This obituary was copied from the collection located at the Robinson Public Library. The obituaries themselves are usually not dated. Whoever made the collection has written down the dates by hand. The source of the obituary (i.e. which newspaper) is also not included. Transcribed by Dan Weger. William Hughes(1/26/1981) Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. today for William J. Hughes, 53, Westfield, formerly of Robinson, who died Saturday at the VA Hospital at Danville. Son of the late J. Paul and Ruth Jewell Hughes, he is survived by his wife, Betty; two daughters, Julie Beth and Billie Jean, both at home, and a sister, Elizabeth Heath, Evansville, Indiana. Mr. Hughes was a veteran of World War II, worked with youth groups in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and education, and was a member of the First United Methodist Church at Westfield. Buchanan Funeral Home, Robinson, was in charge of arrangements.

This obituary was copied from the collection located at the Robinson Public Library. The obituaries themselves are usually not dated. Whoever made the collection has written down the dates by hand. The source of the obituary (i.e. which newspaper) is also not included. Transcribed by Dan Weger. Anna Thomas (1/24/1981) Anna L. Thomas, 95, Robinson, died Friday afternoon at Cotillion Ridge Nursing Home following an extended illness. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Summers and Harriett Cord Henry and was the widow of James Stanley Thomas, who died in 1954. Mrs. Thomas was member of the First Presbyterian Church. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Harriett and Robert Wilson, Robinson; a granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Judy and David Seligman, Ft. Wayne, Ind.; and a great-granddaughter, Dawn Seligman. She was preceded in death by a son, Paul, in 1967. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in the chapel of Buchanan Funeral Home, Robinson, with Rev. Chester O'Neal officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Park, Terre Haute, Ind. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. The family has suggested memorials by made to the First Presbyterian Church in Robinson or Cotillion Ridge Nursing and Retirement Home. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

This obituary was copied from the collection located at the Robinson Public Library. The obituaries themselves are usually not dated. Whoever made the collection has written down the dates by hand. The source of the obituary (i.e. which newspaper) is also not included. Transcribed by Dan Weger. Annie Butler (11/7/1980) Annie Butler, 82, formerly of Crawford County, died Thursday at Pompano Beach, Florida. She was the daughter of Bob and Mollie Chelf. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert Butler in February, 1973, she is survived by two daughters, Iris Butler, Pompano Beach, Fla.; and Mrs. Noble (Violet) Correll, Stewart, Fla.; and a sister, Cola Chelf Gardner, Campbellsville, Kentucky. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Sunday at Newlin Cemetery with Buchanan Funeral Home, Robinson in charge.

This obituary was copied from the collection located at the Robinson Public Library. The obituaries themselves are usually not dated. Whoever made the collection has written down the dates by hand. The source of the obituary (i.e. which newspaper) is also not included. Transcribed by Dan Weger. Roy Pethtel(11/4/1980) Roy T. Pethtel, 62, Robinson, died Monday afternoon at Veteran's Administration Hospital, Danville, following an extended illness. He was a former Robinson city employee. Born in Crawford County, he was the son of the late Thomas and Maude Mable Sparks Pethtel. Surviving are his wife, Kathryn; three sons; Roy Elmer Pethtel, Colorado Springs, Colo.; Billy Dean Pethtel, Oblong, and Jerry Wayne Pethtel, Robinson; 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Carl and Glen Pethtel, both of Robinson; and a sister, Mrs. Omer (Vola) Jenkins, Robinson. Funeral services are pending at Buchanan Funeral Home, Robinson.

This obituary was copied from the collection located at the Robinson Public Library. The obituaries themselves are usually not dated. Whoever made the collection has written down the dates by hand. The source of the obituary (i.e. which newspaper) is also not included. Transcribed by Dan Weger. Beulah Shipman (11/4/1980) Beulah F. Shipman, 73, Oblong, died at 12:15 p.m. Monday at Crawford Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. She was born March 23, 1907 in Oblong Township and was a member of Eastern Star and Rainbow Circle of Central United Methodist Church. Surviving are two brothers, Bernal Connett, Robinson, and Pete Connett, Lawrenceville; a sister, Mrs. Theodore (Lavena) Grant, Oblong; 10 nieces and nephews. She was preceded by her parents, James and Lillie Good Connett, her husband, Fresco Shipman, in 1974, and four brothers. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Pulliam Funeral Home, Oblong, with Rev. Eugene Black officiating. Burial will be in Oblong Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.

This obituary was copied from the collection located at the Robinson Public Library. The obituaries themselves are usually not dated. Whoever made the collection has written down the dates by hand. The source of the obituary (i.e. which newspaper) is also not included. Transcribed by Dan Weger. Chester O. Rich (11/4/1980) Chester O. Rich, 69, Flat Rock, died Monday morning at Crawford Memorial Hospital after suffering an apparent heart attack. Retired from Marathon after 35 years service, he was a member of South Union United Methodist Church and Flat Rock Masonic Lodge No. 348. Surviving are his wife Martha; two sons, Billy Wayne Rich, Flat Rock, and Jeffery Rich, at home; three daughters, Mrs. Jim (Nancy) Clay, Mrs. Wayne (Alice Ann) Tennyson, and Mrs. Earl (Peggy) Garrard, all of Flat Rock; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a brother, O.J. Rich, Flat Rock; and two sisters, Chloe Weger, Birds, and Edith Butcher, Flat Rock. Mr. Rich was predeceased by his parents, Isaiah and Tyrena Parker Rich; a brother, William Rich; and three sisters, Bessie Weger, Lotus Midgett, Lottie Butcher; and a daughter, Christine Rich. Funeral services will be conducted at South Union Methodist Church at 2 p.m. Wednesday with Rev. Dick Chapman officiating. Interment will follow in Tohill Cemetery. Friends may call at Goodwine-Bond Funeral Home, Flat Rock, from 2 to 9 p.m. today and until time of service Wednesday. Masonic services will be held by Flat Rock Masonic Lodge No. 348 at 7 p.m. tonight. The family suggests that honorariums be made to the South Union Methodist Church.

This obituary was copied from the collection located at the Robinson Public Library. The obituaries themselves are usually not dated. Whoever made the collection has written down the dates by hand. The source of the obituary (i.e. which newspaper) is also not included. Transcribed by Dan Weger. Donald L. Taylor(11/3/1980) Donald L. Taylor, 72, Lincoln, formerly of Oblong, died at 3:07 p.m. Sunday at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln. Born January 9, 1908 in Coles County, son of Howard and Grace Rankin Taylor, he was married June 28, 1931, at Oakwood, to Lucille V. Liggett, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Virginia Williams, Lincoln, and Donna Winn, Ft. Collins, Colo.; a brother, Richard Taylor, Mattoon; a sister, Dorothy Dempsey, Bethany; and six grandchildren. Mr. Taylor was a member of the Masonic Lodge at Oblong, Bloomington Consistory, __hite Shrine of Lincoln, National Retired Teachers Association, Retired Teachers of DeWitt and Logan counties, and local and National Retired Persons. He taught 40 years at Oblong and Eldorado High Schools, a year in Manteca, Calif., and was superintendent of Beason High School in Beason, retiring in 1970. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Holland and Barry Funeral Home in Lincoln with Rev. Paul Beach officiating. Interment will follow in Oakwood Cemetery at Oakwood. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Masonic services will follow at 8 p.m. The family suggests that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society or the Beason United Methodist Church.

This obituary was copied from the collection located at the Robinson Public Library. The obituaries themselves are usually not dated. Whoever made the collection has written down the dates by hand. The source of the obituary (i.e. which newspaper) is also not included. Transcribed by Dan Weger. Waldo Acord (2/23/1980) Word has been received here of the death of Waldo Acord, 74, Boone Grove, Ind., Friday night following an extended illness. He is survived by his wife, Ruth; four sisters, Mrs. Mary Fuller, Mrs. Essie Love and Mrs. Marjorie Bowen, all of Robinson, and Mrs. Nellie Blair, Sterling; a brother Charles Roberts, West Union; several nieces and nephews. Services and burial will be in Boone Grove, Indiana.

This obituary was copied from the collection located at the Robinson Public Library. The obituaries themselves are usually not dated. Whoever made the collection has written down the dates by hand. The source of the obituary (i.e. which newspaper) is also not included. Transcribed by Dan Weger. Oscar Lindley (2/23/1980) Oscar H. Lindley, 68, Grayville, formerly of Robinson, died at 9 p.m. Friday at Wabash General Hospital, Mt. Carmel. He was born Sept. 28, 1911 in Crawford County, son of the late Lawrence and Estella Abel Lindley. He was married Oct. 31, 1932 to Bonneva Lingafelter. He was a member of the Sheba Lodge No. 200 and Sheba Chapter No. 722 O.E.S., both of Grayville and a member of the Consistory at Bloomington. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Cecil (Linda Lou) Penn, New Town; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Sturm Funeral Home, Grayville, with Rev. John Sims officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Grayville. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m.

This obituary was copied from the collection located at the Robinson Public Library. The obituaries themselves are usually not dated. Whoever made the collection has written down the dates by hand. The source of the obituary (i.e. which newspaper) is also not included. Transcribed by Dan Weger. Sandra Zellers (2/23/1980) Funeral services for Sandra Sue Zellers, 18, Robinson, who died unexpectedly Friday morning in St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, Ind., will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Buchanan Funeral Home, Robinson, with burial in the new Robinson Cemetery. Visitation will be after noon Sunday. Miss Zellers was a player on the volleyball team and basketball team at Robinson High School and was a member of Beta Club and a member of the News 'N Everything staff. She was a mid-term graduate of the class of 1980. The family suggests, for those who wish, that honorariums be made to the Heart Fund.

This obituary was copied from the collection located at the Robinson Public Library. The obituaries themselves are usually not dated. Whoever made the collection has written down the dates by hand. The source of the obituary (i.e. which newspaper) is also not included. Transcribed by Dan Weger. Mary Katherine Rich (2/22/1980) Mary Katherine Rich, 93, United Methodist Village, former Hardinville resident, died at 5:45 p.m. Thursday at the United Methodist Village, Lawrenceville. She was born in Martin Township, July 7, 1886, daughter of James L. and Mahalah Moyer Mikeworth and was a member of the Hardinville United Methodist Church. Survivors include one son, John Raymond, Oblong; three daughters, Mrs. Rueben (Gertie) Shipman, Mrs. Harlan (Francis) Catt, both of rural Robinson, Mrs. Joe (Rosa) Steinman, Oblong; one brother, Roy Mikeworth, Oblong, nine grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles in 1940, one son in infancy, one daughter, Mrs. Luther (Orpha) Weger in 1975 and two sisters, Minerva Leeds and Stella Mikeworth. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Hardinville United Methodist Church with interment in the Hardinville Cemetery. Friends may call Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Pulliam Funeral Home in Oblong.

This obituary was copied from the collection located at the Robinson Public Library. The obituaries themselves are usually not dated. Whoever made the collection has written down the dates by hand. The source of the obituary (i.e. which newspaper) is also not included. Transcribed by Dan Weger. Opal Leona Simons Rich (9/14/1978) Opal Leona Simons Rich, youngest daughter of Levi and Martha Bell Allison Simons, was born Dec. 22, 1909 and departed this life August 21, 1978 at the age of 69 years, seven months and 20 days. September 21, 1942, she was united in marriage to James Redman Rich and to this union two children were born: a son, Larry Jo, and a daughter, Rita Diane. She attended church in her early life and in months passed by had many visits from wonderful ministers and confessed to them and her dear family that the time was near and she was ready. She was a true, loving wife and mother, loved and enjoyed her home and children and one little granddaughter, whom she dearly loved, although she spent only a few months with her. She leaves to mourn her passing her husband, James; her son, Larry Jo; daughter, Rita and son-in-law, Randal Garrard; and her granddaughter, Melissa Renee Garrard; five sisters, Mrs. Gladys Rich, Mrs. Loren (Rudy) Catt, Mrs. Harold (Dale) Jordan, Mrs. Della Ford and Mrs. Kenneth (Agnes) Earnhart; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Bernice Simons; and three brothers-in-law. Her mother, father, three sisters and two brothers preceded her in death. She will be sadly missed by her family, her relatives, friends and neighbors and all who knew her.

This obituary was copied from the collection located at the Robinson Public Library. The obituaries themselves are usually not dated. Whoever made the collection has written down the dates by hand. The source of the obituary (i.e. which newspaper) is also not included. Transcribed by Dan Weger. Chester Buck (9/18/1978) Chester A. Buck, 82, Route One, Oblong, died at 4:15 p.m. Sunday at Crawford Memorial Hospital. He was born in Oblong Aug. 23, 1896, son of the late William Buck and Mary Huckaba. He was married to Lela Way at Willow Hill Nov. 16, 1921 and was a retired farmer. He attended Central United Methodist Church, Oblong. He is survived by his wife; a daughter, Mrs. John (Mary) Helm, Oblong; two grandchildren, Rita Helm, St. Louis, and Todd Helm, Oblong. He was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Pulliam Funeral Home, Oblong, with Rev. Eugene Black officiating. Burial will be in the Oblong Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.

This obituary was copied from the collection located at the Robinson Public Library. The obituaries themselves are usually not dated. Whoever made the collection has written down the dates by hand. The source of the obituary (i.e. which newspaper) is also not included. Transcribed by Dan Weger. Vernon Butler (9/14/1978) Vernon W. Butler, 87, resident of Cotillion Ridge Nursing Home, Robinson, died at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday at Crawford Memorial Hospital. He was a retired farmer, born at Robinson Sept. 14, 1890, son of the late William and Ada Powell Butler. He was a veteran of World War I and a member of the Jehovah Witness Church. He is survived by nieces and nephews and several cousins. Arrangements are pending at Pulliam Funeral Home, Robinson.

HI everyone, I'm hoping there is someone out here that can help the Crawford Co. Historical Soc. We have a web page with rootsweb just like the gen. soc., however, our web page has old stories of Crawford Co. on it and other stories of the county, churches, schools etc. We don't do queries as we leave that to the gen. society. To make a long story short, we're looking for a really kind person who would take over this page. It won't be an awfully lot of trouble. The page right now looks cumbersome and I would like to have a fresh look. The museum does like to monitor the page and have a say as to how it looks etc. etc. Please take a look at it, the gen. society web page has a link. Here's hoping someone will help us out. Thanks so much Sue J.

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