WALLACE, John Sherman
Source: Thanks to the Covington Public Library for sending their wonderful collection of obituaries to share with you here (especially Brenda) – 1950s C p 191 – hand dated Jan 1957
John Sherman Wallace, 73, died at 1 a.m. Friday Jan 25, 1957 at his home in Cates. He had been in ill health several years. A life resident of Fountain County Mr. Wallace was born Aug 26, 1883 son of Sam and Ruena Hibbs Wallace. He was married Oct 1, 1950 to Lottie Riley who survives. Two previous wives, Mabel Becfkman and Hazel Wood preceded him in death as did a brother. Also surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Florence Morgan of Hinsdale, Ind; three sisters: Mrs. Dora Shell of Veedersburg; Mrs. Artie Crowder of Wallace and Mrs. Katie Thompson of Crawfordsville and a grandchild. A former trustee of Fulton Township he spent most of his life in farming but had been associated with the feed business about six years. Services were held Sunday at the Bodine & Shelby Funeral Home in Covington with Rev. Mariston Swango officiating. Burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery. – kbz