WAGNER
Died – Oct. 29, 1898, Ina Wagner, aged 3 years, of membranous croup. Funeral services were held at the house, on Sunday, by Rev. Krewel, after which internment took place at Coxville Cemetery. – Rockville Tribune, November 10, 1898
WALDEN
A SUPPOSED MURDER - “John Walden was found dead near the end of the switch on the south side of Yeddo. His head was torn off and had been completely worn out over the ties, his brains scattered for forty yards along the rail. His body so badly crushed that it could only be identified by the clothing and some papers found in the pockets. Walden was said to have been drinking on Saturday, and it was supposed at first that he had started home on Saturday night and a south bound train killed him, but an examination of the body and the grounds where it was found revealed the fact that a hole was cut through to the inside just above the heart, and holes in his clothing to correspond with that in the body had the appearance of being made with a knife. The body contained but little blood and none found anywhere from where the body was struck to where it was found, and his vest was found over one mile south all covered with blood. This together with the fact that Walden had bitter enemies, one of which had made use of strong language against him is now missing, is pretty good evidence of murder.” - Rockville Tribune, May 26, 1892
WALKER
Mr. Samuel Walker, one of the oldest settlers in the Wabash Valley, died at Numa, Parke county on Thursday. He was sixty-five years old, and had resided near Numa for fifty-five years. – Indianapolis Sentinel, 28 September 1872
WARD
Mrs. Campbell Ward, whose husband is a brother to Greenberry Ward, died Tuesday at her home in Sugar Creek Township. The funeral took place today. She was quite old. – Rockville Republican, March 13, 1889
WEBB
Edith Webb, daughter of Harry and Laura Webb, was born June 12, 1883 and departed this life February 12, 1908, age 25 years 8 months. She was married to Pearl Mater May 25, 1904 and to this union was born one son, Jesse P, now 3 years of age. Although not a member of any church, she told her friends all was right. She suffered patiently all thru her afflictions. Father, mother and two sisters, waited sadly thru the last moments. The father and mother of the lonely companion came back home and remained to the last, giving the paternal devotion which only true fathers and mothers know how to give. She was a loving companion, a devoted mother and kind neighbor. She will be sadly missed but we feel that our loss is her eternal gain. Sleep on, dear Edith, until the resurrection morn where we all hope to meet you in that "home, sweet home." Funeral services were conducted by Rev. CL Airhart after which she was laid to rest in Mt. Moriah Cemetery.
WELCH
Martha Ann Welch, daughter of George and Mary Jane Swaim, was born near Nyesville, Ind., July 20, 1852, where she spent her entire life. Her earthly existence was ended in the late afternoon of October 4, 1934, at the age of 82 years, 2 months and 14 days. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Welch, who died on March 3, 1912. Early in her life she became interested in her Master's cause, uniting with the Goshen Baptist church in the year 1867, at the age of 15 years, in 1886, her membership was placed with the Judson M. E. church, and in 1921 she became a member of the Sand Creek United Brethren church. She was an unusually active worker in church affairs throughout all of her days, until the past summer when illness prevented further participation in religious work. Grandma Welch, as she was familiarly known, has contributed a life time of service to her community. It is beyond mortal mind to evaluate that service. For more than 50 years she taught the primary class in the Sand Creek Sunday school, and some of her first pupils are grandparents today. Who can doubt the value of her efforts? Who can doubt that much of the happiness and the wholesomeness of living that prevail in the homes of her grown-up primary students and their children can be traced directly to her teaching and her sterling example of Christian character? Nor was the influence of Aunt Matt limited to church activities. In the, great School of Life she was an untiring teacher and counselor to this entire community. Her zeal was an inspiration, her service was a blessing, and her love was a treasure to be stored in the hearts of all who knew her. In addition to this host of friends and recipients of her Christian fellowship, she leaves to mourn a daughter, Mrs. Laura Remington, and a son, Homer Welch; a most-loving and devoted daughter-in-law, Mrs. Emma Welch; a step-daughter, Mrs. Alice Cauldwell; several grandchildren and many other relatives. The seeds of kind words and loving deeds which she has sown have brought forth these floral offerings, but there is a vast garden of flowers growing in the hearts of her friends flowers of memory that will never fade so long as life continues. Grandma Welch has reaped an earthly reward of love and devotion for a well-spent life of service, but her service is not ended. Our limited earthly minds cannot comprehend the rewards to come from the infinite wisdom of God, but we can remember the promise of an eternal life which He has so graciously promised. Surely we can appropriately quote here, this well-known verse from His book: ‘well done, thou good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make then ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.’ - Rockville Republican< October 11, 1934
The death of John M. Welch occurred on the 5th day of October, 1895. He was born in Kentucky in 1818, was 18 years old when he came to Parke County. Was married to Elizabeth Moore in 184. In 1867 he was converted and joined the M. E. Church at Linebarger’s Chapel. He was a Christian and a good citizen. Aged 77 years, 3 months and 19 days. Funeral services wee held at Friends Church Sabbath. Rev. H. C. Riley conducted the funeral and preached to a large audience. The remains were taken to Friends Cemetery for internment there to await the resurrection morning. - Rockville Republican, October 9, 1895
WHEAT
At Roseville, Parke County, Indiana, on Tuesday, the 1st of June last, of a lingering disease, which she bore with Christian fortitude, Mrs. Mary M. Wheat, wife of John. M. Wheat, in the 30th year of her age, a native of Montgomery county, Maryland, but for many years a resident of Washington. – Daily National Intelligencer, Washington, D. C., 05 July 1841
WHIPPLE
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
WHIPPS
Elizabeth WHIPPS was born July 3, 1858, died August 18, 1906, age 48 years, 1 month, 15 days. Her native home was in Minnesota and in that state she was married April 6, 1882 to James Albert Jenkins, son of Wilson Jenkins. They came to this state immediately after their marriage and settled on their father's farm 3 miles west of Waveland and in this community they lived happily together until the heavenly father saw fit to call the husband home November 17, 1891. To Albert and Lizzie were born two children: Myrtle and Lonnie, who were small at the time of their father's death and the mother deeply felt the responsibility of bringing to manhood and womanhood these dear ones God had given her. Many were the days spent in severe toil in order that they might have a home, and many an hour has been spent in anxiety for their welfare. Her instruction and advice to them always were that they live upright godly lives and the lives of these dear children tell to the community how well they have heeded her instruction. To them we would say, "Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all else shall be added. One of the strongest characteristics of the departed was her kindliness of heart. Near did she see suffering but she endeavored to relieve; never did she find the down-trodden but she tried to comfort and greatly will her neighbors miss her when the cloud of sickness and death hangs over their doors. Many times during her illness she spoke of God's goodness and mercy to her and often begged that strength might be given her to endure the intense pain she was called to bear. She expressed no fear of death and told her family more than once that she had made her peace with God and we believe she is at rest today. Besides the two children she leaves one son-in-law, two small grandchildren, 3 sister, 3 brothers and my other relatives and friends to still battle with the cares of this life while she is basking in the sunlight of God's love
WILSHIRE
George Wilshire, a young man who has been working for Will Heslar on the Oglesbee farm near Russellville, died on Friday evening. Death was caused by uremic poison resulting from acute jaundice. He suffered greatly for a few days. Funeral services were held at Union on Sunday and the body was interred in the Union Cemetery. Mr. Wilshire was born in Howard Township, Parke County on May 25, 1858. He was the son of Joseph and Jane Wilshire. He leaves a mother, four sisters and three brothers. Mrs. Charles Paris of Terre Haute; Mrs. Will Heslar of Russellville and Misses Mary and Arthie of Terre Haute; Thomas and Mert of Waveland and Albert of Ft. Mackenzie, Wyoming. - Waveland Independent, 02 May 1907
WILSON
Died - In Rockville, on Sabbath evening, January 10, 1869, Mr. Hugh Wilson. He was born in Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania, August 6th, 1780; he lived for many years in Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio, where he made a profession of religion, united with the Presbyterian Church, and served as a ruling Elder. During the War of 1812, he was for a short time a soldier, and was intensely loyal to his country. His life in all regards was a beautiful exhibition of the Christian gentleman of the olden type. He had no enemy and hosts of warmly attached friends. His end was peace, and his memory precious. - Rockville Republican, 13 January 1869
Margaret Irene Wilson, little daughter of John and Sarah Wilson was born in Parke county, August 27, 1907 and departed from this life Monday May 31, 1909 at the age of 1 year, 9 months and 4 days. Her sickness was of many days duration she having been ill since last Christmas. Our hearts are filled with sadness and we cannot understand why such a happy home should be made so sad by taking the bright light that cast sun shine into the lives about her, but God in his wisdom knew best and has taken her across the mystic river, away from sorrow and pain, where she will be waiting to welcome father, mother, brother and friends home to that and of fadeless beauty and where we will part with her no more. Just another golden sheaf has been garnered from out the golden grain by the angel reaper who comes as gently as the wings of Heaven. It has been taken to a land of eternal summer where all is fair and bright, and where no storm clouds ever gather. we shall find it garnered there. Margaret has gone to be a treasure in our Father’s kingdom where she shall shine in wondrous beauty safe thru all eternity. She has gone into that peaceful slumber which shall hold thru all the busy change of hours: she has gone into that sweet rest where all pain and sorrow have vanished with the night. Her spirit now walks in Glory light. She was “but a lovely blooming flower, a frail smiling solace of the hour. “ but the Lord had the need of this floweret and He has taken it to transplant; where it shall bloom in fields of light. Not in cruelty and wrath did the reaper come but ‘twas just an angel visited this green earth and took this tiny flower away where we shall find her again in the fields of light above, for Christ has said, “Suffer little children to come unto me for of such is the kingdom of Heaven.” She leaves a grandfather, grandmother, father, mother, a brother and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her loss. The funeral service was held at Farmers Chapel, June 1 at 1:30 p.m. Interment at the Martin cemetery, Rev. C. O. Sherrill officiating.
WIMMER
Olive A. WIMMER, youngest child of Isaac w. and Phebe A. Wimmer died at the home of her sister, Mrs. John A. Blake of Hutchinson, Kansas April 14, 1910, age 40 years, 8 months, 27 days. After the death of her father 3 years ago, she made her home with her sister, Mrs. George Branson of Rockville. She spent the last six months with relatives in Kansas and was married at Hutchinson March 29, to H. G. Gartung. After the wedding they started for Indiana to visit her relatives here and on the journey she contracted a heavy cold and was not able to talk above a whisper while here. After a week's stay they began their return to Liberal, Kansas near which they expected to make their home on a farm. They stopped at Hutchinson, where she hoped to be better before finishing the journey but she grew worse, her cold developed into pneumonia and death came suddenly and unexpectedly. She was a member of the Otterbein church from her youth. The funeral took place at Hutchinson last Sunday and remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at that place.
WISER
Miss Susie Wiser wife of C. C. Wiser and daughter of James H. and Isabelle Griffith departed this life, February 14, 1896. The following is her obituary, written by her a short time before her death, as she had a presentiment that she would not survive the trying ordeal which she had to pass. “Susie Wiser was born at Parkeville, February 21, 1875, and united with the Christian church, January 12, 1892. I have tried, in my weak way to lead a Christian life and hope I have not been a stumbling block for anyone, and that I have lived to be the cause of some poor sinner turning to Christ. I hope that my dear husband will some day, if not soon, see that he is going wrong and turn to the Lord before it is everlastingly too late, is my prayer for him. I was married to Charlie C. Wiser, November 10, 1894, with whom I have lived for one year and one month, enjoying the happiest days of my life.” Mrs. Wiser’s illness was attended with the greatest suffering. The funeral was preached at the Parkeville church by Rev. Smith. The deceased leaves a husband, father and mother, two sisters and a host of friends to mourn her untimely loss. Interment took place at Mt. Moriah, to which an infant child preceded her the Thursday before.
WRIGHT
The body of Celia M. Wright, who died in Indianapolis yesterday, was brought here last night. Funeral services were held at Coloma at 11 o’clock today. Deceased was a sister of C. S. Lewis was taken to an Indianapolis hospital a few weeks ago. - Rockville Republican, October 30, 1912
"29 August 1898 - Death of Oscar Wright". - As recorded in list of August 1898 deaths -in the Rockville Tribune, 05 January 1899
William H. Wright was born of sturdy farmer parents near Montezuma, Parke County, Indiana, March 8, 1873. The departure from this life was on August 24, 1934, the span of, earthly existence being 61 years, 5 months and 16 days. His parents were Robert and Nancy Ann Wright. He received his early education in the public schools of Reserve Township and chose farming for his life occupation, residing in Parks County during his entire life. On November 24, 1892, he was united with Anna Elliott, who has survived her husband. To this union was born one daughter, now Grace Woodard of Dallas. Texas. There is a grandson, Donald, who is at home with his parents In Texas. Mr. Wright was a member of the K. of P. lodge, was an active worker in the Republican Party and was faithful in attendance of the Sunday night church services. He was a good citizen, always tock pleasure in opportunities to help other people. He served the community as postmaster during a period of six years from 1927 to 1933. Many were the privileges he had and used to go out of his way to show a special, kindness to his many friends while he was postmaster. He is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Cora Bishop of Rockville and Mrs. Stella Michels of Indianapolis and one brother, Robert Wright, of Tuscola, Ill. - Rockville Tribune, August 29, 1934