has gone to be crowned by the everlasting crown not made with hands but eternal in the heavens. She has gone to join her two husbands, and infant son and daughter. Mr. Neier, her second husband, having died March 26, 1919. She has gone where there is no sorrow, sickness or death, where there is eternal rest. She leaves to mourn three sons and three daughters; John E. Frazier, Charles S. and Lewis E. Neier, Mrs. Alice Michael, Mrs. Eliza Huber and Mrs. Irene Branneman. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. M. Holmes and burial was in the Carolina Cemetery.

SAMUEL NEIER

unknown paper

Submitted by Gary Neier

A LOVING FATHER. Samuel Neier was born in Schullkill (sic) county, Pennsylvania, Oct 16, 1824. Departed this life March 26, 1909, age 84 years, 5 months, 10 days. He came from Pennsylvania to Delaware county Indiana, in 1838, at the age of 14, walking all the way. Living there about 3 years he was then married to Margaret Fertick; then moved to Owen county, Ind. near where he was laid to rest in the cemetery which he had given for a public burying ground and known as the Fertick cemetery. To this union was born ten children, three girls and seven boys - Susan, Lucinda, Louisa, George, Henry, Daniel, John and Levi. All these preceded him to that better land leaving Amos and Aly to survive him. His wife also died Dec. 22, 1870. In the year 1876 he was married to Clara A. Fraizer. To this union was born two children, Charles and Lewis, who with their mother, and Amos and Aly, three step-daughters, one step-son, twenty two grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, with a host of relatives and friends are left to mourn there (sic) loss. But their loss was his eternal gain. He moved to Putnam county, Ind., in 1882, living there until his death. He and his wife joined church in 1853 and he held to that faith God gave him which he know whould be with him through this pourney (sic) of life. He was a man of great sympathy and was always ready to lend a helping hand and never was known to turn any one away from his door hungry. He was afflicted for 25 years with a cancer on his face which caused his death, but he never was known to murmur or complain. He said he was ready to stand what the Lord put on him and when the Lord was ready he would call him to his happy home to which he was ready and willing to go. Mr. Need is an uncle of Ralph Need of Spencer.

BERTHA WILLIAMS NEWSOM

Worthington -- Bertha W. Newson, 94, of Worthington, died at 9:15 a.m. Thursday at Rest Haven Nursing Home in Linton.She was born May 21, 1882 in Owen County, the daughter of William F. and Mary (Dyer) Williams.She was a member of the Oak Grove Methodist Church near Worthington.Survivors include several nieces and nephews.Services will be 2 p.m. today at the Myers Funeral Homes with the Rev. John chasteen presiding. burial will be in Worthington Cemetery.Friends may call from 9 a.m. till time of services today.

Posted by Pamela Meyer

GEORGE A. NOEL DIES IN BLOOMINGTON HOSPITAL

Bloomington Paper.....April 15, 1948

Submitted by Nancy White

Elderly Man dies in Bloomington Hospital Thursday Afternoon Following a Short Illness.

George Alexander Noel, 87 years old, for many years a resident of this county, died last Thursday afternoon in the Bloomington Hospital, following a short illness of complications.

He was born in Orange county, October 20, 1860, a son of the late James Merritt and Eliza ( Hall) Noel. His wife, the former Miss Rachel Livingston, preceded him in death, Sept.15, 1941. Mr. Noel was a member of the Church of Christ at Bloomington. He made his home with his son, Walter, in Bloomington for the past several years. Survivors include the four sons, Walter and Hershel Noel, of Bloomington; Virgil and Rolla Noel, both of Spencer; one brother, Carl of Bloomington; one sister, Mrs. Ida Sims of Morris, Ill; Fifteen grandchildren; thirty-three great grandchildren; and one great, great grandchild. One daughter,Mrs. Bessie McClure, preceded him in death. Funeral rites were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the West & Sons Funeral home Spencer, IN. Rev. A. Bruner, in charge and interment was made in the Adel Cemetery, Owen Co,.IN.

RACHEL (LIVINGSTON) NOEL

Submitted by Nancy White

Rachel was 82 yrs. old when she died....at her home near Freeman, Mon. Sept 15. She is the last of six children and had spent practically all her life in the immediate neighborhood. She was born in Bloomington near where the court house now stands. The family left there when she was about seven years old and she had often stated that there were only two stores in Bloomington at the time.

Surviving her are five children, Virgil, Walter and Rolla, and Mrs. Bessie McClure, all of Spencer and vicinity:and Herschel Noel of Bloomington. There are 14 grandchildren and 25 Great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wed. afternoon at Adel Church of Christ, in charge, was A.B. Bruner. Burial was in Troy Cemetery at Adel

GRANT NORMAN

March 23, 1950

Grant Norman, age 81 ,died this morning at 8 o'clock at his home, 40 North Wayne Street. Although he had been in failing health for some time, his condition had not long been considered serious.

He was born in Morgan County October 22, 1868, and was the son of Wallace W. and Nancy Fleener Norman. He spent his entire life in this community and was a member I.O. O. F. Lodge 274 for 50 years. He also belonged to Martinsville Encampment No. 93.Surviving him are his widow, Mrs Lula Pearl Carroll Norman; four children, Mrs James Bates, Richard, Raymond Norman of Martinsville and Mrs Donald Kelley of Rolling Prairie; a niece Mrs John Short of Davenport, Iowa and 12 grandchildren. A sister Isabelle died in June 1949 and a son Capt. Robert Wallace Norman died in an air crash on Mindora Island in 1945.

Funeral arrangements had not been completed at press time but friends may contact the Wilhite and son Funeral Home for further information.

MRS NANCY NORMAN

June 3, 1925

Mrs Nancy Norman, who had been seriously ill for the past few months died this morning at ten minutes after eight o'clock at her home, 259 West Jackson street. Mrs Norman suffered a stroke of paralysis on February 23 of this year. Her condition was such that she had not been able to take much nourishment from the time she was afflicted.

Mrs Norman was born November 19,1845 in Brown County. She was the daughter of Fredrick and Angeline Kelley Fleener. When a young girl she came with her parents to Morgan county and in 1864 she was married to Wallace W. Norman of Mahalsville. They lived on a farm near Mahalsville for many years. When her husband died twenty-five years ago she came to Martinsville and has made her home here ever since.

Mrs Norman became a member of the Methodist Church at Mahalsville when quite young and had retained her menbership there ever since.She is survived by one daughter Miss Belle Norman, who lived with her mother; one son, Grant Norman, of this city; three sisters, Mrs John Wes Rinker of Brooklyn; Mrs Mary Swift of Georgetown and one brother Alexander Fleener of Houston,Texas. Seven grandchildren and one great- grandchild also survives.The funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at two o'clock in the M. E. Church at Mahalsville, the burial will be in the cemetery by the church.

RAYMOND NORMAN

December 30, 1982

Following a illness for over two years Raymond Norman died Wednesday morning December 29 at 6:10 in the Veterans Hospital at Indianapolis. Recently he made his home in Frakers Mobile Home Court at lot 31.For many years Norman lived at Lake Lemon where he fired out hundreds of written pieces under the pen name of "The Hermit of Lemon Lake". Previously, he had served as a correspondent to the Martinsville Reporter, covering the Brooklyn area.The son of Grant and Lula Pearl Carroll Norman, he was born February 17, 1910 in Martinsville. The 72 year old man was married to the former Clara Wood in 1933, who surives.He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the Army. He had lived in Martinsville all his life. He attended the Whitaker Baptist Church and was a member of the Moose Lodge, Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion in Martinsville. Survivors include six daughters, Virginia Thacker, Lana Davee and Nancy Thacker of Martinsville, Wanda Ferguson of Paragon, Roberta Biggerstaff of Indianapolis and Mary Kathryn of Loogootee, a brother and two sisters Richard Norman and Helen Bates of Martinsville and Maxine Kelly of Rolling Prairie. 16 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. A son Thomas Warren Norman and a brother Robert Wallace Norman preceded him in death. The funeral will be Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Neal and Summers Chapel. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the mortuary from 4 until 9 p.m. today and on Friday until time of the service.

CAPTAIN ROBERT NORMAN DIES IN CRASH

Was serving with Air Force on Mindoro; Spent 27 months overseas

Martinsville Reporter, 23 May 1945

Submitted by Roberta Biggerstaff

Captain Robert Wallace Norman has been killed in the Philipines, according to a War department telegram received by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Grant Norman . The message stated that he had died May 13, in an airplane crash. Captain Norman was well known to Martinsville people through athletics as he played guard on the Artesian State championship team in 1933. He was graduated that year and afterward attended the University of Southern California. He was born in Martinsville March 10, 1914. In June 1941 He enlisted in the Army Air Corps and after preliminary training at Portland Ore., attended officers school at Miami Beach, Fla., completing his training at Jefferson Barracks, MO. He had been overseas since February 1943 and had been with the air corps ground forces in New Guinea and the Philippines for 27 months. He leaves his parents and two sisters, Mrs. Helen Bates and Mrs. Maxine Kelley, all of this city, and two brothers in the service. S/Sgt. Raymond H. Norman, who has been in Schick hospital at Clinton, Iowa, since his return from France and Sgt. Richard C. Norman who is still in France.

SQUIRE HIRAM NORMAN

June 22 1899

Squire Hiram Norman, living two miles north of Mahalsville in Jackson Township, died Monday morning June 19 at 3:00. The funeral services were conducted at Methodist Church at Mahalsville at 11:00 o'clock Wednesday morning. Interment was in the adjacent cemetery.The deceased was born in Kentucky November 28, 1818 and had lived in this county more than 60 years. His mother's maiden nane was Helton and he was related to the Helton families living in this community. He made his home with Frank Helton until he was married to Anna Worley. Since that time his home had been in the neighborhood in which he lived at the time of his death. He had been a central figure in his neighborhood for many years on account of his age, his constancy of interest in the welware of the church and being a justice of the peace for so many years. He was one of the promoters of the present Methodist Church building and one of the organizers of the church congregation.The Children living are; Wallace W. and Francis M. Norman, Mrs Elizabeth Renigal, Mrs Margaret Lloyd of Mahalsville, Mrs Lydia Studer of Greensburg and Miss Mercy Norman. Death was caused by old age. He had been critically ill at various times during the last two years. He had been unable to be out of bed for four weeks immediately preceding his death yet he had not suffered severely. Mr Norman was quite generally know as one of the oldest residents of Jackson Township.

GEORGE W. NORRIS

Owen County Democrat Thursday January 30, 1919