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White

The Daily World
Greene County, Indiana
Monday, November 8, 2010
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Mary Jo White, 78, of Plainfield, passed away Nov. 6, 2010. She was born April 12, 1932 in Lyons to the late Luther and Dorothy Ault. She had been a receptionist for Dr. O'Neil for 15 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James P. White. Survivors include her sons, Jeffery S. and Timothy J. White; daughters, Jamie Lee Gilligan and Lu Ann Rickert; brother, Robert Ault; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be Tuesday, November 9, at 1 p.m. in Prairie Chapel Cemetery near Lyons.
Contributed by Phyllis Fleming and Betty Kitchen

The Daily World
Greene County, Indiana
Friday, November 23, 2007
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James P. White, 77, of Plainfield, passed away Nov. 22, 2007. He was born Jan. 24, 1930 in Switz City to the late Vern and Fern White. He retired in 1990 after 36 years at Public Service Indiana (PSI) as a dispatcher.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Jo (Ault) White; sons, Jeffrey S. and Timothy J. White; daughters, Jamie Lea Gilligan and Lu Ann Rickert; brothers, Ronald G. and Nerius E. White; sisters, Joyce S. Summers, Nila Rose Hasler, Mary Ann Wilcoxon and Claudia Dell Grounds; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at noon Monday in Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home in Plainfield, where friends may call from 10 a.m. until time of service. Burial will be in Prairie Chapel Cemetery near Lyons.
Contributed by Phyllis Fleming and Betty Kitchen

The Shelbyville News
Monday, March 30, 1998
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Thomas F. White, 71, Manilla, died Sunday, March 29, 1998 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Rushville.
Born Oct. 25, 1926, in Hancock County, s/o Henry and Deborah (Macy) White.
Aug. 27, 1950, married Marilyn (Brown) White, and she survives.
Lived in Shelby and Rush counties most of his life.
Co-owner and co-operator of the Rays Crossing Grain Elevator for many years.
Served with the U.S. Army during World War II and was a member of the American Legion Post at Rushville.
Survivors: wife, Manilla; a son, David White, Manilla; two daughters, Mrs. Kerry (Karen) Brown, Rushville, and Mrs. David (Amy) Leising, Indianapolis; a brother, Lee White, Manilla; a sister, Mary Winslow, Hammond; and five grandchildren.
Services: Carmony-Ewing Broadway Funeral Home with the Rev. James Horner officiating.
Burial: Manilla Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Manilla Volunteer Fire Department Building Fund.
Summarized by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelbyville News
Saturday January 5, 1963
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JESSE C. WHITE,
DIES IN HOSPITAL
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Rites Monday
        For Local Resident, 77
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Jesse C. White, 77, 129 ½ West Hendricks Street died at 1:50 p.m. Friday at W. S. Major Hospital following an illness of two years.
Mr. White was born in Greensburg on July 28, 1885, a son of Isaac and Nancy White. He married Bessie M. Morgan on July 6, 1915, and she survives with two brothers, Albert F. White of Shelbyville, and Isaac White of El Paso, Texas, and a sister Mrs. Mary Castor of Greensburg. A sister and brother preceeded in death.
A resident of Shelbyville for the past 40 years, Mr. White retired 12 years ago after working for Vandegrift and Soller of this city.
He was a member of the First Christian church.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Ewing Mortuary with Rev. James Horner officiating. Burial will be in Connersville City cemetery.
Contributed by Barb Huff

A Shelbyville Newspaper
c 1962
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CLYDE WHITE DIES IN HOSPITAL
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RITES FOR LOCAL MAN'S FATHER
WILL BE CONDUCTED FRIDAY
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Clyde White, 70, Sugar Creek Township farmer and father of Dr. A. M. White of this city, died at the W S Major Hospital at 11:30 Tuesday night. He had been in failing health since July, 1950, and his condition had been critical following a paralytic stroke which he suffered Monday. The son of Alfonso and Jennis Munson White, he was born June 10, 1992, in Hendricks Township and had spent his entire life in Shelby County. He was a member of the Second Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, where he served as a trustee for many years, and the Fairland Masonic Lodge and Fairland Order of Eastern Star. On January 25, 1902, he was married to May Hill, who survives with the son here and another son, Oatis White of near Indianapolis. Also surviving are a grandson; one sister and one brother, Mrs. Cletha Shaw and Guy White, both of Indianapolis. A sister, May Ross, preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held at the Ewing Mortuary Friday at 2:00 PM with the Reverend Theodore Meyer officiating. Interment will be in Miller Cemetery. Friends may call at the mortuary after 2:00 PM Thursday.
Contributed by Marlena Linne

A Shelbyville Area Newspaper
Unknown date
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FORMER COUNTY RESIDENT DIES
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Funeral services for Millard R. White, former city and county resident will be held Friday morning at 10:30 at the Murphy Mortuary. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery. Friends may call at the mortuary after 2 PM Thursday. Mr. White, 58, died at his home at 2314 Prospect Street in Indianapolis at 11:55 Tuesday morning. He had been ill several months and death was due to carcinoma. Born in Hendricks Township on January 12, 1883, he was the son of David and Perthena Hawkins White. Survivors include one son, Loren White of Cleveland, Ohio, and four sisters, Mrs. Harry Kanouse, Mrs. Chalmers Frederick and Mrs. Elmer Barlow, all of Shelby County, and Mrs. Emery Fisher of Shelbyville. Mr. White was a member of the Shelby Street Christian Church in Indianapolis.
Contributed by Marlena Linne
Note: While looking for a death date for Millard, I found the following buried in Miller Cemetery: David E. White & Parthena White Marshall (s/s); Chalmers & Virginia Kanouse; Chalmers & Eva Frederick. I did not find a listing for Millard-PMF.

The Shelbyville News
Sunday, June 15, 1950
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MRS. WHITE, 46, DIES AT HOME
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Rites for City Resident
To be Conducted Sunday
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Mrs. Lolita White, wife of Clarence White, of 733 Third St., died at her home at 2:30 o'clock this morning after an illness of several weeks. She was 46 years of age.
The daughter of Jasper Wicker whose death occurred last August and Nancy (Tracy) Wicker, she was born near Fountaintown on October 23, 1903. Her marriage to Mr. White took place on July 11, 1947.
SURVIVING WITH the husband are two daughters by a previous marriage, Mrs. Virginia Metz and Mrs. Phyllis Doddridge of this city; her mother; a brother, Charles Wicker of North Carolina; one step-daughter, Miss Rozetta White at home and three grandchildren.
Mrs. White was a member of the Adventist Church at Boggstown.
Funeral services will be held at te Murphy Mortuary Sunday at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Harry Carter officiating. Burial will be in Asbury cemetery. Friends may call at the mortuary after 7:00 p.m. Friday.
Contributed by Anne Ruby

The Shelbyville Republican
Wednesday April 13, 1927
Page 8 column 4
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DIED TODAY
AT HER HOME HERE
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Mrs. Martha White, Eighty-Three,
Passes Away At Four-Five O’Clock
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FUNERAL SERVICE FRIDAY
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Mrs. Martha A. White, age eighty-three, died Wednesday morning at 4:05 o’clock at her home 114 South Vine street. Her death was caused by a complication of diseases. She was well known in the community in which she resided, and always had a smile and a kind word for her friends when they called at her home.
Mrs. White was a native of Kentucky, having been born in 1844. In 1859 she was married to Henry P. White. Nine children were born to them, and three survive. They are Mrs. Thomas Smith, Mrs. William Stafford and Frank White, all of Shelbyville. She also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Eliza Knapp of Shelbyville and Mrs. Mary Jane Shanner of Madison and nineteen grandchildren.
Private funeral services will be conducted at the home Friday afternoon at two o’clock by the Rev. A. L. Emmert, pastor of the Nazarene church. Burial will be made in Forest Hill cemetery, Ralph J. Edwards in charge.
Contributed by Barb Huff

The Shelby Republican
Thursday, May 27, 1926
Page 1
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DR. J. A. WHITE DIED SUDDENLY
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Death Caused by Heart Attack
and Occurred at Indianapolis Hospital Today.
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HAD AN OPERATION MONDAY
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Had Practiced Profession of Dentistry
in Shelbyville Twenty-Five Years.
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Dr. J. A. White, age forty-nine, Shelbyville dentist, died suddenly Wednesday morning at three o'clock at the Methodist Hospital, in Indianapolis. His death was caused by a heart attack. Dr. White had gone to the hospital several days ago, and had undergone an operation Monday for sinus trouble, with which he had suffered.
News of the death of Dr. White was received as a great shock in his large cotterie of friends and acquaintances through the city and community. The body was brought here today and was taken to the home in West Washington street.
Dr. White was skilled in his profession, and had built a large practice during the twenty-five years he had maintained an office in Shelbyville. He had graduated from the Indiana Dental College, at Indianapolis, and soon after his graduation had come to Shelbyville, and had opened his office.
He was native of Shelby county, having been born in Hendricks township, December 17, 1876. His boyhood was spent in that township, and he had attended the Hendricks township schools. He was married October 20, 1908, to Miss Margaret Smith, daughter of Mrs. Laura Smith.
Dr. White was well known among dentists over the state. He had for a number of years attended the state meeting of the Indiana Dental Society.
He was a member of the First Presbyterian church of Shelbyville and was also a member of the local lodge of Elks.
Besides the widow, he leaves one daughter, Elizabeth Jane White; his mother, Mrs. Phoebe White, of Franklin; and three brothers, John E. White of Chicago; Otis White, of Franklin; and Carl White, of Stockton, California.
Funeral services will be held at the home Friday afternoon at three o'clock. Dr. L. O. Richmond officiating. Burial will be made in Forest Hill cemetery, Ralph J. Edwards in charge.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelbyville Democrat
Thursday, May 27, 1926
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DR. J. A. WHITE DIED EARLY TODAY
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Heart Attack was Fatal to
Prominently Known Dentist of This City.
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FOLLOWED AN OPERATION
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Had Been Confined to Methodist Hospital
in Indianapolis for Sinus Trouble
Operation -- Died at 8 O'clock this Morning.
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\ Deep and sincere mourning today accompanied the shocking announcement of the death of Dr. Joseph A. White, dentist here for many years, which occurred at 2 o'clock this morning at the Methodist hospital in Indianapolis. Altho he had been confined to the hospital for the past few days, his many friends in this community were unaware of his critical condition and the announcement of his death was entirely unexpected.
   He underwent an operation Monday for sinus trouble from which he had been suffering, but his death this morning was brought on by a heart attack. Considerably weakened by the effects of the operation and his previous illness, his condition rapidly became serious and the attack was fatal.
Dr. White had practiced dentistry in Shelbyville during the past twenty-five years and was one of the best known men in the profession in this section of Indiana. Unusually proficient in the requirements of his profession, he had built up an extensive practice in Shelby and adjoining counties and his time had been divided between his work, his family and the various organizations in which he was active.
He was a son of Samuel and Phoebe White, and was born Dec. 17, 1876 in Hendricks township, being at the time of death, forty-nine years, five months and nine days old. He attended public schools in this community and was later graduated from the Indiana Dental College at Indianapolis. Upon completing his training in his profession, he came to Shelbyville, establishing an office and beginning the practice which he continued until his death.
On October 20, 1908, he was united in marriage with Margaret Smith, daughter of Samuel and Laura Smith. Besides the widow, he is survived by a daughter, Miss Elizabeth Jane White, at home, his mother, Mrs. Phoebe White, of Franklin, Ind., and three brothers, John E White, of Chicago, Ill., Otis White of Franklin, Ind., and Carl White, of Stockton, Cal.
         He was a member of the First Presbyterian church in this city, and was also affiliated with the Elks' club. Dr. White was a man of pleasing manner, a valuable citizen and was active in church, fraternal and civic organizations. The loss to the dental profession and the community is keenly felt and is the cause of sincere mourning among his hundreds of friends.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelbyville Republican
Thursday September 18, 1913
Page 1 column 2
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TAPS SOUND FOR VETERAN
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Henry P. White Died at His Home
Wednesday After Long Illness
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Henry P. White, veteran of the Civil war, and one of the oldest residents of the city, died at this home, No. 104 South Vine street, Wednesday afternoon at three-ten o’clock. His death was caused by kidney trouble with which he had suffered for more than one year. During the past few days his condition has been critical. At the time of his death Mr. White was ninety-two years, seven months and twenty-two days old.
He was born in Virginia, February 25th, 1821. He served three years during the war, being a member of Company B, One Hundred and Twenty-Third Indiana Infantry. After the war he settled at St. Paul, where he was employed for a number of years as lime burner in the kilns there. For the last thirty-five years he has lived here.
Mr. White was a member of the Vine Street M.P. church. He also held membership in the local G.A.R. Post.
He is survived by his wife [Martha A.] and two daughters, Mrs. Thomas J. Smith and Mrs. William B. Stafford, and one son, Frank White, of this city. The funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at two o’clock at the late home, the Rev. A.W. Conn officiating. Burial will be made in the Forest Hill cemetery in charge of Ralph J. Edwards. The burial will be in charge of the Grand Army of the Republic.
Contributed by Barb Huff

The Shelbyville Republican
Monday January 30, 1911
Page 4 column 3
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS
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Miss Harriet J. White died at the home of Mrs. Maggie Heck, in Liberty township, near Waldron, at 12 o'clock, noon, Sunday, January 29, 1911, following a three weeks' illness caused by paralysis, aged 62 years, 4 months and 13 days. Miss White was stricken while at the home of Mrs. Heck on a visit and following the stroke she was unable to leave the Heck home. Though not a relative of Mrs. Heck, she received careful and loving attention at her friends as though she had been a sister. Miss White had been making her home for some time with Mrs. Jane Stroup, a cousin, at Waldron, before going to visit Mrs. Heck. She leaves no near relatives but has several cousins in the city and county, among them Andrew and St.Clair Ensminger, of this city, Mrs. Edward Howard, of Waldron, and William Ensminger and Mrs. Charles McDaniel, of Blue Ridge. She made her home with Mr. Ensminger at Blue Ridge for many years and was well known in this city and the southeastern part of the county. Miss White had been a cripple from childhood, through an accident, in which she suffered at the age of three years, but in spite of her terrible affliction she maintained a cheerful spirit and the natural sunshine of her nature made her a favorite among her acquaintances. She was a true Christian and was a member of the First Baptist church of this city. The funeral services will be held at the Vienna church at two o'clock Tuesday afternoon, Rev. O.A. Cook officiating. The cortege will leave the house at 12:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. The interment will be made in the Vienna cemetery in charge of Stewart & Fix.
Contributed by Barb Huff for Bob McKenzie

The Shelbyville Daily Democrat
June 5, 1907
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Mrs. Anna White died at her home in Seymour at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 4, aged fifty years. The remains will arrive at Flat Rock at 4:30 p.m. today and will be taken to the home of her sister, Mrs. George Ropp. The funeral will be held at the M.E. church at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, the Rev. J. T. Scull officiating. Interment in the Flat Rock cemetery in charge of John White, with Edwards & Hageman.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelby Republican
Tuesday April 18, 1899
Page 2 column 2
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Mary J. White died at her residence, corner of Walker and John streets, at 2 a.m. Friday, April 14th, aged seventy-seven years. She was buried at the Middletown cemetery Sunday, April 16th. Services at the Adventist's church in Waldron at 10:30 a.m. Cortege will leave the house at 9 a.m. Sunday. Deceased was the widow of Thomas White, deceased. She was born in Campbell county, Kentucky, and has been living in Shelby county for about fifty years. D. B. Wilson & Son, funeral directors.
Contributed by Barb Huff for C.J. McGowan

The Shelby Democrat
Thursday February 28, 1899
Page 3 column 1
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Clarence, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. White, died at their residence in Liberty township Saturday, and was buried at the Middletown graveyard at 10 o'clock Sunday. D. B. Wilson, funeral director.
Contributed by Barb Huff for C.J. McGowan

The Shelby Democrat
September 11, 1890
Page 4 column 3
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George E. White died at his residence, No. 43 South Harrison street at 5:30 Sunday evening, age thirty-four years. He was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery on Tuesday. Services at the Baptist Church at 2 o'clock by the Rev. J. H. Groff. D. B. Wilson funeral director.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelby Democrat
Thursday, July 10, 1890
Page 3 column 1
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DROPPED DEAD
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Mr. James White, of Waldron, aged forty years, who was a former resident of this city, was overcome by the heat Tuesday afternoon, and died within a few moments after being prostrated. Mr. White was engaged in cutting bands for a threshing machine, which was at work on the farm of Peter Slusser near Waldron. About 3 o'clock he stepped down form the platform and started to a spring near by for a drink. When near it he was seen to stumble and fall, and his companions hurried to his side only to find life almost extinct.
Deceased was a married man, and leaves three small children. He was a brother to Mr. Ed White, of this city, and a son of the Widow White, who formerly resided on West Jackson street, near the residence of Judge K. M. Hord. The remains were buried this morning at the Middletown graveyard. Services at the Adventist Church, at Waldron, by Rev. Starr, of Indianapolis, at ten o'clock.
Contributed by Barb Huff for C .J. McGowan

The Daily Republican
Monday August 10, 1885
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On Saturday last, at 6 o’clock in the afternoon, Mrs. America [Williams] White died at her residence on West Hendricks street in this city, aged sixty-two years. The funeral took place this morning at 10 o’clock and the remains were interred at the Lemar cemetery, near Marietta, by Cummins & Worland. Mrs. White was an old and highly esteemed citizen of Shelby county. She was the mother-in-law of Mr. George Neal, of this city.
Contributed by Barb Huff

The Shelby Democrat
Thursday August 13, 1885
Page 3 column 4
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Mrs. America White , who died in this city on last Saturday, was one of the pioneers of the county, and had a large circle of warm and devoted friends. Her son-in-law, Mr. George Neal, desires to return his thanks to those who showed their sympathy and rendered assistance during her late illness.
Contributed by Barb Huff

The Shelby Republican
Thursday January 19, 1885
Page 6 column 2
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James White, of Shelby township died at 5 o’clock on Monday morning, aged seventy-one years. The funeral services were held at 10 o’clock Tuesday at the Lewis Creek Baptist church, Cummins & Edwards funeral directors.
[Buried Lewis Creek Baptist Cemetery]
Contributed by Barb Huff

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