JACKSON, William L., Springs Valley Herald (January 9, 1941) Death Notice
William L. Jackson, colored, died suddenly at the Lincoln Inn Saturday from a heart ailment.
Funeral services were held at the Ritter's Funeral Chapel with burial in the Pythian cemetery.
He has been in the valley the past forty years where he worked at the West Baden and French Lick hotels. Submitted by Tom Agan.

HAWKINS, William Marshall, Springs Valley Herald (January 9, 1941) Death Notice
William Marshall Hawkins, 76, died Sunday at his home from hardening of the arteries.
He was born in Lawrence County, but has lived here many years and is well known.
Funeral services were held at the Holiness Church by Rev. Hall with burial in the Ames Chapel cemetery. W. V. Ritter & Son were in charge of the arrangements. Submitted byTom Agan.

ANDERSON, Anna King, Springs Valley Herald (January 9, 1941) Death Notice
Mrs. Anna King Anderson, wife of Claude Anderson, died at her home in Indianapolis Thursday , January 2nd, at 8:00 a.m. after a long illness.
Mrs. Anderson has many friends here, as this was formerly her home and she was employed as telephone operator several years.
Funeral services and burial were held at Indianapolis Saturday afternoon.
She leaves a husband, two sisters, Mrs. Jennie Morgan of Indianapolis and Miss Luzetta King of French Lick, who has been at the bedside of her sister the past two weeks, one brother, Ed King of Queen City. Submitted byTom Agan.

STONE, Herman W., Springs Valley Herald (January 16, 1941) Death Notice
Herman W. Stone, 23, died Monday in the Home Hospital at Lafayette, Ind. fro injuries received in an automobile wreck Sunday night six miles south of that city. The young man was a former resident of French Lick, but had been employed at a steel mill in Gary, Ind. for the past four years.
After visiting relatives here Stone, in the company with Morton Charnes and Henry Collins, was returning to Gary where the accident occurred. Collins, driver of the car, lost control of the vehicle and it plunged into a guard rail of a bridge, turning over. Collins and Charnes escaped injury although the bar belonging to Charnes was completely demolished.
Stone moved to French Lick with his family after the death of his father in Vincennes about ten years ago and resided here until he went to Gary four years ago.
The body was accompanied here Tuesday by Mr. Collins and funeral services were held at Mt. Lebanon today by Rev. Earl Denny with burial in the nearby cemetery. Schmutzler was in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by a wife, mother, Mrs. Floye Brown of French Lick, six sisters and seven brothers.

Springs Valley Herald (January 23, 1941) Obituary
Herman Wesley Stone, eldest child of Harley and Floy Stone, was born near Bicknell, Ind. on September 6, 1917, and died January 13, 1941 at the age of 23 years, 4 months and 6 days.
After the death of his father about ten years ago , the mother moved to French Lick, Indiana. It was here that Herman attended the rural schools, having completed the eight grade. Possessed with an exceptional characteristic, was the loving devotion he bestowed upon his mother and the immediate family. Ever mindful of the hardships that come to Mother his foremost thought was always to try and lighten the burdens of her and the family.
Several months of the recent years Herman has spent working away from home, but never did he fail to correspond regularly with his loved ones. The day before he met his untimely death he visited with his loved ones and expressed desire to remain longer, but consoling them with the thought he would be alright and for them not to worry about him, as he had to return his place of employment. Surely, such characteristics are worthy of note to us all.Besides a sister who preceded him in death a few years ago, he leaves to mourn his passing, a loving wife, Mrs. Anita Par Stone, a darling mother and a devoted step father, three sisters, Mrs. Ruth Potts, Mildred and Thelma, four brothers, Rolla, Claude, Orvil and Norman; three half brothers, Donald, Carl and Booby Brown, and three half sisters, Jean, Joyce and Janice Brown, two half brothers by a former marriage of his father, Everett and William Stone of French Lick, besides a host of relatives and friends.

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We desire to express our sincere thanks one and all, who so kindly assisted us in our hour of sorrow in the death of our son, Herman W. Stone. We are indeed grateful to the Reverend Denny for his consoling words, and to Mr. Schmutzler for his efficient services. Especial thanks to those who contributed cars, and for the beautiful floral offerings. Again, we are indeed very grateful to our many kind friends and neighbors. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brown and Family. Submitted byTom Agan.

KIRK, Enos C., Springs Valley Herald (January 16, 1941) Death Notice
Enos C. Kirk, 84, died at his home near Ames Chapel Church, Monday evening after a long illness. He suffered a stroke the latter part of December.
Mr. Kirk was a retired farmer and grew up to boyhood in the Bonds Chapel neighborhood.
Funeral services were held at Ames Chapel Wednesday afternoon by Rev. James Austin, Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery with W. V. Ritter & Son in charge of the arrangements.
He is survived by a wife and several children.

Springs Valley Herald (January 30, 1941) Obituary
Enos C., the son of Hiram and Adeline Hamilton Kirk, was born near Huron, Indiana on March 20, 1856.
He attended the local school and Dover Hill Normal School where he studied to become a teacher. For twenty years he taught in the schools of Indiana and Nebraska.
On August 4, 1880 he was married to Nancy Walker. To this union were born three sons and four daughters. On October 1, 1895 death call his companion.
In February 2, 1902 he was married to Sarah Ballard. To this union were born two sons and three daughters. One son, Albert, preceded him in death.
Mr. Kirk was a member of the Methodist Church, a charter member of the Masonic Lodge of Mason City, Nebraska and the Modern Woodmen of America.
He departed this life January 13, 1941, after a year's illness, aged 84 years, 9 months and 24 days. Submitted by Tom Agan.

OVERLIN, Leah Hannah, Springs Valley Herald (January 30, 1941) Death Notice
Mrs. Hannah Overlin, 81, widow of John A. Overlin, passed away at her home here Friday night from heart trouble, She had been in failing health for several months and seriously ill for the past few months.
Mrs. Overlin was born in Ohio, but moved to Indiana at an early age and spent most of her life in French Lick. She was a member of the Baptist Church and was a regular attendant as long as health permitted.
Funeral services were held at the home Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock with Rev. Elliot in charge. Burial was made at the Mt. Lebanon cemetery with W. V. Ritter & Son as directors.
She is survived by six children, Mr. James Overlin of Detroit, Mich., Oliver W. Overlin of French Lick, Mrs. H. B. Citizen of Elgin, Ill., Mrs. Char. Bennett of Beech Grove, Ind., Mrs. Rose Crowder and Miss Sadie Overlin of French Lick; three sisters, two brothers and many grandchildren.

Springs Valley Herald (January 30, 1941) Obituary
Leah Hannah Walton, daughter of Perry and Matilda Walton, she was born in Ohio, September 4, 1859. Early in life her parents moved to Birdseye, Indiana, where she grew to womanhood and on December 20, 1877 she married James A. Overlin, who preceded her to that great beyond October 15, 1924.
The beautiful married life of this couple was blessed with eleven children, five of whom preceded them in death. Early in life Mrs. Overlin united with the Baptist Church and lived a consistent christian all through her earthly sojourn. Her christian duties were exemplified by her regular attendance at the House of Her Lord, so long as her health permitted.
Although affected in hearing, she was very interested to talk to, ever visiting with friends and neighbors, sharing in their joys and sorrows. Although she did not possess a large amount of earthly wealth, she did possess that true christian character and daily set forth the teachings of that great book, the Bible, which she read with great delight. Always pointing her children to Christ and hopeful that they would heed her advice, she passed to her Heavenly reward on January 24, 1941, at the age of 81 years, four months and twenty days, leaving to mourn her passing seven children, James of Detroit, Michigan, Oliver W. of French Lick, Mrs. H. B. Citizen of Elgin, Illinois, Mrs. Charles Bennett of Beech Grove, Ind., Mrs. Rose Crowder and Sadie Overlin of French Lick; three brothers, W. P. S. Walton of Oakland City, Ind., Pilcher Walton of Milltown, Ind., and Page M. Walton of Springs Valley, Ill.; two sisters, Ella Wilson, Fling, Michigan and Lizzie Whit, Sullivan, Indiana; 17 grandchildren, Ralph, John and Alvin Overlin, Mrs. Raymond Flynn, Dale and Adeal Overlin, Robert Citizen, John Crowder, Jr., Mrs. Charles Hickey, John, Barton, James, William, Josephine and Thomas Bennett, Mrs. Clyde Woolsey and Chester McDonald; four great grandchildren, Shirley Flynn, Mary, Jimmie D. and Thomas Overlin. Also a host of other relatives and a multitude of friends.

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We wish to express our sincere appreciation and thanks to our friends and neighbors who were so kind during the illness and death of dear mother, Mrs. Hannah Overlin. We especially thank Rev. Floyd Elliott for his consoling words, W. V. Ritter & Son for their efficient services, those who sent the beautiful floral offerings and those who furnished cars. The Family. Submitted byTom Agan.

PEDIGO, Gladys, Springs Valley Herald (February 5, 1941) Death Notice
Miss Gladys Marie Pedigo, 31, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elza Pedigo of West Baden, passed away in the Cragmont Hospital at Madison, Ind., Friday, January 31st. She had been a patient there for several months.
Miss Pedigo had been frail since an illness at the age of eleven from which she never regained full health. She moved to West Baden with her parents in 1928 and made a number of friends here.
Funeral services were held at the Baptist Church Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock by Rev. R. Davis Mohler. Burial was made at Ames Chapel under the direction of W. V. Ritter & Son.
She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elza Pedigo, three brothers, Welby Pedigo of Plymouth, Ind., Albert Pedigo of Frankfort, Ind., and Oscar Pedigo of Columbus, Ind., two sisters, Mrs. Richard Sims of Indianapolis, Ind., and Miss Jesse Mae Pedigo of South Bend, Ind.

Springs Valley Herald (February 5, 1941) Obituary
Gladys Marie Pedigo, daughter of Elza and Minnie Taylor Pedigo, was born in Wisdom, Metcalf County, Kentucky on October 4, 1909. She passed away on January 31, 1941 at the age of thirty one years, three months and twenty-seven days.
Ever since an illness at the age of eleven, she has been frail, never enjoying full health. On the 20th of last May she was taken to Cragmont Hospital where she was given constant care until her death.
Since 1928 she has lived in West Baden Springs.
When she was fifteen years old she became a Christian joining the Orleans Baptist Church. Since her moving to West Baden she has been a member of the Baptist Church here, remaining as faithful to the church as it was possible for her to be, even until her death.
Besides her mother and father, she leaves in her immediate family three brothers and two sisters: Welby Pedigo of Plymouth, Ind., Albert Pedigo of Frankfort, Ind., Oscar Pedigo of Columbus, Ind., Mrs. Richard Sims of Indianapolis, Ind., and Miss Jesse Mae Pedigo of South Bend, Ind., also a nephew, Bobby Jean, a niece, Bernadine, other relatives and a number of friends.
Because of her fraility her life was not an easy one, but she went bravely on, a lesson to others in perserverence and courage. She fought and won a struggle which others much more readily would have given up in despair.

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We wish to express our thanks and appreciation for the kindness and help shown us in the sickness and death of our daughter and sister, Gladys Marie. We also want to thank Rev. R. Davis Mohler, Mr. and Mrs. Ritter and everyone who helped in any way. Mr. and Mrs. Elza Pedigo, Mr. and Mrs. Welby Pedigo, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Pedigo, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Sims, Mr. Oscar Pedigo, Miss Jessie Mae Pedigo. Submitted byTom Agan.

GILLIATT, Eliza, Springs Valley Herald (February 5, 1941) Death Notice
Mrs. Eliza E. Gilliatt, 71, wife of John Gilliatt, died at her home near Taswell Monday, February 3rd. Death came as a result of a broken hip.
Funeral services were held at the Fairview cemetery this afternoon at 1:00 o'clock. Schmutzler was in charge of the arrangements. Submitted byTom Agan.

BEATY, Oliver, Springs Valley Herald (February 13, 1941) Death Notice
Oliver P. Beaty, 73, died at the Madison Hospital Friday from a heart ailment followed after a long illness.
Mr. Beaty moved here from Cuzco twenty-eight years ago and made many friends during his residence in the valley. He had been in failing health for the past few years.
The body was accompanied to his home her Friday by W. V. Ritter & Son where it lay in state until Sunday afternoon. Rev. Floyd Elliott conducted the funeral rites at the methodist Church in Cuzco, where he was a member, Burial was made in the nearby cemetery,
He leaves a wife, six children, Mrs. Pearl Thacker and Mrs. Ida Abel of Indianapolis, Mrs. Lula Byrum of Newburg, Ind., Raymond and Roy Beaty of French Lick and Arnold Beaty of Dallas, Texas, 18 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren and two nieces. Submitted byTom Agan.

WEBB, Sam, Springs Valley Herald (February 13, 1941) Death Notice
Sam Webb died at the Madison Hospital on Tuesday, February 4th. Death was caused by a broken hip. Mr. Webb was in his eighties. He lived on a farm near West Baden for several years before going to Madison.
Funeral services were held at Ames Chapel Thursday afternoon with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by a wife of Orleans and one son, Cecil Webb, near Orleans. Submitted by Tom Agan.

McMICKLE, Sarah, Springs Valley Herald (February 13, 1941) Death Notice
Mrs. Sarah McMickle, 73, passed away at her home on Walnut Street Thursday night, February 6th, after a long illness of nephritis and heart trouble.
Mrs. McMickle was born near English, Ind., but spent the last forty years in French Lick where she has many friends.
Funeral services were held at Providence Sunday afternoon by Rev. Wm. Hancock with interment in the nearby cemetery. W. V. Ritter & Son were in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by three sons, Guy of French Lick, John of Charlestown, Ind. and Zenor of Chicago, Ill., two brothers, John Wellman of Marengo and James Wellman of Kankakee, Ill.

Springs Valley Herald (February 20, 1941) Obituary
Sarah Wellman McMickle, the daughter of Clark and Catherine Wellman, was born in Orange County, near English, Indiana, August 25, 1867. She spent 45 years of her life in French Lick, Indiana, where she passed away at the home of her son, Guy McMickle, February 6, 1941. Thus closing a very useful life of 73 years, 6 months and 19 days.
In 1886 she was married to Sidney B. McMickle. To this union 3 sons were born, namely: John and Guy, French Lick, Indiana and Zenor, Chicago, Illinois. To these sons she manifested a true mother's love and their welfare was her chief concern and she will be sadly missed by them all. Besides the sons she was blessed with 3 daughter-in-laws, two of whom are living, namely: Mrs. Maude McMickle, French Lick and Leota McMickle, Chicago, Illinois. Mrs. John McMickle preceded her in death. The kindness and love of the daughters-in-law was much appreciated by her. For the last 22 years she made her home with her son, Guy, where she passed away at the time mentioned above.
She united with Providence Primitive Baptist Church in her youth and lived and died in that faith. She always appreciated the opportunity of returning to the old church, and when there enjoyed the services very much.
She was a loving and true companion, and a devoted and precious mother, grandmother, great grandmother, a loving sister, a good neighbor, an honorable citizen.
She leaves besides the dear ones mentioned above to mourn her departure, two brothers, John, commonly known as Bee, Marengo, Indiana, James, Kankakee, Illinois; one half sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Standeford, English, Indiana; ten grandchildren; two great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, neighbors and friends.

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We wish to thank all those who were so kind and helpful during the illness of our mother, Mrs. Sarah McMickle. We especially wish to thank Rev. Wm. Hancock for his consoling words and W. V. Ritter & Son for their efficient service. The Family. Submitted byTom Agan.

DeTARR, Hortense, Springs Valley Herald (February 13, 1941) Death Notice
Mrs. Hortense DeTarr, 76, doed on Tuesday afternoon at her home near Unionville after a few weeks illness.
Funeral services were held at the Moores Ridge Church Thursday afternoon with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Schmutzler was the funeral director.
Mrs. DeTarr is the sister of Orville Apple of Bedford, Ind. Submitted by Tom Agan.

CROWDER, Eva, Springs Valley Herald (February 13, 1941) Death Notice
Mrs. Eva Crowder, 43, wife of Solomon Crowder, died at the Daviess County Hospital in Washington, Ind. Thursday, February 6th, from a ruptured appendix.
Funeral services were held at the Holiness Church Saturday afternoon by Rev. R. W. Hall. Burial was in the Mt. Lebanon cemetery with W. V. Ritter & Son in charge of the arrangements.
She leaves a husband and three children, Kenneth, Rhowena and Shirley, two sisters, Jessie Jacobs of Petersburg, Ind., and Pearl Drake of Zephryhills, Florida, one brother, Henry Harlan Noe of West Baden, two half sisters, Betty Cotton and Dessie Nolan of Elon.

Springs Valley Herald (February 13, 1941) A Tribute
We wish to pay this tribute to our dear neighbor, Mrs. Iva Crowder, who passed on at the Daviess County Hospital February 6th and by her passing we have lost one of our best friends and neighbors. She was of a kindly, cheerful disposition, meeting all with a smile and friendliness not surpassed. She was physically strong until a short time ago and little did we think she would be called so soon. She was an ideal house wife, ever toiling to help provide comforts for her husband and three children. She took up the burdens of country life so willingly and cheerfully that we are made to marvel. We never heard her complaining of any burden being too heavy. She spared the products of her toil with others. Our hearts ache when we think of our loss, yet our loss is no doubt her gain. For a number she has lived in the home of W. W. Cave and wife (Mrs. Cora Cave) and Mrs. Cave remarked to a friend,"If Iva was ever mad or angry, I never knew it." She did her part in helping to make a home. A home is not a palace or mansion, bit a place where love and contentment are. She seemed so happy to share with her husband the cares and responsibilities of life, and realized the true values of life.Now we all will miss her. She was a loving wife, a mother dear and a faithful friend. may we emulate her virtues. Emma Carnes. Submitted byTom Agan.

CHASTAIN, Barnett, Springs Valley Herald (February 13, 1941) Death Notice
Barnett Chastain, 73, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Etta Tabor, at Crystal, Ind. Saturday.
Funeral services were held at Crystal Sunday by Rev. Charles L. Johnson. Schmutzler was in charge of the arrangements.
He leaves a daughter, Mrs. Etta Tabor of Crystal, two sons, Virgil of French Lick and Walter of Crystal, and one step son, Steve of French Lick.

Springs Valley Herald (February 13, 1941) Obituary
Barnett Green Chastain, son of Mr. and Mrs. Levi Chastain, was born February 14, 1876 and departed this life February 8, 1941. Age 73 years, 11 months and 25 days.
His wife preceded him in death ten months ago.
He leaves to mourn his loss one daughter, Mrs. Etta Tabor of Crystal, Ind., two sons, Virgil of French Lick and Walter of Crystal, one step-son, Steve of French Lick.
He has made his home with his daughter since his wife's death. His testimony was that he was ready to meet the Lord. Often when he visited his neighbors he would shout and cry and say he was ready to meet God.
He will be sadly missed by all in this community.

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We wish to thank our many friends and neighbors for their help during our father's sickness and death. The Children. Funeral services were conducted by Rec. Charles L. Johnson at Crystal Sunday afternoon. Interment being made in the adjoining cemetery. Submitted byTom Agan.

BORDEN, George, Springs Valley Herald (February 13, 1941) Death Notice
George Borden, 31, of Eckerty, died in the St. Edwards Hospital at New Albany, Ind. Monday from injuries received when his school bus collided with a freight train near his home.
He had started on his route to pick up students around six o'clock Monday morning when the accident occurred. Apparently unaware of the approaching train, he drove his vehicle onto the tracks in the path of a Southern Railway freight. He suffered a crushed leg and skull injuries. Borden was alone in the bus at the time of the collision.
He is survived by his wife, a teacher in the Eckerty school, mother, Mrs. Sarah Borden, three sisters, Mrs. Nora Jackson, Mrs. Dollie Leonard and Mrs. Kathryn Andry, and three brothers, Sylvester, William and Verner Borden. Submitted byTom Agan.

TOLIVER, Ethel May, Springs Valley Herald (February 13, 1941) Death Notice
The body of Mrs. Hayden Toliver was discovered in her home at Bethel Monday evening by Mr. Toliver. Her death which came as a severe shock to her relatives and friends was thought to have been caused by heart disease.
Mr. Toliver had attended a sale that day, but Mrs. Toliver had remained at home to doctor a cold. When he returned around 7:00 p.m. he found the body dressed for bed with a bottle of liniment and a box of aspirin lying near by.
Funeral services and burial were held at Bethel Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. Toliver was the daughter of Oth Scarlett of near West Baden. We were unable to learn the names of the immediate survivors. Submitted byTom Agan.

PARKS, Samuel H., Springs Valley Herald (February 20, 1941) Death Notice
Samuel Parks, 75, died at his home near Newton Stewart Friday morning at two o'clock from a heart attack. He had been in failing health for some time.
Mr. Parks was a brother to W. J. Parks of French Lick.
Rev. Wm. Hancock conducted the funeral rites at Patoka Sunday afternoon. Burial was made in the nearby cemetery with Schmutzler in charge.
He is survived by his wife, one son, Orville, one daughter, Letty Love, one sister and three brothers.

Springs Valley Herald (February 27, 1941) Obituary
Samuel H. Parks, son of Allen and Julia Ann Parks, was born April 8, 1865. He has spent his life in Orange County.
He was united in marriage to Mary Morris April 30, 1885. To this union were born three children, namely: Orville parks of English, Ind., Lettie Love of French Lick and a son who died in infancy.
He united with the Patoka Church November 11, 1905 with his wife under the pastoral services of George T. Mayfield and he served as trustee of the church until health failed.
Uncle Sam and Aunt Mary, as they were often called, walked together in matrimonial life fifty-five years, ten months, sharing each others burdens until death came February 13, 1941 at the age of seventy-five years, ten months and five days.
He leaves to mourn his departure a wife, son and daughter, eight grandchildren living, one dead, nine great-grandchildren living and one dead.
It was a great joy to him for the grandchildren to visit him. As the Lord called their father away twenty-one years ago, they looked upon their grandfather as their father.
He was one of a family of ten children, one brother and two sisters preceding him in death. The others are Wilford parks, Mitchell, Ind., Jake Parks, Ohio, W. J. Parks, French Lick, John Parks, address unknown, Mrs. Eva Kellams, Oklahoma, and Eliza Faulkenburg, Arizona, with a host of relatives and friends.

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We wish to thank all those who were so kind and helpful during the passing away of our father, Samuel H. Parks. We especially wish to thank Rev. Wm. Hancock for his consoling words and Schmutzler for his efficient service. The Family. Submitted byTom Agan.

WAGGONER, George M., Springs Valley Herald (February 20, 1941) Death Notice
George M. Waggoner, 84, died at his home near Waggoner's Chapel on Friday night at eleven o'clock. Mr. Waggoner was born and raised in that community.
Rev. Hawkins conducted the funeral rites at Waggoner's Chapel Sunday afternoon. Interment was made in the nearby cemetery.
He leaves a wife, three daughters and one son, Mrs. Florence Radcliff, Mrs. Margaret Dowell and Ben Waggoner of Shoals, Ind. and Mrs. Pearl Robbins of French Lick. Submitted byTom Agan.

REYNOLDS, Branch L., Springs Valley Herald (February 27, 1941) Death Notice
Branch L. Reynolds, 66, passed away at his home in Hillham Monday night after a week of serious illness. He had been in failing health for a year.
Mr. Reynolds was born in Tennessee moving here several years where he was engaged in farming.
Funeral services were held at Cane Creek Wednesday afternoon where he was a member with Rev. C. W. Parks delivering the funeral rites. Interment was made in the church cemetery with W. V. Ritter & Son acting as funeral directors.
He is survived by a wife, five daughters, Iva Jones and Mary Gruber of French Lick, Alice Morgan and Selma Pinnick of Hillham and Miss Dessie Reynolds of Chicago, Ill., three sons, Charles near Orleans, John of Cambridge, Ill. and Ale of Hillham.

Springs Valley Herald (March 6, 1941) Obituary
Branch Long Reynolds, son of William R. and Mary Susan Reynolds, was born October 6, 1874 in Hawkins County, Tennessee and departed this life February 25, 1941 at the age of 66 years, 4 months and 19 days.
On February 27, 1898 he was united in marriage to Flora Lucretia Bledsoe and to this union eight children were born, all of whom, together with the wife and mother, survive.
They are Mrs. Iva Jones, Mrs. Mary Gruber, Mrs. Selma Pinnick of French Lick, Ind., Miss Dessie Reynolds of Chicago, Ill. and Mrs. Alice Morgan of Hillham, Charles of Mitchell, In., John of Cambridge, Ill. and Ale of Hillham. He leaves also four sons-in-law, three daughters-in-law, one brother, William of near French Lick, twenty-four grandchildren and four step grandchildren, besides a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his departure.
About 34 years ago he accepted his Lord and Savior and united with the church of Cane Creek, where he held his membership at the time of his death.

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We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to our friends and neighbors for their help and kindness during the illness and death of our dear husband and father, Branch Reynolds. We especially thank Rev. C. W. Parks for his consoling words and W. V. Ritter & Son for their efficient service. Mrs. B. L Reynolds and Family. Submitted byTom Agan.

ROBERTS, Lizzie B., Springs Valley Herald (February 27, 1941) Death Notice
Mrs. Lizzie B. Roberts, 72, widow of Samuel Roberts, passed away at her home in West Baden Tuesday night following a stroke six weeks ago.
Mrs. Roberts has been in the hotel business in West Baden several years.
Funeral services were held in the home this afternoon at 2:00 o'clock by Rev. Austin. Burial was made at Ames Chapel with W. V. Ritter & Son as directors. Submitted byTom Agan.

MOYER, John, Springs Valley Herald (February 27, 1941) Death Notice
John Moyer, 54, died Friday at his home here from acute laryngeal influenza.
Funeral services were held at the Holiness Church sunday by Rev. Hall. Burial was made in the Mt. Lebanon cemetery with W. V. Ritter & Son as directors.

Springs Valley Herald (February 27, 1941) Obituary
John Moyer, son of Josiah and Mary J. Moyer, was born near Linton, Indiana, December 6, 1887 and departed this life on Feb. 21, 1941 at the age of 54 years, 2 months and 15 days.
He leaves to mourn his untimely death his widow, Armilda Moyer, two sisters, Misha A. Turley of Farmersburg, Ind. and Elizabeth Hochstetter of Muncie, Ind., one brother, James, of Sullivan, Ind., who is ill and unable to attend the funeral, eleven nieces, ten nephews, four step daughters, Alice L. Palmer of French Lick, Ind., Ermel Watson of Martinsville, Ind., Tressa Layfield and Marjorie Mahan of Indianapolis, Ind., two step-sons, Oswald McKittrick of North Madison, Ind. and Delmer McKittrick of Ferdinand, eight step-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends by whom he will be sadly missed.
John was a true and loyal husband and father to his family and was always willing to lend a helpful hand. Nothing was too much to ask of John. He was always so good and kind to our mother and for this we will always hold a tender memory of him. The passing of his mother was one of the greatest tragedies of his life.
He made his peace with his maker and he seemed to have a message that the Lord was ready to take him Home and only waiting to receive the final Call.

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We wish to thank all of our friends and neighbors who assisted us in any way during the illness and death of our beloved husband and step-father, John Moyer. Also we especially wish to thank Rev. and Mrs. Hall for their kindness and consoling words and Mr. and Mrs. W. V. Ritter for their kindness and efficient services, also Mrs. Lena Waggoner for the beautiful floral arrangement and courtesy. The Widow and Family. Submitted byTom Agan.

ASH, Susan, Springs Valley Herald (February 27, 1941) Death Notice
Mrs. Susan Ash, 90, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. E. Cannavan at Eckerty, Ind., Saturday.
Funeral services were held in the Christian Church at Eckerty, Ind. Tuesday with burial in the nearby cemetery. W. V> Ritter & Son were in charge of the arrangements. Submitted byTom Agan.

LASHBROOK, Amy Eleanor, Springs Valley Herald (March 6, 1941) Death Notice
Mrs. Amy Lashbrook, 79, wife of James D. Lashbrook, of near French Lick, passed away at the Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis Wednesday following a few months illness. She entered the hospital Saturday.
Funeral services and burial will be held at Moores Ridge Sunday at 2:00 p.m. with Schmutzler in charge of the arrangements.
She leaves a husband and five children.

Springs Valley Herald (March 20, 1941) Obituary
Amy Eleanor Lashbrook, daughter of George and Ellen Riley, was born March 27, 1861 and departed this life March 5, 1941 at the age of 79 years, 11 months and 6 days.
She spent her childhood near Red Quarry west of French Lick.
She was united in marriage to James D. Lashbrook June 10, 1879. To this union were born 7 children, one of which died in infancy. The eldest, Elmer, preceded her to his reward. She leaves to mourn her departure her aged husband, 5 children, three sons, Stant, Elwood and Noble, all of French Lick, Indiana, two daughters, Mrs. Priscilla Shields of Indianapolis, Ind. and Mrs. Alice Burch of French Lick, ten grandchildren, two great grandchildren, one brother and a number of nieces and nephews, besides numerous neighbors and friends to mourn her loss.
When a child she was baptized into the Methodist Church and grew up in a Christian home. She always cling to her faith in her Redeemer and to her husband, children, grandchildren and neighbors lived an exemplary life, always thoughtful, helpful and cheerful to all. I hear Christ saying "As you have done to the least of these, ye have done unto me."
The last years of her life she had been afflicted, but bore her affliction without murmur and was always cheerful and happy.
She told her husband, children and grandchildren she was ready to go and often talked to her grandchildren of a home beyond where there would be no pain or sorrow.
He life has been spent for her husband and children. Her greatest thought was for their care and comfort. No wife was ever more devoted and helpful and during their more than 61 years of matrimony she and her husband have had but one purpose to provide and care for each other and their children. They lived in live and harmony as few have done.
Wife, mother, grandmother and friend has gone, but let us be thankful for her life and example, for surely she has lived a great and good life and Christ is saying "Well done."

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We wish to thank the many friends and neighbors and all who kindly assisted in our recent sorrow. James D. Lashbrook and Family. Submitted byTom Agan.

ROBERTS, George W., Springs Valley Herald (March 6, 1941) Death Notice
A telegram was received at this office this morning reporting the death of George W. Roberts, 90, who formerly lived in French Lick for many years.
He passed away yesterday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Anna Moore, in Los Angeles, Calif. Mrs. Moore will accompany the body to French Lick Monday, March 10th, and interment will be made Tuesday at Mt. Lebanon cemetery.

Springs Valley Herald (March 13, 1941) Obituary
George Washington Roberts was born November 8, 1850 in Dubois County, Indiana, passed away March 4, 1941 at the age of 90 years and 4 months at the home of his daughter, Anna Moore, with whom he had made his home for the past 8 years. There he was lovingly and tenderly cared for and everything possible was done to relieve his suffering which he bore most patiently.
He professed christianity when a young man and continued to live a christian for the rest of his life. He was raised in the Methodist Church, a member of the Mt. Lebanon Church. He enjoyed attending the Angeles Temple Church while in California, remaining active in church as long as he was able. He seemed to be ready and waiting for the Master's Call. He peacefully left this world as if to sleep on into eternity where he could forever enjoy his reward, his home in Heaven.
He was married to Emily Jane Mavity, who passed away May 3, 1932. They had lived happily together for 57 years. To this union were born 5 children, Anna, Lillie, Everitte, now living, Orlena and John preceding their father in death. There were 15 grandchildren, 12 living and 8 great grandchildren. Besides relatives he leaves to mourn his departure a host of neighbors and friends.

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank all the friends and neighbors and all who assisted at the funeral of our father, George W. Roberts. We especially thank Rev. Denny, Rev. Parks and Rev. Hall, also the singers, the pall bearers and the undertaker, Mr. Schmutzler. The Children. Submitted byTom Agan.

THACKER, Hannah, Springs Valley Herald (March 6, 1941) Death Notice
Mrs. Hannah Thacker, 73, near Patoka, died at the Robert Long Hospital in Indianapolis Saturday from a cancer.
Rev. Wm. Hancock conducted the funeral services at Patoka Monday followed by burial in the nearby cemetery with Schmutzler in charge of the arrangements.
She is survived by two daughters and one son, Mrs. Ora Parks and Web Thacker of Patoka and Mrs. Pearl Weise of Madison, Ind. Submitted byTom Agan.

SECREST, Cora, Springs Valley Herald (March 6, 1941) Death Notice
Mrs. Cora Secrest, aged 70 years, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charlie DeWitt on Wednesday, February 26th at 5:30 p.m. after a lingering illness of inward cancer.
Burial was made at Valeene on Friday afternoon by the side of her former husband, Freemont Walls. Services were conducted by Rev. Boyd, Methodist minister of Paoli. Ed Ellis had charge of the funeral arrangements.
Mr. and Mrs. Walls were at one time residents of French Lick and have many friends. Submitted by Tom Agan.

POTTS, William H., Springs Valley Herald (March 13, 1941) Death Notice
William H. Potts, 64, passed away sunday afternoon at his home near the Gorge east of French Lick from the effects of a paralytic stroke.
Mr. Potts was at home alone when the stroke occurred either Thursday evening or Friday morning. Mrs. Potts was visiting in Chicago, Ill. Failing to see him about his farm, neighbors investigated and discovered him lying unconscious in his home Saturday morning.
The number of ungathered eggs and accumulated newspapers pointed to Thursday night as the time he suffered the stroke. The fires in the heating and cook stoves had gone out and the elderly man suffered from exposure to the cold for two days. The stroke left him almost entirely paralyzed and he never regained consciousness before death.
Mr. and Mrs. Potts came here from East Chicago, Ind. in July, 1938. A great lover of nature and outdoor life, Mr. Potts had retired to this country home to spend his remaining days in cultivating a garden and flowers and enjoying the peace of rural life.
He spent most of his life in Chicago where he was a telegraph operator for the Pennsylvania Railroad Co. for 38 years before his retirement.
Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday afternoon by Rev. O. E. Parrett. Burial was made at Ames Chapel cemetery with W. V. Ritter & Son in charge.
He is survived by the widow, Mrs. Clara Potts, two daughters, Mrs. Lorraine Hughes and Mrs. Winifred Reinders, both of Harvey, Ill., four grandchildren, a sister, Mrs. Maude Tellar of Wolf Lake, Ill., two brothers, Fred of Longmont, Colo, and Arthur of Murphysboro, Ill. Submitted byTom Agan.

WEAVER, Wallace, Springs Valley Herald (March 20, 1941) Death Notice
Wallace Weaver, 29, son of Ben and Anna Weaver, died last Thursday enroute to his home near Cuzco. He had been to a doctor to receive medical treatment for laryngitis an influenza.
Rev. Otho Jackson delivered funeral rites at Cane Creek Sunday afternnon. Burial was made in the church cemetery with Schmutzler as funeral director. Submitted byTom Agan.

ALLEN, Christena, Springs Valley Herald (March 20, 1941) Death Notice
Mrs. Christena Allen, 68, died at her home in Jackson Township Friday from heart trouble.
Funeral services were held at Wickliff Sunday with burial in the nearby cemetery. Ritter & Son were in charge of arrangements.
She leaves a husband, Frank Allen. Submitted by Tom Agan.

WOLFINGTON, Elizabeth, Springs Valley Herald (March 20, 1941) Death Notice
Mrs. Elizabeth Wolfington, 75, passed away Sunday in the Daviess County Hospital at Washington, Ind. from ruptured appendix.
Mrs. Wolfington was formerly from West Baden, but has been making her home in Shoals, Ind. the past few years.
Rev. R. Davis Mohler conducted funeral services at the Baptist church in West Baden Wednesday afternoon. Interment was made in the Ames chapel cemetery with W. V. Ritter & Son as funeral directors.
She leaves two sons, Wilbur Wolfington of Flagstaff, Ariz., John Wolfington of West Baden.
Mrs. Wolfington was a sister to Mrs. Olive Ballard of West Baden and Mrs. Edwin Plummer of French Lick.

Springs Valley Herald (March 20, 1941) Obituary
Elizabeth, one of eight children who came to gladden the home of Peter and Mary Grigsby, was born at Stamper Creek in Orange County on March 16, 1866 and resided in that locality during the earlier part of her life.
On may 26, 1887 she was united in marriage to Alonzo Wolfington and to this union three children were born, namely, Florence (deceased), Wilbur and John. The family lived in the vicinity of West Baden for a number of years.
After the death of her companion the deceased made her home in French Lick, Indiana with the children of the daughter, Florence, giving to them the devoted love and care of both mother and grandmother.
Later she moved to Shoals, Indiana and for six years preceding her heath lived with Mrs. McCormick there.
During an evangelistic meeting and the preaching of Rev. Dowis, Mrs. Wolfington professed her faith in Christ and united with the First Baptist Church of West Baden. To this faith she remained true and steadfast to the end.
Ever and anon the gates to the Eternal are opened and a messenger is sent to those whose earthly work is finished, to bid them come to that abiding place. Early in the morning of March 16, 1941 such a summons came to the deceased and she departed this earthly life at the exact age of seventy-five years, since this date was also her birthday.
She lived a most useful and worthwhile life, being loyal and devoted to those she loved at all times. Even in these last days of illness and intense suffering, he was more concerned with the needs and welfare of others than for herself.
She leaves to mourn her departure two sons, Wilbur of Flagstaff, Ariz. and John of West Baden, Ind., two sisters, Mrs. Ed Charles of West Baden, Ind., and Mrs. Ed Plummer of French Lick, Ind. Also several grandchildren, along with other relatives and a host of friends.

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to take this means to express our heartfelt and sincere thanks to Rev. Mohler for his message and words of condolence, to the Fidelity Class of the West Baden Baptist Church, to Mr. and Mrs. Ritter for service so beautifully rendered, for all the lovely floral offerings, to all the kind friends and neighbors, who have helped us in any way during the illness and death of our beloved mother, grandmother and sister. Children, Grandchildren and Brothers. Submitted byTom Agan.

DEREMIAH, Minnie Stackhouse, Springs Valley Herald (March 20, 1941) Death Notice
Mrs. Minnie Deremiah, 57, wife of George Deremiah died Sunday morning at her home in West Baden from cerebral hemorrhage. Mrs. Deremiah had been suffering from a stroke for several months.
Funeral services were conducted at the Baptist Church in West Baden Tuesday afternoon by Rev. R. Davis Mohler. Burial was made in the Ames Chapel cemetery with Schmutzler in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by a husband and six children.

Springs Valley Herald (March 27, 1941) Obituary
Mrs. Minnie Vaughn Deremiah, daughter of Andy and Gribba Vaughn, was born in Casey County, Kentucky July 18, 1883. She passed away on March 16, 1941 at the age of fifty-seven years, seven months and twenty-six days.
On December 27, 1899 she was married to Claud Stackhouse, at which time she came to West Baden Springs where she has lived since. To this marriage were born six children: Mr. Thelbert Stackhouse, Mrs. Mamie Mason, Mr. Herschel Stackhouse, Mrs. Elsie Bradley, Mrs. Opal Drabing and Mr. Carl Stackhouse.
Since 1931 she has been a member of the West Baden Spring Baptist Church.
On June 7, 1940 she was married to Mr. George Deremiah of French Lick, Indiana.
She leaves to mourn her death her husband, six children, eleven grandchildren, one great grandchild, nine brothers and one sister.

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to take this means to express our sincere thanks to Rev. Mohler for his message and words of condolence, to the Fidelity Class of the West Baden Baptist Church, to Mr. Schmutzler for his service, for all the lovely floral offerings, to all the kind friends and neighbors who have helped in any way during the illness and death of our beloved mother, grandmother and sister. Children, Grandchildren, Brothers and Sisters. Submitted byTom Agan.

PIERCE, Ora, Springs Valley Herald (March 27, 1941) Death Notice
Relatives here received word this morning that Mrs. Ora Pierce, 61, passed away last night at her home near Bloomington, Ind. following a few weeks illness of a heart ailment.
Mrs. Pierce, widow of Franklin D. Pierce, formerly lived in the West Baden community where she has many relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at Bloomington Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. We were not informed as to the place the service would be held. Burial will be made in the Ames Chapel cemetery.
She leaves a son, Lee Pierce, with whom she made her home, a daughter-in-law, one granddaughter and one grandson. Submitted by Tom Agan.

BOSTOCK, Daniel T., Springs Valley Herald (March 27, 1941) Death Notice
Daniel T. Bostock, 59, died suddenly Monday night at 11:30 at his home near Abeydel from a heart ailment.
Mr. Bostock had been in failing health, but was able to be up and his death came as a shock to the family and friends.
Funeral services were held at Ames Chapel Thursday afternoon with interment in the church cemetery with W. V. Ritter & Son as funeral directors. Submitted byTom Agan.

BUSICK, Charles H., Springs Valley Herald (March 27, 1941) Death Notice
Charles H. Busick, 77, editor of the Progress-Examiner, died at St. Edwards Hospital, New Albany, Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
Direct cause of death was uremic poisoning brought on from the shock of a broken leg.
Mr. Busick received a fall last Wednesday while climbing from a car, breaking his leg above the knee. He was taken to the hospital at once for X-ray and treatment, but on account of old age, the attending surgeon gave but little hope for his recovery.
Early Sunday morning his family, who were not already at the bedside was hastily summoned, but the slight rally occurred and he lasted until the afternoon.
Funeral was held in the Methodist Church in Orleans, conducted by the Rev. M. B. McClure, of Tell City, a former pastor at Orleans, and a warm friend of the deceased.Rev. McClure was assisted by the local pastor, Rev. Floyd L. Cook, Burial occurred in Fairview cemetery under auspices of the Masonic Lodge. Submitted byTom Agan.