Randolph County Indiana Obituaries

Randolph County, Indiana
Obituaries

The Commerical Review
Friday, July 23, 2004
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Pauline Smith
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Pauline A. Smith, 92, West High Street, Redkey, died Wednesday in the Jay County Hospital. Born in Shedville on Dec. 25, 1911, to Melvin and Flossie (Nicholson) Ullom, she married Cassius Ty Smith on Oct. 21, 1933. He died in 1993. She attended the Green School, was a homemaker and lived most of her life in Powers.
Survivors include two sons, Darrell L. Smith, Redkey, and Jay E. Smith, Union City; three grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several great-great-stepgrandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Services are Saturday at 2 p.m. at Redkey Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Phil Dorries officiating. Burial will be in the Hopewell Cemetery, north of Farmland. Visitation is Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at M.J.S. Mortuaries-Redkey Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Redkey Nazarene Church Family Life Center.
Contributed anonymously

The Muncie Star Press
May 1994
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Harold R. Smith, 61
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MODOC, Ind. - Harold R. (Russ) Smith, 61, Modoc, died Monday in Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie, after open-heart surgery. He was born in Muncie, attended city schools and graduated from Central High School. He was an inspector and later supervisor at Borg-Warner Automotive for 43 years before he retired 2 weeks ago.
Mr Smith was a member and past master of Losantville Masonic Lodge 674, F & AM; was a firefighter for the Modoc Volunteer Fire Department; served 9 years in the Indiana National Guard, and was a firefighter on the safety crews at Winchester Speedway and Michigan International Speedway.
Survivors include his wife of 18 years, Nancy Rees Smith; two sons, Rusty Smith and Randy Smith, both of Muncie; a stepdaughter, Jolanda Gillespie, Paxton, Ill.; three stepsons, Steve Fields, Terre Haute, Dennis Fields, Fort Bragg, N.C., and Martin Fields, New Castle; two sisters, Luella Hardiage, Carson, Calif., and Virginia Richardson, Mount Pleasant; a brother, James W. Smith, Muncie; five grandchildren; eight stepgrandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold W. and Leona Mae Gump Smith.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Meeks Mortuary. Burial will be in Elm Ridge Cemetery. Calling will be 3-5 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the mortuary, where a Masonic memorial service will be at 8 p.m. Memorials may be sent to the Modoc Volunteer Fire Department, P.O Box 306, Modoc 47358.
Contributed by Gina Richardson

A Randolph County Area Newspaper
October 14, 1946
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Retired Farmer Is Dead At 75;
Rites Tuesday
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Edward S. Smith, a 75-year0old retired Darke county farmer, passed away at 4:15 a.m. Sunday at his home on union City, route five, one and a-half miles east of Cosmos, following a several week's illness.
A native of southern Ohio, he was born on January 9, 1871, son of Lewis A. and Christina Smith. He attended the Egypt school near Cosmos, and was married to Lola Funk in Greenville in 1918. Mr. Smith was a member of the Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren.
Besides the widow, his immediate survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Willard Newbauer, of near Union City, and one brother, Ira Smith, of Lewisburg, Ohio.
The remains have been taken to the Brooks and Sons funeral home in Union City where friends may call at any time. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. (EST) at the Pleasant Valley church with Rev. S.S. Blough in charge. Burial will be made in the Greenville cemetery.
Contributed by Gina Richardson

The Winchester Daily
March 14, 1918
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Mrs. Lena Smith called by death
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Mrs. Lena (Ritenhouse) Smith passed away Thursday of last week at her home on South West street following a lingering illness with tuberculosis. She was in her twentieth year and leaves a husband and one child. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at two o'clock by Rev. N.W. Gray. The remains were laid to rest in Fountain Park cemetery.
Contributed by Gina Richardson

A Randolph County Area Newspaper
1894
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        SMITH, William W., s/o John and Anna (Wier) b. Crab Orchard, Tenn. Oct. 6, 1811-d. at Winch. June 4,1894 of the Flu ae 82y 7m 28d. Came with his parents when a small boy to Preble Co. OH and13 years later to Darke Co. OH. He was in the distilling business. Went to Ky. a short time, then to Richmond, Ind. Came to Winch. Mar. 3, 1834. He m. Louisa Eltzroth Nov.of 1840, the d/o Jacob and Eliz. (Neff) Eltzroth. He was elected constable in 1842. They had 11 children, 4 are dec'd. before his death and 2 in childhood. Surv. are W.R.and G.W., Mrs. A.E. Martin, and Mrs. N.E. Harter and Mrs. M.J. Jarrett. The June 6,1894 paper gives Wm. W. Smith says he m. Lizzie Eltzroth in 1844 and had 9 children. Surv. are the widow and 4 ch., 1 bro and 5 sis. Son is bur. at Fountain Pk. Cem.
Contributed by Sandra Mumah

A Randolph County Area Newspaper
1893
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        SMITH, Mrs. Luther C. (Lucinda Jaqua), b. Winch. lnd. Dec.17, 1866 the youngest child of Charles and Mary Isabell (Putman) Jaqua. Her mother d. when she was but 5 yrs. of age. She was a teacher. She m. Luther Smith, June 20,1891 at age 21y. They had a child b. May 26,1892.(Isabel) Lucinda d. Apr. 21, 1893 ae 26y of T.B. Surv.are the baby, her husband, father, 2 sis. and 5 bros. Luther C. Smith ae 31 s/o J.E. & Mary (Glover) Smith (d. rec. lists m. I. Putney. (Prob. bur. Fountain City).
Contributed by Sandra Mumah

A Randolph County Area Newspaper
1892
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        SMITH, Dr. Wm. Gray, b. near New Carlisle, OH Apr. 18, 1821-d. in Winch. IN Aug 7, 1892, ae 55y 3m 19d. He graduated from Med. College of Ohio in 1859. married Julia A. Lucas June of 1866. They had 3 children, 1 dt and 2 sons. He was the s/o Abram C. and Eliz. (Dill) 5mith both b. in Pa. He died of Angina Pectoria.
Contributed by Sandra Mumah

A Randolph County Area Newspaper
1891
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        SMITH, Andrew J., An old citizen of West River twp. d. last week May 31, 1891 age 82y 11m 21d, b. Butler Co. OH June 10,1810. He m. Elnora Gordon Apr. 1, 1831, they had 14 ghildren,12 survive, also wf. and 9 gr-children and 39 gr-gr-children. Fun. from the M.E. Church at Huntsville by Rev. John A. Hunt, He res. near Hamilton, OH until 1859 when he moved to R.C. (Prob. bur. at Huntsville Cem.).
Contributed by Sandra Mumah

A Randolph County Area Newspaper
1891
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        SMITH, Francis B., b. Burlington, N.J. July 15, 1821-d. Mar. 31, 1891 ae 69y 8m 16d in West River twp of pneumonia. He was the s/o Thomas and Mary (Meridith) Smith. Came with his parents to R.C. in 1839. He m. Margarette Stines in 1844 (m. rec. lists m. Mar. 19, 1854 Margaret H. Stines). They had 6 children 4 sons and 2 dts.,1 son and 2 dts, dec'd. He was a mem. of the145 Ind. Vol. (mil. rec. lists his d. and bur. in the Liberty cem. ae 70y.).
Contributed by Sandra Mumah

A Randolph County Area Newspaper
1889
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        SMITH, John L., of West Riv. twp. s/o James and -- (Long), b. OH-d. Jan. 16, 1889 of Uremia. He was 68yrs.of age. On Oct. 31, 1850 he m. Elizabeth Smith.
Contributed by Sandra Mumah

A Randolph County Area Newspaper
1887
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        SMITH, Josie, wf/o John R. d. Dec. 25, 1887 of T.B. ae 23y. She was the d/o W.H. and Martha (Johnson) Engle. On Jan. 13, 1884 she m. John R. Smith s/o Benj. and Ellen (Engle) Smith, age 24y. She was 20y.
Contributed by Sandra Mumah

A Randolph County Area Newspaper
1885
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        SMITH, Temple, d. 5/26/1885 ae 78y 10m 28d Born Adair Co. Ky 7/26/1806. Married Priscilla Crossit Mem U.B. Ch since 1835. Son Wm. W. Bur. Union Chapel Cem.
Contributed by Sandra Mumah

A Randolph County Area Newspaper
1884
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        SMITH, Rev. Willis H., b. RC 1/22/1833 d. 6/9/1884 51y 4m 17d m. Mary J. Thompson 10/27/1852. 2nd m. Ann R. Johnson 11/2/1865 Birthright mem Friends Church Joined M.E. Ch in 1877 at Logansport.
Contributed by Sandra Mumah

A Randolph County Area Newspaper
1884
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        SMITH, David M., s/o James & Mary b. 2/8/1856 Champaign Co. oH d. 10/22/1884 ae 28y 8m 15d. Bur. Huntsville Cem.
Contributed by Sandra Mumah

A Randolph County Area Newspaper
1882
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        SMITH, Babe of Dr. Smith bur. 3/4/1882. Farmland item.
Contributed by Sandra Mumah

A Randolph County Area Newspaper
1882
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        SMITH, d/o Frank bur last week, Prob. d/o Francis C. & Mary E. (Butler) Smith. 8/9/1882 paper.
Contributed by Sandra Mumah

A Randolph County Area Newspaper
1882
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        SMITH, James, b. 1/6/1817 ny d. Huntsville 10/28/1882 65y 9m 21q Mar. Mary Lange in New Albany, IN 8/1839.
Contributed by Sandra Mumah

A Randolph County Area Newspaper
1882
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        SMITH, Durant, husb of Eliz. killed by a train 12/2/1882 ae 80y Born N.C. Mar. Elizabeth Keys. Bur White River Cem She d. 3y ago.
Contributed by Sandra Mumah

A Randolph County Area Newspaper
1881
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        SMITH, Susan Jane, d/o John Z. & E. of U.C. d. 3/7/1881 ae 14y.
Contributed by Sandra Mumah

A Randolph County Area Newspaper
1881
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        SMITH, Margaret, w/o Amos who res. 1 mi E. of Windsor d. 11/3/1879 ae 76y Born 9/23/1803 in Guilford Co. NC. Came to Clinton Co. OH at ae 9y (1812) In 1823 m. Amos Smith and came to R.C. IN in 1821 settled present home. Formerly mem. of Friends later (25y. ago) joined the Christian Church (new Light) Surv. Husb. 1 son & 4 dts Bur. Union Cem.
Contributed by Sandra Mumah

A Randolph County Area Newspaper
1881
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        SMITH, Amos. He was b. 6/27/1799 in VA at 6m parents mov to Ross Co. OH and soon after to Fayette Co. OH He married Margaret Thornburg in 1822 and came to R.C. he d. 10/9/1882 ae 83y 3m 12d. Raised 5 ch 1 son & 4 dts. 2dts live in Kosicisko Co. IN Fun at Christian Church in Windsor Bur. in Union Cem.
Contributed by Sandra Mumah

A Randolph County Area Newspaper
1881
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        SMITH, Clinton D., d. Thurs. ae 55y 7n 22d, Civil War Vet Bur at Fountain Pk Cem.
Contributed by Sandra Mumah

A Randolph County Area Newspaper
1880
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        SMITH, Elizabeth E., w/o Wm. K. d. 9/27/1880 U.C. ae 40y 22d She was born 9/4/1840 in Tecumseh MI Married Wm. K. 5/26/1864.
Contributed by Sandra Mumah

A Randolph County Area Newspaper
1880
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        SMITH, Henry A., d. 9/29/1880 near U.C. ae 64y.
Contributed by Sandra Mumah

A Randolph County Area Newspaper
1880
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        SMITH, John T., b. New Albany, Ind. Apr. 19, 1840-d. at Huntsville, Ind. Jan. 14, 1880. He m. Agnes E. Harvey Aug. 13, 1867, they had 5 children. The youngest, Millie d. Mar. 25, 1885 ae 7y 4m 14d. Surv. Father, mother, 2 bras,& 2 sis.
Contributed by Sandra Mumah

A Randolph County Area Newspaper
1879
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        SMITH, Elizabeth, d/o Joseph & Mary (Keys) b. 2/13/1806 at Surry Co. N.C. died 11/13/1879 ae 73y 9m Mar. Durant Smith in N.C. She lost a dt Hannah Scott w/o Simpson Scott in 1879.
Contributed by Sandra Mumah

A Randolph County Area Newspaper
1879
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        SMITH, Elizabeth, w/o Durant, d 11/5/1879, ae 74y. Bur Wh. R. Cem.
Contributed by Sandra Mumah

A Randolph County Area Newspaper
1878
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        SMITH, Phoebe D., d. 5/9/1878 at res of C.C. Waites in U.C. ae 86y 10m 20d Grandmother of Harry Converse of U.C.
Contributed by Sandra Mumah

A Randolph County Area Newspaper
1870
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        SMITH, Jessie, of near U.C. d. 1/11/1870 63y 7m 29d Mar. Mary Beals 11/6/1838.
Contributed by Sandra Mumah

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