INDIANA TRAILS PERRY COUNTY OBITS
Agnes M.
Basinger Feb. 7, 1912- May 5, 1997
Agnes M. Basinger, 85 , 2026 I St. Bedford, died at
3:40 p.m. at Bedford Regional Medical Center. Born in Perry County, she
was the daughter of James and Mary Lee (Damin) Cassidy. She married
James B. Basinger Nov. 27, 1934, and he died Dec. 11, 1992.
She was a homemaker and a member of St. Vincent de
Paul Catholic Church, Bedford. Surviving are three sons: Louis E.
Basinger and Frank E. Basinger both of Bedford, and Robert A. "John"
Basinger of Heltonville; three daughters; Mary E. Lucas and Theresa M.
Pruitt, both of Bedford, and Dora M. Caraway of Silverville; three
sisters; Cecelia Howell and Josephine Mann, both of Derby, and Hazel
Bryant of Tell City; three brothers; Bernard "Laz," James and Patrick
Cassidy, all of Derby; one daughter-in-law, Beverly Basinger Kennedy of
Needmore; 12 grandchildren, including David Basinger of Mitchell, who
was raised in the home, 12 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and
nephews including Doris Holtsclaw of Bedford, who also was raised in
the home.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons;
James G. Basinger and Bernard P. Basinger in infancy; two sisters Betty
Schroeder and Frances Parsons, and one brother, Frank Cassidy.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Vincent de Paul
Catholic Church, Bedford, with Father Bernie Cox officiating. Burial
will be in Beech Grove Cemetery, Bedford.
Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. today and 9am-1 p.m.
Wednesday at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home, where the rosary will be said
at 7 p.m. today.
Mary
Nancy Basinger
Mary Nancy Basinger, 2538 I Street, passed away at her residence at 2:10 o'clock this morning. She had been ill since August 30, Mrs. Basinger was 56 years of age. Born June 12, 1884, in Hancock County Ky, she was the daughter of John and Sylvia Vaughn Van Coney. She was united in marriage with George W. Basinger, Sr. March 19, 1904, at Cannelton, Ind.
Surviving are her husband; three sons; George W. Basinger Jr. at home, James B. Basinger, Derby, Indiana and Eleminal Basinger, Muncie, Ind.; two daughters, Mable C. Basinger, at home and Mary L. Cronin, Cannelton, Ind. R.R.1; a sister, Mrs. Ann Barker of New Albany, Ind.; two half brothers, William Van Coney and Virgil Van Coney, both of Cloverport, Ky.; a half sister Mrs. Ernest Wathen of Cloverport Ky.; eleven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Basinger was a member of the Mt. Vernon Methodist Church of Mt. Vernon, Ky. Services will be Saturday at the Sherwood and Ferguson Funeral Home, with Dr. Ezra L. Hutchens of the First Methodist Church, officiating. The exact time will be announced.
The body was taken to the Sherwood and Ferguson Funeral Home for the burial preparation and is lying in state there today. Arrangements are in charge of sherwood and Ferguson. Interment will be in Beech Grove Cemetery.
Basinger Services Set for Tomorrow
Funeral services for Mary N. Basinger, 2538 I street, who passed away at 2:10 o'clock yesterday will be conducted at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the Sherwood and Ferguson Funeral Home. Mrs. Basinger, who had been ill since August 30, was 66 years of age. The body is lying in state at the Sherwood and Ferguson Funeral Home. burial will be in the Beech Grove Cemetery.
Rites Held For Mary N. Basinger
Funeral services for Mary Nancy Basinger, 2538 I Street, who passed away early Thursday, were conducted at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the Sherwood and Ferguson Funeral Home, with Dr. Ezra L. Hutchens pastor of the first Methodist Church, officiating.
The songs "Beyond the Sunset" and "Going Home" were played by Gene Johnston, organist, during the services. Rev. Hutchens read "In the Garden". The pall bearers were Daniel W. Cronin, Jr., James W. Cronin, Robert Bolin, James G. Basinger, Bernard Barker and Martin Varner. Services were under the directions of Sherwood and Ferguson. burial was in Beech Grove Cemetery.
Mary Nancy Basinger, 2538 I Street, passed away at her residence at 2:10 o'clock this morning. She had been ill since August 30, Mrs. Basinger was 56 years of age. Born June 12, 1884, in Hancock County Ky, she was the daughter of John and Sylvia Vaughn Van Coney. She was united in marriage with George W. Basinger, Sr. March 19, 1904, at Cannelton, Ind.
Surviving are her husband; three sons; George W. Basinger Jr. at home, James B. Basinger, Derby, Indiana and Eleminal Basinger, Muncie, Ind.; two daughters, Mable C. Basinger, at home and Mary L. Cronin, Cannelton, Ind. R.R.1; a sister, Mrs. Ann Barker of New Albany, Ind.; two half brothers, William Van Coney and Virgil Van Coney, both of Cloverport, Ky.; a half sister Mrs. Ernest Wathen of Cloverport Ky.; eleven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Basinger was a member of the Mt. Vernon Methodist Church of Mt. Vernon, Ky. Services will be Saturday at the Sherwood and Ferguson Funeral Home, with Dr. Ezra L. Hutchens of the First Methodist Church, officiating. The exact time will be announced.
The body was taken to the Sherwood and Ferguson Funeral Home for the burial preparation and is lying in state there today. Arrangements are in charge of sherwood and Ferguson. Interment will be in Beech Grove Cemetery.
Basinger Services Set for Tomorrow
Funeral services for Mary N. Basinger, 2538 I street, who passed away at 2:10 o'clock yesterday will be conducted at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the Sherwood and Ferguson Funeral Home. Mrs. Basinger, who had been ill since August 30, was 66 years of age. The body is lying in state at the Sherwood and Ferguson Funeral Home. burial will be in the Beech Grove Cemetery.
Rites Held For Mary N. Basinger
Funeral services for Mary Nancy Basinger, 2538 I Street, who passed away early Thursday, were conducted at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the Sherwood and Ferguson Funeral Home, with Dr. Ezra L. Hutchens pastor of the first Methodist Church, officiating.
The songs "Beyond the Sunset" and "Going Home" were played by Gene Johnston, organist, during the services. Rev. Hutchens read "In the Garden". The pall bearers were Daniel W. Cronin, Jr., James W. Cronin, Robert Bolin, James G. Basinger, Bernard Barker and Martin Varner. Services were under the directions of Sherwood and Ferguson. burial was in Beech Grove Cemetery.
Eleminal
Edward Basinger 11/30/1978
Eleminal Edward Basinger, 204 Grissom Avenue. died at 11:15 a.m. wednesday, Nov. 22 at his residence. A Veteran of world War II, Mr. Basinger had been a mechanic most of his working life. He was born March 8, 1902 in Cannelton, Ind. to George W. and Nancy Van Coney Basinger. He married Mrs. Virginia Hughes on April 7, 1944 and she survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Jack Basinger, route 3, Orleans, and Tim Basinger at home; a daughter Mrs. Doris Mae Holtsclaw of Bedford; four grandchildren, a brother, James Basinger of Bedford; and a sister, Mable Luttrell of Bedford. One brother and one sister preceded him in death.
Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Haverly Mortuary with Rev. Dearl Cooper officiating. burial was in the Mitchell Cemetery.
Eleminal Edward Basinger, 204 Grissom Avenue. died at 11:15 a.m. wednesday, Nov. 22 at his residence. A Veteran of world War II, Mr. Basinger had been a mechanic most of his working life. He was born March 8, 1902 in Cannelton, Ind. to George W. and Nancy Van Coney Basinger. He married Mrs. Virginia Hughes on April 7, 1944 and she survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Jack Basinger, route 3, Orleans, and Tim Basinger at home; a daughter Mrs. Doris Mae Holtsclaw of Bedford; four grandchildren, a brother, James Basinger of Bedford; and a sister, Mable Luttrell of Bedford. One brother and one sister preceded him in death.
Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Haverly Mortuary with Rev. Dearl Cooper officiating. burial was in the Mitchell Cemetery.
G.
Basinger Rites Set
George W. Basinger, Sr. 76 year old resident of 539 I Street. died at 6.06 this morning at the Dunn Memorial Hospital where he was admitted August 2. He had been ill for several years. A retired Sewer Piper Inspector, Mr. Basinger was born September 27, 1884 in Dubois County, the son of Thomas and Arebell Ashworth Basinger. He married Mary Nancy Van Coney, March 9, 1904 at Cannelton, Indiana who preceded him in death October 5, 1950.
Survivors include, three sons George Jr. and James B. Basinger both of Bedford and Eleminal E. Basinger of Nashville, Ark.; one daughter, Mrs. Mabel Luttrell, Bedford: 16 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Four brothers and one sister preceded him in death.
Mr. Basinger was Post Grand of James Lodge I.O.O.F. No. 609, Oakville, Ohio and was a member of the Baptist Church in Cannelton, Indiana. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Ferguson and Branson Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Beech Grove Cemetery under the direction of the Ferguson and Branson Funeral Home.
Friends may call at the Ferguson and Branson Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. today.
(all these Basinger Obits were contributed by Peyton Davis physcosquirlly@yahoo.com)
George W. Basinger, Sr. 76 year old resident of 539 I Street. died at 6.06 this morning at the Dunn Memorial Hospital where he was admitted August 2. He had been ill for several years. A retired Sewer Piper Inspector, Mr. Basinger was born September 27, 1884 in Dubois County, the son of Thomas and Arebell Ashworth Basinger. He married Mary Nancy Van Coney, March 9, 1904 at Cannelton, Indiana who preceded him in death October 5, 1950.
Survivors include, three sons George Jr. and James B. Basinger both of Bedford and Eleminal E. Basinger of Nashville, Ark.; one daughter, Mrs. Mabel Luttrell, Bedford: 16 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Four brothers and one sister preceded him in death.
Mr. Basinger was Post Grand of James Lodge I.O.O.F. No. 609, Oakville, Ohio and was a member of the Baptist Church in Cannelton, Indiana. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Ferguson and Branson Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Beech Grove Cemetery under the direction of the Ferguson and Branson Funeral Home.
Friends may call at the Ferguson and Branson Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. today.
(all these Basinger Obits were contributed by Peyton Davis physcosquirlly@yahoo.com)
Name of Deceased: John W McCallister
Newspaper: Cannelton Telephone
Submitters Name: Peyton Davis
Obit: John McCallister Dies After Long Illness July 21, 1944
John W. McCallister, 71, died at 1:30 Tuesday morning at his home on Hwy 237 near Hoosier Heights Country Club, after a long illness. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs Pricie Bolin, Mrs Stella Huff, Mrs Rachael Poehlein, Miss Almada McCallister; three sons, Charles, John and Lester McCallister; a brother, Eli McCallister of Evansville: fourteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at two o'clock Thursday afternoon at Chestnut Grove, the Rev. G. E. Andrews, Cannelton, officiating.
Name of Deceased: John W McCallister
Newspaper: Cannelton News
Submitters Name: Peyton Davis
Obit: John McCallister, 55, RR 1, Cannelton, died sometime between 12:45am and 6:40 am, Thursday. He was confined in the county jail and was found by Sheriff Robert Elder.
He is survived by three sisters, Mrs Stella Huff, RR 1, Tell City; Mrs. Rachael Poehlein, RR 1, Cannelton; and Mrs Almada Hess, RR 1, Cannelton; two brothers, Charles, RR 1, Tell City, and Lester, RR 1, Tell City. funeral was held at the Chestnut Grove Cemetery at the place of burial Sunday afternoon at 2:00 pm. The body was at the Huber Funeral Home.
Tues. Feb. 25 1969
Name of Deceased: Almada Hess
Submitters Name: Peyton Davis
Obit: Almada Hess, 82
Cannelton---Almada Hess, 82, died at 5:10 pm Monday, May 3, 1999, at Perry County Memorial Hospital in Tell City. She was born Dec. 28, 1916, the daughter of the late John and Scrilda (Billings) McCallister. She was a former member of the William Tell Senior Citizens in Tell City. She was preceded in death by her husband, William T; a son, William T Jr; three daughters, Rosalie Hess Butler, and twins Mary and Margaret Hess; three sisters, Rachael Poehlein, Priscy Bolin and Stella Huff; three brothers, Charles, John and Lester McCallister. Surviving are two daughters, Judy Vogelman of Tell City and Theresa Smothers of Cannelton; a son, Donald Hess of Derby; six grandchildren, Otho William McHugh, Misty Williams, and William III, Kristel, Jennifer and Jason Hess; and two great grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 pm Thursday (today) at Huber Funeral Home in Cannelton. Brother Ed Young will officiate. Burial will be in Chestnut Grove Cemetery near Tell City. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society.
Name of Deceased: Charles W McCallister
Newspaper: Tell City News
Submitters Name: Peyton Davis
Obit: Charles W McCallister
Tell City--Charles W McCallister, 73, died at 3:40 pm Thursday, May 6 at the Perry County Memorial Hospital in Tell City. A native of Perry County, Mr McCallister was born April 13, 1909 in Perry County, a son of the late John W and Syrilda (Billings) McCallister. He was a retired coal miner. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs Rachael Poehlein and Mrs Almada Hess both of Cannelton, a brother Lester of Cannelton, and several nieces and nephews. Services were held at 2 pm Saturday at the Huber Funeral Home in Cannelton with Brother D. Snipes officiating. Burial was in the Chestnut Grove Cemetery.
Newspaper: Cannelton Telephone
Submitters Name: Peyton Davis
Obit: John McCallister Dies After Long Illness July 21, 1944
John W. McCallister, 71, died at 1:30 Tuesday morning at his home on Hwy 237 near Hoosier Heights Country Club, after a long illness. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs Pricie Bolin, Mrs Stella Huff, Mrs Rachael Poehlein, Miss Almada McCallister; three sons, Charles, John and Lester McCallister; a brother, Eli McCallister of Evansville: fourteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at two o'clock Thursday afternoon at Chestnut Grove, the Rev. G. E. Andrews, Cannelton, officiating.
Name of Deceased: John W McCallister
Newspaper: Cannelton News
Submitters Name: Peyton Davis
Obit: John McCallister, 55, RR 1, Cannelton, died sometime between 12:45am and 6:40 am, Thursday. He was confined in the county jail and was found by Sheriff Robert Elder.
He is survived by three sisters, Mrs Stella Huff, RR 1, Tell City; Mrs. Rachael Poehlein, RR 1, Cannelton; and Mrs Almada Hess, RR 1, Cannelton; two brothers, Charles, RR 1, Tell City, and Lester, RR 1, Tell City. funeral was held at the Chestnut Grove Cemetery at the place of burial Sunday afternoon at 2:00 pm. The body was at the Huber Funeral Home.
Tues. Feb. 25 1969
Name of Deceased: Almada Hess
Submitters Name: Peyton Davis
Obit: Almada Hess, 82
Cannelton---Almada Hess, 82, died at 5:10 pm Monday, May 3, 1999, at Perry County Memorial Hospital in Tell City. She was born Dec. 28, 1916, the daughter of the late John and Scrilda (Billings) McCallister. She was a former member of the William Tell Senior Citizens in Tell City. She was preceded in death by her husband, William T; a son, William T Jr; three daughters, Rosalie Hess Butler, and twins Mary and Margaret Hess; three sisters, Rachael Poehlein, Priscy Bolin and Stella Huff; three brothers, Charles, John and Lester McCallister. Surviving are two daughters, Judy Vogelman of Tell City and Theresa Smothers of Cannelton; a son, Donald Hess of Derby; six grandchildren, Otho William McHugh, Misty Williams, and William III, Kristel, Jennifer and Jason Hess; and two great grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 pm Thursday (today) at Huber Funeral Home in Cannelton. Brother Ed Young will officiate. Burial will be in Chestnut Grove Cemetery near Tell City. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society.
Name of Deceased: Charles W McCallister
Newspaper: Tell City News
Submitters Name: Peyton Davis
Obit: Charles W McCallister
Tell City--Charles W McCallister, 73, died at 3:40 pm Thursday, May 6 at the Perry County Memorial Hospital in Tell City. A native of Perry County, Mr McCallister was born April 13, 1909 in Perry County, a son of the late John W and Syrilda (Billings) McCallister. He was a retired coal miner. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs Rachael Poehlein and Mrs Almada Hess both of Cannelton, a brother Lester of Cannelton, and several nieces and nephews. Services were held at 2 pm Saturday at the Huber Funeral Home in Cannelton with Brother D. Snipes officiating. Burial was in the Chestnut Grove Cemetery.
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