UPCHURCH, Freeman Franklin

Source: The obituary is from a collection of newspaper (paper names not recorded) obituaries saved, by Fauniel Hershberger, during the 1950's, 60's, 70's and 80's. She was a life long resident of Fountain County Indiana. The collection is now housed at Crawfordsville District Public Library.

Hand dated 1961

Freeman Franklin Upchurch, age 89, of Veedersburg, died at 3:30 p. m. Monday, June 19, at the home of his foster daughter, Mrs. Adabell Clouse of 402 Home St., Veedersburg. Born March 29, 1872 in Wayne County, Ky., he was the son of Henry and Susie Hurt Upchurch. He settled in Indiana in 1930. His wife, Martha, preceded him in death in 1950. Also preceding were four brothers and three sisters. Survivors are his foster daughter and a sister, Mrs. Ida Brunette of Indiana, two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday in the Sterling Christian Church with the Rev. William Aimsworth officiating. Burial was in the Bonebrake Cemetery with the Woodrow Funeral Home of Kingman in charge. --typed by Walt W

Note: according to papemortuary.com he died 6-19-1961