Orlena Adaline Owen Lane
The Springs Valley Herald (April 11, 1940)
Courtesy of Rob Lane

 Orlena Adaline, daughter of Benjamin and Adaline Owen, was born December 17, 1869 in Dubois County.  She was united in marriage to James Lane, to whom were born five children, four of whom preceded her in death, and the father also died in 1893.  January 5, 1895 she was united in marriage to Jonathan L. Bledsoe and to this union ten children, two of who preceded her in death.  Mr. Bledsoe also preceded her in death in 1933.  Her entire life was spent in the vicinity of French Lick and due to her kindly, sympathetic and cheerful nature, she was universally beloved by all who knew her.  On July 23, 1938 she was converted under the ministry of Rev. Rold at Hillham.  She at all times led a good Christian life and has gone to claim the rich reward to which she is entitled.  Since the death of her beloved husband she had made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Lawrence Taylor and on January 15th fell and broke her hip and was removed to the hospital at Washington, Ind. where on March 19th she was relieved of further earthly suffering.  She leaves to mourn their loss seven daughters and two sons. Mrs. Dora Belle Kaiser, Evansville; Mrs. Myrtle Barker, West Baden; Mrs. Dorothy Purkhiser, French Lick; Mrs. Bertha Elmore, Evansville; Mrs. Roma Carnes and Mrs. Lula Taylor, French Lick; Mrs. Lille Barker, Chrisney; Elvis and Thomas Bledsoe, French Lick; two step-daughters and four step-sons: Mrs. Mary Evans, Pontiac, Mich; Mrs. Stella Hooten, West Baden; John Bledsoe, St. Francisville, Ill.; Lee and Scott Bledsoe, Frankfort, Ind.; and Charles Lane, Taswell, Ind.; seventeen grandchildren and one great-great grandchild and one brother, Perry Owen of Cuzco.

Isaac Lincoln Hickman
Newspaper unknown (August 1, 1942)
Courtesy of Rob Lane

 Isaac L. Hickman, 76 years old, retired Lehigh Portland Cement Company employee, died at 7:30 o'clock this morning in his home in the north part of Mitchell following a lingering illness.  He was the son of Ambrose and Emmeline Hickman and was born in Orange County April 16, 1866.  He was twice married, first in early manhood to Olive Lane, who preceded him in death in 1932.  On November 14, 1932, he was united in marriage with Mrs. Carrie Burton, who survives.  Other survivors are a son, Elvis Hickman; two daughters, Mrs. Nellie Merry, Mitchell, and Mrs. Gladys Brim, Orange County; four brothers, Charles Hickman, Bloomington, Joseph Hickman, Mitchell, Elmer Hickman, Indianapolis, and William Hickman, Austin, Ind.; three sisters, Mrs. Rosa Moling, Indianapolis, Mrs. Minnie Land and Mrs. Mary Newlin, Paoli; two stepsons, Paul Shultz, Stamping Ground, Ky., and Emerson Shultz, Bedford; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Ortha Higgs and Mrs. Clela Higgs, Mitchell; 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.  Mr. Hickman was for 34 years an employee of Lehigh Portland Cement Company.  He belonged to the Mitchell Pilgrim Holiness Church.  The remains were prepared for burial at the Haverly Mortuary and this afternoon they were returned to the residence to lie in state.  Funeral services will be conducted from the Mitchell Pilgrim Holiness Church at 3 p.m. Monday by the pastor, Rev. Lester L. Henry, and burial will be made in the Mitchell Cemetery.

Emma Jane Lane Ellis
The Springs Valley Herald (October 20, 1938)
Courtesy of Rob Lane

 Mrs. Emma Ellis, 70, wife of M.U. Ellis of near the Gorge, passed away at the Norton Infirmary on Louisville, Ky.  Sunday night. Mrs. Ellis became ill Friday afternoon from intestinal disorders and was taken to Louisville on Sunday.  She was showing improvement when death came suddenly following a heart attack early Sunday night.  Mrs. Ellis was a respected citizen of this community for many years and her congenial nature and fine character gained her a large circle of friends in French Lick and West Baden.  Funeral services were held at the West Baden M. E. Church Wednesday afternoon by Rev. Cort Murr of Indianapolis, assisted by Rev. James Austin.  Interment was made in the Ames cemetery with W. V. Ritter & Son in charge of the arrangements.  Besides the husband, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Olive Ballard and Mrs. Bert Owen of West Baden, three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. 

Emma Jane Lane Ellis
The Springs Valley Herald (October 27, 1938) 
Courtesy of Rob Lane

A staunch friend, a loving mother and a devoted wife, and to those who have known Emma J. Lane Ellis, she has left a living memory as abiding as life itself.  She was born in the Moore's Ridge neighborhood in Orange County, February 16, 1868 and passed away at the Morton Infirmary, Louisville, KY, October 16, 1938, aged 70 years and 8 months.  She was the daughter of David J. and Mary McGrew Lane and moved with her parents in childhood to Dubois County and there grew up to womanhood and joined the M. E. Church at Union Valley, later transferring her membership to West Baden and has ever lived a profound Christian life. On September 18, 1887, she was married to Marvin U. Ellis and for more than fifty one years they have journeyed through life together.  From this union there mourn today two daughters, Mary Owen and Olive Ballard, both of West Baden, also her husband, three grandchildren, Phyllis Freeman, Kenneth Owen and Betty Lou Cornwell, two great grandchildren, five sisters, Vina Ellis of Oklahoma, Mattie Heartsell of Kansas City, MO, Rella Lane, Sarah Grigsby and Della Davis of Washington, D.C.; three brothers, Andrew of Detroit, MI, Elmer of Loogootee, IN and Charles of Odin, IN; and a host of other relatives and friends.  Her quiet, unassuming life has closed with a life of victory beyond the grave, beloved by all who knew her as Mom Ellis. 

 
Marvin Ulysses Ellis
The Springs Valley Herald (September 20, 1945) 
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Herschel G. Dailey
The Louisville Courier Journal (July 16, 1974) 
Courtesy of Rob Lane

Paoli -- Herschel G. Dailey, 83, of Paoli, died at 7:50 p.m. Sunday in the Orange County Hospital here.  He was retired from the Cornwell Co. here.  Survivors include three sons, Banks, Bryce and Julius Dailey, all of Paoli; four daughters, Mrs. Roxie Minton, Mrs. Leona Collins and Mrs. Gene Ferguson, all of Paoli, and Mrs. Lucy Johnson, of Orleans; 25 grandchildren; 53 great-grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren.  Funeral, 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dillman-Ellis Funeral Home here.  Burial, Paoli Community Cemetery.  The body will be at the funeral home after 11 a.m. Tuesday.

Earl Ammon Lane
Newspaper and date unknown (likely the Springs Valley Herald)
Courtesy of Rob Lane

 Earl A. Lane, 75, died at 1:25 p.m.  Monday at Orange County Hospital.  He was a retired restaurant owner and a member of the United Methodist Church.  Survivors include a son, Harold Lane of Paoli; a daughter, Mrs. Marjorie Dailey of Paoli; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.  The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Dillman-Ellis Funeral Home, with burial in Paoli Community Cemetery.  The body will be at the funeral home after 1 p.m. Wednesday. 

Willis Jesse Lane
The Louisville Courier-Journal (June 10, 1995) 
Courtesy of Rob Lane

Willis J. Lane died Thursday at Bedford Regional Medical Center.  He was a native of Orange County, a retired farmer and a member of Paoli United Methodist Church.  Survivors: his wife, the former Mabel Pluris; a son, Russell Lane; three daughters, Barbara Hall, Betty Ann Oakley and Hilda Dunn; a sister, Dimple Jones; 12 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.  Funeral: 2 p.m. Sunday, Kemple-Dillman-Ellis Funeral Home.  Burial: Community Cemetery.  Visitation: 4-9 p.m. Saturday and after 10 a.m. Sunday. 

Mary Elizabeth Barnett Lane Sturm
The Bedford Daily Times Mail (January 27, 2008) 
Courtesy of Rob Lane

Mary E. (Barnett) Lane Sturm, 90, of Paoli, died Saturday at Paoli Health and Living Community.  She was self-employed at L & W Feed Supply Co., formerly of Paoli.  Survivors include one son, William K. Lane of Paoli; and two sisters, Rachel Bowser of Chicago, Ill., and Esther Harding of Sarasota, Fla.  Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Paoli United Methodist Church.  Burial will be at Paoli Community Cemetery.

Mary Lane Barnett 
The Louisville Courier-Journal (May 27, 2003) 
Courtesy of Rob Lane

Paoli -- Mary L. Barnett, 86, died Saturday, May 24, 2003.  Funeral: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Paoli United Methodist Church.  Visitation: 3-8 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. until time of service Wednesday.

Frank E. Barnett
The Louisville Courier-Journal (June 10, 1995) 
Courtesy of Rob Lane

Paoli -- Frank E. Barnett, 80, died Saturday at University of Louisville Hospital of injuries from a tractor accident.  He was a farmer.  Survivors: his wife, Mary L. Barnett; sons Clyde, Wayne, Gary and Robert Barnett; daughters Nancy Black and Patricia Williams; sisters Ruby Powers, Mary Lane Rachel Bowser and Esther Harding; 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.  Funeral: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Paoli United Methodist Church. Burial: Paoli Community Cemetery.  Visitation: 4-9 p.m. Tuesday at the church.  Arrangements: Kemple's.  Memorial gifts: the church.   

Jessie Ermal Lane Fisher
The Louisville Courier-Journal (December 27, 1996)
Courtesy of Rob Lane

 Paoli --Jessie E. Lane Fisher, 78, died Wednesday at Scott Memorial Hospital in Scottsburg.  She was a native of Orange County, a former lunchroom cashier at Paoli High School and a member of the Dirt Gardeners Women's Club.  Survivors: her husband, Ray Fisher; daughters Teri Smith and Anne Slagle; sisters Mary Barnett and Ruth Barrett; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.  Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday, Paoli United Methodist Church.  Burial: Paoli Community Cemetery.  Visitation: the church 5-8 p.m. Friday and after 10 a.m. Saturday.  Arrangements: Kemple.

Ruth E. Lane Sturgeon Barrett
The Louisville Courier-Journal (February 12, 2007) 
Courtesy of Rob Lane

Ruth E. Barret, 85, died Saturday, February 10, 2007.  Funeral: 1 p.m. Wednesday at Weathers Funeral Home.  Visitation: 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and 8 a.m. to service Wednesday.

Herbert Harold Heartsell
The Kansas City Times (February 13, 1974)
Courtesy of Rob Lane

Herbert H. Heartsell, 70, of 516 N. Topping, died Monday at the home.  He was born in West Baden, Ind., and had lived here most of his life.  Mr. Heartsell had worked for American Motors Corporation.  Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Floral Hills Chapel; burial in Floral Hills Cemetery.  Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight at the chapel.

Banks Harold Dailey
Newspaper and date unknown 
Courtesy of Rob Lane

Banks Dailey, 79, Paoli, died at 3:50 a.m., Friday, June 24, at Floyd Memorial Hospital in New Albany.  He was born in Valeene to Herschel G. and Hulda Lane Dailey.  He married Marjorie Lane in 1936 and she survives.  He owned Dailey Upholstery Shop in Paoli for 29 years before retirement.  He attended Paoli United Methodist Church.  Also surviving with his wife are one daughter, Mrs. James F. (Rebecca) Lorey of Paoli; one brother, Julius Dailey of Paoli; three sisters, Roxie L. Minton and Jean Ferguson of Paoli and Leona Collins of Orleans; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Bryce and Robert Earl Dailey; and a sister, Lucille Johnson.  Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 26, at Kemple-Dillman-Ellis Funeral Home with the Rev. Ken Wells officiating.  Burial was in Paoli Community Cemetery.

Leona Ethel Dailey Collins
Newspaper and date unknown 
Courtesy of Rob Lane

Leona Ethel Collins, 96, of Orleans, IN passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at Mitchell Manor Nursing Home, Mitchell, IN.  She was born May 28, 1918 to Herschel and Hulda Lane Dailey in Paoli, IN.  She married John Franklin Collins in 1934 and he preceded her in death on July 28, 1981.  She retired from Beatty’s Flower Shop, Paoli and was a long time member of the Wesleyan Church in Paoli, IN.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers Banks, Brice and Robert Daily, sisters Roxy Minton, Lucille Johnson, and Jean Ferguson, sons Bobby and Billy Collins, and daughters Christine Collins and Lynn Jones.  She is survived by a son, John (Rita) Collins Paoli, IN; a daughter, Peggy (Leo) Toby Orleans, IN, and a brother [sister?] Judy Daily Paoli, IN.  She was affectionately known at “Grandma Cookie” by her grandchildren.  She is survived by 19 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, 14 great-great grandchildren and 1 great-great-great grandchild.  Visitation will be held from 4-8 pm Friday, October 17, 2014 and from 9:00 am until the time of service at 1:00 pm at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home, Paoli.  Bob England will be officiating. Interment to follow at the Paoli Community Cemetery.

Winona Jean Dailey Ferguson
The Louisville Courier-Journal (August 7, 2002)
Courtesy of Rob Lane

 W. Jean Ferguson, 72, passed away on Sunday Aug. 4, 2002, at her home.  Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 8, 2002 at McAdams Mortuary, 500 SW 1st St. in Paoli.  Visitation at the funeral home will be from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday.

Pauline Ava Lane Perdiew
Newspaper and date unknown 
Courtesy of Rob Lane

Pauline Ava Perdiew, age 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 2, 2018 at Tuscany Gardens Nursing Home in Pataskala, Ohio.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend.  She was born in Paoli, Indiana on June 21, 1926.  Pauline is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, George Perdiew and her son, James Robert Perdiew.  She is survived by daughter, Anita Kay Poston; son, Edward Wayne Perdiew; grandchildren, Josh (Wendy) Poston, Ashley Poston, Nick (Amy) Perdiew, Corey (Esmina) Perdiew, Brad Perdiew, Amy (Steve) Serma and Julie (Kemp) Parker; and great-grandchildren, Bailee and Brody Poston, Bridgitt Perdiew, Ashley Serma, Emily Serma, McKeen Serma, Tyler Serma and Justin Serma.  Special thanks to all the staff at Tuscany Gardens for their care during the past several months and Bella Hospice Care.

Wanda Francis Lane McGuire
Newspaper and date unknown 
Courtesy of Rob Lane

Wanda Francis McGuire, 88, of New Albany, passed away Monday evening at Salem Crossing in Salem, IN.  She was the former Wanda Lane, born on April 28, 1931 in Orange County, Indiana, the daughter of Ermal and Blanche Shipley Lane.  She was a member of State Street Baptist Church where she was very active in the American Baptist Women’s Group (ABW).  Wanda was also a Sunday School teacher at the church and was very proud that she was an Adult Education Teacher.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years: Jess D.”Mac” McGuire, 2 daughters: Sara Jane McGuire and Julie Ann Martin, 2 sisters: Shirley Berry and Pauline Perdiew, and 2 brothers: Kenneth and Jerry Lane.  Survivors include her children: Carlotta Speigelhalder (Kenny), Steven R. Mount (Connie), Theresa Vest (Cecil), and David C. Mount (Sandy), 13 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, several great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Naville & Seabrook Funeral Homes and due to COVID-19, will be held privately with her immediate family at State Street Baptist Church with burial in Old Union Cemetery. 

Banks Harold Dailey
Newspaper and date unknown 
Courtesy of Rob Lane

Banks Dailey, 79, Paoli, died at 3:50 a.m., Friday, June 24, at Floyd Memorial Hospital in New Albany.  He was born in Valeene to Herschel G. and Hulda Lane Dailey.  He married Marjorie Lane in 1936 and she survives.  He owned Dailey Upholstery Shop in Paoli for 29 years before retirement.  He attended Paoli United Methodist Church.  Also surviving with his wife are one daughter, Mrs. James F. (Rebecca) Lorey of Paoli; one brother, Julius Dailey of Paoli; three sisters, Roxie L. Minton and Jean Ferguson of Paoli and Leona Collins of Orleans; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Bryce and Robert Earl Dailey; and a sister, Lucille Johnson.  Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 26, at Kemple-Dillman-Ellis Funeral Home with the Rev. Ken Wells officiating.  Burial was in Paoli Community Cemetery.

Harold E. Lane
Dillman-Scott Funeral Home web site 
Courtesy of Rob Lane

Harold 'Squirrely' Lane, 91 of Paoli, passed away Tuesday October 27, 2015, at IU Health of Paoli.  He was born August 20, 1924, in Paoli, IN to Earl Lane and Fern Lane.  He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Kenneth Dale Lane, one sister Marjorie Dailey and one great grandchild Bryan Oimedo.  He married Charlotte Gooding on September 27, 1946.  He owned and operated the Welcome Inn, Andy’s, and the Blue Tea Pot restaurant.  He later owned Lanes Standard Oil.  He also worked for Harold Weaver’s Ford Dealership and then he later retired from the Indiana Dept of Transportation as the Paoli maintenance unit foreman.  He served as the Orange County Counsel for 4 terms for 16 years.  He also served on the Orange County Alcoholic Beverage Board for several years and the Orange County Republican Precinct Committeeman.  He was a member of the Paoli United Methodist Church.  He was a member of the Orange County Republican Party and the Paoli Masonic Lodge, #119 F&AM.  Survivors include his wife, Charlotte Lane, Paoli, IN; one son, Christopher Harold Lane and wife Connie, Columbus, IN; two daughters, Cathy Sue Pallanez and husband Thomas of Houston, TX, and Nancy Ann Cook and husband Danny of Paoli, IN.  Also surviving Harold “Squirrely” Lane are seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.  Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM, Monday November 2, 2015 at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home.  Interment will follow at the Paoli Community Cemetery, Paoli, IN.  Visitation to be held Sunday November 1, 2015 from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. with the Masonic Services to be held at 6:00 P.M.and from 9 AM until the time of service on Monday at the Dillman-Scott Funeral Home 226 West Campbell Street Paoli, IN.

Betty Ann Lane Oakley
The Bedford Daily Times Mail (April 21, 2008) 
Courtesy of Rob Lane

Betty Ann Oakley, 75, of Paoli, passed away at 8:20 p.m. Friday at Bloomington Hospital of Orange County in Paoli.  She was born Sept. 24, 1932, in Paoli, the daughter of Willis and Mabel (Pluris) Lane.  She married Richard "Dick" Oakley on Nov. 6, 1954, and he preceded her in death on Aug. 16, 2003.  She was a member of the Paoli Church of Christ, Beach Grove Home Economics Club, past president of the Orange County Homemakers Club, a 4-H leader, a tutor at Throop Elementary School, and a 1950 graduate of Paoli High School.  She was a homemaker and a poet.  She was preceded in death by her father and husband.  Survivors include her mother, Mabel Lane of Paoli; one son, Jim Oakley of Paoli; two daughters, Linda Parks of Marengo and Sue Oakley of Paoli; one brother, Russell Lane of Paoli; two sisters, Hilda Dunn and Barbara Hall, both of Paoli; and four grandchildren, Lauren Shipman, Kathryn and Rachel Oakley, and Will Parks.  Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Kemple Funeral Home in Paoli with James A. Babcock officiating.  Burial will be in Paoli Community Cemetery.

Hilda Lane Dunn
The Springs Valley Herald (December 13, 2017) 
Courtesy of Rob Lane

The Springs Valley Herald (December 13, 2017) reported "A celebration of life service will be held Jan. 7 from noon to 4 p.m. at Paoli Senior Citizens Center for Hilda Dunn, 83, Paoli, who died Dec. 7 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital in Bloomington.  Born Nov. 28, 1934, in Paoli, she was the daughter of Willis and Mabel Pluris Lane.  She married Tommy Dunn on May 8, 1953 and he preceded her in death.  She was a former member of Paoli Church of Christ.  She was formerly employed at Paoli Chair Company and Smith Cabinet.  Survivors include two sons, Jonny Dunn and Jerry Dunn, both of Paoli; one daughter, Jennifer Hayes of Paoli; one brother, Russell Lane of Paoli; one sister, Barbara Hall of Paoli; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and one sister, Betty Oakley.  Cremation was chosen.  Arrangements made by Dillman-Scott Funeral Home in Paoli."

John Vernon Brim
Newspaper and date unknown 
Courtesy of Rob Lane

Johnny V. Brim, 48, prominent Orleans businessman, died suddenly at his home on East Harding Street in Orleans at 11 p.m. Saturday.  He was born Nov. 30, 1923 in Mitchell to Noble and Gladys Hickman Brim.  He was the owner and operator of Brim's Excavating and Trucking Co. in Orleans since 1958.  He was a member of Orleans Baptist Church where he served as trustee for six years.  Mr. Brim was a member and the first president of the Orleans Lions Club which was chartered in October, 1970.  He was also a member of the Orleans Chamber of Commerce.  On June 1, 1948, he wed Dorothy Goens, and she survives along with his father, Noble Brim, and his step-mother; four brothers, Norman of Orleans, Ralph, Noble Jr and Noland, all of Indianapolis; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Vancleave, Mitchell, Mrs. Betty Shelf, Whitestown, Ind., and Mrs. Linda Kay Hounshell, Orleans; and several nieces and nephews.  His mother and two brothers preceded him in death.  Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at Ochs Funeral Home in Orleans, with Rev. Ray French and Rev. W.C. Polson officiating.  Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home at any time. 

Dorothy Jean Jones Cunningham
The Jasper Herald (March 3, 2009)
Courtesy of Rob Lane

 Dorothy Jean Cunningham, 83, passed away at Amber Manor Care Center, Petersburg, Indiana, Thursday, February 26, 2009.  She was born January 14, 1926 in Paoli, Indiana.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Merrill Wayne Cunningham, her father, Ralph Jones, her mother, Hazel (Lane) Jones, and her brother, Frederick Jones.  She attended Campbellsburg High School for 3 years and graduated from Paoli High School in 1943.  She was a member of the Paoli United Methodist Church.  She retired in January 1990 after 27 years of service with Farm Bureau Insurance in the Orange County office.  Dorothy is survived by her son Steve Cunningham (wife Jan), daughter Christy Standley, grandchildren Jeff Cunningham, Sommer Tucker, Aaron Standley and Amy Gehlhausen.  Great-grandchildren: Jared Cunningham, Shelby Robbins, Madison Edwards, Abigail Gehlhausen and Chase Gehllhausen.  Step-granddaughters: Amber Phillips and Megan Vanzant.  The funeral was Monday, March 2, at the Kemple Funeral Home with burial in the Paoli Community Cemetery. 

Banks Glenn Lane
The Lafayette Journal & Courier (December 8, 1998)
Courtesy of Rob Lane 

Banks G. 'Bud' Lane, 72, died at 5 PM Sunday, Dec. 6, 1998, in Lafayette Home Hospital, after a brief illness.  Born July 19, 1926, in Paoli, he was reared there and moved to the Lafayette area in 1947 from Orange County.  He married Lorean Hawks on April 6, 1972, in Lafayette, and she survives.  Mr. Lane was a conductor on the Monon Railroad for 40 years, retiring in 1979.  He also owned Lafayette Realty Co. for 45 years.  He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Navy as a gunners mate third class.  He was a member of the United Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge 123, Navy Club, American Legion Post 11 and Old Rails.  Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Kathy Lane of Lafayette and Kimberly Yaple of Dallas, TX; a son, Robert G. Lane; a stepdaughter, Brenda Wagoner of Mesa, AZ; two stepsons, Robert E. Jarrard of Lafayette and Gilbert G. Jarrard of Crawfordsville; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by two sisters.

William Kenneth Lane
McAdams Mortuary web site 
Courtesy of Rob Lane

William K. Lane, 80 of Paoli, passed away March 8, 2020 at IU Health Bedford Hospital.  He was born August 25, 1939 in Paoli to parents, Charles K & Mary (Barnett) Lane.  He married Gloria Daugherty March 12, 2011.  William was a U.S. Army Veteran and retired real estate appraiser.  He was a member & former deacon of Syria Christian Church of Orleans.  Survivors include: Wife- Gloria Lane of Paoli, daughter Penny Lane Wisser and husband, Tom of Tampa, FL, son Aaron Magner & wife, Mary of Paoli, and 5 Grandchildren.  William is preceded in death by: parents & sister, Glenda Lane Easterday.  Visitation will be from 4-8 pm Thursday, March 12 at McAdams Mortuary.  Funeral will be 11 am Friday, March 13 at the funeral home.  Bro. Rob Brown will officiate.  Burial will be in Syria Christian Church Cemetery.

Phyllis Natalie Owen Freeman
The Bedford Daily Times Mail (June 12, 1971) 
Courtesy of Rob Lane

Phyllis Owen Freeman, 61, died suddenly early Thursday morning at her home in West Baden.  She had been employed in the Springs Valley Community Schools cafeteria from 1958 until she recently retired due to ill health.  She was born May 16, 1910 in West Baden to Bert and Mary Ellis Owen.  Surviving are one son, Larry Joe, Arkansas Pass, Texas, and one brother, Kenneth Owen, West Baden.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church in West Baden and Psi Iota Xi Sorority.  Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Sunday at Brosmer-Drabing Funeral Home in French Lick, with burial in Ames Chapel Cemetery.  Friends may call after 11:00 a.m. Saturday.

Kenneth Ellis Owen
The Louisville Courier-Journal (July 7, 2006) 
Courtesy of Rob Lane

Kenneth Ellis Owen, 94, died Wednesday, July 5, 2006 at Loogootee Nursing Center in Loogootee, IN.  He was born in Orange County, IN, on April 4, 1912, to Bert and Mary Ann 'Ellis' Owen.  He married Lorena Moore on February 20, 1939 and she preceded him in death.  He was a member of the French Lick Masonic Lodge, West Baden Baptist Church.  Survivors: nephew, Larry Freeman of Houston, TX.  Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 9, 2006, at Ames Chapel Cemetery.  Douglas Finney will be officiating.  There will be no visitation.

Helen Elizabeth Minton Charles
The Springs Valley Herald (December 3, 2014) 
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Calvin Leonard
Lyndon (Kansas) People’s Herald (December 24, 1891)
Courtesy of Rob Lane 

Died, on Friday, December 11th, at one o'clock a.m., Calvin Leonard, aged 78 years, 4 months and 4 days.  Calvin Leonard was born in North Carolina August 2nd, 1813, where his boyhood days were spent.  When fourteen years of age he moved to [Orange County] Indiana where he resided until 1859 [Pioneer settlement book shows 1857].  In 1840 he was united in marriage to Miss Lucy Jiles, two sons being the fruits of this marriage, one of whom was killed in the war by the bush-whackers and the other, Franklin Leonard, is now residing in Coffey County.  His second marriage occurred Dec. 15th, 1853, his bride being Miss E. J. Lane, who lives to mourn his loss.  In the fall of 1859 Mr. Leonard removed to Franklin County, where he remained until 1871, when he changed his residence to Osage County, settling on the farm northwest of this city [around Quenemo], having resided there until a few years ago, he moved to this city.  His sickness came upon him November 5th, 1888, and he has hardly been able to leave his bed since.  He struggled manfully with the grim monster of death, but in the end was forced to succumb.  The funeral was conducted by the Masonic lodge in this city, of which he was a member.  A large number of friends gathered to see the last sad rites performed before committing to mother earth the mortal part.  It is unnecessary for us to speak in detail of Mr. Leonard's many excellent qualities for our readers well knew them.  A good and worthy man, prosperous in business and charitable in heart; nought but kind feeling are entertained for his memory.  His lips are sealed but his acts speak for him.  Rev. Cramor preached the funeral services, the remains being laid to rest in the Quenemo cemetery.  “Come home, thy work is done.”

Mary Ann Lane Marlette
Ottawas (Kansas) Weekly Herald (June 20, 1912)
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Mrs. Mary A. Marlette died this morning at 11:30 o'clock at the home of her brother, M. A. Lane, 824 Burrough Street.  Mrs. Marlette was 77 years old, having been born in North Carolina February 1, 1835.  Mrs. Marlette moved here from French Lick, Ind., about four years ago and from that time on has made her home with her brother, M. A. Lane.  Mrs. Marlette's maiden name was Mary A. Lane.  She was married to James N. Marlette in French Lick, Ind.  Her husband died April 5, 1875.  The deceased is survived by three children.  They are Mrs. Delila Brent of Lebo, Kans.; Isaac Marlette of West Baden, Ind., and Martin V. Marlette of Louisville, Ky.  The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon from the home at 3:30 o'clock.  Burial will be at Lebo, Kans.  The Rev. J. T. Shreve will have charge of the services.  The deceased has been a member of the Christian church for over 60 years.  

Martin Van Buren Lane
Ottawas (Kansas) Weekly Herald (May 16, 1916)
Courtesy of Rob Lane

 The funeral of Martin V. Lane of Ottawa, who died Saturday afternoon in St. Margaret's hospital in Kansas City was held at Quenemo yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock.  Mr. Lane lived on Hamblin street between Eighth and Ninth streets.  He had gone to Kansas City about two weeks ago for treatment.  Heart trouble caused his death which was unexpected.  Mr. Lane was about 80 years old and had lived here for fifteen years.  He was born in [Orange County] Indiana.  Mrs. Harry Latimer of this city is a niece and her father, J. S. Lane of Lyndon, former sheriff of Osage County, a brother.  Mr. Lane came here today from Lyndon to arrange for the disposition of his brother's property.

Lucy Jane Lane Leonard
Burlington (Kansas) Republican (November 21, 1910)
Courtesy of Rob Lane

Lucy Lane was born February 16, 1839 in Orange County, Indiana and lived there all the early part of her life.  She was married to John Leonard in January 1856 and to this union were born ten children, five sons and five daughters, eight of whom are living.  The living are Mrs. Linnie Baldwin, Mrs. M. L. Marshall, Mrs. E. L. Dibble and Mrs. Nora Patterson, and Calvin, William, Smith and Volney Leonard.  Those who have preceded father and mother to the Better Land are Mrs. Mattie Dunbar and Eliza, who died in infancy.  Mr. and Mrs. Leonard came to Norwood, Kansas, in 1865 and lived on the same farm until they moved to Burlington in 1901.  At the time of Mr. Leonard's death September 22, less than two months ago, Mrs. Leonard was sick, and her great sorrow together with her advance years proved too much for the tired body, and in spite of all that loving hands could do, she passed away Tuesday, November 15, at the age of 71 years, 8 months and 29 days, anxious to go to meet her Lord and her loved ones gone on before.  Early in life she united with the Christian church, and has been faithful to Him whom she confessed.  Besides the children, she leaves twenty-seven grandchildren, one great grandchild, and a number of relatives besides a host of friends to mourn her loss.  The funeral was held Thursday afternoon from the home of her daughter, Mrs. F. J. Baldwin and was very largely attended.  L. M. Wiles, minister of the Christian church was in charge of the services and preached an eloquent sermon full of comfort for the bereaved family and friends.  The interment was in Graceland Cemetery beside the body of Mr. Leonard.

John Leonard
Burlington (Kansas) Republican (September 23, 1910)
Courtesy of Rob Lane

John Leonard died Thursday night at 10 o'clock at his home corner of Sixth and Miami streets after a lingering illness of a complication of diseases.  For some weeks he has been confined to his bed and for some time his death has been expected almost momentarily.  The funeral will probably be held Sunday.  

An article on John and Lucy Lane Leonard in the same issue reported:
 
John Leonard was born in Orange County, Ind., Oct. 28, 1833.  Lucy Lane was born in the same county, February 16, 1839.  They were united in marriage Jan. 12, 1855, and lived in Indiana, near French Lick Springs until September, 1865, when they came to Ottawa, and settled on a farm in Hayes Township, Franklin County.  Here, with the exception of one year they spent in Ottawa, they made their home until 1901 when they sold their farm home, and moved to Burlington, Coffey County.  In Burlington they resided until their deaths.  Ten children were born to them, all of whom are living with the exception of Elza who died in infancy, and Mattie, the wife of J.E. Dunbar, who died five years ago.  Neither Mr. nor Mrs. Leonard had been well all summer, but the illness of neither was considered alarming until Mr. Leonard took to his bed six weeks before his death, which occurred at his home in Burlington, Sept. 22.  Mrs. Leonard was confined to her bed the last week of her husband's illness, but her condition improved somewhat, so that she was able to go to the home of her daughter, Mrs. F. J. Baldwin, where she intended to make her home.  Both Mr. and Mrs. Leonard united with the Liberty Christian Church of South Liberty, Ind., in 1859, and after coming to Kansas were largely instrumental in securing the house of worship at Norwood in this county.  Their home, though unpretentious, was one of hospitality, and ministers of whatever denomination would always receive a hearty welcome there.

Nancy Lane Hobson
Melvern (Kansas) Review (December 3, 1914)
Courtesy of Rob Lane

Mrs. William Hobson was taken suddenly ill Friday night about ten o'clock and almost before medical attendance reached her side, had passed from this life.  Up to the time of her death she had been in fair condition of health and her sudden death came as a painful surprise to her numerous friends here.  Deceased had long been a resident of Melvern township and had many friends throughout the county who will mourn her loss.  Nancy Lane was born December 30, 1841.  She was married to William Hobson at Paoli, Ind., January 6, 1858.  They moved to Kansas in 1863, arriving at Lawrence the morning of the Quantrell raid.  Of five children, all boys, four survive the mother.  She is also survived by her husband, three brothers and one sister.  The sympathy of the entire community is extended to the grief-stricken relatives.  Funeral services were held at the family home and the remains interred in Melvern cemetery Sunday afternoon. 

 Another article in the same issue reported:

 Mother Hobson aged almost 73 years died very suddenly of heart failure at her home in this city about 3 o'clock Saturday morning Nov. 28.  Mrs. Hobson had not been well for several months but was able to attend to her household duties up to the day of her death, did a good day's work Friday, retired that night in her usual health and cheerful spirits, but before the morning dawned, she had passed to the great beyond, dying in about 20 minutes after she was stricken.  She leaves to mourn for her an aged companion and four sons.  One son, John, who lives in Washington State, was not present at the funeral, which was held at the home Sunday morning, conducted by Rev. Silverthorne, after which she was laid to rest in Melvern Cemetery by the side of a son who died a few years ago.  The community feels that in the death of Mrs. Hobson, they have lost a dear good woman as was evidenced by the large attendance at the funeral, and the family, one of the best of wives and mothers.  The light and life of the home are gone.  May God comfort them in this sad hour of their bereavement.

William Hobson
Melvern (Kansas) Review (July 23, 1925)
Courtesy of Rob Lane

William Hobson was born September 5, 1836, at Paoli, Orange County, Indiana.  He departed this life July 7, 1925.  He was married to Nancy Lane January 6, 1858.  To this union were born five sons: Milton Hobson of Lacygne, Kansas; John Hobson of Gooding, Idaho; Otto and Delbert Hobson of Melvern, and Dr. Felix Hobson who died in 1905.  The deceased leaves to mourn their loss, a sister, Mrs. Kirby of Ft. Scott, Kansas, four sons and thirteen grandchildren.  Father Hobson moved to Kansas in 1863 [However, they are in the 1870 Orange County census].  He was in Lawrence at the time of the Quantrell raid on Lawrence and he saw the city burn.  He was a member of the I.O.O.F. Lodge fifty-two years.  He was also a member of the A.O.U.W. Lodge and a member of the Christian church.  Father Hobson was a great man.  His greatness was manifested in that he lived what he professed.  Something very unusual could be said of father and mother Hobson in their home live.  They never spoke unkind words to one another.  We certainly will miss the wonderful influence of such a noble life.  God bless the memory of Father Hobson to the good of Society.  We are sure that the pure sterling character of this noble life will be the stay of hope and honor of his children.  As we look over the past and behold the triumphs of such men as Father Hobson, we take courage in the cloudy days of life.  God bless the bereaved relatives.  The funeral was conducted by Rev. E. Neal at the Methodist church, assisted by Rev. Ermy, pastor of the church.

Silas Luttrell
Unknown Boise (Idaho) Newspaper, date unknown
Courtesy of Rob Lane

Silas Luttrell died on Saturday at the family home on the bench, one-half mile east of the Union Pacific depot, at the age of 83 years.  Mr. Luttrell had been a resident of Boise valley since 1901 and was a member of the First Christian Church.  He is survived by his wife and two sons, C. A. Luttrell of Anaconda, Montana, E.J. Luttrell of Boise and one daughter, Mrs. Lucy J. Mix of Burley, Idaho.  The funeral will be held Monday at 3 o'clock at the Summers and Krebs chapel and the Rev. C. E. Burgess will officiate and burial will be in Morris Hill Cemetery. 

 History of Idaho: The Gem of the Mountains Vol. 3 (James H. Hawley, 1920) reported the following:

The life record of Silas Luttrell covers a span of more than seventy-seven years.  He is now one of the veteran citizens of Boise bench, residing at his present home on Vista Avenue since 1901.  He was born in Orange County, Indiana, September 24, 1843, and is a son of Willis and Nancy (Silver) Luttrell, who were natives of Virginia and North Carolina respectively.  The father was born January 1, 1807, in Westmoreland County, Virginia, of one of the old families of that state, represented in the Revolutionary war and of French descent.  Seven great-uncles of Silas Luttrell served under General Lafayette in the war for independence.  His grandfather, who also bore the name of Silas Luttrell, removed from Virginia to Orange County, Indiana, in 1816 - the year in which the state was admitted to the Union.  He became one of the pioneer settlers there and aided in the work of early development and progress in that section of the country.  The mother of Silas Luttrell of this review was born in North Carolina, July 12, 1813, and when a little child was taken by her parents to Orange County, Indiana.  There she grew to womanhood and became the wife of Willis Luttrell.

Their son, Silas Luttrell, was reared on a farm in his native county and hid the usual experiences of the farmbred boy.  He was married there on the 13th of April, 1865, the day before the assassination of President Lincoln, to Dovey Lane, who was born in Orange County, Indiana. March 1, 1846, a daughter of Jonathan and Rebecca (Giles) Lane, who were natives of North Carolina but went to Indiana with their respective parents when young.  Mr. and Mrs. Luttrell were reared on neighboring farms in Orange County and attended the same school. Later he became a school teacher when eighteen years of age, teaching his first term in the old home district, and his wife was at that time one of his pupils.  Four years later, when he was twenty-two and Mrs. Luttrell nineteen, they were married and they have now traveled life's journey happily together as husband and wife for fifty-five years.  Mrs. Luttrell was connected with the Lane family of Indiana, to which belonged Henry S. Lane, one of the governors of that state, while his brother, James Lane, was at one time United States senator from Kansas.

For a long period after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Luttrell remained in Indiana and in 1870 removed to Ottawa, Kansas, while eventually they became residents of Ellis, Kansas.  For six years Mr. Luttrell continued to follow farming in the Sunflower state and in 1876 crossed the plains to Oregon with a train of thirty-two wagons, he acting as captain of the train.  There were one hundred and twenty-one men in the party who were old enough to vote and when they balloted to elect a captain Mr. Luttrell received one hundred and fifteen of the entire number of votes.  The wagon train passed through Boise, a place then smaller than the town of Meridian today.  They proceeded to Lebanon, Linn County, Oregon, and the Luttrell family resided in Washington and Oregon until 1901, when they returned to the Boise valley and took up their abode upon the bench, which was then a vast expanse of sagebrush.  Mr. Luttrell purchased ten acres of land for seventy dollars per acre, erected thereon a home and planted an orchard of two acres.  The trees are now large and are in splendid bearing.  He also planted shade trees which have attained splendid size.  He has since sold two and a half acres of the land for a thousand dollars per acre and could sell the remainder at any time at the same figure.  While living in Wallowa County, Oregon, Mr. Luttrell gained a very substantial measure of prosperity and at one time was the owner of a ranch of four hundred and eighty acres, situated a mile and a half from Enterprise, the county seat.  For several years he was a dealer in agricultural implements, but his chief pursuit throughout his long and useful life has been farming and his success has been most honorably won and worthily used.

To Mr. and Mrs. Luttrell were born eight children, of whom four are living: William Martin, Elbert J., Mrs. Lucy J. Mix and Chester Arthur.  They also have three grandchildren: Gladys and Conrad Slagle, who are the children of Mrs. Lucy J. Mix, born of her first marriage; and Silas Luttrell, who is a son of Elbert J. Luttrell.

While Mr. Luttrell of this review has led a busy life in the conduct of his business affairs, he has yet found time to devote to public duties.  While a resident of Oregon he served as justice of the peace for ten years and his decisions were always strictly fair and impartial.  He likewise served as sheriff and county judge of Wallowa County. He has been prominent in the prohibition movement in Idaho for twenty years and has made hundreds of speeches for the Prohibition Party.  In 1908 he was a candidate for governor of Idaho.  He and his wife are members of the Christian church, in which he is serving as a trustee, and is also teacher of the Bible class.  His entire career has been most honorable and upright.  He has always been a firm believer in God and an active worker in the church and Sunday school for many years.  In recent years defective eyesight has rendered it impossible for him to read but still his knowledge of the Bible is such that he can continue as teacher of the Bible class in Sunday school.  He possesses a wonderful memory and his knowledge of current events is remarkable.  His is the happiness and contentment of a clear conscience and a life well spent.  It is a splendid thing that in former years he gave so much time to reading and study, for his mind is now a storehouse upon which he can continually draw.  There is nothing so pitiable as a man of years who has no resources within himself and Mr. Luttrell is rich in knowledge and experience and one may gain from him a fund of information in the discussion of prominent men of former days, as he possesses an astonishing familiarity with them.

James Sherrod (or Sheridan) Lane
Lyndon (Kansas) People’s Herald (May 27, 1927)
Courtesy of Rob Lane

 J. S. Lane passed away at the hospital at Ottawa Sunday night.  As related in the Herald last week, Mr. Lane was taken to the hospital suffering with a strangulated hernia.  Due to Bright's disease and his age, an operation was deemed unsafe at the time, but the strangulation of the bowel was finally relieved and the operation tried as a last resort to procure a recovery.  James Sheridan Lane was born May 8, 1851, at French Lick Springs, Indiana, and at the time of his death was 75 years, 11 months and 22 days of age.  He came from Indiana to Kansas with his family in 1878, and has been an active resident of Osage county for many years.  While a young man in his early twenties he was united in marriage with Sarah Ellen Collins of French Lick Springs, Ind., and to this union were born eight children.  Three of these children died in infancy; Lee Oscar died some ten years ago at the age of 41 years and is buried in the Lyndon cemetery.  Mrs. Lane departed this life July 7, 1924, and there is left to mourn the death of their father Thomas Lane of St. Louis, Mo.; Mrs. Elsie Latimer of Ottawa, Kas.; Asher Lane of Topeka; and Mrs. Winnifred Nelson of Pomona, Calif.  Mr. Lane was well known all over this part of Kansas as an auctioneer, which vocation he had followed for the past thirty years.  He was sheriff of Osage County for two terms.  He united with the Christian church in early life and was a member of the Lyndon congregation.  Besides his immediate family, he leaves on sister, Mrs. Dovie Luttrell of Boise, Idaho; one brother, Thomas Lane of French Lick Springs, Ind.; sixteen grandchildren and one great grandchild.  The funeral services were conducted at the home in Lyndon on Tuesday afternoon by Rev. Elswick, pastor of the Christian church, and the body was laid to rest in the Lyndon cemetery.  Rev. Price of the United Presbyterian church, neighbor and close friend of Mr. Lane, assisted with the last rites."  The Pomona Republican (May 5, 1927) reported "James Sheridan Lane, ell-known retired auctioneer and ex-sheriff of Osage County, died Sunday night at 11:40 o'clock at Community Hospital, Ottawa.  Uremia and chronic nephritis caused his death, an operation having failed to give relief.  Mr. Lane was nearly 76 years old.  He was born May 9, 1851 in French Lick, Indiana.  Mrs. Lane died July 7, 1924.  Mrs. Roy Nelson of RR 2 is a daughter of the deceased.  Besides Mrs. Nelson one daughter and two sons survive.  Mr. Lane was well known here and had many friends who sympathize with the bereaved relatives.  Mr. Lane was a member of the Christian church.  The funeral was Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home in Lyndon, with Rev. W. S. Price of the United Presbyterian church and Rev E. Elswick of the Christian church officiating.  Burial was in the Lyndon cemetery beside the grave of his wife and a son.

Sarah Ellen Collins Lane
Lyndon (Kansas) People’s Herald (July 10, 1924)
Courtesy of Rob Lane

The community was very much surprised and shocked Monday to hear that Mrs. J. S. Lane was dead.  She had been in her usual health in the morning.  Mr. Lane came down town, and upon returning home he found her sitting in a rocking chair, quite dead.  Some four years ago, Mrs. Lane suffered a stroke of paralysis on the right side.  Her death was probably due to another stroke.  Mrs. Lane was the mother of five children, four of whom are living.  They are Thomas of St. Louis; Mrs. Elsie Latimer of Ottawa, Kas.; Asher Lane of Topeka, and Mrs. Winifred Nelson of Pomona.  Sarah Ellen Collins was born May 1, 1852 near French Lick Springs, Indiana, and died at her home in Lyndon, Kansas, July 7, 1924, aged 72 years, 2 months, 6 days.  September 11, 1872, she was united in marriage with J. Sheridan Lane at Paola, Indiana.  They came to Kansas in 1878, settling in Franklin County, near Norwood north of Ottawa.  They moved to Osage county in 1880, locating eight miles east of Lyndon.  They moved to Lyndon in 1908.  The funeral services were conducted at the family home in Lyndon Wednesday, July 9, 1924, at 2 p.m. by Rev. Dr. J. W. Turner, pastor of the Lyndon Presbyterian church, and the remains were laid to rest in the beautiful Lyndon Cemetery, to await the trump on the resurrection morning, when she will according to her faith raise from the habiliments of death to put on the robes of immortality and dwell forevermore with her Lord and Master.  Mrs. Lane was a splendid woman.  She bore her trials and afflictions with real Christian fortitude, forgiving those who transgressed against her, even as her Master forgave.  Her family have suffered an irreparable loss, and have the sympathy of the entire community.  The children were all here to pay the last sad honors to the mother they loved so well.

Jonathan Ellis Marlette
Waterloo (Iowa) Courier (November 17, 1947)
Courtesy of Rob Lane

Funeral services for Jonathan E. Marlette, 75, of Route 1, Dike, who died at 11:50 p.m. Monday in St. Francis hospital of a heart ailment, were scheduled for Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. in Kearns' Garden Chapel at Waterloo with burial in French Lick Springs, Ind.; born Sept. 5, 1873, in Orange County, Indiana; married Arvilla Wolfington there in 1895; preceded in death by wife; two brothers and two sisters; leaves three sons, Banks, Chicago, Glen, West Baden Springs, Ind., and Paul, Paoli, Ind.; a daughter, Mrs. William McBride, Route 1, Dike; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.  Member of Christian church at Briner Springs, Ind.

Sarah Belle Campbell Lane
Newspaper and date unknown
Courtesy of Rob Lane

Sarah Belle Lane, daughter of James Perry and Priscilla Jane Campbell, was born Aug 16, 1870 near West Baden.  She was saved and united with the church in early girlhood.  She was united in marriage to Charles G. Wells on January 11, 1891.  To this union was born one son, Luther.  She took into her home Rosa Pointer, who became the wife of Fred Dillinger and now resides in Kokomo, IN.  After the death of Mr. Wells, she spent a few years in Ohio.  She was united in marriage on September 21, 1946 to Perry C. Lane of West Baden. Mr. Lane passed away just seven weeks ago on May 5, 1951.  She had gone to Ohio for a visit in the home of her son and granddaughter when she became seriously ill.  The best medical and nursing care proved unable to prolong her life when, at the age of 80 years, 10 months, and 5 days, death called her to her heavenly home in the early morning hours of June 21.  She leaves to mourn her departure the son, Luther, and wife of Dayton, Ohio, two grandchildren, Charles Wells of Clarksville, Indiana and Mrs. Ralph Stitsworth of Jamestown, Ohio, three great grandchildren, the foster daughter and family of Kokomo, Indiana, two stepdaughters, and two brothers, George Campbell of West Baden and James Campbell of Lafayette.

Calvin T. Leonard
Emporia (Kansas) Gazette (January 30, 1940)
Courtesy of Rob Lane

Calvin T. Leonard died at 5:30 o'clock this morning at his home, two miles east of town on Route 1.  He had been sick for eight months.  Mr. Leonard was born in French Lick, Ind., May 6, 1858.  His parents were John and Lucy Leonard.  He came to Kansas in 1866, and to Emporia in 1921.  He was married March 16, 1881, in Ottawa, to Mary F. Gibson, who survives him.  Besides Mrs. Leonard, he is survived by four sons, Fred and Claud Leonard, of Los Angeles, Calif., Frank Leonard, Emporia, and Ralph Leonard, of the home; a brother, Smith Leonard, of Baldwin; three sisters, Mrs. F.J. Baldwin, Burlington, Mrs. E.C. Dibble, Topeka,, and Mrs. S.S. Simmons, Mankato, and 12 grandchildren.  One daughter and one son died in infancy.  Before his illness, Mr. Leonard worked for the Santa Fe railroad.  He was a member of the Christian Church.  Funeral arrangements have not been made.

Arvilla Lane Galloway
Springs Valley Herald (January 19, 1933)
Courtesy of Rob Lane

Arvilla Lane Gollaway, daughter of Jordan and Elizabeth Lane was born July 3, 1872 and departed this life December 26, 1932.  She was united in marriage to Worley Gollaway on January 30, 1889.  To this union were born ten children, who with the husband survive.  Besides the husband and children she leaves to mourn her loss 30 grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Lucy Martin of Bicknell, Indiana, one brother Thomas Lane of Paoli and three half-sisters in California, one half-brother, Sherrod Lane of French Lick.  She bore her suffering patiently for five years. At an early age she was converted and united with the United Brethren church at Sulpher Creek.

Lucy Lane Martin
Terre Haute Star (August 17, 1961)
Courtesy of Rob Lane

Bicknell, Ind., Aug. 16 -- Funeral services for Mrs. Lucy Martin, 86 years old [born in Orange County, Indiana], will be at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the First Methodist Church, with burial in the Odd Fellows Cemetery.  Mrs. Martin died Monday night.  Friends may call at the Wampler Funeral Home in Bicknell.

Thomas Calvin Lane
Paoli Republican (February 7, 1961)
Courtesy of Rob Lane

Final rites are being conducted Tuesday afternoon at the Valeene Christian church for Calvin Thomas Lane.  Mr. Lane, 83, died Saturday night at his home on Route 1, Paoli, following an illness of eight years.  Services are being conducted by Rev. Elmer Swain and Rev. Donald Wright.  Burial in the Valeene Cemetery is by Swarens Funeral Home of Marengo.  Mr. Lane, a retired farmer, was a native of Orange County.  He was a member of the Valeene Church where service are being conducted.  He was a son of Jordon and Elizabeth Walls Lane.  Surviving with his wife, Mrs. Pearl Flick Lane is a daughter, Mrs. Frank Stewart, and a son Carol Lane, both of Route 1, Paoli; one sister, Mrs. Lucy Martin of Indianapolis; one half-sister, Mrs. Alice Forbes of Southgate, Calif.; eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.  A daughter, Mrs. Lucy Denton, died in 1958.  Note: He signed his draft registration card as Thomas Calvin Lane...RL

Hattie Pearl Flick Lane
Louisville Courier-Journal (May 14, 1983)
Courtesy of Rob Lane

Valeene -- Mrs. Hattie Pearl Lane, 95, or Route 1, Hardinsburg, died Friday at Medco Nursing Center in French Lick.  Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Marie DeWitt of Paoli; a son, Carol Lane of Hardinsburg, eight grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.  The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. EST Monday at Valeene Christian Church, with burial in the church cemetery.  Visitation at Dillman-Green Funeral Home in Marengo will be after 2 p.m. Sunday.

Arthur Jesse Marlette
Unknown Iowa Newspaper, date unknown
Courtesy of Rob Lane

Arthur J Marlette, 98, formerly of 10 Storms Court, died at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, in the River Hills Nursing Home in Keokuk.  He had been ill for seven months, seriously ill for two weeks.  Mr. Marlette was born March 24, 1887, in Paoli, Ind.  He was a retired Santa Fe Railroad employee.  On March 17, 1915, at Memphis, Mo, he married Margaret E Sherwood, who preceded him in death Oct 1, 1971.  He is survived by two sons, James of Fort Madison and William of Monmouth, Ill; a daughter, Mrs Dale (Erma) Wolgemuth of Fort Madison and seven grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, nephews, and nieces.  He was preceded in death by a son, a brother and two sisters.  His parents were Isaac and Sarah Collins Marlette.  Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in Oakland cemetery with the Rev James Bridges officiating.  The body is at the King-Lynk Funeral Home where friends may call after noon Friday and where the family will meet friends from 7 to 8 Friday evening.  A memorial is being established with the American Cancer Society.  Contributions may be made at the King-Lynk Funeral Home.

Ethel Ruth Marlette Kerr
Phoenix (Arizona) Republic (December 11, 1952)
Courtesy of Rob Lane

Mesa -- Mrs. Ethel R. Kerr, 65, a Mesa resident for five years, died yesterday in her home at 30 N. Powerhouse Rd.  Mrs. Kerr was born in Pyola [Paoli], Ind.  She was a member of the Jehovah's Witnesses.  Survivors are her husband, John W., of Mesa; two brothers and a sister.  Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Gibbons Mortuary chapel in Mesa.

Alta P. Marlette McBride
Waterloo (Iowa) Courier (December 5, 1979)
Courtesy of Rob Lane

Dike -- Services for Mrs. Alta P. McBride, 80 [born in Orange County], who died early Tuesday at Sartori Memorial Hospital in Cedar Falls, will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at United Methodist Church in Dike; burial in Elmwood Cemetery in Dike; survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Vernon Jans of Harlan, Mrs. J. Gordon McCallum of Cedar Rapids and Mrs. James Hall of Chehalis, Wash.; three sons, William E. of Chicago, Gene R. of Independence and Ivan L. of Chatham, Ill.; and 24 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; friends may call at Dike Funeral Chapel from 10 a.m. Thursday until 11:30 a.m. Friday and then at the church prior to services.

Glenn Harold Marlette
Louisville Courier-Journal (March 2, 1972)
Courtesy of Rob Lane

West Baden -- Glenn H. Marlette, 70, West Baden clerk-treasurer, died Monday at Dubois County Memorial Hospital in Jasper. Mr. Marlette, who was elected to the town office last November, had also served 13 year on the West Baden School Board, three years on the Springs Valley School Board, two terms on the West Baden Town Board and four years as French Lick Township Trustee.  He was a Democrat.  He was co-owner of a taxi firm in West Baden for five years and operated a West Baden restaurant for 25 years.   He was a member of the First Baptist Church of West Baden and the Redmen's Lodge.  Surviving are his wife, the former Mary Crowe; three daughters, Mrs. James F. Bateman, West Baden, Mrs. John Collins, Terre Haute, and Mrs. James Pinnick, Franklin; two brothers, a sister and ten grandchildren.  Funeral, 2 p.m. Thursday, Brosmer-Drabing Funeral Home in French Lick.  Burial, Ames Chapel Cemetery.

Anna Lois Parks Marlette Berndt
Chicago Sun-Times (February 9, 1953)
Courtesy of Rob Lane

“Find Woman, 41, Slain in Woods”

 An attractive 41-year-old woman who had just returned from a Florida vacation was found strangled Sunday in the Bemis Woods Forest Preserve near suburban Western Springs.  She was identified at the county morgue by her former husband, Banks Marlette, as Mrs. Anna Marlette Berndt.  Police were questioning her present husband, Waldemar Berndt, 37, a butcher in an I.G.A. market at 59th and Maplewood.  Berndt has been separated from his wife since November and lived with his mother, Mrs. Elsa Berndt, 5120 Talman.  Berndt was in a state of near-collapse, the police said.  Mrs. Berndt was strangled with her own flimsy red and white kerchief, knotted tightly about her neck.  A second dainty handkerchief was stuffed in her mouth.  Marlette, 45, of 5004 Aberdeen, said his former wife motored to Florida three weeks ago with two women friends.  She was due to return here at 5 a.m. Sunday by plane.  The identification was made after the victim's half-burned suitcase was found by Joseph White, 5938 S. Maple wood, in a wooded area near the Des Plaines River.  White said he was walking near the river about three-fourths of a mile north of Archer near Western Springs when he found a cosmetic case.  Nearby were a pair of glasses, make-up articles and bits of partly burned clothing.  White said he began searching the area and then found the suitcase about 300 feet from the river.  It was burned on one end and about the handle.  Severed letters were found in the suitcase and were being examined by police.  The police said Berndt told them his wife had phoned from Florida, asking him to meet her plane at 5:39 a.m. Sunday.  Berndt told the police he set his alarm, perparatory to meeting the plane, but then decided not to get up because he had been up late Saturday night.  He added he was afraid Marlette might also be at the airport and 'there might be trouble'.  Marlette told authorities that he and Mrs. Berndt were divorced three years ago.  Police found $120 in crisp new bills in her purse.  Chief Daniel Conway of the Forest Preserve Rangers said she apparently had been killed early Sunday in a car.  The body then was dumped, he said, in the spot where it was found.  The death scene is about eight miles east of the Chicago city limits at 3500 south.  Police were searching for witnesses who might have seen Mrs. Berndt leave the plane on which she was due to arrive from her vacation.  Dr. Jerome Kearns, chief coroner's physician, said there was no evidence of rape.  The body was found by Raymond Scantlen, 29, who lives in a trailer camp near Elmhurst.  Scantlen told police he had driven to the Forest Preserve and saw the body while walking on a footpath.  The discovery was made at 10:20 a.m.  The coroner's office estimated that Mrs. Berndt had been dead four or five hours.  The victim was wearing a red cloth coat with mouton fur collar and cuffs, a gray suit with horizontal pin stripes, nylon stockings, red alligator high-heeled shoes, a white blouse, girdle and pink slip.  None of the clothing was in disarray.  A pearl earring was on her right ear.  A matching earring was found several feet west of the path.  Chief Conway theorized that Mrs. Berndt had been riding in a car with a man - that they quarreled - and that the argument led to a blow on her cheek.  Mrs. Berndt's face was discolored on the cheek.  Conway said that the man then apparently seized the handkerchief from Mrs. Berndt and used it to kill her.  Forest Preserve Ranges found a scrap of paper near the body which bore the name of a Hinsdale man.  The clue proved worthless, however, when they discovered the man had lost the paper while practicing woodlore in the area several days ago with his Boy Scout son.  Police said that the soles of Mrs. Berndt's shoes were dry when she was found on the slushy ground, indicating she had been carried there.  Marlette said that his former wife lived at 5835 S. Mozart, where she operated a beauty shop.  He added that he and his ex-wife have a son, Donald, 21, a machinist, and a 9-year-old daughter, Linda.  Donald's wife, Emily, 19, of 5004 S. Aberdeen, said Mrs. Bendt last visited their home Jan. 17, the day after Donald's 21st birthday.  At that time, Emily said, Mrs. Berndt said she was separated from her husband and that she was “through with men.”  “I don't intend to date any men and never plan to get married again,” the daughter-in-law quoted Mrs. Berndt as saying.

 
Death Notice
Chicago Daily Tribune (February 11, 1953)

Ann Marlette Berndt, 5835 S. Mozart, wife of Walter Berndt, mother of Donald and Linda Marlette, daughter of Alta and John Parks of French Lick, Ind., sister of Mrs. Velva Lynn.  At chapel, 316 W. 63d Street at Harvard Avenue, until 10 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11.  Services and interment at French Lick, Ind. 

Jacksonville Daily Journal (February 11, 1953)
“Police Seek Link Between Slaying and Jewel Thefts”

Chicago -- Police sought to learn Tuesday whether the strangulation slaying of an attractive beauty shop operator was linked to jewel thefts from the mails.  The victim, Mrs. Ann Marlette Berndt, 41, was slain soon after she returned t o Chicago from Florida Sunday.  Garroted with her own scarf, her body was found in a wooded lane southwest of Chicago.  Postal inspector Harold Unger said Mrs. Berndt had been sought for questioning since Jan. 31, the day after five men were arrested in Chicago in the connection with the theft from the mails of $20,000 worth of watches, jewelry and clothing.  Mrs. Berndt sold jewelry as a sideline in her shop.  Chief Daniel Conway of the Forest Preserves police said 'a large quantity' of costume jewelry found in Mrs. Berndt's home was being examined to determine if any pieces had been stolen.  Conway said he was investigating reports that one or more of the men seized in the jewel theft case had tried to dispose of jewelry with Mrs. Berndt. 

 
Kokomo Tribune (February 12, 1953)
“Seek Confessed Postal Thief in Chicago Slaying”

 Chicago -- A confessed postal thief was sought for questioning today about the slaying of a beauty shop operator to whom he is related by marriage. The search was ordered by State's Attorney John Gutknecht for Albert A. Ohlman, 40.  He is wanted for questioning about the slaying or Mrs. Anne Marlette Berndt, 41, whose body was found in a woods Sunday shortly after she returned by plane from a Florida vacation.  Ohlman, a mail handler formerly employed by t he New York Central Railroad at the La Salle Street Station, was seized with four other workers Jan. 30 on charges of stealing from the mails.  Postal Inspector Harold Unger said the five men admitted taking some $20,000 in jewelry and assorted merchandise from the mails.  The five waived preliminary hearings and were released under $500 bond each pending grand jury action.  Unger said that under questioning Ohlman told federal officers that he gave his share of the loot to Mrs. Berndt to sell as a side-line in her beauty shop.  Ohlman is an uncle of Mrs. Emily Marlette, wife of Mrs. Berndt's son, Donald, by a previous marriage. Mrs. Berndt sold costume jewelry and watches in her beauty shop which she maintained in the basement of her south side home.  Federal officers and Chicago police are attempting to trace serial numbers on the watches and the jewelry found in the beauty shop to determine if they were part of the postal loot.  Unger said Holman's accomplices in the postal theft were questioned about the slaying and released Tuesday.  He said federal officers began looking for Mrs. Berndt after taking Ohlman's statement, but did not know she was in Florida. He said members of her family were uncooperative and would not disclose her whereabouts.  Mrs. Berndt's husband, Waldemar, 37, a butcher, who was estranged from the slain woman, denied any knowledge of the strangling.  Her first husband, Banks Marlette, 47, a machinist whom she divorced several years ago, and Berndt, attended Tuesday's coroner's inquest into the slaying.  The inquest was continued to March 10.  Funeral services and burial of the slain woman will be at French Lick, Ind., where her parents, Alta and John Parks, live.

Walter Lane
Nashville Tennessean (January 3, 2002)
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 Franklin -- Walter Lane, 97, a retired supervisor with Ford Motor Co., died Monday at Williamson Medical Center.  Born in French Lick, Ind., Lane made his home in Franklin and was one of Jehovah's Witnesses.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lane; a son Walter W. Lane, Jr.; and a daughter, Joyce Elizabeth Lane.  Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Bobbye Jean and Lynn Sutton, Franklin.  His surviving grandchildren include David Sutton and his wife, Denise, Franklin, Danny Sutton, Knoxville, Bill Valvik and his wife Rebecca, Concord, Calif., and Christie, David and Michael Lane, all of Ohio; and several great-grandchildren.  Visitation with the family will be 2-4 p.m. Saturday in The Manor at Steeplechase Chapel, 314 Cool Springs Blvd., Franklin.  Williamson Memorial Funeral Home, 3009 Columbia Ave., is handling arrangements.

Thelma Clapp Lane
Louisville Courier-Journal (September 1, 1992)
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Thelma C. Lane, 86), formerly of Dubois County, Died Monday at Dunn Memorial Hospital in Bedford.  She was a retired reporter for the Sidell (Ill.) Journal and a member of Sidell Methodist Church, Order of Eastern Star, Daughters of American Revolution and Sidell Woman's Club.  Survivors: a daughter, Judy Waterman of Louisville; a son, Gary Lane of Bloomington; three brothers, Elmo Clapp of Punta Gorda, Fla., Edgar Clapp of Phoenix, and Jack Clapp of Silver Cliff, Colo.; and five grandchildren.  Graveside service: 11 a.m. Thursday, Mount Lebanon Cemetery.  There will be no visitation.  Arrangements: Brosmer-Drabing Funeral Home.

Chester Gwynn Lane
Jasper Herald (June 26, 1963)
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 Chester G. Lane, 56, who owned and operated Lane's Motor Lodge, died at 9:30 a.m. Monday in the Orange County Hospital where he had been a patient since June 8.  He was a member of the French Lick Christian Church.  Surviving are the wife, Ermel; three sons, James of Terre Haute, and Robert and Harry Lee of Washington D.C.; a sister, Mrs. Herbert Bledsoe of French Lick; and seven grandchildren.  Friends may pay respects after 2 p.m. today at the Schmutzler Funeral Home in French Lick, where the funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday by Rev. Jack Bruns.  Interment will be in Ames Chapel Cemetery. 

Herbert Bledsoe
Louisville Courier-Journal (October 24, 1985)
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 The Louisville Courier-Journal (October 24, 1985) reported "Fench Lick -- Herbert Bledsoe, 74, died Tuesday at Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis.  He was a retired employee of Texas Easter Transmission Corp.  Survivors include his wife, the former Edith Lane; a daughter, Sharon Schwab of Denver; his mother, Maggie Mynatt; and four grandchildren.  The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Brosmer-Drabing Funeral Home, with burial at Ames Chapel Cemetery.  Visitation at the funeral home will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and after 9:30 a.m. Saturday.

Charles Walter Jackson
Louisville Courier-Journal (August 8, 2002)
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 Paoli -- Charles W. Jackson, 94, died Tuesday, August 6, 2002.  His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Paoli Friends Meeting, with burial in Community Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at Kemple Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. until the time of service on Friday at the church.  

Springs Valley Herald (August 14, 2002) 

Funeral services were held Friday at Paoli Friends Meeting for Charles W. Jackson, 94, Paoli, who died Aug. 6 at Paoli Health & Living Community.  Born in Orange County on Feb. 21, 1908, he was the son of John A. and Mary Marleta Lane Jackson.  He married Lucille Beatty and she preceded him in death.  He then married Betty Magner on April 1, 1978, and she survives.  He was retired from Indiana Natural Gas Company and was a member of the Orange County Historical Society, the Elks Club and Paoli Friends Meeting.  Surviving with the wife are two sons, Maurice Jackson of Plainfield and Larry Jackson of French Lick; one stepson, David Magner of Marion, one daughter, Sally Hope Brinkworth of Paoli; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.  Preceding him in death with the first wife were his parents and two sisters, Louise Jackson and Ava Weeks.  James Walters and Pastor Dan Smetzer officiated the service, with burial in Paoli Community Cemetery. 

Lucille Marie Beatty Jackson
Bedford Daily Times-Mail (August 15, 1975)
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Lucille M. Jackson, 58, R. 3, Paoli, died at 12:40 p.m. at Winonah Memorial Hospital in Indianapolis.  She was a member of the Paoli Friends Church. She was born in Orange County Jan. 28, 1917 to Glen and Ruth Underwood Beaty.  She married Charles W. Jackson on Aug. 16, 1933 and he survives.  Also surviving are two sons, Maurice Gene of Plainfield and Charles Larry of Nashville, Ind.; one daughter, Mrs. Fred (Sally) Brinkworth, Paoli; the father, of New Albany, four grandchildren; a half-brother, Glen R. Beaty, New Albany; and a half-sister, Virginia Opal, Biloxi, Miss.  Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Paoli Friends Church with Stacy Wesner officiating.  Burial will follow in Paoli Community Cemetery.  Friends may call after 4 p.m. today at Dillman-Ellis Funeral Home, Paoli, and until 12:30 noon Saturday when the body will be taken to the church to lie in state until time for services.

Hilda Elizabeth Kersey Magner Jackson
Newspaper and date unknown
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Hilda 'Betty' Magner Jackson, 92, of Marion, formerly of Paoli, passed away at 11:18 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Marion General Hospital.  She was born Jan. 14, 1921 in Fillmore to Ezra Newton and Ruby Eugene Evans Kersey.  Betty married Leland G. Magner on Dec. 27, 1943 and he preceded her in death on July 29, 1975.  She then married Charles W. Jackson on April 1, 1978 and he preceded her in death on Aug. 6, 2002.  She owned and operated Betty's Beauty Shop in Paoli for 32 years.  She was a member of the Paoli Friends Meeting, Paoli BPW, Paoli Order of Eastern Star and the Red Hats.  Survivors include son David Magner and wife Julie of Marion, sister Virginia Leah Hardwick of Greencastle, grandson Aaron Magner and wife Mary and two great-grandchildren, Noah and Corinne Magner.  She was preceded in death by two brothers, Basil Eugene Kersey and Hugh Wright Kersey, and four sisters, Mary Icelone Koch, Helen Margeret Beaman, Vera Mae Rossock and Doris Jane Richey.  Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 15 at the Paoli Friends Meeting, 301 N. Gospel St., Paoli, with Pastor Dan Smetzer officiating. Interment will follow at the Paoli Community Cemetery.  Friends may call from 11 a.m. Wednesday until the time of service.  Dillman-Scott Funeral Home, Paoli, is in charge of the arrangements. 

Masie Lillian Lane MacDonald
Jackson County Banner (October 13, 1988)
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Macy Lane MacDonald, 89, White River Lodge, Bedford, died at 8:45 a.m. Monday, Oct. 10 at the Bedford Medical Center.  She had been in failing health for many years.  She was a housewife and member of the Order of Eastern Star.  She was also a past president and member of Kappa Kappa Kappa sorority and member of the Beechwood Christian Church in French Lick.  She was born Oct. 10, 1899, in West Baden, to the late William and Ellen Anderson Lane.  She was married June 15, 1919 to the late Earl MacDonald in French Lick.  Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. William Prentice of the Lake and Forest Club, Brownstown, and Mrs. Gene Elmore of Bedford; five grandchildren, John Prentice of Batesville, Jim Prentice of Seymour, Susan Robertson of Indianapolis, Mrs. Mick Kime of New Albany, and Mrs. Ken Martin of Phoenix, Ariz.; and five [great] grandchildren.  Funeral services were held Wednesday morning, Oct. 12, at the Brosmer-Drabing Funeral Home in French Lick.

Alice May Galloway Morrison
Mattoon Journal Gazette (July 17, 1980)
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Mrs. Alice Morrison, 88 of Windsor died at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday (July 16, 1980) at the Odd Fellows-Rebekah Lodge in Mattoon.  The funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Lovins-Lockhart Funeral Home in Mattoon.  Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday.  Burial will be in Windsor Cemetery.  Mrs. Morrison was born Aug. 17, 1891 in French Lick, Ind., a daughter of Worley and Orvilla Lane Galloway.  She married Ross Morrison Sept. 21, 1911 in French Lick.  He died April 29, 1980.  She is survived by two sons, Lawrence of Sullivan, and Pooch of Windsor; four daughters, Lucille Hornbeck of Mattoon, Grace Rhodes of Indiana Harbor Beach, Fla., Virginia Rose of Windsor, and Betty Marlow of Sullivan; one sister, Pauline Leffler of French Lick, Ind.; 16 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren.  One son, one grandson, four brothers, and four sisters preceded her in death.  Mrs. Morrison was a member of the United Brethren Church in French Lick and of the Rebekah Lodge in Windsor. 

Alta Elizabeth Galloway Moore
Springs Valley Herald (January 22, 1970)
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Alta Moore, a member of the Moore's Ridge Church, the Grandmothers Club, and Senior Citizens.  Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Brosmer-Drabing Funeral Home with burial in Moore's Ridge Cemetery.  She was 75 years old and lived in Moore's Ridge and French Lick all her life.

Floyd Ottis Galloway
Springs Valley Herald, date unknown
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Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at Brosmer-Drabing for Floyd Galloway, 77, French Lick, who died early Saturday morning at Orange County Hospital.  He had been a patient there for two days.  Rev. Jewell Dewees Officiated at rites.  Burial was in Ames Chapel Cemetery.  He was born June 3, 1899.  He was a member of the First United Methodist Church at French Lick.  Surviving are the wife, the former Maggie Mickler; a son, Dennis L. Galloway of Borden; four sisters, Mrs. Gladys Newlin, Mrs. Lucy Elmore and Mrs. Pauline Leffler, all of French Lick and Mrs. Morrison of Illinois.

Rousseau Tolman Dove
Bedford Daily Times-Mail (May 5, 1961)
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Rousseau T. Dove, 63, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., died 4:30 p.m. Thursday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. John M. Gardner, 4210 Deckard Dr. [Bloomington, Ind.], with whom he was visiting.  He was a retired French Lick Auto Dealer and a charter member of the Lions Club there.  He is survived by his wife Grace; a second daughter, Mrs. Henrietta Thurston of French Lick; one son, Charles of North Vernon; three sisters, Mrs. Bernice I. Gromer of French Lick, Mrs. Lucille Clark of Logansport, and Mrs. Magdaline Robinson of Campbellsville, Ky; one brother, Thomas of Colorado Springs, Col.; and five grandchildren.  Funeral will be 2 p.m. Sunday at the Schmutzler Funeral Home in French Lick with burial in Ames Cemetery in Orange County. 

Nova Clifford Denton
Bedford Daily Times-Mail (February 24, 2008
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Nova C. Denton, 92, of Paoli, died Friday at Jasper Memorial Hospital in Jasper.  He was a farmer and Paoli School Corp. bus driver.  He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.  Survivors include one daughter, Diane Meredith of Dubois.  Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at McAdams Mortuary in Paoli.  Burial will be at Valeene Cemetery.

Hugh Thomas Rogers
Los Angeles Times (February 3, 1977)
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Rogers, Hugh Thomas, passed away February 1, 1977 at age 76; resident of Glendora-Azuza area for 56 years; owner of Loma Vista Orchards; active member for First Christian Church of Glendora, where he was an elder and trustee.  This year he would have received his 50 year pin as Mason.  Survived by wife, Gladys; son Ernest Hugh Rogers, PhD, and his wife, Edna Mae; 2 sisters, Marie Baber and Geneva Clay both of Indiana; brother-in-law Gallie Clay of Indiana; sisters-in-law Hazel Rogers of Glendale, Mabel Terkhorn, Doris Burcham, Mattie Rogers and Bernice Abei all of Indiana; 2 grandchildren, James Hugh Rogers, attending University of California at San Diego and Edna Marie Rogers, a student of Westfield College, University of London.  Service Friday, Feb. 4 at 1 p.m. at Oakdale Memorial Park Chapel.  Interment following.  Oakdale Mortuary, Glendale, directors. 

Grace Irene Briner Leonard Kellams
Indianapolis Star (December 2, 1995)
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Grace Irene Briner Kellams, 78, Indianapolis, died Nov. 30.  She was a seamstress more than 50 years for home interior decorators.  Services: 2 p.m. Dec. 2 in Brosmer-Drabing Funeral Home, French Lick, with calling from 9 a.m.  Burial: Moore's Ridge Cemetery, French Lick.  She was the widow of Harvey B. Kellams.  Survivors: daughter Juanita M. Claspill; son, Jack E. Leonard; sisters Elizabeth Wilson, Rachel Keller; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Harvey Banks Kellams
Indianapolis News (January 3, 1964)
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Services for Harvey B. Kellams, 51, 2430 N. Centennial, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in French Lick, with burial there.  Born at French Lick, Kellams had lived in Indianapolis 24 years.  He was a tool and die maker for George J. Mayer Co.  Survivors are the widow, Grace Kellams; four daughters, Norma Hall, in Virginia, Betty Sue Hall, French Lick, Mary Jo Burkhart, Linden, and Donna Kellams, Lafayette; a step-daughter, Juanita Land, Indianapolis; a stepson, Jack Leonard; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kellams; a brother, Roscoe Kellams, French Lick; and two sisters, Ruth Campbell, Indianapolis, and Rosie Flick, Gary.

Robert Thomas Lane
Brosmer-Kemple Funeral Home Web Site
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Robert “Bob” T. Lane, Sr., 92 years young, of French Lick, Indiana entered into eternal rest on November 24th, 2016 at IU Paoli Hospital, Paoli, Indiana.  He was born in Orange County, Indiana on March 30th, 1924 to Sampson E. and Maude A. (Parks) Lane.  Bob married Kathleen M. Condra on September 17th, 1950 and she preceded him in death on January 11th, 1993.  He was also preceded in death by his parents, one brother, J.P. Lane and one sister, Helen Wilson.  Bob was a member of the Beechwood Christian Church and a 1943 graduate of French Lick High School.  Prior to attending the French Lick High School, he attended 1 room school houses for the first 8 years of his education.  He began working at the Orange County Co-op in French Lick, after leaving the Co-op in French Lick he began working at Standard Oil in French Lick.  Bob later worked at the Orange County Farm Bureau Co-op in Orleans, Indiana as the General Manager until he found a position at the Springs Valley Bank and Trust Company in French Lick where he worked until retirement.  After retirement from SVB&T, he worked a short time as the tour guide on the trolley for the French Lick Springs Resort.  He then joined the Indiana Landmarks as a Volunteer Tour Guide at the West Baden Springs Hotel.  Bob served his country proudly in the United States Army during World War II.  He was bestowed the honor of being a Kentucky Colonel, was an Elder Emeritus at the Beechwood Christian Church (among holding many other offices in the church) and was a well-respected member of the entire Orange County Community.  He loved learning as well as teaching the history of Orange County and loved to tell everyone he met a “good” joke!  Bob is survived by two sons, Robert Lane Jr. (Sue) New Albany, Indiana and Jeff Lane, Paoli, Indiana; one grandchild, Rebecca Marie Lane, New Albany, Indiana; and caregiver Ruth Seybold, Paoli, Indiana.  A Funeral Ceremony will be conducted by Pastor Linda Presley on Monday, November 28th, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the Beechwood Christian Church. Burial will follow at Ames Chapel Cemetery.  Friends may call Sunday, November 27th, 2016 from 1:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Brosmer-Kemple Chapel and on Monday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at the Beechwood Christian Church.  Arrangements are in the care of Brosmer-Kemple Funeral Service in French Lick, Indiana. 

Hilma Abell Murphy Lane
Bloomington Herald-Times (September 6, 2001)
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Hilma (Abell) Murphy-Lane, 77, of Paoli, died Tuesday at Bloomington Hospital of Orange County in Paoli.  She had worked at the Orange County Bank in Paoli.  Survivors include her husband, Robert Lane; one daughter, Reita Nicholson of Paoli; two sons, Jeffrey Lane of French Lick and Bob Lane Jr. of New Albany; three brothers, Harold Abell of Paoli, Garold Abell and George Abell, both of Indianapolis; and one sister, Geneva Speedy of Indianapolis.  Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at McAdams Mortuary in Paoli.  Burial will be at Paoli Community Cemetery.

Mary Leatta Lane Hankins
Springs Valley Herald (February 29, 2012)
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The Springs Valley Herald (February 29, 2012) reported "Funeral services were conducted Saturday at The Funeral Chapel of Powell and Deckard in Bloomington for Mary Leatta 'Lee' Lane Hankins, 88, Bloomington, who died Feb. 20 at IU Health Bloomington Hospice House.  Born Feb. 28, 1923 in French Lick, she was the daughter of Noble and Mabel Fox Lane.  She married Paul L. Hankins, and he preceded her in death.  She was a volunteer at the IU Health Bloomington Hospital gift shop and an Avon Lady.  She was the former receptionist for the Koeppen Veterinary Clinic, the former bookkeeper of Big Red Pest Control and the former office manager at Economy Pest Control.  She had been a singer on the 1950's television program Leave It To George.  Survivors include three daughters, Linda L. Resner of Bloomington, Paula S. Hinkle of Fort Wayne and Karen A. Langley of Bloomington; two sons, Leon P. Hankins of Mitchell and Richard G. Hankins of Bloomington; 11 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Noble and Mabel Fox Lane; step-father, Everett Stone; husband, Paul L. Hankins; one brother, Richard Lane; one grandson and one granddaughter.  Burial was at Moores Ridge Cemetery in French Lick."

Amy Geraldine Baxter
Newspaper and date unknown
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Little Geraldine [daughter of William and Mabel Seybold Baxter] had not been in normal health since suffering with the measles last October and when attacked by whooping cough some weeks before found her little frail body was entirely too weak to withstand the storm.  She lived far beyond the years of her age and was beyond doubt fully conscious of her approaching end.  She called for her little sister and told her mother she was going to Heaven to gather flowers for her sister.  She died, yes, died like a Saint of God.  Little Geraldine was one of the most loyal of the bible School of the Christian Church and had her name on the cradle roll throughout her babyhood days.  Her devotion to her class was almost marvelous and she looked forward from one Sunday to the next when she could be with her Sunshine chorus to make merry the hour of her Lord."

Kathleen Joan Baxter
Springs Valley Herald, date unknown
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The Springs Valley Herald (date unknown) reported "Kathleen Joan Murphy passed away July 31 at Scottsdale Memorial Hospital in Scotsdale, Arizona.  She was the daughter of Volney and Mabel Baxter.  She was born April 24, 1923 at French Lick.  Survivors include the mother Mabel Baxter of French Lick, her husband Francis Murphy, a daughter Shannon at home, a son Lt. Thos. Ryan, a step son Saml. Ryan III, all of Scottsdale, two sisters Mrs. Helen Smirtis of Florida and Mrs. Shirley Sanders of French Lick.  She was preceded in death by her father.  Mass was held at St. Maria Goretti Church at Scottsdale.  Internment in St. Francis Cemetery in Phoenix, Arizona".

Shirley Ann Baxter Toliver Sanders
Springs Valley Herald (May 14, 2008)
Courtesy of Rob Lane

Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. at T. L. Pinnick Mortuary for Shirley Ann Baxter Toliver Sanders, 82, French Lick, who died May 11 at Medco Health and Rehabilitation Center in French Lick.  Born Oct. 10, 1925, she was the daughter of William Volney Baxter and Mable Pearl Seybold Baxter.  She married Kenneth Gene Toliver, and he preceded her in death on March 24, 1966.  She then married Sam Sanders on June 28, 1969, and he survives.  She was employed by Indiana Bell Telephone as a telephone operator.  She was a member of Beechwood Christian Church and American Legion Auxiliary Post 76.  Survivors include her husband, Sam Sanders of French Lick; three daughters, Leslie Ann Dalton and Rebecca Kathleen Breedlove, both of Orleans, and Melinda Ann Toliver of Montgomery; two sons, William Lance Toliver of Poway, GA, and Jeffrey Gene Toliver of Germany; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents, William Volney and Mable Pearl Seybold Baxter; first husband, Kenneth Gene Toliver; and three sisters, Amy Geraldine Baxter, Helen Elizabeth Smirlis and Kathleen Joan Murphy.  Officiating the service will be the Rev. Terry L. Pinnick.  Burial will be at Ames Chapel Cemetery.

Kenneth Gene Toliver
Lafayette Courier and Journal (March 25, 1966)
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Crawfordsville -- K. Gene Toliver, 41, Monon Railroad station agent here, died of a heart attack in his car at the Ames Tower where he had gone to pick up reports Thursday.  He had just parked his car when he slumped over.  Born in French Lick, he was graduated from high school there and was married to Shirley Ann Baxter in 1945.  They moved to Crawfordsville in 1962.  Mr. Toliver was an Air Force veteran of World War II service in France.  He was a member of Beechwood Christian Church at French Lick and Masonic Lodge and American Legion of Crawfordsville.  Surviving with the widow are two sons, Lance, a student at Purdue University, and Jeffrey, at home; a daughter, Melinda, at home; and his mother, Mrs. Amy Springer of West Baden.

Harold Franklin Marlette
Dillman-Scott Funeral Home web site
Courtesy of Rob Lane

Harold Franklin Marlette, 93, of Paoli, passed Thursday, April 20, 2017, at Indiana University Health of Paoli.  He was born July 26, 1923 in Orange County, IN to Paul and Anise Owen Marlette.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  He married Marjorie Hoar on May 26, 1946.  He was a retired school teacher for Green Valley Elementary, New Albany, IN. and taught several years at Paoli.  He was a member of Ham Radio Club of Orange County call number # K9JYA.  He was a US Navy W W II Veteran.  Survivors include his wife, Marjorie Marlette,  Paoli, IN; 3 daughters, Barbara Liu of French Lick, IN, Susie Marlette of Indianapolis, IN and Annett Marlette of Paoli, IN.  Also, surviving Harold Franklin Marlette are 3 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.  Cremation was chosen.  Memorial Services will be 1:00 PM Monday, April 24, 2017 at the Dillman-Scott Funeral Home, followed by Interment in the Mt Tabor Cemetery.  Visitation to be held Monday April 24, 2017 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home, 226 W Campbell St, Paoli IN.

James Francis Bateman
Jasper Herald (August 1, 1986)
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Memorial services for James F. Bateman, 58, West Baden, were held at 10 a.m. July 22 in Our Lady of the Springs Catholic Church in French Lick.  Mr. Bateman, senior vice president and executive director of insurance with the Springs Valley Bank & Trust Co., died Saturday, July 19, 1986 in Memorial Hospital in Jasper.  Monsignor Gerald A. Gettlefinger and the Rev. William Blackwell officiated at the services.  The eulogy was given by John W. Hannon Jr.  Mr. Bateman was born in New Bern, N.C., Sept. 27, 1927, to Frank and Grace (Daley) Bateman.  He was a former owner and operator of a grocery store in West Baden.  A Navy veteran of World War II, he operated his own insurance agency until he joined the Springs Valley Bank & Trust Co. as a manager of the insurance and realty services in 1959.  Later he was promoted to senior vice president and executive director of insurance.  Surviving are his wife, Mary Jean; a son, James Arnold of West Baden; and a sister, Margaret Buting of California.  One son, James Brian, preceded him in death. 

Helen Maxine Marlette Pinnick
Newspaper and date unknown
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Helen Maxine Marlette Pinnick passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, December 4, 2007, at home with her family by her side.  She was a resident of Franklin, Indiana. Helen was born December 1, 1934 to Glenn and Mary Marlette in West Baden, Indiana.  They preceded her in death, as did her sisters, Mary Jean Bateman and Betty Carole Collins.  She married James M. Pinnick on December 20, 1953.  Helen and Jim were members of Tabernacle Christian Church.  Survivors include her husband, Jim and their children; Jeff (Debbie) Pinnick, Lisa Eineman, Mike (Maureen) Pinnick, Jon (Lisa) Pinnick, Darci (Brian) Cohoon, and Matt (Jenny) Pinnick.  Surviving grandchildren are Alyson and Jessica Pinnick; Shelby Eineman; Baylee and Kelley Pinnick; Rachel, Samantha, and James Clay Pinnick; Brett, Paige, and Maiya Cohoon; and Ava and Kate Maxine Pinnick.  Helen was a graduate of West Baden High School and later she graduated from Indiana Business School.  She worked as a secretary for Franklin Community High School.  Later, in retirement, she worked as a receptionist for Heartland Community Bank.  For most of the years the children were being raised, she was a stay-at-home Mom and homemaker.  Helen's passion was supporting her children and grandchildren in their various activities and athletic endeavors.  She enjoyed her flower gardens, and family vacations and gatherings.  Services were entrusted to Flinn and Maguire Funeral Home of Franklin, Indiana. 

Norman Gary Lane
Newspaper and date unknown
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Norman Gary Lane, 75, of Bloomington, died Saturday at Bloomington Hospital.  Gary was born on Feb. 19, 1930, in French Lick, Ind., to Charles C. and Thelma Lane. At the age of 2 he moved to Sidell, Ill., with his parents.  He received his bachelor's degree from Oberlin College, and his master's and Ph.D. from Kansas University, graduating in 1958.  As a graduate student, he traveled on a Fulbright Fellowship to Tasmania.  Gary was on the faculty of UCLA from 1959 to 1973, specializing in the paleontology of crinoids, and spending a year in Ireland in 1971-2 supported by a Fulbright Fellowship.  He came to IU as a full professor in 1973, chaired the Geology department from 1984 to 1987 and retired in 1995.  As an emeritus professor, Gary kept active, teaching many Honors courses and continuing his research.  He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Mary; his son Charles Lane and his wife, Joyce, of West Chester, Penn.; his daughter, Ann McCandless and her husband, Garry, of Jeffersonville, Ind.; his daughter, Susan Lane and her husband, Anthony Casebeer, of Louisville, Ky.; and grandchildren, Aurora E. and David G. Lane of West Chester, Penn., and Mary L. McCandless of Jeffersonville Ind.; and his sister, Judy Waterman and her husband, Norton, of Louisville, Ky.  Services will be held at St. Paul Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Thursday, with burial at Valhalla Memory Gardens.  The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at the church.  Allen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Buddy Joe Lane
Washington Herald-Times (April 15, 2009)
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Buddy Joe Lane, 65, of Washington, died at 11:05 p.m. Tuesday at his residence.  Born Jan. 4, 1944, in Bedford, he was the son of Clarence “Bud” and Grace (Springer) Lane.  A graduate of Springs Valley High School, he was a route salesman for Holsum Bread Co.  He was a member of the Eagles Lodge.  He is survived by his wife, Sandra Sue (Perkins) Lane, whom he married June 27, 1970; daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Ted Riester Jr. of Washington; son, Mark Lane of Washington; grandchildren, Sydni and Samuel Riester; and sister, Patty Dougherty of Newburgh.  He is preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Ann Dempsey.  The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Gill Chapel, with Bro. Richard Smith officiating.  Burial will be in Sugarland Memory Gardens.  Visitation is from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and after 9 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Margery Jean MacDonald Prentice
Seymour Tribune (June 11, 1990)
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Margery Jean Prentice, 70, of Lake and Forest Club, Brownstown, died at 9:05 p.m. Sunday and Jackson Park Convalescent Center in Seymour.  She was ill six months.  Mr. Prentice was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Brownstown.  She was a retired school teacher and a member of Indiana State Teachers Association.  She was a member of Tri Kappa sorority and a sponsor of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.  Born March 8, 1920, in French Lick, she was the daughter or Earl and Macey Lane MacDonald.  She moved to this area in 1946.  She married H. William 'Bill' Prentice on Feb. 25, 1945.  he survives.  Others surviving are two sons, John Prentice of Batesville and Jim Prentice of Seymour; a daughter, Susan McCaffrey of Greenfield; a sister, Marilyn Elmore of Bedford; and four grandchildren.  The Rev. Duane Aelick will conduct the funeral at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Voss Chapel in Seymour.  Burial will follow in Riverview Cemetery.  Friends may call at the mortuary from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday and after 9 a.m. Thursday.

Helen Marie Cook Galloway
Jasper Herald (November 4, 2008)
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Helen Marie Galloway, 92, of French Lick, died at 6:32 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008, at Medco Health & Rehabilitation Center, French Lick.  She was born Nov. 6, 1915 to Clarence C. and Edith M. (Willyard) Cook.  She married George C. Galloway March 1, 1935; he died Feb 10, 1997.  Surviving are two daughters, Edith Pinnick, French Lick, and Evelyn Louise Henry, Seymour; three sons, Earl Loren, David Lowell and John Richard Galloway, all of French Lick; one brother, Warren Cook, French Lick; 40 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by two sons, Elmer Keith and Clifford Dale Galloway; a brother, Duane Cook; a sister, Opel Louise Galloway; two grandchildren and a great-grandchild.  She was a 1934 graduate of Paoli High School and was a member of Youngs Creek Church of Christ.  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at T.L. Pinnick Mortuary, 785 S. Bears Bend Road, French Lick.  Brother James Babcock will officiate.  Visitation will be 3 to 8 p.m. Friday and after 8 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Ethel Ruth Galloway Cox
Muncie Star Press (September 20, 2003)
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E. Ruth Cox, 87, Muncie, died late Thursday in the Waters of Yorktown after an extended illness.  She was born in French Lick, the daughter of W. Charles and Carrie Slaybaugh Galloway, graduated from French Lick High School, spent her early years in that area and came to the Muncie area more than 65 years ago.  Mrs. Cox also graduated from Ball Memorial School of Nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse and was a private duty nurse for many years.  She was a member of Jackson Park Baptist Church and the Muncie camp of the Gideons International Auxiliary.  Surviving are four sons, Darrel Z. Cox (wife: Gloria), Mission Viejo, Calif., Clyde L. Cox and Gordon D. Cox (wife: Pamela), both of Muncie, and Charles I. Cox, Richardson, Texas; 13 grandchildren, Devon, Trevor, Jimmie, Lattissia, David, Todd, Chris, Lynelle, Katie, Sarah, Charlotte, Carrie Ballinger and Jennifer Jackson; two step-grandchildren Jason Quate and Jennifer Stevenson (husband: Shane); a sister, Lucille Contra (husband: Harry); and several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her husband of more than 64 years, Willard P. Cox, in 1998.  Services will be in the Meeks Mortuary Chapel at 4 p.m. Sunday.  Burial will be in Tomlinson Cemetery at 8:00 a.m. Monday.  Friends may call at the Meeks Mortuary 6-8 p.m. Saturday or from 2 p.m. until service time Sunday.

Charles Raymond Galloway
Muncie Star Press (June 4, 1981)
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Charles R. Galloway, 51, French Lick, a frequent visitor to Muncie, died Wednesday morning on a farm near French Lick from injuries received in a tractor accident.  He was born in French Lick, graduated from French Lick High School, and spent his entire life in that area.  Mr. Galloway was owner and operator of Galloway Real Estate and Insurance Agency, Twin City Feeds and several farms in Orange County.  He formerly served on the Springs Valley School Board.  Surviving are his wife, Violet; five children; several grandchildren; four sisters, including Mrs. Willard (Ruth) Cox, Muncie, and Mrs. Leon (Lena) Haggard, Windsor; a brother, and several nieces and nephews.  Services will be in Brosmer-Drabing Funeral Home in French Lick at 2 p.m. Friday.  Interment will follow in Ames Chapel Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. today.

Delbert Clove Galloway
Fort Myers News-Press (April 16, 1996)
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Delbert Clova Galloway, 78, of North Fort Myers, passed away Sunday, April 14, 1996, in Fort Myers.  He was born June 18, 1917 in French Lick, Ind., and is survived by his devoted wife of 57 years, Opal, and daughter, Carol Graham and son-in-law Fred, of Fort Myers; daughter Patricia Sunquist and son-in-law Hondo, of Anna Maria Island; sisters, Anna Lou Russell and Frances Lashbrook of French Lick; brother, Walter Galloway and sister-in-law Marilyn, of Ormand Beach, Fla.; and daughter-in-law Mary Galloway of Monrovia, Ind.  He was preceded in death by his only son, Delbert 'Butch' Galloway; brothers, Thomas and Robert; and his parents, Henry and Josie.  Also surviving are eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, who will remember his guiding words, “The highest reward for a person's toil is not what they get from it, but what they become by it.”  Mr. Galloway moved his family to Fort Myers Beach in 1959, where he owned and operated the DelMar marina before joining the National Park Service.  He was a master plumber, electrician, and was a licensed pilot and boat mechanic.  He took great pride in woodworking, and was especially proud of the grandfather clocks he created for family friends.  These talents made him a respected supervisor of maintenance for the Park Service, where his career to him and Opal to Fort Jefferson in the Dry Tortugas; Mammoth Cave in Kentucky; Grand Canyon, Arizona; and Scotty's Castle in Death Valley, California.  He retired from the Park Service in 1979 and returned to North Fort Myers.  Since retiring, he and his wife donated many summers as camp co-hosts in Seeley Lake, Montana.  He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, and soon after the war he and two friends founded the first private airport in Paoli, Indiana, which is still in use.  A Freemason, he was past Worshipful Master of Lodge #38 in Williams, Arizona.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Apr. 17, at the Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home at 3 p.m., with a Masonic service at 2:30 p.m.  The family will greet friends and relatives 1-1/2 hours prior to the services, 1-2:30.  Entombment will be at the Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Anna Lou Galloway Russell
Springs Valley Herald (September 26, 2012)
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There will be no services for Anna Lou Russell, 84, French Lick, who passed away early Saturday morning at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper.  Born April 29, 1928, in French Lick, she was the daughter of Henry and Josie Bennett Galloway.  She married Charles Russell on Oct. 5, 1947, and he preceded her in death on Nov. 15, 2005.  A 1947 graduate of French Lick High School, she was a homemaker and had also worked at Larry’s Liquors for more than 20 years.  She attended Moores Ridge United Methodist Church and was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary at French Lick American Legion Post 76.  Survivors include one brother, Walter Galloway of Ormond Beach, FL; one niece, Sheryl Parsons of West Baden Springs; two great-nephews, Billy Shipman of West Baden Springs and Colonel Robin Parsons of Alexandria, VA; one sister-in-law, Myrna Wilson of West Baden Springs; many nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Josie Bennett Galloway; husband, Charles Russell; three brothers, Delbert, Robert and Thomas Galloway; and one sister, Frances Lashbrooks.  Cremation was chosen as final disposition.  The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Orange County Humane Society, 856 North Greenbriar Drive, Paoli, IN 47454, or to the Alzheimer’s Association, 50 East 91st Street, 100 Indianapolis, IN 46240.

Dennis Lee Galloway
Newspaper and date unknown
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Dennis Lee Galloway, died at 72 years of age on Thursday, August 31, 2006 at Clark Memorial Hospital in Jeffersonville from Peripheral Artery Disease.  On June 1, 1934, Floyd Ottis and Maggie (Mickler) Galloway were blessed with a bouncing baby boy in French Lick, Indiana.  Dennie had a step-brother, Clifford R. Owens, that preceded him in death.  He served his country in the U.S. Army.  Dennie was married previously to Janie Crays of Shoals, and they had a son, Scotty, who could never do any wrong and was the apple of everyone's eye.  At the guidance of his Uncle "Plute" Bledsoe, Dennie became a long-distance hauler for A & H Trucking Co.  In 1998, he retired as a teamster for A & H Trucking Co. in Tell City, Indiana.  Dennie's "hobby" was his motorcycle.  His love for it flowed over onto Scotty and he continued in his dad's footsteps.  His leaves to mourn his wife, Rose Galloway, in New Albany, along with his son, Scott Galloway and his wife, Darleen, of Borden, Indiana.  Other survivors are 9 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren and step-children Ricky Stansberry in New Washington, Indiana, and Melissa Ferrell.  Visitation and funeral service was held at the Kraft Funeral Service in New Albany.

Mary Zoe Kearby Taylor
Springs Valley Herald (February 14, 2007)
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Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at T.L. Pinnick Mortuary for Mary Zoe Taylor, 86, French Lick, who died Saturday at Medco Health & Rehabilitation Center.  Born March 15, 1920, she was the daughter of Roscoe Kearby and Zoe Rogers Kearby.  She married Alva Taylor on Dec. 21, 1949, and he survives.  She was co-owner of Springs Valley Hardware and a member of Beechwood Christian Church.  Survivors include her husband, Alva Taylor of French Lick; daughter, Kay Lynn Kaiser of West Baden Springs; son, Tim Taylor of French Lick; two grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents.  Officiating the service will be the Rev. Terry L. Pinnick.  Interment will be at Patoka Memorial Cemetery."  The Jasper Herald (February 12, 2007) reported "Mary Zoe Taylor, 86, died Saturday, Feb. 10, 2007, at Medco Health and Rehabilitation Center, French Lick.  She was born March 15, 1920, to Roscoe and Zoe (Rogers) Kearby.  She married Alva Taylor Dec. 21, 1939.  Surviving are her husband, Alva Taylor; a daughter, Mrs. Dennis (Kay Lynn) Kaiser, West Baden; a son, Tim Taylor, French Lick; and two grandchildren.  Mrs. Taylor was co-owner of Springs Valley Hardware and was a member of Beechwood Christian Church.  The funeral will be at 11 a.m. EST at T.L. Pinnick Mortuary, 785 Bears Bend Road, French Lick.  The Rev. Terry L. Pinnick will officiate.  Interment will be in Patoka Memorial Cemetery, French Lick.  Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. EST Tuesday and after 8 a.m. EST Wednesday at the funeral home. 

John Alva Taylor
Jasper Herald (September 15, 2017)
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Alva J. Taylor, 99 years young, of French Lick, entered into eternal rest on September 12th, 2017 at Springs Valley Meadows, French Lick.  He was born on a farm in French Lick, Indiana on September 4th, 1918 to John and Alice (Gilliatt) Taylor.  He was the baby of seven children; Goldie, twins Fred and Harry, Roy, Claude, Mae and Alva.  He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one daughter, Kay Lynn Kaiser, four brothers and two sisters.  Alva is survived by one son, Tim Taylor, French Lick; two grandchildren, Trevin Kaiser (Brandi), and Kearby Kaiser (Christopher Pena) Chicago, Illinois; two great-grandchildren, Katherine Zoe and Isaac Alfonso Kaiser, and several nieces and nephews.  A funeral ceremony will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 18th, 2017 at the Brosmer-Kemple Chapel in French Lick, burial will be in Patoka Memorial Cemetery, French Lick.  Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, and after 10:00 a.m. Monday at the Brosmer-Kemple Chapel.  Arrangements are in the care of Brosmer-Kemple Funeral Homes, 9640 W. State Road 56, French Lick, IN 47432. 

Thelma Leatta McCarty Elliott
Paoli News Republican (November 12, 2015)
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This sweet, beautiful, warm and gentle woman joined her Savior in Heaven as her loving husband of 66 years, Gene Elliott, was singing her favorite hymns to her as she passed on Nov. 5.  She was adored by her family and many friends.  Born May 14, 1932, in Orange County, she was the daughter of Leroy and Jewell McCarty.  Thelma had a happy childhood on an Orange County farm and first met Gene when she was 12 years old.  Theirs was a love story for the ages, high school sweethearts who married on Oct. 11, 1949, in Indianapolis.  Gene and Thelma were blessed with two daughters, Diana Faulkner and Vickie Elliott, and remained on the south side of Indianapolis for the duration of their life together.  Thelma achieved her life-long dream of becoming a labor and delivery nurse in 1971, where she lovingly comforted new mothers and welcomed countless lives into the world at Saint Francis Hospital and later at Southside OBGYN as Dr. Loren Lee's nurse.  After retirement, she served as a volunteer for the Neo-natal Unit at Community Hospital South.  She had a wonderful sense of humor and many talents, including baking, which she frequently used to bring joy to families and friends by delivering unforgettable homemade pies, cakes and cobblers on birthdays, special occasions or just to lift someone's spirits.  She is survived by her husband, Grandville Gene Elliott; children, Dianna Faulkner and Vickie Elliot; son-in-law, Eric Faulkner; five grandchildren, Tom Faulkner and wife, Chrissy, Rachel Faulkner and husband, Greg, David Young and wife, Amanda, Ross Thompson and wife, Natasha, and Nathan Duncan' and four great-grandchildren, Julius Young, Braden Rich-Young, Quinton Edwards and Hallie Faulkner.  All will miss her boundless affection, her warm hugs, her remarkable baked desserts and inner beauty.  Thelma was predeceased by her parents and her brothers, Kenneth and Thomas McCarty.  Celebration of Thelma's 83 years was held Nov. 8 at G.H. Herrmann Greenwood Funeral Home at The Gardens at Olive Branch.  Funeral service was Nov. 9 at Gray Road Baptist Church.  A church service followed at Ames United Methodist Church in rural Paoli.  She was laid to rest immediately at Ames Chapel Cemetery.

Jack Eugene Leonard
Jasper Herald (February 1, 2016)
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Jack E. Leonard, 79, French Lick, died Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016 at Springs Valley Meadows in French Lick.  He was born in French Lick on Feb. 4, 1936 to Paul Leonard and Grace (Briner) Kellams.  He married Joan Nicholson on Sept. 28, 1957.  Surviving are his wife, Joan Leonard; a son, Tim Leonard of French Lick; two daughters, Becki (Fred) Brinson of West Baden Springs and Pam (Joe Paul) Cecil of Hodgenville, Ky.; a sister, Juanita (Frank) Claspill of Indianapolis; six grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren.  Mr. Leonard graduated from French Lick High School in 1954.  He attended Hillham Church of Christ in Christian Union in Hillham.  He retired in 1996 from U.S. Gypsum as a general maintenance foreman after 42 years.  He enjoyed golfing with friends and family, tennis, hunting and reading the Bible.  The funeral was at noon today at Brosmer-Kemple Chapel in French Lick.  Mike Grabel officiated.  Burial was in Cuzco cemetery in Cuzco.

Darwin D. Lane
Springs Valley Herald (February 14, 2007)
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Private graveside services will be conducted with military rites at Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Huntington County for Darwin D. "Bud" Lane, 71, Gas City, who died Feb. 5 at his residence.  Born June 7, 1935, in French Lick, he was the son of Joyce and Patsy Wright Lane.  He married Judy Lane on Oct 15, 1976, and she survives.  He was a U.S. Navy veteran and served in Korea.  He worked for 30 years in the healthcare industry and worked as a surgical orderly at Marion General Hospital from 1986-1993.  He was a member of American Legion Post 95.  He attended New Hope Baptist Church of Gas City.  Survivors include his wife, Judy Lane of Gas City; two sons, Scot L. Lane of Bethesda, MD, and John Lane of Gas City; and three grandchildren.  Burial was in Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Huntington County.  Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, Storey Chapel handled the arrangements. 

Clifford Dale Galloway
Seymour Tribune (September 15, 2008)
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Clifford 'Dale' Galloway, 72, Seymour, passed away at 7 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008, at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis.  Mr. Galloway was a member of Youngs Creek Church of Christ, French Lick.  He was an electrician and was retired from Cummins.  He was a very gentle man and his greatest joy was his family.  He will be sadly missed by family and friends.  Born Jan. 28, 1936, in French Lick, he was the son of Helen Marie Cook Galloway and George Clifford Galloway.  His mother survives and his father preceded him in death.  Survivors include his former spouse, Juanita M. Markley Galloway; three daughters, Rose M. (Woody) Davis, Marsha E. (Tim) Colvin, and Leona Galloway; seven grandchildren, Meghan Joiner, Jerrod Galloway, T.J. Colvin, Travis Erwin III, Brittany Erwin, Kimberly Eller and Tony Davis; three brothers, Loren Galloway, David Galloway and John Galloway; and two sisters, Edith 'Sis' Pinnick and Louise Henry.  He was preceded in death by a son, Melvin D. Galloway, a daughter, Phyllis Erwin, and a brother Keith Galloway.  The Rev. Bill Lockman will conduct funeral services at 11 a.m. Thursday at Voss Chapel, Seymour.

Donald Eugene Pinnick
Springs Valley Herald (July 30, 2014)
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Funeral services were conducted July 29 at McAdams Mortuary in Paoli for Donald E. Pinnick, 80, Paoli, who died July 24 at Paoli Health & Living Community.  Born Feb. 9, 1934, in French Lick, he was the son of Floyd and Mary Alice Moore Pinnick.  He married Wanda Lawless on Jan. 11, 1974, and she preceded him in death on March 12, 1998.  He was a retired diesel mechanic.  He was a member of the Christian faith and attended Moores Ridge United Methodist Church.  He was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War.  Survivors include one daughter, Donna Wilder of Paoli; four sons, Paul Pinnick and Larry Pinnick, both of Paoli, Bryan Pinnick of Grinnell, IA, and Donnie Pinnick of Ladson, SC; his companion, Lucille Walls of Paoli; two sisters, Marilyn Stout and Carolyn “Jo” Campbell, both of French Lick; 13 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his wife; one son, Donald Martin Pinnick; and one brother, Kenneth Pinnick.  Officiating the service was Brother Lee Collins.  Burial was at Paoli Community Cemetery. 

Anna Marie Coakley Lane Grigsby
The Terre Haute Star (April 6, 1929)
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 Mrs. Anna Lane Grigsby [daughter of John Coakley and Frances B. Taggart, born February 13, 1851 in Orange County], 78 years old, died Thursday night at 11:50 o'clock at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Emmer Yowell of near Rosedale.  She is survived by four sons, Samuel of Cederhurst, N.Y., Charles R. of Terre Haute, Albert of Regent, N.D., and George Lane of Chicago; two daughters, Mrs. Frank Wilson of Riley, and Mrs. Yowell of Rosedale; one sister, Mrs. J.W. Smith of Terre Haute, 18 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.  Funeral arrangements will be announced later. 

 Elizabeth Lane Rankin
The Washington Herald (July 25, 1934)
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Mrs. Elizabeth Rankin, the mother of Ed Rankin, sheriff of Daviess County, died at her home, 101 Southside Avenue at 2:40 o'clock this morning, ending an illness of six years duration.  She had been seriously ill for two weeks.  Funeral services are to be held at the home at 10:30 o'clock Friday morning with the Rev. J. E. Henshaw in charge, and interment will be made in Oak Grove Cemetery.  Mrs. Rankin was 79 years old.  She was born July 14, 1855, the daughter of Daniel and Mary (Collins) Lane.  She received her early education in Orange County and came to Daviess County 47 years ago.  Her husband, Daniel R. Rankin, to whom she was married when a young woman, passed away last January 15.  Although ill for six years, Mrs. Rankin bore her long illness with cheerfulness and rare fortitude.  Devoted to her children, it was her ambition to develop them into upright, honorable and useful citizens, an ambition which she saw accomplished.  Mrs. Rankin was a member of the Central Christian church.  The surviving children are Ed and Miss Hattie Rankin of Washington, Walter Rankin of Pittsburg, Calif. and Mrs. A. O. Gilkison of Indianapolis.  Mrs. Rankin was the last of her family.  The body was to be moved from the Keller mortuary to the Rankin home at 101 Southside Avenue late this afternoon.

 Daniel Riley Rankin
The Washington Herald (January 16, 1934)
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 Dan Rankin [born in Orange County], for many years a resident of Washington and Daviess county, died at a hospital in Pittsburg, California, at 7:05 o'clock this morning, according to a telegram received by his son, Sheriff Ed Rankin.  Mr. Rankin, well remembered here, had been in failing health for some time.  He was 76 years old.  For fifteen years before he left about a year ago, Mr. Rankin had farmed in Knox County.  Illness sent him to the hospital here and after his discharge from the hospital he left home last February for the home of his son Walter Rankin, in Pittsburg.  Mrs. Rankin survives him, living with her daughter Hattie Rankin, in Southside Avenue.  He also leaves another daughter, Mrs. Cleo Gilkinson, of Indianapolis.  A brother, William Rankin, lives in Knox County. 

 Thomas Harvey Lane
The Terre Haute Tribune (April 25, 1918)
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 Thomas Lane [born in Orange County], 57 years old, died at the home of a brother, one and a half miles northeast of Middletown, Wednesday morning at 10:30 o'clock.  He is survived by five brothers, Cyrus, Sherman, Benjamin, Lemuel, and James Lane, and one sister, Elizabeth Lane.  Funeral services will be held at the home of Benjamin Lane Friday morning at 10:30 o'clock.  Burial will be made in the New Harmony Cemetery.  [Note: Middletown is now called Prairie Creek; the name was changed because there are other communities in Indiana named Middletown] 

Cyrus Levi Lane
The Terre Haute Tribune (April 17 1940)
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 Cyrus Lane [born in Orange County], 77 years old, died Wednesday morning at 9:30 o'clock.  He is survived by two sons, Virgil, of near Prairie Creek, and Arnold [this must be Otto], of Terre Haute, and a daughter, Mrs. Ada Clouse, of near Prairie Creek.  He was a member of the Pilgrim Holiness Church.  The body was taken to the DeBaun Funeral Home.

 Alvin Sherman Lane
The Terre Haute Tribune (July 18, 1943)
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 Sherman Lane [born in Orange County], 77 years old, died at his home in Terre Haute at 7 o'clock Saturday morning.  He is survived by one brother, Ben, of near Farmersburg; three nephews, Harry Lane, Bainbridge, Ind., Otto Lane of Terre Haute, and Virgil Lane of near Prairie Creek.  The body was brought to the DeBaun Funeral Home from where funeral services will be held at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon.  Burial will be in New Harmony Cemetery.

 Lemuel Collins Lane
The Terre Haute Tribune (February 5, 1921)
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 Lemuel C. Lane [born in Orange County], 50 years old, died at his home 1315 south 11th street, at 8:10 o'clock Saturday evening, following an illness of about 3 weeks.  Mr. Lane sustained a paralytic stroke about 3 weeks ago while working at the Hulman & Company wholesale grocery.  He was an employee of the company for more than 18 years and was a member of the Fort Harrison lodge of Odd Fellows.  He is survived by the widow, Mary E., two daughters, Clara and Edith Lane, four brothers and one sister.  Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

 Samuel E. Lane
The Miami (Florida) News (December 20, 1955)
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 Samuel E. Lane [born in Orange County], 83, of the Greyland Hotel, died this morning in a local hospital.  He was a frequent winter visitor from Baldwin, L.I., N.Y.  A salesman for petroleum products, he is survived by his wife, Esther; two sisters and a brother.  Services will be held 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Lithgow Coral Way Chapel.

Alta Matilda Grigsby Ferguson
The Terre Haute Tribune (July 2, 1952)
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 Farmersburg -- Funeral services for Mrs. Alta M. Ferguson, 69 years old, who died Tuesday morning, will be held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the Wood Funeral Home.  Burial will be in West Lawn Cemetery. 

Mary Bell Dougherty Hodgkinson
The Courier and Journal (October 30, 1974)
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 Mrs. Mary Dougherty Hodgkinson [born in Orange County], 87, died at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday at Sunset Nursing Home in Chicago, where she had been a patient four years.  She was born at Bedford and was reared there.  She lived in Lafayette from 1913 to 1915 and she operated a beauty shop here.  She was married in 1933 at Danville, Ill., to Philip S. Hodgkinson, who died in 1960.  He was an insurance broker in Chicago, Ill.  Mrs. Hodgkinson had been living in Chicago the past 45 years.  She was a graduate of Indiana Normal College and taught school at Bedford.  She was a member of the Methodist church in Chicago.  Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Edna Collins, formerly of Lafayette and now of Park Forest, Ill., and Mrs. Florence Goodwin of Chicago, Ill.  The remains are being returned to Lafayette for services and burial.

Harvey Lee Lane
Newspaper and date unknown
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 Harvey Lee Lane [born in Orange County], Bainbridge, passed away Thursday morning at Waterton Memorial Hospital in Eustis, Fla.  Mr. Lane had been spending the winter in Florida.  He suffered a stroke a few days ago.  The body will be returned here for services and burial.  Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Hopkins-Walton Funeral Home in Bainbridge."  The Orlando Sentinel (March 10, 1961) reported "Mr. Harvey Lee Lane, 72, Bainbridge, Ind., and a winter resident of Tavares for seven years died Thursday.  A native of French Lick, Ind., Mr. Lane had lived in Bainbridge most of his life.  He was a retired telegraph operator.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sylvia Lane; daughter, Mrs. Bertha Zeiner, Bainbridge; stepson, Vernon K. Elmore, Greencastle, ind.; two granddaughters.  Steverson Funeral Home, Tavares, is in charge.

Frank B. Johnson
The Daily Oklahoman (September 9, 1964)
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 Services for Frank B. Johnson, 740 NE 8, who died Monday in a city rest home, will be at 3 p.m. Thursday in Hahn-Cook Funeral Home, with burial in Orleans, Ind.  Johnson, a retired hardware salesman, was born in Orleans.  He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Shrines and First Church of Christ Scientist.  Survivors include his wife, Ruth, and two sons, Sherron (in) Dallas, and Forrest, 414 NW 48.

William Harold Dixon
The Star Press (May 13, 2006)
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Orleans, IN -- William ‘Harold’ Dixon, 83, of Orleans, Indiana, died Tuesday, May 2, 2006 at Dunn Memorial Hospital in Bedford.  He was born August 4, 1922 in West Baden, Indiana.  He married Mary Helen Bartl on October 8, 1950 and she survives.  He is also survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Colleen Dixon of Muncie.  He worked for 35 years in banking.  He worked at the West Baden National Bank; the French Lick State Bank.  He was Executive Vice President, Director, and Trust Office at the State Bank of Carthage, Indiana.  At the Bank of Orleans, he served as Vice President, Director, and Trust Officer.  He was a member of the Orleans United Methodist Church, the American Legion, the Masons, Scottish Rite, and the Orange County Past Master Association.  Harold was a World War II veteran, where he served with the Ninth Air Force Service Command in the European Theater of Operations in England, France, Luxembourg and Germany.  He was a past member of the Carthage Lions Club and various committees with the Indiana Bankers Association.  He was Past Commander of the American Legion Post #149 at West Baden.

Clara Ethel Lane Danner
The Louisville Courier-Journal (August 29, 1990)
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 Clara Ethel Danner, 81, died Tuesday at Humana Hospital-Suburban.  She was the former Clara Lane, a native of French Lick.  Survivors: a son, Roy H. Danner, Jr.; a daughter, Mary Alice McManus of Sellersburg, Ind.; nine grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and a great-great grandchild.  Funeral: 1 p.m. Thursday, Highlands Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Road, with burial in Resthaven Memorial Park.  Visitation from 1 to 3 and 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.

Earl Lee Lane
The Muncie Star Press (December 4, 1978)
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 Earl L. Lane, 61, 1100 E. Main St., died early Saturday at Ball Hospital after an extended illness.  Mr. Lane was born in French Lick, the son of Albert and Laura Bell (Tabor) Lane, and came to the Muncie area as a child.  He was employed as a baker for Colonial Bakery for more than 27 years prior to his retirement due to illness in 1974.  At one time he had farmed in the Delaware County area.  Mr. Lane was a member of the Bakery and Confectionary Union 372.  Surviving are a sister, Clara, and several nieces and nephews.  Services will be at Meeks Mortuary at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday with Rev. James McCowan officiating.  Burial will be in Gardens of Memory.  Friends may call at the mortuary 7-9 p.m. Monday or prior to services Tuesday.

Claude Darrell Pierce
The Louisville Courier-Journal (December 5, 1997)
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 Claude Darrell Pierce, 79, died Thursday at his home.  He was a native of French Lick, Ind., a retired sales representative for Wyeth Laboratories, where he worked 32 years, and a Navy veteran of World War II.  Survivors: His wife, the former Margaret Thacker; daughters Margaret Mason and Mary Beth Culbertson; a sister, Mary Havron; eight grandchildren and a great-grandchild.  The body will be cremated.  Arrangements: Ratterman's - Bardstown Road.

Arthur Raymond Knox
The Bedford Daily-Times Mail (March 15, 1956)
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 Arthur Raymond Knox, 71, died Wednesday at his home on Franklin Street in Orleans.  A native of Washington County, he was born November 27, 1884, to the late Theodore and Sarah Ellen Hutchinson Knox.  Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Magel Wolfington Knox; two sisters, Mrs. Ruhama Johnson of Orleans and Mrs. Ethel Hardin, Salem; three brothers, Donald Knox and Curtis Knox, both of Livonia, and Frank Knox of Hammond, Ind.; two nieces and one nephew.  Three sisters preceded him in death.  Funeral services for Mr. Knox will be conducted Friday at 1:30 p.m. in the Ochs Funeral Home, Orleans.  Burial will be in the Paoli Cemetery.

 
Alonzo Farr Beaty
The Cincinnati Enquirer (December 17, 1997)
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 The Cincinnati Enquirer (December 17, 1997) reported "Beaty, Alonzo F. [son of Wm. Sherman Beaty and Ella Copeland, born in Orange County], beloved husband of Maurine R. Beaty (nee Burgess), devoted father of Rheta Rogers (Alfred) of West Chester and the late Carol Sue Beaty, dear grandfather of Beth Cox and Randy and Timothy Crawford, dearest great-grandfather of Jessica, Emily and Christopher Cox and Matthew and Erin Crawford, dear brother of Ann Schneider.  December 16, 1997.  Visitation will be Friday, from 10-11 a.m. with a funeral service at 11 a.m. at the Shorten & Ryan Funeral Home, 8791 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd., West Chester, OH."

Anna Marie Beaty Schneider
The Louisville Courier-Journal (May 6, 2003)
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 Paoli -- Anna Marie Schneider, 93, died Monday, May 5, 2003, at Medco Center in French Lick, IN.  Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 7, 2003, at McAdams Mortuary, 500 SW 1st St., Paoli.  Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, 2003, at the funeral home.

James Hazelwood Copeland
The Martinsville Reporter-Times (July 8, 1989)
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 James H. Copeland, 77. Mooresville, died Friday, July 7, 1989, at the Morgan County Memorial Hospital.  His death was from natural causes.  He was a retired employee of Commercial Motor Freight Co. and belonged to the Paoli Friends Meeting.  He was a native of Paoli, the son of William Lee and Cora Hazelwood Copeland.  His birth was on June 9, 1912.  Mr. Copeland married Mary Elizabeth Cunningham, now deceased.  A daughter, Karen Rae Copeland, has also died.  Survivors include two sons, Ronald of Indianapolis and Phillip of Columbus; a brother, Raymond of Paoli; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.  The Rev. James Walters will officiate the 2 p.m. Sunday services.  They will be in the Dillman-Ellis Funeral Home in Paoli and at the Community Cemetery.  Friends may call after 3 p.m. today.

 William Albert Heise
The Mitchell Tribune (March 12, 2003)
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 William A. 'Pokey' Heise, 74, formerly of Auberndale, FL, died Tuesday, Mar. 4th, at 2:00 p.m., at his daughter's home.  Born Dec. 25, 1928, in Paoli, he was the son of Roy W. and Neva Wolfington Heise.  He was a member of the Paoli Friends Meeting.  He is survived by one son, John W. Heise and his wife, Valerie, of Lincoln NE; two daughters, Carol A. Johnson and her husband, Carl, of Bedford, and Jackie Stillman and her husband, Neal, of Mitchell; four grandchildren, Justin Mann, Brooke Heise, Mandi Dersch, and McKenzie Stillman; five great-grandchildren, Diane, Danielle, Triton, Hayden, and Henry; one sister, Hilda D'Lorenzo of New Port Richey, FL; and one brother, Dr. John Heise of Atlanta, GA.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  A private family burial was in Fairview Cemetery.  Funeral arrangements were handled by Chastain Funeral Home.

Dorothy Eva Farlow Thompson
Unknown Newspaper and Date
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 Dorothy E. Thompson, 85, R. 3, Paoli, died at 10:55 p.m. Sunday at the Medco Center in French Lick, where she had been a patient one month.  She was born in Orange County on July 30, 1891 to Moulder and Ora Hill Farlow and was married November 25, 1915 to Horace C. Thompson, who survives.  Mrs. Thompson was a birthright member of the Friends Church.  She was also a member of the Paoli Garden Club, the Paoli Home Demonstration Club, D.A.R. and the Orange County Historical Society.  Other survivors include two sons, Charles Thompson of Indianapolis and Glen Thompson of Lafayette; two daughters, Miss Gaile Thompson, West Lafayette and Mrs. Mary Eva Rush, Beaumont, Texas; 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild; three brothers, Paul, Frank and Herbert Farlow, all of Paoli; one sister, Lilith Bullington of French Lick.  Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Dillman-Ellis Funeral Home in Paoli with Rev. James Walters officiating.  Burial will follow in Community Cemetery.  Friends may call today after 2 p.m. at the funeral home.

Clara Celeste Wells Farlow
The Bedford Daily-Times Mail (March 5, 1968)
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 Mrs. Clara Farlow, wife of Paul Farlow, died suddenly at her home in Paoli.  The funeral will be Wednesday at 2 o'clock at the Ellis Chapel with burial to follow in the Community Cemetery.  The minister will be the Rev. Blaine Stands.  Survivors are her husband, four daughters, Mrs. Thelma Hardman, Greencastle, Mrs. Mildred Pritchett, Hammond, Indiana, Mrs. Dorothy Jane Gerald, Salem, Mrs. Ruth Uyesuge, Paoli; two sons, Raymond Farlow and Russell E. Farlow, both of Paoli; thirteen grandchildren, one brother and five sisters, John Wells, Indianapolis and Mrs. Clois Coble, Jasper, Mrs. Mary Hartman, Mitchell, Mrs. Helen Wallace of Michigan, Mrs. Ruby Simmons, Orleans and Mrs. Julie Clifton, Indianapolis.  She was born to Alvis Wells and Anna Elrod Wells on January 27, 1894.  She was a member of the Paoli Friends Church.

Lilith Ruth Farlow Bullington
The Franklin Daily Journal (March 15, 1999)
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 Lilith Ruth (Farlow) Bullington, 95, died Saturday, March 13, 1999, at the Franklin United Methodist Community in Franklin.  She was a resident of Franklin and a former resident of French Lick and Paoli.  She was born April 11, 1903, in Paoli.  Her parents were Moulder and Ora (Hill) Farlow.  She married Emmett G. Bullington on Feb. 2, 1926, in Paoli.  He preceded her in death in 1953.  Survivors include two sons, James Robert Bullington of Indianapolis and Dr. George E. Bullington of Franklin; a daughter, Annette Lewis of Dunedin, Fla.; seven grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.  She was also preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters.  She was a 1921 graduate of Paoli High School.  She was a homemaker.  She was a member French Lick United Methodist Church and its Methodist Women Group.  She was a member of Paoli Friends Meeting, Paoli Tri Kappa Sorority and Orange County DAR.  A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Wright Memorial Chapel at Franklin United Methodist Community.  The family will receive friends immediate following the service in the chapel.  Interment will be at Paoli Community Cemetery in Paoli.  Vandivier-Tudor Funeral Home in Franklin is in charge of arrangements.

Thelma Louise Cole Lindley
The Springs Valley Herald (August 15, 2012)
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 Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 1 p.m. at McAdams Mortuary in Paoli for Thelma Louise Cole Lindley, 93, Paoli, who died Aug. 10 at her residence.  Born May 4, 1919, she was the daughter of William Isaac and Mary Annie Condra Cole.  She married Stanley Lane Lindley on Sept. 18, 1943, and lived in the Newberry schoolhouse that they converted into a home for their five children.  Her husband preceded her in death on March 17, 2005.  She spent most of her life in the Paoli community, graduating from Paoli High School in 1936.  At various times, she was employed by Kroger Foods, The Paoli Republican newspaper, Paoli Variety Store and by Orange County Assessor Charles Rutherford.  Her family came first, but she had many interests. She was a member of the Orange County Historical Society, Lost River Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Newberry Friends Meeting.  She also attended Paoli Friends Church.  Survivors include her children Layne Lindley and wife, Martha, of Union, OR, Nancy A. Hawkins and husband,Dale, of Kokomo, Mark E. Lindley and Charles W. Lindley and wife, Jane, all of Paoli, and Jonathon B. Lindley of Indianapolis.  She was the proud grandmother of Steve Lindley and wife, Jessica, Paul Lindley and wife, Wendy, Laban Lindley and wife, Cori, and Vicky Allstott and husband, Chris.  She had nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.  She was also a beloved aunt to members of her extended family.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Lane Lindley; five sisters, Fern Mason, Martha “Dolly”Lindley, Freda Cole, Lucille Oakley and Dorothy Ross; and four brothers, Harold Cole, Lowell Cole, Kenneth Cole and Robert “Bob” Cole.  Officiating the service will be Pastor Dan Smetzer.  Burial will be at Paoli Community Cemetery.

Lelah Blanche Ham Dillon
The Indianapolis News (April 26, 1985)
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 Services for Lelah B. Dillon [daughter of Charles Ham & Florence Hill, born in Orange County], 85, St. Louis, formerly of Indianapolis, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Flanner & Buchanan Broad Ripple Mortuary.  Calling will be from 7 to 9 tonight.  Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery.  Mrs. Dillon, who died Wednesday at her home, was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church.  She was the widow of Richard Dillon.  Survivors - daughter Barbara Ann Dillon; son William; sisters Mildred Ross, Ruth Worley, Marie Harris; brothers Ralph, Charles Ham.

Lawrence Kenneth Maxwell
The Montgomery (Alabama) Advertiser (November 6, 2009)
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 Maxwell, Lawrence K. [son of Albert Maxwell & Mary Farlow, born in Orange County], of the Macedonia community, Union Springs, AL, died Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009.  Funeral services will be Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, 11:00 a.m. from Macedonia Baptist Church with Dr. Dean Watson officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery with Gray Funeral Home directing.  The family will receive friends at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the funeral hour.  Mr. Maxwell was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Dean Wilson Maxwell and daughter, Hazel Maxwell Beaty.  He is survived by a daughter, Martha Amy Hill of Union Springs; three sons, Jim Maxwell of Pike Road, AL, Bob Maxwell of Union Springs and Tom Maxwell, San Antonio, TX; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Charles Lindley Thompson
The Lafayette Courier & Journal (February 23, 1997)
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 Charles Lindley Thompson, 77, of Scottsdale, Ariz., a former resident of Lafayette, died Jan. 19 in Scottsdale.  He was born Dec. 4, 1919, in Jasper, Ind.  His marriage was to Doris W. Compton.  She survives.  He graduated from Paoli High School in 1937, and attended Purdue University.  He served four years with the Seabees during World War II, and then returned to Purdue where he received a bachelor's degree in civil engineering in 1949.  A civil engineer, Mr. Thompson was a former president of the Indiana chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers.  He was a member of the Society of Friends and a member of the Orange County Historical Society.  Also surviving a four daughters, Sharon Parys of Glastonbury, Conn., Joyce Irwin of Collierville, Tenn., Theresa Thompson of Bloomington, Ind., and Linda Ridder of Roswell, N.M.; a brother, Glen Thompson of Lafayette; and a sister, Mary Eva Rush of Beaumont, Texas.

Thelma Elizabeth Farlow Hardman
Newspaper and Date Unknown
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 Thelma Farlow Hardman, 97, formerly of Greencastle, died Thursday, July 30 in Chapel Hill, N.C.  She was born Nov. 12, 1917 in Paoli, Ind., to the late Paul and Clara Wells Farlow.  In 1941, she graduated from Earlham College.  She earned a masters degree from Indiana University and did post graduate work at DePauw University and the University of Vermont.  As a teacher-librarian, her career spanned 28 years. She taught high school in Paoli, Marengo and Greencastle.  In 1947, when the state of Indiana first required school librarians to be licensed, she became the first trained librarian employed by Greencastle High School.  She directed the organization of the three elementary school libraries and later became the middle school librarian for 21 years.  She derived great pleasure training many competent student librarians, several of whom chose library work as a career.  Thelma was a member of Pi Lambda Theta, Delta Kappa Gamma, and the Delta and Beta Psi chapters of Tri Kappa.  She was also a member of the Greencastle Teachers Association, Indiana State Teachers Association, and the National Education Association.  Her lifetime church membership was with Paoli Friends Meeting.  She regularly attended Gobin United Methodist Church where she was active in the women's circle.  In 1944, she married Harold Hardman, who preceded her in death Jan. 14, 1999.  Survivors include her daughter, Janet Elliott and her husband Mark of Naples, Fla.; grandchildren Jennifer Thompson and her husband BJ of Chapel Hill, and Jeff Elliott and his wife Elizabeth of Warwick R.I..  She also loved five great-grandchildren, Lilly, Will, Grady, Austin and Owen.  Surviving sisters are Mildred Pritchett, Munster; Ruth Uyesugi, Indianapolis; Dorothy Geralde and her husband Bob, Salem.  Surviving brothers are Raymond Farlow and his wife Rosie and Ed Farlow and his wife Reba, all of Paoli.  She will be remembered as a gentle soul, quick to smile or laugh, never loud, firm in her convictions but tolerant of all. We will miss her.  Services will be conducted at noon Wednesday, Aug. 19 at Bittles and Hurt Funeral Home at 602 E. Washington St., Greencastle.  Interment will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to noon just prior to the service at the funeral home.

Mildred Marie Farlow Pritchett
Newspaper and Date Unknown (Partial Obituary)
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 Mildred Farlow Pritchett, age 99, formerly of Hammond and Dyer, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2019.  Mildred was a resident at Hartsfield Village at the time of her passing.  A friendly, people person, Mildred Pritchett worked at the Hammond Chamber of Commerce for 23 years – starting in 1968. She started as secretary to the Chamber Executive and eventually served as acting Executive of the Chamber on two occasions while searches were underway for a new Chamber Executive.  Upon her retirement from the Chamber of Commerce in 1991, she was recruited to work at Citizens Financial Services Company, where she worked for another 9 years - primarily at the Ridge Road office in Munster.  She retired from Citizens in 2000 at age 80 .... Most people knew her as Millie.  Mildred was born Mildred Marie Farlow in Paoli, Indiana, in 1919.  Harry Pritchett was born in Lawrence County, Indiana, in 1914.  Harry Pritchett’s family moved to Paoli because of Harry’s father’s work on the Monon railroad.  Mildred and Harry knew each other as children, and both graduated from Paoli High School.  They were married in 1940.  Mildred and Harry Pritchett had been married for 59 years when Harry passed away in 2000 from health complications following surgery after a fall from a ladder.  Mildred and Harry moved from Paoli to Hammond in 1946 so that Harry could start his work at Atlas Blacktop Company, where he was superintendent until his retirement in 1982.  After his retirement Harry remained very active for the remainder of his life by working at his son’s commercial real estate business, spending time with his grandchildren, making furniture as part of his wood working hobby, and collecting antique wood working tools.  Harry was a Mason, a 32nd degree member of the Scottish Rite, and a member of the Shriners’ Orak Temple.  Mildred and Harry were members of the Friends Church (also known as the Quaker Church) in Paoli.  When they moved to Hammond they were active in the First Methodist Church of Hammond, but they did not join the Methodist Church, as they continued their life-long membership in the Quaker Church in Paoli.  Mildred was known in the community for her volunteer work –especially in the 1960s when she was Co-Chairman of Project Alert which was an organization of 250 area citizens formed to help make Hammond a better place in which to do business.  In the 1950’s Mildred served several terms as president of the Hammond Junior Women’s Club and also as Vice President of the Indiana Federation of the Indiana Junior Women’s Clubs.  Mildred is a Past High Priestess of the Ladies Oriental Shrine of North America, Awalim Court No. 9; a member of the PEO Sisterhood, Chapter C.J.; a Hammond Gamma Associate of Tri-Kappa; a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter 249; and a former member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.  Mildred was a frequent volunteer at Community Hospital .... Mildred lived at Hartsfield Village in Munster, Indiana, from 2001 until the time of her passing.  Mildred is also a past president of the Hartsfield Village Residents’ Association.  Mildred and Harry Pritchett have two children: Michael (Elaine) Pritchett and Patrice (Philip) Smith; three grandchildren: Derek (Kari) Smith, Drew Smith, and Susan Pritchett (Steve Alden); and one great grandchild: Emily Pritchett Alden.  Mildred was born Mildred Marie Farlow in Paoli, Indiana, to Paul and Clara Farlow.  Mildred’s seven siblings, all of whom have pre-deceased her, were: Thelma Hardman, Ruth Uyesugi, Raymond, Russel, Dorothy Geralde, Mary Ethel and Robert.  Mary Ethel and Robert passed away in 1918 at ages 5 and 3 years old, respectively.  A small ceremony has been held for the immediate family.

Ruth Anna Farlow Uyesugi
Newspaper and Date Unknown
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 Ruth Anna Farlow Uyesugi, age 95, beloved Paoli High School teacher, journalist and novelist passed away on 20 November 2018 at the Brookdale Care Facility in Carmel, IN.  A Paoli native, she was the daughter of Paul and Clara Wells Farlow.  She was a member of the Paoli Friends Meeting.  She graduated from Paoli High School in 1941 and from Earlham College in Richmond, IN, majoring in English and journalism.  She earned a master’s degree in English and journalism from Indiana University in 1964.  She taught journalism, English, Latin and Spanish for over 55 years at Paoli Senior High School and sponsored the school’s award-winning newspaper (Paolite) and year book (The Hillcrest).  On 17 April 1998 Mrs. U became the first high school teacher to be inducted into the Indiana Journalism Hall of Fame. I n 2006 after spending over half of her life teaching, PHS named the new school auditorium the Ruth Farlow Uyesugi Auditorium after their beloved Mrs.U.  She was overwhelmed and gratified by the honor but cried to realize that it signaled that soon she would no longer be teaching her beloved students.  Paoli High School and Orange County Players will host a memorial for Mrs. U at the Paoli High School Ruth Farlow Uyesugi Auditorium from 2:00-4:00 pm, 13 April 2019, and all her Paoli friends and family are welcome to attend.  Surviving Mrs. Uyesugi are her sister; Mildred Farlow Pritchett of Chicago, IL; a son, Army Colonel (retired) Daniel Farlow Uyesugi of Fayetteville, GA and his wife, Karen Denise Uyesugi; a daughter, Anne Uyesugi Williams of Fishers, IN and her husband, Bradley Williams; A daughter-in-law, Mary Woodburn Uyesugi; six granddaughters: Kelli Uyesugi Turner of Bluffton, SC; Elizabeth Anne Williams of Burbank, CA; Sarah Anne Williams of Burbank, CA; Dr. Betty Uyesugi Sheehan of Columbus, IN; Ruthie Uyesugi of New York City, NY; and Edie Uyesugi of Columbus, OH; and two grandsons: Daniel Uyesugi, Jr. of Marietta, GA, and Edward Uyesugi of Columbus, OH. and six great grandchildren.  Preceding her in death were her husband, Dr. Edward T. Uyesugi; her son, Dr. Edward Farlow Uyesugi; and a grandson, Johnathan Paul Uyesugi.

Raymond Lewis Farlow
Newspaper and Date Unknown
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 Paoli -- Raymond “Bud” Farlow, 89, of Paoli, Indiana, passed peacefully at the IU Health Hospice House in Bloomington July 3, 2016.  The son of Paul and Clara Wells Farlow, Bud was born in Paoli June 10, 1927, one of eight siblings.  Bud attended Paoli High School, graduating in 1945 as class president.  In 1944 and 1945, he played on two sectional champion basketball teams.  During that time, he met his future wife, Betty Rose Strange Farlow, who survives him.  Bud always felt his biggest win was getting an Orleans cheerleader to date a Paoli Rambler.  It was a journey that lasted 68 years.  Bud was a true patriot, and after graduation he proudly enlisted in the U.S. Naval Service near the end of WWII.  He began active duty June 1, 1945, and was honorably discharged in 1946, having achieved the rank of Machinist Mate 3C .... After the Navy, Bud began working in the Farlow family business at Indiana Handle Company.  He, along with his brother, Russel Farlow, ensured the continued success of their woodworking company and the IHC family for 63 years until their retirement in 2009.  The company was a source of pride for the brothers as well as the community.  Bud enjoyed many pastimes during his life. Over the years, he enjoyed flying, golf outings with his buddies, and yearly fishing trips to Canada.  He was a man who loved his family, and his favorite times were traveling across the country in his motor home with Betty by his side .... Over the years, Bud’s community involvement was seen in his many affiliations, which included Paoli VFW, Paoli Masonic Lodge, and Scottish Rite of Evansville.  He served as President of Junior Chamber of Commerce, was on the Orange County Bank Board of Directors, and was a long-time member of the Paoli Cemetery Board.  Bud maintained a life-long membership with the Paoli Friends Meeting.  Bud was preceded in death by his parents; four siblings: Mary Ethel Farlow, Robert Farlow, Thelma Hardman, and Doti Geralde.  Bud is survived by his wife Betty; three siblings: Mildred Pritchett, Ruth Uyesugi, and Russel Farlow; three daughters: Karen Doan, Kathy Seacat (Eldon), and Sara Purdom (Allan); seven grandchildren: Todd Trinkle (Melanie), Chad Trinkle (Greg Sanders), Andrea Price (Tony), Evan Seacat (Samantha), Kelsey Cook (Michael), Emily Purdom, and Nick Purdom; six great grand-children: Cooper Trinkle, Grant Trinkle, Bryant Trinkle, Tyler Price, Lincoln Seacat, and Calum Price .... Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 8, 2016 at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home at 226 West Campbell Street, Paoli, IN. Interment will follow at Paoli Community Cemetery in Paoli, IN.  Visitation will be held Thursday, July 7 from 2:00 – 8:00 p.m. and Friday, July 8 from 9:00 a.m. until time of the service also at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home.

Russell Edward Farlow
The Springs Valley Herald (October 24, 2018)
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 Funeral services were Oct. 18 at 11 a.m. at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home in Paoli for Russel Edward Farlow, 88, Paoli, who died Oct. 15 at IU Health Paoli Hospital.  Born Oct 30, 1929, in Paoli, he was the son of Paul Farlow and Clara Wells Farlow.  He married Reba P. Hawkins on Feb. 25, 1951, and she preceded him in death on Aug. 27, 2018.  Survivors include two sons, Brad Farlow of Wabash and Greg Farlow of Paoli; two sisters, Ruth Uyesugi of Indianapolis and Mildred Pritchett of Munster; and four grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Reba; two brothers, Raymond 'Bud' Farlow and Robert Farlow; and three sisters, Mary Ethel Farlow, Thelma Hardman and Doti Geralde.  He began working in the Farlow family business at Indiana Handle Company where he and his brother, Raymond Farlow, ran the woodworking company for 63 years until their retirement in 2009.  He was a member of Paoli Friends Meeting, Paoli Masonic Lodge #119 F & AM, Paoli Jay Cees and served as a Paoli School Board member.  He was a graduate of Paoli High School Class of 1947.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran.  Officiating the service was Dan Smetzer.  Interment was in Paoli Community Cemetery.  Masonic services were conducted Oct. 17 by Paoli Masonic Lodge #119 F & AM.

Reba Pearl Hawkins Farlow
Newspaper and Date Unknown
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 Reba P. Farlow, 87 of Paoli, Indiana, passed away Monday, August 27, 2018, at Stone Bridge Health Campus, in Bedford Indiana.  She was born September 15, 1930 in Paoli, Indiana to Earl Hawkins and Sarah Riley Hawkins.  She married Russell Ed Farlow on February 25, 1951.  She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Charles, Fred and Harold Hawkins, two sisters Mary Hawkins Wolfe and Dorothy Hawkins Williams.  She retired from Electricom and also worked at Paoli Chair Company in Paoli, Indiana.  She was a member of Paoli Friends Meeting and Delta Chapter Tri Kappa in Paoli, Indiana.  She was a graduate of Paoli High School Class of 1946.  She enjoyed yard work, gardening, and flowers, she loved being with her children and grandchildren.  Survivors include: her husband: Russell Ed Farlow, Paoli, Indiana, two sons: Brad Farlow and wife Tammy, Wabash, Indiana, Greg Farlow and wife Lesa, Paoli, Indiana, sister: Norma Hollen, Jasper, Indiana.  Also surviving Reba P. Farlow are four grandchildren, Paul Farlow, Mary Elizabeth Metzger, Anna Marie Wright and Greta Kubik.  Funeral Services will be 11:00 A.M. Friday August 31, 2018 at the Dillman-Scott Funeral Home with Dan Smetzer officiating.  Interment will follow in the Paoli Community Cemetery.  Visitation to be held Thursday August 30, 2018 from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. and from 9:00 A.M. until time of service on Friday at the Dillman-Scott Funeral Home, 226 West Campbell Street, Paoli, Indiana.  Arrangements made by Dillman-Scott Funeral Home, 226 W. Campbell Street, Paoli, IN 47454.

Dorothy Jane Farlow Geralde
Newspaper and Date Unknown
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 Dorothy Jane Geralde, age 84, of Salem, passed away Friday, October 16, 2015 at 9:20 am, in her residence.  Born August 17, 1931 in Paoli, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Clara (Wells) Farlow.  She was a 1949 graduate of Paoli High School and a retired teacher's aide at the Bradie Shrum Elementary School, retiring in 1996 after 28 years.  She married January 1, 1950 to Robert Edward Geralde, who survives.  Also surviving are: Son: Jeff (Rhonda) Geralde, Salem; Daughter: Robin (Dirk) Melchior, Avon, Indiana; 2 sisters: Ruth Uyesugi, Indianapolis and Mildred Pritchett, Dyer, Indiana; 2 Brothers: Bud and Ed Farlow, both of Paoli; 1 granddaughter, Elizabeth Geralde and 1 step grandson, Jake Hattabaugh.  She was preceded in death by 1 sister, Thelma Hardman.  Funeral Service: 11:00 am Monday at Dawalt Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Steven Gorman officiating.  Visitation: 4 to 8 pm Sunday and after 9 am Monday at the Dawalt Funeral Home.  Interment at Crown Hill Cemetery.

Franklin Edward Farlow, Jr.
Newspaper and Date Unknown
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 Frank Edward Farlow, 89, of Indianapolis, left this earth on January 1, 2015 after succumbing to vascular dementia and acute influenza.  He was born in 1925 to Frank and Lois Farlow of Paoli Indiana, graduating from Paoli High School (1944).  He served his country in World War II, joining the 13th Army Airborne Division in the glider troop core.  Following the war, he graduated from Indiana University, where he met Evelyn Dillard, whom he married in 1950.  His career as a technical writer included stints in South Bend, IN (Talos missles) and Indianapolis where he worked for PR Mallory Corporation and Carrier (Bryant, Day & Night, Payne).  He eventually became manager of the technical writing department for United Technologies.  He founded the Technical Writers' Society in Indiana.  He and Evelyn followed the accomplishments of their only son, Martin Farlow, MD (wife Diane), who is a Professor of Neurology at Indiana University School of Medicine, working on Alzheimer's research.  He is also survived by two grandchildren and one great-grandchild, whom he enjoyed for the last 2 years of his life.  Major hobbies and/or joys of his life included building and crashing radio-controlled model airplanes, extensive foreign travel with Evelyn, and attending sport and school functions of his grandchildren.  A graveside ceremony will follow on Jan. 8 at 3 p.m. at Paoli Community Cemetery.  Visitation will be Jan. 8 from 9–11 a.m. at the funeral home."  The Springs Valley Herald (January 7, 2015) reported "A service will be held Jan. 8 at 11 a.m. at Flanner and Buchanan-Carmel in Carmel for Frank Edward Farlow, 89, Indianapolis, who died Jan. 1 after succumbing to vascular dementia and acute influenza.  Born Nov. 3, 1925, in Paoli, he was the son of Frank and Lois Farlow.  He married Evelyn Dillard in 1950.  He graduated from Paoli High School and was an Army veteran of World War II.  He went on to graduate from Indiana University.  His career as a technical writer included stints in South Bend at Talos Missiles and Indianapolis, where he worked for PR Mallory Corporation and Carrier (Bryant, Day & Night, Payne).  He eventually became manager of the technical writing department for United Technologies.  He founded the Technical Writers’ Society in Indiana.  Survivors include one son, Martin Farlow, MD; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.  A graveside ceremony will be follow on Jan. 8 at 3 p.m. at Paoli Community Cemetery.  Visitation will be Jan. 8 from 9–11 a.m. at the funeral home.

George Edwin Bullington
The Franklin Daily Journal (February 27, 2018)  (Partial Obituary)
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 Dr. George Bullington, 86, of Franklin, IN left this world for his Heavenly Home on February 16, 2018 surrounded by family.  He was born March 27, 1931 in Bedford, IN to Emmett and Lilith (Farlow) Bullington.  George was raised in French Lick, IN where he was valedictorian of his class, and was an outstanding basketball player.  He married his childhood sweetheart, Ann Wininger on April 22, 1950 and they raised 5 children in Franklin, IN.  A graduate of Indiana State, he received his MD from IU School of Medicine in 1958.  Dr. Bullington practiced Family Medicine in Whiteland for 13 years, and then returned to school to specialize in Radiology.  In 1974, he became a Radiologist at Johnson Memorial Hospital, retiring in 1994.  Dr. Bullington was a member of Victory Christian Church in Franklin, French Lick Masonic Lodge, and Johnson County Medical Society .... Left to honor his life and legacy are his wife, Ann, two sons .... three daughters.  He is the proud 'Papaw' to 15 grandchildren .... he has 17 great-grandchildren.  He is also survived by his brother Jim Bullington of Indianapolis, and sister Annette Bullington Lewis of Green Valley, AZ .... Calling will be at Victory Christian Church, 1720 North Graham Road in Franklin from 3-6 Sunday, February 18, 2018.  The Celebration of Life service will be conducted at the church on 10:00 Monday, February 19, 2018.  A private family graveside service will follow on Tuesday. Swartz Family Community Mortuary 300 South US 31 in Franklin is handling the arrangements.

James Amos Lindley
Newspaper and Date Unknown
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 James A. Lindley, age 78, of Moorhead, Minnesota died peacefully on October 3, 2018.  James 'Jim' Amos Lindley was born on December 3, 1939 in Paoli, Indiana to John and Martha 'Dolly' (Cole) Lindley.  After serving in the U.S. Navy from 1962 until 1968, Jim received his PhD in Agricultural Engineering from Purdue University in 1972.  He was professor emeritus of Agricultural Engineering at North Dakota State University where he taught for over 20 years.  An avid runner with a 10,652 consecutive day streak, Jim logged thousands of miles running, completed 454 road races (over 30 of which were marathons, including Boston and London) and was actively involved in the Lake Agassiz Pacers Running Club in Fargo, North Dakota.  Jim was soft-spoken and quick-witted, and he believed in the importance of being peaceful and kind.  He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Martha, and his brother, Joel.  He is survived by his wife and best friend of 56 years, Carol (Thomas) Lindley, loving daughters, Ann (Steve) Gill, Rochester, New York and Patricia “Trish” (Dave) Hoff, Moorhead, Minnesota, brother John 'Jack' and sister Jean Benedict, granddaughters Chelsea Gill, Natalie Gill, and Kayla (Hoff) Larson, grandson Nicholas “Nick” Hoff as well as many cousins, nieces, and nephews.  No services are planned. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made for Parkinson’s disease research.

Joel R. Lindley
Newspaper and Date Unknown
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[This is a fragment of his 0bituary, all that I could find]
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m., Monday, May 30 at McAdams Mortuary.  Funeral will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 31 at the Paoli Mennonite Fellowship. The church will be open after 10 a.m. until the funeral time.  Pastor Rebecca Kauffman will officiate. Burial will be in the Paoli Community Cemetery.  Joel is survived by: wife - Glenda Lindley, Paoli; daughter - Beth Wilder, Paoli; son - Chris Lindley, Paoli; sister - Jean Benedict, Big Sandy, Texas; brothers - Jack Lindley, Paoli & Jim Lindley, Morehead, Minnesota; 7 grandchildren & 4 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents - John H. & Martha "Dolly" (Cole) Lindley.  Joel was a graduate of Purdue University, retired area engineer for the Natural Resources Conservation Service of Paoli.  He was a member of the Paoli Mennonite Fellowship.

Robert Charles Dillon
The Indianapolis Star (September 6, 1970)
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 Col. Robert Charles Dillon [son of Robert Dillon & Lelah Ham, born in Orange County], R.R. 7, Box 85, Huntington, husband of Mrs. Dawn Dillon, father or Mrs. Linda Moukas, and Tom, Larry, Dale and Douglas Dillon, brother of Miss Barbara and Mr. William Dillon, passed away Friday.  Funeral services Tuesday morning 11:30 o'clock, Flanner and Buchanan Broad Ripple Mortuary.  Friends may call after 1 p.m. Sunday.

Mary Ann Lashbrook (Stringer, Wolfington) Bledsoe
The Springs Valley Herald (February 16, 1933)
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 Mrs. Mary Ann Bledsoe, age 82, wife of William H. Bledsoe, died at her home near South Liberty February 14th of arterio sclerosis.  Funeral services were conducted this morning at Moore's Ridge by Rev. Wm. A. Crowder with burial in the church cemetery.  She is survived by her husband and two step-sons, Clifford and Ben Bledsoe of French Lick. W. V. Ritter and Son had charge of the funeral.

 Ethel Catherine May Wolfington
The Chariton (Iowa) Leader (January 9, 1921)
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 ETHEL C. WOLFINGTON -- Ethel C. May was born June 21, 1892 in Lucas county, Iowa, and died at French Lick, Indiana, January 3, 1923.  Her age was 30 years, 4 months and 12 days.  She was the wife of Rev. W. E. Wolfington and they have lived in the parsonage at Ridott, Illinois and then moved to French Lick, Ind.  Besides her husband and infant son of 7 months, she leaves her father and mother, John W. and Mary J. May, of Chariton, and four brothers, E. E. of Russell, J. R. of Melrose, C. E. of Newton, Floyd D. of Chariton.  The first message during her last sickness said that she was dangerously ill.  Then followed another stating that she could only live a few hours and today the lifeless body will be brought to Chariton.  The funeral will be held at the U. B. church on Friday at 1 p.m.  She became a Christian when 12 year of age and united with the U. B. church at Otterbein.  She was intelligent, spiritual and was capable of useful service in the church.  Her membership is in the church at Chariton where she wielded an excellent holiness.

Clara Alice Collins Dillard
The Jasper Herald (June 25, 1955) 
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Funeral services are scheduled for 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon in the French Lick Methodist Church for Mrs. Clara A. Collins, mother of Mrs. Florence Ames of Huntingburg, who died yesterday morning at the age of 70 years.  Mrs. Collins and her husband, Raymond Collins, operated the French Lick Springs riding stable for more than 30 years until their retirement in 1946.  Surviving besides her husband and Mrs. Ames are one son, Harry Kennedy of Indianapolis; her mother, Mrs. Mary E. Dillard of Bromer; a sister, Mrs. Golda Gilliatt of Muncie; and two brothers, Harry of Indianapolis and Rolla of Bromer.  The body has been taken to the Schmutzler Funeral Home in French Lick where it will remain until time of services.  Burial will be in New Lebanon Cemetery.

Arlena M. Wolfington Besselman
The Indianapolis Star (June 10, 2003)
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 Arlena “Lena” M. Wolfington Besselman [daughter of William E. and Nora Lashbrook Wolfington, born in Orange County], 91, Indianapolis, died June 8, 2003.  She retired as a receptionist for 14 years with St. Francis Hospital.  Mrs. Besselman was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church.  Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, June 12, 2003 in Holy Name Catholic Church.  Calling will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, 2003 in Little and Sons Beech Grove Funeral Home.  Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.  She was the widow of Leo G. Besselman.  Survivors include niece Loretta Lentz; nephew H. Leon Wolfington; several great-nieces and great-nephews.

Mary K. Crowe Marlette
The Mitchell Tribune (December 6, 1995)
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The Mitchell Tribune (December 6, 1995) reported "Mary K. Marlette, 87, of West Baden, died at 11:20 a.m. Tuesday, November 28, at Huntingburg Convalescent Center.  Born March 5, 1908, in Orange County, she was the daughter of Henry and Ella Toliver Crowe.  She married Glenn H. Marlette and he died Feb. 29, 1972.  She worked at Marlette's Cafe in West Baden for 40 years and was a member of First Baptist Church, West Baden.  Surviving are three daughters, Jean Bateman of West Baden, Betty Carol Collins of Terre Haute and Helen Pinnick of Franklin; one brother, Clarence Crowe of Orleans; one sister, Pauline Roberts of Paoli; and ten grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents.  Funeral services were Thursday at Brosmer-Drabing Funeral Home, French Lick.  Burial followed In Ames Chapel Cemetery.

Norma Arlena Breeden (Donnell) Cox
The Indianapolis News (January 3, 1987)
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Services for Norma A. Breeden Cox [daughter of Ira Breeden and Effie Roberts, born in Orange County], 61, Indianapolis, were today in Conkle Speedway Funeral Home.  Mrs. Cox, who died Thursday in a nursing home, was a department manager 10 years for Sears.  Survivors -- daughter Rita Gioe; brothers Jesse, Ray [Roy] Breeden.

Quentin Delmar Cox
The Indianapolis Star (August 2, 1980)
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Services for Quentin Cox, 61, Indianapolis, an Army veteran of World War II, will be held at 2 p.m. today in Conkle Lynhurst Funeral Home.  He died Thursday in St. Francis Hospital Center.  Mr. Cox had been a forklift operator for 30 years at Bridgeport Brass Co. until retiring in 1979.  A native of French Lick, he lived here 32 years and was a member of French Lick American Legion Post 76.  Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Norma Cox, and a daughter, Mrs. Rita Gioe.

Ethel Bruner Breeden
The Louisville Courier-Journal (February 19, 1997)
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Ethel Breeden, 77, of Blevins Gap Road, died Tuesday at her home.  She was the former Ethel Bruner, a native of Paoli, Ind., a former Baptist missionary in Taiwan, a former aide for Memorial Hospital in Phoenix and a member of Shawnee Baptist Church.  Survivors: a son, David L. Breeden; daughters, Barbara A. Jessie and Rebecca A. Jessie; brothers Wayne, Vance, Ray and Warren Bruner; a sister, Ethel Strother; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren.  Funeral: 2 p.m. Saturday, Kemple, Paoli.  Visitation 5-8 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday and after 9 a.m. Saturday. 

Ethel Breeden
Unknown Newspaper and Date (probably an Orange County Newspaper)
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Ethel Breeden, 77, of Louisville, Ky., died Tuesday at her residence.  Born July 7, 1919, in Paoli, she was the daughter of Edward and Maude (Anderson) Bruner.  She had worked as an aide at Memorial Hospital in Phoenix, Ariz., and was a former Baptist missionary in Taiwan.  She was a member of the Shawnee Baptist Church in Louisville, Ky.  Survivors include one son, David Lee Breeden of French Lick; two daughters, Barbara Ann Jessee and Rebecca Anita Jessie, both of Louisville; four brothers, Wayne Bruner of Idaho, Vance Bruner and Ray Bruner, both of Paoli, and Warren Bruner of Muncie; one sister, Esther Strother of Palmyra; 10 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale Breeden, and four brothers.  Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Kemple Funeral Home in Paoli, with Pastor Lonnie Mattingly officiating.  Burial will be at Community Cemetery.  Friends may call 5-8 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. until services on Saturday at the funeral home.

Eugene Roberts Breeden
The Louisville Courier-Journal (August 11, 1986)
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 Paoli -- Eugene R. Breeden, 59, died Sunday at Orange County Hospital.  He was a retired employee of Indiana University, a Navy veteran of World War II and a member of the Paoli Post of Veterans of Foreign Wars.  Survivors include his wife, the former Lois G. Carter; three daughters, Sandy Batt of Muncie, Tina Hanger of English and Pam Breeden; four sons, Mike Breeden of Muncie, Tim, Bob and Dale Breeden; a brother, Clyde Breeden of Denver; three sisters, Marylene Ott of Louisville, Kathy Harper of Indianapolis, and Claudetta Myers of Fort hood, Texas; and 12 grandchildren.  The funeral will be at noon Tuesday at South Liberty Church of Christ near French Lick, with burial in the church cemetery.  Visitation will be at the church after 9 a.m. Tuesday.  Brosmer-Drabing Funeral Home in French Lick is in charge of arrangements.

Lois G. Carter Breeden
Unknown Newspaper and Date
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Lois G. Breeden, 86 of Paoli, passed away December 30, 2019 at her home in Paoli.  She was born October 27, 1933 in Adolphus, KY to parents, William Carey & Vera Belle (Meadors) Carter.  She married Eugene R. Breeden December 23, 1950.  Lois was a retired seamstress for Hilcrest Manufacturing Company formerly of Paoli.  She was a member of the Christian faith.  She is survived by: Daughters - Pam Johnson of Hardinsburg & Tina Ater & husband, Tony of Hardinsburg, Sons - Tim Breeden & wife, Penny of Paoli; Bob Breeden & wife, Vickie of Paoli & Dale Breeden & wife, Patty of Paoli, Brother- Danny Carter of Franklin, Sister - Pat Esington of Louisiana, Grandchildren - Chris Hanger of English, Kimberly Hanger of Marengo, Allison Dillard of Paoli, Amanda Fahey of Paoli, Carrie Stapleton of Ramer, TN, Angie Basinger of Orleans, Timmy Breeden of Paoli, Jennifer Blanton of Orleans, Jacob Breeden of Plainfield & Sara Jellison of Orleans. ?? great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren.  Lois is preceded in death by: parents, husband, brothers - William Carey Carter, Delmas Carter & Roger Carter & son-n-law Clifton Johnson.  Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, January 2 at McAdams Mortuary.  Funeral will be 1 p.m., Friday, January 3 at the funeral home.  Bro. Lee Collins will officiate.  Burial will be in South Liberty Cemetery of French Lick.

Ralph Eugene Collins
Brosmer-Kemple Funeral Home Web Site
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 Ralph E. Collins, 87 years young, of French Lick, Indiana, entered into eternal rest on May 2nd, 2017 at Springs Valley Meadows in French Lick, Indiana.  He was born in Orange County, Indiana on December 21st, 1929 to Howard T. and Oma A. “Apple” Collins.  Ralph was preceded in death by his parents and (1) Sister – Dorothy Elmore.  Ralph graduated from French Lick High School with the Class of 1947.  After high school, he joined the United States Army where he served his country proudly for 4 years.  After being honorably discharged from the United States Army, Ralph began his career in the construction/excavation field.  His first job was with Milar Walls Sandstone Company in French Lick, Indiana.  In 1966, while still working at the Sandstone Company, Ralph started his own construction company, Ralph E. Collins Excavating.  In 1971 Ralph left the sandstone company and went to work for Reynolds Inc. where he worked until 1980.  After leaving Reynolds, Ralph returned to his own construction company, R.E. Collins and Sons Construction where he worked until his retirement.  He built numerous ponds throughout his career and mainly enjoyed operating his dozer and excavator.  He is survived by two sons, Tom Collins (Karen) French Lick, Indiana, and Jon Collins (Jamie) French Lick, Indiana; one daughter Nancy Bland (Roscoe) Milltown, Indiana; eight grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.  Cremation was chosen and a private Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held at a later date.  Arrangements are in the care of Brosmer-Kemple Funeral Service, French Lick, Indiana 47432.

Ennis Scarlett Connell
The Bedford Daily-Times Mail (September 19, 1964)
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 The Bedford Daily-Times Mail (September 19, 1964) reported "Mrs. Ennis Connell, widow of Fred Connell, died at 7:15 this morning at Scottsburg.  She was 80.  Mrs. Connell was born January 24, 1884, in Orange County, to George Scarlett and Alice Simmons.  She had been ill for several years.  Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Marguerite Jones and Mrs. Gertrude Tedrow, both of Shoals, and Gladys Shartiger of Scottsburg, 14 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.  The body will lie in state at the Queens Funeral Home in Shoals. 

Samuel Lewis Connell
The Indianapolis News (February 16, 1937) 
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Funeral services for Samuel L. Connell, age fifty-six, a resident of Indianapolis thirteen years, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Conkle Funeral Home.  Mr. Connell died Sunday at his home, 725 Rochester Avenue, after an illness of two years.  Burial will be in the Bethel Cemetery.  Mr. Connell was born in Orange County and came to Indianapolis in 1924.  He was employed in the Prest-O-Lite Company eight years until his illness.  He was a member of the Christian Church at Mitchell.  Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Grace Connell; a daughter, Mrs. Leona Pitzer, Indianapolis; two sisters, Mrs. Fred Marshall, Indianapolis, and Mrs. Emma Lane, French Lick; four brothers, Orville Connell, West Baden, Fred Connell, Shoals, and Floren Connell and Clyde Connell, Mitchell.

Dicey May Connell Metzgar
The Indianapolis Star (May 29, 1927)
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 Funeral services for Mrs. Mae Connell Metzgar, 38 years old, who died early last night in her home, 727 North Garfield Avenue, will be held Tuesday at the home, according to tentative arrangements.  Mrs. Metzgar's death followed an illness of about eight months.  She was born near West Baden and later lived at Shoals, but has made her home in Indianapolis for the past fifteen years.  Surviving are the husband, Arthur Metzgar; her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Connell of Shoals; four children, Richard, John, Jeanette and Marion; a sister, Mrs. Rosie Shockley, and a brother, James Connell, all of this city.

Gladys N. Connell Shartiger
Unknown Newspaper and Date
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 Scottsburg -- Mrs. Gladys N. Shartiger, 76, died Tuesday at Clark County Memorial Hospital in Jeffersonville.  She was a native of Orange County, a retired nurses aide at Scott County Memorial Hospital and a member or Orangeville United Methodist Church.  Survivors include three sons, Cecil Allen of Fenton Mich., Melvin and Rex Allen; two daughters, Mrs. Jean Owens and Mrs. Norma Hurst; four step-daughters, Mrs. Marilyn Peters of St. Joseph, Ill., Mrs. Beverly Sharp of Verdon, Ill., Mrs. Polly Strubher of Phoenix and Mrs. Winifred Wecker of Lansing, Mich.; a sister, Mrs. Gertrude Tedrow of Shoals; 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.  The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Collins Funeral Home, with burial in Scottsburg Cemetery.  Visitation at the funeral home will be after 3 p.m. Thursday.

Thelma Connell Lindley
The Springs Valley Herald (November 28 2012)
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 Funeral services were conducted Nov. 25 at Ochs-Tetrick Funeral Home in Orleans for Thelma Lindley, 87, Orleans, who died Nov. 20 in Bedford.  Born March 15, 1925, in Lawrence County, she was the daughter of Floren and Katie Clouse Connell.  She married Robert W. Lindley on Sept. 20, 1947, in Bloomington, and he preceded her in death.  She was a homemaker and had worked at Reliance in Mitchell, in several restaurants and a grocery store.  She belonged to the Woodville Baptist Church in Mitchell.  Survivors include three children, Rondee Sanders and Pat Lindley, both of Mitchell, and Suzanne Robbins of Orleans; one stepson, Larry Lindley of Orleans; seven grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; nine step- great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Evelyn Harris of Bedford and Maxine Smith Miller of Mitchell; and several nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Floren and Katie Clouse Connell; her husband, Robert W. Lindley; one daughter, Patricia; one great-grandchild; one brother, Gilbert Connell; and two sisters Ruth May and Marie Barnett.  Officiating the service was the Reverend Lewis Williams.  Burial was at Old Union Cemetery in Orleans.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Old Union Cemetery Fund.

Ray D. Marshall
The Indianapolis Star (October 13, 2003)
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 Ray D. Marshall, 92, longtime resident of Chapel Hill in Indianapolis, died Saturday, October 11, 2003.  For the past 18 months, he was a resident of Sunrise of Carmel, Alzheimer's care facility.  He was born in Orange County, Indiana on September 26, 1911.  Mr. Marshall was employed at Banquet Ice Cream and Milk Company for 42 years, first as a route salesman and later as credit manager, retiring in 1977.  Mr. Marshall was an avid bird hunter and fisherman, enjoying numerous hunts in Kansas and fishing trips to Canada.  He was a member of Crooked Creek Gun Club for many years.  He was also a member of Capital City Masonic Lodge, Indianapolis Scottish Rite and Murat Shrine Club, where he was a 32nd Degree Mason. Mr. Marshal was the widower of Margaret E. Marshall (Vielhaber), who passed away in 1978.  Survivors include his son James F. Marshall (Shirley), three grandchildren Joni Mercer (Bob), Nancy Englert (Mark) and Peter Marshall (Melanie); five great-grandchildren; longtime companion Dorothy Kesner.  Calling will be at 10 a.m. Tues. Oct. 14 at Zionsville United Methodist Church, with services immediately following at 11 a.m. Tues. Oct. 14.  Burial will be at Floral Park Cemetery, Indianapolis.  Flanner & Buchanan Funeral Center - Zionsville is handling arrangements.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Central Indiana.

Alma Jean Allen Owens
Unknown Newspaper and Date
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 Jean Owens, 81, of Scottsburg, Indiana died Saturday, April 26, 2008 at the Hampton Oaks Health Campus in Scottsburg, Indiana.  She was born February 7, 1927 in Orange County, Indiana, the daughter of the late Murl and Gladys (Connell) Allen.  Jean was married to Harold Fred Owens, who died Dec. 23, 1991.  She was a retired dispatcher for the Scottsburg Police Department for 22 years retiring in 1993.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Women of the Moose Chapter # 1947 in Scottsburg, Indiana.  Survivors include three sons: Michael D. (Sandee) Owens, Jack W. (Debbie) Owens & Thomas E. (Lennie) Owens all of Scottsburg, Indiana; a daughter: Lisa K. (Ralph) Schulze of Scottsburg, Indiana; two brothers: Cecil Allen of Fenton, Michigan & Melvin Allen of Scottsburg, Indiana and a sister: Norma Bennett of Scottsburg, Indiana.  She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.  Jean was preceded in death by a son: Larry E. Owens and a brother: Rex Allen.  Arrangements by: Collins Funeral Home.

Norma Lee Allen Bennett
Unknown Newspaper and Date
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 Norma L. Bennett, 87, of Scottsburg, Indiana, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2019 at her residence.  She was born on December 15, 1932 in Orange County, Indiana, the daughter of the late Murl Allen and Gladys (Connell) Allen.  Norma was a retired production worker for the old Freudenberg NOK in Scottsburg, Indiana, a member of the First Baptist Church and the Women of the Moose.  When she was able, Norma always enjoyed bowling and playing golf.  She was preceded in death by her first husband, Harold Hurst on Oct. 21, 1977.  Norma was married on April 11, 1992 to David M. Bennett, who passed away on July 27, 2013.  In addition, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Rex and Cecil Allen and a sister, Jean Owens.  Survivors include her daughter, Patricia A. David of Okemos, Michigan; her brother, Melvin Allen of Scottsburg, Indiana; three grandchildren, Michelle Payton, Eric and Susan David; five great-grandchildren, Zachary, Josh, Taylor, Elin and Hollis and six great-great-grandchildren, Savannah, Annabelle, Natalie, Landon, Solomon and Vincent.

Vernon Rex Allen
The Seymour Tribune (May 12, 2003)
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Vernon Rex Allen, 65, Scottsburg, died Friday, May 9, 2003 at Jewish Hospital, Louisville.  Mr. Allen was a retired supervisor for Cummins Engine Co. working at both the Columbus and Seymour plants for 31 years.  He was a member of the Moose Family Center 2324, American Legion Post 234 and the Improved Order of Redman, Chippeta Tribe 222, Scottsburg.  Born Oct 30, 1937 in Orange County, he was the son of Murl Allen and Gladys Connell, who preceded him in death.  He married Norma Jean Noble, who survives in Scottsburg.  He is also survived by two daughters, Dianna Allen-Jackson, Indianapolis, and Jackie Williams, Scottsburg; two brothers, Cecil Allen, Flint, Mich., and Melvin Allen, Scottsburg; two sisters, Jean Owens and Norma Bennett, both of Scottsburg; four grandsons and four great-grandchildren.  The Rev. Danny Jackson conducted funeral services at 11 a.m. today at Collins Funeral Home, Scottsburg, with burial is Scottsburg Cemetery.

James Elmer Bond
The Louisville Courier-Journal (February 22, 1994)
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 James E. Bond, 66, died Monday at Floyd Memorial Hospital in New Albany.  He was a retired employee of the West Baden Post Office, where he had worked 28 years; an Army veteran of the Korean War; past commandeer of America Legion French Lick Post 76; past president of the Exchange Club; and a member of Beechwood Christian Church.  Survivors: his wife, the former Nancy Clay; four sons, Clay Marc Bond and Jan Eric Bond, both of Bloomington, Rex Evan Bond of Paoli, and Roger Daren Bond of Jeffersonville; and six grandchildren.  Graveside service: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Lebanon Cemetery.  Visitation: Brosmer-Drabing Funeral Home, 5-9 p.m. Tuesday and noon-9 p.m. Wednesday.