DICKEY, Henry F., Springs Valley Herald (October 19, 1944) Death Notice
Henry F. Dickey, 63, machine checker, died Monday at the home of his sister, Mrs. Calvin Murphy of Prospect after two weeks illness. He was born in East St. Louis, Ill.
Funeral service was held at the Murphy home Wednesday with burial in the I; O. O. F. cemetery in Paoli. Ritter & Son were the funeral directors and C. W. Parks had charge of the services. Submitted by Tom Agan.

QUALKENBUSH, Lee Roy Dallas, Springs Valley Herald (October 19, 1944) Death Notice
Lee Roy Qualkenbush, 17, died Monday afternoon at the Robert Long Hospital in Indianapolis where he was a patient the past week with typhoid fever.
Funeral Thursday afternoon at the Holiness church with burial at Emmons Ridge. Schmutzler had charge of the arrangements.
He is the son of Mrs. Sarah Qualkenbush.

Springs Valley Herald (October 26, 1944) Obituary
Lee Roy Dallas Qualkenbush, son of William and Sarah Qualkenbush, was born near French Lick, Indiana July 9, 1927 and was called away to help God prepare a place for others October 16, 1944 at the young age of 17 years, 3 months and 7 days.
Lee Roy leaves behind these to mourn his departure, his mother, four sisters, five brothers and many other relatives, classmates and friends. His father, two brothers and two sisters having preceded him in death.
Even though to our sight Lee Roy is gone in our hearts he still lives for knowing and loving him. He was never too busy to respect and help others and loved to hear words of love and comfort. Although Lee Roy was in the prime of youth he was trying his best to build a firm foundation upon which to stand in later life. He was a Junior of the West Baden High School, but had only gone a short while when Jesus sent the Death Angel watching over Lee Roy for about two weeks decided he was the new star they wanted to shine in Heaven so quietly slipped him away to awaken in the resurrection of the just. But before Lee Roy went to his Eternal Home he said he was ready to go and all through his sickness put his full trust in the Lord.
All of the brothers and sisters were present for the funeral except Ruby, who is a patient of a Chicago hospital. Her husband, Virgil Treash, attended.

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We wish to thank Rev. Frye, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Schmutzler, the singers, flower girls, pall bearers, friends and neighbors for their sympathy in the passing of our son and brother, Lee Roy Dallas. The Family. Submitted byTom Agan.

LANE, Cora S., Springs Valley Herald (November 2, 1944) Death Notice
Mrs. Cora S. Lane, 66, widow of Phillip Lane of West Baden, died Saturday in the Dunn Memorial Hospital at Bedford, Ind. from cerebral hemorrhage.
Rev. Porter conducted the funeral rites at Prospect Sunday afternoon. Interment was made in the Ames cemetery with Ritter & Son in charge of the arrangements.
She leaves two brothers, Perry and Oscar Abel and one sister, Fannie.

Springs Valley Herald (November 2, 1944) Obituary
Cora S. Lane, daughter of Samuel Taylor and Susan Jane McCauley Abel, was born November 13, 1877 and died October 27, 1944 in Dunn Memorial Hospital in Bedford, Indiana.
Two brothers, Perry and Oscar, and one sister, Fannie, are living. three sisters, Bertie, Carrie and Alice, have preceded her in death.
On December 10, 1929 she was united in marriage to Phillip S. Lane who passed away in November 1936.
In young womanhood she became a member of the Church of Christ at Prospect and she was a most loyal and faithful worker in that church throughout the years until her death. She was the teacher of Bible class for more than thirty years. Although she was one of a quiet and retiring disposition her example of faithful service was influential in leading others to experience the pleasures received in serving God.
The heritage she has left in her teachings to boys and girls, men and women, scattered far and wide, even some in foreign lands at the present time, is immeasurable in Christian values.
Her presence will be missed, but friends and loved ones will cherish the memory of her many kindnesses.

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We hereby express our thanks to all who kindly assisted us during the sickness and death of our beloved sister and aunt, Mrs. Cora S. Lane. We are especially grateful to the minister, Rev. Porter, the undertaker, Mr. and Mrs. Ritter, the choir, the pall bearers, the flower girls and those who sent floral offerings and in any way helped us. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Abel, Mr. and Mrs. Perry B. Abel and Family, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Jacobs and Family. Submitted byTom Agan.

FLICK, Ida L., Springs Valley Herald (November 9, 1944) Death Notice
Mrs. Ida Flick, 68, widow of M. S. Flick, died at the Clark Hospital in Paoli Friday night where she had been a patient a few days ago. Mr. Flick died about a year ago.
Mrs. Flick had owned and successfully operated a clothing and dry goods store here for 22 years before retiring from business due to failing health. She was a member of the Christian Church.
Rev. C. W> Parks assisted by Rev. Floyd Elliott conducted the funeral rites at her home on Adam Street Monday afternoon. Mr. Trinkle of Paoli read the obituary and the singing was rendered by Mr. Brooks and his assistants. Interment was in the Ames cemetery with Ritter & Son as funeral directors.
She leaves one son, Claude of Indianapolis, two daughters, Mrs. Alta McIntosh of New Albany, Ind., and Mrs. Blanche Elliott of French LIck, two sisters, Mrs. Alice Lashbrook and Mrs. Isom Beaty, two brothers, Albert and Fred Livengood, all of French Lick and three grandsons.

Springs Valley Herald (November 16, 1944) Obituary
To know, as these neighbors and friends gathered here have known, this companion, mother and child of the Master, Ida L. Flick is to think of her in the full measure of these lines.
And so today, in our hearts we would have these loved ones think of Mother as but "A Little Step Away" awaiting our coming, and that reunion where parting are no more.
As the daughter of William J. and Margaret Livengood, she was born near this place September 25, 1876 and spent all her life in this community, known and loved by everyone.
On August 12, 1894 she became the wife of Marion S. Flick. with whom she lived in sweet companionship until his passing July 16, 1943, a period of almost 50 years, and to whom she was a fitting helpmate, guiding him in his work when he most needed her support, devoting her life and her service to his business, her home and her church,. so long as health would permit.
Into their home was born three children, now, Mrs. Alta McIntosh of New Albany, Indiana; Claude Flick of Indianapolis; and Mrs. Blanche Elliott of this place (French Lick). With these of here immediate family, and most dear to her during this war-torn period of prayers and anxiety, are three grandsons, Claude Marion Flick, now with the armed forces in Iran; Robert Gene McIntosh, with the U. S. Navy in the South Pacific; and William Max Elliott, at home with parents here. There are also two sisters, Mrs. Alice Lashbrooks and Mrs. Pearl Beatty, and two brothers, Albert E. and Fred Livengood, all residing near, with many nephews and nieces, and other relatives.
In early life she united with the Christian Church at Old Pleasant Valley Church, later removing her membership to Cane Creek Church, and since coming to French Lick in 1914, she has worshiped with the Christian Church at this place. Here her friends were legion, they loved her for her simple, loving, sincere friendship and they unite as one to mourn the loss of such a friend. She has passed to the reward of the righteous, ripe in years of Motherhood, of loving and being loved, and full of the glory that comes from faithful Christian service in such a kindly way.
Her last illness came to a close at the Clark Hospital in Paoli Friday, November 3, 1944 at the age of 68 years, 1 month and 8 days. Yes, she is gone from us forever: "But God who studies each separate soul, out of Commonplace lives, like hers, make up the beautiful whole."
Truly may we say "her work on earth is finished, and henceforth she shall wear a crown of righteousness, and bask in the realm of eternal joy and peace with Christ her Savior."

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We wish to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to each and every one who assisted us in any way during the illness and passing of our mother. The Family. Submitted byTom Agan.

STRINGER, Mayoma, Springs Valley Herald (November 9, 1944) Obituary
Mayoma Stringer, wife of the late Thomas L. Stringer, was born May 15, 1870 and departed her life October 24, 1944 at 10:30 a.m. at the home of Mrs. Amanda Fagan, 22009 Ecorse Rd., Dearborn, Michigan.
She leaves to mourn her death four sons and seven daughters: Ezra Stringer of Bernie, Mo., Milen Stringer, Lee Stringer and Knoefel Stringer of Dearborn, Michigan; Mrs. Amanda Fagan of Dearborn, Mich., Mrs. Harry Franklin of Pasadena, Calif., Mrs. Lew Phillips of Winslow, Ariz., Mrs. Alice Kellams of Chicago, Ill., Mrs. Mary Novak of San Pedro, Calif.; 11 grandchildren: Harry Brown and John Brown, Jr. of French Lick, Ind., Mrs. Evelyn Haffner of Muncie, Ind., Olive Jane Franklin and Harry Franklin, Jr. of Pasadena, Calif., Mrs. Leona Ames of Chicago, Ill., Mrs. Mildred Paeck of Winslow, Ariz., Franklin Kellams of Iowa, Douglas Stringer and Billie Stringer of Detroit, Mich, Thomas Stringer of Detroit, Mich., and fourteen great-grandchildren.
There are two deceased daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Key and Stella Stringer, and one deceased grandson, Julius Kellams.

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We wish to thank our kind neighbors and friends for their sympathy and kind words; Rev. Parks for his kind consoling words, the choir for their beautiful songs. The Family of Mrs. Mayoma Stringer. Submitted by Tom Agan.

RITTER, Sarah Elizabeth, Springs Valley Herald (November 16, 1944) Death Notice
Mrs. Sally E. Ritter, 86, widow of Dr. John A. Ritter, died at her home in West Baden Friday, November 10, after a long illness.
Dr. and Mrs. Ritter were among the first families to come to West Baden, there being only one other home there at that time.
Mrs. Ritter formerly operated the Ritter Hotel in West Baden which was established over fifty years ago. The first Methodist Sunday School was held in this hotel. She organized the first Methodist church in West Baden and was an active member as long as health would permit. She was one of the directors of the West Baden Bank for several years.
Funeral services were held in the West Baden Methodist Church Sunday afternoon by Rev. James Austin, assisted by Rev. Walker, presiding elder, and Rev. Hall. Interment was made at Ames Chapel with Ritter & Son in charge.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Pearl Bedster, one son, H. O. Ritter, of Louisville, Ky., three granddaughter and one great grandson.

Springs Valley Herald (November 30, 1944) Obituary
Stepping out of the night into the dawn of day, Heaven will not be strange to her, for one who lived such a life of Christian faith.
Sarah Elizabeth Jackman Ritter, daughter of George and Anna Wolfington Jackman, was born in Orange County near West Baden Springs, Indiana.
She was united in marriage to Dr. John A. Ritter on May 4, 1881 and for fifty eight years shared life's joys and sorrows together, until on the morning of October 19, 1939, the Angel of Death called Dr. Ritter to his reward, leaving a vacant chair that could not be filled. To this union were born two children, Harry O. Ritter of Louisville, Kentucky and Pearl Ritter Bedster of West Baden Springs, Indiana.
Dr. and Mrs. Ritter were among the first families to come to West Baden, there being just one house when they came. They built the "Ritter Hotel", a few years later and owned and operated it successfully until just a few years before Dr. Ritter's passing, when their health would no linger permit them to carry the burden of operating a business. Mrs. Ritter won the love and respect of all that knew her.
At an early age she united with the Methodist Church in which faith she has lived and has been a loyal and active member. she organized the first Methodist Sunday School in West Baden, which was held in her hotel, was a member of the Board of Church Trustees, and taught the Bible Class for as long as her health would permit her to attend the services. She was thought of as "The Mother of the Church." Mrs. Ritter was a good neighbor, believing in the goodness and greatness of God. She was always in prayer meeting, never absent from any church service when able to attend, and was always happier when performing some useful task for her church. The church in years to come will stand as a monument in her memory. It can truly be said the church has lost a loving, faithful and helpful member and the community at large will miss this dear one; who has been a life long resident of West Baden. She was one of the oldest that was reared in this community and who by her character inspired others to better and higher principles in life. She was a charter member of the Rebekkah Lodge and was a member of the Board of Directors of the West Baden National Bank for several years.
Mrs. Ritter was the last one of the older Jackman generation to pass away. Her ancestors came from Vermont and were noted for their Christian faith. Her hospitality in her home was largely known by friends and strangers. Earth never bore upon its bosom a better Christian mother, and leaves to her family a heritage more enduring than silver and gold.
She leaves to mourn her departure a son and daughter, three grandchildren, Mrs. Wallace Hill, Miss Mary Ritter and Mrs. Preston Higgins, two great grandsons and a host of other relatives and friends.
She has been in failing health for some time and has said to her loved ones she would not be with them long. She was ready and willing that her spirit might go to Him who said, "Come unto Me and I will give thee rest." So, after these months of suffering and affliction, as a child pillows its head on its mother;s bosom and falls asleep, so this dear one, quietly and peacefully fell asleep to awake with the resurrection of the just, aged 86 years, 9 months and 6 days.

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We wish to thank the many friends for their aid and sympathy during the illness and death of our mother, Sarah Elizabeth ritter. We also thank Rev. James Austin, Dr. J. M. Walker and Rev. C. W. Hall for their consoling words, and Dr. Boyd and Dr. Miller, W. V. Ritter and Son, the singers, pall bearers, and those who sent the beautiful floral tribute. Mr. H. O. Ritter and Family, Mrs. Pearl Bedster and Family. Submitted byTom Agan.

LEWIS, Richard F., Springs Valley Herald (November 16, 1944) Death Notice
Richard Lewis, 65, passed away Saturday at his home south of French Lick following a stroke on Friday. He had suffered a long illness preceding the fatal stroke.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday morning at 10:30 at the Moores Ridge church by Elder Hancock. Burial was made in the church cemetery under the direction of Schmutzler Funeral Home.
Mr. Lewis is survived by five sons and two daughters.

Springs Valley Herald (November 23, 1944) Obituary
Richard F. Lewis, son of George W. and Nancy P. McCarty Lewis, was born in Martin County, Indiana July 19, 1879 and died November 11, 1944.
On April 28, 1901 he was united in marriage to Mary V. Wininger, who remained his constant companion until her death October 16, 1930. Unto this union were born eight children: William R., at home; Charles, of Muncie; Mrs. Odust Johnson of Arizona; Richard P. of Muncie; George C. of Crawfordsville; Thomas, in service; Lawrence E., who preceded him in death April 4, 1941; Mrs. Elton Cronkhite of West Baden. He also leaves four grandchildren, all of whom he dearly loved. Also one brother, George W. Lewis, of Terre Haute, Ind. and a host of other relatives and friends.
In early life he united with the Primitive Baptist Church in which he remained a faithful member until death. At the time of his death he was a devoted member at the church of Orleans, Ind. He believed that the soul was spark of an infinite fire which can never be quenched, or ever be dimmed; and that it will live on amidst the mutations of time and eternity, until sun, moon and stars have forever faded away. In such a belief he faced death with that calmness that serenity, and that beauty which any of us many well emulate, and to which we may all aspire.
His life was gentle, and the elements for good so mixed in him, that Nature might well stand up and say to the world, "This was a man."

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We wish to thank our neighbors and friends for their never ending help during the long illness and death of our father, Richard F. Lewis; also Mr. and Mrs. Schmutzler, the singers and Rev. Hancock for his consoling words. The Children. Submitted byTom Agan.

HOPPER, Mary, Springs Valley Herald (November 16, 1944) Death Notice
Mrs. Mary Hopper, 60, wife of Art Hopper, died Tuesday at her home in Russellville after a long illness.
Rev. Elliott will conduct the funeral service Thursday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock in the United Brethren Church. Burial will be made at Mt. Lebanon cemetery with Schmutzler in charge of arrangements. Submitted byTom Agan.

EASLEY, James, Springs Valley Herald (November 16, 1944) Death Notice
James Easley, 73, of Orleans was fatally injured Monday evening when struck by a car on State Road 150 three miles west of Paoli. The injured man was taken to the Dunn Hospital in Bedford where he succumbed at 4:30 Tuesday morning.
In a report to state police officers, Clifford Owen of French Lick, driver of the car, stated that the victim was walking in the highway and that lights from parked trucks nearby prevented him from seeing Easley until too late to avoid hitting him.
The accident occurred about 9:00 o'clock as Mr. and Mrs. Owen and sons were returning from a visit with her mother in Indianapolis. Submitted byTom Agan.

BAXTER, William Volney, Springs Valley Herald (November 23, 1944) Death Notice
Word was received here Tuesday evening of the sudden death of Volney Baxter of French Lick who passed away at Clearwater, Florida following a stroke early in the day. His family had started to the bedside upon word of the stroke, but returned last night from Evansville when notified he had passed away.
Mr. Baxter had gone to Florida for the winter. He has been a chef in leading resort hotels of the country for many years, but made his home in French Lick.
Funeral arrangements have not been completed at this time. The body will arrive from Florida today.
He is survived by his wife and three daughters, Helen, Katheryn and Shirley, four brothers and two sisters.

Springs Valley Herald (November 30, 1944) Death Notice
Sunday afternoon the Christian church was packed to capacity with friends for the funeral of Volney Baxter, 56, who died at West Palm Beach, Florida, November 21.
The rites were conducted by Rev. C. W. Parks. Interment was in the Ames cemetery with Ritter & Son as funeral directors.

Springs Valley Herald (November 30, 1944) Obituary
William Volney Baxter was born October 6, 1886 near French Lick, Indiana. He was the son of William and Elizabeth Case Baxter. He passed away in Palm Beach, Florida November 21, 1944 at the age of 56.
One sister, Grace Sanders, and one brother, Everett, preceded him in death. He leaves four brothers and two sisters, Joe and Mrs. Mabel King of French Lick; Morton of Franklin, Ind.; Arthur of Palm Beach, Florida; Mrs. Pearle Eastman of Los Angeles, Calif. and Silver a prisoner of the Japanese in the Philippine Islands.
He was married to Mabel Seybold in 1913 and being a happy, cheerful father with a good mother, they made a happy home. To this home came Geraldine, Mrs. Helen Smiries, Kathleen and Shirley Ann. Geraldine died in early childhood. He also leaves a little granddaughter, Angela, whom he loved dearly.
He became a member of the First Christian Church at French Lick during the pastorate of Rev. N. L. Collins. His work was such that he could not attend church regularly, but he greatly appreciated the fellowship and inspiration of the good things in life and always commented on them. He enjoyed songs and was a singer himself. He was an affectionate and loving father, very devoted, well known and beloved by his family and a large circle of friends.
He began as a cook in the French Lick Spring Hotel and as the years went on he advanced until he was an expert in his profession of chef and served some of the largest hotels in a most efficient way. His counsel and advice will be missed from the highest official to the lowest worker.
When a friend passes into the Great Beyond we suffer an irreplaceable loss. Something fine and precious goes out of our lives forever. This is particularly the case when a man like Volney Baxter dies for he had a great genius for friendship, and today there is mourning in many households for the man who never forgot his friends, who rejoiced with them in their gladness and wept with them in their sorrows, who stood by them in every time of trouble and whose warm handclasp was that of a brother.

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We wish to take this opportunity to thank our friends and neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Ritter, Rev. Parks, for their kindness and sympathy shown us during our recent bereavement. Please accept out thanks and gratitude for the lovely floral offerings. Mrs. Volney Baxter and Daughters. Submitted byTom Agan.

CRITCHFIELD, Mary Wright, Springs Valley Herald (November 23, 1944) Death Notice
Mrs. Mary Wright Critchfield, 74, passed away at her home on Adams Street Tuesday. She has been a life long member of the Christian Church and was a charter member of the American Legion Auxiliary.
Funeral services will be held at the Christian Church by Rev. C. W. Parks Thursday afternoon at 3:00 o'clock. Burial will be at Ames Chapel under the direction of W. V. Ritter & Son.
She is survived by one son, H. T. Wright, three grandchildren, two brothers and three sisters.

Springs Valley Herald (November 30, 1944) Obituary
Today we are paying our tribute of respect to Mary Wright Critchfield, born January 2, 1870 to John and Rebecca Wood.
Her girlhood days were spent in Riceville where she grew to young womanhood.
On June 18, 1888 she was married to William Wright. This marriage was blessed by the birth of one son, Herman, and one daughter, Addie Mae, who died in infancy. Her home was a haven for the homeless, and six nieces and nephews were befriended by her and spent their childhood days in her home.
She was a charter member of the American Legion Auxiliary and was the oldest member of the local organization.
She was bereft of her companion in 1931 after many happy years together. In 1939 she was again married to Arthur Critchfield who preceded her in death over two years ago.
In young womanhood she heeded the call of her Master and became a member of the Christian Church at Riceville, later, when she made her home in French Lick, she became a member of the First Christian Church here, and has remained a firm believer in the Divine Master. When her health began to fail, she talked without fear or doubt of her going from this world of pain and sorrow to a better one and she made this transition to the realm of Eternal Bliss and faltered not, but fell asleep in Jesus at 10:30 in the morning of November 21, 1944.
Mary Wright Critchfield was a good woman, a woman devoted to her home and her family. such love and affection is seldom seen as we find this mother had for her son, her grandchildren and all her loved ones.
Our hearts are tendered today with sympathy and sorrow and God does not seem so far away. In her personal papers were found written many times these words, "God let me so live that I will be pleasing in Thy sight." With that prayer in her heart we can understand why she was able to live a good Christian life and a life whose influence will abide with us always and we know the world is a better place because Mary Wright Critchfield has lived in it. Her Maker was most kind in bestowing His gifts on her, giving her a sweet, unselfish personality and her family has all these memories to cherish.
She leaves behind her son, Herman, and his wife, two granddaughters, Mary and Martha of Indianapolis, one grandson, Billy D.; two brothers, William Wood of Pleasant Hope, Missouri and William Clark of Elnora, Indiana; and three sisters, Pamelia Clark of Long Beach, California; Belle Frentress of Hammond, Indiana and Janie Breeden of Paoli, Indiana; also many nieces, nephews, neighbors and friends.

Springs Valley Herald (December 7, 1944)
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We extend our sincere thanks to our neighbors and friends for their assistance and words of sympathy during the illness and death of my mother, Mary Wright Critchfield. H. T. Wright and Family Submitted byTom Agan.

ROSNER, Albert, Springs Valley Herald (November 23, 1944) Death Notice
Brother Albert Rosner, S. J. 85, died in the West Baden College infirmary Wednesday morning at 3:55 after an illness of some weeks. Brother Rosner, a native of Germany, had been a member of the Jesuit order for 64 years.
Funeral services will take place in the college chapel Friday morning at 9:00 o'clock. Burial will be in the college cemetery. Ritter & Son are in charge of the arrangements. Submitted byTom Agan.

BURTON, Palis Ester, Springs Valley Herald (November 23, 1944) Death Notice
Mrs. Palis Burton, 76, died Saturday night at 9:00 o'clock at her home near Mt. Lebanon following a long illness.
Funeral services were held at Mt. Lebanon Monday afternoon by Rev. C. W. Parks. Burial was in the church cemetery with Schmutzler as funeral director.
She leaves three children, Sherman and Bertie Burton and Mrs. Tillie Cox.

Springs Valley Herald (November 30, 1944) Obituary
Palis Ester Lashbrook, daughter of James Wesley and Elizabeth Jane Lashbrook, was born March 10, 1868 in the Moores Ridge neighborhood. There she grew up to young womanhood and married Johnnie Burton on February 5, 1887, coming soon after to make her home near Mt. Lebanon. Five children came to live in this home, two daughters, Goldie and Myrtle, preceded her in death as did her husband also, but there remain to mourn the loss of their loving and devoted mother, Bertie, Mrs. Tillie Cox and the youngest son, Sherman, who has remained at home with his mother. She leaves also nine grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, one brother, Joe Lashbrook and a great number of other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Burton has been a faithful and loyal member of Mt. Lebanon church for many years and enjoyed nothing so much as meeting for worship with her neighbors and friends.
She departed this life November 18, 1944, at the age of 76 years, 8 months and 8 days. She has left her friends and loved ones and joined the great throng who have "Gone down the Valley, one by one," to enter into the Kingdom of Eternal Life, where there shall be no sorrow and no tears, but only peace and rest. Submitted byTom Agan.

DENNY, Orville M., Springs Valley Herald (November 30, 1944) Obituary
We are gathered here today in the presence of a sympathetic, loving and merciful Heavenly Father, one who exercises His power to see that all things work together for good to those that love God. I like to think of life here on earth as the builder of a great structure hath foundation whose builder and maker is God.
Orville M. Denny, son of Thomas W. and Martha M. Able Denny, was born July 2, 1884 and died November 6, 1944 at Robert Long Hospital at Indianapolis.
He was married to Elizabeth M. Dean on September 16, 1908, his wife having preceded him in death on October 8, 1944. Surviving him are three sisters, Mrs. Zora Waldrip of Shelton, Washington; Mrs. Laura Sheeks of Orangeville, Indiana; and Mrs. Mae Ellis of French Lick, Ind.; two brothers, Samuel H. Denny of Indianapolis and William H. Denny, French Lick, Ind. One sister, Rosalee Denny preceded him in death. He also leaves many nieces and nephews and a host of friends to mourn their loss.
He was a member of the Eastern Star and Masonic Lodges, both of whom will have a part in his final services here today. Submitted byTom Agan.

LANKFORD, Clarence (Jack), Springs Valley Herald (November 30, 1944) Death Notice
Word has been received here from Mrs. Mary Anne Kinder of Cleveland, Ohio of the death of her brother, Clarence (Jack) Lankford early Wednesday morning from injuries received in an accident Sunday. He is the grandson of C. C. Lankford of French Lick and the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Everett Lankford.
The fatal injuries were received when a train collided with a truck driven by the victim. Blame for the accident was laid to the absence of the gateman at a railroad crossing. Lankford received a fractured skull and several cuts, burns and bruises.
The truck and its contents including $10,000 worth of movie films and candy was a complete loss.
The body will be shipped to the W. V. Ritter & Son Funeral Parlor here from Massillon, Ohio Saturday morning and will lay in-state there until funeral services are held, probably Sunday, although definite arrangements have not been completed. Burial will be at Ames cemetery.

Springs Valley Herald (December 7, 1944) Obituary
It has often been said that "a good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favor than silver and gold." And as we gather in paying parting tribute to our brother, friend and relative, Clarence Dayton Lankford, we think of him as one of those of whom these lines may have been written.
Commonly known as "Jack" he was born into the home of Everett and Alice Evans Lankford, near Paoli, February 6, 1917. The greater part of his life was spent in this (French LIck) community, where he received his common school education and for a time attended the high school here.
Suffering the loss of both his parents while young he entered lifes future with manliness, energy and ambition. In 1940 he went to Detroit, Michigan, where for much of the next three years he was a valued employee of the Middle Atlantic Transaction Company, later going to Cleveland, Ohio, where he has since been employed by the E. S. Johnson Film Corporation, and it was while in the service of his employer there he was fatally injured at Orville, Ohio, November 26, 1944. Following his injury he was removed to the City Hospital at Massillion, Ohio, where he died Wednesday, November 29, 1944, at the young and useful age of 27 years, 9 months and 23 days.
Of his immediate family, there remains one brother, T-Sgt. Louis Lankford, now of the U. S. Army, for the past three years stationed in Panama; one sister, Mrs. Mary Anne Kinder, residing in Cleveland, Ohio; a half-sister, Miss Betty Lucille Lankford, now of Clayton, Ohio; and very near friend, Miss Betty McMurray of St. Mary's, Ohio, a step-brother, Edward Wolfington near Paoli and many relatives and friends in this community.
Thus do we who gather her remember and pay tribute to this memory of a former citizen, relative and friend. His words we may have forgotten, but not so his life, which has now ended here among us. And of this life which has so ended here, but has begun anew in that land where partings are no more, we, and the world, may, with one accord, truly say of "Jack":
His life was gently and the elements for honesty, sincerity, truthfulness and loyalty, so mixed in him, that nature night stand up and say to all the word - "This is a man!"

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We wish to extend our sincere thanks to all those who assisted in any way during the death of our brother, Jack Lankford. We especially want to thank Rev. Parks and Mr. and Mrs. Ritter for their efficient services. T-Sgt. Louis Lankford, Miss Betty Lankford, Mrs. Mary Anne Kinder, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Lankford. Submitted byTom Agan.

QUALKINBUSH, Amanda Jane, Springs Valley Herald (December 7, 1944) Death Notice
Mrs. Amanda Qualkinbush, 77, widow of Thomas Qualkinbush, died at the Washington Hospital Wednesday at 12:30. She entered the hospital Monday.
The body will lay in state at the Schmutzler Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
She is survived by six sons, Leslie, Ellis, Elza, Edward, Lyman and Charles.

Springs Valley Herald (December 21, 1944) Obituary
Amanda Jane, daughter of Joseph and Nancy Wininger Evans, was born June 14, 1867 and died December 7, 1944. Age 77 years, 5 months and 23 days. She was born in Lost River Township in Martin County and spent the great part of her life in this county.
On January 5, 1883 she was united in marriage to Thomas Qualkinbush. To this union was born eight children, seven boys and one girl.
When a young girl she was converted and united with the U. B. Church at Emmons Ridge and died in that faith.
December 4, she was taken to the hospital at Washington, but nothing could be done to relieve her suffering and early Thursday morning she quietly fell asleep to awake no more on this earth.
She has gone to meet her Savior who is kind and living and a righteous judge to whom each of us living will someday have to meet Him and give an account of his life.
She leaves to mourn her great loss seven sons, Walter, Lyman, Edward, Leslie, Charles, Ellis, all of French Lick; Elza, now in service of his country stationed at Camp Plauche, New Orleans, La.; thirty-five grandchildren, five of these overseas, Elvis Qualkinbush a prisoner in Germany, Charles Qualkinbush in England, William and Robert Qualkinbush somewhere in Germany; thirty-four great grandchildren and a number of other relatives and friends.
A father, mother, husband, daughter and two sisters preceded her in death.

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We sincerely wish to thank every one who assisted us in any way during the illness and death of our mother. The Children. Submitted byTom Agan.

POLSON, Elizabeth, Springs Valley Herald (December 7, 1944) Death Notice
Mrs. Elizabeth Polson, 82, passed away at her home here Sunday night following several days illness. She has been a resident of French Lick for more that thirty years.
Rev. C. W. Parks conducted the funeral services at the home Tuesday afternoon. Interment was in Ames Chapel cemetery with Ritter & Son as directors.
She leaves one son, Henry Polson.

Springs Valley Herald (December 14, 1944) Obituary
Elizabeth Polson, daughter of Christopher and Caroline Unruh was born in Lawrenceburg, Ind. January 24, 1862 and departed this life December 2, 1944 at the age of 82 years, 10 months and 9 days.
On December 24, 1882 she was married to William H. Polson at Orangeville, Indiana. To this union was born one son, Henry, who has lived his entire life with his mother except four years when he went away to work. Her husband passed away August 6, 1916.
She has been a resident of French Lick more that thirty-two years, having moved here from Stampers Creek Township.
She was a quiet and friendly woman, an old fashioned mother, whom to know her was to love her.
She had the respect and esteem of all her relatives and neighbors, and the children of the community were her special friends. She was patient in her suffering and realized that her long, happy life was completed and was ready to go.
Funeral services were conducted at the home with Rev. C. W. Parks officiating. Burial was at Ames Chapel.

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We wish to thank our many friends and neighbors for all their acts of kindness and sympathy during the sickness and death of our mother. These deeds we hope to be able to repay. Henry Polson and Wife. Submitted byTom Agan.

BURTT, Mary E., Springs Valley Herald (December 14, 1944) Death Notice
Mrs. Mary E. Burtt, 81, widow of Joab Burtt, formerly of French LIck, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ethel Brooks, of Racine, Wisconsin, Sunday.
She moved to a farm near French Lick with her parents when she was a small girl and spent most of her life here where she made many friends. Mr. and Mrs. Burtt operated a vegetable and milk wagon here for several years and were widely known.
After the death of her husband in 1931, Mrs. Burtt has been living with her children, but has made many extended visits with friends and relatives.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ethel Brooks of Racine, Wisconsin, Mrs. L. E. Haelfrisch of Findley, Ohio, three sons, Martin of Indianapolis, Bryan of Seattle, Washington and Thomas of Kenosha, Wisconsin, ten grandchildren, two sisters, Cordelia Mickler of Long Beach, California and Judie Penson of Carltonville, Missouri.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church Wednesday afternoon with Rev. C. W. Parks officiating. Interment was in the Mt. Lebanon cemetery with Ritter and son in charge of the arrangements.

Springs Valley Herald (December 14, 1944) Obituary
Mary E. Burtt, daughter of Martin and Lucy Roberts Mickler was born in Dubois County, Indiana, January 29, 1863, when she was a small girl her parents moved to a farm near French Lick. She was one of a family of 12 children who with their father and mother maintained a home of high standards of living.
On April 23, 1890 she was united in marriage to Joab Burtt, who resided on a farm just east of French Lick. This home was blessed with eleven children. For many years they operated a vegetable and milk wagon in French Lick by which besides the rest of the farming, they made their livelihood. Through this they made many friends. After the death of her companion in 1931 she made her home with the children, returning many times for extended visits to her home and visiting with friends and relatives whose friendship she cherished most highly.
In early life she became a member of the First Methodist Church in French Lick and held membership in this church at the time of her death. She passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ethel Brooks of Racine, Wisconsin, December 19, 1944 at the age of 81 years, 10 months and 12 days.
She leaves to mourn her death two daughters, Mrs. Ethel Brooks, Mrs. L. E. Haelfrisch of Findley, Ohio, three sons, Martin of Indianapolis, Bryan of Seattle, Washington, Thomas of Kenosha, Wisconsin, ten grandchildren, two sisters, Cordelia Mickler of Long Beach, California and Judie Penson of Carltonville, Missouri.

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We take this means of expressing our heartfelt thanks to our many friends for their sympathy and assistance offered during the death of our mother, Mrs. Mary E. Burtt. We especially thank Rev. C. W. Parks for his consoling words, the pall bearers, flower girls, singers, organist and those who furnished cars. Martin Burtt, Ethel Brooks, Bryan Burtt, Thomas Burtt, Martha Haelfrisch, Mrs. John Purkhiser. Submitted byTom Agan.

McCUNE, Victor, Springs Valley Herald (December 14, 1944) Death Notice
Victor McCune, 42, well know resident of near Cuzco passed away at the Daviess County Hospital at Washington, Ind. Tuesday afternoon. He was taken to the hospital around 1:00 o'clock Tuesday morning.
Funeral services will be held this afternoon at Cuzco with burial in the nearby cemetery. Schmutzler will be in charge of arrangements.
Mr. McCune is survived by the wife and six children. Submitted by Tom Agan.

CARMICKLE, Sarah E., Springs Valley Herald (December 21, 1944) Death Notice
Mrs. Sarah E. Carmickle, 84, died Friday night at the St. Edwards Hospital in New Albany, Ind. She is the mother of Mrs. H. K. Miller of West Baden where she made her home. She was born in Kentucky.
Funeral services were held at the West Baden Baptist Church Monday afternoon at two o'clock. Interment was in the Ames Chapel cemetery with Ritter & Son in charge of the arrangements.

Springs Valley Herald (January 4, 1945) Obituary
Sarah E. Carmickle was born in Bullet County, Kentucky, February 8, 1860 and died December 15, 1944. Aged 84 years, 10 months and 7 days.
Her father, John Cole, was a minister of the Christian Faith and early in her life she became a member of the Christian Church. After the death of her husband, John Carmickle, forty years ago, she came to live in the home of her daughter, Betty Miller, with whom she continued to live until the time of her death.
Two other daughter survive, Mrs. Anna Leonard and Mrs. Margaret James, both of Louisville, Kentucky, also three brother and one sister, Warren Cole of Miflin, Indiana, Robert Cole of Taswell, Owen Cole of Indianapolis and Laura Foster of Bristow, a nephew, Jeff Jackson of Indianapolis, who she raised from early childhood; two grandchildren, Earl Miller of South Bend, Indiana and Marie Moore of West Baden; also one great grandchild, Betty Miller of South Bend. Another grandchild, Muri James, preceded her in death.
For many years Mrs. Carmickle had been known to her neighbors and friends as Grandma Carmickle. She loved little children and young people and they in turn loved her because they knew her to have a loving and understanding heart.
She was a true example of rightful Christian living, loved the church and to the very last read her Bible daily and prayed continuously.
Although she had become frail in the last few months, she remained alert, interested in every ones problems, always understanding, encouraging and gentle.

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to sincerely thank our friends, relatives and neighbors for their kindness shown us at the death of our mother, Sarah E. Carmickle. We especially wish to thank Rev. Callaway, the singers, pall bearers, Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Ritter and all who furnished cars. Dr. and Mrs. H. L. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Moore, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. James, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Leonard. Submitted byTom Agan.

CHARNES, William, Springs Valley Herald (December 21, 1944) Death Notice
William Charnes, 62, died Sunday night at the Craigmont Hospital at Madison, Ind.
Funeral services were held at Mt. Lebanon with Rev. C. W. Parks officiating. Burial was in the nearby cemetery with Schmutzler as directors.
He leaves one foster son, Hugh W. Charnes, six nieces and seven nephews. Submitted by Tom Agan.

LOMAX, William Sherman, Springs Valley Herald (December 21, 1944) Death Notice
William S. Lomax, 78, passed away at his home in Russellville Saturday morning following a long illness.
Mr. Lomax was a carpenter by trade and had resided in West Baden for a number of years.
Funeral services were held at the West Baden Methodist Church Monday afternoon at one o'clock by Rev. W. Hall, assisted by Rev. Callaway. Schmutzler was in charge of the arrangements.
Besides the wife he leaves one daughter, Mrs. Mabel Roach and two sons, Ed and Paul, all of Indianapolis.

Springs Valley Herald (December 28, 1944) Obituary
William Sherman Lomax, son of Siras and Hariet Lomax, was born April 18th, 1866 at Unionville, indiana. He departed from this life Saturday December 16th, 1944 at the age of 78 years, 7 months and 28 days. He was united in marriage to Viola Jacobs on October 27, 1889. this couple lived a devoted life for 55 years, sharing their sorrows and joys together.
To this union were born six children. Three of whom have preceded him in death; two girls who died in infancy and a son, William Forest, whose sudden death grieved him as long as he lived.
Then there is a daughter, Mable M. Roach, of Indianapolis, and two sons, Edd and Paul, also of Indianapolis.
William Sherman Lomax was the proud grandfather of three grandchildren, Jules, Athol and Joe Ann, and two great grandchildren, Gene and Randy.
He also leaves to mourn his departure two brothers, Joe of Prospect, Indiana and Kemp of Sheridan, Indiana, as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
William Lomax was a loving father and a very devoted husband. He was well known and loved by his family and a large circle of friends. He loved and enjoyed the peace and quiet of his home. And he will be missed from his special chair and place by the radio where you would always find him and Aunt Lo each evening. He was deeply concerned about our boys in combat.
He loved to read and his Bible was always handy. He was deeply concerned about the future health and happiness of his family even to the last hour of his suffering. He called then to his bedside a few hours before his death and talked to them out of a loving father's heart.
"I am leaving you now, I want you all to go on living as Mom and I have always lived. Peacible and quiet, always loving each other."
His council and advice will be missed not only by his lived ones, but by many of his friends.
He has joined the great throng who have "gone down the valley, one by one," to enter into eternity to meet Christ.

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our sincere appreciation and thanks to the friend, relatives and neighbors for their kindness, sympathy and floral tributes received at the death of our beloved husband and father. We also thank the Rev. Hall and Rev. Callaway, Dr. Miller and Dr. Boyd, the pall bearers, the Schmutzler Funeral Home, also the ones who sang. Mrs. W. S. Lomax and Family. Submitted byTom Agan.

DRAKE, Albert H., Springs Valley Herald (December 28, 1944) Death Notice
Albert Drake, 57, died Friday at the Veterans Hospital in Indianapolis where he was a patient for eight days with a heart ailment.
He was a member of the W. W. Benson American Legion Post.
Funeral service is being held at Cane Creek today, Thursday, by Eld. Hancock. Burial was in the church cemetery with Schmutzler in charge of the arrangements.
He leaves a wife and one son, Billy, who is serving his country in India.

Springs Valley Herald (January 4, 1945) Obituary
Albert H. Drake, son of William and Mary Jane Drake was born near Elon, Indiana August 9th, 1887 and departed this life December 22, 1944 at the Veterans Hospital at Indianapolis.
He was united in marriage to Rella Phillips December 19th, 1919. To this union were born two sons, William and an infant son who preceded him in death.
Albert confessed Christ in the Methodist church at Crystal fifteen years ago and has within the last two years often made the statement that he was ready to go; his only request being that he might live to see his son and step-son once more.
He enlisted in the army at an early age and served his country faithfully in the Philippine and Hawaiian Island and again in France during the World War I. He was a member of the Disabled Veterans of America and the American Legion.
The deceased leaves to mourn his departure his son, Pvt. William Drake now stationed in Indiana, his wife, Rella, a step son, Pvt. Eugene Huff, who is in Germany, one sister, Cora Grant of Birdseye, Ind., one brother, William of Norton, Ind., two half-brothers, James Drake, Cuzco, Ind. and Jefferson Drake of Zephryhills, Florida, 12 nieces, 19 nephews and a host of friends.

CARD OF THANKS

I take this means of expressing my heartfelt thanks to our many friends for their sympathy and assistance offered during the death of my husband, Mr. Albert H. Drake. I especially thank Rev. C. W. Parks for his consoling words, the pall bearers, singers, the undertaker, Mr. Schmutzler and for the floral offerings. Mrs. Rella Drake. Submitted by Tom Agan.