Loogootee Tribune, Loogootee, IN Thurs 14 Mar 1985 ASH, James E. James E. Ash died Sunday at Daviess County Hospital after an illness of 3 days. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 10:00 am at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Barr Twp, with burial in the church cemetery. A Rosary was prayed Tuesday evening. He was born March 18, 1925 in Daviess County, the son of (John) Vincent and (Mary) Teresa Gootee Ash. He married Margaret Holland April 12, 1947 and she survives. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. Three daughters, Mrs. Paul Osborne, Mrs. Mike (Debra) Kirk, and Mrs. Donna Kidwell survive. Also surviving are one son, Charles, and twelve grandchildren, all of Loogootee. Also from Loogootee are three sisters, Mrs. Francis (Ernestine) Hunter, Mrs. Joe (Margie) Arvin, and Mrs. Frank (Alice) Matthews. Mrs. Mary Seal resides in Montgomery. He was preceded in death by three brothers. Note: Daviess County Death Record CH 22-133 states James E. Ash died 10 Mar 1985. (See INDAVIES-L@rootsweb.com for additional Ash obituaries) SOURCE: Cemetery Records of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Barr Twp, Daviess Co, IN by Natalie Montgomery Baker; 1996; Section 2, page 3.