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Henderson McDonald
Henderson McDonald was born in Tennessee December 6, 1818, who
married to Mary Bridges, January 14, 1841, who died August 20, 1868. To
this union were born nine children, seven sons and two daughters all of
whom are yet living. Father McDonald was an exemplary man in every line
of work in which he engaged in agriculture and horticulture. A home
builder as one of the oldest settlers and one of our best citizens, as
Christian plain and simple, only following the Great Captain of our
salvation with all confidence.
His old home stands a monument testifying of his industry and
economy on father McDonalds leave from the old home. The procession of
sorrowing relatives and friends testifies to his worth as a man among
men, he has only passed on into a higher sphere to rest from his labors
and his works, will follow him. He was baptised by Elder Drennon in
1856 and was one among the few that come together to observe the
ordinances of the Lords House in breaking the bread and in prayers as
Christians only. These few early setlers continued to meet and worship
God together until their peace was so disturbed by the Cival War that
the meetings were discontinued, yet some of the few, at least worshiped
God in spirit and truth 'till life's latest hour. Father McDonald has
laid his Armour by, discharged from service at the unusual age of
ninty-one years three months and thirteen days. His past life stands a
beacon light; calling his posterity, and his neighbors and friends to a
higher life. He was laid to rest on the 29th, in the presence of a
large number of sympathizing relatives and friends.
Source: Newspaper clipping, probably from Salem Monitor, found by
Merrily McDonald Dasenbrock in a trunk in her aunt's attic.
John McDonald
Campbell, California
[email protected]
Heavin, Orval
Orval Heavin was born September 10, 1902, in Dent County, Missouri,
the son of Minnie Belle Weber Heavin and Gordon Minett Heavin.
He died on Monday, February 21, 1994, in Oklahoma City, Okla. at the
age of 91 yrs. 5 months & 11 days.
He married Ella Lee Royston on Dec. 24, 1926, in Anadarko, Okla.
Orval came to the Anadarko area from Missouri as a child. As an adult,
he lived at Verden and worked for the Verden School system for 20 yrs.
Orval worked for the Western Farmers Electric Co-operative until his
retirement in 1969. He had lived in the Cyril-Cement area since 1994.
Submitter: Sheri Monroe Miller
Submitted by Janice (Belew) Black
Note from submitter - Janice (Belew) Black These were all grandparents on my
grandmother's side of the family. |
Elias P., John Nelson & Ary Dye Sprague - grave marker | ||
Elias Perkins Sprague 10 Jul 1818 19 Feb 1888 |
John Nelson Sprague 5 Oct 1840 10 Mar 1902 |
Ary Dye Sprague 20 Mar 1819 12 Dec 1884 |
Elias P. Sprague - copy of newspaper obit Elias P. Sprague - |
Enouch & Mary J. Sprague - grave marker | |
Enoch Sprague 28 Dec 1838 15 Dec 1901 |
Mary J. Sprague 23 Aug 1854 21 Nov 1944 |
Enouch Sprague - copy of
newspaper obit part a - part b Enouch Sprague - copy of transcribed obit |
Mary J. Sprague - copy of newspaper obit Mary J. Sprague - copy of transcribed obit |
Martin Luther & Isabella Goodfellow Sprague - grave marker | |
M. L. Sprague 8 Jan 1843 6 Jan 1902 |
Belle Sprague 14 Jan 1848 26 Sep 1900 |
Martin L. Sprague - copy of newspaper obit Martin L. Sprague - copy of transcribed obit |
Samuel White - grave marker | Mrs. Samuel (Rachael) White - grave marker |
Samuel White 19 Jan 1835 17 Mar 1918 |
Rachael Ann (Nace) White 11 Aug 1848 30 Jan 1918 |
Samuel White - copy of newspaper obit Samuel White - copy of transcribed obit |
Mrs. Samuel White - copy of transcribed obit Mrs. Samuel White - copy of newspaper obit |
John & Kate Coon - grave stone | |
John H. 29 Mar 1867 30 Jul 1957 |
Kate 19 Jun 1871 13 Jul 1943 |
John Coon - copy of newspaper obit John Coon - copy of transcribed obit |
Kate Coon - copy of newspaper obit Kate Coon - copy of transcribed obit |
Sara
Smith Cox
15 sep 1872 - 10 jul 1909
view obit published in the Chester Signal
15 jul 1909
submitted by Willis Stagner
[email protected]
Death Notice of Helen Cotner, August 15, 1943
COTNER, HELEN – August 15, 1943, dear daughter of Norvell Cotner and Mrs. Irene Locke, sister of Floyd and Norvell Cotner, Jr.; our dear stepdaughter, granddaughter, niece and cousin. Miss Cotner will lie in state at Fred M. Williams Funeral Home, 4535 Washington blvd., until Wednesday, August 18, 10 p.m. Funeral Thursday 2 p.m. at Spender Funeral Home, Salem, Mo. submitted by Pauline L. Dawes [email protected] |
William Summers
30 jun 1848 - 10 sep 1936
obit submitted by Janet
Carlson
IN MEMORY OF IRENE (BLANKENSHIP) SHAW
submitted by Cathy Cadd
Camden News, Wednesday, July 20, 1949
R.A. FRASIER DIED IN SALEM, MO
Bearden, July 20--(Spl)--R.A. Fraser, age 82, formerly of Bearden, died
Sunday morning in Salem, Mo. He is survived by his wife Mrs.
Belle Fraser of Bearden, a step-daughter Mrs. John Cox of Bearden, and
a step-son W.E. Grammer of Woodville, Texas. Funeral was Tuesday
at 3 o'clock at Salem, Mo.
This was taken from a Camden, Arkansas newspaper. The name was spelled 2 different ways as I have typed it. I was later told he was buried in Fraser Cemetery on Long Branch, north of Salem, in Dent Co.
Ozark Heritage, Vol 3, p 410 has some info.
submitted by Gary Cox
The Rolla Herald, Rolla, MO, pg 2, vol 52, Thursday,
February 21, 1918
#25-Dent County Post: Joseph Edward Burgess was born in
Delaware County,
Ohio, Nov 10, 1841, and passed to his eternal reward at his home
near Anutt,
Mo, Feb 9, 1918, aged 76 years, 2 months, and 29 days. Bro
Burgess was
converted when a young man, and joined the Corinth Baptist
Church, and
afterward changed to the Macedonian Church of Dixon Association.
He has been
a Baptist and active Christian for 50 years. At the time of his
death, he
was a member of the Rolla Baptist Church to which he has been a
consistent
member for 15 years. At the beginning of the Civil War, Bro
Burgess
enlisted under the U.S. Flag and served in the Union Army until
disabled by
sickness. By his going, a home is broken, a good conscientious
neighbor and
citizen has departed. He leaves to mourn, his demise, A LOVING
COMPANION,
ONE ADOPTED DAUGHTER, ONE BROTHER, and many relatives and
friends. In the
loss of our loved one we mourn not as those who have no hope.
"Blessed are
the dead that died in the Lord". Funeral services at Anutt
Sunday, Feb 10,
conducted by Eld. R.W. Callahan, and interment made in Victor
Cemetery
(Anutt Cemetery). (Note: his parents were Isaac Henry and
Christine Engle
Taken from the Salem Post & The Democrat-Bullitin on
May 30, 1946
BILL LAND DIED TUESDAY EVENING
William (Bill) Land, former merchant at Max died at his home at
Hawkins Bank Tuesday night. He is survied by his wife the former
Mrs. Maggie Kruger and a large family.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Stone Hill church at
2:00 o'clock Thursday afternoon by the Rev. clifford Parker, amd
burial in Stone Hill cemetery, will be directed by Spencer
Funeral Home.
Submitted by: Otto K. Land
Taken from "The Salem, Dent County Post" March 12,
1914
ROBERT LANDs after a long and lingering illness died at his home
at Turtle last Monday morning and was laid to rest in the Stone
Hill cemetery last thursday. The bereaved family have the
sympathy of the entire community.
Submitted by Otto K. Land
Taken from "The Salem News" September 3, 1953
LUTHER LAND Rites Sept. 2, Funeral services for Luther Land were
held at the Spencer Chapel Wednesday, Sept. 2, at 2:30 p.m. with
the Rev. Virgil Parker officiating. burial was in the Cedar Grove
Cemetery. Luther Milton Land, son of William and Alice Land, was
born Jan. 24, 1904. He died Aug. 29, 1953, at the age of 49. He
was married Dec. 11, 1931, to Nellie Pierce, who survives him. He
also is survived by two sons, Otto and Leon, and one daughter,
Kathryn. One son, Milton, passed away Oct. 7, 1951, while in the
Armed Services. He also leaves two sisters, Dean Nevins and
Sylvia Raulston, five brothers, Fred, Arch, Alf, Vernon, and
Troy: and other relatives and many friends. Most of his life
spent in or around Salem, where he was known as an industrious
and steady worker.
Submitted by: Otto K. Land
Funeral of Dan Arnot Held Sunday
Dan Arnott, who operated a small dairy
farm in Salem for a number of years,
died at his home late last Tursday afternoon. Mr. Arnott had been
ill for the
past few weeks, and his condition became critical about a week
before his
death.
Dan, the son of Dr. W.L. and Jane Arnott, was born on May
30th,in 1885, on a
farm near Rhyse. He was married to Miss Alice Campbell on March
2, 1904. Two
sons, Arch and Paul, were born to Mr. and Mrs. Arnott. Paul
preceded his
father in death.
Mr. Arnott was converted when a young man, and united with
the Salem Baptist
Church. e was a faithful member of this Church for the remainder
of his life.
The relatives surviving are his widow and son Arch, of
Steelville, a
grandson, William of Steelville; sisters, Martha Shultz and Mrs
Bert Manning
od Dent County.
Funeral services were held from the Baptist Church on
Sunday afternoon, Dec
19th, with the pastor, rev. L.M. White, officiating. Interment
was in the Zion
cemetary near Rhyse. submitted by Julie Gass
HALBERT L. ARNOT
Born- November 14, 1860
in Cole co. Mo.
DIED- May 15, 1915
in
Licking, Mo.
Funeral services will be held from the home in Licking, Mo. Sunday, May 16th at 2p.m. Interment in Licking cemetary. Friends and acquaintances of the family are respectfully requested to attend. submitted by Julie Gass
Mrs. Ida Arnot
Ida Josephine Collier, daughter of Dr.
and Mrs D.T. Collier was born at
Licking, Mo. July 12, 1868 and passed away at the home of her
daughter, Mrs.
William Conley of Taft, California, after a lengthy illness.
She was united in marriage to Halbert Lykirby Arnot in
1890. To this union
eight children, six boys and two girls were born.
Her husband preceded her in death by 27 years.
In 1926 Mrs. Arnot moved to Taft, Calif., where she made
her home until the
time of her passing.
She is survived by her eight children, Guy Arnot of
Breckenridge, Texas;
Clyde Arnot og Omaha, Nebr.; Jean Arnot of Evansville, Ind.; Mrs
Frank Wilson
of Bakersfield, Calif.; Adolph Arnot of Taft, Calif.; Roy Arnot
of Licking,
Mo.; Paul Arnot who is in Arabia with the Standard oil company,
and
Mrs.William Conley of Taft, Calif.; three sisters, Effie Kelloof
Poplar,
Montana; Mamie Mansfield of Licking, Mo.; and Lillian Leninger of
Chicago,
ILL., and twelve grandchildren.
At an early age she was united with the Methodist Church
South at Licking.
Mrs. Arnot was a charter member of the Eastern Star
Chapter in Licking.
Funeral services were held in the Stoffer Funeral Service
Chapel of Taft,
Calif. on Friday afternoon, Dec 2, at 2 o'clock. Rev. A.G. McVay
officiated,
and interment was in the West Side Cemetary. submitted
by Julie Gass
February 6, 1929 issue of THE POST.
I have capitalized the surnames.
OBITUARY
Selina
BARKSDALE, daughter of William and Ellen BARKSDALE, was
born in Shannon County, November 15th, 1867.
She was united in marriage with Benjamin
Franklin HALBROOK, Jan. 1, 1888. Six children were born to this
union, namely, Mrs. Walter Grogan, Custer, MO., Winnet and Clark,
Gladden, MO., Mrs. A. C. ROBINSON, Chicago, ILL., Everett, of
Wichita, Kansas, and Emmett, of Custer, MO.
Early in life she united with the
Christian Church and remained a loyal member to her death, which
occurred Friday, Feb. 1, 1929. Her age at this time being
61 years, 3 months and 17 days.
She leaves to mourn her loss, a husband,
six children and nine grandchildren.
She is also survived by three brothers,
John BARKSDALE of Montana, Ike BARKSDALE, of Arizona, and Duck
BARKSDALE of Salem, and one sister, Mrs. George HALBROOK, of
Custer. One sister, Sina MILLER, having preceeded her into
the Great Beyond.
Funeral Services were conducted by Elder
Ira G. WILLIAMS, assisted by Rev. E. F. MANESS, at the Christian
Church, Monday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, after which internment
was made at the local Cedar Grove cemetery. submitted
by Sharon Owen
Note from Rob Minor -
My Grandmother, Barsina Lee Barksdale was Selina "Lina" Barksdale's
sister. Barsina died Stillwater City, Payne Co., Ok during child birth
1909, married to Columbus Sylvester Miner.
Rob Miner
Angels Camp, CA
From The Post (later know as The Salem Post), January 23,
1929
OBITUARY--Mrs. Francis Louaima BLACK, age 58
years, died at her home in Salem last
Friday evening. Funeral services were conducted Sunday by
Rev. J. E. GAINES and interment took place at Miner
graveyard. Mrs. BLACK leaves to mourn her death one
brother, one sister, three sons, five daughters, nineteen
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, besides numerous
other relatives. submitted by Sharon Owen
FORMER DENT COUNTY WOMAN DIES IN ST LOUIS
Death came and visited
the home of Emmett BLACKWELL in St Louis last Thursday when
his mother Mrs. Sarah BLACKWELL passed away at her home in that
city at the age of 65. Mrs BLACKWELL lived practically all
of her life in this county, being born on July 30, 1860.
She was first married to F. C. BLACKWELL, and to thia union three
children were born, only one--Emmett--surviving her. Mr
BLACKWELL preceeded her in death in March 1893. In 1904 she
was married to J. P. BLACKWELL who died Sept 25, 1917. Since that
time she has made her home with her son Emmett both in this
county and in St Louis.
In 1887 she united with the Christian
church in Salem and remained a faithful member until the end.
The body was brought back to Salem and
burial made in the BLACKWELL cemetery last Saturday. submitted
by Sharon Owen
"Mrs. Brown's Rites Sept. 10"
"Funeral services for Mrs. Etta BROWN were conducted Sept.
12, 1975 at 1 p.m. in the James and Gahr Chapel with the Rev.
Virgil PARKER officiating. Mrs. Glen WILSON was the
organist. Serving as pallbearers were Larry WEIR, Don
KANDLBINDER, Bob BROWN, Carol and David WELLS, and Gary
SCHMIDT. Interment was in the Morrison Cemetery.
Etta Margaret BROWN,
daughter of the late George and Margaret KITCHEN, was born June
24, 1883 in Dent County. She died Sept. 10, 1975 at Rolla
at the age of 92.
On Sept. 18, 1904,
Etta KITCHEN was married to George BROWN and to this marriage
seven children were born.
She is preceded in
death by her husband, George; two grandchildren; and one great
grandchild.
Surviving are seven
children, Elsie KANDLBINDER, Alva BROWN, and Viola PARSONS of
Salem; Bill BROWN, High Ridge; Dorothy LANCASTER, Mountain View;
Marvin BROWN, St. Louis; and Herman BROWN, Haysville, Kan.; 15
grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren and other relatives.
Mrs. BROWN had made
her profession of faith several years ago.
She was a loving and
devoted mother and grandmother who will be missed by her family
and friends." submitted by Betty Harris
Hopkins
From THE POST, Salem, Mo., May 23, 1929.
I have capitalized the surnames.
OBITUARY--Nancy Elizabeth (JOHNSON) BROWN
Nancy Elizabeth JOHNSON was born
near Chattanooga,Tenn., on Sept. 1, 1850. Departed this
life at Lenox, Mo., on May 14, 1929. Age 78 years, 8 months
and 13 days.
She moved to Phelps County, Mo.,
with her parents when but six months old. She was married
to L. BROWN in 1869. She has eleven children, five girls
and six boys, all of whom are living. Her husband preceeded
her to the grave just 29 years and one day. Besides her
children she has 45 living grandchildren and ten living great
grandchildren.
She was converted and united with
the Missionary Baptist church when she was a young girl.
She has always lived [as] a faithful Christian, always having
faith in a living God. She has been an invalid for
more than two years. She has always borne her
afflictions with great fortitude.
Her children are W. H. BROWN, J.
A. BROWN, and S. M. BROWN of Lenox, Mo., I. H. BROWN of
Ironton, Mo., Mrs. Mary M. C. JOHNS and Mrs. August WALLACE of
St. Louis, Mrs. G. H. WATKINS of Salem, R. 2, Mrs. E. C.
KITCHENS of Anutt, Mo., L. H. BROWN of Arkansas City, Kans.,
Francis A. BROWN of Sand Springs, Oklahoma, and Miss Louise Brown
of Vinita, Oklahoma
All were present at the funeral except
Mrs. Mary M. C. JOHNS, I. H. BROWN
and Francis A. BROWN.
Rev. Alphus CAPPS conducted the
funeral services at the Anutt Baptist church and interment was
made in the Anutt Cemetery.
Submitted by Sharon Owen
From THE POST, Salem, MO., June 27, 1929.
I have capitalized the surnames.
MARGARET ANN BROWNE
Margaret M. BROWNE,
daughter of Hugh and Mary McGINNIS, was born August
the 5th, 1862, at St Louis, Mo., and died at her home in Denver,
Colorado, June 17th, 1929. She was married to Millard F.
Browne April 30th, 1882, at Salem, Mo. They resided at
Eden, Mo., until about 1890, when they moved to Salem, where they
lived until October 1902, at which time they moved to St Louis,
where the husband, M. F. BROWNE, passed away. Mrs. BROWNE
moved
with her children to Denver, Colo., in August, 1921, where she
lived until her death. Submitted by Sharon
Owen
from The Salem Post Sept 18 1930
TOM CALLAHAN DENT COUNTY PIONEER DIES
Passed Away September 11 At Home of Mrs W. S. Elayer.
Thomas Benjamin Callahan, 75 years old, died September 11,
at the home of his niece, Mrs W. S. Elayer. Funeral
services were conducted by the Rev. J. Linn Haw at the Salem
Methodist Church, Saturday morning. Interment was at the
Round Pond cemetery.
Callahan was born at the Callahan homestead, 8 miles west
of Salem, January 19, 1855. He was one of thirteen children
born to John Larkin Callahan and Mary Bryan Welch Callahan.
He was married to Josephine Woods and was the father of one son
who died some twenty years ago. Later he married Mrs.
Catherine Organ, who has been dead eight years. He has one
granddaughter, Miss Carmen Callahan who lives at Bushland,
Texas. He is also survived by many nephews and nieces with
whom he has been very close, having been a favorite among members
of his family. During the past few while his health has
been bad, he spent part of his time at his farm and much time in
Sallem with relatives. He joined the Methodist church when
25 years of age. submitted by Sharon
Owen
Darrell Campbell buried in California
Funeral services for Darrell A. Campbell
were conducted Dec.30, 1969 at
2:30p.m. in Dilday Chapel with the Rev. Carl L. Crain
officiating. Entombment
was in Forest Lawn Cypress Mausoleum.
Mr. Campbell, son of Chalmer and Ethel Sharp Campbell was
born March 26,
1906 at Licking and passed away Dec.26. at the St. Mary's
Hospital in Long
Beach, Calif.
He married Marjorie Hinds, Jan.31, 1939. To this union one
daughter,
Gwenelda Campbell, was born.
As a boy, he worked on his father's farm in the Rhyse
community. He went to
St. Louis and worked for a short time, then in 1932 he went to
California were
he worked for several years in the oil fields in Taft.Calif.,
then moving to
Long Beach where he went into the ice business for himself.
His wife and daughter helped him in the office. They had
just finished
building and moving their business to a new location.
Mr. Campbell was always ready to help someone in need.
He is survived by his wife and daughter of the home; his
mother, Ethel
Campbell; and one sister, Fern O'Malley, both of Beulah, Mo.;two
brothers,
Kennith Campbell, Long Beach, Calif.; and Donald Campbell of
Licking; one
uncle, Jewell Campbell, Bellflower, Calif.; his mother-in -law,
Emma Kirkman,
Summersville; and nephews and cousins. He will be missed by all
who knew him. submitted by Julie Gass
Nola "Granny" Clover
Nola "Granny" Clover, daughter
of William and Mary Hubbs, born March 12,
1906 in the Ashley Creek Community. She died December 15,
1995 at Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston.
Nola married Dewey Scantlin, November 12, 1933 and resided
at Ashley Creek. She was a member of the Ashley Creek Baptist
Church. Eleven years later she had her only child, Jimmie
Scantlin. Dewey passed away on March 18, 1970. Nola later married
Earl Clover on February 11, 1972. They resided in Summersville
for a short time and then moved back to Raymondville to live.
Earl passed away on January 11, 1976.
Nola was preceded in death by four sisters, Orpha Brim,
Ora McColgin, Otta Kunkleman and Ruby Schafer, one brother, Lecil
Hubbs and one grandson, Bobby Scantlin.
Surviving is her son Jimmie Scantlin of Raymondville, 1
brother, Hurschel Hubbs and 1 sister, Opal McCabe both of Salem,
4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Nola spent many years helping family and friends. She also
loved to garden, can and make quilts for family and friends. She
will be truly missed by all.
Services were held Monday, Dec. 18 at 2 p.m. at
Raymondville Baptist Church with Wesley Wallace officiating,
burial was in Ashley Creek Cemetery under direction of Evans
Funeral Home. submitted by
Vernetta Nelson
from THE POST, (later known as The Salem Post), January 9,
1929
DESCENDANT OF PIONEER DENT COUNTY FAMILY DIED SATURDAY
MORN.
One of the Oldest Residents. Had Been in Good Health Only
Until Recently. -- Mrs. Jane [WELCH] COOLEY Dead.
Saturday morning Aunt Jane COOLEY,
old resident of this county, and descendant of one of the
county's pioneer families, succumbed to pneumonia, at her home on
Dry Fork west of Salem. Mrs. COOLEY was buried Tuesday at
Round Pond cemetery, amid a bank of flowers sent by her loved
ones. We are indebted to an old friend of the family for
the following:
In Memoriam
Sarah Jane (WELCH) COOLEY.
Sarah Jane COOLEY was born March 11, 1847, eight miles west of
Salem, and departed this life Saturday morning January 5, 1929,
at the age of 81 years, 9 months and 24 days. Death came
from an attack of pneumonia.
Sarah Jane COOLEY was the daughter of
Thomas J. and Eliza WELCH. On April 14, 1867, she becamthe
wife of John COOLEY which union was a most happy one until death
of her husband April 8, 1901.
"Aunt Jane" as she has been
familiarly known by all her friends as well as her many nieces
and nephews for several year, was the sister of Morgan WELCH;
Jeff WELCH; Eliza PLANK, who was the wife of Jasper PLANK;
Melissa HOWELL, who was the wife of Joseph M. HOWELL; and Phoebe
INMAN, who was the wife of Carroll INMAN; all of whom have
preceeded her to that land from which no traveler returns, that
House not built with hands, eternal in the heavens.
She also was the half-sister of C. R.
WELCH, known as "Dock"; G. A. (Fon) WELCH; Jim WELCH;
Mrs. Joda SKEETERS, wife of Sam SKEETERS of Jack, Mo.; and Albert
Sidney WELCH, known as "Sid"; all of whom are living
except "Dock" and "Fon".
To her marriage to John COOLEY, the
following children were born: Henry who lives in
California; Edd who resides North of Salem, Ammy who
married John JOHNS, former assessor of Dent County and now
Associate Judge of the County Court; Harve of Hot Springs, Ark.;
Tom of Divernon, ILL.; John, Will, and Cleve of near Salem;
Lettie, wife of Walter ADAMS of near Anutt; and Lee of
California.
Soon after her marriage to John COOLEY
in 1867 she with her husband located on their farm on Dry Fork,
eight miles west of Salem, where the above mentioned family was
reared, and where the deceased spent her entire life.
"Aunt Jane" was happiest when
looking after her home and children. She was not content
after she had reared her own large family but prevailed on
helping rear her grand children.
Deceased was a follower of her saviour
for the greater part of her life. "Aunt Jane" was
a woman of wonderful physical and mental vitality and was able to
attend to her business affairs until the fever struck her.
She has had the good fortune to enjoy
good health most of her life, and did her own house work up to
the time she was stricken with pneumonia fever about one week
befor[e] she died.
To know "Aunt Jane" was to
love her. She was one of the kindest and most unselfish
women the writer ever had the pleasure to know, sweet in
disposition, soft and gentle voice with a smile for every one.
Besides many, many friends, she leaves
10 children, 49 grand children, and 48 great grand children to
mourn her loss.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev.
E. F. MANESS.
She was laid to rest in Round Pond
cemetery, Tuesday, January 8, 1929. Beside her husband's resting
place and in the community of her ancestors back as far as a
great great grand father--who was a soldier in the Revolutionary
War, a great grand father who was a soldier of the War of 1812,
and a brother who was a soldier in the Civil War. Six of
her big stalwarth sons acted as pall bearers and gently carried
their mother to her last resting place. May her sweet life
be a guide and example for those left to follow her. submitted
by Sharon Owen
William Emmett Copeland
William Emmett Copeland, son of John and Eliza Cummins
Copeland, died in a hospital in
Someset, Kentucky, April 28th. Mr. Copeland was born in
Salem, on Sept. 27, 1882, and
at death was 64 years old. He was educated in the rural
schools of Dent County, and later
in life was engaged in the ranching and mining buisness.
Mr. Copeland had been in ill
health for many years, and due to the condition of his health was
forced to retire from
business some years ago. He had made his home at Somerset
for the past fifteen years,
and had many warm friends there.
He united with the Fairview Christian Church early in life,
and while his health prevented
him from taking an active part in civic affairs, he was greatly
interested in the communities
welfare.
He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Gracie Garner and
Mrs. Virgie Duckworth of Salem;
one nephew, Chester Copeland of Somerset; three nieces, Mrs. John
Rogers of California,
Mrs. Sam Arcadia and Mrs. Ollie Lasslie of St. Louis.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. L. D.
Fisher, assisted by Rev. W.W. McAlpin of
Somerset, with interment in the Somerset cemetery. All
surviving relatives were present
for the funeral services. obituary from The
Salem News-May 22, 1947 - Page 3
From THE SALEM POST, Salem, MO., February 12, 1942
MRS. HUBERT CRABTREE
Rachel Catherine BROOK
was born Dec. 19, 1878, and died Feb. 5, 1942, at the age of 62
years, 1 month and 16 days.
She was married to Gentry MESSER in
1898, and they were the parents of three daughters--Mrs. Effie
PRYOR and Bessie NELSON, of Boss, and Mrs. Ola PERKINS, of Stone
Hill.
On March 21, 1920, she married Hubert
CRABTREE of Dillard; and she is survived by her husband; three
children; 13 grandchildren; 1 great- grandchildren; a step-son;
her mother; two sisters; three brothers; other relatives and
friends.
Mrs. Crabtree professed faith in Christ
about 25 years ago and was baptized by the Rev. W. L. STAFFORD
and became a member of the Baptist church, at Boss.
Funeral services were conducted by the
Rev. STAFFORDS at the Presbyterian church with burial at the
Dillard cemetery, under direction of Hobson & Grantham. Submitted by Sharon Owen
Arthur David Cummins
The funeral for Arthur David Cummins, 72, was held at 2
p.m. Sunday, April 14th at Holt Funeral Home, Vandalia, MO. The
Rev. Marvin Jones officiated and burial was in the Vandalia
Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Adam Buchmeier, John Stringer, Don
Callahan, Bruce Weilmuenster, Ray Warren and H. E. Libby.
Honorary pallbearers include Eric, Billy and Andrew Cummins,
Michael and Timothy Burnett, Eddie Thurman, Garnet Culwell and
Tom Gaddie.
Mr. Cummins died Thursday, April 11, 1996, while working
at the Garnett Culwell farm of an apparent heart attack.
He was born March 21, 1924, in Dent County, to Jasper and
Maggie Ogle
Cummins. His marriage to Hazel James took place July 27, 1946, in
Salem,
and she survives at the home. Also surviving are five sons, David
and Donald Cummins, both of Center, MO. Coy Cummins, Troy. Roy
Cummins, Perry, and James Cummins, Farber, MO; one daughter, Judy
Burnett., Louisiana, MO; three sisters, Beulah Whitby, Licking,
ThelmaGarrison, Montauk, and Daisy Lunn, Salem; 12 grandchildren,
eight step-grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers,
James Cummins and Obie Nelson; and three sisters, Edna and Leoria
Cummins and Minnie Schafer.
Mr. Cummins was a Baptist by faith and enjoyed fishing as a hobby. From the Licking News - submitted by Vernetta Nelson
From THE POST, Salem, Mo., April 25,
1929.
I have capitalized the surnames.
OBITUARY
Sallie P. DILLION, nee HAWKINS was
born August 11, 1846 and died April 13, 1929, at the home of her
son Dr. W. G. DILLION, of Salem. She was 82 years, 8 months
and 2 days of age at the time of her death.
She was married to W. A. DILLION
and to this union eleven children were born, the husband and six
of the children preceeding [her] in death Those surviving Mrs.
DILLION are: Dr. W. G. DILLION of Salem; Lola B. COPPEDGE, of St.
James; Robert E. DILLION of Beaumont, Calif.; Everett H. DILLION
of Safe, Mo.; and Nellie B. LOVE, of Woodbine, Iowa.
Mrs. DILLION united with the
Christian Church about forty years ago and remained faithful to
the end of her life. She was buried April [11](this date
could have possibly been 14 due to typist error, etc.), at the
family cemetery in Maries County following funeral services at
the St. James Christian church, conducted by the Rev. Harland of
Rolla.
Submitted by Sharon Owen
This obit is from The Post (later known as The Salem Post),
August 20, 1925.
I have capitalized the surnames
OLD-TIME RESIDENT DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS
One of the picturesque pioneer citizens of the county died at his
home here Saturday morning [Aug 15] in the person of Isaac
DYE. Mr. DYE had been failing in health for several years,
and it was no surprise when the news of his summons came.
Isaac DYE was born in Monroe County, W. Va., on April 3, 1884,
and with his parents moved to Ohio when a boy, later moving
to the state of Illinois. While in Illinois he joined
the Union Army, and served in the Civil War. After the war
he returned to that state and on December 24, 1896, he married
miss Martha GRIGSBY, to which union four children were born--one
girl dying in infancy.
In 1879 he moved to Salem and has
resided here continuously, being identified for many years with
his brother, E. L., in the lumber business at the stand now
occupied by the Roberts-Judson Lumber Company. Almost 25
years ago he retired from the business and had since peacefully
lived the life of a retired business [man? unreadable]
In politics he was a Republican, and
held office and took an active part in the party councils in his
earlier days. For the past three years he had been confined
to a wheelchair, not having the use of his limbs and had what is
known as ascending paralysis.
He is survived by his widow and one son
and two daughters, the latter being A. E. DYE of Salem, Mrs. W.
F. SMITH of St Louis and Mrs HEIBLE of Akron, Ohio.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday
afternoon from the family home, the Rev. Morse being in charge
assisted by Rev. Bradsher. Interment was made in the city
cemetery--Cedar Grove. submitted by Sharon
Owen
Bertha Fay
Bertha Fay daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L.B.
Manning was born January 5, 1906
and departed this life at her home near Rhyse, Mo., August 31,
1930. Aged 24
years, 7 months, and 26 days.
She was born at the Manning home in Dent County near
Rhyse, Mo. where she
spent her childhood and grew to womanhood. At the age of 21 she
was united in
marriage to Gilbert robnett. They moved to their present home
where they lived
until she passed away. To this union was born two children,
twins, Hildred
Dean and Gilbert Jean, Hildred dean having passed away in infancy
leaving only
Gilbert Jean who is now 2 years and 3 months of age.
She was always a favorite among the young people of the
community, a jolly
happy girl, a kind obedient child at home and in school and a
loving wife and
mother. She professed her faith in Christ before she passed away
and stated
that when she recovered she was going to live for him and with
him.
She leaves to mourn her loss, her husband and baby, her
father and mother,
five brothers and one sister, two sisters having preceded her to
the better
world, and a host of other relatives and friends who will greatly
miss her.
The funeral was conducted at the house by Rev. Leo M.
Willard, of Licking,
and the remains were laid to rest in the Berry cemetary to await
the coming of
the Lord. submitted by Julie Gass
From The Licking News
Obituary
Jessie Robertson
Floyd, daughter of Peter and Margarette Robertson was born in
the village of Balmore, Perthshire, Scotland May 14, 1858. She
came to the United States with her parents when she was ten years
old. They settled near Licking, Missouri where she grew to
womanhood.
She was united in
marriage to J.N. Floyd Jan. 20, 1876. To this union eleven
children were born, namely, Peter Floyd, Charley Floyd and Teenie
Patterson of Montauk, Magggie Jones of Ohio, Eckles Floyd of
Oklahoma, Robert and Amanda Scott of Kansas, Albert Floyd of
California and Leelia Collins of Licking. Her husband and two of
the children, Johnie and Carrie preceded her in death several
years ago.
She professed faith in
Christ Jan.28, 1895 and united with the Hepsoda Baptist church
the following September and lived a faithful consistent christian
until death. She died May 27, 1931 being at the time of her death
73 years and 13 days old. She was of a family of ten children all
of whom
preceded her to the great beyond but two brothers and one sister.
A few days before her
death Mrs. Floyd received a broken hip and other injuries which
caused her death. All that loving hands and the doctors' skill
could do was done to restore her to health but without avail. All
the children but Albert were present at the time of her death.
She seemed
anxious to live until he could reach her bedside stating that it
would be the happiest day of her life.
She was a devoted wife
and mother. Her children held her in the highest esteem and
proved the fact by coming so far and so quickly upon hearing of
her affliction.
She leaves to mourn
her going the nine children mentioned above, fifty grandchildren,
fifteen great grandchildren, two brothers, John and Charley
Robertson, and one sister Mrs. Eckels McKinney of Licking, and a
host of relatives and friends. She was a true friend, a christian
woman, one that will be missed in the community in which she
lived, by her children and friends. We would say to them, weep
not as those who have no hope for she gave great evidence in her
daily walk that she was right with God and is now at rest.
Funeral services were
conducted by the writer in the presence of a large congregation
at the Patterson cemetery near Montauk, Thursday afternoon, May
28. submitted by Verneta Nelson
The Licking News Dec 30, 1971
Eckles Duncan Floyd
Funeral services for
Eckles Duncan Floyd, 84, were held November 26, 1971 at the
Buchanan Chapel, Okmulgee, Oklahoma, with the Rev. Luther Nelson
Officiating. Innterment was in the Okmulgee Cemetery under
direction of the Buchanan Funeral Home.
Mr. Floyd, a retired
farmer, died Wednesday in a local nursing home. He was born near
Montauk, in Missouri ,and had been a resident of Oklahoma since
1924 and Okmulgee since 1947. He was a member of the Modern
Woodman of America.
Survivors include his
wife, Mrs. Louise (Cole) Floyd of the home at 1217 West Fifth,
two sons, Herb Floyd, Okmulgee, and Hershel Floyd, Wichita Falls,
Texas, two daughters, Mrs. Lela Vinson, Modesto, California, Mrs.
Larue Deane, Woodland California, one sister, Mrs. Lela Collins,
Licking,
Missouri and two brothers, Albert Floyd, Los Angeles, California,
and Charley Floyd, Raymondville, Missouri, 13 grandchildren and
20 great-grandchildren. submitted by
Vernetta Nelson
The Licking News, Oct. 28, 1971
ROBERT E. FLOYD
Funeral service for
Robert Edward Floyd, 76, who died Thursday Oct. 7, 1971 at a
Gooding Hospital, were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday Oct. 11, at
Thompson Chapel by Rev. Larry Maxwell of the Southern Baptist
Church, Glenns Ferry.
Final rites followed
at Elmwood cemetery, with services by Veterans of World War 1
post No. 1318.
Organist was Norma
Rice.
Musical selections,
"Sometime We'll Understand" and "Beyond the
Sunset" were sung by Florence Palanski, and Perdita Carman.
Pallbearers were Elmer
Judd, Dick Maestas, John Warren, Jess Ross, Otto
Lemke, and Floyd Goss.
Honorary pallbearers
were Gooding Barracks No. 1318, World War 1 Veterans.
Mr. Floyd son of the
late John and Jessie Floyd, was born Jan. 28, 1895 in Dent
County, Mo. near Montauk, spent his early years in Missouri and
Texas and married Sylvia Wallis on Sept. 15. 1919, in Missouri.
The Couple moved to
Western Kansas where Mr. Floyd farmed, and in Missouri until
1934.
They moved to Gooding,
Idaho in 1935, farming there until moving to Bliss, Idaho in
1942. He retired in 1960.
The family moved back
to Gooding, Idaho earlier this year.
Mr. Floyd was a member
of the Baptist Church, the American Legion and Veterans of World
War 1, Post No. 1318.
Survivors include his
wife, Gooding, Idaho; four sons, Chet Floyd, Gooding, Idaho;
Wibur Floyd, King Hill; Willard Floyd, Phoenix, Ariz., and Bobby
Floyd, Hammett, Idaho; three daughters, Mrs. Claris Myers, Boise;
Idaho; Mrs. Olive Smith, Gooding, Idaho; Mrs. Claudia Michalkee,
Lake wood,
Colo., three brothers, E.D. Floyd, Okmulge, Okla., Charles Floyd,
Licking, Mo, and Albert E. Floyd, Reseda, Calif.; a sister Mrs.
Lela Collins, Licking, 16 grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren. One son, two brothers and four sisters
preceded him in death. submitted by Vernetta
Nelson
Mrs Foster died Monday
Funeral services for Mrs. James
Foster were held Thursday, April 10, at 2
p.m. in the Spencer Chapel. Interment in the Cedar Grove Cemetary
under the
direction of Spencer Funeral, Luther Villars, officiating.
Almedia Francis Foster, was born Sept 24,1870 in Morehead,
Ky. She died
April 7, 1952 at the age of 81.
She joined the Methodist Church in earlt life and was
baptised in the
Licking River at Morehead.
She was married to James Lonzo Foster, also of Morehead,
in January 1890,
Soon after, they moved to Missouri.
On June 13, 1947 her husband preceded her in death and
since his death she
has been in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lillie Dulworth, of
St. Clair, Mo.,
except for the past two weeks when she was moved to the Knox
Nursing Home.
Her family consisted of seven children, two boys and five
girls, Myrtle
Palluck and Pearl Hagler of Aurora, Mo.; Lillie Dulworth of St.
Clair; and
Russell Foster, Herschel Foster, Nellie Babb and Mary Johnson of
Salem. Two
living brothers are Bert Manning of Rhyse and Troy Manning of
Jacksonville,
ILL.
There are 21 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren and
a host of
relatives and friends. submitted by Julie
Gass
This Obituary was printed in the February 6, 1929 issue of The
Post, Salem,
MO.
I have capitalized the surnames.
OBITUARY
James Madison GAMBLIN was born in the
state of Kentucky, April 30, 1855, and died at his home near
Salem, Missouri, January 28, 1929, his age being 73 years, 8
months and 28 days.
He was the son of Henry and Fredonnia
(GREEN) GAMBLIN. He came to Missouri with his oarents in
the year 1858, and grew to manhood on a farm, experiencing the
hardships of all early settlers.
November 22, 1877, he was married to
Nancy M. NORRIS. To this union were born four children --
namely: Mrs. Lawson LAY, ST. Louis, Mo.; Bradford, of
Alberta Canada; Edmon G. and Roy O., of Salem, Mo.
He leaves his aged companion, the four
children, and twenty-one grandchildren, two brothers and two
sisters.
He made a profession of his religious
faith and joined the Baptist church some forty years ago, and his
life had been consistent with his profession.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev.
H. B. WHITEAKER, January 30th, in the presence of a large crowd
of relatives and sympathetic friends. Interment was in the
Norris cemetery. [note: the Norris cemetery is now called Union
cemetery].
My comments:
Nancy Norris and Rev Whiteaker/Whitaker are both in my ancestral
line. Submitted by Sharon Owen
From THE SALEM POST, Salem, MO. October 31, 1931
OBITUARY
S. L. GIBBS was born
in Dent County, August 3, 1861, and departed this life September
23, 1931, at the age of 70 years, 1 month and 18 days.
At an early age he was married to Jadia
CALLAHAN. After about a year she passed away.
Later he was married to Mandy
WILSON. To this union was born one child, which died in
infancy.
After the death of Mandy he was
married to Mary HINSLEY. To this Union were born ten
children, seven boys and three girls, all living except one
son, John, who passed away in 1914. All the others were
able to be at his bedside.
The deceased leaves to mourn his going
nine children, Bill, Harvey, Virgil, Mrs. Tom SUMMERS and Mrs.
Dick GIBBS, all of near Hobson; Wallie and Win of near Salem, and
Mrs. Al SCHRADER of St Louis; nine grandchildren, three
brothers, Lee and George of Success and Harrison of near Hobson
and one sister, Mrs. Will Young, of Coffeyville, Kan. All
brothers and sister were at his bedside during his illness.
The deceased has spent almost his entire
life in Dent County. He has always been a true and loving
father and a kind neighbor.
During his illness he professed faith in
Christ and asked that the song, "What a Friend We Have In
Jesus," be sung for him. Submitted by
Sharon Owen
>From The Post (later The Salem POST), January 23, 1929.
OLD TIMER DEAD--W. R. GRUBB, age 95 years, 9 months and 21 days, passed away at his home near Winkler Bank on last Friday. "Uncle Riley," as he was commonly called, had been a resident of Dent and Phelps counties for many years, and was well and favorably know by hundreds of persons. Funeral services were conducted Sunday. submitted by Sharon Owen
This obituary was printed in the February 13, 1929 issue of THE
POST, Salem, MO.
I have capitalized the surnames.
FORMER DENT COUNTY MAN DIES AT ROLLA
Ambrose HODGES, former
cashier of the Bank of Lenox, but more recently connected with
the Merchants and Farmers Bank of Rolla, died at that place
Saturday, from the result of double pneumonia. At the time
of his death, he was connected with the Carney Chevrolet Co.
Mr. HODGES was well known in this
county, having only a few years ago moved to Rolla to become
connected with a bank. He was born March 9, 1887, being
slightly less than 42 years of age. He is survived in his
immediate family by his wife and two daughters, Julia May and
Bernadeen. He is also survived by several brothers and
sisters.
For many years Mr. HODGES was an
official member of the Dry Fork Baptist Association of Dent
County, and made a wide acquaintance with the people of the
county.
Mr. Luther HODGES, a cousin, of near
Salem, Mrs. Ruah DAVISON, also of near Salem, and G. H. O'MALLEY,
R. C. KITCHEN and F. W. CARNEY, of Lenox, attended the funeral,
which was held in Rolla, Tuesday. Burial took place in
Rolla cemetery. Submitted by Sharon Owen
This is from THE POST December 31, 1925.
OBITUARY
November 21, 1925,
marked the passing of another pioneer of Dent County. Hiram
Leeds HODGES, fourth son of Hiram and Rhoda HODGES, was born July
23rd, 1854 and died November 21, 1925.
Mr. HODGES spent practically all of his
life in Dent County and was one of our most progressive and
influential citizens, promoting several successful enterprises
and doing much toward the upbuilding of our county.
He married Clara HYER, of Lake Springs,
MO., on March 29, 1882. She died June 29, 1883, leaving him
a childless young widower. She was a cousin of the wife of
his brother, Joe, who preceded him in death just 20 days.
Uncle Hiram did not re-marry and after the death of their parents
in 1909, he and his sister, Ellen, kept house together until her
death, April 14, 1924.
He has been in failing health for many
months and made a brave fight to regain his health, but after the
death of the beloved twins, Miss Ellen, in 1924 and James Joseph,
October 30, 1925, it seemed that he was so worn and so weary that
he too just went to rest.
Uncle Hiram was noted for many
charitable deeds and acts of kindness.
He leaves--one brother, George W. and
two sisters, Mrs Elizabeth CRAIG and Mrs. J. B. DAUGHERTY and a
number of nephews and nieces.
Funeral services were held at the Lake
Springs Church, conducted by Rev. John JACK, assisted by A. C.
DONNAN, after which he was laid to rest in Lake Spring Cemetery
beside the wife of his youth. submitted by
Sharon Owen
This obituary was found in The Post, Salem, MO. Jan 23, 1929.
OBITUARY
Joseph Nicholas HEAVIN
was born on October 26, 1847, and died January 9, 1929--age 81
years, 2 months and 14 days. He was married to Martha
Lorane FLEMMINGS, December 16, 1869. To this union ten
children were born: Willie and Mack who preceed him in
death; Lee and Dave of Annut, MO.; Anvil of Edgar Springs,
MO.; Mrs. Maude RAYSON and Mrs. Mae WARNER, of Klamath Falls,
Oregon; Mrs. Mattie PRITCHETT, of St Louis, MO.; Mrs. Laura
COOLEY, of Salem, MO.; and Mrs. Gertrude HALE, of Coalings,
Calif.. Besides his children he is
survived by his wife, 36 grandchildren and 25
great-grandchildren.
He professed faith in Christ at an early
age, and for many years had been a faithful member of the Round
Pond church. He was laid to rest in the Edgar Springs
cemetery, the funeral services being conducted by Rev. CALLISON. submitted by Sharon Owen
Mrs. Isabelle Holland Funeral in St. Louis
Mrs. Isabelle Holland died Tuesday, Oct. 28th at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. Leslie
Warden in St. Louis. Death was caused by heart disease,
following a brief illness.
Funeral services were held in St. Louis last Thursday evening,
and the body was brought
to Montauk for burial Friday.
Mrs. Holland, sixty-seven years old was the widow of Charles
Holland. Mr. and Mrs.
Holland made their home in Dent County during his life.
After the death of her husband,
Mrs. Holland and her children moved to St. Louis, where she had
resided for about
twenty-two years.
Eleven of fourteen children survive. Mrs. Holland was
the daughter of David and Sara
Jane Hoodenpyle, and was the half sister of Mrs. D.T. Dodds, Mrs.
E.E. McMurtrey, Mrs.
H.L. Jones, Mrs. A.S. Asbridge and A.H. Hoodenpyle, all living in
Dent County. The
children who survive are David and Walter of Montauk, William of
Webb City, and Mrs.
Warden, Mrs. Earl Mincher, Mrs. Inez Helen, Mrs. Leonard Record,
Earl, Archie, Charles
and Franklin of St. Louis.
Mrs. Holland was a member of a Pentecostal church in St.
Louis. She became a Christian
in early womanhood.
James Hoodenpyle from Los Angeles, California, brother of Mrs.
Holland came this
summer to visit with her; a brother Julius in Aldrich, and with
other relatives. Mrs.
Holland had expressed the desire to have one more visit with her
brother James, before
her death. They had been visiting relatives together, and
she had returned to St. Louis
only a few days before she became ill.
This obituary appeared in the February 13, 1929 issue of THE
POST, Salem, Mo.
I have capitalized the surnames.
OLD-TIME RESIDENT OF DENT COUNTY DIES
Mrs. Mary A. JOHNSON,
a native of this county, and for many years one of its residents,
died Tuesday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. G. W.
Reaves, of Steelville. Mrs. JOHNSON was a daughter of one
of the early pioneers of Dent County, her father being a
HIGGINBOTHAM, which family located in this county shortly after
1830.
We understand the funeral will be
conducted tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon and burial will take
place at the Steelville cemetery. Mrs. JOHNSON was a cousin
to Mrs. Alcey LOVE and Miss Emma MCSPADDEN and an aunt of Mrs.
Tom YOUNG Submitted by Sharon Owen
This is from the February 6, 1929, issue of The Post, Salem, MO.
I have capitalized the surnames.
OBITUARY
Thomas Stephen LAFFOON was born in
Arkansas, May 12, 1875, and departed this life at his home nine
miles northwest of Salem on February 2, 1929, age 53 years, 9
months and 21 days.
He was united in marriage to Tina C.
NORRIS on January 29, 1902. To this union were born three
children one of whom preceded him in death. He leaves to
mourn his departure his wife, son Robert E. and daughter Bessie
T., who were with him at the time of his death. He also
leaves one brother, Alex LAFFOON, of St. Louis, and one
half-brother, John CASEY, of Salem, and one
half-sister, Mrs Rachel LOWELL, of Arkansas, and a host of
friends
He professed faith in Christ and united
with the Baptist Church at Round Pond about six years ago, and
was a faithful member until his death.
Funeral services were conducted at Deep
Ford school house by Rev. E. F. Maness, assisted by Rev. Cleve
Cooley, after which burial took place at the Stagner cemetery.
Note: Tina NORRS is an ancestor of mine.
Also note that the name LAFFOON was
spelled with both one and two "F's" in the
article. Submitted by Sharon Owen
Infant Land
From The Salem Post June 11, 1931
Infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Arch Land,
of near Boss, was buried Sunday at Stone Hill. submitted
by Sharon Owen
This obit is from The Post (later known as The Salem Post),
August 20, 1925.
I have capitalized the surnames
DENT COUNTY FARMER FOUND DEAD IN ORCHARD
We learn that James
LAY, prominent Dent County farmer was found dead in the orchard
on his farm near Lenox last Thursday evening [Aug 13], death
being attributed to heart failure.
Mr. Lay was 56 years of age. He
had eaten a hearty noon meal, and when he failed to put in [an]
appearance near the evening meal hour a diligent search was made
for him and he was eventually found laying in the orchard, death
having come to him many hours before. He had been a
resident of Dent County for many years, and was well known and
respected by all who knew him.
He is survived by a widow, three
brothers and a son and a daughter. submitted
by Sharon Owen
Obituary of Armelia Lee
From The Licking News:
Mrs. Armelia Lee,
daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Sam West, was born January 24, 1886,
near Licking, Missouri, and passed to her reward October 8, 1954,
at the home of her son, Lacy Hubbs of Houston.
She was united in
marriage to Robert Hubbs, 1906. To this union was born two sons,
Lacy Hubbs of Houston, and Oscar, whose address is unknown. Mr.
Hubbs, her husband passed away in 1911. She later was married to
Purdy Lee, who also preceeded her in death in 1942. She is also
survived by one brother, Ben West of Licking, one sister, Dora
Griffin of Morehouse. Three sisters preceeded her in death. She
has 5 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was converted and
united with the Licking Baptist Church in 1941.
She will be sadly
missed by all her loved ones and a great host of friends and
neighbors.
Funeral services were
conducted in First Baptist Church at Licking, Sunday, October 10
at 2 P.M. with the pastor, Gene Lewis officiating. Burial was in
Licking Cemetery, Smith and Ferguson in charge. submitted
by Vernetta Nelson
Funeral Services For Mrs. Leonard
Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon for Mrs. Mary Jane Leonard by the Rev. Bill Wynn. The services were carried out at the home of Mrs. Leonard's son, Johnnie, near Darien, and interment was in the Cedar Grove Cemetery, under the direction of the Spencer funeral home.
Mary Jane Leonard was born August 18, 1865, and died at her home June 26, 1951, at the age of 85years, 10 months and 15 days. She had been ill for some time. Mrs. Leonard was the daughter of Silas M. and Dovie L. Rasor, and was the last member of her original family.
She was married to the late William Leonard in 1887. Four of their seven sons survive. They are Johnnie and James of Darien; Andrew, of Joy; and Caleb, of the home. Besides her sons she leaves fifteen grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Leonard united with the Free Will Baptist church early in her life obituary from the Salem Post-June 28, 1951-page 1
Phillip Lunn Rites Thursday
Funeral services were held Thursday
afternoon,Jan.18, for Phillip E. Lunn, who died at his home near
Rhyse, Jan.16. Interment was made in Zion cemetary under
direction of Spencer Funeral Home. Rev. Garrison of Licking
officiated.
Phillip E. Lunn, son of Gus and Christina Lunn, was born
March 27,1886, in
Monet, Mo. On March 28, 1915, he married Mae Agee in St. Louis.
Eight children were
born to the family. Mr. Lunn was converted in the Lighthouse
Mission in St. Louis. When the
family moved to Rhyse in 1922 their membership was changed to
Zion Church.
Survivors include the widow; children, Mrs Geneva Howald
of Steelville, ILL., Mrs Lavina Bryant, Licking, Mrs Juanita
Hood, Mrs Sarah Sickman, Mrs. Deree Williams, Mary Ellen Lunn and
Wesley, all of St. Louis, and Claude of Rhyse; two brothers,
Caleb and Ed Lunn; three sisters, Mrs. Tillie Holowell, Mrs. Alma
Lewis, and Mrs. Anna Floyd and nine grandchildren. submitted
by Julie Gass
Dorse Manning Funeral Wednesday
-----------------
Had Been In Army Hospital Before Returning Home on Furlough Last
Week-----
Legion Service
Friends of Dorse Manning were greatly
surprised Sunday evening when word was
recieved that he had been found dead at the home of his brother
Burt Manning,
Jr., near Rhyse. All circumstances indicated that Dorse had gone
to the home
of his brother who was not at home, and killed himself with a
.410 shotgun.
Manning has been in the hospital at DeRidder, Louisiana
for several months
before being granted a furlough to return home for a visit with
his family and
relatives. He had been visiting at the home of his wife since
Tuesday, March
21st, and had expected to return to camp the first of this week.
He was inducted into the service of our country on
February 17, 1943 and had
served in the army for thirteen months.
Dorse Afton Manning, son of Burtis and Minnie Manning, was
born May6th,
1923, near Rhyse, in Dent County and passed away near his birth
place on March
26, 1944, at the age of 20 years and 10 months.
He was married to Miss Marianne Hauser on May 10th,1942.
To them was born a
daughter, little Sharon Odessa.
Dorse was the youngest so of a family of nine children. A
brother, Clarence,
sisters Bertha, Bessie, and an infant sister all preceded him in
death.
Surviving are his parents, his wife and daughter, one
sister, Mrs. E.M.
Hagler of New Berlin, Illinois; three brothers, John W. of
LaMonte, Sgt. Troy
W. of Camp Campbell, Kentucky and Leon Burtis of Rhyse.
He professed faith in Christ and joined the Baptist
Church, while stationed
at Sheppard Field in Texas.At the time of his death he was a
pfc., stationed
at DeRidder Army Air Base, DeRidder, Louisiana.
Funeral services were held at the Spencer Chapel on
Wednesday afternoon by
Rev. Fred A. Hearn, followed by burial in the New Hope cemetary.
Military
rites were conducted at the grave by L.L.McSpadden,chaplain of
the Walker-
Roney Post, American Legion.
A firing squad of soliers from Fort Leonard Wood under the
command of Staff
Sergeant J.O. Shirer, came for the funeral to assist in the
military rites. submitted by Julie Gass
Manning Rites Today
Funeral services for John W.
Manning were held today ( April 25 1973) at
2p.m. in the Spencer Chapel with the Rev. Virgil Parker
officiating.
Interment will be in the New Hope Cemetary.
Mr. Manning, son of Burtis Linn and Minnie Arnett(Arnot)
Manning was born at
Rhyse, Mo. on March 19,1908. He died April 20, 1973 at the age of
65.
On Sept.23, 1930 at Salem John W. Manning and Pearl Clark
were married and
to this union six children were born.
He was preceded in death by his father, Burtis; four
brothers, Burt,
Clarence, Troy and Doris; two sisters, Bertha Robnett, and Bessie
Manning; one
infant; and one granddaughter, Joan Click.
Surviving are his wife Pearl of the home; six children,
Walter Manning of
St. Clair, Mrs. Liz Schultz of Lakewood, Calif., Mrs. Agnes Bunch
of eureka,
Mrs. Mary McCoy of Kirkwood, Mrs. Joyce Hafley of Villa
Ridge and Mrs.
Margaret Bennett of Catawissa; his mother, Mrs. Minnie Manning;
one sister,
Mrs. Agnes Hagler; 24 grandchildren; four great grandchildren;
and a host of
other relatives and family friends.
In 1960 Mr. Manning professed faith in Christ and became a
member of the
Baptist Church. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, son,
and friend. submitted by Julie Gass
Martin Don Manning
Martin Don Manning, 60, Conway, Ark.
died March 31. Services were held at the First Baptist
Church in Conway. Gravesides services were held at the Concord
cemetary April 4, 1988, with Rev. Robert Gifford officiating.
Burial was in the Concord Cemetary under the direction of
Fox Funeral Home, Licking. Serving as pallbearers were Russell
Kaiser lll, Rodney Kaiser, David
Crigler, Howard Rodgers. submitted by Julie
Gass
Mrs Manning Rites May 17
Funeral services for Mrs. Minnie
Estel Manning were conducted Thursday, May
17, 1973 at 2 p.m. in the Spencer Chapel with the Rev. Harry
Foley
officiating. Mrs. Tom Spencer was at the organ. Interment was in
New Hope
Cemetary.
Mrs. Manning, the daughter of the late Doc Arnett(Arnot),
and Louisa Jane
Brigman Arnett(Arnot), was born Dec 22,1882 at rhyse. She died at
the home of
her daughter-in-law, Ruth Manning, near Montauk.
Her entire life was spent in Dent County. She was married
April 12, 1903 to
Leon Burtis Manning at Rhyse and to this union nine children were
born.
Preceding her in death were her husband, Leon Burtis
Manning; one infant
child, Clarence; and Bertha Robnett, Bessie, Doris, Troy, Burt
and John
Manning.
Surviving are one daughter, Agnes L. Hagler of
Springfield, Ill,; two
daughters-in-law, Ruth Manning of near Montauk and Pearl Manning
of Eureka; 14
grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren; four great great
grandchildren; and
other dear relatives and family friends.
Mrs. Manning professed a faith in Christ a number of years
ago, was baptized
and at the time of her death was a member of the Joy Baptist
Church. She will
be missed by her dear daughter, daughters-in-law, devoted
grandchildren and
many family friends submitted by Julie Gass
ONE OF THE LAST CIVAL WAR VETERANS PASSES
John Manning, a veteran of the
Union Army in the Cival War, died at the home
of his daughter, Mrs. Elex Crisp, southwest of Salem, early
Wednesday morning
at the age of 92.
Mr. Manning was born in Kentucky on May 3, 1844 and during
the cival War he
enlisted under General Breckenridge at Lexington, Ky., in Company
"E", 40th
regiment as a volunteer. The captian commanding his company and
many of his
comrades were killed in action, and those remaining were combined
with another
company. With this company he served the latter part of the War
under General
Grant.
He moved to Dent County in 1891 and settled on a farm. He
was married twice,
both of his wives having preceded him. He leaves five children to
mourn his
passing: Mrs. Milissa Foreman of Ashland, ILL., Meda Foster of
Salem, Alla
Crisp of Salem, L.B. Manning of Rhyse, and Troy Manning of
Alexander, ILL.
A military funeral was conducted under the auspices of the
Walker-Roney Post
of the American Legion Thursday afternoon, October 8. The
services were
conducted by Rev. W. H. Elliott, pastor of the First Christian
Church, from
the New Hope church, with interment in the New Hope Cemetary
under the
direction of the Spencer Funeral Service. submitted
by Julie Gass
L. B. Manning Buried Sunday
Services were conducted for Leon Burtis Manning Sunday Aug.
28, at 2:30 p.m. in the Spencer Chapel with Rev. Harry Foley
officiating. Burial was in New Hope Cemetary. Mr. Manning, son of
the late John N. and Louise Carpenture( Carpenter) Manning, was
born in Kentucky, Jan 20, 1876. He died at his home west of Salem
Aug.26 at 84. He was the last survivor of 11 children.
Mr. Manning was the father of 9 children, six of whom preceeded
him.
Surviving is his widow, Minnie Manning, two sons, John William,
and Leon Burtis, both
of Dent County; one daughter, Agnes Hagler of Springfield; 14
grandchildren; 15
great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Mr.
Manning came to Dent County with his parents when he was 17. He
married Minnie Arnot April 12, 1903 and they made their home on
the farm where he died.
He was converted some years ago and joined the Joy Baptist church
where he
was active as long as possible. He was also active in community
affairs.
His year of death was 1960.( this wasn't in the obit) submitted by Julie Gass
T-4 Troy W. Manning Funeral Held Sunday
T/4 Troy W. Manning, son of Burtis and
Minnie Manning, was born July 31,
1912 and died in action on the battlefront from a heart attack,
in Germany, on
May 4, 1945. His age at the time of his death was 32 years.
He was united in marriage to Miss Arzetta Robnett on
November 13th, 1944
He is survived by his wife, father, mother, one sister,
Mrs. Ellray Hagler
of New Berlin, Illinois; two brothers, Bert of Rhyse and John of
St. Albans.
Six brothers and sisters have preceded him in death; Clarice,
Clarence, Bertha,
Bessie, Dorris, and an infant.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from the First
Baptist Church,
with Rev. Claud Ornsbee, officiating, followed by interment in
the Berry
cemetary under the direction of the Spencer Funeral Home.
Military services
were held at the grave side by members of the V>and American
Legion Posts. submitted by Julie Gass
This obituary appeared on the front page of The Post, Salem, Mo. Aug 20, 1925.
WILLIAM McGINNIS
William McGINNIS, a
very highly respected citizen of near DeCamp, Phelps County died
at his home Monday, Aug. 16, after an illness of about two
months. Mr McGINNIS was born August 5, 1864, and was 61 years and
11 days old at the time of his death.
Wm. McGinnis was married to Miss Mary
Ellen Bassett on October 22, 1898 and to this union 13 children
were born. One son and the first born died in infancy and
one daughter--Maggie Ann died July 17, 1903 at the age of 12
years. The other children were all present at the funeral
which was conducted Monday afternoon at Adams Cemetery under the
auspices of the Modern Woodman of America of which he was a
member.
Besides his wife Mr. McGINNIS leaves to
mourn his death three sons, eight daughters, Mike of Mississippi,
Heiny and John of Salem and two sisters of Denver, Colo., and
Mrs. mary Kneedler of Collinsville, Illionois besides several
neices and nephews. submitted by Sharon Owen
The Licking News
THELMA VIOLA McKINNEY
Thelma Viola Jadwin
was born at Jadwin, Missouri, August 8, 1899. She was one of twin
daughters born to Lucian and Della Jadwin.
She was married to
Eckles McKinney on May 22, 1921. To this union were born three
children. Mourning her passing are her beloved husband, Eckles;
her daughhter, Mrs. Lynn Martin of Springfield, Mo.; a son Gene
McKinney, Jennings, Mo.; a son, Bill McKinney, Licking Mo.; her
twin sister, Lola Hume, Rolla, Mo.; Paul Jadwin, a brother; Rev.
Ollie Jadwin, Corning, Calif., a brother; Mrs. Lillie Moser,
Salem, Mo., a half-sister; Mrs. Pearl Massey, Glendale, Calif., a
half-sister; Howard Jadwin, St. Louis, Mo., a half-brother; Mrs.
Alma Flett, Salem, Mo., a half-sister; Mrs. Alta Ponds, a
half-sister De Soto, Mo.; and her step-mother, Mrs. Anna Jadwin,
St. Louis, Mo.
In addition to these
individuals, she leaves to mourn her going two daughters-in-law,
one son-in-law, and four grandchildren. She leaves a number of
nieces and nephews, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, and a
host of friends.
The following poem,
which was presented to her as a bookmark by a dear friend,
reflects her philosphy and attitude of life:
Ola McKinney sought Him
early in the morning,
when she was in her early teens
and she truly knew Him
throughout her life.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church Sunday, July
30 at 2:00 p.m. with Max L. Hamilton and Grafton Poage
officiating. Interment was in the Licking Cemetery under
direction of Smith-Ferguson Funeral Home. submitted
by Vernetta Nelson
From THE POST, Salem, Mo., May 30, 1929.
I have capitalized the surnames.
FIGHTS BEES, KILLS SISTER
10-Year Old Steelville Boy Hits Her With Steel Bar.
A Coroner's verdict of
accident was returned Saturday in the case of Iva Marie MITCHEL,
2 years old, who died at St. John's Hospital Friday, several
hours after she had been struck on the head by an iron bar in the
hands of her brother, Thurston, 10 years old, who was attempting
to drive away a swarm of bees from their home in Steelville.
The girl was brought to the office of a
St. Louis physicians who ordered her taken to the hospital.
Death was caused by a fractured skull. The children's
father is Peter P. MITCHEL, treasurer of Crawford county. Submitted by Sharon Owen
From THE POST, Salem, MO., May 30, 1929.
I have capitalized the surnames.
BABY DIES NEAR BUNKER
Charles Gustin NASH,
son of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Nash was born July 28, 1928, passed away
at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jess NASH on
Friday, May 24, 1929.
He had been ill for several
months. His father and mother took him to St. Louis but to
no avail. They reached home with him on Thursday and on
Friday he passed away.
Charles was a very sweet child and the
sunlight of the home. The devotion of his mother, father,
sisters and brother toward him was beautiful to see.
He leaves to mourn his departure his
mother, father, two sisters, Lorene and Louise, and one brother,
Billie, besides a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev.
G. E. COOLEY at the Bay Cemetery
on Saturday and interment was made at that place. Submitted
by Sharon Owen
This obituary was in the February 20, 1929, issue of THE POST,
Salem, MO.
I have capitalized the surnames.
PIONEER DENT COUNTY WOMAN DIES
Mrs. Cornelia NELSON,
widow of the late Joseph W. NELSON, died at the home of her son,
L. B. NELSON, near Howes Mill, Saturday night Feb. 2nd. She
had been in poor health for some time, but seemed to be no worse
until 7 o'clock that night. She had stepped out on
the porch when she was stricken with severe pains in the head,
being assisted back into the house and only lived until 9
o'clock. Her husband preceeded her August 12, 1928; also
one son, Henry Adrain, April 8, 1928. And one daughter,
Effie Maud, died in infancy.
She is survived by the following
children: W. J. NELSON, Bunker; J. M. NELSON, Boss; A. L. NELSON,
Black; L. B. NELSON, Howes Mill; Mrs. W. G. CAMDEN, Greeley, MO.;
Mrs. T. E. BAKER, Bunker; Mrs. J. H. PARKER, Howes Mill.
She was born in Murphysboro, N. C., Sept.3, 1854, being 74 years,
5 months of age. Her maiden name was Cornealia JENKINS.
When a young girl she moved to Kentucky
and was there united in marriage to Joseph W. NELSON. They
moved to Dent County, MO., in 1879, a half century ago, and had
lived here since.
She accepted Jesus as her personal
Savior quite a number of years ago, and lived a devoted Christian
Life. In her passing the children have lost a real mother,
the community a true and faithful neighbor.
She reared eight children of her own to
manhood and womanhood, besides one grandson she took at the age
of eighteen months. Also another grandson that was left
motherless at the age of three years and is now twelve.
She always had a word of comfort and
cheer to those in distress. Her teachings to her children
and grandchildren were the ways of righteousness.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev.
Wm. PARKER, at his residence interment made in Parker cemetery,
February 4, 1929. Submitted by Sharon Owen
This is from The Salem Post, September 18, 1930:
VETERAN OF CIVIL WAR DROPS DEAD
Willis Pace Dies While Sitting in Chair Tuesday Afternoon
Willis Pace, 85 year old veteran of the Civil
War, died suddenly while sitting in a chair at his home shortly
afternoon Saturday. He was buried Tuesday at the
Warden cemetery, the Rev. McDonald and John M. Lindsey, leading
the funeral services and C. K. Spencer directing interment.
Pace was born in Marshall County, Kentucky, in 1845, and came to
Missouri about 1868, three years after he was marrried to Celio
Hurst. Six of the nine children born to this union are
still living, but Mrs Pace died in 1907. The children are:
Liburn, Hardin, Ap and Gus Pace and Vina Edmunds and Audrey
Grogan.
When about 21 years old, Pace became a member of the Church of
Christ, a faith he retained to the end of his life. During the
Civil War he served two or three years and is one of the few
remaining members of the G. A. R. submitted
by Sharon Owen
This obit was in the The Salem Post, July 12, 1945:
FUNERAL FOR JESSE L. PARK HERE SUNDAY
Rites to Be Held at First
Christian Church at 2:30 in Afternoon Serverd on City Council in
Salem Was Standard Oil Agent Here for 22 Years. Also Had
Planing Mill. Jesse L. Park, for twenty-two years the Standard
Oil agent in this district, died at his home in Salem last night
after an illness extending over seven
years.
Funeral services will be held at the
Christian church at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon, with interment
in Cedar Grove cemetery. The Rev. L. O. Huitt will conduct
the services. Until that time the body will lie in state at
the Spencer Funeral Home.
Stricken seven years ago with a rare
disease that attacks the motor nerves, Mr. Park became
progressively less active. Although he traveled widely to
secure the aid of specialists, nothing could be done to arrest
the disease
and in recent months he had become helpless.
Born November 11, 1887, at Shaddron, Neb., he was married
November 23, 1905, to Miss Lulia Nash. They were the
parents of four children: Mrs. Alice Hendricks of St. Louis;
Cletus, who died in Scotland January 31, 1942, while flying
planes for the Army Transport Command: Sanford of St. Louis; and
Mrs. James Faulk, of Salem.
In addition to Mrs. Park and three
children, he is survived by two grandchildren, Earlene Hendricks,
of St. Louis, and James Michael Faulk, of Salem. Two
grandchildren died in infancy. He also leaves a brother: E.
C.
Park, of Gorham, Kans.; two half-brothers,
Alfred G. of Monroe, Oregon., and Elvin, of Wanachee, Wash., and
a half-sister, Mrs Gladys Martin, of Nebraska His aunt, Mrs.
Joane [?] M. Woolf, of Gorham, Kans., has been here for some time
helping to care for him.
Mr. Park came to Salem about thirty-five
years ago, and with Ed Strode established the first planing mill
in the county. Later he became affiliated with the Standard
Oil Co., and continued as the company's agent as long as
his health permitted. He was an elder in
the Christian church and served as alderman in the city council
of Salem, resigning this public position because of his health.
submitted bySharon Owen
From The Licking News
CORA BELLE PATTERSON
Cora Belle Patterson, daughter of William C. and Susan Jane
Patterson was born in Dent County, Missouri on August 9, 1884.
She passed away at the Texas County Memorial Hospital on October
12. 1965, making her age at time of death 81 years, 2 months, and
3 days.
She was converted early in life and joined the Zion
Methodist Church. She later moved her membership to the
Licking Methodist Church where she remained faithful in service
and attendance as long as her health permitted. She served for
many years as church treasurer, boardmember, and
secretary-treasurer of the Woman's Society of Christian Service.
She was also known and will be remembered in the community for
her work as City Collector and the many other jobs she held prior
to this.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters,
and three brothers. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Ruey
Huskey, of Licking. Also surviving are two nephews, Kenneth
Patterson of Pittsburgh, Pennslyvania, and Clark Rogers of
Lickiing, and six nieces, Mrs Hazel Dunn of Houston,
Mrs. Anna Brashears of Raymondville, Mrs. Mildred Breedlove of
Shrevesport, Louisiana, Mrs. Eula Creech of Raymondville, Mrs.
Marie Garrison of Mansfield, Missouri and Mrs. Ruth Jackson of
Licking, and several grand-nieces and nephews.
She was a kind and thoughtful neighbor and will be greatly
missed by her family, her many friends, and neighbors.
Funeral services were held at the Licking Methodist church
Thursday afternoon, October 14, 1965, with the Rev. Clarence B.
Kell officiating. Serving as pallbearers were Bill Walker, Don
Walker, Weldon Austin, Bryan Austin, Cook Ware, and Earl Crow,
Music was furnished by the church choir
with Delbert Mugford as soloist and Mrs. Arlene Clouse as
pianist.
Interment was in thhe Zion Cemetery under the direction of
Smith and Ferguson of Licking, Missouri.
This obituary was in the July 19, 1945 issue of The Salem Post:
Stella Florence Lucas [nee Patterson]
Funeral services for Stella Florence Lucas [nee Patterson]
were held at the Ink church Saturday afternoon, by the Rev.
L. O. Huitt. Interment was in the Thunor cemetery, under
the direction of the Spencer Funeral Service.
Stella Florence Pattersin the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.
M. Paatterson, of Ink, Mo. was born November 10, 1945. She
was 44 years, 8 months and 1 day old at the time of her
death. She was baptized into the Christian church at an
early age. She was united in marriage to Paul H. Bales, in
1920. One child, Billy Bennie Bales, was born to this
union. A few years ago she was married to William Lucas, of
Wichita, Kans.
Survivors are: her husband, William Lucas; one son--Billy
B. Bales, of St Louis; her father --W. M. Patterson, of Ink; five
sisters--Artie Unice Shedd, of Hominy, Okla., Maude Ora
Haverstick, of Brooklyn, N. Y., Leona Nancy Shockley, of
Ink, Willie Orphia Lewis, of Timber, Mo., and Lorraine Louise
Medley, of St. Louis; one brother--Paul Patterson, of Granite
City, Ill., Her mother, Mrs. Minnie Augusta Patterson, one
sister , Nora Patterson and two brothers, Theodore and Burl
Patterson, preceded her in death.
Hope this helps someone submitted by Sharon Owen
James T. Rasor Funeral Saturday
James Thompson Rasor was born October 29, 1860 in Dent County,
the son of Marion
and Levina Rasor. He passed away on May 15, 1946 at the age
of 76 years.
He had lived all his life in the southern part of the county,
near Current River. He was
married in early life and was the father of nine children, two
preceding him in death.
In more recent years he was married to Noroa Julian, who
survives him. Besides his wife
Nora, he is survived by the following children: Josie
Pruitt of Greenville, IL, Floy and
Leslie Rasor and Dora Holland of Dent County, Marion and Vernon
of St. Louis and
Gladys Graul of Maplewood.
He also leaves one sister, Mrs. Mary Leonard and
twenty-nine grandchildren, as well as a
number of great grandchildren and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at the Spencer
Chapel, Saturday, May 17, at 2:00 o'clock p.m.
with Rev. Walter M. Jenkins, officiating. Burial was in the
Cedar Grove cemetery. obituary from
The Salem News-May 22, 1947 - Page 3
Nancy Ann Rasor Funeral Monday
Nancy Ann Rasor was born December 29, 1867 and passed away March 22, 1947, at the age of 79 years.
She lived most of her life near Montauk, but during the last weeks of her life, she lived at a nursing home at Hillsboro.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Marion and William, leaving one brother, James; and one sister, Mary Leonard to mourn her death.
Funeral services were held at the Upper Parker Church, Monday at 1:00 o'clock p.m. with the Rev. Carl Hunter officiating with burial in the Cedar Grove cemetery, at Cedar Grove, under the direction of the Spencer Funeral Home. obituary from The Salem News-July1, 1943 - Page 8
Wm. Geo. Rasor Dies at Age of 81
William George Rasor, a life-long resident of Dent County, died on June 23rd at his home in Darien community. Mr. Rasor was eighty-one years old, and had been in ill health for some time.
The son of Mr. and Mrs. Silas Marion Rasor, he was born on Sept. 7, 1862. His parents and two brothers, Andrew Jackson and Johnnie Roberts, preceded in death. One brother, James of Darien, and two sisters, Nancy of Darien and Mary Leonard of Montauk, survive.
Funeral services were conducted by Elder C.W. Hunter, last Thursday afternoon. Burial in the Cedra Grove cemetery was directed by the Spencer Funeral Service. obituary from The Salem News-July 1, 1943 - Page 8
From THE POST, Salem, MO., June 27, 1929.
I have capitalized the surnames.
OBITUARY--Hila Elizabeth REDDICK
Hila Elizabeth, daughter of Howard
and Tillie REDDICK was born on Sept., 25, 1927, at Springfield,
Mo., and departed this life on June 20, 1929, at Hobson, Mo., age
1 year, 8 months and 25 days. Besides her parents and one
sister, she leaves her grandparents and a host of other
relatives.
She had been failing in health for some
time and was brought to the home of her grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. J. F. REDDICK near Hobson in hopes that they might gain
her health back. All was done for her that loving hands
could do and soon she gave up this earthy home for a home in
Heaven. Interment was made on Friday afternoon at the Anutt
cemetery. Services were held in the
Christian church.
We once had a little treasure.
She was our joy and pride,
We loved her perhaps too well,
For soon she slept and died. Submitted by
Sharon Owen
The following obit is from THE POST, Salem, MO, April,
11,1929.
I have capitalized the surnames.
OBITUARY
Elisha O. RICE was
born in Illinois, April 4, 1845, was united in marriage to Miss
Adaline WESTON, April 4, 1879. He passed to his reward the
5th of April at 2 p.m. at the Miner cemetery, conducted by Eld.
Walter M. JENKINS in the presence of many friends who join
the relatives with sympathy. His wife preceeded him a few years
ago. The only child of this home was by adoption, now Mrs.
Lee WELLS. The two children of Mr. and Mrs. Lee
WELLS
are Goldie of St Louis and Jewell of Salem. Brother RICE
was converted more than 40 years ago. He was of the
Holiness persuasion. He served faithfully in his Master's
service. Eld. E. O. RICE began preaching soon after his
conversion and was instrumental in many revival meetings in
different
localities for several years.
Walter M. JENKINS Submitted by Sharon Owen
ROBNETT FUNERAL
Funeral services for Gilbert Esco Robnett were
conducted Sunday afternoon, April 4, 1971, at 3p.m. in the
James-Gahr Chapel in Salem with the Rev. Virgil Parker
officiating. Interment was in the Berry Cemetary. Mr. Robnett,
son of the late John and Rosa Robnett, was born Sept.6, 1898
at Rhyse, Mo. He died April 2, 1971 at the Salem Memorial
Hospital at the age of 72.
On April 16, 1927, he married Bertha Fay Manning, who preceded
him in death. Also preceding him in death were one daughter,
Hildred Dean; his father and mother; two sisters, Mrs Cleve Jack
and infant, Lettie; and three brothers, Estel, Joseph Oscar, and
Otis Lee.
Surviving are one son Gene of New Orleans, La.; one niece, Gladys
Jack of Salem; and other relatives and friends. Mr. Robnett
professed faith in Christ about 10 years ago. he lived most all
of his life in Salem, with the exception of a few years. He will
be missed by his son, Gene, Niece and other loved ones and his
many friends. submitted by Julie Gass
Mrs. Robnett Buried Sunday
Services for Mrs. Myrtle A. Robnett were
held in the Spencer Chapel, Sunday
at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Otto Schafer and the Rev. Floyd Snider
officiating.
Burial was in North Lawn Memorial Park.
Mrs. Robnett,daughter of Joel and Alice Shelton Triplett,
was born July
28,1893 in Dent County. She died July 20, in Missouri Baptist
Hospital in St.
Louis after a long illness at 67.
She was married to Oscar Robnett Aug. 9, 1914 and four
children were born.
Mr. Robnett, of the home near Joy, survives as do two
sons, Sherrill and
Lloyd of St. Louis; two daughters, Arzetta Manning and Rosetta
Hancock of St.
Louis.; two grandsons, Bernard and Larry Robnett of St. Louis;
one daughter-
in-law, Marie Robnett, and one son-in-law,Winfred Hancock; two
brothers, Aaron
Triplett of Salem, and Robert Triplett of St. Louis; three
sisters, Lola Hall
and Bessie McGhay of St. Louis, and Clarice Claus of Dallas,
Texas; and many
other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Robnett was converted and baptised in 1910 and became
a member of the
New Harmony Baptist Church at that time. All of her life was
lived in Dent
County. submitted by Julie Gass
The Licking News
OBITUARY - W.H. SHARP
William H. Sharp, son
of J.H. and America Sharp was born at the family home near
Coulstone, Dent County, Missouri, Oct. 19, 1872 and after a
year's illness passed away at his home in Licking Dec 29, 1943.
at the age of 71 years 2 months and 10 days.
On Dec. 27, 1905 he
was united in marriage to Sarah A. McKinney. To this union four
children were born, Hallie Lutzenberger of Yakima, Wash., Gene
and Wayne who died in infancy and Virginia Bonitatibus of the
home.
He was of a family of
five children, two sisters and one brother preceded him in death.
He leaves to mourn his going his wife and two daughters, one
sister, Mrs. Ethel Campbell of Rhyse and other relatives and a
host of friends. He had been a christian for several years., and
united with the
Primitive Baptist Church about three years ago. and had lived a
devoted christian life. Tho Will had been sick for a year or
more, he bore his afflictions with great patience. Tho he wanted
to live, he was ready to go. He was a successful farmer, a good
neighbor and friend, a devoted husband and a loving father, all
that loving hands could do was done but his life's tasks were
completed, and his Father said, "Come up higher."
In early manhood Bro.
Sharp taught one year in a country school in Dent County and then
his father was elected to the office of County Clerk and the
family moved to Salem where Will was his father's deputy four
years. Afterward they moved back to the farm and lived there
until they moved to Licking in 1919, where he has since resided.
He was connected with the Firm Mckinney & Co. in Licking
where he worked for several years. During this time he also
looked after the interest of his farm, but the burden became too
great and he sold his interest in the Firm and continued to
oversee his farm as long as his health would permit. He served
several years efficiently as Collector for the City.
Funeral services were
conducted at the Methodist Church in Licking Friday at 2 p.m. by
Rev. Walter Bradford of Rolla, assisted by Rev. A.B. Garrison of
Licking, and the body was laid to rest in the Patterson Cemetery
under the direction of Smith & Ferguson, Undertakers. submitted by Vernetta Nelson
This obituary is from the February 6, 1929 issue of The
Post, Salem, MO.
I have capitalized the surnames.
OBITUARY
Raymond, the
two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Everett THOMASON, died at the
home of his parents in St Louis the first of last week, and the
remains were shipped to Salem and taken to the home of his
grand-parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. REED, at Darien, where the
funeral was held last Thursday. Internment took place at
Green Forrest cemetery.
Raymond Junior THOMASON was born in St.
Louis, MO., May 24, 1926, and died of pneumonia fever Jan. 28,
1929, age 2 years, 8 months and 4 days.
He leaves to mourn his loss, his mother,
father, five sisters, one brother and a host of relatives and
friends. submitted by Sharon Owen
the following is from THE POST, Salem, Missouri, February 27,
1929.
I have capitalized the surnames.
Mary Ettie VISE was
born near Benton, Illinois, Sept. 15, 1866. Died Feb. 18,
1929. Age 62 years, five months and three days.
She was married to J. E, WAINWRIGHT,
April 5, 1885. To this union were born four children:
Edward Arthur and Robert R. WAINWRIGHT (both died in
infancy); R. F. WAINWRIGHT of Montauk, MO.; and Margaret L.
NIVENS of Polson, Mont.
J. E. WAINWRIGHT departed this life,
March 29,1893, at the age of 46 years. Later she was
married to William B. CAPE, Dec. 30, 1896. To this union
were born four children: Joel Ralph of Bunker, MO.; James
Lee of Doss, MO.; Lawrence and Roxie Helen, of Gladden,
MO.; She leaves to mourn her loss a husband, 6 children, 9
grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren. She professed
faith in early life and united with the Pleasant Valley Baptist
Church, later moving her membership to the Ashley Baptist
Church.
She lived a devoted Christian life until
death. She was a loving mother and a kind companion.
Her friends and neighbors extend their
sincere sympathy to the bereaved family.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev.
J. E. Gaines at the Pleasant Valley, after which the body was
laid to rest in the Miner cemetery. submitted
by Sharon Owen
Montrose Daily Press, Montrose, Colorado Saturday, May 2, 1936
Andrew H. Wallis Passes Away
Here
Andrew Horton Wallis, former resident of Shavano, passed
away at a local hospital at 8 p.m. Friday, after a brief illness
from pneumonia. He was born March 8, 1869 in Salem, Mo. where he
lived until 1901 when he moved to Montrose. He lived in Montrose
for four years, then going to Shavano valley, where he owned and
operated a ranch for many years, returning to Montrose some two
years ago.
Mr. Wallis married Ellen Holland in Salem in 1890. Four
children were born, Mrs. Olive McFay of Butte, Mont.; Mrs. Bertha
Merchan of Green River, Utah; Myrtle Smith who died several years
ago and Adolph Wallis of Los Angeles.
Mrs. Wallis passed away and two years ago he married Mary
Horton, who survives. In addition to the children surviving is
his father, William, 89 of Salem, Mo., and four brothers, W.F.
Wallis of Saco, Mont., S.L. Wallis of Picher, Okla., R.V. Wallis
and J.L. Wallis of Olathe.
The remains are at the Addington Mortuary awaiting
arrangements. submitted by Vernetta Nelson
Olathe Pioneer Died Thursday
Mrs Etta Ellen Wallis, a resident of Montrose county and
Olathe the past 62 years, died Thursday, June 10, in the Valley
Manor Nursing Home in Montrose.
Mrs. Wallis was born March 19, 1877, in Missouri, the
daughter of George and Nancy (Skiles) Thomason. She spent her
childhood in Missouri.
On August 11, 1895, she was married to J.O. Wallis, in
Missouri. The couple came to Olathe in 1903, where Mr. Wallis was
a blacksmith for many years. He preceded her in death several
years ago.
During Mrs. Wallis' lifetime she traveled by oxcart,
covered wagon, automobile, and jet planes. She also reared two
grandchildren Rev. Jimmy Wallis and Mrs. Fay Killon. She was a
member of the Assembly of God Church.
Surviving are two sons, Johnnie and James Wallis, both of
Orangeville, California; two daughters, Mrs. Walter Honeycutt of
Telluride, and Mrs. Johnnie West of Denver, one sister, Mrs.
Dorothy Hamson of Freemont, Californnia; 14 grandchildren; and 39
great grandchildren; one sister and
four brothers are deceased.
Funeral services were held Saturday, June 12, at 2:00
p.m.,from the Assembly of God Church at Olathe, Rev. Ralph Durham
officiating. Laurel Lilly sang "Love of God," and Mrs.
Robert Hill sang "Safe in the Arms of Jesus" and
"When I Come to the End of the Road." Mrs Joe Lilly was
accompanist.
Casket bearers were Robert Hill, Joe Lilly, Gene Anders,
Charles Sheets, Woodrow Pope and Rhodes Stephens.
Interment was made in the Grand View cemetery in Montrose.
submitted by Vernetta Nelson
Montrose Daily Press Monday April 14, 1941
A former Olathe resident, Euel Everett Wallis of 1202
Meeker street in Delta, died Sunday in Delta Memorial hospital, A
retired rancher, he had lived in Western Colorado for the past 60
years, first in the Olathe community for 50 years, prior to
locating in Delta 10 years ago.
Born Sept. 17, 1877 at Salem, Mo., he was the son of James
and Alzenia Wallis. His early life was spent in Dent County, Mo.
On July 28, 1897 he was married at Sherman, Tex. to Florra
Hodges.
Survivors include his wife, their two sons annd four
daughters: Mrs. Henry (Lillian) Ludwig, Clarence Wallis and Mrs
Claude (Pearl) Roberts, all of Montrose; Mrs. Clarence (Lura)
Craven, Olathe; Paul Wallis, Naturita, and Mrs Wes (Freda)
Durand, Roy, Utah; one sister, Mrs Lawrence (Mamie) Campbell, St.
Louis, Mo., 13 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
A member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of
Latterday Saints, since 1914, he was especially active in the
work of the church, was a lover of home and enjoyed gardening as
a hobby.
Funeral services have been set for Tuesday at 2 p.m. from
the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,
located at 11th and Meeker streets in Delta, with Elder Charles
J. Hoschouer of Montrose officiating. Interment in the Olathe
cemetery will be directed by the Montrose Funeral
Home.
Wallis Funeral Baptist Church
Another early day pioneer has passed on, and this time it
was James Oliver Wallis, whose body was found early last Friday
morning in a stable at the fair grounds at Montrose where he was
stricken while attending a horse that had been entered in the
fair. He was a great lover of horses and we know that he died as
he would have liked it. Since his retirement from his trade as a
blacksmith he had devoted considerable time to horses and his
many friends will miss daily contact with him on the streets. He
was always jolly and cheerful and it was a pleasure to meet and
visit with him.
James Oliver Wallis was born at Salem, Mo., on March 10,
1872 where he grew to manhood, and was married on Aug. 11, 1894
to Miss Etta Ellen Thompson, also of Salem, Mo. He was engaged in
the blacksmithing trade in Missouri for a time and on Dec. 2,
1904 he moved with his family to
Montrose where he operated a blacksmith shop for about 10 years,
and then moved to Olathe where he opened a blacksmith shop near
the depot.
Seven boys and five girls were born to Mr. and Mrs.
Wallis. Three children died in infancy. Three sons, Gilbert, Ray
and Virgil, passed away several years ago. A fourth son, Vernon,
was killed during the last World war in Italy.
Besides his widow, he is survived by three daughters and
two sons, Mrs. J.B. (Gertrude) Fay of Telluride, Mrs. John
(Sadie) West of Denver, Mrs. Walter (Clara) Honeycutt of Costa
Mesa, Calif., James Wallis of Olathe and John Wallis of Ouray. He
is also survived by a brother, William Wallis of
Montrose and a cousin, E.E. Wallis of Olathe. There are 15
grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 Tuesday afternoon at
the Olathe Baptist church with Rev. Ralph Durham in charge
assisted by the pastor, Rev. George Wick. A quartet composed of
Jean Stephens, Edna Hill, Joe Lilley and Ralph Durham sang
"When the Roll is Called Up Yonder," "Face to
Face," and "Home of the Soul." The floral
tribute was large and the church was filled with friends of
this pioneer. The pall bearers were George Greenbank, Richard
Greenbank, Verlin Beal, Archie Faries, A. W. Mumm and Newt Beal.
Lawrence Veirs of the Montrose Funeral Home directed, and
interment was made at Grand View cemetery near Montrose. submitted
by Vernetta Nelson
WILLIAM WALLIS FUNERAL TODAY
William Wallis, who served two terms as Sheriff of Dent
County, died Monday night about midnight at the Garrett Hotel,
where he lived.
Mr. Wallis was born in Tennessee on June 1, 1848, and was
ninety years old. His wife, Mary Wallis, two daughters and one
son preceded him in death. The son, A. H. Wallis of Colorado ,
died about two years ago.
Surviving are four sons, Oliver of Ouray, Colorado, who
came to Salem for the funeral, Louie of California, Roy of
Olathe, Colorado and Bill of Montana, Three brothers, Sam of
Salem, Mose of Texas, and sisters, Mrs. Tennie Alley of Licking
and Hulda Hackworth of Texas.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church in
Salem this afternoon (Thursday). Rev. A. R. Sanders officiated at
the service Interment was in thhe Gerry cemetery uneer the
direction of Hobson and Grantham Funeral Service. submitted
by Vernetta Nelson
The following obit is from THE POST, Salem, MO, April,
11,1929.
I have capitalized the surnames.
OBITUARY--WALLS
Mrs. Julia Mae WALLS,
daughter of Mrs. Ellen PLANK of Salem, was born in Phelps county,
Mo., March 14, 1901, age 28 years and 20 days. She died at
her home near Gladden, MO., of dropsy of the heart, Thursday,
April 4th, and was buried at the Short cemetery Friday afternoon,
April 5.
She leaves to mourn her loss a husband,
Mont WALLS and four children, a mother, Mrs. Ellen PLANK, one
sister, Mrs. Ana HOGAN, both of Salem, one brother, Roy ASHER of
St Louis.
She professed her faith in Christ before
she passed away and was baptized into the Methodist church of
Salem. The Rev. J. Linn HAW conducted the services. Submitted by Sharon Owen
Mrs White Died Dec. 7
Funeral services for Mrs. Virginia T. White
will be conducted today(Monday) at 2p.m. in the Spencer Chapel
with the Rev. Virgil Parker officiating. Interment will be in the
Zion Cemetary.
Mrs White, daughter of the late Otto and Sarah Carlton Tohlen,
was born Sept. 12, 1896 in Dent County, Mo. She died at her home
in the Zion community Sunday, Dec. 7, 1969.
Most of her life was spent in Dent
County. She was married to Estell Robenett who proceded her in
death in 1934. On Sept.22, 1945 she was married to Cecil P.
White, who proceded her in death February, 1969. Also preceding
her in death was a sister, Hermenia Tohlen.
Surviving are three brothers, Herbert
and Harold Tohlen of Tulsa,Okla. and Wilson Tohlen of St. Louis;
two sisters, Eulelia Ogden of Andrews, Texas and Christina Cook
of Buffalo, Mo.; and a number of nieces, nephews, other dear
relatives and family friends.
Mrs white professed a faith in Christ and united with the
Methodist Church. At the time of her death she was a member of
the Zion Methodist Church. For a number of years Mrs. White
taught in the schools in Dent County and will be remembered not
only by teachers but by many of the students whom she taught. She
will be deeply missed by her brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews
and her many other dear relatives and friends. submitted
by Julie Gass
Donald Williams
Donald Williams, son of Dewell Williams
and Etnia Nelson Williams, was born February 3, 1935, in Montauk,
MO and passed away January 17, 1998, in Houston, MO at the age of
62 years, 11 months, and 14 days.
Donald is survived by eight children: Donna Williams of
California State; DonWilliams of California State; Vicky
Herrera of St. Louis; Rick Williams of Houston; Patsy Saxton of
Springville, CA; Donny Williams of Houston; Etnia Williams of
Golden Meadows, LA; Dwell Williams of South Carolina State; two
sister: Delois Gorman, Montauk; Darlene Silva of Montauk; Three
brothers: Everett Williams of Mechanicsburg, IL; Ernest Williams
of Montauk and Lee Roy Williams of Licking; and seven
grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers:
Melvin Williams and Arthur Williams; two sisters: Hazel Williams
and an infant sister.
Funeral services for Donald Williams were held January 20,
1998, in the Mt. Olive Baptist Church near Montauk MO and Rev.
Robert Gifford officiating. Special music was provided by
Patricia Gorman and Leta Malott and Carol Carmack as pianist.
Serving as pallbearers were Thomas Clark,
Donnie Shelter Jr., Lee Roy Williams, Doug Gorman, Raymond
Williams, Steve York, Billy Sheperd, Brian Williams. Interment
was in the Mount Olive Cemetery with all arrangements under the
direction of the Spencer Funeral Home of Salem. From
the Licking News - submitted by Vernetta Nelson
From THE SALEM POST, Salem, MO. July 9, 1931.
I have capitalized the surnames.
ANNA JANE WILSON
Anna Jane WILSON,
daughter of Dr. and Mrs. T. L. WILSON, was born in Marion, KY.,
April 6, 1847, and died at her home in Salem July 1, 1931, aged
84 years, 2 months and 25 days.
She was married to John F. DODDS in
Kentucky November 6, 1861. From this union two children
were born, a son and a daughter. The husband and daughter
preceeded her in death. She moved to Missouri with her
husband about the year 1866, locating in Texas County,
where she lived for one year. Since then she has lived in
Dent County. The last eleven years of her life she resided
at Salem, and the remainder of her time near New Hope.
She was converted in her youth and soon
after coming to Dent County, she went into the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church at New Hope with her husband,and remained a
member of that church until her death. She was a woman of
wonderful Christian character, who lived a life of purity and
holiness until the end. She had a strong faith, and she was
loyal to her Christian
profession. She was one of God's most faithful children,
who trusted him implicitly, and who was ready to go when the
summons came. 'She knew in whom she believed, and was
persuaded that he was able to keep that which she had committed
unto him against that day.'
The funeral was held at the Presbyterian
Church at New Hope Thursday at 10:00 a. m. conducted by the Rev.
J. Linn HAW, assisted by John M. LINDSEY and the Rev. E. F.
MANESS.
Interment was in the New Hope cemetery
under the direction of C. K. SPENCER. Submitted
by Sharon Owen
This Obituary is from THE POST, Salem, MO Feb 27, 1929.
I have capitalized the surnames.
ANOTHER OLD PIONEER PASSES AWAY
Amanda Jane VERHINE
nee WINGFIELD was born in Tennessee, Sept. 7, 1848, and departed
this life in Salem, MO., Feb 23, 1929. Age 80 years,
4 months and 16 days.
She was married to John Sidney
WINGFIELD, June 16, 1870, and to this union was born three
children: Cora DYE of Salem, Mo., Frank E. WINGFIELD,
St Louis, Mo., Myrtle Lee SMITH, of Rolla, Mo.
Besides the children she leaves one
granddaughter, Mrs. Maxine CAIRNS, Rolla, Mo., and one great
grandson, Billy Jack CAIRNS, Rolla Mo., and one sister.
She was a charter member of the local
Presbyterian church, having united with it Nov. 30, 1870, when
the church was reorganized by Rev. E. R. JONES, Sept. 15, 1870,
after the organization of 1858 had broken up during the Civil
War.
To this church she has been a constant
and faithful, working and serving member. She loved her
church and was faithful to the end.
She was a good and faithful wife, a
good, kind, and loving mother, so gentle and patient. In
fact she was loved by all who knew her.
Funeral services were conducted at the
local Presbyterian church by Rev. M. E. MORSE, at 2:30 Monday
afternoon, and burial was in the local Cedar Grove Cemetery. Submitted by Sharon Owen
This obit is from the July 2, 1931 issue of THE SALEM POST,
Salem, MO.
I have capitalized the surnames.
ELIZA A. (WELCH) WOFFORD
Eliza A. WELCH was
born at Dry Fork, eight miles west of Salem, on December 5, 1868,
and departed this life at her home in Salem at 6:30 A. M.
Tuesday, June 23, 1931, at the age of 62 years, 6 months and 18
days.
Eliza A WOFFORD was the oldest daughter
of Thomas Jefferson and Mary A Welch. At the age of 10
years her father located on the farm 8 miles west of Salem where
she grew to womanhood, and at the age of 19 years she was united
in marriage to Wm. L. WOFFORD, a young farmer and school
teacher, November 20th 1887, by Frank C. RICHARDS,
minister. They located on a Dry Fork farm which they bought
and which they still own, near where she was reared.
At an early age she united with the
South Methodist Church in which she has been a faithful member
until her death.
To the marriage mentioned above four
sons were born, Elbert, age 42, of Dewar, Okla.; Leslie A. of St.
Louis, age 41; Herbert Lee of St. Louis, age 39, and Orville
Welch (Ray) of Salem, age 37, all of whom were at their mother's
bedside during her last illness and present at her funeral.
She has spent her entire life in Dent
County, except one year the family spent in Victor, Montana.
Sixteen years ago they located in Salem,
when her husband opened the Ozark garage.
She began declining in health more than
a year ago, but kept going until five weeks ago when she was
confined to her bed with a paralytic stroke from which she
gradually declined until death took her to that house not built
with hands eternal in the Heavens. The writer was deeply
touched with the extreme devotion and loving care given her by
her devoted husband, sons and
daughter- in-law and other relatives and neighbors.
Besides the sons mentioned above and
their wives, she leaves to mourn their loss her devoted husband
and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Walter ROBB,
Carthage, MO.; Mrs Emma CHANNIE, Tulsa, Okla.; Wm. H. WELCH,
Salem; Ethel WELCH of St. Louis and Hazel ROBERTSON of Detroit
Mich.; seventeen grandchildren, one great-grandchild and a host
of nieces and nephews, and being a descendant of the WELCH and
INMAN pioneer families
leaves hundreds of relatives and friends to mourn her loss.
Funeral services were held at the
Methodist Church at 2:30 p. m. Wednesday. June 24, 1931, by Rev.
L. C. BRADSHER, assisted by Rev. J. Linn HAW and other pastors.
She was laid to rest in the Salem
Cemetery, the casket being covered and surrounded with many
beautiful flowers, the tokens of love of her many friends and
loved ones.
Her life was spent in devotion to her
family; may her example be a guide to we who yet owe and will
have to pay the debt of death.
Interment was in charge of Hobson
& Grantham. Submitted by Sharon
Owen
From THE POST, Salem, MO., June 27, 1929.
I have capitalized the surnames.
OBITUARY--Joseph WOFFORD
Following is an
obituary of J. M. WOFFORD published in the May 2 issue of
the Shannon Herald:
"The many friends of J. M. WOFFORD
were shocked to learn of his sudden death Thursday evening at 5
o'clock of heart trouble.
"Joseph M. WOFFORD was born in
Salem, Dent county, Mo., March 12, 1861 and died in Birch Tree
April 25, 1929, at the age of 68 years, 1 month and 18
days. He lived in Dent county until 25 years ago when he
moved to Shannon county on a farm southeast of town which he
managed successfully untill illness forced him to move to Birch
Tree.
"He professed faith in Christ and
united with the M. E. church 48 years ago and has lived a devoted
Christian life, serving a number of years as official in the
church.
"Forty-eight years ago he married
Miss Malissa ALLEY and to this union nine children were
born. Four sons have preceeded him in death. He
leaves to mourn him in his departure, three sons, James of
Candoline, Idaho, Ernest of Odessa, Mo., Alvin of Kansas City and
two daughters, Mrs. Etta Richardson and Mrs. B. O. Brown of Birch
Tree and 16 grandchildren besides a host of
relatives and friends.
"Mr. WOFFORD was a true friend to
the Herald honest and upright in all dealings and will be missed
by all who knew him. Funeral services were conducted by
Rev. Dodson assisted by presiding Elder Brower, Tuesday afternoon
at the Methodist church. Interment at the Oak Forest
cemetery." Submitted by Sharon Owen
Obituary from the Salem News, December 19, 1940--
Alva C. LEECH was born at Sumner, Illinois, November 19, 1848, and died December 16, 1940, at the age of 92 years and 27 days. He was married to Mary Louise SANDERS and they were the parents of five children. His wife and three children preceded him in death. The two surviving being Mrs. Anna CALLAHAN, of Dent County, and Elmer of St. Louis, Mo.
Mr. Leech professed faith in Christ in early manhood and united with the United Brethern Church. He was buried in Fraser Cemetery, near Salem.
Submitted by Diane Jones
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