Vigo County

Vigo County, Indiana Obituaries

WALTON, MRS. MARY 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
WATSON, Mrs. Anna S.
By special correspondent, Brazil IN, Nov 22 Mrs. Anna
SCHULTZ WATSON widow of the late John WATSON, a pioneer coal operator of this
city died last evening in her home, age 87, survived by a sister and 2 brothers
23 Nov 1923
Vigo County, Indiana
Submitter: Tdeford6@cs.com
WEBSTER, ALBERT
Albert Webster Born 1874 -- Died Jan. 6, 1956
ALBERT WEBSTER DIES IN HOSPITAL
Albert Webster, 82, well known former resident of Libertyville, Ind. died at ll a.m. today at the Union Hospital in Terre Haute following a short illness.
Mr. Webser formerly resident on Walnut street while living here being active in political and civic affairs. He moved to Libertyville nine years ago.
He is survived by one sister-in-law, Mrs. Clara Webster of Terre Haute, several nieces and nephews.
The body was taken to the Frist Funeral Home pending completion of funeral arrangements.
25 Feb 1874-6 Jan 1956
The Daily Clintonian
Submitter: Jan Umlauf
WEBSTER, ALBERT
ALBERT WEBSTER FUNERAL SERVICES HELD TODAY
Funeral services for Albert Webster, well known former resident of Libertyville, IN who died Friday at the Union Hospital in Terre Haute, were held at 1:30 p.m. today at the Frist Funeral Home.
Rev. Wilbur Yocum officiated with burial in the Edgar Cemetery at Paris. Masonic rites were conducted at the grave by the Jerusalem Lodge.
He is survived by one sister-in-law, several nieces and nephews.
Submitter: Jan Umlauf

WEBSTER, C. C. (Captain Cora "Buck")
C.C. WEBSTER, 64, DIES AT CAPITAL
The body of C.C. Webster, 64, who died Saturday morning at the Garfield Hospital in Washington, D.C.arrived at Frist's Funeral Home this morning.
Mr. Webster, who with his wife had lived with his daughter at Washington since November, underwent a serious kidney operation about two weeks ago and had been in a critical condition since that time.
He was born November 25, 1871, the son of John Wesley and Mary J. Webster, southwest of Clinton. For a number of years he was employed in the mines here, was district auditor and later, national board member of the U. M. W. of A. Mr. Webster is a member of Jerusalem Lodge 99, F. and A.M.
While Mr. Webster had not worked in the mines for the past several years, he was in fairly good health until last winter when he was in the Vermillion County Hospital for six weeks wtih colitis.
Surviving are his wife, Clara, a daughter, Esther of Washington, D.C., a son, Franklin of Cleveland: two brothers, Al of Clinton and Sam of Terre Haute: two sisters, Mrs. Madia Foltz and Mrs. Rose Carmichael of Libertyville, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be arranged on the arrival of the family this afternoon.
25 Nov 1871-25 Mar 1935
"The Daily Clintonian" March 25, 1935
Submitter: Jan Umlauf

WEBSTER, C. C.
WEBSTER RITES ARE TOMORROW
Funeral services for C.C. (Buck) Webster, who died Saturday morning at the Garfield Hospital in Washington D.C. will be held at the home of his brother, Al Webster, 781 Walnut Street, at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. The Rev. J.C. Griffen is to be in charge. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.
The body was removed from Frist's Funeral Home to the Webster home this morning.
Submitter: Jan Umlauf

WEBSTER, ELIZABETH ANN
MISS LIZZIE WEBSTER
By Special Correspondent
Libertyville, Ind. Aug. 11--The funeral of Miss Lizzie Webster, 59 years old, who died Thursday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Rose Walker, will be held Sunday morning at 10 o'clock at the Christian Church. Interment will be at Shirley cemetery. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Nada Feltz, of Texas, and Mrs. Walker, and four brothers, Harve, C.C. and Albert Webster , of Clinton and John Webster of Terre Haute.
12 June 1858-10 Aug. 1917
Obituary in Terre Haute Tribune, Pg. 2, Saturday, August 12, 1917.
Submitter: Jan Umlauf

WEBSTER, ELIZABETH ANN
Miss Lizzie Webster died Thursday afternoon at the home of her sister, Mrs. Charles Welker, at Libertyville. Miss Webster had been ill for some time but not seriously so until Wednesday morning.
Miss Webster belongs to one of the highly respected families in this vicinity. She was born out near the old Indiana furnace neighborhood on June 12, fifty-nine years ago. She was the daughter of John W. and Mary Webster, who were parents of ten children. Miss Lizzie being the oldest of the eight living. After the death of the parents, Miss Lizzie was a mother and father both to the other children and kept the family together until all grew to young man and womanhood and married. She kept house with the brothers until eight years ago, when she went to live with the sister, where she died.
Miss Webster was of a bright and sunny disposition, which made her many friends. She was well known in all the surrounding country and was a faithful and devoted member of Clinton Christian Church.
Miss Webster leaves the following brothers and sisters: Harve Webster of Clinton: Sam Webster, of Montezuma: John Webster of Terre Haute: Mrs. Nada Foltz, who is in Texas: Mrs. Charles Welker, of Libertyville, and C.C. and Albert Webster of Clinton. The sister from Texas is expected to arrive early Saturday morning and funeral services will be held at the Libertyville church. Burial will be in the Shirley cemetery.
"The Daily Clintonian" Aug. 9 1917.
Submitter: Jan Umlauf
WEBSTER, JAMES HARVEY
PNEUMONIA FATAL TO HARVE WEBSTER
Well Known Local Miner Dies After Severe Illness of Eight Weeks
Harve Webster, 62 years old, succumbed early yesterday evening to a combined attack of pneumonia and heart trouble. Mr. Webster had been seriously ill for a period of nearly eight weeks, and little hope had been entertained for his recovery. The immediate cause of his death is thought to be acute heart trouble.
A little previous to his illness, the victim had come home from work at Miami No.9, suffering from a severe chill which later developed into pneumonia. For a time he appeared to be recovering but it was only a lull before the storm.
Mr. Webster was well known locally, having resided at 605 South Fourth street for a period of 31 or 32 years. He was an active member of the K. of P Lodge.
He is survived by the widow and three children--Margaret and Robert, of this city and Seymour, of Shepherdsville, and four brothers, Albert, of Clinton: Samuel, of Hillsdale: C.C. Webster and John Webster, of Terre Haute: and two sisters, Rose Welker and May Foltz: of Libertyville.
The funeral will be at the Christian church tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with the K. of P. Lodge in charge. All members of K. of P. lodge are requested to meet at hall at 2 o'clock. Burial will be in Riverside cemetery.
The family request that no flowers be sent.
10 Feb 1860-1 Apr 1922
"The Daily Clintonian" April 1, 1922
Submitter: Jan Umlauf

WEBSTER, JOHN
JOHN WEBSTER IS DEAD IN CHICAGO
John Webster of Chicago, Ill., former Clinton resident, died yesterday afternoon in a hospital in Chicago. Mr. Webster was about 65 years old and had been in ill health for the past four months. Mr. Webster had been away from Clinton for about 14 years. After leaving here he made his home in Terre Haute for a time, later going to California and then he returned to Chicago. His body was expected to arrive in Clinton today and was to be taken to the Frist Funeral Home. Definite funeral arrangements have not yet been made.
Mr. Webster is survived by his widow: one daughter, Helen of Tulia, Texas; three sons, John of Mishawaka, Ray of Clinton and Edward of Chicago: one step-daughter, Florence Hise of California: and a step-son Herbert Hise, at home in Chicago: two sisters, Mrs. Charles Carmichael of Libertyville, Mrs. Maide Foltz of New Goshen: and three brothers, Albert of Clinton, C.C. Webster of Dayton, Ohio and Sam Webster of Hillsdale.
7 Mar 1864-11 Feb 1929
"The Daily Clintonian" Feb. 12, 1929
Submitter: Jan Umlauf

WEBSTER, JOHN
WEBSTER RITES TOMORROW
Funeral services for John Webster, who died Monday in Chicago, Ill., are to be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Frist Funeral Home in Blackman street. Burial is to be in Hall's cemetery west of the city. Rev. H.H. Wagner of the local Christian church is to officiate.
Feb 13, 1929 "The Daily Clintonian"
Submitter: Jan Umlauf

WEBSTER, JOHN
Special to the Tribune
CLINTON, Ind., Feb 12--John Webster, former resident of Clinton, died in a Chicago hospital yesterday after a lingering illness. The body is to be shipped to Clinton to the Frist funeral home. Funeral arrangements will be made after the arrival of the body. Surviving are three brothers, Albert, of Clinton: Buck, of Ohio, and Sam, of Hillsdale, and three sisters. Mrs. Charles Char___ of Libertyville: Midge Fultz of Libertyville, and Mrs. Howard Webster, of Libertyville.
"Terre Haute Tribune" Tuesday, February 12, 1929 pg.2
Submitter: Jan Umlauf

WEBSTER, JOHN
Special to the Tribune
CLINTON, Ind., Feb. 14--Funeral services for John Webster, who died in a Chicago hospital, will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Frist funeral home. The services will be conducted by Rev. H.H. Wagner of the local Christian church. Interment will be in Hall cemetery. Mr. Webster was 65 years of age and a native of Clinton town ship and Vermillion county. He lived in Clinton and vicinity until some 15 years ago. Since then he has resided in Terre Haute, Los Angeles, Cal., and Chicago.
Obit. "Terre Haute Tribune" Thursday, February 14, 1929 pg. 2
Submitter: Jan Umlauf

WEBSTER, SAMUEL BRUCE
Funeral Services Sunday for Samuel B. Webster
Funeral services were held at the Frist Funeral Home Sunday at 2:00 p.m. for Samuel B. Webster, age 85, of Terre Haute, who died at the Union Hospital Friday after a short illness.
Webster, a former resident of Clinton, had been a signalman for the C. & E. I. railroad.
He is survived by one step-daughter, Mrs. Grace Harper of Terre Haute: one sister, Mrs. Mary J. Foltz of Libertyville: one brother, Albert, also of Libertyville: and three step [grand] children.
Rev. Kenneth Brady officated at the services and burial was made at Riverside cemetery.
22 Jul 1862-6 Oct 1947
"The Daily Clintonian" Oct. 6, 1947
Submitter: Jan Umlauf

WHITESELL, OLLEN
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
WHITESELL, PAUL E.
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