"Kinmundy Express", November 3, 1933 - Dr. H.L. HANNA, Graduate Licensed Veterinarian, Approved and Accredited by the Bureau of Animal Industry: Homer L. HANNA, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, has been a greater asset to our community than many of our readers think for. He has saved thousands of dollars worth of livestock for our farmers. You know animals are just like human beings. They get sick and meet with accidents just the same as we do and consequently need a doctor. Our subject is the only veterinarian for miles around. Consequently, he has a large territory and his practice keeps him very busy. Dr. HANNA gained his medical education under some very adverse circumstances. He was just a farmer, making a living for his wife and children, but he felt as though this community needed a veterinarian. This line of work appealed to him, and by he and his family making several sacrifices, he attended school during the winter months and farmed during the summer. In 1918 he graduated from the Terre Haute Veterinary College and began to practice in Kinmundy. Dr. HANNA has saved the lives of many an animal as well as many a flock of poultry. He has been very instrumental in the eradication of bovine tuberculosis in this territory and has placed Marion County on the accredited list. Homer L., son of David R. and Mary LANDRUM HANNA, was born in Kinmundy twp., Dec. 24, 1877. He gained his education in the country schools and the Terre Haute Veterinary College. In 1895, he was married to Miss Martha J. GRAY of Kinmundy. He sustained a great loss in the passing of this good woman. In 1930, he was married to Mrs. Nora GUST of Kinmundy, but owing to misunderstandings, this marriage was a failure. A few weeks ago he was married to Mrs. Esther GEORGE of Centralia, but formerly of this city. Dr. HANNA has 11 children, namely, Bertha, Gail, Clyde, Paul, Mary, Ruth, Leone, Ada, Dwight, Bobby and Beauford. He also has 3 step children, namely, Mrs. Florence JASPER, Mrs. Eva RUPE, and Mrs. Lyda BALDRIDGE. Dr. HANNA has quite a fascination for horses, especially race horses and at present, is the owner of 4 standard bred horses, which have made some fine records.

Dr. Homer Luther HANNA Obituary - Kinmundy Express

Dr. H.L. HANNA: Homer Luther HANNA, only child of David R. and Mary LANDRUM HANNA, was born in Kinmundy on Dec. 24, 1877, and died Apr. 21, 1953. His passing occurred on the 121st anniversary of his mother's birth, and the 40th commemoration of his father's death. As a youth he attended rural school near Kinmundy. On Sept. 8, 1895, he married Martha Jane GRAY, and they had 12 children: Leota, passing away in infancy; the wife and mother on Aug. 23, 1927, and B.L. died in the service for his country Feb. 3, 1945. He married Esther GEORGE on Sept. 6, 1933, and she died June 15, 1939. He then married Mrs. Ethel LONG on Dec. 24, 1940. Dr. HANNA received his Doctor of Veterinary Medical Degree from the Terre Haute Veterinary College in 1918 and engaged in general practice in Kinmundy and surrounding communities for 34 years. Two weeks before he expired, Mr. and Mrs. NEATHERY called at the home to visit the doctor. He was much to ill to talk to them but he told Mrs. HANNA to tell them that he bought the lumber for all of the houses he built from Mr. NEATHERY but he was now trading all earthly possessions he had for a mansion in heaven. Dr. HANNA leaves his wife and the following children: Bertha DAVIS, Chicago; Gail HULTS, Kinmundy; Clyde, Pasadena, Calif.; Paul of Kell; Mary HANKS, Kinmundy; Ruth KNABE, Rockford; Leona REICK, Chicago; Ada SMITH, Centralia; Dwight, Lansing, Mich.; Robert, Kinmundy; 5 step-children; 44 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Services were held from the Methodist Church on Apr. 24, Rev. Angus PHILLIPS, officiating, and Rev. A. VANCE assisting. Interment was made in Evergreen Cemetery under the auspices of Kinmundy Lodge 398 A.F. and A.M. (A picture was included with this obituary.)

("Kinmundy Express", 30 APR 1953)

Homer Luther is my great-grandfather. If anyone has additional biographical information to add, please contact me. -Donald JOHNSON