BURIAL:
George is interred at Saulmon Cemetery.
Marriage Notes for George Marion Williams and Anna Jane CLEVELAND-3881
MARRIAGE:
"Indiana Marriages, 1780-1992," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XF3D-84V : 10 March 2018), George M. Williams and Anna J. Cleveland, 30 Nov 1873; citing reference pg 80; FHL microfilm 549,433.
SSDI:
"United States Social Security Death Index," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JRJP-LTY : 20 May 2014), Athol Gardner, Oct 1972; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).BURIAL:
Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 24 May 2018), memorial page for Athol Bruce Gardner (31 Jan 1902–11 Oct 1972), Find A Grave Memorial no. 110933092, citing Alexander Memorial Park Cemetery, Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, USA ; Maintained by Linda Y (contributor 47158925) .
BURIAL:
Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 24 May 2018), memorial page for Eulah Matilee Knowles Gardner (21 Jan 1904–24 Sep 1992), Find A Grave Memorial no. 147061123, citing Alexander Memorial Park Cemetery, Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, USA ; Maintained by Linda Y (contributor 47158925) .
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Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/187032969/charles-cavett-knowles: accessed 27 January 2023), memorial page for Charles Cavett Knowles (15 Sep 1907–25 Jun 1993), Find a Grave Memorial ID 187032969, citing Saulmon Cemetery, Owensville, Gibson County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by Robin Knowles Miner (contributor 47614397).
BURIAL:
Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 9 November 2018), memorial page for Alma Darlene Garrett Knowles (4 Jun 1908–2 Jan 1994), Find A Grave Memorial no. 101285137, citing Saulmon Cemetery, Owensville, Gibson County, Indiana, USA ; Maintained by Linda Y (contributor 47158925) .
SSDI:
According to the SSDI. George's last residence was Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN.BURIAL:
Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 9 November 2018), memorial page for George Francis Knowles (30 Apr 1911–15 Jan 1971), Find A Grave Memorial no. 123730630, citing Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, USA ; Maintained by Linda Y (contributor 47158925) .
OBITUARY:
Evelyn Emogene Knowles, 94, of Evansville, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2010, at Angel River Healthcare. She was born July 28, 1916, in Gibson County, Ind.
She was a member of Royal Neighbors and worked at Sears Roebuck & Co. where she retired January 2, 1976.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, George F. Knowles, who passed away January 15, 1971.
She is survived by her son, Gary and his wife Ann; grandchildren, Jennifer Claborn and husband, Bobby, Bryan Knowles and wife, Kim, and Sara Cole and husband, James; six great-grandchildren; 7 stepgreat-grandchildren; five step great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, December 23, 2010, at Alexander Newburgh Chapel, officiated by Chaplain Randall Bechtel, with burial at Sunset Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Vista Care Hospice, 323 Metro Avenue, Evansville, IN 47715.
Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderNewburghChapel.com.
Published in Courier Press on Dec. 22, 2010BURIAL:
Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 9 November 2018), memorial page for Evenlyn Emogene Knowles Knowles (28 Jul 1916–21 Dec 2010), Find A Grave Memorial no. 176246514, citing Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, USA ; Maintained by Robin Knowles Miner (contributor 47614397) .
1920 US Census:
"United States Census, 1920," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MF7Z-F32 : accessed 2 July 2018), Frederick Knowles in household of Harvey Knowles, Montgomery, Gibson, Indiana, United States; citing ED 189, sheet 4A, line 9, family 76, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1992), roll 433; FHL microfilm 1,820,433.1930 US Census:
"United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHMN-FNW : accessed 2 July 2018), Fredrick Knowles in household of Harvie Knowles, Montgomery, Gibson, Indiana, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 15, sheet 2B, line 82, family 42, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 588; FHL microfilm 2,340,323.1940 US Census:
"United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V1R1-244 : accessed 2 July 2018), Frederick Knowles in household of Harvey Knowles, Montgomery Township, Gibson, Indiana, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 26-13, sheet 10B, line 70, family 189, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 1046.SSDI:
"United States Social Security Death Index," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JPPH-1PR : 19 May 2014), Frederick E Knowles, 11 Nov 2003; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).OBITUARY:
Fred E. Knowles
Fred E. Knowles, 86, of Evansville, died November 11, 2003, at Deaconess Hospital.
Fred was a World War II Army veteran. He retired from General Foods, where he had worked for 33 years. He was a member of St. Paul's U.C.C. in German Township. He was also a member of the VFW post 1114. He enjoyed gardening.
Fred was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Ruth; his brother, Francis Knowles; and his brother, Cavett Knowles.
Fred is survived by son, Ronald Knowles and his wife, Bonnie of Newburgh, Ind.; son, Donald Knowles of Evansville, Ind.; brother, Kenneth Knowles of Owensville, Ind.; sister, Esther Jane Dickenson of Owensville, Ind.; grandchildren, Shawn Knowles of Mount Vernon, Ind., Chris Vinson of Evansville, Ind., Angie Proudfoot, and Lori Beckham of Newburgh, Ind.; 10 great-grandchildren; and cousins, nieces and nephews.
Services will be 1 p.m. Friday, November 14, 2003, at Alexander West Chapel, officiated by Rev. Daniel Sather. Burial will be at St. Paul's U.C.C. Church Cemetery-German Twp. Vanderbugh County Retired Veterans Memorial Club will conduct military rites at the cemetery.
Friends may call 2 to 8 p.m. today, November 13, 2003, and 11 a.m. to service time Friday, November 14, 2003, at Alexander West Chapel.
Donations may be made to St. Paul's U.C.C. Church Cemetery-German
Township. Condolences may be made online at www.mem.com
http://www.myinky.com/ecp/obits/article/0,1626,ECP_779_2423644,00.htmlBURIAL:
"United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHMN-FNW : accessed 2 July 2018), Fredrick Knowles in household of Harvie Knowles, Montgomery, Gibson, Indiana, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 15, sheet 2B, line 82, family 42, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 588; FHL microfilm 2,340,323.
BURIAL:
Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 02 July 2018), memorial page for Ruth Ellolee Martin Knowles (3 Jun 1923–30 Jul 2003), Find A Grave Memorial no. 80955988, citing Saint Pauls United Church of Christ Cemetery, Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, USA ; Maintained by Robert Schmidt (contributor 47624420) .
BIOGRAPHY:
graduated from Owensville High School in 1945.1930 US Census:
"United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHMN-FN4 : accessed 2 July 2018), Kenneth Knowles in household of Harvie Knowles, Montgomery, Gibson, Indiana, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 15, sheet 2B, line 83, family 42, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 588; FHL microfilm 2,340,323.1940 US Census:
"United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V1R1-24H : accessed 2 July 2018), Kenneth Knowles in household of Harvey Knowles, Montgomery Township, Gibson, Indiana, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 26-13, sheet 10B, line 71, family 189, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 1046.OBITUARY:
Kenneth R. Knowles, 92, of Owensville, IN went to be with the Lord September 4, 2020. He was born September 17, 1927 in Gibson County to the late Harvey Knowles and Dale Gardner Knowles. Kenneth attended and graduated from Owensville High School in 1945. He enlisted in the Air Force to serve his Country during WWII. Kenny married Sharon (Zehner) Knowles in 1954. They were married 61 years and blessed with three children. He worked production for Igleharts (General Foods) for 40 years. Kenny enjoyed raising Angus cattle for over 50 years. He was a member of Old Union Christian Church, VFW Post 2714, and Owensville American Legion.
Kenny was preceded in death by his parents Harvey and Dale Gardner Knowles; wife Sharon Knowles; brothers Hugh Gardner, Cavett Knowles, Francis Knowles, and Frederick Knowles; sisters Eulah Knowles Gardner and Esther Jane Knowles Dickenson; and son-in-law Kent Newcome.
He is survived by his children Becky Newcome, Greg (Rosemary) Knowles, and Kevin (Sherry) Knowles; grandchildren Melissa (Toby) Wolfe, Paige (Ken Renshaw) Knowles, Eli Knowles, and Brody Knowles; great granddaughter Haley Wolfe; special niece who was like a sister Ruth Bratton; and several nieces and nephews.
Holder’s Funeral Home is honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Knowles. Visitation will be held at Owensville Cemetery Wednesday, September 9, 2020 from 10a-11a. Graveside services will be 11a with Military Rites with Bart Newton officiating.
Memorial contributions can be made to Old Union Christian Church.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to North River Health Campus and Heart to Heart Hospice for the compassionate care given to Dad.
All those who wish to honor and remember Kenny in person at the service are encouraged to wear a mask for the safety of all those in attendance.
BIOGRAPHY:
graduated from Owensville High School in 1945.1930 US Census:
"United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHMN-FN4 : accessed 2 July 2018), Kenneth Knowles in household of Harvie Knowles, Montgomery, Gibson, Indiana, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 15, sheet 2B, line 83, family 42, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 588; FHL microfilm 2,340,323.1940 US Census:
"United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V1R1-24H : accessed 2 July 2018), Kenneth Knowles in household of Harvey Knowles, Montgomery Township, Gibson, Indiana, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 26-13, sheet 10B, line 71, family 189, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 1046.OBITUARY:
Kenneth R. Knowles, 92, of Owensville, IN went to be with the Lord September 4, 2020. He was born September 17, 1927 in Gibson County to the late Harvey Knowles and Dale Gardner Knowles. Kenneth attended and graduated from Owensville High School in 1945. He enlisted in the Air Force to serve his Country during WWII. Kenny married Sharon (Zehner) Knowles in 1954. They were married 61 years and blessed with three children. He worked production for Igleharts (General Foods) for 40 years. Kenny enjoyed raising Angus cattle for over 50 years. He was a member of Old Union Christian Church, VFW Post 2714, and Owensville American Legion.
Kenny was preceded in death by his parents Harvey and Dale Gardner Knowles; wife Sharon Knowles; brothers Hugh Gardner, Cavett Knowles, Francis Knowles, and Frederick Knowles; sisters Eulah Knowles Gardner and Esther Jane Knowles Dickenson; and son-in-law Kent Newcome.
He is survived by his children Becky Newcome, Greg (Rosemary) Knowles, and Kevin (Sherry) Knowles; grandchildren Melissa (Toby) Wolfe, Paige (Ken Renshaw) Knowles, Eli Knowles, and Brody Knowles; great granddaughter Haley Wolfe; special niece who was like a sister Ruth Bratton; and several nieces and nephews.
Holder’s Funeral Home is honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Knowles. Visitation will be held at Owensville Cemetery Wednesday, September 9, 2020 from 10a-11a. Graveside services will be 11a with Military Rites with Bart Newton officiating.
Memorial contributions can be made to Old Union Christian Church.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to North River Health Campus and Heart to Heart Hospice for the compassionate care given to Dad.
All those who wish to honor and remember Kenny in person at the service are encouraged to wear a mask for the safety of all those in attendance.
OBITUARY:
Sharon B. Knowles
Owensville, IN
Sharon B. (Zehner) Knowles, 80, passed away Monday, June 8, 2015 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville. She was born in Gibson County on Jan. 31, 1935 daughter of George and Melissa (Lucas) Zehner.
She was a graduate of Owensville High School class of 1953 and Lockyear Business College. She had been employed in the office of the McCurdy Hotel, Farmers Bank and Trust in Wadesville and Farm Bureau Insurance in Poseyville. Sharon was a member of Old Union Christian Church.
Sharon very much enjoyed being with family and friends. She enjoyed farming with Kenny, reading and working cross word puzzles.
Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Kenneth Knowles; children, Becky (Kent) Newcome, Greg (Rosemary) and Kevin (Sherry) Knowles; 4 grandchildren, Melissa Newcome, Paige Knowles, Eli and Brody Knowles; brothers, Darwin and Gerald (Billie) Zehner.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Lloyd Zehner and sister-in-law Judy Zehner.
Services will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Holders Funeral Home with Baret Fawbush and Bart Newton officiating. Burial will be in the Owensville Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Old Union Christian Church Clothing Bank or the Operation Christmas Child Samaritan purse.
Expressions of sympathy may be made online at www.holdersfuneralhome.com - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/courierpress/obituary.aspx?n=sharon-knowles&pid=175045298&fhid=20425#sthash.tWXN3gLs.dpuf