"D" WILLIAM R. DAGLEY
Thursday 3 October 1912 Indianapolis Star
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
WILLIAM R. DAGLEY, 75 years old, civil war veteran, is dead at his home in Gosport of apoplexy. He was a mason and an Odd Fellow..
VERNIA ESTER (ULRICH) DALTON
Vernia Dalton Rites Saturday At Clay City
Submitted by Mike Rastatter
Mrs. Vernia E. Dalton, R. R. 1, Clay City, died Wednesday afternoon, February 13 (1980), in Union Hospital at Terre Haute. She had been hospitalized the last six weeks. She was born at Poland (Jordan Village) the daughter of Samuel Ulrich and Flora Yaryer Ulrich. Her husband, Virgil Dalton preceded her in death in August 1978. She was a member of the Heritage Baptist Church at Coal City. Survivors are her daughters Rachel Persinger, Danville, Indiana, Betty Christy, Orange Park, Florida, Gladys Hayward, Greenville, Kentucky, Colleen South, Veedersburg, Patsy Downs, R. R. 1 Clay city, Ette Childs, Indianapolis, Garry Dalton, R. R. 1 Clay City; sister Clara Williams, Washington, California; brothers Forrest Ulrich, Terre Haute, Cleetus Ulrich, Washington, California, James Ulrich, Poland, Charles Ulrich, Allendale, Michigan, and 12 grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2:00pm Saturday at the Schoppenhorst Funeral Home in Clay City. The Rev. Joe Dayhuff, an Evangelist of Terre Haute, will officiate, and will be assisted by the Rev. Fred Poett, pastor of the Heritage Baptist Church. Internment will be in the Stawlley Cemetery near Bowling Green. Calling hours will be from 3 to 9 P.M. Friday.
ABRAHAM J. DAVIS
Submitted by Jacquie Truax Jones
BRUCE ALVIN DAVIS
Dies at Home; Rites Saturday
unknown newspaper
Submitted by Bruce Davis
Bruce A. Davis, 82 years, died at two o'clock Thursday morning, November 16 at his home, 369 W. North Street. He had been ill several weeks.
Mr. Davis was a member of the Jordan Village United Presbyterian Church. Several years ago he served as trustee of Morgan Township.
He was born February 21, 1879 in Owen County, the son of Wesley and Mariah Strouse Davis.
He is survived by his wife, Grace Davis to whom he had been married 57 years; two sons, Renos Davis, R. R., Spencer, and Bruce Wilson Davis, Santa Barbara, California; seven grandchildren, and several nieces, and nephews.
One son, John Martin Davis, preceded him in death.
Funeral services were held at the West & Son Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Saturday with the Rev. George F. Conley Officiating.
Interment was in Riverside Cemetery.
BRUCE WILSON DAVIS I know about the recently deceased policy I have, but I know that Bruce would have wanted it here.
June 20, 2009
Columbus Dispatch
Submitted by Debbie Jennings
Bruce Wilson Davis died at home surrounded by his family on 19 June 2009 in Columbus, Oh., after a long battle against Parkinson's disease.
He was born on 22 December 1921 on a farm near Jordan Village, Owen County, Ind. He wed Norma (Nichols) on 8 June 1948. He is survived by
his wife; children, Jennifer (and husband, Lew) of Columbus, Mark of Southbury, Conn. and Robert (and wife, Pamela) of Alexandria, Va.;
granddaughters, Joanna (and husband, Adam), Alyssa (and husband, Tom), Laura (and fiance, Brandon), and Abigail; great-grandchildren,
Caleb, Olivia and Sophia. Mr. Davis was preceded in death by parents Alvin Bruce and Grace (Martin) Davis and brothers Colonel John
Martin Davis, USA and Renos Davis. Mr. Davis served in World War II as a U.S. Navy Signalman and Radioman 2nd Class in convoys
carrying troops and supplies to North Africa and the British Isles; then on the USS Briscoe (Attack Transport/APA 65), participating
in "troop landing exercises" on Hawaii in preparation for aiding Gen. MacArthur's Pacific "island hopping" strategy. The USS Briscoe
transported troops to Guam, Saipan, Eniwetok, New Guinea, Guadalcanal, The Philippines, Okinawa and Japan. Mr. Davis was aboard the
USS Briscoe in Tokyo Bay during the Japanese surrender ceremony in 1945. His brother, Col. Davis, was a communications officer attached
to MacArthur's staff. Mr. Davis earned an A.B. in Math/Physics at Indiana University and an M.S. in Engineering at Purdue University.
A member of Phi Beta Kappa, he taught math and physics, and coached basketball (1945-51) in Sweetser and Gosport, Ind. high schools.
Mr. Davis worked at the US Naval Ordnance Plant and Naval Avionics Facility in Indianapolis and at General Motors Allison and Defense
Systems Divisions' offices in Ind., Mich. and Calif., (1950-63). He engaged in military-related research and development (R&D),
pertaining to computer simulation models for turboprop and turbojet engines, airborne fire control systems, the Hawk and Raven
air-to-surface and Sergeant surface-to-surface missiles, as well as operations analysis on inertial guidance systems and hard fixed-site
versus mobile deployment of ballistic missile systems. Mr. Davis worked at Battelle Memorial Institute (1963-84) in Columbus, Oh.,
where he headed Space Systems Programs and the Defense and Space Systems and Electronics Departments, founding the latter. He oversaw
research on NASA contracts involving the Apollo, Space Shuttle and Skylab Programs, as well as R&D on DoD intelligence- and
weapons-related programs. Under Mr. Davis, Battelle's Defense and Space Division, among many achievements, aided the Air Force in
perfecting the armor penetrating capabilities of the A-10 Thunderbolt, the premier US close air support combat aircraft. In turn NASA
saluted Battelle for making possible the maiden flight of the Columbia Space Shuttle, presenting it with the flag that flew aboard
Columbia on 14 April 1981. Upon Columbia's successful return, the then-acting NASA Administrator declared that "this epic flight proves
again that the US is No. 1" in Space. Battelle helped NASA perfect Columbia's surface tiles, making safe reentry possible. Mr. Davis was
a member of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), having published articles in the AIAA journal. Friends may
call Monday from 5-8 p.m. at the WEIR-AREND FUNERAL HOME, 4221 N. High St. (3 blocks S. of Henderson Rd.), where service will be held
Tuesday 11 a.m. Rev. Phyllis Heffner officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Madden Center of Excellence for
Parkinson's Disease, 1581 Dodd Drive, Columbus, Oh. 43210. Please specify "for research.
Submitted by Bruce Davis
GRACE DAVIS, 82
Dies on Friday
Submitted by Bruce Davis
Mrs. Grace Davis, 82, of 369 West North Street, Spencer died suddenly at her home this morning, Friday.
She was born on September 17, 1882, in Vandalia. a daughter of Robert and Catherine (Brown) Martin, and was a member of the Presbyterian Church at Jordan Village.
Survivors include two sons, C. Renos Davis of R. R. 1, Spencer, and Bruce W. Davis of Columbus, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. Mary Frank, of Poland; seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Her husband died in 1961, and one son, one brother and two sisters also preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2:00 p, m. at West and Son funeral Home with Rev. Thomas Atkinson officiating, Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery.
Friends may call after 7:00 p. m. Friday at the West and Son Funeral Home, in Spencer.
GRACE DAVIS
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Born September 17, 1982
Died July 2, 1963
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SERVICES
Sunday, July 4, 1995
West & Son Funeral Home
2:00 P.M.
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MINISTER
Rev. Thomas G. Atkinson
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INTERMENT
Riverside Cemetery
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SURVIVORS
Sons
C. Renos Davis
Bruce W. Davis
Sister
Mrs. Mary Frank
HATTIE DAVIS DEAD
Miss Hattie Davis, 44 years old, died early Saturday
morning at the Owen County Infirmary where Hattie had been an inmate
several years. Cause of death was given as congenital malformation,
with a contributory cause of interstitial nephritis. She had been a
helpless cripple for many years. She was a daughter of Albert and Mary
Jane (Bowen) Davis living north of Freedom. Her death occurred some time
during the night and she was found Saturday morning.
The body was brought to the Drescher undertaking parlor to be prepared
for burial and interment was made at Splinter Ridge Cemetery in Lafayette
Township Sunday. Brief services were held at the grave side.
Submitted by Bruce Davis
HENRY G. DAVIS
And the Grim Reaper continued his harvest, gathering into his
relentless hand the life of Henry G. Davis, another old soldier.
Mr. Davis was born in Carroll County, Ohio Dec. 5, 1844 and removed from
there to Indiana. In 1861 he joined the. 59th Indiana volunteer infantry
and for 3 years and 9 months fought valiantly for his country.
In 1865 he married Miss Nancy E. Davis and one child, William, was born
to them. In 1877 they came to Polk County, Nebraska, settling on a farm
near Silver Creek, where they lived until about a year ago, when they
moved to Silver Creek.
Mr. Davis was always a kindly, genial, man, and had a friendly smile and
word for everyone. His wife and son survive him.
Submitted by Bruce Davis
COLONEL JOHN M. DAVIS
Funeral Will Be Held Thursday for Col. John Davis Funeral services for Col. John M. Davis, 40, 802 North Chester street, who died Monday at Billings General Hospital, will be held at 2 p. m. Thursday at Shirley Brothers Irving Hill chapel. Lt. Col. David Donohoo, Protestant chaplain at the hospital, will officiate and burial will be at Anderson cemetery on East Tenth Street. Col. Davis, became ill while serving on Leyte, during which time he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for his work as executive communications officer for the Far East air forces signal corps. He returned to this country several months ago. The Bronze Star citation read in part, "Though he suffered from a severe and often painful malady which eventually caused hospitalization, Col. Davis worked incessantly at his manifold (communications) duties, succeeding in completing complex and detailed plans before the required target dates, making valuable contributions to the success of air operations in this theater." Col. Davis, native of Owen county, received his commission when he was graduated from Purdue University in 1926. He was transmission engineer for Indiana Bel1 Telephone Company nineteen years, making his home in Indianapolis during that time. February 9, 1941, he was called to active and in July, 1944, he went overseas. Col. Davis was a member of the Presbyterian church, the Masonic Lodge and Theta Chi Fraternity. Be is survived by the widow, Mrs. Virginia Davis; two daughters, Beverly and Linda Davis, Indianapolis; the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Davis, Spencer, and two brothers, Radioman 2-C Bruce Wilson, in the Pacific, and Renos Davis, Spencer.
Submitted by Bruce Davis
JONATHAN WESLEY DAVIS
Submitted by Bruce Davis
Died at his residence a half mile east of Vandalia, Owen County, Indiana, John Wesley Davis, aged 62years 8 months and 24 days..
Deceased was born in Carroll County, Ohio, Aug. 8, 1836, and immigrated with his parents to Owen County Indiana, in 1849, and has lived in Owen County nearly fifty years. He was rnarried to Miss Maria Strause, August 9, 1860. To them were born ten children, six boys and four girls, William A., John W., Gilbert M., Carl K. Alvin B. and Gerge L., all of whom are living but George L., who died in 1890. The girls are: Luella Mustard of Nebraska; Orabelle Prather of Illinois; CharIotte Phillips and Sally McCauley of Owen County.
Mr, Davis was a great sufferer. For thirteen years he was never free from pain. In 1886 he was taken down with sciatic rheumatism, and from that time until death came he suffered untold misery. But death came at last and relieved him of his suffering. He united with the United Methodist Church about seven or eight years ago and died in that faith and we believe he has gone to that land ''where everlasting sun abides, and never withering fowers; death like a narrow sea divides this heavenly land from ours."
He leaves a wife and nine children to mourn their loss, but thieir loss is his eternal gain. The funeral was conducted by Elder R. Kerr, assisted by Rev. E. E. Urner of the Methodist Church. Internment in the Vandalia Cemetery.
MRS. LINNIE DAVIS
Mrs. Linnie, wife of Harper Davis, was born in Carroll County, Ohio,
March 26, 1843, and departed this life Dec. 26,1905, at her late residence
at Terre Haute, Ind., aged 62 years, 9 months and 3 days. She came with
her parents. Isaac and Susannah Criss, when a child from Ohio to Owen
County, Ind. Mrs. Davis was of a family of eleven children two of whom
with the father am!
mother preceded her in deaths She was united in marriage to Harper Davis in
1878 and to this union were born two daughters and one son, she was also a
true mother of two daughters and a son by a former marriage of her husband,
of whom the husband, four daughters two sons, four brothers and four sisters
survive her, a!! of whom mourn their loss as a truly devoted wife, a
loving and indulgent mother and a kind and affectionate sister.
She united when only 15 years of age with the Baptist church at Rehobeth
church. After marriage to Mr. Davis they resided in Vandalia, Owen County,
Ind, and she united with the M. E. church at that place, remaining with the
church until their removal to Terre Haute where they both transferred their
membership to the First M. E. church, worshipping at that place, living a
consistent and zealous Christian life, living in harmony with her
neighbors, always ready and willing to help to aid and administer to the
wants of the sick or distressed and never forgetting her blessed Lord and
Savior. When she realized that her earthly existence was fast closing out
and death would soon end all, she expressed a desire to go and join her
Savior.
Submitted by Bruce Davis
MRS. MARY DAVIS
Mrs. Mary Davis, who for the past two weeks had been seriously ill at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lillian Cambridge, on North Court street
suffering from uremic poisoning, passed away at 9:30 o'clock Monday morning.
The deceased who was past 81 years of age at the time of. her death, had
been a resident of Tuscola for over forty years and was well known to a
majority of our citizens. Her long and worthy life had built up for her a
long list of friends and acquaintances, who join with the children and other
sorrowing relatives in mourning her departure.
Mrs. Davis was the mother of seven children the husband and father
having preceded her in death a number of years ago. The children,
aside from the daughter here, who had cared for the mother during her last
illness, are Mrs. L. E. Randolph, Rockville, Ind.,; Mrs. Alice Mackey,
Atwood; Mrs. Ernestine Riggs, Demoines, Iowa; Fred Davis, Ardale, Iowa;
O. H. Davis, Los Angeles, Cal; and Howard Davis of Pahuska, Okla.
Aside from the above the deceased is survived by one brother, S. S.
Goehring, a former well known contractor of this city, now living in
Pahuska. Okla., and one sister Mrs. Rosa B, McLaughlin, also of the Oklahoma
city, twenty-two grandchildren and ten great grand children.
Funeral services will be held this Thursday afternoon at 5:30 o'clock
from the Methodist church of which the deceased had long been associated,
with the pastor, the Reverend Howard Leach officiating.
Burial, which is in charge of Mortician J. C. Waddington, will be made
in the Tuscola cemetery.
Submitted by Bruce Davis
MARY ANN (RITTER) SLOAN DAVIS
Mary Ann, daughter of George and Patsy Ritter, died March 10, 1902, of
heart disease and was buried March 12. She was born in Kentucky, January,
1825. She migrated to Owen County, Ind., near Spencer, and grew to
womanhood in Owen County. She united in marriage with Wm. Sloan in 1845
To this union 6 children were born, 4 girls and 2 boys. Jolin W. of
Lyons, Kansas, and Martha survive her. Mr. Sloan died la 1857, She was
married to Johnathan Davis in 1859. Two children were born to this union,
Albert and Emma A. Mr. Davis in 1879. She has been a resident of Owen
county all her life except one year In Iowa. She united with the United
Brethren church in early life, and afterwards with the M. E. church, and
lived a consistent member until her death. Mother Davis a true and devoted
wife, kind and affectionate mother, quiet and peaceable neighbor. The
funeral services were conducted by Rev. Ward, of Patricksburg, at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. Abrell. Her remains now rest beside those of her
second husband in the Pleasant Hill cemetery.
Submitted by Bruce Davis
CECIL R. DAYHUFF
Owen Leader, 29, Dec. 1977
Cecil R. Dayhuff, 60, of Bloomington, died December 22 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.The funeral was held Tuesday at Greene and Harrell Chapel with Jay Temples officiating. Burial was in Simpson Chapel Cemetery.He was born in Clay County April 8, 1917 and was a veteran of World War II with the USMC. He was a member of the Baptist Church.Survivors are the widow, Freda Crower Dayhuff; sons Marvin and Jerry of Gosport, and Robert of Paragon; brother Clarence in Brazil; and step-children: Judy Stineway of Martinsville, Shirley Stephenson of Indianapolis, Sharon Courter of Bloomington, Debbie Stafford of Irving, Texas, Jim Nichols of Indianapolis, Tom Nichols of Arletta, California; Jerry Carrithers of Irving and Harold Carrithers of Bloomington.Twenty-eight grandchildren and a great granddaughter also survive.Note: Cecil is a son of Eldora Alice Fiscus and Roscoe Dayhuff.
Posted by Marsha Pearson
JOHN DAYHUFF
OWEN COUNTY FARMER'S SUICIDE
Bloomington (IN) Telephone, April 12, 1912, p. 1
John Dayhuff, a wealthy farmer of Owen County near Spencer, hanged himself in his barn yesterday. Poor health and worry because of business affairs are supposed to have been the cause.
ORLANDO WAYMIRE DAYHUFF
DEATH TAKES O. W. DAYHUFF ON THURSDAY
Thursday August 31, 1939
Funeral To Be at 10 o'Clock Sunday Morning
OWEN NATIVE
Had Moved to Spencer After Retirement 9 Years Ago
Submitted by Bruce Davis
O. W. Dayhuff, 85, retired farm-
er, died at his home on Indiana
avenue at 3 o'clock Thursday aft-
ernoon following a lingering ill-
ness.
The son of Bazil and Jane Day-
huff, the deceased was born in
Lafayette township and lived there
until nine years ago, when he re-
tired from farming and moved
to Spencer. He married the
former Sarah Mishler Dec. 31,
1878, who lived on a farm near the
one where Mr. Dayhuff was born.
The couple moved on the Mishler
place and lived there until moving
to Spencer.
If Mr. Dayhuff would have lived
until Dec. 31 the couple would
have observed its sixty-first wed-
ding anniversary.
In addition to the widow, sur-
vivors include two daughters, Mrs.
Bertha Hoot, of Freedom, and
Mrs. Anna Townsend, of near
Spencer; three sons, Wallace, of
Owen county; Roscoe , of Worth-
ington, and Ray, of Spencer; 32
grandchildren and 16 great grand-
children.
Ray Dayhuff, manager of the
Owen County Farmers' supply, is
well-known here and has been com-
mander of the local American Leg-
ion post and also a member of the
Spencer school board.
Funeral services for the deceas-
ed will be held at 10 o'clock Sun-
day morning at the Calvary U. B.
church, with burial in the Maced-
donia cemetery. The Rev. John Rag-
le will be in charge of services.
MRS. ROSS DAYHUFF, DEAD
Owen Co. Democrat, 9 Feb 1922
Mrs. Ross Dayhuff, aged about thirty years, died at her home near Coal City Monday night after a brief illness. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tyler Fiscus. Funeral services and burial will be held Thursday morning at 10:30. Mrs. Dayhuff is survived by her husband and two young sons and many other relatives. Posted by Marsha Pearson
NOBLE DEAN
February 1951
Noble E. Dean for 30 years a farmer of Baker Twnshp, died suddenly Sunday afternoon at 5:30 at his home of a heart attack.
It states further that he was married in 1920, not as I have it listed to Miss Addie Cherry. He was a veteran of WWI. Funeral services will be Wednesday afternoon at the Monroe County Mt. Pleasant Christian Church. Viewing will be at Whitaker Funeral Home in Gosport.
Submitted by Mike Dean
DOLLIE LUCINDA DEEM
Submitted by Glenda DeFord
Dollie Lucinda Deem, daughter of Thomas and Margaret Deem was born in Green county, Aug. 17, 1870 and departed this life March 11, ’24 at her home in Gosport, Indiana aged 53 years, 6 months and 11 days.
She was united in marriage to Samuel B. Kaylor, July 21, 1898. To this union were born six children, one child, little Marie, having preceded the mother in death.
She united with the Methodist church at Cuba when, Rev. Skinner was the pastor at that place. She had been in failing health for twelve years. During all these years many times she could not attend church, but she never lost her faith in God. This faith was fully manifested during her last illness, which lasted for several months. All was done that loving hands and medical skill could do, but nothing could stay the hand of death.
During all her sickness she was ever patient. She was never known to murmur. She said shortly before she passed away that she would like to get well, but if she could not she was not afraid to die. She sang many songs a few hours before her death, among them “Jesus Lover of My Sould, Let Me to Thy bosom Fly” and “God Will Take Care of You”.
This mother was always looking to the interests of her home and family and doing many kind things for her neighbors.
Besides her own children she was mother to three step-children. All are living and bearing testimony with words and deeds that she had been a loving and devoted mother.
She was never happier than when around her fireside with her family and grandchildren and friends.
She leaves to mourn her early departure her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Iva sink, of Warsaw and Mrs.W Dittemore of Gosport; three sons, Fred, of Warsaw; Clifford of Ellettsville and Gaylord, of Gosport. The step-children, Mrs. Chasie Guy of Paragon, Mrs. Edward Hale of Gosport and Howard Kaylor of Spencer and several grandchildren. Besides her immediate family she leaves one sister, Mrs. W. M. Petit, two brothers, Alvin and Whitson Deem and many other relatives and friends. But their loss is her eternal gain.
CYNTHIA A. DETEMORE
Franklin Democrat, Friday November 4,1904
Submitted by Roberta Biggerstaff
Cynthia A. Detemore of Waverly, daughter of William and Cassa A. Thompson of Waverly, departed this life Wednesday afternoon, October 26, 1904, after an illness of three weeks of that dread disease, typhoid fever.
She was born near Centenary church, Morgan County, Indiana. September 29, 1855, age forty-nine years and twenty-seven days. She united in marriage to James Detemore September 9, 1877. To this union were given five children of whom four are living, Gertrude Ferguson and Ethel Wood who have homes of their own will not miss the anxious and loving care of mother so much as Claude and Mamie who are left with their father to mourn their loss. She confessed her Savior and united with the M. E. church at this place during a meeting held by Sister Nice in the year 1890.
During our school days together at this place, she was always of a very quiet and unassuming disposition and I believe the same can be said of her to the end of life.
The funeral services were held Friday morning at Waverly church conducted by Rev. Sidebottom of Brooklyn. Interment was in the Odd Fellows cemetery.
MRS. ALICE M. DITTEMORE
"Owen County Journal" 20 Feb. 1919
Mrs. ALICE M. DITTEMORE, wife of JOHN DITTEMORE, living north of Gosport, died Sunday morning at four o'clock of pneumonia following influenza. She had been sick only a short time.
She leaves the husband and seven children, five sons and two daughters; Winfield, Dewey, James, Albert, Lucile and Geneva. One daughter, Mrs. Charles Stines, preceded her in death. She was married to JOHN R. DITTEMORE in 1893. She was a member of the Little Mount Baptist church, having been a member for twenty-seven years.
Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at the home. Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
BERT DITTEMORE JR.
Gosport Native
Daily Herald - Telephone. Friday. Oct. 28, 1955
Mr. Dittemore was a native of Gosport, the son of Bert and Hattie Dittemore Sr. He was operator of a dry goods store in Gosport, a veteran of World War II, president of the Gosport Lions Club, and a member of the Gosport Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Lois Dunning Dittemore; a daughter, Victoria; his mother, Hattie Burton Dittemore and a sister, Bernice Dittemore.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Whitaker Funeral Home in Gosport. Rev. Arnold Adklns, and Rev. E. M. Minton will officiate. Burial will be in the Gosport Cemetery.
The body remains at the Whitaker Funeral Home where friends may call after 7 p.m. today.
Posted by Albert Scarborough
JAMES W. DOBSON Owen County Journal; April 19, 1877
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
James W. Dobson was born in East Tennessee, December 5, 1805 and died in Tuscola, Illinois April 12, 1877. At the age of 25 he came to Owen County where he resided until a few years ago when he removed to Tuscola, Illinois and passed the remaining portion of his life at that place. He was a useful citizen and during his residence in Owen County was called to fill several offices of trust and profit. He served two terms in the State legislature and one term as County Treasurer. He read medicine while here and practiced that profession a few years, but finally abandoned it and turned his attention to agricultural pursuits. In every avocation he was faithful, honest and industrious. In public, as well as in private life, he qcuitted himself with satisfaction to the community and with honor to himself.By practice of industry and frugality he accumulated a considerable property- estimated at $20,000 which goes to his nephews and nieces. He lived and died a bachelor. His remains were brought to Spencer last Friday evening and the funeral services took place at the Presbyterian Church Saturday morning. Rev. James Omelvena preached the funeral discourse after which the remains were deposited in the citizen's cemetery, a large number of people being present to testify their respect of the deceased.
MARGARET E. DULIN
Owen County Leader- June 15 1978
Mrs. Margaret E. Dulin, 67, route 2 Spencer, died Monday afternoon, June 12 in Bloomington Hospital. She was born April 13, 1911 at Stinesville, the daughter of Claude Morgan and Nora Clendennen. Her husband, John Dulin to whom she was married Janaury 11, 1938 survives. Two sisters, Mrs. Bonnie Matson of Ellettsville, and Mrs. Pauline Summers of Gosport, also survive. Private memorial services will be conducted at a time to be announced later. The Whitaker Funeral Home of Gosport is in charge of the arrangements.
. Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
CATHERINE (FISCUS) DULING
Owen County – July 8, 1931
Cathrine (Fiscus) Duling was born March 19, 1854, died June 27, 1931, being 77 years, 3 months and 8 days of age.
She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Fiscus. She had several sisters and brothers but all have preceded her in death except one sister, Mrs. Susie Morris, of Aledo, Illinois.
She was married to Isaac Duling November 21, 1878. To this union was born one son, Anthem, who was killed by a runaway team October 8, 1897. Her husband was called away ten years ago May 1, 1921. Not long after his death, her health failed her and being left alone and with no one to care for her, she was taken to the home of D. R. Childress, where she has since made her home.
Cathrine united with the Church of Christ at Dutch Bethel in the year 1898 and lived in the faith until death.
Four years ago, she suffered a stroke of paralysis and had been in a failing condition ever since. Following a second stroke last November she has been confined to her bed. A third stroke in January affected her speech.
After becoming helpless she often expressed a desire to go and be with the loved ones gone on before.
At the time of her first stroke, she believing her days might be few, made some requests regarding her funeral. One was that the fifth chapter of Second Cor. be read and the songs "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere" and "In the Shadow of the Rock" be sung.
Besides the one sister she has many nieces and nephews and a host of friends to mourn their loss. Roy Fiscus and wife of Spencer, were the only relatives living near. They assisted in every way possible during her illness.
Funeral services were conducted by Bro. Homer Hinton, Sunday afternoon at Dutch Bethel and interment was made in the Dutch Bethel Cemetery.
. Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
FINAL RITES FOR HOWARD DULING, SATURDAY CHURCH OF NAZARENE
Owen County - October 10, 1968
Howard Duling, prominent Spencer businessman who owned the Duling Insurance
Agency, died unexpectedly Wednesday morning, October 2. He was 58 years old. Death occurred while Mr. Duling was on a fishing trip with his wife and the
Rev. Mr. and Mrs. M.W. Kemper at Monroe Lake near Bloomington. Just as they
were ready to begin fishing, Mr. Duling slumped over the wheel of the boat.
He was taken to the Bloomington Hospital but evidently he had died almost
instantly following a heart attack.
He was born in Owen County June 15, 1910, the son of Bertha Burkett Duling
and Ross Duling.
He was married to the former Miss Betty Jones.
Mr. Duling was an active member of the Spencer Church of the Nazarene. For
many years he had served as chairman of the Board of Trustees, and recently
had worked diligently on a remodeling program for the church. Mr. Duling's home was on R.R. 1, Spencer. He is survived by his widow, Betty Duling; one daughter, Janice Smith, R.R.
2, Spencer; one son, Julian Duling, R.R. 4 Spencer; his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Ross Duling, Spencer; one brother, Russell Duling, R.R. 3, Spencer; two
sisters, Wilma Townsend, Spencer, and Frances Maudlin, Bloomington; and six
grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Spencer Church of the
Nazarene. The Rev. M.W. Kemper, pastor of the church, and the Rev. C.
Marshall Bowes of New Castle, former pastor of the Spencer church,
officiated.
The body was moved from the West & Son Funeral Home to the church to lie in
state one hour prior to the time of the service.
Interment was in Riverside Cemetery.
Mr. Duling entered the insurance business in October 1934 and soon after
moved from Freedom to Spencer. Prior to that time he had had a cream route
in the Freedom and Newark communities.
He and his father, Ross Duling, started the Duling Service Station on West
Morgan Street.
Mr. Duling bought Brownie's Tire Shop on West Market Street in 1945 and in
addition to the tire business and insurance business, he handled GE
appliances.
In 1949 he sold the tire business to Robert Raper, and moved the appliance
and insurances to 113 South Main Street.
His son, Julian Duling, became manager of the appliance business in 1957,
and Mr. Duling moved his insurance agency to 52 West Market Street, and gave
full time to writing general insurance.
Later the appliance business was sold and since 1961 father and son have
been operating the Duling Insurance Agency. The room at 113 South Main
Street was remodeled and modernized o house the agency.
Mr. Duling was a member of the Navy League at Crane, and was affiliated with
several insurance groups.
Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
ISSAC DULING
Owen County - May 5, 1921
Son of William and Rebecca Duling was born in Owen County, October 15, 1849
and departed this life April 21, 1921, at his home in East Jefferson
Township; Aged 71 years, 6 months and 8 days.
His parents and brothers, Elijah, Coll, Edward and William preceded him in
death. His only sister, Elizabeth survives him. He was united in marriage to
Catharine Fiscus, November 3, 1878. To this union was born one son, Anthem,
who met death October 8, 1897, at the age of 17 years.
Brother Duling united with the Church of Christ at Dutch Bethel in the year
1898, and lived faithful until death. He was very attentive to the command,
"Neglect not the assembling of yourselves together," but the failing of
health in later years deprived him very much of this pleasure he so greatly
enjoyed.
His death was caused by a complication of diseases of long standing. He
suffered much and especially in his last sickness he suffered intensively
but he bore it all patiently.
He leaves his wife, other relatives and many friends to mourn their loss.
. Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
MRS. MARGARET JANE DULING
Mrs. Margaret Jane Duling, wife of Henry Duling, died Saturday morning at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Fender, where she was visiting. She was ill
only a short time. Mrs. Duling was 88 years old, and a number of years ago
lived in the Spencer and Freedom communities.
For the past several years she and Mr. Duling had lived at Westport and
Indianapolis. She was known to her many Spencer friends as "Maggie" Duling. The deceased was born in Owen County, October 13th, 1867, a daughter of the
late Samuel and Exizabeth Mulkey Denney. Mr. and Mrs. Duling were married 66
years ago.
Mrs. Duling was a member of the Methodist Church at Westport, and was also a
member of the Eastern Star.
Survivors include the husband, Henry Duling; two daughters, Mrs. Nona Cooper
of Westport; and Mrs. Mildred England, of Indianapolis; and two sons, Fred
Duling of Boone, Iowa, and James Duling of Prophetstown, Ill. One sone,
Doss, preceded her in death. She also leaves two grandchildren; four great
grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
Following death the body was taken to the West and Son Funeral Home where
final rites were held Monday afternoon at two o'clock. Rev. Paul T. Byrns,
pastor of the Spencer Nazarene Church, in charge, and interment was made in
Riverside Cemetery.
Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
LURINDA DULLING
Lorinda Dulling, Sprague, Washington - - Long Island (Kansas) News.We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for their help and kindness during the sickness and death of our dear husband and father.We also thank Rev. Ragle and Collins for their consoling words, the singers for their beautiful songs and Mr. West and son for their efficient services.Mr. N. E. Mchuren, Mr. F. A. Beem??, Leafy Mahuren, Wayne ?? M Mahuren. Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
RALPH GANTZ DULING, 77, OWEN NATIVE DIES
Owen County Leader- September 22, 1966
Ralph Gantz Duling, 77 years old of Des Moines, Iowa and brother Ross Duling of Spencer died Thursday, September 8th. He was a native of the Freedom community. Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Rose Duling; two brothers, Ross Duling of Spencer amd Mount Duling of Des Moines, Iowa. Funeral rites were held Saturday September 10th at Des Moines. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Duling and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Duling and Ross Duling, all of Spencer attended the funeral services and interment at Des Moines, Iowa.
. Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
CARL DUNKIN
Spencer Evening World-- May 15, 1975
Carl Dunkin Rites at Cloverdale
Carl Dunkin, 86, a former resident of Quincy, died Friday, May 9 in the Community Hospital at Williamsport. He was a retired employee of the Monon Railroad and a retired farmer.
He was born January 3, 1889, the son of William S. and Amanda Fultz Dunkin. His wife, Ethel McCullough Dunkin to whom he was married in 1908, preceded him in death in November of 1964.
Mr. Dunkin was a member of the Quincy United Methodist Church. Funeral services were at 1:30 pm Monday at the Whitaker Funeral Home in Cloverdale. The Rev. David Venter officiated.
Interment was in the Combs Cemetery. Survivors are a son; Robert of Attica; brother, Archie of Scottsdale, Arizona; three grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Submitted by Debbie Jennings
EBEN LEROY DUNKIN
Submitted by Mike Rastatter
Eben L. Dunkin, 78 years old, died Thursday morning, March 13 (1980), in the Gosport Nursing Home. Mr. Dunkin's home was at Quincy. He was employed with the Monon Railroad until his retirement in 1963, and he had been a car inspector at McDowell Yards. He was a member of the United Methodist Church at Cloverdale. He was born August 12, 1901 at Herrodsburg, Indiana, the son of George W. Dunkin...His wife, Mae Query Dunkin whom he married June 9, 1923 survives. He was also survived by his daughter Mr. Nola Jane Cummings of Indianapolis; his sons Bud Dunkin of Indianapolis, and Larry Dunkin of Greenwood; four grandchildren and five great grandchildren...Internment will be in Combs Cemetery.
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EDYTHE (McCULLOUGH) DUNKIN
Paper Unknown
Edythe M. Dunkin, 85, of Quincy died Saturday morning, November 18, in the Hendricks County Hospital at Danville.
Mrs. Dunkin was the telephone operator in Quincy many years.
She was a member of the Quincy United Methodist Church.
Her husband, Guy C. Dunkin to whom she was married in 1908, preceded her in death in 1918.
She was born in Owen County, August 9, 1893, the daughter of Harry McCullough and Arminda Dalton McCullough.
Survivors are her daughter, Mrs. Ruth Bryant of Bridgeport; son, the Rev. Guy Dunkin of Indianapolis’ sister, Mrs. Fern Beaman who is at the Donna Nursing Home in Cloverdale, and Mrs. Grace Kent of Indianapolis; six grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Three sisters and two brothers preceded her in death.
Funeral services were at 2:00 pm Monday at the Whitaker Funeral Home in Cloverdale. The Rev. Rick Pressel was the officiating minister.
Interment was in the Combs Cemetery.
Submitted by Debbie Jennings
ETHEL (McCULLOUGH) DUNKIN
Spencer Evening World-- November 13, 1964
Ethel Dunkin Dies Thursday
Mrs. Ethel Dunkin, 74, of Quincy, died Thursday evening in the Putnam County Hospital in Greencastle after being critically ill for three weeks.
She was born in Owen County near Quincy, on June 17, 1890, a daughter of Harry and Arminda Dalton McCullough.
She is survived by the husband, Carl Dunkin to whom she was married on September 12, 1908; one son, Robert Dunkin, Attica; five sisters, Mrs. Blanche Lewis, Lewisville; Mrs. Fern Beaman, Quincy; Mrs. Edythe Dunkin, also of Quincy; Mrs. Grace Kent and Mrs. Meryl Huber, both of Indianapolis; and three grandchildren.
She was a member of the Quincy Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held on Sunday at 2:30 pm in the Whitaker Funeral Home in Cloverdale, with Rev. Arnold Adkins officiating.
Burial will be at the Combs Cemetery, and friends may call any time at the funeral parlor.
Submitted by Debbie Jennings
NANCY DUNKIN
Terre Haute Tribune Tuesday, 7 May 1929
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
Nancy Dunkin, 79 years old, died suddenly at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Bayh; two brothers, John of Midland, Ind.,
and Elisha Vaughn, of Lyons, Ind., and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Lutheran church Tuesday afternoon
at 2 o'clock. Burial in the Lutheran cemetery.
RALPH DUNKIN
Spencer Evening World-- June 20, 1974
Ralph W. Dunkin, age 78, of 4736 E. 16th Street, Indianapolis, passed away Saturday at
the Veteran's Hospital at Indianapolis. Mr. Dunkin was a former resident of the Quincy community. For many years
he was an employee of the Western Union Telegraph Company and worked at Wallace Junction, Terre Haute, Lafayette,
and Indianapolis. His wife, Eva, survives. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 23 at 10:00 am at Shirley
Brothers Drexel Chapel, 4565 E. 10th Street, Indianapolis. Burial will be at Lafayette.
Submitted by Debbie Jennings
MRS ELIZA DUNNIGAN
Coal City News (sometime after January 14,1933)
Submitted by Layne Powell
Mrs. Eliza Dunnigan was born in Germany Sept. 26, 1850 and departed this life Jan. 14 1933, making the span of her life 82 years, 3 months and 20 days. She was the daught of John and Rachel Klass. She had four brothers and five sisters, all of whom with her parents preceeded her in death. She leaves to mourn thir loss two sons, John Needy and William Dunnigan, nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren and other relatives and friends. When a babe she came with her parents to this country and settled in Ohio for a few years and then came to Owen county, Indiana, where she lived until her death.
C.G. Vincent conducted the funeral. Interment was near Coal City.
W.E. DUNNING
"Owen County Journal" 20 Feb. 1919
W.E. DUNNING, 64, died at his home in Stinesville Sunday afternoon at four o'clock of acute Bright's disease. He had been in failing health for some time and the end did not come unexpectedly. Mr. Dunning was well known to Gosport people. He was town marshal of Stinesville for a number of years. He was a member of the Stinesville Christian church and the Knights of Pythias lodge. Funeral services were held at the home Monday morning and burial was in Maple Grove cemetery. He leaves a wife and one daughter, Mrs. Clement Hughes, living near Mt. Tabor. Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
LUCINDA DURBIN
Owen County Democrat, 7 August 1924
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
Lucinda Durbin, daughter of Madison and Celia Cromwell, was born near
Portland, Indiana 27 August 1838, and departed this life 1 August 1924 at
her home in Patricksburg, aged 85 years, 11 months and 5 days. Her
childhood home consisted of three brothers and one sister - - Ned, John,
Will and Jane, also her parents, Madison and Celia Cromwell. All having
preceded her in death many years agon. She was joined in marriage to Edward
Durbin at Gosport, Indiana, September, 1865. To this union were born one
son and two daughters. Thomas of Terre Haute, Alice of near Freedom, and
Kate of Patricksburg; also one sone and one daughter by a former marriage,
George Murphy, of Casey ILL, and Lillie, now deceased.
She united with the Methodist church at Gosport in the early years of
her married life, but for the past 20 years she has held her church relation
with the Christian church at Patricksburg.
After sailing the matrimonial sea for more than 59 years, she at last has
cast anchor in the grat harbor of eternal rest.
She leaves a sorrowing companion, her children and grandchildren and a
host of neighbors and friends who deeply sympathize with the relatives in
their sad hour.
The funeral took place Saturday afternoon at the M. E. church. conducted
by the pastor, Rev. H.D. Hudson, of Patricksburg. Burial in Patricksburg
cemetery.
EDWARD DURBIN
Owen County Democrat, February 19, 1925
Submitted by LuAnn Ecton
Submitter would like to make known that the wife of Edward was Lucinda Cromwell and NOT Lucinda Sink as previously thought.
Edward Durbin, 84 years old, died at his home in Patricksburg, Saturday. He had been ill for several months. Mr. Durbin had the distinction of having served in the Civil War under both the Union and Confederate flags. He was drafted into Confederate service. Later he deserted and enlisted in the Union army. He was a member of the 1st U.S. infantry. Funeral services were held at Patricksburg, Monday. A firing squad from Spencer acted as guard of honor. The G.A.R. ritual was read at the services. Interment was at Patricksburg
RUSSELLVILLE BANKER DIES
Wednesday 17 March 1915 Indianapolis Star
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
James Valentine Durham, 82 years old, father
of Andrew Durham, Putnam county representative in the last Legislature is
dead at his home in Russellville. Bronchial pneumonia was the immediate
cause. Mr. Durham formerly was connected with the Central National Bank
here, but later established the Russellville bank, of which he was president
at the time of his death. He is survived by the widow and four children,
Ernest Durham of Russellville and Andrew Durham, Earl Durham and Mrs. J. C.
Bridges of Greencastle.
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