Shelby County IN

Moore, Minnie Stoughton – Obituary

Mrs. Minnie O. Moore, aged 68, passed away at her home on Wednesday morning after enduring a prolonged illness that included six paralytic strokes over thirteen years. Born on July 26, 1875, in Douglas County, Illinois, she spent most of her life in Shelby County, marrying Otis Moore in 1893. She is survived by her husband, two children, four brothers, and two grandchildren. A member of the Blue River Baptist Church, her funeral service will take place at their residence on Friday afternoon.

Oltman, William A. – Obituary

William A. Oltman, 82, of Marion township, passed away at Major Hospital after a six-month illness. Born on March 31, 1873, he was a lifelong farmer in Shelby County and a member of the Haw Patch Baptist Church. He married Emma Stoughton in 1898, who predeceased him in 1933. Oltman is survived by four children, three brothers, ten grandchildren, and fifteen great-grandchildren. Funeral services will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Monday at the Blue River Separate Baptist Church, with burial at Conover Cemetery.

Oltman, Emma May Stoughton – Obituary

Emma May Oltman, 52, tragically died after falling from a kitchen doorway during a family dinner at her uncle’s home in Bartholomew County. Despite immediate assistance, she succumbed to her injuries shortly after the incident. Born in Illinois on June 30, 1880, she is survived by her husband, William A. Oltman, two daughters, and several siblings. A member of the Hawcreek Baptist Church, her funeral will be held at the Blue River Separate Baptist Church, followed by burial at Conover Cemetery.

Shaw, Claude H. – Obituary

Claude H. Shaw, aged 78, passed away at his home in Noble township after several years of ill health. A lifelong farmer, he was born on April 18, 1869, in Butler County, Ohio, and spent most of his life in Shelby County. Mr. Shaw was married to Mellie Phillippe, who survives him, along with their daughter, Mrs. Sally Weidner, and three granddaughters. Funeral services are scheduled at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

Compton, Homer – Obituary

Homer Compton, aged 81, passed away on October 2, 1972, at Ken-Joy Convalescent Home, following a brief hospitalization. A former resident of Shelby County, he had relocated to Lakeland, Florida, after retiring from U.S. Tire and Rubber Co. He was born on September 27, 1892, and married Mary Alta Rafferty in 1913, who predeceased him in 1931. He is survived by three daughters, a son, ten grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and a brother. Services will be held on October 5, with burial at Second Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.

McQueen, Leonard – Obituary

Leonard R. McQueen, 79, of Flat Rock, Washington Township, passed away on September 13, 1972, after a lengthy hospital stay. A lifelong resident of the area, he was born on September 15, 1892, in Bartholomew County. McQueen was a dedicated member of the Flat Rock United Methodist Church and a 50-year member of Camon Lodge 343, F. and A.M. He is survived by one daughter, four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren, alongside his siblings. His funeral services were held at Ewing Mortuary, with burial at Flat Rock Cemetery.

Shaw, Mellie Phillippe – Obituary

Prosecutor Donald L. Brunner announced plans to present the case against Charles M. Bennett to the Shelby County grand jury for reckless homicide concerning the traffic death of 78-year-old Mrs. Mellie Shaw. Mrs. Shaw succumbed to injuries from a car-truck collision on July 17. Bennett, who was charged with drunken driving, faces pending charges from a previous incident. Mrs. Shaw was a long-time resident of Noble Township, with family members surviving her. Funeral services will be held at the Pleasant Grove Separate Baptist Church.

McQueen, Floyd E. – Obituary

Floyd E. McQueen, a 56-year-old resident of Shelby County, passed away on April 29, 1947, due to an embolism. Born on July 20, 1890, in Bartholomew County, he married Izetta Nading in 1920 and had two sons. A former teacher and employee of local paint companies, he retired to his farm in Washington Township after 15 years in Flat Rock. He was a Masonic lodge member. Funeral services will be held at the Flat Rock Methodist Church, with burial at Hope Cemetery.

Compton, Mary Alta Rafferty – Obituary

Mrs. Alta Compton, aged 36, passed away from pneumonia at Major Hospital early this morning. She was the wife of Homer Compton, a trustee of Hendricks township, and the mother of six children. Born on October 21, 1894, in Shelby County, she married on February 4, 1913, and was a member of the Bengal Christian Church. Her funeral will be held Saturday morning at the church, with burial to follow at Second Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.

Moore, Alva Otis – Obituary

Otis Moore, aged 86, passed away on April 4, 1958, at his son Frank’s home in Shelbyville, where he had lived since 1918. A retired farmer born on February 18, 1872, in Shelby County, he struggled with health issues related to his heart for the past three months. Moore was predeceased by his wife, Minnie O. Stoughton, in 1936. He is survived by two sons, two grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. His funeral services will be conducted at the Sleeth Funeral Home.

Cropper, Robert – Obituary

Robert Cropper, a prominent farmer from Shelby Township, passed away at the age of seventy-seven due to pneumonia on March 19, 1940. Born on November 11, 1862, in Rush County, he was married for 45 years to Sarah Hendrickson, who preceded him in death. He is survived by two nieces, two half-sisters in California, and a step-son. Funeral services are scheduled at the C. F. Fix & Son mortuary, with burial in Forest Hill Cemetery.

Nading, Goldie May Parks – Obituary

Golda May Nading passed away on January 12, 1919, at the age of 29, due to influenza after a week’s illness. A resident of Flat Rock for six years, she previously lived in Marion, Indiana. Golda is survived by her husband, two young daughters, her parents, and several siblings, three of whom are in military service. Funeral services will be held at her home in Flat Rock, followed by interment in Marion Cemetery.

Wasson, Elva McClintic Nading – Obituary

Mrs. Elva Wasson, wife of Otis Wasson of Flat Rock, passed away on January 5, 1950, after a three-week illness. Born in Newbern in 1880, she had lived in Shelby County since childhood. Her marriage to Otis occurred in September 1946. She is survived by four children, four grandchildren, and a brother, Wallace McClintic. A member of the Lewis Creek Methodist Church, her funeral will be held there on Saturday, followed by interment at Patterson Cemetery.

Nading, John – Obituary

John Nading, aged 45, passed away at his Flat Rock residence on September 27, 1888. Born on April 12, 1843, in Bartholomew County, he was the son of Milton and Mary Nading. Nading successfully operated a general merchandise and grain business in Shelby County after significant contributions to his family farm. He married Nora V. Warner in 1871 and had three children. Nading was recognized for his business acumen and was a prominent figure in his community before his untimely death.

Nading, Sonora Nora Veranda Warner – Obituary

Sonora Veranda Nading (née Warner), born May 16, 1853, passed away on June 10, 1923, at the age of 70. A dedicated church member and missionary, she married John Nading in 1871, having six children, though three predeceased her. Residing primarily in Shelby County, she also worked in India, contributing to missionary housing. Survived by three sons, ten grandchildren, and a great-grandchild, her life was marked by deep faith and community service. Funeral services are scheduled at her son’s home, with burial at St. George cemetery.

Nading, Harry John – Obituary

Harry J. Nading, approximately sixty years old, passed away on November 9, 1931, at his home in St. Louis Crossing due to pneumonia and a heart attack. A native of Flat Rock and long-time resident of Shelby County, Nading managed the Central States Grain Corporation there for two years. He was involved in the grain business for many years and was an active member of the M.E. Church and various fraternal organizations. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, and two brothers.

Nading, Eleanor ‘Ella’ Mount – Obituary

Mrs. Eleanor (Ella) Nading, aged 83, passed away on March 13, 1960, at Madison State Hospital after a prolonged illness. A long-time resident of Flat Rock, she was the widow of Harry J. Nading, a prominent grain dealer, who died in 1931. Born on October 30, 1876, in St. Louis Crossing, she is survived by two daughters, four grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and siblings. A member of the Flat Rock Methodist Church, her funeral will be conducted by Rev. George Curtis at Ewing Mortuary, followed by burial at Flat Rock cemetery.

Nading, Walter Raymond – Obituary

Walter R. Nading, aged 67, passed away unexpectedly at work due to a heart attack. A lifelong resident of Shelby County, he was born in 1877 and had deep roots in the Flat Rock and Lewis Creek communities. Mr. Nading was a member of the Norristown Masonic Lodge. He is survived by four children, a brother, and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Flat Rock Methodist Church, with burial at St. George Cemetery. Friends can visit at the Murphy funeral home prior to the service.

Nading, Wesley – Obituary

Wesley Nading, a former resident of Flat Rock, passed away in Indianapolis on June 9, 1933, at the age of 74. His funeral arrangements are pending as they await communication from his daughter, Mrs. William Marsh, in Detroit. The body has been transported to the Charles M. Ewing funeral chapel. Nading is survived by several nieces and nephews in the local area.

Biography of John Wilson Bogue, Hon.

Hon. John Wilson Bogue, born on September 2, 1868, in Marion, Indiana, has made significant contributions to both business and public service. He is the president and manager of the V. V. V. Brick and Tile Company in Neodesha and has also served as the city’s mayor, overseeing important infrastructure developments. Bogue’s lineage traces back to France, with his family settling in America in the 18th century. He married Sadie Johnson in 1897, and they have one daughter, Ruth. His leadership is marked by integrity and community dedication.