MOFFITT,Jesse R and Glenda

Taken from the Tuesday June 27, 2000 Journal and Courier Lafayette, IN. Copied and sent by Janice Hostetler.
Jessie R. Moffatt, 65, and Glenda I. Lashbrook Moffatt, 66, both of 3920 Pasadena Drive, Lafayette,IN, died Friday, June 23, 2000, in their residence from accidental causes. He was born July 19, 1934 in Orange County and she was born July 27, 1933 in West Baden, IN. In 1983 he retired from Alcoa Inc. after 32 years. Since 1959 he was the owner of the A&C tavern. Mrs. Moffatt was a graduate of West Baden High School and a homemaker. On December 8, 1951, they were married in Orange County. Mr. Moffatt was a member of the 25 year club at Alcoa. His hobbies included birds. Mrs. Moffatt was a member of Willing Workers, Ladies Aid Society and YMCA. She enjoyed cooking, basketball and bingo.
Surviving are three sons, Jesse Moffatt Jr. (wife; Deb), Mark D. Moffatt (wife; Joyce) and Jeffery S. Moffatt; and two daughters Tammi A. O'Connor (husband; Pat) and Marguerita "Marge" Moffatt, all of Lafayette. Four brothers, Lloyd Moffatt of Lafayette, Clinton Moffatt of Mitchell, Arthur Moffatt of Sulphur, OK;and Terry Moffatt of Hawaii; three sisters, Sarah Banton and Dorothy Moffatt of Lafayette, and Sally Rodriguez of CA; and a step brother, Robert J Holsapple. Surviving Mrs. Moffatt are a brother, Gerald Lashbrook (wife; Ethel of Marion; and two sisters, Joyce Dotson of West Baden and Sharon Tarr (husband; Kenny of Lafayette.
Calling 3 p.m. Wednesday June 28, 2000 at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel. The Rev. Colleen Barkdull officated. Graveside service 1 p.m., Thursday at Mount Lebanon Cemetery, French Lick, IN

MANSHIP, William A.
Contributed By, Judy Graven

Decatur,Illinois
Oct, 1943 (died 4 Oct, 1943)
William Andrew Manship was a retired farmer and he died at 11:00pm Monday in his home at 1729 North Walnut Grove Avenue. He had been in failing health for the last five months.
He was the son of Charles Manship born in Orange County, Indiana and married Sept 14,1892 to Martha Jones, who survives him.
Mr Manship moved to Decatur, Il from Shelby County, Il. He was a member of the Bethany Christian Church (located in Moultrie Co,Il).
Besides his wife: he leaves 6 children: Ella Moon of Bethany,Il, Mary Moon, Findlay, Shelby Co,Il,Sherman of Shelbyville,Il,Lyman of Bethany,Il, Fred of Decatur,Il, Pvt Clarence Andrew somewhere in Australia; one sister, Mary Jones of Marengo, In, 24 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren.
The body was taken to the Moran and Sons Funeral Home (Decatur,Il) and will be returned to his residence where friends may call after 10:00 am Wednesday afternoon. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday in the Bethany Christian Church. Burial will be in the Bethany (Marrowbone) Cemetery.

MANSHIP, Martha
Contributed By, Judy Graven

Decatur,Illinois
March 14, 1947 Martha Manship Martha Elizabeth Jones was born 10 Aug, 1872 in Orange county,In. She died 8 March,1947 at the age of 74 years 6 months and 26 days. She was a member of the West Grand Avenue Baptist Church in Decatur,Il. She married William Andrew Manship 15 Sept 1892 in Orange Co,In. (She was the daughter of Lyman Cylvester and Winnefred Radcliff Jones) William died 4 Oct 1943. Their children are: Sherman, Ella Moon, Lyman, Mary Moon, Fred, Clarence, Clorine Ivers, Edward. A daughter Lilly died young. Besides the children she leaves 24 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren,3 brothers: John Jones, Lon Jones, Tom Jones; 3 sisters: Margaret Smith, Mrs Dudley Goodwin, and Mrs James Moore. Funeral services were held Monday 10 March at the Christian Church in Bethany,Il. Pall bearers were Harold, Paul, Billy Moon, Jack, Jim, Fred, Jr Manship. Flower girls were the grand daughters.Interment was in the Bethany Cemetery (Marrowbone Township Cemetery, Moultrie County,Il).

GASAWAY, Asbury, Orleans Progress (February 27, 1896) Death Notice
Asbury Gasaway died last Friday morning at 2 o'clock of pneumonia at his residence two and one-half miles north of Leipsic. He was about forty-five years old and formerly lived in this vicinity. His wife was Miss Dora Freeman, a sister of Miss Maggie Freeman and has numerous relatives living here. He had not been sick but a few days, and has one child very low with the fever. He leaves a wife and six children who have the sympathy of the community. The funeral and interment took place at Liberty Saturday afternoon. Submitted by Tom Agan.

ELROD, Lizzie, Orleans Progress (February 27, 1896) Death Notice
Lizzie, the fourteen year old daughter of the late Lin Elrod, died at the home of her uncle, George A. Braxtan, last Sunday, of pneumonia fever. The funeral services were conducted at the M. E. Church on Monday afternoon, and the remains were interred in the Paoli cemetery. The PROGRESS extends to the bereaved sister and brother and other relatives its sincere sympathy. Submitted by Tom Agan.

MATHEWS, James H., Orleans Progress (March 5, 1896) Death Notice
James H. Mathews, a prominent citizen of our county, died last Thursday of pneumonia fever after an illness of only five days. He was sixty-fives old and had spent the major part of his life in this community. While living in Orangeville township we yet claimed him as one of our people for it was here he did his trading and his face was well known and familiar to every citizen of our town. He was an honest, upright, law-abiding citizen, doing the right thing as he saw it in a manner that won for him many friends. He has been called on to fulfill official duties, and his sterling integrity and faithful adherence to the principles of right made his official record a clean one.
He responded to his country's call and was a brave soldier until his wounds incapacitated him from further service. He was a prominent Odd Fellow and his brothers conducted the funeral services at Bethel church last Saturday evening. The inclemency of the weather prevented many from attending, but there was a large audience present to listen to the consoling words of Rev's. N. F. Denny and Harry Morgan, of the M. E. Church, of which he was a member, and to pay the last tribute of respect to a good citizen. He leaves a wife and three children who enjoy the respect of all who know him, and also have the sympathy of the entire county. Submitted by Tom Agan.

HEAD, William T., Orleans Progress (March 5, 1896) Death Notice
William T. Head, a former citizen of this place died last Thursday morning at 3 o'clock, of pneumonia fever, erysipelas and heart disease, at his home in Louisville, Ky. He leaves a son, W. J., who is attending medical college in that city. His sickness was of short duration, having been ill only four days. The remains were sent to this city Friday morning, where they were net at the station by a committee of eighteen members from the I.O.O.F. and K. of P. lodges, of this city, and escorted to the hall of these lodges.. In the afternoon at two o'clock short services were held at the hall and the remains were interred in Green Hill cemetery. Deceased was a member of the Mitchell lodge of Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias, and also a member of the G. A. R. post of this city. he was buried with the honors of the Knights and Odd Fellows orders. he was about forty-eight years of age. Submitted by Tom Agan.

PORTER, Thomas B., Orleans Progress (March 12, 1896) Death Notice
Thomas B. Porter, an old and respected citizen of our town is dead at the age of 73 years. He passed peacefully away a few minutes after 7 o'clock this morning with a severe type of fever. He had been a citizen of our township for forty years or more and enjoyed the respect and confidence of our people. He leaves a wife and three children and a host of friends and other relatives to mourn his loss.

Orleans Progress (March 19, 1896) Article
The death last week if Uncle Tommy Porter, removed from our midst one of the pioneers of our county. Past the three score and ten years, the biblical age allotted to mankind nearly all of them had been spent in our county and the last half a century had been passes as a resident of this township. He was intimately acquainted with all our people. His rugged honesty, unswerving fidelity to his ideas of principle and right, won for him respect. He despised dishonesty, trickery and chicanery of any kind and never hesitated to express his supreme contempt for such traits in language that could not be misconstrued. He was a man who kept himself well informed on all issues of the day and watched the records of our public men with hawk like scrutiny. He was generous and obliging and this truth is strongly proven by the fact that after years of hard labor he died poor. In his home he was an ideal parent and husband and the sorrowing widow and children can truly say that he will be missed and mourned. Submitted by Tom Agan.

MAVITY, Milton S., Orleans Progress (March 12, 1896) Death Notice
DEATH OF JUDGE MAVITY
Milton S. Mavity, a prominent lawyer of Paoli, died last Saturday and was buried Sunday afternoon. He was a member of the Masonic, I.O.O.F. and K. of P. orders, and the members of these orders, generally attend the funeral. At the family residence a short service was held consisting of the reading of a scriptural lesson and prayer by Rev. D. J. Mavity and a short address by L. C. Wright, of the Christian church, after which the remains, followed by a very large crowd of people, was conveyed to the place of interment.

Orleans Progress (March 26, 1896) In Memoriam
The Orange County Bar at a meeting held on tuesday afternoon, presented a memorial tribute to the memory of Judge M. S. Mavity, deceased, as follows:
The Committee appointed by the Court to prepare a memorial tribute to the memory of Judge Milton S. Mavity, a member of this Bar, respectfully submitted the following:
Judge Mavity was born March 9th, 1833 in Ripley County, Indiana and died at his home in Paoli.
He was a graduate of the Cincinnati Law School; was twice the Prosecuting Attorney of the Circuit, and was Judge of the Court of Common Pleas.
Not to the offices, wherein he was singularly able, fearless and faithful, not to the honors, which he bore in meekness, is this tribute due.
The keen intellect, the rich experience, the deliberate judgment, the kind and cheerful spirit which were ever present in our intercourse with him, marked him as a lawyer whose length of years added sunshine and strength, and whose death brings to this Bar, darkness and sorrow.
Living in the county noted for its orderly and law-abiding people, and its scant litigation, he did much to keep it so. He discouraged lawsuits; he favored compromises, and in the midst of contests pending, he often stilled the rising storm, by thrusting 'twixt combatants the sunshine of his smiling good humor.
The comers to the Court House will miss the form and voice that were to them indices of good cheer; nor find his counter-part as the years go by.
To those who are of his blood and household we give our sympathy and love; and we ask the Court to have this tribute spread of record, and an official copy presented to the family of Judge Mavity. Will B. Talbott, Thomas B. Buskirk, William Farrell, John L. Meginity, William J. Throop, John J. Lingle, Levi C. Wright, John R. Simpson. Submitted by Tom Agan.

CARTER, William, Orleans Progress (March 19, 1896) Death Notice
William Carter, know to everybody by the name of "Uncle Bill," died last Friday morning at 11:35 o'clock from complication of diseases. For about two or three years "Uncle Bill" has been partially paralyzed, and unable to help himself a large portion of the time. His last illness took a severe form about three days prior to his death, and while his sufferings may have been severe, there was apparent nothing to indicate but that he died peacefully. "Uncle Bill" was about sixty-eight years of age, and he leaves a wife, two daughters and three sons to mourn his loss.
He was an honest man and a law-abiding citizen, and had many friends. He was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic, and many of his old comrades followed the remains to their last resting place. He was a member of Shawswick Lodge, I.O.O.F., of Bedford. During his entire illness he was tenderly cared for by Orleans Lodge, No. 296, and at his death his remains were laid to rest in the I.O.O.F. cemetery with the honors of the order, conducted by the Orleans Lodge. To his bereaved family, relatives and friends the PROGRESS extends it sincerest sympathies. Funeral services were conducted at the home of the deceased by Eld. T. J. Scully. Submitted by Tom Agan.

SEWELL, Fletcher, Orleans Progress (March 19, 1896) Death Notice
Fletcher Sewell, an old pioneer of Orangeville township, died last Thursday, of heart trouble and general debility. He was seventy-seven years of age. He was buried at Wesley Chapel, Saturday. Submitted by Tom Agan.

WOLF, Harry, Orleans Progress (April 2, 1896) Death Notice
Harry Wolf, an old, respected prominent pioneer of this neighborhood died March 24th of pneumonia. Uncle harry was well and favorable known throughout the county, and to know him was to place him in your highest esteem. His pleasant smiles and kinds words to all made his friends that will always remember him. To the entire family we extend our warmest heartfelt sympathy. Rev. C. W. Radcliffe conducted the services in the most appropriate manner, and the remains were followed to their last resting place by an immense gathering of relatives and friends. Submitted by Tom Agan.

WALKER, Thomas Baxter, Orleans Progress (April 9, 1896) Death Notice
Thomas Baxter Walker died last Friday morning at four o'clock, at his home in east Orleans of asthma and a complication of diseases attendant on old age. He was 89 years, 3 months and 11 days. He was confined to his bed only about six days. He was the father of eleven children, but four if whom survive him, viz: Mrs. W. L. Reed, Mrs. Mary Shindler, Mrs. J. K. Howard and Mr. E. P. Walker. The funeral ceremonies were conducted by Rev. M. C. Clarke, pastor of the Baptist church, on Sunday afternoon at two o'clock, and the remains were interred in Green Hill cemetery immediately thereafter. The funeral was one of the most largely attended ever witnessed to this city. The PROGRESS extends its heartfelt sympathies to the grief stricken relatives and family.

Orleans Progress (April 9, 1896) Obituary
Thomas Baxter Walker was born in Gouchland County, Virginia, Dec. 23, 1806. Died April 3, 1896. Aged 89 years, 3 months and 11 days. Having lost his father he removed with his mother, Jane Burton Walker, in 1810 to Shelby County, Ky. About seven years later his mother died, leaving him an orphan at 11 years of age. After living two years with an aunt and one year with a brother-in-law, he went to Shelbyville, Ky., where he worked two years at the saddlers trade. In 1823 he walked to Louisville, then a small village, where he apprenticed himself for four years to finish learning the trade of a saddler. After three years his employer died and left him to his own resources. In 1827 he spent some months in New Albany, Ind. and then went to Browsville, Ky., for one year. Returning to New Albany he began business on his own account. shortly after this a brother-in-law, Alexander McCormick, was drowned, leaving a wife and three children without any means of support. Mr. Walker at once rented a house and began housekeeping with his sister, raising her children, and providing her with a home until her death in 1872 at the good old age of 69 years.
On November 25, 1830 he married Miss Nancy Crane Woodruff, and on November 25, 1832, he, his wife and his sister were baptized in the Ohio River and received into the fellowship of the First Baptist Church of New Albany, by Rev. Seth Woodruff, his wife's father. He was almost immediately elected a Deacon in the church and Superintendent of the Sunday School, which places he filled during his residence in New Albany, some twenty years. At the age of twenty-one he was elected coroner of Floyd County, and in 1845 and 1847 was elected Sheriff of the same county.
In 1853, in connection with Croel Richards, he removed to Orleans, bought out the firm of Bradley & Allen and engaged in the mercantile business. On the death of Mr. Richards on January 1, 1876, he formed a partnership with his son, E. P. Walker, which continued until some six years ago, when failing health compelled him to retire from active business. His mind however remained strong to the last.
On coming to Orleans he cast his lot with the weak Baptist Church that he found here, which was then only one year old. He was soon chosen Deacon and Superintendent of the Sabbath School, and as long as he was physically able to do so, it was his highest ambition to faithfully discharge the duties to the cause of Christ. He was a staunch friend of State, Home and Foreign Missions and Christian education. He has aided by words of encouragement, and also in a more substantial way, quite a number of young men who were just starting in the ministry.
His own family consisted of eleven children, eight of whom lived to be grown. His sons, Maj. Thomas W. Walker, of the U.S. Army, and William S. Walker, of Colorado Springs, having died a few years past, and his daughter, Mrs. Sarah J. Harkness, of Philadelphia, only a few days ago passed to her reward. Only four children survive him, Mrs. Mary A. Shindler, Mrs. Nancy C. Reed, of this city; Mrs. J. K. Howard of Livonia, and E. F. Walker, of Deland, Florida.
His wife, Nancy C. Walker, died February 15, 1873. On august 29, 1877, he was again married to Mrs. Margaret Park, who was call away some six years later. Submitted by Tom Agan.

MARSHALL, Susanna, Orleans Progress (April 16, 1896) Obituary
Susanna Snider, daughter of Jacob and Mary Snider was born in Shelby County, Kentucky, Nov. 23, 1808; moved with her parents to Orange County, Indiana; was married to Hiram Marshall in her twentieth year, Feb. 14, 1828; and settled in Orange County.
Loved, honored they passes peace and prosperity all their years in the same community in which they settled. Of their large family of fourteen children two died in infancy and two have since passed away. Ten are still living and have been privileged to know that a worthy mother passed her 87th year and included among her loved ones 87 grandchildren and great grandchildren, who shall rise up and called her blessed.
Twenty-five years ago the husband and father was called away, his death occurred Aug. 25, 1870. The summoning angel called her April 7, 1896.
For some days her suffering was very great, but she triumphed singing songs of her Redeemer. Her strength and solace was the christian's hope.
With her husband she united with Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church soon after its organization; and continued a faithful member of the same until death. She now rests from her labors and her works follow on.
A funeral sermon was preached at the Stampers Creek Baptist Church by the pastor. Rev. M. C. Clark, of Campbellsburg, April 8, 1896, and all that remained of Mother Marshall was placed in the tomb to await its call of Him who said, "I am the resurrection and the life, he that believeth in me though he were dead yet shall he live." Submitted by Tom Agan.

SANDERS, Louisa, Orleans Progress (April 16, 1896) Death Notice
Mrs. Samuel P. Sanders died yesterday evening at 6:30 o'clock at the family home, three and one half miles northwest of Orleans, of heart, brain and spinal troubles, at the advanced age of sixty years. The funeral will take place this afternoon at three o'clock at the Mt. Horeb church, and interment thereafter in Mt. Horeb cemetery. The PROGRESS extends its most sincere sympathy to the bereaved family. Submitted by Tom Agan.

ELLIOTT, Wiley, Orleans Progress (May 7, 1896) Death Notice
Tuesday evening, May 5, 1896, at his home four miles east of this city, Wiley Elliott, of appendicitis. The deceased was a son of Ephriam Elliott, one of our most prominent farmers. He was twenty-six years old, and leaves a wife and two children. to the bereft family we extend our heartfelt sympathies. Interment at Liberty, this morning at 10 o'clock. Submitted by Tom Agan.

MAY, George W. Dr., Orleans Progress (May 14, 1896) Death Notice
The death of Dr. George W. May last week removed from our midst a clever gentleman, and a good citizen. A man possessed of all the attributes of noble manhood. He made friends and held them by his supreme good fellowship and unswerving loyalty to his convictions. He knew no principle but right, no creed but justice, and gauged his opinions of a man's worth by this standard. Those who knew him best loved him, and among his associates his opinions were always taken as final.
Twelve years ago he cast his lot among us and by his upright acts aided by his superior learning and his gentlemanly bearing built up a lucrative practice. He took a prominent part in politics and was thoroughly posted on the issues of the day. He hesitated not a moment to condemn the acts of public men of his party and placed his stamp of disapproval on his ballot. He detested dirty politics and always advocated and encouraged clean, honorable warfare, and was ready to bestow upon the successful candidate the wreath of an honorable victory.
He was a devote Christian of the type that makes a community better, and the record of his daily life is spotted with deeds of charity. Almost his last words, as the watchers at the bedside, who had noted the appearance of the death angel, took the rest from under him and laid him down, were, "Let us pray." Truly a good man has gone to his reward and the sorrowing friends and relatives certainly have the assurance that he is heir to a place at the right hand of God and nothing can rob him of his inheritance. Submitted by Tom Agan.

SEARS, Harry F., Orleans Progress (May 14, 1896) Death Notice
The funeral of Harry F. Sears, who died last Thursday morning, took place from the Presbyterian church last Saturday morning at 11 o'clock. Harry was twenty-nine years of age, and was an industrious and clever gentleman. He was the son of W. F. Sears, at whose residence he died. Consumption, the cause of his death, attacked him nearly two years ago, but he improved somewhat and for a time regained his health, but a second cold brought it back in a worse form, from which he never recovered.
He was a young man of good reputation and was loved by all who knew him. He was a member of the Presbyterian church, and belonged to the Knights of Pythias lodge, of LeRoy, Kansas, where he resided for nearly two years.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. John A. Tracy, of the Presbyterian church, and the remains were interred in the I.O.O.F. cemetery. The ceremonies at the grave were conducted by the Knights of Pythias lodge, of this city, by whom the deceased was highly esteemed. He leaves a little daughter, father and sisters and brothers to mourn his loss, and to them the PROGRESS extends it most sincere sympathy. Submitted by Tom Agan.

TEGARDEN, Maude, Orleans Progress (May 14, 1896) Death Notice
Maude, the fifteen year old daughter of Joseph Tegarden, died last Monday evening of fever and nervous troubles after only a short illness. She was a sweet child and loved by everybody. She was the favorite of the neighborhood and her sunny smile and cheerful words will be missed by her friends. The funeral ceremonies were conducted by Rev. Denny, and the remains were interred at Liberty cemetery, Wednesday afternoon. Her remains were followed to their last resting place by a very large throng of the friends. To the aged father, relatives and friends the PROGRESS extends its most sincere sympathy in their sad bereavement. Submitted by Tom Agan.

WEBB, Malinda, Orleans Progress (June 4, 1896) Death Notice
The following very pretty notice taken from the Paoli News, is so full of truths and kind words, we cannot refrain from reproducing what our good friend, Major Simpson says:
"Mrs. Malinda Webb, widow of Henry H. Webb, died Friday morning May 29, 1896, at Orleans, Ind. The funeral took place on Sunday morning, May 31, from the family residence in that town. Mrs. Webb has long been a familiar figure in every good work and in every laudable undertaking to advance the best interest of the community in which she lived, and her familiar face, her counsel and advice will be missed by her numerous relatives and friends. She was a hard working, pains taking mother and her loss will be keenly felt by the daughters who have been her constant companion in her declining years. She was a pious, devoted and consistent member of the M. E. Church and no doubt is now resting sweetly in the arms of her Savior. The News extends the deepest sympathy to the bereaved relatives."
She was seventy four years, three months and sixteen days of age, and by her death she leaves one sister, two brothers, six daughters, one son, eleven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren to mourn her loss. She was a good and true Christian woman, and loved her children as only a mother can.
The funeral ceremonies were conducted by Rev. D. W. Denny, of the M. E. Church, and the remains were laid to rest by the side of those of her departed husband, in Green Hill Cemetery. Submitted by Tom Agan.

ELLIOTT, Sarah J., Orleans Progress (June 18, 1896) Death Notice
Mrs. Sarah J. Elliott, wife of Ephiram Elliott, died last Saturday evening at 5 o'clock, after weeks and months from cancerous affection that extended over her entire system. She was the daughter of Zachariah and Matilda Burton and was born July 23, 1846.
Her early life was spent at their pleasant country home about hour miles northwest of town where she grew into bright young womanhood, shedding a ray of sunshine over that happy home. No dark cloud of trouble overcast her pathway and her bright sunny disposition made her a favorite among her acquaintances. About ten years ago she was married to Ephriam Elliott, a wealth and enterprising farmer, and assumed the care of his household affairs with the same cheerful disposition that had characterized her home life.
They lived happily and no thought of the dread disease that was slowly fastening its hold upon her entered her mind. About eighteen months ago the cancer made its first appearance on her right breast and after six months of patient suffering she consented to have it removed. The operation was, apparently, most successfully preformed by a prominent Louisville surgeon, the flesh being all removed from the right breast and the bones scraped. From this operation she recovered in time, and had, it seemed, regained her usual health. But it was all a delusion. Her health again became impaired and she sought the sunny southland going to Texas in the vain hope that the mild gulf breezes might prove beneficial. But the death angel had marked her for his own and his imprint was plainly visible. She hastened home only to be taken down with the dreaded disease that had permeated every part of her body.
Her sufferings were intense, but she bore them with a christian fortitude, retaining consciousness until a day or two preceding her death. She was a good christian woman, "doing unto others as she would have others do unto her," and trying as best she could to build up an inheritance in God's bright kingdom. The memory of her noble acts toward others will live after her, and will be cherished by all who knew her.
The funeral services were conducted at the Liberty Church by Eld. Howard after which the remains were laid to rest in that beautiful city of the dead to await the resurrection morn. She leaves three brother and two sisters and a host of relatives, who with her husband have the sympathy of the entire community. Submitted by Tom Agan.

APPLE, Isabel, The Paoli Weekly News (November 28, 1888) Obituary
Isabel Apple, daughter of Thomas and Susana Apple, died of typhoid fever near Unionville, Orange County, Indiana, Nov. 20, 1888. She joined the church of United Brethren in Christ and was converted in 1877. She will be greatly missed by the church, for she was one of its best members and was always ready and willing to do her duty. Belle will also be greatly missed in the family circle. She leaves a father, mother, three sisters, and one brother, and a host of relatives to mourn their loss, while she has gained eternal life in the sweet by and by, no one should doubt, for she lived a consistent Christian life. Submitted by Tom Agan.

DAYHUFF, Samuel E., The Paoli Weekly News (January 23, 1889) Death Notice
Died at his residence in Paoli on last Saturday evening, Samuel E. Dayhuff, aged forth two years of consumption. He was extensively know in this county as "Dick" Dayhuff, was raised in Paoli and was very popular with his associates. He was a member of Captain Herman's company, in the 18th Indiana Cavalry, and remained in the service until the close of the war. The remains were interred yesterday evening under the auspices of the Williamson Post, G. A. R. Submitted by Tom Agan.

ALLEN, Mary, The Paoli Weekly News (January 23, 1889) Death Notice
Miss Mary Allen, daughter of John D. Allen, died at her father's residence on last Saturday after a long illness from partial paralysis consumption. She was a bright, intelligent lady and left a large circle of friends.

The Paoli Weekly News (February 6, 1889) Obituary
Mary E. Allen was born April 14, 1872, died January 18, 1889, aged 13 years, 9 months and 13 days. She was the daughter of John D. and Lucinda Allen. She leaves a grandmother, parents, two brothers and four sisters to survive and mourn her loss in the family circle. Though she lived by a few short years, , yet her kind, generous, loving disposition gave her a strong influence for good and more for her many warm friends. The deceased was a true Christian. She was known only to be loved, honored and respected and when death came to robbed a happy home of the light, the love and the angel of that home, grief, sadness and sorrow seized the hearts of the father, mother, brothers and sisters and friends and tears came to their heavy eyelids and their heads bowed low in sorrow as they parted then and there.
Mary was afflicted at the age of 11 with a stroke of paralysis and shortly afterwards took that lingering disease of consumption. She professed faith in Christ and gave her heart to Jesus in her 13th year at the Christian Church at Union. Submitted by Tom Agan.

TRIMBLE, Mary A., The Paoli Weekly News (January 30, 1889) Death Notice
Mrs. Mary A. Trimble, wife of Charles S. Trimble of French Lick Township, died at her residence on last Monday evening of pneumonia fever. She leaves a husband and four children and a large circle of friends to mourn her loss. Mr. Trimble is just recovering from a long and severe attack of the same disease, and one of his little girls is almost beyond hope of recovery. Submitted by Tom Agan.

LASHBROOKS, Leroy L., Springs Valley Herald (January 6, 1944) Obituary
Leroy Lincoln Lashbrooks was one of a family of ten children born to Hiram and Priscilla Kearby Lashbrooks near French Lick, Indiana on October 5, 1861 and departed this life at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Luella Flick, December 29, 1943, aged 82 years, 2 months and 24 days.
Leroy grew to manhood on the land settled by his pioneer father and mother. In 1880 he was united in marriage to Sarah Kearby and to this union were born 6 children, 2 of which preceded him in death. While the remaining children were still young the mother was taken and he was left to be father and mother to them. In April 1901 he was united in marriage to Emma Sherman Byers. Three children were born to this union. In 1938 this dear companion was taken by death leaving only himself and daughter Juna in the old homestead. On Dec, 6, 1943 he was stricken with apoplexy and in spite of the loving and devoted care of his daughters who were constantly at his bedside, he slipped away Wednesday morning, December 29th to his heavenly home.
He leaves to mourn his departure three sons, Lon of Texarkana, Texas, Orville of near Paoli and Hiram of Indianapolis, Ind.; four daughters, Mrs. Margaret Kinsey of Portland, Oregon, Mrs. Sadie Wilson of near West Baden, Ind., Mrs. Luella Flick of near French Lick, Ind., and Juna at home; 5 sisters, Mrs. Margaret Kearby, Mrs. Susan Breeden, Mrs. Hester Wininger and Mrs. Ella Lashbrook of French Lick, Ind. and Mrs. Sara Ann Dixon of Paoli, Ind.; two brothers, Richard of Paoli and James C. of French Lick; 14 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.
Early in life he was converted in the old church at Moores Ridge and was a member of this church at the time of his death. He was for many years Supt. of Sunday School and was a faithful worker for the Master during his entire life.
He was truly a noble life whose true christian spirit was manifested in deed rather than words. His many acts of kindness and helpfulness will be forever remembered by his neighbors and friends, for his was an ear ever attuned to the needs and suffering of Man-kind and even in his declining years he still found time and strength to minister to others. The lives of those who knew him best will be forever enriched by the memory of the beauty and unselfishness of his daily life that remains a blessed and shining example to the children, the grandchildren he so loved and to all who knew and loved him.

CARD OF THANKS

We hereby express our sincere appreciation to all our neighbors and friends, the minister, Rev. C. W. Parks, the choir, the undertaker, W. O. Ritter, those who sent flowers and all others who kindly assisted us in the sickness and burial of our dear father, Leroy Lashbrooks. The Family. Submitted by Tom Agan.

PLUMMER, Cora Alice, Springs Valley Herald (January 6, 1944) Death Notice
Mrs. Cora Alice Plummer, 69, wife of Edwin Plummer, passed away at her home Sunday, January 2, after an illness of almost two years due to heart trouble. She had bee in failing health for the past ten years, but was not confined to her home until the past two years.
Mrs. Plummer was the daughter of Peter and Mary Ann Grigsby and was born near the eastern boundary of Martin County. She was the fourth of a family of seven children.
She and her husband, Edwin Plummer, manager of the local telephone company, lived together almost 50 years and she was an affectionate and loyal wife and mother.
She leaves, besides the husband, one daughter, Mrs. Donald Ball of Richmond, Ind., and two sons, Leo of French Lick and William of Detroit, Michigan, two grandchildren, Mrs. Bryan Carr of St. Louis, Missouri, and Robert Ball of Richmond.
In early life she became a christian, uniting with the Church of Christ at Prospect, later transferring her membership to the church in French Lick. She lived a consistent christian life and attended church services regularly as long as her health permitted.
Her funeral service was held Tuesday afternoon from Schmutzler's Funeral Home with the pastor, C. W. Parks, in charge of the services. Burial was made in Ames Cemetery. Submitted by Tom Agan.

GARRISON, Rosetta, Springs Valley Herald (January 6, 1944) Death Notice
Rosetta Garrison, 56, daughter of Alonzo C. Garrison, died at the Henson fruit farm, December 29th from the effect of the flu. Her funeral service was held at Schmutzler Funeral Home Friday, December 31 and burial was made at Sulphur Creek cemetery, Rev. Nicoson, pastor of Sulphur Creek church had charge of the services. Submitted by Tom Agan.

DEWEESE, Thomas, Springs Valley Herald (January 6, 1944) Death Notice
Thomas Deweese, 89, died Wednesday night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Theodore Jones in West Baden after four weeks of illness. He had been an invalid the past three years. He was born in Washington county, December 29, 1854.
Funeral services and burial will be held at Union Chapel near Hardinsburg, Crawford County, Friday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock. Schmutzler is the funeral director.
He leaves six children, Claude, Coen, Harvey, Mrs. Ines Jones, and Mrs. Minerva Drake. Submitted by Tom Agan.

FLICK, Thomas C., Springs Valley Herald (January 14, 1915) News Article
CRUSHED UNDER WHEELS
First Fatal Accident on the Electric Line When Thos. Flick Was Killed, Saturday Night
Last Saturday evening as the Street car due here at 5 minutes to 8:00 was crossing the little culvert near the French Lick depot the passengers felt a distinct jar and the car came to an abrupt stop. Harry Robbins, the motorman, announced that he had run over a man and backed the car back to the culvert where it was discovered that the dead man was Thomas Flick, a well to do farmer of near Cane Creek Church southeast of this city. The fact was reported to the coroner, Dr. Boyd of West Baden and about 9:00 o'clock the mangled body was taken to Ritter's undertaking establishment. The body was almost cut or torn in two at the hips, one leg broken and the head crushed. The face and other parts of the body seemed to be free of injury. The body was prepared for burial and friends arrived and took it to his home the same night. Flick's pocketbook containing $16.00 was found in hip pocket and a small purse containing a small amount of change.
Flick had come up on the Southern train Saturday forenoon so it is said and was soon full of liquor, as was his habit whenever in town and we understand was locked up in the afternoon by the West Baden marshal, who turned him out in time for him to catch the evening train home. This train goes at 6:50 which is after dark now. Flick evidently started to French Lick, walking the electric car track. He had to cross a trestle over the creek which he must have accomplished but when he struck the little culvert it is supposed that he stepped through between the ties which are wide apart and fell. Whether he was unconscious or billed by the fall will never be known. He was struck by the car about 7:50 and the car had passed over this spot on its way to West Baden only about 15 minutes before. His hat and a set of false teeth were found about 30 feet north of where the body lay.
It was a ghastly affair and was the first accident ever happening on this line. The motorman claims that he did not see Flick until he was almost on him, as he was laying on the track with his head toward the car and seemed to have his legs down through the ties.

Springs Valley Herald (January 14, 1915) News Article
T. C. Flick, whose home was 3 miles north of Elon met death suddenly, early last Saturday night, on the electric car line between French Lick and West Baden. As the car came south it passed over Mr. Flick's body, disemboweling him. Some persons think he was already dead when struck by the car, as no indications of life were manifested at the time of the accident. Others think he was instantly killed by the car. Mr. Flick, thought a good citizen and a splendid neighbor, was a victim of strong drink and was under the influence at the time of his death. We extend our sympathy to his bereaved companion and children. Submitted by Tom Agan.

BAGGERLY, Malissa, Springs Valley Herald (January 14, 1915) Death Notice
Malissa Baggerly, wife of W. M. Baggerly, died at her home early Tuesday morning. She was stricken with paralysis several months ago from which she never recovered, she became unconscious last Thursday and never regained consciousness. Mrs. Baggerly was a faithful member of the M. E. Church for a long number of years. She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Miss Attie Baggerly and Mrs. Alma Pierson, also two grandchildren. She was 69 years of age. The funeral was held at the M. E. Church this afternoon. Submitted by Tom Agan.

GRIGSBY, Oscar, Springs Valley Herald (January 21, 1915) Death Notice
Oscar Grigsby, prominent citizen of West Baden, died at his home early Friday morning of a throat and trouble. Mrs. Grigsby went to Florida a few weeks ago to spend the winter, but not improving he came home arriving here Sunday preceding his death. He said the weather in Florida was damp and chilly art of the time which was unfavorable to his health so he came home, and in less than a week was called away from his family to the great beyond. For many years Mr. Grigsby was partner in the West Baden Steam Laundry business, but sold it when his health became so poor that he thought best to retire from the business.
Interment at Abydel Cemetery, Sunday. Submitted by Tom Agan.

DAVIDSON, Thomas J., Springs Valley Herald (January 28, 1915) Memorium
Thomas J. Davidson was born April 29, 1857, at Fredricksburg, Indiana. Died at the West Baden Hospital Dec. 14, 1914. He had been confined to his bed for four weeks before death came to relieve his sufferings. He suffered great pain, but it was borne with great christian fortitude. He realized that he was soon to cross the river which separates us from all mortal pain and worldly cares. He leaves a wife, two sons, three grandchildren and a host of friends to mourn his loss. Call not back the dear departed. Submitted by Tom Agan.

ALLEN, Claude,Springs Valley Herald Thursday, October 31, 1974
Claude Allen, 78, R.R. 1 French Lick, died at 12:40 a.m. Tuesday at the Orange County Hospital. A retired former and former circus employee, he was a rig foreman with the Hagenbeck, Wallace and Barnum and Bailey circuses for 33 years. A native of Orange County, he was born October 4, 1896. He was a member of the Red Quarry Christian Church.
The only immediate survivor is a half sister, Lydia Vaughual "(We know nothing of this half sister)" of Los Angles, California. The funeral is being held at 2:00 p.m. today (Thursday) at the Brosner-Drabing Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Ames Chapel Cemetery. *note* Claude was the son of Robert Harvey and Tempia Williams Allen and he never married. Submitted by, H.E. Grider

HOLLEN, C.W."Jack", News-Gazette, Champaign, IL 07 JUN 2000
Bismarck -- C. W. "Jack" Hollen, 81, formerly of Bismarck, died at 10:30am Monday (Juen 5, 2000) at Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Danville (IL). Funeral Services will be at 10am Thursday at Morrison Funeral Home, 101 Maiden Lane, Bismarck. Ray White will officiate. Graveside services will be at 1:30pm Thursday in Prairie Township Cemetery, rural Chrisman. Visition will be from 5 to 8pm Wednesday at the funeral home. Submitted by, Barb Wise

BEATTY,Leora Myrtle, January 27, 1972, Springs Valley Herald
Mrs. Leora M. Wesner, 74, of 308 E. Main Street, Paoli, died Saturday evening at Orange County Hospital where she had been a patient since December 29.
She was a former resident of the Springs Valley community.
The funeral was held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Ritter Chapel, with the Rev. Powell Forbes of the Paoli Baptist Church in charge of the service. Burial was in the Paoli Community Cemetery.
Mrs. Wesner is survived by her husband, Elbert Wesner; one son, Gene Wesner of French Lick; five daughters, Mrs. Bertha Dubea of Albion, Mrs. Sylvia Deel of Houston, Texas, Mrs. Golda Deel of Loogootee, Mrs. Geraldine Walker of Bedford, and Mrs. Evelyn Bush of Shelbyville; one sister; one brother; 40 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren; and 21 great-great-grandchildren.
Submitted by, Doug Beaver

DEEL, George Washington, December 31, 1953, Springs Valley Herald
George W. Deel, 83, died last Wednesday at the Dubois County Memorial hospital after a three-day illness of pneumonia.
Mr. Deel, a farmer, moved here 11 years ago from Wickliffe, Ind.
The body was taken to the Schmutzler funeral home until time for the funeral services, held Saturday afternoon at Wickliffe, the Rev. Arnold Atkins officiating. Burial was in the Wickliffe cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Marguerite; three sons, Henry Deel of Birdseye, Jacob Deel of Otisco and Desco Deel of Dubois; two daughters, Mrs. Bertha King of Birdseye and Mrs. Rose Dishner of Mt. Vernon; four sisters, Ida King, Sally Spragins and Lucinda Eastridge of Birdseye and Anna Rush of French Lick; 23 grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren.
Submitted by, Doug Beaver

DEEL, Margaret Leaser, March 5, 1959, Springs Valley Herald newspaper
Margaret Deel, 81, of French Lick passed away Wednesday at her home at 201 Hancock Street after a short illness.
She is survived by 3 sons, Henry of Birdseye, Jacob of Charlestown, Ind., and Desco, Route 1, Dubois; two daughters, Bertha King, Birdseye, and Rosa Diethcher, Mt. Vernon, Ind., one brother, Charles Leaser, of Wickliffe, 23 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at Wickliffe with burial there with Schmutzler morticians in charge. Time of the funeral has not been decided at press time.
Submitted by, Doug Beaver

BEATTY, Christopher , June 6, 1935, Springs Valley Herald
Christopher Beaty, 84, died Monday in West Baden after a few weeks illness.
Funeral services and burial were held at Ames Chapel on Wednesday afternoon with Schmutzler in charge of funeral arrangements.
Submitted by, Doug Beaver

BEATTY, Clyde Ellsworth, July 6, 1961, Springs Valley Herald
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. today for Clyde E. (Red) Beatty, 59, who died in his home in West Baden Monday evening shortly after his return from work at the N. A. D. Crane, where he had been employed the past 10 years. Death was attributed to a heart attack.
A French Lick native, he was born September 15, 1901. He was a member of the West Baden Methodist Church.
Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Mabel Beatty, and a son, Harry Lee, at home; three daughers, Mrs. Charles Wilson of Mitchell, Mrs. Thomas Thacker of Indianapolis and Miss Kay Ann Beatty, at home; two brothers, Floyd Beatty of Akron, O. and Richard Beatty of California; three half brothers, Amos Beatty of Washington State, Charles Beatty of Paoli and William Beatty of Portersville; two sisters, Mrs. Elbert Wesner, Paoli and Mrs. Fred Reinars, Indianapolis; and two grandchildren.
Two nephews, Harold Agan of West Baden and Claude Agan, Michigan, lived in the home for a time.
The body lay in state at the Schmutzler Funeral Home until time for services which were held at the Ames Methodist Church with Rev. Howard Wardrip officiating. Burial was in the Ames Cemetery.
Submitted by, Doug Beaver

FLICK, Lemuel, March 27, 1980, in the Springs Valley Herald
Lemuel Flick, 90, died early Friday morning at the Orange County Hospital where he had been a patient for four weeks.
He was a retired farmer and sawmill worker in both Orange and Dubois Counties.
An Orange County native, he was born Feb. 8, 1890 to Samuel and Jane Case Flick.
Surviving are his wife, the former Maude Jacobs; a daughter, Frieda Goodman of Lebanon, Tenn.; two sons, Leo Flick of Merrillville and Robert M. Flick of French Lick; a brother, Roy Flick of French Lick; eight granchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
Final rites were held Sunday afternoon at the Brosmer-Drabing Funeral Home with Rev. Gerald Seymour and Br. Charles Crews officiating. Burial wasin Mt. Lebanon Cemetery.
Submitted by, Doug Beaver

BEAVER, Russell L., August 6, 1986, Springs Valley Herald
Russell Beaver, 67, Schoolview Heights, French Lick, died at 3:26 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3 at Orange County Hospital.
He was born Oct. 31, 1918 in Indianapolis to Lee and Anna Johnson Beaver.
He was preceded in death April 2, 1980 by his wife Gladys Idella Beaver. He was a retired carpenter.
Survivor include two brothers, Glen Beaver of Indianapolis and Lester Beaver, Rt. 1, Dubois.
Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. today (Wednesday) from Crystal Community Church where he was a member, with Rev. Elmer Lagenour officiating.
Burial was in the Crystal Cemetery. Final rites were in charge of Dillman-Ellis Funeral Home, Paoli.
Submitted by, Doug Beaver

BEAVER, Gladys Idella Macknua, April 3, 1980,Springs Valley Herald
Mrs. Gladys Idella Beaver, 78, R. R. 1, French Lick, died at 10:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Jasper Memorial Hospital.
A daughter of John and Mary Boggess Macknua, she was born Nov. 20, 1901 in Fairmount. She was a member of the Crystal Community Church.
She is survived by her husband, Russell Beaver, and a daughter, Mrs. Mary Kirkpatrick of Plainfield.
The funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Crystal Community Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at the Brosmer-Drabing Funeral Home after 6:30 p.m. Friday.
Submitted by, Doug Beaver

BEAVER, Lester Leander,Springs Valley Herald
Lester L. Beaver, 83, R. 1, Dubois, died at 5:34 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26, 1991 in Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center, Jasper.
He was born in Brown County, July 10, 1908, to Lee and Anna (Johnson) Beaver. He married Edna Phillips on Aug. 15, 1927.
Surviving are his wife, Edna; two sons, Lester of Greenwood, and Phillip of Terre Haute; three daughters, Joan Sanders of Indianapolis, Shirley Haymaker of French Lick, and Mary Gaubert of St. Simon's Island, Ga.; a brother, Glenn of Indianapolis; 19 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a daughter.
Mr. Beaver was a contractor and construction worker for 64 years in Indianapolis and Dubois County.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Nicholson Valley Christian Church. Burial will be in the Crystal Cemetery.
Friends may call after 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Brosmer-Drabing Funeral Home in French Lick and after 9 a.m. Thursday at the church.
Submitted by, Doug Beaver

WARREN,Charles F. Progress - Examiner Orange Co., IN
There is always a sorrow that comes with the departure of a friend of long standing; and greater is the sorrow at the parting of a Companion, a Father and a Brother. But greater than our sorrow must be our joy in believing that the one from whom we are so separated in Death, goes to enter into a New Life - a life of peace, and rest and joy eternal.
With this feeling, we his friends and relatives have gathered today to pay our respects in a parting tribute of Love to this Companion, Brother, and Friend.
CHARLES F. WARREN who, as the son of Henry Franklin Warren and Sarah E. Cornwell, was born in Washington county, Indiana, October 16, 1883, coming with his parents to this (Orange) county when quite young, and growing to manhood in this vicinity. Following the death of his parents here when he was yet young, he became a self-supporting personage, likeable, industrious, and energetic.
On October 6, 1906, he was united in marriage to Miss Onie McKinney of Washington county, and into their home was born five children. Of this family, the Mother and Companion, with three of the children are now deceased.
On December 25, 1918, Charlie was again married to Mrs. Clara Bronson, of Washington county, who now survives. With this bereaved Companion, there remains one daughter, Mrs. Tommie Whiteman, and one son, Cyrus P. Warren, both of New Albany, and two step-sons, Alva and Noble Bronson who were near and dear to him, 8 grandchildren, 1 step grandaughte who was as a grandchild, all residing in or near New Albany. Of his parental family there are two brothers, John and Vallie Warren, of Paoli, and Mrs. Effie Strange of Orleans.
For a number of years he resided at and was employed at Salem, but for the past several years he has resided in New Albany, Indiana, where he was well and favorably known by his employers, neighbors and friends; and here his absence and his genial smile and greeting will be missed by those who were so accustomed to his daily greeting. His passing came at his home at 9 A.M. on Tuesday, October 27, 1942, at the age of 59 years and 11 days, at the call of 'Him who doeth all things well' and we who mourn his going can only wait that day of glad reunion in that land beyond the grave.
So has his life work ended here on earth. So is he remembered by those who knew him - remembered for his unswerving fidelity to his friends and loved ones. In that sweet rememberance, may we say of him; "His day has come, not Gone; His sun has risen, not set; His life is now beyond the reach of Death and Change; Not Ended, but Begun."
Card of Thanks
We wish to thank all who in any way assisted in our bereavement in the loss of a loved one, Charles F. Warren. The pastor, Eld. W. C. Hancock and singers, my God's blessing rest on you.
Mrs. Clara Warren and Family
John Warren
Vallie Warren
Mrs. Effie Strange

Norman J. (Pappy) Lindley
Norman J. (Pappy) Lindley, 86, Orleans, died yesterday at 6 a.m. at the Hospitality House, Bedford.
He was born June 17, 1890, in Orange County to Banks Hannibal and Lillie M. (Martin) Lindley. He was married to the former Mary L. (Pickens) Lindley, and than to Lola Ethel (Webb) Lindley, who preceded him in death in 1969. He was a retired farmer and member of the Old Union Church.
He is survived by seven sons, Robert, Norman Jr., and Merrill, all of Orleans, Alvin and Gene, both of Mitchell, Marvin, Highland Park, Michigan, and Paul, Glendale, California; and two daughters, Marjorie Sears, Bloomington, and Helen Barnett, Bedford. He was preceded in death by one son and one daughter.
Funeral services will be tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the Old Union Church, Orleans, with Rev. Kenneth Chenoweth and Rev. Albert Howard officiating. Burial will be in the Old Union Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. today at the Ochs Funeral Home, Orleans.


LINDLEY, Lola Ethel Lola Ethel Lindley, 74, of Orleans, died 10:05 Saturday at the Orange County Hospital in Paoli. (January 18, 1969)
She was born September 9, 1894 in Orange County, the daughter of Alvin Webb and Elizabeth (Lizzie) Brock Webb. She married Norman Lindley on July 2, 1916 and he survives.
Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Marjorie Young of Bloomington and Mrs. Helen Barnett of Bedford; seven sons, Merrill, Robert, and Norman Jr., all of Orleans, Marvin of Hazel Park, III., Gene and Alvin, both of Mitchell, and (step son) Paul of Glendale, Cal.;two brothers, Charlie Webb of Orleans and Harry of Pala Alto, Calif.; four sisters, Mrs. Hazel Bosley and Mrs. Lula Hall both of Paoli, Mrs. Bertha Judy of Salem and Mrs. Dorothy Webb of Winchester.
Two children preceded her in death (step son) Damon Lindley and daughter Mary Ruth (Lindley) Riggle .
She was a member of the Old Union Methodist Church where funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.


LINDLEY, Paul
Paul Lindley, born September 12, 1911 in Orange County, passed away at Humana Hospital, Hollywood, Fl, December 8, 1986 following a long illness.
Preceding him in death were his mother,Mary Pickens, and father, Norman Lindley Sr.; his step mother, Lola Webb Lindley; a brother, Damon; and a half sister Mary Ruth ( Lindley ) Riggle.
Surviving are the wife, Edith; half brothers, Alvin, Gene, Merrill,Marvin, Norman Jr., and Robert; half sisters, Marjorie Sears and Helen Barnett. Also two daughters Barbara and Peggy of California; and one son, Barry of Cleveland, Ohio.; 2 step sons, Christopher of Florida and John of Rodesia, Africa; and several grandchildren.
As was his request, funeral services were held in the Hollywood Crematorium of Florida.
He will be remembered in Orleans as a well known Jeweler and business man, and also a man of great character and integrity.
A memorial stone was placed at the Old Union Cemetery in Orange County.


LINDLEY, Alvin "Dude"
Alvin C. Lindley, 66, Mitchell, died at 12:15 a.m. Saturday ( April 22, 1989 ) at Bedford Medical Center.
He was born November 22, 1922, in Orange County, the son of Norman Sr. and Lola Webb Lindley. He was united in marriage June 29, 1946 to Barbara Conley, who survives.
He was a 34 year retired employee of Carpenter Body Works. He was a member of the Spice Valley Baptist Church, Mitchell Masonic Lodge 228 F&AM and a member of the Spring Mill Lodge Fraternal Order of Police.
In addition to his wife, survivors include one son, Keith Lindley, Garland,TX; two daughters, Brenda Wray, Mitchell, and Kathy Kirk, Mitchell; four brothers, Merrill and Robert Lindley, both of Orleans, Marvin Lindley, Hazel Park, MI, and Gene Lindley, Louisville, KY; two sisters, Helen Barnett, Bedford, and Marjorie Sears, Bloomington; and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Paul, Damon, and Norman Jr.; and one sister, Mary Ruth.
Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday from the Memorial Chapel of the Chastain Funeral Home, with the Rev. Lewis Williams and the Rev. David Conley officiating. Burial was in Mitchell Cemetery.


LINDLEY, Merrill O.
Funeral services were held Monday (April 18, 1996) at Orleans Christian Church for Merrill O. Lindley, 78, Orleans, who died Thursday at the Bedford Regional Medical Center in Bedford. Bro. Nelson Lee officiated and burial was in the Old Union United Methodist Church Cemetery.
He was born July 30, 1917 in Orange County, the son of Norman J. and Lola Ethel Webb Lindley. He was married to Mildred Krouse Lindley on January 21, 1967 and she survives.
He was a retired master mechanic for Rogers Group Construction and had been employed at Spring Mill State Park for several years.
He was an Army veteran of World War II, a member of Orleans Masonic Lodge # 53 F&AM, the Scottish Rite Valley of Indianapolis, LAR O MAR Shrine in Bedford, Warren Brock American Legion Post # 69 in Orleans, the Orleans VFW, the Disabled American Veterans and the Orleans Kiwanis Club. He was also a member of the Orleans Christian Church.
Surviving with the wife is one daughter, Nancy Lindley England of Memphis,TN; a step daughter, Helen Heaton of Arlington, TX; three brothers, Robert Lindley and Gene Lindley, both of Orleans, and Marvin Lindley of Detroit,MI; one sister Helen Barnett of Bedford; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and two sisters.
Military rites were accorded by the Warren Brock American Legion Post. Masonic memorial services were held Sunday by the Orleans Masonic Lodge.
Pallbearers were Mark Lindley, Pat Lindley, John Howard Lindley, Steve Lantis, Mike Riggle and Jason Robbins



Lindley, Norman J
Norman ( Bonehead ) J. Lindley Jr., 58, of Route 2, Orleans died at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday evening September 8, 1987 at the Orange County Hospital.
He was born May 19, 1929 in Orange County to Norman and Lola Webb Lindley Sr.
He was a truck driver and member of Teamsters Local 135, a member of Mt. Horeb Baptist Church, Orleans American Legion Post # 69, and an army veteran of Korea.
He was married to Carolyn Linton, October 21, 1977, and she survives.
Also surviving are a son Mark Lindley of Orleans, five daughters, Cheryl Holmes of Orleans, Hope (Lindley) Lindsey of French Lick, Theresa Gately, Tammy Sue Lindley, and Paula Kay Banks, all of Springville; five brothers, Merrill Lindley and Robert Lindley of Orleans, Marvin Lindley of Hazel Park, MI, Alvin of Mitchell and Gene of Louisville; two sisters, Marjorie Sears of Smithville and Helen Barnett of Bedford; and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two half brothers Damon Lindley and Paul Lindley; and one sister, Mary Ruth ( Lindley ) Riggle.
He was buried at Old Union Cemetery in Orleans.
( mother of Cheryl Lindley Holmes- first wife Joann Bennett)
(mother of Mark, Theresa, Hope, Tammy, and Paula- his second wife Janet Carol Muterspaw)



McBRIDE, Charles Eberly
Charley E. McBride, son of the late John Wesley McBRIDE and Nancy STOUT, was born at Youngs Creek, Indiana, July 2, 1870, and passed away at his home near Queen City on December 10, 1955, at the age of 85 years, 6 months, 8 days. He spent his intire life in Orange County.
He is survived by his wife Una, and three daughters, Mrs. Delores Chance of Union Mills, Ind., Mrs. Ann Holland of Crane Ind., and Mrs. Wanda Davis of Indianapolis. Also surviving by former marriage, are six sons, Walter of Texas: William C. of Dike, Iowa: Desco of Chicago; Ernest and Arthur of Illinois and Eldo of New Albany; and two daughters, Mrs. Blanche Seybold of near French Lick and Mrs. Maude Hill of Springfield, Missouri, two brothers Ed McBride of French Lick and Arthur McBride of Paoli, one sister, Miss Laura McBride of Paoli, several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Eight stepchildren also survive. The step children whom he reared in his home at least part time were; Cortes Edward Parks, now of California; Lee, Mildred and Gladys Davis, more recently of Indianapolis; Lawrence Manship of Illinois; Lucille Manship Sprinkle of Marengo, Indiana; Joseph C. Stewart of Paoli and Shirley Stewart McIntosh now of Westville, Ind.
Three sons, one brother, Elmer and two sisters, Mrs. Rosa Willyard and Mrs. Alice Stout, proceded him in death.



WILSON, Rev. Claude Derrill
Contributed by, Robert lane Rev. Claude Derrill Wilson died at his home in West Baden early Friday, November 1. He was born in AbbeyDell to Raymond Luther and Estelle Irene Hickman Wilson December 18, 1930. He was pastor of the Springs Valley Church of the Nazarene. He was a Kentucky Colonel and an Orange County state certified substitute teacher.
Survivors include his wife, Gladys Prow Wilson; a son, Derrill R. Wilson of Las Vegas; two stepsons, Marcus Prow of French Lick and Eddie Prow of West Baden; daughter Marsha Wilson Hickman of Paoli; stepdaughter Becky Hankins of French Lick; brother Robert H. Wilson of Palm Harbor, Fla.; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Bessie Faye Brown Wilson in 1981.
Services were held Monday afternoon at the Paoli United Methodist Church with Rev. Darrell Wininger and Brother James Babcock officiating. Burial was in Ames Chapel Cemetery. Dillman-Ellis Funeral Home of Paoli was in charge of arrangements.


ROTH, Amy Toliver
Contributed by  Robert lane Services were held for Amy Toliver Roth, 87, of French Lick, Monday afternoon at the Brosmer-Drabing Funeral Home with Rev. Randy McNeeley officiating. Burial was in the Ames Chapel Cemetery. She died at the Orange County Hospital November 1.
She was born September 18, 1904 in Orange County to William M. and Lavinia Stackhouse Toliver. She married William A. Roth in December, 1971 and he preceded her in death February 11, 1990. Her son, Gene Toliver, also preceded her in death. She had retired from Indiana Bell Telephone October 1, 1969 after 42 years as a customer service advisor. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of West Baden and Telephone Pioneers. She had also attended Indiana University.


BEATTY, Cloe Anna
Contributed by  Robert lane Death Notice:
Cloe Anna Beatty, 96, died at the Kennedy Living Center in Martinsville on Oct. 28. She was born Nov. 7, 1895 to Thomas and Rachel Hobson Lane in Orange County. She married William Harrison Beatty in December 1915. Mr. Beatty preceded her in death in 1956. They owned Beatty's Grocery on College Street for many years. One son, William Harrison Beatty, Jr. died in 1986.
She was educated in Orange County and lived in French Lick most of her life. She was a charter member of Chapter AC PEO Sisterhood, a long time member of the French Lick Library Board and county chairman of the Red Cross for several years. She was a member of the First Christian Church and the Loyal Workers Class and the Beechwood Christian Church.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 31 at the Beechwood Christian Church with Rev. Rex Russell officiating. Brosmer-Drabing Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Burial was in the Ames Chapel Cemetery.
She is survived by two grandchildren, Charles Thomas Beatty of Cortland, NY and Anna Beatty Shearer of Fairfax Station, VA, and a great-granddaughter.
Obituary:
We come today to honor and respect Cloe Anna (Lane) Beatty, who has lived and served through most of a century. She was born the eighth of ten children on November 9, 1895 in the home of Thomas and Rachel (Hobson) Lane. The parents and her brothers Willie, Claude, Sampson and Noble, and her sisters Lucy Rogers, Maude Beatty, Pearle Briner, Grace Burch, and Ruth Sturm preceded her in death.
With the passing of Aunt Cloe we can say with the poet Holmes,
And if I should live to be
The last leaf upon the tree
In the spring let them smile, as I do now
At the old forsaken bough where I cling.
And so her life has been a mosaic of joy and sadness and her relatives and friends have been shining jewels along the way.
On September 20, 1916, she was married to William Harrison Beatty and this union was blessed with the birth of one son, William Harrison Beatty, Jr. Her life was also enriched by the birth of three grandchildren, William H. Beatty III, Charles T. Beatty, and Anna (Beatty) Shearer, as well as one great-granddaughter, Emily Shearer. Her husband passed away in 1956, her son in 1986, and her oldest grandson in 1987.
Having been reared in a Christian home, she joined the South Liberty Church of Christ at an early age. In December 1918 she transferred her membership to the First Christian Church of French Lick. She continued to be active in her community as long as health permitted. She was a member of the French Lick Literary Club, a charter member of A.C. Chapter PEO Sisterhood, the Loyal Workers class of Beechwood Christian Church, and the Melton Public Library Board.
As the years passed, it became necessary for Aunt Cloe to move to the Kennedy Living Center in Martinsville, Indiana. On October 28, she just went to sleep, for she had lived almost a century. Survivors include her daughter-in-law, two grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, and several nieces and nephews.
Years are fleeting and a brief history of a great life is so soon written on paper, but the influence and example of the life of Cloe Anna Beatty will last throughout Eternity and the world is a better place because she lived, worked, loved, and now is at peace.
Thank You The family of Cloe Anna Beatty would like to express their appreciation for the flowers, to the pallbearers, Rev. Rex Russell, Brosmer-Drabing Funeral Home, and for the many kindnesses shown to us during her recent death.