Benjamin Butler Owen
& Rebecca Jane Kellams Owen
1915
Courtesy of Howard E. Grider
Obituary Rebecca Jane Owen

Rebecca Jane, daughter of James and Leah Kellams, was born January 15, 1865 and peacefully fell asleep on Thursday morning, February 17, 1938 at the age of 73 years, 1 month, and 2 days.

    She was one of the family of seven children, only two of whom survive; namely, Mrs. Mary Clements (Jesse N.) and Mr. Tilford Kellams.

    On November 27, 1881 she was united in marriage to Benjamin Butler Owen to whom she was a devoted and faithful companion for over 56 years. To this union were born 13 children, 5 of whom have preceded her in death; namely, Tilford, Eldo, Clinton, Otto, and Ollie. She leaves to mourn her departure besides her bereaved husband, the following children; Clyde Owen, Pearl Mills (John W.) and Clara Walters (Charles A.) of Elon, Indiana, Claude Owen of Reynolds, Indiana, Henry Owen, Cleo Owen and Stella Simmons (Glenn E.) of Gary, Indiana, Lela Collins (Virgil) of Cuzco, Indiana; also 50 grandchildren, one of whom, Carl Owen, made his home with her from infancy and to whom she has been a mother; and 14 great-grandchildren. besides her immediate family she leaves a host of other relatives and friends who will sadly miss her.

    She united with the Christian Church in Elon in August, 1913, later moving her membership to Cane Creek where she remained a faithful member until Christ called her home.

    We have lost her in the home, in the church and in the community but our loss is heaven's gain and her memory will live with us until we meet her in the skies.

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to all who helped so kindly in the death of our dear wife and mother. Especially do we wish to thank Rev. Jackson for his consoling words and Mr. Ben Schmutzler for his efficient service.


B.B. Owen and Children
Obituary Benjamin Butler Owen

OWEN, Benjamin Butler, Springs Valley Herald (November 17, 1938) News Article
Benjamin B. Owen, well known farmer near Norton, died at the home of his son, Clyde Owen, near Elon from a nerve trouble Sunday evening.
He has been a staunch member of the Christian Church since 1913 and took an active part in the religion and social activities of his community.
Funeral services were held at Cane Creek Tuesday with burial in the adjoining cemetery with W. V. Ritter & Son in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by the following children: Clyde Owen, Mrs. Pearl Mills and Mrs. Clara Walters of Elon; Claude Owen of Reynolds, Ind.; Henry Owen, Cleo Owen and Mrs. Stella Simmons of Gary, Ind., and Mrs. Lela Collins of Cuzco; also fifty-two grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren.

OBITUARY - Springs Valley Herald (November 24, 1938)
Benjamin Butler Owen, son of Benjamin and Adeline Owen, was born October 2, 1864 and departed this life November 13, 1938 at the age of seventy four years, one month and eleven days.
He was one of a family of seven children, three brothers and three sisters, three of whom survive, namely Mrs. Adeline Bledsoe, Mr. Perry Owen and Mr. Thomas Owen.
On November 27, 1881 he was united in marriage to Rebecca Jane Kellams, who passed away February 17, 1938. To this union were born thirteen children, five of whom have preceded him in death, namely: Tilford, Eldo, Clint, Otto and Allie.
He leaves to mourn his departure the following children: Clyde Owen, Mrs. Pearl Mills and Mrs. Clara Walters of Elon, Ind.; Claude Owen of Reynolds, Ind.; Henry Owen, Cleo Owen and Mrs. Stella Simmons of Gary, Ind. and Mrs. Lela Collins of Cuzco, Ind.; also fifty two grandchildren, to one of whom, Carl Owen, who made his home with him from infancy he has been a father; and nineteen great grandchildren.
Besides his immediate family he leaves a host of other relatives and friends who will miss him.
He was a member of the Christian Church since August, 1913.