Obituaries
FRANCIS M. PADGETT
Argus, Jan. 25, 1899
Francis M. Padgett died at his home in the north part of the city
(Robinson) yesterday morning, Jan. 24, 1899, at 6 o'clock after a short
illness of pneumonia. He was born in Owen county, Ind., Feb. 10, 1834,
and was therefore nearing his 65th birthday. He was twice married;
his first wife was Nancy Bledsew, whom he married in 1856. She died
in 1881. Nine children were born to them, four of whom survive, viz:
Mrs. Margaret Smith, Lafayette Padgett, Mrs. Lizzie Hondrich and Sherman
Padgett, all of whom reside in this county except the latter, who resides
in Bloomington, Ind. His second wife was Jane McColpin, whom he married
in 1888 and who died in 1890. Mr. Padgett was a member of Co. F of the
5th Ill. Cavalry during the rebellion.
Interment will occur in the Prior graveyard in Martin township tomorrow.
Posted by Marsha Pearson
LAFE PADGETT FUNERAL TUESDAY
Argus, June 17, 1940
Funeral services for Lafe Padgett, well known local resident who died Saturday after a long illness, will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the United Brethren church, with the pastor, D. G. M. Myers, in charge. Until the time of the services the body will remain at the Root Funeral Home where friends may call.
Mr. Padgett died Saturday after a long illness. He was 79 years of age and had lived practically all of his life in this city. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Emerine Padgett, seven children, Charles B. Padgett of Jacksonville, Ora Padgett of Hartshorn, Okla., Mrs. Elizabeth Ward of Tulsa Okla., Mrs. Aleen Dunn of Tulsa, Okla., Mrs. Belle Turner of Grenola, Kans., Mrs. Nancy Fredenberger of Marshall, Mrs. Bess Heron of Terre Haute, Mrs. Mary Brown of Terre Haute, twenty-two grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister, Mrs. Mary M. Smith of Robinson and a brother, Sherman Padgett of Colona, Ill.
Posted by Marsha Pearson
MISS ELLA PATRICK
Miss Ella Patrick age 96, former resident of Rt1 Quincy died December 13 1988 at Kennedy Living Center in Martinsville IN. Funeral services are pending at Cloverdale.(Nothing else was published)
Posted by Debbie Jennings
WILLIAM PAXSON
WILLIAM PAXSON, of Green Township, father of Mr. PAXSON, County Superintendent of Schools, died very suddenly and unexpectedly last Tuesday morning. He was 73 years old and had been a citizen of this county for about 30 years.
Posted by Debbie Jennings
MRS. CORNELIA PAYNE
16 February 1916 "Owen County Journal" News
MRS. CORNELIA PAYNE, 80 years old, widow of John Finley Payne and formerly a resident of Spencer, died Tuesday of last week at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Gurd Surber, at Francesville, Ind. The body was brought to Hudson Hill cemetery, north of Spencer, for interment. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. Gray of the Spencer Presbyterian church. Mrs. Payne was the step-mother of Florence Lawson of Spencer, and since Mr. Payne died, nine years ago, she has made her home here with Mrs. Lawson a part of the time.
Cornelia (Van Meter) Payne was born in Fayette county, Ind. June 1st 1835, departed this life Feb. 8, 1916.
Our friend grew up on a farm near Connersville, Ind. About the year 1865 she was married to JOHN F. PAYNE, who preceded her in death nine years. To this union were born three daughters, Minnie, the wife of T.H. Baker of Olney, ILL., Emma, who died many years ago, Jessie the wife of Gurd Surber of Francesville, Ind. Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
JULIA (BEEM) PAYNE
Owen County Democrat newspaper, dated April 12, 1917
Julia Beem Payne, daughter of William and Amma Payne, was born July 8, 1840, and died March 25, 1917, aged 76 years, eight months, 23 days.
April 12, 1860, she was married to William H. Dean. To this union were born seven children---three sons and four daughters. Of these Arvillo F., Emma C. and Amma V. have preceded her in death. She leaves to mourn her death a husband and four children, James W., Albert C., Mrs W.G. Cassel and Mrs. Bert Ray, and also leaves twenty-two grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Her parents were pioneers of this neighborhood, having settled on what is known as the T.H. Hensley farm in the year 1826, and here they raised a family of eight children--one son and seven daughters---six of whom have preceded her in death. One sister Mrs. John Smith, survives.
Aunt Julia, as she was generally called, sought and found her Savior in her young and tender years. After her conversion she joined the M. E. church at Old Salem. She was a consistent and faithful worker for the cause of her Master until she was called to her reward. She never allowed things of a wordly nature to keep her from attending church. She took great pleasure in doing all in her power for the church and for the good of others. She was a kind and loving companion and a devoted mother. She took great pride in trying to make her home a pleasant and happy home. It was my pleasure to visit in this home often, and I always found her cheerful. She often spoke of her faith in her Savior, and in her last days she was comforted by that great comforter. It can truly be said of her that she has fought a good fight and has finished her course, and there is laid up for her a crown of righteousness.
We miss thee from our home, dear mother;
We miss thee from thy place;
A shadow o'er our life is crept;
We miss the sunshine of thy face;
We miss thy kind and willing hand,
Thy fond and earnest care;
Our home is dark without thee--
We miss thee everywhere. J.S.S.
Submitted by Mike Dean
CALVIN PHILLIPS, 55, DIES
Funeral Rites Here Sunday
Calvin Phillips, 55, a native of Owen County, died Thursday at his home in
Camby following a long illness. About a year ago he suffered a brain
operation, but pneumonia actually caused his death. He was born in Owen
County and was a son of the late M. H. and Lottie Phillips. Several years
ago he and his wife, Mrs. Nellie Query Phillips moved to Camby where they
continued to make their home. For many years he was employed in the mail
service at an airport.
Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Nellie Phillips; one daughter, Mrs.
Barbara Westfall, of Camby; a grandson, James Calvin Westfall; four
brothers, Charles, of Indianapolis; H. Everett, of Spencer; Kenneth, Coal
City; and Walter of Halbrook, Ariz.; and one sister, Mrs. P. R. Terrell, of
Washington.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the
Spencer Baptist Church, and interment was made in Riverside Cemetery.
STEPHEN KENNETH PHILLIPS, DIES
Funeral services are pending at the Myers Funeral Home in Worthington
for Stephen Kenneth Phillips, 80, of Worthington, who died at 7 a.m. today
at the residence.
Born in Owen County, November 17, 1889, he was a retired farmer and was
a member of the Splinter Ridge Methodist Church
at Patricksburg. The deceased was preceded in death by one son. four
brothers, and two sisters.
Surviving are the wife, Bessie Shelburn Phillips; five daughters, Mrs.
Wilma Smith, Mrs. Geraldine Hoagland, Mrs. Lelah Gee and Mrs., Gretchen
Pershing all of Worthington and Mrs. Mary Jo Smith of Plainfield; two
brothers, H. E. Phillips of Spencer and Charles M. Phillips of Indianapolis,
twelve grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren.
In memory of
STEPHEN KENNETH PHILLIPS
Date of Birth
NOVEMBER 17, 1889
Date of Death
SEPTEMBER 2,1970
Date and Hour of Service
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6,1970
2 00 P. M.
Posted by Bruce Davis
CHAS. JEFFERSON PHIPPS
Owen County Leader; November 18, 1931
Chas. Jefferson Phippps, was born in Owen County, Indiana March 19th, 1879; departed this life Saturday, November 14, at the age of 52 years, 7 months and 24 days. His is survived by his mother, Mrs. Margaret Phipps, a sister, Mrs. Ruth Aderson of Dayton Ohio; two nieces, Bernice Anderson, also of Dayon and Edna Baker at home. He was preceded in death by his father, and two sisters, Emma and Mamie. Charley, as he was commonly known, was an excellent man, always loyal to home and mother who will miss him most. He was an honest and industrious man and a friend to all he met and ever with a smile. The funeral was held Monday monrning at 10:30 at the Baptist Church in Freedom, Rev. H. C. Odell in charge. Burial in the Hicks Cemetery.
Posted by Debbie Jennings
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MRS. FLORENCE BIDDLE PHIPPS
Owen County Leader; August 2, 1956
Funeral Services were conducted for Mrs. Florence Biddle Phipps Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o' clock in the Methodist Church at Patricksburg with Rev. Bertha Fagley officiating. Interment was in the Lutheran Church. Mrs. Phipps, the wife of Carey Phipps of Rantoul, Illinois, passed away in a nursing home at Urbana, Illinois, Friday evening, July 27. Born in Owen County, Mrs. Phipps was one of thirteen children of George and Eliza Biddle. The only one suviving is James Biddle.
Besides the husband, Carey, Mrs Phipps is survived by three sons, one daughter and nine grandchildren.
Posted by Debbie Jennings
MRS. THOS. PHIPPS, DEAD
Owen County Leader; June 16, 1932
Mrs. Margaret Phipps, about 76 years old, widow of Thomas Phipps, died Thursday at her home near Freedom following a long illness. Her daughter, Mrs. R. E. Anderson, of Dayton Ohio, had been with her several weeks and Mr. Anderson joined her at the home tens days ago.
Funeral services were held Saturday in the Freedom Baptist Church and Interment was made in the Hicks Cemetery.
Posted by Debbie Jennings
THOMAS PLATT PASSES AWAY
Thomas Platt, age 25 years, three months and 21 days, son of Presley Platt of near Mt. Zion Church, died Saturday afternoon at three o'clock.
Mr. Platt had been in failing health for the last ten years. His is survived by his father, two brothers; Homer and Ervin and one sister, Mrs. Henry MacElroy of Martinsville. The funeral services were held at Mahalasville last Tuesday at 2 P.M.
MRS. NONA DULING PLEAK, OWEN NATIVE DIES 20 August 1959 "Owen County Leader"
Mrs. Nona Duling Pleak, about 70 years old, died last Wednesday at a Nursing Home in Westport, following a long illness of carcinoma. She was well known in Owen County having lived in the Freedom community for many years. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Duling. Her husband, Mr. Pleak, preceded her in death a number of years ago. Survivors include the one sister, Mrs. Mildred England of Indianapolis and Spencer, two brothers, James Duling of Illinois and Fred Duling of Boone, Iowa. Among those from Spencer who attended the services which were held Saturday morning at Westport were; Mrs and Mrs Ross Duling, Ralph Allen, Mrs. Elizabeth Messick and Mr. and Mrs. Russell Duling. Interment was made in Greensburg Cemetery. Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
CLAUDE F. POPPINO Martinville Veteran of Two Wars is Dead
Martinsville,Ind., March 26
(Spl.) Claude F. Poppino, age sixty-eight, of this city, died Wednesday in the United States Veterans Hospital in Indianapolis, where he had been a patient since February 16.
He was a veteran of the Spanish-American War and first world wars and was a member of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
The widow, two sons, George and Clarence Poppino; six grandchildren, a brother, Frank Poppino, of Pinehurst,Wash., and a sister Mrs. Charles Johnson, Indianapolis,survive.
Submitted by Mary Shannon
MRS. SUSAN PRATHER 24 Nov 1904 "Tri County Reporter", Gosport News
MRS. SUSAN PRATHER, 87 years old, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Hannah Miller, in Martinsville, after a long illness. Five sons and two daughters survive. She was one of the oldest residents of the county. Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
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