Obituaries
DEATH OF OL CAIN
Owen County Democrat Thursday February 3, 1910
Submitted by Debbie Jennings
Ol Cain died in his home in Martinsville Saturday after a long illness. Mr Cain was
a native of Owen County and lived with his father, Barnabas Cain, northwest of Spencer
on Rattlesnake Creek until he became of age. A few years ago he moved to Martinsville
where he engaged in business. He leaves a wife and several children to mourn his death.
The body arrived in Spencer on the 2:02pm train Sunday and burial followed in the Mt.
Moriah Cemetery west of Spencer the same afternoon.
EDWIN W. CALLIS 9 December 1909; Thursday Indianapolis Star
EDWIN W. CALLIS, a veteran editor, died at his home in Martinsville of paralysis Wednesday. He came to Martinsville in 1855 and purchased the Morgan County Gazette, yielding a powerful influence with his paper in the political excitement of the fifties and during the civil war. Mrs. Callis
died in 1894, and the surviving children are Mrs. John T. LECKLIDER,
Indianapolis; Mr. J. K. SCOTT, Mrs. William E. McCORD, Martinsville; T. O.
Callis, Kokomo; Fred Callis, Chrisman, Illinois;.
Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
DANIEL P. CAMPBELL
Newspaper Unknown
Daniel P. Campbell, aged 66 years and a veteran of the civil war, died
Sept 4, 1910 at his home in Cunot, Owen County, Ind., where he has been
a well known and respected resident for the past 59 years.
He was born Oct. 26, 1844 in the state of Pennsylvania and came to
Indiana at the age of 8 years, with his parents Michael and Lucy
Campbell, settling in Owen County.
Daniel Campbell enlisted in the army in 1862, serving three years as a
private in Company B, 97th Indiana Volunteers, having seen active
service in the battles of Vicksburg, Lookout Mountain, and Missionary
Ridge under the command of General Sherman.
After his return from the war he was married to Merium Creed. To them
were born the following children: Eliza Campbell of Spencer, Leota
Willard Slaven of Terre Haute, Olive Rupard of Fairland , Okla., Walter
Campbell of Indianapolis and William Sherman Campbell of Terre Haute.
Mr. Campbell followed the carpenter trade; was a merchant and post
master for 12 years in Cunot. His wife Merium Campbell, died April 28,
1880. He afterward married Margaret Anderson. To this union were born
9 children, 3 of whom are living. Roy Campbell of Terre Haute,
Theodare and Blanche Campbell of Cunot.
Relatives, comrades, and friends have bid him goodbye. One more soldier
has falled! He has answered the last roll call, and has been mustered
into the army of the Lord to serve through eternity’s lapse of years.
Posted by Paul Kinder
MRS HANNAH CANTWELL
Owen County Leader Wednesday August 31, 1921
Submitted by Debbie Jennings
Mrs Hannah (Acord) Cantwell, 78 years old, widow of Christopher Cantwell, died Sunday night at the home
of her son, Guy, south of Gosport following a long illness of stomach trouble. She was born Aug 9
1843. Mr Cantwell has been dead for several years. She is survived by several children, located in
in various parts of the country. Funeral services are set for Thursday afternoon at the home and
Interment will be made in Chambersville Cemetery.
MRS. ELNORA CARROLL
Martinsville Daily Reporter; January 13, 1927
Submitted by Debbie Jennings
Mrs Elnora Carroll, age 64, died at Memorial Hospital in this city this morning at three o'clock, after an illness of over two years with a complication of diseases.
The deceased had been confined to her bed for nearly a year and four weeks ago when her condition became acute she was taken to the Long hospital in Indianapolis for treatment.The treatments failed to relieve her suffering and on Wednesday of this week she was brought to the hospital of this city where death alleviated her pain early this morning.
She is survived by two daughters Mrs Grant Norman, of this city and Mrs Carl Owens of Washington ; two brothers, Curtis and James Teague of this city, and a sister Julia Teague of California. In addition to the above relatives seven grandchildren survive. The funeral announcements will be made later.
ADOLPHUS CARTER DIES IN HOSPITAL
Unknown Paper- 5-23-1957
Adolphus C. Carter, a lifelong resident of Ashland Township, died at
5:30 this morning in the Putnam county Hospital at Greencastle.
Bedfast for the last few years since breaking his hip, he was taken
to the hospital less than a week ago. His death occurred just three
days before his eighty-seventh birthday.
He was a retired farmer and a member of the Corinth Baptist Church.
Mr Carter, who was the son of Ludlow and Margaret Rumple Carter,
was born in Ashland Township May 26,1870. On Sept. 9, 1890 he was
married to Daisy Whitaker who survives him.
He also leaves two sons and a daughter, Elmer Carter of Grand Rapids
Mich, and Earl Carter and Mrs Isa Teeters of RR 3 Cloverdale, four
grandchildren and three great grand children.
The Rev. Charles Paschall of Charlottesville, Va, a former Corinth pastor
will conduct his funeral rites in the Whitaker Funeral home at Cloverdale
at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Burial will be in the Cloverdale Cemetery.
Friends may call any time at the funeral home.
Posted by Debbie Jennings
ALBERT CARTER, 84, DIES TUESDAY Owen County Leader August 27 1952
Funeral services for Albert Carter, age 84 of Morgantown
will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Anderson Funeral Home
in Morgantown. Mr. Carter passed away in Bloomington. He had lived in the Morgantown
community for 45 years coming to this county from Rushville. He was born in Ohio, April 18, 1868.
Mr. Carter married Hattie Ernest in 1888 she passed away during World War II.
Survivors include a son, Paul Carter of Bloomington, a brother, William Carter of Virginia; one
granddaughter, Mrs. Richard Schmaltz of Bloomington; and three great grandchildren.
Mr. Carter was a member of the Morgantown Christian Church. The Rev. M. T. Wesley of the Morgantown
Methodist Church will have charge of the funeral service.
Friends may call at the funeral home anytime.
Posted by Debbie Jennings
DAISY CARTER SERVICES MONDAY IN CLOVERDALE
Unknown Paper- 1-31-1963
Mrs Daisy Carter, 87, died Friday January 25 at her home
on R. 3 Cloverdale. She had been seriously ill for a year.
Born in Morgan county April 8,1875, Mrs Carter was the
daughter of William and Martha Leonard Whitaker. She
was married to Dolph Carter on September 9,1890 and
he preceeded her in death on May 23,1957.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs Isa Teeters, R. 3
Cloverdale; one son Elmer Carter, Grand Rapids Michigan
two sisters, Mrs Bessie Patrick, Indianapolis and Mrs
Lillie Edwards, Martinsville; two brothers George Whitaker
Monrovia and Cleo Whitaker of Stilesville. There are four
grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
She was preceeded in death by one son, Earl, who died
May 30, 1958.
Mrs Carter was a member of the Corinth Baptist Church.
Services were at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon January 28
at Whitaker Funeral Home in Cloverdale. The Rev. Robert
Blake officiated.
Interment was in the Cloverdale Cemetery.
Posted by Debbie Jennings
MRS IDA (GREENWOOD) CARTER PASSES AWAY
Unknown Paper- 3-17-1948
Mrs Sylvester Trent Carter, age 79, 265 South Mulberry
Street, passed away Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Mrs. Carter, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs. Henry
Greenwood, was formerly Ida E. Greenwood and was
born in Putnam county November 16, 1868. She was
married to Robert Caldwell, who died several years
ago and was later married to Mr. Carter.
Among the survivors are her husband, two children
Lester Caldwell, Ohio and Hallie Zeager of Coates-
ville: step children, Mrs Edith Whitaker, Stinesville
Mrs Dea Caldwell, Ashland township, Mrs Avis Sierp
Hendricks county, Elza Carter, Indianapolis and Loren
Carter, Quincy: a sister, Ludie Dinwiddie of Indianapolis.
Funeral services will be announced later. Cure and Hensley
is the funeral home in charge.
Posted by Debbie Jennings
JAMES OTTO CARTER DIES SATURDAY
A 92 year old Morgan county native,
James O. Carter of Cloverdale, died
Saturday night at 11:30 at the Donna
Nursing Home where he had been a
patient for 4 days.
Mr.Carter had not been well for several
weeks.
The son of Ludwell and Margaret Rumple
he was born November 18,1872 in Morgan
County.
Moving from Amity two years ago, the retired
farmer had been making his home with Glee
and Carl Carter.
Mr. Carter was a member of the Amity Baptist
Church.
Surviving him are a sister,Mrs. Mae Goss of
Paragon, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Tuesday afternoon
at 2 o'clock at the Whittaker Funeral Home in
Cloverdale. The Rev.Lincoln Stafford will conduct
the service, and burial will be in Mannan Cemetery.
Posted by Debbie Jennings
LUCY JANE (CARTER) TAYLOR
Appearing in the Oak Grove Banner February 1924
Submitted by Debbie Jennings
Mrs. Lucy Jane Taylor died February 18 at the home of her daughter, Mrs Frazier Moss at 1528 Bristol Ave. Kansas Citym MO. Her maiden name was Lucy Jane Carter. She was born February 11 1845 in Putnam county Indiana. She was married to Jerome Taylor April 13th, 1865.To this union were twelve children born, five are left to mourn her loss; Mrs Eliza Merchant of Independence,MO; Emline Taylr, Blue Springs ; Mrs Lizzie Moss, Oak Grove, Mrs Lucy Marble, Oak Grove; Mrs Frazier Moss, Kansas City, MO. She had 24 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren all left to mourn for her.
She was loved by all who knew her. She was a good mother and a good neighbor. She was always ready to help anyone as she could. She had been an invalid for almost three years but never complained about anything .For four months before she passed away she could not move herself in any way nor speak a word, but was always patient and kind. She loved her old friends of Oak Grove. She was laid to rest in the Holiness cemetery.
FUNERAL OF LUDWELL CARTER
Martinsville Reporter April 17, 1925
Submitted by Debbie Jennings
The funeral for Ludwell Carter, who died Thursday morning at his home
near Eminence, will be held Saturday morning at ten o'clock at the
Corinth Baptist Church, near Plano and will be conducted by Rev.
Masten of Belle Union.The burial will be in Mannan Cemetery.
The deceased is survived by his wife, three daughters, Mrs Sam McGinnis,
of Indianapolis, Mrs Willard Knoy, of Paragon, and Mrs George Goss of
Ft. Lauderdale, Fla and five sons, W.F. Carter of Lewisville, S. T. Carter of
Exchange, A.C. Carter of Quincy, James O. Carter, who resides on the home
place and A. O. Carter of this city.
MRS.LUDWELL CARTER IS DEAD
Well Known Eminence Woman Passed Away
Early This Morning
Mrs. Ludwell Carter died this morning at 8:30 at the home
of her son, Adolphus Carter, near Eminence, after a long
illness.
She is survived by four sons, Adolphus, with whom she made
her home, James also at home, A.O.Carter of this city and
Trent Carter of Coatesville and two daughters, Mrs. Willard
Knoy and Mrs George Goss of Lewisville.
Mr Carter has been dead about 5 years. Mrs Carter had spent
practically her entire life in the Eminence and Plano communities
and leaves a wide circle of friends.
Funeral services will be held at the Corinth Church Wednesday at
10:30, followed with burial in Mannan Cemetery.
Posted by Debbie Jennings
MRS. LIZZIE CARTER SUCCUMBS SUNDAY
Funeral services for Mrs. Lizzie Carter, age 87, who passed away
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Lance, in Baker Township
Sunday, will be conducted Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock at the
Alaska Christian Church.
Mrs. Carter, a life long resident of Lewisville, was born Jan 13,1863,
the daughter of David and Margaret Reed. Her husband, Willard Carter
died several years ago.
Survivors include Mrs Lance Everett and Luther Carter of Martinsville
Mrs Hazel Carter of Nashville and Oral Carter of Indianapolis.
Friends may call at the home of Mrs Lance any time.
Posted by Debbie Jennings
MELISSA (HENDERSHOT) CARTER Owen County Leader November 18, 1931
Mrs. Melissa (Hendershot) Carter, 81 years old widow of the late Calvin Carter
died at 3:15 am Saturday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Don Stimson on Hillside Avenue. Three years
ago last June she suffered a paralytic stroke and had been in feeble health since that time. Two weeks ago she
apparently had another light stroke which rendered her legs helpless and slightly affected her speech.
Friday afternoon she sent for her son-in-law, Mr. Stimson, saying she wanted to talk to him a few minutes
before she went to sleep. She talked rationally and clearly. Later she lapsed into a sleep from which she
did not awaken. The immediate cause of death was given as schlerosis or hardening of the liver. She was
81 years, one month, and four days old at her death.
She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Lydia Stimson of Spencer and Mrs. Grace Vornehm of Indianapolis and one son,
Ora Carter, also of Indianapolis. There are also five brothers and one sister--Laban Hendershot of California,
Perry B., Irvin, Dan and Iomer Hendershot and Mrs. Loretta Coble all of this county.
Funeral services were held Monday at 1 pm in the Stimson home it being Mrs. Carter's wish
that only a short ceremony be held. Interment was made in Willoughby Cemetery. Mrs. Carter lived a life of
service to her family and friends. While like all humanity, she had her dissappointments and troubles, she
kept them to herself, presenting at all times a smiling face. She told her son-in-law shortly before her
death that she had lived a long life and a happy life and was ready to go at anytime. She always was glad
to greet her friends and took a special delight in her family. Living an unostentatious life she nevertheless
did many things to endear her to her acquaintances. Complying with her wishes that there be no vain display
at her funeral she was laid to rest beside her husband. Her casket covered with flowers sent by friends
attested the esteem in which she was held.
Posted by Debbie Jennings
MRS. ELMER G. (MELBA) CARTER Owen County Leader April 22 1942 (date hard to read)
Mrs. Melba Bertha Carter of the Foundry addition died at three o'clock
this morning at Methodist Hospital following the birth of a daughter. She was 25 years old in age
and was born in Owen County where she attended school. She was a member of the Gosport Christian Church
for the last eight years she had resided in this community.
She leaves the husband, Elmer G. Carter, a small son, David; the daughter; the parents Mr. and Mrs.
W.S. Dittemore, Gosport; three sisters, Mrs. James Martin near Franklin; Mrs. Charles Akers of this community;
and Miss Justine Dittemore of Gosport; two brothers, Clarence Dalton, Robert and Winfield Dittemore Jr. and
a number of more distant relatives. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 at the Wilhite
chapel. Burial will be in the Hilldale Cemetery. Friends may call at the Wilhite funeral house anytime until
7:30 this evening.
Posted by Debbie Jennings
ORA CARTER Owen County Leader 1939
Ora Carter, 57, an employee of the Pennsylvania Railroad at Frankfort, Indiana died
suddenly Friday night on his way to a hospital. He had been suffering from diabetes for some time and had
recently been off duty for a few days. He was thought to have been recovering when he suddenly became
much worse Friday night enroute to the hospital he died. Mr. Carter was born in Owen County, a son of
Calvin Carter and Melissa Hendershot. He attended the public schools here and when a young lad entered into
railroad work which he continued to follow until his death. Surviving him are the widow and two children and
two sisters. Mrs. Don Stimson of Spencer and Grace Bornehm of Indianapolis. Funeral services were held Monday
and burial was at Frankfort. Mr. and Mrs. Stimson attended the funeral.
Posted by Debbie Jennings
SYLVESTER CARTER, 90, SUCCUMBS
A critical illness of one week ended in death at 12:24 this
morning for Sylvester Trent Carter, 90, Owen county native
who had spent most of his life in Morgan county. Ill for a
year, he died at the home of his daughter, Mrs Virgil
Whitaker, in Stinesville.
Mr Carter was born June 15, 1868 near Quincy Owen County
the son of Ludwell and Margaret Rumple Carter. His wife, the
former Rachel Susanne Crank, whom he married in 1889, died
July 4, 1936.
A retired farmer, he was a member of the Corinth Baptist Church,
the Eminence Masonic Lodge and the Order of the Eastern Star
at Groveland.
For a number of years he had made his home with his children,
spending time with each.
In addition to Mrs Whitaker, he leaves two other daughters, Mrs
Vance Colwell of Paragon RR 1 and Mrs Wilbur Sierp of Clermont
two sons Elzie Carter of Indianapolis, and Loran Carter of Brownsburg
11 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren, and two great-great grand-
children.
Mrs May Goss of Paragon is a sister and James O. Carter of Cloverdale
is a brother. A son and daughter are deceased.
Funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. Leopal Day Saturday morning
at 10:30 in the Cure and Hensley Chapel with burial following in the Hall
Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after noon Tuesday.
Posted by Debbie Jennings
MRS CARTER DIES AT COATESVILLE
Funeral of Former Resident will be at Hall Tuesday
Mrs Trent Carter, mother of Mrs Virgil Whitaker of this city,
died Saturday evening at 6 o'clock at her home near Coates-
ville. Although Mrs Carter had been ill with heart trouble for
the last 3 weeks, her death came unexpectedly just after she
had walked into her home from the porch.
The daughter of John and Margaret Crank, Mrs Carter was born
near Hall, Dec.6,1868, and spent most of her life in Morgan county.
She was married to Mr Carter in 1888. In 1925 she and her husband
moved to Indianapolis where they spent four years, moving to their
present home in 1929.Mrs Carter was a member of the Baptist Church
near Groveland in Putnam county and of the Eastern Star.
Surviving Mrs Carter are her husband and six children, Mrs Whitaker
of this city,Mrs Vance Colwell of Lewisville, Mrs Wilbur Sirp,Dayton,
Elza and Loran Carter of Indianapolis: two sisters, Mrs Mollie Elmore
Cloverdale and Mrs Lydia McGinnis,Long Beach California; a brother
Major Crank of Orlando, Florida and ten grandchildren.
Short services will be held at the home Tuesday morning at 9:15 conducted
by Rev. Brown, pastor of her local church. Further services will be held at
10:30 at Hall Christian Church, with Rev. Lewis Crafton, pastor of Garfield
Baptist Church in Indianapolis in charge.The Eastern Star chapter from
New Maysville will give their burial service. Interment will be in the Hall
Cemetery.
Posted by Debbie Jennings
NANCY AMANDA (RATTS) CARTER
Martinsville Paper date unknown
Submitted by Debbie Jennings
Mrs. Nan Carter died at her home north of here
February 22nd. She leaves a husband and six
children, the youngest not two years old, her
mother Mrs. Eph Ratts,three brothers and one
sister. The funeral services were held at this
place February 23rd, conducted by Ben Knoy.
The body was laid to rest in Olive Cemetery.
ELDERLY MAN EXPIRES
Martinsville Reporter October 15, 1946
Submitted by Debbie Jennings
Willard Franklin Carter, age 85, a retired farmer
passed away at 5:30 am today at the home of
his son, Luther Carter, 240 West Highland Street.
The deceased was born September 13-1861 the son
of Mr. and Mrs F. Ludwell Carter and resided in
Martinsville for the last 12 years. He was ill only a
short time.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. George Lance
of Baker township, Mrs. C. L. Carter of Nashville, and
three sons, Oral Carter of Eminence and Everett and
Luther of this city.
Several grandchildren and great grandchildren as well
as one great great grandchild will also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 11 am at
the Amity Baptist Church and interment will follow in
Mannan Cemetery, west of Lewisville.Friends may call
at the home after 7 pm Wednesday.
AMANDA CAROLINA (Litten) CHAMBERS 3 October 1918 "Owen County Journal" News
AMANDA CAROLINA (Litten) CHAMBERS was born February 29, 1838, and died September 10, 1918, aged 80 years, 6 months, 11 days. On October the 24th, 1861 she was married to Jasper B. Chambers. To this union were born three children, Maston, Ora and the elder son dying in infancy.
She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Litten and was one of three children of whom Rhoda and Betsy preceded her in death. Four brothers, Jackson, Jacob, James and Thomas and three sisters, Susanna, Mary and Sarah survive her. She is also survived by six grand-children and one great grand-child.
For more then nine months she has suffered from heart trouble and dropsy, bearing her illness patiently. She was kind and loved by all her friends. Although she had never confessed Christ we believe God has taken her into his fold for she had spoken so many times of "The main thing is to be ready." Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
ELIJAH CHAMBERS
Bloomington Newsletter, Mar 3, 1855, p. 3
Submitted by Nancy White
Died in Washington Township, Owen County, Indiana, January 12, 1855, Mr.
Elijah Chambers. He was born near Georgetown, Maryland, on the 20th of
September, 1772, and was, at the time of his death, in the 83rd year of his
age. He was for 60 years a member in the communion of the Regular Baptist
Church and for 57 years was a preacher of the gospel. In his long life he
exemplified in his daily walk the faith which for so many years he had
professed and preached. In 1818 he removed to Owen County, then almost
entirely a wilderness, where he continued to reside until his death. His
death was occasioned by a stroke of palsy which deprived him of speech for
the last few days of his life. He left the aged companion of his life with
whom he had lived 58 years together with his neighbors and a numerous
kindred to lament his departure.
JAMES CHENOWETH "Owen County Journal" 20 Feb. 1919
JAMES CHENOWETH, one of the oldest citizens of Wayne township, a soldier in the Civil War, died here at his home Monday morning at eleven o'clock of a complication of diseases at the advanced age of eighty-one years. Mr. Chenoweth had been in failing health for some time. He leaves two sons, Fred of Gosport, and Homer of Minnesota. Mrs. Chenoweth died several years ago. Mr. Chenoweth was a member of the Gosport Knights of Pythias.
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon in the Methodist church and burial was in Gosport cemetery. Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
FRANK CHERRY "Owen County Journal" 20 Feb. 1919
FRANK CHERRY, 51, one of the best known farmer citizens of the Liberty neighborhood, east of Gosport, and one of the directors of the Gosport bank, died suddenly Thursday night of paralysis at Dr, Gray's sanitarium at Milgrove, where he had gone to take treatment for the removal of a cancer on his face. Mr. Cherry had not been in good health for some time and some weeks ago submitted to an examination of a small sore on the left side of his face near the temple, which disclosed the fact that the infection was of a cancerous nature. He immediately made arrangements and entered the Gray sanitarium to have the growth removed. His condition improved under the treatment given, and all indications a few hours before his death were that the growth would be in condition to remove on Sunday and that he would be able to return to his home some time the latter part of next week. He was feeling good and in the best of spirits up until late Thursday afternoon. Dr. Gray makes a specialty of raising pure bred hogs and Mr. cherry being a farmer was very much interest in the animals and usually accompanied and assisted Dr. Gray in feeding them. At feeding time Friday afternoon he was helping with the feeding and talking about the animals when dr. Gray noticed him continually rubbing and warming one of his hands at the fire under the feed cooker. He asked him if his hands were cold. Mr. Cherry replied that they were not, but that one of them felt numb and peculiar. A little later when supper was announced he said he was not feeling just right and would not partake of the meal. After supper Dr. Gray returned and talked with him until near eight o'clock when Mr. cherry suddenly sank down in his chair and would have fallen to the floor had the doctor not prevented. Dr. Gray immediately saw the seriousness of Mr. Cherry's condition and telephoned Mrs. Cherry and daughters to come at once. He died, however, before they arrived at his bedside.
The body was removed to the home Saturday and funeral services were held in Liberty church Sunday, the Rev. Harper officiating. Burial was in the church yard.
He leaves the wife, three daughters, Misses May Lea, at home, and Mrs. J. L. Stucky of Muncie, and two brothers, James, living in the same neighborhood east of town, and John of Danville, ILL.
Mr. Cherry was a man who could truthfully be spoken of as of the highest type of citizen, husband, father, neighbor and friend and not only in his death a distant loss to his relatives and friends, but to the entire community. Such men are hard to replace. Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
GOSPORT VETERAN IS DEAD
Indianapolis Star- 20 November 1917
DANVILLE, Ill, Nov 19 --- William G. Chitick , 81 years old, a former resident of Gosport, Ind. but a member of the National Soldiers Home for fifteen years, died of a cerebral hemorrhage. He served three years and one month as a private in Company F of the One Hundred and Forty-ninth Indiana Volunteer Indantry.
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Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
JAMES CHRISTENBERRY DEAD The Owen Leader, Spencer, Indiana, Wednesday, September 29, 1915
Word was received here last week of the death of
James Christenberry, 80 years old, at his home in Illinois. Funeral
services were held Friday (September 24, 1915). His widow is the sister of
A. E. Gaston. He left Owen County some 20 years ago, moving to a farm near
Casey, Illinois. He leaves three children: Wm. Christenberry and Mrs. Henry
Williams of Morgan Township and Mrs. Amy Hendricks, of near Bloomington. .
Posted by Mike Rastatter
SCHRILDA JANE (SANDERS) CHRISTENBERRY
Headline: Mrs. Wm. Christenberry Dies; Funeral Sunday. Dies Thursday at Home of Daughter, Mrs. Millie Hatt, at Kokomo - Internment at Garrard Chapel.
Owen Leader, December 27, 1945
Submitted by Mike Rastatter
Mrs. Schrilda Jane (Sanders) Christenberry, 83 years old, wife of the late William H. Christenberry, passed away Thursday, December 20, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Millie Hatt, following a four week illness of carcinoma. For the past few years she had made her home with her daughter at Kokomo.
She was born June 10, 1862, in the state of Illinois, a daughter of Elijah and Jane Sanders. When she was 12 years old her parents moved to this county and settled in Morgan Township. Here she grew to womanhood and was married to William H. Christenberry, who preceded her in death January 19, 1931.
Early in life she joined the U.B. Church at Garrard Chapel and here she held her membership until death.
Mrs. Christenberry was the mother of several children and it was her desire in life to make a good home for her children and husband.
Survivors include the following children: Mrs. Dora Williams, Romulus, Mich.: Mrs. Nellie Mills, Lebanon; Mrs. Millie Hatt, Kokomo; Mrs. Florence Moran, Spencer; Lewis C Christenberry, Pine Village; Lee Christenberry, Attica; Mrs. Ruth Chapman, Terre Haute; Alvin Christenberry of Attica, and Howard Christenberry of Vandalia.
The following children preceded her in death: Mrs. Minnie Query, Elmer Christenberry, Mrs. Mollie Pifer, Oliver Christenberry; and one son, Albert, died in infancy.
Mrs. Christenberry also leaves 33 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Rose Lykens, of Indianapolis; and a brother, John Sanders, of Petersburg.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Garrard Chapel in Charge of Rev. Arthur J. Croy, and internment was made in the adjoining cemetery.
West & Sons were in charge of the arrangements.
WILLIAM CHRISTENBERRY
Headline: Billy Christenberry Dead. Farmer of Morgan Township A Victim of Overdose of Medicine Containing Morphine.
Owen Leader, Spencer, Indiana, Wednesday January 21, 1931, Number 8
Submitted by Mike Rastatter
William Christenberry, 65 years old, a farmer north of Vandalia, died Monday morning (January 19, 1931), his death being due to an overdose of Morphine.
Two years ago he was hurt in an auto wreck, his chest being caved in, and since that time he had suffered continual pain. Medicine containing morphine was constantly at his command in order to deaden pain and induce sleep.
Saturday night he could not sleep and at 2 a. m. Sunday got up and turned on his radio. After listening in for a time he took a dose of his medicine and went to bed. When breakfast was ready Mrs. Christenberry went to awaken him, but he was sleeping soundly and she did not disturb him. Later she attempted to awaken him and he appeared sluggish and almost in a state of coma. At 9 o'clock, Mrs. Christenberry became alarmed and called a physician who said it was plainly an overdose of the medicine and that he could do nothing, as it had been too long since the medicine was taken. The heart beats grew gradually weaker and Monday morning he died.
Mr. Christenberry was a son of James and Dova (Freeman) Christenberry and was born in January, 1865, on the farm where he has continued to live out his life. He was married at the age of 17 to Miss Prilda Sanders. To this union 14 children were born, four of whom have died. Those surviving are Zora, Nellie, Minnie, Florence, Ruth, Lewis, Lee, Arva, and Howard.
Their oldest daughter was married when she was seventeen and Mr. Christenberry became a grandfather at the age of 36 - probably the record for this state. He had always been a hard working man until the accident two years ago rendered him unfit for further labor.
He has two sisters living, Mrs. Henry Williams of Jordan and Mrs. Amy Hendricks of Terre Haute.
Funeral services will be held at 10 o'clock today (Wednesday) at Garrard Chapel and internment will be made in the cemetery there.
Furman Joseph Coble Obituary
Owen County Democrat March 25, 1920
Submitted by Carol Heidrick
Furman Joseph Coble was born November 21, 1865 at Indianapolis and departed this life March 8, 1920 at Robert Long Hospital at Indianapolis, 54 years 4 months 6 days.
The greater part of his life was spent in Owen County where his parents moved from Indianapolis when he was but four years of age and located in Clay township where his boyhood was spent.
His education was acquired at the district schools and at the Spencer schools. He was united in marriage to Mary A. Murphy at Indianapolis on July 8, 1903 and soon afterward located on a farm
in Clay township where he lived until death overtook him. He united with the Roman Catholic Church in Indianapolis in the summer of 1909 and has always lived a Christian life and has taken a very
active part in sunday school work, giving his services as a teacher of a class when needed. His body was removed from the hospital to the old home where the funeral services were held. The Rev. Kelly of
Spencer Presbyterian officiated. Burial was in the Riverside Cemetery.
He leaves to mourn his loss besides a host of friends, the members of his immediate family who are his widow, two sons and two daughters; James 15, Elizabeth 13, Agnes 12, Benjamin 8.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish in this way to extend our thanks to the many friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us in our recent sorrow, the death of our husband, father, brother, Furman J. Coble.
Especially do we thank the Rev. Kelly for his words of consolation and the singers who assisted us.
The Coble Family
JOHN COBLE DEAD
Owen County Democrat November 21, 1935
Submitted by Carol Heidrick
John R. Coble, 76 years old, a well known farmer northwest of Spencer, was found dead in bed Wednesday morning by his wife.
He had been in town Saturday in his usual health. However, for some time, he had complained occassionally of not feeling well. Heart failure was supposedly the cause of death.
Surviving are the widow and five children; Mrs. Ray Mitten of Spencer; Mrs. Kenneth Minnick of Cuba; Mrs. Ross Criss of Elnora; Mrs. Alva Melick of Lyons; and
Ralph Coble living west of Spencer. As we go to press, funeral arrangements have not been announced.
MRS. COBLE DIES; FUNERAL RITES HERE YESTERDAY
Owen County Leader October 27, 1955
Submitted by Carol Heidrick
Mrs. Mary Agnes Coble, a former resident of Spencer, died Sunday afternoon in Indianapolis following a long illness.
She was born in County Galway, Ireland in 1874. She was a daughter of James and Mary Murphy, she came to this country as a young girl
where she has continued to live. She was united in marriage to Furman J. Coble in 1903 who preceded her in death. To this union four children were born, namely:
James Coble of Kokomo; Mrs. Elizabeth Tallmadge of Rockford, Ill; Mrs. Agnes Petty and Ben Coble, both of Spencer. She also leaves one sister, Margaret Waltz of
Indianapolis; five grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Following death, the body was brought to West and Son Funeral Home. Final rites were held yesterday, Wednesday, at 10 o'clock at the St. Jude Catholic
Church. Father Joseph Pucci was in charge and interment was made in Riverside Cemetery.
MRS. COBLE, 76, DIES SUNDAY
Owen County Native Dies Sunday Afternoon
Owen County Democrat Thursday, June 8, 1939
Submitted by Carol Heidrick
Mrs. Mary Etta Coble, 76 year old Owen County native and life long county resident at 4:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon in Spencer at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ray Mitten, west Market Street, following a short ten day illness of complications.
Born in Owen County, the daughter of James and Melinda Hendershott she had spent most of her life near Spencer. She was a member of the New Union Church of Christ. Her husband, John Coble, preceded her in death three years ago and since that time she
had been making her home with her children. Up until the time of death of her husband, they had lived on a farm five miles northwest of Spencer.
Survivors beside the daughter, Mrs. Mitten are three other daughters; Mrs. Elizabeth Minnick of Spencer; Mrs. Alma Melick of Lyons; Mrs. Esta Criss of Hymera; one son, Ralph Coble of Spencer. Three brothers, Perry Hendershott and Dan Hendershott, both of northwest of Spencer,
and Irwin Hendershott of south of Spencer; 15 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the New Union Church of Christ with Rev. Jewell Norman in charge. Burial was in the cemetery
adjoining the church.
RALPH COBLE, FUNERAL WEDNESDAY
Owen County Leader September 9, 1971
Submitted by Carol Heidrick
Ralph E. Coble, 71, of Cloverdale, died in Putnam County Hospital at Greencastle Sunday morning September 5. He was born in Owen County on March
20, 1900 the son of John Coble and Mary Etta Hendershott Coble. He was a member of the Spencer Church of Christ. Mr. Coble is survived by his widow, Mamie
Davis Coble; one daughter, Lois Gaston, R.R. 2, Cloverdale; two sons, Darrell V. Coble, Loveland, Colorado; Ronald Lee Coble of Indianapolis; three sisters,
Bessie (Mrs. Ray) Mitten of Spencer; Elizabeth Minnick of Spencer and Alma Melick of Oaktown and ten grandchildren.
Two sisters preceded him in death. Funeral services were at 2:00 pm Wednesday at West & Sons Funeral Home in Spencer with Henry Smith, minister of
Spencer Church of Christ officiating. Interment was in New Union Cemetery.
JUDGE GARRETT CONOVER
Owen County Journal-- June 25 1874
Judge Garrett Conover, a former resident of Owen county, died at Greencastle on last Sabbath afternoon, at the advanced age of 84 years, and was buried in the Gosport Cemetery on the following day. The Masonic fraternity, of which order deceased had been an honored and exemplary member for 62 years, had charge of the funeral exercises. A deputation of Knights Templar, from the Greencastle Commandery, acted as pall bearers and conducted the burial services. Many members of the order from Spencer, Gosport and elsewhere, together with a large number of citizens, were in attendance to pay the last tribute of respect to departed worth. It can be said with truth that a good man has passed from earth, albeit, at a ripe old age, who was honored and respected by his fellowmen during a long life.
Posted by Kathryn Mereness
WM. G. COLLINS 10 August 1921 "Owen County Journal" News
WM. G. COLLINS, 65 years old, died Aug 3 at the home of Wm. Fender where he and Mrs. Collins were making their home. Some two months ago they came here from Worthington taking rooms with Mrs. Rebecca Secrest and about two weeks ago moved to the home of Mr. Fender. Both Mr. and Mrs. Collins have been in feeble health for some time. Death was due to mitral regurgitation. He was born in Delaware county, Ind., Jan. 24, 1856. The body was taken to Worthington Friday for interment. Mr. Collins was a uncle of J.F. CRANE of Spencer.
Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
BROUGHT HERE FOR BURIAL
JAMES E. CONVIS
Owen County Democrat Thursday February 3, 1910
Submitted by Debbie Jennings
James E Convis, aged 53 years, died at his home in Hinsdale Illinois on Friday January 28
1910 if paralysis. The body arrived here on the 9:58 train Tuesday morning, accompanied
by the widow and an uncle, JW Gordon. The deceased and Miss Mollie Mayfield of this city
were married July 6, 1892 and have since resided in Illinois. Mr Convis was a traveling
salesman in the employ of Marshall Field & Co of Chicago. He had been connected with that
firm for thirty five years. He had been an invalid for four years prior to his death. On
the arrival of the train the body was conveyed to Riverside Cemetery for burial. Rev Allen
T. Shaw offered a prayer at the grave.
MYRTLE (QUERY) COOK Mrs. Myrtle E. Cook, 73, whose home was on R. 3 in Cloverdale, died early Tuesday morning, October 17, 1961, in St. Joseph Hospital, Kokomo (Indiana). The funeral service will be this afternoon, Thursday, October 19, at two o'clock at the Whitaker Funeral Home in Cloverdale. Burial will be in Wilkinson Cemetery, Poland. Mrs. Cook was born in Owen County, January 14, 1888, a daughter of Daniel and Lydia Lockhart Query. She was married to William E. Cook who died in 1948. Mrs. Cook was a member of the Christian Church. She is survived by four sons, Floyd Cook, Kokomo, Lawrence Cook, Galvantin; Estel Cook, Bunker Hill and Beryl Cook, Kokomo. There are two sisters, Mrs. Rulie Stillbower and Miss Susie Query, both of Edinburg. There are 8 grand children .
Posted by Mike Rastatter
JOSEPH A. (Dode) COOPER
SUNDAY 7 Sept. 1921 "Owen County Leader" Spencer, News
JOSEPH A. (Dode) COOPER, a retired merchant, died Thursday at the home of his son, Fred D. Cooper, after an illness of over a year. He was born Oct. 18, 1844, and was the son of John J. and Elizabeth (McDonald) Cooper, He was 76 years, 10 months, 28 days old at the time of his death. In the Civil War he was a member of Co. G. 115th Indiana Infantry. For many years he has made his home in Spencer, being engaged in various enterprises. His last merchantile venture was a shoe store here, in which he was fairly successful. Closing out the stock he retired from active business. Several years ago he was identified with the C.P. Lesh Paper Co. of Indianapolis and while thus employed was caught in an elevator and lost one foot at the ankle. He was married Jan. 28, 1866 to Susan F. Dryden. Three children were born to this union, one of whom, Fred D. Cooper of Spencer survives. Mrs. Cooper died three weeks ago. Mr. Cooper living but three weeks and ten hours after her death. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Christian church, of which the congregation he had long been an active member. Interment was made in Riverside Cemetery. Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
MRS SUSAN COOPER
Owen County Leader Wednesday August 31, 1921
Submitted by Debbie Jennings
Mrs Susan F. Cooper, 73 years old, wife of Joseph A. "Dode" Cooper, died early Friday morning at
the Cooper home, corner of Harrison and North Streets following a long illness. Death was due
to pernicious anemia. Both she and Mr Cooper had been in frail health for several months. Mrs
Cooper was the daughter of Kendall and Margaret (Bonnewell) Dryden and was born in Maryland Jan 1
1848.
She was married Jan 28, 1866 to Joseph A. Cooper. To this union three children were born; Iona who died
in infancy, Elisabeth, who died when entering upon her highschool work, and Fred D who, with his father
survives. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 at the home of her son, Fred Cooper and the
interment was made in Riverside.
MRS ELIZA COURIM
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