RATCLIFF
“In the city of Danville, Illinois, April 4th, at 5:15 am, of old age, Margaret Ratcliff. The funeral took place at the old homestead on Sheridan street, at 3 o’clock p. m. April 6th. Rev. C. H. Little conducting exercises. A handsome boquet of Marchal Neil roses, the gift of Mrs. Myrie Redford, granddaughter of the deceased, nestled lovingly on the bosom of the departed, while the casket was adorned with an elegant cross and anchor, the gift of Mr. Doc. Redford. Mrs. Ratcliff was the mother of eight children; Miles, who was killed in the civil war; Thomas R., of Parke County; John, Mrs. Mary Dicksks and Mrs. Hannah Simpson, all of whom are living out west; Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson, of Annapolis; Mrs. Margaret Pithoud, of Fountain County and Mrs. Susan Hill, of Danville, deceased. Only two children, Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. Pithoud, were at the bedside when the spirit took its flight. ‘Grandma’ as she was lovingly known, passed to her long home gently and willingly. During her last days she expressed an eagerness to leave this world of sorrow, in which she had journeyed 79 years 11 months. Her only sorrow was in leaving her aged husband, with whom she had lived near sixty years, who is left to mourn the loss of one who was ever ready to care for, and sympathize with him in his every disappointment.” - Rockville Tribune, 15 April 1886
RAYNES
“Mattie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Noah Deer was born December 5, 1849, died at her home in Montezuma September 8, 1888. She was first married to Edwin M. Haythe, and by the union there were three children, all of whom died when quite young. She was again married to W. L. Raynes in 1880, and during their married life, they were blest with three children. Mrs. Raynes energetic, industrious, an obedient child and a good mother. Three sons and husband survive her. The Reporter extend a heart-felt sympathy to the husband and children as do her many friends. - Montezuma Reporter, September 7, 1888
RICHARDSON
By Special Correspondent. Clinton, Indiana, May 28.--Yancey Richardson, a retired farmer, 78 years old, died Sunday afternoon, after a two weeks' illness, at the home, south of Clinton. He was born in Parke county, September 26, l860. He leaves five sons and two daughters, Mrs. Fred Baugh of Parke county, and Mrs. George Robbins, ot (sic) Attica. Funeral arrangements have not been completed but burial will be at Arabia, Parke county. - Terre Haute Tribune, May 28, 1918 - Following must be a correction for birth year and other errors. (Richardson served in Co. B.,85th Indiana Infantry. Leatherwood Chapel associated with Arabia Cemetery) - By Special Correspondent. Montezuma, Indiana, June 1. -- Yancie Richardson died Thursday at the home of his daughter in Clinton, in his 80th year. Two daughters and four sons survive. The deceased was a civil war veteran. The funeral service was held at Leatherwood chapel today. - Terre Haute Tribune, June 1, 1918- submitted by Dixie Kline Richardson
ROACH
A son of Mr. Roach, of Parke county, Ind. Aged 10 years, in the absence of his parents from home, on the 24th ult: took his father’s loaded rifle from its place, which while in his hands went off, and lodged its contents in the body of a younger child aged 4 years – from the effects of which he almost instantly expired. – New London (Connecticut) Gazette, 24 September 1834
James Roach, near Ferndale, was buried, Sunday. He has long been a resident of Union township, and was an uncle of Miss Roach, who teaches school here. – Rockville Tribune, March 28, 1906
Mrs. Mary Roach, age 97, one of Parke County’s oldest women, died at her home in Union township at 8 o’clock, Tuesday night. Mrs. Roach was born in Mont Castle, Ireland and came to this country when young. She is survived by three sons and three daughters – James and Mrs. Nora Harlan at home. William of Rockville, David of Terre Haute, Mrs. Nellie Gibson and Mrs. Margaret Potter of Greencastle. Funeral arraignments have not been made. - Rockville Republican, March 22, 1934
ROBERTSON
Hannah Boyd was born March 18, 1823 and died November 12 at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Mollie Smiley near Marshall. Death resulted from paralysis. She married James Robertson January 11, 1844. To them were born two children John who survives her and Douglas who died in infancy. Her husband preceded her to the life beyond 24 years ago. She was a helpmeet in the fullest sense of the term. In her home life she was self-sacrificing, almost to fault; her greatest concern always caring for others, regardless of herself. She united with the ME Church at Russellville at age 15 and lived a loyal, devoted Christian Life. After brief services at the ME Church conducted by Rev O. P. Paxton her body was interred at the New Cemetery yesterday afternoon. - Waveland Independent, Nov 14, 1902
ROGERS
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
RYAN
A man named Ryan of Parke County, came to this place and indulged in severe drinking for three or four days, after which he started for home. On arriving at Pugh's Mills on Big Raccoon, he concluded to bathe at exactly the same point where, twenty five years ago his father and sister were accidently drown. On going into the water, however, he said he intended to drown himself where his sister was drowned and true to his word, he (unreadable) in the water at almost the very spot, and when taken out, was dead. Infirmary and (unreadable) matters was said to be the cause for the suicide – Terre Haute Express – Cincinnati Daily Enquirer, 01 September 1865