Obituary for Lucien Alvis Staley from December 3, 1929 Noblesville Ledger Page 2.

L. A. Staley, one of the early settles and widely known men of the northwestern part of the county, died at his home in Sheridan Monday afternoon largely from the effects of a stroke of paralysis which he suffered last Friday. Until that time it is said he had enjoyed good health for one so far advanced in years. The funeral will be held at the late of the deceased in Sheridan at one o'clock Wednesday afternoon and the interment will take place in the Spencer cemetery.
Mr. Staley was eighty years of age and spent most of his life on a farm between Sheridan and Ekin. His wife died about three years ago. They were the parents of eight children, four of whom are living. They are Mrs. Ira Cox of Indianapolis, Mrs William Bennett of Indianpolis, Mrs. Charles Eaton of Peru and Paul at home. The following sisters are following: Mrs McMurtary, Mrs. Sarah Roberts and Mrs. A. J. Fox.