WAGNER

Died – Oct. 29, 1898, Ina Wagner, aged 3 years, of membranous croup. Funeral services were held at the house, on Sunday, by Rev. Krewel, after which internment took place at Coxville Cemetery. – Rockville Tribune, November 10, 1898

WALDEN

A SUPPOSED MURDER  - “John Walden was found dead near the end of the switch on the south side of Yeddo. His head was torn off and had been completely worn out over the ties, his brains scattered for forty yards along the rail. His body so badly crushed that it could only be identified by the clothing and some papers found in the pockets.  Walden was said to have been drinking on Saturday, and it was supposed at first that he had started home on Saturday night and a south bound train killed him, but an examination of the body and the grounds where it was found revealed the fact that a hole was cut through to the inside just above the heart, and holes in his clothing to correspond with that in the body had the appearance of being made with a knife. The body contained but little blood and none found anywhere from where the body was struck to where it was found, and his vest was found over one mile south all covered with blood.  This together with the fact that Walden had bitter enemies, one of which had made use of strong language against him is now missing, is pretty good evidence of murder.”  - Rockville Tribune, May 26, 1892

 

WARD

Mrs. Campbell Ward, whose husband is a brother to Greenberry Ward, died Tuesday at her home in Sugar Creek Township. The funeral took place today. She was quite old. – Rockville Republican, March 13, 1889

 

WELCH

The death of John M. Welch occurred on the 5th day of October, 1895. He was born in Kentucky in 1818, was 18 years old when he came to Parke County. Was married to Elizabeth Moore in 184. In 1867 he was converted and joined the M. E. Church at Linebarger’s Chapel. He was a Christian and a good citizen. Aged 77 years, 3 months and 19 days. Funeral services wee held at Friends Church Sabbath. Rev. H. C. Riley conducted the funeral and preached to a large audience. The remains were taken to Friends Cemetery for internment there to await the resurrection morning. -  Rockville Republican,  October 9, 1895

WHIPPLE

The mortality among our old citizens lately has been very great: The deaths are recalled of Mrs. Harry Boyd, of Nyesville; Alex Buchanan, of Judson; Abram Collings of Green township; Alex Puett, Miss Jane Gilkerson, Mrs. Mary Whipple, Jas. S. Rogers and Mrs. Dr. W. D. Thomas, of Rockville. These were all in the neighborhood of the three score and ten limit and several of them four score years of age. – Rockville Republican, December 12, 1894

WILSON

Died - In Rockville, on Sabbath evening, January 10, 1869, Mr. Hugh Wilson.  He was born in Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania, August 6th, 1780; he lived for many years in Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio, where he made a profession of religion, united with the Presbyterian Church, and served as a ruling Elder.  During the War of 1812, he was for a short time a soldier, and was intensely loyal to his country. His life in all regards was a beautiful exhibition of the Christian gentleman of the olden type. He had no enemy and hosts of warmly attached friends. His end was peace, and his memory precious. - Rockville Republican, 13 January 1869

WISER

Miss Susie Wiser wife of C. C. Wiser and daughter of James H. and Isabelle Griffith departed this life, February 14, 1896.  The following is her obituary, written by her a short time before her death, as she had a presentiment that she would not survive the trying ordeal which she had to pass.  “Susie Wiser was born at Parkeville, February 21, 1875, and united with the Christian church, January 12, 1892.  I have tried, in my weak way to lead a Christian life and hope I have not been a stumbling block for anyone, and that I have lived to be the cause of some poor sinner turning to Christ.  I hope that my dear husband will some day, if not soon, see that he is going wrong and turn to the Lord before it is everlastingly too late, is my prayer for him.  I was married to Charlie C. Wiser, November 10, 1894, with whom I have lived for one year and one month, enjoying the happiest days of my life.”  Mrs. Wiser’s illness was attended with the greatest suffering.  The funeral was preached at the Parkeville church by Rev. Smith.  The deceased leaves a husband, father and mother, two sisters and a host of friends to mourn her untimely loss.  Interment took place at Mt. Moriah, to which an infant child preceded her the Thursday before.

WRIGHT

 "29 August 1898 - Death of Oscar Wright". - As recorded in list of August 1898 deaths -in the Rockville Tribune, 05 January 1899