WILLIAM V. ADAMS
The end of a branch of a family tree
The obituaries below are an illustration of how one line of a family can cease to exist, the sad story of what happened to them. The obituaries are listed in cronilogical order.
December 18, 1919 - North Vernon Plain Dealer
LILLIAN M. ADAMS DIED FRIDAY
Was a Teacher in Indiana Harbor Schools
Lilliam M. Adams one of North Vernon's bright and popular young women and a school teacher of merit died at the home of her parents, on West Walnut Street, at 2:45 o'clock, Friday afternoon, December 12th after an illness of seven months. Funeral services were held at the Baptist Church, Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. C. P. Gibbs, of the First M. E. Church, and Rev. W. H. Davis, pastor of the Baptist Church. The burial took place in the City Cemetery.
Lillian Marcella Adams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William V. Adams, was born at Osgood, Indiana, September 19, 1894. She came to North Vernon with her parents in the year 1906 and entered North Vernon Public School from which she graduated in the class of 1913, After leaving school she prepared herself to become a teacher and taught in Jennings County for two years in the Zoar and Elzea Schools. Being ambitious to perfect herself in the work of her profession, she then entered Terre Haute Normal School for a course of special training, at the conclusion of which she obtained a State Teachers License and accepted a position in departmental work in the public schools of Indiana Harbor. In her work in this school she was most successful and was retained by the school board each year, until ill health forced her to resign he position in May 1919.
She was a member of the Baptist Church of North Vernon, and was a beautiful example of a pure, kind charitable, Christian character. As a daughter and sister, she was loving and devoted, always thoughtful in the comfort and happiness of father and mother, brother and sisters. As a teacher, she was kind and helpful and won the respect and love of the little ones in her care. Her friends were legion, and to them she was loyal and true. In the hearts of her intimate friends, she held a place that can never be filled.
She was bright and intelligent, ambitious and eager to succeed, but with it all humble and trustful with a great faith in God's love and help. She had a big, broad human interest that made her respond quickly with joy for the happiness of others and sympathy for those in distress.
During her long illness, she was patient and thoughtful of those around her. When all that loving hearts and physicians' skill could do failed to bring her relief, she became happily resigned and passed peacefully away on December 12, 1819 surrounded by the members of her family, to whom she related the beautiful vision she had seen of the bright angel who-had come to carry her to her Heavenly home.
She is mourned by her father and mother, two sisters, Hildred and Margaret, one brother, Frank, a number of other relatives and a host of friends.Find A Grave Link
CARD OF THANKS
We take this method of expressing our heartfelt gratitude to all the neighbors and friends who gave us sympathy, kindness and assistance during the sad hours of our recent bereavement, the death of our beloved daughter and sister, Lillian M. Adams. We also desire to thank the ministers, Rev. Gibbs and Rev. Davis, the pall-bearers, the choir and Undertaker Dowd for their kindness and we also thank those who so beautifully expressed their sympathy in floral tributes.
Mr. and Mrs. W. V. Adams and children.
FRANK H. ADAMS CALLED BY DEATH
Was One of North Vernon's Splendid Young Men
Frank Adams, aged twenty-seven years, died at St. Vincent's Hospital at Indianapolis, at 3:20 o'clock, Wednesday morning, July 28th. His death followed an operation for tumor on the brain, from which he had been suffering since hs return from military service in July 1919.
Frank Hukill Adams, son of Mr. and Mrs. William V. Adams, was born, at Osgood, Indiana,, November 27th, 1892. When about twelve years of age, he came to North Vernon with his parents and this city has since been his home. He received his education in North Vernon Common and High Schools and developed into a fine specimen of young manhood. He was of sterling character, of strict moral habits, bright, energetic, industrious, a dutiful and loving son and brother, a loyal friend, in short one of the splendid characters in the community in which he lived.
He was a member of the First M. E. Church and was at all times active in church work. He was secretary of the Sunday school for a number of years, was a member of the Epworth League, of which organization he was president. He was a member of the Modern Woodmen Lodge, and was prominent in Masonic circles, being a member of the Local Lodge of Masons, of which he was Worshipful Mastor; also a member of Seymour Commandary Knights Templar and of the Murat Temple Shrine, of Indianapolis.
When his country was engaged in war, he heard the call for volunteers and enlisted on April 26, 1918. He went to Purdue University, Lafayette, for a short course in military training and was later assigned to Company D, 344th Field Artillery in which unit he was soon given the rank of corporal. He left Perdue on June 28th, 1918 and on July 3rd, 1918, started his overseas voyage. He was given military training in artillery warfare in France and his unit was among those that were held in reserve. Just before the armistice was signed, he was moved to the front and the division was in readiness for front line warfare when the hostilities ceased. He was then placed with the Army of Occupation and he landed at Charleston, W. Va. on his return from overseas service June 15th, 1919. He was sent to Camp Taylor, Louisville, Ky., where he was mustered out of military service, and he returned to his home in this city June 26th, 1919.
Almost immediately after his return, members of the family and his friends noticed that he was suffering from a nervous affliction, which gradually became worse until partial paralysis developed. He was taken to the Government Hospital at Cincinnati, and not receiving benefit there, his father took him to a specialist at Indianapolis, in February where he was given special treatment. His trouble was pronounced to be tumor on the brain, a preliminary operation was performed, which it was the hope of surgeons and relatives would bring the tumor to the surface, where it could be removed.
He was brought back home and during the months that intervened, was given the best medical attention and the most careful and loving care by members of the family, but the disease failed to yield to treatment and he grew gradually worse. The affliction caused a creeping paralysis, which caused him to become absolutely disabled and affected his speech, sight and hearing. During the last few weeks, his parents believed that his trouble had reached the stage where a second operation was the only chance for relief, and he was taken to Indianapolis, to St. Vincent's hospital. Here the best surgical skill that the city affords was procured, but the operation proved that the tumor was too deeply imbedded in the brain for removal and the patient grew gradually weaker and passed away Wednesday morning.
The body was brought home, Wednesday night, and taken to the family residence on West Walnut Street. A delegation of members of Myron Bertman Post, American Legion, of which the deceased was a charter member, escorted the body from the train to the house. Funeral service will be held at the First M. E. Church at two o'clock Saturday afternoon conducted by the pastor, Rev. C. P. Gibbs, and the burial will take place in the City Cemetery. The Masonic Lodge and the American Legion will also have a part in the funeral rites. He is survived by his parents and two sisters, Hildred and Margaret Adams, both of whom reside with their parents. Find A Grave Link
BRIGHT YOUNG GIRL ANSWERS DEATH CALL
Miss Hildred Adams Passes Away at Denver Colorado.
The entire community was saddened, Sunday, and the sympathy of the people extended to W. V. Adams, when the announcement reached here of the death of his daughter, Miss Hildred which occurred Saturday, October 8th, at Denver, Colorado. The body reached this city, Wednesday evening, and was taken to the family home on West Walnut Street, Funeral service was held at the First M. E. Church, Thursday morning, conducted by Rev. C. P. Gibbs. The burial took place in the City Cemetery.
Hildred Adams was just twenty-three years old. She was a graduate of North Vernon High School in the class of 1919. After her graduation she took a position as assistant librarian at the Jennings County Public Library and in the summer of 1920 went to Butler College where she took a course of special training in librarian's work. It was after returning to this city again and taking up her work as assistant librarian that she became ill and her physician advised a change of climate. She went to Denver Colorado, September 10, 1920, and for a time it was believed that her health would be benefitted by the change. She began to fail, however, and several months ago, her mother went to Denver to attend her and remained with her until the end came.
She was a girl of sterling character a bright scholar, a true and loyal friend and a faithful member of the Baptist Church, and a member of the Order of Eastern Star. She was ambitious and energetic, and her sudden illness blighted her bright visions of great things to be accomplished in the world. She is survived by her parents and one sister, Margaret.
The heartfelt sympathy of everyone is with the grief stricken parents in this their third bereavement in two years. In December, 1919, a daughter Lillian, in the full bloom of young womanhood was called by death and in July 1920, a young man son, Frank was taken after months of suffering. In the death of Hildred, their third child, Mr. and Mrs. Adams are drinking the cup of sorrow to the dregs and they are crushed and heartbroken but they are people of great faith and trust in Almighty God, and they have bowed their heads and murmured "Thy will be done." That God will give them the grace of courage and fortitude to continue life's battles, looking forward to a happy reunion of loved ones in Heaven is the silent prayer of their friends, whose oral expressions of sympathy sound empty and meaningless. Find A Grave Link
MRS. WILLIAM ADAMS CALLED BY DEATH
Mrs. Mary Ellen Adams, seventy seven years old, wife of William V. Adams died at her home in this city, Thursday, March 9th, after an illness of two months.
The body was taken to the Dowd Funeral home and funeral services will be held this Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the First Methodist Church, conducted by the Rev. C. L. Hughbank's. The burial will take place in Hillcrest Cemetery.
Mrs. Adams was a member of First Methodist Church and involved in the affairs of the church while her health permitted, serving for a time as president of the Ladies Aid Society. She also was a member of the local chapter of Eastern Star.
Besides the husband she is survived by a daughter. Miss Margaret Adams, at home. Find A Grave Link
William V. Adams, 83 years old died at his home in this city, Sunday night, March 5th. Funeral services were held at the Dowd funeral home, Wednesday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. Charles A. Tyler, pastor of the First Methodist Church. Burial took place in Hillcrest Cemetery.
Mr. Adams came to North Vernon in the year 1906 and had been a resident of this city since that time. He was a stone cutter and operated a monument business for a number of years until forced to retire on account of ill health. He served one term as a member of the North Vernon City Council. He was a member of the First Methodist Church and a man of sterling qualities of character.
His wife, two daughters, Lillian and Hildred, and a son, Frank, preceded him in death. He is survived by one daughter, Miss Margaret, at home, and one sister Mrs. Addie Holzer, of Osgood. (His sister Addie died 18 days after he did, in Indianapolis.) Find A Grave Link
Mary Margaret Adams
Mary Margaret Adams, 100, of North Vernon died at 1:35 a.m. Friday, Feb. 22, 2008, at Jennings Health Care Center in North Vernon. Born Sept. 17, 1907, in North Vernon, Miss Adams was the daughter of William Vername and Mary Ellen Hukill Adams. Miss Adams was a 1926 graduate of West High School in Denver, Colo., and retired in 1977 after working 18 years at Muscatatuck State Hospital where she was an accountant/clerk. Before that she was deputy auditor at Vernon Courthouse for 25 years and prior to that worked as a beautician. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in North Vernon and Muscatatuck Quilt Club. She joined North Vernon Order of the Eastern Star No. 183 June 29, 1926, and had been a member for 81 years. She enjoyed quilting. The funeral will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday at Dove-Sharp & Rudicel Funeral Home in North Vernon with the Rev. Lance Marshall officiating. Calling will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. until service time Monday. Burial will be at Hillcrest Cemetery. She is survived by friends, David and Marilyn Beesley and family, Sue Beesley and her distant cousin, Evelyn Carson. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Lillian Marcella and Florence Hildred Adams; a brother, Frank Hukill Adams; and friends, Kenneth and Jessie Beesley. Find A Grave Link
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