OBITUARY Owen County Leader 2 Dec. 1915
Submitted by Peggy Adams
Alpha Need Moffet, wife of Clinton H. Moffett, and daughter of George and Jane Need, was born in Owen County on the farm which the parents now occupy, and departed this life on November 26, 1915 at 7 a.m. She was united in marriage with Clinton H. Moffett on September 8, 1912. To this union was born one child, Harold, who preceded his mother in death. This little rose-bud was not permitted to bloom here in this world of sorrow but 'Mamma and Baby' are reunited in that celestial City of God.
Mrs. Moffett was the only daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Need and had every wish granted as far as it was possible to do so. She and her husband looked forward to a long and happy and prosperous life, but love blinds our eyes to God's ways on Saturday evening, November 19, she was removed from the home of her parents to the M. E. Hospital in Indianapolis, where everything that medical science and skill could do was done for her. She was a patient sufferer and perfectly resigned to the will of "Him who doeth all things well."
She was converted at the age of 12 and united with the Methodist church at Pleasant Hill under the ministry of Rev. John Dyer and remained faithful to her vows.
The funeral was conducted by Rev. Eugene Melvin, Pastor of Patricksburg circuit from the Baptist church at Coal City, on Sunday afternoon, at 3 p.m. November 28
MRS. GEORGE MURPHY
Owen County Democrat December 22, 1892
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
Mrs. George (Alice) Murphy died a few days ago and her remains were interred in the
Duncan Cemetery of this place.
MURPHY RITES AT CLOVERDALE
May 1976
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
Alton Murphy, 72 year old Cloverdale resident and retired IBM employee,
died Wednesday at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.
Born near Lewisville July 18, 1903, he was the son of Charles and Rosetta
Reid Murphy. Survivors are the widow, Agness Murphy; daughter, Janet
Carlisle of Mooresville; brother, Ray V. Murphy of Cloverdale, and four
grandchildren.
Services will be held Friday at the Whitaker Funeral Home in Cloverdale at
2 p.m. with Clarence Barr and Don Loftis officiating. Interment will be in
Cloverdale Cemetery
RITES WERE TODAY FOR RAY VANCE MURPHY, AGE 90
Spencer Evening World 23 March 1992
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
Ray Vance Murphy, age 90, resident of Cloverdale, died Friday, March 20 at
the Putnam County Hospital, in Greencastle.
Born November 13, 1902, in Lewisville, he was the son of Charles and
Rosetta (Reid) Murphy.
In 1952 he was married to Nelle M. Newton. She preceded him in death on
October 28, 1983.
He was the owner and operator of the Murphy Liquor Store in Cloverdale for
many years. Mr. Murphy was a member of the Cloverdale Methodist Church.
Survivors are one niece, Mrs. George (Janet) Carlisle of Mooresville; one
sister-in-law, Agnes Murphy of Cloverdale; three great-nieces; one
great-nephew; and four great-great- nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Alton R. Murphy on May 26, 1976.
ROSETTA REID MURPHY
4 October 1954
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
A Cerebral hemorrhage brought death Saturday evening at 7 o'clock to Mrs.
Rosetta Murphy of R. R. 1, Cloverdale, in Putnam County Hospital in
Greencastle. She had been ill for about a month.
The body was taken to the Whitaker Funeral Home in Cloverdale where
funeral services were conducted this afternoon by Clarence Barr, minister
of the Church of Christ. Burial was in Cloverdale.
Mrs. Murphy, who was a native of Owen County, was born Feb. 11, 1872, to
Newton and Caroline Craddick Reid, and married Charles Murphy in 1896. She
had lived in the Cloverdale community for several years, but previously had
lived in both the Lewisville and Alaska communities. She was a member of
the Cloverdale Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband and two sons, Ray V. and Alton Murphy, all
of Cloverdale; a sister, Mrs. Margrette Sherrill of Indianapolis, and a
granddaughter, Janet Murphy.
MRS. MURPHY SUCCUMBS; FUNERAL RITES MONDAY
Owen County Leader 7 October 1954
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
Mrs. Rosetta Murphy, 82 years old of Cloverdale route one, died Saturday
evening in the Putnam County Hospital, Greencastle, following a months
serious illness.
Mrs. Murphy was born February 11, 1872, in Owen County, a daughter of
Newton and Caroline (Cradick) Reid. She was a former resident of the Alaska
community, and was a member of the Methodist Church.
She was married in 1898 to Charles Murphy, who survives. Other survivors
include two sons: Ray and Alton, of Cloverdale; one sister: Mrs. Margrette
Sherrills, of Indianapolis; and one granddaughter.
The body was taken to the Whitaker Funeral Home, in Cloverdale, where
funeral services were held Monday afternoon at two o'clock. Brother
Clarence Barr officiated, and interment was made in the Cloverdale Cemetery.
CHARLES MURPHY, 93 SUCCUMBS
Owen County Leader 1 June 1955
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
Charles Murphy, age 93, of Cloverdale , R.R. 1, who had been ill for the
past year, died at a nursing home in Cloverdale Tuesday morning. Mr. Murphy
was a retired farmer.
He was born in Lincoln County, Missouri, Sept. 26, 1861, the son of
William and Margaret Cannon Murphy. Mr. Murphy had lived in the Cloverdale
community for the past 35 years. He was a member of the Methodist Church
and K. of P. Lodge at Cloverdale.
Survivors include two sons, Ray B. and Alton Murphy, both of Cloverdale.
Mr. Murphy's wife, the former Rosetta Reid, died in 1954.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Whitaker Funeral Home in
Cloverdale Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The Rev. Clarence Barr will
preach the funeral sermon. Friends may call at the funeral home at any
time.
JOY STEWART MURPHY
Owen County Leader 4 March 1999
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
Joy Stewart Murphy, w/o Guy J. Murphy
Guy J. Murphy s/o John B. Murphy & Jessie Head
Joy Stewart Murphy, 77, resident of Cory, died Saturday, February 27,
1999, at Clay County Health Center.Born November 17, 1921, in Clay County, she was the daughter of Harley and
Edith Modesitt Stewart.
She was a 1938 graduate of the former Cory High School and a 1941 grduate
of St. Mary's School of Nursing in Evansville. She retired in 1988 from
the Clay County Hospital where she had spent 30 years as a nurse.
Survivors include two daughters, Ann Bridgewaters and Sue M. Murphy, both
of Cory; one son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Pat Murphy of Terre Haute;
three sisters, Wilma Jean Slater of Brazil, Norma J. Miller of Patricksburg,
Estel Mae Whitlock of Terre Haute; two brothers, Roy Stewart of Heritage
Lake, Don Stewart of Universal,; six grandchildren; three great
grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Guy J. Murphy, her parents; two
brothers, Eldon and Dale Stewart; one sister-in-law, Delia Stewart and one
grandson, Michael Patrick Murphy.
Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 3, 1999, at Cory
Zion Cemetery; Rev. Fred Bolinger officiated.
FUNERAL HERE SATURDAY FOR VIOLET MURPHY, AGE 82
Owen County Paper January 1987
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
Violet R. Murphy, 82, resident of Spencer, died Thursday, January 14, at
the Bloomington Hospital.
Born April 10, 1905, the daughter of William and Julia Sinclair Burton,
she was born in Owen County and resided in Indianapolis and Nineveh before
returning to Spencer.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Murphy, in 1959; two
sisters and two brothers. Survivors are one sister, Mary Lucille Kamden,
Pierceton; two brothers, Guy Burton, Indianapolis, and Frank Burton of
Mansfield, Ohio; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 16, at 2:00 p.m. at the
West and Parrish & Pedigo Funeral Home in Spencer. The Rev. Tim William will
officiate. Interment will be at the Defore Cemetery near Freedom. Friends
may call today, Friday, January 15, after 6:00 p.m. and until the service on
Mrs. F. G. Murphy Succumbs to Paralysis
Owen County Democrat 9 August 1928
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
Mrs. Jessie Yockey Murphy, age 49 years, wife of F. G. Murphy, passed away
at their home in Indianapolis Thursday, death being due to paralysis. She
was the d/o Mr. And Mrs. W.A. Yockey, of Spencer. She was united in
marriage to F. G. Murphy in 1911. She had been suffering from a
complication of diseases for several months.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon in Indianapolis, and
interment was made in Crown Hill cemetery. She is survived by the husband,
parents and one brother, Bush Yockey, of this city.
MRS. DOROTHY MURPHY, 92, DIES; FUNERAL RITES HELD SUN
Life Long Resident of Spencer Dies Thursday in Odd Fellows Home At
Greensburg
Owen County Leader--21 October 1943
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
Mrs. Dorothy (Dowell) Murphy, 92 years old, a life long resident of this
county, died early last Thursday morning in the Odd Fellows Home at
Greensburg, having suffered a heart attack. She was taken to the home May
2nd, where she was efficiently cared for, and the last time Mrs. Carl
Anderson visited her at the home she stated she liked it fine and was
receiving excellent treatment. She had been failing in health for a number
of years.
She was first married in 1870 to the late Sam Harsh and to this union one
daughter was born, Mrs. Lillie Wolf, who preceded her in death many years
ago. After Mr. Harsh's death she was married to John Murphy, who also
preceded her in death.
Early in life she was a member of the Spencer Baptist Church. Her two
husbands were members of the Methodist Church, and she became affiliated
with the Spencer Methodist Church. She did a great deal of active work in
both churches and gave much of her time and talent to the promotion of both
churches in Spencer.
The body was brought to West's Funeral Home late Thursday evening, and
funeral rites were held there Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock in charge of
Rev. Ray Crawl. Interment was made in Riverside Cemetery.
Survivors include three nieces and two nephews - - George Dowell and
Charles Ritter, of Spencer; Mrs. Ida Coffey and Mrs. Noah Pickens, both of
Spencer; and Mrs. Daisy Coffey of Indianapolis.
MARTICIA MURPHY
Owen County Democrat--20 October 1927
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
Marticia Murphy, daughter of Benjamin and Cynthia Truax Murphy, was born
in Monroe County, Indiana, March 11, 1846. Died October 5, 1927,. Aged 81
years, 6 months and 24 days.
She was afflicted for many years; suffering much of the time. She bore her
affliction with Christian fortitude.
In early life she confessed her faith in the Redeemer, which faith she
kept through life,
She was a member and loyal supporter of the Methodist Church.
She was united in marriage to Thomas Lapossa, March 20, 1869, who preceded
her in death. No children were born to this union, but their hearts and home
were ever open to the orphan, and the motherless child. They took into
their home first: Mamie Kelly, an orphan, and later Rachel Oneal and Bessie
Goss, motherless girls, who they adopted, fostering the three to womanhood.
Mamie and Bessie have passed to the Home beyond. Rachel survives and has
lovingly and dutifully cared for her foster parents until they were called
Home.
Aunt Marticia was one of whom it may be said truthfully, "Her cup of
blessing ran over". For all who came to her for help or sympathy, no one
was ever turned away empty handed or without a thought of Him who said:
"Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these, ye have done it
unto me."
She leaves an adopted daughter, Rachel, six foster grandchildren, and many
relatives and friends. Though she will be missed by many, we rejoice in the
assurance that a robe and a crown of righteousness and the Saviour's "Well
done, good and faithful servant," awaits her in the home where partings are
unknown.
MRS. JOHN H. MURPHY (Alice Ruth Patrick)
3rd or 13 March 1921
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
Mrs. John H. Murphy, aged seventy years, passed away, at her home on North
Montgomery street Wednesday morning at six o'clock. She had been ill
several months and her death was not unexpected. Mrs. Murphy had been a
resident of Spencer many years and was greatly beloved by a large circle of
friends. She is survived by her husband, one son, Charles C. of Worthington
and a daughter, Mrs. William Thurgood, of Evansville. Funeral services will
be held at the M. E. church Friday morning at 10 o'clock. Interment will be
in Riverside Cemetery.
MRS. JOHN H. MURPHY (Alice Ruth Patrick)#2
Mrs. John Murphy Comes to Close Of Long Illness
Owen County Democrat--10 March 1921
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
Alice Ruth Patrick, youngest child of Chauncey B. and Mary Warner Patrick,
was born Sept. 25th, 1850, in Ottamwa, Ia., and departed this life March 2,
1921 in Spencer, Ind., aged 70 years, 6months, and 8 days.
The family moved to California shortly after the birth of their youngest
child. Owing to a sad reverse, in the death of the wife and mother, their
stay in California was exceeding - - - brief, and their thoughts turned
towards old associations and their early home life. The trip back home was
made by vessel around Cape ---orn and up to New Orleans, La., they were
detained there for some time through quarantine, but at last they landed at
Spencer, Indiana, and were welcomed home by the aged grandmother.
In the home to the rear of the Methodist church little Alice took her
first lessons in walking and from this home she went forth upon ---- ---
young life.
The Patrick family was an intense loyal family, the father and two sons
being soldiers in the great Civil War. Also the one to whom the subject of
this sketch was afterwards married was a soldier in the same --at war. Then
later, her only living son, Charles Murphy, was a soldier in the Spanish
American War. Her ---s were intensely American and --- ever stood for the
best in our ---ional life. From such homes and ---ugh such a lineage we
may look --- real National greatness. All ---r to the brave wives and
mothers of our land.
The subject of this sketch grew to beautiful womanhood, and on Apr. 9,
1871, she was united in marriage to John H. Murphy. The ceremony was
solemnized by Rev. J. W. Culmer in the old Methodist Church. To this union
were born four children, Charles, Paul, Gertrude, and Marie. Paul died in
early infancy and Gertrude at the age of four years. Charles lives near
Worthington, and Marie, now Mrs. William Thurgood, lives in Evansville.
Mrs. Murphy was early trained in the vital doctrines of Methodism, her
grandfather, Ebenezer Patrick, being an old time Methodist circuit rider.
Her grandmother was an exceptionally goodly woman, and the good seed sown
soon brought forth a blessed harvest. At an early age of 12 years Alice
Patrick was converted and joined the Methodist Church here in Spencer, and
for almost 60 years did she give to God and the Church of her choice the
best service she could command. All these years, with the exception of a
short period spent in Indianapolis, were given to church life here in
Spencer. She was exceptionally faithful to her church, and during the late
years even though in extreme weakness, she was often found in the house of
God. Her example was worthy of emulation.
For many years Mrs. Murphy has been an invalid and for the last 5 years
she has been a sufferer from that dread disease, creeping paralysis. Since
the 25th of last September the anniversary of her 70th birthday, she has
been confined to her bed. She has suffered intensely, but her faith in God
never wavered. Again and again has she declared her ------------------?
When death called our sister was ready, and without a shadow of a doubt
she went forth to meet her God. In the language of the great founder of
Methodism, John Wesley, "Our people died well," and on part of our departed
sister this saying has been well emphasized. Our sister has realized the
full force of the beautiful words of Tennyson, "I hope to see my Pilot face
to face, when I have crossed the bar."
Three brothers and two sisters mourn their loss; Albert and Howe Patrick
of Spencer; John Q. Patrick of Paragon; Mrs. Antoinette Peterson of
Cherryvale, Kansas; and Mrs. C. A. Hutchinson of Spencer. Besides these
there are her two children and two grandchildren, the one with whom she
traveled for almost 50 years in wedded life, Bro. John H. Murphy. And in
addition to these a host of friends meet with us today in deepest sympathy
and sorrow over the ravages of death. But --- wa sorrow not as those who
have no hope, for the hope of a blessed reunion in God's upper and better
kingdom comes to each----- ----- ---- sible heritage through faith. It is
"Good-night" now, but soon it will be "Good-morning", at the dawn of some
glad day in God's own good time.
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