Daviess County Obits
LOUISE HUGENIN
The Odon Journal
Sept 3 1920 pg. 1 column 5
MRS. LOUISE HUGENIN DIES
PASSES ON AT AGE OF 80 YEARS
Mrs. Louise Hugenin, an aged and respected resident of this community
passed away at her home six miles northeast of this city Thursday,
August 25th, her death being caused by general debility. She was past
eighty years of age at the time of her death.
Louise Josephine Hugenin, oldest child of Jesse and Nancy Pownall was
born in Medina Co., Ohio January 15, 1840. At the age of four years she
came with her parents to Wabash Co., Indiana where she grew to womanhood
and united in mariage with Hiram Hugenin, June 5, 1857. To this union
ten children were born. Three in Wabash Co. and seven in Daviess Co.
where they moved April 14, 1865.
The husband and six children have preceded her to the Great Beyond. She
leves three daughers and one son. They are Mrs. John Duncan of Waynoka,
Okla., Mrs. Ella Utterback of Linton, Ind. and Mrs. Minne Dories and
Ernest Hugenin of this place with whom she resided at the time of death.
Besides she leaves 29 grandchildren and twenty great grand-children,
also two brothers and one sister. These are George W. Pownall of near
Odon, John B. Pownall of this city and Mrs. Melissa Moore of Newberry.
She united with the Christian Church in early life and was a member of
that church at Newberry at the time of her death.
The funeral service was held from Mr. Nebo church Friday at 10 A.M. with
Rev. C. H. Buchannan in charge.
Burial was made at the Chandler Cemetery.
Submitted by Donna Clark
HIRAM HUGUNIN
Odon Journal
May 23 1915 pg 1 column 2
HIRAM HUGUNIN DIES
Succumbs at age of 83
Hiram Hugunin, the youngest son of David and Cornelia Hugunin was born
in Ondeago County, New York, Feb. 14, 1836 and departed this life May
19, 1919 at the age of 83 years 3 months and 5 days. His death was due
to old age and general debility.
At the age of two he moved with his parents to Medina Conty, Ohio. In
1850 he moved to Wabash County Ind. where he was untied in marriage to
Josephine Louisa Pownall June 7, 1857. To this union ten children were
born, three in Wabash County and seven in Daviess County where they
moved April 14, 1865. Five children have preceeded him to the Great
Beyond. He leaves to mourn ther loss his aged wife who does not realize
his departure, four daughters and one son. They are: Mrs. Wm. Clark of
Arlington, Kansas, Mrs. John Duncan of Waynoka, Oklahoma; Mrs. Ella
Uttterback of Linton Indiana, Ernest Hugunin and Mrs. Nannie Dories of
Odon with whom he resided at the time of his death. Besides these he
leaves thirty grandchildren, and nineteen great-grandchildren and a
number of relatives and friends.
Mr. Hugunin united with the Christian Church at Newberry, Ind. at the
age of forty-four. He was a constant, faithful and active member.
Though his declining years prevented his attending church services he
lived a devout christian life until the Master called him. He was a
great lover of music and spent much of his time in singing God's
praises.
The funeral services were held Wednesdy morning at 11:00 at Mt. Nebo
with Rev. C. H. Buchannan in charge. Burial was made in the Chandler
Cemetery.
Submitted by Donna Clark
THOMAS WIRT
The Odon Journal
November 3, 1923 pg 1
THOS. WIRT PASSES AT AGE OF 79 YEARS
WAS VETERAN OF CIVIL WAR AND MEMBER OF MASONIC FARTERNITY FOR 50 YEARS
Thomas Wirt, widely known and aged resident of this community passed
away at the home of Elias Roberts near Indian Springs, last Thursday his
death being due to general debility.
Thomas Sargent Wirt was born in Bakersville, Ohio June 25th 1844 and was
past seventy nine years of age at the time of his death.
He was united in marriage to Martha Clark and they traveled lifes road
together until about a year ago when the wife and companion passed on.
The last twenty five years of Mr. Wirts life was spent in this
community. He was a veteran of the civil war and was a member of the
Masonic Faternity for fifty years.
"Uncle Tom" as he was familiarly known was a widely known character
respected by all who knew him. For many years he lived on his farm
northeast of this city moving into town a short while before the death
of his wife. Since her demise he has made his home with his relatives.
About six months ago he suffered from a serious accident at Seymour when
he fell into a car pit breaking a leg. He had but recently recovered so
that he might get about with the aid of crutches. He is survived by one
brother, William Wirt of Washington and one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth
Isenogole of Scotland.
The burial service was held Sundy at Walnut Hill, the Masonic Order
having charge of the obsequies, supported by the G.A.R. and the Knights
of the Ku Klux Klan.
Submitted by Donna Clark
MARTHA CLARK WIRT
The Odon Journal
December 23, 1921 pg 1
MRS. THOMAS WIRT DIES
PASSES YESTERDAY AFTERNOON AT TWO O'CLOCK
Mrs. Thomas Wirt, well known resident of city passed away at her home in
west Odon yesterday afternoon at two o'clock her death being caused by
apoplexy. She had been in failing health for about a year and was
confined to her bed for about four weeks prior to her demise.
Martha Clark Wirth was a daughter of Robert and Cynthia Clark and was
born in this township April 25th, 1844 being almost 78 years of age at
the time of her death. She grew up to womanhood in the community in
which she was born and was united in marriage to Thomas Wirt on
September 8th, 1867. In the following year Mr. and Mrs. Wirt moved to
Kansas where they resided for seven yers. They then returned to this
community and lived until they moved to Michigan City where they resided
for twenty years. They finally returned to the old home place where
they resided until two years ago when they moved to this city.
Aunt Matras as she was lovingly known by her many friends was a kind and
generous woman of exceptional character and was respected throughout the
community. Besides the husband she is survived by one brother, Wm.
Clark who resideds at Arlington, Kansas.
The funeral will be held from the residence, the cortage leaving at 2:00
P.M. Sunday afternoon. Burial will be made at Walnut Hill.
Submitted by Donna Clark
Amanda May Colbert
From:
Washington Times Herald
Tuesday, April 8, 1975
Amanda Colbert
Miss Amanda May Colbert, 82, 705 Southeast Second St., teacher in the
Washington schools for 47 years, died at the Daviess Co. Hospital at 5:40
a.m. today. She had been in failing health for four months & was seriously
ill the that week.
Miss Colbert had taught at Longfellow, South & West End schools before her
retirement. In 1958 the Daviess County Federated clubs named her Teacher
of the Year & presented an " Oscar " at a dinner in her honor. She was
recognized for her loyalty & support of community projects & her interest
in the education of youth, which they her an inspiring example.
She was a Sunday school teacher for many years at the Christian United
Methodist Church where she was a member & a member of Priscilla Circle.
Miss Colbert was a member of American Association of University Women Delta
Kappa Gamma teachers honorary, Business & Professional Women Classical
Club. Washington Garden Club, Kappa Kappa Kappa, Indiana State Teachers
Association, National Education Association, Retired teachers Association,
Kappa Delta Pi & Pi Gamma Nu-social stidies honorary.
She was born April 12, 1892 in Daviess Co., daughter of Charles & Annie(
Flint) Colbert, & was graduated from Washington high school in 1911. Miss
Colbert received a BS & MS degrees from Indiana State University & was a
life member of the University Alumni Association.
Two sisters survive Mrs. Anna Vaught & Mrs. Mary Carnahan, both of
Washington. two sisters Miss Sue Colbert & Mrs. Ida Belle Nevers, proceeded
her in death.
Services will be conducted by Rev. Robert Wright at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at
the Gill Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Oak Grove cemetery. Friends
may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday & BPW memorial services
will be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday
Submitted by Keith Thompson
Bonita E. Colbert
From:
Washington Times Herald
Saturday January 28, 1995
Bonita Ellen Colbert
Jan. 27, 1995
Bonita E. Colbert, 73, S.E. 11th St. Rd., died Friday at 9:20 a.m. at her
residence. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. at the First Christian
Church with Bro. Byron Black & Rev. R.P. Hawkins officiating. Interment
will be in the Colbert Cemetery.
Friends may call Sunday from 9 a.m. to 11:30 at Gill's Chapel or Monday at
noon to 1:30 p.m. at the church.
She was born July 21, 1921 in Anderson Indiana, to Lawrence & Rhoda Coburn
Smith. She attended Anderson schools & was a member of the First Christian
Church, Washington. She was a former saleswoman at Diane's Dress Shop &
was a member of the Kum Double Class at First Christian Church.
Surviving are her husband, Dola Colbert & three sons, Ernest Bruce
Colbert, Washington, Lawrence Joseph McCabe, Versailes, Ky., & Horace G.
McCabe, Vincennes, six grandchildren & 12 great-grandchildren. She was
proceeded in death by two sister.
Submitted by Keith Thompson
Dola " Dusty " Colbert
From:
Washinhgton Times Herald
May 20, 1997
Dola Colbert
May 20, 1997
Dola " Dusty " Colbert, 75, 1105 S.E. 11th St. Rd. died at 5:45 a.m. today
at the St. Vincent's Hospital in Indianapolis.
The funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the First Christian Church with
Bro. Cliff Woodrum officiating. Interment will be at Colbert Cemetery.
American Legion & VFW will visit the flag at graveside.
Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Gill Chapel; from 9
a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Friday at Gill Chapel & after Noon Friday at the church.
Masonic Memorial services will be at 6 p.m. Thursday. He was born on
September 28, 1921 in Daviess Co. to Fred & Lidie(Williams) Colbert. He
married Bonita Ellen Smith on Oct. 8, 1942 & she proceeded him in death on
Jan. 27, 1995.
Colbert was retired as an auto mechanic. He own & Colbert's Auto Repair
for many years. He attended Washington Schools & was a World War II Navy
veteran. He was a First Christian Church member & was a Deacon in the
Church. He was also a pass Master of Glendale Lodge #461 F&AM; member of
the Scottish Rite & Hadi Shrine of Evansville; Daviess Co. Shrine Club;
50-year member of the American Legion & VFW.
Surviving are three sons. Ernest Bruce Colbert, Washington; Horace G.
(Mac) McCabe, Vincennes & Lawrence Joseph McCabe Versailies, Ky.; six
grandchildren & 13 great-grandchildren.
He was proceeded in death by three sisters & three brothers.
Submitted by Keith Thompson
Emily Jane Colbert
From:
Washington Democrat
Wednesday, April 13, 1949
Emily Jane Colbert
Mrs. Emily Jane Colbert, widow of F. B. Colbert, age 86, died at her
residence in Veale township at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, April 12, after
an illness of ten days. The elderly woman had been in failing health for
several months.
Mrs. Colbert was born in Veale township & had made her entire life in
that community. She was born on Oct.22, 1862 the daughter of Eli & Mary(
Palmer) Jones. Her marriage to Mr. Colbert took place on April 13, 1884.
She was indicated in the Veale schools & city of Washington schools. She
joined the Bethel Methodist Church when a girl & had been a devoted member
all her life.
Funeral services will be held at Gill Chapel at 2:30 Wednesday with the
Rev. T.B. Avery in charge. Burial will be in the Bethel cemetery.
Mrs. Colbert was the last of her Adeline. Her surviving children are
three sons: Tell E., Harold L. & Russell Colbert, all of real township. A
son died in infancy. She leaves to present Arthur L. & Jack L. Colbert & a
great-grand-daughter, her namesake Emily Jane Colbert.
Submitted by Keith Thompson
Elizabeth Gaines
Elizabeth Gaines, 22, is Killed
by Automobile
Pike County Democrat Friday 01/22/37
Miss Elizabeth Gaines, daughter of Mr. & Mrs Harry Gaines, living 1 1/2
miles south of the city, was on Monday morning about 8:30 a.m. struck &
killed by an auto while walking on the State highway near her home. The car
which struck her was driven by Franklin Davey of Pontiac, Mich. Riding with
him were Denver Nixion of Patoka twp, & Lowell Curtis of Lockhart Twp.
Davey & two friends driving towards the city & were just passing a truck,
which, according to their statement at the Coroner’s inquest, was just
barely moving , when the car Miss Gaines. Davey stated none of them saw her
until it was to late to stop. They stopped, picked her up & carried her to
the residence of Mr Kenneth Youngs, who resides in the Herman Helfenbein
property south of here. Dr. Gorden Dickinson was called imediately. but the
girl’s condition was such that she died about an hour following the
accident. The truck driver went on, & it has not yet been learned whether
or not he knew at that time the girl had been struck, as his identity is
not known.
Dr. D.W. Bell was notified, & after examination of the body, prononced
death resulting from concussion of the brain. The young men were held for
questioning, being released by Sheriff Goodman on Tuesday afternoon,
following the announcement of the Coroner’s verdict: accidental death.
Miss Gaines was born. May 24 1915 in Jefferson twp., was 21years, 7months
& 24 days of age at the time of her passing. Surviving are here parents &
one sister, Elma, at home.
Funeral Services were conducted at 1 p.m. on Wednesday from the Mission
Church here, in charge of Rev. W.W. Denbo, with burial in Logan cemetery
in Jefferson Township, Near Iva.
Submitted by Keith Thompson
John Elkins
From:
The Tribune
May 22, 1927
John Elkins,
Special to The Tribune.
Washington, IN., May 21. --John Elkins, father of Joseph Elkins, Terre
Haute, is dead at his home near Odon, Daviess County. Mr. Elkins was a native of Brown County,
and leaves one other son, Charles, with whom
he made his home, and a brother William Elkins of Sandborn.
He was 82 years of age.
George C Emmons
From:
Washington Herald
March 8 1937
George Emmons,
George C Emmons, 73, died at his home in West Washington at 1:13 o'clock
this morning following a month's illness from complications. His condition
had been serious for the last three days.
Born September 11, 1863 in Martin Co.. Mr. Emmons was the son of William
& Debby (Stanfield) Emmons. He was educated in Martin Co. & followed the
occupation of farming for many years.
Mr. Emmons is survived by his wife Lillie Freeman, whom he married
January 9, 1887 & the following children: Herschel, West Washington; Mrs.
Walter Walford, this city; John Emmons, French Lick; Elmer Emmons, city;
Richard Emmons, Knox Co.; Floyd Emmons, West Washington; Mrs. William
Leykaus, Shoals & Oliver Emmons, Knox County. Four children proceeded him
in death, Mrs. Hattie Bateman, Eldon Emmons, Mrs Nola Davis, & Violet Marie
Emmons. He leaves one brother, William Emmons, of Shoals, thirty-eight
grandchildren & to great-grandchildren.
The body will be taken from the Elwood Williams funeral home to the home
of Mr. Emmons son, Herschel Emmons, this afternoon.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the
Herschel Emmons residence in charge of the services is Rev. R. M. Sims.
Burial will be in Oak Grove cemetery.
Submitted by Keith Thompson
Herschel Emmons
From Washington Times-Herald
Feburary 1968
Herschel Emmons,
Herschel Emmons, 80, 2104 McCormick Ave., died at the Daviess county
hospital at 5:30 a.m. today. He had been seriously ill for 3 1/2 weeks.
Mr. Emmons was a life home resident of Washington & was a retired farmer.
Born December 03, 1887 in Martin Co. he was the son of George & Lillie(
Freeman) Emmons. He was married April 2, 1923 to Maggie Doane, & she
survives.
Also surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Margaret Kenneth (Nettie) Moore &
Mrs. Donald(Joyce) Langham, both of Indianapolis, Mrs. James( Shirley)
Adams, Washington; three sons Herschel his, Jr. & Robert Emmons both of
Washington, & Walter Emmons at home; two sisters, Mrs. William(Olive)
Lykoff, Shoals, Indiana & Mrs. Walter (Oma) Walford, Washington; four
brothers, Oliver & John Emmons, Shoals, Indiana, Richard Emmons, Bicknell,
Indiana & Floyd Emmons, Hammond, Indiana; & 18 grandchildren.
One son Willis & one daughter, Anna Emmons proceeded him in death.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the V.L. Poindexter funeral
home. With Bro. Ira Price officiating. Interment will be in the Oak
Groves cemetery. Friends may called at the funeral home after 7 p.m.
tonight.
Submitted by Keith Thompson
William H. Clark
WM. H. CLARK, 76 TAKEN BY DEATH IN KANSAS CITY
Former Washington Resident Returned Here For Burial
William H. Clark, 76, former Daviess county farmer who has been living in
Kansas City, Mo., for the past few years, died Thursday of this week, at his
home, there, according to information received here.
The body of Mr. Clark arrived in Washington at noon today, and was taken to
the home of his son, Harry L. Clark, northeast of Washington, near the old
Wathen school, in Washington township.
Funeral services are to be held at 2:30 o'clock, Sunday afternoon at Bethany
Christian church, with buri al following in the adjoining cemetery. Elwood
Williams will have charge of the funeral.
Mr. Clark was born in Daviess county and was a farmer by occupation. He was
educated here, and married Fannie Hays, who preceded him in death (in 1913).
A few years after his wife's death he moved to Missouri to make his home. The
deceased was a son of Lloyd and Anna (Sharum) Clark, and he was a member of
the Bethany Christian Church.
Surviving are three children, Harry L. Clark of Washington township, Mrs.
Laura Bell, of St. Louis, William J. Clark of Independence, Ks.; two sisters,
Mrs. Helen McTaggart, of Evansville, Mrs. James Sause of Bogard township; and
two brothers, Matt J. Clark of Lafayette and Joe Clark of Alva, OKla.
Note: William Henry Clark died 21 Sep 1933.
Submitted by Marion Grayson
Fannie Hays Clark
BARR WOMAN PASSES AWAY
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Could Not Survive Storke Of Paralysis Of Last Thursday.
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Burial Was Made Today
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Montgomery Lodge of Ben Hur Had the Funeral Services in Charge at County
Chapel.
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Mrs. W. H. Clark died at her home on the State road, near Bethany church
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---------about 5 o'clock, as the result of a stroke of paralysis received last
Thursday afternoon, aggravated to no small degree by the intense heat.
Mrs. Clark was the daughter of John Hays, now dead, and was born at the old
Hays homestead forty six years ago. She lived all her life, save one year
which was passed in the neighborhood in which she was born. Some twenty-seven
years ago she was married to W. H. Clark and to this union was born four
children ---Mrs. Leo Dant of Montgomery, Mr.s Louis Carey of Terre Haute,
Harry Clark and William Clark of Barr township.
Funeral Held at Bethany
The funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Bethany chruch, Mrs.
Clark beiing a member since early childhood of the Christian church, and the
Rev. A. W. Alexander of this city, conducted the services. Mrs. Clark was a
member of the Montgomery lodge of the Tribe of Ben Hur and the members
atteded the funeral in a body.
Mrs. Clark was one of the best known citizens of Barr township, she having
been since early girlhood prominently identified with the social and church
affairs of the neighborhood. Her lovable womanly ways attracted to her side
friends by the score and the large crowd which assembled at her grave was but
a fragment of evidence of the esteem in which she was held by her neighbors.
Death Was A Shock
The passing of Mrs. Clark was a shock to the neighborhood as but few know that
she was bordering upon the brink. Her health had been such as to cause no
complaint and early Thursday afternoon she was stricken with a paralytic
stroke and found in the yard in an unconscious condition by members of the
family about sundown. Mrs. Clark failed to recover from the unconscious
stupor and Saturday evening about 8 o'clock she answered the last summon,
surrounded by the members of her family and several friends.
Note: Fannie Hays Clark died 21 June 1913.
Submitted by Marion Grayson
Sarah Isabel Hackler
Sarah Isabel, daughter of Wm H. and Hannah Groves, was born on
a farrm near Epsom, Indiana, September 2, 1866, and departed this
life at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Weaver at Elnora, Indiana,
May 4, 1930, aged 63 years, 8 months and 2 days. Her childhood
and girlhood was spent in her in her father's home near Epsom and
her education was received in the schools of the neighborhood.On
May 29, 1884 she was married to George Hackler and their life together
was one of happiness, harmonious congenial and devoted.
Two daughters were born to them, Gertie and Cordia, who with the
husband and father are left to mourn the passing of a most loving
mother and wife.When a girl of 12 years she was converted and joined
the M.E. church of Epsom-later placing her membership in the Elnora
Christian Church with her husband. She was also a member of the
Order of Eastern Star and Royal Neighbors. Her life was consistent
with her Faith-close to the teachings of Christ and the church.
Her hospitality, thoughtfulness and kindness to everyone-her love
for children and loyalty to friends were among her outstanding traits
of character.Besides her husband and two daughters, Mrs. Gertie
Weaver of Elnora, and Mrs. Cordia Barker of Covington, Indiana,
she leaves two sisters, Mrs. Mary McGuire and Mrs. Lucy Snyder, of
Plainville; one brother, Alfred Groves of Epsom; three half sisters,
Mrs. Ethel Newcombe and Mrs. Ellen Brown of Richview, Illinois and
Mrs. Maude Bryant of Shennandoah, Iowa; and one half brother living
in Richview, Illinois.The eleven grandchildren are: Arnold Barker of
Crawfordsville, Ralph, Fred and Russell Barker of Cates, Indiana,
Alvin Weaver of Charleston, W. Va., Mrs Seth Eads of Anderson,
Willis Weaver of Washington, Mrs. Frank McFarland, John Dale Weaver,
George Weaver and Anna Ruth Weaver of Elnora; also three great
grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends who mourn the
passing of a good woman. We are strengthened by her life among us,
and her influence goes on and on.
Death Angel Calls Highly Esteemed Lady