## Narrative Summary of the Obituary  
Mrs. Lida Pauline Barnes, 78, passed away on 3 Jan 1952 in Richmond, Virginia. Born on 17 Jan 1873 in Idaville, she was the widow of C. E. Barnes and is survived by eight children, numerous grandchildren, and siblings.

## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services  
The body of Mrs. Lida Pauline Barnes was returned to Monticello for services. No specific funeral details were provided.

## Transcript of the Edited Obituary for Mrs. Lida Pauline Barnes  
Mrs. Lida Pauline Barnes, 78, well-known resident of Monticello and widow of C. E. Barnes, died quite suddenly Thursday morning, 3 January 1952, at 8 o'clock at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Capt. and Mrs. Robert Merchant, at their home in Richmond, Virginia. She had been in her usual health Wednesday, and her death came as a great shock to her family and wide circle of friends here. Mrs. Barnes had gone to her daughter's home in September for the winter.

The body is being returned to the Miller Funeral Home in Monticello. No funeral arrangements have been made.

The deceased was born on 17 January 1873, in Idaville, the daughter of James A. and Sarah (Robinson) Renwick. She was married to Charles E. Barnes on 27 December 1894, and he died on 18 March 1929. For many years, Mr. Barnes operated a grocery store here. Mrs. Barnes was a member of the local Presbyterian Church.

Surviving are eight children: Clifton R. Barnes, San Antonio, Texas; Galen A. Barnes of 709 N. Main Street; Mrs. Ruth Robinson, Francesville; Ervin Barnes, Winston-Salem, North Carolina; Florence Merchant, Richmond, Virginia; Mrs. Bessie So Bowman, Warsaw; Keith Barnes, Monterey, California; and Melvin Barnes, South Bend. A daughter, Meredith Kilmer, died on 1 April 1949.

Also surviving are a brother, A. A. Renwick, Biggsville, Illinois; a sister, Mrs. Marie Cain, West Marion Street; 15 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Monticello, Indiana  
White County Times  
3 January 1952  
Page 8  
Obituary for Pauline Barnes

## Vital Statistics Summary  

| **Name**                       | Mrs. Lida Pauline Barnes           |
|--------------------------------|------------------------------------|
| **Age**                        | 79 years                           |
| **Birth**                      | 17 January 1873; Idaville, Indiana |
| **Death**                      | 3 January 1952; Richmond, Virginia |
## Table of Relationships  

| **Name**                       | **Relationship**           | **Place of Residence**         |
|--------------------------------|----------------------------|--------------------------------|
| Mrs. Lida Pauline Barnes       | Decedent                   | Monticello, Indiana            |
| C. E. Barnes                   | Spouse (deceased)          | --                             |
| James A. Renwick               | Father                     | --                             |
| Sarah (Robinson) Renwick       | Mother                     | --                             |
| Clifton R. Barnes              | Son                        | San Antonio, Texas             |
| Galen A. Barnes                | Son                        | 709 N. Main Street, Monticello |
| Mrs. Ruth Robinson             | Daughter                   | Francesville                   |
| Ervin Barnes                   | Son                        | Winston-Salem, North Carolina  |
| Florence Merchant              | Daughter                   | Richmond, Virginia             |
| Mrs. Bessie So Bowman          | Daughter                   | Warsaw                         |
| Keith Barnes                   | Son                        | Monterey, California           |
| Melvin Barnes                  | Son                        | South Bend                     |
| Meredith Kilmer                | Daughter (deceased)        | --                             |
| A. A. Renwick                  | Brother                    | Biggsville, Illinois           |
| Mrs. Marie Cain                | Sister                     | West Marion Street             |
| 15 grandchildren               | Grandchildren              | --                             |
| 9 great-grandchildren          | Great-grandchildren        | --                             |
## Publication Details  

| **Detail**                     | **Information**    |
|--------------------------------|--------------------|
| **Publication Date**           | 3 January 1952     |
| **Publication Location**       | White County Times |
## Other Relevant Information  
Mrs. Lida Pauline Barnes was known for her strong community ties and active membership in the local Presbyterian Church throughout her life in Monticello.