Obituaries
JAMES RANK
Monday 23 Oct. 1911 Indianapolis Star
JAMES RANK --- Died Sunday, Oct. 12, 1911 at 11 a.m. at Cloverdale, Ind.,
aged 23 years 5 months 27 days. (years & days illegible).-- Remains will be
taken to his former home of Guadenhutten, Ohio, at 8:10 o'clock Monday
morning. Funeral will be held Wednesday.
Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
MRS. LAVINA RANKIN
Indianapolis Star 23 Dec 1913
MARTINSVILLE - - Mrs. Lavina Rankin, 80 years old, is dead at her home near Hall. She is survived by two sons, three daughters, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
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Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
EPHRAIM RATTS SR
Martinsville Reporter December 28, 1893 (Death December 25, 1893)
Submitted by Debbie Jennings
Ephraim Ratts, living four miles north of here, died at 10 o'clock Monday
morning, from the effects of the grip. Mr. Ratts was about 77 years
old; has always lived in Morgan County, and raised a large family,
Rev. Eli Pruitt conducted the funeral services after which the body
was interred in the Olive Cemetery, Tuesday afternoon.
LYDIA C. RATTS
Martinsville Democrat July 9 1826 page one
Submitted by Debbie Jennings
Mrs Lydia Ratts died Saturday afternoon at one o'clock
at her home north of Gosport.
She is survived by five children, four sons and one daughter.
The funeral services were held at eleven o'clock Monday morning
in the Olive Christian Church
ANNA MAY REEVES
Paper Unknown
Posted by Debbie Jennings
Anna May Reeves, daughter of Henry Clay and Louisa Cowgill
Reeves, was born in Putnam county, Dec. 31, 1871, and
passed away April 29, 1947, at 10:00 a.m.
The deceased spent her life in this community where she
was well known. She was united in marriage to Herman
Flint, Dec. 23, 1891. To this union were born eight
children: Raymond, Mrs. Mabel Pace, Mrs. Clara Phillips,
Glenn, Cecil, and Herbert all of near Greencastle, Ernest
of Lebanon and Clay of Detroit, Mich., all of whom survive.
Surviving also are her husband, Herman, two brothers,
Shirley of Zionsville, Ind., Roy of Van Nuys, Calif., a
step-sister, Mrs. Ray Vaughn, a step-brother, Ray Sallust,
near Greencastle; twenty-six grandchildren, seven great
grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.
She was a member of the Brick Chapel church and the Ladies
Aid. She was always ready to help in any way in her church,
her aid, or to help her neighbors. Her loyal devotion to her
family was exemplified by her loving care of her husband over
a long period of illness.
"She has taken her long journey
On the beautiful ship of rest
Away from life's troubles and sorrows
To a home of Eternal Rest."
JOANNA (FINLEY) REEVES
Paper Unknown
Posted by Debbie Jennings
The funeral of Mrs. Charles Reeves occurred Sunday morning at 10:30 o'clock at the home north of the city and was largely attended. The exercises were conducted by Rev. Joseph N. Green, of Terre Haute and the interment at Brick Chapel
The flowers that are the fairest bloom only to decay. The sweetest blossoms though much admired and tenderly cared for must droop and die. Death is the destiny alike of choicest lives and rarest flowers.
One of God's choice lives withered when the spirit of Joanna Reeves took its flight, on August 24, 1905. Her life had its beginning on November 17, 1862, in Bainbridge, Indiana. There her girlhood days were spent and the early part of her married life lived. On September 1, 1880 she was married to Charles F. Reeves at Bainbridge, Indiana. To this union one child was born Walter, who under a mother's gracious influence has grown to be a young man of exceptional ability and worth.
The religious life of Mrs. Reeves began in her girlhood days. At the age of about seventeen years she united with the Presbyterian church in Bainbridge, under the pastorate of Rev. Thomas Fife. On moving to their farm home some twenty years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Reeves united with the Brick Chapel M.E. church under the ministry of Rev. Claypool. Many years of effective service were given there, and there the membership of both remained until Mrs Reeves called to the fellowship of the Church Triumphant.
Mrs. Reeves was one of a family of four children, all girls. One sister preceded her to the life beyond. Two sisters, Mrs. Emma Priest and Mrs. Mary Canary survive her. He parents have both gone before her to their eternal reward, the mother passing away five years ago and the father two years ago. Smaller and smaller grows the family of earth but larger grows the family in the eternal home. A good woman has gone; one whose heart was large and sympathies broad. A vacant place is made, not only in this home life but in the community life, which will be difficult to fill.
Mrs Reeves was one whose life and character were appreciated more as she was known better. She was of a retiring disposition, ________ Her relation to the husband was one of truest interest and deepest loyalty. For the sone there was ever manifested a true mother's tenderest solicitude. She was a faithful wife, a loving mother, worthy honored neighbor, and a Christian woman. She was one who believed in prayer as an aid in life and who trusted God for the issues thereof. Knowing her in her true character and remembering her faith in God we may,
as we lay her to rest repeat our Saviour's words, "She is not dead, buth liveth," - liveth a joy-crowned life in a home where changes come no more.
GRANVILLE A. REYNOLDS
THE BLOOMFIELD NEWS, Bloomfield, Greene County, Indiana, Thursday, October 9, 1924; Page 4
Submitted by Debbie Jennings
Granville Alvadore REYNOLDS, son of Marshall REYNOLDS, was born in Putnam County, near Manhattan, August 26, 1850, and died in Bloomfield, September 29, 1924; aged seventy-four years, one month and three days.
He married Hannah INMAN, September 13, 1873, and to this union were born four children. One son was accidentally killed when only seventeen years old. The other three are daughters and they are Mrs. Sarah ANDERSON, of Terre Haute; Mrs. Ida FOSTER, Bloomfield, and Mrs. Delilah CHAPMAN, Chicago Heights.
Of a family of eight children, only three survive—two sisters, Mrs. Margaret STOUGH, Terre Haute, and Mrs. Dora BOBBETT, Elnora, and one brother, George REYNOLDS, Terre Haute.
Mr. REYNOLDS spent his early life in Putnam and Clay Counties, coming from Brazil to Bloomfield about fifteen years ago to work in the brick plant. He has worked at brick making the most of his life.
On February 3, 1923, he was stricken with paralysis, and was confined to his room. Saturday, September 20, he had another stroke, which was the cause of his death.
In addition to the above mentioned he is also survived by his wife, several grandchildren and many friends.
He was a good man; of a kindly disposition; rather inclined to be humorous; he was unassuming and quiet, but loved people and enjoyed visits from his friends.
When nearing the end he tried to talk to those who were at his bedside, but being unable to make them understand he pointed to an open door and upward, and the angels understood him, and said, “Come, rest from thy sufferings.”
The funeral services were held in the Baptist Church September 30. Interment in Grandview Cemetery.
CHARLES RICE
Owen County Leader Wednesday August 31, 1921
Submitted by Debbie Jennings
JB Rice recieved word Sunday of the death of his youngest brother, Charles, 56 years
old, who died of blood poison in a Terre Haute hospital. His home was in Jasonville.
The body was taken to the Richland Cemetery in Monroe county Tuesday for interment. The
oldest brother, Thomas and wife Orleans were here when news of the death reached them.
MRS. BEN T. RILEY
Wednesday 10 March 1915 Indianapolis Star
Mrs. Ben T. Riley, 38 years old is dead here of paralysis.
She is survived by the husband, her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Allen of
Indianapolis, a son William; three brothers, Frank Allen of Greencastle,
Paul Allen of Indianapolis and Charles Allen of Pueblo, Col; two sisters,
Mrs. William Little of Indianapolis and Mrs. Edward Lloyd of Russellville.
Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
CATHARINE ROYER
On the 21st of November 1888 in Clay County, Indiana. of
palsy and old age, Catherine Royer, aged 86 years, 1 month
and 9 days. She was born on the 12th of October, 1802.
Her maiden name was Funk. She was married in Virginia
to John Royer on the 5th of April 1827, and moved to Ohio
in the fall of 1830, and to Indiana in the spring of 1853. She
was a member of the Mennonite Church for about 30 years.
She leaves seven children, 49 grandchildren, and 38 great-
grandchildren. Funeral services on the 23rd from Matt. 25:23.
JOHN ROYER
On the 16th of April, 1870, in Clay County, Indiana
John Royer, aged 65 years, 9 months and 12 days.
He was buried on the 18th at Funk's burying-ground,
where a large assembly of friends and relatives followed
him to the grave. Funeral discourses were delivered by
Elias Michler and David Oberholtzer, from Rev. 14:13.
He was a consistant member and a deacon in the
Mennonite church. He leaves a widow and seven
children to mourn their loss.
ELIZABETH (SECREST) RUBLE
Paper Unknown
Submitted by Jacquie Truax Jones
Daughter of Messer and Malinda Secrest
JOHN H. RUBLE
Paper Unknown
Submitted by Jacquie Truax Jones
SYLVIA LUELLA RUBLE
Paper Unknown
Submitted by Jacquie Truax Jones
J. HENRY RUSIE Resident of Town for Seventy Nine Years
On Wednesday afternoon, the citizens of our town paid their last respects to a pioneer citizen, John Henry Rusie, aged eighty-eight years who died on Sunday evening at the home of his sons, Fred W. and James H. Rusie, Parkview Avenue, Indianapolis. He came here with his parents from Virginia in 1836 when one year old and lived in Mooresville for seventy-nine years continuously. A failure of his eyesight near eighty years compelled him and his companions to break up their home and lives with their sons. Mr. Rusie enlisted in the army in 1861 and served as first lieutenant with Company E, 12th Indiana Volunteers until the close of the war. He was engaged in the tinner's business and later in the furniture and undertaking business for a number of years. His oldest son, James was associated with him in the latter business. He always took an active interest in civic affairs and served as a member on the school board for a number of years. He was a Mason, a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge and the L.K. Harriman Post of the G.A.R. Funeral services were held in his home church Wednesday afternoon conducted by Geo. R. Scruggs, a friend of many years. Hymns "Rock of Ages" and "Sweet Hour of Prayer" were sung by the church choir and Ralph Cook sang a solo "Face to Face" all accompanied by Mrs. B. T. Jones.
The obituary was prepared by Mrs. Almira Hadley and read by H.C. Scearce. The honorary pall bearers were H. H. Leathers, Amos Stafford, John Hutton, Thomas Bray, Fred Beeler and Columbus Cox. The active pallbearers were H. W. Lindley, B. H. Cooper, Ad Sellars, Chas. Flater, Frank Morgan and H. C. Searce. The Masons attended in a body and performed their rites at the cemetery where he was laid beside his wife who preceded him two years ago. Besides the two sons he is survived by three grandsons, Harry of Frankfort, Horace of Martinsville and Homer of Indianapolis, one great grand daughter and one great grandson. A number of relatives and friends from Plainfield and Indianapolis attended the funeral.
Posted by Jim Rusie
CHARLES RUSIE Charles Rusie was born in Prince William County, Virginia, August 17, 1824 and died in Mooresville, Indiana April 13, 1885, being sixty years, seven months and twenty six days old. Mr. Rusie landed in Mooresville, December 25, 1836 since which time he has been a resident of our town. He was united in marriage with Minerva Shrake December 18, 1846. Nine children have blessed this union, six of whom are still living. This union was happy and consequently home has been happy. The subject of this sketch was converted and united with the M.E. Church when a young man although at the time of his death he was not a member.
Mr. Rusie spent nearly ten months in the service of his country during the late war being a member of Co. C. 29th Indiana. He has suffered more or less ever since coming out of the army. For some time his friends have noticed his failing health. During the past winter he has been closely confined to his room but hoped for the better in the Spring. Spring has come but instead of health it has brought death. The sufferings of the past winter have been borne without murmuring and when the death angel came there was perfect readiness. This morning, no doubt he is enjoying the blessedness of heaven.
Posted by Jim Rusie
H. ROBERT RUSIE H. Robert Rusie, 83, of Martinsville, died at 7:55 am September 30, 2000 at the Waters of Martinsville. Born September 27, 1917 in Martinsville he was the son of Horace F. and Beryl (Hart) Rusie. He married Ruth L. Ritz June 28, 1941. She survives. Rusie was a graduate of Martinsville High School in 1935 and Depauw University in 1939, where he majored in economics. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Phi Beta Kappa and Beta Theta Pi, Martinsville Elks and American Legion Post 230. He was a past president of the Metropolitan School District of Martinsville School Board, past elder, deacon and treasurer of the church, past president and treasurer of the Martinsville Kiwanis Club, past YMCA Man of the Year in 1980, past board member of the Morgan County Foundation, Morgan County Library and Kennedy Living Center and active with various state and national committees for the savings and loan. He attained the rank of major in the US Army Air Corps during World War II, was a Red Cross volunteer driver and helped deliver Meals on Wheels. Other survivors include three sons, James Frederick Rusie of Bloomington, David Robert Rusie of Zionsville and John Lindley Rusie of Richmond; and six grandchildren, Andrew P, Michael J. Allison C, Kevin D, Brian P, and Laura K. Rusie. A sister, Lillian Louise Rusie preceded him in death. The service will be 11 am Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Christy Wareham will officiate. Entombment will be at Nebo Memorial Park. Friends may call from 4 to 8 o'clock today at Costin Funeral Chapel and 10 am until service time Tuesday at the church. Military rites will be conducted at graveside by the American Legion, Veterans of Foreigns Wars and Sons of the American Legion. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church.
Posted by Jim Rusie
