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OBITUARY - The Salem Leader or The Salem Democrat; after December 26, 1929

LEWIS PAYNE

Lewis Cass Payne was born Oct. 10th, 1849, his age being 80 years, 2 months and 16 days. The place of his birth was quite near the home here he afterward made his permanent residence. He was the oldest child of Wm. Harvey and Harriett Hartley Payne. While still a small child, about five years old, his father died. Not long after this the mother and a baby sister died near the same hour, and were buried at the same time.

He spent his boyhood and young manhood in the community of his birth. On Nov. 10th, 1876 he was united in marriage to Ella Brickey. To this union nine children were born: Claude L., who was residing with his parents at the time of his father’s death; Mrs. Herschel Tatlock, of Covington, Tennessee; Jas. Cassius, of East St. Louis; Wm. Herschel, who died March 26, 1908; Mrs. Virgil Mitchell, of Scottsburg, Ind.; Mrs. Fred Baynes, of Kokomo, Ind.; Mrs. Lucretia Newlon, who died August 30th, 1926, and Dollyne E., who is a teacher in the Salem schools.

Lewis Payne spent practically all his life in the neighborhood of his birth. After his marriage he and his wife decided to make their home in the Highland community. This home they fashioned, the truly fine, splendid family they reared, speak in wonderful testimony to the lives of Lewis and Ella Payne. It is a greater tribute to their lives than any monument of stone however large and fine.

Mr. Payne was a charter member of the Highland Farmers’ Club and until his recent illness remained active in the organization. He was always interested in the things that would be for the betterment of his community and was always willing to do his part in any movement that would bring greater blessings to his home and family.

His life was a busy one and in home and community there will be a vacant place. The place of a good citizen, a kind neighbor, a loving husband and father can not be filled.

About one year ago he suffered a severe attack of influenza from which he never fully recovered. Medical skill and loving care were unable to bring relief. On Dec. 21 he suffered a severe attack which resulted after a few days, in his death.

He leaves to mourn their loss, his wife, seven children, seventeen grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Charles Boling, of Bentonville, Arkansas.

Although sorrow always comes when loved ones leave, yet we know that for them it is the beginning of a new day.

“That death seems but a covered way

Which opens into light,

Wherein no blinded child can stray

Beyond the Father’s sight.

That care and trial seem at last

Through memory’s sunset air.

Like mountain ranges over past

In purple distance fair,

And so the shadows fall apart,

And so the west winds play

And all the windows of the heart

Are open to the day.”

The funeral services were held in the home and a large number of friends and relatives were in attendance. Rev. Wm. R. Seat of the Salem Baptist Church, and Oliver Trueblood, of the Highland Friends Church, were in charge of the services. A quartette consisting of R. S. Baynes, Fred Simpson, Wm. Cauble and Thomas Lewelling sang the following songs: The Home of the Soul, We Are Going Down the Valley and Rock of Ages. After the simple but beautiful services, interment took place at Crown Hill Cemetery.

OBITUARY - The Salem Democrat, February 2, 1893, South Boston Items

We are grieved to report the death of John W. Payne, who died Jan. 26, 1893. Mr. Payne was one of Franklin township's best citizens, was joyful under all circumstances and well liked by all who knew him. His remains were enterred (sic) in the family grave-yard at this place.

OBITUARY Bentonville Weekly Newspaper, December 1949

Mrs. Mary Ellen Payne Boling, age 82, and wife of the late C.A. Boling died at her home in southwest Bentonville at midnight Saturday night. She was born September 10, 1858, at Salem, IN, and was married to the late C. A. Boling in Indiana. She moved to Bentonville 44 years ago. She was a member of the Nazarene Church. She is survived by her sons, Ellis N. Boling, Ketchum, OK, Lon B. Boling, Tenino, WA, Paul Boling, Neodesha, KA, Dale Boling, R.D. Boling and S.P. Boling, all of Bentonville, and three daughters, Dora McClintic, Miami, OK, Florence Boling and Belle Boling both of Bentonville. There are 26 grchildren, 18 gr-grandchildren, and 2 gr-gr-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Monday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. at the Nazarene Church, Pastor J.F. Hamm officiating. Burial will follow in the Bentonville cemetery with the services of the Burns Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Ben Boling, Tulsa OK, Harold McClintic, Commerce, OK, Raymond McClintic, Kansas City MO, Cleo Boling, Max Boling and Truman Boling, all of Bentonville.

OBITUARY – The Salem Leader or Democrat; after12 July 1916:

MRS. CAROLINE PAYNE

The time will come in the life of every one of us, however dear that life may be, however strong the desire to cling to it when we must yield it up to Him who gave it, so, a long and well spent life was ended in the Highland neighborhood early Wednesday morning and a tired and weary soul passed into the Haven of Rest.

Caroline, daughter of Elias and Sarah Davis, was born at Salem, Indiana, February 12, 1833, and died on the early morning of July 12, 1916, age 83 years and six months.

In the year of 1848 she was married to Henry Rice Payne and to this union were born eleven children, seven of whom are still living, viz: Wm. E., Jordon M., Francis L., Henry B., Edgar D., Mrs. Sylvester Graham and Mrs. A. C. White, Mrs. A. J. Peugh having preceded her to the great beyond the 4th of May, 1916. She also leaves four brothers and one sister, namely, John Davis, of Texas; Benton, Enoch and Walter, of Salem; and Mrs. Jane Sowles, of New Albany, Indiana.

At an early age, she united with the Methodist church and until her death she lived a true, simple Christian life, always attending church until her health was impaired, about two years ago. For the last few months and weeks she was afflicted with a complication of diseases, and death came as a welcome to her suffering and pain, Wednesday morning at 6:15.

Besides the immediate family, a large concourse of relatives and friends are left to mourn their loss and to vouch for a life well spent in work for her neighbors, friends and her Savior.

The funeral services were conducted at the Highland M. E. Church by her pastor, Rev. N. M. Rumbley, assisted by Rev. Trowbridge, of Odon, Indiana, Friday morning, July 14th, at 10 a.m. The remains were laid to rest by those of her companion, who departed this life April 30, 1904, in the beautiful city of the dead, Crown Hill cemetery.

“Gone but not forgotten.”.

OBITUARY #1 - The Salem Leader or Democrat, Salem Indiana; after 3 January 1925:

WILLIAM PAYNE

William Payne, who has been in ill health for a number of years, died at his home on E. Mulberry St., of lung trouble, Saturday morning at 4:30 o’clock. The deceased was making arrangements to close his home and go to the home of his sister, Mrs. Sylvester Graham at Logansport, when taken so severely ill. He had never married and for several years had been living alone in Salem where he had a brother and sister residing, who saw after his welfare. His remains were taken to the home of his sister, Mrs. S. C. White.

After a few days of complete disability he quietly went away to his reward on the early morning of January 3rd, 1925, having reached the age of 74 years, 3 months and 25 days.

Will, as he was commonly known, grew to manhood in the Highland neighborhood and all knew him to be a jovial, friendly and good natured neighbor.

At the age of 24 years he joined the Highland Methodist church, under the pastorate of Rev. Wm. H. Grimm, and was always a faithful worker as long as his health permitted. He was a member of the K. of P. Lodge, and a Charter member of the Red Man Lodge.

The later years of Mr. Payne’s life were spent in Salem where he clerked in the stores of John _. Williams, Charles Mobley and Frank Summers until his health failed.

The last six years of his life were quietly spent in his own home in Salem.

He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. S. S. Graham, of Logansport, Ind., and Mrs. A. C. White, of Salem. Four brothers survive, Byron of Borden, Jordan, of Vallonia, and Leonard and Edgar of Salem. His parents, two brothers and two sisters have preceded him in death. Besides his relatives he leaves a large circle of friends and acquaintances to mourn his going.

There is no death; An Angel form walks o’er the earth with silent tread;

He bears our best loved things away and then we call them dead.

Funeral services were held at the Weir Memorial church Monday morning at 10:30 conducted by the pastor, Rev. Carl F. Glick, and the Knights of Pythias. The music was given by a quartette, Mrs. E. H. Bristol, Miss Helen Reid, W. H. Rudder and Charles Robertson, and a special number by Mr. And Mrs. Preston. Interment was made in Crown Hill Cemetery.

The members of the family attending from a distance were Messrs. S. S. Graham, of Logansport; H. B. Payne and family, of Borden; Mr. and Mrs. Jordan Payne, daughter Mary Catherine, and Mr. and Mrs. Victor Payne, of Vallonia

Obituary #2 – The Salem Leader or Democrat; Salem, Indiana; aft. Jan 03, 1925:

William E. Payne

Man that is born of woman is of a few days and full of trouble.

He cometh forth like a flower and is cut down; he fleeth also as a shadow and continueth not.

William Elias Payne, oldest son of Henry R. and Caroline Davis Payne, was born September 8, 1850 at the old Payne homestead five miles northwest of Salem. After a few days of complete disability he quietly went away to his reward on the early morning of January 3, 1925, having reached the age of 74 years, 3 months and 25 days.

Will, as he was commonly known, grew to manhood in the Highland neighborhood and all knew him to be a jovial, friendly and good neighbor.

At the age of 24 years he joined the Highland Methodist Church, under the pastorate of Rev. William H. Grimm and he was always a faithful worker as long as his health permitted.

He was a member of the K. of P. lodge and a charter member of the Red Men Lodge.

The latter years of Mr. Payne’s life were spent in Salem where he clerked in the stores of John L. Williams, Charles Mobley and Frank Summers until his health failed. The last six years of his life were quietly spent in his own home in Salem.

He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. S. S. Graham of Logansport, Ind. And Mrs. A. C. White of Salem. Four brothers survive, Byron, of Borden, Jordan of Vallonia and Leonard and Edgar of Salem. His parents, two brothers and two sisters have preceded him in death. Besides his relatives he leaves a large circle of friends and acquaintances to mourn his going.

There is no death! An Angel form walks o’er the earth with silent tread;

He bears our best loved things away and then we call them dead.

Funeral was held at 10:30 o’clock at the M. E. church, Monday, conducted by Rev. C. F. Glick. Interment in Crown Hill Cemetery.

Pallbearers were men from the two orders: R. R. Tash, Dennis Elrod and Judge Paynter from the K. of P lodge; W. O. Marks, William McLemore and James Grifflin from the Red Men lodge. The Knights gave their ritualistic ceremony at the church.

Out of town relatives attending the funeral of W. E. Payne were Mr. Sylvester Graham of Logansport; Byron Payne and family from Borden and Mr. And Mrs. J. D. Payne of Vallonia.

; at the home of his son, Victor.Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Jordan died in the home of his son in Indianapolis, but was buried in his hometown of Vallonia, IN in Jackson County. The Salem Democrat on August 26, 1885 reported: "Maddened by unrequited love, Fred M. Berkey shoots the object of his affections and four others {Miss Laura Klerner, W.S. Persise, William McClanahan and Jordan Payne} and finally sends a bullet through his own brain." Jordan was baptized by a Methodist Circuit Rider near the Highland School House on Sept. 12, 1875. Little did he know the impact his descendants would have on Indiana Methodism.

OBITUARY - The Salem, Indiana Leader; July 18, 1962:

Graveside Rites For Mrs. Graham

Mrs. Ora Graham, 97, widow of Sylvester Graham, and native of Washington County, died last Friday, July 13, in Logansport. Funeral services were conducted there and the body was returned here Monday for burial in Crown Hill Cemetery. Graveside services were held here, conducted by Hollis Funeral Home.

Mrs. Graham, daughter of Henry Payne, was a sister of Mrs. Adam White and Mrs. Andrew Peugh. Three children, Lloyd, Henry and Grace preceded her in death. Two grandchildren, Howard Graham and Maxine Bennett, Logansport, survive.

OBITUARY – The Salem, Indiana Leader; September 8, 1955

Byron Payne Dies Today

Byron Payne, well known residence of Borden, died this morning (Thursday). He is survived by his wife, Anna, and two sons, Willis and Herman Payne.

Services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at Borden Union church. Body is at Littell Funeral Home, Borden.