Shelby County Indiana History and Genealogy, Obituaries

Shelby County Indiana
Obituaries

Dobbins

The Shelbyville Republican
Thursday, June 22, 1950
(weekly paper) from Saturday, June 17th edition
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FORMER COUNTY RESIDENT DIES
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Funeral services have been arranged for Miss Emma Dorothy Dobbins, 39 year old former Shelby county resident. Brief rites will be held at the Kirby Mortuary in Indianapolis, Monday at 8:30 a.m. and the funeral will be held at St. Philips Catholic Church at 9 o'clock. Burial will be made in Forest Hill cemetery at 10:30. Friends may call at the mortuary.
MISS DOBBINS died Thursday at the home of a sister, Mrs. Robert Sheridan in Indianapolis. She was born south of Shelbyville on January 28, 1911, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Carey Dobbins who at one time resided in the Fairland community. She had resided in Indianapolis for the past 24 years and was a member of the St. Joan of Arc Church.
Surviving with the sister at whose home she died are two brothers, Edward and Wilbur Dobbins of Indianapolis. Other survivors include an uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Murphy of near this city.
Contributed by Nancy Vance Glover

The Shelbyville Democrat
Thursday, July 18, 1929
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WELL KNOWN WOMAN
DIED EARLY TODAY
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Mrs. Mary A. Dobbins Succumbed
to Complications of Diseases---
Funeral Saturday.
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Mrs. Mary A. Dobbins, widow of Richard Dobbins, died about six o'clock this morning at her home, 816 west Franklin street from a complication of diseases. At the time of death she was eighty-one years old, and though her death was not wholly unexpected i comes as a shock to her many friends.
Mrs. Dobbins was born April 4, 1848, and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Seal Campbell. She is survived by two sons, Albert W. Dobbins, of Jackson township, and Gordon Dobbins, of Shelbyville; one granddaughter; two brothers, Andrew Campbell, of near Shelbyville and Ollie Campbell, of Indianapolis; two sisters, Mrs. Missouri Mohr, of Jackson township, and Mrs. Susan Owens, of Indianapolis.
She was a devoted member of the First Christian church of Shelbyville and funeral services will be conducted at the church at two o'clock Saturday afternoon by the Rev. Paul E. Million. Burial will be in Forest Hill cemetery and services will be in charge of Charles M. Ewing, funeral director.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelbyville Republican
Thursday, October 26, 1926
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HEART ATTACK CAUSES DEATH
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The death of Carey C. Dobbins, of Brandywine township occurred unexpectedly at 11:15 a.m. today, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Polland on the Michigan Road about six miles north of Shelbyville. Mr. Dobbins had been helping shock fodder in Mr. Polland's field when he became suddenly ill. He was taken to the Polland home and Dr. M. M. Wells of Fairland was called. Death, which occurred within an hour after Mr. Dobbins became ill, is said to be the result of neuralgia of the heart following an attack of acute indigestion. Mr. Dobbins had been a resident of Shelby county all of his life. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Dobbins and was born October 13, 1878, being forty-eight years of age at the time of his death. For many years he resided in Shelby township. He moved with his family to their present home in Brandywine township near the Brandywine church, six years ago where he had engaged in farming. For several years he was a successful teacher and was greatly interested in educational affairs. Eighteen years ago, Mr. Dobbins was married to Miss Mildred Murphy. To them were born four children, Emma Dorothy, Wilbur Woodrow, Mary Mildred and Edward Murphy, all of whom survive. The wife and mother died seven years ago. Besides his children the deceased is survived by one brother, James A. Dobbins, of Connersville and many other relatives. Mr. Dobbins was well known in this county. He was a man of estimable character and highly esteemed by many friends. He was a member of the Christian church of Fairland and of the Modern Woodman Lodge of Shelbyville. His body was taken to the funeral home of C. F. Fix and Son of Shelbyville where it was prepared for burial. Funeral arrangements will be announced Wednesday.
Contributed by Nancy Vance Glover
Summarized by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelbyville Democrat
Thursday, September 11, 1924
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DIED AT HOME OF
SISTER WEDNESDAY
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Miss Frances Dobbins Suc-
cumbed to Complication
of Diseases --- Funer-
al Friday.
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Miss Frances Dobbins, seventy-two years old, well-known resident of this city, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Henry Lemasters, 828 Elm street, Wednesday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock. Her death was caused by a complication of diseases, after an illness of one week.
Miss Dobbins had spent all her life in this county, where she is very favorably known. Besides the sister at whose home she died, she is survived by a half-brother, Douglas Dobbins, of Greenwood. She was a sister to the late John Hugh L. and Milton Dobbins, who lived in this county.
Funeral services will be conducted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lemasters, 828 Elm street, at 2:30 o'clock Friday afternoon, with the Rev. L. C. Marr, pastor of the West St. M. E. church, officiating. Interment iwll be made in the family lot at the city cemetery, in charge of Charles M. Ewing, funeral director.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelbyville Democrat
Tuesday, June 24, 1924
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PROMINENT FARMER
DIED MONDAY NIGHT
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County Mourns Death of
Hugh L. Dobbins -- Funeral
To Be Held Thursday.
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Residents of this community will regret to learn of the death of Hugh L. Dobbins, prominent farmer of Shelby county, which occurred at his residence, two miles west of the city, on the Boggstown pike, at 11:20 o'clock Monday night, from heart trouble and asthma, with which he had suffered for several months.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Lewis Creek Baptist church at 10:30 o'clock Thursday morning, the Rev. Ed Burkher and the Rev. Loren Tillison, assisted by the Rev. H. C. Clawson, officiating. Burial will be made in the church cemetery, in charge of Chas. M. Ewing, funeral director.
Mr. Dobbins was born in Shelby county, Dec. 19, 1849, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Dobbins. At the time of death he was 74 years, 6 months and 4 days old. In October, 1874, he was united in marriage with Miss Emma Johnson and the married life of this estimable couple had been ideal. Mr. Dobbins moved to the farm where his death occurred, 27 years ago. Early in life he became affiliated with the Old Union M. P. church, where he was a faithful member. Mr. Dobbins was widely known thruout the county as a man with many fine characteristics. He mad friends wherever he went and his death is a great loss to the entire county.
Mr. Dobbins had always followed the occupation of a farmer and had been very successful along this line, his farm being one of the best equipped in Shelby county.
Besides the bereaved widow, Mr. Dobbins is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Henry Lemasters and Miss Fraces Dobbins, of this city, and one half-brother, Douglas Dobbins, of Greenwood. The late John Dobbins was a brother of Mr. Dobbins.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelby Democrat
Thursday, October 9, 1919
(weekly paper) from Saturday's daily
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CHRISTIAN LADY CALLED TO
HER HEAVENLY REST
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Mrs. Mildred Dobbins (nee Murphy), wife of Carey C. Dobbins, south of Fenns, died at her home today from an illness of two weeks duration. For the last several days her condition had been regarded as critical and her mind had become unbalanced at times. Her death is a great shock to her numerous friends in the county, as she had always taken an active part in the good movements of the community in which she lived. She was born in Shelby county and attended the schools of the county. She was a member of the Fenns Christian Church. She is survived by the grief stricken husband and four children, the oldest of whom is only nine years of age, namely, Emma Dorothy, Wilbur, Mary and Edward. The latter is a four months old baby. She is also survived by her mother, Mrs. Emma Murphy, and three brothers, Van and George, of this county, and Thomas Murphy, of LaPorte, Ind. Funeral announcements will be made by Mrs. M. G. Tindall, who has charge of the burial.
Contributed by Nancy Vance Glover
Summarized by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelbyville Republican
(daily paper)
Friday March 27, 1908
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Albert W. Dobbins, one of Shelby county's best known men, died at 4 o'clock Thursday evening at the family residence in Shelby township. Mr. Dobbins was a sufferer of dropsy and heart trouble several months and the past five or six weeks his condition was regarded as critical. He was born and reared in Shelby county, never having resided elsewhere. The greater part of the time was spent in Shelby township on the farm where he died. Mr. Dobbins was sixty years, four months and sixteen days old at the time of his death. Several months ago he suffered a broken arm and his failing health was especially noticed from that time until his death. Mrs. Dobbins died last summer and grief, alone, accounts in a large measure for Mr. Dobbins' failing health. He is survived by two sons, Carey C. and James A. The funeral services will be held at Pleasant Grove church at 10:30 o'clock sunday morning, Rev. Burkhart, of Indianapolis, officiating.
Contributed by Nancy Vance Glover
Summarized by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelbyville Daily Democrat
Saturday, March 16, 1907
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GRIM DESTROYER DEATH AT WORK
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Another estimable woman has been called to the Great Beyond, Nancy E. Dobbins, wife of Albert Dobbins, died at her home in Shelby township, Friday afternoon, at 3:45 o'clock. Mrs. Dobbins had been ill for some time, her demise being attributed to congestion of the brain. At the time of her death, she was fifty-three years, three months and twenty-three days old. The deceased is survived by her husband, two sons, Carey C. and James A. Dobbins; an aged father, Andrew Cherry; three sisters, Mrs. Cynthia A. Jones, of Indianapolis; Mrs. Mary F. Drager and Mrs. Phoebe J. Drager, of this county, and four brothers, all of whom reside in Shelby county, James L., Marin A., Harvey A., and Franklin L. Cherry. Mrs Dobbins was an earnest Christian woman, who found her greatest pleasure in the home. Early in life she had united with the Pleasant Grove Christian Church and all thru life was a consistent member. A host of friends, thruout Shelby county, mourn with the surviving relatives. The funeral services will be held at the Pleasant Grove Christian church, near Fenns Station, Sunday afternoon at two o'clock, the Rev. C. E. Burkhart officiating. The cortege will leave the late home at one o'clock. Interment in the Forest Hill cemetery, in charge of D. B. Wilson & Son. Thus another faithful wife and loving mother goes to that great bourne to await her loved ones.
Contributed by Nancy Vance Glover
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelbyville Democrat
Tuesday, August 12, 1902
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William Dobbins died at his home on the Marietta pike, one-half mile west of the city, Thursday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock of consumption, aged fifty-seven years, three months and tweny-seven[sic] days. The funeral will be held at the house Sunday, August 10th, at two p.m. Interment in the Campbell cemetery, Rev. W. D. Clark, of Indianapolis, officiating. Stewart & Hand Have charge of the remains.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelby Democrat
Thursday January 26, 1893
Page 3 column 2
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Rhoda Dobbins, the fourteen-year old daughter of Richard Dobbins, died at the home of her father, west of town at noon today, of typhoid fever. This is the second death in Mr. Dobbin’s family within three weeks and he has the sympathy of all who know him and his estimable wife. They also have another child bedfast with the same disease.
Contribtued by Barb Huff

The Shelby Democrat
April 21, 1892
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DEATH OF HUGH DOBBINS.
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A Pioneer of the County Has Passed to His
Final Rest
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Our old friend, Hugh Dobbins died last Thursday, April 14. He was born April 12, 1814, and was seventy-eight years of age. He came to Shelby county in 1830, and has been identified with the progress and development of this county almost since its settlement. He has filled many positions of trust and responsibility, and was for ten long years superintendent of the Shelby county poor asylum.
In politics he was a faithful, hard working democrat. He loved his party more than any other democrat in the county, and never had any misgivings about whether her platforms were right. To him his party was always right. He rejoiced in her victories and her defeats were always cheered in his mind by the positive hope that it would be victory next time. He was a kind hearted, generous, hopsitable man. He was never too poor to help a friend. He was uniformly one of the kindest, and sunniest men the writer has ever known. Mr. Dobbins was the father of thirteen chidren, seven of whom are living, and well-known in this community. It will be a long time before the memory of this old pioneer will entirely fade away from the minds of his friends and neighbors.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

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