Tharp Obits

Bourbon News Mirror August 3, 1922 Death of George Tharp After months of sickness, Comrade George Tharp died at his home in this place last Friday and the funeral services were held at his old home church, Fairview, which is but a stone’s throw from his old home, Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock. There was a great concourse of friends in attendance at the services, which were conducted by Rev. Hively of Bremen, assisted by Rev. Hill of this place. The floral offerings were most beautiful and the respect shown the memory of the deceased by the old and young friends of the splendid man was very marked. The following obituary was read at the funeral services: George W., son of John and Elizabeth Tharp, was born near Chillicothe, Ohio, August 2, 1843; and peacefully went to sleep at his home in Bourbon Indiana, at the close of the 22d day of July, 1922, at the age of 78 years, 11 months and 25 days. He was the last of a family of eight children. His mother died at his birth. When a small boy he came with his father and three brothers to Indiana locating on a farm north of Bourbon. When he was 11 years of age his father died. He soon returned to his relatives in Ohio where he grew to manhood. At the age of 18 years, when this nation was engaged in a struggle for liberty and freedom, he answered the call of his country, enlisting in the Union Army, on the 19th day of February, 1864, serving until the close of the war, being a member of Co. M, 1st Ohio Cavalry. He was honorably discharged at Hilton Head, South Carolina, September 13, 1865. After spending a few months in Ohio, after returning from the war, he again came to Indiana and purchased the Tharp estate, which he continued to own until the time of his death. He was united in marriage to Mary E. Hover, June 6, 1867, and five children were given them; three daughters, Ida, Jane, Dean, and two sons, Newton and Marvin, all of whom survive him. Fifty-one years of his married life was spent on the old home farm, where he and his companion labored hard and patiently to clear the land which was almost completely covered with timber, and to make for themselves a home. In 1919 he left the farm and came to Bourbon, where he resided until the time of his death. By far the most important event in his life occurred 43 years ago when he surrendered his life to Jesus Christ, and was converted at an altar of prayer, under the pastorate of Rev. J.A. Farmer. Since that time he has lived a consistent, Christian life. It can be truthfully said of him “that he was a faithful desciple of his Lord,” always manifesting a great interest in the church and the Kingdom of Christ. In 1881 he and Grandpa Hanes, with the help of a few Christian people, organized and built the Fairview church, of which he was a charter member at the time of his death. He served his church in many official ways and was greatly missed by the church and community when failing health compelled him to remain at home. He was a good neighbor and respected citizen. As a father and husband he was all that could be hoped for. He had been in failing health for four years but his last sickness was of but four weeks duration. Although suffering intense pains, at times, he bore his afflictions patiently. Just a few days before his death he earnestly prayed for his children and the church and testified to the goddness of God, and often expressed his desire to go Home. Besides his companion he leaves an aged brother, who is 81 years of age; also five children, 22 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, as well as a number of relatives and friends. God in His wisdom has recalled The boon of His love has given, And though the body molders here The soul is safe in Heaven.

E.N. Tharp Killed in Auto Accident E.N. Tharp, brother of Marvin Tharp of Plymouth and Mrs. Jane Montague of Bourbon, was instantly killed about 1:30 o'clock this morning when the auto which he was driving crashed into the rear of a parked semi-truck on the state highway south of Bass Lake. Tharp was enroute to his home west of Winamac from work at Kingsbury. Three men riding with him were seriously injured. The truck had been stopped on the highway by the driver to change a tire. In the mist and rain the men did not see the vehicle until almost upon it. It was reported that warning flares were not visible. The body of Mr. Tharp was taken to Fry & Lang Funeral Home in Winamac pending funeral arrangements. He is survived by his wife and six children, all married. Marvin Tharp returned from Winamac today noon and reported funeral arrangements had not been completed.

Logansport Pharo Tribune, Monday, August 25, 1952 Marvin Tharp Dies at Lucerne Home WINAMAC, Ind. - Marvin Leroy Tharp, 39, died Sunday at 12:10 a.m. at his home in Lucerne after suffering from a heart attack. He was a former resident of Winamac. He was married to Gertrude Thompson in Winamac in 1939. Survivors include the wife; four children, Royce, Edgar, Roger, and Cheryl Lynne, at home; two brothers, George L. of California, and Clyde, in service in Virginia; three sisters, Mrs. Leona Cox, Thornhope; Mrs. Darlene Miller, Goshen; Mrs. Mary E. Chamness, Winamac. The body is at the Fry-Lange funeral home. Services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Fry-Lange chapel with the Rev. Truman Carter officiating. Burial will be in the Winamac cemetery.

Martha Johnson Succumbs Mrs. Martha E. Johnson, 68, 309 Marlou Place, Plymouth, died at 10 a.m. Friday at Memorial Hospital of South Bend after a brief illness. She and her husband operated Johnson Funeral Home of Plymouth for 30 years. Born Oct. 9, 1918 at Bourbon to Marvin and Mary (Spencer) Tharp, she was a lifetime Marshall County resident. She was married Sept. 5, 1943 at Plymouth to Francis W. Johnson, who survives. A member of the First United Methodist Church of Plymouth, she also was a member of the United Methodist Women. An Associate Member of Tri Kappa Sorority, she also served as province officer as well as president. She served as chairman of the Heart Association and was a member of the regional library board. She was active in starting the critical care unit at Parkview Hospital and the Plymouth Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Johnson also served as vice president of the library leasing corporation and was a former member of the regional juvenile corrections board. Surviving with her husband are two daughters: Sally Greenlee of Plymouth and Sue Johnson of Bristol; one grandchild, Gina Greenlee; one sister, June Gilligan; and one brother, Max Tharp. Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at the First United Methodist Church of Plymouth with Rev. Edwin McClure officiating. Burial will be at New Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth. Friends may call at Johnson Funeral Home, Plymouth, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Plymouth.

Plymouth Pilot December 8, 1956 Marvin Tharp Dies Friday; Services Set Marvin R. Tharp, 65, of Plymouth, died of a heart attack at 2:45 p.m. Friday while assisting with funeral services for Miss Estella Carothers which were being held at the First Evangelical and Reformed church. He was a member of the Center Twp. Advisory Board , of the Plymouth E.U.B church, Plymouth Kilwinning Masonic Lodge, Bourbon Chapter 28, O.E.S., and was a past master of the Bourbon Masonic Lodge. A lifetime resident of Marshall county, he was born on Oct. 15, 1891, in Bourbon Twp., the son of George and Mary Hover Tharp. He was married at Bourbon on March 4, 1916, to Mary Spencer, who survives. Other survivors besides Mrs. Tharp are two sons, Max E. and Robert S. of Plymouth; two daughters, Mrs. Francis Johnson, of Plymouth, and Mrs. Leonard Gilligan of South Bend; and four grandchildren. Friends will be received in the Johnson and Son Funeral home after 7 p.m. today. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Plymouth E.U.B. church with the body to lie in state there one hour before the service. Rev. D. C. Kime, pastor of the church, will officiate. Burial will be in New Oak cemetery, Plymouth.

Fulton County, IN Wednesday, January 12, 1927 John Overly Tharp, age 86, veteran of the Civil war, died Tuesday night at the home of his son, Albert Tharp, who lives seven miles east of Rochester in the Bethlehem neighborhood. Mr. Tharp was ill only one day having been stricken with paralysis early Tuesday morning. The deceased was born on August 16, 1840 in Ross county, Ohio, and at the outbreak of the Civil war enlisted in Company D, 53 Ohio Volunteer Infantry and was severely wounded in the battle of Gettysburg and was confined to a hospital practically until the close of the war. For the past thirty years he has lived in Rochester and Richland townships. He is survived by the widow and two sons, Newton, of South Bend, and Albert. Funeral services will be held at the Bethlehem Baptist Church Thursday afternoon at 1:30 with Rev. C.Polen, of Lakeville, in charge. Burial will be made at Richland Center. Fulton County, IN Thursday, January 13, 1927 John Overly Tharp was born August 16, 1840 in Ross County, Ohio, and died at his home near Rochester, Ind., January 11, 1927, age 86 years, 5 months and 24 days. He was married to Mary M. Gratwood (Gatwood) July 25, 1872 and to this union six children were born, four having preceded him in death. He enlisted as a soldier in the Civil War in Co. H, 33 Inf. and was wounded at Stone River, lying on battle field for three days before relief came - wounded at Gettysburg. He united with the Christian church about 20 years ago and was a member of the Methodist church at his death. He was faithful to his Lord and Master, found delight in his service... He leaves to mourn his loss, wife, two sons, Newton of South Bend and Albert of Rochester, and two grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Bethlehem Baptist church. Rev. C. Fields in charge assisted by C.S. Barkman. Burial in the Richland Cemetery.

June Regene Tharp WILMINGTON, N.C. - June Regene Tharp, 78, died Saturday, Oct. 13, 2001 at Cape Canaveral Hospital. June was born on Sept. 11, 1923 in Culver to Charles and Carrie Estelle Anderson Kissinger. She moved away at a young age. On April 26, 1941, she married Clyde Tharp. He preceded her in death on March 1, 1970. A retired cashier from Safeway Supermarket, June was a member of the Southern Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Phyllis and Gilbert Cochran of Cape Canaveral, Fla. and Teresa Williams of Sanford, N.C.; six grandchildren; and three sisters, Deveda Martin of Sebring, Fla., and Helen Kline and Betty Johnson of Elkhart. She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, James Tharp; two sisters; and two brothers. Visitation will be Thursday, Oct. 18, 2001 from noon to 2 p.m. at Nusbaum-Elkin Funeral Home in Walkerton. Services will follow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home, James Baker of Blissville will officiate. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery in Walkerton. Memorial gifts may be made to the New York 911 Fireman's Fund in care of the family.