Vigo County, Indiana Obituaries

• HALL, AMELIA CATHERINE HEDGES
  19 Dec 1843-12 May 1907
  Amelia C. Hedges was born in Vermillion County, Indiana, December 19, 1843.  She was married to Oscar T. Hall January 21, 1864.  To this union were born eight children, four sons and four daughters.  Of this number two sons, William A.B. and James Samuel, and three daughters, Ada L., wife of J.D. Foltz, Rachel L., wife of John Webster and Minnie, wife of Bert Rippy, also her husband and Oscar C. Hall were called by the death angel before he came to summon him. 
  She leaves one daughter, Elizabeth, wife of Bert Pinson, and two sons, Alva T.M. and Bert W., to mourn for her.  She also leaves twelve grandchildren and one great-grandchild, three brothers, one sister and a host of other relatives and friends. 
  Her brothers who are living are Milton P. Hedges, of Austell, GA, and Columbus C. Hedges and Noah Hedges, both living in Clinton township.  Her surviving sister is Mrs. Alma Shew, wife of Leonard Shew.
  She was a loving and faithful wife, a kind and patient mother and a true friend.  She had been a faithful member of Bruilett’s Creek Missionary Baptist church for a great many years, and all through her illness she asked Jesus to help her bear her suffering. 
  Her children, relatives and friends did all in their power for her, but they had to bow to the will of God and give her into His keeping.
  She departed this life Sunday, May 12, 1907, aged 63 years, 4 months and 23 days.  Her funeral was preached at Bethlehem by Rev. Nye Wednesday, May 15, after which she was laid to rest in the Hall cemetery.

   Mother is gone, her suffering is o’er.
  She waits for us now on the golden shore;
  She has gone to meet our brothers so dear,
  And father and sisters and friends so near.
  And she has bidden us all to meet her there,
  Where sorrow and heart-aches and despair
  No more can sadden us or oppress.
  For Jesus, our Savior, is there to bless.

   He has a home for each one of us,
  And in His word he tells of it thus:
  “In My Father’s house are mansions fair
  Prepared for all who seek entrance there.
  Oh, come to Me; thy sins are forgiven.
  Eternal life is for thee in Heaven.”
  Then let us cast on Him our cares
  For He will listen to all our prayers.

   Dear mother is waiting for us to come,
  And father will greet us up in that home:
  Our brothers and sisters all will be there;
  Dear Savior, please take us beneath Thy care
  And guide and direct us through paths of earth
  And cleanse us, dear Lord, with the holy birth.
  Oh, help us be faithful to every trust,
  And lay up our treasure where it can not rust.

   Oh, help us be useful while here on earth.
  And let every action establish our worth. 
  By helping of others our stars let us win,
  By guiding our footsteps from pathways of sin.
  And when Thou the summoning angel shalt send,
  Help us and comfort us e’en to the end,
  And bear us away on Thy bosom of love,
  To mansions eternal in Heaven above.

                                      A.T.M. Hall

  The Clinton Plaindealer
  May 24, 1907
  Submitter:  Jan Umlauf

• HALL, OSCAR THOMAS
  Oscar T. Hall was born in Rockingham County, Virginia, June 30, 1838.  He died at his home in Clinton Township, Vermillion County, Ind., April 1, 1904, age 65 yr. 9 mo. 1 day.
  His boyhood days were spent in Virginia, from which place he went to Missouri, where he lived a few years, and later came to Indiana, where the remainder of his life was spent with the exception of a few months in Arkansas.  He spent the larger portion of his life working in flour mills.  He was always just and impartial to his customers, winning friends wherever he went.  He was one of the few men who could truthfully say that he had never taken the name of God in vain; no oath ever passed his lips.
  He married Amelia C. Hedges Jan. 21, 1864.  To this union were born four sons and four daughters.  Two sons and one daughter having departed this life preceeding his death.  He leaves his wife, two sons and three daughters to mourn for him.  He was a faithful husband, good neighbor and a kind and loving father.
  At an early age, he joined the Masonic Order and remained a faithful member until death called him.  His brother Masons showed their esteem for him in paying their last tribute by laying him to rest April 3, 1904 at the Hall cemetery.
  He was a member of the Missionary Baptist church for about 38 years.  He trusted and loved God, was patient and uncomplaining during his illness and seemed ready and willing to obey when the summons came.
  Besides the immediate members of his household, three sisters, one brother and ten grand children still survive. 
  The Weekly Clintonian 
  April 8, 1904
  30 Jun 1838-1 Apr 1904
  Submitter:  Jan Umlauf

• HAMILL, DAVID H., David H. Hamill, 57 years old, former Terre Haute resident, died at San Francisco, Calif., last Thursday following an operation at a hospital there.  The body will arrive in Terre Haute Wednesday and will be taken to the Thomas funeral home.
  Terre Haute Tribune
  Monday, December 6, 1948
  Submitter: James Phillips

• HAMILL, Mrs. MARY JANE CRAIG, Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Jane Craig Hamill, 67 years old, who died at 4:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at her residence, 1928 North Third Street, will be held there at 2 o'clcok Saturday afternoon, with Rev. Frank R. Briggs officiating. The body was taken Thursday from the Thomas funeral home to the residence.
  Terre Haute Tribune
  Friday, May 12, 1939
  Submitter: James Phillips

• HAMILTON, Mrs. ANNA,  82 years old, formerly of Terre Haute, died Sunday morning at the Clay County Hospital in Brazil. She is survived by three sons, John Hamilton of Brazil, and James and Alexander Hamilton, both of Terre Haute; 10 grandchildren,and four great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Trinty Methodist Church, the Alma Rebekah Lodge and the Hyacinth Temple, Pythian Sisters. The body was brought to the H. P. Martin Funeral Home where friends may call from noon today until noon Tuesday. Services will be held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the Trinity Methodist Church, the Rev. J.E. Bosse officiating. Burial will be in Highland Lawn cemetery.
  Terre Haute Tribune
  Monday, May 15, 1950
  Submitter: James Phillips

• HAMILTON, ELIZABETH, Funeral services for Elizabeth Hamilton, 70 years old, 1610 Fifth Avenue, who died at 12:05 o'clock Saturday afternoon at Union Hospital, will be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at Trinity Methodist Churc, Nineteenth Street and Fourth Avenue with the Rev. H.S. Davis officiating. Burial will be in Highland Lawn cemetery. The body was taken to the H. P. Martin Funeral Home and Monday noon will be removed to the residence. Hyacinth Temple of the Pythian Sisters will hold services at 8 o'clock Tuesday evening at the residence.
  Terre Haute Tribune
  Monday, September 9, 1940
  Submitter: James Phillips

• HAMILTON, JAMES, 80 years old, died at 10 o'clock Sunday morning at the residence, 1551 Sixth Avenue. He is survived by the widow, Mrs. Anna Hamilton; three sons, James, and Alexander, both of Terre Haute, and John of Brazil; one brother, David, of Blanchard, Mich; three sisters, Mrs. Tom Graham and Mrs. Ralph Rauss, both of Indianapolis, and Mrs. Charles Bours of Terre Haut; nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The body was taken to the Martin Funeral Home and returned to the residence this morning. The body will be taken to trinity Methodist church, Nineteenth street and Fourth avenue, at 12:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon and services will be conducted at 2 o'clock, Rev. Evers officiating. Burial will be in Highland Lawn cemetery.
  Terre Haute Tribune
  Monday, January 17, 1944
  Submitter: James Phillips

• HAMILTON, WILLIAM, 55 years old, died at his home, 1610 Fifth Avenue, at 3:00 o'clock Saturday afternoon. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; a son William R. of Detroit; his mother, Mary Hamilton, of Brazil; two brothers, James of this city, and David of Lansing Mich; three sisters, Mrs. Ralph Rousch of Indianapolis, Mrs. Charles Bowers and Mrs. Thomas Graham, both of Brazil. He was a member of the K. of P. lodge. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
  Terre Haute Tribune
  Sunday, August 26, 1923
  Submitter: James Phillips

• HART, MRS. MARTHA JANE
  New Lebanon, Ind., Dec. 4.--(Special) --
  Mrs. Martha Jane Hart, 75 years old, died at 6:45 o'clock Thursday morning at her home here. She was a member of the Rose Chapel Methodist Church. Surviving are the husband, JOHN E.HART; two daughters, Mrs.Annis McClure of New Lebanon and Mrs,Eva Hallett of RR 3, Carlisle; a brother John Prose of Denver,Colo. a foster sister, Mrs. Fannie Irvin of New Lebanon; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, Services will be at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the Rose Chapel Methodist Church. The Rev. Clarence Homberger will officiate and burial will follow in the Carlisle IOOF cemetery . Friends may call after 3 o'clock Fri8day afternoon at the Alexander Funeral Home in Sullivan. The Body will be taken to the church one hour prior to services.
  Friday, December 4 1959 Terre Haute, Tribune page 11
  Submitter:  Paula Stevens

• HAYHURST, MRS. PEARL, 75 years old, of Prairie Creek, died at the Mary Sherman Hospital in Sullivan at 8:30 o'clock Friday evening.  Surviving are two grandsons, Richard and Clifford HAYHURST, both of RR 2, Farmersburg.  She was a member of the Prairie Creek Church of Christ.  The body was taken to the DeBaun Funeral Home in Prairie Creek where friends may call after noon Sunday.  Funeral service will be held at the Prairie Creek Church of Christ at 1:00 PM Monday with Huston HOLLIS officiating. Burial will be in the Prairie Creek West Lawn Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to the services.
  Terre Haute Tribune - October 6, 1962
  Submitted by: FLOOR60271@aol.com

• HEADY, ETHEL N.
  Mrs. Ethel N. HEADY, 69, a retired school teacher, died at 9:20 a.m. Friday at her residence, 1455 S. 18th St.
  Mrs. Heady had taught school at Blackhawk, Rosedale and Terre Haute Schools, last teaching at the Benjamin Franklin School.  She was a member of the First United Methodist Church where she was a member of the choir and a Sunday school teacher.
  Surviving are the husband, Herman; one son, Jack, Terre Haute; one daughter, Mrs. Genevive MCLAREN, Peoria, Ill; three grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. ADDIE LISTON, Terre Haute; three brothers, GUY MYERS and CHARLIE MYERS both of Terre Haute, and RUSSELL, Palm Springs, California, and several nieces and nephews.
  Services are pending at the Bedino Peace Chapel.
  Submitted by: FLOOR60271@aol.com

• HESS, LOUISE ANN
  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

• HINZY, GILBERT
  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
  Note:  Residence, services & burial all in Vermillion County, Indiana

• HOARE, RUTH A.
  Ruth A. Hoare, 90, of Terre Haute died at 8:30 p.m. Thursday,
                      May 6, 1999, in Meadows Manor North Retirement&Convalescent
                      Center. She was the former owner of Famous Brand Shoes and was a
                      teacher in several locations. She was born Jan. 15, 1909, in North Dakota
                      to John Fredrick VanVactor and Bertha Pearl Helmstetler VanVactor.
                      Her first husband, James B. Hadley, died in 1938; and her second
                      husband, Herman W. Hoare, died in 1985. Survivors include one daughter
                      and son-in-law, Janet R. and Berlyn Perkins of Terre Haute; one son and
                      daughter-in-law, Gary K. and Joyce Hoare of Terre Haute; seven
                      grandchildren, Kim Perkins Boudreaux, Jeffrey K. Perkins, Jay Hadley
                      Perkins, Matthew K. Hoare, John O. James, Jeana L. Graham and
                      Janeece I. Stringer; 15 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and
                      nephews. She was also preceded in death by four sisters, Audrey Phillips,
                      Eva Spence, Helen Hunt and Lois Boyll; four brothers, Ben VanVactor,
                      Charles VanVactor, Russell VanVactor and John VanVactor; and one
                      grandson, Ryan William Hoare. She was a 1925 graduate of Glenn High
                      School, a graduate of Indiana State Normal, a member of Maple Avenue
                      United Methodist Church, a member and past president of United
                      Methodist Women, Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority, Vigo County Business &
                      Professional Women’s Club and the Meadow Larks at Meadows Manor
                      North. She was a member of R.S.V.P., Catherine Hamilton Mental Health
                      Center, YWCA, AARP, and was a past board member of Foster
                      Grandparents Association. Services are 11 a.m. Monday in The Callahan
                      Funeral Home, with the Rev. John Thomas officiating. Burial is in Highland
                      Lawn Cemetery. Pallbearers are Jeffery K. Perkins, Jay Hadley Perkins,
                      Matthew K. Hoare, Keith Hunt, Pat Boyll and Charles VanVactor.
                      Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday.
  Submitter dwhite@globespeed.net

• HOLCOMB, ELLIS E.
  Oaktown, Ind
  Services for Ellis E. HOLCOMB, 72 years old, of R.R. 1, who died Thursday, will be at the Oaktown Christian Church at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon.  The Rev. Teal YOUNCE, assisted by the Rev. James BOYLE will officiate and burial will be in Oaktown cemetery. Friends may call at the Schulze Funeral Home. The body will be taken to the church from the funeral home at noon Sunday.
  Oct. 06 1962 Terre Haute Tribune
  Submitted by: Stephen Mathews