Shelby County Indiana
Obituaries
Phillips
Obituaries
Phillips
The Shelbyville News
Wednesday September 30, 1987
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George Walter Phillips, 70, Midway, died Tuesday, Franklin.Wednesday September 30, 1987
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Tool and die maker, had been employed for 40 years at Progress Tool Company, retiring in 1984 from Tube Processing.
S/o Frank and Norah (Sexsmith) Phillips, he was born January 21, 1917, in Petersburg. Married July 3, 1936, Carrie Alice Carmichael, who preceded him in death on November 30, 1984.
Surviving are sons, Charles Phillips, Shelbyville, George Ronald Phillips, Greenwood, and Michael Phillips, Indianapolis; daughters, Janey Henry, New Albany, and Judith Johnson, Greenwood; 16 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and brothers Ralph Phillips, Speersville, Harvey Phillips, Franklin, and Melvin Phillips, Morgantown. One brother preceded him in death.
Vandiver-Tudor Funeral Home, Franklin, with the Rev. Orval Carmichael officiating. Burial in Greenlawn Cemetery.
Contributed by Barb Huff for Virginia Flesher
Summarized by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelbyville News
Saturday December 1, 1984
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Carrie Alice Phillips, 67, R.R.8, Shelbyville, died Friday, Johnson County Memorial Hospital. Failing health several months.Saturday December 1, 1984
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D/o C. I. and Leota (Elkins) Carmichael, born January 4, 1917, Harrison County. Married July 3, 1936 to George Phillips, who survives.
Also surviving are her stepmother, Mrs. Hattie Bass, R.R.1 Jasper; daughters, Mrs. Gerald (Janet) Henry, Hope, and Mrs. Ronald (Judy) Johnson, Greenwood; sons, Charles Phillips and Michael Phillips, Shelbyville, and George Phillips, Greenwood, 10 grandchildren, six great grandchildren, four step-grandchildren; three step-great grandchildren, brothers, Claude Carmichael, Salem, New Jersey, and Jim Carmichael, Illinois, and a sister, Mrs. Frances Henry, Chicago. Two brothers preceded in death.
Vandiver Tudor Funeral Home, Franklin, with the Rev. Orval Carmichael officiating. Burial in Greenlawn Cemetery.
Contributed by Barb Huff for Virginia Flesher
The Shelbyville News
Friday, July 2, 1971
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RITES SET FOR
MISS PHILLIPS
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Services will be Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at the Todd Funeral Home, Rushville, for Miss Kathy Phillips, 14, R.R. 1, Arlington, who died Wednesday at Indiana University Medical Center Hospital, Indianapolis, of injuries sustained in an auto accident in Rushville June 15.Friday, July 2, 1971
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RITES SET FOR
MISS PHILLIPS
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Burial will be in Manilla Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home at any time.
Born in Shelbyville May 25, 1957, Miss Phillips was the daughter of Charles and Barbara (Ramsey) Phillips, who survive. Also surviving are two brothers, three sisters and the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Bessie Ramsey, Greenfield.
Miss Phillips was graduated from Manilla Elementary School this spring and would have been a freshman at Rushville Consolidated High School this fall.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelbyville Republican
Friday, August 10, 1951
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MRS. PHILLIPS DIES AT HOME
Rites for Local Woman To Be Conducted Sunday
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Mrs. Della V. Phillips, 69, died at her home at 721 Montgomery St. this morning at 2:10 o'clock. Although she had been ill with a complication of diseases for some time, her death was unexpected.Friday, August 10, 1951
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MRS. PHILLIPS DIES AT HOME
Rites for Local Woman To Be Conducted Sunday
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Mrs. Phillips was born in Moral township on September 9, 1880, the daughter of David and Ellen (Nugent) Wells. She first was married to David Sill whose death occurred in 1923. Five children born to this union survive. They are Mrs. Fannie DeBaun and Mrs. Frances Pope of this city; Mrs. Leslie Andrews of Fairland and Mrs. Ruth McFarland and Chandos Sills of Indianapolis.
In 1931 she was married to Emery Phillips who survives are four step-children, Mrs. Bryan Rose, rural route 3, Marion Phillips, Hamilton, O., Charles Phillips, rural route 2, and Paul Phillips of rural route 6. She leaves one brother and two sisters, David Wells of Fairland, Mrs. Cora Richardson of this city and Mrs. Annie Surber of Indianapolis. There are 21 grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren and four step-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at the Fairland Methodist Church with Rev. Clifford Miller officiating. Burial in charge of the Carmony Funeral Home here, will be in in the Fairland cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after noon Saturday.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelbyville News
Monday, January 31, 1949
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DEATH CLAIMS
GEORGE PHILLIPS
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Reitred Farmer Was Active
In Democratic Politics
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Monday, January 31, 1949
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DEATH CLAIMS
GEORGE PHILLIPS
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Reitred Farmer Was Active
In Democratic Politics
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 | George M. Phillips, 81, former Hendricks township farmer and long active in Shelby county Democratic politics, died at his home at 811 S. Tompkins St. Sunday afternoon at 12:05 o'clock. Mr. Phillis had been ill for the past four weeks after suffering a stroke of apoplexy on New Years Day. HE WAS BORN IN Shelby county on August 3, 1867, the son of Rodney and Jane (McCue) Phillips. On December 31, 1893, he was married to Mary A. Shaw and they celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary last year. Mrs. Phillips survives with two daughters and one son, Mrs. Maurice Smith of Fremonth, O.; Mrs. Irvin (Bud) Trees of Indianapolis and Artie Phillips of Indianapolis. A daughter Dora died in 1905 and another daughter Mrs. Esther Anderson was killed in a railroad accident at the south edge of this city in 1929. A son Merritt Phillips died in 1945. Surviving with the daughters and son are a grandson Jack E. Hamner, two nephews and several cousins. Funeral services will be held at the Murphy Mortuary Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. with Dr. Walter R. Hand officiating. Burial... |
The Shelby Republican
Thursday, July 26, 1934
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FORMER LOCAL
POLICEMAN DIES
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Rites Friday 3:00 p.m. For Virgil
Phillips, 62, Paralysis
Cause of Death.
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WIDOW, CHILDREN SURVIVE
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Virgil Phillips, 62, former patrolman on the Shelbyville police force, died at the Shelby county infirmary this morning at 1:30 o'clock of paralysis and other complications. He had been in failing health for the past two years.Thursday, July 26, 1934
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FORMER LOCAL
POLICEMAN DIES
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Rites Friday 3:00 p.m. For Virgil
Phillips, 62, Paralysis
Cause of Death.
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WIDOW, CHILDREN SURVIVE
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Mr. Phillips was born in Shelby county, April 26, 1872, the son of Ryan and Isabelle Phillips. He was a member of the First Methodist Episcopal church of this city.
The deceased is survived by the widow, Mrs. Artie Phillips, of 841 Meridian street; one son, Leo Phillips and one daughter, Mrs. Farank Robbins, both of California; one brother, Russell Phillips and one sister, Mrs. George Land, both of Indianapolis and two grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3:00 o'clock at the Ralph J. Edward funeral home, with the Rev. L. T. Freeland, pastor of the First M.E. church, officiating. Burial will be made in the Forest Hill cemetery.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelbyville Republican
Friday, June 16, 1934
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RITES SUNDAY FOR MRS. S. PHILLIPS
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PNEUMONIA CAUSED DEATH OF
COUNTY RESIDENT AT HOME
GRANDSON, NEAR ST. OMER
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Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Phillips, 86, passed away at the home of her grandson, William R. Holland, five miles west of St. Omer, Friday afternoon at 3:00 o'clock following a five weeks' illness due to pneumonia.Friday, June 16, 1934
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RITES SUNDAY FOR MRS. S. PHILLIPS
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PNEUMONIA CAUSED DEATH OF
COUNTY RESIDENT AT HOME
GRANDSON, NEAR ST. OMER
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She was born September 3, 1845, the daughter of Horatio and Margaret Lowe and on February 28, 1868, she was married to Samuel Phillips. Four [the article continues but my copy stops here].
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Denver Post
March 17, 1903
GRIM REAPER CALLS
WELL-KNOWN COLORADO PEOPLE
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La Junta, Colo., March 17 -- The funeral of Mrs. Phillips, wife of Dr. George W. Phillips, who died Sunday afternoon, was held yesterday afternoon and was largely attended.March 17, 1903
GRIM REAPER CALLS
WELL-KNOWN COLORADO PEOPLE
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Mrs. Phillips was 75 years old at the time of her death, and is said to have been the first white child born in Shelby county, Indiana. She, with her husband, went to California in 1849. They came to La Junta in 1884, where Dr. Phillips has been in practice. Four years ago last December they celebrated their golden wedding.
Mrs. Phillips leaves three children. George Phillips was for a long time editor of the La Junta Tribune and is now living in Oklahoma. Another son, Rufus, is cashier in the First National Bank of this place, and a daughter married George Buckley of this place.
Contributed by John Addison Ballard
The Shelby Democrat
Tuesday, September 16, 1902
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Mary E. Phillips, wife of James Phillips, died at her home, No. 95, West Jackson street, at three o'clock, Monday morning, aged 55 years. Funeral services will be held at the Chapel at 9 o'clock, Tuesday morning, the Rev. Stainbrook officiating. Interment in the Mt. Auburn cemetery. Edwards & Hageman funeral directors.Tuesday, September 16, 1902
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Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelby Democrat
Thursday, July 4, 1901
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Beverly H. Phillips died at the home of his son-in-law J.F. Snyder in Smithland at 3 o'clock p.m. Monday, June 30, age 83 years & 5 months; his wife died twelve years ago since which time he has made his home with his children, six of whom survive him. The funeral was held in Smithland at 3 o'clock p.m. Monday July 1st. The interment was made in the Snyder cemetery in charge of Edwards & Hageman.Thursday, July 4, 1901
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Contributed by Barb Huff
The Los Angeles Tribune
January 2, 1892
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PHILLIPS -- In this city, Jan. 1, 1892, Mrs. Amelia Phillips, mother of C.S. Phillips of the Southern Pacific Co.,aged 81 years. Mrs. Phillips was the first child born in Shelbyville, Ind.January 2, 1892
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The funeral will take place today, Saturday, Jan.2, 1892, at 2:30 p.m., from her late residence, 2417 E. First st., Boyle Heights.
Contributed by John Addison Ballard.
The Shelbyville Democrat
October 25, 1888
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Martha R., wife of Beverly H. Phillips, died at her home in Smithland, at 8 o'clock Monday morning of paralysis, aged seventy years, was buried at 2 o'clock Tuesday at the Snider graveyard. Cummins & Edwards, funeral directors.October 25, 1888
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Submitted by Barb Huff
The Daily Republican
Tuesday, January 4, 1887
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Mrs. [Susan A.] John Phillips, who has been ill for several weeks, died this morning about 3 o'clock at her home on East Washington street. The deceased was born in Kentucky on August 27, 1819, and was married to Mr. John Phillips in Decatur county, Indiana, on May 26, 1844. They moved to Shelbyville in 1851 and have lived here ever since. Mrs. Phillips was a member of the Christian church and was a kind hearted Christian woman, much loved and respected by all who knew her. Her husband has the sympathy of the entire community in his loss. The deceased has several brothers living, one of whom resides in Decatur county. The funeral services will be held at the Christian church on Thursday afternoon at 1:30 O'clock the Rev. H. H. Nesslage officiating. The burial will take place at Forest Hill cemetery. The following gentlemen have been selected to act as pall-bearers: Ithamer Spurlin, I. T Brown, George W. Kennedy, J. R. Stewart, Conrad Schroeder, W. A. Neu and J. M. Goodrich.
Tuesday, January 4, 1887
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DECATUR COUNTY MARRIAGES
John Phillips & Sarah Ann Adkins
May 26, 1844
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Contributed by Barb HuffDECATUR COUNTY MARRIAGES
John Phillips & Sarah Ann Adkins
May 26, 1844
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The Shelbyville Volunteer
Thursday, January 3, 1878
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A distressing case of drowning occurred in Jackson Township, about 9 o'clock Sunday morning. At the time mentioned, John Phillips attempted to ford Blue River, near Samuel Cutsinger's residence, on his way from Edinburg to his home near Mt. Auburn. The river being swollen, the unfortunate man was swept from his [sorry -- my copy stops here]Thursday, January 3, 1878
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Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
