AKER

Luke AKER, a well known citizen of Parke County and youngest son of Henry and Sarah Aker, was born October 13, 1842 near New Discovery and lived in this county during his entire life. He was united in marriage to Lovina Martin May 1, 1867. To this union were born 13 children.  He departed this life at his home near Bellmore May 2, 1911 at the age of 68 years, 6 months 19 days. He leaves to mourn a wife, 11 children, 26 grandchildren and one brother, John of Sullivan with many other relatives and friends. Two infants, one sister, one brother and four grandchildren have preceded him in death. Tuesday afternoon of last week he was found lying on the floor dead near where he had sit down to rest. Thus a link in the family circle is broken, leaving sad and lonely the home that was once made bright by his presence.  While he had suffered for the past few long years, he was patient and said he was ready to answer the call of One who doeth all things well.  Vain were the life we may part with tomorrow, if tears were our birthright and death were our end, But Jesus has cheered the dark valley of sorrow And bad us immortal to Heaven ascend. Funeral services were held at Mt. Moriah Cemetery by Rev. Ray Collings, burial in cemetery nearby. The married children are: Mrs. Mary Budd, Mrs. Martha Spencer, Charles Aker, William Aker, Mrs. Octavia Scott, John Aker, Mrs. Minnie Collings of Terre Haute, Henry Aker, George Aker, Marion C Aker, Mrs. Edna Alexander

ALVORD

Mrs. Sarah Alvord wife of Randolph Alvord, died at her home near Milligan early Thursday morning.  The funeral occurs at the Lutheran church south of Milligan at 10 a.m. today. Death resulted from peritonitis after a weeks' illness. - Waveland Independent, Friday, November 14, 1902

ASBURY

Susan B. Asbury was born in the state of Kentucky June 15, 1831 and died October 16, 1907 age 76 years 4 months 1 day. She was the youngest child of Caleb and Nancy Asbury and the last member of their family to be claimed by death. She was married to George W. Jacks June 7, 1867. She joined the Methodist Church in early girlhood and remained faithful to its teachings to the close. A large number of friends and relatives followed the remains to the Mount Olivet church where the funeral services were conducted by Rev. Maris & Turner after which the body was laid to rest in the nearby cemetery.