Mrs. Ivy Caroline Kyle Yount, an outstanding woman of Troy and widely-known throughout Ohio Methodism, died at her home on South Oxford Street at noon Sunday. Death came after an illness of three months.
Mrs. Yount was not only a life-long resident of Troy but also was a member of a pioneer family, her ancestors being among the first settlers of Miami County. She was born on Jan. 13, 1858, and was the youngest child of Col. Barton S. Kyle and Margaret McNabb Kyle. Colonel Kyle served in the Union Army in the Civil War and was killed at the Battle of Shiloh. Mrs. Yount was the last to die of four children, Cordelia, Walter M., and Thomas B. preceding her in death.
She was united in marriage to Noah Yount on June 7, 1881. Mr. Yount died in January 1916, but there survive four children: Mrs. Alonzo Hartley of Troy; Major Barton Kyle Yount, air attache to the American Embassy in Paris and Madrid; Paul C. Yount, Troy; and Mrs. Allen A. Davis, Troy.
Mrs. Yount was a woman of strong character, of active mentality, and much executive ability, all of which were recognized by her associates and led to her being given many responsibilities in church and club life. Her church held her strongest allegiance, and she served it in many ways. For several years she was teacher of the Van Cleve Bible class, one of the largest and most advanced classes in Bible study in the local Methodist Sunday school. She served also in the various church societies. Her ability and consecration were such she was also called upon to serve the church societies of the Western Ohio conference. For the last four years she was the active and energetic president of the Women's Home Missionary society of the conference, holding that office until the time of her death.
In Troy's club life she also made her influence greatly felt. For years she was a member and active worker of the Altrurian club, being president of that organization in 1921-1922. She was a charter member of the Home Circle, and was for many years a member of the Sorosis club.
The First Methodist Church was filled with friends and relatives Tuesday afternoon who came to pay their last tribute. The services were in charge of Rev. George B. Parkin, pastor of the First Methodist Church, who paid fitting tributes to the life and work of Mrs. Yount. Selected hymns were read by the minister.
Burial was made in Riverside Cemetery, with E. E. Pearson, E. E. Edgar, John K. DeFrees, W. E. Bowyer, C. C. Willard, and Charles Lind acting as pall bearers.
Mrs. Yount was not only a life-long resident of Troy but also was a member of a pioneer family, her ancestors being among the first settlers of Miami County. She was born on Jan. 13, 1858, and was the youngest child of Col. Barton S. Kyle and Margaret McNabb Kyle. Colonel Kyle served in the Union Army in the Civil War and was killed at the Battle of Shiloh. Mrs. Yount was the last to die of four children, Cordelia, Walter M., and Thomas B. preceding her in death.
She was united in marriage to Noah Yount on June 7, 1881. Mr. Yount died in January 1916, but there survive four children: Mrs. Alonzo Hartley of Troy; Major Barton Kyle Yount, air attache to the American Embassy in Paris and Madrid; Paul C. Yount, Troy; and Mrs. Allen A. Davis, Troy.
Mrs. Yount was a woman of strong character, of active mentality, and much executive ability, all of which were recognized by her associates and led to her being given many responsibilities in church and club life. Her church held her strongest allegiance, and she served it in many ways. For several years she was teacher of the Van Cleve Bible class, one of the largest and most advanced classes in Bible study in the local Methodist Sunday school. She served also in the various church societies. Her ability and consecration were such she was also called upon to serve the church societies of the Western Ohio conference. For the last four years she was the active and energetic president of the Women's Home Missionary society of the conference, holding that office until the time of her death.
In Troy's club life she also made her influence greatly felt. For years she was a member and active worker of the Altrurian club, being president of that organization in 1921-1922. She was a charter member of the Home Circle, and was for many years a member of the Sorosis club.
The First Methodist Church was filled with friends and relatives Tuesday afternoon who came to pay their last tribute. The services were in charge of Rev. George B. Parkin, pastor of the First Methodist Church, who paid fitting tributes to the life and work of Mrs. Yount. Selected hymns were read by the minister.
Burial was made in Riverside Cemetery, with E. E. Pearson, E. E. Edgar, John K. DeFrees, W. E. Bowyer, C. C. Willard, and Charles Lind acting as pall bearers.
Mrs. Ivy Caroline Kyle Yount, an outstanding woman of Troy and widely-known throughout Ohio Methodism, died at her home on South Oxford Street at noon Sunday. Death came after an illness of three months.
Mrs. Yount was not only a life-long resident of Troy but also was a member of a pioneer family, her ancestors being among the first settlers of Miami County. She was born on Jan. 13, 1858, and was the youngest child of Col. Barton S. Kyle and Margaret McNabb Kyle. Colonel Kyle served in the Union Army in the Civil War and was killed at the Battle of Shiloh. Mrs. Yount was the last to die of four children, Cordelia, Walter M., and Thomas B. preceding her in death.
She was united in marriage to Noah Yount on June 7, 1881. Mr. Yount died in January 1916, but there survive four children: Mrs. Alonzo Hartley of Troy; Major Barton Kyle Yount, air attache to the American Embassy in Paris and Madrid; Paul C. Yount, Troy; and Mrs. Allen A. Davis, Troy.
Mrs. Yount was a woman of strong character, of active mentality, and much executive ability, all of which were recognized by her associates and led to her being given many responsibilities in church and club life. Her church held her strongest allegiance, and she served it in many ways. For several years she was teacher of the Van Cleve Bible class, one of the largest and most advanced classes in Bible study in the local Methodist Sunday school. She served also in the various church societies. Her ability and consecration were such she was also called upon to serve the church societies of the Western Ohio conference. For the last four years she was the active and energetic president of the Women's Home Missionary society of the conference, holding that office until the time of her death.
In Troy's club life she also made her influence greatly felt. For years she was a member and active worker of the Altrurian club, being president of that organization in 1921-1922. She was a charter member of the Home Circle, and was for many years a member of the Sorosis club.
The First Methodist Church was filled with friends and relatives Tuesday afternoon who came to pay their last tribute. The services were in charge of Rev. George B. Parkin, pastor of the First Methodist Church, who paid fitting tributes to the life and work of Mrs. Yount. Selected hymns were read by the minister.
Burial was made in Riverside Cemetery, with E. E. Pearson, E. E. Edgar, John K. DeFrees, W. E. Bowyer, C. C. Willard, and Charles Lind acting as pall bearers.
Mrs. Yount was not only a life-long resident of Troy but also was a member of a pioneer family, her ancestors being among the first settlers of Miami County. She was born on Jan. 13, 1858, and was the youngest child of Col. Barton S. Kyle and Margaret McNabb Kyle. Colonel Kyle served in the Union Army in the Civil War and was killed at the Battle of Shiloh. Mrs. Yount was the last to die of four children, Cordelia, Walter M., and Thomas B. preceding her in death.
She was united in marriage to Noah Yount on June 7, 1881. Mr. Yount died in January 1916, but there survive four children: Mrs. Alonzo Hartley of Troy; Major Barton Kyle Yount, air attache to the American Embassy in Paris and Madrid; Paul C. Yount, Troy; and Mrs. Allen A. Davis, Troy.
Mrs. Yount was a woman of strong character, of active mentality, and much executive ability, all of which were recognized by her associates and led to her being given many responsibilities in church and club life. Her church held her strongest allegiance, and she served it in many ways. For several years she was teacher of the Van Cleve Bible class, one of the largest and most advanced classes in Bible study in the local Methodist Sunday school. She served also in the various church societies. Her ability and consecration were such she was also called upon to serve the church societies of the Western Ohio conference. For the last four years she was the active and energetic president of the Women's Home Missionary society of the conference, holding that office until the time of her death.
In Troy's club life she also made her influence greatly felt. For years she was a member and active worker of the Altrurian club, being president of that organization in 1921-1922. She was a charter member of the Home Circle, and was for many years a member of the Sorosis club.
The First Methodist Church was filled with friends and relatives Tuesday afternoon who came to pay their last tribute. The services were in charge of Rev. George B. Parkin, pastor of the First Methodist Church, who paid fitting tributes to the life and work of Mrs. Yount. Selected hymns were read by the minister.
Burial was made in Riverside Cemetery, with E. E. Pearson, E. E. Edgar, John K. DeFrees, W. E. Bowyer, C. C. Willard, and Charles Lind acting as pall bearers.
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