Obituaries
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
"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
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.
"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