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EARLEY, Ruth LucilleSource: Vincennes Sun-Commercial, 18 May 1995
Ruth Lucille EARLEY, 92, 919 N. 13th St., died at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday at Willow Manor Nursing Home.
She was born May 25, 1902, in Vincennes, the daughter of Charles T. and Molly (DIXON) JORDAN.
She was a homemaker.
Surviving are two daughters, Ruby HOUCK and Garnett HAZELMAN, both of Vincennes; two sisters, Ruby WUERTZ, of Austin, TX, and Marie BATEMAN of Louisville, KY; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Three brothers are deceased.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Goodwin Funeral Home, and Revs. William EARLEY and Steve HENCY officiating.
Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
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EATON, Robert E.
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Robert E. Eaton, 80, formerly of 918 Broadway St., passed away at 1:05 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4, 2006, at Petersburg Health Care in Petersburg.
He was born Jan. 7, 1926, in Vincennes, to Roscoe A. and Anna (Werker) Eaton.
Mr. Eaton had been a shoe cobbler for Eaton and Spaulding Sales. He was a member of St. John Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, and served on the church cemetery board. He was a veteran. Mr. Eaton participated in many church functions. He enjoyed woodworking and made toy trains and grandfather clocks. Mr. Eaton was an avid IU fan and enjoyed his grandkids.
Survivors include his second wife, Betty (Jordan) Eaton of Vincennes; children and their spouses, Kathy and Mike Sternal of Lafayette, Tom and Cindy Eaton of Olympia, Wash.; Mitch Eaton of Vincennes; and Jenny and Larry Bilskie of Vincennes; grandchildren, Kevin Sternal, David Eaton, Nicole Eaton, Mitchell Eaton, Jeremy Eaton Thorne, Dan Bilskie and his wife, Mollie, Matt Bilskie, Mallory Bilskie and Griffin Bilskie; one great-grandson, Cooper Bilskie; one brother, Roscoe H. Eaton of Vincennes; and a sister, Sister Roseanne Eaton SP of Terre Haute.
He was preceded in death by his first wife of 49 years, Peggy (Carter) Eaton; one son, Bruce Eaton; one brother, Raymond; and one sister, Mabel.
The funeral will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. John Catholic Church, 803 Main St. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery.
Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Fredrick and Son Funeral Home, 313 Church St.
Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Research Foundation.
Condolences may be sent online at www.fredrickandson.com.
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EDDLEMAN, Mary
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 27 Apr 1920, page 1
MISS [sic] MARY EDDLEMAN PASSED AWAY SUNDAY.
Mrs. Mary Eddleman, wife of Jas. Eddleman, a well known retired farmer, died at the family residence, 153 East Reel Avenue Sunday morning, at 3 o’clock death being due to a complication of ailments. The deceased was aged seventy-three years.
The funeral services will be conducted this (Tuesday) afternoon. There will be a short song service at the family residence at 1 o’clock, after which the remains will be taken to the Indiana church, where funeral services will be conducted at 2 o’clock. The remains will be laid to rest in the Indiana church cemetery. Rev. Nash will officiate.
In addition to her husband, the deceased is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Blanche Fry, of Birmingham, Ala., Mrs. Nellie Robb of this city and Mrs. Viola Hollingsworth of Evansville, four sons, Alonzo of Bruceville, David F. and Charles of this city, and Joseph of Verne in the eastern part of Knox county. Three sisters, three brothers, eighteen grandchildren and one great grandchild also survive.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
EDGIN, Chester
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 9 Apr 1920, page 4
Edgin.
Chester Edgin, four months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Edgin, 211 Scott street, died at 5 o’clock Thursday morning at the family residence. The funeral was held at 2 o’clock yesterday afternoon at Monroe City and burial was made at that place. Chester was a twin to Lester Edgin, who died November 24 last.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
EDGIN, Marshall
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Marshall Edgin, 93, 908 N. 14th St., Vincennes, died at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, 2006, at his residence.
Born July 16, 1912, in St. Francisville, Ill., he was the son of Samuel E. and Sarah (Fiscus) Edgin. Marshall was a self-employed contractor and a World War II veteran. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Monroe City, the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Scottish Rite, and the Hadi Shrine.
His wife, Ruby Edgin, whom he married Sept. 16, 1933, died Jan. 31, 1997. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Sarah (Fiscus) and Samuel E. Edgin; one grandchild, Tracey Howder; four sisters; and three brothers.
Survivors include six daughters, Reba Kimmell of Columbus, Donna Mullens of Vincennes, Joann Howder of Vincennes, Carol Burns of Evansville, Linda Waller of Cadiz, Ky., and Kathy Burch of Vincennes; two sons, Larry Edgin of Vincennes and Dennis Edgin of Indianapolis; one sister, Alma Wampler of Vincennes; 21 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
The funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday at Goodwin Funeral Home, 524 Broadway St., by the Rev. Georg Karl. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Shriners Children’s Hospital.
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EDWARDS, Cecil Floyd
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Cecil Floyd Edwards, 94, Monroe City, died at 2:40 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20, 2006, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes.
Cecil was born Oct. 6, 1911, in Palmyra Township, to Floyd and Maude (Like) Edwards.
He was married to Velma Lee (Gillum) on Feb. 14, 1938. She survives and they celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary this year.
Cecil was a graduate of Fritchton High School, having played on the “Fritchton Eagles” basketball team. In 1928, he won the rebounding award. Cecil had retired from farming, having owned farms in Palmyra and Harrison Township. Cecil has also worked for 25 years for the Palmyra Township Agriculture Stabilization and five years on the county Agriculture Stabilization committee. Cecil was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Monroe City, where he had previously been and elder and trustee.
Survivors, besides his wife, include sons, Floyd Edwards and David Edwards and his wife, Darlene, all of Monroe City; a daughter, Janet Pieper and her husband, Earl, of Lawrenceville, Ill.; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death, besides his parents, are two sisters, Mildred Belton and Pauline Brown.
The funeral will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Gardner-Brockman Funeral Home, 505 Main St. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorial donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Online condolences to the family may be made to ingar@keystonegroup.com.
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EDWARDS, Eva Marie
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 26 Mar 1920, page 1
BABY SWALOWS [sic] TABLETS; DIES
Sixteen Months Old Daughter of Albert Edwards, Near Sanborn, Died After Eating Too Many Ppills.
(Special to Vincennes Commercial)
Sanborn, Ind., March 25. -- The sixteen months old baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Edwards, who live about two miles from Sanborn, died at 7:30 o’clock Wednesday evening as the result of swallowing a number of medical tablets.
Mr. Edwards had brought home a package of Hinkle tablets from the doctor and laid them on a front room table. While Mrs. Edwards was out of the room the baby's three-year-old brother secured the tablets and fed eight or nine of them to her. This was shortly after the noon hour and the baby was put to sleep. When she woke up the mother noticed that the baby was very fretful. She went to get a drink of water for the child and when she came back a little girl had fallen over on the floor. Dr. Johnson was immediately summoned from Sanborn and he worked with her for an hour and a half but death came at 7:30.
It was said that the tablets contain a small percentage of strychnine and cannot safely be taken in such large quantities even by an adult. The funeral will be held at the residence Friday afternoon. Mr. Edwards is a farmer. He had moved with his family from Sanborn only last week.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
EDWARDS, James Franklin
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Former Oaktown resident James Franklin Edwards, 72, died Monday, April 9, 2007, in San Antonio, Texas.
He was a truck driver.
Survivors include his two sisters, Grace McKinley of Oaktown and Faye Hill of Vincennes; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Duesterberg-Fredrick Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest with his mother in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service Wednesday at the funeral home.
Online condolences can be sent to duesterbergfredrick.com.
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EDWARDS, Velma Lee
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Velma Lee Edwards, 93, of Monroe City, passed away Friday morning October 8, 2010 at the Lodge of the Wabash.
She was born August 23, 1917 in Lawrence County, Illinois to the late Lee and Bessie (Anderson) Gillum. Velma was a sales clerk for the former Hills Department Store and had been the organist for Brockman Funeral Home. She was a long time member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Monroe City and was the church organist for over 20 years. She was also a member of the former Monroe City Order of Eastern Star and moved her membership to the Vincennes Chapter #291 when they merged.
Velma was married on February 14, 1938 to Cecil Floyd Edwards and he preceded her in death in 2006. A grandson, Doug Edwards also preceded her in death in 2007 as well as a sister Rosene (Cazel) Sutch.
Survivors include a daughter, Janet (Earl) Piper of Lawrenceville, IL, 2 sons, Floyd Lee Edwards and David (Darlene) Edwards, both of Monroe City, 7 grandchildren, Roger Piper, Becky Lyles, Nicholas Edwards, Michael Edwards, Cathy Ochs, Brad Chapman and 8 great grandchildren.
Funeral services for Velma will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Gardner-Brockman Funeral Home 505 Main Street with the Rev. David Parman officiating. Following the service, she will be laid to rest next to her husband in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends are invited to visit and share memories with the family on Tuesday from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made in Velma's memory to the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
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EICHELBERGER, Rev. George W.
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 15 May 1920, page 1
PRESBYTERIAN PASTOR DIES
Rev. G. W. Eichelberger Passed Away Friday After Having Arrived Week Before to Accept Knox County Pastorate.
Rev. George W. Eichelberger, D. D., died in the Good Samaritan hospital at 8:35 Friday evening, just one week after he had arrived in this city to accept the pastorate of the Palmyra and Royal Oak Presbyterian churches. Dr. Eishelberger [sic] arrived in Vincennes Friday, May 7 and filled his first appointment at his new post last Sunday. He had a severe cold when he came, but nevertheless attended to his duties Sunday. He became seriously ill Tuesday at his room in the Avenue hotel and was removed to the hospital. His cold developed into pneumonia which resulted in death. Upon his next birthday, July 28, he would have been aged 64 years.
Rev. Eichelberger came here from the pastorate of the First Presbyterian church at Eureka Springs, Arkansas. He had been in the Presbyterian ministry for more than thirty years and was widely known as an evangelist of power. During his long career he had been engaged in the both in the west and the East especially in Philadelphia. This was the first pastorate he had held in Indiana.
His wife, Mrs. Maddie Eichelberger had been notified of his serious illness and arrived here Friday evening after his death. In addition he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. R. A. Trippe, of Arkansas City, Ark., who will arrive here Saturday morning. Two grandchildren [sic] of Mrs. Trippe, also survive. After the arrival of the daughter the remains will be taken to Arkansas City for burial.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
EICHELBERGER, Rev. George W.
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 16 May 1920, page 1
FUNERAL SERVICES
Over the Remains of the Late George W. Eichelberger Will Be Conducted at Palmyra Church This Morning.
Funeral services over the remains of the late Rev. George W. Eichelberger, who died at the Good Samaritan hospital Friday after a brief illness of pneumonia, will be conducted this morning at 10 o’clock from the Palmyra Presbyterian church, of which church, with the Royal Oak church he had served as pastor for the first time last Sunday. The funeral services will be conducted by Rev. A. H. Kelso, of the Bethany Presbyterian church, this city, whose pulpit at the morning hour will be filled by Rev. Eshbourn, of Farmersburg. Following the funeral services the remains will be shipped to McGill, Ark., for interment.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
EICHELBERGER, Rev. George W.
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 16 May 1920, page 1
Here to Attend Funeral.
Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Trippe and two children, of Arkansas City, Ark., arrived in the city Saturday, having been called here by the death of Mrs. Trippe's father, Rev. George W. Eichelberger, who passed away at the Good Samaritan hospital Friday, after a brief illness of pneumonia.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
ELKINS, Matilda E.
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 16 Mar 1920, page 8
Elkins.
Mrs. Matilda E. Elkins, aged 68 years died at her home in Sanborn Sunday night. Death was due primarily to heart trouble. The remains were brought to Vincennes at 9 o’clock Monday night and were taken to the home of her son, J. E. Davis, of 1425 Broadway, where funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon. Rev. Cooper will officiate and burial will be made in Fairview cemetery.
Mrs. Elkins is survived by her husband, three children, J. E. Davis and Mrs. Levi Murphy, of Vincennes, and W. D. Davis, of St. Louis, and three sisters, Mrs. Gillman, of Omaha, Neb., Mrs. Catherine Skinner, of Rockford, Ill., and Mrs. Margaret Stevens, of Earlham, Iowa.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
ELKINS, Shannon Lee
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Shannon Lee Elkins, 34, 15212 N. Elkins Road, Oaktown, died Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2007, at his residence.
Born Sept. 27, 1972, in Vincennes, he was the son of Gary and Barbara (Irvin) Elkins.
He was a member of the Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include two children, Stephanie Lee Elkins and William Garett Elkins; his parents, Gary and Barbara Elkins of Oaktown; maternal grandmother, Velma Irvin of Vincennes; and friend and mother of his children, Heather Elkins of Vincennes.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Amy Lynn Elkins in 1970; paternal grandparents, Wayne and Bernice Elkins; and maternal grandfather, Harvey Irvin.
The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at Fredrick and Son Funeral Home, 313 Church St. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Vincennes.
Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent online at www.fredrickandson.com.
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EMISON, Anna
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 1 Apr 1920, page 1
DEATH OCCURS AT SPENCER
Mrs. Anna Emison Died at Home of Her Brother Wednesday Morning -- Remains Will Arrive Today.Mrs. Anna Emison, of Sixth and Harrison streets, died at 10 o’clock Wednesday morning at Spencer, Indiana, where she had been visiting with her brother, George Shugart, since January. She was aged 86 years. Death was caused by blood poison which developed from an infection in the foot suffered early in the winter, and complications which arose since she had been at Spencer.
Mrs. Emison together with her family came to Knox county from Ohio. She was married, about fifty years ago to John W. Emison who was the father of John W. and Hugh Emison of this city, and of Mrs. Henry Barr and Mrs. Frank Harris, of Princeton. She is survived by two brothers, George M. Shugart, of Spencer, and Worley Shugart, of Indianapolis, and a sister, Mrs. Belle Newman, of Mooresville. She is also survived by Mrs. C. C. Winkler and Mrs. John Hollingsworth, nieces of this city.
The body will arrive at noon Thursday over the Vandalia and will be taken to the home of her niece, Mrs. John Hollingsworth, 919 North Ninth street. The funeral will be held at 2 o’clock Friday afternoon from the residence. Burial will be made in Greenlawn cemetery. The services will be conducted by Rev. L. C. Bentley, pastor of the First Methodist church, of which congregation Mrs. Emison had long been an active member.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
EMISON, Anna
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 2 Apr 1920, page 1
FUNERAL OF MRS. EMISON FRIDAY AFTERNOON
Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Emison, who died at Spencer, Wednesday morning, will be held at the home of her niece, Mrs. John Hollingsworth, 919 North Ninth street, at 2 o’clock Friday afternoon. Rev. L. C. Bentley and Rev. Willis will officiate.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
EMMONS, George J.
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BICKNELL — George J. Emmons, 77, Bicknell, passed away at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2006, at his residence with his family at his side.
He was born Oct. 15, 1928, in Knox County, the son of Richard and Maude (Wolford) Emmons.
He formerly worked for the Railroad, McCord Tire and he retired from Essex Wire. He attended Bethany General Baptist Church in Bicknell with his wife of 53 years, Helen Marie (Nichols) Emmons. He held membership in the French Club in Bicknell and he enjoyed being a Shade Tree mechanic.
His wife, Helen Marie Emmons; a daughter and her husband, Helen and John Scarber of Bicknell; and William Messer, whom they raised as their own, survives him. He was blessed with four grandchildren, Jim Emmons and his companion, Sharyl White, Kersandra Hodges, Kimberly Messer and William Messer Jr.; and six great-grandchildren. A sister, Dorothy Arthur of Bicknell also survives.
He was preceded in death by a son, James R. Emmons of 1973; his parents; and a sister in infancy.
The funeral will be celebrated at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Duesterberg-Fredrick Wampler Shaw Chapel in Bicknell with the Rev. Scott Soderling and Jon McKinnon officiating.
The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions can be made in his memory to the Bethany General Baptist Church.
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EMMONS, James
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 20 Feb 1920, page 1
DOCTOR DIES AT PINKSTAFF
Pinkstaff, Ill., February 19 -- (Special) -- Dr. James Emmons, aged about 47 years, died at 12:15 o’clock Thursday morning at his home in this city. Death followed an illness of influenza and was probably directly due to a hemorrhage at the base of the lower brain. Funeral services will be held at the Pinkstaff M. E. church at 10:30 o’clock Sunday morning, Rev. McCain officiating. Burial will be made at the Derr cemetery near Pinkstaff. Dr. Emmons is survived by his widow, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Washington Emmons, of Pinkstaff, one brother, Worthington Emmons, of near Pinkstaff, and one sister Mrs. Danie Kensler, living in Lawrence county, about five miles from Vincennes.
Dr.Emmons had a host of friends in this vicinity and he was well known in Vincennes. He was especially held in high respect by the members of the medical profession in Vincennes.
- submitted by Andrea Rogers-Valen
EMMONS, James K.
Source: The Vincennes Commercial, 20 Apr 1920, page 1
OLD DECKER CITIZEN DEAD
James K. Emmons Died Monday Afternoon -- Had Lived In Johnson and Decker Townships for Thirty Years.