Shelby County Indiana History & Genealogy, Obituaries

Shelby County Indiana
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Linville

Freeman Funeral Home
Shelbyville, Indiana
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Paul Emerson Linville
May 13, 1946 - September 1, 2023
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Paul Emerson Linville, 77, of Arlington, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023, at his home.
He was born May 13, 1946, in Shelbyville, the son of Sharon Emerson "S.E." and Caroline Priscilla (Macy) Linville. On February 18, 1972, he married his wife of 51 years, Karen Sue Donner, and she survives.
In addition to Karen, Paul is survived by his sons, Anthony Paul Linville and wife, Tiffany, of Germantown, and Luther Chandis Linville and wife, Heather, of Arlington; daughter, Catherine Elaine Shaver and husband, Joshua, of Shelbyville; sister, Violet Louise Ramsey of Shelbyville; brothers, William Fredrick Linville of Arlington, Keith Eugene Linville and David Earl Linville, both of Morristown; 20 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Ronnie Lee Linville.
In 1964, Paul graduated from Arlington High School.
Paul was a U.S. Army veteran and was stationed in Korea during the Vietnam War.
He was a member of Little Blue River Friends Church.
Paul was a farmer and equipment operator, retiring in 2016.
He enjoyed being outdoors, tinkering and mowing the grass.
Visitation will be from 1 to 3 pm, Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Little Blue River Friends Church, 122 N 1000 W, Morristown.
Funeral services will follow at 3 pm Saturday, at the church with Rev. Shane Arthur officiating.
Interment will be at Little Blue River Friends Cemetery in Rush County. Services have been entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Little Blue River Friends Church, The Gideon’s International, PO Box 452, Shelbyville, Indiana 46176 or Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Indiana Chapter, 50 E. 91sst St., Suite 100, Indianapolis, Indiana 46240.
Online condolences may be shared with Paul’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

Erlewein Mortuary, Greenfield
Hancock County, Indiana
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John Marlin Linville
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MORRISTOWN – John Marlin Linville, age 94, of Morristown, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at Morristown Manor. He was born in Shelby County on March 27, 1926 to Luther Chandis and Nola Mariah (Barnard) Linville. John graduated from Morristown High School in 1944. He married Frances Marlene (Tinsley) on May 21, 1949 in Ridgeville, IN.
He was a lifelong farmer. John was a member of Little Blue River Friends Church and Gideons International. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and traveling.
John is survived by his wife, Marlene Linville of Morristown; children, Nida (Gary) Jones of Morristown, Teresa (Alan) Earnest of Morristown, James (Tracy) Linville of Shirley, Jeff (DeAnna) Linville of Douglas, KS, Doug (April) Linville of Anderson, Nathan (Buffy) Linville of Indianapolis, and Lori (Pete) Zwirn of Morristown; 28 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren and 3 more on the way; and daughters-in-law, Gail Loudamy and Vickie Linville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Nola Linville; sons, Marlin Linville and Daniel Linville; daughter-in-law, Alisha Linville; twin brother, Joe Linville; brothers, Sharon Linville and William Linville; sisters, Mary Jean Bennett and Wilna Miller; brothers-in-law, Harold Bennett and Berl Miller; sisters-in-law, LaVaughn Linville, Roberta Linville, and Caroline Linville.
A private committal service will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2020. The family invites you to watch through Facebook Live on Erlewein Mortuary & Crematory’s Facebook page. Burial will take place at Little Blue River Friends Cemetery in Morristown.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made by mail to The Gideons International, PO Box 156, Rushville, IN 46173. Friends may share a memory or condolence at www.erleweinmortuary.com.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

Freeman Funeral Home
Shelbyville, Indiana
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Ronnie Lee Linville
May 27, 1942 - April 29, 2019
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Ronnie L. Linville, 76, of Morristown passed away Monday, April 29, 2019 at Morristown Manor.
He was born May 27, 1942 in Rush County, the son of Sharon Emerson "S.E." and Caroline Priscilla (Macy) Linville. On June 18, 1966, he married Sandra M. "Sandy" King, and she preceded him in death on February 3, 2018.
Ronnie is survived by his daughters, Beth Marie Linville and Carol Diane Linville, both of Shelbyville; brothers, Keith E. Linville and wife, Diane, and David E. Linville, both of Morristown, Paul E. Linville and wife, Karen, and William F. Linville, both of Arlington; sister, Violet L. Ramsey of Shelbyville; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to Sandy, Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents.
Ronnie was a 1960 graduate of Arlington High School. He received his bachelor's degree in forestry from Purdue University.
He was a very active life-time member of the Little Blue River Friends Church. Ronnie served his church in many capacities such as being a door greeter, an usher and one very important job "the candy man" passing peppermints to everyone. He was also a Sunday school teacher, and Christian education and junior youth group leader. Ronnie and Sandy made learning the Bible both fun and interesting for the youth at Little Blue River Friends Church, by rewarding their efforts of memorizing the books of the Bible, with a wiener roast.
Ronnie also served on the Little Blue River Friends Cemetery board.
He was a true outdoorsman. Ronnie enjoyed raising rabbits, exploring the woods and fishing.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 5, 2019 and from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Monday, May 6, 2019 at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Carmony-Ewing Chapel, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with Pastors Mike Linville and Markus Dennis officiating.
Interment will be at the Little Blue River Friends Cemetery in Rush County.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Gideon's International, PO Box 452, Shelbyville, Indiana 46176.
Online condolences may be shared with Ronnie's family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

Freeman Funeral Home
Shelbyville, Indiana
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Sandra M. "Sandy" Linville
January 17, 1941 - February 3, 2018
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Sandra M. "Sandy" Linville, 77, of Morristown, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Morristown Manor in Morristown. She was born January 17, 1941, in Muncie, the daughter of Gerald and Sarah (Porter) King. On June 18, 1966, she married her husband of 51 years, Ronnie Linville, and he survives.
In addition to Ronnie, Sandy is survived by her daughters, Beth Marie Linville and Carol Diane Linville, both of Huntington. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a half-sister.
Sandy graduated from Muncie High School in 1959, and obtained her Bachelors and Masters degrees from Ball State University. She was a member of Morristown Christian Church. Sandy was formerly a secretary at Detroit Steel for 10 years, and was a librarian. She enjoyed sewing and made many of her and her family’s clothing. Sandy also enjoyed listening to gospel music and leading Bible studies.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to noon, Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Little Blue River Friends Church, 5939 County Road 1000 W, Morristown, Indiana. Funeral services will be at noon Saturday at the church, with Rev. Fred Hickman officiating. Interment will be in Little Blue River Friends Cemetery in Rush County. Services have been entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.
Memorial contributions may be made to Gideon International, PO Box 452, Shelbyville, Indiana 46176. Online condolences may be shared with Sandy’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

Freeman Funeral Home
Morristown, Indiana
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Alisha L. Linville
October 14, 1970 - January 13, 2018
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Alisha L. Linville, 47, of Morristown, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2018 at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born October 14, 1970, in Vincennes, the daughter of Dwayne and Sharon (Gilmore) Earley.
On February 18, 1997, she married Daniel Wayne “Dan” Linville, and he preceded her in death on September 26, 2016.
In addition to her parents of Loogootee, Alisha is survived by her daughters, Jessica Rubio and husband, Jason, of Morristown, and Dana Wodrich and husband, Nik, of Grand Rapids, Michigan; son, Ben Linville and wife, Gena, of Shelbyville; sisters, Dana Bement of Bloomington, Michelle Earley of Morristown, and Andi Earley of Loogootee; grandchildren, Carson, Cailin, Olivia, Kellen and Eli; and five nieces and nephews
Alisha graduated from Pike Central High School in 1988 and obtained an Associates Degree in Biology. She retired from Eli Lilly, working in data management and teratology, with 22 years of service. Alisha enjoyed crafting and drawing. She also leaves behind her dog, Millie.
A gathering of friends will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, January 19, 2018 at Little Blue River Friends Church, 142 SCR 1000 W, in Rush County. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the church, with Pastor Gary Jones officiating. Inurnment will be at Little Blue River Friends Cemetery in Rush County. Services have been entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 124 E. North St. in Morristown. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice of charity. Online condolences may be shared with Alisha’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

Freeman Funeral Home
Shelbyville, Indiana
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William Reuel "Bill" Linville
May 3, 1928 - February 8, 2017
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William Reuel "Bill" Linville, 88, of Morristown, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at his residence. He was born May 3, 1928, in Union Township, Shelby County, the son of Luther Chandis and Nola Mariah (Barnard) Linville. On August 10, 1951, he married Luella "Lavaughn" Lee, and she preceded him in death on March 23, 2016.
Bill is survived by his sons, Dr. William Kenneth Linville and wife, Debbie, of Corpus Cristi, Texas, Stephen Carson Linville of Indianapolis, and Timothy Duane Linville of Conway, Arkansas; sister, Wilma Rachel Miller of Beech Grove; brother, John Marlan Linville of Morristown; grandchildren, Andrew Linville and wife, Alice, Whitney Linville and significant other, Jeremy Rodman, Caleb Linville, and Kacie Linville and significant other, Cody Morris; and great-grandchildren, Cole Linville, Lincoln Rodman, Emyrsen Morris and Glen Lambeth.
He was also preceded in death by his parents; infant daughter, Esther Joy Linville; brothers, Sharon Emerson Linville and Joseph H. Linville; and a sister, Mary Jean Bennett.
Bill was a member of the Wesleyan Church and served as minister in McArthur, Arkansas, Winchester, Indiana, DeWitt, Arkansas, Jamesville, North Carolina, Charleston, Illinois and Hope, Indiana.
Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, February 18, 2017 at Little Blue River Friends Church, 142 South County Road 1000 West in Rush County. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at the church, with Rev. Mike Linville officiating. Interment will be at Little Blue River Friends Cemetery. Services have been entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville. Memorial contributions may be made to Little Blue River Friends Church, 5939 N 800E, Morristown, IN 46161.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

Freeman Funeral Home
Shelbyville, Indiana
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Daniel Wayne "Dan" Linville
October 27, 1951 - September 26, 2016
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Daniel Wayne "Dan" Linville, 64, of Morristown, passed away Monday, September 26, 2016 at his residence. He was born October 27, 1951 in Shelbyville, the son of John and Marlene (Tinsley) Linville. He married Alisha (Earley) Linville on February 18, 1997, and she survives. Dan is also survived by his parents of Morristown; son, Benjamin John Linville and wife, Gena, of Shelbyville; daughters, Dana Wodrich and husband, Nik, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Jessica Rubio and significant other, Jason Blakley, of Morristown; brothers, Jeff Linville and wife Deanna, of Douglass, Kansas, Jim Linville and wife, Tracy, of Shirley, Doug Linville and wife, April, of Anderson, and Nathan Linville and wife, Buffy, of Indianapolis; sisters, Nida Jones and husband, Gary, of Gwynneville, Teresa Earnest and husband, Alan, and Lori Zwirn and husband, Pete, both of Morristown; grandchildren, Carson Linville, Cailin Wodrich, Kellen Linville, Olivia Wodrich and Eli Rubio; son-in-law, Felipe Rubio of Morristown; sister-in-law, Gail Loudamy of Austin, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Marlin Joe Linville.
Dan graduated from Morristown High School in 1969. He attended Little Blue River Friends Church. Dan was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Vietnam Era. He received many medals, including two purple hearts and three bronze stars with V devices. He was a pathology technician at Eli Lilly for 36 years, retiring in 2006. Dan was a member of the Morristown American Legion Post and the National Rifle Association. He enjoyed attending a reunion for the 101st Airborne.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, September 29, 2016 and from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Friday, September 30, 2016 at Little Blue River Friends Church, 142 South County Road 1000 West in Rush County. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church. Interment will be at Little Blue River Friends Cemetery, with military graveside rites conducted by the local military committee. Services have been entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes, 124 E. North St. in Morristown. Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas, 66675 or Morristown American Legion, in care of the funeral home.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

Freeman Funeral Home
Shelbyville, Indiana
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Luella "LaVaughn" Linville
January 24, 1930 - March 23, 2016
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Luella "LaVaughn" Linville, 86, of Morristown passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Morristown Manor in Morristown. She was born January 24, 1930, in High Falls, North Carolina, the daughter of Fredrick Ostin and Mary Edith (Benson) Lee.
On August 10, 1951, she married her husband of 64 years, William Reuel Linville, and he survives.
LaVaughn is also survived by her sons, Dr. William Kenneth Linville and wife, Debbie, of Corpus Cristi, Texas, Stephen Carson Linville of Indianapolis, and Timothy Duane Linville of Conway, Arkansas; brother, Dr. T. Howard Lee and wife, Frances, of Westfield; grandchildren, Andrew Linville and wife, Alice, Whitney Linville and significant other, Jeremy Rodman, Caleb Linville, and Kacie Linville and significant other, Cody Morris; and great-grandchildren, Cole Linville, Lincoln Rodman, Emyrsen Morris and Glen Lambeth.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and an infant daughter, Esther Joy Linville.
LaVaughn was a member of the Wesleyan Church, and was a missionary for 11 years in Bolivia, South America. She was also a member of Wesleyan Women’s International and former member of Central Friends Church.
Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 26, 2016 at Little Blue River Friends Church, 142 South County Road 1000 West in Rush County. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Little Blue River Friends Church, with the Revs. Mike Linville and David Oakes officiating.
Interment will be at Little Blue River Friends Cemetery. Services entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Carmony-Ewing Chapel, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.
Memorial contributions may be made to Central Yearly Friends Missionaries, in care of the funeral home.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelbyville News
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
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Caroline Priscilla Linville, 98, of Arlington, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 15, 2014, at her residence, surrounded by her family. She was born Jan. 1, 1916, in Shelby County, the daughter of Thomas S. Macy and Mary W. (Minor) Macy. On March 22, 1941, she married her husband of 54 years, Sharon "S.E." Linville, and he preceded her in death on Feb. 9, 1996.
Caroline is survived by her sons, Ronnie Lee Linville and wife, Sandy; Keith Eugene Linville and wife, Diane, and David Earl Linville, all of Morristown, Paul Emerson Linville and wife, Karen, and William Fredrick Linville, both of Arlington; daughter, Violet Louise Ramsey and husband, Daniel, of Shelbyville; grandchildren, Beth, Carol, Daniel Jr., Kenny, Dennis, Anthony, Catherine, Luther and Preston; 21 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her parents; brothers, T. S. Macy, John Minor Macy and Edwin Macy; and sisters, Deborah White, Marie Baldwin, Catherine Macy, Crystal Fair and Thelma Riley.
Caroline graduated from Arlington High School in 1935, and she was the last surviving member of her class. She was a member of Little Blue River Friends Church, and she served on numerous committees and taught Bible school. She was also a member of the Ladies Missionary Society at the church. Caroline enjoyed gardening. She also enjoyed canning, cooking, baking and freezing the food she grew.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 17, 2014, at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Carmony-Ewing Chapel, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville and from 9 to 10 a.m. Friday, July 18, 2014, at Little Blue River Friends Church, 5939 N. 800E in Morristown. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with the Rev. John Zwirn officiating. Services are entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Carmony-Ewing Chapel, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville. Memorial contributions may be made to Little Blue River Friends Church or The Gideons International, P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214-0800.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

Freeman Funeral Home
Shelbyville, Indiana
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Rhea Marie Linville
May 5, 1941 - May 24, 2014
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Rhea Marie Linville, 73, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2014 at her residence. She was born May 5, 1941, in Hancock County, the daughter of Albert and Martha Alexander Martin. In 1962, she married Dwain E. Linville, and he preceded her in death on April 14, 1996. Survivors include her daughters, Brenda Shelton and husband, Jeffery of Shelbyville and Jane Lengerich and husband, Greg of Franklin; sister, Carol Reger and husband, Bob of Greensburg; brother, Carl Martin and wife, Judy of Knightstown; brother-in-law, Darrell Linville and wife, Sandra of Shelbyville; grandchildren, Tyler Shelton, Kyle Shelton, Maggie Lengerich and Ryan Lengerich; and several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her parents.
Rhea graduated from Hancock Central High School in 1959. She was a very active member of Little Blue River Baptist Church and Little Blue River Baptist Ladies Aid, where she held several offices. She was also a member of Country Pals Extension Homemakers Club. Rhea formerly worked part-time at JoAnn Fabrics and Brammer and Yeend. She loved spending time with her family and friends.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Carmony-Ewing Chapel, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville and from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at Little Blue River Baptist Church, 3515 N. 500 E., Shelbyville. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with Rev. Robert Langdon officiating. Interment will be at Bennett Cemetery in Shelby County. Memorial contributions may be made to Little Blue River Baptist Church, 3515 N. 500 E., Shelbyville, Indiana 46176 or Our Hospice of South Central Indiana, 2626 E. 17th St., Columbus, Indiana 47201.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelbyville News
December 7, 2004
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Joseph Harlin Linville
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Joseph Harlan Linville, 78, of Shelbyville, died Sunday, Dec. 5, 2004, at Deaconess Hospital, in Evansville.
Born March 27, 1926, in Shelby County, he was the son of Luther C. and Nola M. (Barnard) Linville. He married Roberta Jean Cheatham on Dec. 30, 1945, and she preceded him in death on June 21, 2001.
Survivors include one daughter, Barbara A. (husband, Dennis) Hayes of Versailles; two sons, the Rev. Michael J. Linville (wife, Connie) of Mooresville and the Rev. Melvin E. Linville (wife, Christina) of Evansville; two brothers, John Linville and the Rev. William Linville, both of Morristown; two sisters, Wilma Miller of Indianapolis and Mary Jean Bennett of Morristown; seven grandchildren, Michael J. Linville II, Melissa Linville, Cassandra Linville, Carissa Linville, Troy Linville, Aaron Linville and Philip Linville; and two great-grandchildren, Roland Linville and Vivienne Linville.
Mr. Linville was employed with Sears from 1949 to 1969; as a custodian for Marion School system from 1969 to 1990; and with Carmony-Ewing Funeral Homes for more than 27 years, retiring in 2002.
He was a member of Grace Wesleyan Church and also attended Little Blue River Friends Church and First Church of the Nazarene.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Carmony-Ewing Broadway Street Funeral Home, 232 W. Broadway St.; and from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday at Little Blue River Friends Church, 142 S. 1000W, Rush County.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church.
Interment will be in Little Blue River Friends Cemetery, in Rush County.
Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Wesleyan Church, 56 E. Franklin St., Shelbyville, IN 46176; Little Blue River Friends Church, 142 S. 1000W, Morristown, IN 16161; or First Church of the Nazarene, 2315 S. Riley Highway, Shelbyville, IN 46176.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelbyville News
Monday, August 30, 2004
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Lotis J. Linville, 87, of Union Township, died Friday, Aug. 27, 2004, Indianapolis.
Born Aug. 10, 1917, in Union Township, s/o Orthel and Della (Gahimer) Linville.
Married Hazel M. Gunning on Sept. 21, 1935; she preceded him in death June 15, 2002.
Survivors: 1 son, Darrell D. Linville (wife, Sandra Kluger) of Shelbyville; 1daughter-in-law Rhea (Martin) Linville of Shelbyville; 4 grandchildren, Dan Linville of Morristown, Darrin Linville and Brenda Shelton, both of Shelbyville, and Jan Lengerich of Franklin; and seven great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by one son, Dwain E. Linville, and one infant brother.
Resident of Union Township most of his life.
Farmer in Union Township.
Member of Little Blue River Baptist Church and Farm Bureau.
Carmony-Ewing Broadway Street Funeral Home, 232 W. Broadway St., with the Rev. Bob Langdon officiating.
Burial: Bennett Cemetery, in Union Township.
Contributions: Little Blue River Baptist Church, 3515 N. 500E, Shelbyville, IN 46176.
Summarized by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelbyville News
Monday, June 17, 2002
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Hazel M. Linville, 89, of Shelbyville, died Saturday, June 15, 2002, Rushville.
Born Jan. 31, 1913, in Shelby County, d/o Strauder F. and Elva Anna (Hauk) Gunning.
Married Lotis J. Linville on Sept. 21, 1935, and he survives.
Other survivors: 1 son, Darrell D. Linville of Shelbyville; two daughters-in-law, Sandra (Kluger) Linville and Rhea (Martin) Linville, both of Shelbyville; four grandchildren, Dan Linville of Morristown, Darrin Linville and Brenda Shelton, both of Shelbyville, and Jane Lengerich of Franklin; and six great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by one son, Dwain Linville, and four brothers, Harold Gunning, Earl Gunning, Clyde Gunning and Howard Gunning.
Farm wife.
Graduated in 1931 from Manilla High School.
Lived most of her life in Union Township.
Member of Little Blue River Baptist Church since 1927, where she was a member of the missionary society and a Sunday school teacher for many years; and Farm Bureau, where she had been a township women s leader.
Carmony-Ewing Broadway Funeral Home, with the Rev. Robert Langdon officiating.
Burial: Bennett Cemetery in Shelby County.
Contributions: Little Blue River Baptist Church, 3515 N. 500E, Shelbyville, IN 46176
Summarized by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Rushville Republican
Rush County, Indiana
Saturday, September 22, 2001
Page 2 Columns 1-4
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Marlin Joe Linville, 51
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Marlin Joe Linville, 51 Marlin Joe Linville, 51, of Brown Rock, Texas, died Thursday, 2001, at Seton Medical Center in Austin, Texas.
Born July 11, 1950, in Shelbyville, he was the son of John and Marlene (Tinsley) Linville. He married Gail Marie Sollers on Aug. 25, 1974; she survives.
Mr. Linville was a graduate of Morristown High School and graduate of the University of Texas at Austin with degree in government. He was an artist and painter. He was a member and a member of the Plein Air Painters of America. He was also a member of The Redeemer Presbyterian Church.
Survivors in addition to his parents and wife include one Sara Renee Linville of Brown Rock, Texas; five brothers, Dan (and wife Alisha) of Morristown, Jim Linville (and wife Tracy) of Muncie, Jeff Linville (and wife DeAnna) of Douglass, Kan., Doug and April Linville of Anderson, and Nathan Linville (and wife Buffy) of Batesville; and four sisters, Lorie (Mrs. Pete) Zwirn of Kokomo and Nida (Mrs. Gary) Jones, Teresa (Mrs. Alan) Earnest, and Vickie Linville, all of Morristown.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Little Blue River Friends Church in Rush County. Carmony-Ewing Broadway Funeral Home in Shelbyville is in charge of arrangements. a 1974 Little Blue River Friends one hour prior to services signature Memorial contributions member of Fund in care of the funeral Carmony-Ewing Broadway Funeral charge of arrangements. Burial will follow inLittle Blue River Cemetery in Rush County. Friends may call for one hour prior to the services Monday at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Marlin Linville Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Austin American-Statesman
Travis County, Texas
Saturday, September 22, 2001
Page 35 Column 3
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Marlin Joe Linville
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As for me, I will see Your face in righteousness;
I shall be satisfied when I awake in Your likeness. Psalm 17:15
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Marlin Joe Linville, born July 11 1950, was called to his Heavenly Father on September 20, 2001. Born in Shelbyville, Indiana, Marlin graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in government in 1974. He married Gail Marie Sollers on August 25 of the same year.
He was a member of Redeemer Presbyterian Church, in Austin. He was also a signature member of the Plein Air Painters of America, who, along with his students and fellow artists, will remember him as a loyal friend and a passionate artist. In Marlin's walk, he continually bore the fruits of the spirit, loved dearly by those who knew him for his meek and gentle spirit. An excellent and devoted husband and father, he is survived by Gail Linville, his wife of 27 years; daughter, Sara Renee Linville; parents, John and Marlene Linville; siblings and their spouses, Dan and Alisha Linville, Nida and Gary Jones, Teresa and Alan Earnest, Jim and Tracy Linville, Jeff and DeAnna Linville, Doug and April Linville, Nathan and Buffy Linville, Lori and Pete Zwirn, and Vicki Linville, as well as numerous cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He will be remembered as a gifted yet humble man, who glorified God through his life and the use of his talents.
With un-swaying faith and courage, Marlin fought this final battle as a valiant warrior, and is now at home with his Father in Paradise. Donations, if desired, may be made to The Marlin Linville Memorial Fund, at Wells Fargo Bank, Round Rock, Texas, account 6706430342. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints. Psalm 116:15. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 22, 2001, at Central Presbyterian Church in Austin. Services and burial will be held at 1 1:00 a.m. on Monday, September 24, 2001, at Little Blue River Friends Church in Morristown, Indiana.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelbyville News
Friday, September 21, 2001
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Marlin Joe Linville, 51, of Brown Rock, Texas, formerly of Shelbyville, died Thursday, Sept. 20, 2001, at Seton Medical Center in Austin, Texas.
Born July 11, 1950, in Shelbyville, s/o John M. and Marlene (Tinsley) Linville.
Aug. 25, 1974, married Gail Marie Sollers.
Survivors: wife; his parents, of Morristown; one daughter, Sara R. Linville, Brown Rock, Texas; 5 brothers, Dan Linville (wife, Alisha) of Morristown, Jim Linville (wife, Tracy) of Muncie, Jeff Linville (wife, DeAnna) of Douglass, Kansas, Doug Linville (wife, April) of Anderson, and Nathan Linville (wife, Buffy) of Batesville; 4 sisters, Nida Jones (husband Gary), Teresa Earnest (husband Alan), and Vickie Linville, all of Morristown, and Lorie Zwirn (husband, Pete), Kokomo.
Artist and a painter. Signature member of the Plein Air Painters of America.
Member of the Redeemer Presbysterian Church.
Graduate of Morristown High School, 1974 graduate of the University of Texas, degree in government.
Funeral services: Little Blue River Friends Church [north of Manilla, Rush Co IN].
Burial: Little Blue River Friends Cemetery.
Contributions: Marlin Linville Memorial Fund in care of Wells Fargo Bank, Round Rock, Texas, #6706430342.
Summarized by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelbyville News
Friday, June 22, 2001
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Roberta Jean Linville, 73, of Shelbyville, died Thursday, June 21, 2001.
Born March 22, 1928, in Shelby County, d/o John C. and Ollie F. (Cull) Cheatham.
Married Joseph H. Linville on Dec. 30, 1945.
Survivors: husband; 2 sons, the Rev. Melvin E. Linville of Evansville and the Rev. Michael J. Linville of Mooresville; 1 daughter, Mrs. Dennis (Barbara) Hayes of Versailles; 1 brother, the Rev. Robert E. Cheatham of Franklin; 2 sisters, Sue Anna Paris of Shelbyville and Beulah Wykoff of Lafayette; 7 grandchildren.
Preceded in death by two brothers, John J. Cheatham and R. L. Cheatham and one sister, Elizabeth Crume.
Lifelong resident of Shelby County and a homemaker.
Member of Grace Wesleyan Church.
First Church of the Nazarene, 2315 S. Riley Highway with the Revs. Robert Cheatham, Michael Linville, Melvin Linville and William R. Linville officiating.
Burial: Little Blue River Friends Cemetery in Rush County.
Carmony-Ewing Broadway Funeral Home, 232 W. Broadway St.
Summarized by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelbyville News
Thursday, February 10, 2000
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David Joseph Linville, 66, lifelong Shelby County resident, died Wednesday at his home.
Born Oct. 8, 1933, in Shelby County, s/o Maurice Mutt and Gertrude (Hoffman) Linville.
Farmed with Keith and Jan Theobald, was a salesman at Theobald-Eck Implements, formerly of Shelbyville, former owner of Shelby Oil, Shelby Lawn and Leisure and The Broadway House restaurant and a volunteer at Major Hospital.
1951 graduate of Fairland High School, member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Optimist Club, Elks Lodge and Western Riders, all of Shelbyville.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Tim (Shelley) Snyder, Fairland, and Mrs. Greg (Suzan) Bitterling, Rochester; one brother, Fred Linville, Franklin; and three grandsons.
Preceded in death by one son.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Shelbyville, with the Rev. John Fink officiating.
Burial: Forest Hill Cemetery.
Carmony-Ewing Harrison Street Funeral Home.
Contributions may be made to Shelby County Hospice Team 3, Fulton County Hospice or Shelby County Cancer Assoc.
Summarized by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelbyville News
Friday, December 10, 1999
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Scott David Linville, 37, Rabun Gap, Ga., who has relatives in Shelby County, died Tuesday in Clayton, Ga.
Born Aug. 20, 1962, in Indianapolis, s/o David J. Linville and Gayle (Fuqua) Landis.
Member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Survivors: father, Shelbyville; his mother, Rochester; and two sisters, Mrs. Tim (Shelley) Snyder, Fairland, and Mrs. Greg (Suzan) Bitterling, Rochester.
Forest Hill Cemetery, Shelbyville, with the Rev. James Horner officiating.
Murphy-Parks Funeral Service
Contributions: St. Joseph Catholic Church Choir or the Shelbyville/Shelby County Public Library.
Summarized by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelbyville News
Monday, October 5, 1998
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Vanie M. Linville, 98, Shelbyville, died Saturday, Shelbyville.
Born Feb. 12, 1900, in Shelby County, d/o George H. and Missouri Alice (Willard) Miller.
Dec. 17, 1917, married Curtis G. Linville, and he died Nov. 26, 1972.
Lived in Shelby County most of her life.
Homemaker; previously worked for J.C. Penney Co., DePrez Hardware Co., and Goodman s and Jester s department stores, all in Shelbyville.
50-year member of the First Church of the Nazarene, Shelbyville; Sunday school teacher and a board member.
Life member of the Foreign Missionary Society and a member of the Business and Professional Women s Club, Tippecanoe Union Club, Daughters of the American Revolution, National Society of Colonial Dames of the 17th Century, Business Women s Christian Organization, Women s Christian Temperance Union and the Shelby County Historical Society.
Survivors: daughter, Violet L. Ross, Nashville; 2 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by a daughter, 2 sisters and 5 brothers.
Memorial service: Carmony-Ewing Broadway Funeral Home with the Rev. Everett E. Clay officiating. Interment in Blue River Chapel Cemetery.
Friends may gather one-half hour before the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Foreign Missionary Society.
Summarized by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelbyville News
Monday, July 10, 1995
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Azalia Linville, 101, Shelbyvlle, died Sunday.
Born Nov 11, 1893, Shelby Co, to Casper and Mary Jane (Headlee) Craig.
Married Herbert Linville who died in 1979.
Lived most of her life in Shelby Co.
Member of the Little Blue River Baptist Church.
Survivors: son, Oris "Bud" Moore, Shelbyville; daughter, Imogene Young, Shelbyville; one grandchild; one great-grandchild.
One daughter, 8 brothers and 4 sisters preceded her in death.
Carmony-Ewing Broadway Funeral Home.
Burial: Manilla Cemetery [Rush Co, IN].
Summarized by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelbyville News
June 12, 1990
Page 2
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Doris 'Jean' Linville
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Doris "Jean" Linville, 56, Indianapolis, died at 8 a.m. Sunday.
Born on Jan 10, 1934, in Stanford, Ky., d/o Ugel H. and Elizabeth (Campbell) Anderson.
Secretary at General Electric in Shelbyville and was a bookkeeper.
Mother, Elizabeth Mull, Rushville, survives, along with three children: Dea Ann Baldwin, Indianapolis, and Cheryl Atwood and H. Clay Linville, both of Shelbyville; three grandchildren; a sister, Betty Lou Ralstin, Rushville; and two brothers, Ugel Lee Anderson, California, and Frederick Brice Mull, Shelbyville.
Memorial service Forest Hill Cemetery. Carmony-Ewing Harrison Street Funeral Home.
Summarized by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelbyville News
August 12, 1963
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CORA L. LINVILLE
DIES IN HOSPITAL
Rites Wednesday For Local Resident, 88
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Mrs. Cora L. Linville, 88, 515 Shelby St., died Monday, August 12, 1963, Major Hospital, Shelbyville.
Born Febrary 16, 1875, Indianapolis, d/o Dr. John and Margaret Wendling Carney.
Married Charles D. Linville in December 1894; he died January 20, 1949.
Survivors: daughters, Mrs. Carl (Laura) Thoms, Mrs. LeRoy (Ruth) Mohr, Mrs. Lewis (Esther) Waltz, all of Shelbyville, Mrs. Fonso (Nevetta) Kuhn, Milroy, Mrs. Bernie (Anna Pearl) Fagel, St. Paul; eleven grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren.
One daughter preceded in death.
Member of Blue River Chapel E.U.B. Church and the Ladies Aid Society.
Services at Blue River Chapel with Rev. Raymond Chapman officiating.
Burial: Bennett Cemetery.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelbyville Republican
March 8, 1954
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Death Claims Earl Linville
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Earl Linville, 60, died March 7 at his home north of Ray's Crossing.
Born August 2, 1893, Shelby County, s/o John and Electa Brown Linville.
Married August 19, 1927, Pauline Towns.
Survivors: wife; daughter, Mrs. Lloyd McMichael of Morristown; son, Cloyd T. Linville, stationed at Fort Lewis,s Washington (Army); brothers, Herbert W. Linville and Thomas Linville, both of Shelby County; nephew, Lotis Linville, Shelby County.
Son, Wayne Earl Linville, preceded.
Lifelong resident of Shelby county.
Carmony Funeral Home, details pending.
Burial: not listed.
Summarized by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelbyville Republican
Monday, October 22, 1951
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H. T. LINVILLE DIES AT HOME
Stroke Is Fatal to Local Retired Carpenter, 77
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Henry Thomas Linville, 77-year-old retired carpenter, died at his home at 771 Third St., Saturday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock. He had been ill for the past eight weeks, but death, caused by a paralytic stroke, was unexpected.
The son of James and Phoebe (Cherry) Linville, he was born in Marion township on March 22, 1874. He was a member of the Little Blue River Baptist Church. On October 31, 1897, Mr. Linville married Maggie Creek who survives with one of three children born to the union, Mrs. Myron Smith of this city. Also surviving are two brothers and a sister, Carey Linville and Bert Linville of rural route 1 and Mrs. May Bass of Morristown. There are two grandsons and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Carmony Funeral Home on W. Broadway, Rev. C. M. Hager will officiate and burial will be at Forest Hill cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Rushville Republican
Rush County, Indiana
Thursday, 26 Jul 1934
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JESSE W. LINVILLE
DIES AT SHELBYVILLE
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Native of Rush County Believed
Victim of Heat -- Had
Exerted Himself.
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WIDOW AND THREE
CHILDREN SURVIVE
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Believed to have been a heat victim, Jess William Linville, 46, a native of Rush county, was found dead at the home of Mrs. Sarah Woods in Shelbyville Wednesday. Mr. Linville had been ill for some time but exertion he used in running some distance to catch an ice truck is believed to have been responsible for his death. Coroner Thomas Cartmel of Shelby county is investigating.
Mr. Linville was born in Rush county near Blue Ridge on September 4, 1888, but had spent most of his life in Shelby county. He was the son of Lorenzo and Betty Linville. For a time he was employed as a street car motorman in Indianapolis.
He is survived by the widow; three children, Lorenzo of Indianapolis, Jesse Jr. of Shelbyville and Mrs. Lucille Henke of Shelbyville; and a brother, Jasper Linville of Indianapolis. Alonzo Linville of Rush county is a half-brother of the deceased.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming and Betty Kitchen

The Shelbyville Republican
August 10, 1931
Page 8
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WELL KNOWN WOMAN CALLED BY DEATH
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Mrs. Estella Linville Passed Away At Home
Sunday Morning After Short Illness.
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Mrs. Estella Frances Linville, wife of Frank P. Linville, died at her home, nine miles northwest of Shelbyville, on State Road 29 at 2 o'clock Sunday morning. Her death was caused from a cerebral hemorrhage, after an illness of three weeks. At the the time of her passing, Mrs. Linville was forty-eight years old.
The deceased was born in Van Buren township, October 25, 1882, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Williams. On July 27, 1901, she became the wife of Frank P. Linville, and to this union were born three children, two sons, Galen and Cleon, and a daughter, Helen, all at home. She is also survived by Glen Sexton, of Shelbyville, a nephew.
Mrs. Linville was a prominent woman in her community. She was a Christian woman, loved and respected by all with whom she came in contact. Her passing is deeply mourned and regretted by her hundreds of friends. She was a faithful member of the Fairview M. P. church.
The funeral services will be held at the late home, Tuesday morning at 10:30 o'clock, Rev. L. T. Freeland, pastor of the First M. E. church officiating. He will be assisted by Rev. R. O. Pearson, of Mooresville, formerly of Waldron. Burial in Forest Hill cemetery, will be in charge of Charles M. Ewing.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming for Deborah

A Shelbyville Newspaper
Thursday, December 13, 1928
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FORMER GWYNNEVILLE
WOMAN DIED SUNDAY
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Mrs. Missouri R. Linville, wife of Adrian E. Linville, and a resident many years, died at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon at her home in Rushville following a long illness from a complication of diseases. Mrs. Linville had been in failing health over a perios of fifteen years and for several weeks her condition had been critical. Although not entirely unexpected her death is a shock to her hundred of friends in Shelby county and will be deeply mourned. Funeral services will be held at [?] o'clock Wednesday morning [line too dark to read], of Greensburg officiating. Burial will be in the Arlington cemetery with Carmony Bros., funeral directors in charge.
Mrs. Linville became the wife of Adrian E. Linville on Oct. 15, 1877, and for many years the couple resided in the Gwynneville community, where Mr. Linville was engaged in the real estate business. On October 15 of this year, they moved to Rushville.
She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Mrs. John Gibson, of Rushville, and Mrs. Ben Keaton, of Morristown; a brother, D. E. Shelton, of Gwynneville; two grandchildren and one great-granchild.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelbyville Republican
Monday Afternoon, June 20, 1927
Page 1 column 4
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FAIRLAND WOMAN
DIED YESTERDAY
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Mrs. Cora Linville, Wife of G.
E. Linville had Been Ill
Several Weeks.
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FUNERAL SERVICE TUESDAY
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Mrs. Cora Linville, age fifty-one, died Sunday at their home in Fairland. Her death was caused by acute dilation of the heart, and followed an illness of two weeks. Mrs. Linville had been a resident of Fairland and community for a number of years and was quite well known in that section of the county. She was the daughter of Rudolph and Margaret Oldham Hasler, and was born March 20, 1876. She was married to Mr. Linville in August 1896. Besides the husband she leaves a daughter, Mrs. Edgar Hartman; a son, Ray B. Linville and a brother, Arthur Hasler.
Funeral services will be held at the Fairland Christian church Tuesday afternoon at two-thrity o'clock, the Rev. A. Burns, officiating. Burial will be made in the Fairland cemetery, Ralph J. Edwards in charge. Friends may call at the home this evening and Tuesday morning The casket will not be opened at the church.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelbyville Republican
Monday, June 16, 1924
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AGED LADY DIED SUNDAY EVENING
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Mrs. Alice Linville Passed Away
at Home of Son in Marion Township.
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WAS NATIVE OF ENGLAND
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          Mrs. Alice Linville died Sunday evening about six o'clock at the home of her son, Charles Linville, six miles north of Shelbyville in Marion township. Her death was caused from a complication of diseases. She had been ill for the past six months and serious for about three weeks. the deceased was ninety-two years, eight months and twenty-seven days of age.Alfred Dobell. To this union three daughters were born. They are Mrs. Mary A. Brown, of Marion township, Mrs. Flora Linville, of Anderson, and Mrs. Union Brown, of Franklin county. Mr. Dobell was a veteran of the civil war and was killed in battle on July 26, 1861. On June 2, 1870 Mrs. Linville was married for the second time to Louis Linville. Two sons survive by this marriage, Charles, at whose home she passed away, and Elbert Linville, of Chesterfield, Ind. She also leaves to mourn her loss the following step-children, John Linville, of Union township, Lorenzo Linville, of Liberty township, George, of Anderson, and Mrs. Hester Nigh, of Hanover township, besides twenty-eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
          Funeral services will be held at the Little Blue River Baptist church Tuesday morning at ten-thirty o'clock. Interment will be made in the Bennett cemetery.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelbyville Republican
Tuesday, April 1, 1924
Page 6, column 3
DEATH OCCURRED MONDAY NIGHT
Mrs. Kate Linville Passed Away At Her Home In North Pike Street
HOLD FUNERAL THURSDAY
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Mrs. Kate Linville, 116 North Pike street, widow of the late Wyatt Linville, died at 9:30 last night. Death resulted from a complication of diseases. She was in failing health for several years, but confined to her bed for only a few days. Mrs. Linville was the daughter of the late John H. and Sarah Brown. She was born in Hamilton county, Ohio, on October 14, 1853, and came to Indiana with her parents on April 19, 1867. On August 15, 1871, she was married to Wyatt Linville. A daughter was born to them, Fannie Grace, who died nineteen years ago. When a young woman Mrs. Linville united with the Methodist church and was a member of the First M.E. Church of this city for many years. She was a charter member of the W.C.T.U. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Fannie B. Walker and by a brother, Rev. James L. Brown, both of this city. The funeral will be held at the late residence Thursday at 2 o'clock, Rev. E. H. Boldrey officiating. Interment will take place in Forest Hill cemetery in charge of Ralph J. Edwards.
Submitted by Barb Huff

A Shelbyville Newspaper
[Died Nov. 10, 1918]
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Dr. E. C. Linville of Union Township,
Victim of Pneumonia Sunday
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Dr. E. C. Linville, who was born and reared in Union township, died Sunday morning there at his home. His death resulted from an attack of influenza and pneumonia. His age was 47 years. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 10:30 o'clock at the Friends' church of which denomination he was a member. The interment will be at the Bennett grave yard.
Dr. Linville was one of the best known men of the east part of Shelby county. He was the son of Phuel and Mary E. Linville, the family is one of the oldest in the county. After attending the local schools Dr. Linville began the study of medicine and was graduated from the Indiana medical college in the class of 1904. He married Effie M. Rash on January 23, 1907. One child, a daughter, was born and survives with the mother. There are 2 brothers, Joseph and Luther Linville and one sister, Mrs. Carrie Garfield. The death of Dr. Linville is a matter of deep regret as in all respects he was a good citizen.
Submitted by Anne Ruby

The Shelbyville Daily Democrat
Monday, January 18, 1886
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LOCAL NEWS.
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          Perry Linville died at Ray's Crossing yesterday, and his remains were interred at the Bennett Cemetery this afternoon.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Daily Evening Democrat
Tuesday, January 31, 1882
Page 1 column 4
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RAY'S CROSSING RUMBLES.
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Special Correspondence of the Democrat.
-- David Linville, of this township, died on the morning of the 27th inst. aged sixty-three. He leaves a wife and several children to mourn his loss. His remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at the church on Saturday the 28th inst.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

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