Crawfordsville Journal Review 25-May-1959 10: 2- George Lively, 82, Dies Near Mellott-
MELLOTT- George W. Lively, 82, was found dead in his bed at 9:15 a.m. Sunday. He
apparently suffered a heart attack and died during his sleep Saturday night. Mr. Lively’s
sister, Mrs. Charles Gott, became alarmed Sunday morning when she tried to telephone him
and received no answer. She sent a grandson, Louie Metseff, to Mr. Lively’s home and he
found the doors locked. Metseff, with the aid of neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Montemore,
entered the house and found Mr. Lively’s body. Born Nov. 7, 1876, near Mellott, he was the
son of John and Delphine Lively. He was married Aug. 24, 1907, to Mary Harbaugh of
Frankfort. He lived most of his married life in Momence, Ill. Mr. and Mrs. Lively moved to
Mellott after his retirement several years ago. Mr. Lively was a school teacher and a mail
clerk for a number of years. He was a member of the New Antioch Christian Church.
Only survivors are his sister, Mrs. Gott and several nieces and nephews and
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife and a son, John. His wife died April
20, 1959. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Crumley Funeral Home
in Hillsboro with Rev. Loren Hetrick officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home.