Nellie Amanda (Burch) Haag
February 19, 1882 - October 19, 1968
MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1968 -- Nellie Amanda Haag, 86, of West Baden R. R. 1, died at 11:00 p.m. Saturday at the Orange County Hospital in Paoli. She was born Feb. 19, 1882, in T----er, Ind., the daughter of Stephen and Amanda Jane White Burch. She married Ira Elmer Haag February 19, 1901. He died July 9, 1947. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Herman Henke of Zion, Ill., and Mrs. Clifford Morgan of West Baden; one son, Paul Haag of St. Petersburg, Fla.; 11 grandchildren; 15 great- grandchildren and one great - great grandchild; a brother, Carl Burch of Indianapolis and a sister Mrs. Edith Hill of Portage, Wis. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Bethel Christian Church. The body will lie in state at the church from 1:00 p.m. until time of service. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Rev. Forrest Wilkins will officiate. Friends may call at te Ochs Funeral Home at any time.
From "Bedford Daily Times -Mail", Bedford, Indiana
(Submitted by Treva E. Peckham)
Martha Irene Hall
March 05, 1936 - December 1946
MONDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1946 DEATH COMES TO MARTHA I. HALL Martha Irene Hall, 10-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Otis Hall of 1820 Fifteenth street, died at 7:15 a.m. Wednesday at the family residence following an illness of seven months. The body was prepared fro burial at the Day & Carter Mortuary and Wednesday evening was returned to the residence to lie in state. Funeral services will be held at the Mt. Pleasant Church at Silverville at 2:00 p.m. Friday, and burial will be made in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. The daughter of Otis and Mary Miles Hall, the deceased was born at Silverville March 5, 1936. She was a fifth grade pupil in Bedford city schools, and attended the First Baptist Church. Survivors, besides the parents, are three sisters, Mrs. Catherine Terry and Misses Mildred and Lois Hall, of Bedford; four brothers, William, Gerald, Ronald and Everett Hall, all at home; the paternal grandmother, Mrs. John Miles, of Bedford; and the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Theodore Race, of Springville.
From "The Bedford Daily Times -Mail", Bedford, Indiana
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Hannah Fitzpatrick Hamer
1808-1892
Wednesday, March 4, 1892. Mrs. Hannah Hamer who has been in poor health for some time, died Tuesday evening, aged eighty four years. The funeral will take place Thursday morning from the Methodist Church [in Mitchell]. Interment at Hamer Graveyard.
From "Bedford Democrat" Bedford, Indiana
Transcribed by John McMullen
Marion John Harp
MONDAY, October 23, 1989 -- BLOOMINGTON — Marion John Harp, 62, BloomIngton, died Saturday at his residence. He was born April 4, 1927 in Martin County to George and Elsie Todd Harp. He was a retired RCA employee and was minister of Odon Community Church. He was a member of Hebron Baptist Church, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1424, and an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He is survived by his wife, Mary Webster Harp three sons Roger D. Harp, Danny R. Harp, and Jeff S. Harp. all of Bloomington, a brother, Ward Harp, williams; two sisters. Mary Gerkin, Bedford, and Violet Shelton, Bloomington, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He preceded in death by four brothers. Lloyd, Paul, Floyd. and Roland Harp. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Allen Funeral Home in Bloomlngton,with the Rev. Merla Craig officiating. Burial will be Valhalla Memory Gardens in Bloomington. Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
From "The Times Mail" Bedford, Indiana
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James Robert Harris
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 1939 DEATH CLAIMS ROBERT HARRIS Succumbed To Heart Ailment Tuesday Evening - Rites at 2 P. M. Friday At Residence James Robert Harris, 72 years old, well-known Bedford machinist, passed away at 6:10 p.m. Tuesday at his home, 1918 I street, after an illness since last Friday with heart disease. The body was removed to the Sherwood and Ferguson funeral home for burial preparation and this forenoon was returned to the residence to lie in state until the funeral, arranged for 2 p.m. Friday at the residence with the Rev. Edwin F. Shake, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church, of which Mr. Harris was a member, officiating. Burial will be made in Green Hill cemetery. Mr. Harris was a native of Kentucky and was born to James M. and Sarah Hazlett Harris December 13, 1866. He was united in marriage at Salem with Miss Emma Peters October 13, 1866 (?) and seven years later they came to Bedford where they have since resided. He was employed as a machinist at the MacMillan mill of the Indiana Limestone corporation and was at his post of duty last Friday. He is survived by the widow, two daughters, Mrs. Clarence Hartman, Bedford, and Mrs. Harry Blackwell, St. Louis, Mo.; three granddaughters, Mrs. Chris Humburg, Mrs. Robert Lash and Miss Harriet Blackwell, all of St. Louis; four nieces and two nephews. Two sisters and a brother have preceded him in death. Mr. Harris was a kind and loving husband and father, and a splendid citizen and his passing is a distinct loss to the community at large.
From "Daily Times Mail" Bedford, Indiana
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John Harris
THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 1939 EAST OOLITIC FARMER PASSES Death of John Harris Occurred At Residence Early Today - Rites Occur Saturday John Harris, 73 years old, retired farmer, passed away at his home in East Oolitic following an illness of several weeks with arteriosclerosis and complications due to age. The body was brought to the Day-Carter and Roach funeral home for burial preparations and at 9 a.m. Friday will be taken to the residence of his daughter, Mrs. John Hackney at 635 S. street, Bedford, where it will lie in state until the funeral, arranged for 2 p.m. Saturday at the Day-Carter and Roach Elmwood chapel with the Rev. Claude Reuter of Guthrie officiating. Burial will be made in the Breckenridge cemetery. Mr. Harris was a native of Kentucky and was born at Lebanon to Asa and Matilda Davis Harris October 15, 1865. He was united in marriage there with Miss Willie Willett March 4, 1890, who survives. Other survivors, besides Mrs. Hackney are six other daughters, Mrs. Harold Ewert, St. Louis, Mo.; Mrs. Hallie Lence, Mrs. Frank Wright, Carbondale, Ill.; Mrs. Mabel Coultas, Indianapolis, and Mrs. Howard Brown and Mrs. George Lyon, Bedford; three sons, Horace, Bedford; Hallicy, Indianapolis, and Elwood, Pequot, Minn. There are eighteen grandchildren and one step grandchild.
From"Daily Times Mail" Bedford, Indiana
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Thomas Hawkins
THURSDAY, OCT. 24, 1940 AGED RESIDENT DIES AT HOME Thomas Hawkins, 71, Succumbs To Illness Earl Today At Needmore Thomas Hawkins, 71, passed away this morning at 2:50 o'clock, at his home in Needmore, after a critical illness of one week. He had been in failing health for the past five years. He had been a mechanic by trade. He was a native of Morgan county, born May 19, 1869, to Andrew and Nancy Sowder Hawkins. He was first married to Retta Deckard, who passed away in 1911, and later, Feb. 22, 1913, to Ada Evans. Beside the widow, he leaves two daughters by the first marriage, Mrs. Allie Deihl and Mrs. Farrel Lee, both of Bedford, and two daughters and three sons by the second marriage: Mrs. Nancy Noble, Bedford, and Mrs. Amos Burgess, Marion; and Kingery Hawkins, Oolitic, and Wayne and Russel, at home; one step-daughter, Mrs. Gladys Gambill of Jasonville; two brothers, William Hawkins and Isaac Hawkins of Bedford; two sisters, Mrs. Effie Fisher, Bartlettsville and Mrs. Louie Ray, Peerless; eight grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and one step-grandson. Nine children have preceded him in death. Mr. Hawkins was a member of Gullett Creek Baptist church of Needmore. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday morning at 10 o'clock from the Mount Pleasant church, the Rev. Claude Reuter officiating. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant cemetery. The remains were to have been returned to the residence this afternoon to lie in state until the funeral hour. Sherwood and Ferguson are the directors in charge.
OCTOBER 28, 1940 HAWKINS RITES HELD SATURDAY Services Conducted From Mount Pleasant For Needmore Man Funeral services for Thomas Hawkins were conducted Saturday morning at 10 o'clock from Mount Pleasant church, the Rev. Claude Reuter officiating. Burial was in the cemetery adjacent to the church. Mr. and Mrs. George Johnson and Mrs. Fay Johnson sang "No Disappointment in Heaven," "Face to Face," and "Never Grow Old." They were accompanied by Mrs. Leona Skirvin at the piano. Flower bearers were Helen and Dorothy Ray, Gladys Robbins and Judith Davis. Pallbearers were Freeland, Lawrence, Jesse and Ralph Ray. Hobart and Goeffrey Hawkins. During the sercies the Rev. Reuter recited Tennyson's "Crossing the Bar." Sherwood and Ferguson directed the rites.
From "Bedford Daily Times Mail" Bedford, Indiana
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Ida J. Hayes
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1939 IDA J. HAYES LAID TO REST Funeral Services Very Largely Attended Friday Afternoon At Baptist Church Funeral services for Mrs. Ida Jane Hayes, wife of Jerry Hayes, 816 Lincoln avenue, were held Friday afternoon at two o'clock from the First Baptist church and were very largely attended. The auditorium and Sunday school room of the church were filled with friends and relatives paying their last respects. Mrs. Hayes passed away early Wednesday morning at the family residence after an illness of several months with diabetes. Services were conducted by the Rev. W. E. Sharp, pastor of the church, and the Rev. A. L. Emmert of Princeton. During the services Mrs. Edith Louallen and Mrs. Dorothy Owens, accompanied by Mrs. Clement Adams, sang "Face to Face," "Jesus Savior Pilot Me" and "No Disappointments in Heaven." Pall bearers, including five sons and a grandson, were Charles, Lester, Robert, Clifford, Joe and Morris Hayes. A wealth of floral tributes were cared fro by Mesdames Maxine Hayes, Zoe Hayes, Elizabeth Hayes, Myrtle Hayes, Pearl Hayes and Misses Verna Mae Hayes, Helen Denny and Lucille Scott, daughters-in-law, granddaughter and neighbor. Burial was made in the family plot in Beech Grove cemetery. Out-of-town friends and relatives attending the services were: Mr. and Mrs. Norvel Davis and Mr. and Mrs. James Smith, Flint, Mich.; Mrs. Ruth Todd of Lomita, Calif.; Elza Todd of Cape Girardeau, Mo.; Mrs. O. H. Roath and family of Loogootee; Miss Pauline Roath of Indianapolis; Mrs. Emma Todd and daughter , Mrs. Grace Hagwood, Mrs. Oliver Andrews and Mrs. Homer Kirk, all of Vincennes; Rev. and Mrs. Emmert of Princeton; Mrs. Cora Embree of Bowling Green, Ky.; Rev. O. S. Pence, Madona and Alma Troth, Stella Rooksberry and Mrs. Elizabeth Klinger, all of Patrickburg; Mrs. James Mullikin of Greensburg and Miss Josephine Elliott of Butlerville.
From" Daily Times Mail" Bedford, Indiana
Submitted by Diana S Flynn
Juanita O. (Lewis) Hearth
December 15, 1919 - May 20, 1997
BLOOMINGTON - Juanita O. Hearth, 77, Bloomington, died at 3:15 p.m. Tuesday at her residence after a nine-month illness. Born in Lawrence County, she was the daughter of Elmer and Maude (Fields) Lewis. She married Andrew Hearth Sept. 4, 1937, and he died Jan. 28, 1965. She retired from Thomson Electronics (RCA), Bloomington. Surviving are one daughter, Betty Edwards, Ellettsville; two sons: Larry D. Hearth and Jerry D. Hearth, both of Bloomington; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Mary C. Hearth, and two grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Day & Carter Mortuary, Bedford, with the Rev. Lawrence Martin officiating. Burial will be in Hayes Cemetery. Friends may call form 1-8 p.m. Thursday at the mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Bloomington.
From "Times -Mail", Bedford, Indiana
(Submitted by Diana S. Flynn)
Helen F. Hebert
February 17, 1927 - August 07, 1971
FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 1971 Helen Fern Hebert, 44, 6900 Mt. Vernon Road, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away at 4:30 p.m. yesterday at the home of her mother, Mrs. Raymond E. Gilson, 36 Oolitic Road, Bedford. She was born February 17, 1927 in Lawrence County to Raymond E. and Dorothy Pless Gilson, and was twice married, first to William Gould at Paoli, and second to Wendell Carl Hebert September 6, 1967, at Gibson City, Illinois. Surviving are the husband of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; the mother of Bedford; one son, Kevin Gould, at home; two daughters, Mrs. Robin Jones, Cedar Rapids, and Mrs. Philip (Judy) Adcock, Merritt Island, Florida; one brother, Raymond Gilson, Lancaster, California; two step-children, John and Cindy Hebert at home; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Her father preceded her in death August 1, 1971. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and the White Shrine. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the Grace Methodist Church, Rev. Warren Montgomery officiating. Burial will be in Beech Grove Cemetery. Friends may call after 4:00 p.m. today at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home.
From "Bedford Daily Times -Mail", Bedford, Indiana
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Edward F. Helfer
MONDAY, JAN. 21, 1918 DROPPED DEAD Mrs. J. D. Martin Received Message Announcing Death Of Stepfather At Cloverdale. WAS FREQUENT VISITOR HERE Mrs. J. D. Martin this morning received a message announcing the death of her stepfather, Edward F. Helfer at his home in Cloverdale. No particulars were given in the message other than he had died suddenly. Mr. Helfer was a frequent visitor in the home of his daughter in this city, and friends here will be shocked to hear of his death. Mr. and Mrs. Martin went to Cloverdale this morning.
From "Bedford Daily Mail" Bedford, Indiana
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Dale Henderson
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1939 SON OF CHARLEY HENDERSON DEAD Succumbed This Afternoon At 1 O'Clock - Funeral Saturday Morning Dale Henderson, 22-day-old son of Charley and Lillian George Henderson, died at 1 p.m. today at the home of his parents in East Oolitic. The infant had been ill since birth. The body was brought to the Sherwood & Ferguson funeral home for burial preparation and Friday at 10 a.m. will be taken to the home of the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Winford George in East Oolitic to lie in state until the funeral, arranged for 10 a.m. Saturday from the East Oolitic Baptist church under direction of the Sherwood & Ferguson funeral home. Burial will be made in Mount Pleasant cemetery. Survivors besides the parents and maternal grandparents are a twin brother, Doyle, and a brother Orville; two and a half years old; two sisters, Alice, 7 and Norma, 4, and the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Henderson.
From" Daily Times Mail" Bedford, Indiana
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Elizabeth A. Hendricks
MARCH 08, 1865 On Friday, March 3d, 1865 after a brief illness Elizabeth A. wife of Joseph Hendricks of this place.
MAY 17, 1865 DIES In Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana March 3d, 1865, ELIZABETH A. HENDRICKS. She was born in Clark County, Indiana, Oct. 12, 1823. She was the daughter of John and Elizabeth Athon, who were both taken from her by the relentless hand of death, when she had only seen ten bright summers. Although she was left an orphan at ten years of age, she had a kind brother to care for her; Dr. Jas S. Athon took her to his home in Charlestown, Ind., where she grew up to womanhood, and was united in marriage to Joseph A Hendricks of Bedford, Ind., (her now much bereaved husband) Oct. 26th, 1843. Sister Hendricks, joined the Methodist Episcopal Church, on probation, February 1842; under the labors of Constance B. Jones, February, 1843, she was happily converted to God, and received into fellowship, and from that time, until her death, she was a member of the church, and a consistent Christian. She was a true and loving wife, a kind and doting mother, and she leaves behind her a lonely husband, and five little children, whose hearts are never again to be charmed on earth, by her gentle voice. Her death was one never to be forgotten by those who witnessed it. It was strengthening to the Christian's heart, to see the power of divine grace supporting and sustaining the dying Christian. She was the first to recieve the presentations of her own death. On Sabbath evening, while her husband and four children bowed around the family altar (James the oldest, being far away in the distant army) she seemed to receive a dispatch as though some angel from Heaven had told her she must soon go from earth away to be no more here; after a moments examination she found all was ready and when the husband arose from prayer she said " I am going to leave you all, my Savior calls me and I must go; praise the Lord, I am so happy. Blessed Jesus I can never praise him enough." She called them around her bed, and in a most earnest manner, exhorted them all to meet her in Heaven. She bid them all farewell and thus continued to praise God until she passed to her home in Heaven. We that were there can truly say:
" I heard her bid the world adieu,
I saw her on the rolling billow,
Her far off home appeared in view,
While yet she pressed a dying pillow."
May Heaven protect the deeply afflicted husband and the motherless children, and bring them all to Heaven at last. WILLIAM F. HARNED
From : Bedford Independent Bedford, Indiana
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Sarah Isabelle (Waggoner) Hert
MON., NOV. 4, 1940 AGED WOMAN PASSES AWAY Sarah Isabelle Hert, 81, Taken By Death Sunday Morning At Home Sarah Isabelle Hert, 81-year-old widow of John N. Hert, passed away Sunday morning at her home east of Springville on Bedford R. R. 4, after an illness of five weeks.Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Springville Christian church with the Rev. Claude Reuter officiating. Burial will be made in the Christian cemetery at Springville. Following death the body was taken to the Day-Carter & Roach funeral home and this morning was returned to the residence to lie in state until the funeral hour. A native of Martin county, Mrs. Hert was born September 3, 1859, to Jonathan and Elizabeth Fields Waggoner. She was united in marriage April 14, 1882, in Greene county to John N. Hert, who passed away on April 17,1934 Survivors include two sons, Eugene Hert, at home, and Allen Hert of Oolitic; four daughters Misses Elizabeth, Effie, Gertrude and Adda, all at home; four grandchildren; a brother, Everettt Waggoner, of Williams and several nieces and nephews. (Springville Christian Cemetery)
From "Bedford Daily Times Mail", Bedford, Indiana,
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Al Hess
JULY 25, 1965 - Al Hess Rites Held -- Last rites for Al Hess, resident of 715 Fifth Street who passed away at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, were held at the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary Saturday at 10 a.m. Rev. Lawrence Cater, pastor of the First United Presbyterian Church of Bedford officiated, Mrs. Irvin Mann was organist. Burial was in Oakand Cemetery in Petersburg, Illinois.
From "Bedford Daily Times Mail", Bedford, Indiana,
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Grady Harold Hilderbrand
Mon. OCT 14, 1940 INFANT PASSES IN WASHINGTON Grady Harold Hilderbrand, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hilderbrand, formerly residents of here, died Monday in Sibley Memorial hospital, Washington, D. C. He was one month and one day old. The family now resides in Croom, Md. Beside the parents and a sister, Veneita Sue, survivors include the paternal grandfather, Arthur Hilderbrand; the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William A. Todd, Heltonville, and many other relatives.
From "Bedford Daily Times Mail", Bedford, Indiana,
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Calvin Hill
FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 1939 CALVIN HILL IS CALLED BY DEATH Funeral Services Will Be Held At Leesville Methodist Church At 1 P. M. Sunday Calvin Hill, 82 years old, prominent retired farmer, died at 4 a.m. today at his home in Medora after a week's illness with complications. The body was prepared for burial at the Hague funeral home in Medora and this afternoon was returned to the residence to lie in state until the funeral, arranged for 1 p.m. Sunday at the Leesville Methodist Episcopal church. Burial will be made in the Leesville cemetery. Mr. Hill was born near Leesville to Jesse and Catherine Hill August 12, 1852. He was united in marriage with Miss Mary Evaline Thompson October 15,1 884, who survives. Other survivors are three sons, Donley, Sparksville; Grove C., Leesville, and Willard, Logansport, and a brother, F. B. Hill, Seymour.
From "Daily Times Mail" Bedford, Indiana
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Amanda Ellen (Jones) Hillenburg
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 1939 EAST OOLITIC WOMAN PASSES Stroke Proves Fatal To Mrs. David Hillenburg -- Rites On Thursday Mrs. Amanda Ellen Hillenburg, wife of David Hillenburg, passed away at 2:10 p.m. Tuesday at her homein East Oolitic following a stroke of paralysis suffered last Saturday. The body was brought to the Day -Carter and Roach funeral home for burial preparation and at 10 a.m. today was returned to the residence to lie in state until the funeral, arranged for 2 p.m. Thursday at the East Oolitic Baptist church with the Rev. Frank Brosend of Bedford officiating. Burial will be made in Beech Grove cemetery. Mrs. Hillenburg was a native of Lawrence county and was born at Silverville to William and Mary E. Phillips Jones February 9, 1877. She was twice married, first in 1892 with Clement Ray who preceded her in death in 1930. Her second marriage with David Hillenburg occurred in 1932. She was a member of the East Oolitic Christian church. She is survived, besides the husband, by a son, Otis Ray, and two daughters, Mrs. Effie Stewart and Mrs. Claude Hillenburg, all of East Oolitic; her mother, Mrs. Mary E. Ray, Breckenridge road; a step-daughter, Mrs. Audie Carter, Orleans; two brothers, Everett Jones, Bedford, and Wesley Jones, Breckenridge road; a sister Mrs. Lula Parkes, Bloomington; 26 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
MARCH 24,1939 HILLENBURG RITES HELD SERVICES CONDUCTED FROM EAST OOLITIC BAPTIST CHURCH AT 2 P.M. THURSDAY Funeral services for Mrs. Amanda Ellen Hillenburg, wife of David Hillenburg, who passed away at her home in East Oolitic at 2:10 p.m. Tuesday were conducted from the East Oolitic Baptist church at 2 p.m. Thursday under direction of the Day-Carter & Roach funeral home, with Frank Brosend and Rev. Floyd Long officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Perry Fiscus sang "Jesus Has Prepared A Mansion" during brief services held at the residence and rendered "Going Down the Valley," The Home Land In the Sky" and "Will My Mother Know Me There" at the church, Mrs. Glen Spires providing their accompaniments. Flower bearers were Misses Margaret Ray, Marie Alice, Lillian and Pauline Hillenburg, Catherine Stewart and Helen Morrow. Pall bearers were William Davis, Elborn Owens, Leston Hillenburg, Harley Jones, Fred Colvin and Walter Phillips. Burial was made in Beech Grove cemetery.
From" Bedford Daily Times" Bedford, Indiana
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David M. Hillenburg
SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 1939 RETIRED QUARRY WORKER PASSES DAVID M. HILLENBURG DIED SUDDENLY FRIDAY EVENING AT HIS HOME RITES SUNDAY David M. Hillenburg, 70-year-old retired quarry worker with residence at East Oolitic, died suddenly at 6:20 p.m. Friday at his home. Dr. Roland E. Wynne, Lawrence county coroner, rendered a verdict of death due to a cerebral hemorrhage. The coroner was told by members of the Claude Hillenburg family that Mr. Hillenburg Friday appeared in his usual health and was up and about all day. After eating supper Friday evening he went to an adjoining room of his residence and sat down in a chair. Shortly he was discovered breathing heavily and a physician was summoned, arriving only a few minutes before Mr. Hillenburg passed away. Following the death of Mr. Hillenburg's wife on the twenty-first of last month, his son, Claude and his family moved into the home of the deceased and have since resided with him. The body was removed to the Day-Carter and Roach funeral home for burial preparation and this afternoon was returned to the residence where it will lie in state until the funeral, arranged for 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the East Oolitic General Baptist church with the Rev. Earl Anderson officiating. Burial will be made in the Gilgal cemetery a mile north of Heltonville. Mr. Hillenburg was born in Monroe county to Andrew Jackson and Sarah Houshour Hillenburg September 10, both his parent being natives of Virginia. He was twice married, first with Mrs. Anna Hillenburg on November 15,1889. She preceded him in death in 1931. His second marriage occurred in 1932 with Mrs. Amanda Ellen Ray, who, as has been stated above, preceded him in death on March 21,1939. He was a member of the Oolitic Pentecost church. He is survived, besides the son Claude , by another son, Leston, East Oolitic; a daughter, Mrs. Roscoe Parker, Springville, all of his first marriage; a step-daughter of his first marriage, Mrs. Jacob Honeycutt, Needmore; a stepson, Otis Ray, and a step-daughter, Mrs. Effie Stewart, of his second marriage, both of East Oolitic; two brothers, George Hillenburg, Bloomington, and William Hillenburg, Chapel Hill, Monroe county; 21 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and 13 step-grandchildren.
MONDAY, APRIL 17,1939 RITES HELD FOR MR. HILLENBURG SERVICES CONDUCTED FROM EAST OOLITIC GENERAL BAPTIST CHURCH AT 2:30 P.M. SUNDAY Funeral services for David M. Hillenburg, retired quarry worker, who passed away at his home in East Oolitic at 6:20 p.m. Friday from a cerebral hemorrhage, were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday from the East Oolitic General Baptist church under direction of the Day-Carter and Roach funeral home, with the Rev. Earl Anderson and Rev. Frank Brossend officiating. A quartet composed of Robert and Mollie Jones, Glen Farris and Mitchell Staggs sang "The Eastern Gate" during a brief service held at the residence and rendered "Will the Circle Be Unbroken," "In the Garden" and "Does Jesus Care" at the church, their accompaniments being played by Mrs. Glen Spires. Flower bearers were Misses Alice, Lillian and Pauline Hillenburg, Mildred Parker and Evelyn Chenault. Pall bearers were Oscar Kindred, Vada Smith, Charles Parker, Joseph, Emmett and Marshall Hillenburg. Burial was made in the Gilgal cemetery a mile north of Heltonville.
From" Daily Times Mail" Bedford, Indiana
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Eliza Hixon
TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 1939 WIFE OF BERT HIXON PASSES Funeral Services To Be Held At Residence East Of Mitchell Wednesday Afternoon Mrs. Eliza Hixon, 49 years of age, residing one-half mile east of Mitchell on State Highway 60, passed away Monday night at 10:45 o'clock at the Dunn hospital where she was admitted January tenth for treatment of heart-dropsy. Mrs. Hixon was born June 12, 1889, to Thomas and Mary Chastain Oldham in Bono, Lawrence county. She was united in marriage with Bert Hixon of Mitchell 12 years ago. Survivors are the husband; one brother, Oliver Oldham, 1015 O street, Bedford; one uncle, James Oldham, Leipsic; one nephew and two nieces. The body was prepared for burial at he Haverly mortuary and will be taken to the home this afternoon to lie in state until funeral services, which will be held there Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock in charge of Brother Edward Edinger of Jehovahs Witnesses of Bedford. Burial will follow in the Lawrenceport cemetery.
From" Daily Times Mail" Bedford, Indiana
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Charles D. Hodges
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1957 C. D. HODGES FOUND DEAD Charles D. Hodges, 78-year-old resident of 2003 G street, collapsed and died about 7:20 o'clock last night while walking on G street about a half block from his home. Dr. R. E. Wynne, Lawrence county coroner, attributed death to a heart attack. Mr. Hodges had been visiting a relative and was walking home when stricken. After relatives had been unable to reach him by telephone, a search was conducted and he was found on G street between Nineteenth and Twentieth. A Jenkins ambulance was called but Mr. Hodges was dead when it arrived and Coroner Wynne was then summoned. Mr. Hodges was born Aug. 12, 1878 in Lawrence county, the son of Drew and Jane Smith Hodges. He was custodian at the Bedford Post Office until his retirement about eight years ago. Since that time he had been employed by the Indiana Limestone Institute. He married Dessie Iva Gray in 1913 and she passed away June 27, this year. Mr. Hodges had lived alone since his wife's death. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Sam Vike of Peru, Ind., and Mrs. W. R. Inman of Bedford; a son, Russell Hodges of Glendale, Calif.; a step-daughter, Mrs. James E. Rich of Columbus, Ind.; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. Hattie True of Indianapolis and Mrs. Lillian Phillips of Indianapolis. Mr. Hodges was a member of the Erie Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at Day and Carter Mortuary with burial in the Leatherwood Cemetery. Reprinted with permission of "The Times Mail".
From" Daily Times Mail" Bedford, Indiana
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Dessie Iva Hodges
FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 1957 MRS. HODGES SUCCUMBS Dessie Iva Hodges died at 6:45 p.m. yesterday at her home, 2003 G Street. She had been in failing health for two years, the final illness lasting five weeks. She was born on April 25, 1882 to Hugh and Katherine Scoggan Gray. In 1913 she was married to Charles Hodges, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. W. R. Inman of Bedford, and Mrs. James E. Rich of Columbus, Ind., one stepdaughter, Mrs. Sam Yike of Peru, Ind., one stepson, Russell Hodges of Glendale, Calif., 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. A sister, Mrs. Dan Moore of Bedford, and a brother, Frank E. Gray of Indianapolis, also survive. The deceased was a member of the Erie Methodist Church. Rev. Lester Vanest will conduct funeral services at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day and Carter Mortuary. Burial will follow in Leatherwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the Day & Carter Mortuary which is in charge of arrangements, after 6 p.m. today.
MONDAY, JULY 1, 1957 CONDUCT FUNERAL FOR MRS. HODGES Rev. Lester Vanest officiated at funeral services for Mrs. Dessie Iva Hodges, 2003 G Street, yesterday at 2 p.m. in the Elmwood Chapel of Day & Carter Mortuary. Mrs. Lester Vanest and Mrs. Don Younger sang "Beyond The Sunset" and "In The Garden". Organ accompaniment was by Mrs. Irvin Mann. Pall bearers were Ollie Hodges, J. D. True, Lee Allen, George Mitchell, William Long and Kenneth Gilstrap. Burial was in the Leatherwood Christian Cemetery and was under the direction of Day & Carter Mortuary. Reprinted with permission of "The Times Mail".
From" Daily Times Mail" Bedford, Indiana
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Ella Bernice (Russell) Hodges
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1912 MRS. HODGES DEAD WIFE OF CHARLES D. HODGES EAST 16TH STREET PASSED AWAY THIS MORNING AFTER LINGERING ILLNESS FUNERAL TOMORROW AFTERNOON Mrs. Etta Hodges, age 27 years, wife of Charles D. Hodges, died at her home on East 16th street this morning at 4 o'clock after an illness of three months. The death was due to tubercular pertinitis. She was born and reared in Orange county and before her marriage about ten years ago was Miss Etta Bernice Russell. Mr. and Mrs. Hodges have resided in the city about four years. She is survived by the husband, one son age four years and one daughter age two years. Funeral services will be conducted from the home tomorrow afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. Burial will be at the Leatherwood Cemetery.
IN MEMORIAM Mrs. Ella Bernice Russell was born Jan. 24th, 1885. Married to Charles
Hodges, June 3d, 1902. To this union two children were born, Charles Russell, age 6 years, and Anna Kathaleen, age 2 years. She united with the M. E. church in the year 1906. Mrs. Hodges passed away Feb. 14, 1912, aged 27 years, 1 month, after a lingering illness of seveal months of tubercular peritonitis. She leaves a husband, two children, mother, brother and sister to mourn her loss. The funeral services were conducted from the home on E. 16th Street by Rev. Eller, of the M. E. church at Heltonville. The choir of the Christian chruch furnishing the music. Rev. Eller paid a high tribute to "mother" choosing for his text the 31st verse of the 31st Chapter of Proverbs. Mrs. Hodges lived a consistent Christian life. She was devoted to her husband and children and was liked by all who knew her. "Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates."
CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank the neighbors and friends who were so kind during the illness and death of Bernice and specially for the floral offerings. CHARLES HODGES AND CHILDREN. MRS. STONE, MOTHER. GUY AND MARIE RUSSELL
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Grace (Inman) Hodges
TUES., NOV. 19, 1940 GRACE HODGES DIED AT HOME Wife Of Lang Hodges Succumbs To Long Illness Late Last Night Mrs. Grace Hodges, wife of Lang Hodges, 1515 First Street, passed away Monday night at 11:45 o'clock at her home after an illness of about two years. She had been bedfast for almost a year. Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock from the Emerson & Son chapel with Frank A. Julian in charge. Burial will be made in the Springville Methodist cemetery. The body was prepared at the Emerson funeral home and this afternoon returned to the residence to lie in state until the funeral hour, when it will be taken to the chapel. A native of this state, Mrs. Hodges was born October 27, 1885, to Thomas and Clarica Jackson Inman. She was married in early life with Lang Hodges, who survives. She was a member of Jehovah's Witnesses. Survivors beside the husband include six children, Fred and Ora Hodges of Bedford, Clyde and Wayne Hodges of Indianapolis, Opal Hodges of Memphis, Tenn., and Mrs. Mary Lehy of Bedford; a brother, William Inman, of Monroe county; three sisters, Mrs. Florence Hatfield, Mrs. Mallisa Meadows and Mrs. Mace Young, all of Harrodsburg, and six grandchildren.
FRIDAY, NOV. 22, 1940 HODGES FUNERAL HERE THURSDAY Funeral services for Mrs. Grace Hodges were held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock from the Emerson & Son chapel and were very largely attended. Services were in charge of Frank A. Julian. Burial was made in the Springville Methodist cemetery. During the funeral services instrumental music was furnished by Mrs. Edward Edinger. A wealth of floral tributes was cared for by Ruth Ethridge, June Hodges, Hattie Hodges, Alice Piner, Madie Webster, Helen Webster, Phyllis Jackson, Joyce Staggs, Phyllis Hayes, Betty Sears and Margaret Sears. Pallbearers were Fred, Ora, Wayne, Clyde and Opal Hodges and Robert Lehy, sons and sons-in-law.
NOTE: Marriage records in Lawrence Co., IN. show Robert L. Hodges, son of
J. A. Hodges, born in KY., married Grace Inman on May 10, 1903.
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Harry Hodges
FRIDAY, JAN. 12,1900 DEATH OF HARRY HODGES Harry Hodges, who was so badly hurt a few days ago by being thrown from a horse, died Saturday night from the effect of his injuries. The funeral took place Tuesday at 11 o'clock a.m. Burial at the Brick church.
FRIDAY JAN. 19, 1900 OBITUARY This article is written as the last tribute of respect to Harry E. Hodges. The subject of this sketch was born in Orange county, Ind., Jan. 15th, 1871, and died at the home of his brother, in Bedford, Jan. 6, 1900, aged 28 yrs., 11 mo. and 21 days. The circumstances which resulted in his death are about as follows: On the 14th of December (last), while returning to Bedford on horse-back leading a cow for the beef shop, the animal took fright at the north end of the bridge on the Limestone road, pulling away from him. The horse that he was riding, had a sore on his back, and the effort which Mr. Hodges made to hold the animal caused the saddle to pinch the sore. The horse began bucking, throwing Harry. He fell to one side of the road, lighting on a rough stone, causing fatal injuries. This happened about noon, and near the old Farmer house. Just at that time Dr. Short came down the hill, going to Limestone. He took charge of the injured man, assisted by Mr. Frank Smith, who came up just at that time. The Farmer house is occupied by a family by the name of Gowens, who did what they could to help the suffering man, who was taken into their house. Dr. Short returned from Limestone a few hours later, finding him in a dying condition. The poor fellow was as cold as ice, but conscious. The injuries were internal and from their nature, it was supposed that he would not rally, The whole night was spent to trying to get reaction. It was an heroic effort to save life. On the next day he was taken to the home of his brother, in Bedford. Drs. Freeland and Duncan were also summoned, who did all they could for him. The conflict between life and death finally ended after a struggle of 21 days, and Harry fell into that sleep from which no friend on earth could awaken him. He bore his suffering without a word of complaint. He retained his reason till within a few hours of his death. It was thought by many that he stood a chance of getting well but it was a vain hope. Harry joined the church at Leatherwood in Aug., 1893, at the age of 22. This was a wise choice, choosing between life and death, he took life, building on the rock foundation. On November 14, 1894, Miss Jennie Teague became his wife. To them was born one child, a son, little Paul, who survives. Brother Harry was a bright young man of industrious habits, was loved by all who knew him. He was the first one of the family to cross the Dark River. Father, mother, four brothers and five sisters are left to mourn, but Heaven is dearer to you now as one of your number is over there. It will not be long until some other one of you will join him in that "sweet by and by". Harry will be missed every where, but especially in the family circle, but enough has been said I trust. Let us remember to be good and kind to all, following in the footsteps of Jesus. Let us be ready when he comes. The funeral took place at the home of his parents, 4 miles east of Bedford. The services were conducted by Rev. James Small and the writer, after which the remains were buried at Leatherwood. Farewell dear brother. J. Williams
CARD OF THANKS. Mr. and Mrs. Hodges desire to express their love to the many friends, who were so kind to help them in their great affliction. J. W.
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Helen E. Hodges
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 1997 HELEN E. HODGES JAN. 28, 1912 - MARCH 25,1997 Helen E. Hodges, 85, 1414 Hillcrest Road, Bedford, died at noon Tuesday at Bedford Reginal Medical Center. Born in Bedford, she was the daughter of Jason and Laura (Huff) Hall. She married Wayne Hodges on July 1, 1929, and he died Dec. 3, 1988. She was a homemaker. Surviving are one son, Richard Hodges of Bedford; two daughters: Dana Dippel of Savanna, Ill., and Judith Granato of Bedford; one sister, Muriel Thompson of Bedford; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; six brothers: John, Garis, Jason Jr., Carol, Walter and Clive Hall; two sisters: Mary Margarete Hall and Treva Blunk. Services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Day & Carter Mortuary, Bedford, with the Rev. Andy Peper officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Friends may call from noon to 9 p.m. Thursday at the mortuary. Reprinted with permission of "The Times Mail".
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Iva (McKnight) Hodges
FRIDAY, MAY 31, 1901 OBITUARY Iva McKnight Hodge, the younger daughter of Sam and Sementha McKnight, was born July 30, 1870, and died May 17,1901. After an illness of nearly three years of that dreadful disease consumption, and while she suffered untold agony, she was never heard to complain but was always cheerful and trying to seem better until the end. She was always queenly in her bearing. She possessed many noble qualities. She was naturally of a quiet disposition and it can truly be said that she was loved by all who knew her with an ardent affection. She was the idol of her father's flock and was almost worshiped by her brothers and sisters. That same bright, sunny disposition that made for her so many friends never forsook her even during the suffering of her long illness. She was never suffering so much but what she had a sweet smile and a kind word for those who came near her. Everything that kind and loving hands could do was done for Iva and she always gave a smile of thanks in return. She was married to Frank Hodge Nov. 25,1892. To this union was born one son, little Ollie and our hearts are made sad by the thought that one so young, so tender in years, is left without a mother's care. Iva united with the M. E. church at Erie in the year 1892 and continued a faithful member until the end. Her attachment for home and home duties and her own delicate health prevented her regular attendance at church. Her christian life was more of the good Samaritan type. Visiting the sick and cheering the sad and heavy-hearted. She left the happy assurance that she was ready when the change came. O, what a sunrise was hers! Out of the shadow, out of the twilight of that May morning into the full splendor of a nightless day. Closing her eyes on the group of sorrowing, weeping, broken hearted loved ones, but opening them in Heaven. The funeral was held at her home on Sunday afternoon, May 16, and was conducted by Rev. Edwards, his words being filled with tenderness for the young life just gone into the hereafter and with kind sympathy for her sorrowing loved ones. The large crowd assembled that beautiful Sabbath afternoon and the sobs and grief that shook the vast congregation were the sincerest evidences of the deep affection in which Iva was held and we feel that earth is indeed poor but Heaven is rich by reason of this change; and let us try to live so we shall meet in that Home above. A FRIEND. (Ikerd Cemetery)
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James Hodges
FRIDAY, DEC. 6, 1907 JAMES HODGES DEAD CONSUMPTION CLAIMS A WELL KNOWN QUARRYMAN FOR ITS VICTIM WAS AN ODDFELLOW AND BEN HUR. James Hodges, aged 50 years, died at his home 1120 O Street, Sunday morning at 10:40 o'clock, after a lingering illness of consumption. Deceased was a member of Shawswick lodge I. O. O. F. and Tribe of Ben Hur. He is survived by a mother, Mrs. Henry Shields and three children, Clyde, Carl and Myrle, also a sister, Mrs. Lon Caldwell, of Orleans. Deceased was formerly employed at the Brooks-Curtis Stone mill, as operator of a steam traveller. Last February he contracted consumption and found it necessary to give up his employment. The funeral will occur Tuesday at 10 'clock from the late residence, services in charge of Rev. Melvin Putman. The interment will be at Green Hill under the auspices fo the lodge of Odd Fellows and Tribe of Ben Hur.
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Sarah J. (McClelland) Hodges
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1,1907 MRS. HODGES DEAD SUCCUMBS TO STROKE OF APOPLEXY, EXPIRING THIS MORNING DEMISE OF WELL KNOWN LADY Mrs. Sarah J. Hodges, wife of Stephen Hodges, died Thursday at 4 o'clock at the family residence on Lincoln Avenue, from the effects of a stroke of apoplexy she suffered a week ago. Mrs. Hodge was the daughter of William McClelland, deceased, and was born near Springville, April 4, 1843. She is survived by a husband and five children, Fred Hodges and Mrs. Carl Heavenridge, of Lafayette, Mrs. Chas. Vandeveer, of Chicago, Mrs. W. F. Morgan and Mrs. Charles Love, of Bedford. The funeral will occur from deceased's late residence on Lincoln avenue, Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, services in charge of Elder F. M. Mattox, interment at Breckinridge cemetery. Mrs. Hodges was one of the best known ladies of Bedford and her death will be regretted by a large circle of friends and acquaintances.
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Stephen Hodges
FRIDAY, AUGUST 20, 1915 STEPHEN HODGES AGED RESIDENT OF THIS CITY PASSED AWAY TUESDAY AT HOME OF HIS DAUGHTER. FUNERAL TO BE THURSDAY Stephen Hodges who has been in failing health of a year died Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the home of his daughter Mrs. Fairfax Morgan with whom he made his home. He was born March 17, 1840 on a farm five miles north of Bedford to the late Moses and Polly Hodges. All of his early manhood was spent on the farm. He was married to Jane McClellan in 1865 who preceded him to the Great Beyond. To them were born nine children, an infant and a grown daughter and two sons, Mrs. Kate Owens, Dova Hodges and Ralph Hodges having passed away. The children left to mourn his loss are: Mrs. Carl Heavenridge, Mrs. Charles Love, and Fred Hodges of Lafayette, Mrs. Charles T. Vandever of Washington, D.C., and Mrs. Fairfax Morgan of this city. He moved his family to this city twenty five years ago and engaged in the meat market business for fifteen years. As advancing years made inroads on his strength he was forced to give up active business and he accepted a position as flagman at the Monon square street crossing where he was a familiar figure for years, where he conscientiously and methodically performed his duties. A year ago his health became so bad he had to give up his work. Five months ago he suffered a stroke of paralysis from which he never recovered.Monday afternoon he suffered a second stroke and was unconscious until the end came. He was a man of retiring disposition, timid in a way, and only those who knew him in his home life can fully appreciate his worth for it was there he was at his best. No man was ever more devoted to his family. As a friend and neighbor he was loyal. The funeral services will take place Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Morgan home 1416 West 13th and will be conducted by Rev. T. J. Owen. Interment will take place at the Breckenridge cemetery.
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William Robert Hodges
Monday, January 3, 1921 INFANT SON IS DEAD William Robert Hodges, the three days old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Hodges, east of the city, died this morning at 4 o'clock. Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock. Burial will be at Erie.
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Bessie Pace Hodson
MONDAY, MARCH 27, 1939 HODSON FUNERAL THIS AFTERNOON Bedford Native Succumbed Saturday Afternoon At Home In Huntington Bedford relatives have been informed of the death at 4:50 p.m. Saturday at her home, 240 South Lafountain street, Huntington, of Mrs. Bessie Pace Hodson, 48 years old, wife of Ernest Hodson. Funeral services were conducted from the residence at 2 p.m. today and burial was made in the Huntington cemetery. Mrs. Hodson was a native of Bedford and was born to James and Rosana Mitchell Pace February 21, 1891. She is survived, besides the husband, by two sons of a former marriage, Robert and Fred Whitted, Huntington; four brothers, Jess, Will, Fred and Wendell Pace, Bedford, and two sisters, Mrs. Charles Crawford, Indianapolis, and Mrs. Ed Saladee, Bedford.
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John Henry Hoggatt
TUESDAY, JAN. 23, 1973 JOHN HOGGATT John Henry Hoggatt, 46, R. 3, Mitchell (Bono community), passed away at 6:40 p.m. Monday at the Orange County Hospital in Paoli. He was born April 6, 1926 in Lawrence County, the son of Chris and Anna Hamilton Hoggatt. He was a veteran of World War Two, having served in the U. S. Navy, and was a member of the Cecil C. Martin, American Legion Post 250 of Mitchell. Surviving are his parents of R. 3, Mitchell; three brothers, Elmer of Campbellsburg, Edwin of Martinsville, and Noble of the U. S. Air Force in New Jersey; three sisters, Mrs. Menlo (Mary) Holt, Mitchell; Mrs. George (Nona) McFarland, Peru, Ind., and Mrs. Willard (Grace) Baker, R. 3, Mitchell. Services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Chastain Funeral Home in Mitchell, Rev. Harold Bair officiating. Burial will be in the Talbott Cemetery with military rites at the graveside by Cecil C. martin Post, American Legion. Friends may call after 9:00 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
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Elmer E. Holmes
FRIDAY, JULY 28, 1939 ELMER E. HOLMES CALLED BY DEATH Member Well Known Mitchell Family Succumbed Tuesday In Kansas City Samuel W. Holmes, Marion Township orchardist residing about two miles east of Mitchell, and other relatives of Elmer E. Holmes, 76 years old, were informed of his death, which occurred Tuesday at his home in Kansas City, Mo. Few details had been learned of his illness by his relatives in this county, believed to have been due to complications resulting from a kidney ailment. Funeral services and burial occurred at Kansas City Thursday and Wendell Holmes of Mitchell, a nephew, attended the rites. Mr. Holmes was born September 4, 1862, to Joseph L. and Margaret Weller Holmes at Livonia. The family moved to Mitchell while he was still a young boy and he remained there until 1884 when he left to take up railroad work. After working in railroad freight departments at a few other locations, he went to Kansas City, where he was with the Santa Fe railroad for 25 years. He retired from this work last year. He returned to Mitchell for occasional visits, his last visit being early in the spring of this year. His wife died about two years ago. He was a member of the Methodist church and the I. O. O. F. Lodge. Surviving relatives are two brothers, W. J. Holmes of Villa Park, Ill., and S. W. Holmes of near Mitchell; a sister, Mrs. Margaret H. Loughlin of Indianapolis, and several nieces and nephews.
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Perry Clyde Holt
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1939 DEATH COMES TO PERRY C. HOLT Funeral Services Arranged For 2 P. M. Wednesday At Heltonville Methodist Church Perry Clyde Holt, 48 years old, retired railroad employee, passed away at 11:30 a.m. Monday at his home in Heltonville from a cerebral hemorrhage suffered last Saturday. Mr. Holt previously had suffered two paralytic strokes, the first about two years ago and the second four weeks ago. The body was prepared for burial at the Leston Jones funeral home in Heltonville and this forenoon was returned to the residence to lie in state until the funeral, arranged for 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Heltonville Methodist church, of which he was a member, with the pastor, Rev. Carl Glick officiating. Burial will be made in the Gilgal cemetery a mile north of Heltonville. Mr. Holt was a native of Martin county and was born to Jefferson and Martha Way Holt February 20, 1891. He was united in marriage with Nellie Banks December 26, 1912, who survives. Other survivors are a daughter, Mrs. June Neely, Heltonville; two brothers, Arthur Holt, Sparta, Ill., and Albert Holt, Heltonville; two sisters, Mrs. Mabel Browning, Ellettsville and Mrs. Hattie Faubion, Heltonville; his mother, Mrs. Martha Holt, Heltonville, and one grandchild.
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Fannie Hostetler
INFLUENZA Caused Death of Miss Fannie Hostetler at Indianapolis Tuesday. Burial at Lawrenceport. Miss Fannie Hostetler, the lovely daughter of Mrs. George Hostetler, of East Eighteenth street, succombed to influenza yesterday at Indianapolis after a two weeks illness. Her mother and sister, Miss Louise, who were summoned to her bedside last week were with her when the end came. She was born in Mitchell twenty years ago, but the family have lived here for a number of years, during which time she endeared herself to a large number by her sweet personality. Early in the summer she went to Indianapolis where she had employment at the Illinois Grocery Co. She was a member of the Baptist Church. Surviving her are the grief stricken mother, three sisters, Misses Louise, Ruby and Lena, and three brothers, Charles, Herbert, and Mike. Her remains will be taken to Lawrenceport tomorrow afternoon where they will be laid by the side of her father in the family burial plot.
Transcribed by Nancy Hostetler Amster
William L. Houpt
January 30, 1910 - June 27, 1992
MONDAY, June 29, 1992 -- - SPRINGVILLE — William L. Houpt, 82, R. 2, Springville, died at 8 a.m. Saturday at his residence. Born in Lawrence County, he was the son of Walter H. and Antionette Mattie (Gyger) Houpt. He married Betty D. Lamb on Nov. 5, 1932, and she preceded him in death on May 20, 1992. He was a retired president of Stone City Construction Co., Inc., and a members of Avoca Baptist Church, Bedford Elks Lodge, Gillen Post No. 33, American Legion 40 & 8, Voiture 1192, Indiana Highway Contractors Assoc., Life member of FOP, director of Indiana Constructors, Inc. SHACHMS. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Jack (Shirley) Henderson of Bedford, five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, William H. “Bud” Houpt one brother, Laurel Houpt; and two sisters, Wilma Houpt in infancy, and D. Mae Tucker. Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Day & Carter Mortuary, Bedford, with the Rev. Richard R. Rubietta officiating. Burial will be at Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Joe Blendowski, Jim HalI, Roy Hedrick, Lane Reynolds, Terry Thompson and Rob Thompson. Honorary pallbearers will be Joe Armstrong, Morris Chambers, Louie George, Max Jackson, Larry Stewart, W.L. Thomas, Jim Newland, Ed Drew, Richard Drew and Ruel Steele. Friends may call from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. until time of services Tuesday at Day & Carter Mortuary.
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Elvis L. Howard
Aug. 5, 1921-April 15, 1997
Elvis L. Howard, 75, R.12, died at 8:50 p.m. Tuesday at Hospitality House, Bedford. Born in McHenry County, Ky., he was the son of Charles and Gladys Howard. He married Minnie Reeves on Oct. 17, 1948, and she survives. He retired after 36 years at the Ford Electronics plant, Bedford, and was a World War II Army veteran, serving in France, Belgium, Holland, Luxembourg and Germany. He was awarded the Bronze Star and four battle stars. Surviving in addition to his wife, Minnie Howard of Bedford, are one son, Louis Howard of Bedford; two brothers: Elbert and Luther Howard, both of Owensboro, Ky.; one sister, Gladys Abney of Calhoun, Ky.; and one grandson. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Woodson Howard; and one sister, Pearl Johnson. Services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Day & Carter Mortuary, Bedford, with Pastor Kenny Walden officiating. Burial will follow in Silverville Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Thursday at the mortuary.
From "Times Mail", Bedford, Indiana,
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Evan Kimble Hughes
February 3, 1997- September 21, 1997
Evan Kimble Hughes of Bedford died Sunday, September 21, 1997, at Bedford Regional Medical Center. The son of Eric And Brandi (Kimble) Hughes, he was born in Bloomington on February 3, 1997. In addition to his parents, other survivors include the paternal grandmother, Mary Lee Hughes of Bedford; the paternal grandparents, Jerry and Karen Hughes of Bedford; the maternal grandparents, Bill and Bev Kimble of Bedford; the paternal great grandparents, Rose Saunders and Josephine Hughes, both of Bedford; the maternal great grandparents; Russell and Dorothy Kimble of Mitchell, Jerrie Ramey of Mitchell, and Neal and Angie Odom of Illinois; the maternal great great grandmother, Bertha Crockett of Kentucky; two uncles and three aunts. Services for Evan Hughes will be Wednesday, September 24th, at 10:00 a.m. at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home. Private family committal services will be at Cresthaven. Friends may call Tuesday, September 23rd from 2-9 p.m. at the mortuary. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Boys & Girls Club of Bedford -- "Evan Kimble Hughes Memorial Fund" in care of Bedford Federal Savings and Loan Bank.
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