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Memorial services were held for David Nebel at the Mt. Zion Mennonite Church northeast of Versailles at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. His friends and relatives gathered to pay respect to the memory of Mr. Nebel and to inter the bones used in the trial against Sousley.
The following obituary was given to the Statesman this week.
David K. Nebel, son of Joseph and Fanny Klopfenstein Nebel was born near Wayland, Iowa, November 10, 1895 died on or about Feb. 24, 1936, aged 40 years 3 months 14 days.
He grew to manhood on a farm near Wayland, taught school two terms and was drafted for war service in 1918. Because of consciencious reasons he declined to serve in the army, and was then placed on a farm near Versailles, Mo. After the close of the war he lived and continued to work in the farming community northeast of Versailles.
On Dec. 29, 1921 he was married to Pearl Diener, daughter of M. M. Diener. To this union four children were born Paul, Daniel, Joseph Diener, Carol Amanda and Lynda Caroline. He was preceded in death by his son, Joseph Diener, who departed this life Jan. 6, 1936 and one sister, Amanda, who passed away in 1926.
He is survived by his wife, his aged parents, one brother, Frank Nebel of Wayland, Iowa, and one son and two daughters as well as a large number of other relatives. By occupation he was a farmer. He was a devoted husband and father, a kind neighbor, was industrious and continually maintained an honest upright life which won for him the love and respect of all who knew him.
In youth he accepted Christ and united with the Mennonite church to which he was faithful until the end. For many years he served as Sunday school superintendent and on the board of trustees at the Mt. Zion Mennonite church.
The family wishes to express thanks to the neighbors and friends, who assisted them during this bereavement.
JAMES GRISWOLD JR.
James Griswold Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. James
Griswold died at his home near Fortuna, December 25, at the age of 21 years
7 months and 28 days. He leaves to mourn his loss, his father and mother
of near Fortuna, three sisters, Florence, Gladys and Virginia of Los Angeles,
Calif., and four brothers, Lester and Myron of Sedalia Mo. And Orie and
Howard of Fortuna.
GENE HILL
GENE HILL DIED IN STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Word has been received here of the death of
Gene Hill in the State of California. Mr. Hill was a son of Mr. and Mrs.
Grant Hill of East Palestine, Ohio.
Funeral services were conducted in the West
and the body taken to East Palestine for burial.
Mr. Hill leaves his wife, a daughter, Betty,
and a son, David; his father and mother; a sister, Martha Hill of New York
City and a brother, Billy Hill, of the home.
Mr. and Mrs. Grant Hill resided in Versailles
a number of years and their many friends in this community offer sincere
sympathy to them in their bereavement.
MR. & MRS. WILLIAM H. JOHNSON
DOUBLE FUNERAL FOR VERSAILES COUPLE
Joint funeral services were held Saturday
afternoon at the Kidwell Funeral parlors for Mr. and Mrs. William H. Johnson
of Versailles. Mrs. Johnson died Wednesday, March 8, after several days
illness from influenza which later developed into pneumonia. Mr. Johnson
had been in ill health for some time but took influenza and later suffered
a stroke of paralysis which resulted in is death Thursday.
Mrs. Johnson was born June 12, 1878 the daughter
of Frank and Pricilla Willson. She was married to Mr. Johnson in 1928.
She is survived by five daughters and four sons by a previous marriage,
her mother, four brothers and one sister. Mr. Johnson was born March 10,
1872 and came to Morgan County from Quincy Illinois about fourteen years
ago. He is survived by a son by a previous marriage. Both Mr. and Mrs.
Johnson were members of he Assembly of God Church and funeral services
were conducted by Rev. Lillian Steffens of that church. Burial was made
in one grave in the city cemetery.
TURNER KIDWELL
TURNER KIDWELL DIES SUDDENLY SUNDAY NIGHT
William Turner Kidwell, rural mail carrier
on route No. 4 here for the last 17 years, died at his home late Sunday
night of a heart attack. He had been in ill health the past two months
but had shown much improvement recently. He was 51 years old.
Mr. Kidwell, a World War veteran, was born
July 6, 1887 in Versailles, a son of Joshua and Elizabeth Kidwell. He enlisted
in the army April 16, 1915 and served five years in service.
He was married to Sarah Cooper of Otterville,
June 19, 1923, and they became the parents of six children, four of whom
survive: William T. Jr., Mary, Betty Ann, and Dwain, all of the home. Besides
his widow he also leaves four brothers: Clyde, Ab, Robert and Sam all of
Versailles and one sister: Mrs. Frank Munsom of Lock Springs, Mo.
Mr. Kidwell was a member of he Walter Elkins
post 2508 Veterans of Foreign Wars of Sedalia. Members of this post assisted
by one member of the Eldon camp, performed the military funeral services,
which were held at the Kidwell Funeral Home at four o’clock. Rev. E. B.
Woods delivered the sermon. A duet composed of Mrs. Lloyd Buchanan and
Mrs. Ray Williams sang "I’m A Pilgrim" and "Face to Face" accompanied at
the organ by Mrs. Walta Franse.
Pallbearers were post office employees: E.
E. Archer, John Earp, N. H. Newkirk, Sam Morris, W. E. Jolly, Ben Rickard,
Forney Berkstresser and Bill Rumans. Members of the Legion Auxiliary were
in charge of the flowers.
The sunset military service with "taps" was
performed at the grave
Mr. Kidwell was one of the best known and
most beloved men of this community as was evidenced by the large number
of friends from here and surrounding towns who attended the last rites.
SAMANTHA FRANCIS MARRIOTT
MRS. DEE MARRIOTT, 82, DIES HERE
Samantha Francis Marriott was born January
27, 1857 in Morgan county Missouri and departed this life March 13, 1939,
being 82 years, _month and 14 days of age. She was the daughter of David
and Abbie Craig. She was united in marriage to Charles Martin (better known
as Dee) Marriott August 31, 1873. To this union eleven children were born,
five of whom survive. They are: Malissia Grace, Jefferson City; Dora Pontius,
Cale Marriott, Young Marriott, all of Stover Mo.; and Wesley Marriott,
Versailles; also 28 grandchildren; and 24 great grandchildren. Her husband
preceded her in death March 1, 1937.
She united with the Ritchie Baptist Church
many years ago and lived a faithful member to the end.
She also leaves to mourn her passing, one
brother, David Craig of Los Angeles, Calif., a large number of nieces and
nephews and other relatives.
A loved one from our midst has gone.
A voice we loved is stilled,
A place is vacant in our homes
That never can be filled
The Children
MARY VIRGINIA HUFFMAN ENSMINGER
MRS. JAMES ENSMINGER DIES NEAR HERE
Mary Virginia Huffman was born February 27,
1859 in Morgan county, Missouri. The daughter of Andrew and Mary Ann Moore
Huffman. She was married to James Ensminger, September 6, 1896. To this
union was born one daughter: Mrs. Joe Hilderbrand. She is also survived
by her husband, three granddaughters and one sister. Seven brothers and
four sisters having preceded her in death. She had spent her entire life
in Morgan County. She was a member of the Versailles Methodist church.
Her death came quite unexpectedly at her home a few miles east f Versailles.
Funeral services were conducted from the Methodist
church in Versailles by E. B. Woods, Assisted by the Rev. J. E. McDonald.
CLARA ELLIOTT
IS FOUND DEAD IN CAR OFF HIGHWAY
(Newspaper dated January 6, 1943)
Miss Clara Elliott, resident of Versailles,
was found dead in her Ford coupe about a mile east of Barnett, Mo., about
f o’clock Saturday afternoon. She had not been heard from since she left
her home last Wednesday to go to Jefferson City.
The car had left the pavement of highway 52
and went nearly 300 yards through mud and into a field, breading down a
wife fence. It is believed she had been in the car since last Wednesday,
and may have died from a heart ailment. It appeared according to Coroner
L. E. Buchanan of Morgan County, that she had tried to get her car out
of the field and passed away. The car was still in gear and the ignition
was turned on.
According to relatives Miss Elliott left Versailles,
about noon Wednesday and was to be with a sister in Jefferson City where
she had hoped to obtain a government position. She had been working in
a defense plant, manufacturing tents, at Versailles and recently the shift
on which she had been working had been laid off.
She was a former schoolteacher at Versailles.
The body was taken to the Kidwell Funeral
home in Versailles and will be held there pending a post-mortem and an
inquest to be held Monday.
Surviving is a brother: Private Sam Elliott,
Jefferson Barracks, who had arrived in Versailles a few hours after she
departed; also David Elliott of Colorado and Conway Elliott of California;
three sisters: Mrs. Joe Thurston of Jefferson City, Mrs. Ruth Parsons and
Mrs. George Rumans both of Versailles.
LOGAN OLIVER SOUSLEY
Logan Oliver Sousley was born in Camden county
Missouri on August 20, 1887 and departed this life April 8th,
1943, at the Boonville hospital at the age of 55 years, 7 months and 19
days.
He was married to Lou Emma Walls, September
11, 1910, and to this union 13 children were born: Geo. Sousley of Los
Angeles Calif.; Mrs. Nellie Pipes of Kirksville, Mo.; Mrs. Margaret Hays,
Mrs. Ethel Bishop and Mrs. Lucille Vogt of Versailles; Oliver Sousley,
north of Versailles; Ruby Sousley, who preceded him in death in 1941; Raymond,
Audrey, Norman, Donald, Phylliss and Robert of the home.
Also he is survived by his mother: Mrs. Eliza
Kelley of Versailles; one brother: Clyde Sousley of Higginsville, Mo.;
a half brother: Nathan Kelley of Poplar Bluff, Mo.; and half brother Willie
Kelley of Perryville, Mo.
He professed faith in Christ several years
ago and united with a Baptist church in Camden County and reassured members
of his family before his death that he was prepared to go.
Mr. Sousley spent practically all of his life
in Camden and Morgan counties, and at the time of his death resided on
a farm east of Versailles.
Funeral services were held at the Christian
Church Sunday afternoon at 3:30, conducted by Rev. H. E. Jenkins, pastor
of the Assembly of God Church of Versailles and the body laid to rest in
the City Cemetery.
MRS. ROBERT RATCLIFF
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
Mrs. Robert Ratcliff died at her home, two
miles north of Excelsior, December 18, 1915, aged 70 years, 2 months and
18 days. She had been in failing health for some time. She was born in
Greensburg, Indiana, October 1, 1845. Her maiden name was Fannie Morgan.
When quite young she came with her parents to Missouri. She was married
to John Ratcliff June 10, 1866. He died a few years ago.
To this union eight children were born, four
boys and four girls, as follows: Elzer Ratcliff of New Mexico; Albert Ratcliff,
of Rocky Ford, Colo. Sam Ratcliff of New Mexico, Dan Ratcliff of near High
Point, Mrs. August Laudel of Clinton Mo., Mrs. Wm. Hill of Rov, New Mexico,
Mrs. Ed James of Stockton, and ____, Mrs. John S___, of near High Point.
(Possibly Sport)
She joined the Baptist church at the age of
twelve years and was a handworker because of Christianity. Deceased was
married to Robert Ratcliff, June 20, 1904. (Poss. 1914).
Funeral services were conducted at the High
Point Baptist church, December 19, 1915. We extend our sympathy to the
bereaved family in their great loss.
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We miss thee from our home dear mother.
We miss thee from thy place.
A shadow o’er our life is cast.
We miss the sunshine of thy face.
ELIZABETH BRISCOE ROSS MOSELEY
MRS. H. C. MOSELEY, 83, PASSED AWAY THURSDAY
Mrs. Elizabeth Brisco Ross Moseley, daughter
of Richard Shapley and Mary Jane Ross, was born on October 14, 1857 in
Lincoln county, Mo. She was married to H. C. Moseley October 6, 1875 at
Hawkpoint, Lincoln County, and Mo. To this union ten children were born.
Three daughters preceded her in death. She leaves her husband, H. C. Moseley
and seven children: Mrs. Lyda Forester, Aurora, Mo.; George Moseley f Moriarty,
New Mexico, Guy Moseley, of Rocky Mount, Mo.; Henry Moseley, flagstaff,
Ariz.’ Benjamin Moseley, Bakersfield, Calif.; Earnest Moseley, Flagstaff,
Ariz.; Mrs. Clara Barkley, Moriarty, new Mexico; and 48 grandchildren;
also many friends to mourn their loss.
Mrs. Moseley professed faith in Christ and
united with Blue Spring Baptist Church 49 years ago. She lived a consistent
Christian life until the day o her death, March 13, 1941 at the age of
83 years 4 months and 26 days.
Mr. and Mrs. Moseley have lived near Rocky
Mount, Mo. For about fifty years. Sorrowing relatives and friends paid
loving tribute to Mrs. Moseley in a service held Saturday at 2 p.m. in
the Blue Spring Church, where she had been a member for so long. Rev. Bill
Williams conducted the service. Interment was made in Blue Springs cemetery
under the direction of the Kays Funeral Home.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish t thank our many friends for their
kind assistance and words of comfort to us during the recent illness and
death of our dear wife, mother and grandmother, Mrs. Elizabeth Moseley.
Words cannot express our deep appreciation for the help and kindness shown.
H. C. Moseley and family
MASIE WHIPPLE REA
MR. MASIE REA DIED IN ST. LOUIS
WAS SERIOUSLY INJURED ON OCT. 17 BY ACCIDENT
TRUCK PASSED OVER BODY WHEN SHE JUMPED TO SAVE HERSELF AND BACK WAS
BROKEN
Masie Whipple Rea was born near Rocky Mount,
Miller County, Mo., Jan. 14, 1887. Died in the Missouri Baptist Sanitarium
in St. Louis, Mo., Dec. 17, 1927, being at the time of her death, 40 years,
11 months and 3 days old. On Oct. 17, 1927, while moving from the J. M.
Neville farm, about 2-½ miles southwest of Eldon, Sister Rea jumped
from the truck which they were moving, when the gearing in the rear axle
gave way. While coming up the hill just west of the Jewel Cotton farm,
the truck started back down the hill. When she jumped from it, the front
part of the truck passed over her. She was seriously injured. On Saturday
following she was taken to the Missouri Baptist Sanitarium in St. Louis,
where she was taken care of until she died on Dec. 17, 1927, living just
2 months.
She was married to Mr. W. A. Rea, Oct. 8,
1905. She was converted some time during the year 1905 and united with
the Union Baptist Church south of Rocky Mount. Later she moved her membership
to Central Church, remaining there until last August when she and Bro.
Rea united with the aurora Springs Baptist Church of which she remained
a faithful member until death. It has truly been said, "If ever there was
a Christian, Masie was one." She loved her church and Sunday school. The
first word the writer heard her say after she was hurt was, "I hope God
will let me live long enough to teach my Sunday school class just once
more." Her last words of warning were, "Live Right and be Ready to meet
Death." Bro. And Sister Rea received, while in St. Louis something like
100 letters from their many friends. She leaves to mourn her, husband,
two brothers and a host of friends.
The body was shipped to Eldon Monday night,
Dec. 19, 1927 and on Wednesday Dec. 21, the funeral was held in the Baptist
church at Eldon by her pastor, Rev. C. E. Hedrick, in the presence of large
congregation of sorrowing friends. The text was John 17-4, "I have finished
the work which thou gavest me to do."
After the funeral, the body was taken t the
Union Cemetery, south of Rocky Mount, and laid to rest beside that of her
mother, to await the great day the Lord tells us about.
She was always ready to do what she could
for her Lord and she will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
But all things work together for good to them
that love the Lord. Weep not as others that have no hope.
Though
she has gone,
She will
live on,
In the
minds of the people here,
And some
sweet day
We will
meet again,
In that
City Bright and Clear.
DAVID CORNETT
David Cornett, well known in this and surrounding
communities, passed away at his home near Barnett December 27th
at the age of 82.
In 1880 he was united in marriage to Margaret
Alice Kays, who survives him. Four children were born to them: Daisy Downing
of the home, Berry and Walter of Barnett and Jeffie, who preceded his father
in death at the age of six.
Funeral services were held at Barnett Tuesday
afternoon with interment in Big Rock cemetery.
Grandsons acted as pallbearers.
T. J. PADGETT
T. J. PADGETT DIED YESTERDAY AT AGE OF 87
PIONEER RESIDENT WAS A BLACKSMITH HERE FOR 40 YEARS
Versailles lost one of its pioneer citizens
on Wednesday of this week when T. J. Padgett passed away after a six weeks
illness, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. M. Bolton.
Mr. Padgett was 87 years of age. He was born
in North Carolina and came to Versailles at the age of 13 years. Later
he was married to the former Susan Alice Merriott, who preceded him in
death in 1934. He spent almost 40 years as a blacksmith here in Versailles
and his shop was located where the Tweedie factory now stands and later
moved his shop to where the Standard Oil station is now located. Mr. Padgett
retired from business about fourteen years ago. He was well known to everyone
in the community and was one of its most respected citizens.
Mr. Padgett is survived by a son, R. a. Padgett
of Shenandoah, Iowa, a daughter, Mrs. J. M. Bolton of the home two grandchildren,
Lu Ann and Bobby Patterson and one brother, H. C. Merriott of Nelson, Missouri.
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon
at the First Baptist Church of Versailles, at 2:30 o’clock. Rev. R. H.
Nolte officiating. Interment will be in the Versailles cemetery. Kidwell
undertakers were in charge of arrangements.
BERT MANCIL MARRIOTT
BERT MARRIOTT KILLED IN FALL FROM HORSE
Bert Marriott, 31, was killed instantly Saturday
night when he fell from his horse enroute to his home a few miles south
of Versailles. According to the Morgan County coroner, Marriott sustained
a broken neck in the fall. The body was discovered by a neighbor who was
on his way home some time after the accident.
Bert Mancil Marriott, oldest son of Quince
Marriott of Versailles, was born July 3, 1910, and departed this life May
16, 1942, at the age of 31 years, 10 months and 13 days. He attended the
Ritchie School and was married to Maude Marple, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Forrest Marple on April 16, 1933. To this union four sons were born whom
he leaves with his wife to mourn his departure. The sons are Darrel Dean,
8, Delmer Gene, 6, Norman Lee, 3, and Jimmy Don, four months. He also leaves
his father, two brothers: Henry of Versailles and Clyde of Houston, Texas;
three sisters: Mrs. Leon Marriott, Mrs. Leo Murphy and Mrs. Earnest Holloway,
all of Versailles, and a host of other relatives and friends. He was a
member of Ritchie church.
Funeral services were conducted at Ritchie
at 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon by Rev. Leonard Webb, preceded by a short
service at 1 o’clock at the Kidwelll Funeral Home. Burial was in Ritchie
cemetery.
LAURA JEANETTE GRANT
LAURA JEANETTE GRANT DIED LAST THURSDAY
The Excelsior community was saddened last
week by the death of Miss Laura Jeanette Grant, well-known resident of
that region. Miss Grant had been ill for two years.
Miss Grant was born November] 3, 1888, and
died May 14, 1942, at the age of 53. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
T. W. Grant, who survive her. Also surviving are two sisters: Mrs. Feryal
Waller and Mrs. Charley Garber of the Excelsior community; and one brother
Burl of the home.
Nettie, as her friends knew her, will be greatly
missed, for her greatest desire was to help others. She will always be
remembered as one who was ready at any time to lend a helping hand wherever
she could be of assistance.
Funeral services were conducted at the Hopewell
church at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon with Rev. Dameron officiating. Burial
in the Hopewell cemetery.
T. E. HODDY
MRS. T. E. HODDY
TWO DIE IN SHOOTING NEAR SYRACUSE
T. E. HODDY SHOT ESTRANGED WIFE, THEN SHOT HIMSELF AT LOG CABIN FRIDAY
A double tragedy occurred in Morgan County
last Friday when T. E. Hoddy, operator of the Log Cabin Tavern, near Syracuse,
shot his wife with a 12 gauge double barrel shotgun, then turned the gun
on himself.
An inquest was held Friday evening, conducted
by Coroner Lloyd Buchanan in the office of Sheriff K. A. Goodman at the
Court House in Versailles. The jury was composed of Fisher, C. C. Thorpe,
John Thomas, A. C. Thomas, L. l. Knipp and Ralph Salmons. The men were
selected at the scene of the tragedy.
According to testimony Hoddy and his wife
had been having domestic troubles for several months and about six weeks
ago he suddenly picked up his belongings and left. He was not heard from
until noon Friday when he returned to the Log Cabin on a bus.
The shooting followed an argument as to whether
there would be a reconciliation. Mrs. Hoddy had on Thursday filed suit
for divorce in the Morgan County Circuit Court. After arguing for some
time in the living room of the Log Cabin, Hoddy pulled a shotgun from behind
a trunk and fired at Mrs. Hoddy, the load striking her in the right side
of the throat and neck, severing the jugular vein. She died about 3:33
o’clock after Dr. Theodore Doll had edavored to administer first aid. She
died as she was being carried to an ambulance, which had rushed to the
scene.
Mr. Hoddy went into a bedroom just off the
small living room and fired two more shots which ripped away a large portion
of his skull. He died instantly.
Mr. Hoddy was 65 years old his wife 33.
The Hoddys came to Syracuse from Kansa about
a year ago and took over the Log Cabin, which is owned by Norman Steens
of Sedalia.
Mrs. Edna Graves, whose home is six
miles northeast of Syracuse, and her nephew, Eldon Smith, were working
at the Cabin at the time of the shooting. Also present were a group of
soldiers from Fort Leonard Wood who had stopped for dinner.
Mrs. Hoddy, a former school teacher, formerly
resided in Kansas City and later in Eureka Kansas with her parents, Mrs.
And Mrs. Hallett.
According to neighbors of the Hoddys, a son
of Hoddy by a former marriage, R R. Hoddy of Eureka Kan., Survives.
Both bodies were returned to Kansas for burial
HANNAH ELIZABETH PURVIS
"GRANDMA" PURVIS, OLDEST WHITE WOMAN IN COUNTY, DIED SATURDAY
WAS OVER 100 YEARS OLD; IS SURVIVED BY 156 LIVING DESCENDANTS
Mrs. Hannah Elizabeth (Grandma) Purvis, oldest
white woman in the county was found dead in bed Saturday night at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. Lige Dunnaway, with whom she made her home. Funeral
services were held at the Baptist Church Monday afternoon, conducted by
Rev. L. G. Christian. Interment was in Versailles Cemetery.
Mrs. Purvis celebrated her 100th
birthday on October 9. She is survived by 156 living descendants.
Hanna Elizabeth Purvis, daughter of Thomas
S. and Ema R. Gardner, was born Oct 9, 1840 and departed this life Feb.
15, 1941 at the age of 100 years 4 months and 6 days.
She came with her parents to Brazito, Cole
County, Mo., at the age of 9 years. She was married o Andrew Jackson Purvis
Jan. 25, 1860. Her husband passed away Feb. 17, 1919 at Versailles Mo.
To this union were born 11 children, 8 girls and 3 boys. Two daughters
and one son preceded her in death.
Those living are:
Mrs. Laura Phillips of Versailles Mo.
H.R. Purvis of Boonville, Missouri
Mrs. J. D. Pippen f Miami, Oklahoma
Mrs. Lige Dunnaway of Versailles, Mo.
Mrs. J. W. Cochran of Kansas City, Kansas
Mrs. Annie Stapleton, Climax Springs, Mo.
Mrs. H. H. Daugherty of Littleton Colorado
There are 45 grandchildren, 84 great grandchildren
and 13 great great grandchildren. In all there are 156 living descendents.
In early life she joined the Christian church
of Purvis Mo. In later years she and her husband transferred their membership
to the Mennonite church of Purvis, Mo.
Through the long years she held to her faith
with confidence and sincerity and was ready and anxious to go when her
Master called.
Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon,
February 17, at 2:00 o’clock at the Versailles Baptist Church. Rev. L.
G. Christian was the officiating minister.
Interment was made in the Versailles cemetery
under the direction of Kidwell funeral Service.
MARTHA JANE EVANS
Funeral services for Mrs. Chas. H. Evans who
died Tuesday, October 7, were held Thursday, October 9, at the home of
her son, W. H. Evans, south of Versailles. Services were conducted by Rev.
Virgil Smith of Brumley. Burial was in the Versailles Cemetery.
Martha Jane Evans was born at Athens, Ohio
on November 24, 1857, and died at her home near Versailles, Mo. on Oct
7, 1941, at the age of 83 years and 10 months. She was he eldest daughter
of William Salyars and Almira Phillips Salyars.
On August 9, 1885, she was united in marriage
to Charles Henry Evans at Estherville, Ia. To this union were born four
children: Etta Almia Evans and Lois Frances Evans Davis, both of whom preceded
her in death, and Charles Glovis Evans and William Henry Evans of Versailles,
Mo.
She leaves to mourn her death her husband
and two sons, an adopted son, Earl Evans of Chicago, Ill.; six grandchildren
– Mrs. Ruby Evans and Charles Perry Evans of Kansas City; Mrs. Frances
Merriott of Versailles; Junior, Evelyn and Wyoma Evans of Versailles; six
great-grandchildren; five brothers: Webster Salyars of Merwin Mo.; Glen
Salyars of Estherville, Iowa; Harvey Salyars of Versailles, Mo.; Willie
Salyars of Dalhart, Texas and Roy Salyars of Windsor, Mo.
She was a true and loving wife and mother,
always ready and willing to help and care for others. She joined the church
at the age of 16 and worked diligently in the church. She started several
Sunday schools, the last one being at her home at Evansview over 17 years
ago.
She often told her children and grandchildren
of the times when her mother helped the soldiers in the Civil War as they
came by her home; also how she, as a girl, played ball with Jesse and Frank
James and how they hung old Bill Younger on his gate post because he married
again.
She and her husband lived at Estherville,
Iowa, Galveston, Texas and Sedalia Mo. Before moving here. She spent the
past several years in the home of her son W. H. Evans.
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