Shelby County Indiana
Obituaries
Smithers
Obituaries
Smithers
The Shelbyville Republican
Thursday March 19, 1936
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SMITHERS RITES WILL BE FRIDAY
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Mrs. Mary Bell Smithers,
73 Years Old, Died At Home Here
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Mrs. Mary Bell Smithers, 73 years old, life-long resident of Shelbyville, died at her home, 268 West Locust street, at 5:00 o'clock Wednesday evening.Thursday March 19, 1936
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SMITHERS RITES WILL BE FRIDAY
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Mrs. Mary Bell Smithers,
73 Years Old, Died At Home Here
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She was born August 24, 1853 in Willisburg, Kentucky, and was the daughter of James and Lettie Hardin. She moved to this city in 1894. Her marriage to William Smithers, who died April 2, 1910, took place July 5, 1877. Three of the six children born to Mr. and Mrs. Smithers survive.
They are Mrs. Ed Mayhew, Mrs. Hattie DeBusk and Floyd Smithers, all of this city. Other survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Laura Keeling, of Springfield, Kentucky and Mrs. Nannie Duncan, of Bloomfield, Kentucky; six grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Three children, Mrs. Frank Murrell, Mrs. Walter Clark and William Smithers have preceded her in death.
Mrs. Smithers was a charter member of the West Street M. E. church.
Funeral services will be held at the Loren H. Murphy funeral home at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon with the Rev. R. A. Ragsdale, pastor of the church, officiating. Burial will be made in the City cemetery.
Friends may call at the Murphy funeral home at any time until the hour of the funeral.
Contributed by Barb Huff for Sheila Maynor
The Shelbyville Republican
Wednesday April 26, 1911
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DEATH OF WILLIAM SMITHERS
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William Smithers, aged twenty-one years, died at his home on West Locust street at 2 o'clock p.m. Wednesday, of tuberculosis. Deceased had long been a sufferer from pulmonary trouble and his death was not unexpected.Wednesday April 26, 1911
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DEATH OF WILLIAM SMITHERS
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He is survived by his mother, three sisters, Mrs. Frank Merrick, Mrs. Bernard DeBusk, and Mrs. Will Clark, and one brother Floyd Smithers.
[Buried City Cemetery]
Contributed by Barb Huff for Sheila Maynor
The Shelby Democrat
February 18, 1909
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Charles F. Smithers, a well known resident of this city, died Sunday morning at seven-fifteen o'clock of bronchial trouble. He was aged forty years, eleven months and twenty-three days. He had been seriously ill for the last nine weeks. He was born and reared in Shelbyville and possessed a wide acquaintanceship thruout the county. For fifteen years he was associated with L. C. Powell in the grocery business, and acquired a reputation for strict integrity and honesty. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. George Powell.February 18, 1909
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The funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock at the late home, 62 north Pike street, the Rev. O. A. Cook officiating. Interment will take place in the city cemetery, Stewart & Fix being in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelbyville Republican
Monday February 15, 1909
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DEATHS – FUNERALS
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Charles Fremont Smithers, for fifteen years one of the city's progressive grocers, died of bronchial trouble Sunday morning at seven-fifteen, aged forty years, eleven months and twenty-three days. Mr. Smithers had been ill nine weeks. The deceased was born and reared in Shelbyville and was extensively acquainted throughout the county. His reputation for honesty and chastity was never assailed. In the fifteen years he was associated with Leonard Powell in the grocery business, Mr. Smithers made many friends. Mr. Smithers is survived by the widow, one sister, Mrs. George Powell, and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at the late home, 62 North Pike street at 2 p.m., Rev. Cook will officiate. The body will be entombed in the City cemetery, Stewart & Fix officiating.Monday February 15, 1909
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DEATHS – FUNERALS
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Contributed by Barb Huff for Sheila Maynor
The Shelbyville Republican
Thursday April 2, 1908
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SUDDEN DEATH OF WILLIAM SMITHERS
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Attended Prayer Meeting At West Street Church
Apparently In Good Health
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Paralytic Stroke On The Way Home
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William Smithers died at his home at No. 114 West Locust street at 5 o'clock this morning, aged fifty-eight years, seven months and twenty days. He was married to Miss Mary B. Hardin on July 5, 1877, who with their two sons and four daughters survive him. They are Floyd and Willie, Mrs. Tishie Murrell, Mrs. Nettie Mayhew, Mrs. Vangie Clark and Miss Hattie. The funeral will be held at the West Street M. E. church at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 4, conducted by Rev. G. Jensen. Interment in the City cemetery in charge of Edwards & Hageman.Thursday April 2, 1908
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SUDDEN DEATH OF WILLIAM SMITHERS
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Attended Prayer Meeting At West Street Church
Apparently In Good Health
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Paralytic Stroke On The Way Home
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Mr. Smithers was quite well known in this city. He was a painter by occupation and very industrious in his work. He was a member of the West Street M. E. church and a regular attendant in all the services, being in attendance at the prayer meeting last evening. He was also one of the faithful workers in the Young Men's Prayer Band and always attended when his health would permit. The family has the sympathy of the members of these organizations as well as of their many friends in this the time of their bereavement.
Contributed by Barb Huff for Sheila Maynor
The Shelby Union Banner
June 25, 1863
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DIED.
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SMITHERS -- In this city, on the 20th inst., Ella, daughter of David and Mary A. Smithers, in the 7th year of her age.June 25, 1863
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DIED.
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