Source: Tri-County News, June 26, 1958
Miss Sophronia McMurtry, 90, a private nursing in Montgomery County most of her life, died June 21 at the Durham Home in Crawfordsville. She had been ill several months. Born August 3, 1867, in Parke County, she was the daughter of David and Martha McMurtry. She was a member of the Waveland Presbyterian Church. Only survivors are several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday in Hunt & Son Funeral Home, Crawfordsville with Rev. John DeKruyter officiating. Burial in Bethany Cemetery near Marshall. - typed by kbz
