7 April 1949 The People’s Defender
Louisville Man Dies After Extended Illness
Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Louisville Methodist Church for Thomas W. Gustin, age 69, who died at his home in the Louisville neighborhood on Thursday of last week following a six months illness.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Mae Gustin; two sons, Thomas of near Peebles and Starley of near West Union; three daughters, Mrs. Cleo Barker, of near Peebles, Mrs. Ocie Potts of Dayton and Miss Verdie, at home; two brothers, Granville of Cincinnati and Ira, of near Peebles and three sisters, Mrs. Dollie LaMonda, of near Hillsboro, Mrs. Phoebe Baldridge and Mrs. Emma Williams, both of near Peebles.
Rev. Everett Tumbleson was in charge of the funeral services and burial was made in the Louisville cemetery under the direction of the Trefz funeral home.

14 April 1949 The People’s Defender
Once again we are reminded that while in life we are in the midst of death. Thomas W. Gustin, son of William and Cyrena, was born April 24, 1880 at Louisville, Ohio. His entire life was spent in Adams county. His loyal devotion to his duties and his helpful attitude toward those with whom he came in contact helped to make for him a multitude of friends. At an early age he placed his faith in God and united with the Brethren church at Marble Furnace. Several years later he united with the Methodist church of Louisville where he remained a member. He also was a member of the Louisville Grange. On October 7, 1908 he was united in marriage to Della Mae Storer. He is survived by his wife and five children, Mr. Glenn Gustin and Mrs. Chloe Parker of Peebles, Mr. Stanley Gustin of West Union, Mrs. Ocie Potts, and Miss Verda Gustin of Dayton. He also leaves two brothers and three sisters, Granville Gustin of Cincinnati, Ira Gustin, Phoeba Baldridge and Emma Williams of Peebles and Dolly Lamonda of Hillsboro and five grandchildren and thirty-three nieces and nephews. At the age of 68 years, 11 months and 7 days the death angel slipped into our midst and gently bore away the spirit of a loving husband and father.