Obituaries (July 9)

Martha D. (Willis) Mills Case

Utica Saturday Globe, July 13, 1907

 

 

Mrs. Martha D. (Willis) Mills Case

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  At her home on Henry street on Tuesday after an illness of several months, occurred the death of Martha D.M. Case, aged 57 years.  Martha D. Willis was born in Cassville, n.Y. the daughter of Albert and Mary M. Willis, May 22, 1850.  She was twice married, her first husband being Emory S. Mills, of Hamilton.  About 17 years ago after her first husband's death she married the late Wiley Case, of this village, and had since made her home in Norwich.  Mr. Case died in January, 1901.  She is survived by a twin brother, Marquis D. Willis of Cassville, and by another brother Charles T. Willis, who with his wife has made his home with Mrs. Case for a number of years. Deceased was formerly a member of the Baptist church at New Hartford.  Her funeral was held on Friday afternoon, Rev. Wilson Treible officiating.  Interment was made in Mount Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY].

 

Mrs. William Johnson

Mrs. William Johnson who has been a long and patient sufferer, passed away last Saturday morning, burial at Masonville [Delaware Co., NY].  She leaves her husband, Mr. William Johnson and son Raymond and one daughter Mrs. George Jones of Masonville.

Ithamar  - Huett Mills
1854 - 1918

Ithamar Mills died at his home Saturday evening at the age of 64 after an illness of several days as the result of a fall the preceding Thursday from a tree while picking apples.  Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. at St. Matthew's, Rev. Yale Lyon officiating with a prayer service at 10 at the house.  burial in Evergreen Hill cemetery [Unadilla, Otsego Co., NY].  The deceased is survived by his wife and son, Edward in France.

Charles C. MacGillivray

1860 - 1918

Charles MacGillivray aged 56 died Saturday evening at his home on Clifton street after a short illness, the result of a shock which caused his death.  Funeral services were held at 1 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Methodist church Rev. C.W. Dodge conducting the services.  The Men's Quartette, composed of Messrs. F.N. Parsons, F.S.Davy, H.D. Hanford and Fred Southworth sang by request of deceased.  Burial at White Store [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. MacGillivray is survived by his wife and son, Merle, to whom much sympathy is extended.

Hobert E. Youngs

1878 - 1918

Hobert E. Youngs died at his home on the Unadilla Center road October 25th, 1918, at about 3 p.m., after a brief illness, of influenza, followed by complications which caused his death.  He was the only child of Wheeler Youngs and Harriet Clark Youngs, both of which are deceased.  Mr Youngs was an honest upright man, a kind and loving husband and father.  he was born July 18th, 1878, on the farm where he died.  The deceased was married to Miss Belle Whitaker January 21st, 1903, who survives him; also two adopted daughters, Chastina and Frances, a half brother, Charles Youngs of Mt. Upton and a half sister, Mrs. Lyman Kimball of this village.  Funeral services were held from his late home Monday afternoon at one o'clock at the house, and two o'clock at the Baptist church, of which the deceased was a faithful member.  Burial in Evergreen Hill cemetery [Unadilla, Otsego Co., NY].

Dennis W. Payne

1832 - 1918

Dennis Payne, of Bainbridge, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], a most highly esteemed citizen, father, brother, and faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal church passed to his eternal home on Oct. 25th, 1918.  His testimony was, I am fully ready to go and am happy to know that the time is not far distant.  Mr. Payne had been in feeble health for some time, but especially since his wife, Elizabeth, passed away, May 9, 1917.  He then gave up his home and lived with his children the rest of his days, who were so glad to give him the very best they had, and were always ready to minister to his wants, and he quite frequently spoke in regard to their kindness to him.  We shall all greatly miss him, but feel that out loss was his eternal gain.  After having passed the 82nd milestone of his life, he leaves the following members of his family, three sons, Adelbert, Frank and Dorr and one daughter, Cora, wife of John Wilcox.  His remains were laid to rest in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY], beneath most beautiful flowers, on Sunday afternoon.  The minister of the M.E. Church, Rev. Owen L. Buck conducted the service.

Harold M. Miller

Utica Saturday Globe, July 20, 1907

 

 

Harold M. Miller

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  At the home of his parents on Adelaide street, Tuesday, occurred the death of Harold Miller, little son of Mr. and Mrs. David Miller, aged 1 year, 10 months and 16 days.  Death was due to diphtheria with which the child had been ill about a week.  Deceased was a bright little fellow but had been subjected to several severe illnesses during his short life.  He is survived by his parents and three young brothers, Judson, Charles and David.  The funeral was held from the family home Wednesday afternoon and was private. Rev. Wilson Treible officiated and burial was made in Mt. Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY].