DEPUTY FAMILY MEMBERS IN NEWSPAPER
CLIPPINGS AND BOOKS
North Vernon Banner Plain Dealer - May 15, 1895
OBITUARY
S. W. Deputy,[Silvester/Sylvester] who departed this life May 8, 1895, was born January 3, 1835, in Wood county, Virginia. He moved with his parents to Jefferson county,
Indiana, in 1838. After residing there one year his father moved to Jennings county to the place near which he has since lived. He was married to Miss Sarah Hudson in 1858.
Five children, all boys, were born to them, three of whom survive him. He united with the Christian church at Coffee Creek in 1863, and in his unassuming way he lived the
gospel he professed. His life was one of the silent forces whose influence can not be estimated. His loss will be deeply felt in the community. From the church a strong
stay has been removed. Just how kind a father has been called away from the children, or how tender a husband from the side of that one by whom he had walked for 37 years
only their breaking hearts can testify. His life has been a sweet benediction to his friends, his departure only fixes their attention more closely upon that Home to which
he has gone. Find A Grave Link
North Vernon Plain Dealer - February 22, 1912
DEPUTY-Mrs. Sarah Hudson Deputy, aged 73 years, died at her home at Paris, Friday, February 16th. Funeral services were held at the Christin Church
at Coffee Creek, Sunday afternoon after which the remains were interred in the Coffee Creek Cemetery. The deceased is survived by two sons, Emmerson J Deputy, of this city;
and Dr. Ernest M. Deputy, of Duggar, Ind. Her husband Sylvester Deputy, died about 16 years ago. Find A Grave Link
North Vernon Sun - October 25, 1882
Death again visited our midst on Saturday last, and claimed for its victim Mr. Velmore O. Deputy. The deceased was in the twenty-third year of his age;
was an upright and, in every respect, a worthy young man. He leaves a large circle of friends to mourn his loss, for none knew him but to respect him. He was a member of the
Christian Church at Coffee Creek, and since he united with the church had lived a life worthy of imitation. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. A. Hill, of North Vernon,
on Sabbath evening, at the Christian Church, at Coffee Creek, after which the remains were interred in the cemetery at that place.
North Vernon Plain Dealer - October 26, 1882, page 3
Paris Crossing Column
Mr. Velmer Deputy son of S. W. Deputy died at his home last Saturday after a short illness. Funeral services conducted by Rev. A. Hill. Mr. Deputy had been
teaching in one of the departments of the graded schools at Vernon, and was a young man of much promise. His death will be greatly lamented by all who knew him-Quite a number of people
from Vernon attended Mr. Deputy's funeral last Sunday among whom we saw "Bishop," Wales Campbell, Hon. J. D. New, Sheriff Verbarg, Dolph Cotton, Ame Thomas, Irby Wagner, Mr. Rowan and
many others.
Vernon Column
A good many of our citizens attended funeral services of Velmore E. Deputy, late teacher in our public school, on last Sunday at Coffee Creek. It was a sad
circumstance especially so because he was a self-made young man, a kind congenial and jovial companion, and had such bright prospects before him. His success as a teacher here was
a source of gratification to his patrons. It is very sad, yet in the consolation that our loss is his gain we will be reconciled. His parents and brothers have that heartfelt sympathy
of our citizens. Velmore was 24 years of age and died Saturday at 2 o'clock p.m. of Typhoid fever. Funeral services were conducted by Eld. A. Hill. Find A Grave Link
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A HISTORY OF SULLIVAN COUNTY INDIANA
CLOSING OF THE FIRST CENTURY'S HISTORY OF THE COUNTY, AND SHOWING THE GROWTH OF ITS PEOPLE, INSTITUTIONS, INDUSTRIES AND WEALTH
THOMAS J. WOLFE
EDITOR
VOLUME II
ILLUSTRATED
THE LEWIS PUBLISHING COMPANY
NEW YORK CHICAGO 1909
A man of high mental attainments, cultured and talented, Ernest M. Deputy, M. D., of Dugger, Cass township, is successfully engaged in the practice of his
profession as a physician and surgeon of skill, being widely known and having a fine patronage. A native of Indiana, he was born August 5, 1877, in Paris, Jennings county. His father,
Sylvester Deputy, was born January 3, 1834, in Woods county, Virginia, which was likewise the birthplace of his father, Andrew Deputy. A well-established tradition says that the first
known ancestor of the Deputy family was a babe left at the door of a deputy sheriff in France. The deputy sheriff and his wife being childless, gladly welcomed the foundling, took it in,
and as it was found on the door sill christened it Sylvester, and gave it the surname of Deputy.
The Doctor's great-grandfather and two of his brothers came from Virginia to Indiana via the Ohio river, landing at the present site of Madison. One of the brothers
subsequently settled in Illinois, but the Doctor's progenitor bought a tract of government land in Jefferson county, and was there engaged in tilling the soil the remainder of his life.
Andrew Deputy, the Doctor's grandfather, came with his parents to Sullivan county, and subsequently entered government land on the bank of the Muscatucket river, [confusion here – there
is no Muscatatuck river in Sullivan County it is actually located in Jennings county] where he cleared and improved a farm. He afterwards sold that property and removed to Jennings county,
settling in Montgomery township, where he resided until his death.
But a child when he was brought by his parents to Jefferson county, Sylvester Deputy was here reared to agricultural pursuits. He was very energetic, enterprising
and ambitious, and soon after attaining his majority bought a tract of timbered land in Montgomery township, Jennings county, where he built up an extensive business. In addition to clearing
the land and carrying on farming, he operated a shingle mill and manufactured molasses from sorghum which he raised, making a large quantity each fall. Improving a valuable farm, he erected
a substantial set of buildings and was there prosperously engaged in his chosen labors until his death in 1895. His wife, whose maiden name was Sarah Hudson, was born in Jennings county,
Indiana, in August, 1836, and is now living near the old homestead. Her father, Boyd Hudson, was born, it is thought, in New York state, and was a pioneer of Jennings county. He was a
tanner by trade, and established a tannery in Jennings county, it being one of the first in the state, and in it carried on an extensive, business. He bought large tracts of timber land,
taking especial pains to get that containing mostly oak trees, as he needed oak bark for use in his tannery. He employed a large force of men in his work, and the locality in which he
lived was known as Boydtown. He cleared large tracts of land, and in addition to operating his tannery was prosperously engaged in general farming until his death. His wife, whose maiden
name was Frances Shepherd, survived him and married for her second husband William Johnson.
Sylvester and Sarah (Hudson) Deputy reared five children, as follows:' Velmore, Alban S., Emerson J., Frank (deceased), Ernest M. Educated in the public schools of
Montgomery township, and at Lancaster, Velmore Deputy began his career as a teacher at the age of eighteen years, being first employed in the public schools of Kansas. Returning to Indiana
he was principal of the high school at Vernon until his death, at the age of twenty-two years. Alban S. Deputy took a normal course at the Blinn Academy, and in addition to teaching and
farming, was superintendent of a canning factory. He died August 20, 1909, and was interred in the Jennings county family cemetery. Emerson J. Deputy is a contractor for the building of
public highways.
After his graduation from the high school Ernest M. Deputy studied for a year at Purdue University in Lafayette, Indiana, after which he taught school for four
years, in the meantime reading medicine. Entering then the medical department of Kentucky University he took a course of four years, and was graduated from that institution in July, 1903,
receiving the degree of M. D. Locating in Dugger, Sullivan county, in the following month, Dr. Deputy has since built up an extensive and lucrative practice, obtaining an assured position
among the leading physicians of this part of the county. Deeply interested in his professional work, he makes a close study of all newer methods employed in detecting and treating diseases,
keeping abreast of the times in regard to medicine and surgery. He is a member of the Sullivan County Medical Society and is president for 1909, and is also a member of the Indiana State
Medical Society and the American Medical Association. Fraternally he is a member of the Elks Lodge, No. 866, at Linton, Indiana, and examining physician for the Modern Woodmen of America.
On December 11, 1904, Dr. Deputy married Fletie Staples. She was born in Jennings county, Indiana, in Marion township, a daughter of Thomas Jefferson and Belle (Rogers)
Staples. The Doctor and Mrs. Deputy have two children. Sherrill S. and Mary C.
The Indianapolis News - February 12, 1947
Ernest M. Deputy,
Dugger Physician
Dead at Age 69
LINTON, Ind., Feb. 12-Funeral services for Dr. Ernest M. Deputy, 69, a practicing physician at Dugger 44 years, will be held at his home Thursday afternoon.
One of Sullivan County's most widley known physicians, he was a civic and business leader in Dugger. A few years ago he had donated to the town the plot of ground
on which Dugger Memorial Park is located. He formerly was president of the now defunct Dugger State Band and was president of the Dugger Library Board.
He was active in the Dugger Baptist Church and was a past master of the Dugger Masonic Lodge and a past patron of the Dugger Order of Eastern Star.
He was a member of the Sullivan CXounty Medical Society, Indiana State Medical Society and Wabash Valley Aesculapian Society and a fellow in the American Medical Association.
Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Fletie Deputy, one son, Sherrill, Elkhart; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Corinne Adams, Whiting, and seven grandchildren.
North Vernon Plain Dealer - August 27, 1901
ONE OF THE MOST PROMINENT TEACHERS OF THE COUNTY
PASSED AWAY LAST THRUSDAY
Leaving to His Friends the Memory of a Lovable and Beautiful Character
Mr. Alban S. Deputy, of Paris Crossing, aged 46 years, died at his home last Thursday, August 20th, 1908, of typhoid fever, after many weeks of illness.
He was born January 29, 1862, on a farm near Coffee Creek church and received, his education in the little country school of that vicinity. In 1885 he united
with the church and received his education in the little country school of that vicinity. In 1885 he united with the church at Coffee Creek, and at the time of his death was superintendent
of its Sunday school. On December 25, 1888, he was united in marriage To Miss Lily Wilson. Such as to chief dates is the life of Mr. Deputy, "and again the Recording Angel has closed the
volume."
One who was a bosom friend says: "Brother Deputy was a man whom to know was to respect and love, and the going out of the light of such a life is an irreparable loss
to this community. As superintendent of this Sunday school we feel that his place can not be filled; strong in conviction and noble in purpose his influence is felt as of one whose delight
is in the law of the Lord. As a teacher, in Jennings county he ranked at the head, his sole interest being to teach the boys and girls that education's highest motive is to mold strong men
and women. Words can not tell the influence of such a broad and unselfish life. He, for years, had been active and proficient member of the Order of Masons, and at the time of his death was
Master of the Lodge."
Mr. Deputy leaves a wife, three daughters-Gail, Cora and Ethel-and one son Walter, a mother, two brothers, and many, many friends to mourn his early departure.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at Coffee Creek church by Rev. Charles Hudson, a very large concourse of friends being present, a majority of who
had been pupils of Mr. Deputy. The remains were lowered to their last resting place in the nearby cemetery by Paris Lodge, No. 221, F. & A. the conclusion of the beautiful ceremonies of the
order.
With Mr. Deputy the writer enjoyed the pleasures of intimate social and fraternal acquaintance; at all time he was genial, whole souled and companionable, free from
hypocrisy-spreading sunshine and gladness everywhere. His whole life was spent in the community in which he died, and the sorrow displayed by the thousand or more present at the funeral was
a proof of the high esteem in which he was held. W. Find A Grave Link
Vernon Banner - April 30, 1879
OBITUARY
Elias L. Deputy was born in Wood county, Virginia, June 11th, 1816, and died April 15, 1879, aged 62 years, 10 months and 4 days. He was buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery,
on April 17, W.W. Reynolds officiating. Mr. Deputy came to Marion township, Jennings county, Ind., in 1832 and was married to Mary Rogers in 1835. By his industry the dense forest into which
he moved was soon converted into a beautiful farm, where he spent the remainder of his life. He was the father of nine children, five of whom, together with his wife, survive him. He was
strictly a moral man, having the greatest regard for honesty and veracity, his word was as good as his note. For a number of weeks prior to his death he was greatly afflicted, but appeared to
be perfectly resigned to his fate. Before his departure he professed faith in the "Blood of Jesus," and said to his family that he had no fears of death, that there was a better state of
existences for him than the present. Thus ends the life of one of Jennings county's best citizens. The family have the warmest sympathy of their friends and neighbors in their time of affliction. Find A Grave Link
March 29, 1906 - North Vernon Banner Plain Dealer
Obituary
Mary Rogers was born Oct. 17, 1816, at Harpers Ferry, Virginia. She removed with her parents to Jennings county, Ind., in the year 1819, when about three years of age
and settled near Teacreek. Her father returned to Virginia to settle up his business, being a gunsmith by trade. He made guns for the Revolutionary war. He died not long after he returned to
Virginia. She married Elias L. Deputy in the year 1835. To this union were born nine children, four daughters and five sons, four of whom, two girls and two boys, and husband preceded her to the
Glory World. She united with the Mt. Zion M. E. church under the ministry of Rev. William Maupin in early life and lived a consistent Christian life until the Master called her, for she often said
"the good Lord would soon relieve her of her suffering and that she was ready and willing to go." She met with a serious accident five years ago the 3d of February, by falling, from which she was
never able to walk or be out of the house. Kind hearts and willing hands administered to her every want. She had an unfaultering trust in God and when the summons came it found her ready. She
departed this life Mar. 4, 1906 at 6:30 a.m., aged 89 years, 4 months and 17 days. She leaves one brother, Jas. M. Rogers, one half brother, five children, eleven grandchildren, seventeen great-
grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends to mourn their loss. Find A Grave Link
Vernon Banner - September 19, 1877
OBITUARY
Deputy - George W. Deputy was born in Marion township, Jennings county, Indiana, January 2d, 1817, and died after a brief illness, in the same locality, September 3rd, 1877.
From his youth up Bro. Deputy has been as free from evil habits, doubtless, as any young man of his time, never having practiced those vices so common to young men during and since the war. For
over thirty years he lived a strictly moral life, being always just and fair in his dealings, prompt in the fulfillment of promises, considerate honorable in all the relations of life, and consequently
a favorite among his associates. But last winter he concluded that a proper regard for his eternal interests required something more than mere morality. He united with the Methodist Episcopal Church,
on probation, February 26th and sought an interest in the blood of Jesus. He was of a mild, quiet disposition, not demonstrative in words or actions, but he was deeply concerned and strongly determined
to lead a new life. "Steadfast and unmovable" he thought not of "turning back," and was baptized and received into full connection with the Church one week before he died, August 26th.
Monday morning, when the hour of separation came he would say to his weeping friends "I am going to a better place." "I am not afraid to die." and to his two children, " I want
you to be good boys and meet me in heaven."
What a comforting assurance for his grief-stricken friends, who like one of old may ask, "can I bring him back again," and with the same one may be enabled to say "I shall go to
him, but he shall not return to me." He was buried at Mount Zion Cemetery, Sept. 4th, the funeral being preached by Rev. B. F. Owens. He leaves a wife, two children, father, mother, brothers' sisters
and a host of friends to mourn his departure. Let us strive to imitate his virtues and to meet him in that better world." O. Find A Grave Link
May 16, 1912 - North Vernon Plain Dealer
DEPUTY-Ex-County Commissioner, James Deputy, died at his home in Marion Township, Tuesday. Funeral will take place Friday.
May 23, 1912 - North Vernon Plain Dealer
Obituary
James A. Deputy, Jr., son of Elias L. and Mary Rogers Deputy, was born at the old homestead near the Mt. Zion M. E. Church, Jennings County, Indiana, November 2nd 1841.
He was the third child of the family of whom the following still survive: Druzilla C., Martha C., Arista Franklin and Lucias W. who have preceded him in death are Allie Jane, Elizabeth Ann,
Henry C. and George W.
He grew to manhood in the Mt. Zion vicinity and united with the M. E. Church under the pastorate of Rev. T. N. Jordon, in the fall of 1861 and remained a loyal member
of this church until his death.
On August the 24th 1862 he was married to Martha Ann Wolfe and to this union were born seven children, Ida B., Frank P., Manfred W., Almond C., Daisy M., Joseph F.
and Cloay M.. He is survived by his wife and all the children except Almond C. who died a three years of age. Besides these he leaves thirteen grand-children and one great grand child.
In 1861 he became a member of the State Militia and did muster service and was called to guard confederate prisoners at Camp Morton, in the summer of 1862, during which
time he was duly mustered into the military service of the United States and participated in the defence against Morgan's Raid in 1863. He was a member of the Melville Post of the Grand Army
of the Republic.
Mr. Deputy was a man of sterling quality. As a husband and father he was kind and devoted and much attached to his family. All of his children are active members of
the Methodist Church of which he was justly proud. He often expressed his thankfulness that his children had never brought reproach upon themselves or shame upon their parents.
Our Church and community have lost a valuable citizen, and family a loving husband and father who hoped to live that some day they all may meet together with him in heaven.
He departed this life May the 13th, 1912, at the age of seventy years, six months and eleven days. The funeral services were conducted at the Mt. Zion M. E. Church on
Friday May 17th by Rev. J. G. Moore, pastor in charge, after which his body was laid to rest by funeral directors, George W. Dodd and son. Find A Grave Link
November 1, 1917 - North Vernon Plain Dealer
Mrs. James A. Deputy, Jr., was found dead in bed Saturday morning, when called. Burial at Mt. Zion, on Monday. Mrs. Deputy had been an invalid for some years and her death
was not altogether unexpected. Find A Grave Link
Mr and Mrs Henry Barnes attended the funeral of Mrs. James Deputy at Zion Church, Monday. Mrs. Barnes and Mrs. Deputy were sisters, the latter is the mother of the former
County Superintendent Manford Deputy, and a teacher in the local schools here, two terms, now, of Kansas City.
May 21, 1914 - North Vernon Plain Dealer
I heard a voice from heaven saying, "Write". Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth; yes saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors;
and their works do follow them Rev. 14, Martha C. Deputy, daughter of Elias L. and Mary Deputy, was born April 19, 1849, in Jennings County, Indiana. She was converted and united with the M, E.
Church at Mt. Zion, under the pastorate of Rev. J. P Pell, in a gracious revival meeting, when in her early girlhood. For all these years, she shared the joys and sorrows, which are common in a
Christian Life. She was united in marriage to James M, Staples, April 1869. He only lived about three years and after his death she came back to the old home of father and mother. In September
1884, she was united in marriage to James A. Deputy. To this union was born one son Irby C. She was of a family of nine children. Her parents three brothers and two sisters preceded her to the
Glory World. She was kind and sympathetic to the sick and afflicted. For quite a while her health had been failing and since last August it became very apparent to all that she was rapidly failing.
She came down to the last struggle with remarkable patience and a day or two before the end came, said her prospects were bright for the future. Among her last words were, "Jesus, Dear Jesus." Her
confidence in her Savior was steadfast and remained unshaken. When she knew the end was approaching, she met it with a faith and fortitude that finds in submission to God's will, their best and
fullest expression.
Her presence in the home will be missed The Church a shock sustains, her friends who knew her best know it's her eternal gain.
She departed this life March 23, 1914 at 5:55 a. m. She leaves husband, son and wife, step son, one sister, two brothers and a host of relatives and friends to mourn their loss.
They are gathering fast on the other side;
The dear ones we love of yore;
They have launched their barks on the shadowy tide
And enter the shining shore.
From the church below to the church above,
They are passing, a glorious band.
And the Father welcomes them all in his love
To the joys of the Heavenly land. Find A Grave Link
January 22, 1941 - North Vernon Plain Dealer & Republican
DEATH SUMMONS A.F. DEPUTY [Arista Franklin Deputy]
A.F. Deputy, eighty-eight years old, died at his home west of Commiskey, Monday, December 30th. The body was taken to the Eldo Dodd funeral home. Funeral services were held at
the Zion Methodist church at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning, conducted by the Rev. Walter Mosley, assisted by a minister from Seymour and a minister from Crothersville. Burial took place in the Mt. Zion cemetery.
He was the son of Elias and Mary Rogers Deputy and was born in the Mr. Zion community January 20, 1852. On December 19, 1890 he was united in marriage to Nellie Short, who preceded
him in death, December 14, 1921. He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Hoffman, who survives. He is also survived by a daughter Mrs. Josephine Everhart of Seymour, and several nieces and nephews. He was
the last surviving member of a family of nine children.
He united with the Mt. Zion Methodist Church when quite young and remained a faithful and active member of that church. Find A Grave Link
September 5, 1940 - North Vernon Plain Dealer & Republican
FRANK P. DEPUTY DIES AT SEYMOUR
Frank P. Deputy, seventy-five years old, died at the home of his son. Charles Deputy, at Seymour, Sunday, September 1st. Funeral services were at Mt. Zion Methodist Church in Jennings
County, Wednesday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. Amos L. Boren, of Seymour. The burial took place in Mr. Zion Cemetery.
Mr. Deputy was born March 7, 1865, in Jennings County, the son of James A. and Martha A. Wolfe Deputy, both of whom have passed away. On December 25, 1890 he married Florence S. Hoffman,
who died in January 1912. On January 9, 1913, he was married to Amelia Hoffman, who died March 9, 1933.
He is survived by three sons: Alfred Deputy, of Homestead, Florida, Clifford Deputy and Charles Deputy, both of Seymour: a brother Manford Deputy, of Lakeland, Florida: and two sisters,
Mrs. Daisy M. Polk, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa: and Mrs. Cloay Gruber, Lanesboro, Iowa. Several grandchildren and two great grandchildren, also survive.
He engaged in farming and most of his life was spent in Jennings County. He was a member of Mt. Zion Methodist Church. Find A Grave Link
November 23, 1983 - North Vernon Plain Dealer
Kenneth Deputy was retired railroader
Kenneth M. Deputy, 83, Route 2, Deputy, died at the Kings Daughters Hospital in Madison on Wednesday morning. He had been in failing health.
Mr. Deputy was born on July 3, 1900, in Paris Crossing, the son of Harry and Emma Malcomb Deputy. He married Lois Foster on August 9, 1928 and she survives. He was a retired B&O Railroad
employee and farmer. He was a member of the Pisgah Methodist Church and the North Vernon Masonic Lodge 59.
Other survivors include two daughters, Sara Picoli, Clarksville and Janet Anderson, New Middletown; two sons, Dr. Kenneth Deputy, Bowling Green, Kentucky, and Malcolm Deputy, Hot Springs,
Arkansas; two sisters, Gertrude Thomas and Gladys Gilbert, both of Seymour, and ten grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted on Saturday morning at the Dove-Sharp Funeral Home with Rev. Doug Wallace officiating. Burial was in the Pisgah Methodist Church Cemetery. Masonic Lodge
services were conducted Friday evening. Funeral Nov. 26, 1983. Find A Grave Link
January 10, 1894 - North Vernon Banner Plain Dealer
[William M. "Squire Bill" Deputy, his headstone says he died December 31, 1894 but I found his Obituary in the North Vernon Banner Plain Dealer, the paper was dated January 10, 1894. Houston,
that was a problem. So I started checking more and found his estate notices in the same newspaper dated late January and early February. He could hardly have died in December of 1894 if all that was going on in early
1894. His Obituary states he died December 31, 1893. So this one looks like the tombstone was made with the wrong death year. S.L.K.]
Obituary
William Deputy was born in Virginia, April 21st, 1813. and departed this life December 31st, 1893, at his home in Marion township, Jennings County, aged 80 years, 8 months and 10 days.
He came with his parents from Virginia when but a boy, and settled in Jennings County, where he has ever since made his home. He was married to Mary M. Deputy and to them were born eight children, three sons
and five daughters. Death visited his home until but three daughters were left; and some eight years ago his beloved companion was called to the spirit world, leaving him in an almost helpless condition;
as rheumatism has afflicted him for many years and he could not walk except by the aid of crutches, but he bore it all patiently and at last the summons came and relieved him of his afflictions. Thus, another
old pioneer has been taken from our midst, and as we look around us, we can but say the old pioneers are nearly gone. He was well known throughout the county; he served as Justice of the Peace for a number
of years. He leaves three children and 19 grand children and 11 great grand children; a mother and two sisters to mourn their untimely loss. His remains were laid to rest in Mt. Zion cemetery, Jan. 1, 1894,
in the presence of a large concourse of relatives and friends. The family have the sympathy of the entire community. Find A Grave Link
March 21, 1989 - North Vernon Sun
Walter Deputy dies Saturday after illness
Walter W. Deputy, 90, of Route I, Paris Crossing, died Saturday at the Community Care Center, North Vernon. He had been in failing health for several months.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Ron McKinney at 2 p.m. Monday at the Coffee Creek Christian Church, Paris Crossing, with burial at the church cemetery. Arrangements were under
the direction of Dove and Sharp Funeral Home.
A native of Jennings County, born Nov. 17, 1898, he was the son of Alban and Lillie Wilson Deputy. He was a retired farmer, a member of the Schmidlapp Masonic Lodge at Kent, Jennings
County Farm Bureau and a 77 year member of the Coffee Creek Christian Church.
He is survived by two sisters, Ethel Deputy and Cora Dodd of Paris Crossing. Find A Grave Link
September 27, 1934 - North Vernon Plain Dealer
MRS. ELIZABETH DEPUTY CALLED BY DEATH
Mrs. Elizabeth Deputy, eighty-seven years old died at her home in Crothersville, Saturday, September 22nd after an illness of two weeks. Funderal services were held Sunday afternoon at
one o'clock from the home and at two o'clock from the Coffee Creek Christian Church in Montgomery Township, Jennings County, and the burial took place in Coffee Creek Cemetery. The Rev. Walter Mosely, of
Uniontown had charge of the services.
Mrs. Deputy was formerly Miss Elizabeth Arbuckle. She was the daughter of Alexander and Martha Phillips Arbuckle and was born November 6th 1864(1846).
In the year 1866 she married Harvey Deputy, who died in 1918. She is survived by four children: Guy Deputy, of Commiskey; Mrs. Lucy Sweeny of Crothersville; Perry Deputy, of Portland, Ind.; and Mrs. Lula Wetzel
of Austin. She was a member of Coffee Creek Christian Church. Find A Grave Link
December 29, 1947 - Seymour Tribune
Rites Conducted for Mrs. Lucy M. Sweany
Funeral services for Mrs. Lucy M. Sweany, 72, of Crothersville were conducted at 10 o'clock this morning from the Crothersville Baptist Church with the Rev. Walter Moselyey, of Uniontown
and the Rev. Marvin Ashlock, Crothersville Baptist pastor, in charge. Burial was in the Crothersville Cemetery.
Mrs. Sweany, died Saturday morning at the home in Crothersville. She was born June 15, 1875, in Jennings county, the daughter of the late Harve and Elizabeth Arbuckle Deputy. She was married
March 20, 1894 in Brownstown to Sheridan Sweany, who preceded her in death.
Mrs. Sweany was a member of the Crothersville Baptist Church and enjoyed the acquaintance and esteem of a host of friends who mourn her passing.
She is survived by four children: Mrs. Edna Bell, of California; Clark Sweany, of Shelbyville, Ind.; Mrs. Esther Lett, and Clyde Sweany, both of Crothersville. A brother, Perry Deputy, of Columbus
and a sister, Mrs. Lula Wetzel, residing on an Austin rural route, also survive. Find A Grave Link
November 6, 1992 - North Vernon Sun
Oldest living resident Cora Deputy Dodd passes away
Cora Deputy Dodd, who at 101 was the oldest resident of Jennings County, died at 11:15 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6, 1992, at her home.
Born May 24, 1891, in Jennings County she was the daughter of Abbey and Lillie Wilson Deputy and spent most of her life within a half-mile of her birthplace near Paris Crossing.
After graduation from high school in 1910, she was a graduate of Franklin College and Terre Haute Teacher's Institute. Her first teaching position was at Bethel, a one-room school. She
later taught in the elementary grades at Paris Crossing.
Following her marriage to Eldo Dodd, the undertaker at Paris Crossing, June 15, 1912, she gave up teaching to become his lady assistant. She returned to the classroom during the World War
II era. After the death of her husband in 1965, she and her son, Joe, continued operation of the Dodd Funeral Home, with the assistance of the Dove and Sharp Funeral Home, until December 1970.
In later years, Mrs. Dodd compiled her experiences as the wife of an undertaker and signed a contract earlier this year with Still Waters Press of North Vernon to publish these memoirs in
book form.
Mrs. Dodd was the oldest member of the Coffee Creek Baptist Church, which she served faithfully as her health permitted. The woman's mission group of the church, the Cora May Circle, is
named for her. She also belonged to the Paris Crossing High School Alumni Association.
Surviving are two daughters, Margaret Reese of Vernon and Dorothy Richardson of Indianapolis; three sons, Joe Dodd of Deputy, Walter Dodd of Wellington, Ohio, Texas, and Ralph Dodd of Powell,
Ohio; her sister, Ethel Deputy of Paris Crossing; eight grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Coffee Creek Baptist Church with the Revs. Richard Burcham and Ron McKinney officiating. Burial was at the church cemetery. Arrangements
were under the direction of the Dove and Sharp Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the Coffee Creek Baptist Church. Find A Grave Link
May 11, 1995 - North Vernon Plain Dealer
Ethel Sarah Deputy, 98, former teacher
Ethel Sarah Deputy, 98, of Paris Crossing died Monday, May 8, 1995, at Hoosier Christian Village in Brownstown.
After graduating from high school, Miss Deputy attended Butler University in Indianapolis and obtained a teaching certificate. She retired in 1955, after many years of teaching in the
elementary schools of Jennings County. At the time of her retirement she was teaching second grade at the North Vernon Elementary School. She was a member of Coffee Creek Christian Church in Paris Crossing
and the Indiana Retired Teacher's Association.
Funeral will be conducted Thursday, at 2 p.m., at Coffee Creek Christian Church, with the Rev. Ron McKinney, Tim Underhill and Morris Pippin officiating. Calling will be from 4-8 p.m.
Wednesday at Dove-Sharp and Rudicel Funeral Home and after 1 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery.
Born Aug. 24, 1896, in Paris Crossing, she was the daughter of Alban and Lillie Wilson Deputy.
Survivors include two nieces, Margaret Reese of Vernon and Dorothy Richardson of Indianapolis; and three nephews, Joe Dodd of Deputy, Walter Dodd of Wellington Ohio and Ralph of Powell, Ohio.
She was preceded in death by death by two sisters, Cora Dodd and Gail Blake, and a brother, Walter Deputy.
Memorials may be made to the Coffee Creek Christian Church.
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Ethel Sarah Deputy
Funeral for Ethel Sarah Deputy, 98, of Paris Crossing was conducted Thursday, May 11, at Coffee Creek Christian Church at Paris Crossing, with the Revs. Ron McKinney and Tim Underhill
officiating. Barbara Grove was pianist, and the Rev. Morris Tippin was soloist.
Burial was at the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Virgil Burnside, James Grove, Melvin Holley, Walter Luedeman, George McClanahan and Richard Young.
Miss Deputy died Monday, May 8, 1995, at Hoosier Christian Village at Brownstown.
Arrangements were made by Dove-Sharp and Rudicel Funeral Home. Find A Grave Link
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