BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, MAY 23, 1902 Mrs. Watty Owens, mother of Zimri Bennett and Mrs. A. K. Sears, who lived with the latter in this city, died Wednesday a.m. aged 83 years, and was buried Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock, at Avoca. ******** FRIDAY, MAY 30, 1902 OBITUARY. Another pioneer gone. Aunt Cynthia Owens, a highly esteemed old lady, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. K. Sears, corner of 17th and L streets, this city, May 20, 1902. She was a native of Kentucky, born July 12, 1819 and was nearly eighty-three years old. Her mailed name was Bridwell. Her father's family were among the early settlers of this county. In the year 1839 she was married to Mr. Hugh Bennett, who died in the summer of 1850. Mr. Bennett lived at that time where the town of Avoca now stands. To this union six children were born, Samuel, John, Zemariah, Lemuel, Dock and Nancy. Mrs. Bennett, by the death of her husband, was left to care and provide for the family of six children. By her industrious economy she provided well for her household and was always ready day and night, rain or shine, to help other in struggles of life. In 1857, Mrs. Bennett was again married, taking for her husband Mr. Own W. Owens, "Uncle Nat," as he was called. To Mr. and Mrs. Owens were born two children, Sarah F., who died in infancy, and Netta, wife of Mr. Ambrose Sears. Aunt Cyntha was again left a widow eleven years ago when Uncle Nat died. Since the death of Mr. Owens she had lived pleasantly with her children. She was one of those blessed old grandmothers, who seemed to grow sweeter at they got older. Her death came as the result of old age. She fell asleep in Jesus, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Mrs. A. K. Sears, Mrs. Finley Guyger, John and Dock Bennett survive. Mrs. Owens was a life long member of the Missionary Baptist Church, having united with that church when in her teens. She was a faithful follower of Christ near seventy years. But now she rests from her labor and great will be her reward. As a neighbor, wife, mother and Christians she was faithful to the end. "Weep not that her labors are o'er, Weep not that her race is run. God grant we may rest as calmly, When our work like hers is done." The funeral was largely attended, service conducted by the writer. The services were held in the Baptist Church at Avoca. Interment at the Avoca cemetery. J. W. NOTE: Cintha A. Owens: Died 20 May 1902. Wife of O. W. 83y Burial at Bennett Cemetery, Marshall Twp.