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William C. Saddler, died at his residence near Stanford on Saturday last. Some three months ago, Mr. saddler was prostrated by a stroke of paralysis one entire half of his body being in a paralyzed condition. He gradually grew worse, until last Saturday morning when his spirit winged its way to a better land. Mr. Saddler was possessed of a kind, genial, nature one that found a friend wherever his calling led him; and to the thousands in Lawrence, Monroe, Owen, Green and surrounding counties with whom he was so intimately acquainted as a teacher of vocal music, his death will be a severe blow. His funeral took place on Sunday, and was attended by the Masonic Order, of which he was a faithful member. – Bloomington Progress, Volume 4, Number 45, 08 Mar 1871, Page 3

Cornelius Jesse Salee - Born April 23, 1915 in Stoy, IL - Died April 16, 2007 in Monroe Co., IN Parents were Jesse J and Ellen S (Simpson) Salee Survived by daughters, Judith E Jefferson and Evelyn M Amolsch; sons, Donald W and Ronald D; sisters, Amanda Kelley and Minnie Salee. Preceded in death by wife, Dorothy M Salee in 2001. Services at Day Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. - The Herald-Times, Bloomington, IN - Wednesday, April 18, 2007

Dorothy Marie Salee - Born December 8, 1915 in Bloomington, IN Died January 21, 2001 in Monroe Co., IN Parents were Stewart P and Edith Marie (Harris) Baldridge Survived by husband, Cornelius J; daughters, Judith Jefferson, Evelyn M Amolsch; sons, Donald W and Ronald D Salee. Preceded in death by her sister, Martha M Shields and brother, Harold Baldridge. Services at Day Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Scott Salee and Gloria Nelson conducting the service. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. - The Herald-Times Bloomington, IN - Monday January 22, 2001 – shared by Judy Jefferson

Mrs. Ellen Sarilda Salee - Born November 20, 1892 in Lebanon, KY Died July 31, 1969 in Monroe Co., IN Survived by daughters, Minnie M. Salee and Mrs. Richard (Amanda) Kelley; son, Cornelius J Salee and sister, Jane Salee Preceded in death by her husband, Jesse J; son, Clyde Joseph and daughter, Isabelle Melzee Salee. Services at Allen Colonial Chapel with burial in Valhalla Memory Gardens. - Bloomington Herald-Telephone Bloomington, IN - Friday August 1, 1969 – shared by Judy Jefferson

Jesse James Salee - Born June 11, 1890 in IL Died August 15, 1961 in Bloomington, IN Parents were Joseph F and Amanda (Tucker) Salee Survived by wife, Ellen; daughters, Mrs Amanda Kelley and Minnie Salee; son, C J Salee and a sister Mrs. G. V. Wade. Preceded in death by infant son Joseph Clyde and infant daughter Isabelle Melzee Salee. Services at Greene and Harrell Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in Valhalla Memory Gardens. - Daily Herald Telephone Bloomington, IN - Tuesday August 15, 1961 – shared by Judy Jefferson

Emma L Sallee - Born July 28, 1922 in Spencer Co., IN Died May 24, 1992 in Bloomington, IN Parents Roy and Viccie Bays Survived by husband, Kenneth L Sallee; son, Charly Hoene; daughters, Donna Haeffner, Betty Sawyer and Rosemary Tow; brothers Arthur and R. C. Bays and sister, Adeline Graham. Services at Calvary Apostolic Church and burial at Valhalla Memory Gardens. - The Herald-Times Bloomington, IN Tuesday May 26, 1992 – shared by Judy Jefferson

The small child of Mr. and Mrs. Cleat Samples died last week. Burial at the home cemetery. – Bloomington Evening World Wed 12 May 1915

John Scales, 73, retired farmer and timber buyer, died at 10:55 p.m. Sunday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Rose Baxter, ten miles southeast of Bloomington. Death was caused by dropsy. Mr. Scales is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Rose Baxter, and Mrs. Lillie Holler of Martinsville; four sons, Thomas, William, Fred and Shirley Scales of Monroe county. He was a member of the Hindustan Church, where the funeral will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in charge of Rev. Orly Bailes, with burial in the Hindustan cemetery. – Bloomington Evening World, 25 November 1929, Page 1, Column 3

Houston, Texas, - Helen Huff Schuck, 994, of Houston, Texas, formerly of Bloomington, died March 24 in Houston. Born January 10, 1903 in Bloomington, she was the daughter of Thomas and Ada (Hines) Huff. She had worked as an insurance adjuster in Houston and in the Los Angeles area. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Russell James “Jim” Schuck and Janet Schuck; four grandchildren, Michael Schuck, Kathy Schuck, J. D. Schuck and D. J. Schuck; and four great-grandchildren. All live in the Houston area. Memorial services were conducted March 27 at the Church of the Ascension in Houston. Waltrip Funeral Directors in Houston was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Houston Hospice, 881 Gaylord, Suite 100, Houston, TX 77024. – The Herald-Times, Friday, 11 April 1997 – shared by Dorothy Hamm

Mrs. John Scott, wife of a well-known farmer south of Smithville, died early this morning of pneumonia. She is about 70 years old and was formerly Mrs. Moberly, of Ellettsville. She is survived by a grown son and daughter. The funeral will be held at the house at 9:30 Saturday and the body will be taken to Ellettsville for interment. – Bloomington Evening World 09 Apr 1914 Page 1

An old lady named Secrest, who had been making her home with Samuel Mathers, near Clear Creek Station, was found dead at her bedside, on Monday morning a week, The family had arisen some time previously and left the old lady asleep, as they supposed. It is believed that she died immediately after getting out of bed, as her night clothes had not been removed. Mrs. Secrest was seventy-four years old. – Bloomington Progress, Vol 5, Num 44, Feb 28, 1872, Page 3

Died on Monday night, May 15th at his residence in this place of Typhoid Pneumonia, Henry R. Seals, aged 61 years. - (from the Ellettsville Republican on the 22nd ) Bloomington Progress, Volume 7, Number 5, 28 May 1873, Page 3

Ralph Louis Edwin Seifert Sr. - Born February 4, 1914 in Mt. Vernon, IN Died April 23, 1987 in Bloomington, IN Parents were Daniel and Elfrieda (Ehrhardt) Siefert. Survived by wife, Catherine (Dyer) Siefert and son Ralph L Siefert Jr. - The Herald-Telephone, Bloomington, IN, Friday April 24, 1987 – shared by Judy Jefferson

Pauline M. "Polly" Sell - Born June 7, 1915 in Huntington, IN - Died Sep. 2, 1999 in Bloomington, IN - Parents were Leora M and Margaret (Widner) Heiney. Survived by daughter Janne Butcher and son, Frederick Lee Sell. Preceded in death by her husband, Ernest E Sell; sisters, Opal Shroyer and Mary Tumbleson and brothers, Donald, Emmett and Wesley Heiny. Services at Halbritter Funeral Home in Niles, MI with burial at Silverbrook Abbey at Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles. - Sunday Herald-Times, Bloomington, IN, 05 Sep 1999 – shared by Judy Jefferson

Died on Sunday Sept. 22^nd, of Brain Fever, infant daughter of Moses Service. - Bloomington Progress Volume 6, Number 22, Sep 25, 1872, Page 3

Richard L. “Dickie” Sexton, of Bloomington, IN, passed away on August 2, 2024 at IU Health Hospice House. Richard was born on November 2, 1940, in Smithville, Indiana to the late Earl and Dorothy Sexton. Richard graduated from Smithville High School in 1958. He became a firefighter for the City of Bloomington Fire Department on May 19, 1969. Richard worked his way up the ranks to Fire Chief. He retired in July of 2001, after serving the City of Bloomington for 32 years. He was a member of Highland Village Church of Christ for over 25 years; a 50 plus year member of the Ellettsville Lodge; and a 50 plus year member of Bloomington York Rite. Survivors include his wife, Beth; and son Brandon (Addie) Sexton. Richard was preceded in death by his parents. A private graveside service was held for Richard at Valhalla Memory Gardens. – The Herald-Times online

Died on March 28th of Measles, in Bloomington, infant child of Jas. Shafer. - Bloomington Progress, Volume 6, Number 50, Bloomington, Monroe County, 9 April 1873

Marion L Shank - Born February 3, 1920 in Denver, CO - Died August 16, 1988 in Bloomington, IN Parents were Winfred L and Pruda (Thompson) Prouty Survived by husband, Kennon H Shank; daughters, Pruda Trujillo; Donna Lobdell and Kenda Jochim; sisters, Janet Vail and Dorothy Prouty. Preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Herbert and Lawrence. Services at St. Mark's United Methodist Church. - The Herald Telephone, Bloomington, IN, Thursday, August 18, 1988 – shared by Judy Jefferson

Earl "Pete" Sharp - Age 70, born in Ellettsville, IN - Died April 23, 1951 in Bloomington, IN - Parents were Francis M and Lyeia Sharp. Survived by sister, Mrs. S Martin and brother Ralph Sharp. Services at Bratton Funeral Home in Ellettsville with burial in Ellettsville Presbyterian Cemetery. - Daily Herald-Telephone, Bloomington, IN, Monday, April 23, 1951, shared by Judy Jefferson

Roy the two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Shelburn, died Monday morning of lung fever. “It” had been sick for some five weeks. Funeral services were held at Mt. Carmel Tuesday at 10 a.m. in charge of Rev. Wm. Miller of Stinesville. The parents and relatives have our most sincere sympathy. – Ellettsville Farm, 11 Aug 1910

Mary Elizabeth Shelton - Born July 9, 1871 in Martin Co., IN - Died May 6, 1954 in Monroe Co., IN Survived by sons, Emmett, Ray and Munson; daughters Mrs. Ina Collins and Mrs. Nellie Flynn. Services at Hobbleville Methodist Church with burial in Carmichael Cemetery. - Daily Herald-Telephone, Bloomington, IN – Thursday, May 6, 1954

Last Saturday afternoon Carl Shepherd, aged 10, was killed by a switch engine at the Yards at Bloomington. The lad had spent the day up town and went to the yards on the Louisville express He stepped off of the train and was struck by a switch engine. The boy’s head was severed from the body. – Ellettsville Farm, 04 Aug 1910

The funeral of Bert Shields, who died December 22 of influenza and whose body was placed in the mausoleum at Rosehill cemetery, was held Sunday afternoon at the mausoleum in charge of the Rev. Morgan. The time of the funeral was delayed awaiting word from his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Shields, residents of Pasadena, Cal. They were unable to return as Mrs. Shields is sick with influenza. The sister of Mrs. Shields, Mrs. Lon McKeel of Indianapolis, was here. – Bloomington Evening World, 06 January 1919, Page 001

Benjamin Warner Shields - Born January 14, 1885 in OH Died February 12, 1968 in Monroe Co., IN Parents were William and Sarah (Poling) Shields. Survived by daughters, Mrs. Helen Hacker, Mrs. Beatrice Dover and Mrs. Evelyn Branham; sons, Clarence, Earl and Bennie Shields. Services at the Day Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Unionville Cemetery. - Bloomington Herald-Telephone Bloomington, IN - Tuesday February 13, 1968 – shared by Judy Jefferson

Bertha A Shields - Born February 15, 1884 in Monroe Co., IN - Died July 14, 1961 in Monroe Co., IN Parents were James S and Sophonia (Poling) Hyde. Survived by her husband, Benjamin; daughters, Mrs. Beatrice Dover, Mrs. Milton Brown and Mrs. Helen Hacker; sons, Clarence, Earl and Benjamin Shields and brothers Luther and Earl Hyde. Services at Day Funeral Home. - Daily Herald-Telephone Bloomington, IN - Friday July 14, 1961 – shared by Judy Jefferson

Clarence Fredric Shields - Born November 23, 1912 in Bloomington, IN - Died August 20, 1980 in Bloomington, IN Parents were Benjamin and Bertha (Hyde) Shields. Survived by wife, Martha M. (Baldridge); brothers, Earl and Bennie and sisters, Mrs. Bea Dover, Mrs. Evelyn Branham and Mrs. Helen Hacker. Services at Day Mortuary Chapel with burial in Old Unionville Cemetery. - Bloomington Herald-Telephone, Bloomington, IN - Thursday August 21, 1980

Martha May Shields - Born September 18, 1919 in Bloomington, IN - Died May 6, 1989 in Bloomington, IN - Parents were Stewart P and Edith M (Harris) Baldridge - Survived by a sister, Dorothy M Salee. Preceded in death by her husband, Clarence F and a brother, Harold Baldridge. Services at Day Mortuary with burial in Old Unionville Cemetery. - The Herald-Telephone Bloomington, IN - Saturday May 6, 1898 – shared by Judy Jefferson

Miss T. B. Shields, a young lady nineteen years of age, living nine miles east of this place, died of consumption last Monday. - Bloomington Weekly Telephone, 23 Jul 1881, Page 003

William Taylor Shields - Age 88, born in Monroe Co., IN. - Died February 21, 1935 in Bloomington, IN Survived by wife, Mrs. Amanda Shields; children, Miss Ida Shields, Mrs. James Chestnut, Mrs. Bryant Freeman, Mrs. Joseph Hanson, Mrs. Isaac Butcher, William A Shields, Ora Shields and Charles Shields; sister, Mrs. Belle Hall and brother John Shields. Services in Knight Ridge church with burial in adjoining cemetery - Bloomington Daily Telephone, Bloomington, IN, Friday, February 22, 1935 – shared by Judy Jefferson

Alma Shigley - Born January 24, 1910 in Alabama. - Died June 20, 1997 in Bloomington, IN Parents were James J and Mary Jane (Davison) Lambert. Survived by daughter, Charlotte Dixon and sister, Mary Harper. Preceded in death by husband, George Shigley, brothers, Howard M and Clayton and sisters, Ida May Lackey and Rosie Rodgers. Graveside services at Clear Creek Cemetery - Sunday Herald-Times, Bloomington, IN, June 22, 1997 – shared by Judy Jefferson

Frank M Simms, Jr. - Mr. Simms, 77, died Oct. 12, 2001, in Colorado Springs from congestive heart failure. He was a retired carpenter and served in the Army as a flight officer. Mr. Simms was born Jan. 28, 1924, in Sewell, N.J., to Franklin M. and Florence L. (Wentzell) Simms Sr., who are deceased. He was married Dec. 27, 1974, to Pauline M. Solomito. He is survived by his wife; three sons, Jerry L. Simms, Phillip Simms and Matthias Daniel Schoger; four daughters, Beverly Shiflett, Charlene Meyers, Brenda J. Hellmann and Mary Lou Deniston; 16 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. today at Swan Law Funeral Directors, 501 N. Cascade Ave., 471-9900. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Trinity Church of the Nazarene, 5055 El Camino Drive, 599- 7990. Burial will be at Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3825 Airport Road. Swan Law Funeral Directors is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Church of the Nazarene, in care of Memorial Funds, 5055 El Camino Drive, Colorado Springs 80918. - The Gazette, 14 Oct 2001

Roxie F Sinex - Born May 24, 1896 in Monroe Co., IN Died April 4, 1987 in Cortez, CO Parents were Frank and Mae Burks. Survived by grandchildren, Margaret Meeks and Gary D Coan. Preceded in death by daughter, Emma Mae Coan. Graveside services at Valhalla Memory Gardens. - The Herald-Telephone, Bloomington, IN, Friday April 24, 1987 – shared by Judy Jefferson

Mrs. Lena Olive Sluss, age 51, born in Owen Co., IN - died October 21, 1945 in Bloomington, IN Parents were Mr. and Mrs. Isaac M Noel. Survived by husband, Ross Sluss; daughter, Mrs. Paul Hanna and sisters Mrs. Odus Knapp and Mrs. Raymond Burks. Services at the Ellettsville Church of Christ with burial in Valhalla Memorial Park. - The World Telephone, Monday October 22, 1945– shared by Judy Jefferson

Walter Smallwood, son of Alex Smallwood, north College avenue, died at eight o’clock last night in the Rockville Sanitarium at Rockville, Ill. The deceased was 31 years old and was a single man living with his father and aunts. He had been in poor health for some time. Miss Phoebe and Lula Smallwood, aunts of the deceased, left this morning for Rockville to bring the body back to this city for burial. They expect to be back some time tomorrow. Funeral arrangements have not been completed. – Bloomington Evening World, 14 Feb 1914

Walter Smallwood, 29 years old and son of Alex Smallwood, died Friday night at the state hospital for tuberculosis at Rockville after a lingering illness of consumption. His body was brought here Sunday afternoon and taken to the home of the Misses Smallwood north College Avenue. The funeral was held at 1;30 today in charge of the Rev. Joseph M. Campbell and interment took place at Harrodsburg. – The Bloomington Evening World 16 Feb 1914 Page 1

Died at the residence of her son, Jonathan Smith, in Bloomington on Thursday, April 10th, Mrs. Achsha Smith, aged 74 years. - Bloomington Progress, Volume 6, Number 51, Bloomington, Monroe County, 16 April 1873

BLOOMINGTON — Jeffrey S. Smith aged 45 of Bloomington passed away on December 30, 2019, in Bloomington. He was born on July 18, 1974, in Bloomington to Phillip Smith and Julie (Hassler) Smith. Jeff was a graduate of Bloomington High School South, he was a self-employed contractor, he was of Catholic faith, he loved to hunt and fish. Survivors include his mother, Julie Hassler Smith, two daughters, Hailey Smith and Tara Smith, several aunts and uncles, who loved him dearly. He was preceded in death by his father and his grandparents’ Memorial services will be held on Saturday January 4, 2020 at 1:00 Pm at Cresthaven Funeral Home, family will receive friends from 11:00 Am until service time at 1:00 Pm at Cresthaven Funeral Home, interment will be in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Herald-Times online 01 Jan 2020

Died on Jan. 26^th of Pneumonia, son of Michael Smith, aged 6 months. - The Bloomington Progress, Volume 6, Number 42, 12 Feb 1873, Page 3

Mrs. Julia Massey Smith, 40 years old and wife of Charles Smith, died last night at the Madison hospital. She is survived by her husband and son, Louis in this city. The body will be received her tomorrow for interment. - Bloomington Evening World, 06 January 1919, Page 001

Maude F. (Betty) Smith - Born October 28, 1896 in West Baden Springs, IN - Died March 8, 1978 in Bloomington, IN - Parents were James A and Matilda (Bedster) Felknor. Survived by her husband, George H Smith and sons, Francis F and James A. Smith. Burial in Ames Cemetery in Orange Co., IN - The Herald-Telephone Bloomington, IN - Wednesday March 8, 1978 – shared by Judy Jefferson

Mae Berenice Smith - born 29 October 1924 in Rulland, VT, died 12 February 1993 in Bloomington, Indiana. Parents were Arlington E and Minnie (Fuller) Walters. Survived by daughter, Dorothy Gibson; brother Howard Walters and sister, Lois Taggart. Preceded in death by husband, Frank Smith; sister, Olive Walters and brother Harry Walters. Services at Deremiah-Frye Mortuary, Greene & Harrell Chapel with burial in Clear Creek Cemetery. – Sunday Herald- Times, 14 February 1993– shared by Judy Jefferson

Burgess Snow - Born July 21, 1898 in Monroe Co., IN Died March 18, 1985 in Monroe Co., IN Parents were John J and Rebecca (Graves) Snow. Survived by his wife, Viola (Page) Snow; sons, Roger and John F Snow, daughters, Doris Inman, Wilma Chestnut and Becky Voorhies; brothers, Frost and Elmer; stepsons, Lester E Page, Roy D Page and Junior Burge; stepdaughters, Louise Byers, Lucille Murphy and Patty Hedrick. Preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Florence (Payton) Snow; his second wife, Estelle (Burge) Snow; daughter, Joan Stannard; brothers, Emmett and Jewett and his sister, Hattie Fowler. Services at Allen Funeral Home with burial in Carmichael Cemetery in Greene Co., IN - The Herald-Telephone Bloomington, IN - Monday March 19, 1985

Elmer Ice Snow - Born November 2, 1907 in Monroe Co., IN Died February 1, 1996 in Riverdale, GA Parents were John J and Rebecca (Graves) Snow Survived by wife, Francis P (Teague) Snow and son, Donald. Preceded in death by brothers, Emmett, Burgess, Jewett and Frost Snow and sister, Hattie Fowler. Services at Day Mortuary and burial in Clover Hill Cemetery.- The Herald-Times Bloomington, IN - Saturday February 3, 1996 – shared by Judy Jefferson

Emmet Snow - Born December 22, 1888 in Monroe Co., IN - Died March 7, 1978 in Monroe Co., IN Parents were John J and Rebecca (Graves) Snow. Survived by son, Harold and brothers, Burgess, Frost and Elmer Snow. Preceded in death by his wife, Mamie Lee; sister, Hattie Fowler and brother Jewett. Services at Allen Colonial Chapel with burial in Carmichael Cemetery. - The Herald-Telephone Bloomington, IN, - Wednesday March 8, 1978 – shared by Judy Jefferson

Ethel (Hudson) Snow - Born January 1, 1911 in Greene Co., IN Died April 11, 2002 in Bloomington, IN Parents were Asa and Oleva (Price) Hudson Survived by daughter, Virginia Hudson and son, Robert Snow. Preceded in death by her husband, Frost Snow, her parents; brother, Oscar Hudson and sisters, Edith Axe and Mary Fines. Services at Deremiah-Frye Mortuary, Greene & Harrell Chapel. Burial in Camichael Cemetery. - The Herald-Times - Saturday April 13, 2002 – shared by Judy Jefferson

Florence Snow - Age 66 - Died October 18, 1964 in Bloomington, IN Parents were Frank J and Susan I Payton Survived by husband, Burgess Snow, sons, Roger and John F; daughters Doris Inman, Joan Stannard, Rebecca Voorhies and Wilma Salee, brother, John Payton and sisters Frances Weidner and Marjorie Bartholomew. Services at Greene & Harrell Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Carmichael Cemetery Greene Co., IN - Bloomington Herald-Telephone Bloomington, IN - Monday October 19, 1964 – shared by Judy Jefferson

Frost Snow - Born December 10, 1903 in Monroe Co., IN Died October 8, 1995 in Bloomington, IN Parents were John and Rebecca (Graves) Snow. Survived by wife, Ethel E (Hudson) Snow; daughter, Virginia Hudson and son Robert Snow. Services at Chandler Funeral Home in Ellettsville with burial in Carmichael Cemetery.- The Herald-Times Bloomington, IN - Tuesday October 10, 1995 – shared by Judy Jefferson

John J Snow - Age 90 Died November 20, 1955 in Bloomington, IN Parents were William J and Elizabeth (James) Snow. Survived by daughter, Hattie Fowler, sons, Burgess, Emmett, Frost, Elmer and Jewett Snow. Services at Greene and Harrell Chapel with burial in Carmichael Cemetery. - Daily Herald-Telephone Bloomington, IN - Monday November 21, 1955 – shared by Judy Jefferson

Edgar Souders - Age 56, born in Lawrence Co., IN - Died December 27, 1955 in Bloomington, IN - parents were William and Cora Kimmel Souders. Survived by wife, Zona Kinser Souders; daughters, Mrs. William Baxter, Mrs. Donald Lentz and Mrs. Donald Whiteman; sons, Wayne and Edward; brothers, Vernon and Esthel and sisters, Mrs. Clara Pearl Allen, Mrs. Mary Thomas, Mrs. Margaret Criger and Mrs. Enid McClain. Services at Clear Creek Christian Church with burial in Clear Creek Cemetery. - Daily Herald-Telephone, Bloomington, IN, Wednesday, December 28, 1955 – shared by Judy Jefferson

Sarah A Sowders - Born September 22, 1886 in Monroe Co., IN - Died February 21, 1977 in Bloomington, IN Parents were Henry and Smatha (Smith) Eads. Survived by daughters, Ruth Brown and Elsie M. Thomas. Preceded in death by husband, Otto. Services at Allen Colonial Chapel with burial in Clear Creek Cemetery. - Daily Herald-Telephone, Bloomington, IN - Monday, February 2, 1977

Alice Naomi, 14 months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William N. Sparks, southwest of the city, died at one o’clock this morning. Funeral at the house at ten o’clock tomorrow and interment at Rose Hill cemetery. – Bloomington Evening World Sat 3 Apr 1915

Mrs. Leonard Sparks died at noon yesterday at her home at Sanders, of typhoid fever. She was the mother of nine children of whom five survive her and four dead. She was 57 years old and was one of the best known citizens in that neighborhood. The funeral will take place at the Burch cemetery at 2 o’clock today. Rev. John Breeden will conduct the service. - Bloomington Weekly Courier, 30 November 1897

Mrs. Nancy Sparks, widow of William Sparks and one of the old pioneer settlers of the county, is dead, aged 82. The end came at 11 o'clock Sunday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Hiram Burch, southwest of town, from old age. Mrs. Sparks was born in North Carolina in March, 1820, and came to Indiana in 1852. Her husband died 36 years ago. She was a faithful member of the Baptist church at Hebron and much loved and respected. The following children survive: J. P., Lemuel G., William M., John M. Sparks, Mrs. Betsey, Jane Beard, of Nebraska, Mrs. Nancy Burch and Mrs. Susan M. Burch. The funeral was held at 1 o'clock this afternoon from the late residence and interment in the Burch graveyard." - Bloomington Telephone, 26 August 1902

The funerals of Mrs. Pad Sparks and Len Sparks, the latter being the twin brother of Pad Sparks, were conducted at 10:30 Sunday at the Baptist Church in Standford. The Rev. James Brown of this city had charge of the Len Sparks service, and the Rev. Neill preached the funeral of Mrs. Sparks. Each of the bodies was interred at the Burch Cemetery four miles south of Stanford. - Bloomington Weekly Courier, 12 December 1911

Raymond Sparks, who was shot Sunday evening by his roommate, Otis Allen, at Sanders in the stone quarry district, south of this city, died today from the effects of the wound. Prosecutor Louden has changed the affidavit against Allen to read murder in the first degree and upon that charge the young man will be tried at the coming term of court. It will be recalled that while Allen was talking over the telephone Sunday evening to a young lady acquaintance, Sparks interrupted the conversation, which angered Allen. The two young men quarreled whereupon Sparks slapped Allen in the face. Allen fired and sent a bullet through the abdomen of his companion. Allen is in jail here and after his arrest said he hoped sparks would get well. Funeral at 8 o'clock tomorrow at Sanders. Interment in the Burch Cemetery near Stanford, at 2 p. m. - Bloomington Evening World, 19 September 1907 - The funeral of Raymond Sparks, the young man who was shot at Sanders last Sunday evening, was held at eight o'clock this morning at the Mercer boarding house. The body was removed to a cemetery near Stanford for interment. - Bloomington Evening World, 20 September 20, 1907

Died at the parsonage in Ellettsville, on the 8th inst., Mrs. Elizabeth Spears, wife of Rev. John Spears, Pastor of the M. E. Church, in the 39th year of her age. - Bloomington Progress, Volume 6, Number 51, Bloomington, Monroe County, 16 April 1873

Charles Wesley Spencer - Born September 25, 1922 in Bloomington, IN Died January 23, 2004 in Bloomington, IN Parents were Homer and Myrtle (Harris) Spencer. Survived by wife, Betty (Eads) Spencer; sons, Donald Wesley and Mike Spencer; daughters, Alice Isom and Sue Payne; sisters, Geneva Hutcherson and Alice (Jess) Fitch. Preceded in death by his parents and brothers Frank, Glen and Paul Spencer. Services at Allen Funeral Home. Burial in Valhalla Memory Gardens. - The Herald-Times Bloomington, IN - Saturday January 24, 2004 – shared by Judy Jefferson

Mrs. Ellen Spencer, wife of Jas. K. Spencer, died of Consumption, on Saturday, July 30^th, aged about 24 years. - Bloomington Progress Volume 4 Number 15 Aug 10, 1870, Page 3

Frank R Spencer - Born April 20, 1912 in Monroe Co., IN Died December 15, 2002 in Monroe Co., IN Parents were Homer B and Myrtle W (Harris) Spencer Survived by brother, Charles; sisters, Geneva Hutcherson and Jessie Alice Fitch. Preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Ferne Spencer and brothers Paul and Glenn Spencer. Services at Allen Funeral Home. Burial in Valhalla Memory Gardens. - The Herald-Times Bloomington, IN - Tue. December 17, 2002 – shared by Judy Jefferson

Homer Benton Spencer - Born December 16, 1889 in Bloomington, IN - Died May 18, 1945 in Bloomington, IN Homer had been employed at Shower Bros. factory since the age of fourteen and was a furniture finisher. Parents were Charles and Jessie (Phillips) Spencer. Survived by his wife, Mrs. Myrtle (Harris) Spencer; sons Frank, Charles, Glen and Paul; daughters, Jessie A Spencer and Mrs. Albert Hutchinson. Services at Day chapel with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. - The World Telephone Bloomington, IN - Saturday May 19, 1945 – shared by Judy Jefferson

Three deaths have occurred in this vicinity from spotted fever. Leonard Sperling, living near Redding, aged 23 years, died on Monday, being sick thirty hours. – Mitchell Commercial - The Bloomington Progress, Volume 6, Number 40, 29 Jan 1873, Page 3

Mrs. Spires, widow of Nolan Spires, died at seven o'clock last evening at the home of her son. Reuben Spires, in Washington township. Deceased was 84 years old and the mother of six sons all of whom were in the war of the rebellion. The funeral will occur at one o'clock tomorrow and the body will be buried in the Stepp graveyard. – Bloomington Evening World, Thursday, 18 October 1900

The infant of Mr. and Mrs. Spurgeon on the Andy Wyckoff farm east of the city died last night of inanition. Funeral and interment was held today at the Mt. Gilead cemetery. – The Bloomington Evening World 23 Mar 1914 Page 1

Last Monday morning, Mrs. Ann Stanger, widow of the last John Stanger, sr., died at her home southeast of this place. She was 87 years and six months old, and had been in her usual health up to the hour of her death. She was conversing with a neighbor and expired suddenly. The deceased was born at Wytheville, Va., and came to this county when young. She was the mother of a large family to which she had always been a dutiful parent. She was a member of the Christian church. The remains were buried at Maple Grove Wednesday. – The Stinesville Review, 22 Dec 1900, Page 006

Rodney George Stalcup, age 79, of Bloomfield, Indiana, passed away Saturday morning, August 17, 2024 at I.U. Health Bloomington Hospice House. Born March 4, 1945 in Bloomington, he was the son of Charles E. and Mary (Layton) Stalcup. Rodney worked as a supervisor for I.U. Building Services. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Rodney is survived by his loving wife, Sarah (Allen) Stalcup, of Bloomfield; five children, Alicia Wilhite, of Bloomfield, Christina (Steve) Feaster, of Bloomington, Anthony Allen, of Bloomfield, Jake (Shannon) Collier, of Hobbieville and Pam (Melanie Beyers) Collier, of Ellettsville, one sister, Betty Larmier, of Bloomington, seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Jimmy Stalcup and one sister, Lois Bault. There will be a graveside funeral service on Thursday at 12 noon at Valhalla Memory Gardens with Pastor Donnie Bault officiating. Interment will follow. Friends may visit the family on Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Day & Deremiah-Frye Funeral Home; 4150 E. Third St. – The Herald-Times online

Died at the residence of his grandfather (James Stearns) near Ellettsville, on the 25^th of February, of Congestion of the Brain, Freddy Stearnes, son of Alexander and Maria Stearnes, aged 2 ½ years. - The Bloomington Progress, Volume 6, Number 46, 12 Mar 1873, Page 3

Uncle Jimmy Stearns died at his residence near Ellettsville, on Tuesday, 13th inst., of Erysipelas, after an illness of five days. He was 75 years of age. - Bloomington Progress, Volume 7, Number 4, 14 May 1873, Page 3

Died on Dec. 17^th, infant son of John Stepp, aged 2 years, of Croup. – The Bloomington Progress, Volume 6, Number 37, 08 Jan 1873, Page 3

Died on March 25th, of Spotted Fever, son of John Stepp, aged 2 years. - Bloomington Progress, Volume 6, Number 50, Bloomington, Monroe County, 9 April 1873

Ruth A Stevens - Born June 22, 1913 in Belmont, IN Died October 8, 1995 in Bloomington, IN - Parents were James and Dora (Henthorn) Owens. Survived by son, Keith Stevens, daughter, Jean Crider and sister, Pearl Nugent. Preceded in death by her husband, Morris Stevens and son, Teddy Joe Stevens. Services at Day Mortuary with Burial in Duncan Cemetery in Brown Co., IN - The Herald-Times Bloomington, IN - Tuesday October 10, 1995 – shared by Judy Jefferson

Mrs. Myra Jane (Clendening) Stewart - Born 1844 in IN - Died Feb 12, 1923 in Bloomington, IN Survived by daughters; Mrs. Charles (Grace) Hansford, Mrs. Tyson (Mary) Benson and Mrs. Sam Johnson and Mrs. Grey Hanson and sons, Sherman and John. Preceded in death by husband, Joseph S Stewart. Services at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Hansford in Sanford with burial at Clear Creek - The Bloomington Evening World, Bloomington, IN, Monday, February 12, 1923 – shared by Judy Jefferson who states information “is from above and my own records”:

Mrs. Nora Jane Stewart - Born February 3, 1881 in Lawrence Co., IN - Died October 23, 1944 in Bloomington, IN - Parents were Allen and Samantha (Todd) Meadows. Survived by daughter, Mrs. Merle Wright; son, Clifford and step-son, Gussie Stewart. Preceded in death by her husband, John W Stewart in 1939. Services at Eleventh Street Pentecostal Church with burial in Clear Creek Cemetery. - World Telephone, Bloomington, IN, Tuesday, October 24, 1944, shared by Judy Jefferson

Funeral services for William Clive Stewart, 53, who died Wednesday near his home on RD 4, will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Mt. Egal Church. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Veterans of Foreign Wars firing squad will conduct the military service at the graveside. The funeral rites will be officiated by the Rev. Raymond Shields. Flower bearers will be Juanita Butcher, Thelma Stewart, Billie B. Stewart, Darlene Hendershot, Dorothy Eads, Alice Lucas and Shirley Sexton and her sister. Pallbearers will be James Butcher, Clarence Butcher, Raymond Eads, Wendell Stewart, Toots Eads, and Harley Butcher. Friends may call at the Green and Harrell Funeral Home until time of the service. Stewart is a veteran of World War II and is preceded in death by a son, Harold Stewart, who was killed during the Korean War. – The Bloomington Herald Times, 09 Jun 1955

Dorothy F Stines Born July 11, 1904 in Brown Co., IN Died May 11, 1997 in Monroe Co., IN Parents were Sherman and Lulla Mae (Nilson) Stogdill. Survived by husband, Herschel Stones; daughters, Edith H Tolliver, Eva D Hays and Dorothy E Taylor; sons, Paul E, Herschel Jr., Charles A and Earl D Stines; brother Cecil Stogdill; sisters, Fairney Bowman and Lucy Hanner. Preceded in death by sons, Ralph, Everett and Glen Stines; daughter, Clara Stines. Services at Day Mortuary with burial at Clear Creek Cemetery - The Herald-Times, Bloomington, IN - Tuesday May 13, 1997 – shared by Judy Jefferson

Herschel Stines - Born October 18, 1900 in Martin Co., IN Died August 29, 1997 in Bloomington, IN Parents were Frank and Minnie (Harrington) Stines. Survived by sons, Paul E, Herschel Jr., Charles A, Ralph I and Earl I Stines; daughters, Edith H Tolliver, Eva D Hays and Dorothy E Taylor. Preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Florence (Stogdill) Stines. Services at Day Mortuary and burial in Clear Creek Cemetery - Sunday Herald-Times Bloomington, IN - August 31, 1997 – shared by Judy Jefferson

John W. Stives (sp) , aged 84, died last night at the home north of the city where he was an old time resident. The children are Daniel, Jane Prow, Mrs. Bud Ducer, also Mrs. Howard Neal of Indianapolis. Burial Tuesday at 2 o'clock at Harrodsburg church. (actually at Hindustan per Death record) – Bloomington Telephone, 21 October 1924

Mrs. Eli Stockdale, residing near Unionville, died on Wednesday of paralysis. – The Stinesville Review, 04 Feb 1899, Page 004

Hamel Stockwell, died of consumption on Friday last, aged 24 years - Bloomington Progress Volume 4 Number 15 Aug 10, 1870, Page 3

Died on Sunday Morning, Dec. 15^th, 1872, in Bloomington of Consumption, Mr. Jesse T. Stockwell, aged 26 years - – Bloomington Progress Volume 6, Number 34, Dec 18, 1872 Page 3

Pearl Stogsdill - Born June 15, 1884 in Monroe Co., IN - Died February 19, 1977 in Monroe Co., IN Parents were Silas P and Anna (Clay) Krutsinger. Survived by sons, Woody and Wendell and sisters, Mrs. Charles Allen and Mrs. Harry Dubois. Preceded in death by her husband, George and daughter, Wynona L. Services at Day Mortuary with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. - Daily Herald-Telephone, Bloomington, IN - Monday, February 21, 1977

Benton Wentworth Stone - Born February 24, 1873 in Decatur Co., IN Died November 16, 1950 in Bloomington, IN Parents were Thomas W and Margaret (Retherford) Stone Survived by wife, Florida; daughters, Mrs. W. E. Baldridge, Mrs. Robert Moore, Mrs. L. D. Hoshaw, Mrs John Shultheis and Mrs. Donald Byers; sons, James Virgil, Robert, Oliver, Russell, Dale, Morris and John; sister, Mrs. Eva Ballinger. Day Mortuary in charge of services. - Daily Herald-Telephone Bloomington, IN - Thursday November 16, 1950 – shared by Judy Jefferson

Florida Stone - She was 86 years old and was born in Delphi, IN Died May 17, 1959 in Indianapolis, IN Survived by daughters, Fern Hoshaw, Audrey Baldridge, Hazel Shultheis, Martha Byers and Helen Moore; sons, Virgil, Robert, Oliver, Russell, Dale, John and Morris Stone. Preceded in death by her husband, Benton W Stone. Services at Day Funeral Home and burial in Valhalla Memory Gardens. - Daily Herald-Telephone, Bloomington, IN - Monday May 18, 1959 – shared by Judy Jefferson

Bridge Storms, 21-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Storms, south Madison street, died at 3 :30 this morning of tuberculosis after a lingering illness. He is survived by his parents, four brothers and one sister. – Bloomington Evening World Thu 10 Jul 1915

Died on Monday Sep 2^nd, in Bloomington, of Fever and Flux, infant daughter of Robert Stout, aged 20 months. - Bloomington Progress Volume 6, Number 21, Sep 18, 1872, Page 3

The remains of Mrs. Stoute, age 63, a former resident of this city who died Monday at Indianapolis, was interred Wednesday at Mt. Bethel. Funeral services were in charge of J. C. Campbell. William, Gordon and Zip Davies, this city are brothers. Mrs. Stoute leaves 5 children. - Bloomington Telephone, 29 March 192, Page 004

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Strange, 80, of 712 W. Tenth St., who died Wednesday in Bloomington hospital, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in First Nazarene church. Rev. Grange M Barton will officiate, and burial will be in Clear Creek cemetery. Survivors include two brothers, Lee Treadway, Gary, and Charles Treadway, of this city: and two sisters, Mrs. Jessie Seane, of Linton and Mrs. Darcis (Louisa) Coleman, of Harrodsburg. Pallbearers for the funeral will be Edward Allen, Thad Robinson, Herbert Freeman, Frank Hill, Merle Hill, and Hugo Hudson. Flower bearers will be Mrs. Allen, Mrs. Robinson, Mrs. Freeman, Mrs. Frank and Mrs. Merle Hills and Mrs. Nellie Woods. The body remains at the Day Funeral Home until time for the services. – The Bloomington Herald Times, 09 Jun 1955

Samuel Strong died at the residence of his brother Robert last Friday. He had long been a snufferer from that dread disease – Consumption - Bloomington Hawkeye, 17 Feb, 1881, Page 003

Cloyd C Sturgeon - Born May 18, 1892 - Died December 24, 1953 in Bloomington, IN - Parents were Alexander F and Elizabeth J (Lanum) Sturgeon. Survived by wife Esther; daughter Wanda Harden; sons, Wayne and Billy Ray; sisters, Mrs. Margaret Oxford and Mrs. Pearl Miller and brothers, John, James & Clarence. Services at Mt. Calvary Church with burial in Clear Creek. - Daily Herald-Telephone, Bloomington, IN, Thursday, December 24, 1953 – shared by Judy Jefferson

Died on Wednesday, Sept. 18^th in Bloomington, infant daughter of Wm. Sudds, aged 1 year of Brain Fever. - Bloomington Progress Volume 6, Number 22, Sep 25, 1872, Page 3

Mrs. Jane Sweezy - 92 years old, born in PA.- Died June 9, 1941 in Bloomington, IN Parents were Mathias and Matilda Sweezy Survived by son, Jasper Sweezy Preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Thomas Sweezy.- The Bloomington Daily Telephone, Bloomington, IN, Monday. June 9, 1941 – shared by Judy Jefferson