Skillman - Dulia Burkett
Crawfordsville Journal & Review, Saturday June 20, 1931
Raccoon, June 19 -- Mrs. Dulia D. SKILLMAN, 68, died at her home, a half mile south of here, Friday night at 6 o'clock. Death followed an illness of two and a half years and was due to a complication of diseases. Mrs. Skillman was one of the best known residents of this vicinity. She had a wide acquaintance and was regarded as an outstanding citizen of the community. She had lived near Fincastle and Raccoon all her life. The deceased was born near Fincastle Jan 14, 1863, daughter of Benton C. and Rebecca BURKETT. She was united in marriage Dec 18, 1887 to James Skillman, whose death occurred Feb 12, 1926. She was a member of Raccoon ME Church. Survivors are 3 sisters; Mrs. Milton Bowers of near Fincastle; Mrs. WW Goslin of near Raccoon and Mrs. WC Obenchain of Russellville and number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at the home of the deceased near Raccoon Sunday afternoon at 2. Burial Blakesburg Cem. near Fincastle. - kbz