Terre Haute Tribune
8 Sep 1954
Anna Reeves ATTMORE - SMITH a former resident of Terre Haute, died March 23,1933 in Delmar, Maryland from Liver cancer. She was born September 17, 1858 in Bridgeton New Jersey to Charles H. ATTMORE and Priscilla Attmore - SHEPPARD. On October 26, 1876 she married James Byron SMITH and they made their home in Vigo County, Indiana. Her husband, James Byron Smith preceeded her in death in December 1928 in Terre Haute. Also a daughter, May Smith preceeded her in death in 1877. Survivors include her son Carl Smith of Maryland, with who she resided, a son Ralph and his wife Mary Magnolia Smith - ALL, of Terre Haute, Indiana. Also several grandchildren. Burial is March 26, 1876 in Highland Lawn Cemetery Section 9 Block E Grave 46/47, Vigo County, Terre Haute, Indiana.
Submitter: Stephen Mathews
Date: 06 Jul 2001
Name: Mrs SUSIE G MILLER BOYLE
Age: 76
Address: RR 3, Terre Haute, IN
Died: Monday
Services: 3:00 pm at Gillis Memory Chapel
Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery
Terre Haute Tribune
8 Sep 1954
Name: ORLA L CLUTTER
Age: 83
Occupation: Painter & decorator
Address: 711 E Mechanic St, Brazil, IN
Died: 10:30am Tuesday at Clay Co Hospital
Born: Ohio
Member of Evangelical United Brethren Church and the local Painters Union
Sons: James, Fern & Harold Clutter of Brazil
Stepchildren: Mrs Edith Targett, Mrs Bertha Theiss, Mrs Beulah Williamson, Mrs Dorothy
Faulin, Mrs Myrtle Solomon, Carl & Herbert Mitscher
8 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 23 step grandchildren.
Services: 2:30pm Friday at Miller & Sons Funeral Home with Rev A R Jansen
Burial: Cottage Hill Cemetery
Terre Haute Tribune
8 Sep 1954
Name: JOSEPH E CROCKETT
Age: 70
Address: RR 1, West Terre Haute, IN
Died: Monday
Services: 10:30am Thursday at Bedino Chapel of the Valley with Rev L Blaine Bender
Burial: New Hope Cemetery
Terre Haute Tribune
8 Sep 1954
The funeral of THOMAS J DAILEY, 53 years old, who died at his residence, 504 Chestnut street, at 6:00 Wednesday morning following an extended illness, will be held at 10:30 Friday morning from Callahan's chapel. The burial will be in St Joseph's cemetery. He is survived by the widow, Mrs ALICE DAILEY; one daughter, Mrs W D BUTTERFIELD and one son, HUBERT DAILEY, of Lansing Mich.
Terre Haute Tribune
10 Sep 1925
Mrs. STELLA J DAVIS, wife of Dr WILLIAM S DAVIS, died at her home, 1222 Scotten Avenue, Detroit, MI at 3:00 Thursday morning, following a serious operation. Mrs Davis was well known by many relatives and friends in Terre Haute and Brazil, having lived in Brazil as a girl and in Terre Haute after her marriage prior to moving to Detroit with her family three years ago. She is survived by her husband; two sons, SYDNEY and WILLIAM; two daughters, MARTHA and CATHERINE, of Detroit, and a married daughter, Mrs MARIAN SIMMS, of Terre Haute; Prof and Mrs THOMAS JAMES, of Brazil, her parents; GEORGE JAMES, brother, of Brazil; MILTON JAMES, of Terre haute; Mrs JESSIE HUNT, of North Dakota, a sister; Mrs RUTH MCNABB, of Montana, a sister. Mrs Davis was a daughter-in-law of Judge S B DAVIS, of Terre Haute, a member of the Presbyterian church and of many social and civic organizations. Funeral services and burial will be at 10:00 Saturday morning from the residence at Detroit, MI.
Terre Haute Tribune
10 Sep 1925
Name: Mrs MARIA DEAN
Age: 83
Address: RR 3 Clinton, IN
Services: 1:30 pm Thursday at Frist Funeral Home with Rev Paul Shepard
Burial: Riverside Cemetery
Terre Haute Tribune
8 Sep 1954
Elizabeth Dodson, 83 years old, died at the residence, 1461 Eagle street, at 10:30 o'clock Thursday night. She is survived by the son, Babel Rukes; 11 granchildren and 15 great grandchildren. The funeral will be held from the residence Sunday afternoon with services at Otter Creek Union church at 2 o'clock. Burial will be made in the Harpole cemetery. from the "Terre Haute Tribune" Fri 13 Dec 1929, p 2 (Terre Haute, Vigo Co, IN)
If you know any of the people above, would you please contact me?
FRED A EARLES, 41 years old, died at his residence, 642 North Fourth street, Tuesday morning. His mother, Mrs Jane Hutton; step-father, J W Hutton, and one sister, Mrs Lavada Paul, of Evansville, IN survive. Funeral services in charge of the bartenders' union and the Eagles Lodge will be held at the residence Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Burial will be made in Highland Lawn cemetery.
Terre Haute Tribune
12 Mar 1918
BENJAMIN F FUNKHOUSER, an early resident of the city, and veteran of the civil war, 73 years old, succumbed to a prolonged illness at St. Anthony's hospital Sunday evening. The cause of the demise is said to be Bright's disease. Though ill for some time, Mr. Funkhouser was not taken to the hospital until Tuesday, when his condition became critical.
Benjamin F Funkhouser had lived in Terre Haute for more than fifty years. He was born in the county. When the civil war broke out he enlisted and served throughout hostilities. He returned to Terre Haute and lived here the remainder of his life. Upon his retirement from active work he and his wife lived with their daughter, Mrs LILLIE COX, 1832 North Eleventh street. His wife died two years ago and his health failed him since then.
Mr Funkhouser is survived by two daughters, Mrs Cox and Mrs HATTIE RYAN, of Sandford, Ind.
The funeral services will be held from the residence at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, burial in Highland Lawn cemetery.
Terre Haute Tribune
22 May 1911
ISAAC FUNKHOUSER, Libertyville, Ind
Died: Sunday at his home
Funeral services: 10:30am Wed at the residence
Continued services: Rosehill church, near Sandford, Ind
Survivors: widow, Mrs JENNIE FUNKHOUSER; two sons, COY, of Terre Haute and ORANDOFF of
Libertyville.
Note: "Orandoff" is Jasper Orndolph; Jennie's maiden name is Coffman
Terre Haute Tribune
22 Feb 1927
Mrs MARGARET JANE FUNKHOUSER, 49 years old, died at the residence, 458 S Thirteenth street, at 11:40 Thursday morning. She is survived by a daughter, HAZEL FUNKHOUSER, one sister, Mrs S A GRIFFITH, and a brother, FRANK SELLERS, of Dayton, O. The funeral will by held from the residence at 2:00 Saturday afternoon with burial in Highland Lawn cemetery.
Terre Haute Tribune
10 Sep 1925
| Surnames: | GROVER |
| Submitter: | Robert Lane |
| Date: | 17 Nov 2001 |
The Terre Haute Gazette (April 8, 1904) reported "Ira D. Grover, for many years a leading druggist in Indianapolis, died in his apartment at the Blacherne early this morning, after an illness of many months. Mr. Grover was a man of strong personality and scholarly attainments and had a large circle of friends. He is survived by a widow, Mrs. Ellen D. Grover, and two children - Miss Edith Grover and Arthur B. Grover. The funeral tomorrow will be private and the burial will be in Crown Hill. Mr. Grover was born in Columbus, Ohio in 1840. He went to Terre Haute at an early age, where he received his education. His early manhood was spent in Boston. He came to Indianapolis in 1880 and for 18 years was in the drug business. Two years ago he went into the real estate business with his son and was active until six months ago when he was compelled to retire owing to ill health. Mr. Grover was a leading member of Plymouth church. He was a descendant of a long line of distingu! ished New England ancestry, being in direct line from Governor William Bradford of Plymouth Colony. Deceased will be well remembered by older citizens. His father was one of the old settlers of Terre Haute. He was prominent in business, church, and social circles. Miss Jane Hersey, the old school teacher, was an aunt of the deceased. Ira D. Grover engaged in the drug business here for a time." |
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| Surnames: | GROVER FRIEL HOLMES |
| Submitter: | Robert Lane |
| Date: | 17 Nov 2001 |
The Terre Haute Tribune (October 24, 1942) reported "Mrs. Mary Ann Grover [nee Friel], 78 years old, died at the residence, 1430 North Twelfth Street, at 3:30 o'clock Saturday morning. Surviving her are four sons, Harry and Robert of Terre Haute, John of California, and Ira of Milwaukee, one daughter, Mrs. Mayme Holmes of Terre Haute, one brother, John Friel of Indianapolis, 17 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. She was a member of St. Ann's Church, St. Ann's Alter Society, and the Auxiliary of Krietenstein Post No. 104, American Legion. The body was taken to the Callahan Funeral Home and will be returned late Saturday evening to the residence, where services will be held at 3:30 o'clock Monday morning with requiem mass at 9 o'clock at St. Ann's Church. Burial will be at St. Joseph's cemetery. The rosary will be recited at the residence at 8 o'clock Sunday night." |
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| Surnames: | GROVER HERSEY |
| Submitter: | Robert Lane |
| Date: | 17 Nov 2001 |
The Terre Haute Gazette (July 6, 1900) reported "Mrs. Ira Grover [nee Hersey]died July 5th at 12 o'clock noon, at the residence of Mrs. T.C. Grover, 1425 First Avenue. Funeral services to be held at the house Saturday morning, July 7, at 10 o'clock. Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery." The same issue also reported "Lydia L. Grover, a widow living at 1425 First Avenue, died last Thursday in her 88th year, from general causes." |
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| Surnames: | GROVER HOLMES |
| Submitter: | Robert Lane |
| Date: | 17 Nov 2001 |
The Terre Haute Tribune (November 23, 1926) reported "Timothy W. Grover, 64 years old, died at 4:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the residence 1430 North 12th Street, after a long illness. He is survived by the widow, Mary Grover; six sons, Ira of Center, N.M., John of Indianapolis, Bernard of Dallas, Tex., Robert of Binghamton, N.Y., and Earl and Harry of Terre Haute; and a daughter, Mrs. Fay Holmes of Binghamton, N.Y. The funeral will be held Thursday morning at 8:30 o'clock at the residence with continued services at 9 o'clock at St. Ann's Church. Burial is St. Joseph's Cemetery." |
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The funeral of Mrs LOUISE ANN HESS, who died at her home, five miles south of the city, Saturday, will be held Tuesday from the residence, burial in the Mt Pleasant cemetery. Mrs Hess was an old settler of this county. She is survived by her husband, five sons and two daughters.
Terre Haute Tribune
22 May 1911
Name: GILBERT HINZY
Age: 37
Address: 454 Vine St, Clinton, IN
Services: 10:00 am Thursday at Frist Funeral Home with Rev Harold D Schneider
Burial: Riverside Cemetery
Terre Haute Tribune
8 Sep 1954
Name: Mrs LULIE C LAWLER
Died: Monday at her home in Carsonville, MI
Previous resident of Brocton, Edgar Co, IL
Services: 2:00pm Friday at Lafayette, IN
Surviving relatives: 4 children and a sister
Terre Haute Tribune
8 Sep 1954
Name: CORA FERN MCKINLEY
Age: 54
Died: 2:00pm Tuesday at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN
Residence: RR 2, Oaktown, IN
Schultz Funeral Home
Husband: Jesse
Sons: Robert of Bloomfield and Howard of Carlisle
Daughters: Dorothy Danfield of Carlisle and Olive Crices of Oaktown.
Brothers: George Moore of Sandborn and Elza, Frank, Bert and Rush Moore.
Sister: Mrs Ida Godfrew of Bruceville.
Services: 2:00 pm Friday at Fairview UB Church with Rev David Devore.
Burial Shepherd Cemetery
Terre Haute Tribune
8 Sep 1954
Name: JAMES LEONARD REA
Age 68
Residence: 5 miles SE of Coal City, IN
Died: Tuesday afternoon at home
Wife: Bernice
Sisters: Miss Mary Rea of Coal City and Mrs Ethel Ball of Indianapolis.
Services: Myers Funeral Home, Worthington, IN
Terre Haute Tribune
8 Sep 1954
JAMES RICHARDS, 72 years old, died at 1:30 yesterday afternoon at Union hospital. He is survived by two brothers, CHARLES RICHARDS, of Terre Haute and STEVE RICHARDS of Mackey, IN. The body was taken to the Hunter chapel, pending arrangements for the funeral.
Terre Haute Tribune
10 Sep 1925
Funeral services for LOLA MAY RUSSELL, who died at the home, 2213 Tippecanoe street Monday, will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Spruce Street Methodist church. Burial will be made in the Hull cemetery.
Terre Haute Tribune
12 Mar 1918
James Byron SMITH, born 1854, died at Union Hospital, Terre Haute, Indiana December 1928. Cause of death was Lobar Pneumonia. Graveside services are January 04, 1929 at Highland Lawn Cemetery Section 9 Block E Grave 46/47, Vigo County, Terre Haute, Indiana. Survivors include his wife, Anna Reeves ATTMORE to whom he was married since October 26, 1876. Also surviving are two sons, Carl SMITH and Ralph SMITH. A daughter, Mae SMITH, preceeded him in death in 1877.
Submitter: Stephen Mathews
Date: 06 Jul 2001
Name: Mrs MARGARET STEWART
Age: 74
Address: RR 2, West Terre Haute, IN
Died: Monday
Services: 2:00pm Thursday at Spruce Street Church
Burial: Grandview Cemetery
Funeral Home: Bell & Bracken
Terre Haute Tribune
8 Sep 1954
Name: HENRY CLAY TENNIS
Age: 81
Died: 7:00 am Tuesday at home
Residence: 3 miles NE of Hymera, IN
Sons: Virgil of Hymera and Ray of Terre Haute
Daughters: Mrs Ruth Miller of Terre Haute, Mrs Hester Towall and Mrs Bernice Ingham of
Hymera.
Services: 2:00 pm Thursday at McHugh Funeral Home in Hymera with Rev Bert Sanders
Burial: Case Cemetery
Terre Haute Tribune
8 Sep 1954
March 1953, FRANCIS MARION THORNBURGH while visiting at the home of his daughter, Oceanus FURMAN of Ypsilanti, Mich. 80 year old FRANCIS MARION "FRANK" THORNBURGH died Thursday afternoon. Surviving are two other daughters, Mrs. Lillian WOODS, Hammond, Ind. and Mrs. Dora CONWAY, Indianapolis, Ind. Five sons, Lester and Arthur of Terre Haute, Orville of Indianapolis, Ind. Alfred of Oakland, Calif., Earle of Norman, Ind., 29 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. The body will arrive in Terre Haute Friday and and will be taken to the Gillis Memory Chapel. Burial will be in Grandview cemetery.
Submitter: Sue Vogt
Date: 06 Jul 2001
Jan. 1933, LAURA ELLEN THORNBURGH, 55 years old died at the residence, 629 South 10th St. at 11 pm Saturday night. She is survived by her husband, FRANK M THORNBURGH, five sons, Lester, Orville, Earle, Alfred and Arthur THORNBURGH, and four daughters, Lillian, Dora, Oceanus and Ariatta, three sisters, Mrs. ELIZABETH CREASEY, Mrs. ANNA VAUGHT and Mrs. CORA DELDINE, three brothers, William, Charlie and Joseph SNODGRASS, and 12 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the residence at 1:30 Tuesday afternoon, with continued services at 2:30 at the Baptist church at 15th and Poplar St. Burial will be in Grandview cemetery.
Submitter: Sue Vogt
Date: 06 Jul 2001
Dec. 1920 LEONARD THORNBERG, two week old son of Mr. and Mrs. FRANK THORNBERG,of 1020 Poplar St., died at 7 pm yesterday evening. the funeral will be held at 3 pm this afternoon, with burial in Grandview cemetery.
Submitter: Sue Vogt
Date: 06 Jul 2001
May, 1918, MRS. POTHENA J. THORNBURG funeral services for MRS. POTHENA J. THORNBURG, 68 years old, who died at her home in West Terre Haute, Sunday, will be held at 10 am, Wednesday morning in charge of Rev. R. S. Wheeldon, at the resident, 514 Lee Ave. Burial will be made in the Dunlap cemetery, MRS. THORNBURG is survived by one daughter,MRS. LILLIE BIDGETT of Sumner, Il. Two sons BERT DERICKSON of Indianapolis, and MILTON DERICKSON of West Terre Haute and a sister MRS. SADIE BROOKS of Peoria, Il.
Submitter: Sue Vogt
Date: 06 Jul 2001
May, 1914, WILBER F. THORNBURG, infant of Mr.and Mrs. FRANK THORNBURG ,died at home,1215 South 12th St. at 8 pm Saturday night. Funeral services will be held at the residence at 10 am this morning and burial will be in Grandview.
Submitter: Sue Vogt
Date: 06 Jul 2001
RAPHEL E VAUGHN
Age: 75
Address: 21 Marigold Place, Terre Haute, IN
Died: Monday
Funeral Services: 1:30 Thursday at Thomas Funeral Home with Rev Richmond Blake
Burial: Grandview Cemetery
Terre Haute Tribune
8 Sep 1954
Mrs MARY WALTON Died: Yesterday morning, at the residence, 1598 Liberty Ave Funeral Services: 2:00pm Wednesday at the residence Burial: Highland Lawn cemetery
Terre Haute Tribune
22 Feb 1927
Funeral services for OLLEN WHITESELL, who was killed in an explosion at the Grant mine Tuesday morning, will be held at the residence, near New Goshen, Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial will be made in the Shepherd cemetery.
Terre Haute Tribune
12 Mar 1918
The funeral of PAUL E WHITESELL, who was killed in an explosion at the Grant mine Tuesday morning, will be held at Rose Hill church Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. Burial will be made in Rose Hill cemetery.
Terre Haute Tribune
12 Mar 1918
Daniel Webster SMITH born 01-05-1927 in Terre Haute, Indiana, died April 26, 1965 at Terre Haute, Indiana. He was the son of Ralph Smith and Mary Magnolia ALL - Smith. On April 23, 1948 in Terre Haute, he married Nina Rosemary NOWTARS.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by children Donald L. Smith; Bruce A. Smith; Carol D. Smith and Susan L. Smith.
He is survived by sisters, Anna M. Smith; Helen M. POFF (William); and Rebecca A. MATHEWS (Raymond). His brothers, Carl M. Smith; James "Buzz" Smith and Earl C. Smith have preceeded him in death.
Burial is at Terre Haute, Indiana.
Submitter: Stephen Mathews
1 Aug 2001
Carl Mason SMITH was born February 24, 1918 in Vigo County, Indiana and died April 27, 1961 in Terre Haute, Indiana.
He was the son of Ralph Smith and Mary Magnolia All-Smith who have preceeded him in death. Survivors include his wife of 27 years, Mary Catherine FINTON to whom he was married since November 29, 1945.
Also surviving is a daughter, Carla Marie Smith and a son, John Ralph Smith.
Other survivors include his brother Daniel Smith and sisters, Anna M. Smith; Helen (William)POFF and Rebecca A.(Raymond) MATHEWS.
A brother James "Buzz" Smith preceeded him in death on January 03, 1951 and another brother, Earl C. Smith preceeded him in death on June 18, 1960 in Tucson.
Buriel is at Roselawn Cemetery, Vigo County, Indiana
Submitter: Stephen Mathews
1 Aug 2001
Earl Clarence Smith was born 07-26-1924 in Vigo County, Indiana to the union of Ralph SMITH and Mary Magnolia ALL-Smith. He died June 18, 1960 in Phoenix, Arizona after having moved to there from South Bend, Indiana in 1959 for health reasons.
On December 20, 1947 in Terre Haute, he married Mildred A. PEASE who survives him In addition to his wife Mildred he is survived by children Michael Joseph Smith; Frances Smith and Earl Smith, Jr.
He is survived by brothers Carl M. Smith of Terre Haute; Daniel Smith of Terre Haute; sisters Anna Smith; and Helen M. (William) POFF of Terre Haute and sister Rebecca A. (Raymond) MATHEWS of Tucson, Arizona.
Burial is at Evergreen Cemetery in Tucson, Arizona.
Submitter: Stephen Mathews
1 Aug 2001
Mrs. Ben Myers Linton, Ind., June 10--Mrs. Ben Myers, age 28, died yesterday at her home on Vincennes Steet. She leaves a husband and four small children. The burial will be held in Walker Cemetery, near Worthington, Thursday.
June 19, 1906
Terre Haute Tribune
Submitter: Sue Vogt
Date: 13 Aug 2001
Mrs. Wm. BALLARD Martinsville,Ill., June 19--The funeral of Mrs. Wm. BALLARD will be held at the First M.E. Church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. She is survived by her husband and four children.
June 19, 1909
Terre Haute Tribune
Submitter: Sue Vogt
Date: 13 Aug 2001
Millie Belle Granger,age 23,wife of Depreve Granger, died Tuesday morning of heart disease at 505 Main street, at 12:30 o'clock. She leaves a husband but no children.
Tuesday June 19,1906
Terre Haute Tribune p.2
Submitter: Sue Vogt
Date: 22 Aug 2001
Mrs. Ethel Turner,aged 26 years,died at her home, 515 Locust Street, at 10:45 o'clock Monday night. Mrs. Turner was ill for a few days with influenza. She is survived by her husband George Turner;her parents , two brothers, on of whom is in France and the other in training camp. The funeral will be held at 3 o'clock Thursday from the residence, and will be private. Burial at Highland Lawn cemetery.
Wednesday , October 23,1918
Terre Haute Tribune p.2
Submitter: Sue Vogt
Date: 22 Aug 2001
Mrs. Eunice Robertson, 81 years old, died at 12 o'clock Friday night at the home of her neice, Mrs. William Huber, 14 North Fourteenth and One-half street. Death was due to an attach of pneumonia. The decedent was the widow of the late Captain Thomas M. Robertson, of Brazil. She is survived by a brother, Joseph Buell, of Brookfield, Mo. The funeral will be held at 10 o'clock Monday morning from the Huber residence with burial in Highland Lawn cemetery.
Terre Haute Tribune
Saturday, January 5, 1918
page 2, col 2
Submitter: Phyllis Miller Fleming
Samuel Cashmore, for many years a resident of Terre Haute, died Friday at Muncie, Ind., where he lived for the past ten years. He was 72 years old. Death followed a brief illness with pneumonia. Mr. Cashmore, while a resident of Terre Haute was employed as an iron worker and was active in labor circles. He was formerly vice president of the Amalgamated Association of Iron workers, in the Fifth district. The burial will be made at Muncie.
Terre Haute Tribune
Saturday, January 5, 1918
page 2, col 2
Submitter: Phyllis Miller Fleming
Mrs. Mary C. Skinner, 76 years old, died at 8:30 o'clock Friday night at St. Anthony's hospital, where she had been removed from the residence, 1021 North Eighth street. The funeral will be held from the home of A. J. Drought, 835 North Eighth street. She is survived by one brother, Terrence Curley, of Brooklyn, N. Y.
Terre Haute Tribune
Saturday, January 5, 1918
page 2, col 2
Submitter: Phyllis Miller Fleming
Mrs. Josephine Steinbrenner, 61 yearsold, died at 11 o'clock Friday night at the residence, 1804 South Fourth street, following a lingering illness. She is survived by her husband, Fred; a son, George, and a daughter, Mrs. Emma Lacher.
Terre Haute Tribune
Saturday, January 5, 1918
page 2, col 2
Submitter: Phyllis Miller Fleming
By Special Correspondent.
FARMERSBURG, Ind., Jan. 5. --- Phillip C. Reed, 94 years old, and a pioneer resident of
Sullivan county, died early Saturday morning at his home near here. Death was due to
general debility. For some time he had lived with a son, F. A. Reed. He is survived by
three other children, James and Shelburn Reed and mrs. Belle Ritter. The funeral
arrangements have not been made.
Terre Haute Tribune
Saturday, January 5, 1918
page 2, col 2
Submitter: Phyllis Miller Fleming
By Special Correspondent.
CLAY CITY, Ind., Jan. 5. --- Adam Morris, 55 years old, died suddenly at his home, two
miles north of Clay City, Thursday afternoon. A wife and seven children survive: Will
Morris and Enoch Morris of Casper, Wyo.; Leo Morris, of Chicago; Mrs. Will Schiele, [the
article continues, but my copy does not]
Terre Haute Tribune
Saturday, January 5, 1918
page 2, col 2
Submitter: Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Rev. J.F. Pettiford, presiding elder of the A.M.E. Evansville district
was born Oct. 11, 1863 and died Dec. 13, 1911. He was born in Lawrence county, Ill He was
member of the Indiana conference for twenty years. He had charge of the following churchs:
Lost Creek,Ind.,Greenville,O.,Settlement, Bloomington,Ind., New Albany,Ind., Washington,
Ind. , Logansport, Ind. Noblesville, Ind. Kokomo,Ind., Marion,Ind., Evanville, Ind.,and
Muncie,Ind. He had been ill since September and had not been able to attend his
duties. Many visiting ministers were here to attend the funeral
The funeral ceremonies were held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at Allen's chapel
Terre Haute Tribune
December 17, 1911
Submitter: Norma C Johnson
Funeral services for Arthur PETTIFORD 90 years old, who died Tuesday at the residence of his daughter, Mrs, Nila P. Manuel, 2132 Eight AVe, will be held at 1 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the Lost Creek Baptist Church with Rev. C. M. C. Hammand and Rev. Noel E. Hord officiating. Burial will be in Stewart cemetary. Surviving besides the daughter are two sons, Robert R. and Royse W. , both of Terra Haute; four grandchildren, Mrs. Fern P. Stubbs, Berkeley, Cal. Mrs. Fayetta P. Stanley, Terra Haute, Mrs. Jewell P. Green, Brazil, and Mrs. Welcome M. Ellis, Kansas City, Mo. 13 great-grandchildren , four nieces and five nephwes. the body was taken to the Green Funeral Home and at 4 o'clock Wednesday aftrnoon returned to the residence of the daughter and will remain until time for the services.
Terre Haute Tribune
September 9, 1953
Submitter: Norma C Johnson