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MARY ANN (RITTER) SLOAN DAVIS Mary Ann, daughter of George and Patsy Ritter, died March 10, 1902, of
heart disease and was buried March 12. She was born in Kentucky, January,
1825. She migrated to Owen County, Ind., near Spencer, and grew to
womanhood in Owen County. She united in marriage with Wm. Sloan in 1845
To this union 6 children were born, 4 girls and 2 boys. Jolin W. of
Lyons, Kansas, and Martha survive her. Mr. Sloan died la 1857, She was
married to Johnathan Davis in 1859. Two children were born to this union,
Albert and Emma A. Mr. Davis in 1879. She has been a resident of Owen
county all her life except one year In Iowa. She united with the United
Brethren church in early life, and afterwards with the M. E. church, and
lived a consistent member until her death. Mother Davis a true and devoted
wife, kind and affectionate mother, quiet and peaceable neighbor. The
funeral services were conducted by Rev. Ward, of Patricksburg, at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. Abrell. Her remains now rest beside those of her
second husband in the Pleasant Hill cemetery.
Submitted by Bruce Davis
HENRY G. DAVIS And the Grim Reaper continued his harvest, gathering into his
relentless hand the life of Henry G. Davis, another old soldier.
Mr. Davis was born in Carroll County, Ohio Dec. 5, 1844 and removed from
there to Indiana. In 1861 he joined the. 59th Indiana volunteer infantry
and for 3 years and 9 months fought valiantly for his country.
In 1865 he married Miss Nancy E. Davis and one child, William, was born
to them. In 1877 they came to Polk County, Nebraska, settling on a farm
near Silver Creek, where they lived until about a year ago, when they
moved to Silver Creek.
Mr. Davis was always a kindly, genial, man, and had a friendly smile and
word for everyone. His wife and son survive him.Calvin Phillips, 55, Dies;
Funeral Rites Here Sunday
Calvin Phillips, 55, a native of Owen County, died Thursday at his home in
Camby following a long illness. About a year ago he suffered a brain
operation, but pneumonia actually caused his death. He was born in Owen
County and was a son of the late M. H. and Lottie Phillips. Several years
ago he and his wife, Mrs. Nellie Query Phillips moved to Camby where they
continued to make their home. For many years he was employed in the mail
service at an airport.
Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Nellie Phillips; one daughter, Mrs.
Barbara Westfall, of Camby; a grandson, James Calvin Westfall; four
brothers, Charles, of Indianapolis; H. Everett, of Spencer; Kenneth, Coal
City; and Walter of Halbrook, Ariz.; and one sister, Mrs. P. R. Terrell, of
Washington.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the
Spencer Baptist Church, and interment was made in Riverside Cemetery.
Submitted by Bruce Davis
HATTIE DAVIS DEAD Miss Hattie Davis, 44 years old, died early Saturday
morning at the Owen County Infirmary where Hattie had been an inmate
several years. Cause of death was given as congenital malformation,
with a contributory cause of interstitial nephritis. She had been a
helpless cripple for many years. She was a daughter of Albert and Mary
Jane (Bowen) Davis living north of Freedom. Her death occurred some time
during the night and she was found Saturday morning.
The body was brought to the Drescher undertaking parlor to be prepared
for burial and interment was made at Splinter Ridge Cemetery in Lafayette
Township Sunday. Brief services were held at the grave side.
Submitted by Bruce Davis
MRS. LINNIE DAVIS Mrs. Linnie, wife of Harper Davis, was born in Carroll County, Ohio,
March 26, 1843, and departed this life Dec. 26,1905, at her late residence
at Terre Haute, Ind., aged 62 years, 9 months and 3 days. She came with
her parents. Isaac and Susannah Criss, when a child from Ohio to Owen
County, Ind. Mrs. Davis was of a family of eleven children two of whom
with the father am!
mother preceded her in deaths She was united in marriage to Harper Davis in
1878 and to this union were born two daughters and one son, she was also a
true mother of two daughters and a son by a former marriage of her husband,
of whom the husband, four daughters two sons, four brothers and four sisters
survive her, a!! of whom mourn their loss as a truly devoted wife, a
loving and indulgent mother and a kind and affectionate sister.
She united when only 15 years of age with the Baptist church at Rehobeth
church. After marriage to Mr. Davis they resided in Vandalia, Owen County,
Ind, and she united with the M. E. church at that place, remaining with the
church until their removal to Terre Haute where they both transferred their
membership to the First M. E. church, worshipping at that place, living a
consistent and zealous Christian life, living in harmony with her
neighbors, always ready and willing to help to aid and administer to the
wants of the sick or distressed and never forgetting her blessed Lord and
Savior. When she realized that her earthly existence was fast closing out
and death would soon end all, she expressed a desire to go and join her
Savior.
Submitted by Bruce Davis
MRS. MARY DAVIS Mrs. Mary Davis, who for the past two weeks had been seriously ill at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lillian Cambridge, on North Court street
suffering from uremic poisoning, passed away at 9:30 o'clock Monday morning.
The deceased who was past 81 years of age at the time of. her death, had
been a resident of Tuscola for over forty years and was well known to a
majority of our citizens. Her long and worthy life had built up for her a
long list of friends and acquaintances, who join with the children and other
sorrowing relatives in mourning her departure.
Mrs. Davis was the mother of seven children the husband and father
having preceded her in death a number of years ago. The children,
aside from the daughter here, who had cared for the mother during her last
illness, are Mrs. L. E. Randolph, Rockville, Ind.,; Mrs. Alice Mackey,
Atwood; Mrs. Ernestine Riggs, Demoines, Iowa; Fred Davis, Ardale, Iowa;
O. H. Davis, Los Angeles, Cal; and Howard Davis of Pahuska, Okla.
Aside from the above the deceased is survived by one brother, S. S.
Goehring, a former well known contractor of this city, now living in
Pahuska. Okla., and one sister Mrs. Rosa B, McLaughlin, also of the Oklahoma
city, twenty-two grandchildren and ten great grand children.
Funeral services will be held this Thursday afternoon at 5:30 o'clock
from the Methodist church of which the deceased had long been associated,
with the pastor, the Reverend Howard Leach officiating.
Burial, which is in charge of Mortician J. C. Waddington, will be made
in the Tuscola cemetery.
Submitted by Bruce Davis
COLONEL JOHN M. DAVIS
Funeral Will Be Held Thursday for Col. John Davis Funeral services for Col. John M. Davis, 40, 802 North Chester street, who died Monday at Billings General Hospital, will be held at 2 p. m. Thursday at Shirley Brothers Irving Hill chapel. Lt. Col. David Donohoo, Protestant chaplain at the hospital, will officiate and burial will be at Anderson cemetery on East Tenth Street. Col. Davis, became ill while serving on Leyte, during which time he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for his work as executive communications officer for the Far East air forces signal corps. He returned to this country several months ago. The Bronze Star citation read in part, "Though he suffered from a severe and often painful malady which eventually caused hospitalization, Col. Davis worked incessantly at his manifold (communications) duties, succeeding in completing complex and detailed plans before the required target dates, making valuable contributions to the success of air operations in this theater." Col. Davis, native of Owen county, received his commission when he was graduated from Purdue University in 1926. He was transmission engineer for Indiana Bel1 Telephone Company nineteen years, making his home in Indianapolis during that time. February 9, 1941, he was called to active and in July, 1944, he went overseas. Col. Davis was a member of the Presbyterian church, the Masonic Lodge and Theta Chi Fraternity. Be is survived by the widow, Mrs. Virginia Davis; two daughters, Beverly and Linda Davis, Indianapolis; the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Davis, Spencer, and two brothers, Radioman 2-C Bruce Wilson, in the Pacific, and Renos Davis, Spencer.
Submitted by Bruce Davis
NOBLE DEAN
February 1951
Noble E. Dean for 30 years a farmer of Baker Twnshp, died suddenly Sunday afternoon at 5:30 at his home of a heart attack.
It states further that he was married in 1920, not as I have it listed to Miss Addie Cherry. He was a veteran of WWI. Funeral services will be Wednesday afternoon at the Monroe County Mt. Pleasant Christian Church. Viewing will be at Whitaker Funeral Home in Gosport.
Submitted by Mike Dean
MRS.EDNA DYAR DIES IN OWEN COUNTY HOME
Mrs. Edith Dyar, 78 years old, for many years a resident of the Coal City community, died early Thursday morning in the Owen County Home, southeast of Spencer. He had been a patient here for more than five years.
She was the widow of the late James Madison Dyar.
Following death the body was taken to the Myers Funeral Home in Worthington where final rites were held Saturday.
There are no close relatives left to mourn her passing.
Owen Leader, 24 Nov 1985
Posted by Marsha Pearson
LURINDA DULLING
Lorinda Dulling, Sprague, Washington - - Long Island (Kansas) News.We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for their help and kindness during the sickness and death of our dear husband and father.We also thank Rev. Ragle and Collins for their consoling words, the singers for their beautiful songs and Mr. West and son for their efficient services.Mr. N. E. Mchuren, Mr. F. A. Beem??, Leafy Mahuren, Wayne ?? M Mahuren. OCO24 June 1920 Posted by Kathy Bargerhuff
EBEN D. E. DYAR
Eben D. E. Dyar was born in Owen county, Indiana, August 29, 1840,where he grew to young manhood. On October 10, 1861 he enlisted in Company A. 59th Indiana Volunteers, and served three years and six months, until he was mustered out of the service at Fayetteville, North Carolina. Enlisting with him and serving side by side with him, as well as returning with him, was his boyhood chum and brother-in-law, Mr. Foster Benjamin, now of Eureka, and present at his funeral services. Together they participated in the following battles, among others, Corinth, Jackson, Champion Hills, Vicksburg, Missionary Ridge, then marched with Sherman to the sea.After returning home deceased was married to Miss Laney Catherine Gardner in Owen County, Ind. August 20, 1867. In the spring of 1868 they came to Woodford county, Illinois, residing near Lowpoint, and in the present family residence for 26 years.About 15 years ago, Mr. Dyar united with the Christian church at Cazenovia, where he retained hsis membership, but worshipped freely at the Lowpoint M. E. church, entering cheerfully into the furtherance of the moral and material interests of the community. Deceased was a fatherly man, reserved, but judicious and held in high esteem by all who knew him. He was a gentlemanly, honest, Christian man. His moral worth, together with that of his life companion, has perpetuated itself in a family of worthy, respected sons and daughter. Deceased leaves three brothers and one sister to sorrow for him, besides his own family consisting of his widow, five sons: W. E. of Roanoke, Ill., B. E. of Wendell, Idaho, H. L. of Farmington, Ill., O. F. of Cazenovia and W. M. of Lowpoint and one daughter, Mrs. Lewis Robinson of Mohall, N.D., also three grandchildren.Mr. Dyar attended memorial services here at the United Presbyterian church Sunday morning. May 28th and returned home in company with Mr. Long of Lowpoint, but suffered much from the intense heat. He felt much better on Monday, but on Tuesday became worse and died at 3:30 p.m., at the precise hour at which his comrades were strewing flowers on the graves of those who had preceded him in the final discharge. The funeral services were conducted from the Lowpoint church at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 3, by Rev. J. L. Miller, the pastor, assisted by members of the M. E. choir of Washburn and a number of his comrades, also by Revs. Iwig and Eschelmann. Interment was made in Mt. Vernon Cemetery. We look after him and exclaim as Elisha died after Elijah, "My father, my father, chariots of Israel and the horseman thereof have taken thee hence.June 8, 1911, from a Woodford County newspaper. Posted by Marsha Pearson
LANEY CATHERINE (GARDNER) DYAR
Laney Catherine Gardner, daughter of Jairus and Permelia Gardner, was born May 13, 1851 at Marshalltown, Iowa. At that date the Indians and the wolves were close and common neighbors of all the settlers.In 1860, the family moved to Owen county, Indiana, where the grandfather Gardner was a circuit rider minister of a large district. During the war days she had a part in all work of women and girls in keeping the home fires bright for the Union cause. In 1867 she married E. E. Dyar, a soldier of the war.In 1868, Mr. and Mrs. Dyar settled in Woodford county nee Woodford Station, later moving to Lowpoint where she lived for over 60 years. In 1911, Mr. Dyar passed on. In 1931 a daughter, Stella Robinson died in an accident.The surviving children are W. E. Dyar, Metamora; B. E. Dyar, Wendell, Idaho; H. L. Dyar, Eureka; O. F. Dyar, Washburn, and W. M. Dyar, Eureka. There are 13 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.Living sisters and brothers are Mrs. Foster Benjamin, Eureka; Mrs. A. J. Readout, Manilla, Iowa; David Gardner, Lake Worth, Florida; Albert Gardner, Manilla, Iowa, and George Gardner, Vancouver, British Columbia.Always religious she read her Bible at home and attended church when she was able. She was a member of the Christian church.She loved flowers and every summer she spent many hours among the things that bloomed for her under her own care.She was a good mother, a good neighbor and a good friend.On March 21 she was confronted suddenly with the choice of certain death or risk of a surgical operation. She did not flinch and chose the chance to live. Her courage was high, but in the complication of weaknesses common to age, her heart finally faltered and her life ended April 6th. She had attained the age of 81 years, 10 months, and 24 days. Memorial services were held at the Lowpoint church Sunday afternoon under the direction of Rev. M. W. Lang. Burial was in Mt. Vernon cemetery.From a newsclipping in a Woodford Co., Illinois newspaper.
Posted by Marsha Pearson
MRS. DAVID DYAR, 80 DIES SATURDAY,FUNERAL TUESDAY
Mrs. Minnie (Fogle) Dyer, 80 years old, wife of David Dyer of Coal City, died Saturday night in the Linton hospital. Mrs. Dyer had not been well for a long period of time, but became very ill the past month with carcinoma. She was a daughter of the late John Fogle and Kate Giltz Fogle and was born and reared in the Bethsadie community. For the past few years she had lived in Coal City.Mrs. Dyer is survived by the husband, David Dyer of Coal City and three children, all living in the Coal City community, namely; Estil (Jake) Dyer, Mrs. Agnes Horn and Mrs. Irene Collenbaugh. She also leaves several grandchildren and great grandchildren. One sister, Mrs. Flora Gaskin preceded her in death. Two infant brothers also preceded her in death.Following death the body was taken to the Schoppenhorst Funeral Home in Clay City where first rites were held Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock.Interment was made in the Bush Cemetery, southeast of Coal City.Owen Leader, November 11, 1965 Posted by Marsha Pearson
MRS. ROSS DAYHUFF, DEAD
Mrs. Ross Dayhuff, aged about thirty years, died at her home near Coal City Monday night after a brief illness. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tyler Fiscus. Funeral services and burial will be held Thursday morning at 10:30. Mrs. Dayhuff is survived by her husband and two young sons and many other relatives.Owen Co. Democrat, 9 Feb 1922 Posted by Marsha Pearson
CECIL R. DAYHUFF
Cecil R. Dayhuff, 60, of Bloomington, died December 22 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.The funeral was held Tuesday at Greene and Harrell Chapel with Jay Temples officiating. Burial was in Simpson Chapel Cemetery.He was born in Clay County April 8, 1917 and was a veteran of World War II with the USMC. He was a member of the Baptist Church.Survivors are the widow, Freda Crower Dayhuff; sons Marvin and Jerry of Gosport, and Robert of Paragon; brother Clarence in Brazil; and step-children: Judy Stineway of Martinsville, Shirley Stephenson of Indianapolis, Sharon Courter of Bloomington, Debbie Stafford of Irving, Texas, Jim Nichols of Indianapolis, Tom Nichols of Arletta, California; Jerry Carrithers of Irving and Harold Carrithers of Bloomington.Twenty-eight grandchildren and a great granddaughter also survive.Note: Cecil is a son of Eldora Alice Fiscus and Roscoe Dayhuff.Owen Leader, 29, Dec. 1977
Posted by Marsha Pearson
ESTIL H. "JAKE" DYER
Estil H. "Jake" Dyer, 72 years old, well known Coal City resident, R.R. 2, died at 7:15 a.m. Thursday, October 26, in the Clay County Hospital in Brazil. He had been a patient in the hospital since Tuesday.He was a retired miner. His last employment was with the Peabody Coal Company Jasonville, Indiana Shops.Born in Jefferson Township, Owen County, south of Coal City, September 11, 1906, he was the son of David L. Dyer and Minnie Fogel Dyer. Mr. Dyer was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church south of Clay City. He was also a member of the Senior Citizens Club of Brazil and belonged to the United Mine Workers of America, Local 7922.His widow, Frances E. Dwyer Dyer whom he married November 29, 1933, survives.Other survivors are his daughters, Mrs. Gayle Jackson, Clay City, route 2, and Mrs. Dixie Waggoner, Coal City, route 2; sons David H. Dyer and Randy J. Dyer, both of route 2, Coal City, Mrs. Irene Collenbaugh of Coal City and nine grandchildren.One sister and one grandchild preceded him in death.Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at the Schoppenhorst FuneralHome in Clay City. The Rev. Barry Hagan, pastor of the New Hope Baptist Church, offficiated. He was assisted by the Rev. Clint White, former pastor of the church.Interment was in the Beech Cemetery, east of Clay City.Owen Leader, November 2, 1978 Posted by Marsha Pearson
DAVID L. DYER OF COAL CITY, DIES SUDDENLY
David L. Dyer, 83 years old, died suddenly Wednesday afternoon, December 4, at his home, R. R. 2, Coal City.
He was a retired farmer and coal miner.
He was born October 18, 1885 in Owen County, the son of William Dyer and Martha Hayden Dyer.
His wife, Minnie Margie Fogle Dyer, preceded him in death November 7, 1965.
Mr. Dyer was a devoted member of the Clay City Church of Christ.
Survivors are his daughter, Mrs. Irene Collenbaugh, R. R. 2, Coal City, his son, Estil H. Dyer, R. R. 2, Coal City; his half-sister, Mrs. Effie Carmichael of Corona, California; eight grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Friday, December 6, at the Schoppenhorst Funeral Home in Clay City with Brother Odell Kirby, minister of the Clay City Church of Christ, officiating.
Interment was in Bush Cemetery, south of Coal City.
December 12, 1968, An Owen Co. newsclipping
Posted by Marsha Pearson
BERT DYER
BRAZIL, Ind., Jan. 13. --Bert Dyar, 66 years old, a former resident of Dick Johnson township, died at 5 o'clock Monday evening at his home near Sheridan, Ind. Mr. Dyar farmed in Dick Johnson township for a number of years and later purchased a farm near Coal City. Recently he had been farming near Sheridan, north of Indianapolis. He is survived by the widow, Mrs. Emma Dyar, a daughter and two sons, Mrs. Ralph Doak of Indianapolis, Parker Dyar of Peru, and Glenn Dyar of near Sheridan, and a number of other relatives. Funeral services and burial will take place at Sheridan Thursday.
Terre Haute Tribune, Jan. 13, 1943, page 2
Posted by Marsha Pearson
JOHN DAYHUFF
OWEN COUNTY FARMER'S SUICIDE
Bloomington (IN) Telephone, April 12, 1912, p. 1
John Dayhuff, a wealthy farmer of Owen County near Spencer, hanged himself in his barn yesterday. Poor health and worry because of business affairs are supposed to have been the cause.
Submitted by Bruce Davis
GRACE DAVIS, 82
Dies on Friday
Submitted by Bruce Davis
Mrs. Grace Davis, 82, of 369 West North Street, Spencer died suddenly at her home this morning, Friday.
She was born on September 17, 1882, in Vandalia. a daughter of Robert and Catherine (Brown) Martin, and was a member of the Presbyterian Church at Jordan Village.
Survivors include two sons, C. Renos Davis of R. R. 1, Spencer, and Bruce W. Davis of Columbus, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. Mary Frank, of Poland; seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Her husband died in 1961, and one son, one brother and two sisters also preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2:00 p, m. at West and Son funeral Home with Rev. Thomas Atkinson officiating, Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery.
Friends may call after 7:00 p. m. Friday at the West and Son Funeral Home, in Spencer.
GRACE DAVIS
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Born September 17, 1982
Died July 2, 1963
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SERVICES
Sunday, July 4, 1995
West & Son Funeral Home
2:00 P.M.
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MINISTER
Rev. Thomas G. Atkinson
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INTERMENT
Riverside Cemetery
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SURVIVORS
Sons
C. Renos Davis
Bruce W. Davis
Sister
Mrs. Mary Frank
JONATHAN WESLEY DAVIS
Submitted by Bruce Davis
Died at his residence a half mile east of Vandalia, Owen County, Indiana, John Wesley Davis, aged 62years 8 months and 24 days..
Deceased was born in Carroll County, Ohio, Aug. 8, 1836, and immigrated with his parents to Owen County Indiana, in 1849, and has lived in Owen County nearly fifty years. He was rnarried to Miss Maria Strause, August 9, 1860. To them were born ten children, six boys and four girls, William A., John W., Gilbert M., Carl K. Alvin B. and Gerge L., all of whom are living but George L., who died in 1890. The girls are: Luella Mustard of Nebraska; Orabelle Prather of Illinois; CharIotte Phillips and Sally McCauley of Owen County.
Mr, Davis was a great sufferer. For thirteen years he was never free from pain. In 1886 he was taken down with sciatic rheumatism, and from that time until death came he suffered untold misery. But death came at last and relieved him of his suffering. He united with the United Methodist Church about seven or eight years ago and died in that faith and we believe he has gone to that land ''where everlasting sun abides, and never withering fowers; death like a narrow sea divides this heavenly land from ours."
He leaves a wife and nine children to mourn their loss, but thieir loss is his eternal gain. The funeral was conducted by Elder R. Kerr, assisted by Rev. E. E. Urner of the Methodist Church. Internment in the Vandalia Cemetery.
ORLANDO WAYMIRE DAYHUFF
DEATH TAKES O. W. DAYHUFF ON THURSDAY
Thursday August 31, 1939
Funeral To Be at 10 o'Clock Sunday Morning
OWEN NATIVE
Had Moved to Spencer After Retirement 9 Years Ago
Submitted by Bruce Davis
O. W. Dayhuff, 85, retired farm-
er, died at his home on Indiana
avenue at 3 o'clock Thursday aft-
ernoon following a lingering ill-
ness.
The son of Bazil and Jane Day-
huff, the deceased was born in
Lafayette township and lived there
until nine years ago, when he re-
tired from farming and moved
to Spencer. He married the
former Sarah Mishler Dec. 31,
1878, who lived on a farm near the
one where Mr. Dayhuff was born.
The couple moved on the Mishler
place and lived there until moving
to Spencer.
If Mr. Dayhuff would have lived
until Dec. 31 the couple would
have observed its sixty-first wed-
ding anniversary.
In addition to the widow, sur-
vivors include two daughters, Mrs.
Bertha Hoot, of Freedom, and
Mrs. Anna Townsend, of near
Spencer; three sons, Wallace, of
Owen county; Roscoe , of Worth-
ington, and Ray, of Spencer; 32
grandchildren and 16 great grand-
children.
Ray Dayhuff, manager of the
Owen County Farmers' supply, is
well-known here and has been com-
mander of the local American Leg-
ion post and also a member of the
Spencer school board.
Funeral services for the deceas-
ed will be held at 10 o'clock Sun-
day morning at the Calvary U. B.
church, with burial in the Maced-
donia cemetery. The Rev. John Rag-
le will be in charge of services.
CYNTHIA A. DETEMORE
Franklin Democrat, Friday November 4,1904
Submitted by Roberta Biggerstaff
Cynthia A. Detemore of Waverly, daughter of William and Cassa A. Thompson of Waverly, departed this life Wednesday afternoon, October 26, 1904, after an illness of three weeks of that dread disease, typhoid fever.
She was born near Centenary church, Morgan County, Indiana. September 29, 1855, age forty-nine years and twenty-seven days. She united in marriage to James Detemore September 9, 1877. To this union were given five children of whom four are living, Gertrude Ferguson and Ethel Wood who have homes of their own will not miss the anxious and loving care of mother so much as Claude and Mamie who are left with their father to mourn their loss. She confessed her Savior and united with the M. E. church at this place during a meeting held by Sister Nice in the year 1890.
During our school days together at this place, she was always of a very quiet and unassuming disposition and I believe the same can be said of her to the end of life.
The funeral services were held Friday morning at Waverly church conducted by Rev. Sidebottom of Brooklyn. Interment was in the Odd Fellows cemetery.
BRUCE ALVIN DAVIS
Dies at Home; Rites Saturday
unknown newspaper
Submitted by Bruce Davis
Bruce A. Davis, 82 years, died at two o'clock Thursday morning, November 16 at his home, 369 W. North Street. He had been ill several weeks.
Mr. Davis was a member of the Jordan Village United Presbyterian Church.
Several years ago he served as trustee of Morgan Township.
He was born February 21, 1879 in Owen County, the son of Wesley and Mariah Strouse Davis.
He is survived by his wife, Grace Davis to whom he had been married 57 years; two sons, Renos Davis, R. R., Spencer, and Bruce Wilson Davis, Santa Barbara, California; seven grandchildren, and several nieces, and nephews.
One son, John Martin Davis, preceded him in death.
Funeral services were held at the West & Son Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Saturday with the Rev. George F. Conley Officiating.
Interment was in Riverside Cemetery.
MRS ELIZA DUNNIGAN
Coal City News (sometime after January 14,1933)
Submitted by Layne Powell
Mrs. Eliza Dunnigan was born in Germany Sept. 26, 1850 and departed this life Jan. 14 1933, making the span of her life 82 years, 3 months and 20 days. She was the daught of John and Rachel Klass. She had four brothers and five sisters, all of whom with her parents preceeded her in death. She leaves to mourn thir loss two sons, John Needy and William Dunnigan, nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren and other relatives and friends. When a babe she came with her parents to this country and settled in Ohio for a few years and then came to Owen county, Indiana, where she lived until her death.
C.G. Vincent conducted the funeral. Interment was near Coal City.
ABRAHAM J. DAVIS Submitted by Jacquie Truax Jones
LUCINDA DURBIN Owen County Democrat, 7 August 1924
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
Lucinda Durbin, daughter of Madison and Celia Cromwell, was born near
Portland, Indiana 27 August 1838, and departed this life 1 August 1924 at
her home in Patricksburg, aged 85 years, 11 months and 5 days. Her
childhood home consisted of three brothers and one sister - - Ned, John,
Will and Jane, also her parents, Madison and Celia Cromwell. All having
preceded her in death many years agon. She was joined in marriage to Edward
Durbin at Gosport, Indiana, September, 1865. To this union were born one
son and two daughters. Thomas of Terre Haute, Alice of near Freedom, and
Kate of Patricksburg; also one sone and one daughter by a former marriage,
George Murphy, of Casey ILL, and Lillie, now deceased.
She united with the Methodist church at Gosport in the early years of
her married life, but for the past 20 years she has held her church relation
with the Christian church at Patricksburg.
After sailing the matrimonial sea for more than 59 years, she at last has
cast anchor in the grat harbor of eternal rest.
She leaves a sorrowing companion, her children and grandchildren and a
host of neighbors and friends who deeply sympathize with the relatives in
their sad hour.
The funeral took place Saturday afternoon at the M. E. church. conducted
by the pastor, Rev. H.D. Hudson, of Patricksburg. Burial in Patricksburg
cemetery.
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