Orange County Obituaries
Contributed by,Lori
Casper, Wyoming, Star-Tribune
Lois Marie Abel
FRENCH LICK, Ind. - Graveside memorial services for Sheridan resident Lois Marie Abel, 83, will be conducted in Patoka Cemetery in French Lick in late August, under the direction of Brosmer-Drabing Funeral Home of French Lick.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Champion-Ferries Funeral Home of Sheridan.
She died July 27, 2004, at Sheridan Manor.
Born May 31, 1921, in Orange County, Ind., she was the daughter of Monroe and Maudie (McFarland) Flick; was raised and educated there; and graduated from French Lick High School in 1940.
On March 26, 1941, she married Harry Boyd Abel in Orange County.

The couple moved to Louisville, Ky., in 1941 and remained until her husband's death in 1988, after 47 years of marriage.
She then moved to Sheridan to be near her son, Stephen Boyd Abel.
A member of First Christian Church, she enjoyed spending time with her family.
In addition to her son, survivors include three brothers, Calvin Flick of Florida, Delbert Flick of Carmel, Ind., and Norman Flick of Indianapolis; and two grandchildren.
She also was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters and three brothers.
Contributed by,Lori
Indianapolis, IN Indianapolis Star
Wright, Vida O.
March 10, 2004
Vida O. Wright 106, passed away March 5, 2004 at Westminster Village North in Indianapolis. Mrs. Wright was born on October 19, 1897 in West Baden to Delphus and Mary "Buck" Bledsoe.
Vida married Herman T. Wright on May 24, 1917 in Mobridge, South Dakota, where he was building a casino for Joe Ballard of French Lick.
After one year of marriage the couple returned home to French Lick. Mrs. Wright lived in French Lick until the age of 95, then she moved to Indianapolis.
Mrs. Wright was a homemaker, was the oldest member of the Beechwood Christian Church, French Lick. She served as Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star, was president several times of the American Legion Auxiliary. Mrs. Wright was also a member of the P.E.O., Phi Beta and Ladies Aid of the Christian Church
Survivors include: son, William D. Wright of Carmel; daughter, Martha T. Ellis of Indianapolis; brother, Russell R. Bledsoe of French Lick; sister, Juanita E. Cox of Greenwood; cousin, Regina Wilson of French Lick; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral will be Monday at 1:30 p.m. March 8 in Beechwood Christian Church, French Lick, with calling from 12:30 p.m. Officiating will be Rev. Douglas Finney with burial at Ames Chapel Cemetery.
Preceding Mrs. Wright in death are parents; her husband who passed away in 1950; daughter, Mary L. Montgomery; brothers, Louis and Paul Bledsoe; sister, Ruth Whitley. Arrangements were made by Brosmer-Kemple Funeral Home, French Lick.
Contributed by,Lori
Indianapolis, IN Indianapolis Star
Blevins, Mary Lou Pinnick
April 15, 2004
Mary Lou Pinnick Blevins 68, Indianapolis, passed away April 13, 2004. She was born April 23, 1935 in French Lick, IN. She was a homemaker and a charter member of Woodland Baptist Church. Survivors include her children, Catherine A. Sapp and Michael W. Blevins; great grandson, Thomas A. Baxter; sister, Rebecca Hall; 4 brothers, Stanley, Larry, Donald and Steven Pinnick. Her husband, Vernon Blevins; 2 grandchildren, Christopher and Loraine Baxter; and 1 brother, Benjamin Pinnick preceded her in death. Services will be Saturday, April 17 at 1 p.m. at G.H. Herrmann Madison Ave. Funeral Home, 5141 Madison Ave., with visitation Friday, April 16 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Entombment will be at Washington Park East Cemetery.
Contributed by,Lori
Indianapolis, IN Indianapolis Star
Cox, Juanita B.
July 5, 2005
Juanita B. Cox passed away July 2, 2005 at Greenwood Village South. She was the widow of Noble C. Cox. She was a graduate of Central Normal College in Danville, IL. Mrs. Cox taught 35 years in elementary schools at French Lick, West Baden, Carthage and Indianapolis. She and Noble were proprietors of Golden Rule Antique Shop in Indianapolis. After retiring from the shop, they moved to Coconut Creek, FL where she was a member of Coconut Creek Presbyterian Church. She is survived by a brother, Russell Bledsoe; niece, Martha Ellis; nephew, William D. Wright; and step-children, Ronnie and Leo Cox of Indianapolis and Francis Andrew of Vero Beach, FL. Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 6 at 2:00 p.m. at Shirley Brothers Washington Memorial Chapel, 9606 E. Washington St., with visitation one hour prior to services.
Contributed by,Lori
Bedford, IN Times-Mail
George A. Brown
Sept. 23, 1915 - Jan. 27, 2005
FRENCH LICK - George A. Brown, 89, of French Lick died at 8:45 p.m. Thursday at Medco Center in French Lick.
He was a retired horse trainer for French Lick Springs Resort Hotel.
Survivors include one son, Robert L. Brown of West Baden Springs; one daughter, Georgeann Shepherd of Cuzco; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.
Private graveside services will be conducted on Sunday at Moore's Ridge Cemetery in French Lick. Arrangements are under the direction of McAdams Mortuary of Paoli.
Contributed by,Lori
Bedford, IN Times-Mail
Vernon L. Buffington
Aug. 6, 1924 - Aug. 10, 2004
WEST BADEN SPRINGS - Vernon L. Buffington, 80, of West Baden Springs died at 10:47 a.m. Tuesday at the Bloomington Hospital of Orange County in Paoli.
He retired from Naval Surface Warfare Center-Crane; and he was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Margie (Akers) Buffington of West Baden Springs; one daughter, Cathy Charles of Vincennes; three sisters: Wanda Tedrow of Shoals, Shirley Hagen of French Lick and Sharon Qualkenbush of Westfield; five brothers: Jimmy Buffington of French Lick, Bill Buffington of Beech Grove, Vonnie Buffington of Indianapolis, Terry Buffington of Mitchell and Robert Chastain of Washington; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at Highland Chapel Church near West Baden Springs. Burial will be in Highland Chapel Cemetery, with graveside military rites accorded by members of West Baden Springs Post No. 149 and French Lick Post No. 76 of the American Legion. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until noon on Friday at Brosmer-Kemple Funeral Home in French Lick, and from 1 p.m. until the service on Friday at the church.
Contributed by,Lori
Bedford, IN Times-Mail
Ellis E. 'Bus' Campbell
Oct. 19, 1931 - Dec. 23, 2004
FRENCH LICK - Ellis E. "Bus" Campbell, 73, of rural French Lick died at 10:15 a.m. Thursday at his residence.
He was a retired milk truck driver for Prairie Farms, a bar manager at the French Lick American Legion Post No. 76, and he was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Campbell of French Lick; two stepsons, Lonnie Shepard of rural Shoals and Ricky Shepard of Otwell; one stepdaughter, Lorrie Brosmer of French Lick; three brothers, Alvin Campbell and Forrest Campbell, both of Paoli, and Frankie Campbell of Shoals; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Private services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at T.L. Pinnick Mortuary of French Lick. Burial will be in Wininger Cemetery in Hillham. Private family and close friends visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time at the mortuary.
Contributed by,Lori
Bedford, IN Times-Mail
Jack L. Carnes
Feb. 9, 1933 - Sept. 7, 2004
FRENCH LICK - Jack L. Carnes, 71, of French Lick died at 8:10 a.m. on Tuesday, September 7, as the result of an auto accident.
Born on February 9, 1933, in French Lick, he was the son of Oral Carnes Sr. and Belva (Hammond) Carnes. He married Jane Sumner on July 24, 1981.
He was retired from the French Lick Springs Resort where he had worked for 44 years.
He had served in the U.S. Army, and he was a member of the French Lick Masonic Lodge No. 586; former president of the French Lick town board; president of the Historic Hotel Preservation Committee; Shriner; Scottish Rite; West Baden American Legion and Springs Valley Christian Church.
Survivors include one son, John "Fred" Carnes of West Baden Springs; four daughters, Connie Cox of French Lick, Jacqueline Kendall of Paoli, and Patty Schroeder and Teresa Humbert, both of Jasper; three brothers, Oral Carnes Jr. of French Lick, Bobby R. Carnes of West Baden Springs and Richard Carnes of Holland; nine grandchildren, J.T. Davidson, Chelse and Emily Carnes, Tamika Cox, Erika Gonzales, Adam and Sam Schroeder, and Hannah and Elle Humbert; and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife Charlotte; and one brother, Bill Carnes.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, September 10, at the Brosmer-Kemple Funeral Home in French Lick with Ed Heatherington officiating. Burial will be in Mount Lebanon Cemetery in French Lick. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, September 9, and from 9 a.m. until the time of service on Friday at the Brosmer-Kemple Funeral Home in French Lick. A Masonic Memorial service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the "Jack and Jane Carnes Memorial Fund" c/o Springs Valley Bank & Trust, P.O. Box 191, French Lick, IN 47432.
Contributed by,Lori
Bedford, IN Times-Mail
Jane Carnes
Oct. 18, 1935 - Sept. 7, 2004
FRENCH LICK - Jane Carnes, 68, of French Lick died at 8:10 a.m. on Tuesday, September 7, as the result of an auto accident.
Born on October 18, 1935, in Dubois County, she was the daughter of Austin and Evelyn (Mavey) Sumner. She married Jack Carnes on July 24, 1981.
She was retired from the Springs Valley Elementary School where she had taught for 20 years.
Survivors include one son, John "Fred" Carnes of West Baden Springs; four daughters, Patty Schroeder and Teresa Humbert, both of Jasper, Connie Cox of French Lick and Jacqueline Kendall of Paoli; one sister, Judy Sumner of French Lick; nine grandchildren, Adam and Sam Schroeder, Hannah and Elle Humbert, Tamika Cox, Erika Gonzales, Chelse and Emily Carnes and J.T. Davidson; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and one sister, Audrey.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, September 10, at the Brosmer-Kemple Funeral Home in French Lick with Ed Heatherington officiating. Burial will be in Mayo Cemetery in Duff. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, September 9, and from 9 a.m. until the time of service on Friday at the Brosmer-Kemple Funeral Home in French Lick.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the "Jack and Jane Carnes Memorial Fund" c/o Springs Valley Bank & Trust, P.O. Box 191, French Lick, IN 47432.
Contributed by,Lori
Bedford, IN Times-Mail
Carroll "Pete" Chestnut
Aug. 9, 1929 - June 22, 2004
WEST BADEN SPRINGS - Carroll "Pete" Chestnut, 74, died Tuesday at Mitchell Manor Nursing Home.
He was retired from Kimball Piano Corporation of West Baden. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in the Korean Conflict.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Frances Chestnut of West Baden; one son, Craig Chestnut of Paoli; one sister, Ruth Collins of Boonville; two brothers: Gale Chestnut of West Baden and Ben Chestnut of French Lick; and one granddaughter.
Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. today at McAdams Mortuary in Paoli. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at McAdams Mortuary. Burial will be in Ames Chapel Cemetery.
Contributed by,Lori
Bedford, IN Times-Mail
Lucille C. Condra
April 15, 1919 - Jan. 16, 2005
PAOLI - Lucille C. (Galloway) Condra, 85, of Paoli died Sunday at Paoli Health & Living Community.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Harry Condra of Paoli; three daughters, Betty Bird and her husband Jerry, Rexene Slayton and her husband Kenny and Annette Stevens and her husband Herb, all of Paoli; two sons, Sam Condra and his wife Bobbie and Joe Condra and his wife Kathy; nine grandchildren, Max Bird of Mitchell, Shanna DeLosh of Brookston, Kevin Condra of Terre Haute, Ben Stevens of Kansas City, Kan., Eric Condra, Brooke Condra, Josh Stevens, Sarah Stevens and Kendra Slayton, all of Paoli; two great-grandchildren, Briana Condra of French Lick and Charlie DeLosh of Brookston; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one grandson, Jared Kent Slayton; three sisters, Ruth Cox, Edith Freeman and Lena Haggard; and two brothers, George and Charles Galloway.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at McAdams Mortuary of Paoli. Burial will be in Ames Chapel Cemetery in West Baden Springs.
friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, January 18, at the mortuary.
Contributed by,Lori
Bedford, IN Times-Mail
William C. Campbell, 66
FRENCH LICK - William C. "Bill" Campbell, 66, died Friday, July 15, 2005. Born April 4, 1939 son of the late Amos & Madge (Lashbrooks) Campbell.
Survivors include his wife, Cindy Campbell; son, Chris Alexander; brothers, Ray Campbell and Willard Campbell; sisters, Betty Billings and Sandy Mincey.
Preceded in death by two brothers, Amos and Gary Campbell; three sisters, Ruth Noble, Ann Bozarth and Martha Marshall. Grave side services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday at the Sulphur Creek Cemetery, French Lick with Rev. John Moffatt officiating.
There will be no visitation.
Contributed by,Lori
Bedford, IN Times-Mail
Opal P. Hawkins
March 3, 1919 - July 20, 2004
INDIANAPOLIS - Opal P. (Anderson) Hawkins, 85, of Indianapolis, formerly of French Lick, died at 7:58 p.m. Tuesday at Community Hospital East in Indianapolis.
She was a homemaker and had worked for the Springs Valley Shoe Corp. in Paoli.
Survivors include one son, Kenneth Hawkins of French Lick; one sister, Fern Atkins of Savannah, Ga.; three brothers, Leon Anderson of Dubois, Charles Anderson of Paoli and Francis Anderson of Jasper; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at Brosmer-Kemple Funeral Home of French Lick. Burial will be in Mount Lebanon Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday at the funeral home
Contributed by,Lynn Acres
June 7, 1917-Feb. 21, 1998
BURNS, BETTY O. ALLEN - 80, Paoli, died at 7:10 p.m. Saturday at Orange County Hospital in Paoli. Born in West Baden, she was the daughter of BENJAMIN T. and CORA (ALBRIGHT) ALLEN. She was married to CALVIN F. BURNS and HARRY A. SCHWATKA. Both husbands preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and member of Paoli Christian Church. Surviving are one daughter, NAOMIA GIROUARD of Washington; two sisters: AGNES ALLEN of French Lick and FLORANCE POULSEN of St. Petersburg, Fla.; and one brother, CLIFFORD ALLEN of Indianapolis. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, LEON WELLMAN; one brother, JIM ALLEN; and one sister, MAE QUALKENBUSH.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at McAdams Mortuary, Paoli, with Brother HARVEY MCADAMS officiating. Burial will follow in Paoli Community Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 at 9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until service time Tuesday at the mortuary. (Source: Bedford Times-Mail, 23 Feb, 1998)
Contributed by,Lynn Acres
BUSICK, WANDA KAY WELLS - 56, of Mitchell, formerly of Paoli, died at 6 a.m. Friday at her residence.
She was employed at Child-craft Industries of Salem, with 32 years of service.
Survivors include her husband, VANCE L. BUSICK of Mitchell; one daughter, ANGELA K. DOWLING of Mitchell; four brothers, STEVEN J., EVERETT C. and RUSSELL G. WELLS, all of Paoli, and FERRELL E. WELLS of French Lick; four sisters, DIANA L. WELLMAN of Paoli, BRENDA G. SCHEIDLER of Evansville, SHEILA R. MOWERY of Mitchell and BARBARA WEAVER of Fernandina, Fla.; and two grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at McAdams Mortuary of Paoli. Burial will be in Concord Church Cemetery in Paoli. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the mortuary.
(Source: Bedford Times-Mail, 25 Sep 2004) (In Loving Memory, Lynne Ellen Acres)
Contributed by,Lynn Acres
BUSICK, VANCE LEE - Funeral services were conducted Monday at McAdams Mortuary for VANCE LEE BUSICK, 59, Mitchell, formerly of Paoli, who died Thursday at his daughter’s home in Mitchell.
Born in Indianapolis on Jan. 11, 1946, he was the son of KENNETH BUSICK and PAULINE ANDERSON BUSICK. He married WANDA WELLS on March 5, 1966, and she preceded him in death on Sept. 24, 2004.
He was formerly employed at Carpenter Body Works, formerly of Mitchell, Paoli Health and Living and Hessels of Campbellsburg.
Survivors include his mother of Paoli; one daughter, ANGELA DOWLING of Mitchell; four BROTHERS, LARRY BUSICK of Mitchell, JERRY BUSICK of Springfield, VT, BILL BUSICK of Paoli and ROGER BUSICK of Salem; two sisters, BETTY LEWIS of Salem and DIANE DAUGHERTY of Paoli; and two grandchildren.
Preceding him in death with the wife was his father. Bro. HARVEY MCADAMS officiated the service, with burial in Concord Cemetery.
(Source: Paoli News Republican, 11 Oct 2005) (In Loving Memory, Lynne Ellen Acres)
Contributed by,Lynn Acres
COMBS, WILLIAM F. - 63, of R. 1, Springville died at 7 a.m. Saturday at Bloomington Hospital in Bloomington.
Born Oct. 12, 1937 in Orange County, he was the son of WILLARD and EDITH (HUESTON) COMBS. He married JANNA KIRKMAN on April 23, 1960 and she survives.
He retired from Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane, as an engineering technician, and worked part-time at Auto Zone in Bedford. He was a member of Davis Memorial Church of the Nazarene and a veteran of the U.S. Navy.
He was a beloved musician, a lover of nature and family and a friend to all who graced his path. In addition to his wife, JANNA of Springville, he is survived by two daughters: TAMMI BOUDREAU of Illinois and JULIE HUDSON of Bedford; one brother, DONALD COMBS of Covina, Calif.; three granddaughters: AMANDA and AUBREY BOUDREAU and BRITTANY HUDSON; two nieces and one nephew.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Elmwood Chapel of Day & Carter Mortuary of Bedford, with Pastor BRIAN ROGERS officiating. Burial will follow in Hilltop Cemetery in Avoca, with military rites accorded at the graveside by members of American Legion Gillen Post No. 33. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. today at the mortuary.
(Source: Bedford Times-Mail, 9 Sept 2001)
Contributed by,Lynn Acres
MAY 18, 1905-Jan. 6, 2000
CLARK, ETHEL JANE ALLEN - 94, French Lick, died at 7:35 p.m. Thursday at Orange County Hospital, Paoli.
Born in Orange County, she was the daughter of FRANK and ALICE (BLANKENSHIP) ALLEN. She married OSCAR CLARK, and he died in 1976. She was a homemaker and member of Red Quarry Christian Church.
Surviving are three daughters: VIRGINIA WININGER of French Lick, FRANCES HOPKINS of Fishers and FAYE EAGAN of Camby; one son, KEITH CLARK of Camby; one brother, PAUL ALLEN of West Baden Springs; one sister, ZORA JONES of Vincennes; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters and one brother. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Brosmer-Drabing Funeral Home, French Lick, with Brother WAYNE PENDLEY officiating. Burial will be in Ames Chapel Cemetery. Friends may call from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. until service time Monday at the funeral home.
(Source: Bedford Times-Mail, 07 Jan 2000)
Contributed by,Lynn Acres
DORSETT, CHARLES W. - 71, died Wednesday at his home.
Born in French Lick, he was self-employed in the upholstery business for 36 years.
Surviving are his wife, BETTY LOU; a daughter, BETTY JANE KITE of Weston, Fla.; three brothers’ JOHN of Bloomington, KENNETH of Mitchell and HOWARD of Orleans; two sisters, MARY LOU CLEMENTS of French Lick and EUNICE WEIDMAN of Columbus; three grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
Services at noon Saturday at D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Lakeside Park, 1140 Lake Ave. Calling from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Burial in Covington Memorial Gardens. Memorials to Parkview Home Health Care Hospice.
Contributed by,Lynn Acres
June 30, 1926-June 11, 1997
LEE, HELEN BEYERS REECE - 70, Paoli, formerly of Mitchell, died at 6:45 a.m. Wednesday at Jewish Hospital, Louisville.
Born in Lafayette, she was the daughter of HARLAN and OLA (SNIDER) BYERS. She married LAWRENCE "DICK" LEE Aug. 19, 1948, and he died Oct. 29, 1968. She was a homemaker and a member of First Christian Church, Mitchell.
Survivors include one son, LARRY "RICK" LEE of Bedford; two daughters: CINDY LEE and KATHY GARRISON, both of Paoli; one sister, DOROTHY MARSHALL of Paoli; three brothers: FRANCIS BYERS of Elkhart, MARVIN BYERS of Muncie and CHARLES A. BYERS of Noblesville, and two grandsons.
She was preceded in death by her parents. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Chastain Funeral Home, Mitchell, with the Rev. CHUCK HARRINGTON officiating. Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5-9 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. until the service Friday.
(Source: Bedford Times-Mail, 12 Jun 1997)
Contributed by,Lynn Acres
LEONARD, LARRY GENE - 53, West Baden, died Tuesday at Orange County Hospital in Paoli.
Born in French Lick, he was the son of MARVIN and GENEVIEVE (KINSEY) LEONARD. He married RHONDA DRAKE and she survives.
He was a Vietnam Army veteran and worked at Kimball Piano for 25 years. He attended Paoli Christian Church and was a member of American Legion Post 76 of French Lick.
Surviving with his wife are one son, LARRY MATTHEW LEONARD of French Lick; one sister, MARY MARGARET EDWARDS of Jackson, Miss., and one grandson, RYAN LEONARD.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, SHIRLEY REISEN. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Brosmer-Drabing Funeral Home, with Bro. PAT FAHEY officiating. Burial will be in Moore’s Ridge Cemetery with graveside military rites accorded by American Legion Post 76 of French Lick. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5-9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until the service Friday.
(Bedford Times-Mail, 27 Mar 1996)
Contributed by,Lynn Acres
March 8, 1920-April 26, 1997
MACKEY, MARY LOUISE - 77, Paoli, died at 12:40 a.m. Saturday at Orange County Hospital, Paoli.
Born in Valeene, she was the daughter of CURTIS GUY and MARY GERTRUDE (CROOK) MACKEY. She retired from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Orange County ASCS office. She was a member of the First Christian Church, Paoli, and Business and Professional Women's Club, where she was a past president.
Surviving are one brother, EARL MACKEY of Montclaine, Calif.; and two nieces.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one nephew. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at McAdams Mortuary, Paoli, with HARVEY MCADAMS officiating. Burial will follow in Paoli Community Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. today at the mortuary.
(Source: Bedford Times-Mail, 28 Apr 1997)
Contributed by,Lynn Acres
July 16, 1938-Oct. 2, 1999
MAHAN, WALLACE L. - 61, Bloomington, died Saturday at Bloomington Hospital.
Born in West Baden Springs, he was the son of LACY C. and ESTER MAE (PINNICK) MAHAN. He married BONNIE J. WINEINGER and she survives. He was the owner and operator of MAHAN Phone Service Corp. in Bloomington from 1992 until 1998. He was an Air Force veteran and member of American Legion Post No. 76, French Lick Masonic Lodge and Clear CREEK Christian Church.
Surviving with his wife of Bloomington are one son, GAVIN W. MAHAN of Indianapolis; two daughters, GINA ADAMS and GINGER BOOHER, both of Bloomington; four sisters: GENEVA MAHAN, HELEN BEATTY and BETTY MORRIS, all of French Lick, and BILLIE MAHAN of Bedford; four granddaughters and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Deremiah-Frye Mortuary, Greene and Harrell Chapel, Bloomington, with the Rev. GLEN HUGHES officiating. Burial will follow in Clear Creek Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today and 1 p.m. until service time Tuesday at the mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia Society of America.
(Source: Bedford Times-Mail, 3 Oct, 1999)
Contributed by,Lynn Acres
June 13, 1934-Feb. 21, 1998
MINTON, WILLIAM BANKS - 63, Cuzco, died at 11:57 a.m. Saturday at Bloomington Hospital.
Born in Orange County, he was the son of NOBLE and ROXIE (DAILEY) MINTON. He married CAROL (HALL) TROUTT on June 15, 1984, and she survives.
He was retired from the coal mines and The Rogers Group in 1989. He was a member of Englewood Baptist Church, Bedford, and Operating Engineers Union.
Surviving are his wife, CAROL MINTON of Cuzco; his mother, ROXIE MINTON of Paoli; two daughters: MITZI BURKS and ELIZABETH ELLISON, both of Bedford; two sons: JEFF MINTON of Bedford and MARK MINTON of Cuzco; three stepchildren: MIKE TROUTT and KRISTY CROSS, both of Cuzco, and NICOLE TROUTT, at home; four brothers: PHILLIP, KENNEY and NOBLE DALE MINTON, all of Paoli, and CONRAD MINTON of Orleans; six sisters: HELEN CHARLES, KAREN ALVEY, MARSHA MEEHAN, DONNA ATCHLEY and BRENDA NICHOLSON, all of Paoli, and NANCY TILLETT of Bedford; 12 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father; one sister, NINA STROTHER; and one brother, JOHNNY PAUL MINTON. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Brosmer-Drabing Funeral Home, French Lick, with Pastor CRAIG CHESTNUT officiating. Burial will follow in Crystal Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until time of service Tuesday at the funeral home.
(Source: Bedford Times-Mail, 23 Feb, 1998)
Contributed by,Lynn Acres
July 28, 1930-Feb. 1, 1996
MOORE, HARRY LEE - 65, Louisville, Ky., formerly of French Lick, died Thursday in Louisville. Born in French Lick, he was the son of BROWN and NORA E. (CLARK) MOORE. He was former owner of Springs Theater in French Lick and had worked at the Springs Valley Herald. He was a 1948 graduate of French Lick High School and a member of Springs Valley United Methodist Church.
He is survived by one brother, ELMER H. MOORE of French Lick. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, ETHEL E. MOORE. Services will be 1 p.m. Monday at Brosmer-Drabing Funeral Home, French Lick, with the Rev. DOUGLAS FINNEY officiating. Burial will follow in Ames Chapel Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-9 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. until service time Monday at the funeral home.
(Source: Bedford Times-Mail, 02 Feb 1996)
Contributed by,Lynn Acres
Bedford Times-Mail, 02 Feb 1996)
TRUEBLOOD, ALAN R. - Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at McGuinness Washington Township Funeral Home in Sewell, NJ for ALAN R. TRUEBLOOD, Sr., 67, Washington Township, NJ who died Nov. 11 at Kennedy Hospital in Washington Township, NJ. Born in Paoli on July 4, 1938, he was the son of ROBERT and WENONAH ALLEN TRUEBLOOD. He married DOLORES HARVEY, and she survives.
He was a foreman at Washington Township Municipal Utilities Authority for 21 years and was a United States Marine Corps veteran.
Surviving with the wife are three sons, ROBERT SANKO of Williamstown, NJ, ALAN ROBERT TRUEBLOOD of Florida and LARRY HARVEY of Washington Township, NJ; one daughter, RUTH ANN TRUEBLOOD of Florida; one sister, CHERE VIA of Levitown, PA; and 10 grandchildren. Preceding him in death was one sister, BRENDA CRANE. Visitation at the funeral home will be from 9 a.m. until time of service. Burial will be in the Gloucester County Veteran Cemetery.
(Source: Paoli Republican, 15 Nov 2005) (Source: Bedford Times-Mail, 02 Feb 1996)
Contributed by,Dale Beatty
MAUDE LANE BEATTY
Maude Rebecca Lane Beatty was born to Thomas and Rachel Hobson Lane March 27, 1883 near French Lick and departed this earth April 7, 1953 at the age of seventy years. She was the third child in a family of nine children. Her childhood was a happy one and when she grew to young womanhood she was married to Dr. G. S. Beatty. Many years were spent in Benson County after which they moved to French Lick where Dr. Beatty died in 1932.
In her girlhood days she became a member to the South Liberty church, later she became a member of the First Christian Church in French Lick. She was a faithful and tireless worker all the years. She taught a Sunday school class, attended faithfully the worship services and was choir director. She was indeed "a willing hewer of wood and drawer of water" into the congregation. Her virtues, graces and charms have been as leaven in the hands of the Master for the leavening of mankind. The words of Martin Luther, "My heart, when sick and weary has often been solaced and refreshed by music", may be said by relatives, friends, acquaintances and even strangers. She has sung for funerals all her life and was always glad to and was always glad to render that render that service. (sic)
She shared in her talents, her home and in many hears god's seeds found warmth and were nurtured by her prayers and unselfishness and the have blossomed and bore fruit Maude was a charter member of A.C. Chapter of P.E.O. Sisterhood and the French Lick Literary Club.
Her husband, father, mother, brothers: William, Sampson and Noble, her sisters, Grace Burch, Ruth Sturm and Lucy Rogers have all preceded her in death. She leaves two sisters. Cloe Anna Beatty and Pearl Briner, nieces, nephews and many relatives and friends.
Contributed by,Dale Beatty
SPRINGS VALLEY HERALD
MARIE M. ROGERS/BEATTY BARBER
Marie M. Barber was born in the French Lick area on May 22, 1896 the first of five children of Alexander and Lucy Lane Rogers. She became a member of the South Liberty Church of Christ at an early age.
Her early years were spent in the area and she married A.C. Beatty. To this union were born a son, Coen Roger and a daughter Opal Grace.
The last fifty years of her life were spent in Indianapolis. In 1935, she was united in marriage to Ivor L. Barber, who died in January, 1971.
Marie was a member of the Fairfax Christian Church and the White Cross of Methodist hospital. She was also a member of the Famous Quilters Group for many years. Her talents as a sewer of fine seams was widely known and used. When she was in her brother Hugh's church, she started a quilting group and who knows how far-reaching this may have been.
Marie has had many serious prolonged illnesses in her life. Her doctors said only her faith in God and her will to live brought her recovery. Through it all, she accepted her suffering without complaint.
In May of this year, she realized she could no longer live in her own home. She was brought from Winona Hospital to Medco Center where she could be near her family. She passed into Life Eternal at the age of eighty-one years, five months and thirteen days. Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband Ivor Barber, her stepson, Virgil Barber and brothers, Hugh and Guy Rogers. She leaves her son, Coen R. Beatty of Sun City, Arizona; her daughter, Grace Corell of Azusa, California; her sister, Geneva Clay and husband Gallie of French Lick; her grandchildren, Lee and Dale Beatty and Mrs. Sharon Friedel of Chicago and Tom Maxwell of Huntingron Beach, California; her stepdaughter, Jeanette Heldman of Indianapolis; her sisters-in-law, Gladys Rogers, Azusa, California and Hazel Rogers, Glendale, California; nices, Nancy Bond and Mary Zoe Taylor of French Lick and Lucille Cox, of Tucson, Arizona; a nephew, Dr. E. Hugh Rogers of Palos Verda Estates, California and her aunt, Cloe Anna Beatty of French Lick. There are many more relatives and friends here and in Indianapolis.
Marie was laid to rest in Floral Park Cemetery after her funeral service in Fairfax Christian Church in Indianapolis. The service was conducted by her minister, Rev. Arlin Baljack.
CARD OF THANKS
The family of Marie M. Barber wishes to express thanks to our neighbors and friends who helped in so many ways when needed. The food, flowers, prayers and calls expressing your love and concern were appreciated greatly. Brosmer-Drabling Funeral Directors were very helpful and we appreciate their services.
Mr. and Mrs. Coen Beatty
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Corell
Mr. and Mrs Gallie Clay
Contributed by,Dale Beatty
GUY ERNEST ROGERS (1907-1975)
From California Newspaper
Guy Ernest Rogers, 67, of Glendale died Wednesday in a Gendale Hospital.
He was born in Indiana and had lived in Glendale 41 years. For 40 years he was the owner of Rogers Pharmacy in Vergugo City. Mr. Rogers graduated from the Indianapolis College of Pharmacy at Butler University. He came to Montorse (Calif) in 1930 and worked at Valley Pharmacy until he bought his own store Mr. Rogers was a member of the La Cresdenta Rotary Club and served as a Commissioner on the Glendale Public Service Commission. He is survived by his wife, Hazel; a brother, Hugh Rogers of Azusa; and two sisters, Mrs. Geneva Clay and Mrs. Marie Barber, both of Indiana.
Funeral services will be at 2 PM Saturday in the First Baptist Church of La Crescenta. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale. Crippen Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Contributed by,Dale Beatty
ZOE ROGERS KEARBY (1898-1957)
Springs Valley Herald
When the last weaver is finished
And the shuttle ceases to fly,
Then God will unroll the pattern
And explain the reason why.
So we must go on, not knowing
I would not if I might
I'd rather walk in the dark with God
Than go alone in the light.
In this we know we are not wrong
Faith points the way where she has gone.
We would not question God's wisdom in taking Zoe so suddenly away from us while attending church last Sunday evening, April 7, 1957. We believe her death is not extinguishing the light; it is putting out the lamp because the dawn has come.
Her life began on March 15, 1898, when she came into the home of Lucy Jane and Alexander Rogers. Her entire life has been spent in this community. She has attended church here at South Liberty all of her 59 years. In early life she became a member of the Church, had has been an ardent worker and a staunch believer.
She established her own home when she married Roscoe Kearby on April 29, 1917. Two daughters came to bless this home. Zoe believed with the psalmist that God has ordered that men being in need of each other, should love one another, and share each other's burdens, for, on man liveth to himself, alone. She had many friends and knew they were worth more than silver and gold. Zoe loved life. She loved the springtime. She loved people. She, in her busy life of ministering to the welfare of her loved ones, took time for what some might consider the little things. She knew the favorite pie of each and made it for them. She took time to go to the brook with her grandchildren to play. She took time to do so many thins for so many people, even though she had not been well of years. Perhaps this is shy she has been spared beyond the years he doctors though her heart could last.
Besides her husband she leaves her two daughters, Lucille and Mary Zoe, Two sons-in-Law, Harold Cox and Alva Taylor, whom she loved as her sons, Three granddaughters, Mrs. Donald Bailey of Hawaii, Mary Lou Cox, Kay Lynn Taylor, and a new grandson Timothy Guy Taylor; two brothers, Hugh of Azusa, Calif., and Guy of Glendale, Calif.;two sisters Mrs. Marie Barber of Indianapolis and Mrs. Geneva Clay. She also leaves nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friend
CARD OF THANKS
We want to express our thanks to all those who remembered us during the recent loss of our beloved wife and mother, Mrs. Zoe Kearby. We shall always remember those many acts of kindness that were so comforting to us. May God richly bless you all. Roscoe Kearby
Mr. and Mrs Harold Cox
Mr. and Mrs. Alva Taylor
Contributed by,Rich & Karen Hugo
Barbara A. Morgan was born Jan. 24, 1828.
Converted at a Campmeeting near Orangeville, when she was eleven years of age, and united in marriage to Harrison Morgan in 1846. To this union were born 6 children, 4 of whom have already gone to the home beyond.
Her husband, (Uncle Harry), as he was familiary known to all of us, finished his work here, Feb. 28, 1904, and went to meet his loved ones on the other shore, where we feel confident he welcomed Aunt Barbara with rejoicing, and we know that father, mother and four children are holding a happy Reunion in that land where there are no tears, partings or heartaches, but joy, peace and gladness.
Aunt Barbara's whole life has been a living testimonial for Christ. She not only talked Christianity, but she lived it, and many remember with sad hearts Aunt Barbara's deeds of kindness to them, making their burdens lighter by sympathy, words and deeds of kindness.
About four years ago desiring a closer communion with Christ, she .... Methodist church to a home in the Holiness church. She felt she could live nearer God by the change. And as far as her enfeebled condition would admit always attended God's services and testified to her redeemer's power and love in her heart.
Aunt Barbara has often been heard to say that death had no terros for her, that it would only be a sweet relief, a sweet blessed rest for her old body, that when she went to sleep here, she would awake with Jesus.
With perfect trust, she fell asleep in Jesus, Aug. 21, 1905. Leaving the blessed assurance to thos left behind that all was well.
h a saint as Aunt Barbara we can truly say:
Oh death where is they sting
Oh Grave where is thy victory.
Hark! the song of holy rapture
Hear it break from yonder strand;
Where her loved ones, for her are waiting
In the golden summer land
She has reached the port of glory,
Over Jordan she has passed.
And with millions now is shouting
Home at Last! Home at last!
Contributed by,Rich & Karen Hugo
ROBERT L. NOBLITT
January 16, 1915 - July 15, 1992
ORLEANS -- Robert L. Noblitt, 77, R. 2, Orleans, died Wednesday morning at Methodist Hospital in Louisville.
Born in Orange County, he was the son of John & Minnie (Wilson) Noblitt. He maried Grace Margaret Hall on Feb. 19, 1950, and she survives.
He was retired from Orange County REMC in 1985, where he worked as a material clerk. He was also a farmer. He served eight years as Orange County treasurer and eight years as Orleans township trustee. He graduated from Orleans High School with the Class of 1933 and was a member of Mount Horeb Baptist Church.
Surviving with the wife, are two sons, Charles Robert Noblitt and Paul Leroy Noblitt, both of Orleans; one daughter, Alice Marie Noblitt of Parker, Ariz; and one brother, Ralph Noblitt of Orleans.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Wilson Noblitt and Wayne Noblitt, and one sister, Clara Haworth.
Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Ochs-Tetrick Funeral Home, Orleans, with Revs. Wade Judy and Larry Williams officiating. Burial will be in the Old Union United Methodist Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4-9 p.m. Friday at Ochs-Tetrick Funeral Home.
Contributed by,Rich & Karen Hugo
Minnie Medora Noblitt
Minnie Medora Noblitt, 98, died at the Paoli Nursing Home Tuesday afternoon, May 30, 1978. She had been in ill health the past thirteen years.
Mrs. Noblitt, a descendant of several pioneer families, was born in Dubois county on Jan. 3, 1880, to Andrew and Clarissa Morgan Wilson. She attended school in Orleans township.
On Aug. 21, 1898, she married John Wesley Noblitt. He died on Sept. 4, 1935.
Mrs. Noblitt was a member of Old Union United Methodist Church. Later she attended Mt. Horeb Baptist Church where she was active in church work until she broke a hip on March 4, 1965.
She is survived by three sons: Ralph, Wilson and Robert, Orleans; one daughter, Mrs. Clara Haworth, Monticello; eight grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Susan Hacker, New Albany; nieces and nephews.
One son, Wayne Noel, one grandson, one sister. and two brothers preceded her in death.
Services will be held Thursday, June 1, 1978, at 1 p.m. at Ochs Funeral Home with Rev. Kenneth Chenoweth offici Burial will follow at Old Union Cemetery: Friends may call after 4 p.m. Wednesday.
Contributed by,Rich & Karen Hugo
Kate Noblitt
"Funeral services for Kate Noblitt were held Tuesday at Ochs-Tetrick Funeral Home, with Bro. Nelson Lee officiating. Burial was in Old Union Cemetery.
Pallbearers were her grandsons, J. R. Hackney, John Wesley Noblitt, James hackney, Tony Stalker, Mickey Stalker and Patrick Stalker.
She was born Nov. 23, 1912 in Floyd County, the daughter of John Edward and Mary Ruth Freeman. She married Wilson Noblitt July 25, 1934 and he died June 12, 1984.
She issurvived by one son, John F. Noblitt of Orleans; two daughters, Rosie Stalker of Orleans and Regina Hackney of North Charleston, SC; one brother, John Robert Freeman of Indianapolis; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Memorials for Mrs. Noblitt may be made to the Orleans Public Library."
Contributed by,Rich & Karen Hugo
WILSON NOBLITT
WIlson "Red" Noblitt, 71, R. 2, Orleans, died at 4:20 p.m. Tuesday in Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.
He was born Nov. 25, 1912 in Orleans, to John Wesley and Minnie Wilson Noblitt. He married Catherine Fremean, who survives.
He was a retired Town of Orleans superintendent.
Surviving with the wife are one son, John Noblitt, Orleans; two daughters, Rejina Hackney, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and Rose Stalker, Washington; two brothers, Ralph Noblitt and Robert Noblitt, both of Orleans; one sister, Mrs. Clara Haworth, Logansport, 11 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Ochs-Tetrick Funeral Home in Orleans, Bro. Nelson Lee officiating. Burial will be in Old Union Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday.
Contributed by,Rich & Karen Hugo
Barbara B. Wilson
We are reminded daily of the truth in the lines of poet who said: Life is but a working day, Whose tasks are set aright; A time to work, a time to pray, And then the quiet night.
Just as the eventide was setting its mantle o'er the scenes of a busy world on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 4:15 the death Angel came into the home of Mr. and Mrs. CArl Jones and bore away the spirit of the mother and grandmother after a brief illness and intense suffering.
Barbara B. Wilson, third child of Andrew and Clara Morgan Wilson, was born on a farm in Orleans township Oct. 4, 1882, and departed this life Sept. 9, 1936, at the age of 53 years, 11 months, and five days. She was a granddaughter of one of our pioneer preachers, Rev. Harry Morgan, now deceased. At a very tender age the mother was called by death and this young girl was deprived of many blessings and joys so essential to childhood welfare and happiness. This family lived near the Old Union U.B. church, where each of the children at home was converted and united with the church. Barbara was one of this number and often spoke of Union as being a dear spot to her. At this place her name remained throughout her life.
She attended the district schools as long as possible, as she became homemaker when her sister Minnie was married.
Barbara was of a cheerful and industrious disposition, always a smile, and always willing to do her part and more in the home. Loyalty to duty, and fearless in its discharge, were two outstanding characteristics in her life. She believed that a life of sacrifice and devotion to those about her was the only life worth while, and she would gain great happiness in this life and a reward in the life beyond.
After the death of her father she with the daughter and her husband moved to Paoli, where she found great pleasure in assisting in the care of the grandchildren, whom she loved dearly. These children will never forget the many acts of kindness received from her hands, for she was constantly thinking and planning for the little ones in Paul's home as well as her own, and as they grow older will remember her for her love and unselfish service, as she will be among her friends, from their earliest memories.
Truly a light from the household is gone, A voice all loved is stilled A place is vacant in the home That can never be filled. The aim of her life was: Let Me Be Kind. Let me today do something that shall take A little sadness from the world's vast sotre, And may I be so favored as to make Of joy's too scanty sum a little more. Let me not hurt by any selfish deed, Or thoughtless word, the heart of foe or friend, Nor would I pass, unseeing, worthy need, Or sin by silence where I should defend. Let me today look back across the span Twixt dawn and dark, and to my conscience say: Because of some good act as friend of man The world is better that I lived today.
As a daughter she was kind and attentive, a great comfort to her father, a devoted sister, and a mother who thought no task too hard, no sacrifice too great, that Una and Paul might have every advantage possible in school as well as other pleasures. Thus we leave her destiny to Him who doeth all things well.
In her passing she leaves to mourn, the daughter, Mrs. Carl Jones, of Paoli; one son, Paul Wilson, living near Indianapolis; two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Noblitt, of Orleans township, and Mrs. Joe Hacker, of New Albany; seven grandchildren, and many other relatives and scores of friends. Many of them have been in the home constantly during her sickness until the end came, thus proving their love and respect; as some were heard to say, "She was my friend."
We believe the following would express her belief:
They do not live in vain Who keep close watch were little children sleep, And give the stitches to repair The garments little children wear; Not vain those lives which seem to stay On guard where little children play. Though dull sometimes the task appears, And weariness is every near, There is a dream such women hold, Surpassing worldly fam or gold, Nor would they say they lived in vain. Enduring wearinessa and pain, If at the end these children rise, Great hearted, gentle, true and wise.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank the neighbors and friends for their kindness during the illness and death of our mother and also for the beautiful flowers.
Contributed by,Rich & Karen Hugo
William Harrison Wilson, died 18 Sep 1926
In the Realm of the Dead
William Harrison Wilson, the only son of Andrew and Clara Wilson, was born in Dubois county, Aug. 13, 1878. He was married to Mary Florence Henderson, Sept. 11, 1901. To this union was born nine children, Carl Ray, Andrew, Harold, Daisy, Arnold, Louise, Cleon and Howard, Two died in infancy.
Mr. Wilson was a tiller of the soil and labored faithfully and diligently throughout discouragements and encouragements, prosperity and adversity incident or known to most fathers of large families, until his health began to fail. The older children feeling the sacrifice of father, took this burden willingly from his shoulders and cared for him. Everything was done that loving hands could do but to no avail. God called and he answered.
He was one of many who loved his home and family. How he rejoiced with his little ones at play and when the toil of the day was over, what satisfied him more during the long evenings of the winter than to get his old violine and play those songs that are good for the soul --- "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere," and hear the children sing, for he was a lover of music. During his illness he often would have the children play these for him. Such was his home. We can't understand why these loved ones are taken and run the pleasure of our homes, but sometime "He will make it Plain." We are told that all things work together for the good to them that loved God. Life has its joy, its sunshine, its shadow. There can be no shadow come into our homes any darker than the blackness that covered the earth from the sixth to the ninth hour, and yet our Heavenly Father allowed it.
These sad hours cause us to see the uncertainties of this life and at best we are only pilgrims and sojourners in this world and hard to look for a more permanent abiding place, as did this department loved one.
Mr. Wilson has in recent months been a great sufferer, yet he bore it un complainingly, never murmuring. When he became too weak to be out and among his neighbors it pleased him for one to come in and visit him, never willing for their departure. He loved his neighbors and seemed possessed with an ever present desire to extend help or benefit in some form, or to do something worth while for those who might need and appreciate.
The last few weeks of suffering he so often would say to his companion, "It will soon be over," and so many times he expressed his readiness and willingness to go. How beautiful his going on Saturday, Sept. 18, at 5:30, he told his loved ones he could see angels and those gone before were calling him and with a smile of farewll he fell asleep on earth to awaken in heaven.
Truly, he rests from pain, And in the arms of Jesus, He surely lives again. Now that sickness and suffering are past, Sometime we'll see him in the realm of the blest.
Besides the devoted compaion and children mentioned above he leaves three sisters, Mrs. John Noblitt, Miss Barbara Wilson and Mrs. Joe Hacker, and a host of relatives and friends who mourn their lost. Truely, our hearts are bleeding and we stand in the greatest sorrow; but with him we have the greatest hope, as he was satisfied and ready to go. Let us look beyond our sorrow to his crown of rejoicing.
Funeral services were held at Old Union Monday, Sept. 20, at 2 o'clock, in the present of a large crowd of neighbors and friends, which was a testimony of the high esteem in which he was held in the community. Rev. Ivy, of New Alby, gave a spiritual heart to heart talk on the subject "It Is Well." Rev. McKaine, the pastor of the church, assisted in the services.
Mrs. Chas. M. Phillips.
Card of Thanks
We desire to express our sincere thanks to our neighbors and friends for their kindness during the sickness, death and burial of our companion and father. Also for the singers and the words of comfort rom Rev. Ivy and Rev. McKaine and for the beautiful floral offerings.
Mrs. Harry Wilson and Family
Contributed by,Rich & Karen Hugo
Joseph M. Jones, 69
Stricken Sunday
"Joseph Moulder jones, 69, carpenter and farmer, died Sunday morning at the home of his nephew, Harry Jones. He has been ill for four weeks after suffering a paralytic stroke and had been taken to his nephew's home two weeks ago.
Rites are Tuesday afternoon at the Paoli Friends church conducted by Rev. Everett Chapman. Burial by Ellis funeral directors will be in Community Cemetery.
Mr. Jones was born July 25, 1885 the son of Jonathan and Ruth Farlow Jones. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Inez Ferguson Jones, two sisters, Mrs. Oscar long and Mrs. Arthur Taylor of Bloomington and several nephews."
Today we have gathered to pay a parting tribute of respect to a friend and neighbor who has spent all his life in and near this place -- the community of his birth; one known to most every citizen; a non-assuming, quiet citizen but a personal friend, a helpful neighbor and through his life a Christian gentleman.
It is well for we who live to care for those who die, even as those who die have cared for we who yet live. So it is today, to the memory of this brother and friend --
JOSEPH MOULDER JONES
that we have gathered with this bereaved companion, to hom we share our sympathy, other relatives, and these friends on this occasion.
He was the son of Jonathan and Ruth Farlow Jones, ioneer families of the Beech Grove vicinity, where he was born July 25, 1885, and grew to manhood there. On September 17, 1909, he was united in marriage to Miss Inez Ferguson, by the Rev. Isaac Morris, whom all of us revere today.
His work through life has been principality that of a farmer--one of those of whom it was said -- "He lived in a house by the side of the road, and watched the rest of the world go by." A few years ago, by reason of health and age, he came to Paoli to live. No children came to bless their home, and to cheer them in their age as they walked life's pathway together, but for a nephew -- Harry Jones--his wife and their children he held a special love and affection and to these children he was always knows as "Daddy Jode."
A few weeks since his illness became such that the good companion was no longer able to give to him the proper care in his illness, and this "son" to him, took him into his own home, he and his family cared for him as would a dutiful son, and here on Sunday morning, April 10, 1955 came his passing, at the age of 69 years, 8 months, 15 days.
Born of Quaker parentage, he held a birthright in the Friends church, and grew to manhood in that faith. Some twenty-six years ago he was happily converted under the preaching of Rev. G. Raymond Powell, and ever after carried a membership with the Paoli Friend's meeting.
Of his immediate family today, there remains the bereaved widow of near 46 years companionship, and who today must bear the grief that so few of us know. With this one, there are two sisters -- Mrs. Jennie Long of Paoli and Mrs. Blanche Taylor of Bloomington, twenty nephews and nieces, other relatives and many friends. A brother -- Elwood Jones -- preceeded him in death.
And today, we we his loved ones, his relatives and friends may shortly stand about the open grave with bowed heads, and there bid farewell to this loved one, may we do so with the thought that --
"We shall all stand at one gate When our life is ended. The ways They are many and wide. And seldom are two ways the same. Yes, the ways they are many; the end it is one; Side by side May we stand, at the same Master's door When our life is done!"
Card of Thanks
The family of Joseph M. Jones wishes to express deep appreciation for all the kindness shown in the illness and death of our loved one.
Contributed by,Rich & Karen Hugo
Died 18 Jun 1985 in Bedford, Indiana.
--------------------------------------------- Una M. Jones
Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Dillman-Ellis Funeral Home for Una M. Jones, 84, of Paoli. She died at 6:35 p.m. Tuesday at Westview Manor Health Care center in Bedford.
Rev. Fred Boots will officiate at rites and burial will be in Community Cemetery. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Thursday.
She was /born in Orange County and married Carl I. Jones Nov. 1, 1919. He died Jan. 26, 1972.
Surviving are three sons, Andrew Jones Sr. of Churubusco, Gerald Jones of Indianapolis and Bobby Jones of Paoli; one daughter, Mrs. Eloise Broomfield of Ponca City, Ok.; eight grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
She was a member of Paoli Friends Church and the VFW Auxiliary.
Contributed by,Rich & Karen Hugo
CARL IDEN JONES
we quote from the verse of Victor Hugo, who long ago said:
"When I go down to the grave, I can say like so many others -- 'I have fnished my day's work, but I cannot say I have finished my life. My life continues on into tomorrow."
In the same meaning would we today speak of this companion, father, brother, friend and neighbor.
But we have learned to know and believe that what we call Death does not mean the end of Life, that our loved ones never die within our memory, but live anew from day to day, as the days and years lead us on in the ways of all men.
Carl was one of six children born into the home of James H. and Milea Doan Jones, November 1, 1899. Reared in this home with two sisters and three brothers he attended the Paoli Public Schools and in the Christian atmosphere of the Quaker church he held a birthright membership in the Paoli Friends Church.
Carl, known among his mutual friends of long standing as "Kidy," was married to Una Wilson, on his twenthieth birthday, November 1, 1919, and they were parents of four children--Mrs. Eloise Broomfield of Ponca City, Oklahoma, Andrew of Zionsville, Gerald of Indianapolis and Bobby residing at home.
For many years he was a valued employee of the Whitmire Grocery Store here in Paoli, his daily route covering the entire time and his friendliness endearing him to all their customers. Approximately eight years was spent with the Indiana Highway Commission, and for twenty-three years, until ill health forced his retirement in September, 1971, he was Operator of the Paoli Water works.
Carl has been a member of the Fraternal Order of Modern Woodman for forty-eight years and a charter member of the War Dads Auxiliary of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post.
He has lived his entire life in Paoli and vicinity and except for a very few months residence in a rural community after their marriage. Carl and Una have spent their nearly fifty-two years of companionship in the same home, choosing no other place than among his friends and relatives.
For many months he has been in failing health, receiving treatment for temporary relief in the hospital various times. He knew he faced the setting of the sun, he knew the separation from loved ones would soon come, he knew the lessons of life and he knew his expectations of a new life after death. His passing came in his home, not unexpected, January 26, 1972, at the age of 72 years, 2 months and 25 days.
With his wife, Una, and the children herein mentioned, Carl is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Opal Hamilton and Mrs. Ethel Hollen; two brothers, Clarence and Ralph, all of Paoli; eight grandchildren, and twelve great grandchildren. One grandson, Gary Bill Jones, is currently now with the Armed Services in Vietnam and one brother, Noble, preceded him in death.
Let us believe that he may have whispered low as came the end of life
"Now I will meet with willing heart My Saviors summons to depart-- And find my lengthened days consoled By Gods sweet peace."
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank everyone who helped in any way during the long illness and at the time of the death of our husband and daddy. Our appreciation goes to the Ellis and Dillman families, Rev. Stands, the V.F.W. and Auxiliary and for those who gave flowers and food. May God bless you. Una M. Jones, Bobby
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died 28 Mar 1930.
OBITUARY
Time moves on and each succeeding day brings in its wake our portion of joy or sorrow. As we journey on life's thorny pathway, we know how or when we may be called but
"Life is real, life is earnest, And the grave is not its goal Dust thou art to dust returneth Was not spoken of the soul."
Jonthan Thomas Jones, son of Joseph and Deborah Jones was born in the Willow creek neighborhood Nov. 3, 1853.
He was one of a family of nine children, all of whom have preceded him in death. The family ties were very strong that bound together this devoted group of brothers and sisters and during his last sickness, he spoke of seeing them, saying that they were beckoning him to come, where now the broken chords will vibrate once more never again to be broken.
On October 25, 1877, he was united in holy matrimony to Ruth Ann Farlow. To this happy union were born four children: Elwood, of Paoli; Joseph M. of Paoli, Jennie E. wife of Oscar Long and Mary Blanche, now Mrs. Arthur Taylor of Bloomington, Indiana. On April 12, 1913, this home had its first sorrow when the "mother" slipped away to her eternal rest.
Since this time "Uncle Jot" as he was familiarly known, has made his home with Joseph and his wife, where his every need has been administered to.
He was birthright member of the Friends Church and a number of position and numbered his friends by the scores.
During his last illness of four weeks duration, he became better acquainted with the Lord and a number of times expressed his readiness to go with the Shechinah glory upon his brown. His suffering was great but through his unshaken faith in his Savior, he was able to bear his afflictions patiently and even at times became jovial as when in health. All has been done that loving hands can do and he peacefully fell asleep at 11:15 p.m. March 28, 1930.
It is written: "Blessed are they that die in the Lord from hence forth; yea saith the Spirit that they may rest from their labors and their works follow them." May we follow his example that when next we meet, it shall be around the Great White Throne. Besides the four children, he leaves to mourn his loss twenty-one grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.
We watched his breathing through the night And in his breast he wave to live Kept heaving to and frow.
So silently we seemed to speak So slowly moved about As we had lent him half our power To eke his being out.
Our very hopes belied our fears Our fears, our hopes belied We thought him dying when he slept And sleeping when he died.
For when the midnight came Although so sad and dim He found a rest, so sweet a rest His Lord had called and now he rests with Him.
Card of Thanks
We, the family, wish to .... our appreciation to all neighbors .... friends, also the minister .... ers who have so kindly as.... in our trial.
The Family
Contributed by,Rich & Karen Hugo
The paper is probably the Paoli Republican. She died 11 July 1954 so the obituary would have been published in that time frame.
Milea Alice Doan Jones
The beautiful things of life, or most of them, come by ones, twos, by the dozen or by the hundreds, but to each of us there comes but one mother---just one---and today we come to pay our respects to one of God's best mothers and express our sympathy to those who mourn her passing, to praise her virtues, her spirit of self sacrifice, and her loving kindness to everyone--neighbors and friends. Her helpful deeds, her devotion to her friends, and her courage in meeting every day's duties, her devotion to her church will always live in the hearts of those who love her.
We are here today to pay tribute to that mother, Milea Alice Jones, born near Log Creek, Feb. 1, 1868, the fifth of six children born to Mahlon and Sarah Underwood Doan. Now the only one left is Charles Marian of West Baden, past 80 years old.
She was converted under the preaching of Cyrus Jones and Samuel Mills and joined the Friends church at Log Creek Jan. 1, 1888, moving her membership later to the church here in Paoli and remaining a faithful member until death.
She was married to James Jones Feb. 12, 1891 by Bro. Isaac Morris, the first couple married by Uncle Isaac after his recording in the Friends church. To this union were born six children, Clarence R., Ralph P. Carl I., Opal I., now Mrs. Dolph Hamilton all residing in Paoli, and Ethel, now Mrs. Lowell Hollan of Evansville, one son Noble died in 1918. Her husband died April 17, 1918. She spent her lonely life in a labor of love for those children but always finding time to do for others. She was a friend indeed to everyone far and near, a neighborhood blessing, ready night or day to give her precious time to the, sick. She kept her home, happy in the visits with her children and her friends and blessed with the privileges of church attendance, ever living for the life that would come tomorrow.
After weeks of suffering she crossed to the other shore July 11, 1954, age 86 years, six months, and 18 days, ending a busy life on earth to join the loved ones gone before. Besides the children and one brother mentioned before she leaves 14 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren, and a number of other relatives and a host of neighbors and friends who will miss Aunt Milea as she was fondly called by all.
In her memory we leave this farewell thought.
Just over an the Heavenly shore, Where naught of ill can ever come Mother finds sweet rest--her sufferings over She is with Christ, her Lord, at Home And no matter what the day may bring She dwells eternal with her king. No matter what storms may blow Mother is content, Christ loved her so.
©2006 Sandra Newman Sanchez