OWEN, Thomas Sherman, Springs Valley Herald (February 22, 1940) Death Notice
Thomas Owen, 73, of Norton, passed away early Monday morning at the Daviess County Hospital in Washington, Ind. after a few weeks illness.
Mr. Owen was a life long resident of Norton and had a wide circle of friends there and at French Lick.
Funeral services were held at Cane Creek Wednesday with Rev. Jackson in charge. W. V. Ritter & Son were funeral directors.
He is survived by six daughters and one son, namely: Mrs. Frances Owen of Gary, Ind., Mrs. Anise Marlette of Paoli, Ind., Mrs. Della Row of Hammond, Ind., Mrs. Laura Walters and Mrs. Wilma Crecelius and Mrs. Stella Clements of French Lick and Mr. Elvis Owen of Cuzco.

Springs Valley Herald (Febrary 29, 1940) Obituary
Thomas Sherman Owen, son of Benjamin and Adeline Owen, was born may 7, 1866 and departed this life February 19, 1940 at the age of seventy-three years, nine months and twelve days.
He was one of a family of seven children.
On September 21, 1888 he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Weaver, who passed away December 22, 1926. To this union there were born twelve children, five of whom have preceded him in death, namely: Alta, Gladys, Raleigh, Opal and Harry.
He confessed his faith in Christ November 25, 1939 and was baptized at the First Christian Church by Rev. Denny of Mount Lebanon.
Uncle Tom, as he was known by his many friends, was of a sunny disposition, always mindful of his home and enjoyed frequent visits of his children. He made his home with his only son and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Elvis Owen, Cuzco, Indiana.
He leaves to mourn his departure the following children: Mrs. Della Roe of Hammond, Ind., Mrs. Laura Walters of French Lick, Ind., Mrs. Frances Owen of Gary, Ind., Mrs. Anise Marlette of Paoli, Ind., Elvis of Cuzco, and Mrs. Stella Clements and Mrs. Wilma Crecelius of French Lick, Ind., one brother, Mr. Perry Owen of Cuzco, Ind., one sister, Mrs. Adeline Bledsoe of French Lick and nine grandchildren besides a host of relatives and friends.

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We deeply appreciate and wish to extend our sincere thanks to the friends and neighbors for the many acts of kindness shown during the illness and death of our dear father, to those who furnished cars, to those who sent flowers and to Rev. Jackson and W. V. Ritter & Son. The Children. Submitted by Tom Agan.

FREEMAN, Mary, Springs Valley Herald (February 22, 1940) Death Notice
Mrs. Mary Freeman, 71, widow of the late Leroy Freeman, passed away at the home of her son, Donald, here at 9:15 this morning.
Mrs. Freeman had been ill for the past six weeks and was taken to a Louisville Hospital about ten days ago where it was found that she had an internal cancer with no hope of recovery.
She has been a life long resident of the Cuzco and French Lick vicinity and held the love and respect of her many friends here.
Funeral arrangements have not been complete at this time.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. William Freeman of Indianapolis, Mrs. James McKeighen of Gary, Ind., and Mrs. W. O. Conrad of this city and three sons, Wayne McIver of Waupum, Wisc., A. F. McIver and Donald Freeman of French Lick.

Springs Valley Herald (Febrary 29, 1940) Obituary
Mary E. Freeman, was the eldest daughter of Jerome and Catherine Luttrell, born January 22, 1869.
At the age of 16 she was united in marriage to Charles W. McIver and to this union were born six children, namely: Ava, Cloe, Kathryn, Alonzo, Wayne and Jerome, who preceded her in death as did her husband.
At the age of seventeen she was converted under the preaching of Brother Afford Lomax. She was baptized by Brother Volney Trimble and was a strong believer in the Christian faith.
In 1903 she was married to Leroy Freeman and to this union two sons were born, Roy G. Freeman, who preceded her in death in the year 1931 and Donald E. Freeman.
She leaves to mourn her 15 grandchildren, as well as a host of friends and neighbors.

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We wish to thank the many friends and neighbors who were so kind and sympathetic during the illness and death of our dear mother, Mrs. Mary E. Freeman. Especially do we thank Rev. Parks for his consoling words and Mr. Schmutzler for his efficient service. The Family. Submitted byTom Agan.

KELLAMS, Maude, Springs Valley Herald (Febrary 29, 1940) Death Notice
Mrs. Maude Kellams, 53, died Saturday morning at the home of her mother, Mrs. Martha Whittinghill near Wickcliff, Ind. from the influenza.
Mrs. Kellams had come here from Tulsa, Okla. on the latter part of December for an extended visit with her mother and other relatives.
Funeral services were conducted in the home of her sister, Mrs. B. F. Speece in West Baden Monday morning by Rev. R. Davis Mohler with Schmutzler in charge of arrangements. The body was accompanied to Tulsa, Okla. by Mrs. Speece.
Besides her mother she is survived by four sisters, Mrs. B. F. Speece, West Baden, Mrs. Ethel Cope and Mrs. J. A. Toliver, French Lick, Mrs. Loto Caroll, Paris, Ill., two brothers, F. K. Whittinghill, Birdseye, Ind., and Rev. Hobert Whittinghill, New Albany, Ind.

Springs Valley Herald (Febrary 29, 1940) Obituary
Mrs. Maude Whittinghill Kellams, daughter of Martha C. and David W. Whittinghill was born May 14, 1886 and died February 24, 1940. Age 53 years, 9 months and 10 days.
Her childhood days were spent in Orange County, Indiana near the place of her birth. She made herself so necessary to her mother that she was sadly missed when she was married to William M. Kellams on October 21, 1907. They lived at Petersburg, Ind. a while and moved to Oklahoma in 1912. There they spent the remainder of their happy lives except for occasional visits with relatives and friends.
Theirs was a great love, happy and contented in each other's companionship. Together they accepted Christ and together they were baptized into the Community Church at Collinsville. Her husband departed this life March 31, 1939. We've heard her say there was a vacant place in her life, that she was ready to go and just waiting to join her husband.
Besides her mother, she leaves two brothers and four sisters: F. K. Whittinghill of Birdseye, Rev. Hobert Whittinghill of New Albany, Ind., Mrs. B. F. Speece of West Baden, Mrs. Ethel Cope and Mrs. J. A. Toliver of French Lick and Mrs. Loto Carroll of Paris, Ill.
Dear Sister and Daughter, your stay with us has been altogether too brief, but has been full of the deepest of live. We are richer for having had you with us and although there have often been miles between us, you have always been cherished in our hearts. You leave a vacancy which can only be filled when we are reunited over there.

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We wish to thank all the relatives and friends for their kindly aid and expressions of sympathy during the illness and death of our daughter and sister, Mrs. Maude Whittinghill Kellams. Especially do we thank Rev. Mohler for his consoling message, the Ladies Quartet of the Christian Church for their comforting songs and Mr. Schmutzler for his efficient services. The Family. Submitted byTom Agan.

BRADLEY, John W., Springs Valley Herald (March 7, 1940) Death Notice
John Wm. Bradley, 67, died Monday at his home here from high blood pressure and heart trouble.
Funeral services were held at the Holiness Church Wednesday afternoon. Burial was made in the Wickliff cemetery with Schmutzler as the funeral director.
He leaves two daughters, Mrs. Charles Mason and Mrs. harry Dewitt and two sons, Ernest and Ray Bradley. Submitted by Tom Agan.

WAY, Amanda, Springs Valley Herald (March 7, 1940) Death Notice
Mrs. Amanda Way, 68, wife of George W. Way, died at her home in Prospect Sunday following an illness of paralysis.
Funeral services and burial were held Tuesday afternoon at Mathers Chapel near English with Schmutzler in charge of arrangements.

Springs Valley Herald (March 14, 1940) Obituary
Amanda, daughter of George W. and Margaret Strother, was born in Orange County near Valeene, Indiana on September 2, 1871, and departed this life on March 3, 1940 at the age of 68 years, 6 months and one day. She was one of a family of ten children, seven of which have preceded her in death.
When she was 22 years of age she united with the Christian Church at English, Indiana, where she remained a faithful member until death. She bore her suffering patiently and often expressed to her family her readiness to go home to her Master.
On October 11, 1893, she was united in marriage to George W. Way. To this union were born six children. Floyd Way of West Baden, Indiana and Willie Way of Bedford, Indiana and four children who died in infancy.
The community has lost a good neighbor and a loyal friend and this husband and these boys have lost a kind and loving wife and mother. There sits a vacant chair in the home that can never be filled, bit our loss is Heaven's gain.
Besides the husband and children, she leaves to mourn her passing two sisters, Mrs. Rebecca Roach of West Baden Springs, Ind. and Mrs. Anna Barry of Gary, Ind., nine grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

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We wish to extend our thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy shown us in our late bereavement. George W. Way and Family. Submitted byTom Agan.

BAKER, John, Springs Valley Herald (March 7, 1940) Death Notice
John Baker, 35, died Saturday night at his home in Orleans from injuries received in an automobile wreck.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Methodist Church with burial in the Orleans cemetery.
Mr. Baker is a son of Dr. and Mrs. R. E. Baker of Orleans and was a brother to Mrs. Wm. Himebaugh, who formerly lived in French Lick. He had made many visits to the Valley. Submitted byTom Agan.

WISE, Anna, Springs Valley Herald (March 14, 1940) Death Notice
Mrs. Anna Wise, 68, died Wednesday morning at 8:45 from a broken hip received about five weeks ago when she fell on ice in her back yard at Cicero, Ind.
She was brought here to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Everett Campbell, from a hospital at Noblesville, Ind., March 2.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Campbell, two sons, George Beswick of South Bend, Ind., and John Beswick of Hindostan Falls, two sisters, Mrs. Gertie Wolfington of French Lick and Mrs. Ella Pruett of Paoli.
Funeral services were held at the Schmutzler Funeral Home this afternoon (Thursday) with interment in the Ames Chapel cemetery. Submitted byTom Agan.

ANDREW, Rolla, Springs Valley Herald (March 14, 1940) Death Notice
Rolla Andrew, 38, near Orleans, died at the Dunn Memorial Hospital in Bedford, Ind. Sunday morning from pneumonia.
Mr. Andrew is a son of Mr. and Mrs. George Andrew of West Baden.
Funeral services and burial were held at Liberty near Orleans Tuesday afternoon.
He is survived by a wife and three sons. Submitted by Tom Agan.

BALLARD, Harold, Springs Valley Herald (March 14, 1940) Death Notice
Harold Ballard, 37, passed away suddenly Tuesday morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Hobson on Walnut Street from heart trouble. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Ballard.
Mr. Ballard had worked for the Federal Land Bank of Louisville, Ky. for the past five years until ill health forced him to retire last summer at which time he returned to French Lick to make his home.
Although he had been in ill health several months his friends here were unaware of his serious condition and his sudden death came as a great shock to all.
Harold spent most of his life in French Lick where he was well known. His happy nature and friendly characteristics gained him a wide circle of friends who mourn his passing.
Funeral services were held at the Ritter Funeral Parlor here this afternoon with Rev. C. W. parks officiating. Burial was made in the Ames cemetery.
He is survived by one son, Jack of Muncie, Ind., two brothers, Bertie Ballard of French Lick and Gene Ballard of Bakersfield, California.

Springs Valley Herald (March 21, 1940)
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We wish to take this means of expressing our appreciation and thanks to the friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy at the death of Harold Ballard. We especially wish to thank those who sent flowers and furnished cars, the singers, pall bearers, Rev. C. W. Parks and Mr. and Mrs. Ritter. Submitted byTom Agan.

FLICK, Florence, Springs Valley Herald (March 21, 1940) Death Notice
Mrs. Florence Knight Flick, 23, the wife of Lloyd Flick, died Thursday, March 14th at her home south of French Lick from heart trouble.
Funeral services were held at Sulphur Creek Sunday by Elder Wm. Hancock with interment in the church cemetery. Schmutzler was the funeral director.
She is survived by her husband, Lloyd Flick, parents mr. and Mrs. Andrew Knight, two sisters, Mrs. Harold Bartl and Mrs. Paul Burton.

Springs Valley Herald (March 28, 1940) Obituary
Florence Knight Flick was born to Margaret and Andrew Knight on July 23, 1916, and has spent her entire life in this vicinity, where she was loved, respected and esteemed by all who knew her.
She was converted in this church (Sulphur Creek) in 1934 and has since lived consistently in the faith.
She was united in marriage to Lloyd Flick on March 28, 1936 and a very unusual tie of devotion have permitted them to walk hand in hand through these short years together.
But on March 14th, 1940 a link was severed, and she had made he departure from her loved ones at the age of 23 years, 7 months and 22 days.
Besides the husband she leaves her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Knight, and two sisters, Mrs. Lula Bartl and Mrs. Helen Burton and a host of relatives and friends, who mourn her passing.
No children came to bless this home.
We leave her in the hands of a true and loving God, believing this to be her parting exertation, to her beloved family and friends.
"To so live that when our summons too shall come, we may gather, at the river and there meet, where the now broken family circle will be reunited, where there will be no unfilled longings, nor an unavailing prayer, but where every heart will thrill with gladness and eternal joy."

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We wish to thank this means of expressing our appreciation and thanks to the friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy at the death of Florence Knight Flick. Lloyd Flick, Andrew Knight, Lula Bartl, Helen Burton. Submitted byTom Agan.

BLEDSOE, Orlena Adeline, Springs Valley Herald (March 21, 1940) Death Notice
Mrs. Jonathan Bledsoe, 70, of near Mt. Lebanon died at the Daviess County Hospital in Washington, Ind. Tuesday night where she had been a patient the past two months on account of a broken hip.
The injury occurred when she fell at her home about two months ago.
Funeral services will be held at Mt. Lebanon Friday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock.
She is survived by nine children: Mrs. Belle Kaiser, Evansville, Ind., Mrs. Myrtle Barker, West Baden, Ind., Mrs. Dorothy Purkhiser, French Lick; Mrs. Bertha Elmore, Evansville, Ind., Mrs. Roma Carnes, Mrs. Lula Taylor and Mrs. Lillie Barker, Chrisney, Ind., Elvis and Thomas Bledsoe, French Lick; and five step children, Lee and Scott Bledsoe, Frankfort, Ind., John Bledsoe, St. Francisville, Ill.; Mrs. Stella Hooten, West Baden; and Mrs. Mary Evans, Pontiac, Mich.
The body will be at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Howard Purkhiser, near Mt. Lebanon until the funeral.

Springs Valley Herald (April 11, 1940) Obituary
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.

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We wish to thank our many neighbors and friends for their kindness shown us during the sickness and death of our dear mother and grandmother, Mrs. Jonathan Bledsoe. We want to thank the male quartet for their beautiful hymns, the pastor, Rev. Earl Denny and Rev. Louis Rold, the pall bearers, those who sent flowers. furnished cars or helped in any way. We especially want to thank Mr. W. V. Ritter, the undertaker, and Mrs. Charles Ritter for their splendid service. The Children and Grandchildren. Submitted byTom Agan.

GILLIATT, Samuel, Springs Valley Herald (March 21, 1940) Death Notice
Samuel Gilliatt, 53, died March 14 at Butlerville, Ind. from influenza.
Funeral services were held Saturday at Patoka Ridge with Schmutzler in charge of preparations.
He is survived by two brothers and one sister, Mrs. Robert Seybold, of this city. Submitted by Tom Agan.

TILLERY, Thomas, Springs Valley Herald (March 28, 1940) Death Notice
Funeral services were held at the Mt. Lebanon cemetery last Sunday morning for Thomas Tillery, 26, who was found dead near Detroit, Mich. last week.
The body was found in Edison Lake near Detroit nearly four months after he and another youth disappeared. Detroit police accused the youth of attempting to hold up a post office at Belleville, Mich. Nov. 29th and their theory was that Tillery stumbled into the lake while trying to escape when police interrupted the robbery. However definite proof of this theory has not been made known.
Tommy lived here with his grandmother, Mrs. Nancy Pruett, since being orphaned at the age of three and was well known. He had been in Detroit only a short time before the tragedy occurred.
Rev. Perry Key conducted the funeral services at the grave with W. V. Ritter & Son in charge of the arrangements.
He is survived by a brother, George Tillery, of Detroit.

Springs Valley Herald (March 28, 1940) Obituary
Tommy Tillery, son of Tom and Mercidee Tillery, was born July 11, 1913 at Vincennes, Ind. and departed this life at the age of 26 years, at Detroit, Michigan. His father and mother both died when Tommy was three years old and from that time he has always made his home with his grandmother, Nancy Pruett, of this city.
He has one sister, Dorothy, who preceded him in death about seven years ago.
He leaves to mourn his death one brother, George Tillery of Detroit, Mich., who is not able to be here, and several aunts and uncles and other friends and relatives to mourn his loss. He always made friends where ever he went. He will be sadly missed by his loved ones and the one that knew him. We mourn his loss and in this hour of sorrow we seek the face of our loving heavenly father, who alone can bring calm and peace to the troubled hearts.

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We wish to take this means to thank those who so kindly assisted us during the death of Tommy Tillery. W. V. Ritter & Son the undertaker, Mr. Lee Hughes and Rev. Key and those who furnished cars and flowers and also Mr. J. W. Creidon, the undertaker and friends of Detroit, Mich. George Tillery, Mrs. Nancy Pruett, Mrs. James Roach. Submitted byTom Agan.

HALL, Morton W., Springs Valley Herald (March 28, 1940) Death Notice
Norton W. Hall, 75, one of Orange County's oldest farmers, died at his home near Paoli Friday.
About two weeks ago he suffered a heart attack while burning broom sage and fell in the flames, but was rescued before becoming seriously burned.
Funeral services were held at the Beech Grove Church Sunday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. Isaac Morris, with burial in the nearby cemetery. Submitted byTom Agan.

JACKSON, Leta, Springs Valley Herald (April 4, 1940) Death Notice
Mrs. Leta Jackson, 59, passed away at her home near Paoli Friday afternoon at one o'clock after a long illness of cancer.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church in Paoli Sunday afternoon by Rev. C. W. Parks, Christian minister of French Lick, assisted by Rev. Boyd of Paoli. Interment was made in the I.O.O.F. cemetery in that city.
She is survived by her husband, John Jackson, one daughter, Louise, one son, Charles, one step-daughter, Mrs. Ava Weeks, one sister, Mrs. Mellie Jones of French Lick, three brothers, Jordan Lane of Kansas City, Mo., Perry Lane of West Baden and Charles Lane of French Lick.

Springs Valley Herald (April 4, 1940) Obituary
Leta Lane Jackson, whose passing came at her home near here on Friday afternoon, March 29, 1940. As the daughter of Martin V. and Martha Shively Lane, she was born in this county January 29, 1881 and grew to womanhood with brothers and sisters in the home. On April 21, 1907 she was married to John A. Jackson of this vicinity, and for the past thirty-three years has made her home here, a dutiful and helpful companion, a loving mother, a respected neighbor, a Christian member of God's people, and a true and faithful friend.
Into this home was born two children, Charles Walter, of this place, and Louise of Indianapolis. With the husband and these two children there remains today a step-daughter, Mrs. Ava Weeks, who always knew her as a mother; three brothers, Charles Lanes of French Lick, Perry Lane of West Baden and Jordan Lane of Kansas City, Mo.; one sister, Mrs. Mellie Livengood Jones of French Lick; five grandchildren, Robert, Marvin and William Carl Weeks and Maurice Jean and Sally Hope Jackson, to all of who she has ever given her love, her care and a mother's counsel as only she could give.
In May 1904 under the pastorate of Rev. Clay Trusty, she committed herself to a life of service for her Master, and became a member of the Christian Church at French Lick. Here she ever held her membership, yet for many years she has worshiped with this (Methodist Paoli) church, accepting her place and her duties in the church service and that of the Sabbath School in that loving spirit of him who said:
"Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give to thee a crown of life."
And today she is rewarded with that Inheritance Incorruptible and Undefiled, and that fadeth not away.

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We are not forgetful of the many acts of kindness and the live and assistance given our companion and mother in her many hours of suffering. And to all these many friends who so kindly gave their assistance and their sympathy at her passing, to the physicians who labored so humanly that she might be spared to us, to those who so remembered with beautiful floral tributes, to the funeral directors, Ellis and Son whose every effort was to please and to lighten our sorrow at her going, to the ministers, Rev. Boyd and Parks, who gave us words of consolation, to the members of the choir, we sincerely give our thanks and acknowledge our appreciation. John A. Jackson, Charles Walter Jackson, Louise Jackson, Mrs. Ava Weeks. Submitted byTom Agan.

LOVE, Samuel D., Springs Valley Herald (April 11, 1940) Death Notice
Samuel Love, 83, died Friday night at his home here from pneumonia.
Mr. Love was born in Kentucky and came to Indiana when a young man. He has lived in the vicinity of French Lick for many years and has many friends here who mourn his passing.
Rev. Hayhurst was in charge of funeral services held at the Holiness Church Sunday. Burial was make at Taswell with Schmutzler as the director.
He is survived by the wife and six children, Frank Love, Ed Love and Mrs. Fred Seals of French Lick; Glen Love of Eckerty; Mrs. Sam Lone of Marengo; and Mrs. Chester Hall of near Paoli. Submitted byTom Agan.

McBRIDE, Emeline, Springs Valley Herald (April 11, 1940) Death Notice
Mrs. Emeline McBride, 63, passed away at her home in West Baden Monday morning after a long illness.
Rev. James Austin conducted the funeral services at the West Baden Methodist Church Wednesday afternoon with interment in the Ames chapel cemetery. W. V. Ritter & Son were funeral directors.
She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Etta Atkins of French Lick and Miss Lillie McBride of West Baden, a niece Mrs. Lillian Roland and nephew Noble Tomlinson, both of West Baden, who were reared in her home.

Springs Valley Herald (April 18, 1940) Obituary
Emeline Tomlinson McBride, daughter of Henry and Louisa Johnson McBride, was born in West Baden, Indiana July 9, 1876 and passed to the Great Beyond April 8, 1940 at the age of 63 years, 8 months and 29 days.
She was reared and spent most of her life near the scenes of her childhood.
On June 4, 1902 she was united in marriage to Charles E. McBride and in this home reared two daughter and a niece, Mrs. Lillian Roland, and a nephew, Noble Tomlinson, whom she loved and cared for as her own. Because she was in poor health the last few years of her life, she could not attend church as she would have liked, but she believed in right living and being honest in all her dealings.
A father, mother and two brothers, John and Robert, have preceded her in death. She leaves to mourn her passing two daughters, Mrs. Etta Atkins of French Lick and Lillie McBride of West Baden, who is at home and cared for her mother to the end; also one son-in-law, eleven nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
A good neighbor and friend has gone to her reward.
Funeral services were held at the West Baden Methodist Church on Wednesday afternoon, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Austin. Interment was made in the Ames chapel cemetery.

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We wish to thank our many friends and neighbors for their kindness shown us at the death of our mother and aunt, Mrs. Emeline McBride.
We especially want to thank Rev. Austin for his consoling words, the singers, the pall bearers, the flower girls, those who sent flowers, W. V. Ritter & Son for their services and all who assisted in any way. The Family. Submitted byTom Agan.

SCOTT, Thomas J., Springs Valley Herald (April 11, 1940) Death Notice
Thomas J. Scott, 93 years old, and one of the two remaining Civil War veterans in Orange County, passed away at his home on Sandy Hook road, north of Paoli, Monday afternoon, April 8th.
About four years ago an interesting history of his life was published in the Paoli News.
Excerpts from this write up state that he was born Sept. 5, 1846.
He was born in Paoli. Upon the outbreak of the war between the States he became a member of the 13th Calvary, Company B, and served about three years. He was honorably discharged at Lexington, Ky., in June 1865. He was only 14 years of age at the time of enlistment. He was in the battle of Nashville and several other engagements and in one of these fights was captured by General Bragg's men along with his brother. His father and other brother who were in the same battle escaped.
He had resided on the place where death occurred about 40 years.
His passing leaves one veteran of the Civil War in our mind - Thomas J. Cave, of French Lick, who is 94 years old.
Funeral services will be held today (Thursday) at 2:00 p.m. at Wesley Chapel. (Paoli News) Submitted by Tom Agan.

EMMONS, Sarah E., Springs Valley Herald (April 18, 1940) Death Notice
Mrs. Sarah E. Emmons, 87, passed away Sunday at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Charles Daugherty, here from cerebral hemorrhage.
Mrs. Emmons formerly lived at Powell Valley, but came here to live about two years ago. She has many friends near Powell Valley and in this city who mourn her passing.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at Powell Valley with burial in the Emmons Ridge cemetery. W. V. Ritter & Son were the funeral directors.
Mrs. Emmons was the mother of Mrs. Eunice Clark of this city.

Springs Valley Valley Herald (May 2, 1940) Obituary
Sarah Elizabeth Emmons, daughter of James and Angeline Raburn, was born September 2, 1852 and departed this life April 14, 1940, at the age of 87 years, 7 months and 12 days.
In the winter of 1867 she was united in marriage to Moroni Emmons and to this union were born five children, Eunice Clark of French Lick, William of Shoals, Mary Powell of Evansville, and John and Grace, who preceded her in death. Besides these children she leaves nineteen grandchildren, forty three great grandchildren and ten great great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her loss.
She spent all of her life in Orange and Martin counties and at an early age she joined the Baptist Church.
she has borne her suffering patiently for the past two years, but then it came time, as comes to all, for God to call her home.

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We wish to thank our many neighbors and friends for their kindness shown us during the sickness and death of our dear mother and grandmother, Mrs. Sarah Emmons. We want to thank Minnie and Louise Kearby for their beautiful hymns, the pastor, Rev. Robert Hawkins, the pall bearers, those who sent flowers, furnished cars or helped in any way. We especially want to thank Mr. W. O. Ritter, the undertaker, and his wife, for their splendid service. Submitted byTom Agan.

PARKS, Viola, Springs Valley Herald (April 18, 1940) Death Notice
Mrs. Viola Parks, 70, wife of George T. Parks, died at her home near Queen City, Saturday following an illness of the flu.
Funeral services were held at Lowe's Chapel Monday with Schmutzler in charge of the arrangements.
She is survived by the husband and one son, Clair, three sisters, two brothers and two grandsons. Submitted by Tom Agan.