Orange County Obituaries

 

LOVE, Glenn
Glenn Love, born September 4, 1896 in Crawford County to Samuel and Amanda (Jacobs) Love, both deceased, passed away April 6, 1984 at Orange County Memorial. He also had been a patient at Medco Center for two months.

He was married to Minnie M. Cox, December 5, 1915 and she passed away October 5, 1983. He spent his early years growing up in French Lick when he worked as a chauffeur for Thomas D. Taggart, and The Power House. He was a veteran of World War I and served in Germany. He later moved to Eckerty, Ind. where he was retired from the railroad and as a farmer.

He leaves to mourn his loss, two half-sisters, Rachel Love of Indianapolis and Hattie Hall, Paoli; three nieces, Inez Weaver, Glenda Scheck, and Gene Davis of California; three nephews, Carl and Frank Seals of French Lick and Joe Seals of New Jersey.

Services were conducted from Denbo Funeral Home at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, April 8. Final resting place was Potters Cemetery. Officiating clergyman was Bobby Kelly of English, Indiana.

TO THANK YOU
We would like to thank you, the aides, nurses and doctors of Orange County Memorial Hospital and Medco Center of French Lick. Also those who visited, helped, sent cards, flowers and prayers during the recent illness of our uncle Glenn Love. We thank you. Nieces and Nephews. Submitted by Phyllis Bennett.


CLARK, Virgil
Funeral services were held Saturday at Dillman-Ellis Funeral Home for Virgil R. Clark, 82, Paoli R4, who died Wednesday (Nov. 15, 1989) at Washington County Memorial Hospital in Salem. Bro. George Galloway officiated.

He was born in Pardee, Va., Aug. 31, 1907 to William Lloyd and Elizabeth Bush Clark. He married Ethel Clay in December of 1928 and she survives. He was a retired employee of Cornwell Company

Other survivors include two sons, Lee Clark, Keokee, Va., and Harold Clark, New Lexington, Ohio; eight daughters, Mrs. Debbie Chipman, Mrs. Mary Ann Soliday, and Mrs. Dorothy Williams, all of Orleans; Mrs. Norma Mahuron and Mrs. Carolyn Cobb, both of Bedford; Mrs. Nancy Tirey, Mitchell; Mrs. Mildred Robertson, Paoli and Mrs. Shirley Reynolds, Panama, Mo.; two brothers, Tom of Jackson, Tenn.; and Robert of Big Stone Gap, Va.; 39 grandchildren and 44 greatgrandchildren. Burial was in Stampers Creek Cemetery. Submitted by Phyllis Bennett.


BAXTER, Catherine
Funeral services are at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Brosmer-Drabing Funeral Home for Catherine Baxter, 77, Trinity, Tex., formerly of. Orange County, who died Friday (Nov 17, 1989) in Huntsville Memorial Hospital in Huntsville, Tex. Rev. Mark O'Brien is officiating and burial will be in Ames Chapel Cemetery.
She was born Jan. 10, 1912 in Indianapolis to Frank and Jane Gates Van Deren. She married C.G. "Bud" Baxter and he survives.
Surviving with the husband are two daughters, Mrs. Patricia Jane Holloway of Houston and Mrs. Marilyn Ann Martin of Dryden, N.Y.; one brother, William Van Deren of Indianapolis; four grandchildren; and one greatgrandchild. Submitted by Phyllis Bennett.


DENTON, Billie Ann
Funeral services were conducted Sunday at First Baptist Church for Billie Ana Denton, 51, Paoli R2, who died Thursday (Nov. 15, 1989) at Jewish Hospital in Louisville. Rev. Scott Gentry officiated at services and burial, under the direction of Dillman-Ellis Funeral Home, was in Stampers Creek Cemetery.

She was born in Paoli, Dec. 1937, a daughter, of William and Mary Wells Wolfe. She married Knofel Denton June 14, 1980 and he survives. She was the dietary manager of the new Wee Care Center; vice president of Paoli BPW, a member of the Democrat Women and First Baptist Church.

Surviving are her husband; two sons, Matt Johnson of Marengo and Mark Platt; daughter, Lori Denton; a step-son, Gary Denton; her mother; two sisters, Janke Walls and Jean Ruetze; and six grandchildren. Submitted by Phyllis Bennett.


HOLZBOG, Ola Marie
Services were held Saturday at Brosmer-Drabing Funeral Home for Ola Marie Holzbog, 91, French Lick, who died Thursday (Nov16, 1989) at Medco Center. Rev. Randy McNeely officiated with burial in Ames Chapel Cemetery.

She was born Sept. 22, 1898 in Pike County to William and Florence Eleanor McClellon Jacobs. She was first married to George Robertson, who died in 1962: She then married Charles H. Holzbog, who died in 1972. She was a member of West Baden First Baptist Church.

Surviving are a ; daughter, Rosemary Cave; a son, George Robertson of Louisville; a sister, Maude Thomas of Phoenix, Ariz.; three grandcildren; and six great-grandchildren. Submitted by Phyllis Bennett.


LONGEST, Pearl

PAOLI - Pearl Longest, 79, of Paoli, died Saturday afternoon (June 19, 1989) at Humana University Hospital in Louisville, Ky., after being involved in a traffic accident.

Born July 31, 1909, in Orange County, she was the daughter of Charles and Belle (Smith) Hankins. She married Felix Longest on April 24,1928.

Survivors include two sons, Norman Longest of Bedford and Raymond Longest of Evansville; six daughters, Louise Tuell of Paoli, Julia Jones of Mitchell, Claudetta Clark of Paoli, Shirley Palmer of Umatilla, Fla., Linda Kiefner of Bedford, and Nancy Meyer of Paoli; two brothers, Lewis Hankins of Junction City, Kan., and Clarence Hankins of Jester, Va.; two sisters, Annie Longest and Majel Bennett, both of Paoli; 33 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Felix Longest. Services will be 1 p.m. Monday at the Dillman-Ellis Funeral Home in Paoli with Brother Larry Richardson officiating. Burial will be in Paoli EUB Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home from 4-9 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. until the time of services Monday. Submitted by Phyllis Bennett.


HAWKINS, Lillian
Today comes the springtime of life about us - the budding of the leaves, the unfolding of the flowers, the songs of the birds. We think of the beginning of a new life, not its end.

This today is but another evidence that life, however long it may be, must come to its appointed end. Today we pause to pay tribute of respect to this mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, sister and friend.

Lillian Lavina, the 5th child of George Wilmer and Mena (Apple) Riley, was born July 11,1914 in Orange County, Indiana. She was united in marriage to Chester Hawkins September 25, 1930. To this union were born two children, Wayne Dale and Violet Lillian.

She spent her lifetime farming with her husband and was well know for her hand quilting: Lillian was a member of the Happy Valley Extension Homemakers for many years. She was a very loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend to ail who, were privileged to know her. Her husband, Chester, passed away April 6,1977. Also two sisters Sarah Hawkins and Pearl Roberts, and three brothers Charles, Clarence and Glendon Riley preceded her in death.

And then she was baptized into Christ at an early age. She was a member of the Cross Roads Church of Christ. Like a shadow thrown softly and silently from a passing cloud she passed away Thursday, May 3,1990 at 11:07 am. at the Orange County Hospital, thus closing a life of 75 years, 9 months and 21 days. She will be sadly missed by her family, many friends and neighbors.

In her passing, she leaves one son Wayne Hawkins, the daughter Violet Jones, son-in-law Norman Jones and daughter-in-law Yvonne Hawkins; two grandsons Roger Dale Hawkins of Youngs Creek, George Chester Jones of Indianapolis; two great-granddaughters Yvonne Michelle Hawkins of Marengo Lauryn Elyse Jones of Indianapolis; one brother George Riley of Converse, Indiana; many nieces, nephews and friends. Submitted by Phyllis Bennett.


DRAKE, Della, Services For Della Drake On Friday
Della Drake, age 75, died at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday (July 25, 1978), at Medco Center where she had been a patient for 5 years. She was a former resident of R.2, Dubois.
Mrs. Drake was born June 27, 1903 in Dubois County to Asberry Crowder and Mattie Mills. She was married to Lloyd Drake who preceded her in death on January 5, 1970.
Surviving are one daughter, Joanne Schiewer of Indianapolis; one son, Forrest Drake, also of Indianapolis; five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Friends may call after 1:30 p.m. today at the Brosmer-Drabing Funeral Home in French Lick where services will be conducted ,at 11 a.m. on Friday. Mrs. Drake was a member of the Cuzco Christian Church and burial will take place in the church cemetery. Submitted by Phyllis Bennett.


COX, Albert, Springs Valley Herald (February 21, 1935) Obituary
Albert J. Cox, son of the late William J. and Martha Cox, was born April 1, 1888, and departed this life at his home In Bloomington, Indiana, February 18,1935, having reached the age of 48 years, 8 months and 14 days
For the past twenty years he had been a resident of Bloomington and was employed with the Showers Brother company until about 9 months ago when his health began to fall, he was obliged to surrender to a disease that proved to be Incurable.
During his illness, he sought every possible means for relief but without success. Turning his attention to things spiritual rather than temporal, he witnessed a definite renewal of his spiritual life and finished his days in peace with God. He enjoyed the frequent visits of Christian people and found great comfort and strength their songs and prayers. He was a member of the Arlington Methodist Episcopal Church.
He is survived by one son, Cecil E., and a daughter, Gladys M. Cox, both at home, who gave him every possible assistance and whose lives were a constant source of enjoyment to the last. He leaves also three brothers, James M. Cox of Youngs Creek; John S. Cox of English and William A. Cox of Elon; and two sisters, Mrs. Dora Wood of Youngs Creek and Mrs. Elizabeth Moon of Paoli.
It was during his ill health that his mother, Mrs. Martha Cox passed away on January 22, 1985. His faithful companion was removed, by death in June, 1925. In all these losses, he proved faithful to the over mastering power of a Divine Providence. His last days were spent in great physical distress but, without question or complaint, he faced the inevitable and went out to meet the lord in peace. Submitted by Phyllis Bennett.


TEGARDEN, Jane
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Haverly Mortuary for Jane Tegarden, 37, Mitchell R2, who died 8 p.m. Sunday (July 22, 1990) at Bedford Medical Center. Burial will be at Lawrenceport Cemetery.
She was born in Washington County to Oscar and Zella Marie Redus Wilson. She married Carl Tegarden on Jan. 12, 1973 and he survives.
She owned and operated Carl's Gift Shop near Spring Mill State Park and was an employee of Paoli Peaks. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Surviving with the husband area son, John, at home; a daughter, Lisa, at home; a brother, Timothy Wilson of Duluth, Minn.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4. p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Tuesday and from 10 am. Wednesday until the service at the mortuary. Submitted by Phyllis Bennett.


PINNICK, Mabel
Mabel, the daughter of Seth and Elzora Connell Wagner, was born February 8, 1891, in Martin County near Shoals, Indiana, and departed this life Monday morning at 3 o'clock a.m. June 9, 1947, at the age of 68 years, 4 months and 1 day.
In the year 1908 she was united 1n marriage to Thomas D. Pinnick, who shared each others joys and sorrow until her death. To this union six children were born, three sons and three daughters, namely: Floyd of Chicago, Illinois; Treavor of Mt. Vernon, Indiana; Mrs. Thelma Shipman of Shoals, Indiana; Mrs. Dorothy Powell of Powell Valley and Carl and Patsy at home.
In the year of 1907, she was united with the Church of Christ at Miller School house in Martin County, later moving her membership to the Red Quarry Christian Church of which she was a faithful attendant as long as health permitted. She was a loving wife and mother and was always working to make her home comfortable for her family.
She was always Interested in the affairs of her community and ready to lend a willing and helping hand at any time. One example of this was her sacrifice and faithful endeavor to help build this building and to make this a church for the betterment of all her neighbors ands friends.
Beside the husband and children mentioned she leaves to mourn their loss, one brother, Carroll Wagner of French Lick, Indiana; six grandchildren; two nieces; two sons-in-law; one daughter-inlaw and a host of relatives and friends.

CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to our friends and neighbors who assisted us during the Illness and death of our wife and mother. We especially wish to thank W. V. Ritter and Son, Dr. B. E. Sugarman, Rev. R. G. D. Gerkins, Dr. Dr. Geo. W. Wise, the singers, those who furnished cars and those who sent floral offerings. T. D. Plnnlck and Family Submitted by Phyllis Bennett.


SEYBOLD, Marie
Funeral services were held Saturday at Brosmer-Drabing Funeral Home for Marie Wininger Seybold, 66, Dubois R1, formerly of French Lick, who died Thursday (Nov. 9, 1989) at Jasper Memorial Hospital. Burial was in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery.
She was born Dec. 23, 1922 in Martin County to Franklin and Martha Jones Howell. She first married Charles Wayne Wininger and he died June 16,1957. She married Winston Seybold Aug. 25,1962 and he died Feb. 18, 1987.
She was a member of Nicholson Valley Christian Church and had worked at Kimball Piano Company for 25 years, retiring in 1985. She was a member of the French Lick American Legion Auxiliary.
Surviving are two daughters; Mrs. Sharon Hall, Dubois R1, and Mrs. Janet Pridemore, Mitchell; one son, Gary W. Wininger of Bloomington; a stepson, Robert Seybold of Campbellsburg; five sisters; Mrs. Grace Moore of Dubois, Mrs. Opal Breedlove of North Webster, Mrs. Zelda Archer of West Baden, Mrs. Alta Abershradt of Indianapolis and Edith Cauble of Portland, Ore.; eight grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren. Submitted by Phyllis Bennett.


WALTON, Burness
Funeral services were held Monday at Denbo Funeral Home in English for Burness Walton, 91, English R3, who died Friday (Nov. 10, 1989) at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Elder Mike Chastain officiated with burial in Providence Cemetery near English.
He was born Oct. 17, 1898 in Crawford County to George and Elizabeth Parks Walton. He married Delsie McMahel, who preceded him in death in 1977. He was a retired farmer, a civil service employee, for 24 years, and Army veteran of World War I and a member of Providence Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sons, W. Clair Walton of Louisville and Harley G. Walton of Indiinapolis; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Submitted by Phyllis Bennett.


RILEY, Stella
Stella Riley, 78, of Orleans, died Friday (Aug 17, 1990) at Westview Manor Nursing Home in Bedford.
Born Oct. 13, 1911, in Kentucky she was the daughter of Hampton and Bertie (Baldwin) Smith. Survivors include two sons, Edsel and Glen Riley, both of Orleans; one daughter, Geraldeine Sloan of Orleans; one brother, Odel Smith of London, Ky.; two sisters, Lorene Pennington of London, Ky. and Lora Edmenson of North Carolina; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Riley and one son. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Ochs-Tetrick Funeranl Home in Orleans with the Rev. Lewis Williams officiating. Burial will be in the Mount Pleasant Baptist Cemetery. Friends may call 5-9 p.m. today. Submitted by Phyllis Bennett.


RILEY, Stella
Funeral services were conducted Monday morning at Ochs-Tetrick Funeral Home for Stella Riley, 78, Orleans, who died Friday (Aug 17, 1990) at the Westview Manor Nursing Rome in Bedford. Rev. Lewis Williams officiated at rites and burial was in Mt. Pleasant Baptist Cemetery.
She was born Oct. 13, 1911 in Kentucky to Hampton and Bertie Baldwin Smith. She married Carl Riley and he preceded her in death. Survivors include two sons, Edsel and Glen Riley, both of Orleans one daughter, Geraldine Sloan of Orleans; one brother, Odel Smith of London, Ky.; two sisters, Lorene Pennington of London, Ky. and Lora Edmenson of North Carolina; four grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren. Submitted by Phyllis Bennett.


PRUETT, Gertrude M., August 7,1906 - August 13, 1990
MITCHELL - Gertrude Mae Pruett, 84, Mitchell Manor, died at 12:44 a.m. Monday at the manor. Born in Lawrence County,, she was the daughter of Elza and Cora (Pridemore) Terrell. She married Homer M. Pruett in 1929, and he died Sept. 24, 1973.
She was a member of Bonds Chapel United Methodist Church.
Surviving are two sons: Clifford Pruett, R. 1, Campbellsburg, and Carl Pruett, R. 4, Mitchell; two daughters: Mary Wigley, R. 4, Mitchell, and Carolyn Sue Cooper, R. 3, Orleans; 17 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; four brothers: Roy Terrell, R. 4, Mitchell, Roscoe Terrell, French Lick, and Elmer Terrell and George Terrell, both of Mitchell, and three sisters: Fannie Emberton, Indianapolis, Rome Terrell, R. 1, Williams, and Sarah Eisele, Bedford.
She was preceded in death by two sons, one sister and one brother. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at 'Chastain Funeral Home in Mitchell, the Rev. Larry Williams and Bro. Randy Nation officiating. Burial will be in Bonds Chapel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 9 p.m. today and after 8 a.m. Wednesday. Pallbearers will be: Jerry Pruett, Lonnie Pruett and Treat Pruett, Bill Wigley, Rick Wigley and Randy Wigley. Submitted by Phyllis Bennett.


HARRIS, Laura, Feb. 25, 1908 - August 13, 1990
FRENCH LICK - Laura Harris, 82, of French Lick, died Monday at the Medco Center in French Lick. Born in Gibson County, she was the daughter of John and Mary Catherine (Roberts) Shipman. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include one sister, Elise Knowles of Illinois. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Harris. Private graveside services will be Wednesday at the New Richmond Cemetery. Friends may call from 6:30-9 p.m. today at the Brosmer-Drabing Funeral Home in French Lick. Submitted by Phyllis Bennett.


HALL, Truman
Truman E. Hall, 79, Orleans, died, Saturday (Aug 11, 1990) at Dunn Memorial Hospital in Bedford. Funeral services are at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Ochs-Tetrick Funeral Home with Rev. Lewis Williams officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.
He was born in Washington County Jan. 7, 1911 to Earl and Sarah Mathew Hall. He married Faye Riester March 12,1932 and she survives.
He retired in 1974 from Ingalls' Stone Mill in Bedford. He was a member of Orleans First Baptist Church.
Surviving with the wife are one son; Harold Hall of Mitchell; one daughter, Patty Pickens of Orleans; three brothers, Charles Hall of Bedford, Ives Hall of Lafayette and Lane Hall of Mitchell; two sisters, Dorothy Polly White and Bonnie Pridemore, both of Clarksville; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Submitted by Phyllis Bennett.


RIESTER, Robert
Robert Riester, 73, Paoli, died at 9:02 p.m. Tuesday (Aug 7, 1990) at the Jasper Memorial Hospital. He was born in Orange County May 28,1917 to James and Lola Lewis Riester. On Nov. 5, 1949 he married Marian McKenna who survives.
He was retired from the Cornwell Corporation. He was a veteran of World War II and a Purple Heart recipient. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion and the French Lick VFW.
Surviving with the wife are two brothers, Clifford Riester and James Riester, both of Paoli; and one sister, Ruby Apple of Paoli. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Dillman-Ellis Funeral Home with Rev. Clifton Coulter officiating. Burial will be in Stampers Creek Cemetery. Visitation at the funeral home is after 5 p.m. Thursday. Submitted by Phyllis Bennett.


SOUTHERN, Dale
Funeral services are at 1 p.m. Thursday at Brosmer-Drabing Funeral Home in French Lick for Dale W. Southern, 74, Ft. Myers, Fla., who died Monday (March 12, 1990), at Southwest Florida Regional Medical Center in Ft. Myers. Rev. Larry Williams will officiate and burial will be in Ames Chapel Cemetery.
He was born in Orange County Dec. 27, 1915 to Walter A. and Stella Scarlett Southern. He was married to the former Ruth Patton, who survives. He was retired from Crane Naval Weapons Support Center, and was a member of the Masonic Lodge.
Surviving with, the wife are one son, Thomas Southern of Indianapolis; two stepsons, Thomas D. Patton of Ft. Myers Beach, Fla., and Robert Patton of Dallas, Tex.; one brother, Ford Southern of West Baden; five grandchildren; and four greatgrandchildren. Submitted by Phyllis Bennett.


WELLS, Daniel
Daniel C. Wells, 76, of Orleans R1; died Monday (July 2, 1990) at Orange County Hospital. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at Ochs-Tetrick Funeral Home at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Lewis Williams officiating.
He was born Dec. 14, 1913 in Osaka, Va., the son of Johnce and Mattie Hall Wells. He married Melous Martin July 14,1945 and she survives. He was a retired laborer at Essex in Orleans and a retired farmer. He was a member of Plainview Baptist Church in Millers Chapel, Va.
Surviving are three sons Dayton Wells and Carson Wells, both of Bedford and Ancil Wells, Lynn; one brother, Paul Wells, Jonesville, Va.; two half-brothers, J.T. Wells. and J.C. Wells, both of Kingsport, Tenn.; one sister, Edith Cross, Bristol, Tenn.; three half-sisters, Jewel Fisher, Ben Hur, Va., and Laura Johnston and Billie Wells, both of King-, sport, and three grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Submitted by Phyllis Bennett.


ROSE, Herman
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at Brosmer-Drabing Funeral Home for Herman R. Rose, 73, French Lick, who died at 10:45 p.m. Sunday at Jasper Memorial Hospital.
He was born Jan. 29, 1917 in Vigo County, the son of Thomas F. and Alice Hubbs Rose. He married Grace Mills Dec. 30, 1939 and she died Dec. 2, 1987. He was an Army veteran of World War II and retired from Crane Naval Weapons Support Center in 1978.
Survivors include one daughter, Linda Shipman, French Lick; one son, Billy Rose, Waynetown; one brother, George Rose Woodburn, Ore.; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Tuesday Submitted by Phyllis Bennett.


ROSE, Herman
Herman R. Rose, 73, Dies Sunday, July 1, At Jasper
Herman R. Rose, 73, French Lick, died Sunday, July 1 (1990), at 10:45 p.m. at the, Jasper Memorial Hospital. He was born to Thomas Franklin and Alice Hubbs Rose on January 29, 1917 in Vigo County.
He married Grace E. Mills December 30, 1939 and she proceeded him in death on December 24, 1987. Survivors include one daughter Linda Shipman, French Lick and one son, Billy Rose, Waynetown. One brother, George Rose, Woodburn, Oregon, four grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
He retired from Crane in 1978 and he served in the army in W.W. II. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, at the Brosmer-Drabing Funeral Home with burial in the Cuzco Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. today. Submitted by Phyllis Bennett.


LASHBROOK, Noble
Noble Lashbrook Dies Friday In Jasper Hospital
Noble G. Lashbrook, 79, R.R.2, French Lick, died Friday morning (June 12, 1977) at the Dubois County Hospital in Jasper where he had been a patient for nine weeks.
A son of James D. and Amy E. Riley Lashbrook, he was born In Orange County on August 27, 1896.
Surviving are his wife, Mary Etta Barnett Lashbrook; a son, Winston Lashbrook, R.R.2, French Lick; a daughter, Wilma Thurston, French Lick; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at the Brosmer-Drabing Funeral Home. Burial was in Moores Ridge Cemetery.
He was in the timber business for about 40 years but had been an invalid since May 18, 1972 when he was injured by a falling tree. He also did custom harvesting years ago, operating a corn shredder which ran from a steam engine. He also served as Orange County Road Superintendent for 12 years. Rev. Harry Taylor and Rev. George Galloway officiated at the funeral. Submitted by Phyllis Bennett.


LOVE, Fay
Death Claims Fay Love At Orange County Hospital
Fay Love, 79, R.R.2, French Lick, passed away Sunday (Nov 14, 1975) at the Orange County Hospital where she had been a patient since June 5.
She was born July 25, 1897, in Crawford County to James and Ada Nash Eastridge. On May 12, 1917, she married Odes Love, who survives.
She was a member of the Cane Creek Christian Church in French Lick. Survivors in addition to her husband, Odes, include one daughter, Mrs. Maxine Kendall, and one son, Lester Love, both of French Lick; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Bolin, Wayne, Michigan and Mrs. Pearl Stockinger, Plymouth; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A son and two brothers preceded her in death.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Cane Creek Christian Church, with Br. Frank Buck officiating. Taber Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Submitted by Phyllis Bennett.


TAYLOR, Fred W.
Fred W. Taylor Dies At Bloomington
Fred W. Taylor, 72, of, R.2 French Lick, died at 5:25 p.m. Saturday (Jun 25, 1978) at Bloomington Hospital.
Mr. Taylor was born September 11, 1905, in Crawford County to John and Alice Gilliatt Taylor. He is survived by his wife, the former Kathryn Kearby to whom he was married September 7, 1929.
He is also survived by three daughters, Mrs. Peggy Hillis of Montgomery, Alabama, Mrs. Shirley, Love of Carmel, Indiana, and Mrs. Margaret Dotson of West Baden; four brothers, Claude, Alva and Roy, all of French Lick, and Harry of Connersville. Six grandchildren also survive.
A retired farmer, Mr. Taylor was also a local merchant for many years. He was a member of the Cane Creek Christian Church where services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, with Rev. Charles Crews officiating. Burial took place in the church cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of the Brosmer-Drabing Funeral Home. Submitted by Phyllis Bennett.