Parke County Obituaries

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Adlette Belle Cade was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, December 17, 1856, and passed away on February 20th, 1935, aged 78 years, 2 months and 3 days. On June 9, 1883 she was united in marriage to Thomas J. Ard. To this union five children were born, Pauline B. Dowd, Iona A. Merritt and Nellie A. Heslar of Rockville, and Eugene Ard of Gary, Ind., and William H. Ard of Chicago, Ill., who together with her husband, four grandchildren and one great grandchild, survive her. Until 1902 Mrs. Ard was a resident Cincinnati, Ohio, at which time the family moved to Rockville where they have since resided, almost 33 years. Mrs. Ard led a busy, though a modest and retiring life. The center of all her interests was her home and her children. Her happiest moments were those she spent with them or doing things for their happiness and comfort. Truly she was a mother in all the highest and finest things that that word implies. She found time in her busy life to keep informed of the happenings of the outside world through reading of the daily papers and books and magazines. She was a great reader. While her health and retiring disposition kept her from engaging in activities outside her home circle she liked people and enjoyed talking to her friends. Those who came in contact with her were at once impressed with her innate sense of refinement, her strength of character. Always kind, always gentle but firm, always patient and courteous, in her presence one realized that there was a true gentlewoman of the old school. - Rockville Tribune, March 13, 1935

“David Cahill died at Bridgeton on Sunday morning last, at the advanced age of 79 years. The deceased was one of the early settlers of the county, and for many years was a consistent Christian and a devoted and exemplary member of the M. E. church. He was the father of Mrs. A. M. Jacks, of Bridgeton, and has lived as one of the family since the death of his wife. Truly a good man has passed away.” – Rockville Republican, February 28, 1882

Claudia A. Call, wife of Albert Call, daughter of Thomas and Eliza Lanning, was born April 18, 1881, and died December 22, 1911, aged 30 years, 9 months and 4 days. She became the devoted wife of Albert Call, September 20,1899. To this union was born the infant daughter, Mary Louise who now survives. The deceased was the youngest of her father’s family. She leaves to mourn her departure, two sisters, Mary Spencer, wife of J. H. Spencer, and Susie Akers, wife of Charles Akers; two brothers, Enos Lanning of Rockville, and James Lanning of Notom, Utah, and a bereaved mother and husband. The deceased never made a public profession of Christian religion. Those who knew hew best have sufficient evidence that she was a Christian woman. In her home she was a devoted wife, and sought to make those around her happy. She was considerate and had an undisruptive character, giving each their equal right, believing that sharing mutually in each other’s friendship gave sunshine and happiness to all around. Thus ends the life of a good wife, daughter, sister and neighbor. Funeral services were conducted at the house at eleven o’clock Sunday and at Mt. Moriah church at twelve o’clock by Rev. C. R. Collings and S. K. Fuson…

Mrs. Jane E. Call, who would have been 84 years of age in May, died at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Edgar Jerome, at 3:30 yesterday afternoon. She had been sick just one year and critically ill for the past weeks of dropsy, due to heart trouble. She has made her home with the Jeromes for 22 years, going to them shortly after the death of her husband. Previous to that her home was in Raccoon Township. Besides Mrs. Jerome she is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Joe Richardson living near Hollandsburg, two sons, Samuel Call, living west of Ferndale and Sherman Call, of Rockville. The funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock tomorrow afternoon at the residence, North Jefferson Street. Interment in Rockville Cemetery. - Rockville Republican, January 28, 1914

John Callender, son of Isaac and Margaret Callender was born in Ohio January 28, 1849 and departed this life, July 16, 1910 age 70 years 5 months 18 days. He leaves on sister, Mrs. Frances Odell and other relatives to mourn his loss. John, as he was familiarly known, was left when quite a small boy by the death of his father to care for his widowed mother and two small sisters which he willingly did. He always lived with and cared for his aged mother until about two years ago when she left her earthly home to seek a home above. her death bore heavily upon him and he had since lived with his nephew, William Hart, never breaking up the old home to which he was so endeared. John was always honest and upright in his dealings. Whenever his neighbors or friends were sick or needed help he was always there to lend a helping hand.. But John has gone to his reward and there are no eulogies to call out the worth of the simple life he lived. Short funeral services were conducted at the home by M. R. Burkes, Monday morning, July 18 after which the remains were taken to the cemetery near Morton for burial.

Died – On the 10th inst., near Armiesburg, Nellie Camper, aged seventy-nine years. Nellie Camper was born in Ohio, in 1806. While in Ohio she became a member of the Friends Church. In 1831 she came to Parke County, after which she joined the Methodist Church and has since lived a devoted Christian life. She is the last old settler of the Wabash Valley, that we know of. The funeral services were conducted by Revs. Cummings and Maris.” - Rockville Republican, March 18, 1885

Warren G. Canfield of R. R. 2, Bloomingdale, age 44, passed away at his residence at 1:45 last Wednesday afternoon after an illness of several months. He was born in Wheeling, Mo., on Nov. 30, 1920, the son of David and Roxy Ellen Mayo Canfield. A farmer most of his life, he was a veteran of World War II, having served with the army in the South Pacific. He was married to Ann Kruse, who survives. Funeral services were held on Friday afternoon at the Butler Funeral Home. Burial was in Memory garden Cemetery. -Rockville Tribune, March 25, 1965

Sarah E. Clark, daughter of Eli and America Clark, was born near Judson, March 12, 1845 and died at her home near Bellmore, October 16, 1910, age 65 years, 7 months, 14 days. She was of a family of 11 children, 6 girls and 5 boys, 5 of whom are left to mourn the loss of a loving sister. The living are Robert Clark; Martha, wife of W. O. Phillips, Amanda, wife of Perry Phillips, America wife of Nelson Brownell, and Mary wife of GW Spencer. The deceased was united in marriage with Dr. William P. Paxton October 29, 1871. To this union one child Mary P, was born October 21, 1872. Mary was a lovable, intelligent child but not rugged and after a short illness of that dread disease diphtheria she past to the great beyond Aug 17, 1879 at age 6 years, 9 months, 26 days. Sarah was left a widow by the death of Dr. Paxton Jan 18, 1874. She was again united in marriage with William Carmichael October 17, 1883, and again left a widow by the death of Mr. Carmichael September 13, 1901. She had since lived at her beautiful though lonely home with a constant companion in the person of May Hambell, who has served her with the faithfulness of an own child and mourns her death as that of a mother. Mrs. Carmichael became a member of the Christian Church about 50 years ago and remained a faithful member until her death. She was written a book of 65 pages, each being the actions of one year of a life devoted to the good of humanity. The book is closed and we would say as the angel said to John on the isle of Patmos, died Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord. They shall rest from their labors and their works do follow them.died The funeral was held at the home, conducted by Rev. Barbre of the Rockville Christian Church October 18. Burial beside her daughter Mary in Rockville Cemetery.

Friends were sorry to hear of the death of Mrs. Oscar Carmichael near Coloma which occurred Saturday evening. Mrs. Marian Martin of this place is a sister of Mrs. Carmichael. – Rockville Republican, January 8, 1936

“Berry Catterson who was wounded some two weeks since in an affray with John L. Phipps, we learn, died from the effects of his wound at the residence of his brother in Sugar Creek Township, on Saturday last. Phipps made his escape, and for ought we know in now with the Old Fourteenth in the Army of the Potomac.” - Parke County Republican, March 2, 1864

Ivan B. Causey, prominent West Union farmer, died at the Union hospital in Terre Haute Saturday morning December 22. He had been seriously ill for weeks. Mr. Causey was the youngest son of Charles and Ida Linebarger Causey and was 46 years old. He is survived b the wife, formerly Miss Bernice Canine, three sons, Max, Lee and Billy, two daughters, Ruth and Jane, the aged mother and one brother, Ernest Causey of Terre Haute. Funeral services were held at the Linebarger Chapel Tuesday afternoon of last week with burial in the West Union Cemetery. Rev. A. L. Vermillion preached the services and Clyde brown was the undertaker in charge. - Montezuma Enterprise, January 3, 1935

Mrs. Rueben Chastain, while attending the bedside of her mother Mrs. Rolly Parker, who is seriously ill, was taken suddenly ill and died this Saturday morning. – Rockville Tribune, 02 January 1907

Our community was saddened last Thursday when word came of the death the night before of Walter CHAMNESS. Mr. C. was getting along as well as could be expected but took suddenly worse and was seriously ill all last week till death came Wed. night. He leaves his wife, Clara Wood Chamness and one son, Robert. His father, George Chamness, a stepmother, one sister, Mrs. Roy Bradley; one brother, Ernest Chamness, both of Marshall; other near relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services were held at the home Sat. at 4 o'clock with bur. in the Bloomingdale Cemetery It was his request to be buried at sunset and that was the reason of the late hour. The services were attended by one of if not the largest crowd that was ever in our little village as he was so well known as a truck driver so long and also served as trustee. He was b. and reared in Penn Township and spent most of his life here and at Bloomingdale. Rev. Griggs conducted the services and also sang the died Last Mile of the way,died and died Sunrise.died The obit. was prepared and read by Paul Myers. Pall bearers were near friends. There were 18 flower bearers, each carrying two or more sprays with one large one on the casket. His wife and son and other relatives have the deepest sympathy of all in their sad bereavement. - Rockville Tribune, August 30, 1939

The funeral of John W. CHESSER was held at the M. E. Church, Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Chesser died, Sunday, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. W. Dyson, in Terre Haute, in his 85th year. For many years he was one of the best known men in Parke County, a justice of the peace in this township, and actively identified with public affairs.” - Rockville Tribune, June 12, 1907

died Joseph Chew, of Company B, Eighty-fifth Regiment Indiana Volunteers, died this morning at 3 o'clock, of congestion of the brain. His death was sudden and unexpected, and has cast a gloom over our Company. He was a true soldier, and one of our most cherished comrades. His home is near Montezuma. Wm. Herron - Franklin, Tenn., March 25, 1863.died – The Rockville Republican, April 8, 1863

“A dispatch was received by Mrs. Belle Stith Clark this morning, announcing the death of her husband at Las Vegas, New Mexico, on Sunday last. His remains will arrive at Indianapolis on Friday night. Mrs. Clark left for Indianapolis this afternoon.” - Rockville Republican, May 4, 1887

“On Wednesday last Gideon Crooks and William Clark were drowned near Bridgeton, while attempting to cross Raccoon Creek in a skiff. The bodies of the drowned men have not yet been recovered. This lamentable accident awakened feelings of deep sorrow and sadness among a large circle of friends and acquaintances. Mr. Crooks was a man well advanced in years, had long resided in Bridgeton, and was universally beloved and esteemed by all who knew him. Mr. Clark was held in like esteem by those who knew him best. He was comparatively young in years and to him life was full of hope. He served his country faithfully in the gallant old 14th Indiana, and endured the privations, hardships and dangers of four long years of war, without serious harm, but in an hour when least looked for, death marked him as a victim, and he is taken away. Truly it is said ‘In the midst of life we are in death’.” - Parke County Republican, May 13, 1868

Mrs. Clinton Clary, age 50, residing 4 miles west of Rockville, on the Mecca road, died Saturday afternoon, after a prolonged illness. She is survived by the husband. Funeral services were conducted at the Union and Bethel Church Monday afternoon. - Rockville Tribune, October 21, 1925

“Mrs. Wm. Cole, of north Rockville, died of pneumonia yesterday morning. She had been sick only four or five days. Two other members are down with the disease. – Rockville Tribune, February 26, 1891

Joseph Coleman was buried by the G. A. R. at Pleasant Valley cemetery last Sunday evening in the hour appointed for memorial services. Rev. Cannon preached the funeral, after which the remains were taken to the cemetery where a large crowd witnessed the ceremonies. After the burial they proceeded to decorate the graves of the soldiers. Mr. Coleman being an old soldier the ceremonies were closed at the grave. This, to our minds was a burial and memorial service in the fullest sense of the word - a memorial service that will be remembered by many for years to come as being one of the saddest. Rev. John Griffith gave the memorial address to a large crowd after, which the services of the day closed. – Rockville Tribune, 03 June 1897

“Died, Aug. 27, 1897, at his old home, after an illness of two weeks, Zopher Coleman, in his 72d year. A pioneer of early days; his father came to this country when it was wilderness and entered land along the banks of the Big Raccoon, near Mansfield, where his son was born, Sept. 6, 1825. He has always lived a good neighbor, an honest citizen, a true Christian, doing unto others as you would have them do unto you. April 28, 1845 he was married to Telitha Pruett and to them were born twelve children, nine of whom survive him – six sons sand three daughters – and his aged companion, who are left to mourn the loss of a kind husband and loving father. In 1867 he was untied with the Primitive Baptist church and since then the Bible has been his constant study and guide. During his illness he called his wife, whom he had lived with for 53 years, to his bedside and throwing his arms around her, told her he felt his life had been a success and that she has been a good companion, but they would soon have to separate. He said he was wiling and not afraid to die; he trusted in the Lord as he lived. So he died, falling asleep in Jesus. Funeral services were conducted at North Union, by Rev. Skelton, who delivered a beautiful discourse from Acts I: 24 on the goodness of man and the resurrection of the body, in which he was a strong believer. His body was then laid to rest in the beautiful cemetery that surrounds the church to wait the coming of the Lord. Alice Coleman Harmless.” - Rockville Tribune, September 9, 1897

The mortality among our old citizens lately has been very great: The deaths are recalled of Mrs. Harry Boyd, of Nyesville; Alex Buchanan, of Judson; Abram Collings of Green township; Alex Puett, Miss Jane Gilkerson, Mrs. Mary Whipple, Jas. S. Rogers and Mrs. Dr. W. D. Thomas, of Rockville. These were all in the neighborhood of the three score and ten limit and several of them four score years of age. – Rockville Republican, December 12, 1894

James Oliver COLLINGS was born August 24, 1838; died October 21, 1908 at this home in Crawfordsville where he had lived a number of years. He was first married to Mary Ellen Funkhouse with whom he lived about 30 years. The doors of their home were opened to the two orphan children of her two brothers. The boy Wallace grew to manhood and is now settled near Coloma. The little girl died some 10 years before the death of his wife on November 8, 1896. In the fall of 1903 he again married Emma Warbritton and happily together they trod the rough path of life. He for several years had been stricken with disease and at times suffered almost greater than he could bear, but his last illness was only a few days and at noon Wed his spirit responded to the beckon from on high. He was a member of the UB Church where he loved to worship and in his strong day was constant in attendance. He leaves in loneliness a brother George, the one surviving member of a family of 14 children besides a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral at Mt. Moriah church Friday by Rev. Sherrill.

Rebecca, daughter of Johnson and Mary Collings, was born in Parke County, Ind. February 15, 1857; died October 8, 1907, aged 50 years 7 months 22 days. She was united in marriage to James S. Collings May 2, 1877 and as a result of this union one son was born. Again we are confronted with the unmistakable evidence that the winter of death which chills the vitals of human beings producing that sleep which renders its victim unconscious of all that has to be endured while sojourning in this worked, has entered another happy home and has smitten another human flower which bloomed forth in this bright beautiful world fragrant with the odor of flowers, tuneful with song of birds, resplendent with the glories of earth, sea and sky. The deceased had six sisters who have preceded her to the city of the dead. She was a woman of sterling character endowed with all the attainments so essential in securing and retaining that love, admiration and respect in the social realm. She could converse upon all topics of the day with a fluency that characterized a woman of mature judgment. Her home occupied a wide latitude in her affection and she always strived to make it worthy the name. Her love entwined about the heart of a loving husband the tendrils reached out and found lodgment in the affection of a loving son. Her every effort was for their advancement and welfare and they realize their loss with great severity. Her voyage upon the sea of mortal life has terminated; she has encountered the breakers that will sooner or later submerge us all in death. The beautiful flowers of peace have clustered around her mortal remains; she is at rest. The cares and anxieties of this life are over; she has passed into that repose that knows no earthy awakening to sleep peacefully until called up to die no more. May He who has declared that He is the way the truth and the life, permit the bereaved father, son and all those who mourn to repair beneath the inviting shade of His eternal love where they can find rest from the scorching rays of trouble that now rend their hearts and that the effulgent light from the lighthouse of heaven would permeate the somber cloud that has now overspread their vision and enable them to say, died The Lord giveth; the Lord taketh away; blessed by the name of the Lord.died She leaves a husband, son, daughter-in-law, one grandchild, together with 3 brothers and an innumerable host of relatives and friends to mourn her demise. A short burial service was conducted by Elder D. Dodimead at Mt. Moriah at 1 o'clock, Wed afternoon after which the remains were laid to rest in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. The funeral will be preached at some future time.

Sarah E. COLLINGS, daughter of Jeremiah and Lucinda RUSH wife of I. M. Collings was born in Parke County March 21, 1853 and departed the stage of human events April 13, 1910. She of whom we write was united in marriage to I. M. Collings March 24, 1872 and became the mother of 5 children, 3 have preceded her: Anna, Edward and an infant daughter. She leaves to mourn their loss of a mother, Lottie, wife of Thomas Shalley and Rice Collings of Terre Haute. Deceased was of a family of 7 children 3 are sleeping with her in the silent repose of death; 3 survive: Laura Biel of Brazil, James Rush of Los Angeles and Alva Rush of Memphis, Tenn. On April 20, 1873 she united with the Union Baptist Church of Hollandsburg and lived a dutiful Christian, devoted to the principles of Christian faith until death. While she believed the doctrine of the Missionary Baptist denomination she was unselfish in her demeanor and gave all their equal rights. She had a kind and gentle hand the touch of which has often soothed the weary brow. Her heart was full of sympathy for the afflicted and distress and she loved to extend her helping hand to those who were in need. She loved home and was devoted to the principles of its rights. Her motherly heart gave out that vining love that twines about her children, but alas her life is ended there, she is dead. Children husband and those who mourn you have only to read the lines she has written on the page of your memory to find her mother's love, wife's devotion and a friend indeed. Funeral services were conducted at Mt. Moriah Church by Revs. SK Fuson and CR Collings, after which the remains were laid to rest to await the resurrection morn.

Sarah Jane Collings, daughter of Abraham and Mary Collings was born April 2, 1848 and died January 16, 1912 aged 63 years 9 months 14 days. She was married to William N. Collings August 26, 1869. To this union were born six children, 3 girls, 3 boys. Celia, Elbert, Jesse, Mary, Manford and Ruth. all except Mary who died November 28, 1881 are living to mourn their loss. Besides she leaves a husband, one sister, three brothers, and a host of relatives and friends. She was a good wife, an affectionate mother and good neighbor and friend. She never united with any church but has always lived a Christian life, bearing her suffering without a murmur or complaint. Funeral services were conducted Thursday at 10:30 at Mt. Moriah by Rec. C.R. Collings.

Susan Collings was born in the immediate neighborhood of Mt. Moriah Church, Parke County, Ind., December 1, 1842 near which she spent all of her life except 4 years which were spent in Illinois. She was the daughter of William and Mary Collings, who have been dead many years. August 2, 1863, she was united in marriage to Ezra Thomas and was the mother of 8 children, 3 of whom preceded her in death. She died suddenly at her home at Bellmore June 3, 1910 age 67 years 6 months 2 days. She was of an amiable and lively disposition, a devoted wife and mother, and was highly esteemed by a wide circle of friends. Her life before her children was such as to make a lasting impression. She bore an intense love for them and their welfare, ever directing them to high aspirations in life, and suggesting those things that stand for useful citizenship and love for one another. She died in full expectation of a glorious resurrection and her hope knew no other than a full and sure realization of a Savior's love. Funeral services were held at Hollandsburg Church June 5, Rev. Airhart officiating. Interment in Mt. Moriah Cemetery.

On our telegraph pages will be found a full account of the Dalton bank robbery in Coffeyville, Kansas. Charles L. Connelly, the marshal of the city, who was killed by the bandits, was formerly a resident of Parke County, and lived near Annapolis. The Coffeyville Journal speaks very highly of Marshall Connelly as a citizen and of his bravery in the terrible fight where so many lives were sacrificed. He was born at Annapolis, Ind., Nov. 25, 1845. He was the fourth son of David Connelly. At the age of 17 he enlisted in Ninth Indiana Battery and served through the war. In 1867, he was married to Mary McCord. Two children, Bert and Grace, blessed their union. His wife died in '74, and two years afterwards he was married to Sarah Alexander. This union was also blessed with two children but one of whom is living, Miss Jessie. In 1885 he moved to Kansas and became a teacher in the city schools of Coffeyville, and afterwards marshal. He was buried at Independence Kansas.died - Rockville Tribune, October 13, 1892

“Elizabeth Ann Johnson was born in Shelby County, Kentucky, March 29, 1829, and died near Hollandsburg, Indiana, July 7 1899, aged 70 years, 3 months and 17 days. When 6 years of age her parents, David and Sarah Johnson, moved from Kentucky and settled in Union Township, Parke county, Indiana, where the subject of this sketch ever after lived. Sept. 17, 1850, she was married to James Harvey Connelly, with whom she lived a happy life for almost forty-nine years. To this union were born six children – Mrs. Sarah Noble and Philemon, of New Market, Mrs. Frances Moore, of Newton, Kansas., William and George, of Hollandsburg, and a daughter who died in 1880. Nellie, a granddaughter, who was so kindly cared for in the family from infancy, felt the loss as much as any. She leaves fourteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She requested that the funeral services be held at her late home and to be conducted by Elder James Burford, which was done on Saturday afternoon, in the presence of a very large assemblage of relatives and friends, Elder Airhart assisting, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Mt. Moriah Cemetery to await the morning of the resurrection.” - Rockville Tribune, July 12, 1899

Mary J. Stout, daughter of James and Rhoda Stout, was born near Bellmore, Indiana, December 31, 1835, departed this life June 28, 1912, aged 76 years, 5 months, and 28 days. She was married April 7, 1852 to Gray Connelly, and to this union was born three children, James H., William H., and Rhoda, who died at the age of eleven years. She leaves a husband, two sons, seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren, two brothers, W. P. and J. O. Stout of Hollandsburg, and one sister, Rebecca F. Rush of Los Angeles, Cal., to mourn their loss. She united with the regular Predestinarian Baptist church at Mt. Moriah, October 11, 1908, of which she was a faithful member. Funeral services were held June 30, at Mt. Moriah, by Elder C. R. Collings, after which she was laid to rest in the cemetery nearby, to await the resurrection morn.

Mary T. CONNELLY was born in Spencer County July 28, 1835. At the early age of 7 she came with her parents to Parke County, Indiana and located near Hollandsburg, where she grew to womanhood. On April 8, 1852, she was married to Rev. A.H. DOOLEY, who survives her. She united with the Goshen Baptist Church and was baptized by Elder Jacob Kirkendoll Jan 3, 1853. She was an earnest, devoted Christian and was truly a helpmate to her husband in all his ministerial work. She was spiritually minded in all her sickness and was conscious that the end was near. She always enjoyed religious services at her bedside. She especially loved to hear the Lord's word read. Sister Dooley had a bright hope in Christ, which was a great support to her through all her Christian life, and as the end drew near she realized that she had no abiding city here, but was anxiously looking for one to come, whose builder and maker is God. She peacefully passed away at the home of her foster daughter, Mrs. E.G. Lanning in Rockville, Jan 1, 1907 age 74 years 5 months 3 days. The funeral was preached in the Baptist Church at Hollandsburg by Elder S. K. Fuson, assisted by Elder W. H. Vancleave.

Oliver Copeland, aged 66 years, died on Aug. 12. He has lived near this place since 1851. He was an honest man and died respected by all who knew him. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church, Rev. Z. D. Maris officiating. - Rockville Republican, August 18, 1897

Louis Conrad, a conductor of a coal-train on the Van was fatally injured at Rosedale Friday. He was only 24. - Waveland Independent, Friday, March 4, 1904

Mrs. Isaac N. Cox died at her home on East Howard Street early Tuesday morning after suffering many weeks from cancer. Funeral services will be held at the home this morning by Reverends Alley and Pearce. The body will be taken to Terre Haute for burial in Highland Lawn Cemetery, after a short service by Reverend Mr. Brandenburg. The funeral will be in charge of the Daughters of America, of which Mrs. Cox was a member. Mrs. Cox's maiden name was Agnes Johnson. She was born near Portland Mills, Oct 2, 1856. She was married. May 9, 1875. Two sons, both married, survive, one in Terre Haute and one at Arthur, Illinois. Mrs. Cox joined the United Brethren Church 28 years ago. After coming to Waveland she transferred her membership to the ME Church. She was well liked by all who knew her. She bore her terrible suffering with the greatest of patience. Sympathy is expressed for the bereaved husband who gave her the tenderest care. In this connection Mr. Cox wishes to thank the neighbors and friends for their assistance and sympathy. - Waveland Independent, 09 August 1906

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. today for Ansel H. Cox, 61, of Montezuma at the Nazarene Church in Montezuma with Rev. Earl Ramey officiating. Burial was made in the Montezuma Cemetery. Mr. Cox died at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Vermillion County Hospital where he had been a patient for several days. He was born April 20, 1898 in Parke County, the son of Hiram and Laure Rudd Cox and was a member of the Montezuma Nazarene Church. Survivors are the widow, Mary, one sister, Mrs. Desda Kaufman, of Indianapolis; and one brother, C.R. Cox of Knoxville, TN. – The Daily Clintonian , 07 December 1959, Page 001

Rebecca Crawford was born March 7, 1807 in Tazwell county, Virginia. She was married to Joseph Smith in 1828 and arrived in Johnson county, Indiana, Christmas of the same year. They made a home in the wilderness. What changes since that time! They raised two children, a son and daughter the daughter died in 1855. Then she came to Rockville and has since made her home with her son, Robert J. Smith. She leaves three grandsons, one great-grandson and two great-granddaughters. Her time and means were spent to a considerable extent, in the interest of the m. E. church, which she loved and of which she has been a devoted member for nearly 70 years. Her health has been failing for several years, and the last ten months she has suffered so terribly and so often wished to be released from her suffering, that her dearest and nearest should be glad to see her at rest, as we are satisfied she now is. The funeral, Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. S. Maxwell, at her son’s residence was attended by a large concourse of our people, who thus attested their friendship during her life and reverence for her memory. - Rockville Tribune, 18 April 1895

Lenna, daughter of George and Nora Crooks, was born October 16, 1872 died at the home of her aunt, Lucinda Ames, December 20, 1907, age 35 years 2 months 4 days. Her father died when she was but 5 years of age, leaving her in the care of a widowed mother and kind friends. Since her father's death she has always made her home with her aunt, who was as faithful and devoted to her as if an own child. She was never strong physically, but was never hopeful of gaining a more normal condition of health. She joined the ME Church at Rough & Ready School when 15 during a series of meetings held there by Revs Welch & Blake, and lived a happy, contented and sweet Christian life to the end. She graduated from the common schools, receiving the honors of both township and county of a large class of graduates. She afterward attended school at Danville, Indiana. She had a sweet voice and when in health loved to entertain her friends by playing and singing her favorite songs. During her last long illness she was patient, forbearing and thoughtful, thinking more of the comfort of those about her than of her own suffering. her aunt from MO came to visit her after she took sick and thought to remain with her until the end, feeling she could not last long. But after remaining from her own home as long as she thought she could she said to Lenna, died I will have to leave you and go to my home. I want to go to the cemetery where my own loving daughter was laid only a short time ago. I can not see her, but I want to see the grave where Bessie lies.died Lenna, thoughtful and calm, said, died No, Aunt Fanny, Bessie is not in the grave. It is only the cold lump of clay that lies there. Bessie is not in the grave.died Can we not console ourselves, dear friends with the same thought of Lenna? It is but the cold lump of clay that we consign to the grave. Lenna is not there. It would be impossible for us to picture the life of this dear young girl and do it justice. One instance will serve as a picture which will reflect the character of her whole life. While attending school the teacher offered a prize for the most perfect scholar in deportment. Lenna won this prize. Her teacher said, died It was so easy for Lenna to do right that the prize was easily won. Not only at school but at all times it was easy for her to do right. she was known only to be loved, and friends once gained were never forgotten, acquaintances once formed never grew old. But the brightest flower, will wither and fade, and the dearest friends in the grave must be laid…

Jasper N. Cunningham died at his home two miles south of Wallace Sunday evening after a long sickness. Mr. Cunningham was well known and highly esteemed in both Parke and Fountain counties and his many friends will deplore his death. Funeral services will be conducted toady at the residence; burial in Wolf Creek Cemetery. - Rockville Tribune, July 25, 1911

Sugar Creek - Jasper Cunningham’s wife was buried last Thursday. - Rockville Republican, November 19, 1889

James Curtis, beloved son of Joseph and Jennie Beatty, was born March 14, 1905, died September 23, 1906, aged 1 year, 6 months and 9 days. He was a loving baby, too fair to bloom in this world of sorrow, so the kind Father plucked the bud ere it had been blighted in this world of sin and care. The silver cord of life was snapped and by it a sweet and loving soul was permitted to enter the haven of rest. His days on earth were few and sweet and at the last full of pain but we know that through the eternal ages he will have peace and happiness in heaven. A vacancy is made that this world can never fill, but our darling is gone home to meet his Savior in the better land where we all can meet Him if faithful to the end. he leaves to mourn his loss, father and mother and a 6 year old brother and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at Friendly Grove church, conducted by Rev. Silas Adams, after which the remains were laid to rest in Adams cemetery.

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