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Obituary of James M. Lewis Rockville Tribune, Indiana, June 29, 1920 James M. Lewis, son of Charles and Martha Lewis, was born in Pittsylvania county, Virgina, in 1842, and died at Rockville, Ind. June 26, 1920. He came with his parents to Indiana in 1858. He was never married, but lived with his mother and provided for her until the time of her death. His mother died in 1898, having lived to the age of 93. Since his mother’s death he has lived alone with the exception of the last few months. James Lewis was a good citizen, a kind and obliging neighbor and was respected and honored by all who knew him. He leaves behind one brother, Richard, of Chrisman, Ill. Two sisters, Mrs. Martha Baker and Mrs. Mary Bennett, both of Rockville, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. S. K. Fuson, were held at the home of Walter Clark, Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock; burial at Barnes Cemetery east of Judson. Found by Mrs. Alberta Butler

Obituary of Samuel Lewis Rockville Tribune, Indiana June 27, 1911 Samuel Lewis died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Charles H. Baker, early Monday morning, June 19, after a lingering illness of several months. Previous to January, Mr. Lewis had lived alone at his home, five miles east of Rockville, but on account of becoming too feeble to care for himself he was brought to the home of his sister, the first of January, where he had made his home until his death. Mr. Lewis was formerly a carpenter by trade, and worked for J. J. Daniels many years ago in helping construct the numerous bridges over Parke county. Becoming crippled with rheumantism, he was forced to quit the carpenter trade and drove a hockster wagon until he was forced to gie it up on account of failing health. A short funeral service was held at the home of Mrs. Baker, Tuesday morning. A quartet composed of J. W. McHatton, Mr and Mrs. William Lambert and Miss Lizzie Bobson sang “Rock of Ages”. Rev. W. T. Harbrechenread some appropriate versed form the Bible, followed by a prayer by Rev. Z. D. Maris. After reading the obituary Rev. Barbre made a few appropriate remarks, after which the quartetsang another selection. The remains were taken to the Barnes Cemetery, east of Judson, for interment. At the grave, Rev. Barbre read from the scriptures and offered prayer. Robert Samuel Lewis, son of Charles A. and Martha Ann Lewis, was born April 18, 1839, and died June 19, 1911, aged 72 years, 2 months, and 1 day. He was born in Pittsylvania County, Virgina. At the age of twenty he moved to Parke county, where he had since made his home. He confessed his faith in Christ at a meeting held at the Boyd School house in 1871, and his love and trust in Christ never wavered through affliction and sorrow. Although for many years his great affliction had kept him from the house of God, his faith have ever been the same. He was kind and affectionate brother, a good neighbor, sympathetic and ever ready to lend a helping hand in time of trouble and sorrow. His parents, three brothers and one sister preceded him to the Better Land. He leaves two sisters, Mrs. Martha A. Baker and Mrs. Mary E. Burnett, two brothers, Richard and James Lewis and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his loss, yet we feel it his eternal gain. Found by Mrs. Alberta Butler

Obit Dec. 8, 1959 in News-Gazette Champaign, IL Mrs. Susie (Dalzell) Sutton Newman-Funeral services for Mrs. Susie Sutton, 77, Newman, who died at 11:30pm Sunday Dec. 6, 1959 in her home, will be at 2pm Wednesday in the Barr Funeral Home, Newman. Rev. Clarence W. Hamm will officiate. Burial will be in Newman, Cementary. Friends may call Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Mrs. Sutton's husband, Ed, died in 1936. She leaves a son, Noel, Oakland, and two grandsons, Charles, Mattoon, and William, Evanville, Ind. Got some information from David W. Dalzell of Champaign IL

ELIZA JANE (Pasco) MCKOWN DIED SUNDAY AT HOME OF DAUGHTER HERE (Sullivan) (Dec 1929) (No paper/date/town provided on clipping but provided by Moultrie Co Gen Soc from microfilm) Mrs. Eliza Jane McKown, widow of Samuel McKown, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Flora Jeffers in this city Saturday morning.  She had observed her 85th birthday anniversary last May 11. Her maiden name was Eliza Jane PASCO and she was born May 11, 1844.  She was twice married.  Her first husband was Annias (sic) Reedy to whom she was united September 1865.  He died December 23, 1897.  To this union nine children were born, all of whom survive.  They are Sam Reedy, Jesse A. Reedy, Bert Reedy, Ed Reedy and Mrs. Flora Jeffers, of Sullivan; Mrs. Hulda Earp of Albany Oregon; Mrs Emma Pritz of Sibley, Ill., Amos Reedy of Findlay and W.H. Reedy of Villa Grove.  She also leaves her sister Mrs. Alice Lape of Laredo, MO, and a host of nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her second marriage was on Jan 15 1902 to Samuel McKown of Kirksville.  He preceded her in death on March 18th of the present year. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Kirksville church in charge of Rev. C.E. Barnett of the local Christian Church.  Interment was in Camfield Cemetery.  Given to me by Colleen Flannery

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