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Author: MargieRoopPearce
Surnames: Smith, Barnhart, Andrews, Mallonee
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Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams Co, IN; Friday, 5 March 1937
AGED DECATUR LADY IS DEAD
Mrs. Mary Ann Smith Dies Thursday Evening Of Complications
Mrs. Mary Ann Smith, 85, well known Decatur lady, died at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Ross Mallonee, 346 N. Eleventh street last night at 6:45 o'clock. Death was due
to complications and infirmities.
The deceased was born in Washington township September 27, 1851, the daughter of Daniel
and Mary Andrews Barnhart. She was married to James Smith, who preceded her in death
several years ago.
She returned to Decatur six weeks ago after living in Fort Wayne for a short time. The
balance of her life was spent in Decatur and Adams county. She was a member of the
Decatur M. E. church. Surviving besides Mrs. Mallonee, are the following children:
Melvin, Fort Wayne; Richard, Bluffton; Frank, Huntington; John, whose present residence is
unknown, and Flossie of Fort Wayne. A step-son, Davis, of Churubusco, also survives. One
daughter, Laura is deceased. No brothers or sisters are living.
Funeral services will be held at the S. E. Black funeral home Saturday afternoon at 2
o'clock and at the First Methodist Episcopal church at 2:30 o'clock. The Rev. H.
R. Carson will officiate. Burial will be made in the Decatur cemetery.
The body may be viewed at the Black funeral home.
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