Obituaries, Randolph County Indiana

Randolph County, Indiana
Obituaries

The Winchester Journal
March 10, 1927
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MRS. SARAH SHAVER
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Mrs. Sarah Shaver, 86, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Josie Shaver, Tuesday morning, she had been ill for some time. Mrs. Shaver had lived in the community of Farmland practically all her life.
Funeral services will be held this (Thursday) morning at the Maxville church. Burial will be held in Woodlawn cemetery.
Three daughters, Mrs. America Williams, of Richmond, Mrs. Samuel Shaver of Muncie, and Mrs. Josie Shaver, of Farmland survive.
Contributed by Dennis Miller

The Winchester Journal
October 1, 1914
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Levi T. Shaver, eldest son of John and Martha E. Shaver, was born in Clark County, Ohio, September 11, 1854, and departed this life after a brief illness on the morning of August 19, 1914, fifty nine years, eleven months and eight days.
Mr. Shaver came to Indiana in the year 1868 at the early age of near fourteen years after which his early life was spent in different neighborhoods, laboring for others earning a honest living, especially in vicinity of his home and of Shedville where he assisted the early pioneers with their labors until January 1, 1883 where at the home and by Henry Harrison he was happily united in marriage to Mary J. Miller, his present bereaved widow. To this union there were born two daughters, Mrs. Bessie Mull and Mrs. Nora Conn who with their mother done all that anxious hearts and loving hands could do to relieve his suffering which was intense, though of only a few hours duration, being stricken 1:10 o'clock on the morning of August 18, death relieved him of his suffering at 7;30 o'clock the following morning.
But that he realized his condition before he lost consciousness was made known, to his loved ones when he remarked to his youngest daughter: "I want to die." Which expression should touch us who are yet pemitted to enjoy life, that these mortal bodied can be so wrecked with pain and misery that we may prefer Death and departure from loved ones to gain the Home not made with hands, eternal in the heavens, where pain nor death can not enter, and Farewells will never be spoken.
Bro. Shaver being raised by Dunkard parents chose the religion that was their belief and that they had taught him to reverance in earlier days, expressing his faith in the Dunkard doctrine he was baptized by Rev. Laughlin, of Redkey, in the waters of Bear Creek near Quaker Hill, August 3, 1913. Since which time he has attended their meetings at different times and no doubt enjoyed the rules and doctrine of the church of his choice.
Of the immediate family who are left to mourn his sudden departure, are his bereft widow, two daughters, seven grand children who he seemed to love dearly, besides two brothers, Leander Shaver of Michigan, and Josie Shaver, who resides at the Shaver homestead, and two sisters, Mrs. Lida Mills, of Michigan, and Mrs. Rebecca Miller, of near Portland, Indiana, his eldest sister, Mrs. Mary Graham having preceded to that home above, there are also two son-in-laws, an aged father-in-law, besides many other relatives and friends who mourn with the bereft family.
Funeral services were conducted at the Maxville church by rev. Laughlin of Redkey, and Bowman of Ohio, Friday August 21, 1914, after which the remains were laid to rest in Woodlawn cemetery.
Contributed by Dennis Miller

The Winchester Journal
May 13, 1908
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Martha E. Trumbo daughter of Levi and Mary Trumbo, was born in Pendleton County, West Virginia, June 4, 1822, died May 3, 1908, aged 85 years, 10 months and 29 days. She was married to John Shaver May 18, 1852; to this union were born 6 children, Mary S. Graham, Levi T., Leander D., Rebecca J. Miller, Eliza A. Mills and Joseph J., all of who survive her.
She with her husband and one child (Mary) moved from Pendleton County West Virginia, to Clark County, Ohio October 1853, where they lived until April 1868, when she with her husband and children moved to Randolph County, Indiana.
She and her husband united with the German Baptist church July 26, 1868, and lived a faithful and devoted christian life to the end.
In health she was kind, loving and pleasant; in sickness and suffering, mild, calm, and patient.
Her everyday life and christian character was such that she could truely say as the Apostle Paul said: " I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith, henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness which the Lord the righteous Judge shall give me at that day; and not for me only but for all them also that love His appearing.
Her husband preceeded her to the spirit land April 23, 1891. By her departure she leaves to mourn their loss one brother, six children, nine grand children, seven great grand children, many friends and neighbors.
Funeral services were conducted by John Simmons and Benjamin Bowman of the German Baptist church at Maxville church Tuesday afternoon. Interment at Woodlawn cemetery.
Contributed by Dennis Miller

The Winchester Journal
June 26, 1901
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SHAVER:---Ephraim, son of Balser and Anna Christina Shaver, was born Dec. 5, 1826 in Pendleton Co., Virginia, (West) died June 13, 1901, aged seventy-four years, six months and eight days.
He was married April 15, 1858, to Sarah Funkhouser. To this union were born six children, two sons and four daughters, namely, Samuel F., America, Barbara Catharine, Jeremiah F., Mary Elizabeth and Medford Grace, all living except Medford Grace, who died August 21, 1883. All his children were present at the time of his death, except one son, Jeremiah, who is absent, whereabouts unknown. He leaves to morn his death a wife, five children and seven grand-children.
He was very patient in his last sickness and while concious, he greatly appreciated all kindness administered by friends and neighbors. He was a devoted husband, a kind and loving father, a man who strictly adhered to the principles of integrity, truthfulness, honesty, and virtue. By strict adherence to these principles, he won the love, friendship, and admiration of all who knew him.
Although not a member of any church, he was in sympathy with church work and oftimes lent valuable aid in Sunday School work and bible study. In his last sickness he told his near friends, that he had long been praying to God in secret, and he was at peace with God.
Funeral services conducted by Rev. J.R. Cortner at Maxville, Sunday, June 16, at 11 a.m. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Contributed by Dennis Miller

The Winchester Journal
April 29, 1891
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John Shaver, an old and well known citizen of this township, died rather suddenly at his residence near Lickskillet last Wednesday night.
He had been living on North Meridian Street in this city for the past two years and had just moved back to his farm.
He called at Dr. Smith's office on Wednesday and complained of not feeling very well. The Dr. gave him some medicine, but did not think there was anything serious. About midnight the deceased got up from his bed and immediately fell to the floor. He was unconscious when aid came and died in half an hour.
His remains were interred at Maxville last Saturday after services by two Dunkard clergymen from Darke County, Ohio. The deceased was 69 years old and was highly respected by all who knew him.
Contributed by Dennis Miller

The Winchester Journal
1891
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In Memoriam.
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SHAVER:---John Shaver was born in Rockingham County, Va., Jan. 4th, 1822, and departed this life in Randolph Co., Ind., April 23d, 1891. Aged 69 years, 3 months and 19 days. He was united in marriage to Martha E. Trumbo, May 18th, 1852, in Pendleton County, West Va. From this union there were six children, three boys and three girls, all whom are living.
He moved to Clark County, Ohio, in the year of 1853, where he lived sixteen years. In the year 1868 he moved to Randolph Co., Ind., to the farm where he died.
He joined the German Baptist or Brethren Church, July 26, 1868. In which he lived in the faith until his death.
He leaves a wife, six children, five grandchildren, one brother, and many other relatives to mourn his loss.
Funeral services were held at the house, Saturday, April 25, at 10 a.m.by Ben Bowman, assisted by Ferdinand Hoover, of Darke County, Ohio, text 14th chapter, 13th verse of Revalations after which the body was interred at Maxville Cemetery to await the resurrection morn.
D.S. Graham
Contributed by Dennis Miller

A Randolph County Area Newspaper
1891
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SHAVER, John, an old well-known citizen of Rand. Co. d. suddenly near Lick Skillet, last Wed, May 23,1891 ae 69y 3m 19d. He called at Dr. Smith's office and was given some medicine and died at midnight. He was b. in Rockingham Co. Va. Jan. 4, 1822. Married Martha E. Trumbo May 18, 1852 in Tilton Co. W.Va, they had 3 sons and 3 dts. He moved to Clark Co. OH in 1853, there for 16 yrs. In 1868 when he moved to Rand. Co. to the farm where he died. He was a mem, of the German Baptist or Brethern Church, having joined on July 26, 1868. Fun at the home Apr. 25, 1891, bur. at Maxville Cem.
Contributed by Sandra Mumah

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