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Dr. Rollin Havilla Bunch Dec 1881 - 9 Dec 1948
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Dr. Rollin Havilla Bunch
Dec 1881 - 9 Dec 1948
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Dr. Bunch, Mayor of Muncie 1914-1919 and
1935-1939, collected Indian artifacts and
displayed them in a museum on the third floor
of his home, located
on the northeast corner of Elm and Jackson Streets.
This archival material has been provided for educational purposes.
FINAL
RITES on MONDAY for DR. BUNCH
Funeral services for Dr. Rollin H. Bunch, 67, former mayor of Muncie
and an outstanding figure in Democratic politics here for more than
35 years, will be conducted at 10:30 o'clock Monday morning at the
St. John's Universalist Church by the Rev. Arthur W. McDavitt. Burial
will be in Beech Grove Cemetery. The body will be removed from the
Stephens funeral home to the residence, 400 East Jackson street, where
friends may call after 2 o'clock this afternoon. Friends may also call
at the church on Monday one hour before the services.
Active pallbearers will be William C. Connolly,
Jr., city controller; Frank Massey, former chief
of police; Harry Kleinfelder, former city councilman;
and C.H. Stetham, William M. Holman and Walter Nelson.
Honorary pallbearers will include Mayor Lester E.
Holloway; Ora T. Shroyer, building commissioner;
Arthur K. Meeker, former city engineer; Hubert L.
Parkinson, former city controller; August R. Felix,
former city policeman; Marshall Hanley, city attorney;
Claude (Hope) Mullen, police sergeant; Dr. J.S. Laduron
and Thad Wilson, longtime personal friends of Dr.
Bunch and all members of the city council.
Coroner Eugene Eissman said yesterday that an autopsy
revealed that Dr. Bunch died of a coronary attack
and that the injuries to his head and chest were
inflicted when he fell against a bedside table when
he suffered the seizure. The examination revealed
also, the coroner said, that he had suffered other
coronary attacks.
The body was found alongside the bed by Leo Voisard,
his confidant and probably most intimate friend,
who had been summoned to the home by Mrs. Ada Scott,
housekeeper for Dr. Bunch, who was unable to gain
entrance. It was estimated that he had been dead
at least three hours.
Capt. Paul Hannan yesterday spoke of the friendship
Dr. Bunch had for the members of Company G, 152d
Indiana infantry who were all recruited from Muncie
and Delaware County, and who served on the Mexican
border in 1916 and during World War I.
At the beginning of World War I, Dr. Bunch was serving
his first term as mayor of Muncie and he personally
headed a committee that raises several hundred dollars
for the company's mess fund. He visited Company G
when it was on duty at East Chicago and at Camp Shelby,
Miss., during its training.
He went to Camp Mills, N.Y., to bid his brother,
Capt. Fred Bunch of the 152nd Infantry Medical Corps,
good-bye and to wish Company "G" members
a proud farewell.
"Since World War I Dr. Bunch had been a true
friend to all the veterans of Company G, aiding them
when misfortune overtook them providing many with
jobs or medical treatment during the years of the
depression," Captain Hannan said. "Many
times he gave to these persons from his own personal
resources. He was never too busy to take time with
the members of old Company G to give them good advice
or to help them with their problems.
"Because of his patriotic effort and interest
in Muncie's one military unit and in memory of his
brother, Capt. Fred Bunch, and his brother's commendable
service during World War I, members of old Company
G presented Dr. Bunch with an honorary membership
in the Last Man's Club, formed of the men who served
in Company G. Dr. Bunch had always taken a personal
and active part in the aims of the club. We will
miss his kindness and his sincere comradeship."
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Archie
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Archie P. Diller
7 Jul 1906 - 21 Dec 1971
Archie P. Diller, 65, of Ottawa, was dead on arrival at Bluffton Community
Hospital Monday following a heart attack.
Mr. Diller Sarah(Burkholder) Diller. He married Velma Miller, Oct. 7, 1927,
and she survives.
Also surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Russell (Jean) Suter, Pandora;
Mrs. James (Kathryn) Kieny, Columbus Grove; Mrs. Dwight (Clarabeth) Bixel
and Mrs. Fred (Joanna) Burkhart, both of Bluffton; three sons, Ted, Pandora;
Peter H. and Darrell L., both of Mount Cory; three brothers, Melvin and
Harley, both of Bluffton; and Earl, Columbus Grove.
A retired farmer, he was a member of Ebenezer Menonite Church.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the church, the Rev. Dan
U. Dalke officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
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Marion
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Marion B. “Horsefly” Bush
11 Oct 1923 - 8 Aug 1987
Marion B. “Horsefly” Bush, 63, whose
family has operate Bush's Market on Indian 46
near Petersville for over 50 years, died at 5
p.m. Saturday at his home.
Bush was a farmer and an Army veteran of World
War II. He was also a cook and a butcher in the
Merchant Marine.
He was a member of the Petersville United Methodist
Church, a past master and member of the Camon
Masonic Lodge in Clifford, a member of the Clifford
Order of the Eastern Star, Barthomew County Farm
Bureau, Columbas Chapter of the John Grove Council,
and the Columbus Commandery.
Funeral service will be conucted at 1 p.m. Tuesday
at Reed and Jewell Funeral Home by tghe Rev.
Ellis P. Huckill Jr. Calling hours will be Monday
from4 to 8 p.m. Masonic service will be conducted
by Camon Masonic Lodge at 7 p.m. Monday.
Memorials may be made to the Indiana Masonic
Home Foundation or to the donor's choice of charities.
Born Oct. 11, 1943, in Columbus, Bush was the
son of Henry E. Bush Sr. and Ruth Burnett Bush.
He was married April 20, 1952, to Betty Vandagriff,
and she survives.
Other survivors include two sons, Rick W. Bush
and Gary L. Bush, both of Columbus; three grandchildren;
three brothers, Henry E. Bush Jr., and Billy
B. Bush, both of Columbus, and Robert Nate Bush
of Fort Meyers, Fla.; and a sister, Nancy Jennette
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Thomas
E Browner
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Thomas E Browner
October 23, 1946 — September 19, 2017
Thomas E. Browner,
Jr, 70, of Davenport, IA, died unexpectedly at
his home on Tuesday, September 19, 2017. Per his
wishes, there will be no services. Thomas was born
in Quincy, IL, on October 23, 1946, the son of
Thomas E. Browner, Sr. and Mary Jo Ries. He married
Cyndee Reischmann, who survives. In his youth,
Tom joined the Boy Scouts of America, becoming
an Eagle Scout and attaining the Order of the Arrow.
After graduating from high school, he enrolled
at Quincy University, becoming part of the school’s
first soccer team and going on to win NCIA’s
national soccer championship title. Tom went to
Chicago to do further
studies in orthopedic medicine
at Northwestern University, and then entered the
U.S. Army, and cared for patients in the orthopedic
wing at Fort Sam Houston in Texas. Returning to
the Midwest, he served as librarian and past president
of the Central States Archaeological Society, and
also opened “B&D The Fitted Shoe”,
an orthopedic shoe store for hard-to-fit feet.
At the time of his death, Tom was president of
Hawkeye State Archaeological Society. Tom loved
his cabin on the river, scuba diving, shooting
fireworks, and walking fields looking for arrowheads.
In addition to his wife, Cyndee, survivors include
his son, Joe Browner; his daughter, Bobbi Browner;
his grandson, Maximus Schutz; and his sister, Terry
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Ronald
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Ronald F. Covietz
October 17, 1936 - November 27, 2022
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ronald F. Covietz of West Bloomfield,
Michigan, born in Detroit, Michigan, who passed away on November 27, 2022
at the age of 86. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial
page of Ronald F. Covietz to pay them a last tribute.
He was loved and cherished by many people including:
his parents, Frank Covietz and Lila Covietz; his
spouse Terry; his children, Laurice Covietz-Freel
(late Frank), Roger (Pamela), Kevin (Sharon), Kristopher
and Ryan (Elona); and his brother Roland. He was
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Robert
Alan Matthias
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Robert Alan Matthias
August 4, 1960 ~ May 30, 2024
Robert Alan Matthias age 63 of Crown Point, In, passed away on Thursday
May 30, 2024 with his loving family at his side.
He was born and raised in Beecher, Illinois, then
settled onto a five acre farm in Crown Point, Indiana.
Above all, Rob’s life was defined by sharing
his love and time with his family. Robert is survived
by his wife of 21 years, Cammille, his children,
John Freyek (Michelle), Luke Matthias, Annie Matthias,
and Adaire Matthias; his grandsons, Riley and Remington;
his parents, Wilbur and Rose Matthias; his sisters,
Patti Headrick (Ron), and Deb Zych (Don); his sisters-in-love,
Charmayne Champion-Shaw (Kevin Sr.) and Cassandra
Champion; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Robert was a well-respected Artifact & Antique
Dealer. Owner of Roberts Relics. He was a longtime
member of the Central States Archaeological Society
as well as Archeological Societies in Indiana,
Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Tennessee, and
Kentucky. He was a long-standing member of the
Redwing Crock Society, Lightning Rod Collectors
and Even Marbles. His collection spanned far and
wide.
A lifelong learner, Bob was accomplished in carpentry,
car care, sign-building, golf and so much more,
but most of all, he was incredibly proud to be
an American Farmer. He and his loving wife, Cammille,
created an incredibly kind and caring family while
restoring life back into a big red barn that now
stands as a testament to all that he built. (UtterClutterBarn).
A celebration of life will be held on Friday,
June 7, at Fagen-Miller, 8580 WIcker Ave in St.
John, Indiana. From 10am to Noon with a Prayer
service at Noon.
To his Rock Buddies, be mindful. I know he will
have a hand on your shoulder leading you to THE
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John
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John C. Douglas
1906 - 1997
For the past 25 years, John was a fixture in the collector/dealer community.
Variously known as "John," "Johnny," or "Duog," he
plied his trade throughout the Midwest, bringing together people and their
collections. Always willing to deal (while complaining about getting "took" again),
his country charm and easy manner put him on everyone's "favorite
curmudgeons" list.
He joined the dealer "network" only
in 1970, after he and his wife Althea, sold the
model they had been running since 1955. Retirement
made him restless. Without the business to occupy
his thoughts, he returned to a childhood love of
American Indian art and artifacts. As a boy he
had collected surface finds around his home in
Amity, Missouri. He had kept a few points through
the years, and these inspired him to renew his
collecting interest.
Living in Baraboo, he founded and helped organize
the central Wisconsin show. He was a member of
the Wisconsin Society, but his major contributions
where made at sales and auctions. At these he could
be found sharing laughter, information, and good
times with a network of collectors, dealers, and
auctioneers. Ever ready with a quip, comment, or
more often than not, cautionary warning. John was
always full of cheer. Whether he was running up
another bidder or just making wisecracks during
sales, he was determined to have fun.
In addition to his wife, Althea, John is survived
by a daughter, Suzi, and the cherished memories
of his many friends. April 1998
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Chuck
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Charles Louis Adam
January 22, 1916 - November 6, 1996
This past November 6, 1996, avocational and professional archaeologist
lost a long-time friend and enthusiast, Chuck Adam. Chuck Adam was born
in St. Louis on January 22, 1916. He was the son of the late Henry L.
Adam and Agnes Marie Goudeau. He is survived by is son Ronald G. Adam
(Mary). He was preceded in death by his other son, the late Martin Adam
of Hawaii. Along with his son Ron, he is survived by his grandchildren,
Christopher (Kim), Amy, Paul, and Nicole Adam, his aunt Sister Benetia
Goudeau, CPPs, and relatives in Texas. Chuck is a veteran of WWII where
he served in the armed forces as a Corporal in the Military Police Battalion.
Chuck was instrumental in helping to reorganize the Central States Archaeological
Society in the early sixties and served as Vice President for this organization.
He also served on the board of the Primitive Arts Society at the St.
Louis Arm Museum in the early eighties. His cooperation and generosity
with Carl and Eleanor Chapman enabled Eleanor's work on this Southeastern
copper artifacts to reflect how a well providienced, private collection
could be of great value to professional research. Chuck's long association
with the late Dr. Lee A. Parsons, former curator of the St. Louis Art
Museum and prominent expert in Mesoamerican cultures, was instrumental
in helping build the St. Louis Art Museum's collections from the Americas. Chuck's love of both native and foreign cultures and materials extends
back. May decades, chuck work for almost 30 years as an iron worker and
over 20 as instructor 4 apprentice iron workers, as well as instructor
for the St. Louis public schools. His job as an iron worker took him
to Panama in the early 60s, which may have and still done him. A fondness
for that culture. He returned often to Panama, as well as to sites throughout
South America and ports all over the world (Brazil Colombia, Peru Easter
Island Tibet, Hawaii, etc). His large eclectic collection was renowned
for its quality, particularly his textiles, pottery and pieces from New
Guinea, and the American Southwest.
Chuck was a major advocate for progressive advocational archeology and
responsible collecting and research. He not only collected but was well-known
for his extensive study of the cultural items that he displayed. His
personal library was second to none. Moreover, his hospitality was legendary
a large number of readers of this journal, have spent many memorable
evenings at chuck's eating drinking. Listen to music talking about fascinating
artifacts of the past and hearing about his many adventures in foreign
lands.
Chuck's open-hearted straight to the shoulder approach. And his tireless
efforts to help his fellow collectors. Learn about different cultures
will be sorely missed. We have lost a great friend with much strength
of character and a generous heart. A number of underprivileged people
and far corners of the world will never again have a twinkling eyed Frenchman
slip some money into their hands as well and they realize they're good
fortune. See the lion like face light up and emit that wonderful laugh
of a man who truly personified "joie de vivre" that is really
seeing today. April 1997 Vol
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Lamoine
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Lamoine A. Kaufman
June 17, 1917 - May 27, 1997
I greatly regret to have to report the passion of Lamoine A. Kaufman 79
at his home in Alhambra, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his wife
of 52 years Elizabeth. He is survived by a son, Jean and 2 daughters. Mrs.
Mabel Lanz and Mrs. Ruth Kohler Limon, a retired farmer, was a member of
the Salem united church of Christ Salem's men's fellowship longtime member
of the greater St. Louis archeological society.
In the words of a son, Jean Lamoine's "passion
life" was artifact. Lamoine had hunted and
collected artifacts from a very early age. Having
once told me that he still possesses the very
first arrow. Head, he found as a young boy preferring
to call them "Tommy Hawks" Lamoine,
once possessed such a large quantity of axes
that we were able to cover a large hay wagon,
with just a portion of the Axis. We sold for
him at this auction held in 1993. The enormous
quantity of Lamoine's lifetime collection is
illustrated by the fact that it took 5 auctions
over a period of years to in his words "Pass
it along to the next fella."
I for fortunate to have known lamb and to have
heard his stories of history who stories of finding
artifacts from a tractor at night or about traveling,
long hours to buy one rare artifact and to have
visited him when he made relic frames and toy
duck whistles that he liked to give children.
I'll originally remember lamb as one great "old-time" gentleman
of our defect collecting and preservation. Dennus R. Arbeiter
Bodrey, Illinois
October
1997 Vol 45 No# 4
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Edward M. Meiners
1929 - 1994
Edward M. "Ed" Meiners, 64, passed away
on September 6, 1994, at Alton Memorial Hospital,
Alton, Illinois
Ed was a 50-year continuous member of The Illinois
State Archaeological Society. He was a board member
of the ISAS and The Society for the Documentation
Of Prehistoric America (formerly GIRS) at the time
of his dewath. Mr. Meiners had Previously serverd
as Secretary-Tresurer (1956-1959), President (1967-1968),
Editor (1961-1962), Second Vice President (1964-1966),
and First Vice President (1967-1968) of the Illinois
State Archaeological Society. He also served the
Central States Archaeological Societies in the
following capacities: Secretary-Tresurer (1967-1968),
member of the Finance and Publishing Committee
(1968-1969), Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors
(1968-1969), Chairman of the Board of Directors
(1970-1971) and Librarian (1971-1973).
Ed was an accomplished amateur archaeologist,
having worked on many site investigations in Illinois
and neighboring states. He worked with Gregory
Perino and Thomas Gilcrease on numerous sites including
Klunk and Snyder. He also worked at Cahokia and
the Abraham Lincoln homesite in Springfield. Ed
was a very close friend of B.W. Stephens. He and
George "Bud" Grove traveled to many archaeological
meetings together. Ed also did volunteer work at
the Madison County Hisotrical Museum and Southern
Illinois Universtity-Edwardsville Museum folliwing
his retirement from Shell Oil Company in 1990.
Funeral services were held September 9, 1994 -
Ed's sixty-fifth birthday. Bural was in Rose Lawn
Memory Garden in Bethalto, Illinois. Memorials
may be sent to the Fair Haven Children's Home in
Strafford, Missouri.
Surviving are his wife, Roberta; son, Steve; daughter,
Cathy Collins; five grandchildren; and sister,
Dorothy Krohn.
Ed was well known throughout the collecting community.
He and his collection were pictured in Who's Who
#2. He was respected for his knowldege, willingness
to assist the young collector, and honesty.
Mr. Meiners was a guiding force for the Illinois
State Archaeological Society and Central States
Archaeological Societies for many years. He will
be missed greatly and remembered fondly by all.
Submitted by Tommy Bryden
January
1995 Vol 42 No# 1
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Lloyd Rose |
Lloyd Rose, 1916-2011
Lloyd Rose, long time member of the Greater St. Louis Archaeological Society,
died on Feb 11, 2011, at the age of 95. He was able to play cards with friends
until about two weeks before he died.
He collected artifacts for approximately 70 years, mostly in North St. Louis
County, Missouri. It is a very rich archaeological area overlooking the confluence
of the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers. The full spectrum of prehistoric sites
from Clovis to Proto-Historic can be found there. He also collected in the Aleutian
Islands when he was stationed there in WWII. His in-laws were farmers in North
County which gave him access to many sites. He was well known for writing the
location of his finds with the date found on the artifacts. He documented many
of his discoveries in the Central States Archaeological Journal.
Lloyd and his wife LaVerne regularly attended artifact shows in Missouri
and western Illinois. It was always a pleasure to visit with them. Their
finds enhance
the artifact frames of many Midwest collectors. He was also a craftsman and made
many artifact frames for sale, most of which are probably still exhibiting artifacts.
LaVerne’s health deteriorated before Lloyd’s and he visited her faithfully
every day while she was in a nursing home. They are survived by son Gerald and
daughters Marilyn and Diane and several grandchildren.
Lloyd was one of the old time collectors, seriously interested in artifacts and
the people who made them. He was respected by his contemporaries and admired
by those who were younger. His interest led him to walk hundreds of miles, probably
more than anyone in the area will again because many of the sites are gone. His
legacy is the artifacts with his distinctive writing and the knowledge he shared
with other collectors.
submitted by Alan Banks
July
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Bob Eagle Rampani |
In Memorial: Bob Eagle Rampani
On Monday morning, April 18, the Greater St. Louis Archaeological Society lost
one of our best ambassadors for avocational archaeology. Bob had gone turkey
hunting at his son's farm near Forestell, Missouri. He never finished that hunt.
Bob is survived by his mother, one brother, two sisters, four sons, and one daughter
along with eleven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Bob served with distinction as a demolition expert in the Army during the Korean
War and received several decorations. He retired from the McDonnell-Douglas Corporation,
where he worked as a sheet metal specialist.
Several years ago Bob joined the Laureates Society. He published two books of
poetry and one book of short stories. There was a third poetry book being typed,
but it may not be published.
He joined the G.S.L.A.S around 1980 and became one of our biggest supporters.
Bob was an introvert and it took him many years before he started his career
with us. He had his own way of saying things, and he was difficult to understand
at times. Many of us can remember his calling a discoidal, “dis-ka-del.”The
more he learned, the more involved he became. He saw that our Secretary/Treasurer
was having difficulties
keeping up with the demands of a growing society and offered to help him with
the sales of posters. That was fifteen years ago and the start of Bob’s
becoming the unofficial business manager of the G.S.L.A.S. Several years ago
we changed the Constitution to add the position of Business Manager and Bob finally
became “official.”He took great delight in signing up new members
and renewals and selling all the publications we offer. There was no such thing
as turning down a question about artifacts. He loved helping people, especially
those new to the hobby and children. “This society cannot continue unless
we get the kids involved,”he was always preaching. Bob considered friendships
more important than any of his artifacts. He told me many times that his collection
was nothing compared to all the friendships he had acquired while in this society.
We are going to miss his gruff voice, the backwoods way of his speech, his dry
sense of humor, and his tireless efforts to make ours a better society. We have
lost a true friend. May God bless you, Bob!
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John D. Turin Sr.
1935 - 2002
John Turin, a long-standing member of the Greater
St. Louis Archaeological Society, died on Easter
Sunday, March 31, 2002, at the age of 66. He
was buried at the Jefferson Barracks National
Historic Cemetery. John is survived by his wife,
Ruth Louise, four children and ten grandchildren.
John served as a fireman and fire marshal for
the city of St. Louis, Missouri, for over thirty
years. He began his service in 1967 and only
retired recently. John was a masterful cook and
served as chief chef at many benefits and occasions.
John was greatly interested in American Indian
archaeology, artifacts and the prehistoric past.
He had an eye for finding artifacts and a passion
for recording and documenting them for the future.
He lamented the destruction of the land and sites
they had roamed. Much of his spare time was spent
in search of these prehistoric artifacts. John
was very successful in this endeavor and found
an abundant number of artifacts. Many of his
artifacts find were featured in articles and
photographs in teh Central States Archaeological
Journal.
John always wanted to share the joy of discovery,
the excitement of a find and his knowledge of
history with scout groups, historical societies
and school children. He used displays of his
personal finds to enhance the presentations that
he gave, and he gave those presentation whenever
the opportunity presented.
John's greatest thrill came with the discovery
of the artifact itself. He studied them and learned
a great deal. Still, he could never find enough
artifacts to satisfy his appetite for discovery,
an admirable goal we should all have. He was
an inspiration to all who knew him. God bless
you, John, you will be greatly missed.
submitted by Bob Eagle Rampani
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Glenn E. Quinn
1924 - 2001
The Illinois State Archeological Society and
the Central States Archaeological Societies lost
a long, influential and faithful member with
the passing of Glenn E. Quinn on January 17,
2001. He had a passion for Indian artifacts and
attending the artifact shows that where such
a source of enjoyment for him.
Glenn was born in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, on January
3, 1924. He was the son of Robert M. Quinn and
Elizabeth (Lizzie) Quinn. He had two brothers
and one sister. It was in Illinois where his
dad and mom had a farm, that his interest in
Indian artifacts began as a child.
Glenn was a veteran of World War II and served
as a cook in the US Army. Cooking would remain
another hobby that he truly enjoyed throughout
his life. He entertained many friends over the
years with his ability in cooking field while
discussing the latest finds and shows pertaining
to artifacts.
After serving with the US Army he moved to Mt.
Vernon, Indiana, where he bought a farm, married
and raised a family consisting of two sons, two
daughters and one stepdaughter. Along with farming
he worked at Babcock & Wilcox as an x-ray
inspector for many years. After retiring from
B & W he spent most of his spare time hunting
for artifacts and collecting for his impressive
collection. He had many different kinds of artifacts,
but his favorite was quality flint, especially
from the Archaic cultures.
He was a speaker at many schools over the years
where he used his vast knowledge of artifacts
for giving presentations. He was an excellent
speaker and would always take along displays
for the students to see.
Gell will be truly missed at artifacts shows,
as he was known to be friendly and outgoing man.
He always had very nice displays and loved mixing
and talking to others who shared his deep interest
in Indian artifacts.
submitted by Courtney L. McKowen
July 2002 Vol 49 No# 3
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Dale R. VanBlair
1921 - 2017
Dale R. VanBlair, 96, of Belleville, Illinois, died
Friday, September 15, 2017.
VanBlair was born June 17, 1921 in Quincy, Ill.,
which was also the hometown of his late wife, Mary,
nee Stickler, VanBlair. They were married April 9,
1949 and were happily married for 53 years until
Mary E.'s death in 2002.
For 26 years VanBlair taught at Belleville West
High School until he retired in 1982 as Chairman
of the English Department. In 2017 he was inducted
into The Belleville West Wall of Fame.
Always on the go, VanBlair's passions included reading,
his favorites being Thoreau, Twain, and Dickinson;
fishing; bowling and had a perfect game at age 83
and again at 87; and archaeology, he was a ten year
editor of the Central States Archaeological Society
Journal. He was a proud WWII Army Air Forces veteran
and wrote a book detailing his experiences as 8th
Air Force Tail Gunner on a B-24, Looking Back: A
Tail Gunner's View of WWII.
He was active in his church, Westview Baptist Church
in Swansea, Ill., where he was honored as Deacon
Emeritus. He was also a member of the VFW in Smithton,
Ill.
VanBlair was preceded in death by his wife, Mary
E., nee Stickler, VanBlair of Quincy/Belleville,
Ill.; parents, Cecil and Lora, nee Orr, VanBlair,
both of Quincy, Ill.
He is survived by his daughters, Deborah VanBlair
of Belleville, Ill. and Karen (Doug) Weaver of Waterloo,
Ill.; and granddaughter, Dr. Elizabeth (Dr. Dennis
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John F. Berner
1932-2019
Over the past few years we have seen several
notable collectors pass away. One of those who
was very influential in the world of collecting
artifacts passed away at his home on April 23,
2918. John F. Berner, sometimes known as "the
Colonel" spent the last few years of his
life in seclusion and few younger collectors
have heard of him. But if you collected from
the 1970's - 2000s he was a force to be reckoned
with.
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John was editor of this publication for just
a few years but was it's savior. At the beginning
of 2005, the Journal was without an editor. John
Crowley stepped up to do one issue (April) but
could not find anyone to fill the role. Without
an editor, the publication of the Journal would
have been over. John stepped into the position
and literally saved this publication from demise.
He served for a bit more than two years, talking
me into taking over the editorship at the beginning
of 2008. he was awarded a plaque for his service
to the Central States, and the stated several
times that it was one of the few times he truly
treasured.
But this was not the only publication he was
involved with! John served as president of The
Artifact Society as well as three terms as president
of G.I.R.S. He was additionally editor of G.I.R.S.
publications, including The Redskin, Prehistoric
Artifacts of North America and Prehistoric American,
for nine years. In 1984, when the organization
folded, it was his and Dr. Neil Brown's personal
recruitment efforts that resurrected the G.I.R.S
and got the organization and its magazine back
on track.
John was also instrumental in promoting the
use of authentication, and papered artifacts
for many years (American Artifacts Inc. and American
Antiquities Inc.). John's knowledge of some artifact
types were well known throughout the collecting
world, and at shows he would be handed pieces
after pieces for his opinion. Over the years
he could be very blunt with his thoughts, which
turned some collectors off, but he always meant
well. He wrote dozens of articles about his main
subject, which was exposing "fakes" and
those who made them. He wrote a book that came
out in 2000 American Indian Artifacts - Genine
or Reproduction, that included many of his articles
as well as images from his massive library of
photos showing fakes and real artifacts.
John amassed a huge collection over the years,
and constantly upgraded. When business problems
overwhelmed him in the late 1990's, he sold off
the majority of his pieces, retained only a few
prized artifacts. You can identify objects he
collected by his catalog number, always starting
with a J and ending with a B (J112B). He personally
knew many of the important earlier collectors
including Hubert Wachtel, Gray Ladassor and Dr.
M.E. Hawes, and would always share stories. He
was also a certified artifact appraiser and looked
at countless collections during his lifetime.
He appeared in Whos's Who in Indian Relics #3
and #10.
John was a prolific writer and for many years
was the guiding force of several artifact organizations.
It is rare that someone has such a big impact
on the world of collecting. John's knowledge
and expertise as well as his lifelong crusade
against "fakes" will be sorely missed.
He was a character that you either loved or hated,
but respected regardless - Submitted by Steven
R. Cooper July
2019 Vol 66 No# 4
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Richard M. Burnett
1936 - 2019
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Richard M. Burnett 1936
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Richard M. Burnett, of Shelbyville, Kentucky,
passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019 he was
82. Richard was born Sept. 17,1936. He was a
member of Centenary United Methodest Church in
Shelbyville where he was very active over the
yeas. He was a member of Sons of American Revolution,
an avid hitoruan and dedicated Indian Artifact
collector. He was well known for his fine artifact
display as well as his display of saber-toothe
tiger skulls. Many of his artifacts were pictured
in this Journal as well as Prehistoric American.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Leigh
Burnett, Shebyville; his daughters, Beth Chludzinski
(John), Melbourne, Florida; Peggy Bullock (Mike),
Bowling Green; Dee Dee Weakley (Charles), Shelbyville;
his brother, Bill Wilingham, Louisville; his
grandchildren, Alexander Chludzinski, Anna Chludzinski,
Marysia Chludzinski-Parry; Hillary Bonnet, Grant
Johnson, Lindsey Jaroszek; Amanda Hayden; his
great grandchildren, Tanner, Jacob, Hayden, Sofia
and his neice Ashely Kandle.
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2020 Vol 67 No# 1
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N. Tully |
Lawrence N. Tully
1925 - 2004
Graveside services for Lawrence N. Tully, 79,
of Benton Kentucky were held Monday, June 21,
2004 at the Marshall County Memory Gardens. The
Revend Tim Pafford officiatied.
Mr. Tully, known to everyone as "Red" was a
retired engineeer for Pittsburge Metallurgical
and a published author of archeological meterial.
He was also a Navy veteran. Red Tully also served
in the capacity of 2nd V.P., 1st V.P, and President
of the Central States Archaeological Societies
in the early to mid 80's, as well as holding
numerous offices within the Green River Archaeological
Society.
Surviving Mr. Tully are his wife, Barbara Curtiss
Tuly; a daughter, Deborah Gilchrist of Wilmington,
Delaware; a son, Steven Neal Tully of Manhattan,
Kansas; and two grandchildren, Hazel Ann Tully
andRaymond Neal Tully, both of Manhattan, Kansas.
He was preceded in death by two brothers and
one sister. His parents were Percy Neal Tully
and Bertha Todd Tully.
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A Lynch |
Chalmer A Lynch
Chalmer A. Lynch, 101, of Evansville,
died Thursday afternoon at his home. He retired
from Servel Inc., and was a charter member of
the Archeological Society. He was a Kentucky
Colonel. Surviving are a daughter, Dorothy Brown
of Evansville; two sons, Jack of Newburgh and
Roy of Boonville, Ind.; five grandchildren; five
great-grandchildren; four great-great-grand.
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D. Meyer |
Charles D. Meyer
1918 - 1999
On August 11, 1999, Charles D. Meyer, a student
of projectile point typology passed away. He
was well known by others interested in the subject
and corresponded with anyone who had an interest
in projectile point typology. For health reasons,
he lived in the dry climate of Tucson, Arizona,
but corresponded nationally. Charles was born
on November 1, 1918 in Springfield, Missouri.
He grew up in the Missouri Ozarks. He began his
working career for the Caterpillar Tractor Company
in 1936. He served in World War II, and later
spend almost twenty years working for the company
ni Brazil before retiring in 1976. After retiring
he resumed an active interest in Indian artifacts,
with an emphasis on point typology. He drew most
of the listed forms in Volume 2 of Selected Preforms,
Points and Knives of the North American Indians
and for years has helped to obtain point type
descriptions and examples for most of the points
featured in volume number 3, having completed
most of the drawings for it. His knowledge, expertise
and correspondence with others interested in
projectile point typology will be sorely missed.
submitted by Gregory Perino, Idabell, Oklahoma January 2000 Vol 47 No# 1
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R. Dixon |
Edward R. Dixon
1917 - 1999
On December 22, 1999, Edward R. Dixon, a collector
of fine Indian artifacts all of his life passed
away. He was well known and liked by his many
friends in the Indian artifact collecting community.
He was featured in Who's Who in Indian Relics,
Volume #3, and receive numerous first-place ribbons
at various artifact shows for his fine collection.
He was a member of the American Legion Iroquois
Post #1587 at the Cattaraugus Indian Reservation
in Versailles, New York, and also a member of
Dunes Masonic Lodge #741 at Portage Indiana.
He was a member of the Indiana Archaeological
Society, as well as other archaeological societies,
and had exhibited parts of his collection at
meetings and had many items pictured in their
publications. He used to enjoy walking the plowed
fields to look for artifacts and was always thrilled
to find something new and share the tale of discovery
with other collectors. He will be sorely missed
by his family and dear friend within the avocational
archaeological community.
submitted
by Jilene Dixon, Portage, Indiana
January
2000 Vol 47 No# 1
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Levette Coger |
Arlis Levette Coger
1908 - 1991
Arlis Levette Coger, 83, died Friday, September
20, 1991, at his home in Huntsville, Arkansas.
He had been an active member of Northwest Arkansas
Archaeological Society since 1959 and for many
years made arrangements for the meetings in Huntsville,
often conducting personal tours of his Trail
of Tears Museum following the meetings.
Arlis was a registered pharmacist for more than
60 years, he served as U.S. Postmaster, developed
and operated the first water works in Huntsville
during the 1930's, helped organize the American
Crossbow Association, was a long-time member
of the First United Methodist Church of Huntsville,
was active in many community and area projects
and always willingly shared his extensive knowledge
of geology and archaeology with all interested
persons.
He was preceded in death by two wives, one brother
and one sister. He is survived by three sons,
two daughters, two sisters, 16 grandchildren
and 12 great=grandchildren.
All who knew Arlis will miss his calm, outgoing
personality, his prodigious works, and his helpful
sharing of his knowledge and advice in his many
areas of expertise.
January 1992 Vol 39 No# 1
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| Joseph
D. Love and Herschel K. Love |
Joseph D. Love
Herschel K. Love
Joseph Love died last January 16, 1987 from
injuries in a boating accident while hunting
arrowheads on the Hiwasee River near Chattanooga,
Tennessee.
His brother, Herschel, was with him and resumed
dead, but at this date his body has not been
found.
Joseph was a retired school teacher and a veteran
of World War II. He was also a member of the
Red Bank Presbyterian Church, the Red Bank Masonic
Lodge and the Volunteer State Archaeological
Society of Tennessee. He is survived by four
daughters and eleven grandchildren.
Hershel was a retired school teacher in the
Hamilton County Schools and a veteran of World
War II, serving in the navy. He was also a member
of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and the
Red Bank Masonic Lodge. He had served as president
of the Chattanooga Archaeological Society and
was a member of the Volunteer State Archaeological
Society of Tennessee. He is survived by his wife,
Elizabeth, a son and two daughters, his mother
and five grandchildren.
Both Joseph and Herschel attended most of the
archaeological meetings in the southern states
and their smiling faces will be missed by their
fellow collectors. A write-up about them and
their pictures may be seen in Who's Who in Indian
Relics, No. 4.
April 1987 Vol 34 No# 2
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Easterwood III |
Floyd Easterwood III
1959 - 2005
Floyd Easterwood III, Fredericksburg, Texas
passed away at age 46 on October 4, 2005. Floyd
served as president and vice president of the
Lone Star State Archaeological Society of Texas.
He was strong advocate of collector rights in
the State of Texas. He authored many articles
about archaeology and assisted in hosting the
GIRS/LSASS show in Temple, Texas. A veteran of
the United States Navy, he served on the U.S.
VonStuben where he received many awards and citations
for his service.
January 2006 Vol 53 No# 1
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| A.
B. Hooper III |
A. B. Hooper III
1922 - 1990
One of the most faithful and ardent supporters
of our hobby and the Rebel State Archaeology
Society is gone. Mr. A. B. Hooper III passed
away at his home in Albertville, Alabama, January
17, 1990, after a lengthy bout with cancer. A.
B. was an authority on point types and had done
extensive study and research on pebble tools.
His expertise and guidance will be greatly missed.
Not only will he be missed as editor of the Rebel
State Newsletter, but his timely and informative
articles on the Central States Archaeological
Journal will be missed also.
Always a kind and benevolent man with time for
a friendly hello and chat. A. B. never missed
an opportunity to help the young and fledgling
collector with suggestions and fatherly advice.
We shall always cherish the memory and friendship
of this great human being. The Rebel State Archaeological
Society is greater and stronger today for his
having been a member.
A. B. is survived by his wife, Vera; two sons,
James and A. B. IV; and a grandson. April 1990 Vol 37 No# 3
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Warren Holland
July 23, 1988, Warren Holland, a true gentleman
Indian relic hunter and collector died suddenly
in his hometown of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. He is
survived by two daughters and seven grandchildren.
Warren was born in 1916 at Bonaparte, Iowa,
but spent most of his life in Mt. Pleasant. When
a young boy, he was stricken with polio, making
it difficult to walk. This handicap slowed Warren
down very little as he fished, hunted and walked
many miles looking for Indian artifacts. While
always a fisherman and hunter, Warren didn't
seriously take up artifact hunting until 1956
when he was forty years old, and he continues
to hunt them until 1976. He especially made surface
collections from two Hopewell sites, two Late
Archaic sites, a multicomponent site and many
other sites along the skunk River in Henry and
Jefferson Counties. Because he labeled and catalogued
his finds by site location, his collection is
of great value to any study of the Skink River
Drainage.
Among his finds was the Holland cache of 14
spearpoints reported and pictured in the January,
1971, Central States Archaeological Journal.
Three of this cache also appear in the Special
Bulletin #4, Guide to the Identification of Certain
American Indian Projectile Points by Gergory
Perino. Warren was particularly fond of early
man points and delighted in finding a nice Dalton
or Nebo. He found a superb 4 1/2 inch Clovis,
two saddle bannerstones, and some nice Keokuk
axes along with a variety of points and tools
from all the prehistoric cultures of his area.
He was the first to find and recognize core preparing
tools as specialized tools in his area.
Anyone who visited at Warren’s was always
made to feel welcome. He was always helpful with
suggestions and encouragement to a beginning
artifact hunter and cooperated with professionals
any time he could. He appeared in Who's Who in
Indian Relics #3. He attended the Keasaqua and
Quincy shows for years and was a member of the
Hawkeye State Archaeological Society. His many
friends made through his interest in Indian artifacts
will miss him and remember him as a real gentleman
Indian artifact collector with a genuine interest
in learning and sharing his knowledge about the
cultures of his area.
submitted by Gary Vandyke
April 1989 Vol 36 No# 2
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| Charles
Bosworth (C.B.) Connell |
Charles Bosworth (C.B.) Connell
1916 - 1989
C.B. Connell passed away November 3, 1989, at
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico following an
automobile accident. He was cremated and a memorial
service was held in Mounds, Illinois.
A retired farmer, he was a collector of Indian
relics and a familiar sight at Indian relic meetings
in the Midwest before moving to New Mexico twelve
years ago. He was a very active member of the
Geronimo Springs Museum Board of Directors and
an avid aircraft pilot.
He is survived by two brothers, James F. Connell
and Albert I. Connell, both of Mounds, Illinois;
three nephews, John I. Connell, Robert A. Connell
and James F. Connell Jr., all of Mounds, Illinois;
two nieces, Carol Jean Dille of Poplar Bluff,
Missouri, and Jo Ann Dunn of San Antonio, Texas;
and many grandnephews and grandnieces.
Memorial donations may be sent to Geronimo Springs
Museum.
April 1990 Vol 37 No# 2
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Richard "Dick" Morgan
1932 - 1990
Long time Havana, Illinois, businessman, musician
and Indian relic collector, Dick Morgan, 58,
of 711 N. Plum Street died on Thursday, June
28th, at his residence.
Mr. Morgan is survived by his wife Donna Garrison
Morgan, whom he married in1953.
He played alto saxophone and harmonica in a
band over 40 years, the Dick Morgan trio and
other bands. During the 1970s he organized a
band to play at the Indian Relic shows held at
the Ken-Bar Inn in Kentucky.
Richard is a past president of the Illinois
State Archaeological Society, which he served
for two terms. He has had his artifacts pictured
in the Central States Archaeological Journal,
the Wisconsin State Journal and Who's Who in
Indian Relics, No.3. His special interest were
in big axes, drills and slate.
For 37 years he worked with his brothers at
the Morgan's Grocery Store in Havana, a business
founded by their father.
Mr. Morgan was a 32 degree Mason, a Shriner
and a member of the VFW, American Legion and
the Musicians Local 301.
Richard will be missed at the many meetings
and Indian relic shows that he attends in the
Central States area.
January 1991 Vol 38 No# 1
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| Vernon
Luedtke |
Vernon Luedtke
Vernon G. Luedtke, 68, of Renton, Washington,
died December 31, 1988, at Renton. He was a former
Moses Lake, Washington, resident and member of
Our Lady of Fatima Church.
He had a life-long interest in Indian culture.
In importance, it ranked second only to his faith.
He found his first arrowhead at the age of seven,
surface hunting in a field in Racine, Wisconsin.
Not only was he interested in the hunting and
the finding of artifacts, but he wanted always
to know the associated history. He wrote several
articles and had researched notes for additional
articles.
July 1989 Vol 36 No# 3
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| Glenn
Hummell |
Glenn Hummell
Glenn R. Hummell, 60, of Stockport, Iowa, died
on arrival at Van Buren Memorial Hospital in
Keosauqua on January 19, 1989, after suffering
a heart attack at his home.
He was born July 29, 1928, near Stockport to
Carl and Pauline Lyon Humell. He was a farmer,
a member of Stockport Christian Church and a
past master of Workman Lodge No. 634 AF&AM.
He was a member of Stockport Chapter 544 OES,
Stockport Boosters Club, Hawkeye State Archaeological
Society, and a volunteer at Mount Pleasant Old
Threshers. He married Evelyn Thomson on April
30, 1949.
He is survived by his wife; a daughter, Alata
Harris of Davenport; two grandchildren; and his
parents of Stockport.
Memorials may be made to Stockport Christian
Church, Spencer Cemetery or the Stockport First
Responders.
He was a charter member and organizer of the
Hawkeye State Archaeological Society of Iowa.
He served s vice-president and president. He
helped host the Keosauqua relic show for twenty-five
years.
July 1989 Vol 36 No# 3
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G. Drake |
Charley G. Drake
Mr. Charley G. Drake of Union City, Georgia,
a dealer in Indian artifacts and a former Fulton
County Democratic party official, died of cancer
January 11th, at his home. He was 94.
He had collected Indian arrowheads, pottery,
tools and other artifacts and had studied the
history of Indian tribes in the South for many
years.
Charley Grady Drake was born Aug. 23, 1894,
in Smithville, Tenn., the son of attorney Jessie
Allen Drake and Lillie Smith Drake. By the age
of 12, he had developed a keen interest in Indian
arrowheads and pottery found in Tennessee. He
attended Georgia Tech, and in World War I he
worked in a chemical plant in Pittsburgh.
Mr. Drake was a city councilman in Union City
in the 1930s, and he was chairman of the Fulton
County democratic executive committee in 1952
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Surviving are a son, C. Grady Drake Jr. of Union
City; a daughter, Lillie Belle Hamilton of Union
City; two half brothers, James Drake of Cookville,
Tenn., and Walter Drake of Jackson, Tenn.; a
half-sister, Eleanor Mitchell of Cookville; and
two grandchildren.
Mr. Drake was the first President of the Peach
State Archaeological Society of Georgia.
July 1989 Vol 36 No# 3
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H. Sartor |
Donald H. Sartor
1918 - 1988
Donald Sartor, age 69, of Tebbetts, Missouri
died on April 18, 1988. He was married to Mary
G. Zeni of DuQuoin, Illinois. She survives at
the home. Other survivors include two sons, one
daughter, five grandchildren, one sister and
one aunt.
Mr. Sartor was a graduate of Fulton High School
where he was an active athlete. He graduated
from Westminster College in 1941 and received
his Master's degree from the University of Missouri
in 1943. He was employed as a chemical engineer
at Monsanto of 31 years. He served with the U.S.
Naval Reserve with the rank of LT (j.g.) during
World War II.
He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church
of Fulton and the Greater St. Louis Archaeological
Society, have been a founding member. Mr. Sartor
started collecting arrowheads with his father
at the age of six. He chose early retirement
at age of 55 and has spent many enjoyable hours
since then pursuing his hobby in central Missouri.
He is pictured in Who's Who in Indian Relics
No.5.
Don was always present at the meetings held
in Jefferson City, Missouri and will be sorely
missed by his many friends.
July 1988 Vol 35 No# 3
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Milburn C. Halverson
Aug. 28, 1914 - Feb 9, 1988
Milburn C. Halverson, 73, of Somonauk, Illinois,
died Feb 9, 1988 at Sandwich Community Hospital.
He was born Aug. 28, 1914 in Leland, the son
fo Leslie and Mathilda (Jacobson) Halverson.
He farmed in the Leland area all his life and
was a collector of American Indian artifacts.
He is survived by one sister, Marion (Myron)
Henrikson of Ottawa; two stepsons, Bevin Wold
of Leland and Jim Wold of Chicago; two nephews,
and several great-nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Bural was at Little Indian Creek Cemetery in
Leland.
July 1988 Vol 35 No# 3
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Frank Morast, Jr.
1929 - 1991
Samuel Frank Morast, Jr., twice chairman of
the Georgia Board of Transportation and a driving
force behind getting Columbus, Georgia, on the
interstate highway system, died on December 6,
1991. He was 62.
Frank retired as President of the Columbus Trust
Bank when he was 50 years old and fulfilled his
dream of travelling and visiting Indian relic
collectors all over the country. He amassed one
of the largest private collections in the country.
He probably knew more Indian relic collectors
than anyone. His good humor and extroverted style
helped him make friends with everyone.
Mr. Morast's father was a collector. So is his
brother Robert and his son, Frank III. They still
carry on the family tradition.
Morast was born March 25, 1929 in Brookville,
Florida. He received a bachelor's degree in finance
from the University of Tennessee and a graduate
degree from Rutgers University. He was a veteran
of the U.S. Army and a member of the First Presbyterian
Church. He was also the past president and director
of the Columbus Chapter of the American Cancer
Society, a director of the Columbus Museum of
Arts, and a member of the Democratic Party of
Georgia execute committee.
Franks was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen.
Besides his brother Robert and his son, Franks
III, he is survived by his mother, Dorothy and
two daughters Kathleen and Graham.
Frank attended as many Indian relic shows and
meetings around the country as he possibly could
even after he lost one leg a few years ago. He
is pictured with some of his collection in Who's
Who in Indian Relics, No. 5, on page 255.
His ready smile and good nature will be missed
by his many friends.
July 1992 Vol 39 No# 3
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Calvin Drafahl
1930 - 1991
I lost one of my best friends last December
3, 1991. Calvin Drafahl, 62, a longtime member
of the Badger State Archaeological Society of
Wisconsin passed away after a long fight against
a debilitating heart disease. He is survived
by his wife, Virginia, and his six children.
I taught Cal how to surface hunt. He had come
to me in 1960 and asked if I would teach him
the art of arrow hunting. It didn't take him
long to learn the tricks of the trade, and soon
he and his wife and children were out hunting
every chance they had. Cal put into practice
and honored the unwritten law not to intrude
on another hunter's territory. On Cal's very
last hunt, we went to a field that was new to
him. He had had fair luck but Cal kept wanting
to go to one corner of the field. I had told
him that the walk would be useless, as I had
never found any signs of artifacts there. He
persisted and came back with a beautiful 3/4
grooved axe. It was a perfect way to end his
arrow hunting days. His memory will walk with
me this spring. I will miss him.
submitted by Ralph Hammerly
July 1992 Vol 39 No# 3
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F.M. (Ray) Snyder
1908 - 1992
Ray Snyder of Ten Mile, Tennessee, one of the
grand old men of Indian relic collecting, passed
away on October 14, 1992. Ray was born at Etowah,
Tennessee, on January 13, 1908, and beginning
with picking up points at ten, spent 74 years
involved with Indian relics. When in his teen
and living in Marietta, Georgia, on weekends
Ray would board a northbound train engineered
by his father and get off in Cartersvillle, Bartow
County Georgia. He would spend the day hunting
Indian relics in the Etowah River bottoms at
the famous Etowah Ceremonial Site and then board
his father’s southbound train that evening
back to Marietta.
Ray excavated many sites. Probably his most
extensive were at the Savannah Farms Site in
Polk County, Tennessee. Relics marked 40P01 most
assuredly came from Ray's excavations at this
site because that was his site number. It was
here that he recovered a monolithic axe from
the log tomb, and Ray believed that he recovered
90 or more percent of the relics found at this
site. He also worked at the Hiwassee Old Town
(Conasoga) Site in the same county, where he
found several silver trade items. Included were
one Spanish and two English bracelets. The two
English bracelets where traced by the hallmarks
to London, England, where they were made in the
late 1700's, and one traced to the silversmith
who made it (Fletcher Jolly, III, 1975, Central
States Archaeological Journal 22(3):119-122).
This site also produced all the beads utilized
in the Tennessee Colored Bead Charts published
in 1978 by Gerald R. Fenstermaker. Ray introduced
Bill Stiles, Curator of the Museum of the American
Indian in New York City, to the Great Tellico
Site, former capitol of the Cherokee, in Monroe
County Tennessee. In their excavations at this
site Ray uncovered a grave containing 18 shell
gorgets.
The experiences of Ray regarding the abundance
and easily found relics at some of the significant
sites in the early days of this century are hard
to imagine today. For example, Ray once found
4 or 5 Cherokee animal effigy elbow steatite
pipes in one day surface collecting at one of
the Overhills Cherokee village sites on the Little
Tennessee River in Monroe County, Tennessee.
Ray worked 35 years as a engineer on, and retiring
from, the Louisville and Nashville Railroad.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Pearl;
two daughters, McRae (Mrs. Harry) Williams and
Judy (Mrs. Bill) Weber of Athens Tennessee; three
grandchildren, Johnny and Jimmy Cross and Jackie
Bell; and to great-grandchildren, Tristan and
Ashlen Cross. Ray was a member of the First Christian
Church of Etowah. He was a current member of
the Greater St. Louis and Arkansas Archaeological
Societies and a former member of the Tennessee
Archaeological Society. He was involved in establishing
and providing relics for several museums, including
his own Museum of the Tennessee Indian in Townsend,
Tennessee, which he and Pearl operated for seven
years in the late 1960's and early 1970's. His
collection at that time was illustrated in Who's
Who No. 3.
Ray attended many relic shows throughout the
Southeast and Midwest and was a personal acquaintance
of most of the major collectors in theses regions.
He will be greatly missed but not forgotten. submitted by V. Gary Henry
July 1993 Vol 40 No# 3
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Randal N. Jones
1941 - 1993
It is with deepest regret that I must report
the passing of one of our stalwart members and
dearest friends, Randal Jones.
Randal N. Jones, 51, of Paoli, died Friday,
February 12, 1993, at Orange County Hospital
where he had been rushed by ambulance from his
home. He was born March 12, 1941, in Hardinsburg
to Charlies and Lucy Setser Jones. He was married
to Donna Shirley. Surviving with his wife are
his mother of Milltown, Indian; one son, Steven
Jones of Paoli; one daughter, Leisha Sherron
of Paoli; one brother Robert Jones of Onelaska,
Wisconsin; and one granddaughter, Sarah Jones.
He was a self-employed antiques and artifact
dealer and collector. He was a member of Eastview
Baptist Church, Central States Archaeological
Society, Indiana Archaeological Society, Antique
Bowie Knife Association and the Orange County
Historical Society.
Randell could be found at nearly every show
selling frames and, more importantly, visiting
with his many friends. Although appearing to
be of an unassuming nature, Randal possessed
a simple homespun wisdom and knowledge that can
only be found in a chosen few. With Randal there
was no pretense. What you saw was what you got.
He was genuinely concerned about people, and
wanted to see people go home happy.
He was a peacemaker and the glue that held many
of us together. He could find that common thread
of acceptance without compromising himself or
his values. It is very seldom in life that we
have the chance to meet a Randal Jones. His honesty
and goodness, his compassion and sincerity touched
all who knew him, while he simply remained "Randal."
submitted by Pat Mooney
July 1993 Vol 40 No# 3
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Richter |
Arnold Richter
1919 - 1992
Arnold Richter, noted collector and authority
on Indian artifacts, passed away on Tuesday,
May 5, 1992, in his home in Fairmount, Illinois.
Arnold suffer a massive heart attack. He was
born at Bronson, in Vermillion County, Illinois,
on August 12, 1919. He spent thirty-five years
working as a rural letter carrier. He retired
in April, 1982. He lived in the Fairmount area
for 72 years.
Arnold Richter served in the Army as a sergeant
during World War II. He served in the Pacific
and he served five years.
Arnold had been a collector since he was 16
years old. He wrote article on Indian relics
for the Central States Archaeological Journal
and local papers. He started writing a book on
the relics of the area, which will hopefully
be published in the near future. He also started
the Wabash Valley Archaeological Society. In
1958 he and Tom Razmus had the meetings in Georgetown,
Illinois, and Jamaica High School, Jamaica, Illinois.
Arnold's contributions have been of untold value
and assistance to the beginner as well as to
the average and advanced collector. For many
years he had gone out of his way to advise and
inform any and all collectors who sought his
opinion. Many are those who have benefited by
his unselfish advice.
Young collectors will well emulate his policy
of keeping records and data relating to artifacts
in his collection. That was a requirement with
him, and there should be more like him in this
respect. There will be a small museum set up
for him at 600 N. English Street, Sidell, Illinois,
if anyone is interested. submitted
by Dale Richter
July 1993 Vol 40 No# 3
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| Lynn
Murray Munger |
Lynn Murray Munger
May 24, 1918 – May 29, 2017
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Lynn Murray "Doc" Munger, 99, husband
of Roswitha (Schiller) Munger, passed May 29,
2017 after a short illness. Lynn, the son of
Roscoe Munger and Lola (Casebeer) Munger, was
born at home in Nevada Mills, Indiana on May
24, 1918. Lynn enjoyed his childhood in Nevada
Mills swimming, fishing and trapping along the
fawn river. When Lynn was young, his grandfather
Luther ‘Dick’ Casebeer taught him
how to drive in one of the first automobiles
in Steuben County. He still had his first driver’s
license, ‘good forever’, printed
with legal hand signals for turning while passing.
Lynn attended the Orland High School and graduated
in 1935. He then attended Manchester College
and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree
in 1938. While attending college he became very
interested in Native American history. His fascination
with the Native American Culture led him to establish
the Potawatomi Museum which he owned and operated
from the 1950’s until around 1995. After
college Lynn Enlisted in the Navy and attended
the US Navy Medical School in San Diego, California.
He then served on the USS Enterprise for 17 months
before WWII began. He was waiting for breakfast
outside the mess tent at Pearl Harbor on December
7, 1941, when Pearl Harbor was attacked.
Lynn
was awarded many medals and a commendation from
Admiral Nimitz before his honorable discharge.
Lynn sent much of his military pay to his parents
Rosco and Lola Munger to establish the “Munger’s
Riverside Nursery” in Nevada Mills Indiana.
In the mid 1970’s he relocated the nursery
to Fremont, Indiana and renamed it the ‘Heron
Hill Nursery.’ Lynn was also an incredible
musician, and could play very well just about
any instrument handed to him including piano,
guitar, mandolin, violin ‘fiddle’,
vibraharpes, drums etc. On his leisurely hours
he could often be found playing the piano at
local restaurants and clubs. If Lynn wasn’t
busy entertaining with music, he could often
be found with many of his friends playing golf
on the local golf courses.
Lynn married first
Virginia (Conner) Munger and they had one son
and daughter-in-law Frederick Munger and Maureen ‘Maun’ (O’Neill)
Munger. Lynn married second Velda Jane (Inman)
Munger and they had one son and three daughters:
Clayton Munger (deceased) and wife Jaymie (Sullins)
Munger; Cheryl (Munger) Ray and husband Richard
Ray; Reba (Munger) Poertner and husband Timothy
Wayne Poertner; and Marsha (Munger) Metheny and
Eric Metheny. Lynn married third Roswitha (Schiller)
Weiss, with one stepdaughter Elisabeth (Weiss)
McHugh & Kevin McHugh; and two stepsons,
Erich Weiss and Mark Weiss and wife Dorothy Weiss.
Lynn had one brother and four sisters: Wendell ‘Pat’ Munger
(deceased); Winifred (Munger) Bassett (deceased):
Iris (Munger) Thomas: Rozena (Munger) Ewers (deceased):
and Maxine (Munger) Pardon. Lynn’s funeral
service with full military honors will be held
at Beam’s Funeral Home in Fremont, Indiana
on Saturday on June 3, 2017 at 1:00 pm, with
Chaplain Mike Collins officiating. Calling hours
will be held from 11am - 1pm prior to the services.
Burial will follow at Jamestown Cemetery. Military
honors will be conducted by members of the Fremont
American Legion, and the US Navy Honors Teams.
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Malcolm Parker
August 29, 1909 - April 22, 1993
Member of the Volunteer State Archaeological
Society of Tennessee (VSAS) were saddened to
learn of the passing of Malcolm Parker on April
22 1993.
A native of Sumner County, Tennessee, Malcolm
was a legend among local amateur archaeologist.
Much of his vase store of knowledge of Indian
artifacts was gained through "hands on" experience
and he was never too busy to share this knowledge
with others He as the author of numerous min-books
and articles on local archaeology a fantastic
legacy he left behind for the rest of us.
Malcolm's accomplishments were numerous. He
attended Middle Tennessee State Teachers College
(now MTSU) and was a veteran of World War II.
He was director of the Parthenon from 1964 until
his retirement in 1979. Most notably, Malcom
was one of the founders of the VSAS and lifetime
member. Also he was a member of the National
Archaeological Society and a member of Goodlettsville
Southern Methodist Church.
Malcom leaves behind his wife, LaUna; a brother,
Robert; a sister, Ruby Parker Nichols of South
Carolina. He will be greatly missed by all of
his friends and loved ones.
October 1993 Vol 40 No# 4
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G. Roberts |
Ralph G. Roberts
Ralph G. Roberts, 81, Rolla, Missouri, passed
away November 1, 1992. He was born October 6,
1911, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the late Clyde
and Margaret (Barr) Roberts. He came to Rolla
in December 1938, and was employed with the U.S.
Geological Survey as Chief of the Editing Department.
He retired in 1972. He had earned the degree
of C.E. in 1934 and B.E. in 1936 from the University
of Cincinnati.
Survivors include his wife, Audrey; daughters
Nancy M. Speck, of Denver, Colorado, and Elizabeth
Kahre, of Hartville, Ohio; stepdaughters, Sandra
Owens and Patricia Owens of Jefferson City, Missouri;
and five grandchildren.
Archaeology was of great interest to Ralph.
His knowledge, published articles, and experience
on the subject were well recognized and often
quoted by the archaeology departments of several
universities. His relic collection was exquisite
and he always had time to show it and talk on
the subject.
Ralph was a past member of the Missouri Archaeological
Society and the author of Vol. 27 No. 2 of the
Missouri Archeologist, April 1965, "Tick
Creek Cave, An Archaic Site in the Gasconade
River of Missouri." For the Central
States Archaeological Journal he wrote an article entitled "Small
Site Archaeology in the Ozarks; Highway Salvage
Excavation at 23 PH 234." He was also co-authored
of many other articles. As a member of the Ozark
River Archaeological Society of Rolla, Missouri,
he wrote several articles for their newsletter.
Ralph, an expert in photography, always submitted
his own photos for all his articles. He produced
photos for many archaeological articles of acquaintances
and friends throughout the years.
Ralph not only excelled as a para-archaeologist,
but was extremely well read and knowledgeable
on fossils and minerals. His collections were
very exquisite in all respects. Ralph had many
friends who will miss him, especially me, for
he was my very best friend.
submitted by Milton Varney
April 1993 Vol 40 No# 2
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Eugene Farbry |
John Eugene Farbry
December 13, 1912 - November 17, 1992
John Farbry was born in Evansville, Indiana and
moved to St. Louis to live with an uncle and aunt
during the Great Depression. He found work at the
Absorbent Cotton Factory in Valley Park, Missouri,
and spent most of his life there. He was a great
ambassador for Valley Park.
John was active in the Zion Lutheran church and
served on the finance board. He was preceded in
death by his wife, Mabel, and is survived by his
son, John Jr. and his family.
John's interests were varied and his contributions
to organizations many. His early interests included
boxing and flying Stearman airplanes (a two-winged
plane with an open cockpit). He was an enthusiast
of big band music and he and his wife were avid
square dancers. He was active as a scout leader
for all ages of scouts, and he coached a girls'
softball team. Another interest was wildlife, and
he became a volunteer at the Wildlife Rescue Center
in Kirkwood, Missouri. He was a defender of snakes
and went on several trips to rescue snakes from
people's garages and basements (and rescue the
people from the snakes).
One of his main interests was American Indian
history and prehistoric artifacts. He was a surface
collector and acquired a nice collection. He submitted
articles to the CSAJ and gave many programs to
school and scout groups. John was a long-time member
of the GSLAS and his way of getting people to join
the society was to pay for their membership. He
paid for many memberships over the years, especially
for young people who were short of money.
John was also a great storyteller and joker. His
story about the man who tried to move a barrel
of arrowhead from a barn loft should have been
taped. John's good humor and friendly smile will
be sorely missed. April
1993 Vol 40 No# 2
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Hugley Allen, Jr. |
Ralph Hugley Allen, Jr.
October 18, 1917 - November 15, 1992
"Mr. Ralph," the dean of collections
of Indian Artifacts in Alabama, passed away on
November 15, 1992, at his home in Montgomery,
Alabama.
He was an associate of and collaborator with
David C. Hulse in the identification, classification
and naming of several projectile points in Alabama
and adjacent states.
Mr. Ralph was an active member of the Rebel
State Archaeological Society until shortly before
his death. He was always willing to teach and
help anyone interested in Indian artifacts. He
helped many beginners with donations of points
from his personal collection. He was a contributor
to the Central States Archaeological Journal
as recently as October 1991.
Mr. Ralph was a graduate of Auburn University,
with a degree in biology, and was a long-time
employee of the Alabama Department of Conservation.
He retired as Chief of the Fish and Game Managment
Division.
His many interests include stamp collecting
and turkey hunting. and he was a devoted teacher
of one of the men's Bible classes at Forest Park
Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father
and his beloved wife, Esabel Wilson Allen. He
is survived by his daughter, Beverly Joan Allen,
St. James City, Florida, and son, Ralph Hugley
Allen, III, Huntsville, Alabama.
Mr. Ralph is deeply mourned by his many friends
and the Rebel State Archaeological Society of
Alabama.
Submitted by Billy Bulger
April
1993 Vol 40 No# 2
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| John
C. Douglass |
John C. Douglass
1906 - 1997
For the past 25 years, John was a fixture in
the collector/dealer community. Variously known
as "John," "Johnny," or "Doug," he
plied his trade throughout the Midwest, bringing
together people and their collections. Always
willing to deal (while complaining about getting "took" again),
his country charm and easy manner put him on
everyone's "favorite curmudgeons" list.
He joined the dealer "network" only
in 1970, after he and his wife, Althea, sold
the motel they had been running since 1955. Retirement
made him restless. Without the business to occupy
his thoughts, he returned to a childhood love
of American Indian art and artifacts. As a boy
he had collected surface finds around his home
in Amity, Missouri. He had kept a few points
through the years, and these inspired him to
renew his collecting interest.
Living in Baraboo, he founded and helped organize
the central Wisconsin show. He was a member of
the Wisconsin Society, but his major contribution
were made at sales and auctions. At these he
could be found sharing laughter, information,
and good times with a network of collectors,
dealers, and auctioneers. Ever ready with a quip,
comment, or more often than not, cautionary warning.
John was always full of cheer. Whether he was
running up another bidder or just making wisecracks
during sales, he was determined to have fun.
In addition to his wife, Althea, John is survived
by a daughter, Suzi, and the cherished memories
of his many friends. April 1998 Vol 45 No# 2
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Razmus |
Tom Razmus
Thomas (Tom) Stanley Razmus, noted collector
and author of Indian artifacts passed away on
Friday, June 13, 1997, in his home in Georgetown,
Illinois. Tom suffered a massive heart attack.
He was born in Georgetown in vermillion County,
Illinois. He worked at Inland Container in Newport,
Indiana, for twenty-four years.
Tom had been a collector since he was fourteen
year old. He was past president of the Illinois
State Archaeological Society. He also started
the Wabash Valley Archaeological Society along
with Arnold Richter. The meetings started in
1958 and were held at Georgetown and Jamaica
High Schools.
Tom's contributions have been of untold value
and assistance to the beginner as well as to
the average and advanced collector. For many
years he went out of his way to advise and inform
all collectors who sought his opinion. Many are
those who have benefited by his unselfish advice.
Plans are to set up a small museum in Georgetown,
Illinois.
submitted by Dale Richter
April 1998 Vol 45 No# 2
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Robert W. Edler
1917 - 1995
Robert W. Edler, 77, of Bedford, Indiana, died
May 15, 1995, He was a retired tool designer
engineer for General Motors. An army veteran
of World War II, he received the Purple Heart
and Silver and Bronze Stars.
Bob's love for artifacts began as a young boy
who spent many hours hunting arrowheads in the
fields of southern Indiana. After the war, Bob
returned home to his wife, Thelma (formerly Anderson),
and soon hunting artifacts was a family affair.
Through the years Bob compiled a very desirable
collection, his favorite artifact being Harrison
County flint pieces from southern Indiana. Bob
authored and illustrated "Early Archaic
Indian Points and Knives." He was a member
of the Indiana Archaeological Society.
Bob is survived by his wife, Thelma, and a son,
Dr. Robert W. Edler, Jr. Of Carmel Indiana, along
with four grandchildren. He was preceded in death
by a son, Joe Edler.
If you have ever visited with the Edlers, you
will never forget his fine flint collection and
their warm hospitality. He will be sadly missed
by his many friends.
submitted by Larry Tolliver
October 1995 Vol 42 No# 4
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Clifton Carter |
Loy Clifton Carter
1902 - 1995
Collectors in Virginia and North Carolina lost
a good friend on February 21, 1995, with the
passing of Loy C. Carter of Clarksville, Virginia.
Loy was a retired electrical engineer who was
considered the dean of the Virginia collectors.
He was a member of the Piedmont archaeological
society of North and South Carolina as well as
many other archaeological societies. He began
collecting at the young age of five with two
points given to him by his grandfather. During
his youth, he lived throughout the United States
and collected from many locales, including the
famous Cahokia Mounts site in 1919 and 1920,
where he met Warren K. Moorehead. He returned
to the site 64 years later and found another
point.
Even though he amassed a collection that numbered
in the hundreds of thousands of relic, Loy was
much more than just a collector. He as an avid
student of American archaeology before most of
us were born. He wrote many articles about Indian
artifacts and was instrumental in many Southeastern
point types being named. The very rare Alamance
Point of the Paleo Period was initially studies
and named from examples in his collection when
he lived in Haw River, North Carolina. Until
his health failed him, Loy regularly attended
meetings of the Virginian and North Carolina
Archaeology Societies, and no Piedmont or Old
Dominion archaeology Society relic show would
have been complete without Loy displaying his
artifacts. He donated over 200,000 Indian relics
to the Smithsonian Institution and about 300,000
pieces to the Preswould Foundation of Clarksville,
Virginia, where many can be seen on display today
at Prestwould.
Loy was preceded in death by his beloved wife,
Beatrice Hopkins Carter, and is survived by three
daughters; Clara Carter Edwards, Dorothy Carter
Hinman and Jill Carter Lavagnino; eleven grandchildren;
twenty-two great-grandchildren and four great-great
grandchildren.
Your many friends miss you, Loy, but I suspect
that you are now with other friends talking about
Indian reclis and looking for a good relic field
in heaven. Happy hunting old friend.
submitted by Jim Maus
October 1995 Vol 42 No# 4
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Theler |
Clyde Theler
Clyde J. Theler, 79, of Anderson Township died
January 24, 1994, at Mercy Hospital in Anderson,
Ohio. He was a retired machinist for the Cincinnati
Milling Machine Company.
Survivors include his wife, Anne P. (nee Logan)
Theler; two sons, Frederick C. and James L. Theler;
and three grandchildren, Eric J., Preston J.,
and Jenna M. Theler.
Clyde was a long-time member of the Archaeological
Society of Ohio, Indiana Archaeological Society,
Genuine Indian Relic Society, and Indian Artifacts
Society.
Clyde "Snap" Theler was my second
father, friend, and educator. He and his son
James are responsible for my getting interested
in collecting prehistoric Indian artifacts and
a lifelong interest in this hobby. My family
and I miss him greatly, but feel honored to have
thirty-two years of friendship with him.
submitted by Frances P. Everman
April 1995 Vol 42 No# 2
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P. "Bud" Grove |
George P. "Bud" Grove
1919 - 1994
Area collectors and students of archaeology
will be saddened to learn of the passing of George
P. Groove of Wood River, Illinois, on December
28, 1994, at the age of seventy-five. Bud was
a active member of the Illinois State Archaeological
Society and held many offices in that society
and some in the CSAS. Bud amassed a fine collection
of Mississippian pottery, Table Rock points,
and historical trade beads, a subject on which
he was considered and expert. His most prominent
artifact was the famous "Groove Spud." Bud
and his collection can be seen in Who's Who
in Indian Relics, Volume 2.
Bud will be remembered for his contributions
to amateur archaeology, not only in the St. Louis
area but in the Southeastern U.S. Gregory Perino
credits Bud with getting sites for the Gilcrease
Museum to excavate in Pike and Calhoun Counties
in Illinois, among them the important Yocum Site.
He not only excavated with the Gilcrease Museum
at these sites but at the Cherry Valley Mound
Group and at the Banks Site in Arkansas. Bud
was also keenly interested in the archaeology
of historical sites, particularly the Guebert
Site. He was instrumental in getting Mary Elizabeth
Good's classic book about the site published
by the CSAS as its second memoir ni 1971 and
handled its distribution for many years.
Bud had a wide circle of friends in our hobby
including B.W. Stevens, Gregory Perino, and Thomas
Gilcrease. Anyone who knew Bud could attest to
his high standard of honesty and integrity. He
was always eager to help the novice and expert
alike and his presence will be sorely missed.
Bud is survived by his wife, Doris; a daughter,
Cindy; and two sons, William and Michael.
submitted by Pat Fleming
April 1995 Vol 42 No# 2
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Floyd Painter
1920 - 1994
Floyd Eugene Painter, noted archaeologist, collector,
traveler, and writer, passed away on February
12, 1994, in Norfolk, Virginia. Floyd was born
in Granite City, Illinois, on May 17, 1920. he
was married to the late Kay Weston Sewell and
is survived by three children - Pamela Kay Painter,
Deborah Roxanne Bunkhart and Floyd Sewell Painter.
He was retired from Norfolk Shipbuilding and
Drydock Corporation.
Floyd served in the Navy as a Motor Machinist
Mate First Class during World War II and in the
Army from 1949 - 1955 as a Master Sergeant, Marine
Engineer.
Floyd served as the Norfolk Museum of Arts and
Science Archaeologist from 1955-1969: Norfolk
Historic Foundation Archaeologist in 1966: Instructor
in Archaeology, Old Dominion University from
1971-1973; and was Archaeologist for the Isle
of Write Historic Society in 1972.
Floyds first field work was done at the Post-Classic
Maya site of Chichen Itza in Yucatan, Mexico.
he spent two seasons during 1937-1938 working
for an archaeological expedition from Harvard
University. From the early 1950's onward, Floyd
excavated over a dozen sites in Virginia and
North Carolina from Paleo-Indian (Williamson
Site)to Historic (Adam Thoroughgood House). He
was either Editor or Associate Editor for the
Archaeological Society of Virginia, the Chesopian
Journal, Anthropological Journal of Canada, and
Popular Archaeology Journal. He was a founding
member of the Chesopian Archaeological Societies.
Some countries and areas he visited and researched
include Japan, China, Korea, India, Malaysia,
Arabia, Spain, Italy, Greece, British Isles,
the Pacific Island, Egypt, Morocco, Greenland,
Baffin Island, South America, Central America,
and North America,
Floyd will be remember for several books he
authored and the 175 plus articles he wrote during
his lifetime. He always had time to share his
archaeological knowledge with others and was
well respected by his peers. He will be greatly
missed and will always be remembered as one of
the most likeable and knowledgeable archaeologist
of his time.
submitted by Rodney Peck - a friend of Floyd's for over 30
years
January 1995 Vol 42 No# 1
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Michael Stone |
Bentley Michael Stone
1940 - 1994
Broken Arrow (Oklahoma) North Intermediate High
School teacher and archaeologist Bentley Michael
Stone died October 1, 1994. He was 54.
A native of Mount Clemens, Michigan, he moved
to Tulsa in1969. He taught at Bell Junior High
School and McLain High School in Tula prior to
his employment in Broken Arrow.
He helped the Gilcrease Museum with identification
and cataloging of historic Indian material and
was co-worker of Gregory Perino while at Gilcrease.
An expert on beadwork from the 1800s and later,
he knew each group of Indians and their styles
of making beadwork. He exposed many recently
made fakes. He was an expert in recognizing old
beadwork and repairing it, salvaging old beads
from defunct beaded apparel. He also was a metal
smith and made Conchos and other German silver
ornaments with his large collection of tools
and stamps.
He aws accepted by the Osage as a member for
their church. The following is reported by Dora
Malone, Tulsa, who attended the funeral.
"The Indians from the Native American Church
that he was a member of gave hima beautiful,
sentimental and emotional sendoff and provided
his 'last meal.' He had an Indian blanket on
a cherry wood casket and wore a red vest and
had the prayer feather in his hand. He would
have been honored had he been alive to witness
the testimonials."
January 1995 Vol 42 No# 1
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Bost |
Hubert Bost
1907 - 1992
July 26, 1992, Hubert Randolph Bost, 85, a true
gentleman Indian relic hunter and collector,
died at Huntersville Oaks Nursing Center after
several years of declining health.
Hubert was born March 31, 1907, in Cabarrus
County, North Carolina, a son of the late Locke
David and Elizabeth Litaker Bost. Prior to his
retirement in 1975, Hubert had been employed
in the Instrument Department of Cannon Mills.
Hubert was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline,
in1975. Survivors included two sons, Ronald and
David; three daughters, Gail, Betty, and Jan;
one brother, Drayton (Pete); one sister, Elsie;
12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Anyone who visited at Hubert's was always welcomed
with a warm and friendly smile. He was a member
of Coddle Creek ARP Church, Enochville Lions
Cub and Allen-Graham Masonic Lodge and was one
of the founding member of the Piedmont Archaeological
Society of North and South Carolina. His many
friends made through his interest in the American
Indian will miss him and will always remember
him as a real gentleman Indian Artifact collector
with a genuine interest in learning and sharing
his knowledge about the prehistoric cultures
of his area.
submitted by Rodney Peck
January 1993 Vol 40 No# 1
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Lindell Marler
December 29, 1931- August 6, 1992
Lindell Marler, age 60, of Bonne Terre, Missouri,
died on August 6, 1992. Lindell was born December
29, 1961, Bonne Terre. He was a member of the
First Baptist Church in Bonne Terre and the Greater
St. Louis Archaeological Society. He served as
vice-president of the archaeological society
for several years and has hosted the spring meeting
of the society in Bonne Terre for over 32 years.
He played an active role as show host and reserved
the room, arranged for and moved tables and help
clean up and return tables after the shows.
Mr. Marler is survived by his wife, Betty; two
sons, David Linn Marler and Lindell Wayne Marler,
both from Arkansas; a daughter, Mary, living
in Bonne Terre; and five grandchildren.
Lindell worked for the Missouri Pacific Railroad
Company until his retirement in 1988. After his
retirement he helped operate the old steam excursion
train in Jackson, Missouri. Pictures of Lindell
and his collection may be seen in Who's Who
in Indian Relics,
No3, on page 234.
Lindell was a true collector. In fact, he was
an example of the gentleman collectors of a previous
generation. He collected because of a serious
and sincere appreciation for prehistoric artifacts.
He did no acquire things to trade or sell, he
acquired to keep. He was interested in the history
of each piece and treasured old catalogs, photos,
and documentation as much as the artifacts. He
was especially interested in items from St. Francois
County and nearby areas, and he had a wealth
of knowledge about the archaeology of that area.
Lindell was a friendly, easy-going person, always
ready to stop and talk for a while about artifacts
and archaeology. The Bonne Terre show will not
be the same without him.
January
1993 Vol 40 No# 1
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George Ross Hoke
1921 - 1996
George Ross Hoke, age 75, Macomb, Illinois,
died at his home on April 24, 1996.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Helen Hoke,
and two sons, Kenneth and Gregory, four grandchildren
and two step-grandchildren.
George graduated from Eureka College in 1942
and served in the Army Signal Corps in World
War II. He was a farmer all his life.
He was a member of the American Legion; Order
of the Eastern Star; Masonic Lodge, Mohammed
Shrine Temple, York Rite College 42; Royal Arch
Mason; and Shrine Club. He also was a member
of the National Rifle Association, Order of the
Elks, Illinois Archaeological Society, The Society
for the Documentation of Prehistoric America
and the Angus Association.
Many of us will remember George's smiling face
at the many Indian artifact shows and auctions
he attended. He was often referred to as the
Happy Farmer. George was noted for his fine prehistoric
Indian artifact collection of Mississippian pottery
and dovetails. It was a pleasure to visit with
Mr. Hoke.
Mr. Hoke and some of his fine collection is
shown in Who's Who in Indian Relic Number 5. October 1996 Vol 43 No# 4
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Harlan F. Soenker
1923 - 1993
Harlan Soenker was born January 31, 1923 and
passed away July 4, 1993. The service was held
at the Immanuel Lutheran Church and he was laid
to rest at the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. Harlan
was known as "Bud" by family members.
He was born in St. Charles County, Missouri,
and lived his entire life there on the family
farm except when he served his country in the
Merchant Marines during WWII.
Harlan became interested in Indian artifacts
at an early age, and his interest never diminished.
He held long-time memberships in the Greater
St. Louis Archaeological Society; the Missouri
Archaeological Society, and the Mound City Archaeological
Society, he regularly attended their meetings.
He provided valuable information to archaeological
working on several projects in the St. Peters,
Missouri, area and he readily showed them artifacts
he had found. He never tired of talking about
his "Indian rocks," as he called them.
Harlan liked the simple things in life and liked
the freedom to roam the land and keep in touch
with Mother Nature. He loved the land he farmed
and lived on. His favorite pastime was walking
it in search of Indian rocks.
Harlan clung to the past and was always ready
to talk about those days long gone. He collected
antiques from those earlier days and cherished
them. He was concerned about the farms and land
being lost to make room for modern civilization,
This saddened him much.
Harlan Soenker, the keeper of the past, will
be greatly missed by members of his family, his
friends, and all who knew him. Good hunting Harlan
and God bless you. submitted
by Bob Rampani January 1994 Vol 41 No# 1
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W.H. Vandevender
W.H. (Van) Vandevende, 78, of Fayetteville,
Arkansas, died January 20, 1994. Memorial service
was held at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church,
were he served on the church council and a lay
reader and greeter, on January 24.
Van held a Bronze Star for distinguished service
in Europe during World War II and ha taught science
and mathematics for the Illinois school systems
for 37 years before retiring and moving to Fayetteville.
He was a life member of the University of Illinois
Alumni Association, where he received his MA
and BA degrees. While working as a crop hail
adjuster for Farm Bureau insurance during the
summers in Illinois Van found many Indian sites
and artifacts and became an active participant
in Illinois archaeology.
Van maintained his interest in Native American
history and archaeology in Arkansas and was a
past active member of the NWAAS, serving several
terms on the Board of Directors. Many of his
Arkansas archaeological finds and site reports
are now part of the teaching and research collections
at the Fayetteville Station of the Arkansas Archaeological
Survey. He also contributed to the Central States
Archaeological Journal and was a student of his
family's genealogy.
He is survived by his wife, Mildred, four daughters,
thirteen grandchildren, two great-grandchildren,
two sisters, and numerous nieces and nephews.
April 1994 Vol 41 No# 2
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Issac E. Flanery
1937 - 1994
Issac E. Flanery, 56, of Beech Grove, Arkansas,
died Wednesday, January 12, 1994 from a heart
attack.
He wsa born Jun 16, 1937, in Greene County.
He was a welder for Peerless Corp. and was of
Pentecostal faith.
He was preceded in death by his father Everett
Flanery.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley Jean Flanery
of Beech Groove; a son Wayne Flanery of Paragould;
three daughters, Debbie Lockridge of Jonesboro,
Lillian Buchman of Cabot and Linda Allison of
Beech Groove; his mother, Goldie Flanery of O'Kean;
four sisters, Virginia Bryant of Beech Grove,
Ann Sims of Lafe, Sharon Brown of Corning and
Sadie Hucksbay of Pargould; and seven grandchildren.
Mr. Flanery was a long-time member of the Greater
St. Louis Archaeological Society and loved Indian
art. Some of the many artifacts he found and
collected are shown in the January 1992, CSAJ.
April 1994 Vol 41 No# 2
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William F. Havenar
1927 - 1993
William F. Havenar died on April 27, 1993, in
Springfield, Illinois. He was born August 28,
1927, in Springfield, Illinois. Services were
held on April 30, at Kirklin Egan and Butler
Funeral Home; burial was in Camp Butler National
Cemetery.
Bill is survived by his wife, Geraldine; a son,
Gary, of Springfield; a daughter, Julie Havenar
Vanderwater, of Springfield; five grandchildren;
a brother, Harold, of Tower Hill, Illinois; a
sister, Betty McAlexander, of Springfield; and
several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Havenar was a collector-dealer who, along
with his wife, was an enthusiastic student of
archaeology. They attended most of the artifact
shows in the Midwest displaying their fine collection
and selling very finely crafted custom display
frames.
Bill had been involved in the construction industry
in Springfield for more than forty years. He
also was former owner of Havenar's Pine Crest
Resort in Hayward, Wisconsin, and of Selective
Construction Company. He was a former partner
of B and J's Coin Shop. For the past several
years he had been an inspector for various Springfield
architectural firms.
He was a long-time member of the Illinois State
Archaeological Society, Carpenters Local 16,
American Legion Post 32, and Third Presbyterian
Church. Bill was a Navy veteran of World War
II and earned the Astiatic pacific Area Campaign
Medal, the Victory Medal, and American Area Campaign
Medal.
Bill will be greatly missed but never forgotten.
Our sympathy goes to his family and many friends.
April 1994 Vol 41 No# 2
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William G. Fecht
1928 - 1994
William G. Fecht, 66, passed away on February
4, 1994, after a lengthy illness.
Bill was a longtime member of the Greater S.t
Louis and Illinois State Archaeological Societies.
An avid amateur archaeologists, he was influenced
by the likes of Greggory Perino, and the late
Walter Wadlow and P.F. Titterington. He conducted
many excavation and field surveys. Bill was a
prolific writer and contributed dozens of articles
to CSAJ and other archaeological and historical
publication. His contributions spanned five decades.
Bill was an authority on the famous Snyders
Site in Calhoun County, Illinois, and on the
Cahokia Mounds Site. His collection of rare Cahokia
points and Cahokia gem points was probably the
finest private collection ever assembled, and
many of the top collections today have artifacts
that Bill once owned.
Although on the gruff side, Bill had a heart
of gold and was always willing to help the novice.
He took a hard stand against fake artifacts.
His presence at our meetings will be sorely missed.
submitted by Pat Fleming
April 1994 Vol 41 No# 2
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H.C. "Buddy" Brehm
October 9, 1918 - December 25, 1995
H.C. "Buddy" Brehm of Nashville, Tennessee,
died Christmas day while at home.
He was 77. Buddy was born in Robertson County,
Tennessee, and was retired from Wright Industries
in Nashville, Tennessee.
Buddy was a founding member of the Southeastern
Indian Antiquities Survey (SIAS), which later
became the Middle Cumberland Archaeological Society
(MCAS) He was also a member of the Tennessee
Anthropological Association (TAA), Volunteer
State Archaeological Society, Dickon County Archaeological
Society, as well as the West Meade Fellowship.
Buddy loved history and archaeology and devoted
many hours to his hobby. In the early 1970s he
started Mini-Histories, where he wrote and published
books and articles on historical and archaeological
sites. In 1981 Brehm's The History Of The
Duck River Cache was published by the University
of Tennessee Press in Knoxville. Buddy's most
popular
books include Along The Harpeth, The Narrows
of the Harpeth and Montgomery Bell, History of
the
Blind Wolf Pipe, and Tennessee's Aboriginal Art-The
Monolithic Axe. In 1993 Mini-Histories was publishing
28 books by Brehm and other authors.
Buddy is survived by his wife, Annie Lee Brehm,
one daughter, four grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
Buddy will be missed by all his friends at the
Dickson County and Middle Cumberland Archaeological
meetings. He did so much for friends in the archaeological
community that I couldn't list it all. Buddy
had a heart of gold, he was kind and giving.
He will be greatly missed and never forgotten.
submitted by Mark Austin
July 1996 Vol 43 No# 3
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Warren Wittry |
Dr. Warren Wittry
1927 - 1995
Warren Witty was born May 24, 1927, and passed
away December 15, 1995, at Washington, Missouri.
He is survived by his wife, Carol Wittry of St.
Clair, Missouri.
An ardent student of prehistory, Warren received
his Ph.D. in anthropology from the University
of Wisconsin in Madison. His extensive contributions
in the field of archaeology are immeasurable.
Dr. Wittry will be remembered for his outstanding
fieldwork, teaching, and writing, as well as
for identifying and naming the Raddatz point
type. Warren was also instrumental in establishing
the Missouri Mines State Historical Site in Park
Hill Missouri, and, until the onset of his illness,
was designing the archaeological exhibits for
the St. Clair Historical Museum, St. Clair, Missouri.
He is perhaps best known for his work at the
Woodhenge at Cahokia Mounds.
Warren possessed a vast knowledge of pre-Columbian
cultures and he was always happy to share his
professional insights in his own personal and
often humorous way. Non-professional archaeologist
were always warmly received in the Wittry household.
The world if archaeology is deeply saddened
by his passing, and we are proud and honored
to have known such a distinguished scientist.
Dr. Warren Wittry, archaeologist, teacher, mentor,
friend, you will be missed.
submitted by Lee West
July 1996 Vol 43 No# 3
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| Carl
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Carl M. Wright, Sr.
October 30, 1913 - April 11, 2001
The Illinois State Archaeological Society has
lost a long and loyal member. Carl M. Wright
Sr. of Grand Tower, Illinois, by the Mississippi
River bluffs, passed away April 11, 2001 at the
age of 87 years and six months. I called him
Dad. He was a member of the ISAS since the beginning
of the New Series in 1950. Carl Sr. began collecting
artifacts as child in 1922 while living on a
farm near Pomona, Illinois. The farm was new
Peter's Cave which is similar to Graham Cave
in size and geomorphology. As an adult, he read
every book he could find on archaeology and was
self-taught.
Mr. Wright assembled a devoted collection of
personal finds. He was also an early experimental
archaeologist who corresponded with professionals
such as Don Cragtree and John Reynolds. Carl's
efforts yielded three distinct knapping techniques
during the late fifties and early sixties. He
learned through trial and error; he studied Borde's
technique and shared this information when little
was known about knapping. He never sold or traded
replicas, but did give them away as gifts and
tokens of esteem. He made fine copper and stainless
steel belt buckles. He also made a typological
set of classic point forms out of hammered copper
that rivaled cast products; he used this for
teaching. This is a one of a kind group and received
an award of excellence at an Olive Branch artifact
show a few years ago. His works were published
in the Southern Illinoisan newspaper three times,
and a very small portion of this collection was
in "Who's Who" in Indian Relics #5.
Carl worked with Irvin Peithmann, Archaeological
Curator for Southern Fountain Bluff near Gorham,
Illinois. He was also a major contributor to
Dr. Brian Bulter from the Center for American
Archaeological Investigations at SIUC and fully
funded a salvage test excavation at Bishops Shelter
at Fountain Bluff in 1968. The excavation of
this site was overseen by Dr. Phil Weigand and
Carl Kuttriff from SIUC. This is archived by
this writer and Dr. Frank Rackerby. This was
done with his guidance. Dad also worked with
Professor Gerald Thompson of Southeastern Missouri
State University on the Twenhfel Hopeswell Mound
group.
Carl M. Write Sr. was a great grandfather, provider,
husband, friend, shooter, fisherman, and amateur
archaeologist. He served 36 years at the Central
Illinois Public Service Company at the Grand
Towers Power Station. He retired as the lead
turbine operator. He was a member of the local
#148 of the Operating Engineers. Dad attended
artifact shows even after he became disabled.
He was a tribute to what we as avocational archaeologist
can accomplish if we have the mindset and fortitude
to document what we find. Everyone who knew him
will miss him greatly.
submitted by Carl M. Write, Contributing Editor,
CSASJ
January
2001 Vol 48 No# 1
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Betty M. Lightner
September 7, 2000
I regret to inform you of the passing of my
sister Betty M. Lightner, of Lewisburg, West
Virginia, after a short illness. An avid amateur
archaeologist, she and her husband, Edward, spent
several months each winter on a ranch in Del
Rio, Texas, surface hunting and locating Paleo
and Archaic Indian sites.
On a recent visit to Texas she brought several
display cases to Wayland Baptist College in Plainview,
Texas. The staff archaeologist was amazed by
what she had found, as Plainview material had
not been reported in southern Texas. Her archaeological
knowledge of this part of Texas was impressive.
She was a former member of the Rehoboth Art League
and a member of the West Virginia, Volunteer
State, and Texas archaeological societies, the
Texas Rock Foundation, Texas Amateur Archaeological
Society and the American Society for Amateur
Archaeologist.
She is survived by her husband, Edward; three
daughters, Lysanne Taylor, Lynne Hash and Sherrie
Fisher; a son, Jimmy Lightner; and two brothers,
James A. Livesay and Dale H. Livesay. She will
be greatly missed by all who knew her.
submitted
by James A Livesay Sr.
Januarys
2001 Vol 48 No# 1
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J. W. Berry
March 26, 1927 - December 26, 1997
Albama lost one of its true gentlemen collectors
on December 26, 1997, when J.W. Berry passed
away at the age of 70. Mr. Berry was born in
Larkinsville, Alabama, and lived most of his
life in and around Scottsboro, Alabama.
He is survived by his wife, Perline; a daughter,
Deborah; and three grandchildren, Drake, Beth
and Drew, who he loved very dearly.
Mr. Berry began collecting Indian artifacts
in 1968 along the Tennessee River in Jackson
County Alabama. We spent many pleasent hours
walking the plowed fields, going to artifact
shows, looking at various collections over the
years, and just generally enjoying each other's
company.
Mr. Berry was one of the most sincere and honest
people we have ever had the pleasure of knowing.
He touched not only our lives but the lives of
many, many people that he came in contact with.
We feel very blessed to have called him our friend
and will hold his memory in our hearts forever.
We will miss him always!
submitted by Dennis and Lisa Bushey July
1998 Vol 45 No# 3
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Swaim |
Virginia Swaim
On December 31, 1998, the heart of the Northwest
Arkansas Archaeological Society stopped beating.
Arguably the most dedicated, hard-working and
long-time worker of our society, Virgina Swaim
passed away. She and her surviving husband, Larry
Swaim, have been the heart and soul of the NWAAS
since they first joined in 1959.
Virginia, age 80, was born in Waterloo, Iowa.
She and her husband retired to Bella Vista, Arkansas.
She was an active member of the 1st Presbyterian
Church of Bentonville.
She served as a board member for the Shilo Museum
in Springfield, Arkansas, and on the Advisory Board
for the University of Arkansas Museum.
The Central States Archaeological Societies Inc.
owes a debt to her, for she helped to compile the
two indexes for the Central States Archaeological
Journal, as well as Memoir Number 3.
Virgina along with her husband, received numerous
anthropological and archaeological awards and also
award from museums. During the previous thirty-three
years she participated in exploratory and field
work from the Arkansas Archaeological survey. A
lady of many talents, this treasure of our society
will be sorely missed. submitted
by James F. Cherry MD.
Fayetteville, Arkansas
July 1999 Vol 46 No# 3
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James J. Matthews
In Memorium: James J. Matthews
On March 7, 1999, one of the truly great collectors
of Indian artifacts passed away. Jim Matthews
was well known and respected throughout the collecting
community for his keen eye, vast knowledge and
outstanding integrity.
A retired high school biology teacher, Jim never
quit teaching. He taught me about archaeology,
botany, gardening, fossils and people every time
I saw him. I am certain he did the same for practically
everyone he came in contact with. I have spend
untold house in his basement poring over his
vast collection and listening to him tell of
everything he knew about where the pieces were
found and the associated materials found with
them.
Jim spent most of his adult life hunting the
Ohio River Valley in the vicinity of Louisville,
Kentucky, and had a substantial collection of
materials from sites that have since disappeared
under urban sprawl. It was a tremendous education
in the prehistory of my home town that I would
never had ad the opportunity to know were it
not for Jim. I would often stop as this house
after a day of hunting to show him the points
and other scraps of material I had found. Jim
was as interested in viewing these as he was
any top-notch piece. He had a rue love for all
aspects of archaeology.
Though I only knew him a short while, he completely
changed my outlook on collecting. He instilled
in me the importance and desire to document my
collection and share that information with others.
To say that I will miss Jim would be a tremendous
understatement. I doubt that I will ever look
and other artifact or walk a field when I won't
at some time thing of him. I know that I am not
alone in that feeling. submitted
by James C. Meuer, Louisville, Kentucky
July
1999 Vol 46 No# 3
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Charles H. Long
1941-1988
On February 2, 1998, the artifact-hunting community
lost a good friend. Loving husband and father,
Charles had collected artifacts for over forty
years. He was a long-time member of the C.S.A.S,
through the Green River Society. Speaking for
all those who knew Charlie, we were thankful
for his taking the time to answer the many questions
we asked. His knowledge of artifacts was immeasurable,
and his stories were mesmerizing. Charlie will
truly be missed.
submitted by David Farris
July 1998 Vol 45 No# 3
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James Forrest Malone
August 18, 1924 - February 8, 1998
One of Tulsa's well-recognized experts in arrowhead
identification, James Forrest Malone, died of
complications from pneumonia. He was survived
by his wife, Dora, his archaeological sidekick
of fifty years; his two daughters, Maureen Brown
and Sheila Tabor; and his four grandsons, Sean,
Eric and Matthew Brown and Forrest Mitchell Malone.
Born in Billings, Montana, he was reared in
New Mexico and Colorado, where he learned an
appreciation of American Indian history and their
artifacts at an age of 4 when his father carried
him on his shoulders into the remote pueblo ruins
in the Galesteo Basin of New Mexico. When his
family moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 19t62, his
education in point type identification continues
through the mentorship of his friend Gregory
Perino.
He was a past vice-president and member of the
Tulsa Archaeological Society, the Oklahoma Anthropological
Society, Keystone Crossroads Historical Society,
and the Northwest Arkansas Archaeological Society.
Jim participated in numerous professional archaeological
digs throughout Oklahoma, but his favorite site
was the Leslie Vore site in Tulsa County, Oklahoma,
under the direction of Dr. Gregory Odell of the
Tulsa University. His kind and helpful nature
and expertise will be missed. He was a credit
to modern American archaeology.
January 1999 Vol 46 No# 1
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Ralph Mahan
1912 - 2001
The Wolverine State Archaeological Society Loses
a Long-Time Member, Ralph Mahan.
Ralph joined the W.S.A.S in 1983. He was very
active in all of the functions of the Michigan
society. Everyone will remember him as the guy
with the box under his arm and a roll of tickets
in his hand. With his booming voice, he would
raffle off his special salesmen spiel that no
one could resist. Single handedly, he raised
more funds than anyone else over the years for
the W.S.A.S. and our local chapter.
Ralph was always there for the children, whom
he truly loved, and complimented them on their
collections, encouraged them to continue their
study of Michigan prehistory. He cheered the
little ones on in their search for arrowheads
at our club sponsored family picnics.
Though not a serious artifact collector himself,
he and his wife, Jean, would often hunt with
our family in search of artifacts. Ralph's real
interest was in the old historic Indian trails.
Armed with the original 1837 survey maps, he
spent countless hours in the field, locating
and remapping the trails on Wexford and Grand
Traverse Counties. His knowledge of them and
expertise in them was phenomenal. He could show
you where traces of trails could still be found
today and explain the logic behind them. We recently
revisited one of the scenic spots along the trail
overlooking the Manistee River and fondly remembered
a good friend.
Ralph had a life-long involvement with the Boy
Scouts and earned the rank of Eagle Scout. His
activities in various leadership capacities in
Flint and Cadillac, Michigan, also earned him
the Silver Beaver Award.
Ralph's survivors include his son Clark (Carol)
Mahan; grandson Robert (Lori) Mahan; and grand-daughters,
Alice and Rebecca Mahan Good-by, old friend. You will be missed!
submitted by Don and Noreen Gustafson
January 2002 Vol 49 No# 1
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Roy Hathcock
1933 -2005
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On March 25th, 2005, American archaeology lost a great friend and supporter.
Roy Hathcock passed away at the age of 72 from complications following
open-heart by-pass surgery.
Roy was a sought out fixture at many state-sponsored artifact shows
within Central States for several decades. His warm charm and pleasing
wit will
be sorely missed. Roy was always helpful and provided guidance to many
beginning collectors. His advice and opinions were always taken seriously
by friends
and fellow collectors. Many professional archaeologists also appreciated
Roy’s willingness to communicate and share opinions and information,
thereby helping to bridge the gap between professionals and amateurs.
Roy was a registered member of the Cherokee Tribe of Tahlequah. He is
well known for his books on Native American pottery. His first, Ancient
Indian
Pottery of the Mississippi River Valley, was published in 1976. A second
edition with many additional examples of Indian ceramic art was released
in 1988. Roy’s second major archaeological contribution, The Quapaw
and Their Pottery, was published in 1982. This book was dedicated “To
the remaining Quapaw and to the preservation and recognition of their ancestral
heritage.”Items from Roy’s personal collection are currently
on display as a part of a traveling exhibit developed by The Art Institute
of Chicago. Roy’s collection is diverse, with artifacts of interest
from many part of the Central States region. Documentation of Spiro Mounds
artifacts, the history of the site and interpretation of the artifacts
were of special interest to him.
Roy was a United States Army Veteran and served with the Missouri National
Guard. He is survived by Norma, his wife of fifty-two years, and by his son,
Bryce.
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My heart was saddened with the knowledge of Tom
Zmudka's untimely death that occurred in late 2003.
I had previously been aware of some quiet rumors,
but nothing definite until just recently, when my
suspicions were confirmed by two local people. Tom
was very instrumental in organizing, implementing
and following through with the northeastern Illinois
Archaeological Society shows held in Utica, Illinois
on a semi-annual basis for many years. Tom was a
resident of Ogelsby, Illinois. He was a fast and
true friend of the late Don Edwards, a collector
from the Utica, Illinois region. An age difference
separated the two but not their love of the local
history and archaeology of the area. It is my opinion
that Tom was never recognized and given the thankfulness
that he deserved for all of his hard work, dedication
and devotion in his putting on”the Utica show.
With all due respect, I thank Tom for all he did
so selflessly. It would be most appropriate for all
of us to take a minute and say, THANKS, TOM! His
walking on has left a void that wont be replaced.
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R Duane “Beanie” Johnson
1938 - 2009
Duane, a resident of Morristown, Shelby County
Indiana, has collected for many years. Portions
of Duane's collection
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James Edward “Jim” Dresslar
Aug 15 1933 - Oct 22 2011
James Edward Dresslar, 78, Bargersville, IN, died
Oct. 22, 2011. Services: 4 p.m. Oct. 29 in Flinn
and Maguire Funeral Home , Franklin, with visitation
from 1 p.m. Burial will be private.
Published in the The Indianapolis Star on October
27, 2011
Jim was an avid collector of Native American memoribilia
and had his own museum. He was very knowledgeable
about everything Native American and was very respectful
of their culture.
Jim authored a most beautiful book called "The
Engraved Powder Horn" The photographs are stunning.
His knowledge of the powder horns is beyond belief.
He and his wife Carolyn had a log barn and a log
cabin, from the same property, moved from Kentucky
to their property in Bargersville, Indiana. They
made a beautiful home out of the two. They were set
apart and the center was filled in as the foyer and
kitchen on the first floor. The top of the barn was
their bedroom and a second bedroom, the bottom, the
dining room. The cabin part became their den. There
was an entire lower level with several decks. It
was a very lived in house but with a primitive beauty
all it's own.
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June 29 1897 - December 6 1971
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Dr. Gordon F Meuser, Columbus,
first President of the Society. As a young
man, he traveled the back roads in a horse
and buggy seeking artifacts from farms along
the way. He believed there were no duplicate
artifacts that every one found was unique.
His enormous Ohio collection featured effigy
forms, slate, pipes and discodials. His favorite
specialty was his large grouping of slate
lizard forms.
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When Gordon Frederick Meuser was born on 29 June
1897, in Massilon Township, Wayne, Illinois, United
States, his father, Fred Meuser, was 32 and his mother,
Anna Marie Trauner, was 25.
He married Aurelia Eliza
Martin on 28 December 1922, in Crawford, Ohio,
United States. He lived in Massillon, Stark, Ohio,
United
States in 1910 and Franklinton, Columbus, Franklin,
Ohio, United States in 1940.
He was a founding member of the Ohio Indian Relic
Collectors formed Saturday, March 14,1942.
r. Meuser came to Columbus in his
teens to attend Starling Medical College
which would later become part of Ohio
State University. When he came to
Columbus he brought with him a substantial group
of artifacts given to him by a relative, Dr. Lavender,
of Mansfield. The Lavender artifacts were the core
of his eventual large collection.
He died on 6 December
1971, in Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, United States,
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Dr. Hugh T. Young
May 6 1891 - May 27 1962
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Dr. Hugh T. Young
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Dr. T.H. Young Services Set; Noted Collector
Services for Dr. T. Hugh Young, 71, Nashville
physician and archaeological scientist who
died Sunday afternoon at Baptist Hospital,
will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Waverly Place
Methodist Church.
The Rev. Fenton Warren, pastor, will officiate,
assisted by Gordon Turner of Lawrence Avenue
Church of Christ.
Dr. Young had the largest collection of Indian
relics in the nation, including 34,000 arrow
heads, 530 birdstones, 250 discoidals (game
stones), 137 notched hoes and many other rare
and valuable artifacts.
Known as a "collector's collector",
Dr. Young became interested in Indian relics
50 years ago when, as a boy, he hunted minie'
balls in Middle Tennessee.
After an automobile accident on May 15, 1955,
the doctor was forced to retire from the practice
of medicine. It was then he built his home
and an adjoining museum for his relics at the
corner of Battery Lane and Franklin Road.
A lifelong resident of Nashville, Dr. Young
was the son of Thomas Hugh and Lura Dennison
Young. He was graduated from Vanderbilt University
in 1913, received a pharmaceutical degree in
1914 and was graduated from the medical school
in 1915.
He married the former Margarette Cathey of
Nashville. She survives. Previously he was
married to the former Hazel Crippen of Nashville.
She died 20 years ago.
Dr. Young practiced medicine in Nashville
40 years, having offices in the Bennie Dillon
Bldg. at Seventh Ave. and Church St. He was
for many years an insurance examiner for Life & Casualty
Ins. Co., National Life and Accident Ins. Co.,
Metropolitan Life Ins. Co. and New York Life
Ins. Co.
He was a 32nd degree Mason, Shriner, member
of Central Avenue Church of Christ, member
of various medical societies and associations
and member of the Tennessee, Wisconsin, Missouri
and Illinois Archaeological societies, and
the Ohio Indian Relic Collections Society.
Notable in Dr. Young's collection are a pair
of flint faces found in a stone cave on Duck
River in Humphreys County, 125 flints found
in Middle Tennessee and the finest example
of translucent quartz hourglass ever found.
Dr. Young and his wife made a number of trips
to explore mounds, caves or field sites as
well as to seek out additions from other collections.
Except for some carved Sioux peace pipes,
all of Dr. Young's relics are prehistoric,
dating back 800 to 1000 years. Some of his
collection was sold before his death to a collector
who bought the artifacts for the City of Tulsa,
Okla.
Besides his widow, survivors are three daughters;
Mrs. Lewis K. Smith, Miami, Fla., Mrs. John
Charles Walton and Mrs. Rinkey Blumen, both
of Nashville; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren |
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Floyd
Easterwood |
Floyd Easterwood III, 1959 - 2005
Floyd Easterwood
III, Fredericksburg, Texas passed away at age 46
on October 4,2005.
Floyd served as president and vice president of
the Lone Star State Archaeological Society
of Texas. He was strong
advocate of collector rights in the State of Texas.
He authored many articles
about archaeology and assisted in hosting the GIRS/LSASS show
in Temple, Texas.
A veteran of the United States Navy, he served
on the U.S.V on
Stuben where he received many awards and citations
for his service.
July
2006 Vol 53 No# 3 |
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Lar
Hothem July 26, 1938 - October 18, 2006 |
Lar Hothem
Lar (Larry) L. Hothem, author and
book seller, age 68 of Lancaster, passed away peacefully
Wednesday, October 18, 2006 at his home.
Lar was born July 26, 1938 at Fresno
(Coshocton County), Ohio to the late Luther Clark
and Edith Irene (Maurer) Hothem. He grew up in
West Lafayette, Ohio, was a graduate of Wooster
(Ohio) High School, attended the College of Wooster
and graduated from The Ohio State University with
degrees in social welfare and journalism.
While owning several small businesses
Lar authored more than 700 articles on many topics
appearing in over 75 regional, national and special
interest publications. Lar was a long-time contributing
editor to The Antiques Journal, wrote the "Arrowheads" chapter
of the Time-Life Collectibles Series, and was a
frequent contributor to the Columbus Dispatch Sunday
Magazine. He was active in the Columbus Writers'
Club for many years.
Lar's life-long interest in collecting,
studying, and writing about North American prehistoric
Indian artifacts began at a young age on the Hothem
family farms. Beginning in 1976 he launched into
a successful career as an author, becoming one
of the country's most respected authorities on
collecting North American Indian artifacts. His
numerous identification and price guide books (over
35) have proven to be indispensable to both beginning
and advanced artifact collectors as well the amateur
archaeologist. Lar wrote regularly for Indian Artifact
Magazine, Prehistoric Antiquities Quarterly and
the Ohio Archaeologist.
Lar was an active member of The Standing
Stone Chapter and the Kokosing Chapter of the Ohio
Archaeological Society, The Ohio Archaeological
Society of Ohio, several other local and state
archaeological societies, the Ohio Historical Society,
and the Ohio Genealogical Society and Fairfield
County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society.
Lar married Sue Ann McClurg (daughter
of William C. and Virginia M. Gardner McClurg)
of Lancaster on August 21, 1976 at the Columbus
(Ohio) Park of Roses. Together they developed Hothem
House Books.
Lar is survived by his wife Sue,
brothers Dr. M.C. (Pat) Hothem of Portland, Maine,
Dr. Arden (Jean) Hothem of Gainsville, Georgia,
and Rev. Dr. Hugh (Ilene) Hothem of Wooster, Ohio,
and by sister-in-law Linda Childs Hothem of Sausalito,
California, many nieces and nephews and great-nieces
and great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents
Luther and Edith, brother Ronald E. Hothem, Esq.
and sister Mary Rae Gambrell.
There are no calling hours. A memorial
service will be announced by the family at a later
date.
Caring cremation has taken place at The Frank E. Smith Funeral Home, Lancaster.
Donations in Lar's memory may be
made to the charity of choice or to the Fairfield
County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society,
Lancaster, Ohio. |
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Carl
M. Wright 1938-2006 |
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Central States Archaeological Societies,
Inc. lost one of its most prolific writers and
contributors on Thursday October 18th, 2006. Carl
was born on May 21, 1938 in Murphysboro, illinois
to late Carl Matthew Wright and Pearl (Penrod)
Wright, she survives him. He married Dorothy Green
on October 9, 1960 and is survived by her, two
daughters, a son-in law, three grandsons, a granddaughter
as well as sister, brothers, nieces an nephews
and other relatives.
Carl’s archaeological training
was under the tutelage of the late Dr. Robert Bell
at Oklahoma University and he graduated from South
East Missouri State with a Bachelor of Science
degree. Science was always a passion for Carl and
this interest wasn’t limited to just archaeology,
he also enjoyed astronomy, ballistics, philosophy
and many other varied subjects.
Carl participated in formal archaeological
digs in Kansas with the late Dr. John Reynolds
as well as digs in Illinois and Arizona. He was
a prolific archaeological writer and the author
of the regular feature “Avocational Archaeology” for
the Central States Archaeological Journal for many
years, and authored articles in other publications.
He was a Contributing Editor for the CSAJ and was
instrumental in the publication of Indiana’s
50th and the Central States 50th Anniversary journals.
Carl was a founding member of the
Kansas Archaeological Society, the CSAS affiliate.
He was given the CSAS Award of Recognition, the
Central States highest honor for his contribution
to American archaeology.
Carl also loved our country and served
in the United States military in both the Army
and the Air Force and ended his service as Warrant
Officer II. He served in Vietnam and taught Explosive
Ordinance Disposal (EOD) as a specialist.
He was a test engineer for the railroad
and a member of the Perryville American Legion
and the Elks Lodge. I came to know Carl and Dorothy
quite well over the years and always enjoyed our
visits and fascinating conversations.
I can truly say I never met anyone
like him. He was the CSAS’s Renaissance Man.
He will be sorely missed.
Submitted by John T. Crowley CSAS VP |
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Timmothy “Max” Stoner
1953-2007 |
The Hawkeye State Archaeological Society has
lost one of it’s own. Timmothy Edward “Max” Stoner,
54, of Mount Pleasant, Iowa, passed away on Friday
April 27, 2007 following a massive stroke. A life
long resident of Mount Pleasant, Max worked as a
Grounds Keeping Department Foreman at Iowa Wesleyan
College for many years. Max enjoyed trapping, fishing,
hunting, gardening, mushroom hunting and looking
for Indian artifacts. Born March 18,1953 in Mount
Pleasant, Tim was the son of Harold and Betty Stoner.
He was a 1971 graduate of Mount Pleasant High School.
He is survived by his wife Mary and one brother Ted
Stoner. Max was very interested in archaeology and
enjoyed sharing his artifact collection with others.
His collection of entirely personal finds included
over sixty axes. He was one of the founders and show
host of the Mount Pleasant Artifact Show held at
Wesleyan College. He will be deeply missed by his
fellow artifact collectors and all in the Hawkeye
State Archaeological Society who knew him.
April 2008
Vol 55 No# 2 |
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Michael
S. Flanigan |
Michael S. Flanigan of Evansville, Indiana, died
Monday, June 25, 2007, at VNA Charlier Hospice Center.
He was 60 years old. Born and raised in Evansville,
he attended the University of Evansville. He worked
at the Whirlpool Corporation in Evansville, retiring
after more than 30 years of service. He was especially
proud of his Irish and Belgian heritage. He found
his first point, a Mississippian triangle, while
a boy along the Ohio River. He often attended the
Booneville, Columbus, Huntingburg, and Owensboro
shows in Kentucky. He amassed a fine collection of
artifacts from Southern Indiana and Northwestern
Kentucky. He was also active in Native American arts
and powwows, a long time member of Tecumseh Lodge
in Indiana, and was an excellent craftsperson. He
enjoyed fishing, cooking, black powder rifles, and
his dog Notch.. Mike was a very down to earth, unassuming,
honest, and generous person. He was always willing
to share what he had or what he knew, as well as
to learn. Those that knew him have lost a great friend.
July 2008
Vol 55 No# 3 |
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Bruce
Jones |
Bruce Jones, 81, died January
28, 2008 in Battle Creek, Michigan. He was a
charter member of the Wolverine State Archaeological
Society. He was born October 29, 1926 in Battle
Creek and attended Bellevue High School. He worked
as a pressman at Michigan Carton for 48 years.
Bruce married Twyla Barre on November 2nd 1948
and she accompanied him to all the shows over
the years. He enjoyed hunting for, as well as
collecting Indian artifacts through out his life.
He also enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived
by his wife, sons K.C. Jones and Stacey Jones,
six grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren
and his half brother Brent Higdon. He will be
missed by his family as well as his many friends
at the Wolverine State Archaeological Society.
July
2008 Vol 55 No# 3
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Iona
Pilcher |
| The Hawkeye State Archaeological Society has lost
a dear friend. Iona Pilcher (1930-2009) passed away
at the Van Buren County, Iowa hospital in Keosauqua
on Saturday, February 7th. She was an avid artifact
collector who always showed up at the Society's annual
show in Keosauqua, a diminutive but spry person who
enjoyed the company and the displays. She is survived
by her six children, numerous grandchildren as well
as several great grandchildren. I met her some 20
years ago when she came to see me about legal work
and during our conversation I learned she owned some
acreage in Van Buren County. When I brought up arrowheads,
she lit up and told me she liked to collect them
as well. That began a long friendship. I made many
trips with her up and down Van Buren County creeks
and over fields searching for relics. She liked nothing
better than to be out in the sunshine and pick up
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Sid
Sheffield |
Sid passed away suddenly on the 3rd of March, 2009.
He had just returned from attending the Gallatin
Show in
Tennessee. Sid was born in 1942 and had an interest in artifacts his entire life.
He was very passionate about collecting
and dealing artifacts, and was an attendee of shows in many states; from Florida
to Texas to Ohio. Sid lived
in Fulton, Mississippi. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew him. |
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John
Baldwin, 65 |
West Olive, MI
John P. Baldwin, 65, of West Olive, died Tuesday,
Dec. 8, 2009, at his home.
ANGOLA — John Phillip Baldwin
passed away suddenly on December 8, 2009, after
a courageous battle with cancer.
He is survived by his wife, Sue; sons, Jeb (Amy)
Baldwin of Caledonia, Mich., and their children,
Jake and Mya, Jason (Annabelle) Baldwin of Chicago
and their children, Jacques and Tristan; and a
stepdaughter, Melody (Trent) Heidorn and son, Sam,
of Stuart, Fla.
He is also survived by his mother, Carolyn (Carrie)
Baldwin; a brother, Bob (Linda) Baldwin; and a
sister, Dinah (Jeff) Oberlin.
He always did the best for his family and loved
spending time with his grandchildren, fondly known
as “Big Paw.”
He was the founder, president, and lifetime member
of the Michigan Archaeological Society. He was
a legend in the world of Early American artifacts
and his passion and interest was shared with many
people over his lifetime.
He was the author of seven books of the American
Frontier Series.
He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday,
December 12, 2009, at the Weicht Funeral Home in
Angola, Indiana, with visitation starting at 2
p.m.
John Baldwin conducted several top
quality auctions per year featuring both historic
and prehistoric Indian relics.
John has written books and over 100 articles
in midwest archaeological journals and magazines.
John Baldwin was a Michigan archaeologist and an
author of the “American Frontier” series: “Early
Knives & Beaded Sheaths of the American Frontier.” 1997; “Bows
Arrows & Quivers of the American Frontier.” 1999; “Indian
War Clubs of the American Frontier.” 2001; “Indian
Guns, Spears & Shields of the American Frontier.” 2002;
and “Pipe Bags. Tobacco Bags of the American
Frontier.” 2004.
A memorial service will be 2 p.m.
Saturday at the Weichts Funeral Home, 207 North
West St., Angola, Ind.
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William T.
Pinkston |
On Tuesday, November 15, 2011,
The Green River Archaeological Society lost long
time member Bill Pinkston, who passed away at age
92.
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Bill Pinkston(right) and Jerry Dickey
together at the CSASI Waverly Tennessee Show
in 2009.
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Bill was the widower of Elizabeth
Gaynelle Gardner. He was born on March 6, 1919
in Washington County, Kentucky, and was the son
of the late A.H. "Arlie" and Nante Belle
(Graham) Pinkston. He served during World War II
in the Army. He was the owner/operator of Gardner & Pinkston.
He served 5 years with the Fish and Wildlife Department.
He was also a Kentucky Colonel and a life member
of American Legion and the VFW. Over the years
he was a member of the Green River and Ohio Archaeological
Societies as well the Genuine Indian Relic Society.
Survivors include: two daughters:
Gayla (Steve) March of Alachua, Florida, Sherra
(Bill) Hardy of Harrodsburg, Kentucky; and one
son: David Pinkston of Apachua, Florida; Brother
In Law, Bill Wilham; nine Grandchildren; twenty
Great Grandchildren and two Great Great Grandchildren.
Bill attended countless shows, including
many in recent years accompanied by his son-in-law,
Bill Hardy. He always proudly displayed on his
table a picture of himself in World War II. Bill
was always smiling, open to conversation with anyone
who walked by, and will be greatly missed. Bill
Pinkston(right) and Jerry Dickey together at the
CSASI
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Marcia R.
Thompson |
Marcia Ruth Thompson, wife of Ben
W. Thompson, passed away on Saturday, November
12, 2011.
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| Marcia Thompson with her husband Ben, around
1980 at the desk they used for producing the
Who’s Who in Indian Relics Series and
managing the business of the CSASI. |
Marcia grew up in Owensville, Indiana,
daughter of Ronald and Martha Gordon. She attended
Evansville Business College and became a court
stenographer.
In 1946, she eloped and married her
childhood sweetheart Ben. She gave birth to two
children; Joseph and Rachel. In 1959, they moved
to Kirkwood, Missouri. Marcia worked as an elementary
school secretary at Rose Hill School and she was
involved in Kirkwood Baptist Church, Choir and
Bell Group.
She supported and traveled with her
husband Ben in his various Indian Relic adventures,
which included resarching and publishing the series
Who’s Who in Indian Relics. She also assisting
her husband while he was Business manager of the
CSASI.
In 2010 she and Ben moved to Friendship
Village and enjoyed independent living, until her
recent illness. Marcia is survived by her loving
husband, son Joseph (Debbie), daughter Rachel (partner
Beth). Four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
See Ben
Thompson obituary |
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Walter D. Farr, Jr. |
Walter D. Farr, Jr., passed away
on Monday, November 7, 2011. He was an Alabama
native and had a lifelonginterest in Indian Artifacts.
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| Walter Farr at the 2009 Alexander City Show. |
During the 1950’s, Walt promoted
and played in several bands as vocalist, musician,
director and agent. After tiring of life on the
road, Mr. Farr began a career as an educator. Graduating
from Jacksonville State University and the University
of Alabama with his Bachelors and Masters degree
in education, Mr. Farr taught at Randolph County
High School and Lineville High
School and ultimately served as the Dean of Students at Southern Union State
Community College.
During the last 30 years of his life,
he shared his love and knowledge of the ancient
Native American people through his vast collection
of artifacts. Walt travelled from school to school,
showing and telling the students and all who would
listen about the rich heritage of the earliest
inhabitants of Clay County, of which Walter was
a life-long resident. He had served as president
of the Clay County Historical Society, President
of the Rebel State Archeological Society and was
a founding member of the Hillabee Archaeological
Society.
In August, 2011, Walter donated a
large portion of his collection to Cheaha State
Park in Delta, Alabama, in order to create The
Walter Farr Indian Artifacts Museum. Walter Farr
is survived by two sons: Mark David Farr of Ashland
and Walt Farr (Myra) of Tullahoma, Tennessee; five
grandchildren: Jonathan Farr (Jessica), Justin
Farr (Maribeth), Ashley Bailey (Ben), Marco Moyers,
and Cody Farr along with five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter
D. Farr Sr.
and Hollie Mae Prestridge Farr; his wife of 48 years, Jewell Gaither Farr;
one sister, Imogene Farr and one brother, Elton Farr.
This photo for the Journal was submitted by Walter Farr earlier this year for
submission in the Journal. The caption he included was:
Drill found in-situ on the Buttachee River in Lamar County, Alabama by Walter
Farr, Jr.
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Mike
Miller |
Mike Miller,
Oct. 14 1956 to Dec. 12 2012
Mike Miller passed away on Dec 12 from cancer.
Mike was a good friend of mine and to all that
knew him.
He graduated form highschool in 1976 and joined the Marines Corp Resv. in 1977.
He got his permant duty station with the Dragon Platoon H & S Co., 3 Battalion,
24th Marine Regiment. He was honorably discharged in 1982.Mike worked for Chrysler
for 30 years. and retired in 07, and opened Mikes lawn service in 2008. He had
a avid love of artifact collecting and was a active member
of the GSLAS since 1984. Mike was Priesdent of the GSLAS from 2000 to 2002, V.
P. from 1998 to 2000 and was an Ambassador for them over the years. He was also
in the Who's Who in Indian Relics, vol. 9 Mike is servived by his loving wife
Kelly, his 2 sons Joshua, Jesse, his daughter Sarah, a brother Robert, and his
father Burkett.
Mike will be missed by his many friends. May you walk your fields forever my
friend.
April 2013
Vol 41 No# 2 |
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Dan
Thomas Harper |
Dan Thomas Harper 1948-2013
Dan Thomas Harper died February 2, 2013 in Belem, Brazil while on a cruise
to Rio de Janiero -- an important destination on his "bucket list".
He was born September 14, 1948 in Knoxville, TN. He graduated from Austin Peay State
University with a degree in Agriculture. Dan lived
in Nashville and pursued a career as a salesman,
working in many fields including men's clothing
and real estate. His hobbies included hiking, kayaking,
landscape painting, and the study of primitive
cultures. Having to retire early due to health
problems, he was still able to travel throughout
the United States and many international destinations.
Much of the focus of his travel was to further
his understanding of ancient history. Dan was an
enthusiastic collector of Southeastern Paleolithic
and Archaic artifacts and loved displaying his
collection at shows. He is survived by his two
brothers, Don and Robert; sister Julia; niece Sarah;
and nephew Michael.
submitted by Tim Fields |
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William “Bill” H
Shearer |
William "Bill" H Shearer
William "Bill" H Shearer, 93, of Buchanan, MI, passed away on January
28, 2013. He was born on November 1, 1919, in Benton Harbor, Michigan to Marshall & Florence
(Scott) Shearer. He proudly served his country in WWII as a member of the Army
Air Force, belonging to the Jolly Roger 90th Bomb Group. At the end of 1945,
he married Lucille Mary (Swikoski) in St. Joseph, MI. That same year, William
purchased his own farm, and remained a farmer for 25 years. He was an avid
collector of Native American artifacts, and was a member of the Wolverine State
Archaeological Society. William is survived by his eight children, 12 grandchildren,
14 great grandchildren, 13 step-grandchildren and his sister Margaret Dongvillo,
of Scottville, MI. He was preceded in death by his parents,
and wife, Lucille.
Submitted by Ron Covietz |
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Stephen
G. Walker |
Stephen G. Walker 1949-2013
Stephen G. Walker of Gallatin, Tennessee, passed away suddenly from a massive
heart attack on May 18, 2013. He was well known in the artifact community,
as a collector and as an artifact dealer. He was one of the guiding forces
behind OFFLINE Magazine, published from 2005- 2008. He traveled frequently
with his wife, Jacque Jane, who is shown with him in the photograph from
a show in 2010. He is survived by mother, Cleo Passons Walker of Sparta;
son, Christopher Walker (Tiffany) of Castalian Springs; wife, Jacque Stewart
of Gallatin; step son,Timothy Waggoner (Robin) of Duncan, OK; step daughter,
Renee Sutton (Wayne) of Goodlettsville; sister, Kathy Dunn (Mickey) of Lawrenceburg;
nine grandchildren; one great grandson. He was the owner of Tennessee Tire
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Olander
J. “Jack”Barrett, Jr. |
Olander J. “Jack”Barrett,
Jr. 1923-2016
Olander “Jack”Barrett passed away on October 20, 2016. He was married
to Marian Villella Owens Barrett for 56 years. Mr. Barrett was a native and
lifelong resident of Augusta, Georgia. He served in Patton’s 3rd Army,
80th Infantry Division, earned three Bronze Stars and Purple Heart with four
clusters. Mr. Barrett was a lifelong hunter and fisherman. Family members in
addition to his wife include his son, William J. “Billy”Owens and
wife Mary Ann Poteet Owens of Augusta. He was a longtime member of the Peach
State Archaeological Society. He assembled a large private collection over
many years and the collection remains with the family.
submitted by King Ross
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Zimmerman,
Edward |
Edward Zimmerman, Of Bonne Terre, Missouri.
He was born in Doe Run, Missouri, on December 13,
1893, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Zimmerman,
and died February 6, 1972, at Bonne Terre Hospital,
at the age of 78.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth, his
parents and three sisters. Surviving are three
children: Faith (Mrs. James Bunch), of Bonne Terre,
Charles Edwin Zimmerman, of DeSoto, Lewis Edward
Zimmerman, of Rt. 1, Festus, four sisters, nine
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Mr Zimmerman was a member of the Bonne Terre Methodist
Church. He was a veteran of World War I and served
in France and elsewhere in Europe with the famous
Rainbow Division, being engaged in several combat
actions. He was a member of the Wisconsin Archeological
Society, the Missouri Archaeological Society and
a charter member of both the Greater St. Louis
Archaeological Society and the Genuine Indian Relic
Society, having served in an official capacity
in both of the latter two organizations, as well
as having contributed articles and pictures for
publication. He developed an interest in the North
American Indian and Indian artifacts in an early
childhood and sustained the interest throughout
his life, having accumulated a large and diversified
collection of fine stone-age relics, of which he
kept meticulous records and data. He was an artist
of no mean ability and well known for his drawings
of outstanding flint specimens and beautiful restorations
of pottery and other artifacts, which he often
did for his friends at little or no change.
submitted by Kenneth Barrows |
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Raymond
F. Long |
1895 - Raymond F. Long - 1965
No one among the Indian relic collectors of the
central United States had a wider acquaintance
than Raymond F. Long. His many friends were shocked
to learn of his sudden death August 29 at the St.
Anthony Hospital of Alton.
Mr. Long was a member of the Illinois State Archaeological
Society for the past 20 years, during which time
he made a great many lasting friendships among
the Indian relic collectors, because of his sincere
and honest dealings, as his word was his bond.
His knowledge of Indian artifacts was very extensive
and an opinion, regarding them, from him could
be depended upon. He was very particular about
obtaining proper and complete information on all
artifacts that came into his possession. HIs home
county of Pike, being rich in archaeological material,
furnished the source, and this the beginning of
his collecting activities, which developed with
the years into an extensive following of Indian
relic collector friends, among whom the writer,
with over 4 years of very satisfactory contacts
with Mr. Long, is proud to count him among his
best friends.
Mr. Long was born near Pearl Illinois, on April
17, 1895, a son of John F. and Matilda Wilson Long.
He was marred in 1935 to Grace Butler who died
in November, 1939.
Surviving are a son Frank of Alton: two daughters,
Mrs. Howard Camerer of Alton and Mrs. Sylvia Barnes
of East Alton; two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Bazzak of
Glen Carbon, Illinois, and Mrs. Vinnnie Renoud
of San Francisco, California, and 13 grandchildren.
Those of us who enjoyed the close association
of Mr. Long will truly miss him.
October
1965 Vol 12 No# 4 |
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Joseph
D. Love/Herschel K. Love |
Joseph Love died last January 16, 1987 from
injuries received in a boating accident while hunting
arrowheads on the Hiwassee River near Chattanooga,
Tennessee.
His brother, Herschel, was with him and is presumed
dead, but at this date his body has not been found.
Jospeh was a retired school teacher and a veteran
of World War II. He was also a member of the Red
Bank Presbyterian Church, the Red Bank Masonic
Lodge and the Volunteer State Archaeological Society
of Tennessee. He is survived by four daughters
and eleven grandchildren.
Herschel was a retired school teacher in Hamilton
County Schools and a veteran of World War II, serving
in the navy. He was also a member of the Red Bank
Presbyterian Church, the Red Bank Masonic Lodge
and the Volunteer State Archaeological Society
of Tennessee. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth,
a son and two daughters, his mother and five grandchildren.
Both Joseph and Herschel attended most of the
archaeoligical meetings in the southern states
and their smiling faces will be missed by their
fellow collectors. A write-up about them and their
pictures may been seen in Who's Who in Indian
Relics, No 4.
April 1987
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Howard
L. Brandt |
Howard L. Brandt 1919-1987
Howard L. Brandt, 68 of Columbia, Illinois died
Tuesday, July 7, 1987.
Mr. Brant was the last of the original five people
who started the Greater St. Louis Archaeological
Society. He had been a member of the society since
the formation in 1940. At the first called meeting
of the society they had 16 charter members and
Mr. Brandt was elected librarian.
Mr. Brandt grew up in the shadow of the Great
Cahokia Mounds. He said it took him ten years to
find the first 63 Cahokia-type bird points in his
collection.
He is survived by his wife, the former Jean Phillips,
a son, Gary, Orlando Florida, a daughter, Debra
Wilhelm, and six grandchildren.
Besides the Greater St. Louis Archaeological Society,
he was a member of the American Legion Post 581
in Columbia ( he served in World War II), the Antique
Automobile Club of America, the National RIfle
Association and the Chemical Workers of America.
A photo and write-up about Howard Brandt may been
seen in Who's Who in Indian Relics, No
7 on page 255.
April 1987
Vol 34 No# 4 |
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Dr.
Paul F. Titterington |
Dr. Paul Frank Titterington, the unofficial
dean of St. Louis amateur archaeologists, died
May 14, 1969.
Dr. Titterington, a radiologist, became interested
in Illinois Indian burial mounds nearly 35 years
ago, and spent much of his life exploring archaeological
sites in Jersey County, Illinois.
Dr. Titterington was an honorary member of the
Greater St. Louis Archaeological Society. He addressed
many groups, discussed the medical aspects of bones
and Indian artifacts uncovered in his diggings.
He was also the author of a book entitled "The
Cahokia Mound Group and Its Village Site Material."
October
1969 Vol 16 No# 4 |
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Dr. W.
A. McQuire |
Dr. W. A. McGuire, Optimetrist, died April 27,
1969. He was 84 years of age.
Dr. McGuire had been a resident of Campbell Missouri
for 50 years and had a large collection of Indian
artifacts found in this area. In former years his
office was known as a showplace of find Indian
relics and taxidermic exhibits. He was often consulted
to identify rare speciments of fish, animal and
plant life. Survivors include his wife and two
daughters.
October
1969 Vol 16 No# 4 |
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Charles
T. Love |
Charles T. Love, died June 11, 1969 at the age
of 66 years.
Mr. Love retired last December after working for
49 years for The Press-Scimitar Newspaper in Memphis
Tennessee. He ha collected Indian relics for over
40 years and had one of the finest collections
in this area. He was a member of several archaeological
societies and attended meetings whenever possible.
His many friends will truly miss him.
October
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Jospeh
C. Walta |
Jospeh C. Walta, 1901 - 1968
Jospeh C. Walta, 67, died on September 29, 1968.
He was born in Czechoslovakia, April 10, 1901,
coming to this country in 1906, and eventually
settling in St. Louis, Missouri. He was employed
at Freund's Baking Co., in St. Louis. H is survived
by hs wife, Mary two daughters, Mrs. Joyce Hrdlicka
and Mrs. Rose Mary Stanovsky also of St. Louis.
He lays at rest at S.S. Peter and Paul Cemetery.
Collectors who knew Joe Walta probably remember
him best for his love of fine flints. He was amoungthe
first to hunt the famous Cahokia Mound Group, located
near East St. Louis, Illinois.
Joe began collecting around 1930 when he found
a small arrowpoint on a baseball field. His first
visit to Cahokia Mound Group left him awe struck
at seeing the vast earthworks, designed by these
ancient people.
From 1930 to 1950, he found approximately 3000
Cahokia points. In 1941, the Greater St. Louis
Archaeological Society was formed and Joe was a
faithful member.
Joe Walta was a quite person who was always anxious
to talk 'relics' with anyone interested.
He once said 'Few people could have enjoyed this
hobby more than me. To see a perfect red and orange
gem point, lying near a clod of dirt, has no equal,
Cahokia and its many wonders have been a great
source of pleasure with many pleasant memories,
that I will cherish, the rest of my life.'
By William Fecht
An article, "Joe Walta, a steady Cahokia
Collector" is found in Cahokia brought
to Life, published by the Greater St. Louis
Archaeological Society, page 54 to 57.
October
1969 Vol 16 No# 3
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Eugene
E. Curtiss |
Eugene E. Curtiss, 1899 - 1969
Mr. Eugene E. Curtiss died at his home in Benton,
Kentucky on March 31, 1969.
Mr. Curtiss was a retired superintendent of TVA
operations at Kentucky Dam. He was a native of
Wisconsin, and a student of archaeology most of
his life. Mr. Curtiss had one of the largest and
most desirable Indian relic collections in this
area and was one of the real old-time collectors.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ann Curtiss,
of Benton, a daughter, a son and three grandchildren.
October
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Clifford
H. Bry |
Clifford H. Bry, 1901 - 1968
Word has been recieved that Clifford H. Bry, an
adrent collector of Indian artifacts, and a member
of the Illinois State Archaeological Society, died
of leukemia in Colorado Springs, Colorado on August
24, 1968. Mr. Bry was sixty-seven years old. It
was his desire that a notice of his passing be
published in the Central States Archeaological
Journal.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Clifford H. Bry,
of Colorado Springs, Colorado.
October
1969 Vol 16 No# 4 |
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Earl
Robert Honeywell |
Earl Robert Honeywell
Professor Earl Honeywell, 84 years old, died August
16 1985, in West Lafayette, Indiana. He was born
January 11, 1901 in Leoti Kansas. Professor Honeywell
was an instructor in charge of floriculture at
the University of Missouri for two years and then
went to Purdue University in 1927 in a similar
position which he held for over 40 years. He retired
in 1969.
On July 7, 1927, he married Georgia Mary Crowl.
She died in 1978.
Professor Honeywell was an avid Indian relic collector
and was very active in the Indiana Archaeological
Society. He was an author and lecturer and was
the speakers bureau for Purdue University. He has
written many articles for this journal. He is pictured
along with his collection and a fine article abou
thim on page 98 of Who's Who in Indian Relics,
No. 2.
January
1986 Vol 33 No# 1 |
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Theodore "Ted" K.
Watson |
Ted Watson, 54, of Stockport Iowa, died September1
1985. He was born March 22, 1931. He married Martha
Jean Lynn on June 14, 1952, in Eureka, California.
Ted was very active in Indian relic collecting
for many years. The Watsons' collection grew in
quantity and quality until they finally opened
a museum in the basement of the family home in
Stockport.
He was one of the founders of the Hawkeye State
Archaeological Society. They also founded the Ray
and Bonnie Watson Memorial Award, which was for
the outstanding pride and achievement in Indian
relic collecting. This award has been given at
the Keosauqua, Iowa, show every year from 1970
to present.
He owned and operating the Van Buren Reality Company
in Stockport. He belonged to the Iowa Board of
Realtors and was a member of the Iowa Product Development
Corp. and also a member of the Masonic Lodge. He
was chairman of the Van Buren Republican Central
Committee.
He is survived by his wife; a son, Scott; and
two daughters, Susan and Melissa.
January
1986 Vol 33 No# 1 |
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Edward
(Ed) C. Mahan |
Edward C. Hahan, 73, of Guntersville, Alabama,
was a retired Civil Service worker at Redstone
Arsenal, Huntsville, Alabama. He was born August
9, 1911, in Honduras, Central America, on a banana
plantation, and died June 21, 1983.
In 1961 he was married to Mary Stimeez, who was
a registered nurse at City Hospital in Guntersville,
Alabama.
Since 1953 he has been an active member of the
Alabama Archaeological Society, which he helped
organize and was one of its first vice presidents.
Later he helped organize the Huntsville, Alabama,
chapter and then the Marshall County, Alabama,
chapter.
Due to continued interest, exploration and research
on Early Man in the Tennessee Valley over many
years, he was made a Fellow of the Institute Inter-American
(F.I.I.) in 1963.
It was once quoted in an archaeological news letter
that he was probably the only bald headed Early
Man hunter in existence. He has been heard to say, "The
Anthropologist would like to study my head.' He
also said that he wanted to be buried in some old
cliff shelter along with Early Man.
Ed Hahan was a collector of collectors and literally
proved more fluted points are found in Alabama
than in all other states put together. Such efforts
in collecting Early Man artifacts led him to naming
the Redstone and Paint Rock Valley projectile points.
He has published many articles in the Alabama
and the Tennessee Archaeological Society's journals
as well as several in the Canadian journal. He
was also a member of the Central States Archaeological
Society. Ed was indeed a friend of all who knew
him and will be missed by his fellow archaeological
groups.
submitted by A.B. Hooper III
January
1986 Vol 33 No# 1 |
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Donald
H. Sartor |
Donald H. Sartor, 1918- 1988
Donald Sartor, age 69, of Tebbetts, Missouri,
died on April 18, 1988. He was married to Mary
G. Zeni of DuQuoin, Illinois. She survives at the
home. Other survivors include two sons, one daughter,
five grandchildren, one sister and one aunt.
Mr. Sartor was a graduate of Fulton High School
where he was an active athlete. He graduated from
Westminster Colllege in 1941 and received his Master's
degree from the Uniiversity of Missouri in 1943.
He was employed as a chemical engineer at Monsanto
for 31 years. He served with the U.S. Naval Reserve
with the rank of LT(j.g.) during World War II.
He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church
of Fulton and the Greater St. Louis Archaeological
Society, having been a founding member. He Sartor
started collecting arrowheads with his father at
the age of six. He chose early retirement at the
age of 55 and has spent many enjoyable hours since
then pursuing his hobby in central Missouri. He
is pictured in Who's Who in Indian Relics No. 5.
Don was always present att the meetings held in
Jefferson City, Missouri and will be sorely missed
by his many friends.
January
1988 Vol 35 No# 3 |
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Bob
Hufford |
Bob Hufford, 1949 - 1978
Bob Hufford died February 8, 1978, in Blessing
Hospital, Quincy, Illinois, at the age of 28.
Bob made is home in Quincy with his wife and three
step-children. He was a member of the Moose Lodge
and the Illinois State Archaeological Society,
for which he helped sponsor the annual Quincy show.
Although a collector of but a few years, Bob had
assembled a very nice collection, and few exceeded
his enthusiasm.
For his friends, relic hunting will never be the
same. Bob's presence will be greatly missed.
April 1978
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L. Young
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David L. Young, September 10, 1946 - October 4,
2021
EATON – David L. Young, 75, passed away
on Monday evening, October 4, 2021 at IU Health
Ball Memorial Hospital after a short illness.
He was born on September 10, 1946 in Muncie,
the son of Earl L. and Mary F. (McDonnel) Young
and graduated from Muncie Southside High School
in 1964. David served his country honorably in
the US Army from 1965-1967. On March 16, 1974
in Muncie, he married Diane R. Love.
David worked for Muncie Chevrolet for 30 years,
retiring in 1994. He was an avid auction attendee
and enjoyed buying and reselling things. He also
collected stamps, coins, arrowheads and enjoyed
camping.
Surviving are his wife of 47 years, Diane R.
Love of Eaton; two brothers, Bill Young (wife,
Lady) of Losantville and Steve Young (wife, Dianne)
of Gaston; one sister, Naomi Tucker (husband,
Chuck) of Potosi, MI; several nieces and nephews;
one sister-in-law, Debbie Ware (husband, Ed)
of Yorktown and one brother-in-law, Dan Love
(wife, Lee) of St. Louis, MO.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one
son, Dion L. Young in 2016; one brother, Tom
Young and one sister, Mary Evelyn Young.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m.
on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at The Meeks Mortuary
and Crematory, Washington Street Chapel with
Pastor Dewayne Loveless officiating. Burial will
follow in Union Eaton Cemetery.
Family and friends may call at The Meeks Mortuary
and Crematory, Washington Street Chapel from
4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October
11, 2021 and one hour prior to services on Tuesday.
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Professor
Jesse E. Wrench |
Professor Jesse E. Wrench, 1882 - 1958
Prof. Jesse E. Wrench, co-founder and president
of the Missouri Archaeological Society, died i
his sleep October 14, 1958. Prof Wrench joined
the faculty of the University of Missouri in 1911
after graduation from Cornell University and participation
in archaeological excavation in the Near East.
He became a full professor in 1930 and professor
emeritus in 1953 when he retired after 42 years
of teaching service.
As a teacher and student of history, Prof. Wrench
became concerned about the rapid destruction of
Indian remains, the source of the state's unwritten
history. In 1934, he and Prof. Brewton Berry organized
the Missouri Archaeological Society to do something
about it. Objects of the Society were and are "to
preserve the remains of prehistoric people of Missouri,
to study these remains scientifically, to publish
information about them, to provide amateur and
professional archaeologist with opportunities to
discuss their common interest and to arouse public
opinion to the appreciation of Missouri's antiquities." These
objectives were not idle words Under his direction,
the Society has done all these things and has been
a pioneer in the organizing and training of amateurs
to make worthwhile additions to the knowledge of
the archaeology of Missouri. The Society is now
the largest of its kind with over 1400 members.
Prof. Wrench has been described by those who knew
him well as a stimulating teacher with the ability
to make students think for themselves: "a
rugged individualist; always ready to stand up
for human rights; good at organizing and getting
things started; sincere and modest, but with a
flair for showmanship; always ready with a helping
hand; a man in a hurry, for there never was enough
time to do all he wanted to do, see or hear."
January
1958 Vol 6 No# 1 |
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John
G. Braecklein |
John George Braeckein Dies, 1865 - 1958
John George Braeckein, 93 years old, who, as a
progressive young architect at 23, designed Kansas
CIty's first skyscraper office building in 1888,
died last October 7th at his home, 3850 East Sixtieth
Street Terrace, Kansas City, Missouri. The structure
was the Heist Building later called the Manhattan
Building, at 724 Main Street. The structure has
since been razed.
In retirement for more than 20 years, Mr. Braecklein
was able to devote much time to another lifelong
interest - the collecting, identifying and cataloging
of American Indian artifacts. Although retired,
he also was called upon by old friends to serve
in consulting capacity to many Kansas City firms
and individuals on their building programs. Mr.
Braecklein suffered a stroke about two years ago,
recovered, and then became ill again about two
weeks prior to his death.
As an amateur archaeologist, Mr. Braecklein virtually
reached full professional stature in the field
and at his death was an honorary member of many
museums and archaeological societies in the United
States and Canada.
For many year Mr. Braecklein bought Indian relics
and sold them to Edward Payne, the man who assembled
the world's largest Stone Age collection. The famous
Long collection of Kansas City, the Bennett Young
collection of Louisville, Kentucky and many others,
outstanding from the standpoint of quality material,
were negotiated by Mr. Braecklein for the Payne
collection. Many collectors have artifacts with
the signature J.G. Braecklein inked upon them,
as he was very particular about obtaining proper
data and labeling a relic he usually signed his
name.
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Samuel
Cole |
Samuel Cole died at his home east of Rainsville,
Indiana, on Wednesday, February 25, 1959, after
a long bedfast illness of eight long years. He
was 70 years old and pursued a hobby of collecting
American Indian relics during most of his life.
He possessed on of the outstanding collections
in the United State. Sam enjoyed showing his collection
to clubs, school children, and other collectors.
Sam's war record was outstanding. He served as
a Master Engineer with the famed First Division
during World War I and received the Silver Star,
the Croix de Guerre, the U.S. Victory and Occupation
Medals, and personal citations by four generals.
He breathed poison gas during the war which led
to his death. He married his German nurse in 1919
at Kobienz, Germany. She survives him.
Sam served as sheriff of Warren County from 1927-1930
and began a poultry farming in 1931.
The Indiana Indian Relic Collectors have lost
a devoted charter member. We will always miss Samuel
Cole.
July 1959
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Joe
A. Willbanks |
Joe A. Willbanks, 1895 - 1966
on October 26, 1966, our good member and friend,
Joe A. Willbanks died at the age of age of 71 at
his home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He was born
May 8, 1895 in Shannon County, Missouri.
He attended school at Mountain View, Missouri.
He was a civil engineer and was superintendant
of construction on many major highways in Missouri.
He took a great interest in the youth of his community
and at the time of his death was a counselor of
the Neighborhood Youth Corps in Butler, Wayne,
Ripley and Carter Counties.
Few collectors enjoyed their hobby of collecting
Indian relics more than Joe. He had an attractively
arraanged and propertly labeled display in one
room of his home. We who knew him will certainy
miss him and his attendance at our meetings.
submitted by by E.L. Simpson
October
1967 Vol 14 No# 4 |
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Roland
R. Hanna |
Roland R. Hanna, 1888 - 1967
Roland R. Hanna's many friends were saddened to
hear of his death, which occured Monay, March 13,
1967 while residing at his home in Ottawa, Illinois.
Mr. Hanna, 78 had a great many aswuantances and
was widely known throughout the state for his interest
in the American Indian, and for his many hobbies
which included the collecting of fine Indian artifacts.
He was a serious student of world archaeology,
an ardent reader who was always eager to learn,
and one who possessed that great ability of gathering
knowledge easily.
Mr. Hanna was for many years a member of the Illinois
State Archaeological Society. He was a charter
member and one of the founders of the Northern
Illinois Archaeological Society Chapter One, and
also a director of that organization, a position
which he so capably filled the past two years.
He, for many years, hunted relics in the vacinity
of Sac Creek in Kansas and also tramped many miles
along the banks of the Illinois River in quest
of the elusive artifact.
Roland Hanna, a retired jeweler, wsa born in Grand
Rapids township, August 3, 1888 to John and Harriet
Richard Hanna. To his wife, Elsie Jane, and his
family, we extend our deepest sympathy. All of
us who enjoyed his keen mind and close friendship
will miss him.
submitted by Ralph Sion
July 1967
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Roland
R. Hanna |
Roland R. Hanna, 1888 - 1967
Roland R. Hanna's many friends were saddened to
hear of his death, which occured Monay, March 13,
1967 while residing at his home in Ottawa, Illinois.
Mr. Hanna, 78 had a great many aswuantances and
was widely known throughout the state for his interest
in the American Indian, and for his many hobbies
which included the collecting of fine Indian artifacts.
He was a serious student of world archaeology,
an ardent reader who was always eager to learn,
and one who possessed that great ability of gathering
knowledge easily.
Mr. Hanna was for many years a member of the Illinois
State Archaeological Society. He was a charter
member and one of the founders of the Northern
Illinois Archaeological Society Chapter One, and
also a director of that organization, a position
which he so capably filled the past two years.
He, for many years, hunted relics in the vacinity
of Sac Creek in Kansas and also tramped many miles
along the banks of the Illinois River in quest
of the elusive artifact.
Roland Hanna, a retired jeweler, wsa born in Grand
Rapids township, August 3, 1888 to John and Harriet
Richard Hanna. To his wife, Elsie Jane, and his
family, we extend our deepest sympathy. All of
us who enjoyed his keen mind and close friendship
will miss him.
submitted by Ralph Sion
July 1967
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Donald
G. Edwards |
Donald G. Edwards, 1915 - 1984
Donald G. Edwards, 69, of Route 1, Utica, Illinois,
a prominent farmer, carpenter, and Indian relic
collector in the Utica-LaSalle area, died August
24, 1984. He was president of the Northern Illinois
Archaeological Society, Chapter No. 1 and was a
sponsor of the Utica Indian relic show. He belonged
to the Resurrection Church, was a member of the
Utica Fire Department and the LaSalle Eagles Lodge
and was president of the local Sportsman's Club.
Mr. Edwards started collecting arrowheads in 1960.
He delighted in helping a new collector get started
and was noted for his friendliness and cooperation.
He was especially fond of a pair of six inch Thebes
points he found while plowing his farm. One of
the most active members in the Illinois State Archaeological
Society, he always enjoyed showing his fine collection
to his friends.
Mr. Edwards was a very good trap shooter. His
wife, Mary, tells of seeing him break 100 of 100
clay pigeons many times.
Beside his wife, Mr. Edwards is survived by one
son, Donald, Jr., of Rockford Illinois. He and
his collection are featured in Who's Who in
Indian Relics, No. 6. His many Indian relic
collector friends will surely miss him at the many
meetings that he attended.
January
1985 Vol 32 No# 1 |
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George
Ross Hoke |
George Ross Hoke, 1921 - 1996
George Ross Hole, age 75, Macomb, Illinois, died
at his home on April 24, 1996. He is survived by
his wife, Mary Helen Hoke, and two sons, Kenneth
and Gregory, four grandchildren and two step-grandchildren.
George graduated from Eureka College in 1942 and
served in the Army Signal Corps in World War II.
He was a farmer all his life.
He was a member of the American Legion; Order
of the Eastern Star; Masonic Lodge, Mohammad Shrine
Temple, York Rite College 42; Royal Arch Masons;
and Shrine Club. He was also a member of the National
Rifle Association, Order of the Elks, Illinois
Archeaological Society, The Society for the Documentation
of Prehistoric America and teh Angus Association.
Many of us will remember George's smiling face
at many of the Indian artifact shows and auctions
he attended. He was often referred to as the Happy
Farmer. George was noted for his fine prehistoric
Indian artifact collection of Mississippian pottery
and dovetails. It was a pleasure to visit with
Mr. Hoke.
Mr. Hoke and some of his fine collection is shown
in Who's
Who in Indian Relics,
No. 5.
January
1985 Vol 32 No# 1 |
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Houston
B. "SI" Sisemore |
Houston B. "SI" Sisemore, 1918 - 1991
Houston B. "SI" Sisemore was born February
25, 1918, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. He moved to Tulsa
at an early age and after high school attended
the University of California, Berkley. He married
Mary Irene Speer in 1940.
He was employed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
During World War II he designed air bases and air
fields in Brazil as a civilian engineer. In 1949
he founded Sisemore Surveying Service and was past
president of Sisemore, Sack, Sisemore and Associates,
Inc. He served as an officer in several professional
organizations and was a 32nd Degree Mason.
He was a life-long collector of Indian artifacts
and enjoyed attending Indian relic shows and archaeological
meetings, sometimes with his good friend, Gregory
Perino. He was a member of the Oklahoma and Northwestern
Arkansas Archaeological Societies.
He is survived by his wife and sons and their
families. At his request, his body was donated
to the Oklahoma University College of Medicine
for medical research. A memorial service was held
June 27, 1991.
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1991 Vol 38 No# 4 |
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Ann
Curtiss |
Ann Curtiss, 1889 - 1991
Ann Curtiss, wife of the late Eugene E. Curtiss,
Sr., one of the "old time" collectors,
died on April 20, 1991. Ann was an enthusiastic
contributor to many of the Indian relic shows and
will be remembered as a kind and generous lady.
She accompanied her daughter and son-in-law (Barbara
and Lawrence Tully) to relic shows as long as her
health permitted.
October
1991 Vol 38 No# 3 |
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Ken Barrow |
Ken Barrow, 1908 - 1991
Ken Barrow of Greenville, Missouri, passed away
on January 20, 1991. He was born August 11, 1908.
He married Bess Crites on April 3, 1932, and she
preceded him in death. They had one daughter, Waynette.
Ken moved to Butler County and worked in several
banks before being elected Butler County treasurer,
a post he held for 12 years. He worked for the
newspaper in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, for 13 years.
He will be remembered as a hunter, fisherman and
artifact collector and historian. He had a general
collection of srtifacts. Ken Barrow served as vice-president
of the Greater St. Louis Archaeological Society
between 1963 and 1968.
October
1991 Vol 38 No# 3 |
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Keneth
E. Patterson |
Kenneth E. Patterson, 1918 - 1990
Kenneth E. Patterson, 71, of Beason, Illinois,
a retired farmer and teacher, died April 2, 1990.
He was born July 15, 1918, at Springfield, Missouri,
a son of Herve and Cliffe Smith Patterson. He married
Doris Gehlbach November 1, 1940, in Bowling Green,
Missouri. She survives.
He was a former DeWitt County teacher. He was
a member of the S. John United Church of Christ,
Lincoln and the DeWitt County Farm Bureau and served
from 1958 to 1975 on the Beason school board.
Kenny was known as Pat by his friends. A very
active artifact collector in Illinois and Missouri
for a number of years, he sold his collection in
1980 to Bill Havner of Springfield Illinois. Pat
had a large general collection. He was an avid
surface collector. Pat was responsible for getting
Glenn Leesman of Atlanta, Illinois, started collecting.
He will be missed be many friends he made while
displaying his collection at shows held in Illinois
and surrounding states.
October
1991 Vol 38 No# 3 |
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Arlis
Levette Coger |
Arlis Levette Coger, 1908 - 1991
Arlis Levette Coger, 83, died Friday, September
20, 1991, at his home in Huntsville, Arkansas.
He had been an active member of Northwest Arkansas
Archaeological Society since 1959 and for many
years made arrangements for the meeting in Huntsville,
often conducting personal tours of his Trail of
Tears Museum following meetings.
Arlis was a registered pharmacist for more than
60 years, had served as U.S. Postmaster, developed
and operate the first water works in Huntsville
during the 1930's, helped organize the American
Crossbow Association, was a long-time member of
the First United Methodist Church of Huntsville,
was active in many community and area projects
and always willingly shared his extensive knowledge
of geology and archaeology with all interested
persons.
He was proceeded in death by two wives, one brother
and one sister. He is survived by three sons, two
daughters, two sisters, 16 grandchildren and 12
great-grandchildren.
All who knew Arlis will miss his calm, outgoing
personality, his prodigious works, and his helpful
sharing of his knowledge and advice in his many
areas of expertise.
January
1992 Vol 39 No# 1 |
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Alma
Stone |
Alma Stone, 1899 - 1991
Alma Stone, 92, died on Friday, Aug. 2, 1991,
at the Christian Buehler Memorial Home, where she
had been a resident since December 1980.
Born July 20, 1899, in Peoria, Illinois, to Hero
T. and Louis Gloechel Poppen, she married Judge
Claude U. Stone on April 2, 1925, in Peoria. He
died Nov. 13, 1957, in Peoria.
She is survived by one son, Claude U. Jr. of Morton;
one step-daughter, Mrs Sherwood (Sheila) Day; one
sister, Mrs. John (Helena) Barrick of Peoria; and
many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A 1919 graduate of the former Lucy B. Wade Teachers
Training School, she taught for one year at the
Children's Home. She later was employed by Peoria
District 150, teaching at Washington and Whittier
Schools.
She co-founded Tac Town Teen Center during World
War II, and also served the Peoria Historical Society
and the Academy of Science.
She served for eight years on the Crittenton Home
Board of Directors and was a member of the Bradley
University Mothers Club of Foreign Students.
She also was a member of the First Federated Church,
where she served as deaconess in 194 and was active
in the Mothers Club and Service Guild.
Mrs. Stone accompanied Judge Stone to archaeological
meetings during his lifetime and she was a collector
in her own right.
January
1992 Vol 39 No# 1 |
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James
Lansden |
James Lansden, 1929 - 1996
James Lansden, a good friend of mine, died March
30. He was a friend to many collectors and was
always fun to be around. His wit and humor tended
to put eeryone that he came in contact with at
ease.
He was very knowledgable collector and an excellent
judge of fine artifacts. He and I, along with out
two good friends, Robert and Hunter Byrd Whitesell,
hunted Indian artifacts around Fulton Kentucky
when we were kids.
Jim is survived by his wife Shirley and their
two sons, Mike and Keith. I will miss him.
Lawrence "Red" Tully Lawrence "Red" Tully
July 1996
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H. C. "Buddy" Brehm |
H. C. "Buddy" Brehm, October 9 1918 - December 25,
1995
H. C. "Buddy" Brehm of Nashville, Tennessee,
died Christmas day while at home. He was 77. Buddy
was born in Robertson County, Tennessee, and was
retired from Write Industries in Nashville, Tennessee.
Buddy was a founding member of the Southeastern
Indian Antiquities Survey (SIAS), which later became
the Middle CUmberland Archaeological Society (MCAS).
He was also a member of the Tennessee Anthropological
Association (TAA), Volunteer State Archaeological
Society, Dickson County Archaeological Society,
as well as the West Meade Fellowship.
Buddy loved history and archaeology and devoted
many hours to his hobby. In the early 1970s he
started Mini-Histories, where he wrote and published
books and articles on historical and archaeological
sites. In 1981 Brehm's The History of the Duck
River Cache was published by the University
of Tennessee Press in Knoxville. Buddy's most popular
books include Along the Harpeth, The
Narrows of the Harpeth and Montgomery Bell, History
of the Blind Wolf Pipe, and Tennessee's Aboriginal
Art-The Monolithic Axe. In 1993 Mini-Histories
was published 28 books by Brehm and other authors.
Buddy is survived by his wife, Annie Lee Brehm,
one daughter, four grandchildren, and five great-grandchild
en. Buddy will be missed by all his friends at
the Dickson County and Middle Cumberland Archaeological
meetings. He did so much for friends in the archaeological
community that I couldn't list it all. Buddy had
a heart of gold, he was kind and giving. He will
be greatly missed and never forgotten.
submitted by Mark Austin
July 1996
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Morris
(Morrie) Ricker |
Morris (Morrie) Ricker, 1932 - 1996
President of Wolverine State Archaeological Society
of Michigan (WSAS)
On January 17, 1996, we lost our good friend,
Morrie Ricker.
Our first encounter with Morrie, in 1991, was
his knocking on our door and saying someone had
given him our names as fellow collectors of Indian
relics. We spent several hours looking at and talking
about relics. He also joined WSAS that evening.
Over the years that followed, we spent many hours
together, visiting, going to relic shows, field
hunting and forming a lasting friendship. We would
return home from the fields and make tracings in
his journal of everything we had found that day
and describe every aspect of our trip.
As his interest in WSAS grew, so too did his involvement.
He worked diligently to increase interest and membership
and in November 1994, was elected president. HIs
ready smile, infectious laugh and sincere dedication
to WSAS and Indian relic collecting endeared him
to all that met him.
Morrie was born May 11, 1932. He served in the
U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He was a
deputy for the Osceola County Sheriff Department
and was looking forward to his retirement and having
more time to devote to his family, friends, relic
hunting, and WSAS. Sadly, at the time of his death,
he was only two weeks into his enjoyment of that
retirement.
Morrie's children have asked that memorial contribution
be made to WSAS. He will be sadly missed by all
who knew and loved him.
Submitted by Lawrence "Red" Tully
Don and Noreen Gusafson
July 1996
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René F.
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René F. Battinau, 26 Mar 1939 - 4 Mar
2002
René F. Battinau, 62, died Monday, March
4, 2002, at Johnson Memorial Hospital in Franklin.
He was a resident of Edinburgh.
He was born March 26, 1939, in Strausburg, France.
His parents were Charles E. and Marie Franklin.
He married Judith K. Battinau. She survives.
Other survivors include a son, Dominique M. Battinau
of Greenwood; a daughter, Nicole R. Battinau
Adams of Heathrow, Fla.; a sister, Rose Marie
Deiotte of Valparaiso; and four grandchildren.
He was an Indian artifact dealer/retailer, owning
and operating the Pow-Wow Museum in Edinburgh.
He collected these artifacts for more than 40
years and is listed in the Who's Who of Indian
Relics.
He was named a Sagamore of the Wabash by former
Gov. Robert Orr. He was a Kentucky Colonel, past
president of the Home Builders Association in
1980 and chairman of the Valparaiso Popcorn Festival
in 1983. He was a member of American Legion Post
233 in Edinburgh.
He was a U.S. Army veteran.
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Paul E Gabbard August 1, 1941 - February 27,
2018
Paul E. Gabbard, 76, of Paoli, passed away Tuesday
February 27, 2018.
He was born August 1, 1941 in Ohio to Herbert
Gabbard and Beatrice Gabbard. He married Margaret
Wells and she passed away and later married Patsy
Harper. He was preceded in death by his parents,
his first wife Margaret, one son Woodie Gabbard.
He owned and operated Paul's Drywall Service.
He loved to hunt and fish, he enjoyed being
around his family and friends. Paul was loved
by so many.
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January 2 1924 - November 29 1999
Bill Cain, of Wilkinson, Hancock County, Indiana
was in Who's
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Dr.
Warren Wittry |
Dr. Warren Wittry, 1927 - 1995
Warren Wittry was born May 24, 1927, and passed
away December 15, 1995, at Washington, Missouri.
He is survived by his wife, Carol Wittry of St.
Clair, Missouri.
An ardent student of prehistory, Warren received
his Ph.D. in anthropology from the Universality
of Wisconsin in Madison. His extensive contributions
in the field of archaeology are immeasurable. Dr.
Wittry will be remembered for his outstanding fieldwork,
teaching, and writing, as well as for identifying
and naming the Raddatz point type. Warren was also
instrumental in establishing the Missouri Mines
State Historical Site in Park Hill, Missouri, and,
until the onset of his illness, was designing the
archaeological exhibits for the St. Clair Historical
Museum, St. Clair, Missouri. He is perhaps best
known for his work at the Woodhenge at Cahokia
Mounds.
Warren possessed a vast knowledge of pre columbian
cultures and he was always happy to share his professional
insights in his own personal and often humorous
way. Non-professional archaeologist were always
warmly received in the Wittry household.
The world of archaeology is deeply saddened by
his passing, and we are proud and honored to have
known such a distinguished scientist. Dr. Warren
Wittry, archaeologist, teacher, mentor, friend,
you will be missed.
Submitted by Lee West
July 1996
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Dr.
James R. Reed |
| Dr. James R. Reed, May 22 1922 - March 21, 1995
This is an obituary for a unique amateur archaeologist.
Rather than bore you with the usual recital of facts.
I would like to attempt to tell you about the person.
Any one can join an organization, most leave a family
behind, but few make any contribution to their hobbies
or impact their communities.
Doc reed died at age 72 on March 21, 1995. He was
the third generation student of B.W. Stephens. In later
years he was the friend and regular companion of Bryon
Knoblock.
Doc was something of a local celebrity. He was the
old school like Wadlow and Titterington. He was an
avocational archaeologist, an excavator, but no one
ever called him a pot hunter. He left a legacy of
cataloged field finds, excavation notes and published
articles. He founded Erroke Indian Museum that later
developed into the Quincy Museum. The University of
Chicago assisted in the excavation of the museum site
and lent advice on the best way to excavate the mounts.
The provided training in things like leaving the original
excavation profiles and transplanting exhibits without
effecting the knowledge to be transferred at Erroke.
Doc was always learning and seeking professional help.
He also used many volunteers.
He was often contacted when local mounds in the
way of construction were to be destroyed. With the
help of Quincy College students he attempted to salvage
as much information as possible from several mounds.
Host of these mounds had been pitted for a hundred
years, yet information was still available, and through
much effort he saved it.
He started collecting at age 10, and his fascination
with the past never wavered throughout his life.
Doc graduated as a Doctor in Dentistry from Marquette
University, and served his country in World War II.
He married Phyllis Hagenbaumer and they had six children.
Doc was always interested in the mound builders.
He excavated many mounds in the Quincy area. Several
were in city parks where erosion, local kids and
pedestrian traffic were affecting the mound and
threatening both the information and contents contained
therein.
Dr. Reed was also an early forensic scientist using
physical anthropology to add to the knowledge from
his excavations. He was intensely interested in bone
changes whether caused by disease, trauma or cultural
modifications. His collection contained specimens
showing the effects of glandular problems, flattening
of the head, teeth filing and fillings, healed fractures
and trepanning. Many of these specimens were on display
at Erroke. The first time I saw a clay on skull recreation
of features was also from his collection.
Erroke Indian Museum was located in Indian Mounds
Park in Quincy. The museum was named after three
of his children by combining the first two letters
of their first names. Running his dental practice
and attempting to keep the museum open was too time
consuming. A unique agreement was made through the
efforts of Dr. Reed, the City of Quincy and Gardner
Denver. A museum board consisted of B.W. Stevens,
Byron Knoblock, Doc Reed, Dr. Snow, Mohrman's Manufacturing,
Gardner Denver, and the City of Quincy, and others
were set up to run, improve, and expand the museum.
Many years later, the museum was moved to Quinippi
Island that was being set up as a major tourist attraction.
Constant flooding and lack of funds led to the park's
abandonment and subsequent move and renaming of the
museum to the Quincy Museum at its present location
on Main Street. Doctor Reed was active in these moves
and remained active with the museum until his death.
In his years of excavation, Dr. Reed identified
a unique trait among the Early Late Woodland groups
in the area. Now called Adams focus, these Late Woodland
groups placed rattlesnakes over the genitalia of
some burials. Two snake effigy mounds were discovered
north of Quincy on the bluffs. Doc Reed excavated
the head mound on one. The serpent mound began at
the bottom of the bluff and proceeded up and across
the bluff and terminated in a mound as the head.
Dr. Reed excavated this mound and found cooper and
shell beads.
During Erroke's existence, bus tours, ,school groups
and thousands of others, including a number of American
Indians, visited the museum. The museum introduced
visitors to the Late Woodland Culture, their burial
traditions, pottery, artifacts and lives.
On one occasion Chief Red Fox of the Ogala Sioux
visited. He was impressed enough to change his schedule
and volunteer to spend the afternoon interpreting
the mound and discussing his tribes history, death
stories, burial habits and cultural loss with the
tour guides.
It was a simpler time. Professional and amateurs
cooperated. American Indians professional and amateur
archaeologist all cooperated.
Doc Reed was a short, red haired nervous energy
type. He walked his fields in a hurry. In fact, he
always kept himself busy with projects, he gave of
himself, and always took the time for people.
I'll and this with a personal story. Doc and I walked
many of the same fields. He usually left a few artifacts
because of his quick pace. One day I arrived at one
of our best sites just after plowing and a heavy
rain. Sure enough, he beat me to the site. There
were his unmistakable small footprints going into
the site. The site was a terrace on the edge of a
swamp in the floodplain. For about a third of the
field I attempted to dodge his walking pattern. Then
suddenly he quit and started back to his car in a
straight line. Curious, I trailed he path for a quarter
block. No doubt about it, he was headed straight
back to his car, leaving two thirds of the field
un walked. Jubilant, I headed back to the point of
stoppage and began to hunt. Within two minutes I
found a perfect seven inch Sedalia. Not ten feet
away was a five-inch Sedalia. By field's end, two
more three-inch Sedalias where also secured in my
pockets. Laughing to myself, I thought, if only he
had walked another five to ten feet, the big one
would have been his. Since the five-inch was in full
view, Doc surly would have had both. Then my thoughts
turned to the reason he had left so abruptly. Probably
had to get in to work, I thought. Well, his loss,
my gain. On the way into town, I thought I might
as well stop by Doc's office and gloat. I mean share
my unique good fortune. It felt really good finally
to be on up on the old pro.
I was sent back into his office by the receptionist,
and in about ten minutes he came back. Proudly I
should him the four points that got away. He fondled
them, said they were nice and then strolled over
to a cabinet. He reached up and pulled out a perfect
ten-inch Sedalia He walked back and handed it to
me, explaining that he had gone to the field at dawn,
found the point and realized he could not do any
better and decided just to go home. I was beat out
again.
Dr. James. R. Reed served as president of the Illinois
State Archaeological Society in 1958 and 1959. Doc
will be missed, but the legacy of his avocation will
go on . May we all contribute half as much.
Submitted by Tom Browner
January 1996
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Steve Healy ( 1969-2008 ) passed away in the
early morning hours on March 19 and left a void
in those
of us who knew him. Steve grew up in rural White
County, Illinois and was introduced to artifact collecting
by his father and uncle. This became a lifelong passion
and life force for Steve, second only to the love
and devotion he held for his
daughter. Steve was a regular at the Collinsville,
Owensboro,
and Kentucky artifact shows. Steve’s
favorite artifacts were fine axes and hornstone Dovetails.
He was also a student of archaeology and knew the
value of keeping the provenience with each artifact.
He also appreciated the history of those who had
been privileged to curate the piece before him. He
was diligent about keeping
good records and passing this information along with
the artifact to its new caretaker.
Whenever Steve passed a relic on to someone, his
philosophy was to “
make it so you’d feel good about owning it.” Steve
was the kind of person who always had a way of making
you feel better after talking with him than you had
before; he had a great
sense of humor and quick wit. Steve had a passion
for Indian
artifacts, their history and what could
be learned from them, but more importantly, he had
a heart of gold and was one
of the best friends anyone could ever ask for. I
will
miss him terribly as will those blessed enough
to have known Steve Healy.
Submitted by Steve Boles
January 2009
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Larry
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Larry Dyer
On May 20, 2007, the Indiana Archaeology Society
lost one of our long time collectors, Larry Dyer
to Cancer. After a long
absence of an artifact show in Columbus Indiana,
Larry organized the Columbus Indiana show revival
in the 1990’s. The
Columbus show was always well attended and for those
of us that lived in the Columbus area,
we were
always grateful of Larry and Nancy taking the time
to make sure the show was successful. Larry and Nancy
would
also on occasion have the many members that attended
the show over to their home for a cookout where good
food
flowed along with many artifact collecting tales.Larry
was well known for his fabulous Pinetree collection
and the many stories he had of collecting them off of the
Ohio River. Larry was particularly proud of a personally
found Birdstone and called
many us to tell us of his good fortune of finding
the Birdstone intact. Larry also
had collected
fine slate pieces from some of the old time collections.
Larry wrote articles and submitted pictures for the
GIRS,
Central States Journal, the Lar Hothem series and
he and his collection was published in the Who’s
Who in Indian
Artifacts series. Larry had retired from Cummins
Diesel in 1986 and was enjoying life fishing, hunting
and visiting
with friends. Larry is survived by his devoted wife
of 48 years, Nancy, and three children, Jeff, Dawn
and Denise
as well as 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
All of Larry’s friends are saddened by his
passing and will
miss him greatly.
Submitted by Phil Mizet
January
2009 Vol 56 No# 1
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Dr. Pressley R. Rankin, Jr. |
Dr. Pressley R. Rankin, Jr., December 7, 1920 – October
9, 2010
On October 9, 2010 the Piedmont Archaeological Society
of Virginia and the Carolinas lost their oldest member,
Dr. Pressley R. Rankin, Jr. (known as “Doc” to
many collectors and friends). He was a family doctor,
who served as a flight surgeon in the U.S. Air Force.
He delivered over 1,800 babies in his lifetime, the
last one in 1982 being born at the mother’s
home. Dr. Rankin retired in 2001 after 53 years of
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Dr. Rankin was an active conservationist, preserving
timber lands and wildlife. In 1983 he was named the North
Carolina Tree Farmer of the Year. He was a director
of the Town Creek Indian Mound from 1980-2000,
as well as many other organizations including the
Land Trust Control of Central N.C. and the N.C. Forestry
Association. He was a 2006 recipient of an Honor
Award from the Smithsonian Museum of the American
Indians. Dr. Rankin loved hunting and took trips
across North and South America and Africa, providing
the museum which he founded with animal mounts which
are the results of his big-game hunts. His lifelong
interest in nature and archaeology began as a boy collecting
bird eggs (legal then) and was later re-enforced
when as a teenager he was the first to investigate
the Leak Native American archaeological site in Northern
Richmond County in the 1930’s.
Throughout his life, Dr. Rankin loved to share his
latest finds. In 1984 the Rankin Museum of American
Heritage was opened in a 2,400 square-foot building
owned and maintained by the Town of Ellerbe. Unable
to contain all of Dr. Rankin’s collection,
in August 1999, a 2,500 square foot addition to the
museum was added. Much of the woodwork in both buildings
came from Dr. Rankin’s land along Drowning
Creek, which is mostly protected in a conservation
easement with the Sandhills Area Land Trust.
In the Rankin Museum, located at 131 W. Church St.,
Ellerbe, NC, one will find outstanding exhibits of
the American Indians, historic artifacts, the only
turpentine still in NC, civil war period relics,
large game animals, South America artifacts, carved
ivory, shark teeth and fossils…just to name
a few. All are professional displayed. It is said
that the Rankin Museum is the best private museum
in the Eastern part of the United States.
Submitted by Rodney Peck
Janurary
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Elvin
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| Elvin Wilson Smith, 71, of Conover, North Carolina,
died on June 28, 2010 at his home. He is survived
by his wife, Marie, a son Keith and daughter Tina.
A granddaughter, Tiffany, resides at the Smith home.
E. W. or “Shorty” as some called
him, was a long time member of the Piedmont Archaeology
Society and the Genuine Indian Relic Society.
For decades he was an avid collector of authentic Indian relics
from the southeast. In his earlier years he searched
for Indian artifacts in the Carolinas, Georgia,
Alabama and Tennessee.
More recently he and Ron Harris, a long-time
close companion, traveled to numerous Indian
artifact shows and visited a number of museums
in the Carolinas, Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, Kentucky and Indiana.
Smith retired from the furniture industry and
had recently begun woodturning as a hobby. He
crafted many fine wooden bowls and urns from
exotic woods. “
Shorty” will be sorely missed as a fellow
collector andtraveling companion.
Submitted by Ron Harris
Janurary
2011 Vol 58 No# 1 |
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C.C. Franks, December 8, 1929 - December 22, 2008 |
| C.C. Franks passed away on December 22,2008. Funeral
services were held at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in
Sallisaw, Oklahoma.
He was born on December 8th, 1929, in Okeman,
Oklahoma. He eventually joined the United States
Army and served the nutritional needs of troops
in Korea, Japan
and Germany. His expertise in establishing field
kitchens had him called up many times for extended
tours of duty. He earned the rank of Master Sergeant
and served for twenty-one years.
Upon retirement from the military, he returned
to the town of his youth. He found great enjoyment
in hunting Native American artifacts in the plowed
fields, creeks and around Kerr Lake in Sequoyah
County, Oklahoma.
Preceding him in death was his father Orphus,
brothers Donald and Douglas and his sister Ramona.
He is survived by his mother, Lillian and many
children including eight grandchildren and eight
great-grandchildren.During his lifetime he spent
much time maintaining his ancestral burial grounds
at Akins Cemetery, which is where he was laid to
rest alongside his family
on December 27, 2008.
Submitted by Doug McEver
Janurary
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John Henry Retherford, 1943-2010 |
| John Henry Retherford, 68, of Stony Point, North
Carolina, passed away on August 29, 2010. John was
a long time Piedmont Archaeology Society member and
avid artifact collector. He was featured on 3-pages
of Who’s Who in Indian Relics # 6 in 1984.
John was born in 1943 in Indiana. He had collected
arrowheads since he was a small boy, but became
seriously interested in 1975 when he attended a
show in Winchester, Indiana. He said Cameron Parks encouraged him to collect slate
artifacts. Cameron even allowed John to study his
slate artifacts, which was an honor, as Cameron
would not let most people even touch his relics.
John and his family moved to North Carolina in
1977, where he was a dairy farmer raising registered
Jersey cows. This was a family business involving
John, his father and a brother. Later, after the passing of his family, John more recently worked on farms
near his home in Stony Point.
John was well known and very knowledgeable about
Indian artifacts. He will be missed by his many
friends, acquaintances and fellow collectors
John is shown in a photo taken at the Berry Archaeological
Site near Morganton, North Carolina, on July 14,
2007.
Submitted by Ron L. Harris
Janurary
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Wade Calvin Sharpe Jr. 1953-2011 |
Calvin Sharpe passed away on December 1, 2011
of a massive heart attack. Calvin was a California
native and a 2nd generation relic collector. He is
survived by wife, Deborah Sharpe; son, Wade Sharpe;
and sister, Calene Sharpe.
I first met Calvin Sharpe over fifteen years ago
at an Indian relic show. Our display tables were
right next to each others. We became friends instantly
that day, just like we had known each other all of
our lives. Anybody that got to know Calvin knew that
he was very honest and knowledgeable about Indian
relics, civil war relics, and fossils along with
other things. Calvin’s favorite points were
from the archaic period. He loved dovetails and lost
lakes. He was also a scuba diver. Another hobby of
Calvin’s was wood-turning, making vases and bowls.
Calvin was always kind to everyone. He will be
greatly missed by all that knew him. Submitted
by Dwight Phillips
April
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Dan A. Stroud, 1931-2012 |
| Dan A. Stroud, age 80, of Chattanooga died Tuesday,
February 14, 2012 at a local health care facility.
He was born October 19, 1931 the son of the late
Mayne A. and Louise G. (Beyer) Stroud. Along with
his parents he was preceded in death by a brother
Tom Stroud, sister Caroline Stroud and a grandson
Brent Stroud.
Dan was an avid collector, and began collecting
artifacts from his home area of Chattanooga. His
passion grew, and over the years his collecting
interests covered the entire Midwest as well as
Central and South America. He served as the President
of the Chattanooga Archaeological Society for seven
years as well as an associate editor for The Redskin
magazine in the 1970’s.
Dan enjoyed it all, stone, pottery, flint and
shell. His sought the best artifacts for his collection,
and delighted in sharing them with his fellow collectors.
His home was always open to anyone who was interested,
and he attended all the local shows until health
problems slowed him down. His last show was the
GRAS Kentucky Dam Show in late November 2011.
Dan was a member of the First Lutheran Church in
Chattanooga. He was a volunteer at TVA Raccoon
Mountain, a former official with TSSAA Football,
, University of Tennessee at attanooga graduate,
retired from Combustion Engineering and Hamilton
County Government. Survivors include his wife
Pat Stroud of Chattanooga; sons Timothy A. (Missy)
Stroud of Conover, North Carolina and Scott E.
(Sarah) Stroud of Chattanooga; grandchildren
Amanda Stroud and fiancé Kevin Weathers
and Drue Stroud; great grandson Karter Weathers
all of Conover, North Carolina.
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Richard Gene North, 1928-2012 |
| Richard was an avid collector of Indian Artifacts.
Born in Centralia, Illinois he started hunting fields
at the age of fourteen and continued until he moved
to Florida in 1960. While in Florida, Richard became
a police officer for the city of Hollywood. For many
years he was in charge of the K-9 department and
poured his heart and soul into that endeavor.
He often told the story of how he and his friend
Gregory Perino dug for artifacts at Cahokia Mounds.
This was many years ago when this activity was
allowed.
He was very proud of being mentioned many times
in the book Illinois Hopewell and Late Woodland
Mounds: The Excavations of Gregory Perino 1950
- 1973 by Kenneth Farnsworth and Michael Wiant.
Just before moving to Florida, he uncovered what
is today known as the North Point. Gregory Perino
finished the dig. Gregory informed him several
years later that he decided to name this point
type after Richard.
In retirement, Richard took all his artifacts
out of cartons, photographed them and put the pictures
on his IPAD. He looked at those pictures almost
daily.
Richard celebrated thirty-seven years of marriage
just before his passing. He was a US Army Veteran,
a member of the NRA and enjoyed playing the organ.
He is survived by his wife, Joan Chapman North,
along with his sons, daughters, 9 grandchildren
and 18 greatgrandchildren.
He will be buried in the military cemetery located
in Bushnell, Florida.
Submitted by Terry Goette
April 2012
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Charles A. McCorkle, 1922-2011 |
| On December 9th, 2011, we lost one of the pillars
of the Indiana
artifact collecting community. Charles(Charlie)
McCorkle, age 89, passed away. Charlie, as we all
knew him, was born in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
He graduated from Jackson Township School in 1940
and then entered military service in World War Two.
He served in the European Theater in the US Army.
After the war ended, he attended Purdue University,
graduating in 1948. He then moved back to his farm
near West Point. Indiana, and continued farming the
rest of his life in the
same community that he was born and raised . He
was a dedicated member of the Indiana Collecting
Society,
rarely missing a show anywhere in the state. Charlie
always had a beautiful
display and loved to share knowledge and information
with everyone. He especially enjoyed
children at shows, and always had candy and interesting
puzzles for the young and adult alike. He will be
missed by all.
Submitted by Patrick L. Mooney
April 2012
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The host of the Paris,Tennesssee Show and longtime
collector, J.D.Strain, passed away from cancer
in October 2012. He was 54.
July 2013
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Jan Walter Sorgenfrei 1942-2012 |
| Jan Walter Sorgenfrei passed away on December 12,
2012 at the age of 70. He was born on November 4,
1942. Jan first married Betty
Miller (they later
divorced) and surviving him are their
three children and four grandchildren. He later married
Kristine (Frick) Comer (they divorced and
she preceded him in death) and one son survives.
Jan then married Vicky (Philo) Bailey
and she survives along with two sons and one granddaughter.
Jan received his Masters in Education
from Bowling Green State University and started his
career as Vice President
for Federated. He later opened Painters Creek Antiques
in Pandora, Ohio. He is currently the owner of the
Old Barn Auction House which he has operated for
the past 25 years. He was an avid
collector of Indian Artifacts. Jan was a member of
the Archaeological Society of Ohio where he served
as past president.
Submitted by Ron Smith and Charlie Wagers
April 2013
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Jasper Newton Bailey Jr. 1923-2013 |
| Jasper Newton Bailey(Jap) passed away on Thursday,
Jan. 24, 2013 at the age of 89. He was born June
18, 1923, in Sparta, Tennesse.
He served in the Army
Air Corps from 1943 to 1945,
flying bombing missions over Europe, and then volunteered
for additional missions over Burma In June 1945,
he was missing in action in Burma for two weeks after
bailing out of his B-24 aircraft. He was awarded
the Air Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, three Bronze
Stars and one Silver Star. He graduated from Cookeville
High School and received a B.S. in electrical engineering
at Tennessee Tech in 1948. He later founded the Bailey
Home Decorating & Supply Company, which became
Colormagic. In recent years, he pursued his hobby
of collecting and
trading Indian relics. He is survived by his wife
of 64 years, Mary Frances Rhea Bailey; a daughter,
two sons, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Submitted by Tim Fields and Paul Sanders
April 2013
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George Looney 1954-2013 |
| George Lovell Looney, 59, of Mountain View, Arkansas,
died on January 30, 2013 in his home. George was
born January 11, 1954 in
Batesville, Arkansas. George
married Karen Jeane Stone in 2002, Karen survives
in their home. For the last 40 years George has worked
as a craftsman at The Dulcimer Shoppe in Mountain
View. An avid outdoorsman, George found peace and
comfort by spending as much time outside, hiking,
arrowhead hunting, doing woodworking projects and
working in the yard. When George married Karen he
not only earned the title of husband but also the
title of “Bonus Dad” to Karen’s
4 children, as well as the title of Grandpa to 15
grandchildren. George is also survived by one sister
and three brothers.
Submitted by Steve Colbert
April 2013
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| Cleatis Earl Hook, age 63, of Grand Rivers, Kentucky,
passed away quietly at his home on Friday, August
23, 2013, at 7:55 p.m.
He was born in 1950 in Providence, Kentucky, and
his family moved to Grand Rivers in 1952, where
he lived the rest of his life. He became a commercial
fisherman in the early 1980s, and was the Past
President as well as the current Vice-President
of the Kentucky Commer 1950-2013 cial Fisherman’s
Association. His hobbies included hunting, fishing,
artifact hunting, flintknapping and working in
his gardens.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore
E. Hook Jr. and Edna Earl Clevenger Hook. Ron Smith
writes: “Cleatis was one of the first people
I met when I moved to Grand Rivers in my 8th grade
year (1970) from TN. I was a classmate of his sister
and worked with his mother and wife at the Hillbilly
Restaurant during my high school years. We lived
on the same street and saw each other often. Cleatis
was always showing me arrowheads he would find
in-between running his fishing lines. That started
the spark to get me hunting them. He never took
me to any sites but suggested places I might look.
Later on, he started showing me arrowheads he made,
so I guess he was the first knapper I have known.
Even back in the 70’s he was pretty good
at “making them.” Some of you may recognize
Cleatis from the Kentucky Dam show. He usually
made one pass through and picked up a few frames
from Mark Geisler. He looked exactly like his pic
the forty years I knew him. Cleatis spent his life
doing what he wanted on his own terms”
Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Barbara
Topper Hook of Grand Rivers; one daughter,
Elaine Wailgum and husband Mark of Grand Rivers;
one son, C. Edward Hook and wife Melanie of Smithland,
Ky.; three granddaughters, Julie and Ruthie Wailgum
and Dalylah Hook, his “little Lylah”;
and one step grandson, Dylan Emmonds. Also surviving
are three sisters, Margaret Doom, Marinia Wilson
and Martha Crawford, all residing in Grand Rivers.
Submitted by Ron Smith
October 2013
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| David A Scott, 69, died Tuesday, August 20, 2013.
He was born in Manchester, Ohio on August 15, 1944,
his parents being the late Arthur and Viola (Thompson)
Scott.
David was a longtime member of the artifact community.
He started collecting at an early age hunting the
local fields. Although he collected other things,
his first love was artifacts. He attended countless
shows, and even sponsored his own in Manchester.
That event brought collectors from throughout the
country, and David was a fine host.
As a younger man, he attended Southern State Community
College. He was a man of enormous energy for everything
he was involved in, and was the General Manager
at PCP Champion of Ripley, Ohio
for 51 years, the CEO of Blue Grass Cutlery, Inc.,
the Owner of S&D Enterprises, the Adams
County Lumber Company, Allstate Manufacturing,
Ruddles Mills Products, and formerly Vance’s
Department Store. He belonged to the Masonic Lodge
#317 and was a Kentucky Colonel. He was the Founder
of the Manchester Artifact Society, Charter and
Lifetime Member of the Manchester Historical Society, and a Charter Member of M.A.M.A.
He attended the Pilgrim Holiness Church in Maysville,
Kentucky.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Marilyn
(Dryden) Scott; two sons: Tim (Tammy) Scott and
Greg (Darla) Scott; one brother Joe Scott; two
sisters: Naomi (Bob) Skeels and Esther (Jerry)
Doyle; along with six grandchildren: Zach (Jackie),
Landon, Noah, Isaiah, Faith, and Hope and one step
granddaughter: Jerica Wilmoth. David’s passion
for artifacts and collecting
will be hugely missed by all.
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Calvin D. Howard, 1932-2013 |
| Calvin D. Howard, 81, of Springfield, Illinois
died on Thursday, March 28, 2013. Calvin was born
and grew up in Litchfield, Illinois and left the
day after graduating from high school for the Air
Force. He proudly served his country during the Korean
War. Calvin first worked for McDonnell Douglas and
later on the Mercury and Gemini space projects. He
retired from NASA as a Quality Control Engineer,
helping to put man on the moon and assisted the launch
of the space shuttle program.
A good friend of his said, "Calvin was a
lifetime collector who began hunting relics as
a young man in Illinois, and continued as an adult
in Texas, Wyoming, and in other western states.
He applied his training acquired at NASA to the
study and authentication of ancient Indian relics.
He was the author of an impressive body of articles
published in professional peer-reviewed publications,
including: "Fluting Technology at the
Lincoln Hills Site" published in Plains Anthropologist(1988); "The
Clovis Point:Characteristics and Type Description" published
in Plains Anthropologist(1990); and "Natural
Indicators o Lithic Artifact Authenticity" in
North American Archaeologist(1994).”
An archeologist friend said, " Calvin was
one of the few people who really took an interest
in my research and I was grateful for our correspondence
over the last twenty years. He specialized in an
area of stone tool research for which he was unique
and very well known. There are no other archaeologists
that discovered or used his techniques of examining
stone tools."
Calvin is survived by five children Randy (wife
Patty) Howard, Terence Howard, Joni (husband Ken)
Hall, Ronnie Howard and Sherry (husband Corey)
Kelly; four grandchildren; great- grandchildren;
two sisters and two nephews.
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October 2013
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Claude
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| Former State Senator Claude U. "Bud" Stone,
Jr. passed away at the age of 88 on Monday, Dec.
29, 2014. He was born April 30, 1926, in Peoria to
Claude
U. and Alma Marie (Poppen) Stone.
Bud received his bachelor's degrees from Cornell
University and Bradley University and his master's
degree in Business Administration from Stanford
University. He worked for Caterpillar Inc. for
33 years holding management positions in Pricing,
Advertising, Sales Development and Marketing all
within the Engine Division. He retired in 1985.
Bud was an Illinois State Senator representing
the 45th Senate District for the 92nd Legislative
Session.
Bud enjoyed keeping active and throughout the
years kept busy by being actively involved in many
organizations and committees. His greatest length
of tenure was
being a member of the Illinois State Archeological
Society for over 62 years. He was one of the last
living of the original 76 charter members of the
Illinois
State Archaeological Society, and was listed as
No. 61 on the inside cover of the very first journal
published in 1937, right beneath the names of his
father and
mother.
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April 2015
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John Calvin Hill, 1947-2014 |
| John Calvin Hill passed away on Wednesday, September
24, 2014 at the age of 67. He was born in New York
City in 1947 and spent his early years there until his family moved back to Madison County, Alabama,
where they originally came from.
At a young age, John found his first arrowhead
while picking cotton with his Great Aunt. That
first find started a lifelong interest in Indian
culture and the prehistoric way of life. After
High School he enlisted in the Army and served
two tours of duty with the Corps of Engineers
during the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged
when he injured his back during a firefight
When he recovered from his injuries he returned
home and worked for the United States Postal
service in Huntsville, Alabama for twenty-five
years. When he retired from the postal service
he devoted most of his time to hunting and studying
Indian artifacts in and around the North Alabama
area. He was an excellent collector and a good
friend and hunting buddy to many.
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April 2015
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Merrill F. Kuske. 1959-2014 |
| Merrill Kuske passed away quietly on October 21,
2014 at the age of 55. He is survived by his sisters,
Jacqueline Iskander, Jennifer Geimer, brothers-in-law
Fadel Iskander and Gene Geimer, nieces Sheila Workman
and Alex Iskander, nephew Hayden Iskander.
He was born in September of 1959 in Memphis, TN,
but raised in the St. Louis area, and Gerald, MO.
In 1976 he graduated from Thomas Edison High School
in Tulsa, OK. During the years of his service to
our nation, he acquired technical certifications
in various computer related subjects, as well as
an Associates of Applied Science from St. Louis
Community College.
He was an outdoorsman and explorer, an avid fisherman, canoeist, hiker, rock
and arrowhead hunter. He dearly loved the Bourbeuse river and surrounding area
and spent many a happy hour tromping the woods and riverbank. Merrill was an
artist, in the whole sense of the word. He was proficient with pencil, ink,
oil. He played guitar, dulcimer, piano. He was a member of the Greater St.
Louis Archaeological Society. He wrote about local Native American artifacts
for the 'The Central States Archaeological Journal.” He wrote for fun
with great imagination. He was an avid photographer. Merrill entered the Navy
in 1982, serving as Chaplain through his Honorable Discharge from Active Duty
in 1991. He served two more years as a Naval Reserve Chaplain, and was Honorably
Discharged from the Naval Reserve in 1993. In 1992 he went to work for the
United States Veteran's Administration, from whence he continued to serve his
country, working in several departments
over the course of the years.
He began in Office Automation, moved through Claims,
Program Support, was most recently a Veterans Service
Representative. In 2011, he received his award
for 25 years of service to The United States Veterans
Administration. Merrill honorably served his country
for 32 years. He will be missed.
Submitted by Jennifer L. Geimer
April 2015
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Wilson, 1952 – 2015 |
| Michael Lee Wilson, 63, departed this life after
a lengthy illness on July 23, 2015. He was born in
Peoria, Illinois to Nancy Janet (Burns) and Frank
Hiram Wilson. Mike married the former Patricia Cavey
in 1970, and they had two sons, Michael Lee II and
Frank Robert. Later, he married Cindy Clore, to whom
he remained devoted for 33 years.
Mike worked as a telephone cable splicer, a power
plant electrician, and with his second wife Cindy
formed a highly successful courier service called "Fetch.” He
had an intense passion for Indian relics.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents, a brother
Jim, and a son, Michael Lee II. He is survived
by his wife Cindy, a son Frank and extended family,
and a brother Don.
Besides being a friend, Mike took me to my first
Indian relic show in Boonville, Indiana and later
that same year to the show at Kentucky Lake. He
introduced me to the community of collectors and
helped in forging new relationships. He mentored
me in the "street sense" of the hobby
one might say, an education not found in books.
As a young man, I found his free spirit and " live
and let live" attitude towards life appealing.
Mike had a tenacious and hard charging approach
to collecting. Unrelenting as a surface hunter,
he also forged a reputation as a prolific relic
digger. His instincts were uncanny! Back when public
sensibilities towards the excavating of Indian
relics were yet to be inflamed, collecting societies
condoned and even encouraged the practice of digging
for artifacts. And dig he did, and often won the
category of “Best Excavated Find” at
artifact events. Never did a curio cabinet fill
so quickly as the one that stood in Mike’s
living room in the years of ‘79 thru ‘81.
Fantastic examples of prehistoric art were crowded
unto its shelves. Beautiful works of pottery, bone,
shell and flint were eloquently displayed behind
the antique cabinet’s curved
glass.
Nearly all of the artifacts Mike recovered were
salvaged from either the miner's shovel or the
farmers plow! When Peabody Energy removed the last
scoop of The Black Earth Site's midden in 1983,
Mike had already recovered some important Middle
Archaic artifact assemblages (Lutz: 2000, p. 43).
Fearless and unapologetic, he recovered archeological
material from several Mississippian sites along
the Ohio River in Gallatin County, IL, convincing
the land owners that the artifacts were doomed
for destruction from farm equipment. And right
he was, for today those sites have been plowed
away with no regard for their historical significance
or the artifacts they held.
Some of Mike's discoveries can be seen on the
pages of some noteworthy books on artifacts with
authors’ i.e. Lutz, Hathcock and Gerber.
Other artifacts can be found in societal journals
and various collections throughout the Midwest.
I remember a boxing match that Mike participated
in as a man in his early twenties. It was the result
of a dispute that occurred between himself and
a fellow who was his equal in size and strength
but older by perhaps five years. The opponent was
also cut from Mike's same rough cloth. Wagers were
made with each man receiving similar odds to win,
and after five rounds, the boxers had bloodied
each other beyond recognition. The match was called
a draw. The sight of the two warriors stumbling
into each other with congratulatory hugs and new
found respect is one that speaks volumes about
Mike as a person.
It's easy to admire one who walks through life
like a fearless warrior, taking all that life has
to offer and living each and every day to its fullest.
In my eyes Mike Wilson was that warrior who lived
and affirmed an unconventional philosophy. He literally
took life by the horns and rode it like a bull.
In the end, the warrior stared down cancer with
his bravest face.
Rest in peace 'ole warrior friend, and thank you
for helping us understand southeastern Illinois
prehistory.
Submitted by Mike Sutton
October 2015
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| Mike Millsap, 66 year-old Checotah,Oklahoma resident,
passed away of a sudden illness on Thursday, July
8, 2015 at his home.
He was born on April 6, 1949 to Arlis Lee and
Dorothy Faye (Cherry) Millsap in Checotah where
he was raised. He attended Onapa schools until
they closed then attended Checotah Public Schools,
graduating in 1967. He became a father and moved
to Arkansas where he worked as a concrete finisher.
Mike moved back home in 1980 and continued concrete
work in Oklahoma and Arkansas. He loved Indian
artifacts and was one of the leading authorities
on Creek historic relics. Mike restored Indian
artifacts for museums all across the United States.
He also loved hunting and fishing. Mike was preceded
in death by his father, Arlis Lee Millsap; his
grandparents, Asberry and Annie Millsap, Roy and
Katie Cherry.
He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Millsap;
sister Arla Kay Chase and her husband Dale; daughters,
Melina Goatcher and her husband Ron Dake; Nicole
Beeson and her husband Clint of Owasso; grandchildren,
Katie Dawn Garner and her husband Bobby; Joe Goatcher,
Iryland Beeson and Quinn Beeson.
Mike is also survived by his great grandchildren
Kaylee E and Isaac R Garner; niece Tammy Lawhorn
and well as other extended family and a lifetime
of friends.
Mike’s wish at the time of his death was
to be cremated and scattered at one of his favorite
fishing areas.
Submitted by Lonnie Hartline
October 2015
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Behnken, Jr., 1950 - 2015 |
| John Owen Behnken, Jr., passed away Wednesday April
15, 2015 at age 65. He is survived by his loving
wife of 45 years;
Marcy; daughter Jennifer Kinser
and her husband David ;daughter Vanessa Zamarripa
and husband John; six grandchildren; parents John
Sr. and Julia; sister Julie Winn and her husband
Allen; brother Dennis and his wife Amber; along with
several nieces, nephews and cousins.
John graduated from Georgia Military School in
Milledgeville. He attended DeKalb College and Georgia
State University. In 1968 he joined the US Air
Force and served for six years. He owned the DeKalb
Bookstore(off campus) and the Braves Bookstore
in Carrolton, Georgia. John was a very active member
of the McKendree United Methodist Church. He taught
and did missionary work in Eritrea.
John was a very early member of the Peach State
Archaeological Society and a delegate when the
society petitioned
to be accepted into the Central States. He served
as President in 1981, Secretary/Treasurer from
1982-1985, Vice
President in 1986 and 1988 and Secretary from 1989-1990.
He was a member of the Kolomoki Society as well.
John could
be seen at many of the Central States shows in
the mid-west and southeast, and his collection
of Pre-Columbian pottery is
on exhibit at the Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville,
Georgia. We will all miss John, his sense of humor
and his
dedication to family, friends; and the work he
did for the early fledgling Peach State Archaeological
Society.
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October 2015
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Larry Hardage
Elliott |
1935 - 2014
Long time Peach State member Larry Elliott passed
away December 20th, 2014. He was a resident of the
Cove Community in Woodbury, Georgia. Larry was married
to his loving wife of 56 years, Shelia Bates Elliott,
who still resides in the cove. Son Scott Elliott,
his wife Tammy; daughter Carol, her husband Marvin
Montgomery; three grandchildren, Megan and Matt Montgomery
and Jack Elliott; survive Larry, as well as his sister
Patricia Presley along with several nieces and nephews.
Larry was a deacon, treasurer and choir member
of the Cove Baptist Church. He was a soft spoken
man who genuinely cared
about his community and treated people with the
same kindness as he did his family.
His dedication to family and community is a solid
testament to the man, and his kindness will be
remembered as part of his legacy by his family
and friends.
Larry lived adjacent to the Buzzard Roost Site,
a major Creek settlement. In fact, the Buzzard
Roost Site was the largest Creek village in the
state of Georgia during the early 1800’s,
just prior to the Indian removal and the Trail
of Tears. On a visit to view his collection,
Larry told me that when the Indians were removed,
the community took wagonloads of pottery from
the site. Larry was an avid collector and plowed
his property year round, not to plant crops, but to look for artifacts every day! Some of
Larry’s collection is pictured in the CSAJ,
July 2013 Vol. 60 pp 152-153. Larry will be sorely
missed by his family and friends.
Submitted by J. Steven Beasley
October 2015
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1936 – 2015
Don Edwin Lewis of Flora, Illinois, passed away
on Saturday, November 28, 2015. He was 79.
Don was born on October 3,1936, and always said
he didn’t make it very far in life, just
across the road. He married Reada Barton on March
11, 1954 in Cisne, and together they celebrated
61 years of marriage. He was a lifetime resident
of Flora and lifelong area farmer.
At an early age, Don developed a tremendous passion
for collecting Indian artifacts. Over the years,
he assembled one of the finest collections ever.
His collection grew to include many superb artifacts,
and Don delighted in sharing them with others.
He attended numerous shows, always displaying portions
of his collection. He mentored and inspired his
grandson, Mitch Lewis, to follow in his footsteps.
He was especially passionate about the publication,
Prehistoric American, and signed up hundreds to
receive the publication at various shows throughout
the years. Don served in numerous positions in
various societies, and in 2010, was awarded a “Lifetime
Achievement” Award by the Genuine Indian
Relic Society for exceptional service to the artifact
community. Don enjoyed spending time with family,
and had numerous collecting interests. Don’s
love of farming was contagious and he inspired
future generations to follow in his footsteps.
He is survived by his wife, Reada Lewis of Flora;
his children: Dean (Jill) Lewis, Sheri (Scott)
Fritschle, Curt (Janet) Lewis, and Tina (Alex)
Booth all of Flora; along with 9 grandchildren
and 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in
death by his parents: Roy and Genevieve Lewis.
A private funeral service was held with interment
in Elmwood Cemetery.
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Sam Potts |
1941 – 2015
John Sam Potts of Columbia, Kentucky, passed away
on October 29, 2015 at the age of 74, after a lengthy
struggle with cancer. He is survived by his wife
Bobbi, son Jeff(Jane), daughter Jerri (Steve) Nixon,
two brothers, two grandchildren, two stepgrandchildren
and six step-great grandchildren.
He was born August 30, 1941, in Taylor County,
to the late Thomas & Shada Smith Potts. He
was a member of Columbia Christian Church and
retired from Columbia Utilities. He became interested
in Indian artifacts at a young age, and actively
collected for over 40 years. John was a longtime
member of the Green River Archaeological Society,
and attended many artifact shows. He made many
trips to visit fellow collector Gary Noel in
Harrodsburg to discuss and acquire artifacts.
He was buried in the Haven Hill Cemetery.
Submitted by Donnie McHahan
April 2016
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H. Gross, 1941-2016 |
| Dr. Guy Gross of Sherman, Texas, passed away on
July 16, 2016. He was known by many in the collecting
community.
During his obstetric practice, Dr. Gross delivered
an estimated 8,000 babies. He was a skilled bow
and gun hunter, enjoyed scuba diving and deep sea
fishing. He was also an excellent downhill skier.
In addition, Guy was an avid and excellent golfer,
and in the last four years Guy managed to shoot
a hole in one twice
Doc had a deep and continued interest in arrowhead
collecting and loved attending artifact shows.
He became interested in arrowheads early in his
life, finding them as a young boy near his childhood
home. Over the years, he assembled a fine collection
of points, mostly from his home area of west Texas.
He loved points made from Alibates, and his collection
was stunning to see. Doc displayed at many shows,
including the huge show at Temple, Texas, as well
as the Springdale Show in Arkansas. Doc always
enjoyed conversing with other collectors and enjoyed
sharing stories and ideas. At these shows, collectors
always gathered around his tables to view his fine
frames. Doc’s beautiful collection will be
fondly remembered. Dr. Gross is survived by his
wife of 26 years, Gayle, children (and spouses)
Gay Lyne (Oscar) Tarango,
Gina (Tad) Deupree, Garrett (Julie) Gross, Zach
Jeffrey, and Katie Dornstadter and nine grandchildren.
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1929– 2018
age 88. Beloved husband of the late Mayarleen (nee
Wheeler). Loving father of William, Jr. (Lisa),
Elise Kurbat (Bobby) and John (Nicole). Cherished
grandfather of Adam, Noah and Seth. Dearest brother of the late Virginia
Woide. Uncle and friend of many. Retired artist for 44 years from American
Greetings. U.S. Army Korean War Veteran. Funeral services at the funeral
home Tuesday June 5, 2018 at 7:30 PM. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends
received Tuesday 5 – 7:30 PM.
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1922 - 2018
Muncie - 95, passed away at 3:23 AM, Thursday,
January 18th, 2018 while in the company of family
members, at I.U. Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie,
IN.
Phil was born in Albany, IN. on March 14, 1922,
a son of the late Gladys V. (Godwin) and Harry
G. Jerles.
He was the husband of Ardonna E. (Hiatt) Jerles
who he happily married on March 19, 1942.
Phil was a 1940 graduate of Green Township High
School, and served in the United States Army in
WW2, receiving a Bronze Star.
He retired from McCormick Brothers in 1984 and
was a life long Farmer, who loved being outside
in nature.
He was a member of Redkey Faith Ministries, an
avid sports fan, enjoyed playing basketball and
baseball in his younger days. He was most often
remember playing the catchers position in his many
baseball games, loved to hunt, farm, watch the
Pacers, I.U., and Westerns on T.V. He was an Indiana
artifact collector and loved trips to the woods
with his granddaughters in search of a new artifact
or any time spent with his dear family. Phil was
very proud to serve his country and being a member
of the European Theater during that service.
Phil is survived by his lovely wife Ardonna, a
daughter in law Tyrah Jerles, one sister Betty
Stillwell, (2) granddaughters; Jennifer Flondro
(husband Chris), Susan Peterson (husband Eric),
(4) great grandchildren; William and Sofia Flondro,
and Jack and Eva Peterson, as well as several nieces
and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, son Jay
H. Jerles, (3) brothers and (2) sisters.
Funeral Services will be held on Monday, January
22, 2018 at 1:00 PM at MJS Mortuaries - Redkey
Chapel, with Pastor Joe Hines officiating. Friends
are invited to call Monday two hours prior to the
funeral from 11-1. Burial and Military honors will
follow in Hillcrest Cemetery, Redkey, IN. Military
Honors will be provided by the Randolph County
Veterans and in lieu of flowers donations may be
made to Redkey Faith Ministries. Arrangements have
been entrusted to MJS Mortuaries - Redkey Chapel.
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Norm Grogitsky,
1907 - 1995 |
Born in Detroit in 1907, Norm resided there until
1920 when his parents moved to a farm i nDearborn
Michigan. He made Dearbon his home until his passing
in March 1995. He was 87.
Nork worked for many year at Ford Motor Company
as an electician before going into business for himself
as Deaborn Cartpet Cleaners, where he was active
until his retirement.
Norm was the collector extraordinare, devoting
every possible spare moment to what he loved most,
surface hunting the many sites he discovered in over
60 years of practicing avocational archaeology.
In the true sence of this great hobby, Norm was
a giver, always willing to help the novice and not
heasitating to voice opinions to the professionals.
He shared his knowledge to anyone who asked, expecting
nothing in return. He was instumental in recovering
and documenting the many artifacts found a the Gibralter
Stite, a deep Hopewell burial excavated in 1935.
Norm enjoyed membership in various organizations,
including being a charter member of the Aboriginal
Research Club, which he helped intiate in 1935.
He was a charter member of the Woverine State Archaeological
Society, where he will be sadly missed.
He is survived by his wife of over 60 yars, Edna;
a son, Ron, and a daughter, Louis. Norm is pictured
on page 87Who’s Who in Indian Relics # 2.
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James King Thompson, 71, died August, 1979,
in Canyon Lake, Texas, where he had operated the
Mexican
Arts and Crafts Shop for the past twelve years. He
was born and raised in Gibson County, Indiana, and
started his collecting of Indian relics in that area.
Jim Thompson belonged to the Green River Archaeological
Society of Kentucky and was a familiar figure at
the Ken-Bar show, where he displayed for many years.
He at one time had an extensive collection of Pre-Columbian
artifacts from Mexico
He was a charter member of the Canyon Lake Optimist
Club, the Masonic Lodge at Canyon Lake, the Scottish
Rite and the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine at Houston,
Texas, and a past patron of the Canyon Lake Order
of the Eastern Star. He was also a member of the
Kentucky Colonels.
He is survived be his wife, Eunice, four daughters,
two sisters and two brothers.
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Raymond McPherson |
Harry Raymond McPherson, 88, of Fayetteville,
Arkansas, died November 10, 1979. He was born October
17, 1891,
in New Paris, Ohio, and spent his life as a teacher,
printer and publisher and was an authority on archaeological
and historical memorial area and their development
and administration.
He organized the Preble County Historical Society
and was its first president, served on the staff
of the Ohio State Museum, and afterwards was in
charge of Ohio State Parks and was curator of State
Memorials.
He participated in the field of archaeology for
55 years and was a member of the Tennessee Archaeological
Society. He moved to Fayetteville in 1957, where
he formed the Northwest Arkansas Archaeological Society
and server as its president for seven years. He
took part in the reorganizing of the state archaeological
society and was active in promoting legislation
to form the Arkansas Archaeological Survey.
He was the Editor-in-chief of the Central States
Archaeological Journal for two years and assisted
on the staff of that publication for many years.
He also assisted in the editorial and field work
for the Gilcrease Museum in Tulsa. He was named an
official Arkansas Traveller by Gov. Winthrop Rockefeller
and was the recipient of the Master Archeologist
award from the Guild of American Pre-Historians.
Many collectors of the prehistoric pottery prepared
and restored by him now are in museums throughout
the country.
He is survived by his wife, Virginia, a daughter,
a brother and two grandchildren.
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William A. Steele, 84, died January 7th, 1979,
at his home in Cairo, Illinois of an apparent heart
attach. Mr. Steele had belonged to the Greater St.
Louis Archaeological Society for many years. He frequently
displayed at our shows and was noted for a fine frame
of Hopewell blades.
He was a veteran of World War I and a 2nd Lieutenant
with the U.S. Army. He was employed by the Corps
of Engineers until is retirement in 1958. He had
lived in Cairo for the past 46 years.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys,
by only eleven days. His only son, William A. Steele
Jr., of Birmingham, Michigan, is also an active collector
of Indian relics.
Mr. Steele collected and visited often with Thomas
Beckwith of Charleston, Missouri, back in the early
1900's. r Beckwith was one of the true pioneer collectors
and put together a very large collection which is
on display today at the State College in Cape Girardeau,
Missouri. Mr. Steele knew more than 100 sites in
southern Illinois and hunted them until the very
end.
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Deane G. Carter, Fayetteville, Arkansas, died February
12 1980. He was born February 17, 1894, in Martinsville,
Missouri. After retiring from the University of Illinois
in 1958 as Professor emeritus, he accepted some special
assignments in Turkey before returning to Fayetteville.
Mr. Carter actively supported the Central States
Archaeological Journal. He did most of the work on
the Journal Index that was published in 1969 and
was planning an update on it at the time of his death.
He worked closely with and helped Harry McPherson
when the latter was Editor-in-Chief of the journal.
He also helped edit the Silver Anniversary Memoir
and wrote the foreward for it. He was an active member
of the Northwest Arkansas Archaeological Society.
Deane Carter is survived by his wife Gladys; a
son, Paul, of Hammond, Indiana; two daughters, Mrs.
Carol Write of Fayetteville and Miss Juanita Carter
of Little Rock. Also surviving are a sister, a brother,
and nine grandchildren.
April 1980
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Irvin
M. Peithmann |
Irvin M. Peithmann, well known amateur archaeologist
and member of the St. Louis Archaeological Society,
died May 16, 1981, at the age of 76 in St. Ann's
Nursing Home in Chester, Illinois.
Mr. Peithmann was a writer and historian who published
a dozen books during his career. His best-known work,
The Unconquered Seminoles of Florida, became a textbook
for Florida's public schools. He was a self-taught
archaeologist whose work was instrumental in the
discovery and preservation of a prehistoric Indian
village near Prairie du Rocher in southern Illinois,
with artifacts dating back 10,000 years.
He became affiliated with Southern Illinois University
in Carbondale in 1931 and worked as a researcher
and curator of the university's museum during his
42 years there.
He is survived by his wife, Leona; two sons, Albert
and Russell; and two grandchildren.
July 1981
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John
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John W. West, 81, of Linton Indiana, died July
12, 1981 at the Rest Haven Nursing Home in Linton.
He was born March 18, 1900, in Lyons Indiana.
Mr. West was active in the Indiana Archaeological
Society for many years and a strong supporter of
the Central States Archaeological Societies. He was
one of the first to mass produce an attractive display
frame that all collectors could afford.
Mr. West, a retired cole miner, was a member of
the Pleasant Grove Church of Christ and the Lyons
Masonic Lodge No. 634 F&AM in addition to the Indiana
Archaeology Society.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy
Shay West, in January, 1966. He is survived by three
sons, Jim and David West of Linton, and Milton
"Red" West of Homestead, Florida, and three
daughters, Mrs. Raymond McCombs and Suzanne Hensley
of Lyons, Indiana, and Mrs Larry Skidmore of Brazil,
Indiana.
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George
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George William Casteel
1910 - 1998
George Casteel passed away July 18th, at St. Frances
Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, after a very lengthy
illness.
He was an ardent collector of American Indian
artifacts as was a member of the Volunteer State
Archeological Society of Tennessee for many years.
In attending as many shows and meeting as possible,
he made a number of friends throughout the southern
portion of the Central States Archaeological Societies
area. He will be greatly missed by all.
George was a retired U.S. Government photographer
and an army veteran, having served as a lieutenant
under George Patton in Europe during World War
II.
He is survived by one daughter, Ms. Sherry Casteel;
one son, William Keith Casteel; and two granddaughters,
all of Memphis; and two sisters who reside in other
cities.
Januray 1998 Vol 36 No# 1
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Irvin S. Dougherty
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Irvin S. Dougherty
June 1, 1906 - Jun 23, 1988
Irvin S Doughty was born on June 1, 1906 in
Paoli, Indiana, and passed away on June 23, 198,
at his home in Fremont, Indiana. He was 82 years
old.
He was a timber buyer most of his life and traveled
over the Central States area buying hardwood timber
for the veneer business. Prior to that he worked
for the Forest Service and lived in Tell City,
Indiana. He was able to collect a lot of fine artifacts
along the Ohio River while living there. Later
he worked with the Civilian Conservation Corps
and again increased his artifact collection. His
Photo is in Who's Who in Indian Relics, No. 1
Irvin served in World War II and was wounded in
the Battle of the Bulge in Belgium.
Mrs. Doughtery's wife, Laura Ladd Doughtery, survives
him at their home in Fremont, Indiana. Also surviving
are a son, Tom, of Greenwood; a daughter, Mrs.
Ruth Monroe, Angola; eight grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren.
If you have ever visited with Mr. Dougherty, you
will never forget his fine flint collection and
his happy genial hospitality. He will be missed
by his many friends. Januray 1998 Vol 36 No# 1
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Gene R. Edwards
1939-2018
Gene R. Edwards, 79, of Berlin Heights, Ohio,
passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at Stein Hospice
Care Center. He was born June 29, 1939 in Amherst,
Ohio, to Benjamin and Esther (Felton) Edwards.
He
was preceded in death by his grandson, Dylan Edwards;
three sisters, Merlene Edwards, Janis Butler and
Doreen
Jaworski; and daughter-in-law, Deborah Edwards.
He
is survived by his wife of 59 years, Lynne Edwards,
his children,
Donna (Gary) Ward, Gene
(Shelly) Edwards Jr., Timothy (Cat Rogers) Edwards
and Jeffery (Amy Schwerer) Edwards; eight grandchildren;
seven great-grandchildren; two great-granddogs,
Pirana and Ramona; his siblings, Ron (Pam) Edwards
and Linda (Kevin) Manges; many nieces, nephews
and
other relatives.
Gene founded Edwards
Tree Service. He was employed by the Lorain Shipyard
for three years
before
becoming a Sandusky fireman, where he retired after
many years of service.
Gene was a member
of the Archeological Society of Ohio and a founding
member of the Sandusky
Bay Chapter. He ran the Sandusky Bay Indian Museum
until his retirement and then hosted the summer
meetings
and archeological events. In his spare time, he
enjoyed
traveling, hunting rocks, being non-traditional
and
spending time with his family. Gene and his museum
were featured in several editions (#7,#8 & #10)
of Who’s
Who in Indian Relics.
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Richard Eugene Shively
1940-2018
Richard Eugene Shively, age 78 of Dayton,
passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018 at his home.
He
was born March 24, 1940 in Dayton, Ohio, and
was the son of the late Albert and Gertrude (Mees)
Shively.
In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded
in death by his son, Paul Shively; wife, Janice
Holmes; siblings, Robert Shively and Jack Shively
and
niece, Chrys Meatyard.
Richard is survived
by his grandson, Logan; Janice’s son, Robert
Holmes; his brother, David Shively;
nieces and nephews, Cathy (Marty) Miller, Michael
(Pam) Shively, Gayle (Mike) Tomaszewski and Mark
(Leslie) Shively as well extended family and
friends.
Richard was a 1958 graduate of Stivers High
School and received his Eagle Scout commendation.
He
then enlisted with the U.S. Navy honorably
serving on
the USS Chickasaw during the Vietnam war as
a radar
man. Richard then began a 35 year career with
Appleton
Paper, retiring as a supervisor. In his spare
time he
enjoyed collecting artifacts of Native American
and Pre-Columbian origin and had served as
the President of the
Archaeological Society of Ohio.
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Michael Sherman Wayland
1933-2018
Michael Sherman Wayland, of San Jose, Illinois,
passed away June 20 2018. He was born June
27, 1933 in Colchester, Illinois, the son of
Cecil R. and
Jessie (Wilcoxen) Wayland. He married Janice
Roberts,
who preceded him in death.
Michael is survived
by his sons: Travis Wayland of St. Joseph and Troy
(Laura) Wayland of Wilmette.
Michael served in
the Army and then went on to become a teacher for
many years. He taught Junior
High School science and drivers education in
San
Jose. He was a long-time member of the Illinois
Archaeological
Society. In Michael’s own words: “I
began
collecting Indian relics at an early age. I was
an
eight-grader at the time, and while catfishing
the East
Lamoine River with my father, we were making
the
10 PM run of the lines. Using a miners light,
fueled
by carbide, I saw a white spot on plowed ground.
I
picked up a perfect notched birdpoint. Quite
a beginning!
The focus of my collection is axes, celts, hammers
and mauls. My sons will take over the collection
and
will protect and honor pieces of the first Americans.”
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Maurice (Marty) Leo Benton
1942-2018
Maurice (Marty) Leo Benton of Roswell,
Georgia, died peacefully on September 9, 2018.
He was
born in Corydon, Indiana on September 17, 1942.
He
was the son of the late Leo G. and Mary R. Benton.
He
was preceded in death by his wife, Marlene Benton
and
survived by his brothers Robert (Peggy) Benton
and
John (Deb) Benton, his daughters Susan Benton
and
Michelle (Stephen) Hill and granddaughter, Makenzie
Hill.
Marty grew up
in Harrison County, Indiana where his lifelong
interest of prehistoric
people began.
He served in the United States Army through
1966 as
1st Lt. Armor. Later he had corporate relocations
to Chicago,
Illinois; Wheeling, West Virginia; and Georgia;
spanning 45 years in Human Resources leadership
roles
with companies: Continental Can, Flexel, Ciba
Vision-
Norvatis, and then Career Consulting with Lee
Hecht
Harrison where he retired in 2010 as Vice President.
Marty was a long time member of the Central
States Archaeological Society (Indiana, Illinois,
and
Peach State), Genuine Indian Relic Society, Archaeological
Society of Ohio and the Society of Georgia Archaeology.
He most recently served as a board member
of the Greater Atlanta Archaeology Society. Marty
was
very proud to be included in the 11th Edition
of Who’s
Who in Indian Relics. He also had several articles
published
in the Central States Archaeological Journal,
including
one in the 60th Anniversay issue about his early
collecting days.
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Gary Dwight Williams
1948-2018
Gary Dwight Williams, 70, of Florence, AL,
passed away September 10, 2018 at ECM Hospital.
Mr.
Williams was retired from Union Carbide and was
a United States Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam
War. Mr.
Williams is survived by brother William James (Jimmy)
Williams and sister Donna Thompson. He was preceded
in death by his parents William Ervin Williams
and
Cora Lee Springer Williams.
Gary was a long
time member of the Rebel State Archaeological
Society. He was an avid
collector
for many years and was a member of the society
for
over 30 years. He cherished hunting the fields
and rivers
in north Alabama and southern Tennessee. Gary
loved
talking about and shared his finds with others,
developing
many lasting friendships over the years.
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Gene Merriam
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Larry Gene Merriam
1943-2018
2018. Larry was born to Robert and Naomi Merriam
on August 9, 1943 in Zanesville, Ohio. Larry
is survived
by his wife Kaye, son Christopher of Norman,
Oklahoma,
daughter Lara (Ed) Smith and granddaughter Estella
Smith of Ferndale, Washington. He leaves behind
one sister Becky (Larry) Updyke of Springfield,
Ohio;
brothers Richard (Susan) Merriam of Jacksonville,
Florida;
Robert Merriam of Rippon, CA and several cousins,
nieces and nephews.
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Spending over
half a century in the oil industry, during his
college years Larry worked for Oxford
Oil in Ohio. After graduating from Marietta College,
Larry earned his Master's in Petroleum Engineering
at
Penn State. He lived and worked in many states
before
taking a teaching job at Marietta College. He
later returned
to the oil industry and settled in Oklahoma City.
Larry had a broad interest in past cultures,
and
produced The Spiro Mound: A Photo Essay with
his son
Chris, a book based on very early photographs
taken by
Professor Robert Bell. Larry also had a keen
interest in
photography and for the past few years, especially
enjoyed
capturing beautiful sunsets, his spoiled cats
and
interesting views from vacations. He also had
a neverforget-
any-bit-of-trivia mind that was amazing.
Larry attended
many shows and highlighted important pieces from
his large collection in
Who’s Who
in Indian Relics Volumes 7-11 as well as in Collectors
of
Historic and Prehistoric Artifacts Volumes 1-3.
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Dennus Tolley
1950 - 2019
Dennus Tolley, age 69, of Parsons, Tennessee.
passed away on Friday October, 25, 2019 at his
home in Parsons, Tennessee.He is survived by
his wife, Mary Tolley; his father, Marshall Tolley;
( age 100 ) his son Jesse Tolley; his three daughters,
Angie Tolley McDonell, Lana Tolley McKus, and
Cassey Bobbitt Sisco, all of Oakland, Tennessee,
his brother Vincent Tolley and sister Rugena
Tolley Wait, along with numerous grandchildren,
nephews and neices, Dennus served in the U.S.M.C.
and was wounded in Vietnam, where he received
a purple heart for his service in that war. s
Dennus loved to look for artifacts around Parsons
and Clifton, Tennessee. Over the years, along
with his wife Mary, they amassed a stunning personally
found collection that spanned all time periods.
He would often show the collection at the January
artifact show in Loretto, Tennessee. One of his
points was chosen for the cover of the Central
States Archaeological Journal in July of 2008.
Additionally, he loved the outdoors, fast cars
and boats. Dennus always had a big smile for
everyone he met. He was a long time member of
the Volunteer State Archaeological Society of
Tennessee.
He will be missed by all his friends in the
archaeological community.
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William G. Wasemiller
1949-2019
William Wasemiller, known to his friends as
Bill, passed away peacefully on November 20,
2019, after a short illness. Bill was born on
December 18, 1949, and lived his life in Wisconsin.
He was a master glassblower and worked many years
at the Sigma-Aldrich Corporation. He served as
Vice-President of the Central States Archaeological
Society, in several officer positions for the
Bager State Archaeological Society including
President as well as the Vice-President of the
Robert Ritzenthaler Archaeological Society. In
addition to his own extensive collection, Bill
helped curate the Sommers-McKerrow projectile
point collection and hosted the annual Schwabenhof
Show for many years. He is survived by his wife,
C-Pat, his brother, Tom and sister, Dorothy Frankey,
amongst others. Bill asked to not have a service
stating that "He will live on in the memories
and hearts of his family and friends.”
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Harold W. Rothrock, 96, of New Castle passed away
Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at Addison Place. He was
born October 26, 1923 in New Castle to the late
Eugene and Denzel (Haley) Rothrock.
Harold was a 1941 graduate of New Castle High
School. He married Dorothy Frazier on March 15,
1953 and together made their home on 400 South.
He was a farmer and enjoyed growing his own vegetables
and was very proud of his pepper plants. He was
also a Funk Seed dealer for many years. Harold
was an artifact collector enthusiast and was
a lifetime member of the Indiana Archeology Society
and had won many awards over the years at many
shows.
Harold was an IU Basketball and Bobby Knight
fan. He was also known for his boa constrictor
snake, San Blas. Harold loved the outdoors and
in the fall season, he always looked forward
to harvest season for another ride in the combine
with fellow farmer and friend, John Marlatt.
Harold lived a very long successful life and
lived every day to the fullest. He will be missed.
Those left to cherish his memory include his
sister, Freida J. Rothrock Miller; nephews whom
he adores, Gary Miller of Centerville, Ohio,
Glen (Judy) Miller of Kettering, Ohio, David
(Connie) Miller and Steve (Joy) Miller both of
New Castle; several great nieces and nephews;
cousins, a classmate and lifelong friend, Jesse
Adams, Sr.; Dale and Linda Sutherland of Canada;
and a host of special friends from the archaeology
society.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in
death by his wife, Dorothy; a brother in law,
Frank Miller, and niece by marriage, Beverly
Miller.
There will be a memorial service held at a later
date. Burial will be at South Mound Cemetery.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Hinsey-Brown
Funeral Service in New Castle. The family would
like to thank the staff at Addison Place for
taking such great care of Harold in his final
days.
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Floyd W. Goddard
1937-2020
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Floyd W. Goddard, 83, of Muscatine, Iowa, passed
away on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at his home. Floyd
William Goddard was born on March 29, 1937, in
Muscatine, Iowa, the son of Lloyd W. and Zelma
C. (Holzauer) Goddard. Floyd graduated from Muscatine
High School in 1955. He proudly served his country
in the United States Army from 1960-1966. On November
25, 1966, Floyd was united in marriage to Judith
L. Henderson in Viola, Illinois. Floyd had worked
as a supervisor at HON and GPC for many years and
also managed Kundel Farms. He was a member of the
Hawkeye State Archaeological Society. Floyd enjoyed
collecting Indian artifacts, attending flea markets
with his wife, farming, tending to livestock and
talking horses. Floyd will always be remembered
for his great sense of humor. He was a good friend
of fellow collector Bruce Filbrandt. Bruce recalls: “I
knew Floyd for 40 years. He told me he wore out
two cars chasing Iowa Square axes and catlinite
family pipes. He had a great catlinite Tablet that
was authenticated by Greg Perino.” He is
survived by his daughter, Pamela K. Sterner of
Muscatine; three grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.
Floyd was preceded in death by his parents; wife,
Judi; daughter, Amber Hamor; grandson, Howie Hamor
and sister-inlaw, Debbie Goddard.
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William Jack Hranicky
1941-2020
It is with a sad heart that I must report that
collector and author Jack Hranicky passed away
at age 79 after a short intestinal infection
on August 4, 2020. Jack was well known in the
collecting and archaeological community. He has
written multiple articles that have appeared
in this publication, as well as over 30 books
and numerous papers. He had just recently updated
his massive North American Projectile Points
book.
Jack was a Registered Professional Archaeologist
(RPA) and focused on Virginia prehistory and
had a special interest in uncovering evidence
of Paleo and Preclovis sites. He participated
in over 40 excavations, taught anthropology at
Northern Virginia Community College and St. Johns
High School College, served as president of the
Archeological Society of Virginia and the Eastern
States Archeological Federation. He ran the Virginia
Rockart Survey and the McCary Fluted Point Survey.
Additionally, he served as past chairman of the
Alexandria Archaeology Commission as well as
being a charter member of both the RPA and Council
of Virginia Archeologist.
Jack graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University
and pursued graduate studies at the University
of Oklahoma.
He was scheduled to present a paper, Reexamination
of the Paleo Site in Virginia, at the 85th Annual
Meeting of the SAA at Austin this past April,
but that event was unfortunately cancelled due
to the pandemic.
He is survived by his wife, Juliet.
It should be noted that he sent in two papers
recently, one that is included in this issue
(Trans-Atlantic Migrations in Prehistory – One
Proof?) and the other to be published in a future
issue.
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Gary
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Gary Eugene Cuckler
1945-2021
Gary Eugene Cuckler was born September 22, 1945,
in Denver, Colorado. He graduated from the Monticello
Community Schools with the Class of 1963. In
1995, Gary retired and devoted the rest of his
life to developing his rural property, and watching
three generations of children grow in his ever-expanding
family. He had a love of antiques, rocks and
boulders of any kind and all things old. Over
many years he put together one of the finest
collections of Indian artifacts ever assembled.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Cathy
(Hall) Cuckler, his children, Todd Cuckler, Stacey
(Marty) Burlage all of Monticello,Iowa, Mike
Maurice, Austin, TX., Tracy (Matt) Showalter,
Cheney, Washington, Scott (Ronnie) Maurice, Denver,
Colorado, 13 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren,
along with two brothers and his faithful companion
and sidekick, his beloved dog, Raven.
Submitted by Bruce Filbrandt April
2021 Vol 68 No# 2
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William David Huff
1954-2021
William David Huff, of Lebanon, Virginia passed
away on January 3, 2021. He was born in Norton,
Virginia on June 9, 1954, and was the son of
the late William and Faye Huff. His family moved
to Stafford, Arizona in his teens, and while
there his father developed a keen interest in
Navaho art. David followed in his father’s
footsteps, collecting not only southwest but
also southeast flint and pottery. He recently
achieved a lifelong dream of having his collection
featured in Who’s Who in Indian Relics
# 12.
He was the original owner of the Pioneer Restaurant
in Lebanon, retiring after 28 years to enjoy
his family and hobbies. In addition to artifacts,
he enjoyed hunting, fishing and competitive shooting
He is survived by his wife Loretta, sons: Brad
and Nick, his brothers Joe and Harry, two grandchildren
and his special K-9 companion, Dixie.
Submitted by Steven Cooper April
2021 Vol 68 No# 2
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William "Billy" McLemore
1953-2020
William “Billy” McLemore of McCurtain,
Oklahoma, passed away at his home on November
22, 2020. He was born January 27, 1953, to William
and Lena McLemore. He is survived by his son
Dustin Mc-Lemore (Stephanie) and grandchildren
Aiden and Ava McLemore of Spiro, Oklahoma. He
was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter
Vonetta.
Billy was a long-time member of the Central
States Archaeological Society and a past president
of the Oklahoma Chapter for two years, 2018 and
2019. BillyMac as most people knew him, worked
for Cross Telephone for over 40 years and was
an avid collector of Native American artifacts.
He shared his interest by hosting small gatherings
of fellow collectors. He also enjoyed fishing,
camping, working on old cars and Jeeps. He will
be missed by all who knew him.
Submitted by Lonnie Hartline April
2021 Vol 68 No# 2
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Robert Bruce McMahan
1947-2020
Robert Bruce McMahan of Black Mountain, North
Carolina, passed away suddenly at his home on
October 16, 2020. He is survived by his wife
Rebecca, sons Rob and Shayne, two grandchildren
as well as his brother and sister.
He served in the Army, and later the North Carolina
National Guard from which he retired as a Master
Sergeant. He fell in love with collecting Native
Amrican artifacts later in life and was an active
member of the collecting community. He will be
greatly missed by his family and the many whose
lives he touched.
Submitted by Warren Suleske April
2021 Vol 68 No# 2
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William Leroy "Bill" Breidinger
1947 - 2021
William Leroy “Bill” Breidinger of
Decatur, Mississippi, passed away unexpectedly
on March 11 in Jackson, Mississippi. Bill was
born to LeRoy and Etta Breidinger in Gulfport,
Mississippi, on August 14,1947. Bill served in
the Mississippi Air National Guard for six years.
He spent many years in the sewing industry. In
recent years he worked in the lab for the Mississippi
Department of Transportation. He enjoyed hunting
and fishing and over his lifetime developed a
keen passion for collecting Indian artifacts.
He served as the president of the Magnolia State
Archaeological Society for many years. He hosted
several shows in Mississippi every year along
with his wife, Deanna. Additionally, he wrote
several articles for this journal and also showed
some of his extensive collection in Who’s
Who in Indian Relics No. 11. One of his most
prized artifacts was a large prehistoric canoe
that he recently acquired and displayed at the
Meridian Artifact Show in early 2020.
Bill also loved spending time with his family,
especially his grandchildren, Parker, JC and
Piper. Survivors include his wife, Deanna, daughter,
Marcie (Jay) Collins, sister, Linda Cumberland,
his grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews
and cousins.
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Dr. Jack M. Schock
1940 - 2020
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Dr. Jack M. Schock, 80, retired archaeologist from Western Kentucky University,
passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020. Jack was born in Hiawatha, Kansas,
and found his interest in archaeology as a child walking draws and dry
creek beds in eastern Kansas, finding projectile points and other artifacts
to pique his curiosity in prehistory. He earned his BA and MA at Kansas
University. There, he took courses from Dr. Bill Bass, the physical anthropologist
who later started the “body farm” at the University of Tennessee.
Jack took his Ph.D. at SUNY, Buffalo. He was an authority in the archaeology
of Kansas, New York and Kentucky, and had expertise in field methods,
advancing water flotation as a technique to recover organic materials
from burial and midden soils for analysis. Jack spent his entire professional
career at Western Kentucky University, 1968 – 1994, the first anthropologist
to join the faculty and to oversee the creation of the anthropology minor
and major, while establishing active academic and contract archaeology
programs. In those capacities, he was teacher, mentor, co-author with
students and friend. He knew more than the prehistory of Kentucky. He
knew the history of archaeology and the early archaeologists in Kentucky,
teaching about Webb and Funkhouser and other notables in the early days
of Kentucky archaeology.
Jack was the most active contract archaeologist
in Kentucky in the late 1960s, 1970s and 1980s.
Between contract archaeology and his field classes,
he added innumerable archaeological sites to
Kentucky’s rich prehistoric inventory,
nearly 1,000 sites or more, estimated by a 10-year
professional and personal association with him.
It was not just sites but the knowledge he elaborated
in his analysis of artifacts and interpretation
of data. He found the first Pisgah hamlet in
Kentucky, this in Harlan County, one of only
three known to exist in the state. He found steatite
bowl sherds at a site documented by Webb and
Funkhouser, redefining the site’s cultural
occupation and character. These and other finds
have contributed to a continual revision and
extension of Kentucky’s prehistory.
Jack taught archaeology as a science, not a
humanity, though the debate was frenzied in the
day. He was on the cusp of the “new archaeology” that
was emerging, and he introduced shaping the discipline
into his classroom instruction. It was no longer
merely learning about prehistory, but learning
the discipline anew and what it could become.
He extended Kentucky and regional archaeology
by his research, and he sharpened the discipline
of archaeology as a science by his teaching.
Jack taught leadership, scholarship and ethics
as much as he taught archaeology. He was engaged
in student development before it was part of
university mission statements, and he was instrumental
in the cultivation of student life before that
was an objective of higher education. He educated
and inspired generations of students, many continuing
his legacy through their own careers in anthropology
and archaeology. His courses were so popular
because of topic and teaching style that they
often generated waiting lists, and his courses
became a recruitment tool for the anthropology
major. His knowledge and expertise extended beyond
the campus and the profession, creating an outreach
program that shared regional prehistory with
grade schools and civic organizations. He easily
developed a rapport with those he met, including
school children, community members and site owners,
and that went far in enhancing a public conception
of archaeology and culminating in a protection
and stewardship of archaeological sites.
His former students exalt and remember Dr. Schock,
indebted to him for his influence and contribution
to their lives, careers and character. He wore
Corcoran military boots in the field, wearing
a pair out every few years. He always kept a
couple of Baby Ruth’s and Pay Day’s
in his pocket, his favorite candy bars. He was
teacher, mentor, researcher, colleague, and friend,
and we are poorer for his passing. His obituary
is late because we do not know how to say goodbye
to such a friend.
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1945-2021
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James Everette Maus passed away September 16, 2021 at the VA Medical Center
in Salisbury, North Carolina. He was born on January15, 1945, in Rockingham
County, to the late Alexander Lafata and Ola Elizabeth Somers Maus. Mr.
Maus was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during the Vietnam
War. He loved fly fishing and loved making beautiful furniture. He also
enjoyed gardening and reading. Jim (as he was known to most) was an avid
collector of Indian artifacts and had served several positions in the
Piedmont Archaeological Society, including president. He wrote many articles
for the Central States Archaeological Journal, and served as an assistant
editor in the early 2000s. Jim also served as an assistant editor for
Prehistoric American. He collected artifacts starting when he was 10
years old, and amassed quite a collection of Woodland and Mississippian
objects. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Verla Maus two children,
Scott Maus and Stephanie Maus Holgate, brother, Claude Lewis and many
cousins, nieces and nephews.
Submitted by the editor January
2022 Vol 69 No# 1
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John Mark Clark
1955-2022
Noted collector, Mark Clark, passed away from complications due to diabetes
on Wednesday, February 2. He was on a collecting trip to Florida when
his illness of many years took an unexpected turn and his health rapidly
diminished.
Mark collected artifacts since he was a child.
Over the years, he became the collectors “collector” becoming
an expert in antique furniture, toys and fireworks
in addition to artifacts. Mark was always outspoken
in his opinions, which rubbed some the wrong
way; however his expertise was always evident,
and he strived to educate others in all of his
hobbies.
Usually, I try to keep an obituary direct and
to the point, but I personally knew Mark for
over 30 years. He and I hosted a few shows together
and were both involved in several local archaeological
societies. I learned over the years that Mark
had an eye for the best relics, and a visit to
his table was always an informative and learning
experience.
Over the years Mark served as president of the
Central States and a director of the GIRS. He
was the president of both the Volunteer State
Archaeological Society and the Cumberland River
Archaeological Society. He was actively involved
in the Middle Cumberland Archaeological Society
as well as with the American Society for Amateur
Archaeology. He also served as a consultant with
Morphy’s Auction House and was instrumental
in bringing the huge “Rutz Clovis” (one
of the largest fluted points ever found) to market.
I feel lucky to own a few world class artifacts
from his ollection.
Mark loved to travel, especially to Southeast
Asia, where he visited numerous archaeological
sites in Thailand and Cambodia He always spoke
about the wondrous food delicacies he enjoyed
on his adventures. He was full of suggestions
on great places to eat on the way home from any
shows we both attended.
He was also an avid movie and music fan, and
he and I spent many hours discussing films and
various bands.
Mark gave back to his community in numerous
ways, including assistance to the aged members
of Clarksville and sponsoring local history
events. His family owned a large furniture business
in Clarksville and he knew countless people from
his time spent at the store. Numerous collectors
will remember his 1980s shows at the Old Stone
Lodge, which brought out some of the best relics
ever put on a table.
Just a few weeks ago he and I spent some time
talking at the Kentucky Dam Show. He wore one
of his signature hats and as always was full
of information. We looked at a beautiful engraved
vessel from Moundville he had on his table. Mark
knew all about it and pointed out the interesting
images.
Mark encouraged me from the day we met in my
collecting endeavors. He told great stories that
always garnered a good laugh. He spoke his mind
without hesitation. Sadly now, his voice is only
a memory.
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William "Bill" Harrison
July 15, 1948 - Jan. 20, 2022
William Harrison Obituary
William "Bill" Harrison, 73, Union,
passed away Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022, in St. Louis.
On July 15, 1948, Bill was born to the union
of Roy Harrison and Julia (Slemons) in Kansas
City. He was united in marriage June 20, 1976,
to Dorothea "Doti" Lottman in Leslie.
Bill served in the Army and was a member of
the V.F.W. and the NRA. He was very passionate
about Indian artifacts, and he attended many
artifact conventions over the years. He was an
avid spelunker and a member of the Kansas City
Area Grotto. He had a great interest in history.
Bill is survived by his wife, Doti, Union; daughters,
CJ Luttrell and husband Aaron, Washington, Lisa
Fike, Kansas City, Jennifer Smith and husband
Ron, Aurora, Colorado, Amy Stringe, Frederick,
Colorado, and Kasey Straatmann and husband Rhys,
Union; grandchildren, Nolan Luttrell, Logan Luttrell,
Makenzie Luttrell, Kyra Harrison, Tiffany Fike,
Autumn Fike, Harrison Fike, Adam Smith, Ryan
Smith, Gracie Straatmann and Ronin Straatmann;
great-grandchildren, Eliana, Jackson, Harmony,
Candace, Wesley and Henry; many other relatives
and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy
and Julia Harrison; son, Jay Harrison; and father-
and mother-in- law, Cecil and Opal Lottman.
Visitation was held from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday,
Jan. 25, at Midlawn Funeral Home, Union, with
services and military honors following at 2 p.m.
Memorials may be given to the Franklin County
Humane Society.
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Doug Puckett
1951-2022
The artifact and relic community has lost a
great leader, mentor and friend. Doug Puckett
of Leighton, Alabama moved from this hunting
ground to higher ground on February 14, 2022.
He was 70 years old.
Doug is survived by his mother and his brother,
Gary, and his family. Doug was a respected authority
to many in the Indian artifact world as well
as the Civil War relic community for the past
40+ years. Doug was an avid collector and had
incredible knowledge of artifacts which he was
willing to share.
In 1980, Doug was a founding member of the Rebel
State Archaeological Society and served as it’s
first president. He also served as president
of Central States Archaeological Society in the
1980s.
Doug founded the Coldwater Case Company whose
motto was “A Simple Case of Quality.” He
supplied the artifact and relic collecting community
with sturdy and aesthetic cases for decades.
In the collecting world, Doug was one of the
good guys! He always tried to give fair deals
on authentic pieces; assembling an extensive
collection over the years with many outstanding
Indian artifacts and Civil War relics from northern
Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee. Doug was
also an avid deer hunter, a champion competitive
archer, a fisherman and an excellent cook. He
carved small wooden figures and was a self-taught
piano player and classical guitar virtuoso. Doug
authored a couple of books on artifacts in the
1990s and was a pioneer in “price guide” publishing.
His last few years were spent caring for his
mother. She cared for him when his health began
to fail a couple of years ago. He was one that
many would characterize as eccentric; described
by another good friend recently as someone who “marched
to the beat of his own drum.” He was a
man who has left a legacy of knowledge and integrity
and his impact will live on in the collecting
world through his work and influence. Doug will
be missed.
Submitted by Tim Guyse
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Suzanne Dorothy (YellowOwl) Goette
1950-2022
Suzanne Goette passed on to her happy hunting
ground on March 20, 2022. She started collecting
around 1993 and became an avid collecter who
loved to look for arrowheads. She joined the
Greater St. Louis Archaeological Society in 1995
and over the years held several offices, including
secretary, business manager and vice president.
In 2011-2012, she became the first and only woman
to ever hold the position of President of the
GSLAS.
She was a friend to many and was loved by all
who met her. She was always there to help anybody
with a question, and if she didn’t know
the answer, she would find you somebody that
could. She would spend hours walking fields and
creeks in the heat or cold when ever she could
and enjoyed meeting people out there. She had
many peronal finds and things she bought.
In 2010, Suzanne and her husband Terry began
regularly attending the St. Louis Renaissance
Faire, and soon became favorites among the long-time
patrons and vendors. Greatly loved by her Renfaire
family, she was always there to help anyone
in need, gracing them with her smile, caring
and warmth, all of which quickly earned her the
loving nickname of “Mother Hen.” Her
laughter was infectious, and she brought smiles
to anyone around her.
Suzanne was the kind of person people loved
and respected so much that sometimes her friends
would just give her things for no real reason.
She was always there for everyone, and people
would always look for her at the shows to show
her what they had recently found or added to
their collection. She was truly a wonderfull
woman and a friend to all.
Suzanne is survived by her husband, Terry; her
nieces, nephews and cousins; Aunt Grace Norval
(Simpson), sister-in-law, Marlene (Goette) Bay;
and brother in-law, Charles Bay.
Submitted by Terry Goette Julyl
2022 Vol 69 No# 3
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Robert "Bob" Converse, 96, of Plain
City, Ohio died June 22, 2022 at Wayne Hospital
in Greenville, Ohio. He died of complications
from a fall. He was born January 6, 1926 in Columbus,
Ohio, the son of Harold Smith Converse and Marcella
Thayer Jackson. He was preceded in death by his
parents, son Robin and daughter Connie, brother
Jim Converse, half-sister Jeanne Cook, and, as
he would say - most of the many people he knew.
He is survived by half-sister, Sue Wilson; nieces,
Michele Troyer and Denise Scott, all of Plain
City; nephew, Tim Converse of West Jefferson;
and the love of his life, Elaine Holzapfel of
Greenville, Ohio. Bob enlisted in the Air Force
Aviation Cadet Program while in high school and
went into the Air Force within days of graduation.
He was honorably discharged as a corporal when
the war ended. Bob returned to Plain City to
work for Youmans and Son Grain Elevator, and
in 1961, joined the historic Henry Boat Company
of Plain City as treasurer. He served on the
Plain City Park Board and as president and vice-president
of the Jonathan Alder School Board.
He designed
the Jonathon Alder logo that was first painted
on the gymnasium floor at the high school (current
Junior High). For many years, he was locally known for his sign painting skills and business.
His sign painting turned to painting pictures
and creating ink drawn portraits that were given
as Christmas cards to his many friends. His artistic
ability was matched only by his natural athletic
talent, and keen mind. In high school, he lettered
in every sport the school offered and made the
all-county basketball team his junior and senior
year, and the all-district team his senior year.
One of his favorite pastimes was fast-pitch softball
which he began playing while in the service.
His teams won numerous state tournaments and
went as far as runner up in national competition.
He threw many no-hit and no-run games; one during
the state tournament competition in 1957, and
was inducted into the Fast-pitch Softball Hall
of Fame. He picked up golf later in life, winning
the Columbus Senior Open in 1960 and along the
way having several hole-in-ones and a double
eagle on a par 5. Bob became interested in archaeology
largely due to his son Robin, who at a young
age began asking questions about those who were
in Plain City even before the Converse family.
When Bob told him that many farmers still found
arrow heads, Robin wanted to go looking for them.
Robin found a point at the first field they visited,
which kicked off a love for and career in Ohio
archaeology for Bob that lasted 70 years.
Bob
may have walked every field in Union and Madison
counties while hunting artifacts. He joined
the Archaeological Society of Ohio in 1956 and
served
as vice-president, president, and as the Editor
of the acclaimed Ohio Archaeologist for over
50 years. He is the author of more than 300
articles, essays and papers on archaeology, as
well as
six books, several of which have been reprinted
multiple times. He also founded Converse Auctions
and grew the business into a successful and
well-respected auction house. Beyond his many
accomplishments
and his lifelong service, Bob was also a kind
and generous man and a good friend to many.
He will be sorely missed and not forgotten.
Graveside
service will be held 10AM Tuesday, June 28,
2022
at Forest Grove Cemetery, Plain City. In
lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the
Archaeological
Society of Ohio (OhioArch.org) or the Plain
City Historical Society. The Archaeological
Society of Ohio will conduct an honorary meeting
at
a
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1937-2022
Floyd Ritter passed away peacefully on the morning of Sept. 22, 2022. Floyd
first appeared in Who’s Who in Indian Relics Volume 3 in 1972 at
the age of 35. He mentions in that biography that he currently lives
in Granite City and has lived in Madison County, Illinois since the age
of 14. He noted he was married to Vivian, who “accompanies him
on his many trips in search of Indian relics.” He adds that he
also collects “coins and guns.”Who would have guessed that
over the next 40-plus years he would become one of the great collectors
of his lifetime!
He moved to Collinsville, and quickly turned
the lower floor of his new house into a relic
room. Year after year that collection grew. Showcases
were added and eventually the room became a virtual
museum where collectors gathered constantly.
Floyd loved colorful relics, and the room sparkled
once the lights were turned on. He was the ultimate “wheeler-dealer” and
relics constantly changed hands. He branched
out too – collecting nearly everything,
from antique ivory cue-balls to Bowie knives
(his was the best collection in the world) to
watches, books and anything else that interested
him.
The small show he started in 1987 in Alton,
Illinois, would eventually become the largest
in the country after it moved to Collinsville
in 1989. Floyd hosted a wonderful party the second
evening of the show, and collectors roamed through
his house, admiring his acquisitions. By this
time, he had two sons, Steven and Kelly, and
he featured them in several Who’s Who volumes
holding relics.
Floyd’s collection eventually overwhelmed
his space, but he never moved, preferring to
pile things on top of one another if he had
to. When asked why he didn’t move or enlarge
his “museum” room he answered, “I
would just fill all of that up too!”
He traveled to collecting shows around the country
with multiple tables set up. His interests were
so varied that he was comfortable at a Civil
War show, a gem and mineral show, or gun show.
He traveled everywhere, making deals and trades.
All of this added up to Floyd being one of the
most knowledgeable in the country in regards
to all kinds of relics and collectibles. Floyd
knew what was real and fraudulent. Collectors
would seek his advice all of the time and trust
his answers.
In life, some sit on the sidelines, but that
was never Floyd. His collection and life will
be the subject of conversations many years hence.
His relic room will remain a legendary place.
And those who knew him will treasure his memory.
Floyd is survived by his wife Vivian and his
two sons, Steven and Kelly.
Submitted by the editor January
2023 Vol 70 No# 1
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Lonnie Alexander Hartline
1945-2022
Lonnie Alexander Hartline passed away Monday, July 11, 2022, in Oklahoma
City, Oklahoma. He graduated from high school in Hennessey, Oklahoma,
in 1963 and then attended Central State University, where he met his
bride-to-be, Sherry Kae Pearce, whom he married in October 1968.
Lonnie was soon drafted into the military service
and became an infantryman in the 1st Cavalry,
U. S. Army. He served in Vietnam, where he received
two Purple Hearts among several awards for meritorious
service. After leaving the military, Lonnie
continued his education and graduated in 1974
with a BA in management and marketing.
He raised his family in Oklahoma City and later
moved to Eufaula, Oklahoma,in early in 2001.
Living there Lonnie became an avid hunter and
fisherman, winning several Crappiethon tournaments
and enjoying many fishing trips to Alaska. He
additionally traveled with his family to many
parts of the United States and Europe.
At a young age, Lonnie found his first arrowhead
which sparked his interest in collecting Indian
relics and artifacts. He was a charter member
and founder of the Oklahoma Archaeological Society,
serving as Secretary-Treasurer since its inception
in 2008. Lonnie amassed a quality collection
throughout the years and attended countless shows
in the south and midwest. Collectors would always
stop by his table for a chat or advice. He was
recognized with numerous awards by his fellow
hobbyists, including a special "Living
Legacy Award" in 2021. Lonnie is survived
by his wife Sherry, daughter, Lori Christine
Hartline, sons Rodney and David, and his sister,
Shannon Hartline, as well as his treasured granddaughter,
Sydney Fallon Hartline.
Submitted by the editor January
2023 Vol 70 No# 1
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Donald Ray Ham
1945-2022
Donald Ray Ham passed away at his home on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022, after
several years of illness.
Don was a successful self-made businessman who
first discovered the world of artifact collecting
when his friend, Bill Stroud, took him on his
first artifact hunt in 1976. Don found an amazing
effigy pipe he named “Birdie.” He
later purchased the property where it was found,
which held the ancestral grounds of the Tuscarora
Indians and found additional artifacts, including
several more pipes. Don later purchased the lifetime
collection of Cleve Smith and several others
who uncovered a virtual treasure trove of artifacts
in the southern Appalachian Mountains. Don was
driven to share these artifacts with the public
and drove to many artifact shows with his tour
bus and had a large display. Additionally, he
recruited Teresa Putty and Art Gerber and in
2003 with their help, Don put together the book,
Birth of a Culture, which discussed and showcased
artifacts from his collection and others.
He later served as treasurer of the Genuine
Indian Relic Society and was active in his later
years on the internet, passing on much of his
collection on to other collectors.
Don was a devoted son to his mother, Lila Mae
Hill Ham, who survives him. Additional family
and close friends include a cousin whom he thought
of as a sister, Sharon R. Carter of Snow Hill;
a friend he considered a son, Gary E. Smith and
his family of Pikeville; and his faithful companion
and pet dog, Copper. Don is also survived by
numerous cousins of both the Hill and Ham families.
January
2023 Vol 70 No# 1
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Byron
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Byron McDonald
1946-2022
Byron McDonald passed away on Tuesday, August
30, 2022 after fighting cancer for nearly a year.
Byron was born Dec. 1, 1946, in Lebanon, Tennessee,
the son of the late Charles Leeman McDonald and
Olive Elaine Carter McDonald. Byron was a 1964
graduate of Gordonsville High School and afterwards
served his country in the United States Navy.
Byron married Pamela Jean Dorris in 1973. Several
years ago, he retired as branch manager of SPI
Industrial Insulation Distributors in Nashville,
after working there many years.
Byron developed an acute interest in the prehistory
of Tennessee at an early age. He was involved
in cataloging the Gates P. Thruston collection
in the early 1980s for the Tennessee State Museum.
His work resulted in the book, Art and Artisans
of Prehistoric Middle Tennessee.
Byron was primarily known for his exceptional
flint collection. In his later years, that collection
evolved, and he added numerous relics from throughout
the southeast. His knowledge of artifacts was
highly respected, and his advice was sought by
other collectors. In late 2018, he contributed
several articles to the Tennessee 50th Anniversary
Journal, including one on rare shell gorgets.
He built a special room in his house to display
his collection and share it with his many visitors.
Byron is survived by wife, Pamela Dorris McDonald,
sons Nathan and Adam and his grandchildren whom
he adored,
Rachel, Kate, Andy, and Marshall.
January
2023 Vol 70 No# 1
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Charles Rickey Travelstead
1960-2022
Charles Rickey Travelstead passed away at his
home in Burna, Kentucky from colon cancer on
June 19, 2022. He is survived by his wife of
42 years, Kimberly Anne Travelstead; son Christopher
(Sarah) Travelstead
of Brookport, Il.; daughter Ashley (Justin) Patton,
of Tiline, KY; sister Christy Moneymaker of
Grand Rivers, KY.; two brothers, David Travelstead
of Ledbetter, KY
and Timmy Travelstead of Smithland, KY.; four
grandchildren, Braxton Travelstead, Kaylynn
Harris, Ashton Harris, and Emma Grace Patton.
He worked for the Livingston County Road Department
for the last few years helping mow the right
of way. He was a member of the Lakes Area Archeological
Society for over 25 years and the Green River
Archeological Society for over 30 years. He
was a regular at
the Kentucky Dam artifact show and well-known
for his ability to find superb artifacts, including
an exceptional spud and a fine Archaic knife.
April
2023 Vol 70 No# 2
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David Ray Ramp
1944-2022
David Ray Ramp, of Columbia City, Indiana passed
away on October 1, 2022, at his home. Dave was
born on March 26, 1944, in Whitley County, Indiana,
the son of Paul R. and Vera Ramp. Growing up
in Columbia City, he completed elementary school
at Westward School and graduated from Columbia
City Joint High School in 1963. He continued
his education at ITT Technical Institute in
Fort Wayne.
For six years, he served with the Indiana National
Guard. On May 16, 1981, he married Josephine
Watkins. David was a career-long employee with
United Telephone/Sprint, working as a lineman,
cable splicer, service technician, and foreman.
He retired in August of 2000 with over 31 years
of service.
He avidly served the Boy Scouts of America as
a Council member, serving on the Executive Board,
and as a Scout Master for Troop 83. A member
of the
Over-the-Hill Gang, the group would do repairs
and light construction at BSA Chief Little Turtle
Camp.
David was an avid artifact collector from an
early age. In 2020, he received a Lifetime Achievement
Award from the Indiana Archaeological Society.
Additionally, from his work as a lineman, he
was a member of the National Insulator Society
and collected old glass insulators used on telephone/telegraph
poles.
David is survived by his wife, Josephine; his
sister, Patricia Raypole, brother John Ramp;
children, Shelia Jackson of Columbia City and
Paul J. Ramp of Kendallville; stepsons, Wayne
Watkins of Winamac and Nicholas Watkins of West
Lafayette; nine grandchildren and three great-grandsons.
April
2023 Vol 70 No# 2
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James Stephen Langley
1957-2022
James Stephen Langley of Soddy Daisy, Tennessee
passed away December 28, 2022. He was well known
in the Tennessee artifact community as an avid
collector and relic hunter.
Steve was born January 17, 1957 in Hixson, Tennessee
to James and Betty Langley. He graduated in 1975
from Hixson High School and went on to attend
Chattanooga State and UTC. He played center on
the
basketball team and also sang in the chorus,
performing in the “Music Man.” He
loved singing and continued to perform throughout
his life at many churches and for
over 10 years at Soddy Daisy Health Care.
He worked at UPS for 37 years and was a Union
Steward for Teamsters Local 519.
Steve enjoyed seeing eagles and other wildlife
up and down the Tennessee River. He was an avid
fisherman, and he noodled for catfish and jug
fished. He donated an 82-pound catfish to the
Tennessee Aquarium.
He loved to hunt for artifacts and found much
of his collection over a 40 year period. He attended
many shows and acquired many high end relics
from his
local area. He also published some of his collection
and wrote articles for Prehistoric American and
the Central States Archaeological Journal, including
the Tennessee
50th Anniversary issue. He proudly showed much
of his collection in Who’s Who in Indian
Relics #12 (2020).
Steve is survived by his wife Leslie Langley,
and his children, Tiffany Langley and Travis
Langley, as well as his sisters, Cindy Langley
Gann and Beth Langley Swayne. He will be missed
by many April
2023 Vol 70 No# 2
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John William Brooks III
1951-2022
John William Brooks III of Marshfield, Missouri
passed away suddenly on October 5, 2022. John was
born on May 15, 1951, and was preceded in death
by his parents, Bill and Mary Ruth Brooks.
When John was young the family lived in what
is known as the Penthouse apartment at the corner
of Madison and South Clay Streets in Marshfield,
Missouri. That square was the main area of commerce
in
town in the early 1950s, and John spent many
hours in the pool hall with his father, Bill,
and his grandmother Minnie Brooks at the Ritz
Movie Theatre. John and his
dad also spent many hours hunting and fishing
together.
After graduating from Marshfield High School,
he attended Drury College where he joined the
Kappa Alpha Fraternity. After his graduation,
he worked
at Roadway and later purchased a sod farm near
Morrisville, Missouri.
In 1980, he married Vickie Jones. They had two
children, Amanda and Will. John took the family
on many adventures to museums, national parks,
Civil War
battlefields and historical markers.
He was a good storyteller and found plenty of
material in his everyday life. John was famous
for having flat tires, dead batteries, lost
gloves, fishing line that
backlashed, cows that escaped, float boats that
flipped, misplacing tools, gut shot deer, losing
his phone and so on. He would often say, “How
can a nice guy like me
have so much trouble.”
John collected Native American artifacts all
of his life. His grandfather, John, had a small
collection, and that got him started. He found
his first arrowhead at
8 years old. While in college, he met farmers
in the Missouri bootheel and Saline County,
and they allowed him to hunt their fields. In
1978, he met Roy Hathcock, and
they became good friends. John always considered
Roy his artifact mentor. In 2016, John showcased
his large collection in Who’s Who in Indian
Relics Volume 11.
John worked for many years with his younger
brother, Joe, in operating Brooks Gas, a propane
company started by their father and grandfather.
He is survived by his wife, Vickie, of 42 years;
daughter, Amanda Forrester; son, William Brooks;
five grandchildren; and brother, Joe Brooks.
April
2023 Vol 70 No# 2
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Delnora “Dale” Rector
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Delnora “Dale” Rector
1945-2023
Dale Rector passed away at his home in Vine
Grove Kentucky, on January 27, 2023. He was born
in Garrard County, Kentucky on July 13, 1945.
Dale met his wife, Vivian, while attending Paint
Lick High School and they married in 1965. Dale
joined the US Army and traveled around the world
for the next 26 years. Over those same years,
ale earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business
Administration. Dale retired from the military
in 1989 as a Command Sergeant Major and he and
Vivian both began new careers in Real Estate
from which they retired in 2005.
Both Dale and his wife always enjoyed hunting
and collecting Indian artifacts. After age prevented
them from field hunting, they began to collect
and acquire choice specimens by attending numerous
shows, auctions, estate sales and word-of-mouth.
In addition to collecting prehistoric artifacts,
they also collected historic and beaded items
from the United States and Central America. He
and Vivian even branched out to collect coins,
knives, guns and a even nice old Lincoln Towncar.
Dale is survived by his wife Vivian; daughter,
Dawn; son, Dale Rector, II; along with five granddaughters;
Tiffany, Heather, Jessica, Jenna, Savannah; one
great grandson, Bannick; one brother, Tracy and
one sister, Deloris.
July
2023 Vol 70 No# 3
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Gerald “Jerry” Davis
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Gerald “Jerry” Davis
1946-2023
Gerald (Jerry) Davis, 76, passed away on Friday,
January 27, 2023 at his home in Jackson, Missouri
with his family by his side. He was born on August
2, 1946 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was the
son to the late Paul and Maxine Davis. Jerry
was preceded in death by brother, Paul Davis,
Jr; and sisters, Janet Hurley and Kimberly McClard.
Jerry was a graduate of Cape Central High School
in 1964 where he met and married his wife Roxie
in 1967. Jerry worked and ran the family farm
with his father for several years and later worked
with Ramsey Plumbing and Heating doing sheet
metal work.
Jerry biggest passion, outside of his family,
was finding and collecting Indian artifacts.
He collected artifacts for nearly 60 years in
a five-state area and regularly attended artifact
shows. Some of Jerry’s finds were published
in Prehistoric American, The Central States Archaeological
Journal and The Amateur Archaeologist. Jerry
even hosted his own event, an annual artifact
show in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and Sikeston,
Missouri for over 29 years.
Jerry found many remarkable artifacts in his
life, including a large raptor pipe and some
of the finest pottery ever recovered.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Roxie; children,
Amy), Robyn and granddaughters,Camryn and Caroline.
On a personal note, Jerry Davis was a true friend
of Suzanne’s and mine. His knowledge was
extraordinary and he loved to share it with
everyone. His laughter was infectious along with
his humor and he was a joy to be around at shows.
I am very proud to have him as our friend and
mentor. I recorded a few conversations with him
and wish we had many more. He was a book of knowledge.
“You fought the good fight my friend,
now rest. Then go to your fields and as you would
say - Tear them up.”
July
2023 Vol 70 No# 3
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John
Paul Grotte
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John Paul Grotte
1949-2023
John Grotte passed away at his home in Quincy
Illinois, on January 31, 2023. He was born in
LaCrosee Wisconsin, on January 2, 1949.He was
the son of
John Barrett and Evelyn Irene Baker Grotte.
John graduated from Unity High School in Mendon
Illinois, after which he went on to serve hiscountry
in the Vietnam War as a sergeant in the Marine
Corps. He was a “Voice Radio Operator” and
earned the Vietnamese Service Medal, Vietnamese
Campaign Medal, Combat Action Ribbon and a Cross
of Gallantry with Palm.
John’s favorite love was hunting and collecting
Native American artifacts. He hunted extensively
in Illinois, mostly in Adams, Brown and Pike
counties; as well as Missouri in Lewis, Marion
and Pike counties. His collection was quite large
and pictured in Legends of Pehistoric Art Volume
1 and in Who’s Who in Indian Relics # 4
and # 5. John also liked to collect antiques.
He was additionally a skilled flint knapper.
John was preceded in death by his parents and
a brother, Donald Grotte. He is survived by daughters,
Suzanna (Kimball) Sprague and Rebecca Grotte,
and five grandchildren: Cadence, Luke, Ayden,
Hannah, and Brady.
July
2023 Vol 70 No# 3
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Matt
Rowe
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Matt Rowe
1967-2023
Matt Rowe of Bull Hollow, Oklahoma, passed away
peacefully on March 22, 2023 after a long battle
with cancer. He was born to Robert and Mildred
Rowe on September 7, 1967 and grew up in Pryor,
Oklahoma. He married his wife Melissa, on June
10, 1988.
Matt spent his youth wandering the hills in
the Ozarks, where he developed a keen interest
in arrowheads and the prehistoric past. This
led to starting one of the first online forums,
Arrowheads1, in the late 1990s. In 2006, Matt
was hired by David Bogle to become the curator
at the newly opened Museum of Native American
History in Bentonville, Arkansas. He held that
position until his passing. Matt’s photographic
memory and quest for knowledge made him a tremendous
asset to the museum, where he led tours, created
displays and helped acquire items for the collection.
During this time he developed his photography
skills, which eventually resulted in the 2015
publication of The Museum of Native American
History – A Pictorial Journey, of which
he was the author.
In 2013 Matt described and named a new point
type, Spavinaw Creek, after a cache found in
Mayes County, Oklahoma. This led to him becoming
the point typology editor for the 15th Edition
of the Official Overstreet Indian Arrowheads
Identification and Price Guide that was published
in 2018.
Over the years Matt became well known and loved
by the collecting community for his insights,
knowledge and keen identification skills. He
had a wry sense of humor, was never one to mince
words and enjoyed sharing his Ozark heritage.
He had a large internet following and posted
about the museum almost daily for many years.
Matt is survived by his wife Melissa, and his
two children, Madison and Brett.
April
2023 Vol 70 No# 2
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Morris
A. Knutsen
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Morris Allen Knutsen
11/22/1946 - 4/16/2023
Morris (Morey) A. Knutsen (76) of West Des Moines
passed away peacefully in his home on April 16,
2023. Morey was born to Donald and Katherine
(Knuppel) Knutsen on November 22, 1946 in Los
Angeles, California. In his youth, Morey was
a talented tennis player and earned a varsity
letter while attending Edina High School in Edina,
MN. Morey's first summer job was cleaning out
ADM grain train cars. Always the immaculate dresser,
he also worked at Al Johnson Clothiers in Edina.
Growing up, he was always a protective big brother
of his sisters, Kathy and Janet.
Morey attended the University of Minnesota and
was a proud member of the Sigma Nu fraternity.
He treasured several Sigma Nu friendships throughout
his life. Upon graduation from the U in 1969,
he began his career with Hartford Insurance Company
and was assigned to the Des Moines market, where
he spent the rest of his life. With his eye for
art and design and an entrepreneurial spirit,
in 1972 Morey left the insurance industry and
began a mid-century modern furniture store in
a rented space on Grand Avenue.
Seeing the future possibility for the development
of the sleepy antique shops in "old Valley
Junction," Morey bought and renovated a
building on 5th Street where he moved his business
and subsequently opened a small gourmet kitchen
equipment shop in the back of the furniture store.
This business was soon successful, so Morey bought
another building on 5th Street where the shop "Kitchen
Tools" opened. Morey continued his vision
for making Valley Junction a thriving destination
for shoppers and diners by purchasing and historically
renovating additional buildings. He worked with
the West Des Moines City Council and Planning
and Zoning board, lobbying to bring his vision
to reality. He established the Valley Junction
Art Fair to bring in visitors and put Valley
Junction on the map as a destination. In his
role on the Historic Valley Junction Foundation,
Morey is credited with leading an effort to restore
the area and create a "turn-of-the-century" shopping
district that endures today.
Beyond Valley Junction, Morey was active in the
Des Moines community, serving as Chair of the
Planning and Zoning Commission. In the mid-80's,
Morey left retail and began his career in commercial
real estate. As an active member of the Society
of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR), Morey
served in many leadership roles within the organization
and was well known in the SIOR broker community
both locally and nationally. Over the years,
Morey successfully closed numerous large industrial
transactions. He was truly a respected and professional
real estate broker with Iowa Realty, Grubb & Ellis,
and finally CBRE|Hubbell Commercial where he
finished his career as a Vice President in the
Commercial Real Estate group and a leading broker
in the industrial leasing and investment markets.
In October 1989, Morey married Kathleen (Fogarty).
He loved spending time with his family, especially
at the lake, and cheering on his kids and grandkids
in their sports and careers.
Morey loved the outdoors. From catching bluegills
at the lake with his daughters and grandkids
to pheasant hunting with his buddies, he enjoyed
all aspects of the outdoor sporting world. His
garden, both the perennials and vegetables (especially
his famous heirloom tomatoes), was a source of
pride for him and envy of the neighbors. Forever
and insatiably intellectually curious, he studied
everything from ancient civilizations to art
and classical music to pop culture.
Morey is survived by his loving wife, Kathleen
(Fogarty) Knutsen, his two daughters Megan (Jason)
Rowekamp of Corcoran, MN and Paige (Frank Naber)
Knutsen of Park Ridge, IL, his stepson Brian
Cunningham (Cynthia) of Las Vegas, NV, his stepdaughter
Meredith Atwood (Thomas) of Seattle, WA, and
his grandchildren Owen and Anna Rowekamp and
his step grandchildren Jaryd Rowekamp and Brian
and Jonas Cunningham. He is also survived by
his sister, Janet Knutsen of Moretown, VT. Morey
was preceded in death by parents, his sister
Katherine Knutsen, and his first grandchild,
Charley Rowekamp.
A memorial gathering is planned for Thursday,
May 11, 2023, from 3:00 to 5:00 at Iles Dunn's
Funeral Home at 2121 Grand Avenue in Des Moines.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a
donation to one of Morey's favorite charities,
Share Pregnancy and Infant Loss, Inc. or the
Iowa Department for the Blind.
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Leonard
Anthony “Tony” Putty
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Leonard Anthony “Tony” Putty
June 22, 1955 - October 23, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the
death of Leonard Anthony Putty of Shelbyville,
Indiana, born in Lebanon, Tennessee, who passed
away on October 23, 2023, at the age of 68, leaving
to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy
message to the family on the memorial page of
Leonard Anthony Putty to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by : his parents, Leonard
H. Putty and Helen Putty (Bunch); and his brother
Roger Putty. He is survived by : his wife Teresa
Kay Theobald; his daughters, Amber Kay Franklin
(Stan) of Indianapolis and Sarah Elizabeth Holtz
(Brian) of Indianapolis; his brother Tim Putty
(Dee) of Tucson, Arizona; his grandchildren,
Mekhi, Ellie, Masen, Maddyn, Antonio, Noah, Ella
and Owen; and his great grandchildren, Jayden,
Liam and Grayson. He is also survived by several
nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Thursday, October 26th
2023 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Freeman
Family Funeral Homes (819 S Harrison St, Shelbyville,
IN 46176). A funeral service was held on Thursday,
October 26th 2023 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
Memorial contributions may be made to Medical
Mutts, 6120 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis,
Indiana 46220, for the purchase of a service
dog.
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Leonard
Anthony “Tony” Putty
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Leonard Anthony “Tony” Putty
June 22, 1955 - October 23, 2023
Leonard Anthony "Tony" Putty, 68,
of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, October 23,
2023, at his home.
He was born June 22, 1955, in Lebanon, Tennessee,
the son of Leonard H. and Helen (Bunch) Putty.
On November 29, 1975, he married his wife of
47 years, Teresa Kay Theobald, and she survives.
In addition to Teresa, Tony is survived by his
daughters, Amber Kay Franklin and husband, Stan,
and Sarah Elizabeth Holtz and husband, Brian,
both of Indianapolis; brother, Tim Putty and
wife, Dee, of Tucson, Arizona; grandchildren,
Mekhi and Ellie, Masen, Maddyn, Antonio, Noah,
Ella and Owen; great-grandchildren, Jayden, Liam
and Grayson; several nieces and nephews that
he loved like his own including, Jason, Austin
and Toni Lynn.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and
brother, Roger Putty.
In 1973, Tony graduated from New Palestine High
School, he received his bachelors degree in business
from Indiana Wesleyan University.
Tony was formerly a plant supervisor for Detroit
Steel and Gardner Denver, with 35 years of service.
Ten years ago, he transitioned into his prehistoric
artifacts auctions, known as Tony Putty Artifacts.
Tony enjoyed Native American artifacts.
He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church
in New Palestine, and the Genuine Indian Relics
Society.
Family was Tony's number one priority. He spent
every moment possible at numerous activities
for his grandchildren. They were his world.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday,
October 26, 2023, at Freeman Family Funeral Homes
and Crematory, Carmony-Ewing Chapel, 819 S. Harrison
St. in Shelbyville.
Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m., Thursday
at the funeral homes, with Pastor Jason Taylor
officiating.
FUNERAL HOME
Freeman Family Funeral Homes & Crematory, Carmony-Ewing Chapel - Shelbyvill
819 S. Harrison St.
Shelbyville, Indiana
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Howard
W. Briggerman
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Howard W. Briggerman
1941 – 2023
Howard W. Briggerman of east-central Illinois,
was a long-term member of the Central States
Archaeological Societies and an occasional contributor
to this Journal. He had a lifelong passion and
interest in Midwest archaeology. He remembered
as a child finding an occasional surface piece,
and that interest and passion were there when
he bought his first two artifacts, a celt and
an axe, from classmates on a school bus. He offered
the two classmates a dollar, the only money he
had. They said maybe, so on the off chance the
boys would sell, Howard went without lunch that
day. After school, the purchase was made. The
artifacts were special to Howard because they
were from a known site in Coles County, Illinois,
his home county.
Howard’s particular interest was in early
people, the Paleo, and the first peopling of
the New World. He was well read in the subject,
asking hard and insightful questions as hours
would pass over cups of coffee. Early on in our
friendship, he tested me once as a former, professional
archaeologist. He handed me a Thebes point (Early
Archaic) and asked me to identify it. I told
him if he found it I would, and if he bought
it, I would not. He laughed and never tested
me again. He was known hroughout the local archaeological
community as an in sightful and inquisitive collector.
On several forays into.the countryside, Howard
pointed out sites that he had surface collected
as a young man, and his memory was acute and
sharp in the recollections he shared. In addition
to his own collection, he possessed the collections
of his Aunt Emma and his brother Herman, all
from Coles County. His archaeological interest
was a family affair, and he shared that interest
with two of his grandsons, and they spent many
hours together bonding and surface collecting.
He collected knowledge as eagerly as he collected
artifacts. Howard’s collection may be dispersed,
a loss if it does not remain local, for he knew
and recorded the provenance of his collection,
but the real loss is the knowledge, character
and friendship he possessed and shared.
Howard was a multi-faceted person, sustained
by his faith and family, including his archaeological
family. He loved dancing with his wife, Carol,
and they often attended dance gatherings. He
wrote poetry and songs, and played the guitar,
often performing at local venues. He particularly
enjoyed performing at nursing homes to entertain
the residents.
Many could add poignantly to this memory of
Howard, and some might say they did not know
this or that about Howard. He was among us, sharing
our interest and contributing to our understanding.
In another time, an earlier time, we would be
leaving grave goods, flowers determined by pollens,
maybe gifts of food. Now we leave words, another
form of grave goods for others to see and acknowledge.
These grace the burial and the memory of a remembered
one, a gentle soul, a gentle true spirit. Our
mourning rituals and burial customs have much
to do with the prehistoric, archaeological past,
and Howard would have been proud and content
in those analogies and similarities.
Submitted by Gary S. Foster, Ph.D., and Tommy
Bryden
January 2024 Journal
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Roy
E. Whaley
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Roy E. Whaley
1939-2023
Roy E. Whaley of Park Hills, Missouri was born
on September 10, 1939, in Cadet, Missouri, to
the late Lafyette and Julia (Aley) Whaley. Roy
passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023, in Festus,
Missouri at the age of 83 years, 6 months, 18
days. Roy was preceded in death by his ex-wife
Rose Whaley, son Roy Whaley, daughter Susie Delostrio,
and brothers Robert Whaley and Bill Whaley.
Roy was the lead singer of The Ambush Band for
30 plus years. He loved collecting arrowheads
and considered himself the ambassador to the
Greater St. Louis Archeological Society. He
had just ecently started to share stories in
this journal of his arrowhead hunts. Roy has
helped the Shriners for 10 years and The Children’s
Miracle Network Heart Fund. He and his band performed
countless benefit shows for many families in
need.Roy is survived by his wife Mary; sons Tony,
Terry, Troy and Sean; his two sisters Mary and
Sherie; his two special nieces Vickie Barton
and Mona Palmer; along with 22 great-grandchildren
and three great-great grandchildren. Roy will
be missed by all who knew him.
January 2024 Journal
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Rodney
A. Price
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Rodney A. Price
1942-2023
Rodney A. Price, 81, of Morton, Illinois and formerly of Astoria, Illinois,
passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023. He was born on Jan. 10, 1942 in Canton,
Illinois, the son of Evan and Lois (Etter) Price. He married Elizabeth “Beth” Johnson
on Oct. 19, 1974. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Rod served in the United States Navy from 1966-1968
with a rank of Lieutenant Junior Grade. He was
a graduate of Milligan College in Tennessee with
a bachelor’s degree in business. He and
his wife were third generation owners of Price
Oil Company in Astoria. Rod was an active member
in several area churches, with his last membership
at Grace Church in Morton. He liked singing in
church and also in several different folk groups.
He also played the mandolin, guitar and piano
and also taught guitar from his home. Rod enjoyed
bicycling and participated in Century Bicycle
rides several times. He loved to golf and was
a die-hard Illinois, Cubs and Bears fan, but
the love of his life was his wife, Beth, who
was always by his side over the 48 years of their
marriage.
Rod’s father, Evan, was a serious artifact
collector, and Rod inherited his passion for
Indian artifacts. Much of the family collection
consisted of fine relics obtained by his father
when visiting farmers or customers door-to-door.
Rod and Beth recently shared their family collection
in Who’s Who in Indian Relics Volume 12
(2020). Rod also enjoyed collecting model trains.
He is survived by his wife, Beth; his two children,
Brian (and Jennifer) Price of Morton, Illinois,
Alison (and Steve) Gold of Boulder, Colorado;
four grandchildren, Jasa Price, Carson Price,
Olivia Gold and Reese Gold; and one sister,
Rhonda (and Michael) Barfield of St. Charles,
Missouri.
January 2024 Journal
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Terry
Schultz
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Terry Schultz
1946-2023
Terry Schultz of Chicago Heights, Illinois passed away on Tuesday morning
Aug. 15, 2023 at the ageof 77 in the hospital with his family present.
He was born June 17, 1946 and resided in the same home where he was raised
and lived there most of his life. He was the son of the late Norman and
Lilia Schultz and a brother Sandy. Terry is survived by his former wife,
Gladys Bahret, two daughters Marie (Martin) Casillas and Denise (Sergio)
Ramirez, and four granddaughters, Lilia, Lola, Lana and Mia.
Terry was a high school science teacher, assistant
principal and counselor during his teaching career.
Terry had a Master’s degree in education,
and in the summers, he worked for a construction
company. Terry started collecting Indian artifacts
with his dad and surface hunted farm fields in
the Momence area in Kankakee County, Illinois
back in the early 1960s. Terry was one of the
luckiest Indian artifact surface hunters that
I have ever known. He made so many spectacular
finds throughout his lifetime. He found a 7” Dalton,
many perfect classic Archaic blades, an Early
Woodland cache totaling approximately 140 triangular
points of various sizes, two nice perfect slate
gorgets, an intact banded slate birdstone, a
perfect Clovis point and many more quality Indian
artifacts including prehistoric and historic.
He is shown in the picture excavating at the
Huber Site during the parking lot expansion in
Palos Heights, Illinois in August 2004.
Good bye my friend. I hope to see you again
in the happy hunting ground.
Submitted by Edmund Butkus
January 2024 Journal
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Arthur
Joseph Gerber
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Arthur Joseph Gerber
1938 - 2017
SANTA CLAUS – Arthur Joseph Gerber, Jr. died Aug. 28, 2017, at his
home in Santa Claus at the age of 79. He was born Jan. 8, 1938, the oldest
child of Mary Lou Jumps of Evansville and the late Arthur J. Gerber, Sr.
of Carson City, Nev. His parents preceded him in death.
Art attended elementary school in Cannelton
where he lived with his grandparents, William
J. Gerber, Sr. and his wife, Anna Gerber. He
attended high school at Chaminade College Preparatory
School for boys in St. Louis, Missouri. He received
a Bachelor of Science Degree from Purdue University
in 1960.
He served as a medic in the U.S. Air Force.
Art became involved in the photography business
which developed film and eventually became a
portrait studio, Art Gerber Studio, serving the
Perry County community until his retirement in
2011.
Art was an avid collector of Indian artifacts,
enjoyed hunting artifacts, spelunking, taking
photographs and traveling. He was a member of
the Genuine Indian Relic, the Central States
Artifact Society and the Professional Photographers
of America for many years. Art was also a member
of American Legion Post #213.
He was instrumental in the development of the
annual Owensboro Indian Artifact Show which continued
for 33 years.
Late in life Art wrote a book "The
Art Gerber Story". He was a Kentucky "Colonel," and
an Indiana "Sagamore of the Wabash" and
a Georgia "Lieutenant Colonel."
He is survived by a sister, Mary Gertrude Gerber
Frye and his domestic companion of 17 years,
Sara Maier Songer.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m.
Saturday, Sept. 2, at St. Michael Catholic Church
in Cannelton with burial in St. Michael Catholic
Cemetery, where there will be military graveside
rites conducted by American Legion Post #213.
The Rev. Sengole Thomas G. will officiate. Visitation
will be from 4 until 8 p.m. Friday and from 8:30
until 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Huber Funeral Home,
Tell City Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael
Catholic Church. Messages of condolence may be
sent to www.huberfuneralhome.net.
Published by Perry County News on Aug. 29, 2017.
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Marvin
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Marvin O. Wendler
1938-2023
Marvin Wendler passed away on December 1, 2023.
He was born and raised in Collinsville, Illinois,
in the shadows of Cahokia Mounds and the Kunnemann
mound. As a child, he and his brothers would
walk across many farm fields to a one room
schoolhouse. On their way to school they would
fill their pockets with Native American artifacts.
Marvin was a railroad engineer, but in his off
time he still enjoyed surface hunting for artifacts
in Madison County, Illinois. He also enjoyed
big game hunting in Montana, Colorado, and Wyoming.
He left a huge Native American artifact collection
with many being certified as gems to his sons.
Marvin instilled the love of artifact hunting
to all four of his sons who still hunt them today.
He was a member of the Illinois State Archeological
Society and a long-time subscriber to Central
States Archeological Journal
Submitted by Jeff Wendler
April
2024 Vol 71 No# 2
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James
M. Lang
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James M. Lang
1949-2023
James (Jim) M. Lang passed away on Saturday,
September 23, 2023. He was the son of Edward
and Norma Lang. He is survived by his wife, Jackie,
brothers,Jeff and Jerry,along with three nephews
and one niece.
Jim earned degrees in agriculture at the University
of Wisconsin, and went on to work as an Associate
Agronomist in private industry and at the University
of Illinois. Jim was a member of the Bager State
A.S., the Illinois A.S., the G.I.R.S. and the
Wisconsin A.S. His favorite material was Hixton
silicified sandstone, and over the years Jim
was able to assemble a notable sugar quartz collection.
Jim fullfilled a dream having his collection
featured in the 12th edition of Who’s Who
in Indian Relics. He will be missed greatly by
the collecting community
April
2024 Vol 71 No# 2
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Bobby
Bruce Kerns
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Bobby Bruce Kerns
July 26, 1958 — June 8, 2024
Balko, OK
Bobby Kerns was born on July 26, 1958 to Benny
and Avis Kerns. He was a good baby with cheeks
so fat they sat on his shoulders. He loved
to listen to music and would bob his head to
the beat.
Growing up he was a homebody, but loved to stay
with his Grandma Shockley. Later when he was
grown and working in Beaver, he ate lunch with
Grandma Shockley and they would listen to Paul
Harvey on the radio together.
Bob attended Balko school from first grade through
his senior year, graduating with the Class of
1976. He spent his entire life in the Balko community.
He had a good sense of humor and entertained
everyone with his stories and wit. He had many
good friends who knew that he had a deep knowledge
of the Bible and enjoyed having in depth, meaningful
conversations about life.
Bob’s greatest joys were his daughters,
Amanda and Keely, who were the lights of his
life. His girls and his mother were the most
important priorities. He was a wonderful son,
dad, brother, and uncle.
Bob was an avid reader and had knowledge of
many varied subjects. He was handy and could
figure out how to fix anything. He enjoyed hunting
arrowheads, metal detecting, woodworking, golf
and had recently started raising cattle.
He was preceded in death by this father Benny
Kerns; brother Danny Kerns; daughter Amanda Mosburg;
grandmother Alice Shockley; grandparents Garrel
and Osa Kerns; Aunt and Uncle Dee and Roberta
Edwards; and Uncle H.D. Berry.
Bob passed in Perryton Hospital on June 8, 2024.
Bob is survived by his mother Avis Kerns of
Balko; daughter Keely Kerns of Wichita KS; sister
Brenda Johnson of Laverne OK; grandchildren Ryleigh
and Rawlin Mosburg. He also leaves behind nephew
Derek Smith (Lindsay Beaty) and great nephews,
Kellen and Kash Smith of Edmond OK; and Aunt
Rosemarie Berry of Laverne OK, along with a host
of cousins. Bob will be deeply missed but forever
remembered by his family and friends.
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Bruce
Robert Bowles
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Bruce Robert Bowles
March 3, 1949 - August 10, 2016
Mr. Bruce Robert Bowles age 67 of Mull Valley
Rd. Morganton GA, formerly of Linden MI and Holly,
MI passed away peacefully on August 10, 2016
following an extended illness. Mr. Bowles was
born on March 3, 1949 in Flint, MI, the son of
Lilah Kidder Bowles and the late Robert Bowles.
He was a loving and caring father, son, brother
and grandfather. Bruce was of the Free Methodist
faith.
Surviving Mr. Bowles are his mother, Lilah Bowles
of Morganton, one daughter, Airlia Bowles, grandchildren
Christina-Airlia Bowles and Sabastian Stokes,
one sister, Lynnette Melinowski and her fiancé Rick
Fields of Jacksonville, FL, aunt, Zola Braidwood,
nephew, Dustin Brown and his two daughters of
Jacksoville, Fl. and cousins, Karen and Dan Evearitt
all of Toccoa, GA and many other relatives and
friends also survive.
His compassion was for his family and friends,
with an ever ready hand to help. He was a hard
worker. Bruce was known for his passion for music,
archeology and artifacts, fishing, and hunting.
He traveled with the Grand Funk Railroad.
A memorial service will be held on September
25, 2016 at 12:00 pm from the New Hope Church
in Morganton GA with the Rev. Buddy Pittman officiating
and will be announced. In lieu of flowers if
you wish, the family requests that donations
may be made to the Union County Dialysis Center,
72 Appalachian Ave. Blairsville, GA 30512, in
Bruce’s memory.
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Michael J. Raymondi
March 21, 1957 - September 26, 2024
Michael J. Raymondi, age 67, of North Lawrence,
passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024. Born
in Massillon, he was a 1975 graduate of St. Thomas
Aquinas High School. Michael went on to earn
a Master's Degree in Geology from Kent State
University.
Michael’s love of rocks and artifacts
led him to a career in oil and gas exploration
with Phillips Petroleum/COP. This career helped
further inspire his love of travel and adventure,
taking him all over the world. Michael met his
wife Jeannie thirty years ago through his parents.
Michael brought her along on his artifact scouting
and courted her through her many, many farm fields.
They married in Massillon, OH in 1999 and started
their life together in Perth, Australia. They
moved back to Ohio in 2004 to a beautiful farm,
the perfect place for their many beloved animals.
We bid farewell to Michael whose journey of
life gracefully concluded on September 26th.
In the hush of twilight, as the stars twinkle
in silent homage, we reflect on the legacy Michael
leaves behind and his impact on the lives of
his loved ones. Though Michael may no longer
walk among us, his spirit lives on in the memories
held dear by his family and friends, a guiding
light that illuminates their paths in times of
darkness. He loved his family with all his heart
and we will all miss him dearly.
He preceded his father Richard A. Raymondi,
who passed away later that same day. Michael
is survived by his loving wife of 25 years Jean
M. (Helline) Raymondi, mother Patricia M. (Siffrin)
Raymondi, siblings Rick (Sia) Raymondi, Jeanne
Pfabe, Jim (Samantha) Raymondi, and numerous
nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be
received on Tuesday, October 1st 2024 from 5:00
PM to 7:00 PM and on Wednesday, October 2nd 2024
from 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM at the Rossi Family
Funeral Home, (730 30th St NW, Canton, OH 44709).
A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday,
October 2nd 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Basilica
of Saint John the Baptist (627 McKinley Ave NW,
Canton, OH 44703).
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Charles
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Charles Enloe Moore
1930-2024
Charles Enloe Moore passed away July 9, 2024
after a brief illness. He was 93.
Charles was well known in the collecting community.
His passion for artifacts started at the age
of five, when he was introduced to collecting
by his brother, Bill. Collecting never left his
veins for the rest of his life. He was instrumental
in establishing and running the Indian Mound
Museum in Florence, Alabama. He authored three
books, including The Long Road to Mabila and
Come Tell Me How You Lived, and a fouth was on
the way. He served as City Archaeologist for
Florence, and was a long time member of the Alabama
Archaeological Society.
His collecting interests included all time periods,
but he was well known for owning two of the finest
and largest Paleo points from the southeast,
a Cumberland and a Clovis.
Charles was always the perfect gentleman collector
and healthy and very active until the end. He
attended many shows and was always on the search
for knowledge.
His professional career included many years as
an investment broker and vice president with A.G.
Edwards. After retirement he remained active,
pursing his activities in archaeology as well as
golf, gardening and civic functions. He will be
greatly missed by his community and his artifact
friends.
October
2024 Vol 71 No# 4
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Dale
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Dale Richter
1946-2024
Dale Richter passed away July 3, 2024. He was
78.
Dale was one of the few people still around
who was in Who’s Who in Indian Relics #1.
He is shown with his father, Arnold Richter,
in front of their display case. Dale later appeared
in Who’s Who # 9 and had plans to be in
the forthcoming #13. Dale kept his father’s
collection intact and added to his own collection
over his 70 years of collecting.
Dale served in the US Army. He is survived by
his wife, Barbara.
October
2024 Vol 71 No# 4
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Willie
Lee Posey
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Willie Lee Posey
1942-2024
Willie Lee Posey of San Marcos, Texas, passed
away on March 28, 2024. He was 82.
Lee, as his friends knew him, was born in San
Marcos on March 3, 1942, the son of the late
Willie G. Posey and Louise E. Posey (Meeks).
He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years,
Carolyn Ann, his son Shelton, five grandchildren
and two great grandchildren as well as one brother
and one sister.
Lee worked in the ready-mix concrete industry.
He was a member of the National Rifle Association
and an avid outdoorsman, spending much of his
time hunting and fishing.
He was known for his incredible collection of
Native American artifacts, most of which he unearthed
himself and proudly displayed at various events
throughout the country, especially at shows
in his home state of Texas. He and his friend,
Winston Ellison, regularly traveled together
and attended the Collinsville Artifact Show for
many years. He will be dearly missed by all who
knew him.
October
2024 Vol 71 No# 4
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Robert “Bob” Matthias
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Robert “Bob” Matthias
1960-2024
Robert Matthias passed away suddenly on May
29, 2024. He was well-known in the artifact community,
attending countless shows. Bob was a collector,
but also provided the community with quality
artifacts for over 30 years as “Robert’s
Relics.”
Bob found his first arrowhead at age 13, a 3 ¼” Dovetail.
That moment changed his life’s journey.
He sought out other collectors and soon was acquiring
pottery. Pottery remained his main love, but
he was also fond of shell artifacts and disc
pipes. His assemblage of pipes included some
of the best ever found, and always attracted
other collectors to his table. Bob traveled far
and wide, attending shows throughout the Midwest,
the South and East Coast. It was rare to attend
a show and not see the large sign above his tables.
Bob’s collection was featured in was in
Who’s Who in Indian Relics 9, 10 and 11.
Bob is survived by his wife, Cammille, children,
Michelle, Luke, Annie and Adaire, and two grandchildren. October
2024 Vol 71 No# 4
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F. Kent Reilly III
1945-2024
F. Kent Reilly III, Ph.D., of Austin, Texas,
passed away on May 21, 2024 at the age of 78.
Kent was Professor Emeritus and Director of
the Center for the Study of Arts and Symbolism
of Ancient America at Texas State University.
Kent authored many articles and
was the editor of many volumes, including Ancient
Objects and Sacred Realms: Interpretations of
Mississippian Iconography,Visualizing the Sacred
and the recently published Recovering Ancient
Spiro - Native American Art, Ritual, and Cosmic
Renewal. Kent considered his primary focus to
be Mesoamerican Civilization. He focused on
examining the art and symbols of the ancient
Olmec (1200-400 BC), and Classic Maya (AD 200-900)
as well as southeastern Mississippian iconography.
(AD 950-1550). He was the founder of the Mississippian
Iconographic Conference
Kent touched countless lives as a professor
and will be remembered for his kindness and ground
breaking research.
October
2024 Vol 71 No# 4
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Larry
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Larry Dale Tolliver
1943-2024
Whenever anyone would mention Larry Tolliver’s
name, people would say he had the “biggest
smile.” And he did. Larry Dale Tolliver,
80, of Bloomington, passed away on Saturday,
June 29, 2024.
Larry was born on December 4, 1943, in Lansing,
Michigan, the son of Wayne Tolliver and Edith
(Stines) Tolliver. The majority of his childhood
was growing up in Bath, Michigan. His father’s
parents also moved nearby so he was surrounded
by family, aunts, uncles and cousins. When he
was about 15 years old his family moved to Bedford,
Indiana.
After high school he married Joyce Knight and
resided north of Bedford. They raised two sons
and a daughter. Larry wanted to continue his
passions of fishing and hunting arrowheads which
he discovered in Michigan and made numerous trips
to the Ohio River, a lot of times accompanied
by his family. He was a member of the Indiana
Archaeological Society where he received numerous
awards for his collection. He was well known
for the hundreds of pine tree arrowheads that
he recovered from Swans Landing, when it was
an open access site.
In 1988, Larry married Carol J. (Thrasher) Winkler.For
17 years, Larry was employed at RCA in Bloomington.
Later, he joined the workforce at Cook Medical
and worked as a machinist in the machine shop
for approximately 35 years until he
retired.
He was an artifact collector-hunter all of his
life.Larry is survived by his wife, Carol, his
brother Douglas, sister Pamela, children and
ten grandchildren and seven greatgrand children
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne
and Edith Tolliver; two brothers, Dustin Tolliver
and Phillip Tolliver.
Submitted by Tom Arter October
2024 Vol 71 No# 4
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Jack
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Jack D. Haskins
1953 - 2024
Jackie Dallas Haskins passed away peacefully
on September 15, 2024. He was preceded in death
by his father, Virgil Haskins and his mother,
Hazel Patterson.
Jack was born in Rockport, Indiana on April
12, 1953 and graduated from South Spencer County
High school in 1971. He enlisted in the Army
in August 1972 and spent 4 years before he was
Honorably Discharged.
He led an interesting life, including working
as a coal miner (like his father). He also worked
for the construction union, did maintenance,
and worked at the Warrick Country Museum.
His lifelong passion was hunting Indian relics.
This led him to pursue and obtain an Associate’s
Degree in Archeology. Prior to his passing, he
had decided to include his collection in the
forthcoming Who’s Who in Indian Relics
Volume 13, which will appear in late-2025. His
collection will be shown in the volume.
He is survived by his children:Sheana HaskinsBrowning,
Robert “Rusty” Carter, Layla Carnahan,
Lacie Haskins, and Savannah Haskins, step-daughter,
Candice Krietemyer Grandchilden: Austin Carnahan,
Breanna Serra, and Braden Rousku, Christopher
Fenwick, Jr., and Dylan Fenwick, sibling Cheryl
Patterson, Lori Ridens (Mike), Dennis Patterson
(Lynn), lifelong friend, Blu, a host of nieces
and nephews, cousins and friends.
Those who knew Jack will always remember him
saying, “Peace, love and chicken lips.”
Submitted
by the Editor 2025
January Journal V72 #1
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Dean
L Driskill
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Dean L Driskill
23 Apr 1907 - 12 Dec 1990
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Maurice
Meek
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Maurice Meek
July 7, 2004
Maurice "Mauri" Meek 68, Edinburgh, died July 7, 2004. Services:
1:30 p.m. July 10 at Eskew-Eaton Funeral Home, Edinburgh, with calling
there from 4 to 8 p.m. July 9. Burial: Rest Haven Cemetery, Edinburgh.
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Dr.
Charles Willis Gish
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Dr. Charles Gish
June 26, 1923 - January 24, 2022
Dr. Charles Willis Gish, age 98, passed away peacefully with family by
his side on January 24, 2022. He was born June 26, 1923 to the late Floyd
and Thelma (Snider) Gish in Carroll County, on the family farm in Camden,
Indiana. He graduated from Camden High School in April, 1941. He attended
Purdue University and the University of Notre Dame before receiving his
DDS degree with Honors (1949) and a MSD (1960) from Indiana University.
Charles married Treva Metsger, also of Carroll
County, on June 23, 1949 in the Chapel of the
Wilshire Boulevard Hotel in Los Angeles, California
as guests of the “Bride and Groom” radio
show.
Charles was drafted into U.S. Navy February
1943 and served 3 years active duty in the Navy
during WW II. He also served two years of Active
duty with U.S. Armed Forces (Korean War) May
1952 – 1954.
Dr. Gish is a retired dentist from Brookston,
Indiana, known for his work in public health
practice, academia, and clinical dental research.
He was a Regional Dental Consultant for Region
IX of the U.S. Public Health Service from 1952
to 1954. His clinical research brought him much
acclaim, due to his participation in the early
Crest studies, in which he was instrumental in
the research and development of a preventive
prophylaxis paste that was used by dental practitioners
for years. Gish and a colleague later developed
this product into a self-applied fluoride regimen,
generally referred to as “brush ins” in
the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Starting in 1962, Dr. Gish was the State Dental
Director for Indiana for 23 years. He also served
on the faculty of Indiana University School of
Dentistry for over thirty years, beginning in
1954. He co-chaired the department of community
dentistry from 1969 to 1986 and was a full professor
from 1977 to 1987. Dr. Gish was a strong advocate
to fluoridate community water supplies in Indiana.
Under his directions, Indiana became legendary
for its robust programs of fluoride and by the
mid-1980’s fluoridated water was used by
93 percent of all Indiana residents on public
water supplies. In addition, for rural communities
where community water fluoridation was not possible,
he implemented numerous school-water fluoridation
units. At one time, he had more schools that
were fluoridated than any other state in the
country. He also directed a mobile dental clinic
that traveled around the state to provide exams
and treatment for school-aged children.
In the dental community, Dr. Gish was widely
published in local, state, and national professional
journals.
He was president of the Association of State
and Territorial Dental Directors and received
its Outstanding Achievement Award. Dr. Gish was
also president of the American Association of
Public Health Dentists (now the American Association
of Public Health Dentistry) and received their
Distinguished Service Award. His many awards
include The Tony and Mary Hulman Health Award
for achievements in preventive medicine given
by Indiana Public Health Foundation; Indiana
Dental Association Maynard K. Hine Award in recognition
of distinguished contributions to the Public
and the Dental Profession thru commitment to
excellence in Dental Research in Indiana and
Nationally; John W. Knutson Distinguished Service
Award in Dental Public Health; and the Sagamore
of the Wabash Award from Governor Orr of Indiana.
His creativity and ingenuity extended outside
of the dental field into his free time and numerous
projects on his farm which Awarded him an Outstanding
Accomplishment in Resource Conservation Award
and Soil and Water Conservation Award.
Dr. Gish, also an avid collector of Indian
artifacts, was presented a Lifetime Achievement
Award for contributions to the advancement of
amateur Archaeology from the Indiana Archeological
Society and was recently presented with the Award
of Excellence in Camden, Indiana, by the Indiana
Archeological Society. He also recently was presented
with a 75 year membership award from the Mt.
Zion Masonic Lodge No#211. Charles was also a
longtime member of the Brookston American Legion
Post No#251. He always enjoyed spending time
with his family on their hobby farm where he
enjoyed hunting, fishing, and mushroom hunting.
Dr. Gish was also a proud member of the Federated
Church of Brookston. He served on numerous boards
and committees. He was also a deacon for the
Church.
He is survived by daughters, Tracey Simmerman
(Steve) of Battle Ground, and Gail Sembach (Jim)
of Indianapolis, also Grandsons Jared Simmerman,
and Craig Simmerman (Elissa) of Brookston, and
Granddaughter Jessica Siebert (Jeremy) of Fishers,
4 great grandchildren, Jentry and Clay Simmerman,
and Janner and Jace Siebert.
He is preceded in death by his wife Treva,
a son Bradley Gish, brothers Dr. Howard M. Gish
and Floyd Junior (Jack) Gish and an infant sister
Helen Louise.
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Rodney
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Rodney Mangum Peck
March 14, 1946 — May 1, 2025
Mr. Rodney Mangum Peck of Kannapolis, passed
away peacefully on Thursday, May 1, 2025 after
battling with his third cancer for several months.
Rodney was born on March 14, 1946, to the late
Frances Bookman Peck and Robert Wesley Peck in
Richmond, VA. During his teenage years, he started
his Native American artifact collection with
his first dig at the Butler's residence and set-up
his first model train display, gifted by his
Uncle Raymond.
After graduating from Old Dominion University
with an associate's degree in applied science
and mechanical engineering, he went on to build
nuclear submarines at Newport News Shipyard and
met the love of his life, Mary Ann Brandt through
a blind date.
In 1970, Rodney and Mary Ann married in Winston-Salem,
NC. After moving to NC, Rodney designed several
nuclear and hydro-electric power plants. They
started their family in 1974 with their son,
Daniel Wayne and daughter Janet Lynn (1979).
Rodney established the Piedmont Archeological
Society and was very involved with the Central
States Archeological Society.
Upon retirement, Rodney's love for historical
artifacts grew. His train layout became more
elaborate. Throughout life, Rodney enjoyed being
at the beach, watching football games and playing
card games with family and friends.
Rodney was predeceased by Frances Bookman Peck,
Robert Wesley Peck and Jo Ann Peck McGinn (James).
He is survived by his wife Mary Ann Brandt Peck,
children Daniel W. Peck of Salisbury and Janet
P. Amaral (Clay) of Harrisburg, and sister Beth
P. Parsons (Ralph) of Virginia Beach, VA. Rodney
is also survived by his brother-in-law, Richard
W. Brandt (Kathy) of Birmingham, AL. He had several
nieces and nephews, and great nieces and great
nephews.
A visitation will be held at Pitts Baptist Church
in Concord for friends and family on Tuesday,
May 6, 2025, from 2-4 pm, followed immediately
by a funeral service at 4 pm. Services will conclude
with burial in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations
be made to Pitts Baptist Youth Ministry. Checks
can be made to Pitts Baptist Church and mailed
to:140 Pitts School Rd NW, Concord, NC 28027.
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Rodney
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Rodney Mangum Peck
March 14, 1946 — May 1, 2025
Rodney Peck of Kannapolis, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday,
May 1, 2025, after battling his third cancer over several months.
Rodney was born on March 14, 1946, to the late
Frances Bookman Peck and Robert Wesley Peck in
Richmond, VA. During his teenage years, he started
his Native American artifact collection and the
same time, he started his other great interest,
model trains, eventually having a huge display
of running trains in his house.
Rodney graduated from Old Dominion University
and went on to build nuclear submarines at Newport
News Shipyard, during which and met the love
of his life, Mary Ann Brandt. In 1970, they moved
to North Carolina and married in Winston-Salem.
Later on, Rodney designed several nuclear and
hydro-electric power plants.
Rodney was instrumental in establishing the
Piedmont Archeological Society in 1976. He served
as president for many years. He also was the
president of Central States Archeological Society.
Rodney shared his collection in Who's Who in
Indian Relics Vol. 5. He was a prolific writer
and published over 10 books including America’s
Largest Paleo-Indian Workshop Site: Dinwiddle
County, Virginia: The Williamson Site, Southern
Raised Ridge Axes and An Eastern Perspective
on Archaic Soapstone Bowls and Quarries from
Virginia, Georgia and the Carolinas. He also
published the quarterly Virginia journal, The
Chesopian for a few years
Upon retirement, Rodney enjoyed being at the
beach, watching football games and playing card
games with family and friends.
He is survived by his wife Mary Ann Peck, children
Daniel and Janet, sister Beth several nieces
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Ronald
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Ronald Lee Harris
November 23, 1941 - April 19, 2025
Ronald “Ron” Lee Harris, a devoted family man, proud U.S. Army
veteran, and passionate historian, passed away peacefully on April 19,
2025, after a courageous battle with multiple myeloma.
Born on November 23, 1941, in Hickory, North
Carolina, to Robert and Lila Merle Harris,
Ron's life was marked by service, curiosity,
and a deep commitment to community. After graduating
from St. Stephens High School, he answered
his country’s call and served honorably
in the United States Army as a medic to Headquarters
Company of the Second Battalion, 32nd Infantry
of the Seventh Infantry Division. His time
in the military earned him awards for both
Marksmanship and Good Conduct, reflecting the
discipline and dedication that would become
hallmarks of his life.
Ron's love for storytelling and capturing the
world around him began early. He was a photojournalist
for the Hickory Daily Record, where his eye for
detail and passion for photography brought local
stories to life. Though he later transitioned
into a successful career in the insurance industry,
his lens never gathered dust. As an insurance
professional, Ron rose to serve as President
of a regional claims adjusters professional society,
earning the respect of colleagues and clients
alike.
In addition to his professional achievements,
Ron served his community as a reserve deputy
with the Catawba County Sheriff's Office and
as a member of the Hickory Rescue Squad, further
exemplifying his unwavering commitment to public
service.
Ron was also a dedicated steward of Native American
history and culture, authoring numerous book
chapters and articles that honored their heritage.
His research and expertise made him a respected
voice in the preservation of Native American
artifacts and traditions.
Above all, Ron was a family man. He was a loving
father, proud grandfather, and doting great-grandfather
whose wisdom, wit, and warmth were the foundation
of every family gathering. Whether cheering for
the Tar Heels, documenting family milestones
with his camera, or passing down stories of the
past, Ron’s presence was a gift to all
who knew him. He will be remembered for his love
of family, his sense of humor, and his enjoyment
of the simple things in life.
Left to cherish his memory is his life companion,
Elaine Miller of Taylorsville, NC; daughter,
Tamara Harris Bickston (Stephen) of Richmond,
VA; son, Rodney
Harris (Becky) of Hickory, NC;
grandsons: Christian Harris (Jenna) of Granite
Falls, NC and Ethan Harris of Hickory, NC;
granddaughters: Lilah Bickston and Abby Bickston
of Richmond,
VA; great-grandsons: Milo Harris and Jackson
Harris; and his beloved dog, Miss Meka. Ron leaves behind a legacy of service and love
as well as a family who will miss him deeply
but who will carry forward his memory with pride.
The family wishes to thank the staff with Atrium
Levine Cancer Institute, especially Dr. Peter
Voorhees and his oncology team.
The funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM
on Sunday, April 27th in Trinity Chapel at Holy
Trinity Lutheran Church in Hickory, NC, followed
by a private graveside service for family and
close friends. In lieu of flowers, please consider
making a donation in Ron's memory to the "Carolinas
Myeloma Research Fund" at AtriumHealthFoundation.org/tribute.
Memorial gifts may also be mailed to Atrium Health
Foundation, 7800 Providence Road, Suite 208,
Charlotte, NC 28226.
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John Whitner Young
1961-2025
John Whitner Young passed away peacefully at
his home in Iuka, Mississippi, on Monday, March
31, 2025. He was 63. John graduated from Iuka
High School in 1979 and worked as a lead hand
at G&G Steel for 16 years. He was an avid
outdoorsman that loved hunting for deer and Indian
artifacts. He was a member of the Magnolia State
Archaeological Society and the Genuine Indian
Relic Society. He displayed his finds at many
shows in Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee,
winning awards numerous times. Along with his
Indian artifacts, he also enjoyed collecting
Iuka and Pickwick memorabilia which he kept displayed
in his home. Above all else, however, John loved
his family. His grandson was his whole world,
and he was incredibly proud to be his grandfather.
He never missed a chance to brag about him and
show off his pictures. John is survived by his
daughter, Whitney Young Works (Garrett); his
stepson, Jay Lambert; his grandson, Bennett Hayes
Works; and a host of other family members and
friends.
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Ronald
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Ronald Lee Harris
November 23, 1941 - April 19, 2025
Ron was born in Hickory, North Carolina on November 23, 1941, to Robert
and Lila Merle Harris.
After graduating from St. Stephens High School,
he served honorably in the United States Army
as a medic to Headquarters Company of the Second
Battalion. After serving in the military, Ron
became a photojournalist for the Hickory Daily
Record, where his eye for detail and passion
for photography brought local stories to life.
He later transitioned into a successful career
in the insurance industry, eventually serving
as president of a regional claims adjusters professional
society. Ron also served his community as a reserve
deputy with the Catawba County Sheriff's Office
and as a member of the Hickory Rescue Squad.
Ron developed a love for Native American artifacts
at a young age. Over the years, Ron amassed a
large collection that he shared in Who’s
Who in Indian Relics Volume 11. He was a prolific
writer who documented this collection over many
years in numerous articles in the Central States
Archaeological Journal.
Ron is survived by his life companion, Elaine
Miller, daughter, Tamara, son, Rodney, grandsons,
Christian and Ethan, granddaughters, Lilah and
Abby and great-grandsons, Milo and Jackson. Ron
leaves behind a legacy of service and love, as
well as a family who will miss him deeply, but
who will carry forward his memory with pride.
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Rodney
Lynn Legg
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Rodney Lynn Legg
1949-2025
Rodney Legg passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025. Rodney was born September
25, 1949 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois to Lowell and Dorothy Legg. On June 22,
1968, he married Brenda Guilliams. Rodney graduated from Eastern Illinois
UniversityCharleston in 1971, with a Bachelor’s degree in Business
Education. He enjoyed farming, studying history and collecting Native
American artifacts. He was a devoted husband and was very proud of his
three sons.
Rodney owned and operated Legg & Sons Oil
Company from 1968-1994, and also owned and operated
Shell Food Mart in Wayne City, and Whatta Wash
Car Wash in Mt. Vernon. He was a member of the
Illinois State Archaeological Society and the
Genuine Indian Relic Society and featured some
of his collection in Who’s Who in Indian
Relics Vol. 10.
Rodney is survived by his wife, Brenda, sons,
Kevin, Bryan and Bradley along with grandchildren,
Taylor, Emily, Warren, Emma, Claire, Reese,
Ridge and Raina as well as great-grandchildren,
Joseph Juliet and Bennett. Rodney is also survived
by a brother Dennis, sisters Linda and Cheryl,
as well as several nieces and nephews
You are so loved and so deeply missed. I’m
thankful to have learned so much about artifacts
from you, but more importantly, I was blessed
to have learned more about life. You were an
excellent example of what a husband, dad, and
true friend should be. Thank you for 42 years
of an amazing friendship. Love, your rock buddy,
Derek.
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Bruce A. Filbrandt
1936-2025
Bruce A. Filbrandt, 88, of McNabb, Illinois, formally of Muscatine, Iowa,
passed away peacefully Sunday, June 22, 2025.
Bruce was born September 18, 1936, in Davenport,
Iowa, to Herman and Mable (Drescher) Filbrandt.
He married Belinda Alderson on May 28, 1994.
Bruce farmed in Muscatine, Iowa, owned his own
lawncare service and was a member of the Plumbers
and Pipefitters Local 25 in Iowa until his retirement
in 1994 He found his first arrowhead when he
was 14 years old and continued to collect with
a passion until his passing.
He served as president of the Iowa Archaeology
Society several times, and when he moved to Illinois,
he hosted the Starved Rock Show in LaSalle. He
belonged to the Illinois Archeology Society,
Ohio State Archeology Society and the Genuine
Indian Relic Society. His collection was published
in Who’s Who in Indian Relics Vol. 5.
Bruce was known as "The Axe-Man-The Brucester.” He
considered one of his major accomplishments to
be the book he wrote and published in 1997, Keokuk
Axes. He did all the research, photography and
drawings for the book. It remains the definitive
work on the subject.
Bruce is survived by his son, Paul, stepdaughter,
Kristen, granddaughters, Jessica, Clarissa, Savannah
and Cheyanna, son-in-law, Kenny Tague and great-grandchildren,
Kaydon, Blake, and Colton.
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