EDWARDS, Robert Shanklin
Source: Crawfordsville Journal Review 24 Nov 1934 on page 3
ROBERT EDWARDS, ROACHDALE, DIES FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE CONDUCTED SUNDAY AFTERNOON
Roachdale, Nov. 23 – Robert Shanklin (sic) Edwards, 82, retired business man, died following an eight week’s illness at 8:30 o’clock this morning at his home in Roachdale. Mr. Edwards’ death was attributed to the infirmatives (sic) of old age.
The deceased was born in Putnam county June 17, 1853, the son of Glascow (sic) and Nancy LaFollette Edwards. He was married Oct. 5,1878, to Mary Belle Thompson. Mr. Edwards operated a general merchandise store after moving to Roachdale in 1892. He retired in 1900.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Leo Faller; a sister, Mrs. Nan Smith, and a brother, John Edwards, all of Roachdale. Mr. Edwards’ wife died Jan. 16, 1919.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Chastain funeral home at 2:30 o’clock Sunday afternoon with the Rev. C. L. Airhart in charge. Burial will be made in the Roachdale cemetery.
Friends may call at the Edwards home Saturday afternoon and evening and also at the funeral home from 1 until 2:30 o’clock Sunday afternoon.
Source: Greencastle Daily Banner 24 Nov 1934 p 2
Funeral services for Robert Shanklin Edwards aged 82 years, a retired Roachdale merchant, who died Friday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Leo Faller, will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Chastain Funeral home in Roachdale. Rev. C L. Airhart will conduct the services. Burial will be in Roachdale cemetery. Friends may call at the Edwards home Saturday afternoon and evening and also at the funeral home from 1 until 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon. The deceased was born in Putnam county June 17. 1853. the son of Glascow and Nancy LaFollette Edwards. He was married Oct. 5, 1878, to Mary Belle Thompson. Mrs. Edwards operated a general merchandise store after moving to Roachdale in 1892. He retired in 1900.-kbz