ETHEL (ARNEY) SHONK

Brazil Times, Friday, November 3, 1972

Mrs. Ethel Jane Shonk, 82, 906 Washington St., Clay City, died at 3 a.m. Thursday at the Good Samaritan Nursing Center in Jasonville. In failing health the past two years she had been seriously ill the past two months and taken to the Nursing Center last Sunday. She had resided in Clay City the past 50 years.

Mrs. Shonk was born August 16, 1890 in Owen County south of Bowling Green the daughter of Adam and Stella Jane (Funk) Arney.

She was a member of the Otterbein United Methodist Church south of Bowling Green, member of the Harrison Township Ladies Democrat Club, member of the Sunshine Circle of the 8th Street United Methodist Church and attended the Missionary Society of the Clay City Assembly of God Church.

She first married Leo Hull who preceded her in death in 1918. Later she married Daniel Shonk in June, 1921. He preceded her in death on January 28, 1965.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Earnest (Frances) Modesitt, R.R. 1, Cory; one step-daughter, Mrs. Duane (Sarah Jane) Neiswinger, Clay City; three sons, William Shonk, Francisville; Leon Shonk, Merriville; Kenneth Shonk, Benton Harbor, Michigan; one brother, Skyler Arney, Bowling Green; 19 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a son Raymond Shonk.

Funeral services will be Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Schoppenhorst Funeral Home in Clay City. rev. Lavern Skinner, pastor of the 8th United Methodist Church assisted by Rev. Russell R. Wisehart, pastor of the Clay City Assembly of God Church, will officiate. Interment will be in Swalley Cemetery south of Bowling Green.

Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Friday

Posted by Elaine Foulger

ELI SLAUGHTER

Martinsville Republican, June 28 1883

Died Monday June 11th, ELI SLAUGHTER, aged 12 years and 6 months.

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NANCY JANE SUMMER

Martinsville Republican, June 28 1883

NANCY JANE SUMMER, whose maiden name was ALLEY, was born in Putnam County, Indiana July 17th, 1863. She was quite young when she moved, with her parents W.E. and MAHALA ALLEY, to Ashland Township, Morgan County, Indiana where she has continued to live until her death, which was May 19th. She was 19 years, 10 months and 2 days old. She married GEORGE R. SUMMER March 25th, 1882 and leaves an infant son.

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MISS STEVEN, 79, OF JORDAN VILLAGE DIES; FUNERAL

Miss Getty Florence Stevens, 79 years old, a life-long resident of Jordan Village died last Wednesday evening at her home. She was born in Owen County February 11, 1878, a daughter of the late Henry and Susannah Runnels Stevens. Miss Stevens was a member of the Presbyterian Church, and was a very fine lady, giving of her time and talents for the building of this rural community. She is survived by the one sister, Mrs. Gertrude King, and several nieces and nephews.Following death the body was brought to the West & Son Funeral Home, where final rites were held Saturday afternoon at two o'clock, Rev. Floyd Hager, pastor of the Presbyterian Church in charge, and Interment was made in Riverside Cemetery.

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W.W. SCOTT DEAD

Owen Leader, Wednesday, March 29, 1916:

Submitted by Nancy White

William W. Scott, 79 years old, died Tuesday night of last week at his home in Freedom, death resulting from a complication of diseases incident to age. His illness covered a period of several weeks. Mr. Scott was a native of Ohio and came to Indiana in his young manhood.

Surviving him are the widow and nine children. Two sons live in Illinois, a daughter at Jasonville, Ind., and the remaining ones at Freedom. A sister, Mrs. Belle Hockman, of Freedom also survives him. Funeral services were held Thursday and interment made in Hicks cemetery.

William is buried at Hicks Cemetery in Freedom,Franklin Twp. Owen Co.IN.....he has a Civil War Marker.

GEORGE EDWARD SCOTT

Submitted by Nancy White

George Edward Scott, born 1860 in Freedom community, died July 28, 1941, at the age of eighty-one years, one month, and fifteen days. He was the son of Mary Ann and William W. Scott. His life was largely spent as reilroader adn loborer, in and around the Freedom community where he died at the home fo his daughter, Mrs. Ona Brewster. He was united in marriage with Caroline Rednour on April 16, 1880. Mrs Scott preceded him in death, passing away July 13, 1928. In 1895 Mr. Scott became a member of the Freedom Baptist Church.

He leaves to mourn his passing four children: Mrs. Clara Skinner, Spencer; Mrs. Mary Powell, Romeo,Mich.; Mrs. Ona Brewster, and Mr. Raymond Scott, Freedom. Also three sisters: Mrs. Joephine Rice, Bloomfield; Mrs. Herbert Boyer, and Mrs. Harry McBride, Freedom, and one brother, William H. Scott, Bicknell. Amonhg his descendants are 21 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

Those who knew Mr. Scott were impressed by his industry even in the later years of his life and his position of esteem among the members of his community.

CAROLINE SCOTT

Submitted by Nancy White

Caroline Scott was born Oct. 14, 1859 near Freedom, Ind., and departed this life July 13, 1928, age 68 yrs. 8 months and 29 days. She was the daughter of Catherine and Noah H. Rednour. She was the fifth of a family of six children, Willie, Henry and Lemuel having preceded her in death. Two sisters survive, Martha Jane Hayden living near here and Mary Frances Dyar of Spencer. She united with the M.E. Church at Freedom, Ind., at the age of fourteen and has ever remained faithful to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

She was united in marriage to George Scott on April 15, 1880. To this union were born five children, Clara Skinner of Spencer, Ora Brewster of Freedom. Fletcher who also preceded her in death. Ray of Bicknell and Mary Powell of Freedom.

She has passed on to reap her reward leaving to mourn her departure the heartbroken husband four children, eighteen grandchildren, two sisters and a host of friends.

Her death came as a great shock. She was a well as usual Thursday. She spent most of the day hoeing in the garden going to her daughters for the noonday meal. She prepared supper as usual showing her constant thought of others by sending her neighbor's supper to her. About two o'clock her husband was awakened and soon after she passed into the Great Beyond where pain and suffering are no more.

She was a kind and loving mother exceptionally considerate of everyone. She was always employed at something and trying to do something for some one else. Her self sacrifice was continuous.

When her own children had grown to maturity and made homes of their own she did not settle down in self complacency thinking her work complete. Instead she began mothering her grandchildren until they feel as if they have lost a mother indeed. She was always trying to carry someone elses burdens despite the terrible affliction she has borne patiently for years. Nothing we can ever do can fully repay the love she shed abroad in our lives except to walk the way she taught us and meet her at heaven's gate Wearing the smile she brot us. It singeth low in every heart, We hear it each and all, A song of those who answer not, However we may call, They throng the silence of the breast We see them as of yore, The kind, the Brave, the true, the sweet, Who walk with us no more. I know thou art gone to the home of the rest, Then why should my soul be so sad I know thou art gone where the weary are blest, and the mourner looks up ad is glad: I know thou has drank of the Lethe that flows. In a land where they do not forget That sheds over memory only repose and takes from it only regret.

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank all of those who assisted in anyway during the sickness and death of our loved one, especially the pastor for his consoling words, Mr. and Mrs. West and to all those who sent flowers for they mean so much in a sad hour. Mr. George Scott and children.

MRS. CLARA SKINNER

Submitted by Nancy White

Spencer - Mrs. Clara Skinner , 91, of 469 S. Main St. Spencer, died Friday night at Bloomington Hospital.

Born in Owen County May 28, 1883, she was the daughter of George and Carolyn Rednour Scott. She was a member of Spencer Baptist Church and Pythian Sisters Lodge.

Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Chloe Myers of Spencer, and Mrs. Irma Aug of Indianapolis: three sons, Herbert {Hoggie}, Ted of Spencer and Earl of Barberton, Oh. One sister Mrs. Mary Rice of Worthington: five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband Homer in Nov. 1956, and one son, a sister and brother.

Funeral is Monday at 2pm West and Sons Funeral Home, with the Rev. John S. Honeay presiding. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery. Friends may call after 12 noon Sunday.

HOMER SKINNER, 82 DIES HERE SUNDAY; FUNERAL SERVICES WED. AFTERNOON

Submitted by Nancy White

Homer N. Skinner ,82 years old for many years a resident of Spencer, and retired railroader, died at his home on South Main St. Spencer, following a severe stroke one day last week. He had been in failing health for sometime.

He was born in Knox Co.IN, May 17, 1874, a son of the late Dave and Lora Livingston Skinner.

Mr. and Mrs. Skinner were married Sept. 7th 1900, celebrating their golden wedding six years ago.

Mr. Skinner was a member of the Spencer Baptist Church.

Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Clara Skinner of Spencer; and the following children: Mrs. Glenn R. Myers, Spencer; T.E.Skinner, St. Louis,MO.; J.E. Skinner, Barberton, OH.; Mrs. Ray Aug, Indianapolis; H.L.Skinner, Spencer and B.E.Skinner of San Carlos, CA. He also leaves one brother, Eveerett Skinner of New York City, and hour grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 21 at the West & Son Funeral Home, Rev. W.T.Fleming, in charge, and interment made in Riverside Cemetery.

David Skinner Dead

Submitted by Nancy White

David I. Skinner, 73 years old, a soldier of the Civil war and for many years a residnet of Owen county, died at his home here May 31 after a long illness of tuberculosis. He was born in Kentucky April 22, 1848, and was a son of Clark and Susanna Skinner, both native Kentuckians. In the Civil war he was a private in Co.I, 146th Indiana.

After the war he was married to Hamey Lourah Livingston on Feb 5, 1871. To this union were born eight children, six boys and two girls; three of the children died in infancy. Some 35 years ago he united with the Mt. Pleasant Christian church and for a long period was one of the most active members.

Funeral services, conducted by Rev. A.A. Kay, were held at the home Wednesday afternoon and interment was made in Riverside cemetry. He is survived by the widow, Mrs. Hamey L. Skinner, and five children, Homer, Mrs Fidelia Willigman, both of this city. Theodore of Bedford, Martin of Indianapolis and Everett of Grafton, N.Dak. All these were present at Mr. Skinner's death. He is also survived by seventeen grandchildren

CARD OF THANKS.......

We thank the friends and neighbors for their kindness and help in the illness and death of our dear father, also the undertaker, then minister, the singers for the music and the G.A.R. Post for their beautiful work.......Mr.s Skinner and family.

MOTHER LOCAL MAN DIED HERE THIS MORNING.....Mrs. D.J.Skinner Rites to be Held Thurs. P.M.

Submitted by Nancy White

Mrs. D.J.Skinner 78 years old, passed away this morning at 10:30 at the home of her son, Homer Skinner, west Franklin Street. She had been ill for a considerable time.

Mrs. Skinner is survived by a brother, Robert Livingston, Missouri; a sister, Sarah Goodrich, Nelson Nebraska; four sons; Homer, of Spencer; Theodore of Bloomington; Martin of Indianapolis and Edward of Polk, Penn, fourteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral services have been tentatively placed at 2:00 o'clock Thursday at the Christian church.

The body will remain at the West Funeral home until 6 o'clock Wednesday evening.

CALVIN SECREST

Martinsville Reporter February 10, 1881

Submitted by Debbie Jennings

Died at his residence near Herbemont, IN Morgan County,Indiana, January 28th,1881,Calvin Secrest.

Deceased was born in Davidson County,North Carolina, February 21st,1822,consequently was nearly 59 years of age. He was married to Nancy Varner, August 14th,1842.

Mr. Secrest immigrated to Indiana in 1845 and settled near Paragon in Morgan county. By hard labor he soon carved out for himself a home.

In 1855 he removed to Missouri. Not liking the country he immediately returned to Indiana, purchased a farm in Gregg township, where he lived until the time of his death.

"He was an honest,faithful and when in health, a hard laboring man. Many an acre of land has he leased and by the help of his boys, cleared.He was unwavering in his political views- voted with the Democratic party all of his life, advocated the principle that every man ought to be allowed to vote his sentiments."

His health had been declining for a few years and when brought down to sick bed he said that he would not get well.

His sufferings were great during his sickness. His physician did all that he could do for his recovery; kind friends administered to his wants; but their united efforts failed to restore him to health.

The time of his desolution had come; he was prepared to die and willing to go, he said, if it was the Lord's will. A wife and nine children are left to mourn.

Calvin died at his residence near Herbemont, in Morgan county, Indiana.

His remains were interred in the Lingle graveyard and were followed to their last resting place by a large concourse of people.

BARNEY SHIVELY

Owen County Leader Wednesday August 31, 1921

Submitted by Debbie Jennings

Barney Shively, 26 years old, a son of Mr and Mrs TJ Shively, was found dead, a victim of escaping gas at his home in

Chicago Friday evening by fellow employees of the Marshall Field Store. Mrs Shively and their little son, John

Thomas were visiting her parents, JT Lawson and wife, and the Lawson family was notified by phone about 8:30 o'clock

by an official of the Marshall Field store. The family was prostrated by the news. Young Shively's father was at the

home of his brother, William, southeast of town and a car was sent for him and he was taken home. His daughter, Miss

Wilhelmina Shively was taken to Bloomington where she caught the midnight train to Chicago to arrange for bringing her

brother's body here. An inquest was held Saturday morning in Chicago.

The body was brought to Spencer Sunday morning and taken to the TJ Shively home. His brother in law ML Cassel, stated that

the details of the death were very evident. During Mrs. Shively's absence he had been preparing his own breakfast and cooked

his oatmeal at night. Sitting in the kitchen while the cereal cooked, he dropped asleep. The kettle boiled over and put the fire

out and the escaping gas soon rendered him unconscious. Funeral services were held at the Shively home at 1pm Sunday, conducted by Rev.

WB Collins. During the war, Mr Shively joined the US Marines and rose to first lieutenancy. He saw duty in Haiti and at the close of the

war was honorably discharged. Barney M. Shively, the youngest child of Mr and Mrs TJ Shively of Spencer Indiana was born in Lawrence

county, Illinois on October 30, 1892 and died at Winnetka, Illinois, August 23, 1921.

He was educated in the common schools of Vincennes Indiana and graduated from Spencer high school in the spring of 1910, he later attended

Vincennes High school and received his diploma from that school also. In the fall of that year he entered Purdue University from which he graduated

in 1916. On August 25, 1920 he was married to Mary Gretchen Lawson at Spencer and lived from this time at Winnetka, Illinois. One child, John Thomas

was born June 21st. Besides the wife and child, Barney's mother, father, two sisters and one brother survive him. The brother, Will, lives in Lehman,

Montana. A sister, Mrs Esther Keeney of Seattle is expected here this week.

Ollie May (Lopossa) Smith

Submitted by Nancy Amos

ALFRED SLOUGH

Word has been received here by Ernest R. Slough of the death early Thursday morning of his uncle, Alfred Slough, 54 years old, former resident of West Terre Haute, at his home in Globe, Ariz. Prior to moving to Arizona he had been engaged in coal mining in this vicinity for 15 years. He had been the proprietor of a grocery store at Globe for the past 10 years. He was a veteran of World War I. Funeral services and burial will be at Globe, Ariz., Saturday. Surviving are his wife, Carmen; one son, Robert; four brothers, a twin, Albert, Globe, Ariz.; Richard, Charleston, Ill.; William, Jasonville, Ind.; Lee, Bloomfield, Ind.; three sisters, Mrs. Minnie Needy, Kansas City, Kan.; Mrs. Amelia Leonard, Cambridge City, Ind.; and one other residing in Burbank, Calif.; one niece, Mrs. Ladonna Termain, Globe, Ariz.; one nephew, Earnest R. Slough, Terre Haute.

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GUY W. SIMS FUNERAL HERE SUNDAY

Funeral services for Guy W. Sims, 75 years old, of Harmony were at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at the West & Son Funeral Home. The Rev. Chelas Sheese was the officiating minister. Interment was in the Carolina Cemetery with military graveside rites. Mr Sims, a former resident of Owen County, R.R. 1, Poland, died Thursday, December 9, in the Clay County Hospital at Brazil. He was born in Greene County, Indiana December 24, 1895, the son of Emanuel Sims and Elizabeth Thacker Sims. Mr. Sims was a member of the American Legion. He was a veteran of World War I. He is survived by his widow, Pauline Sheese Sims; two daughters, Ruby Rood, R.R. 4, Spencer, and Irene Rahm, R.R. 1, Covington: two sons, Billie Sims of Covington, and Stanley Sims, R.R. 2, Montgomery; two brothers, Charles and Robert, both of Spencer; two sisters, Rachael Vanover and Ina Branham, both of Bloomington; sixteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren. One son and three sister preceded him in death. "

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ELIZA CATHERINE SIMS

Owen County Democrat 29 May 1956

Eliza Catherine Sims, daughter of Francis and Abbey Henry, born Sept. 21, 1871 passed from this life at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fay Britton, April 21, 1956 age 84 years and seven months. She was married March 25, 1890 to Willis Oscar Sims, who preceded her in death July 15, 1948. Three brothers, William Thomas Henry, Walter Henry, and Frank Henry and 4 sisters, Mrs. Sarah Smock, Mrs. Nancy Taylor, Mrs. Margaret Frye and Mrs. Jane Burks preceded her in death. The last and only sister she had living, Mrs. Curtle Hudson followed her in death three days later, on April 24, 1956 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Schuyler Smock, R. 1, Solsberry. One daughter, Mrs. May McGinnis died July 31, 1955. Three daughters are living, Mrs. Cora Maners, of Florida, Mrs. Dovie Gibson, Spencer and Mrs. Fay Britton, R. 3, Spencer, eight grandchildren, 14 great- grandchildren, and many other more distant relatives. A grandson, Theodore Robert Sanburn, made the supreme sacrifice, giving his life on the battlefield in Germany, Dec 24, 1944, in loyal service in the United States Army. She was a faithful wife and mother, lived a quiet home life, had great interest in her home; loveed her home and famil. Beside rearing her own family, she and her husband took in their home, 4 foster sons, Ernest Smock, Ed Ranard, Paul Christy and Lindsey Eaton. Clothed and fed them giving them a good home until they were able to make their own way and support themselves."

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FUNERAL RITES YESTERDAY FOR MRS. ELIZA SIMS

Owen County Democrat 26 April 1956

Mrs. Eliza Catherine Sims, 84 years old, of Clay township, died Saturday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Troy Britton. She had been in failing health for a long time. She was born Sept 21, 1871 in Greene county, a daughter of the late Francis Henry and Abbie Christy. Mrs. Sims was a member of the Salem Baptist Church, and attended when her health permitted. Survivors include three daughters, namely: Mrs. Guy Gibson, of Spencer; Mrs. Troy Britton, Spencer rte; and Mrs. Cora Maners, of Florida. One daughter, Mrs. Mary McGinnis preceded her mother in death. She also leaves one sister, Mrs. Curtie Hudson of Hendricksville, who is critically ill; 8 grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 at the Salem Baptist Church, and interment was made in the Valhalla Cemetery. Following death the body was brought to the West & Son Funeral Home, where it remained until the hour of the final rites."

Posted by Kathryn Martin

MARY C. SKELTON

The Republican (Danville, Indiana), Thursday, April 25, 1940

Mrs. Mary C. Skelton, age 86, formerly of the Mill Creek neighborhood, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Emma Alexander, in Terre Haute, last Thursday. Funeral services were held at the Mill Creek church, Saturday morning, and interment was in the church cemetery. Mrs. Skelton was born a daughter of Hugh and Lucy Dobbs, and spent the greater part of her life in Putnam County. She attended old Asbury College, now DePauw university, and taught school a number of years. February 14, 1879, she married Milo D. Skelton, who preceded her January 14, 1934. She was a member of the Mill Creek Baptist church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Alexander of Terre Haute, and Mrs. Grace Carter of Coatesville, and one foster son, Robert Marsh, of Greentown.

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