HADLEY
“Died – In Rockville, on the evening of the 19th inst., Henry, infant son of Washington and Naomi Hadley, aged nearly eleven months.” - Parke County Republican, April 22, 1863
“Died – Aunt Polly Hadley, aged 93 years, who lived in Liberty Township, Parke County, south of Sylvania. She has been a confirmed invalid for several years, not being able to walk without the assistance of others. She had been in her usual health and was not ailing but one or two days previous to her death. She died Saturday the 27th inst.” - Rockville Tribune, February 8, 1894
HALL
Mrs. Estella Hall died at her home in Howard Township Monday morning at 3 o'clock. Mrs. Hall had been confined to her bed for the past two months suffering from a broken hip. She was 83 years old and had lived in the community all of her life. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Gladys Harney of near Rockville Mrs. Harry Budd of Howard Township and Claudine, at home; one son, Charles Hall and one sister, Mrs. Lillie Sheuerly, of Guion. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, the Rev. W. F. Smith of the Rockville Presbyterian church officiating. - Rockville Tribune, March 10, 1937
HARNEY
Arminda Jane Harney, daughter of Jefferson and Catherine Carmichael, was born in Union Township, Parke County, Ind., on March 11, 1872; passed to her reward early on the morning of Oct. 24, 1925, at her home in Bellmore, aged 53 years, 7 months and 13 days. The deceased had lived virtually her whole life in the township of her birth. Here her education was received and she mingled with her young associates in all social and religious affairs of the neighborhood. On May 28, 1899 she became the wife of Lewis Harney, to whom she was a faithful, devoted helpmate until he was called to the better land last January. Their union was blessed with three children, a daughter, Jewel and a son, Glen, survive their parents. A brother, Oscar Carmichael of Rockville vicinity, is also left on bereavement, the last survivor of her father’s family. ‘Minnie’ Harney, as she was best known, was a woman of simple tastes, modest and unassuming in manner, with a quiet dignity. She was a real home woman – best content to live for and love and serve husband and children, trying to make for them a comfortable, happy home. She was a good housekeeper, thrifty and prudent in directing household affairs. She was a friendly neighbor, a steadfast friend. Her children have the blessed memory of a sincerely good mother whose teachings were all to help them live to be useful, true and worthy Christian. Reserved as to her deepest feelings she was slow to express them, but lived daily in the fear of the lord and with unquestioning truth in His goodness and promises, and it was in this faith that she answered the call, when, almost in the twinkling of an eye, the death angel came. - Rockville Tribune, November 4, 1925
Louis N. Harney, a well-known resident of Bellmore and vicinity, died at the Union hospital at 12:30 o’clock Saturday morning, following an operation for the removal of a growth on his neck. He had entered the hospital on the previous Wednesday, the operation occurring on Friday morning at 10 o’clock. Mr. Harney was 50 years of age and is survived by the widow and two children, Miss Jewell and Glenn. After disposing of his business interest in Bellmore a few months ago he and his family moved to Mishawaka, but later returned to Parke County, living temporarily on the old Wolverton far, south of Bellmore. His health still failing Mr. Harney went to Terre Haute last Wednesday to have the growth removed from his neck, but the shock was too severe for his already weakened body. His untimely death is deeply deplored by a wide circle of friends, for he was an enterprising, high minded citizen. - Rockville Tribune, January 21, 1925
Scott Harney, 75 years old, a life-long resident of Union Township, died early Sunday morning at his home in Ferndale. Death was caused by pneumonia. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Maude Staggs Harney; three sons, Jesse of Jackson Township, Alonzo of Union Township and Jay at home; five daughters, Georgia and Mary Harney, at home; Mrs. Dessie Dickey of Jackson Township, Mrs. Leslie Pollard of Wabash Township and Mrs. Dorothy Brattain of near Lena, and nine grandchildren. The body was taken to the Benson Funeral home at Bridgeton and later returned to the home. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at 11 o’clock at Farmers Chapel United Brethren church with burial in Martin Cemetery at Ferndale. - Rockville Tribune, March 2, 1938
HARRIMAN
Levi and Charles Hadley and John Poe attended the funeral of Mrs. Walter Harriman in New Richmond, Friday. Mrs. Harriman was the sister of Miss Dorothy Livingston, niece of Charles Hadley and well known in Scott’s Run neighborhood. - Rockville Republican, May 4, 1933
HATFIELD
Mrs. Nancy Hatfield - Norman, widow of Wm. Norman, deceased, and one of the oldest settlers of Union Township, departed this life Sept. 11, 1893, aged 79 years, 11 months and 21 days. She was a native of Butler County Ohio. Her father, George Hatfield, was a native of Virginia. The mother, Rachel Bell, was born in the state of New Jersey. The father and mother were blessed with nine children, all reaching years of maturity, but now deceased with the exception of two. The deceased, in the year 1832, was united in wedlock to Wm. Norman of Kentucky, who died in 1866, aged 59 years, 5 months and 4 days. To them were born eight children, of whom five are living and three are dead. Grandma Norman, as she was commonly called, was converted in early life, united with the church and lived a life of Christian graces, well worthy of our greatest respect and imitation, until death peacefully removed her from labor to reward. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Daniel S. Kalley at Otterbein Church Sept. 12, 1893. Truly it can be said of this aged mother in Israel, as the funeral text read, she 'came to her grave in a full age like a shock of corn come in his season. 'In conclusion, as our heartfelt thoughts seem to linger, may we unite in the prayer of Moses, the man of God, in saying 'So teach us, dear Savior, to number our days that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom, and like the loved one just gone before us, ever be watching and waiting and ready to exclaim 'Thy will be done.' - Rockville Republican 20 September 1893
HAYES
The many friends of Thomas K. Hayes were saddened by the news of his death, which reached Rockville Tuesday morning. … Born in Iowa, Mr. Hayes was left an orphan in early childhood and grew up in the homes of an uncle, Sidney Moore and an aunt, Mrs. Catherine Bain, in the Ferndale neighborhood. He was the proprietor of a drug store in Bellmore in early manhood and in 1906 came to Rockville to take charge of the watch repairing department of the Hunnicutt jewelry store. For 31 years he was the efficient clerk-treasurer of the Rockville town board. Hr. Hayes went to Chesterton last fall, to spend the winter in the home of his only son, Donald Hayes. He died there, Tuesday morning, at the age of 80. His son and two step-grandchildren are his only survivors. Burial was in Rockville Cemetery. - Rockville Republican, March 12, 1953
HAZLETT
George Hazlett, age 75 years, a native of Parke County, passed away last Sunday at his residence in Greencastle. The deceased was born Feb. 16, 1867, the son of Joseph and Margaret Grant Hazlett. He was the grandson of Samuel Hazlett, a Revolutionary war soldier. Fifty-five years ago he was married to Josephine Alexander, who survives. He spent much of his life in Parke county and Rockville, and was well known here as a salesman and tuner of musical instruments. He was an uncle of Mrs. Claude A. Noble of Rockville. Survivors include the widow, Josephine; two sons, Claude Hazlett of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Chester Hazlett of New York City; three daughters, Mrs. Howard Tolley, Washington, D. C.; Mrs. Ralph McLeod. Indianapolis, and Mrs. Georgie O'Leary, Washington, D. C.; a brother, James Hazlett, Russellville; a sister, Mrs. William McCutchan, Greencastle, and 11 grandchildren. Last rites were held at 2:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the Rector funeral home in Greencastle, with interment in Cecedar cemetery at Portland Mills. The Rev. C. L. Airhart, who had charge of the services, is the same minister who married the couple fifty-five years ago. Rockville Tribune, June 17, 1942
HEIDRICK
“Mrs. Salina Heidrick, wife of Thos. J. Heidrick died in Annapolis, Ind., July the 6th aged 26 years. She had suffered a great deal in the last year, but bore her suffering with Christian fortitude and was ever heard to complain. She was a consistent member of the Christian Church and said just before her death that her trust was in her Savior and she was ready to die, but before her death she called her husband and children to her bed and requested them to meet her in heaven.” - Rockville Republican, July 12, 1876
HESLER
John Hesler died near Guion on Friday morning. He has suffered from some form of brain trouble for some time. On Tuesday he had a severe seizure and fell to the floor. He never rallied. The funeral services at the home by Rev. Mr. Smits the Presbyterian minister at Guion. Internment at Bethany cemetery on Saturday evening. Mr. Heslar had 3 children of whom Edward is the only one living. He was a member of the Presbyterian church and a man whom everybody liked and respected. - Waveland Independent, Friday February 17, 1905
HILL
Sarah Elizabeth Berry, daughter of Sgt McDonald and Julia A. Berry was born near Hollandsburg, Parke County departed this life March 26, 1910, age 51 years 2 months 6 days. She was the second child in a family of 9 children, 3 girls, 6 boys all of whom are living with the exception of one sister, who preceded her to the Great Beyond several years ago. During her girlhood days she was converted and joined the UB Church at Otterbein, but moved her membership to the Christian Church at Byron in 1904, where it still remains. She died in the full enjoyment of a Christian hope. July 16, 1881, she was married to Telemanchus Hill. To this union were born 13 children 8 of whom are living ad were present at the funeral except Ralph who is in the west and could not be reached. One year ago last Nov she was stricken with paralysis from which she never entirely recovered. Before her bodily ailment she labored incessantly for the welfare of her family and her greatest desire was to keep the children in school. She was not of a showy or brilliant disposition but was possessed of those sturdy and enduring traits of character which go to make a good wife, loving mother and respected neighbor. She filled her station in life, performed her mission and was contented with her lot. To her children she has bequeathed the heritage of a name unsullied by the breath of suspicion and untouched by the taint of dishonor. She has gone to claim her reward and besides her children, brothers and sister, she leaves an aged father, a host of friends and neighbors to mourn her loss.
HOCKER
Cora E. Wright was born in Hollandsburg, July 19, 1874, died May 8, 1908, age 33 years, 9 months 19 days. She grew up with some opportunities as were common to the young people in her time and community. She was quiet and unassuming in her disposition and bore her afflictions with great patience. On December 23, 1891, she was married to James Hocker. To this union were born two sons, Frank and Howard. These with their lonely father and the widowed mother of the deceased, who is now bereft of the last member of her immediate family, mourn their irreparable loss. Cora was a kind and loving companion and a devoted mother, always trying to teach her boys to grow up into honest and upright men. She took a great interest in the Sunday School and wanted her children to be present and take part in the Sunday School work. Cora was religious in nature, but never united with any church still her hope and trust was in her Savior. After a lingering illness with consumption at an unexpected moment she quietly and peacefully fell asleep in Jesus. The funeral was held from the church at Hollandsburg on Sunday. A very large attendance. The services were impressive, conducted by A. H. Dooley. The entire arrangement for the service, was made by the deceased even to the selection of hymns, which were appropriate and well rendered. The floral demonstrations were most beautiful. The selected pall bearers were David Spencer and wife, Fred Swaim and wife and Bert Hocker and wife. The remains were interred in Mt. Moriah cemetery being laid beside her father.
HOPPER
Azariah Hopper was born in Greene County, Kentucky, April 18, 1806, and died September 22, 1880. Father Hopper moved with his parents to this county in 1820, and has since that time made Parke County his permanent home. He was united in marriage to Nancy Dudney, February 7, 1833; joined Methodist Episcopal Church in 1844, and lived a worthy and consistent member of the same until the Savior called home, and his spirit peacefully winged its flight to that borne from which no traveler returns. …- Rockville Republican, September 29, 1880
HOWEL
21 August 1898 - Death infant child of William Tenbrook; also infant child of Elijah Howell - - As recorded in list of August 1898 deaths -in the Rockville Tribune, 05 January 1899
HUGHES
Died – On Tuesday the 26th inst., of pneumonia, Mrs. Bridget Hughes, aged about fifty-five. - Indiana Patriot, 27 January 1875
HUMPHREY
Mrs. Joe Humphrey, living at Minshall, died at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon of consumption, aged 49. This funeral was held Monday afternoon, services by Rev. Mr. Appleby. Burial in the Wm. Barnes cemetery near Minshall. Mrs. Humphrey, whose maiden name was Catlin, was four times married. She leaves several children by her last husband. Ladies of the W. R. C. were pall bearers. - Rockville Republican, October 13, 1897
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