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. .

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.

EBEN D. E. DYAR

Eben D. E. Dyar was born in Owen county, Indiana, August 29, 1840,where he grew to young manhood. On October 10, 1861 he enlisted in Company A. 59th Indiana Volunteers, and served three years and six months, until he was mustered out of the service at Fayetteville, North Carolina. Enlisting with him and serving side by side with him, as well as returning with him, was his boyhood chum and brother-in-law, Mr. Foster Benjamin, now of Eureka, and present at his funeral services. Together they participated in the following battles, among others, Corinth, Jackson, Champion Hills, Vicksburg, Missionary Ridge, then marched with Sherman to the sea.After returning home deceased was married to Miss Laney Catherine Gardner in Owen County, Ind. August 20, 1867. In the spring of 1868 they came to Woodford county, Illinois, residing near Lowpoint, and in the present family residence for 26 years.About 15 years ago, Mr. Dyar united with the Christian church at Cazenovia, where he retained hsis membership, but worshipped freely at the Lowpoint M. E. church, entering cheerfully into the furtherance of the moral and material interests of the community. Deceased was a fatherly man, reserved, but judicious and held in high esteem by all who knew him. He was a gentlemanly, honest, Christian man. His moral worth, together with that of his life companion, has perpetuated itself in a family of worthy, respected sons and daughter. Deceased leaves three brothers and one sister to sorrow for him, besides his own family consisting of his widow, five sons: W. E. of Roanoke, Ill., B. E. of Wendell, Idaho, H. L. of Farmington, Ill., O. F. of Cazenovia and W. M. of Lowpoint and one daughter, Mrs. Lewis Robinson of Mohall, N.D., also three grandchildren.Mr. Dyar attended memorial services here at the United Presbyterian church Sunday morning. May 28th and returned home in company with Mr. Long of Lowpoint, but suffered much from the intense heat. He felt much better on Monday, but on Tuesday became worse and died at 3:30 p.m., at the precise hour at which his comrades were strewing flowers on the graves of those who had preceded him in the final discharge. The funeral services were conducted from the Lowpoint church at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 3, by Rev. J. L. Miller, the pastor, assisted by members of the M. E. choir of Washburn and a number of his comrades, also by Revs. Iwig and Eschelmann. Interment was made in Mt. Vernon Cemetery. We look after him and exclaim as Elisha died after Elijah, "My father, my father, chariots of Israel and the horseman thereof have taken thee hence.June 8, 1911, from a Woodford County newspaper.

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LANEY CATHERINE (GARDNER) DYAR

Laney Catherine Gardner, daughter of Jairus and Permelia Gardner, was born May 13, 1851 at Marshalltown, Iowa. At that date the Indians and the wolves were close and common neighbors of all the settlers.In 1860, the family moved to Owen county, Indiana, where the grandfather Gardner was a circuit rider minister of a large district. During the war days she had a part in all work of women and girls in keeping the home fires bright for the Union cause. In 1867 she married E. E. Dyar, a soldier of the war.In 1868, Mr. and Mrs. Dyar settled in Woodford county nee Woodford Station, later moving to Lowpoint where she lived for over 60 years. In 1911, Mr. Dyar passed on. In 1931 a daughter, Stella Robinson died in an accident.The surviving children are W. E. Dyar, Metamora; B. E. Dyar, Wendell, Idaho; H. L. Dyar, Eureka; O. F. Dyar, Washburn, and W. M. Dyar, Eureka. There are 13 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.Living sisters and brothers are Mrs. Foster Benjamin, Eureka; Mrs. A. J. Readout, Manilla, Iowa; David Gardner, Lake Worth, Florida; Albert Gardner, Manilla, Iowa, and George Gardner, Vancouver, British Columbia.Always religious she read her Bible at home and attended church when she was able. She was a member of the Christian church.She loved flowers and every summer she spent many hours among the things that bloomed for her under her own care.She was a good mother, a good neighbor and a good friend.On March 21 she was confronted suddenly with the choice of certain death or risk of a surgical operation. She did not flinch and chose the chance to live. Her courage was high, but in the complication of weaknesses common to age, her heart finally faltered and her life ended April 6th. She had attained the age of 81 years, 10 months, and 24 days. Memorial services were held at the Lowpoint church Sunday afternoon under the direction of Rev. M. W. Lang. Burial was in Mt. Vernon cemetery.From a newsclipping in a Woodford Co., Illinois newspaper.

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MRS. DAVID DYAR, 80 DIES SATURDAY,FUNERAL TUESDAY

Owen Leader, November 11, 1965

Mrs. Minnie (Fogle) Dyer, 80 years old, wife of David Dyer of Coal City, died Saturday night in the Linton hospital. Mrs. Dyer had not been well for a long period of time, but became very ill the past month with carcinoma. She was a daughter of the late John Fogle and Kate Giltz Fogle and was born and reared in the Bethsadie community. For the past few years she had lived in Coal City.Mrs. Dyer is survived by the husband, David Dyer of Coal City and three children, all living in the Coal City community, namely; Estil (Jake) Dyer, Mrs. Agnes Horn and Mrs. Irene Collenbaugh. She also leaves several grandchildren and great grandchildren. One sister, Mrs. Flora Gaskin preceded her in death. Two infant brothers also preceded her in death.Following death the body was taken to the Schoppenhorst Funeral Home in Clay City where first rites were held Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock.Interment was made in the Bush Cemetery, southeast of Coal City.

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MRS.EDITH DYAR DIES IN OWEN COUNTY HOME

Owen Leader, 24 Nov 1985

Mrs. Edith Dyar, 78 years old, for many years a resident of the Coal City community, died early Thursday morning in the Owen County Home, southeast of Spencer. He had been a patient here for more than five years. She was the widow of the late James Madison Dyar. Following death the body was taken to the Myers Funeral Home in Worthington where final rites were held Saturday. There are no close relatives left to mourn her passing.

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BERT DYER

Terre Haute Tribune, Jan. 13, 1943, page 2

BRAZIL, Ind., Jan. 13. --Bert Dyar, 66 years old, a former resident of Dick Johnson township, died at 5 o'clock Monday evening at his home near Sheridan, Ind. Mr. Dyar farmed in Dick Johnson township for a number of years and later purchased a farm near Coal City. Recently he had been farming near Sheridan, north of Indianapolis. He is survived by the widow, Mrs. Emma Dyar, a daughter and two sons, Mrs. Ralph Doak of Indianapolis, Parker Dyar of Peru, and Glenn Dyar of near Sheridan, and a number of other relatives. Funeral services and burial will take place at Sheridan Thursday.

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DAVID L. DYER OF COAL CITY, DIES SUDDENLY

December 12, 1968, An Owen Co. newsclipping

David L. Dyer, 83 years old, died suddenly Wednesday afternoon, December 4, at his home, R. R. 2, Coal City. He was a retired farmer and coal miner. He was born October 18, 1885 in Owen County, the son of William Dyer and Martha Hayden Dyer. His wife, Minnie Margie Fogle Dyer, preceded him in death November 7, 1965. Mr. Dyer was a devoted member of the Clay City Church of Christ. Survivors are his daughter, Mrs. Irene Collenbaugh, R. R. 2, Coal City, his son, Estil H. Dyer, R. R. 2, Coal City; his half-sister, Mrs. Effie Carmichael of Corona, California; eight grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Friday, December 6, at the Schoppenhorst Funeral Home in Clay City with Brother Odell Kirby, minister of the Clay City Church of Christ, officiating. Interment was in Bush Cemetery, south of Coal City.

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ESTIL H. "JAKE" DYER

Owen Leader, November 2, 1978

Estil H. "Jake" Dyer, 72 years old, well known Coal City resident, R.R. 2, died at 7:15 a.m. Thursday, October 26, in the Clay County Hospital in Brazil. He had been a patient in the hospital since Tuesday.He was a retired miner. His last employment was with the Peabody Coal Company Jasonville, Indiana Shops.Born in Jefferson Township, Owen County, south of Coal City, September 11, 1906, he was the son of David L. Dyer and Minnie Fogel Dyer. Mr. Dyer was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church south of Clay City. He was also a member of the Senior Citizens Club of Brazil and belonged to the United Mine Workers of America, Local 7922.His widow, Frances E. Dwyer Dyer whom he married November 29, 1933, survives.Other survivors are his daughters, Mrs. Gayle Jackson, Clay City, route 2, and Mrs. Dixie Waggoner, Coal City, route 2; sons David H. Dyer and Randy J. Dyer, both of route 2, Coal City, Mrs. Irene Collenbaugh of Coal City and nine grandchildren.One sister and one grandchild preceded him in death.Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at the Schoppenhorst FuneralHome in Clay City. The Rev. Barry Hagan, pastor of the New Hope Baptist Church, offficiated. He was assisted by the Rev. Clint White, former pastor of the church.Interment was in the Beech Cemetery, east of Clay City.

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