Obituaries
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JAMES SPENCER SHELBURN
12 September 1918 "Owen County Journal" News
JAMES SPENCER SHELBURN, was born in Monroe county, Ind., August 3, 1854. He was the son of James and Mary Shelburn. Departed this life August 28, 1918, aged 64 years, 25 days. Death was due to heart trouble, he had been in failing health for sometime, he went to bed Tuesday night feeling better then usual, but when morning came and he was not up they knew something must be wrong, for he was always up first with his bright good-morning. But when they looked in and saw his face with peace written on it, they knew all was well, he had fallen asleep in Jesus' arms where all is rest and where sorrow is never known.
He never married having lived with his devoted parents until 1909, the year his father died which broke the home ties, then he lived alone. At the time of his death a niece and nephew lived with him at the old homestead.
He was a kind and loving brother and always had a good word for everyone. By his death the world has lost a faithful toiler, but is now rewarded for all his trials and sorrows in this life and is at home with the - - - -.
He leaves two brothers, Augustine Shelburn, Owen county; and Robert S. Shelburn of Worthington, Ind., three sisters, Mrs. Rebecca Franklin, of Switz City, Ind., Mrs. Louisa Livingston, of Worthington, Ind., Mrs. Ellen Rodenbeck of Spencer, Ind., besides a host of relatives and friends to mourn their loss.
On Friday, August 31st, at the old homestead the relatives and friends assembled where the funeral was conducted by Rev. D. Hanna, of Worthington. Burial was made in Worthington cemetery. Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
MRS. CLARA SKINNER
Submitted by Nancy White
Spencer - Mrs. Clara Skinner , 91, of 469 S. Main St. Spencer, died Friday night at Bloomington Hospital.
Born in Owen County May 28, 1883, she was the daughter of George and Carolyn Rednour Scott. She was a member of Spencer Baptist Church and Pythian Sisters Lodge.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Chloe Myers of Spencer, and Mrs. Irma Aug of Indianapolis: three sons, Herbert {Hoggie}, Ted of Spencer and Earl of Barberton, Oh. One sister Mrs. Mary Rice of Worthington: five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Homer in Nov. 1956, and one son, a sister and brother.
Funeral is Monday at 2pm West and Sons Funeral Home, with the Rev. John S. Honeay presiding. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery. Friends may call after 12 noon Sunday.
DAVID SKINNER DEAD
Submitted by Nancy White
David I. Skinner, 73 years old, a soldier of the Civil war and for many years a residnet of Owen county, died at his home here May 31 after a long illness of tuberculosis. He was born in Kentucky April 22, 1848, and was a son of Clark and Susanna Skinner, both native Kentuckians. In the Civil war he was a private in Co.I, 146th Indiana.
After the war he was married to Hamey Lourah Livingston on Feb 5, 1871. To this union were born eight children, six boys and two girls; three of the children died in infancy. Some 35 years ago he united with the Mt. Pleasant Christian church and for a long period was one of the most active members.
Funeral services, conducted by Rev. A.A. Kay, were held at the home Wednesday afternoon and interment was made in Riverside cemetry. He is survived by the widow, Mrs. Hamey L. Skinner, and five children, Homer, Mrs Fidelia Willigman, both of this city. Theodore of Bedford, Martin of Indianapolis and Everett of Grafton, N.Dak. All these were present at Mr. Skinner's death. He is also survived by seventeen grandchildren
CARD OF THANKS.......
We thank the friends and neighbors for their kindness and help in the illness and death of our dear father, also the undertaker, then minister, the singers for the music and the G.A.R. Post for their beautiful work.......Mrs Skinner and family.
MOTHER LOCAL MAN DIED HERE THIS MORNING.....
Mrs. D.J.Skinner Rites to be Held Thurs. P.M.
Submitted by Nancy White
Mrs. D.J.Skinner 78 years old, passed away this morning at 10:30 at the home of her son, Homer Skinner, west Franklin Street. She had been ill for a considerable time.
Mrs. Skinner is survived by a brother, Robert Livingston, Missouri; a sister, Sarah Goodrich, Nelson Nebraska; four sons; Homer, of Spencer; Theodore of Bloomington; Martin of Indianapolis and Edward of Polk, Penn, fourteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services have been tentatively placed at 2:00 o'clock Thursday at the Christian church.
The body will remain at the West Funeral home until 6 o'clock Wednesday evening.
HOMER SKINNER, 82 DIES HERE SUNDAY; FUNERAL SERVICES WED. AFTERNOON
Submitted by Nancy White
Homer N. Skinner ,82 years old for many years a resident of Spencer, and retired railroader, died at his home on South Main St. Spencer, following a severe stroke one day last week. He had been in failing health for sometime.
He was born in Knox Co.IN, May 17, 1874, a son of the late Dave and Lora Livingston Skinner.
Mr. and Mrs. Skinner were married Sept. 7th 1900, celebrating their golden wedding six years ago.
Mr. Skinner was a member of the Spencer Baptist Church.
Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Clara Skinner of Spencer; and the following children: Mrs. Glenn R. Myers, Spencer; T.E.Skinner, St. Louis,MO.; J.E. Skinner, Barberton, OH.; Mrs. Ray Aug, Indianapolis; H.L.Skinner, Spencer and B.E.Skinner of San Carlos, CA. He also leaves one brother, Eveerett Skinner of New York City, and hour grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 21 at the West & Son Funeral Home, Rev. W.T.Fleming, in charge, and interment made in Riverside Cemetery.
ELI SLAUGHTER
Martinsville Republican, June 28 1883
Died Monday June 11th, ELI SLAUGHTER, aged 12 years and 6 months.
Posted by Debbie Jennings
ALFRED SLOUGH
Word has been received here by Ernest R. Slough of the death early Thursday morning of his uncle, Alfred Slough, 54 years old, former resident of West Terre Haute, at his home in Globe, Ariz. Prior to moving to Arizona he had been engaged in coal mining in this vicinity for 15 years. He had been the proprietor of a grocery store at Globe for the past 10 years. He was a veteran of World War I. Funeral services and burial will be at Globe, Ariz., Saturday. Surviving are his wife, Carmen; one son, Robert; four brothers, a twin, Albert, Globe, Ariz.; Richard, Charleston, Ill.; William, Jasonville, Ind.; Lee, Bloomfield, Ind.; three sisters, Mrs. Minnie Needy, Kansas City, Kan.; Mrs. Amelia Leonard, Cambridge City, Ind.; and one other residing in Burbank, Calif.; one niece, Mrs. Ladonna Termain, Globe, Ariz.; one nephew, Earnest R. Slough, Terre Haute.
Posted by Marsha Pearson
MR. GEORGE FRED SMITH
16 December 1915 "Owen County Journal" News
"Formerly Lived Here"
MR. GEORGE FRED SMITH died at Worchester, Mass., Sunday, November 14, aged 78 years. He was united in marriage with ELLA JOHNSON , daughter of ISAAC E. JOHNSON in 1870. He was a former engineer on the Vincennes R.R. The widow, five children and seven grandchildren survive him. They all reside in Massachusetts. Mr. and Mrs. Smith are well known to many of the older people of Spencer and Owen county. Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
Ollie May (Lopossa) Smith
Submitted by Nancy Amos
TAPS SOUNDED FOR JOHN S. SNODGRASS
Gosport Reporter dated April, 7, 1932
Had Been in Failing health for several years; Confined to Home past few months
Was one of the county's highly respected citizens
Funeral Services Held Tuesday afternoon at Hudson Hill; Burial in Churchyard there
John S. Snodgrass, 87, died at his home, north of this place, Saturday evening about 6 o'clock of old age and diseases peculiar to one of his advanced years. He had been in failing health for several years, but was not confined to his home constantly until some eight or more weeks ago.
The funeral services were conducted at Hudson Hill church, 5 miles northwest of Gosport, Tuesday afternoon. The Cure and Hensley Funeral Home of Martinsville was in charge. The funeral sermon was by the Rev. W.A. Hartsaw, pastor of the local Methodist Chruch. The impressive funeral and graveside rites of the Masonic order were given by the local Masonic Lodge. The burial was in the churchyard cemetery.
Surviving are four daughters, and three sons, Mrs. Amma F. Smith, of Iowa; Mrs. Mary Dean, of near Liberty, in Monroe County; Mrs Lora Caviness, who resides on the home place, and Mrs Hattie Eastes of California; James W. and Otto Snodgrass, who live in this community, and Iza Snodgrass, of Iowa; also a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The wife died in 1896.
Mr. Snodgrass was one of the community's oldest and most highly respected citizens. He was a member of and an earnest worker in the Methodist church, a member of the Masonic order and a lifelong Republican. Also he was a veteran of the Civil War, having enlisted in Company G. 115th Indiana Volunteer Infantry in July, 1863. He seldom failed to attend and enjoy the annual reunions of his old comrades when they were held near enough for him to go. As a Republican he served his party faithfully and well and was honored with public office at various times. He was a good business man, a man of excellent judgment and one whom the entire community looked up to with highest esteem.
Mr. Snodgrass took great pride in his family. Some years ago he prepared and had printed a number of copies of a family record which he distributed to relatives and close friends. The introduction to the record reads as follows:
"One of the earliest settlers in Wayne Township, Owen County, was William Snodgrass, father of John S. Snodgrass. The elder Snodgrass was born in Virginia, December 25, 1806, and there grew to manhood and married his first wife. In the year 1831 he emigrated to Indiana and settled in Wayne township. Sarah A Halbert, mother of John S. Snodgrass, was born in Kentucky, May 19, 1819, and emigrated to Indiana with her parents in early childhood."
Posted by Mike Dean
MRS. ELIZABETH SPEAR
THE BLOOMFIELD NEWS, Bloomfield, Greene County, Indiana, Thursday, January 30, 1913
Mrs. Elizabeth SPEAR, the oldest citizen
of Lyons, died at the home of her son, Mead SPEAR, last
Sunday morning, after a long illness due to the infirmities
of old age. She was eighty-six years old, and the early
part of her life was spent in Spencer. She leaves one
daughter and six sons, four of whom reside here, Mead,
Edward, Phillip and John, and a large number of grandchildren,
and great grandchildren. One grandson, Prof. Osman SPEAR,
was formerly superintendent of the schools here, now a
teacher in the Indianapolis Manual Training High School.
The remains were taken to Spencer Tuesday, and buried at
the family cemetery six miles from Spencer.
Posted by Debbie Jennings
WILLIAM ALEXANDER SPEAR
Terre Haute Tribune, page 2, August 21, 1950.
Seelyville, Indiana. William A. Spears, 80 years old, retired farmer of Seelyville, died at 9:30 o'clock Saturday night at Union Hospital, Terre Haute. He was a member of the Baptist church. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Flossie Keller of Seelyville; a son, Edward Spears of R. R. 5, Brazil; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Mae Stevens of Indianapolis; a sister, Mrs. Alice McCreey of Clay City, and 15 grandchildren. The body was taken to the Miller & Sons funeral home, Brazil where services will be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Burial will be in Poland cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Posted by Mike Rastatter
BEULAH BEDELIA (QUERY) STEELE
"...was born August 17, 1904, in Terre Haute; departed this life, June 16, 1925, age 20 years, 9 months and 29 days. Beulah united with the Methodist Church at Millgrove in 1918, but because of poor health was not able to be baptized and taken into the church. She is spoken by all who knew her best as a true and obedient girl. She was a young woman whose gracious ways endeared her to a host of friends. She was keenly interested in the activities of the church and was faithful when her health permitted her to attend. She was united in marriage with Cecil Steele at her father's home in Quincy on October 25, 1924 and was only allowed to live 7 months and 21 days after her marriage. God knew best; we are not able to understand why this blessed union should be severed so soon, so young a life. But she began to see the beauties of Heaven - Heaven is made up of all ages - and she has gone just to be one more jewel there. May all the loved ones be able to say, Thy will be done. Beulah suffered intense pain for more than two months. She bore it with great fortitude. She was always glad to see her friends and it was an inspiration to those who called to see her face so bright with that ever-present smile. Her room was filled with the aroma of beautiful flowers sent in by friends. Some time before she passed away, she asked her father if she could get well. When told it was doubtful if she would recover, she selected her songs and pallbearers. She then told them more about the services, selected the minister, Rev. Kaylor, who was pastor when she united with the church and officiated at her marriage. She was a member of the Eastern Star lodge. All was done to relive her that loving hands and medical skill could do. She has gone where sorrow or death never come...". Posted by Mike Rastatter
MISS STEVEN, 79, OF JORDAN VILLAGE DIES; FUNERAL
Miss Getty Florence Stevens, 79 years old, a life-long resident of Jordan Village died last Wednesday evening at her home. She was born in Owen County February 11, 1878, a daughter of the late Henry and Susannah Runnels Stevens. Miss Stevens was a member of the Presbyterian Church, and was a very fine lady, giving of her time and talents for the building of this rural community. She is survived by the one sister, Mrs. Gertrude King, and several nieces and nephews.Following death the body was brought to the West & Son Funeral Home, where final rites were held Saturday afternoon at two o'clock, Rev. Floyd Hager, pastor of the Presbyterian Church in charge, and Interment was made in Riverside Cemetery.
Posted by Debbie Jennings
BASIL LEE "JIGGS" STEVENS
Martinsville Reporter
Basil Lee Stevens, youngest child of Harvey and Effie Stevens, was born in Morgan County, Indiana, November 26, 1915, and departed this life December 29, 1935 at the age of 20 years, one month and three days. He leaves to mourn their loss his widowed mother, Mrs. Effie Stevens, of Lewisville, three sisters, Gladys Williams of Miami, Florida, Tressie Milhon, of Monrovia, and Eva Goss, of Lewisville, and two brothers, Herman and Forrest, both of Petersburg, Indiana, and several aunts, and uncles and a host of other relatives and a great legion of friends.
In October, 1926, he joined the Alaska Christian church where he retained his membership, and was an active and most loyal member throughout his life. He was graduated from the Eminence high school in the class of 1933, he being the first member of his class to depart from this world to the higher realms above.
After graduating from high school he stayed at home a year and helped with the farm work. In the summer of 1934 he started to Central Normal at Danville and received his two year certificate in September, 1935. While at school he gained the respect and admiration of the entire faculty and student body. Since that time he has been a teacher in the Long school in Washington township , Morgan county, and has been living with his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Shuler, of Martinsville.
Jiggs, as he was affectionately known to all of his friends, was a young man who always had a smile for everyone. His laugh and his friendly disposition was an inspiration to those who came in contact with him. His deep devotion to God and his unbending loyalty to his church and his friends endeared him to this community.
His life’s work was in the field of teaching. In the few short weeks that he was permitted to act he proved himself to be an able teacher. His pupils loved and respected him, and morn his passing with the deepest feeling. His desk in the school room will be taken by someone else, but his spirit will forever linger there with his pupils.
Posted by Cliff Stevens
MRS. STEVENS DIES AT SON'S HOME
Martinsville Reporter 25 August 1953 Thursday
(Brette (Wingler) Stevens)
Mrs. Richard Stevens, who had been ill since January, died Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock at teh home of her son, Kenneth Stevens, 365 East Morgan Street.
Mrs. Stevens spent some time in the Robert Long Hospital in Indianapolis, but was brought to the home of her son about a month ago. She lived at 390 West Columbus Street.
She was formerly Brette Wingler and was born near Gosport May 5, 1886, the daughter of Peter and Mary E. Dunnegan Wingler. She was a member of the Alaska Christian church but had lived in Martinsville since 1927, when she came here from Paragon.
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Cure and Hensley Funeral Home, with Rev. E. L. Thompson in charge. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 o'clock this evening. Burial will be in the Mannan Cemetery.
Surviving are the husband; the son; a daughter, Mrs. Gilbert Gilman of Martinsville; a sister, Mrs. Frank Edwards of Hall; two brothers, George, of Paragon and Jesse, of Clayton, and three grandchildren.
Posted by Cliff Stevens
SERVICE SATURDAY FOR MRS. STEVENS
Martinsville Reporter 18 November 1960
Funeral services for Mrs. Effie A. Stevens, 83-year-old Paragon resident, have been set for Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the Cure and Hensley Chapel.
The Rev. Robert Ordway, pastor of the Paragon Christian Church, will conduct the rites, to be followed by burial in the Mannan Cemetery.
In failing health for several years, Mrs. Stevens died Thursday morning in Morgan County Memorial Hospital. Born in Morgan County Jan. 6, 1877, she spent her entire life in the county and was one of the 10 children of William A. and Caroline Dow Shuler. In 1895 she married Harvey E. Stevens who died 25 years ago. She belonged to the Paragon Christian Church.
Surviving her are five children, Mrs. Gladys Williams of Miami, Fla., Mrs. Eva Goss of Paragon, Mrs. Tressie Milhon of Danville, Ill., Herman Stevens of Petersburg, and Forest Stevens of Rawlins, Wyo., as well as eight grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
She also leaves two sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Willard Bowman, Center Point; Mrs. Thomas Hodges, Spencer; Virgil Shuler, Lebanon, and Emil Shuler, Hollywood, Fla. A son Basil, three sisters and two brothers died earlier.
Friends may call at the funeral home at any time.
Posted by Cliff Stevens
JAMES RANDEL STEVENS
Terre Haute Tribune, Thursday, 1 September 1932
James Randel Stevens, 87 years old, died at the residence, 2249 Ash street, at 2:35 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. He is survived by the widow, Clara; two sons, William, of Indianapolis, and Albert, of Vincennes; four daughters, Mrs. L. N. Brock, of the city; Mrs. Jessie Britton, of Lyons, Ind.; Mrs. B. Norman, of Cataract, Ind.; Mrs. Ruby Snyder, of Carp, Ind.; two brothers, Jess, of Kalamazoo, Ind., and Jasper, of Louisville, Ind., and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The body was taken to the Gillis funeral home and later returned to the residnece, from where funeral services will held Friday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock with continued services at the New Union church near Jordan at 2:30 o'clock. Burial will be in the New Union cemetery.
Posted by Cliff Stevens
DEATH SUMMONS JASPER STEVENS
Injuries Sustained in Fall Wednesday Proved Fatal Friday Evening
Jasper Stevens, 86, 660 W. Washington street, died at the local hospital at 6:15 o'clock Friday evening (March 12, 1937) after a two days illness which followed injuries sustained when he fell on a slippery pavement Wednesday.
Mr. Stevens was born August 4, 1850, in Indiana and has been a resident of Morgan county most of his life.
He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Ida Beaman of Paragon, Mrs. Elizabeth Shafer, of Van Wert, O., and Miss Ola Stevens, of this city; five sons, Walter Stevens, of Gosport, Preston Stevens and J. D. Stevens of this city, C. A. Stevens, of Springfield, Ill., and Jesse Stevens, of Helena, Mont., thirty grandchildren, and one brother, Jesse Stevens, of Michigan.
The funeral will be held at the Alaska Christian church Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock in charge of Rev. Charles Green.
Burial will be in the Mannan cemetery.
Friends may call any time at the Cure and Hensley mortuary.
Posted by Cliff Stevens
MRS. JOSEPHINE (BURNS) STEVENS
Martinsville Reporter, December 5, 1913
"Mrs. Jasper Stevens Expired Thursday evening at her home near Paragon after an attack of heart trouble"
"Mrs. Jasper Stevens died very suddenly Thursday evening (December 4, 1913) at the family home on the Daniel Voshell farm, one and one-half miles north of Paragon. Death was caused by an attack of heart trouble. The deceased is survived by her husband and a family of grown children.
"The family had recently moved to the Voshell farm from south of Lewisville.
"The funeral services will be held in the church at Alaska at ten o'clock Saturday morning."
Posted by Cliff Stevens
RICHARD STEVENS
Martinsville Newspaper, Saturday, 29 December 1962
Richard Stevens, age 78, of 240 W. Washington St., died in Morgan County Memorial Hospital Friday night at 9:35. He had been in failing health since 1955. The son of Jasper and Josephine Burns Stevens, he was born in Owen County Aug. 12, 1884. He was married in 1905 to Brettie Wingler, who died Aug. 25, 1953. Mr. Stevens had spent much of his life in Martinsville, coming here from Paragon in 1927. He was a carpenter by trade. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Shirley Gilman, and a son, Kenneth Stevens, both of Martinsville; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Shaffer of Martinsville.
Funeral services will be Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Cure and Hensley Chapel conducted by the Rev. Fred Sharp. Burial will be in the Mannan Cemetery. Friends are invited to call at the funeral home after 7 o'clock this evening and after the same hour Sunday evening.
Richard was listed as "Preston" on his marriage license.
Posted by Cliff Stevens
LEWIS STEWART
Monday 11 Nov. 1918 Indianapolis Star
LEWIS STEWART, 92 years old, the oldest
resident of Putnam County, died today at the home of his daughter, Mrs. FRED
HIXSON, Mrs. Stewart and a son, RARON B. STEWART of Roachdale, survive. Mr.
and Mrs. Stewart only lacked six days of being married seventy years. Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
AMBROSE STINES
"STINES FUNERAL LAST SUNDAY"
Owen Co Democrat: "October 1923"
Funeral services for Ambrose Stines, 76 years of age, well known south of
town, retired farmer, who died at the home of his son, William, last
Thursday, were held at Chambersville, Sunday. Burial was in the cemetery at
the Chambersville Church. He leaves two sons, William and Howard Stines,
both of whom reside south of town. The wife died some five years ago.
Up until Tuesday last week Mr. Stines was enjoying his usual good health,
good for one of his advanced age. He was making his home with his son
Howard, but was spending the day last Tuesday with the elder son, William
and wife, and while at the dinner table suffered a stroke of paralysis that
rendered him practically helpless. His condition rapidly became worse until
death came to him Thursday. Mr. Stines was well known in and about Gosport,
having, for virtually all his life, been engaged in farming in the vicinity
and making Gosport his trading point.
Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
PROMINENT GOSPORT MAN DEAD
Owen County Democrat 25 March 1925
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
Harry G. Stine, 53 years old, who had a clothing store in Gosport, died suddenly at his home in that city Thursday evening of acute indigestioin. He had been ill during the past two weeks, but was improved when he was suddenly seized with the fatal attack. Mr. Stine was an active member of the Masons and the Knights of Phthias and a member of the Gosport band. He had many friends in Spencer where he had frequently played with the Spencer band. He is survived by one brother, Wesley Stine of South Bend, and two sisters, Mrs. Bradford Fox of Indianapolis, and Mrs. James Washburn of Gosport. Funeral services were held at the Christian church in Gosport, Sunday afternoon. The Masons had charge of the services. Interment was at the Gosport Cemetery.
"MRS. STINE DIES IN HOME OF DAUGHTER"
Owen County Democrat: "October 27, 1955"
Mrs. Elizabeth Crouch Stine, one of Gosport's oldest citizens, died Saturday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ella Arnett, Stinesville. Mrs. Stine, 88 years old, suffered a stroke and had been critically ill the past several weeks. She was a native of Monroe County, daughter of John and Mary (Holsapple) Bastin. She was a member of the Gosport Christian Church. Two husbands preceded her in death. Walter Crouch died in 1932 and William Stine died in 1944. Other survivors besides Mrs. Arnett include another daughter, Mrs. Ruby Crismore, Gosport, rte 2, 10 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 1:30 pm Monday in the Stinesville Nazarene Church with Rev. Ralph Carter officiating. Burial was in the Chambersville Cemetery.
Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
"FUNERAL SERVICES TUESDAY FOR HOWARD G. STINE"
Owen County Democrat: "November 26, 1957"
Howard G. Stines, 67 years old, died Sunday at his home in Stinesville. He had been in ill health for about two years. Mr. Stines was born July 9, 1886 in Monroe County, a son of Ambrose and Marguerite (Summitt) Stine. He was a member of the Stinesville Christian Church. He was married on October 17, 1906 to Jennie Farmer, who survives. Other survivors include one son, Paul Stine of Stinesville; three daughters, Mrs. William Gillaspy of Stinesville; Mrs. James Bridgewaters of Scottsburg; Mrs. Charles Abraham, of Michigan City; nine grandchildren; Mrs. Frank Mays, Mrs. Carl Smith, Edward Gillaspy, Eugene Stine, Ronald Stine, Jerry Bridgewaters, Michael Bridgewaters, Patrick Bridgewaters, Jean Ann Abraham and nine great grandchildren; Sandra Kay Mays, Frank William Mays, Beverly Mays, Diana Mays, Joy Lynn Gillaspy, Kathryn Gillaspy, Kruth Smith, Nathan Smith and Mendle Smith. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Stinesville Church of the Nazarene, Rev. Small officiated and interment was made in the Chambersville Cemetery. West and Son Funeral Home in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
"JENNIE FARMER STINE"
Owen Co Democrat: "September 1958"
Several from the community attended services for Mrs. Jennie Farmer Stine
held at the Stinesville Church of the Nazarene Tuesday, September 16. Mrs.
Stine died at her Stinesville home after a long illness. Burial will be in
the Chambersville Cemetery.
Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
SUSAN STORM DIED, RELIEVING HER OF SHAME Owen County Journal, February 19, 1880.
Susan Storm of Coal City, an unmarried domestic employed in the family of
John W. Beem, was found early Tuesday morning lying upon the floor in her
room in spasms. Drs. Mullinnix (sic) and Schell were immediately summoned,
and she soon gave birth to a well developed child. The mother laid in
convulsions about 24 hours when death relieved her of shame and suffering.
Submitted by Randi Richardson
"CHARLES E. STOUT RAILROADER DIES; FUNERAL RITES"
Spencer Evening World: "June 9, 1966"
Funeral rites for Charles E. Stout, 81 years old, of Indianapolis, widely known in Spencer as a railroader on the I & V Railroad was held last week at the Shirley Brothers Irving Hill Chapel in Indianapolis. The retired railroader died in General Hospital. He was employed 46 years by the Pennsylvania Railroad and injury forced his retirement in the year 1946. Mrs. Stout, the former Miss Lou Beem, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Beem, preceded him in death several years agol Mr. Stout was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite, Shrine, Moose Lodge and the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen.
Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
REV. C. R. STOUT DIES SATURDAY MORNING
1 May 1946 "Owen County Leader"
Rev. Clarence R. Stout, a retired minister of the Methodist Church and former pastor of the Spencer Methodist Church died Saturday morning at his home in Madison, Indiana, following a long illness of carcinoma. For several weeks he was a patient in the Methodist Hospital where it was found that medical care and treatment would not restore him to health. Survivors include the widow; one daughter, Mrs. Mildred Wood, and one grandson. Funeral rites were held Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Madison Methodist Church in charge of Rev. William E. Brown and interment was made there. During Rev. Stout's stay in Spencer he made many friends. He was a fine christian man possessed of a pleasing personality and was a most pleasing fluent speaker. Many Spencer friends will be shocked to hear of his passing and expressions of sympathy are extended to the bereaved family. Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
"LAST RITES FOR DAVID L. STOUTE"
Owen County Leader: "June 27, 1954"
Funeral services were held at the Whitaker Funeral Home in Gosport Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock for David L. Stoute with the Rev. Richard Whelan and Lloyd Livingston officiating. Burial was in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery at Paragon. Mr. Stoute died at his home here on Wednesday. He was 82 years old. He was born in Morgan County, February 18, 1872, son of George and Sarah Davis Stoute, and was a member of the Baptist Church. He is survived by the widow, Lilly Earls Stoute, who Mr. Stoute married in 1919; three sons, Cecil Stoute of Greenwood, Delmar Stoute of Martinsville and Robert Stoute of Lawrence; one daughter, Mrs. Gilbert Cox of Seattle, Wash; three step-daughters, Mrs. Charles Campbell of Martinsville, Mrs. Mary Mount of Gosport, and Mrs. Carl Magee of Indianapolis; three brothers, John Stoute of Martinsville, Thomas and Henry Stoute, both of Indianapolis; and a sister, Mrs. Edith Weltie of St. Louis.
Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
"MRS. FAYE STOUT DIES TODAY"
Spencer Evening World: "February 8, 1963"
Mrs. Faye Stout, age 71, died at 2:30 this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. James Franklin on Rural Route 1, Spencer. She had been ill for the past eight years. Mrs. Stout was born August 30, 1881 in Monroe County, a daughter of Robert and Margaret Welch. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank. Those who survive are the daughter, Mrs. Betty Franklin of Spencer, a brother, Winfield Welch of Appleton, Wisconsin, a sister, Mrs. Eva De Wein of Decatur, Illinois and two grandchildren. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Funeral services will be at 1 o'clock Sunday, February 10 at the West and Son Funeral Home with Rev. William Rodefer officiating. Burial will be held in the Chambersville Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 o'clock this evening.
Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
"MRS SARAH STOUT DIES SUNDAY"
Owen County Democrat: "December 7, 1939"
Funeral services were held here at ten o'clock this morning at the Whitaker Funeral Home for Mrs. Sarah Stout, 87, who died Sunday afternoon at Gosport. Burial for the former Bloomington resident was in Rosehill Cemetery in Bloomington. The deceased had been a lifelong resident of Monroe County, but moved here in 1916. Her husband, William B. Stout, died 28 years ago. Survivors include two children; Mrs. Sylvian Taylor of Bloomington, and Frank S. Stout of Gosport; a step-son, George Stout of Indianapolis; three grandchildren, one brother; three great grandchildren, two nieces and one nephew.
Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
J.W. STREET DEAD
Owen County Leader; September 14, 1921
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
J.W Street, 59 years old, County Agent for Owen County died Sunday afternnon in the Robert Long Hospital, Indianapolis following an operation for a goiter Friday. The operation in itself was considered successful, but a heart affectation developed on Saturday and not much hope was entertained for his recovery.
Mr. Street came here in November, 1919 and took up his work as county agent. Working against heavy odds, he rapidly began developing an organization of loyal workers in each township and so perfected the foundation for the building up of the farming business on a solid footing. He soon won the confidence and commanded the respect of even his opponents and has proven himself a man of sound common sense, strict integrity and thoroughly grounded in the principles of his chosen work. He was a minister of the Christian church and went to Nashville, Brown county in that capacity. He soon showed his ability as a community organizer and his work soon branched out to include the entire county. His organizing ability won recognition when he was selected as a Y secretary for overseas work during the war and he made good there. In J.W. Street, Owen County, as a whole had the utmost confidence. He made friends rapidly and had the ability of adapting himself to any condition that arose. Ascounty agent his work was arduous, but it did not restrain him from exerting his influence in all community enterprises. He preached at the Christian church here in the absence of a regular pastor and filled the pulpits of numerous country churches. He seemed to never tire and was always willing to lend his support to any worthy movement.
But his strength gave way, his health broke and he rapidly declined. As a last resort an operation was decided upon and had his heart been strong enough, his life would likely have been prolonged. Mr. Street is survived by the widow, and three children; Miletus of Bloomington, Helen and Sherman at home here with their mother. He has a brother in Indianapolis and also has a brother and two sisters in Purdue University. The body was brought to Spencer Monday. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at the Christian Church and interment will be made in Riverside. The body will lie in state in the court house today from 9:30 to 11:30 am.
PNEUMONIA CAUSES DEATH OF DR. STUCKY
Thursday 18 January 1912 Indianapolis Star
Gosport, Ind., Jan. 17--DR. JOHN M. STUCKY, former member of the House of
Representatives, retired assistant surgeon of the civil war and for years
one of the most prominent physicians in the state, died here today after a
brief period of illness.
__ Survivors are his widow, four sons: Dr, Thomas E., Homer W. and E.W.
Stucky of Indianapolis and Dr. Fred V. Stucky of Gosport; and one daughter,
Mrs. H.C. Binkley of Indianapolis.
* On May 10, 1848, he came to Gosport and began the practice of his
profession.
*He married Esther E. Wampler, daughter of Hezekiah Wampler on March 7,
1850.
Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
JOHN L. STUTZ
Owen County Democrat, Spencer, Indiana, March 10, 1892
John L. Stutz died at his home in Franklin Township last Tuesday. Mr. Stutz
was one of the most prosperous farmers in this county. He is to be buried
today at the Hicks Cemetery near Freedom. The funeral will be in charge of
the Masonic lodge, of which he was a member.
Posted by Randi Richardson
SARAH M.STUTZ
Owen County Leader; February 26, 1880
[Reported by L. Drescher, undertaker] Died at her residence near Freedom
about midnight Friday, February 20, 1880, Mrs. Sarah M. Stutz, wife of James
L. Stutz, aged 27 years, of consumption. She was buried Hicks' Graveyard
Sunday, 22d. The sympathies of a large circle of friends are extended to
the bereaved family.
Submitted by Randi Richardson
WILLIAM J. SUFFAL
11 September 1918 "Owen County Journal" News
WILLIAM J. SUFFAL, about 80 years old, a veteran of the Civil War and for many years a resident of Freedom, died Friday of apoplexy at his home near Worthington. During the Rebellion he was a member of Co. D, 1st Indiana Heavy Artillery. After the war he met with an accident that resulted with the loss of one leg. Two other members of his regiment, JESSE JONES of Cataract and JACOB KIPHART of Spencer, also lost a leg each after the war and the three men frequently held reunions here. Both of these comrades preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the home and interment was made at Freedom. Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
NANCY JANE SUMMER
Martinsville Republican, June 28 1883
NANCY JANE SUMMER, whose maiden name was ALLEY, was born in Putnam County, Indiana July 17th, 1863. She was quite young when she moved, with her parents W.E. and MAHALA ALLEY, to Ashland Township, Morgan County, Indiana where she has continued to live until her death, which was May 19th. She was 19 years, 10 months and 2 days old. She married GEORGE R. SUMMER March 25th, 1882 and leaves an infant son.
Posted by Debbie Jennings
MARY MILDRED SUMMERLOT
Terre Haute Tribune, Saturday, February 23, 1918
COAL CITY, Ind., Feb. 23.—Mary Mildred Summerlot, the
8-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Summerlot, died
Friday morning of diphtheria. Burial was at the Beech
cemetery Friday afternoon. Surviving are the parents and
one sister, Leanna.
Posted by Debbie Jennings
NEHEMIAH SUMNER
4 October 1906 "Owen County Journal" News
NEHEMIAH SUMNER was born August 25, 1830, in Whitley county, Kentucky, and died at Romona, Ind., Sunday, Sept. 30, 1906, at 1:25 p.m.; aged 76 years, 1 month, and 5 days.
He was a soldier in the Civil War, having served in K. Troop, 2nd. Ind. Cavalry.
He was married to Amanda Bailey Jan. 1, 1868, and to this union was born eight children. Frank Sumner died in infancy, The other seven -- A.J. Sumner, Mrs. George Sims, George Sumner, Mrs. J.C. Clark, Homer Sumner, Mrs. Charles Quinn and James Sumner -- with the wife survive him.
Bro. Sumner united with the M.E. Church at Shilo about 11 years ago and continued a faithful member until the end of his life. He was a kind and loving husband and father, always benevolent to the needy and considerant of the rights of others. The funeral service was conducted at the home Monday morning and the burial, was in Riverside cemetery, this city. Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
GERTIE SURBER
