Monroe County Obituaries - Surname "C"

CARMICHAEL

Guy Carmichael - Born September 4, 1889 in Monroe Co., IN - Died May 6, 1989 in Bloomington, IN - Parents were Ensley and Lydia (Wilkie) Carmichael. - Survived by wife, Ocea (Carter) Carmichael; daughter Ethel Lois Smith and brother Lowell Carmichael. - Preceded in death by first wife, Tressa (East) Carmichael; daughter, Joyce Inez Carmichael; brothers Ray and Carl Carmichael and sister, Leota Wilkerson. - Services at Allen Chapel. Burial in Carmichael Cemetery in Greene Co., IN - The Herald-Telephone Bloomington, IN - Saturday May 6, 1989 – shared by Judy Jefferson

CARPENTER

Arthur C. Carpenter - Born November 29, 1894 in Owen Co., IN - Died December 16, 1973 in Monroe Co., IN  - Parents were Calvin and Lydia Camden Carpenter.  Survived by wife, Uephia Lucas Carpenter; daughter, Mrs. William (Maxine) Whitaker; sisters, Mrs. Lillie Wood, Mrs. Lora Barnard and Mrs. Asa Ranard.  Services at West and Son Funeral Home in Spencer, IN. Burial in Adel Cemetery.- Daily-Herald Telephone, Bloomington, IN, Monday December 17, 1973 – shared by Judy Jefferson

CARROLL

(Francis) Marion Carroll died on Saturday 09 September 1893,. A well-known soldier of Washington Township. -  Republican Progress, 13 September 1893

CARTER

Charles O Carter - Age 69 - Died May 7, 1954 in Bedford, IN - Survived by daughters, Agnes Carter and Mrs. Delbert Mick and sons, Charles O, John and Joe Carter.  Preceded in death by his wife, Minnie in 1951.  Services at St. Charles Church with burial in Rose Hill. - Daily Herald-Telephone, Bloomington, IN - Friday, May 7, 1954

CLARK

Mary Lucile Clark - Born March 2, 1908 in Martin Co., IN - Died Jan 8, 1998 in Bloomington, IN - Parents were Carl Bowden and Lora (Hammersley) Phipps. - Survived by daughters, Carolyn Sue Kurta and Claudine Grave and son Ivan Clark. Preceded in death by her husband Claude C Clark; son, Robert L Clark; daughter Judy Ann Clark Smith and brother Gardy Phipps. - Services at Day Mortuary with burial at Clover Hill Cemetery in Harrodsburg. – Herald Times, 09 Jan 1998– shared by Judy Jefferson

Nellie B. Clark  - Born August 27, 1881 in Monroe Co., IN - Died May 28, 1984 in Monroe Co., IN  Parents were James Marshall and Elvira Jane (Hagen) Clemens.  Survived by son, Marvard Clark.  Preceded in death by husband, Virley E Clark; son, James and daughter Nellie. Services at Day Mortuary. - The Herald-Telephone, Bloomington, IN, Tuesday May 29, 1984 – shared by Judy Jefferson

COLEMAN

Mrs. Louisa D Coleman - Born June 7, 1885 in Monroe Co., IN  Died August 1, 1969 in Monroe Co., IN  Parents were Jonas and Emaline (Wallace) Treadway  Survived by son, Wayne M Coleman; grandchildren, Lloyd M Coleman and Mrs. Carole Hancock.  Preceded in death by brother David A Treadway - Bloomington Herald-Telephone Bloomington, IN - Friday August 1, 1969 – shared by Judy Jefferson

COLLIER

Leo Collier  - Born December 31, 1923 in Owen Co., IN - Died May 27, 1984 in Bloomington, IN  Parents were Leonard and Pearl (Minks) Collier.  Survived by wife, Ruth (Sexton) Collier; his parents; half brother, Martin Collier and half sisters, Ruth Hinkle and Ruby Martin.  Services at Whitaker Funeral Home in Gosport, burial in Gosport Cemetery. - The Herald-Telephone, Bloomington, IN, Tuesday May 29, 1984 – shared by Judy Jefferson

Services for Mabel G. Collier, 69, of 2600 S. Bryant St., Bloomington, who died Friday in Bloomington Hospital, will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at Greene and Harrell Mortuary.  The Rev. Glen Bogue will officiate.  Burial will be in Valhalla Memory Gardens.  Born October 23, 1916, in Monroe County, she was the daughter of the Rev. James Robert and Mary Ellen (Waldrip) Sexton.  She was retired from the Bloomington Basket Company.  Survivors include her husband, Clarence Jack Collier of Bloomington; five daughters, Barbara DuBois, Ruth Ann Walcott, Mary Ann Newport, and Mitzie Hicks, all of Bloomington, and Robertene Linthicum of Indianapolis; one son, Liza Payton of Bloomington; three step daughters, Joan Rydle of San Antonio, Texas, and Joyce McCartney and Judy Hosapple, both of Martinsville; two brothers, Fred and William Sexton, both of Bloomington; three sisters, Ella Hinkle and Norma Durham both of Bloomington and Anabelle Hill of Columbus; 13 grand children, 9 great grandchildren, 12 step grandchildren and 13 great step grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by two brothers, Floyd Cotton Sexton and Garnet Sexton.  Friends may call from 2 – 9 p.m. today at Greene and Harrett Mortuary. – shared by Dorothy Hamm – shared by Dorothy Hamm

CONNER

Opal Conner - Born February 16, 1907 in Monroe Co., IN, Died September 16, 1992 in Indianapolis, IN - Parents were William and Eliza (Wray) Conner.  Survived by sister, Iona Sherlock.  Graveside services at Clover Hill Cemetery. - The Herald-Times, Bloomington, IN, Friday,   September 18, 1992 – shared by Judy Jefferson

COOPER
 

Mrs. Harriet Lucinda Cooper - Age 77 - Died December 14, 1920 in Bloomington, IN  Survived by son, Charles; daughter, Mrs. Ora Cooper; brother, Matt James and sister, Mrs. Thomas Whisnand.  Services at the residence with burial in Rose Hill. - Bloomington Evening World, Bloomington, IN - Tuesday, December 14, 1920

COOTER 

Benjamin Franklin Cooter was born in Bean Blossom township, Monroe County , Indiana , March 13, 1846, and departed this life Jan. 27, 1928, at the age of 81 years, 10 months and 14 days.  He was the son of John and Mary Cooter, and was one of a family of ten children, eight of whom lived to an age far beyond the average.  When about sixteen years old he enlisted in Company K, of the 55th Indiana Volunteers, and because of poor health, served his country no longer than the period of his enlistment.  He was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic, and wore his button even to his grave.  On September 1, 1867 he was united in marriage to Martha Ann Myers, and enjoyed a long devoted life, sharing together its joys and sorrows, and cheerfully making the sacrifices not unusual in rearing a large family.  Soon after marriage he went to Illinois , where he made a home on a tract of land entered in the early days by his wife’s father.  It was here his family was born and reared.  He engaged in farming the greater part of his time but later dealing in live stock and grain.  In 1903 he returned to the state of his nativity and remained a resident of this county until his passing away, at his home in Bloomington .  He was at one time a Democratic member of the Board of County Commissioners, serving at the time the present courthouse was constructed.  Brother Cooter obeyed the Gospel of Christ early in life, and was active in church work during the years of his activity.  He was a member of the Church of Christ of this city.  He was a man of sterling qualities, desiring to discharge his obligations in every way.  He stood for those principles that are necessary to good citizenship, and always took a keen interest in the affairs of the community and enjoyed discussing the problems of the day.  While he spent a part of his life in Illinois , we feel that he was one of our citizens.  Besides his companion he is survived by six daughters:  Mrs. Douglas James, Toledo , Ill. ; Mrs. Guy Morrison, Detroit , Mich. ; Mrs. Harry Burton, Gosport , Ind. ; Mrs. O. J. Miller, Miss Gertrude Cooter, and Mrs. Robt. Myers, of this city; and three sons:  C. S. Cooter, Des Moines , Iowa ; O. L. Cooter, St. Paul, Minn.; and O. B. Cooter, Hearst, Ontario, Canada.  One daughter, Bessie Winifred, passed to the Great Beyond in infancy.  He also leaves one sister, Mrs. Marietta Laughlin, age 84, Gosport .  Through his long illness the Bible was his constant companion, and he often talked of his favorite passages.  It might well be said of him:  He has fought a good fight, he has finished his course, he has kept the Faith.  THE FAMILY.  Bloomington Telephone, Bloomington , IN , Tuesday, February 7, 1928, Page 6, Col. 7.  -  shared by Dennis Krebs 

Mrs. Cooter Passes Away – Dies of Complications At Residence Here - Mrs. Martha Anne Cooter, 90, died at her home this morning on west Second street of old age and complications.  Mrs. Cooter fell and broke her hip June 20 of this year and has not walked since.  Survivors are nine children, Charles S. Cooter, Des Moines , Iowa ; Mrs. Estella M. Janes, Toledo , Ill. ; Mrs. Mussette Morrison, Royal Oak , Mich. , Orlando L. Cooter, Minnesota ; Mrs. Corinne Miller of this city; Mrs. Laura Burton of Gosport; Oliver B. Cooter, Miacha , Ore. ; Gertrude Cooter of Bloomington , Mrs. Odessa Myers of Bloomington; ten grand children, and three great grand children.  Mrs. Cooter’s husband, Benjamin F. Cooter, died January  27, 1928.  Mrs. Cooter is a member of the Lincoln Street Church of Christ.  She has resided in Bloomington for 30 years.  The deceased will lie in state at the home, 1018 west Second street , Sunday and Monday morning.  Funeral services will be held at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Robert Myers, 509 west Kirkwood avenue .  Bloomington Evening World, Bloomington , IN , October 30, 1937.  -  shared by Dennis Krebs  

Martha Cooter Passes Away – Ill For Last Eleven Weeks - Mrs. Martha Cooter, 91 years old, of Gosport died at the home of her son, David Cooter, Ellettsville rural route two, from complications after an illness of eleven weeks.  Born in Kentucky , Mrs. Cooter moved to this locality after her marriage to Nathan Cooter.  She spent the rest of her life in Monroe county.  She was the oldest living member of the Mt. Pleasant Christian church.  Survivors include three sons, David, of Ellettsville, Frank and Doc, of rural route Gosport ; two daughters, Mrs. Herk Bales, Gosport rural route two, and Mrs. Ralph Myers, of Stinesville.  Funeral services will be held at the Mt. Pleasant Christian church, 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon.  The Rev. E. M. Linton will have charge.  The body will lie in state at David Cooter’s home until the hour for the funeral services.  Bloomington Evening World, Bloomington , IN , August 17, 1943.  -  shared by Dennis Krebs 

Nathan Cooter, one of the fine men of the Mt. Pleasant neighborhood on the north side of the county near Paragon, died Thursday evening in the Methodist hospital in Indianapolis following an operation last Monday.  Mr. Cooter was 78 years of age and is survived by his wife and six sons and daughters.  The sons are Dolpha Cooter, Frank Cooter, and David Cooter, all living near the home of their father and the daughters are Mrs. Myers of Stinesville; Mrs. Wenrick of Bloomington , and Mrs. Bales, of Gosport .  The funeral will be Sunday at 2 o’clock in the Mt. Pleasant church where he had been actively identified with for a number of years.  Bloomington Daily Telephone, Bloomington , IN , Saturday, October 23, 1926, Page 2, Col. 5.  -  shared by Dennis Krebs 

CORNWELL

Harold Wilson Cornwell - Born September 2, 1909 in Campbellsburg, IN.  Died May 25, 1992 in Bloomington, IN  He was an Army veteran of WWII.  Parents were Wilson and Anna (Booker) Cornwell  Survived by wife, Laura M (Marshall) Cornwell; sisters, Ina Mae Schwartz, Mary Lou Taylor and Kathleen Booker.  Services at Allen Chapel and burial in Crown Hill Cemetery in Salem, IN - The Herald-Times Bloomington, IN - Tuesday May 26, 1992 – shared by Judy Jefferson

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