Obituaries
Obituaries
The Hermitage Gazette, 1/1/1896
S. L. Pine, who had been a citizen of Hickory county for about
forty-five years died at his home three miles north-west of this
place on Saturday morning the 28th day of Dec. He had by industry
and economy accumulated quite a competency and was among the
wealthiest residents of the west side of our county.
The Hermitage Gazette, 1/15/1896
OBITUARY
S. L. Pine was born in Va. April 12, 1823, and was married Emiline
Parson, May 23, 1847. In 1853 he moved to Hickory county, where he
has since resided. He died at his home near Wheatland, Dec. 28,
1895, leaving a wife and four children to mourn his departure. He
was converted in Minnesota when a young man and joined the M. E.
church. He seldom missed a service when able to attend. His health
had been broken for some time and as the end drew near he expressed
himself as being ready to go. May our loss be his gain.
The Hermitage Gazette, 1/8/1896
Wheatland--
Wm. Griffeth, who lived some five miles south of this place and who
had been a sufferer from a chronic complication for a long time died
Sunday morning.
The Hermitage Gazette, 1/8/1896
Lora Whelchel
Died, at the family residence, in Hermitage, Mo., on Sunday night
January 5, 1896, Mrs. Andrew Whelchel, of consumption. The deceased
had been sick for a long while, but had born her suffering with
patient fortitude, and finally her spirit was released from the
frail tenement and "entered the haven of rest." The remains were
laid to rest Tuesday, in the Gardner cemetery near Wheatland. The
Gazette extends sympathy to the sorrowing husband and relatives.
May He who careth for us all be their consolation in their sad
bereavement.
The Hermitage Gazette, 1/8/1896
Rev. Ferguson, of Pittsburg, conducted the service at the burial of
Mrs. Andrew Whelchel, at the Gardner cemetery near Wheatland
yesterday.
The Hermitage Gazette, 1/1/1896
William Durnall
While holiday merriment was at its highest pitch and the world was
celebrating the anniversary of the birth of our Savior, many sad and
bereft hearts mourned in and near the city of Weaubleau. Dec. 25th,
brought sadness to the hearts of many by the death of Wm. Durnall an
adored father and a true citizen. Mr. Durnall was sixty three years
of age. Dec. 27th death called again and took from our midst, Samuel
Smith, an aged and honorable citizen. Mr. Smith had lived to a ripe
old age, having withstood the blasts of eighty-six winters. Again on
the morning of Dec. 28th we learned of the death of Squire L. Pine;
the immortal spirit burst the prison house and sought an abode in the
world beyond. Mr. Pine was an aged gentleman, is well known to the
people of Hickory county and his death is a serious loss. A
multitude of relatives mourn the departure of the above named
veterans, and they have the heartfelt sympathy of every friend.
The Hermitage Gazette, 1/1/1896
The many friends and acquaintances of Harvey Airhart feel very sad to
hear of the accident occurring when he was pulling a gun from under the
bed by the barrel. He died about a five hours after the accident and
was buried in the Indian Territory. We understand that he expressed
himself as being ready to die in peace with his God which is the
consolation of his friends.
The Hermitage Gazette, 12/11/1895
The many friends of Barbara Gibson will be grieved to hear of her
death which occurred Dec. 4th after a long and useful life she rests
in peace. She was 88 years old at the time of her demise.
The Hermitage Gazette, 11/20/1895
DEAD
Frank Huffman, The Notorious Desperado, Killed By John W. Pitts
Great excitement prevails throughout this and surrounding counties in
consequence of the killing of the notorious outlaw Frank Huffman
which occurred yesterday evening about 8:30 P.M. about two miles
south of Cross Timbers. A Gazette reporter was at the scene of the
killing early this morning, and the facts as far as ascertained are
as follows: It appears that John W. Pitts had gained the confidence
of the outlaw, and he had confessed to Pitts that he was Frank
Huffman and that he was the man who robbed Reser's store at Preston,
Darby's store at Louisburg, Hulse's distillery near Elixir, and to a
number of other depredations. Pitts made arrangements with Huffman
to meet him in the woods near Judge Hickman's farm near Cross
Timbers, and accordingly they met at the appointed place between the
hours of eight and nine o'clock yesterday evening. Pitts was in a
buggy and the arrangement was for him to convey Huffman's camping
outfit and several gallons of whisky to the vicinity of Pittsburg and
"plant" them. Huffman went to get his tricks and as he was returning
Pitts ordered him to throw up his hands, but instead of doing so
Huffman raised his gun to fire, when Pitts discharged his gun the
contents entering Huffman's body, 4 balls passing through or near his
heart. After the shooting, Pitts went to Preston, reported what he
had done, secured assistance, returned to the scene of the killing
and they guarded the adjacent woods until daylight when it was found
that Huffman had run about 40 yards from where the shooting occurred
where he fell, and when found he was lying on his face, his gun under
him. An inquest over the body the deceased, was held before squire
Calkins, and the jury found from the evidence that the deceased was
Frank Huffman and that he came to his death at the hands of John W.
Pitts. On the body of the deceased was a quart bottle of whisky, and
a large Remington pistol was found, also a pipe which was identified
by Dr. A. C. Curl, of Cross Timbers as his property, and a letter
signed by Frank Huffman, offering $150. for the scalp of Sheriff
Moore. D. W. Darby, a merchant of Louisburg, Mo., is here and
identifies every article worn by the deceased at the time of his
death as exact facsimiles of goods stolen from his store last
September. Huffman exhibited to Pitts the scars of the wounds
received by him when Reser's store was robbed last fall; a barrel
containing about ten gallons of whisky was found to-day about 1/2
mile from where the outlaw was killed, and these together with many
other circumstances surrounding the tragic fate of the dead villain,
prove conclusively that he is the man, the leader in numerous
depredations committed in this and Dallas county during the past
year; but in order that there be no doubt in the matter, Deputy
Marshal W. T. Brown, of Springfield has been wired to come and
identify the body; he is expected to arrive tomorrow. As the body of
deceased was being conveyed to this city a drummer who was passing
positively identified it as that of a person he had seen in the
Cooper county jail where it is known Huffman was at one time
confined.
Sheriff Moore and his deputies, deputy U. S. Marshall Brown, of
Springfield and other parties have been trying to apprehend this man
for the past twelve months but have never succeeded in capturing him.
As a final move, strategy was resorted to with the result above
listed. The deceased was a desperate man and his death will be a
relief to good citizens every where and especially to a number of
persons whose lives he had threatened.
The Hermitage Gazette, 11/13/1895
Effie Green
Died, at the family residence near Preston, Mo., Nov. 9, 1895, Effie,
wife of Alfred Green. The deceased had been in poor health for a
long while, but had borne her sufferings with patient fortitude. The
bereaved husband and relatives have the sympathy of their many
friends in their sad affliction. The remains were laid to rest
Sunday afternoon in the Bower Chapel cemetery.
The Hermitage Gazette, 11/13/1895
T. J. Mitchner of Cross Timbers informs us that Rev. Charles Bell,
who lived some distance North-east of that place, was burned in his
house Sunday night. The unfortunate man lived all alone, and when
his neighbors arrived at the scene of the conflagration, all that
remained to tell the sad story, was the smoking ruins in which were
found the bones of the hermit preacher.
The Hermitage Gazette, 11/06/1895
Martha Whelchel
Died--
at the family residence in this city, Thursday morning Oct. 31,
1895, Martha, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Whelchel.
After many weary days of pain, the pure spirit of the sweet babe was
released from the frail tenement of clay and winged its happy flight
to the bright land of eternal rest. The remains were buried in the
Gardner cemetery near Wheatland. The grief stricken parents have
the sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement.
The Hermitage Gazette, 10/30/1895
Raymond Paxton
W. U. Morton and wife left Monday to attend the funeral of Mrs.
Morton's brother, Ray Paxton who died Monday morning. The remains
were interred at Macedonia cemetery.
The Hermitage Gazette, 11/06/1895
In Memorium
Raymond A. Paxton, was born on November 21, 1880. Died, October 28,
1895. "Ray" as he was familiarly called, was a kind and obedient
child. His death was directly caused by a severe attack of typhoid
fever; he was confined to his bed but a few days and his demise was
very unexpected, and is a severe reminder to us of the brittle hold
we have on the thread of life. Ray is greatly missed by parents,
brothers, sisters and friends. He was a pleasant and agreeable boy
and well liked by everyone. His remains were laid to rest in
Macedonia cemetery. He leaves a host of relatives and friends to
mourn his sudden departure.
The sympathy of the entire community is extended to the bereft
parents, brothers, sisters and many relatives, in their sad
bereavement. May his death be a reminder to us all of the certainty
of death, and help to lead us all in the path that brings Eternal
life.
The Hermitage Gazette, 10/30/1895
W. T. Purcell, a prominent druggist and liveryman of South Greenfield
was foully murdered near that place Oct. 23rd. The identity of the
murderer is unknown, but it is hoped by the aid of blood hounds he
may be found.
The Hermitage Gazette, 10/30/1895
G. W. McKenzie informs us that M. C. McAfee, who was sent from this
county last spring to the Insane Asylum at Nevada, died at that place
Oct. 26, and was buried Sunday at Humansville, under the auspices of
the G.A.R., of which order deceased was a member.
The Hermitage Gazette, 3/11/1896
Margaret Nickleson
Died, March 6, 1896, Margaret, the wife of Thomas J. Nickleson, aged
fifty years. Mrs. Nickleson left her home at Edwards, Benton county,
about the 1st of March to visit with relatives near Urbana, and while
there, was taken sick. She was laid to rest at Bethel cemetery,
March 8th, 1896. She united with the church in her youth and lived a
consistent christian until death. She leaves a husband, five
children and a host of friends to lament her departure.
The Hermitage Gazette, 3/4/1896
Darby Baby
Died on Feb. 27, the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Darby. The
many friends and relatives extend their heart-felt sympathies to the
young parents and would suggest that to meet their babe should be the
aim of their lives for they weep not as those who have no hope.
The Hermitage Gazette, 3/4/1896
Juvenal Child
Reprinted from the Bolivar Herald:
The two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Juvenal of this city, died
last Saturday night from the effects of poisoning by headache tablets.
Mr. Juvenal, who is employed by the Standard Oil Company, had just
returned from a trip, and unpacking his grip, the tablets were left within
the child's reach. It is not known how many the child ate, but soon she
was noticed to be drowsy, and fell into a dull sleep, from which she could
not be roused. Medical aid was summoned, but could not counteract the
effects of the poison. The child lingered about ten hours, expiring at
seven o'clock. The kind of tablets is not known. The distressed parents
have much sympathy in their affliction.
The Hermitage Gazette, 2/26/1896
Calvin Hitson
Died, at his home a few miles South of Hermitage, February 24 1896,
Calvin Hitson, aged 77 years. Mr. Hitson was an old citizen of this
county and was highly respected by all who knew him. He left many
friends and relatives to mourn his departure. May the God who careth
for us all, comfort the relatives of the deceased in their sad
bereavement.
The Hermitage Gazette, 2/5/1896
Mrs. Chaney, the wife of Wm. Chaney an old and prominent farmer
living a short distance east of here, died at her home at 10 o'clock
last Saturday night. She had many relatives and friends and her
death is a serious loss to the community in which she lived.
The Hermitage Gazette, 2/5/1896
E. M. Crithfield
Last Saturday was a sad day for Collins, occasioned by the death of E.
M. Crithfield; business was suspended and the whole town was in
mourning. Mr. Chrithfield was a respected and prominent merchant and
in his death Collins lost a good citizen.
The Hermitage Gazette, 1/29/1896
Ex-Judge John A. Pare, an old and highly respected citizen of this
county died at his home in Green township Jan. 15. He left a number of
relatives and many friends to mourn his departure.
The Hermitage Gazette, 1/15/1896
Josephine Nelms
Mrs. Nelms, wife of our esteemed fellow townsman Dr. Nelms, died Monday
morning after a lingering illness of that dread disease, consumption
and was buried in the Shilo cemetery.
OBITUARY
The Index, 9/28/1944
W.W. Duncan Found Dead At His Home
William W. Duncan, aged farmer, who resided a few miles northeast of
White Cloud store, was found dead at his home Thursday morning of
last week by a neighbor, John Southard. The 80 year-old man had
taken his own life by drinking a portion of carbolic acid. The
tumbler from which the poison had been taken and the bottle which
had contained it, were still on the man's lap and his body was still
upright in a chair when found by Mr. Southard, and was in the same
position when viewed later by Dr. Carl D. Bailey, Coroner J. M.
Edwards, Prosecuting Attorney Ralph B. Nevins and Gilbert Hathaway,
undertaker.
Death was said to have been instantaneous due to a weakened heart
condition.
Ill health was given as the motive for the suicide.
Mrs. Duncan and small grandson were at home at the time of the
tragedy, but had left the house sometime before to gather tomatoes.
Surviving beside the widow, are seven children, namely: Mrs. Irene
Anthony, Mrs. Alene Brown, Mrs. Pearl Floyd and Ward Duncan of Kansas
City; Mrs. Opal Gibson, Grand Pass, Mo.; Mrs. Eva Sterling, Greely,
Colo., and Wyatt Duncan of Cross Timbers.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Cross Timbers
Methodist church and burial was in the cemetery there under direction
of the Hathaway Funeral Home.
OBITUARY
The Index, 12/31/1942
Heart Attack Fatal To Well Known Attorney
The sudden death of Wm. A. Dollarhide at his home here shortly after
12 o'clock noon Tuesday, although not entirely unexpected, came as a
shock to relatives and friends, especially to those who had talked to
him just a short time before, while he was down town. His daughter,
Billie, was alone with him at the time of his passing.
Mr. Dollarhide, 68, had been a prominent attorney and Republican
leader in this section for the past 40 years. He was stricken just a
year ago with a heart ailment and since that time had not been able
to actively engage in his profession. He was recognized as one of
the most able lawyers in this part of the state before his health
began to fail.
Born and reared in Hickory county in Stark township, he spent a
greater part of his life in this and adjoining counties, having lived
for a short time in both Nevada and Kansas City. He had practiced
law since 1898. He was Representative in the State Legislature from
Benton county in 1911 and 1912 and had served six terms as
prosecuting attorney of this county. He was married in 1896 at
Hermitage to Miss EuDona Wilson, who preceded him in death in 1933.
He was a member of the local Methodist church.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Dewey P. Thatch of Clinton and Miss
Billie Dollarhide of the home; two granddaughters, Mrs. John
Hendricks, Wilmington, California and Miss Marjorie Thatch Jefferson
City; and two sisters, Mrs. Ernest Giffen, Sedalia and Mrs. Homer
Owsley, Preston.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist church at 2 p.m. today
with Rev. C. S. Roe, pastor of the church, officiating. Burial was
in the Hermitage cemetery under the direction of the J. R. Luckey
Funeral Home.
OBITUARY
The Index, 8/22/1940
Funeral Services Held Tuesday For Galen Reser
Funeral services were held at the Rountree cemetery Tuesday afternoon
for Galen Reser, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Reser, of Tyler
township, who passed away Sunday at the hospital in Columbia, where
he was taken for treatment a few days before and where he was placed
in an iron lung. Rev. A. T. Mahanay officiated at the graveside
service and burial was under direction of the J. R. Luckey Funeral
Home.
OBITUARY
The Index, 2/27/1941
Weaubleau Youth Killed In Train Crash
Services Yesterday For Edward Hunt, CCC Employee, Killed Saturday When
Train Hit Auto
Funeral services were held yesterday at 2 p.m. at the Weaubleau
school auditorium for Edward Hunt, 18 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. T.
B. Hunt, of near Weaubleau, who was killed Saturday about 5 p.m. when
the light sedan in which he was riding with five other CCC youths was
struck and demolished by a Frisco freight train at a grade crossing
in Valley Park. Rev. A. T. Mahanay conducted the service. Burial
was under direction of the J. R. Luckey Funeral Home.
Young Hunt, owner and driver of the car, and five other youths were
on leave of absence from the CCC camp at Babler State Park in St.
Louis county, when the accident occurred. Hunt and three others were
killed while two sustained severe injuries(the other five boys were
not known here).
The accident occurred at the Marshall avenue crossing, near the
center of Valley Park, which, it is said, has been the scene of
several fatal accidents. The car containing the six youths was
carried 700 feet by the train and was crushed between a coal car on a
siding and the locomotive. The two boys who were injured were thrown
clear when the machine hit the coal car.
The bodies of the four were taken to an undertaking establishment in
Kirkwood, where an inquest was held.
T. B. Hunt made the trip to St. Louis Sunday and claimed his son's
body. He returned Monday night with J. R. Luckey and Harry Lee
Hickman of the Luckey Funeral Home, who went after the body.
OBITUARY
The Index, 2/27/1941
Last Rites Friday For Mrs. Mollie B. Ingram
Last rites will be held tomorrow (Friday) for Mrs. Mollie B. Ingram,
73, mother of Circuit Clerk and Recorder J. S. Ingram, who passed
away suddenly about 11 o'clock Tuesday night at her home in Cross
Timbers. Services will be conducted at the Methodist church at 2
p.m. with Rev. Luther Johnson, pastor of the church, officiating.
Burial will be in the Walker cemetery north of Cross Timbers under
direction of the J. R. Luckey Funeral Home.
Mrs. Ingram was a native resident of the Cross Timbers section. She
was the widow of the late William H. Ingram. She had been a member
of the Methodist church for years.
Surviving besides the above mentioned son are a daughter, Sadie
Ingram and two sons, Ralph and Ray, of Cross Timbers.
OBITUARY
The Index, 2/27/1941
Edward Leon Dietz
Funeral services will be today at Bernard Chapel for Edward Leon
Dietz, 5 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Dietz of Quincy, who passed
away Tuesday in the Humansville hospital. Rev. Leon Clavenger of
Excelsior Spring will officiate. Burial will be in the cemetery
there under direction of the Luckey Funeral Home.
Surviving besides the parents are a brother and sister, Donald, 7,
and Gayle, 2.
OBITUARY
The Index, 2/27/1941
Mary E. Scott
Services will be held today at 2 p.m. at Hopewell, Benton county, for
Mary E. Scott, 62, who died Tuesday at her home at Bentonville. Rev.
Gaston will officiate. Burial will be in the cemetery near by under
direction of the Luckey Funeral Home.
Mrs. Scott is survived by her husband, Ura Scott and three children
Boyce, Quincy; Ardith and Morris of the home.
OBITUARY
The Index, 7/10/1941
Mary Caroline (Pitts) Reser
Mary Caroline, daughter of A. J. and Malissa Pitts, was born near
Pittsburn, Hickory County, Mo., April 3, 1864, passed quietly into
rest June 15, 1941, age 77 years, 2 months and 12 days. Her entire
life was spent in Hickory county.
She was married to Marida Sigel Reser April 22, 1883. To this union
were born 5 children, 3 sons and 2 daughters. They are Ira, Albert
and Lloyd of Elkton, Mo.; Mrs. Alta Fugate of Pomona, Calif., and
Lela, who died in infancy. She also leaves four grandchildren and
two great grandchildren, one grandson, Galen Reser, having preceded
her in death. One brother Albert Pitts Hermitage, Mo. and three
sisters, Louisa Spillman of Livingston, Montana; Sarah Fisher of
Wheatland, Mo., and Ida Lindsey of St. Louis, Mo., and many other
relatives and friends.
She joined the Christian church at Antioch in early womanhood and was
a member of this church at time of passing, never having moved her
membership.
A kind and loving mother has passed on and will be greatly missed by
her children and many friends.
Funeral services were held at Antioch Christian church at 2 p.m.,
June 18. Rev. A. T. Mahanay officiating. Internment was in the
nearby cemetery beside her companion. J. R. Luckey Funeral Home in
charge.
OBITUARY
The Index, 3/2/1922
Again the grim reaper has called from our midst little Naoma Ruth
Erickson, daughter of Frank and Mary Erickson, who was born June 28,
1919 and was called to the spirit realm Feb. 16, 1922, age 2 years, 7
months and 19 days. She leaves father, mother, 3 sisters and 2
brothers and a large number of other relatives to mourn the loss.
When 2 days old she was stricken with yellow jaundice and fever which
left her an invalid and she had been a nervous sufferer ever since.
During the last 18 days of her life she seemed to suffer immensely.
All that loving hearts and kind hands could do seemed futile and
Jesus took the bud that had formed in time to bloom for him in
eternity for he said of such is the Kingdom of Heaven. Weep not
loved ones, Naoma has only gone on before and may she be as a beacon
of light set in the dome of time to guide your feet to the blessed
home to which she is gone.
A. B. Wilson
OBITUARY
The Index, 3/2/1922
Orville J. Paxton
Killed at His Home Last Thursday Night.
On last Thursday night at about 8:30 o'clock Orville J. Paxton, a
young man about 25 years old was instantly killed at the home of his
brother-in-law, Joe Paxton, three miles north of Wheatland. The
Paxton boys had been on a business trip to the county seat on that
day, returning, leaving Hermitage about 4:30 o'clock and going by way
of Wheatland arriving home shortly after dark and after careing for
their team went in doors for the night. They had only been at home a
short time until the shooting occurred. Orville was in the sitting
room and it is said that just a few minutes before the shot was fired
he was playing or giving his attention to nursing and talking to the
two small children of his sister, Mrs. Joe Paxton, and seeing a late
paper he began to look it over holding it in a position which would
rather hide his face from a window on the east side across the room.
He was seated almost across the room some ten feet from the window,
and directly facing it. A shotgun heavily loaded with number 2 buck
shot was used by the assassin and discharged within a few inches of
the window passing thru the wire screen pane, a thin white cloth
curtain and the newspaper, the entire load striking his victim in the
forehead over the right eye and face with none lower than his chin,
except four balls, two of which imbedded in the casing of a door
almost directly behind him and two passing through an open door into
an adjoining room, one into the wall, the other striking the bowl of
a cream separator indenting it to the size of a half dollar. The
young man Joe Paxton gave the news at once to neighbors and to
authorities here, and Sheriff James H. Phillips with County Coroner
Dr. L. A. Glasco left immediately for the scene of the crime where a
jury was summoned and an inquest held with the usual verdict in such
cases. Sheriff Phillips secured the aid of Deputy Sheriff Ed Wells
and a Detective of Sedalia, Mo., who brought a pair of bloodhounds to
be used in the search and there are different stories regarding the
matter. Mr. Phillips was also ably assisted by Ex-Sheriff John
Allen, of Warsaw, Benton County, and on last Saturday about the noon
hour, after securing proper papers arrested Enos S. Quigg at the home
of a son-in-law, Carl Allen, as he was there at the time, brought him
to Hermitage before Squire James S. Blackwell, of Center township.
Mr. Quigg gave bond in sum of $3000. for his appearance at a
preliminary trial which for set Wednesday, March 22, 1922. As it is
a matter for our courts to determine, that a man is not guilty until
the fact is proven beyond reasonable doubt, and at this time no one
can tell what the evidence may be, it is our duty only to give the
matter as a news item for our readers in the most true way we are
able to learn and not comment on the affair. F. Marion Wilson,
Prosecuting Attorney with the help of an assistant from the office of
the Attorney General of Missouri will represent the state and
Attorney W. A. Dollarhide of Osceola and likely Herman Pufahl, of
Bolivar, so we learn, will appear for the defendant.
OBITUARY
The Index, 3/2/1922
William H. Halbert
We learned first of the week of the death of one of Hickory county's
splendid old men, William H. Halbert, at his home near Pittsburg
which occurred last Saturday about 4 p.m. Uncle "Bill" had been a
resident of the county for some 40 years and we learn his age was
about 77 years. His children were all present except a younger
daughter. Funeral service and burial took place at Antioch church
and cemetery Monday evening. A good citizen has left us, and The
Index joins many friends of the family in extending sympathy.
OBITUARY
The Index, 11/24/1955
Services For Mrs. Smith Held At Flemington
Funeral services for Mrs. Kizzie Belle Smith, 75, a resident of the
Flemington community for many years, who died November 16, were held
Friday at the Methodist church in Flemington, where she was a member.
Rev. John Cox, former pastor, officiated. Burial was in Flemington
cemetery under direction of Beckwith Funeral Home.
Mrs. Smith was the mother of Fay Smith of Wheatland. She is survived
by two other sons and four daughters, all of whom are named in an
obituary in this issue.
OBIT--
Kizzie Belle Holmes, daughter of J. W. S. and Malissa Holmes was born
January 5, 1880 near Everton, Mo., in Lawrence County and departed
this life November 16, 1955 at the age of 75 years, 10 months and 11
days.
She was married to Joseph E. Smith November 25, 1897.
To this union was born four daughters, Malissa, dying in infancy,
Mrs. Essie McBride of Flemington, Mo.; Mrs. Dessie Raydon of
Halltown, Mo.; Miss Blanche Smith of Springfield, Mo. and three sons,
Elza of Belton, Mo. Fay of Wheatland, Mo. and Willie of Flemington,
Mo.
She professed faith in Christ early in life and united with the
Christian church, later moving her membership to the M. E. church.
At the time of her death she was a member at the M. E. church in
Flemington.
Her husband preceded her in death July 1, 1950.
She leaves the above mentioned children, 14 grandchildren, two great
grandchildren, four sisters, Mrs. M. C. Wilson, Richmond, Mo.; Mrs.
N. F. Davis, Everton, Mo.; Mrs. Hester M. Burton and Mrs. Tressie
Hood both of Miller, Mo.; one brother, James L. Holmes, Chicago,
Illinois and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was a loving mother and a good neighbor, always willing to lend a
helping hand when her health permitted.
Funeral services were held in the M. E. church of Flemington Friday,
November 18th with the Rev. John Cox officiating. Interment in the
Flemington cemetery under direction of Beckwith of Humansville.
OBITUARY
The Index, 11/24/1955
Almeda Dieta Dies At Age of 84
Almeda Dieta, 84, a life long resident of the Quincy community passed
away in the Humansville hospital Friday morning, Nov. 11, following a
stroke of paralysis.
Immediate survivors include two brothers, Albert of Quincy and Abe of
Humansville and one sister of Humbolt, Kansas.
Funeral services were held in the Harper Church Sunday afternoon,
Nov. 13 with Rev. J. L. Wright officiating. Burial was in the Harper
cemetery under the direction of the Goodrich Funeral Home of Osceola.
OBITUARY
The Index, 11/24/1955
Aaron Diener Passes Away In Redlands
Aaron Diener, 623 East Citrus avenue, Redlands, Calif., a resident
there for 28 years, died last week after an illness. A native of
Missouri, he was 75 years old.
Mr. Diener was employed by the city at Hillside cemetery for a number
of years. He had been in failing health for about a year.
Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 18, from the F.
Arthur Cortner chapel with interment in Hillside cemetery.
Deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ida B. Diener; two daughters,
Mrs. Thelma Gardner, San Bernardino; and Mrs. Johnnie Blackwell,
Redlands; a son, Ralph W. Diener, Highland; a brother, Moses Diener,
Versailles, Mo.; 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
OBITUARY
The Index, 11/24/1955
Garland Bandel Dies At Home Near Preston
Funeral Services Will Be Friday At Preston Church
Garland G. Bandel, 60, passed away at his home south of Preston at
5:40 Tuesday afternoon, following an illness since last May 2nd.
Mr. Bandel was born in Hickory county near Preston and had spent all
of his life here, with the exception of nine years while in Coronado
and Redlands, Calif. He was engaged in farming and worked at the
carpenter trade, following that trade at the time he became ill.
He held membership in the Preston Methodist Church and in the
Hermitage Masonic Lodge.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Zela Bandel, two daughters, Mrs. Henry
Fortin (Gertrude), Loma Linda, Calif. and Mrs. Wayne Hicklin (Zennie
May), Kansas City; his father, Frederick Bandel, one brother, H. H.
Bandel, Preston and two sisters, Mrs. Harry Pitts, Marshall and Mrs.
Joe Huff, Shackleford.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Preston
Methodist church. Interment will be in Bowers Chapel cemetery under
direction of Hathaway Funeral Home. Masonic rites will be performed
at the grave by the local lodge.
OBITUARY
The Index, 8/28/1958
Tom Bigler Services Held At Pittsburg
Thomas Bigler, 85, formerly of Pittsburg died Monday morning in a
rest home at Marshall. His death was attributed to the infirmities
of age. A native of Pittsburg, he spent most of his life in that
community.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Pittsburg Baptist
church. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Surviving are six sons, Everett of Marshall, Willis of Bolivar, Ray
of Pittsburg, Ralph of Santa Paula, Calif. and Ben and Harding of
Kansas City. His wife preceded him in 1953.
OBITUARY
The Index, 5/2/1957
Nannie Creed
In fond and loving memory of our dear wife and mother, Nannie Creed,
who departed this life April 4, 1957, at the age of 54 years, 8
months and 9 days.
Nannie was born July 26, 1902 in Pittsburg, Mo. She was the daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. William Reser.
She was united in marriage to Jasper Creed, Nov. 3, 1923, and to this
union one daughter was born Dixie Aleene Floyd.
She united with the Christian Church of Antioch at an early age. She
was a faithful worker in the Lord's work. She will long be
remembered for her faithful work and the smile she wore for every
one.
Left to mourn her passing are her husband, Jasper and her daughter,
Aleene, of Belton, Mo.; three sisters, Anice Stout of Santa Paula,
Calif.; Atha Crabtree, of Pittsburg, Mo., and Opal Beeghly of Santa
Paula, Calif.; two grand daughters, Nancy Lou and Glenda Sue, one
niece, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Her father, mother and sister, Ethel preceded her in death.
Funeral services were held Sunday, April 7, 1957, at 2:00 p.m., in
the Antioch Christian Church, with the Rev. Cecil Pitts officiating.
Burial was in Antioch Cemetery, under direction of the Pitts Funeral
Home, of Bolivar.
Pallbearers were George R. Williams, Bert Chaney, Ben Mallonee, Gene
Clymore, Claude Hood and J. C. Bigler.
OBITUARY
The Index, 5/2/1957
Eva Mae Salley
Eva Mae Salley, 70, was born Sept. 9, 1886 near Cross Timbers, Mo.
the daughter of James and Lucy Hart Cooper and died at the Kidwell
Rest Home in Versailles April 16. Mrs. Salley had been a patient at
the rest home for the past 5 months.
She was united in marriage to Penn Salley on March 31, 1904 at Cross
Timbers and they made their home on a farm in that community until
1948 when due to failing health they moved to Warsaw where her late
husband passed away Nov. 24, 1956.
They had 7 children: Jack died in 1910 and Emil preceded her in
death from injuries received in a car accident in 1953.
Children surviving are: Mrs. Faye Staten and Charley Salley both of
Warsaw, Martha Gideon and Lloyd Salley of Redlands, Calif. and
Bernice Cook of Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Also surviving are 12 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and one
sister, Mrs. Bettie Walker of Warsaw.
Mrs. Salley joined a church early in life and had transferred her
membership to the Assembly of God Church of Warsaw when moving here.
She was a good mother and neighbor and will sadly be missed by her
friends.
The Rev. Paul Adams officiated Thursday, April 18 at funeral services
held at the Reser Chapel in Warsaw.
Mrs. Leonard Lane sang at the funeral accompanied by Mrs. John F.
Reser. Pallbearers were Clyde Dyer, Rudy Keightley, John Nance, Dan
Heizman, Watter Grissam and Cebert Breshears. Burial was in south
New Home Cemetery.
OBITUARY
The Index, 5/2/1957
John Calvin Green
John Calvin Green, son of Jasper and Nancy Green, was born July 7,
1862 near Macks Creek, Mo. and departed this life April 15, 1957 in
the home of his daughter, Mrs. Loren Green. At the time of his death
he was 94 years, 9 months, 22 days old.
On Dec. 18, 1884 he was united in marriage to Rebecca Russell. To
this union was born eight children, four of whom are living, namely,
Alfred Green, Urbana, Mo., Floyd Green, Rock Hill, Mo., Elsie Eads,
Camarillo, Calif., Eva Green, Urbana, Mo.
Those preceding him in death were his wife, Rebecca, four sons, W. J.
Green, Macks Creek, Mo.; Herman Green, Marshall, Mo.; Bennie and
Elmer in childhood.
He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Mary Foster, Golden City, Mo.
He accepted Christ as his savior at the age of 40 years and joined
the Olive Point church. He remained a member until death.
In later years he married Betty Lightner. To this union one child
was born, Clara Green, Kansas City, Kan.
Those left to mourn his loss are five children, four step children,
29 grandchildren, 56 great grandchildren and a great great
grandchild.
Funeral services were held April 17 at 1:30 p.m. in the Olive Point
church. Willard Green, clergyman, with a large crowd of relatives
and friends present. His body was taken to Parrack cemetery and laid
beside his wife, Rebecca.
OBITUARY
The Index, 10/17/1957
Services Yesterday For Mrs. Mollie Edde, 86
Mrs. Mary C. (Mollie) Edde, 86, died Saturday afternoon at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. Truman Simmons, west of Preston. She had been
an invalid since suffering a stroke three years ago.
Born west of Preston, her maiden name was Lewis. Her husband was the
late Joseph Edde. She spent 28 years in Santa Paula, Calif.,
returning to Preston in 1955. Mr. Edde died in California in 1929.
Surviving besides Mrs. Simmons, are a son Byron Edde of Santa Paula;
a step-daughter Mrs. Ora Parks, Preston; two sisters, Mrs. Ida Diener
and Mrs. Lucy Holt-Brown, Redlands, Calif., and two grandchildren,
Byron, Jr. and Sharon Edde of Santa Paula.
Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock Wednesday at the Preston
Methodist church with Rev. Wilbur Wilson officiating. Burial was in
Fisher cemetery under direction of Vaughan Funeral Home.
OBITUARY
The Index, 6/1/1944
Ben Martie Found Dead At Home In Weaubleau
Ben Martie, retired farmer of Weaubleau township, was found dead
Tuesday afternoon in the yard of his home at Weaubleau. Mr. Martie
had lived in Weaubleau since last February at which time he sold his
farm near there.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete but will be under direction of
the Hathaway Funeral Home.
OBITUARY
The Index, 6/1/1944
Lawrence Acker Dies At Age of 88
Lawrence Acker, long-time resident of the west side of the county,
passed away Sunday at his farm home a few miles southwest of
Wheatland, following a short illness. Mr. Acker was a native of
Germany. He observed his 88th birthday on November 26, 1943.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home
with Rev. Oscar Erickson officiating. Interment was in Crutsinger
cemetery under direction of the Hathaway Funeral Home. Pallbearers
were: W.L. Moore and W. A Samples and four grandsons, Lawrence,
Clarence and Willford Acker and Lawrence Mabry.
Mr. Acker is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Carried Mabry of the home
and four grandsons.
OBITUARY
The Index, 6/1/1944
John Marshall Murphy
Services Held Sunday For J. M. Murphy
Funeral services were held at the Wheatland Christian church at 3
p.m. Sunday for John Marshall Murphy, who passed away at his home in
Wheatland last Thursday following a lingering illness. The service
was conducted by Rev. A. T. Mahanay and burial was in Macedonia
cemetery under direction of Hathaway Funeral Home. Masonic rites
were performed at the grave.
Mr. Murphy, a life-long resident of the Wheatland section, died at
the age of 77. he had been in failing health about four years. He
spent most of his life on the farm, but for the past 17 years had
lived in Wheatland. He served as clerk of the school board there for
many years. He was active in the work of the Masonic Lodge.
Surviving are one son, Webster of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Viola
Hague and one brother, W. P. Murphy, Wheatland.
OBITUARY
The Index, 12/18/1958
In Memory of Minnie Josephine Yoast
Death is the path
By which we trod
If we are ever
To live with God.
Minnie Josephine, daughter of Isaac and Christina Casey, was born
near Rondo, Mo. Oct. 25, 1883. On Sept. 14, 1906, she was born of
God and baptized into the Rondo Baptist church of which she was still
a member.
On Feb. 2, 1908 she was united in marriage to James Yoast and they
celebrated their golden wedding Feb. 2, 1958. To this union five
sons and one daughter were born, Alfred of Willamina, Oregon,
Clifford of Ukiah, Calif., Jesse and Hugh of Wheatland, Mo., Raymond
of Bolivar and Mrs. Nola Donnelly of Kansas City, Mo.
Joe, as she was known to her friends, had been in poor health for
quite awhile but she bore her suffering with patience and on Dec. 6,
1958 at 4 a.m. the clock of life stopped, for it is wound but once,
and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop at
late or early hour. Her spirit took its flight from her home in
Elkton, Mo., where she had lived for the past 37 years having reached
the age of 75 years, one month and 11 days.
It can be truly said of Joe that she was an ever loving companion, a
wonderful mother, an humble Christian, a good neighbor, a friend to
the poor and needy and a marvelous grandmother.
She leaves to mourn her passing, her husband, Jim of the home; the
above named children; 15 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; one
sister, Mrs. Ellen Ayers of Flemington, Mo.; Two nieces and two
nephews, and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held at the Elkton Baptist church Dec. 9 at
1:30 p.m. by Bro. J. L. Wright, burial in the Flemington cemetery
under direction of Hathaway Funeral Home of Wheatland. The following
songs were sung by Leona and Johnny Lee Nelson and Pauline Holloway
with Sandra Blackwell as pianist, "Beyond the Sunset", "Farther
Along", "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere".
The following served as casket bearers: Evert Blackwell, Lloyd
Reser, Coy Nutt, Willie Street, Harold Ecton, and Woodroe Nelson.
OBITUARY
The Index, 12/18/1958
Services At Fairview For Arthur Briggs
Funeral services for Arthur Briggs, 77, former resident of Jordan
community, were held at the Fairview Baptist church yesterday
afternoon, with Rev. J. L. Wright officiating. Burial was in the
church cemetery under direction of Hathaway Funeral Home.
Mr. Briggs passed away Sunday in the Anderson rest home at Nevada
where he has been a patient two and a half years. He was a native of
Fristoe, and had spent most of his life in Benton and Hickory
Counties.
Surviving are a nephew, Arthur Lake of Roscoe and a niece, Mary
Mitchell of Warsaw.
OBITUARY
The Index, 12/18/1958
Mrs. Nora Beck, 77
Earl Sands, Weaubleau, and Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Sands, ElDorado Springs
attended funeral services at Louisburg Monday afternoon for Mrs. Nora
Beck, 77. Mrs. Beck, a sister of the late Mrs. Inez Sands died
Saturday morning at the home of a daughter, Myrtle Brown, in Kansas
City.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Sands visited recently with Mrs. Beck and family in
Kansas City, also with Mr. and Mrs. Willie Henderson.
OBITUARY
The Index, 12/18/1958
Death Claims Former Weaubleau Resident
Mrs. Lottie Owens, 93, a former resident of Weaubleau, died last
night in the Piper rest home at Humansville, where she had made her
home the past two years.
Mrs. Owens was born in Illinois. She was the widow of the late Isaac
Owens.
Survivors include four nephews and a niece.
Funeral arrangements have not been made, but will be under direction
of Hathaway Funeral Home.
OBITUARY
The Index, 12/18/1958
Lawrence Pack Dies In Wichita Falls
James Lawrence Pack, 62, who spent his early life in Hermitage died
suddenly December 9 in Wichita Falls, Texas, where he had resided
about 38 years.
Lawrence worked as a printer when a young man, being employed by The
Index at one time. He enlisted in World War I, and was in France
when the armistice was signed.
He was a night cook in a cafe, a trade he had followed since locating
in Wichita Falls.
Surviving are his wife, Esther, a daughter, Frances Erion of Vicenza,
Italy; a granddaughter, Millie Jo Erion; a brother, Chas. A. Pack of
Weaubleau, and a sister, Mrs. Mabel Staten of Wheatland.
Funeral services were held December 9, and burial in Wichita Falls.
OBITUARY
The Index, 12/18/1958
Chris Kleck Stricken With Heart Attack
Served as Postmaster 20 Years; Funeral Saturday
Chris Kleck, 74, retired Wheatland postmaster, died at his home in
Wheatland at 11:40 p.m. Tuesday. Mr. Kleck had been watching
television just before he was stricken with the fatal attack. He had
had a heart ailment for several years.
Christian Eugene Kleck was born in Fredericksburg, Texas. He moved
to Wheatland forty-eight years ago, and except for a short period of
time in California, spent the remainder of his life there. He
operated a dry good store there at one time. Prior to his retirement
four years ago, he served as postmaster for 20 years.
He was a member of the Methodist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Tina, a daughter, Emogene Hunt and grandson,
Eugene Hunt, Wheatland; two brothers, Herman Kleck, Houston, Texas
and Emil Kleck, New Orleans, La., and a sister, Manuella Kleck,
Fredericksburg, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Wheatland
Methodist church with Rev. J. L. Wright officiating. Burial will be
in Gardner cemetery under direction of Hathaway Funeral Home.
OBITUARY
The Index, 10/31/1957
Lunetta Pitts - Steward
Lunetta, daughter of John Barb and Martha Carolyn Pitts, was born May
15th, 1873, in Hickory County, Missouri. And she departed this life,
Wednesday, 7:00 P.M. October 23, 1957 at her home, having reached the
age of 84 years, 5 mos., 8 days.
Early in life she was converted and united with the Baptist Church at
Elkton and later coming into the Christian Church at Flemington, Mo.
In the year 1889, on January 17th, she was united in marriage to
Andrew J. Steward (he preceded her in death, May 7, 1934). This
union was blessed with two children: Alta and Marie.
All of her life has been spent in and around this community (Hickory
and Polk Co.) Some four months ago, she was hospitalized in the
Dimmitt Memorial Hospital in Humansville, Mo. of a fractured hip.
Later she was brought to her home in Flemington, Mo., where she was
tenderly cared for by her daughters.
To know her was to love her, patient and kind in her illness, ever
ready and willing to help when needed; she loved her home family and
friends and spread rays of sunshine to others through the giving of
flowers she grew which were many. Her memory will linger in the
hearts of those who loved her.
Surviving are: two daughters: Mrs. Alta Nevins, Hermitage, Mo. and
Mrs. Marie Pitts, Flemington, Mo.; one sister, Mrs. Rose Steward,
Coolidge, Arizona; three grandchildren, nephews, nieces and other
relatives and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, 1957 at
Beckwith Funeral Home in Humansville, Mo. Ministers were Rev. J. R.
Earsom, pastor of Hickory County Pastoral Unity, Disciples of Christ,
and Rev. Curl, pastor of Flemington Baptist church. Burial was in
the cemetery at Humansville, Mo.
OBITUARY
Lola May (Sherman) Rorer
The Index, 10/31/1957
Funeral services for Mrs. Hallie Rorer were conducted Thursday
afternoon at the Christian church of which she was a member, by the
pastor, Rev. J. R. Earsom. A mixed choir sang "In The Garden", and
"It Is Well With My Soul", and Mrs. N. C. Holloway sang "Beyond The
Sunset" with Mrs. Nannie Jinkens, accompanist. Pallbearers were
Perry Reno, Leslie Wilson, Harry Kragel, Jess Stutesman, Harry
Bennett, and Floyd Robertson. Lola was held in high esteem by her
family and associates. Burial was in Butcher cemetery near the
family plot under the direction of the Hathaway Funeral Home and
Spillway Mausoleum Company of Jamesport.
The Hermitage Gazette, 12/23/1896
OBITUARY
Died at the home of her parents, Dec. 17th 1896, little Verla
Jamison, Aged 9 years. She was a sufferer for some three or four
weeks. Little Verla was a pleasant, loving child, and will be sadly
missed by parents, teachers and school-mates, but while we know that
she is a loss to us, we also know that she is a gain to the angel
band in heaven, continually singing praises around the great white
throne.
The Hermitage Gazette, 12/16/1896
Mrs. Titus Holloway
Lewis England, of Climax Springs, called at this place, a few days
since, and informed the writer of the death of Mrs. Titus Holloway,
of Lincoln, Mo.
The Hermitage Gazette, 12/9/1896
John W. Morgan
Dr. W. C. Gentry attended the funeral of Mr. A. L. Morgan's son at
the Robinson Cemetery, which was conducted by the M. W. A.
The Hermitage Gazette, 12/9/1896
D. P. Eskew, of Green township, informs us that Miss Lou Hicks
daughter of Robt. Hicks, who resides about two miles south west of
Urbana, was found dead in the woods near her home last Monday.
The Hermitage Gazette, 12/9/1896
It is reported that James Scott, formerly a resident of this county,
committed suicide at Warsaw last Sunday.
The Hermitage Gazette, 11/11/1896
John Young, an old gentleman, who lived on Mack's Creek died Friday
Nov. 6th.
The Hermitage Gazette, 9/16/1896
L. Nip McDonald
Weaubleau:
Our town was shocked Tuesday night, by the death of our esteemed
friend and citizen, L.N. McDonald. His remains were interred in the
cemetery near the "old brick" by the Woodmen.
The Hermitage Gazette, 9/16/1896
Charles Allen of near Cross Roads, Benton county, died Monday
morning. He had been sick since June with Typhoid Fever.
The Hermitage Gazette, 9/16/1896
Mrs. Powell, one of Benton county's oldest residents, died last week
from burns received by her clothing catching fire from her pipe. She
was unable to help herself and could get no assistance until she was
so severely burned that she died in a short time. She was said to
have been 104 years old.
The Hermitage Gazette, 9/9/1896
Henry Almont Moore, the founder of the Wheatland Star, which was
moved to this city in December, 1882, and later consolidated with the
Polk County Leader, departed this life at his home in this city
Tuesday, August 25th. Mr. Moore devoted many years of his life to
the newspaper business, and was a brilliant writer. Failing health
forced him to abandon his profession, and for several years he lived
quietly at his home. There are few of the old citizens of Polk and
surrounding counties who did not enjoy his acquaintance. His friends
were legion, and enemies he had none. It is with deep regret that we
are forced to chronicle his death. He leaves a devoted wife and four
children to mourn his loss. Elsewhere in these columns will be found
a sketch of his life--reprinted from Humansville Star-Leader.
The Hermitage Gazette, 9/9/1896
OBITUARY
Thompson:--Della N. Bickford was born Sept. 16, 1859, in Jackson
county, Iowa. In 1883 she moved to Valley county, Neb., with her
aged mother Mrs. M. H. Bickford; was united in marriage to T. D.
Thompson, December 23, 1888, at Rockport, Mo., and moved with her
husband to Hickory county, in 1895, where she resided until her death
Aug. 21, 1896. She leaves a husband, an aged mother, two brothers
and one sister to mourn her loss. Mrs. Thompson professed faith in
Christ last winter; since that time lived a devoted christian life,
until the Master called her from this world of care and sorrow to a
home beyond this vale of tears where there will be no more parting.
The Hermitage Gazette, 9/9/1896
Mrs. Smith, wife of Ben Smith, of Edwards, died Sept. 7, at the home of
her mother, Mrs. Maxwell near Fristoe.
The Hermitage Gazette, 9/9/1896
Jacob Mosser
This community was greatly shocked Saturday morning when the
announcement was made that Jacob Mosser, the miller, was found dead
on the stairway leading from the second to the upper story of the
mill. He had eaten his breakfast as usual at W. D. Harryman's, for
whom he was working, and had repaired to the mill to attend his
duties there, and a neighbor calling by to see him, caused search for
him to be instituted which resulted as above stated. The Coroner was
promptly informed of the facts, and at 4 o'clock in the afternoon he
summoned and empanneled a jury and proceeded to inquire into the
cause of his death, and after hearing the testimony of witnesses the
jury brought in a verdict that he died from heart failure.
"Jake," as he was familiarly known will be greatly missed from the
fact that he had been the principal miller at the Wheatland Mills a
great portion of the time since the Mills were built, and had in that
capacity, endeared himself to the patrons by his punctuality,
honesty, and fair dealing. Of how many can it be said, as of him,
that he died at his post? The remains were taken to King's Prairie
cemetery in St. Clair county and interred Sunday.
The Hermitage Gazette, 9/9/1896
We are sorry to announce the death of Robert Fisher; he had been sick
a long time, and has many friends to mourn his departure.
The Hermitage Gazette, 9/2/1896
Died, at his residence in Preston, Mo., Aug. 31st 1896, Henry
Brakebill, of typhoid fever. Mr. Brakebill was one of the
proprietors of the Preston Mills, and was one of our best citizens.
His death is a great loss to the community in which he lived, and is
greatly lamented by all who knew him. The bereaved family have the
sincere sympathy of their many friends in their great affliction.
The remains were interred yesterday in the Preston cemetery.
The Hermitage Gazette, 8/19/1896
William Burton
Died, at his residence, 3 miles South-west of Hermitage Saturday
night Aug. 15 1896, W. M. Burton, aged 72 years. Mr. Burton was an
old and highly respected citizen of this county, and his death is
deeply lamented by a large circle of friends and relatives. During
his last sickness he suffered intensely but bore it with great
patience. He left a wife, five sons two daughters and many friends
to mourn his departure. The funeral was preached Sunday by Elder
Fleming at the residence of the deceased, and the remains were buried
Sunday evening at the Gardner cemetery. The Gazette extends
condolence. May he who doeth all things well comfort the sorrowing
relatives in their great affliction.
The Hermitage Gazette, 8/19/1896
John Hughes died at his father's in Benton county Saturday Aug. 15,
after suffering for about 30 days with fever.
The Hermitage Gazette, 8/19/1896
Sarah Sharp
Weaubleau--
Mrs. Sharp living east of Collins, was buried here Sunday evening.
Mrs. Sharp was sick only a short time. (Mrs. Sarah Sharp)
The Hermitage Gazette, 8/5/1896
OBITUARY
Elonzo Meador was born September 14, 1874, was converted during a
revival meeting held at Prospect church, the latter part of December
1894, joined the Baptist church March 29, 1896, but became
dissatisfied in regard to Baptism, had never been received into full
connection, but lived a true, devoted christian until death. He was
married to Tennie Low, his now bereaved wife January 19, 1896. This
happy union was short, only 4 months and 7 days; he was killed by
lightning May 20, 1896. He leaves a loving wife, one sister, six
brothers and a host of friends and relatives to mourn his departure;
but we mourn not for Lon. as those who have no hope, for we know he
has gone to rest. Though he can never come to us, we can go to him
where parting will be no more. The funeral sermon was preached by
Rev. David Hitson, July 25, 1896 to a large congregation, who
manifested by their presence much respect for the departed.
The Hermitage Gazette, 8/5/1896
Pearl Bartshe
Little Pearl, the infant daughter of J. R. and Nancy Bartshe, died
July 7, 1896, of cholera infantum, aged one year and three months.
Its remains were laid to rest in the Hopewell cemetery July 8th.
The Hermitage Gazette, 7/29/1896
Turner Child
The infant child of B. F. Turner was buried yesterday in the Mt. Zion
cemetery, where its mother was laid to rest last March.
The Hermitage Gazette, 7/29/1896
Y. M. Pitts
OBITUARY
Died, at his home 1 1/2 miles west of Pittsburg, Mo., Thursday, July
2, 1896, at about 3 o'clock p.m. Y. M. Pitts at the good old age of
84 years and 2 months. Friday July 3rd, his remains were taken to
the Antioch church where an able funeral discourse was preached by
the Rev. Mr. Combs to a large congregation of sorrowing relatives and
sympathising friends, after which all that was earthly of the good
old gentleman was laid to rest in the Antioch cemetery. Uncle Mims,
as he was familiarly called by his friends and neighbors was born in
Tennessee, May 5, 1812; in the year 1842 he moved to Hickory county,
Missouri, where he located and lived until his death; he was united
in the holy bonds of wedlock in the year 1834, to Miss Elisabeth
Pitts who survived him. He leaves a widow one son, six daughters and
two brothers, besides several grand children and other near
relatives, and many sincere friends to mourn his departure, but our
loss is his eternal gain. He joined the Christian church at this
place, he helped organize the first Christian church in this
community and was one of its first members holding meeting at his
home, and under sheds until the present church was built. We are
always sorry to loose a good christian from our community especially
one who has been with us so long, and by his perfect walk and godly
counsel has helped to lead many souls to Christ, but it was God's
holy will, and we as Christians must be ready to say, Thy will be
done, when the summons comes to our loved ones to come up higher. He
was willing and toward the last even anxious to obey the summons.
The Hermitage Gazette, 7/22/1896
Died, at the home of his parents, July 14, Samuel Silvers, aged
about ten years. "Sammy" as he was familiarly known, was a kind,
lovable child highly respected by all who knew him. His parents
have the deep sympathy of the entire community in their sad
bereavement.
The Hermitage Gazette, 7/22/1896
The writer visited the bedside of John S. Brown near here last
Sunday. He is in a critical condition and not expected to live long.
LATER:--John S. Brown died July 20, 1896, aged 86 years.
Cross TImbers news:
John S. Brown, one of the oldest citizens of this county, died Monday
morning at the residence of his son, C. J. Brown.
The Hermitage Gazette, 7/22/1896
Mrs. Calvin
Harvey Smith
Weaubleau notes:
There were two burials in town Friday. One Mrs. Calvin who has been
sick for a long time with consumption. The other Mr. and Mrs.
Smith's little child of Collins.
The Hermitage Gazette, 7/15/1896
Minerva (Hitson) Eads
OBITUARY
Minerva Hitson was born in Monroe county, Tennessee, May 26, 1855,
and moved with her parents, C. Y. and M. E. Hitson to Hickory county,
Mo., in 1870, was married to Asa Eads, March 11, 1875, died July 5,
1896, and was laid to rest beside her father in Bethel cemetery, July
7, 1896. She left a loving husband, three sons and five daughters,
an aged mother, three sisters, five brothers and a host of relations
to mourn her departure. During her last sickness she said she was
willing to go and meet her father and babe in Heaven. Her illness
lasted about six weeks. She knew she would die and said she was not
afraid, her only regret being to leave her children motherless. She
has gone to a better world than this, to that mansion on high where
God and the angels are, clothed in white raiment, a starry crown upon
her head, there to sing eternal praises to our great Redeemer. She
can never come to us, but God be praised, we may all go to her if we
obey his word.