BRAZIL TIMES , AUGUST 18, 1984 ;

RARDIN obits

BRAZIL TIMES , AUGUST 18, 1984 ;

LESTER E. HAYES

Lester E. Hayes, 84, Knightsville, died at 6 a.m. Saturday at the Harty Nursing Home.

Born in Clay County on May 28, 1900, he was the son of Washington Warren and Samantha Gillie Allen Hayes. He lived in Dick Johnson Township during his early years.

He was employed at the old Clay Products Plant and the Arketex Clay Plant until retirement. On Sept. 29, 1928, he married Edna Wallace, Knightsville. She died on Nov. 27, 1979.

He was a member of the Knightsville Methodist Church, the Knightsville Masonic Lodge No. 409, the Eastern Star Chapter No. 238, and the Terre Haute Scottish Rite.

Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by a son, Ernest LeRoy Hayes, on April 28.

Survivors include a granddaughter, Barbara Sponseller, Pierceton, and a grandson, Patrick Hayes, Fort Wayne.

Services will be held at 11 a.m.Tuesday at the Moore Funeral Home. The Rev. Wayne Kivett officiating . Burial is in Summit Lawn Cemetery. Visitation is after 4 .p.m.. Monday.

Estella Cox estella@maplenet.net

BRAZIL TIMES , TUESDAY NOVEMBER 27, 1979 ;

MRS. EDNA WALLACE HAYES

Mrs. Edna Wallace Hayes, 72, Knightsville, died at 1:50 a.m. Tuesday at the Clay County Hospital.

She had been in failing health for several months.

Born in Knightsville May 2, 1907, she was the daughter of Isaiah and Henrette Pullen Wallace. On Sept. 29, 1928, she married Lester Hayes.

She was a member of the Knightsville United Methodist Church and of the W. W. Y. Sunday school class. She was also a member of the Knightsville Chapter of the Eastern Star for more then 50 years.

Surviving is her husband; one stepson, Ernest Hayes, Knightsville; two sisters, Bessie Heber, Putnam County and June White, Owen County; three step-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Moore Funeral Home with the Rev. Wayne Kivett, minister of the Knightsville United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be at Summit Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Wednesday.

Estella Cox estella@maplenet.net

TERRE HAUTE TRIBUNE , JANUARY 3, 1927 ;

YOUNG WIFE ENDS LIFE WITH RIFLE

COMMITS ACT IN PRESENCE OF TWO CHILDREN, WHILE ANOTHER RUNS TO WARN FATHER.

BRAZIL, IND.,--- Mrs. Viola Hayes, wife of Lester Hayes, southeast of Harmony, committed suicide at the home late Saturday evening by shooting herself in the temple with a small 22 caliber rifle.

Mrs. Hayes had been a sufferer from nervous trouble for some time and was afflicted with spells of despondency. She had remarked several times that she would be better off dead and threatened to kill herself, but the threats were not taken seriously.

While Mr. Hayes was out in the back yard chopping wood Saturday evening, the little ten year old daughter saw her mother take the rifle from a corner of the kitchen and watched her hunting through the drawers for a box of shells. Becoming suspicious of her mother's actions, she started out of the house to warn her father, but her mother refused to allow her to leave the house.

After Mrs. Hayes had found the cartridges she told her daughter she could go out. The child ran to her father and warned him and Mr. Hayes rushed to the house in an effort to prevent the act, but was to late.

When he reached the house he found the lifeless body of his wife lying on the floor with a bullet hole in the temple just above the left ear. Two smaller children were in the house at the time the mother committed her rash act.

The deceased was 27 years old and is survived by the husband, two sons and a daughter, Levesta, William and Roy. She is also survivied by the father, Alone Smith and a stepmother, of Knightsville, and a sister, Mrs. George William's, of Clinton.

The remains were taken to the home of her father at Knightsville yesterday where funeral services were held at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Rev. Appleby officiating. Interment in Croy Creek cemetery.

Estella Cox estella@maplenet.net

BRAZIL TIMES , APRIL 28, 1984 ;

ERNEST LEROY HAYES

Ernest LeRoy Hayes, 63, Knightsville, died 2:30 p.m., Saturday at the Clay County Hospital. He entered the hospital April 25, and had been ill for several months.

Born in Clay County March 29, 1921, he was the son of Lester E. and Viola Smith Hayes. His mother died Jan. 1, 1927 and his father later married Edna Wallace who died Nov. 27, 1979.

Hayes resided in Clinton, Terre Haute, and Knightsville. He served in the Fifth Infantry Division from August 1939 to June 1945 and spent 38 months overseas during World War II.

He worked at the Eli Lily Research Laboratories in Indianapolis and returned to Knightsville to care for his parents after retiring.

Survivors include his father, Lester Hayes, Harty Nursing Home; a daughter, Barbara Sponseller, Pierseton, near Warsaw; and a son, Patrick, Fort Wayne.

Services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday at the Moore Funeral Home with the Rev. Wayne Kivett, a Methodist minister, officiating. Burial will be at Summit Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be after 4 p.m. Monday.

Estella Cox estella@maplenet.net

BRAZIL TIMES , JANUARY 30, 1955 ;

HOMER K. HAYES DIES IN SOUTH

Homer K. Hayes, 68, formerly of Clay County, died yesterday at his home in Tampa, Fla., it was learned here today.

Mr. Hayes who left Brazil many years ago, was a retired member of the U.S. Navy.

Surviving are a daughter and a brother, Lester Hayes of Knightsville.

Tuesday night the body will arrive in Brazil and will be taken to the Miller & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

FEBRUARY 1, 1955

HOMER K. HAYES RITES THURSDAY

Last rites for Homer K. Hayes, 68, formerly of Clay County, who died in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday from the Miller & Sons Funeral Home. The Rev. F. L. Brooks of the Knightsville Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Cottage Hill Cemetery.

Mr. Hayes, a veteran of World War I and II, served in the U.S. Navy. He retired recently. Before going to the Navy he worked in the Clay County coal mines.

He was born Dec. 5, 1886, in Jasonville the son of Washington and Gillie Allen Hayes. He married the former Emma Barker of Cloverland in 1910. She died five years later.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Maxine Wolley of Kincade, Kan., a brother, Lester of Knightsville; two sisters, Mrs. Frances Dobbs of LaPorte and Mrs. Homer Williams of Gary, and two grandchildren.

Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Wednesday.

Estella Cox estella@maplenet.net

T. H. TRIBUNE , THURSDAY JULY 18, 1918 ;

MRS. MARY J. BARKER

Mrs. Mary J. Barker, 50, years old widow of John Barker, died this morning at her home in Cloverland of complications. She is survived by one son, Lewis Barker, and two daughters, Mrs. William Wier, of Cloverland, and Mrs. John Donica, of Kincade, Kan. Funeral services will be held at the residence at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon with burial at Cottage Hill Cemetery.

Estella Cox estella@maplenet.net

T. H. TRIBUNE , MONDAY JUNE 4, 1956 ;

LEWIS EDWARD BARKER

Lewis Edward Barker, 69 years old, resident of Cloverland, died Sunday at the St. Anthony Hospital at Terre Haute. He was a retired coal miner and a member of the U. M. A. and the Cloverland E. U. B. Church. Surviving are the widow Bertha H.; two daughters, Mrs. Mary E. Watson of Terre Haute and Miss Ruth Barker at home; two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Donica of Kincade, Kan., and Mrs. Jeane Weir of Clinton; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The body was taken to the Miller & Sons Funeral Home, where services will be held at 2:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. The Rev Dean Ferguson will officiate and burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 o'clock Monday afternoon.

Estella Cox estella@maplenet.net

T. H. TRIBUNE , FEBRUARY 25, 1910 ;

STRICKEN MINER DIES AFTER SHORT ILLNESS

JOHN BARKER SUCCUMBS TO PARALYTIC STROKE SUFFERED WHILE EATING LUNCH AT SHAFT THURSDAY

John Barker, 53 years of age, who was suddenly stricken with paralysis a few days ago, but who was thought to be improving, died at his home in Cloverland, shortly before noon Thursday. He was taken ill last Saturday while eating his lunch at the " Red Onion " mine in Seelyville, at which place he was boss, and never fully regained consciousness.

He was well known and had many friends in Brazil. He leaves a widow, three daughters, Mary, Ethel, and Emma, and one son , Louis, all of whom live in Cloverland. There are also the mother, three brothers and two sisters.

The decedent was a member of the Cardonia Lodge of Odd Fellows, No. 539, and the Knights and Ladies of Security of Brazil.

The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence. Burial will be at Cottage Hill.

Estella Cox estella@maplenet.net

T. H. TRIBUNE STAR , FEBRUARY 20, 1980 ;

MRS. BERTHA H. BARKER

Services for Mrs. Bertha H. Barker, 89 , Cloverland, who died at 10:55 p.m. Monday in Union Hospital, will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Miller Memorial Chapel, with the Rev. Gene Specker officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Wednesday. She was a member of Cloverland United Methodist Church, Clay County World War II Mothers and Billtown Home Economics Club. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Carlos Watson, Terre Haute, and Miss Ruth Barker, Cloverland, and two grandsons, Robert and Bud Watson.

Estella Cox estella@maplenet.net

BRAZIL TIMES , JULY 31, 1950 ;

REV. WILLIAM A. HAYES

Rev. William Albert Hayes, 79 years old, retired minister and farmer, died at 5:15 o'clock Monday evening at the home of his son, Herbert Hayes, R.R. 2, Rosedale.

Surviving are a daugher, and a son, Mrs. Martha Archer and Herbert Hayes, R.R. 2 , Rosedale; two sisters, Mrs. Sussie Montgomery, R.R ., Rockville, and Mrs. Mary Powers, Geneva , Fla.; 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. The body was brought to the Miller & Sons Funeral Home, where friends may call Wednesday evening. Services will be held at the funeral home at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon in charge of Rev. R. C. Dillman. Interment will be at Perth Cemetery.

Estella Cox estella@maplenet.net

T. H. TRIBUNE , AUGUST 26, 1937 ;

MRS. BESSIE HAYES

Mrs. Bessie Hayes, wife of Rev. William A. Hayes, of Rock Run, Dick Johnson township, died this morning at the Clay County Hospital after 11 years illness of arthritis, aged 77 years. The deceased was born in Cornwall , England, and had resided in Dick Johnson township for 44 years. She was a member of the Rock Run Church. The survivors are the husband, a son and a daughter, Herbert Hayes, of Rock Run, Mrs. Martha Archer of Lodi; also 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Richards , of California, and Mrs. Ellen Tonkin, of England. The body was prepared for burial at Miller & Sons Funeral Home and will be taken to the residence Friday evening. Funeral services will be held at the Rock Run Church at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Interment Perth Cemetery.

Estella Cox estella@maplenet.net

T. H. TRIBUNE , MARCH 1, 1958

MRS. MARTHA E. ARCHER

Funeral services for Mrs. Martha E. Archer, 67, years old, who died Thursday, will be at 10 o'clock Monday morning at the Thomas Funeral Home.

Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Nellie Fox and Mrs. Myrtle Fields, both of Terre Haute; Mrs. Esther Martin and Mrs. Ruth McMahan, both of Detroit, Mich., and Mrs. Leah Ebon of California; three sons, Ray and William , both of Phoenix, Ariz., and Charles Archer, of Detroit; a brother, Herbert Hayes, of Brazil; 22 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Rev. O.A. Beanblossom will officiate and burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home.

Estella Cox estella@maplenet.net

T. H. TRIBUNE , AUGUST 1, 1947 ;

ELMER ARCHER

Funeral services for Elmer Archer, Dick Johnson township farmer, who died at his home north of the city Saturday, will be held at 1:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at Miller & Sons Funeral Home. Burial at Roselawn Cemetery. Rev. Fleming will officiate.

BRAZIL TIMES , APRIL 29, 1979 ;

MRS. RETHA R. HAYES

Mrs. Retha R. Hayes, 72 , 502 North Leavitt Street, Brazil died at 11:20 a.m. Sunday, April 29, in Clay County Health Center.

Services were today ( Wednesday ) at Lawson-Slack Funeral Home, with Rev. John Dellacca officiating. Burial was in Clear Run Cemetery at Bridgeton.

She formerly attended Rock Run Baptist Church and was a member of Assembly of God , Brazil.

Surviving are the husband, Herbert; two sons, James H. and John C., both of Brazil; a daughter, Mrs. Edna Phelps.

BRAZIL TIMES , FEBRUARY 9, 1990 ;

HERBERT HAYES

Herbert Hayes, 95, of 502 Leavitt St., died at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the Clay County Hospital following an extended illiness.

Born on Sept. 15, 1894 Clay County, he was the son of Rev. Albert and Bessie Harris Hayes.

He had been a coal miner until he retired in 1946. He was a veteran of World War I and a long-time member of the Rock Run Baptist Church. He was also associated with the Turner Community Church.

On Oct. 14, 1922 he married Retha Crague Hayes, who preceded him in death, two sons, Virgil Hayes and James Hayes; one brother, Lester Hayes; and a sister, Martha Archer.

Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, John and Patricia Hayes, Brazil; one daughter, Edna Phelps, Brazil, seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Lawson-Slack Funeral Home with Rev. Dale Dickison officiating. Burial will follow in Clear Run Cemetery in Bridgeton. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday until service time Wednesday.

Estella Cox estella@maplenet.net

BRAZIL TIMES , JANUARY 11, 1995 ;

NELLIE M. FOX

Nellie M. Fox, 71, of Terre Haute died at 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, 1995, in Union Hospital. She was former owner of Fox Grocery. She was born May 14, 1923, at Brazil to Elmer Ray Archer and Martha Hayes Archer. Her husband, Richard T. Fox, died in 1990. Survivors include one son, Richard Fox Jr. of Terre Haute; two daughters, Sandra Fox and Carolyn Linville of Terre Haute; two sisters, Myrtle Fields and Ruth Luce of Terre Haute; two brothers, Bill Archer of California and Ray Archer of Arizona; three grandsons, Mathew Fox, Derick Fox and J. R. Linville; one granddaughter, Jenny Fox; and several nieces and nephews. She was a member of Rio Grande Baptist Church. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday in Mattox-Wood Lafayette Chapel, with the Rev. Robert Welling officiating. Burial is in Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation is 5 to 8 p.m. today.

Estella Cox estella@maplenet.net

T. H. TRIBUNE , JANUARY 15, 1990 ;

RICHARD FOX

Richard Fox, 68, of Route 52 died at 1:30 p.m. Monday in his residence. He was owner/operator of Fox Grocery. He was born July 16, 1921, in Coal Bluff to Homer Fox and Nellie Fox. Survivors include his wife, Nellie Archer Fox; two daughters, Carolyn Linville and Sandra Fox of Terre Haute; one son, Richard Jr. of Terre Haute; two brothers, Robert and Homer Jr. of Rosedale; two sisters, Rosemary Miller of Terre Haute and Lucille Brown of Staunton; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday in Mattox-Wood Terre Haute Chapel, with the Rev. Bob Welling officiating. Burial is in Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation is 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday.

Estella Cox estella@maplenet.net

T. H. TRIBUNE , APRIL 20, 1950 ;

MRS. LORENE ROGERS

Mrs. Lorene Rogers, 31 years old, died at the Clay County Hospital. Survivors include the husband, Albert Rogers; three sons, William Ray Archer, Charley Albert Archer, Russell Lewis Archer; two daughters, Barbara Archer and Judy Rogers; the father, James B. Wright, and stepmother, Mrs. Mildred Wright, Brazil; three sisters, Ethel Sanders, Carbon; Lola Batchelor, Knightsville, and Grace Wright, Brazil; a brother, Arley Wright, Brazil; a half sister, Carolyn Sue Wright, Brazil; two half brothers, Howard E. Wright and Lester O. Wright, Brazil. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Miller & Sons Funeral Home. The Rev. R. R. Bayless will officiate and burial will be in Archer Cemetery.

Estella Cox estella@maplenet.net

BRAZIL TIMES , JULY 19, 1995 ;

JOHN C. HAYES

John C. Hayes, 65 , of Cloverleaf Health Care center and formerly of Cooper Towers died at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, 1995, in his residence, following an extended illness. He was born April 18, 1930, in Clay County to Herbert Hayes and Retha Craque Hayes. Survivors include his wife, Patricia A. Hadley Hayes; one step-daughter, Mary A. Lahr; one sister, Edna Phelps; and two step grandchildren. Services are 11 a.m. Monday in Lawson-Slack Funeral Home, with the Rev. Dale Dickison officiating. Burial is in Clear Run Cemetery near Bridgeton. Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday and before services Monday.

Estella Cox estella@maplenet.net

T. H. TRIBUNE , SEPTEMBER 5, 1961 ;

VIRGIL " GABBY " HAYES

Virgil " Gabby " Hayes, 35 years old, of North McGuire street, R. R. I , died at 9:55 o'clock Tuesday night at the Clay County Hospital. He had been hospitalized two weeks. A Navy veteran of World War II, he was a member of the United Brick and Clay Workers of America and the Peniel Methodist Church. An Employee of the American Vitrified Products Company here for 14 years, he is survived by the widow, Rowena; two sons, Randy Lee and Monte Gene, both at home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hayes of Brazil; two brothers, James H. and John C. Hayes; a sister, Mrs. Edna Mae Phelps, and a grandmother, Mrs. Eula Crague, all of Brazil. Service arrangements will be announced by the Lawson Funeral Home.

Estella Cox estella@maplenet.net

T. H. TRIBUNE , OCTOBER 11, 1994 ;

ROWENA M. HAYES

Rowena M. Hayes, 75, of North McGuire Street died at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, 1994, in her residence. She was born Oct. 16, 1918, at Brazil to Jacob Raubach and Evelyn M. Kane Raubach. Her husband, William " Virgil " Hayes, died Sept. 5, 1961. Survivors include two sons, Randy L. Hayes and Monte G. Hayes; one brother, Harold " Jack " Raubach; one sister, Betty Vanatti; five grandchildren; two nephews; and one niece. Services are 11 a.m. Friday in Lawson-Slack Funeral Home, with the Rev. William Brown Officiating. Burial is in Bee Ridge Cemetery. Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday and before services Friday.

Estella Cox estella@maplenet.net

BRAZIL TIMES , AUGUST 25, 1988 ;

SUE ELLEN HAYES

Sue Ellen Wilson Hayes, 72, 102 N. Vandalia St., died Thursday at 5:55 p.m. at Lay County Hospital. She had been in failing health since 1972, when she was involved in an automobile accident.

Born in Terre Haute on Jan. 1916, she was the daughter of Harry and Bessie Howard Wilson.

She attended the former Woodrow Wilson High School, and had been employed in the packing department at the former Quaker Maid, both in Terre Haute.

She operated a Goodwill store in Brazil for many years and was a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include her husband, James H. Hayes whom she married in Terre Haute on Nov. 14, 1959; a brother, Albert Davis, Tampa, Fla.; two sisters, Margaret Earls and Lillie Smith, both of Terre Haute; several nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Funeral services are scheduled for Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Lawson-Slack Funeral Home. The Rev. Dale Dickison will officiate. Interment will follow in Clearview Cemetery, west of Brazil. Visitation will be Saturday from 4 to 8 p.m. and until service time.

Estella Cox estella@maplenet.net

BRAZIL TIMES , JULY 10, 1989 ;

JAMES H. HAYES

James H. Hayes, 65, of 102 N. Vandalia St., and formerly of Terre Haute, died Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Clay County Hospital.

Born in Dick Johnson township on June 18, 1924, he was the son of Herbert and Letha R. Crague Hayes. He retired as foreman from Logan Clay Company and for American Vetrified Company, where he had been employed for 26 years. He worked at the Saxton Mine and a steel mill in East Chicago for two years and was a member of United Mine Workers of America, District No. 11, Centennial Lodge No. 541, F. & A.M. in Brazil, Scottish Rite Valley of Terre Haute and Rock Run Baptist Church.

Besides his mother, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sue Ellen Wilson Hayes. She died on Aug.25, 1988. They were married in Terre Haute on Nov. 14, 1959. he was also preceded by a brother, Virgil " Gabby " Hayes, in 1961, and two brothers from infancy.

Survivors include his father, Herbert Hayes, Brazil; a daughter, Gladys Louise Hayes, Terre Haute; a brother and sister-in-law, John C. and Pat Hayes, Brazil; a sister and brother-in-law, Edna and Jimmie Phelps, Brazil; several nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Services are scheduled for Friday at 11 a.m. at Lawson-Slack Funeral Home. The Rev. Dale Dickison will officiate. Interment will follow in Clearview Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. and prior to services.

Estella Cox estella@maplenet.net

T. H. TRIBUNE , THURSDAY FEBRUARY 24, 1944 ;

JAMES H. CRAGUE

James H. Crague, retired coal miner of Rock Run, Dick Johnson township, died yesterday at his home. Mr. Crague had been in failing health for five years and was confined to his home for more then a month. He is survived by the widow, Mrs. Eula Crague; four sons and six daughters, Roy, near Perth; Chester, Detroit; Pvt. James Crague of the U.S. Army; Jackie at home; Mrs. Herbert Hayes, near Perth; Mrs. LeRoy Cummings and Mrs.Ally Wright of Carbon, and Mrs. Joe Mooney, Mrs. Ralph Triplett and Mrs. Hugh Hunt of Whiting, Ind.; also 14 grandchildren, a brother and sister, Oscar and Mrs. Wm. Crawford of Diamond, and several nieces and nephews. The body was taken to the Miller & Sons Funeral Home where friends may call after 5 o'clock Thursday evening. Funeral services will be held at the Rock Run Baptist Church at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon. Interment will be in Clear Run Cemetery near Bridgeton.

Estella Cox estella@maplenet.net

T. H. TRIBUNE , SUNDAY MAY 1, 1966 ;

MRS. EULA L. CRAGUE

Mrs. Eula Lee Crague, 79, 415 N. Chicago Ave., died at 1 p.m. Friday in the Clay County Hospital. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church. She is survived by three sons, Jack, Hessville, Ind.,LeRoy and James, both of Brazil, six daughters, Mrs. Viola Cummings, Carbon; Mrs. Esther Mooney, Hessville; Mrs. Maxine Adams, Hobart; Mrs. Naomi Hunt, Whiting; and Mrs. Retha Hayes and Mrs. Hazel, both of Brazil; a sister Mrs. James Orrell, Cloverdale; 22 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Sunday at the Miller & Sons Funeral Home, where services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, with the Rev. Snow officiating. Burial will be in the Clear Run Cemetery at Bridgeton.

Estella Cox estella@maplenet.net

T. H. TRIBUNE , WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 10, 1937 ;

MRS. SARAH E. CRAGUE

Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Crague, widow of William Crague, died at the home at Diamond early this morning of general debility, aged 85 years. Mrs. Crague was born in Putnam County the daughter of Henry and Susan Jones, but had resided for many years at Diamond. She was a member of the Christian Church. Survivors are a daughter and two sons, Mrs. Sarah Crawford, of Perth; James Crague of Rock Run, and Oscar Crague , of Diamond; also a brother and two sisters, John H. Jones, of Rocky Forks; Mrs. Laura James, of Diamond; and Mrs. Fannie Thompson, of Rocky Forks. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock Friday afternoon at the Rock Run Church. Interment at Perth Cemetery.

Estella Cox estella@maplenet.net

T. H. TRIBUNE , SUNDAY AUGUST 14, 1949 ;

OSCAR CRAGUE

Oscar Crague, 59 years old , of Diamond, Ind., died at Billings Hospital in Indianapolis Friday. Surviving are four sons, William, R.R. I., Rosedale; Donald, West Virginia; Charles, Lafayette, Ind.; Kenneth, Knightstown; three daughters, Phyllis and Helen, both of Knightstown, and Edna Mae, Rosedale, R.R. 2., and a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Crawford, Brazil. The body will arrive at the Cox & Williams Funeral Home Sunday morning for the services 10 o'clock Monday morning. Rev. Bob Shanklin will officiate and burial will be in Clear Run Cemetery at Bridgeton.

Estella Cox estella@maplenet.net

BRAZIL TIMES , THURSDAY DECEMBER 26 , 1963 ;

MRS. SUSIE E. LONG MONTGOMERY

Mrs. Susie E. Long Montgomery, 80 years old, R. R. 1, Carbon , died at 9:30 O'clock Wednesday night at St. Anthony Hospital. Surviving are two sons, William and Oliver Helton, both of R. R. 1, Brazil; two daughters, Mrs. Merle Miller, R. R. 1, Carbon, and Mrs. Ruby Long, R.R. 2, West Terre Haute; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was a member of the Rock Run Church of Rosedale. The body was taken to the Gillis Memory Chapel where services will be held at 1:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Burial will be in Woodlawn cemetery. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Friday.

Estella Cox estella@maplenet.net

T. H. TRIBUNE , OCTOBER 7, 1927 ;

NEOMA LORETTA HELTON

Neoma Loretta Helton, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Helton, died yesterday at the home in South Franklin street of Bronchial pneumonia. The parents and one sister, Betty Jean, survive. Funeral services will be held at the home at 10 o'clock Sunday morning with burial in Perth Cemetery.

T. H. TRIBUNE , JUNE 2, 1970 ;

CLARENCE A. MILLER

Clarence A. Miller, 78, R.R. 4, Greencastle, died Tuesday in Veterans Hospital, Indianapolis. He was a veteran of World War I, and a member of the Rock Run Baptist Church, Greencastle VFW, and the Brazil Eagles Lodge. Surviving are the widow, Merle; a daughter, Miss Margaret Miller, R. R. 4, Greencastle; two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Brown, R.R. 1, Carbon, and Mrs. Florence Berry, R.R. 1, Cloverdale; two grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren. Services will be 3:30 p.m. Friday at the Miller & Sons Funeral Home, with the Rev. William Grimes officiating. Burial will be in Clear Run Cemetery, Bridgeton. Friends may call after 4 p.m Thursday.

Estella Cox estella@maplenet.net

THE BRAZIL TIMES , JUNE 11, 1997 ;

MRS. ETHEL M. HADLEY

Ethel M. Hadley, 97, of the Clay County Health Center, died 9:20 a.m. June 11, 1997. at the center. She had been a patient there for several years and was in failing health.

Born May 29, 1900, in Park County, she was the daughter of George W. and Sarah A. Brown Hayes.

On Dec. 31, 1919, she was united in marriage to Dewey G. Hadley, who preceded her in death in 1979.

A homemaker and mother, she had worked for several years for the former Dr. Rawley Hospital in Brazil.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Brazil for more then fifty years, a member of the Victory Bible Class for over 60 years, and also belonged to the Home Demonstration Club and OES Chapter 80, both of Brazil.

She was preceded by two brothers, Claud L. and Roscoe Hayes.

Survivors included a daughter and son-in-law, Alice Ann and Ralph E. Skelton of Austin, Texas; a granddaughter, Diana B. James of Gillette, Wyo.; a grandson, Michael Hadley Skelton of Austin; two great-grandchildren, Shelley James and Christina Skelton; along with several nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Services will be 1 p.m. Monday at Lawson-Slack Funeral Home, with Rev. Robert Sampson officiating.

Burial will be in Clearview Cemetery. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until time of service Monday.

Estella Cox estella@maplenet.net

T. H. TRIBUNE , MARCH 26, 1949 ;

MRS. ELIZA ANN HAYES

BRAZIL, IND., -- Mrs.Eliza Ann Hayes, 92 years old, died Friday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Hattie Underwood, 124 West National Avenue. Besides the daughter, she is survived by two sons, Alva Hayes of East of Brazil and Clarence Hayes of Brazil; 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. The body was taken to the Miller & Sons Funeral Home where funeral services will be held 10 o'clock Sunday morning. Burial will be in Calcutta Cemetery. Friends are to call at the funeral home after 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon.

Estella Cox estella@maplenet.net

T. H. TRIBUNE , MAY 13, 1955 ;

CLARENCE HAYES

BRAZIL, IND., --- MAY 14 , - Clarence Hayes, 67 years old, R. R. 3, Brazil, a retired barber , died Thursday night at the Garvin Nursing Home. A veteran of World War I, he had served as a barber at Camp Grant, Illinois. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Mildred Roach of St. Louis; three sons, Wayne Edward, Billy Lee, and John Robert, all of Brazil; a sister, Mrs. Harriett Underwood of Collinsville, Ill.; a brother, Alva, of Brazil, and ten grandchildren. Services will be at the Miller & Sons Funeral Home at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon. The Rev. Robert Jones will officiate and burial will be in Calcutta Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 o'clock Saturday.

Estella Cox estella@maplenet.net

T. H. TRIBUNE , JANUARY 21, 1957 ;

CLAUDE E. UNDERWOOD

BRAZIL, IND. -- Jan. 22 - Claude E. Underwood, 65 years old, a retired coal miner and superintendent of the Brazil city cemeteries, died Monday at his home, 421 W. Chestnut St., following an extended illness. He had been a patient at the Robert W. Long Hospital in Indianapolis where he underwent surgery last December.

Born on Sept. 3, 1891, in Parke County, he was the son of Grant and Martha Dobson Underwood. He had spent his entire life in this community. He was united in marriage to Nellie Nevins on Sept. 1, 1945. Mr. Underwood had worked for many years at the Victory Mine near Seelyville and was a member of District 11, United Mine workers of America. He was also a member of the Apostolic Full Gospel Tabernacle.

Surviving are the widow, ste-son, Joe Daugherty, at home; two brothers, Ernest, R.R. 1, Brazil, and Clyde, West Covina, Cal., and many nieces and nephews.

The body was taken to the Miller & Sons Funeral Home from where friends may call. Funeral services will be at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the funeral home. The Rev. Marie Hunt will officiate. Burial will be in Cottage Hill Cemetery.

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THE BRAZIL TIMES , NOVEMBER 12, 1969 ;

HATTIE UNDERWOOD

Mrs. Hattie Underwood, 84, who resided in an apartment at 118 E. Jackson St., died at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday in the Clay County Hospital. In failing health for several weeks, she had entered the hospital on Oct. 24, and had undergone surgery last Saturday.

A native of Parke County, she was born on July 30, 1885, a daughter of the late Marion M. and Eliza ( Gasaway ) Hayes. She had been a resident of Brazil most of her life.

A number of years ago she had been employed as a waitress in a downtown Brazil restaurant.

Surviving are a son, Clayton Cox, Ft. Wayne, Fla.; one brother, Alva Hayes, 214 N. Beech St., a granddaughter, Mrs. Jackie Rigel, Collinsville, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Clyde Cox.

Services will be conducted in Miller & Sons Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Friday. Burial will follow in Calcutta Cemetery.

Friends may begin calling to pay their respects after 4 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

T. H. TRIBUNE , MARCH 13, 1987 ;

WILMA MARIE HAYES

BRAZIL, IND. - Wilma Marie Hayes, 59, of Route 12 died at 4:30 a.m. Friday in Union Hospital at Terre Haute. She was a homemaker. She was born April 5, 1927, in Brazil to Clarence Raab and Nellie Raab. Survivors include her husband, Wayne E.; one daughter, Barbara Hendrickson of Brazil; two sons, Ronald W. Hayes and Donald B. Hayes of Brazil, one brother Donald Raab of Indianapolis; one sister, JoAnn Hayes of Brazil, her mother, of Brazil, three grandchildren, one great-grandchild; nieces and nephews. She was a member Moose Lodge Auxiliary and Eagles Lodge Auxiliary. Services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Monday in Miller & Sons Funeral Home, with the Rev. James C. Baker officiating. Burial is in Calcutta Cemetery. Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday.

T. H. TRIBUNE , JULY 5, 1963 ;

MRS. MARY HEAD

BRAZIL, IND. --- Mrs. Mary Head, 54 years old of Brazil, died Friday morning at the Clay County Hospital. Surviving are the husband, Robert; three sons, Wayne Hayes, Billie Hayes, and John Robert Hayes of Brazil; three brothers, Earl Wright of Indianapolis, Arizona Wright, of Whiting and Robert Wright of Princeton; one sister, Mrs. Pearl Starrett of Brazil, and 10 grandchildren. Services will be held at the Miller & Sons Funeral Home at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon. The Rev. A. L. Emmeret will officiate and burial will be in Stunkard cemetery. Friends may call after 4 o'clock Saturday.

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THE BRAZIL TIMES , DECEMBER 12, 1992 ;

BILLY L. HAYES

Billy Lee Hayes, 57, of 814 W. North St., died at 12:12 p.m. Dec. 12, 1992, in the emergency room of the Clay County Hospital, after suddenly becoming ill in the club room of a local lodge. He was being treated for a heart condition.

Born on Feb. 14, 1935, in Clay County, he was the son of Clarence and Maggie Hayes.

He was a self-employed carpenter and worked in the construction industry in the area for much of his life.

He was a member of the Center Point Masonic Lodge No. 597, the Eagles Lodge No. 274, Moose Lodge No. 780 and the Clay County Post No. 2, American Legion, all of Brazil.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include five sons, Richard W. Hayes, Carbon, Bradly Hayes, Center Point, Stephen Dale Hayes, Douglas J. Hayes and William S. Hayes, all of Brazil; two brothers, John and Wayne Hayes, both of Brazil; 10 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Services are scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday in Miller Memorial Chapel with family members officiating. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until service time Tuesday. Cremation will follow.

T. H. TRIBUNE , JUNE 12, 1962 ;

RONDA K. HAYES

BRAZIL, IND., -- Ronda K. Hayes, 2 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Hayes, of 420 West Jackson street, died at 10:30 o'clock Monday morning at the family residence. Also surviving are a twin sister, Sandra, and a brother, John Robert, both at home; the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Head and Mr. and Mrs. James Lalen, all of Brazil, and a great-grandmother, Mrs. Mary Turner of R.R. I.

Services will be 1:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Miller & Sons Funeral Home. The Rev. Alfred Emmert will officiate and burial will be in Cottage Hill cemetery. Friends may call after 4 o'clock Tuesday afternoon.

T. H. TRIBUNE , MAY 26, 1995 ;

RICHARD W. HAYES

BRAZIL, IND. --- Richard W. Hayes, 41, of 103 Willow Court died at 12:15 p.m. Friday, May 26, 1995, in his residence. He was born Feb. 10, 1954, in Clay County to Billy Lee Hayes and JoAnne Raab Hayes. Survivors include his wife, Oma L. Foster Hayes; two daughters, Mellissa Hayes and Jessica Hayes; his mother and step-father, JoAnn and Donald Hayes; three brothers, Brad Hayes, Doug Hayes and Billy S. Hayes; his grandmother, Nellie Raab; several nieces and nephews; and other relatives. Services are at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Lawson-Slack Funeral Home. Cremation is scheduled. Visitation is 11 a.m. until services Tuesday.

Estella Cox estella@maplenet.net

T. H. TRIBUNE , AUGUST 26, 1973 ;

ROBERT HEAD

BRAZIL, IND. -- Services for Robert Head, 63, 749 W. Knight St., who was found dead at 8 p.m. Sunday at his residence, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Miller & Sons Funeral Home, with burial in Stunkard Cemetery. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Wednesday. He was a veteran of World War II and a retired Clay worker. Surviving are three step-sons, John Hayes, R.R. I, Brazil, Bill Hayes, R.R. 5 , Brazil, and Wayne Hayes, Knightsville; three brothers, Ed, Jim and George, and a sister, Mrs. Mamie Sutherland, all of Brazil, and 11 step-grandchildren.

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THE BRAZIL TIMES , OCTOBER 18, 1936 ;

MARION HAYES ANSWERS TAPS

Marion Hayes, one of the few remaining veterans of the 43rd regiment of Indiana Volunteers, died very suddenly at his home at 115 North Sherman street at 7:00 o'clock Monday evening of a heart attack, aged 88 years. Mr. Hayes had been in failing health for several months. He had planned to attend the annual reunion of his regiment here on Sept. 25th but was unable to leave home.

Sunday night he suffered a heart attack which proved fatal in a few in a few minutes. Dr. P.H. Veach, county coroner, was called to make an investigation of the death.

Mr. Hayes was born in Parke County near Rockville. He was a son of Alfred Hayes, who was a native born Hoosier. In 1864 the deceased volunteered in the service of his country and served until the close of the Civil War as a private in Co. K of the 43rd regiment.

Mr. Hayes is survived by the widow, Mrs Eliza Hayes; two sons and a daughter, Alva Hayes, of near Lena; Clarence Hayes and Mrs. Claud Underwood, of this city; also 10 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Jesse Okun, Odon, Ind., and a half-sister, Mrs. Lydia Stewart, of Terre Haute.

The remains were prepared for burial at the Miller & Sons Funeral parlors and returned to the home, where funeral services were held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Russell Phillips officiating. Interment Calcutta Cemetery.

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THE BRAZIL TIMES , DECEMBER 10, 1974 ;

SERVICES HELD FOR MARY B. HAYES, 82

Funeral services were held Friday at the Lawson-McClain Funeral Home for Mrs. Mary B. Hayes, 82, R.R. 1, Brazil, who died Dec. 10 at the Clay County Hospital where she had been a patient since Dec. 4.

She had been in failing health since August and had been hospitalized several times during that period.

Born in Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of John and Hester ( Treager ) McLoughlin. She attended Brazil schools and the former Brazil Business University.

Mrs. Hayes was a member of Peniel United Methodist Church.

Her Husband, Claude Hayes, preceded her in death on Nov. 11, 1957.

Surviving are four daughters; Miss Margaret V. Hayes, with whom she made her home; Mrs. John ( Helen ) Lucas and Mrs. Robert ( Reba ) Hale both of Indianapolis; Mrs. William ( Mildred ) Gentry, Anderson, and three sons, Claude L. and Arthur Hayes , co-owners of Hayes Brothers Food Market, Brazil, and Richard L. Hayes, Owosso, Mich.

There are 13 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.

Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Wayne ( Ruth ) Gosnell, Terre Haute, and Mrs. Lena Miller, Brazil.

Burial was in cottage Hill Cemetery.

Estella Cox estella@maplenet.net

THE BRAZIL TIMES , JULY 8, 1991 ;

CLAUDE L. HAYES JR.

Claude L. Hayes Jr., 77, Route 12, SR 340 West, died at 10:15 a.m. Monday, July 8, 1991, in Clay County Hospital following an extended illness. A retired Brazil grocer, he was a life-long resident of the community.

Born on Nov. 29,1913, in Clay County, he was the son of Claude L. Hayes Sr. and Mary McGlaughlin Hayes. He graduated from the former Brazil High School in 1931.

He co-owned with his brother, Arthur, the Hayes Bros. Market on National Avenue from 1938 to 1977, when he retired. Previously, he was employed with the A & P Supermarket in Brazil from 1931 until the start of his business.

He was a member of the first United Methodist Church of Brazil and a charter member of the Brazil Kiwanis when the local club was established in 1936.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Helen Lucas, who resided in Indianapolis.

Survivors include his wife, Margaret M. Hamilton Hayes, whom he married on July 4, 1936; a son and a daughter-in-law, Michael and Susie Hayes, Brazil; two brothers, Arthur L., Brazil, and Richard L. Hayes, Indianapolis; three sisters, Mildred Gentry, Anderson, Margaret V. Hayes, Brazil, and Reba LaHaise, Indianapolis; three grandchildren and their spouses, Gregory and Ann Hayes, Scott and Elizabeth Hayes and Jennifer and Dean Dickison, all of Brazil; two step-grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, five step-great-grandchildren and three aunts and many nieces and nephews.

Services are scheduled for 10:30 A.M. Thursday in Miller Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Fred Bolinger, a childhood friend, officiating. Burial will be in the Roselawn Memorial Park, Terre Haute. Visitation will be from 4-9 p.m. Wednesday.

Estella Cox estella@maplenet.net

T. H. TRIBUNE , FEBRUARY 12, 1996 ;

MARGARET V. HAYES

BRAZIL - Margaret V. Hayes, 76 , of Brazil died at 11:16 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12, 1996, in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. She was born June 28, 1919, in Clay County to Claude Hayes and Mary Blanche McLaughlin Hayes. Survivors include two brothers, Arthur Hayes and Richard Hayes; two sisters, Reba LaHaise and Mildred Gentry; and several nieces and nephews. Services are 11 a.m. Friday in the Lawson-Slack Funeral Home, with the Rev. Robert Ostermeier officiating. Burial is in Cottage Hill Cemetery. Visitation is 4 to 8 Thursday and before services Friday.

Estella Cox estella@maplenet.net

THE BRAZIL TIMES , MAY 31, 1991 ;

WILMER HAYES

Wilmer Hayes, 68 , Route 13, died at 10 a.m. Friday in the Clay County Hospital.

Born on Jan. 6, 1923, in Brazil, he was the son of Alva and Clara Morlan Hayes. He had previously resided at Route 1, Carbon. He was employed at the Hygrade Meat Packing Co., in Indianapolis for 24 years and was later employed by the Hassler Trucking Co. of Greencastle for 19 years. He also had farmed and retired in 1986.

During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1946. He was an elder in the Staunton First Christian Church, served as trustee and sang in the choir. He was also a member of Teamsters Local No. 144, Terre Haute.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Willard Hayes, and a sister, Thelma Hawkins.

Survivors include his wife, Eva Margaretta Cooksey Hayes, whom he married on Aug. 7, 1943; four sons and their wives, James Wilmer and Deanna Hayes, Richard M. and Rebecca Hayes, Ronnie L. and Brenda Hayes and Michael D. and Sienna Hayes, all of rural Brazil; two daughters and their husband, Debra J. and Gale Heiliger and Diane L. and Brent Norris, all of Route 13; seven sisters, Inez Robison, Laveda Krider, Annabelle Marlow, Carol Tyler, Edna Cornwell and Evelyn Hayes, all of Brazil, and Myrna Mercer, Grayson, Ky.; one brother, Forest Hayes, Indianapolis; 11 grandchildren, two foster grandchildren and many nieces , nephews and other relatives.

Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday in Miller Memorial Chapel with Bro. Steven England, pastor of the Staunton First Christian Church, officiating. Burial will follow in Calcutta Cemetery. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday.

Estella Cox estella@maplenet.net

THE BRAZIL TIMES , APRIL 14, 1988 ;

THELMA WOOD HAWKINS

Thelma Wood Hawkins, 80, of Indianapolis and formerly of Terre Haute died at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 13, in Methodist Hospital at Indianapolis.

She was retired from nursing services in Indianapolis hospitals and had worked as a private nurcse.

Her first husband, Eli Glen Wood, died in 1962.

Survivors include her husband, John Hawkins; one daughter, Rosemary Burns of Indianapolis; on son, Loren D. Wood, of Spencer; two brothers, Wilmer Hayes of Brazil and Forest Hayes of Indianapolis; seven sisters, Edna Cornwell, Inez Robison, Laveda Krider, Ann Marlow, Evelyn Hayes, Carol Tyler and Myrna Mercer of Brazil; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was a member of Abuntant Life Assembly of God Church at Indianapolis and a member of the choir and a Sunday School teacher.

Services were held Saturday in Miller Memorial Chapel, with Rev. Larry Stoltz officiating. Burial was in Clearview Cemetery.

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THE BRAZIL TIMES , OCTOBER 16, 1989 ;

PAUL E. CORNWELL

Paul e. Cornwell, 81, Plainfield and formerly of the Carbon area, died Sunday October 15, in Vincent's Hospital, Indianapolis.

He was born north of Carbon in Parke County on September 7, 1908, the son of George W. and Katie Pell Cornwell. He attended common school in that area.

He was a inventory checker for Sears in Indianapolis for 25 years and retired in 1970. He had resided in Plainfield for the past two years.

He was a member of the West Brook Church of the Nazarene in Indianapolis and was formerly treasurer for the Carbon Church of the Nazarene who presented him with a distinguished service award.

He was preceded in death by a brother, George H. Cornwell, and a sister, Hilda Brattain.

Survivors include his wife, Edna L. Hayes Cornwell, whom he married on October 6, 1928; one son , Paul M. Cornwell, Brownsburg; a daughter, Betty Glendy, Moorseville; six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Services were held today in Miller Memorial Chapel.

Rev. J. E. Childress, pastor of the West Brook Church of the Nazarene officiated. Burial was in Calcutta Cemetery.

Estella Cox estella@maplenet.net

THE BRAZIL TIMES , DECEMBER 13, 1974 ;

SERVICES HELD FOR ALVA HAYES, 91

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Miller & Sons Funeral Home for 91 -year-old Alva Hayes, 114 N. Beech St., who died early Friday at the Clay County Hospital where he had been a patient for eight days.

Mr. Hayes had been in failing health for eight days.

Born in Parke County, he was a son of Marion and Eliza ( Gasaway ) Hayes. He had farmed in the Lena area and in Van Buren Township before moving to the Beech Street address nine years ago.

Mr. Hayes was a member of the First Christian Church of Staunton.

In 1907, he was united in marriage to Clara E. Morlan, who is currantly a patient at the Clay County Hospital.

Besides his wife, Mr. Hayes is survived by three sons, William H. and Wilmer M., both of Brazil, and Forest E., of Indianapolis; eight daughters, Mrs. Thelma Hawkins, Indianapolis; Mrs. Wayne ( Inez ) Robison, Brazil; Mrs. Paul ( Edna ) Cornwell, Carbon; Mrs. George ( Laveda ) Krider, Mis Evelyn Hayes, Mrs. Robert ( Annabell ) Marlow, Mrs. Melvin ( Carol ) Tyler and Mrs. Billie ( Myrna ) Mercer, all of Brazil.

There are 27 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Mr. Hayes was preceded in death by two brother, Charles and Clarence Hayes and a sister, Mrs. Harret Underwood.

Burial was in Clearview Cemetery.

Estella Cox estella@maplenet.net

THE BRAZIL TIMES , TUESDAY JULY 25, 1978 ;

CLARA E. HAYES

Mrs. Clara E. Hayes, 89, 214 N. Beech St., died at 1:30 p.m. Monday at her residence. She had been ill since April 11 and was hospitalized for a short time.

Born in Parke County on Jan. 6, 1889, she was the daughter of the late Noah and Hannah ( Dobson ) Morlan. On May 23, 1907 in Putnam County, she was married to Alva Hayes. Mr. Hayes preceded her in death on Dec. 6, 1974.

A member of the Staunton First Christian Church, she had also taught piano lessons since she was 16 years old. She was a devoted mother and church member.

Surviving are eight daughters and three sons; Mrs. Wayne ( Inez ) Robison, Willard Hayes, Mrs. George ( Laveda ) Krider, Miss Evelyan Hayes, Mrs. Robert ( Annabell "Ann" ) Marlow, Wilmer Hayes, Mrs. Melvin ( Carol ) Tyler, Mrs. Bill ( Myrna ) Mercer, all of Brazil, Mrs. John ( Thelma ) Hawkins, Forest Hayes, both of Indianapolis, and Mrs. Paul ( Edna ) Cornwell of Carbon. Twenty-seven grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren also survive.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one infant son and several brothers and sisters, also in infancy.

Funeral services will be conducted on Friday at 10 a.m. in the Miller & Sons Funeral Home with Bro. Gary Thomas officiating. Interment is to follow in Clearview Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Miller & Sons Chapel on Thursday between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. and until time of services on Friday.

Estella Cox estella@maplenet.net

T. H. TRIBUNE , OCTOBER 16, 1986 ;

WILLARD H. HAYES

BRAZIL -- Willard H. Hayes, 73 , of Route 14, died at 8:13 p.m. Tuesday in his residence, following an extended illness. He retired after 31 1/2 years as a warehouseman for Industrial Supply Co., at Terre Haute. He was born Oct. 12, 1913, in Clay County to Alva Hayes and Clara Morlan Hayes. Suvivors include his wife, Thelma M. Krider Hayes, two daughters, Nadene Rankin of Brazil and Donna James of Plainfield; one son, Willard Jr. of Brazil; two brothers, Wilmer of Brazil and Forest of Indianapolis; eight sisters, Thelma Hawkins of Indianapolis and Edna Cornwell, Inez Robison, Laveda Krider, Ann Marlow, Evelyn Hayes, Carol Tyler and Myrna Mercer of Brazil; six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was a member of Plumbers and Steamfitters Union and Staunton Christian Church. Services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday in Miller Memorial Chapel with Brother Doug Parker officiating. Burial is in Clearview Cemetery. Visitation is 4 to 9 p.m. today and before services.

Estella Cox estella@maplenet.net

BRAZIL TIMES , JANUARY 3, 1983 ;

PLAN SERVICES FOR RETIRED DEMOCRAT LEADER

BRAZIL. --- Mass of the resurrection for Jack H. Hayes, 83 , 618 N. Forest Av.., who died Monday morning in Clay County Hospital, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Annunciation Catholic Church with the Rev. Anthony Spicuzza officiating. Burial will be in Clearview Cemetery. Friends may call 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Miller and Sons Funeral Home, where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Active in Democratic politics, Hayes was deputy state fire marshall for eight years under the administrations of Matt Welch and Roger Branigan. He was an employee of the state of Indiana for 10 years, served three terms as a township assessor and was a delegate to the Indiana State Democratic Convention for several years.

Hayes also operated a grocery store on North Forest Avenue, here for 15 years. He was a member of Annunciation Catholic Church, Brazil Knights of Columbus and Eagles Lodge.

Surviving are the widow, Lela; a son, Jack G., Chassahowitzha, Fla.; a sister, Mary Hayes, Brazil, and three grandchildren.

TERRE HAUTE TRIBUNE , APRIL 30, 1925 ;

WILLIAM L. HAYES

BRAZIL, IND., --- William L. Hayes, 58 years old, for many years a coal miner, died last night at the home, one and one half miles south of the city of paralysis. Mr. Hayes was stricken with paralysis two years ago and the second stroke, which came Saturday, resulted in his death a few hours later. He is survived by the widow, one son and daughter, Robert W. Hayes and Ruth Elizabeth Hayes; two sisters and three brothers, Mrs. Nancy Fox, Staunton; Mrs. Sarah Barrick, Cloverland; George W. Hayes, Cloverland; R.B. Hayes, Asherville, and Ed Hayes, Brazil. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at the Berea Christian Church, with burial in the Summit Lawn Cemetery.

BRAZIL TIMES , JULY 15, 1981

ROBERT W. HAYES

Robert W. Hayes, 71 years, N. Chicago Avenue, died at 2:12 a.m. Wednesday, July 8, in Union Hospital, Terre Haute, after suffering a heart attack at his home.

Services were Saturday in Miller Memorial Chapel. Burial followed in Calcutta Cemetery. The Masonic Lodge conducted memorial rites Friday.

He was born south of Brazil, July 5, 1910, and was the son of William L. and Clara ( Wools ) Hayes. He married Viola Cress September 24, 1930.

Surviving are his wife; three sons, William F., Boise, Idaho; Dr. Robert E., Muncie and Donald R., Brazil; one daughter, Dorothy Hogan, Terre Haute; one sister, Ruth Biggs, Route 14, Brazil; ten grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

TERRE HAUTE TRIBUNE , JANUARY 24, 1988 ;

JOHN H. BIGGS

BRAZIL --- John H. Biggs, 76, of Route 14 died at 12:53 p.m. Sunday in Clay County Hospital. He was retired from Arketex, Inc. He was born Nov. 19, 1911, in Clay County to John N. Biggs and Magdalene Downing Biggs. Surviviors include his wife, Ruth E. Hayes Biggs, one daughter, Ruth J. Wilson of Brazil, two grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. He attended Berea Christian Church and was a member of Masonic Lodge 541, United Mine Workers of America and United Brick and Clay Workers union. Services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Moore Funeral Home. Burial is in Summit Lawn cemetery. Visitation is after 4 p.m. Tuesday and before services Wednesday.

TERRE HAUTE TRIBUNE , JUNE 23, 1940 ;

FRED FOX JR.

BRAZIL, IND., -- Fred Fox Jr. well known stationary engineer, 71 years old, died suddenly at 9:35 o'clock Sunday night at his home in Staunton, of a heart attack. Mr. Fox was a member of the Lutheran Church and of the Red Men's Fraternity at Indianapolis. Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Nancy Fox; two sons and a daughter, Fred H. and Charles E. Fox, at home; Mrs. Catherine Earnhart of Bicknell; also two step-daughters, Mrs. Margaret Harper of Indianapolis and Mrs. Edith Carter of Tucson, Ariz. The body was taken to Miller and Sons Funeral Home where it will lie pending funeral arrangemnets.

TERRE HAUTE TRIBUNE , APRIL 10, 1945 ;

MRS. NANCY ANN FOX

BRAZIL, IND., -- Mrs. Nancy Ann Fox, 74 years old, died at 11:20 o'clock Monday at her home at Staunton. Survivors are three daughters and two sons, Mrs. Edith Carter, Staunton; Mrs. Margaret Harper, Indianapolis; Mrs. Katherine Earnhart, Vincennes; Fred H., Indianapolis; Charles E. Fox with the U.S.Army in France; also eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; a brother and a sister.

BRAZIL TIMES , JULY 26, 1906

DEATHS

Frank Miller died at his home in Cloverland, Thursday morning, of complication of diseases, at the age of 52 years and 6 months.

TERRE HAUTE TRIBUNE, FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 9, 1955 ;

MRS. CLARA MAE INFIELD

BRAZIL, IND., -- Mrs. Clara Mae Infield, 74 years old, R. R. 2, Brazil, died Thursday afternoon at her residence. Surviving are the husband, Denver D.; a daughter, Ruth E. Biggs and a son, Robert W. Hayes, both of Brazil; one brother, John F. Wools of Indianapolis; five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The body was taken to Miller and Sons Funeral Home. Services will be conducted at 2:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon at Berea Christian Church where Mrs. Infield had been a member for 60 years. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to services. The Rev. Berwyn Jones of Kouts will officiate and burial will be in Summit Lawn Cemetery.

TERRE HAUTE TRIBUNE , FEBRUARY 6, 1941 ;

GEORGE W. HAYES

BRAZIL, IND., -- George W. Hayes, 67 yearsold,well known coal miner of this vicinity, died late Wednesday afternoon at his home at Cloverland. Mr. Hayes is survived by the widow, Mrs. Mary Hayes; a son and daughter, Wm. Lester Hayes, Clinton, and Miss Nora Hayes, Crown Point, Ind.; also a grandson, Wayne Hayes, Washington D.C.; a granddaughter, Virginia Rose Hayes, Clinton; a brother and two sisters, Edward H. Hayes, Brazil; Mrs. Nancy Fox, Staunton, and Mrs. Sarah Barrick, Cloverland, and several nieces and nephews. The body was taken to the Miller and Sons Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home at 10 o'clock Friday morning. Rev. Charles Allen of Whitestown, Ind., officiating. Interment will be in Roselawn memorial cemetery north of Terre Haute.

BRAZIL TIMES , SEPTEMBER 29, 1932 ;

MRS. PHOEBE HAYS OF JACKSON TWP. DIES OF CANCER

Mrs. Phoebe Hays, widow of Bert Hays, died at the home in Jackson township, three miles east of Asherville, Wednesday after an illness of several months of cancer, aged 51 years, three months and one day.

The deceased had resided in the community all her life and leaves many friends to mourn her death.

She is survived by two daughters and three sons, Mrs. Roy Trestner, of Jackson township, Miss Lorraine, James, Harry and Gilbert Hays, at home; also two grandchildren, and a brother, Homer Barker, of Brazil.

The funeral will leave the home at 1 o'clock Friday afternoon and services will be held at the Wools church south of Brazil at 2:00 o'clock, Rev. Hyatt officiating, interment Summit Lawn cemetery.

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BRAZIL TIMES , SATURDAY JULY 13, 1991

CHARLES L. WILSON

Charles L. Wilson, 83, of 217 N. Meridian St., died at noon Friday, July 12, 1991, at St. Vincents Hospital in Indianapolis. He had been in failing health recently and entered the hospital earlier this month.

Born Aug. 30, 1907, in Norwood, Ohio, he was the son of Adam and Mae Rockel Wilson.

He was a retired ceramic engineer. He was a graduate of Norwood High School in Ohio and of Ohio State University, where he earned his degree in Ceramic Engineering. He was a member of the Alpha Chi Sigma fraternity and of the alumni association of Ohio State University.

He came to Brazil in the early 1930's as superintendent of the American Vitrified Sewer Pipe Plant.

He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, Royal Arch Masons, Chapter No. 59; Zorah Shrine Temple, Terre Haute; Brazil Elks Lodge No. 762, where served as Past Exalted Ruler. He was a member of the American Ceramic Society.

While he was associated with the Sewer Pipe Plant here, he took several advanced courses at the Rose Poly Engineering School.

He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Rebecca Plumb, on May 7, 1970. They were married March 17, 1935.

Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy and Woody Allen, Bakersfield, Calif.; a son and daughter-in-law, Dale and Ruth Wilson, SR 340 West; a brother-in-law, Ted Plumb, Brazil; and five grandchildren, Charles E. Wilson, R.J. Wilson, Sarah Thelen, Stacy Mertz and Stuart Allen.

Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at Moore Funeral Home with the Rev. Anthony Spicuzza officiating. Burial will follow at the Summit Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be after 4 p.m. Sunday, and Past Exalted Rulers of Elks Lodge No. 762 will conduct memorial services at 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

BRAZIL TIMES , OCTOBER 16, 1987

WAUNETTA CHEEK FUQUA

Waunetta Cheek Fuqua, 79, Colorado Springs, Colo., and formerly of Brazil, died Oct. 12, in Sebring, Fla.

Born May 23, 1908, in Clay County, she was the daughter of Abraham and Adelaide Jarvis Cheek and a Brazil resident until 1979. She was employed by Brazil Telephone Co. for more than 51 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Charles O. Fuqua, in 1982.

Survivors include a daughter JoeAnna F. Hedge Burns, Sebring, Fla.; a granddaughter, Capt. Jill Rugenstein Trout, U.S. Air Force Academy, Coloado; a great-granddaughter, Gina Trout Wall, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas; a sister, Mable G. Cheek, Brazil; and two brothers, Marvin Cheek, Cloverland, and LeRoy Cheek, Canton, Ohio.

Following private services, interment was in the Boca Raton, Fla., Mausoleum on Oct. 15.

BRAZIL TIMES , AUGUST 28, 1993

JAMES L. HAYES

James L. Hayes, 83, of 911 E. Kruzan St., died at 4:30 a.m. Aug. 28, 1993, in Clay County Health Care Center, where he had been a patient since May 1992.

He was born in Posey Township on Oct.17, 1909, a son of Rutherford B. Hayes and Phoebe Barker Hayes.

For 32 years he lived in Chicago and worked for Goodman Manufacturing Co., a mining supplies producer. He retired in 1969 and returned to Clay County with his wife, Levin M. Gum Hayes, whom he married on Oct. 17, 1937.

He was a member of Carbon United Methodist Church.

Preceding him in death were his parents; a sister, Clara B. Trester; and two brothers, Harry Hayes and Gilbert Hayes.

Surviving are his wife; a sister, Mary Lorene Conners, of Chicago; and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in Miller Memorial Chapel, with the Rev. Marshall W. Hendrix, of Carbon United Methodist Church, and the Rev. Kenneth Brown of Waveland officiating. Burial will be in Summit Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today.

BRAZIL TIMES , MAY 26, 1964

HARRY HAYES , AGE 52 , DIES AT HOSPITAL

Harry R. Hayes, 52 years old, of R.R. I , Carbon, died at 9:30 p.m. Sunday at Clay County Hospital following an illness of several months. He had been forced to quit working in February and was hospitalized at that time and for the last four weeks.

A native of Clay County, he was born in Jackson Township on Aug. 7, 1911, a son of the late Burch and Phoebe ( Barker ) Hayes. He had been a resident of this general area most of his life except for a short time when he was employed as a blacksmith in Chicago.

Mr. Hayes was a maintenance man for the Natco Corp. here for several years until his health began to decline.

He was a member of the Church of the Brethren, Centennial Lodge No. 541, F.& A. M., the United Brick and Clay Workers of America, and the Dick Johnson Volunteer Dept., and the Dick Johnson Twp. Farm Bureau.

He is survived by the wife, the former Thelma Carter, to whom he was united in marriage on April 17, 1937; two daughters, Mrs. Murvin ( Karen ) Berry of Seelyville, and Miss Janice Hayes, at home; two brothers, James of Chicago, and Gilbert of Appleton, Wis., two sisters, Mrs. Roy Trester of Center Point, and Mrs. James Conners of Chicago; and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be conducted at Miller and Sons Funeral Home at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday with Brazil Centennial Lodge No. 541, F.&A.M., holding full Masonic rites.

Brother Troy Allen will officiate and interment will be in Summit Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday.

BRAZIL TIMES , AUGUST 26, 1980

HAROLD GILBERT HAYES

Harold Gilbert Hayes, 63, died Tuesday in Appleton, Wis. He suffered a heart attack while driving near his home.

He was a former resident of Jackson Township and the son of R.B. and Phoebe Barker Hayes.

Surviving are his wife, Marie; three sons, Greg, Richard and Jeffrey; one daughter, Melissa; and three grandchildren, all of Appleton. He is also survived by one brother, James L. Hayes, Brazil; and two sisters, Lorene Conners, Chicago, and Clara Trester, Center Point.

Services will be in Appleton.

TERRE HAUTE TRIBUNE , JANUARY 6, 1956

MRS. SARAH BARRICK

BRAZIL, IND., -- Mrs. Sarah Barrick, 71 years old, wife of Charles Barrick of Cloverland, died at the Clay County Hospital Friday. She was a member of the Evangelical United Brethren Church of Cloverland. Besides the husband, survivors are a son, Robert of Indianapolis; a daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Price of Martin, S.C., a brother, Edward Hayes of Brazil, and four grandchildren. The body was taken to the Miller and Sons Funeral Home where services will be conducted at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon. The Rev. Dean Ferguson will officiate and burial will be in Clearview Cemetery.

TERRE HAUTE TRIBUNE , APRIL 2, 1974

CHARLES E. BARRICK

BRAZIL, IND., --- Services for Charles E. Barrick, 85, R.R. 2, who died 9:30 a.m. Monday at Meadows Manor East, Terre Haute will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Miller and Sons Funeral Home, with the Rev. Dean Ferguson officiating. Burial will be in Clearview Cemetery.

Friends may call after 4 p.m. Tuesday. He was a retired coal miner and a member of Greenwood Baptist Church, Terre Haute and UMWA Local No. 571. Surviving are the widow, Grace; a son, Robert, Indianapolis; a daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Price , Martin, S.C.; a stepson, Roy O. Goddard, R.R. 52 , Terre Haute; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Margaret Martin, R.R. 2, West Terre Haute; a brother, Milford, El Cajon, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Cletus Brown, Brazil; six grandchildren, four stepgrandchildren and several great-stepgrandchildren.

TERRE HAUTE TRIBUNE , APRIL 14, 1987

CLARA B. TRESTER

CENTER POINT ---- Clara B. Trester, 82, of Route 1 died at 11:55 a.m. Tuesday in Macanell Nursing Home. She was a poet, author and homemaker. She was born Feb. 27, 1905, in Clay County to Rutherford B. Hayes and Phoebe Barker Hayes. Her husband, Roy E. Trester, died June 19, 1965.

Survivors include one daughter, Mary L. Gibbens of Center Point; one son, Robert E. Trester of Charlestown; one brother, James L. Hayes of Brazil; one sister, Lorene Connors of Evergreen Park, Ill.; eight grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives.

She was a member of the former Maple Grove Church of the Brethren, attended Center Point United Methodist Church and was a member of Jackson Township Better Homes Home Ec Club and charter member of World War I Auxiliary. Services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday in Rentschler-Slack Funeral Home, with the Rev. Rex Jones and the Rev. Fred Bolinger officiating. Burial is in Center Point Cemetery. Visitation is 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday and before services.

TERRE HAUTE TRIBUNE , JUNE 19, 1965

ROY E. TRESTER

CENTERPOINT, IND., -- Roy E. Trester, 68, of R.R. I, Centerpoint, died Saturday morning at his residence. He is survived by the widow, Clara; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Gibbens of Centerpoint; one son, Robert, of Charlestown, Ind., and eight grandchildren. The body was taken to the Rentschler Funeral Home in Centerpoint where services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday. Burial will be in the Centerpoint Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Sunday.

BRAZIL TIMES TRIBUNE , DECEMBER 23, 1995

GEORGE A. KRIDER

George A. Krider, Jr., 82 , of Brazil, died 2:20 a.m. Dec. 23, 1995 in Union Hospital, Terre Haute.

Born Oct. 24, 1913 in Brazil to a family of 12, he was the son of George A. Krider Sr. and Elva Cobb Krider.

He had attended the Billtown and Staunton Schools.

He served in the U.S. Marine Corps in the South pacific for two-and a-half years during World War II.

He worked at Allis Chalmers in Terre Haute for 10 years. He retired from General Motors, Chevrolet Division, Indianapolis, in 1979 with over 20 years of service.

He was also a knife craftsman and carpenter.

He was a member of the First Christian Church of Staunton.

On April 18, 1936, he was united in marriage to Laveda Hayes Krider, who survives.

Also surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Judy Kay and Terrill W. Timberman of Brazil; three grandchildren and one grandson-in-law, Angela Timberland of Minnesota, Terrill G. Timberland, Elizabeth Timberland Butts and Michael Butts, all of Brazil; two great-grandchildren, Zebbulon abd Clara Butts; three sisters, Thelma Hayes and Betty Boatman, both of Brazil, and Catherine Moy of Terre Haute: two brothers, Roy Krider of Brazil and Luther Krider of Ohio; two special people, Jana Cooksey and Jay Albright; many nieces and nephews.

Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Miller Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Steve England officiating. The Brazil American Legion, Post 2, will conduct Military graveside rites at Clearview Cemetery following services. Friends may call 4 to 8 p.m. today.

If anyone so desires, the family requests memorial contributions to the Clay County Civic Memorial Foundation, P.O. Box 194 , Brazil, In. 47834.

BRAZIL TIMES , APRIL 4, 1922

BABY BOY DIES OF PNEUMONIA

James Richard Hayes, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Hayes, died at the home south of the city near Summit Lawn at 820 o'clock last evening after four days' illness of bronchial pneumonia at the age of two years and ten months. The deceased is survived by the parents, two sisters and a brother, Lucille F., Wilma J. and Dallas H. Hayes and a half brother and a half sister, Charles O. and Helen M. Fuqua.

The funeral services will be conducted at the residence at 230 o'clock Thursday afternoon by Rev. West. Interment at Summit Lawn Cemetery.

TERRE HAUTE , TRIBUNE MONDAY AUGUST 2, 1971

EDWARD H. HAYES

BRAZIL, IND., -- Edward H. Hayes, 84, formerly of Brazil, died Sunday at Anderson, Ind. He was a retired coal miner and clay worker. Surviving are three sons, Charles O. Fuqua, Brazil; Dallas Hayes, Collage Park, Ga.; Edward Hayes, Pittsburgh, Pa.; four daughters, Mrs. Helen Trout, Decatur, Ill.; Mrs. Lucille Sweet, Plainfield; Mrs. Wilma Jean Brann, Anderson, and Mrs. Margaret Dickson, Collage Park, Ga.; 13 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be Wednesday at the Miller and Sons Funeral Home, with the Rev. Jack Masters officiating. Burial will be in the Summit Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Tuesday.

BRAZIL TIMES , AUGUST 14, 1911

YOUNG WIFE DIES

BRAZIL, IND., -- Fannie M. Hayes, the 19 year old wife of Edward Hayes, died at the home, 420 West Shattuck street, at 915 o'clock Sunday evening of Valvular heart disease after a brief illness. The deceased had been married but eighteen months and is survived by the husband, and a baby son a week old and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F.S. Bass.

The funeral will be held at the residence at two o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Interment in Cottage Hill cemetery.

BRAZIL TIMES , AUGUST 29, 1911

INFANT HAYES DEAD

Si E., the infant son of Edward Hayes, died yesterday morning at the home, 416 West Shattuck St. of inanition, aged 22 days. It will be remembered that the child's mother , Mrs. Fannie Hayes departed this life about two weeks ago. The funeral was held at the residence at one o'clock this afternoon and the little form was laid to rest in the Cottage Hill cemetery.

BRAZIL TIMES , SEPTEMBER 24, 1991

HELEN E. TROUT ----- Services for Helen E. Trout, 75, Route 14 , South Waterworks Road, who died at 932 p.m. Sept. 23, 1991, at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute after having been ill 1 1/2 years with a blood disease, are scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday at Miller Memorial Chapel. Bro. Revis Brazle and the Rev. Donald Downey will officiate and burial will follow in Summit Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be 4 - 8 p.m. today.

TERRE HAUTE TRIBUNE , APRIL 8, 1967

BRYAN E. TROUT

BRAZIL, IND., -- Bryan E. Trout, 60, 803 Pell Drive, was pronounced dead on arrival at Clay County Hospital at 530 p.m. Friday following an attack suffered at his residence. He was an employee of the Sherfey Kidd Furniture Store for 20 years and then was employed at Paitson Bros. Hardware, from where he retired about five years ago. He had been in ill health for several years. Survivors include two sons, Bryan Jr., and John W., both of Decatur, Ind.; two daughters, Mrs. Robert Latta and Mrs. Jack Leifhert, both of Brazil; five brothers, Guy, Webster City, Iowa, Otis and Virgil both of Brazil; Ed, Marion, and William Jr., Worthington; three sisters, Mrs. Edith Dierdorf, Mrs. Cecil Pursell and Mrs. Kathryn Seiglein, all of Brazil, and three grandchildren. Services will be at the Miller and Sons Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Monday. Burial will be in Summit Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Sunday.

TERRE HAUTE TRIBUNE , NOVEMBER 14, 1987

LUCILLE F. SWEET

Lucille F. Sweet, 72, Pittsburgh, Pa., and formerly of Van Bidder Lake in Putnam County, died Friday.

Born Feb. 21, 1915 in Putnam County, she was the daughter of Edward and Clara Egner Hayes and attended the former Brazil High School.

She retired as a seamstress from Tuchman Cleaners in Speedway 20 years ago.

Survivors include three sisters, Helen Trout, Decatur; and Jean Brann and Margaret Ann Dickison, both of Lavonia, Ga.; two brothers, Dallas Hayes, Lavonia, Ga., and Edward Hayes, Pittsburgh, Pa.

services will be Tuesday at 230 P.M. at Hopkins Funeral Home in Greencastle. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery in Greencastle. Visitation will be from 1230 p.m. until service time Tuesday.

TERRE HAUTE TRIBUNE , FEBRUARY 14, 1950

DAVID POWERS

BRAZIL, IND., -- Funeral services for David, 5 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Powers, who died in Hammond, will be held at Miller and Sons Funeral Home at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon. Rev. Albert Mitchell officiating. Burial will be in Summit Lawn Cemetery. The body will arrive here Wednesday afternoon and will be taken to the funeral home where friends may call after 7 p.m. Besides the parents the child is survived by a brother Wayne, and two grandmothers, Mrs. Mary Powers of Hammond, and Phoebe Hayes, of Louisville , Ky.

BRAZIL TIMES , FEBRUARY 14, 1922

ELMER HAYES DIES OF MINE INJURIES

WAS CAUGHT BY FALL OF SLATE IN MINE HE HAD JUST OPENED UP TWO WEEKS AGO

EATH WAS DUE TO A BLOOD CLOT

Deceased And Associates Had Organized, The Sugar Ridge Coal Co., And Sunk A Mine, West Of Center Point

Elmer Hayes, of south of the city, who was badly injured two weeks ago when he was caught by a fall of slate in the Sugar Ridge Coal Company's mine west of Center Point, died at 920 o'clock this morning at the local hospital of his injuries, aged 33 years. His death was due to a blood clot, which was formed at the time of the accident and which caused his death suddenly this morning when the blood clot reached the heart.

The deceased sustained a badly crushed knee and was brought to the hospital here for treatment. Hays had only recently organized the Sugar Ridge Coal Company and the mine had been sunk and development had just reached a point where they were just beginning to produce coal when the accident occurred.

He is survived by the widow, and three small sons and two small daughters. He is also survived by four brothers and two sisters, Wesley of Cloverland; William, of south of the city; Birch,of near Asherville; Edward , south of the city; Mrs. Fred Fox, of Staunton; and Mrs. Charles Barrick of Cloverland. He was a member of the Prairie Lodge of Odd Fellows.

The remains were taken to the Miller and Sons undertaking parlors and prepared for burial and taken to the home near Wools Schoolhouse this afternoon. The Funeral will be announced later.

BRAZIL TIMES , AUGUST 25, 1979

MELVIN HAYES

Former Brazil resident Melvin Hayes, 61, died of Cancer at 720 Wednesday evening at the Suburban Hospital in Louisville, Ky.

Born Sept. 6, 1917, he was the son of late Elmer and Phoebe Steuerwald Hayes of Brazil.

Hayes had been living in Louisville for the past 38 years and was employed by the Kempers Foundry also of Louisville.

He is survived by the widow Dorothy ( McGown ) Hayes, his two sisters, Mrs. Herbert Fern Powers of Brazil and Mrs. Hubert ( Ruby ) Smith of Louisville, and one brother, Carl Hayes of Cross Plains, Tenn. Hayes is also survived by a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.

TERRE HAUTE TRIBUNE , MARCH 3, 1986

HERBERT POWERS

BRAZIL, --- Herbert Powers, 84, 129 N. Pine St., died at noon Sunday at his residence. He was a former custodian at Staunton High School and had worked at Adamsson's Laundromat. He was born March 25, 1901, in Pontiac, Ind., to Roger Powers, and Mary Ann Lewis Powers. Survivors include his wife Fern Hayes Powers; one son, Wayne, Bayfield, Wis.; four grandchildren, two nieces and two nephews. He was a former coal miner, steel worker and Clay worker. He was the oldest member of Berea Christian Church where he taught Home Builders Class, was Sunday School superintendent and an Elder. Services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday in Miller and Sons Funeral Home, with the Rev. Ernest C. Rush Jr., and the Rev. Revis Brazle. Burial is in Summit Lawn Cemetery. Visitation is 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and before services.

TERRE HAUTE TRIBUNE , FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 7, 1973

MRS. PHEBE HAYES

BRAZIL, IND., -- Services for Mrs. Phebe Hayes, 88, 129 N. Pine St., who died at 1140 p.m. Thursday at her residence, will be at the Miller and Sons Funeral Home with Brother Revis Brazle officiating. Burial will be at Summit Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call. She was a member of the Berea Christian Church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Fern Powers, Brazil; and Mrs. Ruby Smith, Louisville, Ky.; two sons, Carl, Indianapolis, and Melvin, Louisville; one brother, Lester Steuerwald, Ashboro; eight grandchildren; twenty-six great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

BRAZIL TIMES , DECEMBER 1, 1992

CARL V. HAYES

Carl V. Hayes, 77 , Knightsville, died at 530 a.m. Nov. 30, 1992, at Cloverleaf Nursing Home.

Born in June 20, 1915, in Brazil he was the son of Elmer and Phoebe Hayes.

He was a retired truck driver for A & H Trucking Company in Indianapolis. He was also a member of the Berea Christian Church.

Survivors include a son, Carl G. Hayes, Indianapolis; a daughter, Carolyn Savage, Indianapolis; two sisters, Fern Powers, Brazol, and Ruby Smith, Louisville, Ky.; 10 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren.

Graveside services are scheduled for 4 p.m. Wednesday in Summit Lawn Cemetery with Rev. Fred Bolinger officiating. There will be no visitation. Miller and Sons Funeral Home is in cahrge of the arrangements.

BRAZIL TIMES , MAY 8, 1946

INFANT HAYES TWINS

Mary and Martha Hayes, infant daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hayes, 2264 Locust Street, died at the Union Hospital at 130 o'clock Wednesday morning approximately 12 hours after birth. Besides the parents they are survived by the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Keen of Terre Haute, and Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Hayes of Brazil, and the great- grandparents, Mrs. Pearl Keen and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Jones, all of Mt. Vernon. The bodies were taken to the Thomas Funeral Home and burial was made Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in Summit lawn Cemetery at Brazil.

TERRE HAUTE TRIBUNE , MARCH 4, 1992

WILMA JEAN BRANN

BRAZIL, --- Wilma Jean Brann , 70 , of Lapel, and formerly of Brazil died Tuesday, March 3, 1992, in her residence. She was born Sept. 4, 1921, in Brazil, to Edward Hayes and Clara Egener Hayes. Her husband, Raymond E. Brann, died in 1986. Survivors include one son, Charles E. Brann of Chicago; one brother, Edward Hayes of Pittsburgh; one sister, Margaret Dickson of Lavonia, Ga.; one half sister, Helen Trout of Decatur, Ind.; and one granddaughter. Services are 2 p.m. Friday in the Miller Memorial Chapel, with Brother James Harrison officiating. Burial is in Summit Lawn Cemetery. Visitation is noon until services.

BRAZIL TIMES , AUGUST 17, 1925

JOHN N. WOOLS PROMINENT FARMER SUCCUMBS TODAY

DEATH TAKES ONE OF THE PIONEERS OF THE VICINITY SOUTHWEST OF BRAZIL

FUNERAL SERVICES TO BE ANNOUNCED LATER

Head Of Well Known Family In The Wools School House Community Answers Call After Long And Useful Life

John Nelson Wools, aged 71 years, a well known farmer of Posey township, three miles south of the Water Works road, passed away at his home shortly before 11 o'clock today of complications.

Mr. Wools was a pioneer in the vicinity and was highly respected by all who knew him.

The widow, Mary E. Wools; a son, John Frederick Wools, of Indianapolis and one daughter, Mrs. Clara May Hayes, near Brazil; four brothers, William, of Brazil; James, of Linton; Andrew, of Staunton and Danile of Linton and one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Gibbs, of Posey township, survive.

Funeral services will be announced tomorrow.

TERRE HAUTE TRIBUNE , MAY 3, 1920

YOUNG WIFE DIES OF BRAIN FEVER

Florence E., wife of Denver Infield, died at a local hospital at 9 o'clock this morning after a week's illness of brain fever at the age of 16 years.

The deceased is survived by the husband, the parents, Willie Solomon and wife, a sister, Mrs. Bailey Jennings, and six brothers, Curt, James, Clem, Ernest, Fred and Gus, all of south of the city.

The remains were taken to the Miller and Sons undertaking parlor and then removed to the home south of the city, where short services will be held 10 o'clock Wednesday morning, followed by services at the Union Church, interment in Union Cemetery.

TERRE HAUTE TRIBUNE , JANUARY 3, 1967

DENVER D. INFIELD

BRAZIL, IND., -- Denver D. Infield , 83 , R R 2, died at 1005 a.m. Monday at his residence. He was a retired farmer and a member of Berea Christian Church. Surviving are one stepdaughter, Mrs. Ruth Biggs, Brazil, with whom he made his home, son stepson, Robert Hayes, Brazil; one sister, Mrs. Eliza Moore, Brazil; five stepgrandchildren and 12 step-great grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Lawson Funeral Home, with the Rev. Kenneth Eberts officiating. Burial will be in Summit Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Tuesday.

BRAZIL TIMES , JUNE 3, 1990

DALLAS HARRISON HAYES

Dallas Harrison Hayes, 73 , Lavonia, Ga. and formerly of the Brazil area, was found dead Sunday at his home. He lived alone and death was from natural causes.

Born on March 18, 1917, in Clay County, he was the son of Edawrd H. and Clara Egener Hayes.

For most of his life he lived in Hapeville, Ga. an Atlanta suburb, where he was a claims adjustor for a motor transit company.

He was a member of the Hapeville Baptist Church. He had moved to Lavonia two years ago to be near other members of his family living in Georgia.

survivors include three sisters, Jean Brann, Hartwell, Ga., Margaret Dickson, Lavonia, and Helen Trout, Decatur; one brother, Edward Hayes, Pittsburgh, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews.

Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday in Miller Memorial Chapel, with the Rev. Robert Sampson, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Brazil, officiating. Burial will follow in Summit Lawn Cemetery. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday.

TERRE HAUTE TRIBUNE , MARCH 13, 1933

GEORGE W. HAYES

BRAZIL, IND., -- George W. Hayes, aged 81 years, died Sunday at the home of his son, Claud Hayes, West Hendrix street. The deceased was born in Parke county and had resided in Brazil for 50 years. He is survived by a daughter and two sons, Mrs. Dewey Hadley, Claud and Roscie Hayes , and a brother, Marion Hayes, all of Brazil; also a sister, Mrs. Hester Ackerman, Oden, Ind.,and a half sister, Mrs. Lydia Stewart, Terre Haute. Funeral services will be held at 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the home of Claud Hayes. Interment in Sampson cemetery.

TERRE HAUTE TRIBUNE , AUGUST 25, 1927

MRS. SARAH ANN HAYES

BRAZIL, IND., -- Mrs. Sarah Ann Hayes, 62 years old, wife of George W. Hayes, died this afternoon at their home in East Tennessee street following a short illness. Mrs. Hayes ahd lived in Brazil for a number of years and was a member of the First Methodist Episcopal Church of the city. She is survived by the husband, one daughter and two sons, Mrs. Ethel Hadley, Claude L. and Ross Hayes, city, a sister and a brother, Mrs. Ethel Conners, City, and Levert Brown, New Goshen, and a half sister, Mrs. Bertha Barker, Cloverland.

TERRE HAUTE TRIBUNE , APRIL 15, 1979

DEWEY G. HADLEY

BRAZIL, IND., -- Services for Dewey G. Hadley, 79 , 503 N. Lambert St., Brazil, who died at 558 p.m. Sunday at Clay County Hospital, are pending at Lawson-Slack Funeral Home. He was a retired machinist and a tool maker at Woodturin Manufacturing Co., the Caterpiller Co., both at Peoria, Ill.; and the Challenge Tool and Gauge Co. at Indianapolis. He was a 50 year member of the First Baptist Church and Centennial Lodge 541 F&AM, a member of Brazil Chapter 59 RAM, Brazil Council 40 R&SM, Brazil Commandry 47 KT and Brazil Chapter 80 OES. Surviving are the wife, Ethel M. Hayes Hadley; a daughter, Anne Skelton, Austin, Tex.; two grandchildren, Diane James, Houston, Texas; Michael Skelton, Austin; and one great-granddaughter, Shelly Diane James; and several nieces and nephews.

BRAZIL TIMES , MAY 26, 1916

CHILD DIES OF PNEUMONIA

Mary Blanche Hayes, the one one year and three month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Hayes, of East Hendrix street, passed away at 11 o'clock today, after an illness of six weeks of pneumonia. The baby is survived by the parents, two sisters and one brother. The funeral services will be held Sunday, the time of the services will be announced later.

BRAZIL TIMES , APRIL 8, 1953

ROSS HAYES, 65 , FOUND DEAD ; LAST RITES FRIDAY

Former Clay Worker Is Stricken In Quarters Sometime Wednesday

Funeral services for Ross Hayes, 65 year old east side odd job man who died Wednesday, will be held at the Lawson & Sons Funeral Home at 200 o'clock Friday afternoon. The Rev. R. M. Boston, pastor of the First Baptist church, will officiate and interment will be in Sampson Cemetery.

The former clay worker had recently returned to his bachelor quarters at the rear of the Turner Garage, 525 E. National Ave., and was thought to be making satisfactory recovery from a serious illness which had confined him to bed at the home of his sister for several days. He had done some work during the past week and had been seen Tuesday evening.

Wednesday morning, J. A. " Jap " Turner noticed that Hayes' light was on, but later became concerned when his part-time employee failed to make his appearance. Shortly after noon, Mr. Turner saw that the light was no longer burning and decided to investigate. The position in which the lifeless body was found indicated that Hayes had died instantly as he was preparing his lunch. He had apparently been dead about three hours.

" Snakey " as he was known to his friends, was a son of the late George W., and Sarah Ann ( Brown ) Hayes, and was born in Parke County, Oct. 27, 1887. When he was about 18 years old, the family located in this community where he had since resided. During most of the next 25 years he was employed by the former Clay Products Company. Since that time he had found a ready market for his services as a general " handy-man" and his seasonal employment included spading gardens in the spring, cutting grass in the summer, raking leaves in the fall, and firing furnaces in the winter. However, he had been forced to curtail these activities during recent months because of failing health.

He is survived by one brother, Claude Hayes of Brazil R. R. 1, Brazil, and one sister, Mrs. Dewey Hadley, this city, and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the Lawson and Sons funeral Home any time.

BRAZIL TIMES , NOVEMBER 11, 1957

CLAUDE HAYES , 72 , REPUBLICAN LEADER , DIES

Claude L. Hayes, Sr. ,72 years old, a former miner and a long time resident of R. R. 1 in the northwest part of Brazil, died unexpectedly at 1250 o'clock Monday afternoon a few minutes after he had been taken to the Clay County Hospital for treatment of a chronic cardiac condition.

A son of the late George W. and Sarah Ann Brown Hayes, he was born in Dick Johnson township on February 21, 1885, and had spent his entire life in this community. After working as a miner for 20 years or more, he was employed for several years as a shovel operator for the former Brazil Sand & Gravel Company, and later served as custodian of the Public Library. Prior to his retirement in June, 1956, he had worked for the State Highway Department for several years.

Interested in Community affairs, Mr. Hayes was an active worker in the Republican party and for many years had been Precinct Committeeman of Precinct 12, which encircles Brazil. Although he had been under medical care, his condition was though not to be critical and he had topped a tree at his home last Monday. It was believed that this exertion brought about his fatal illness.

Surviving are four daughters and three sons; Mrs. John Lucas of Indianapolis; Mrs. William Gentry of Anderson; Claude L. Jr., and Arthur Hayes, proprietors of the Hayes Bros. Food Market of this city; Miss Margaret Hayes, Brazil; Mrs. Robert La Haise of Greensburg; and Richard Hayes of Ellwood City, Pa.; a sister, Mrs. Dewey Hadley, Brazil; 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Final rites will be conducted at Lawson & Sons Funeral Home at 200 o'clock Thursday afternoon. The Rev. Chester A. Mahan, pastor of the First Methodist Church, will officiate and interment will be in Cottage Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Wednesday.

BRAZIL TIMES , JUNE 29, 1987

HELEN L. LUCAS

Helen L. Lucas, 76 , Indianapolis, formerly of Brazil, died Monday at the St. Francis Hospital.

Born Feb. 4, 1911 in Brazil, she was the daughter of Claude L. and Mary Hayes.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Brazil. She was a housewife.

Survivors include her husband, John B. Lucas, whom she married in 1931; two daughters, Betty J. Brooking, Versailles, Ky., and Nancy L. Trankovick, Kent, Wash.; two sons, Don R. Lucas, Brownsburg, and Claude A. Lucas, Canaan; three sisters, Reba LaHaise, Mildred Gentry and Margaret Hayes; three brothers, Arthur, Claude and Richard Hayes; 18 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday at Little & Sons Funeral Home in Beech Grove. Burial will be in Washington East Park Cemetery, Indianapolis.

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