Obituaries
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[JOHNSTON, GRACIE]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, September 28, 1882
--The dark winged messenger has again visited this pleasant village and plucked another precious pearl. This time it was Gracie, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Johnston, that was taken. Her angel spirit left the mortal clay on Tuesday, September 19, 1882. The funeral services were conducted at Quitman, M. E. church by Rev. J. W. Huston at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon and was largely attended. The burial took place at Burlington Junction on the same evening. – Quitman Correspondent, B. J. Post.

[JOY, STEPHEN]
Maryville Times (Maryville, Missouri), Friday, August 11, 1882
--Stephen Joy died at his home near Elmo Monday morning after a long illness. His remains were interred at Braddyville on Tuesday. Mr. Joy came to this county about two years ago from Fulton county, Illinois. He made many friends about his new home, and they mourn the departure of a good citizen as his family mourn the loss of a kind and indulgent father.

[JOY, STEPHEN]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 24, 1882
NORTH LINCOLN TOWNSHIP – Stephen Joy died of consumption the 7th inst., was interred at Braddyville the 8th. His funeral was largely attended, Rev. VanGundy officiating. He was the father of F. E. Joy, one of Elmo's merchants.

[JESTER, MARY]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 20, 1882
--Little Mary Jester, eighteen months old, youngest daughter of J. A. Jester, met with a fatal accident Sunday forenoon. The little thing toddled into the kitchen and before anyone noticed it, it picked up a can of concentrated lye which was sitting on the window sill and drank some of the burning fluid. A scream from the child was the first notice received by the terrified mother of what happened. Physicians were hastily summoned but nothing could relieve the little sufferer. The accident happened at eleven o'clock Sunday forenoon and not until Monday at five P. M. did the angel of death bring relief. Its sufferings were terrible and wrung every heart that witnessed them. The funeral services took place at 3 o'clock P. M. Tuesday at the family residence on fourth street and the remains were then laid at rest in Miriam cemetery. Little Mary was a bright, beautiful child, the picture of health, and her sudden death has almost crazed her parents. Her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C. S. McMacken of this city, are also terribly stricken by the dreadful accident. To the bereaved family the sympathy of the entire community is given. May God comfort them in this hour of deepest affliction.

[JESTER, MARY]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 20, 1882
--Mr. and Mrs. James Jester are grievously afflicted in the death of their bright little daughter, Mary, aged eighteen months. She was an idol in their happy home. The story of her death is a sorrowful one. Only Sunday morning she was as joyous and merry as the bird that flits from branch to branch of the stately forest tree, chirping and singing its songs of innocence and purity. About half past eleven o'clock, when in the kitchen with the servant girl and in a moment when no eyes were beholding her, the little innocent seeing a box of concentrated lye beneath a bench in the pantry closet, which had been prepared for some purpose and wholly unconscious, of course, of the nature of the article, drank about a teaspoonful. A scream from her instantly brought all the members of the family by her side. Some half a dozen doctors were at once called but there was no antidote. She lingered, suffering very much, until Monday afternoon when death kindly came and relieved the little sufferer. Mrs. Jester had just been up at the artists and had a negative for photographs of her and their two other children taken on Friday. Funeral services were held at the residence Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock, conducted by Rev. Workman, after which the remains were laid away in the Miriam Cemetery. The afflicted parents have the sympathy of all in their hour of sorrow and grief. This sad case is another proof of the dangerous nature of concentrated lye. All such instances are reminders that it ought always to be kept beyond the reach of children.


[JONES, LOUIS "LOUIE"]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, October 27, 1881
--N. [icholas] T. [hornton] Jones and wife mourn the loss of a darling son, Louie, who was six years of age and the delight of the household. Last week he was attacked with that dread disease, diptheria, and in a few days the brief young life went out. The funeral took place Tuesday at the M. E. church South, the Rev. Bolen officiating. The afflicted parents have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends.

[JONES, LOUIS "LOUIE"]
Maryville Times (Maryville, Missouri), Friday, October 28, 1881
Last Sunday evening at 8 o'clock, Louie Jones, aged 6 years, son of N. [icholas] T.[hornton] and Mary M. Jones, died of membranous croup after a short illness. Louie was a bright, good little boy and was not only loved by his parents but by his teacher, schoolmates and all who knew him. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of the entire community in their hour of grief. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 11 o'clock A. M. at the M. E. Church South, conducted by Rev. Bolin, after which the remains of little Louie were followed to the grave in Miriam cemetery by a large number of his schoolmates and friends,
"Ere sin could harm or sorrow fade,
Death came with friendly care;
The opening bud to heaven conveyed
And bid it blossom there."

[JONES, LOUIS "LOUIE"]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, October 27, 1881
--Policeman N. [icholas] T. [hornton] Jones and wife have been called upon to mourn the death of their son Louis, a promising boy of seven years, who departed this life last Sunday with diptheria. Rev. Bolen conducted the funeral services at Miriam cemetery the following Tuesday.


[JONES, MARY M. LINN]
Trenton Register (Trenton, Nebraska), Friday, April 10, 1931
Mrs. N. T. Jones Called Home on Easter Morn
The passing of our beloved grandmother, Mrs. N. T. Jones, on Easter morning, April 5th, ended the earthly life of one of the most beautiful characters that ever lived.
She was seriously ill for almost three weeks, suffering from colitis. She rallied slightly several times during her illness and her family felt encouraged and hopeful for her recovery, but it was not to be. Following a change for the worse on Wednesday of last week, her strength gradually failed until the tired heart could no longer perform its work.
Her going leaves a broken home, for it was her happy mission to make a home not only for herself but for her oldest son, Frank, and her granddaughter, Irene French, to whom she has been both mother and grandmother.
Her life was one of service and devotion to her dear ones and friends. Always busy, always cheerful and sweet, she radiated the Christ-like spirit in everything she said and did.
Coming to Southwest Nebraska as a young wife and mother, she experienced with her husband the trials, the burdens and sacrifices of our pioneers. The family first lived on a claim in Dundy County, later resided in Stratton for seven years, coming to Trenton in 1894. Her life had its share of joy and sorrow and thru all she maintained the steadfast faith in her Saviour and the kindly, optimistic nature which was such an unfailing sense of happiness to all who knew her.
The memory of her life so richly endowed with all that is pure and beautiful will never be forgotten by her children and grandchildren.
Funeral services were held from the Methodist church Tuesday afternoon. The music for the service was furnished by a double quartet composed of Mrs. J. E. Prest, Mrs. J. W. Ireland, Mrs. A. T. McCoy, Mrs. L. D. Holston, E. F. Young, Mainard Wertz, C. E. Major and E. A. Wellett, with Miss Ersel Darby as pianist. A lovely soprano solo, "That Wonderful Mother Of Mine," was sung by Mrs. J. W. Ireland.
Rev. Arthur Swanson, the pastor, used the text, II Timothy 4:7 and his subject, "A Goodly Mother." His message was a tender and inspiring tribute to the one who is enshrined in our hearts.
Easter lilies and a profusion of other beautiful flowers expressed the regard and sympathy of friends near and far.
The pallbearers were: G. C. Kirkbride, J. F. Ratcliff, Morris Sydow, R. J. Boyd, N. E. Diehl and L. D. Holston.
Burial was in the family lot in Trenton cemetery, where the brief ritualistic service of the church was spoken by the pastor.
Following is the obituary read at the service:
Mary M. Linn was born at Linn's Mills, Missouri, March 6, 1850, and passed from this life at her home in Trenton, Nebraska, on Easter morning, April 5, 1931, at the age of 81 years and 29 days.
She was united in marriage with Nicholas T. Jones on December 23, 1869, at Wright City, Missouri. They moved to Marysville [Maryville], Missouri in 1874 and here they resided till May 1886, when they came to Southwest Nebraska to make their home. Trenton has been her home since August 1894.
Seven children were born to this union. Two sons, Louis and Carl, died in early childhood and a daughter, Florence, wife of W. I. French, passed away in 1902. The surviving children are: Frank and Mrs. O. W. DeWald of Trenton; Paul of Benkelman; and Mrs. George Keating of Missoula, Montana. She also leaves a brother, Louis Linn of Ferguson, Missouri, ten grandchildren and one great grandchild. Mr. Jones died September 9th, 1923.
Mrs. Jones has been a church member since early childhood and a member of the Methodist church in Trenton since 1895.
Grandma Jones was a true and victorious Christian, she was a loving and living incarnation of motherhood, always sufficient for her high responsibility. She was a constant and consistent friend, kindly always.
Her life was one long journey upward, without a halt or backward step. Thus, after a long and happy life full of fellowship and service she has come to the end of her earthly day. Her passing on Easter morning, bringing thoughts of comfort to those that mourn in the realization that Easter means the hope of life beyond the grave—eternal life.
Instead of mourning, let us look up and address her in the words of the poet:
Thy Day has come, not gone;
Thy sun has risen, not set;
Thy life is now beyond
The reach of death or change,
Not ended—but begun.
O, noble soul! O, gentle heart!
Hail, and farewell.
[Note: The same obituary was published in the Republican Leader, Trenton, Nebraska, April 10, 1931.]

[JONES, MARY M. LINN]
Trenton Register (Trenton, Nebraska), Friday, April 24, 1931
Mrs. G. D. Keating and son, George Edward, left Wednesday morning for their home in Missoula, Montana. They were called here by the illness and subsequent death of Mrs. Keating's mother, Mrs. N. T. Jones.

[JONES, NICHOLAS THORNTON]
Stratton News (Stratton, Nebraska), Thursday, September 13, 1923
N. T. Jones Dead.
Nicholas T. Jones died at his home in Trenton on Sunday, September 9th. Mr. Jones is well and favorably known to nearly everyone in the county, having been county judge for a number of years. The deceased was 79 years old.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by the pastor, Rev. A. V. Wilson, assisted by Rev. G. P. Gibbs and interment was made in Trenton cemetery. Quite a number from Stratton were in attendance at the funeral.

[JONES, NICHOLAS THORNTON]
Palisade Times (Palisade, Nebraska), Friday, September 14, 1923
Passed Away
Nicholas T. Jones died at Trenton Sunday, September 9, 1923, aged 79 years. he was a native of Ohio and came to this country in the early days of its settlement and has spent the best years of his life in promoting the welfare of this community. He lived first at Stratton and while living there was appointed to fill a vacancy in the county sheriff's office. He afterwards was elected to fill this office another term. Still later he was elected to the office of County Judge and filled this office for three consecutive terms.
Mr. Jones was a veteran of the civil war.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Trenton at 2 p. m. Wednesday, September 12. Interment in Trenton cemetery.

[JONES, NICHOLAS THORNTON]
Republican Leader (Trenton, Nebraska), Friday, September 14, 1923
Mrs. George Keating and small daughter came in from Paul, Idaho, Tuesday night, being called by the death of her father, N. [icholas] T. Jones.

[JONES, NICHOLAS THORNTON]
Trenton Register (Trenton, Nebraska), Friday, September 14, 1923
Honored Citizen Answers the Final Summons
In the passing of Nicholas T. Jones, Hitchcock county loses one of her honored pioneer citizens. A man, who so long as health permitted, took an active and prominent part in the affairs of the county and his own community and leaves to his fellow citizens and friends the memory of a life of influential service. He was a sufferer from bronchial asthma and in 1919 was seriously ill with influenza. He never recovered from the effects of this illness and for the past two years has failed rapidly, being confined to his bed the greater part of the time. For a number of terms, he held the office of Sheriff of the County and his work in this capacity was characterized by a fearless and stern resolve to follow the path of duty. Later he served as County Judge with a dignity and keen sense of Justice, which distinguished his work in this office.
For many years he was one of the most faithful workers in the Church and so long as he was able, attended every service. His faith was such that through example and personal persuasion he inspired others to turn to the Way, thru which comes all happiness. His religion ennobled his character and gave him that strength of purpose that is so essential in every truly Christian life. True he made his mistakes and had his faults, even as you and I. But at this time, let us remember only the kindness, sympathy and good deeds of our loved one, as well as the better life he was always striving to live.
We who knew him in the home, can best pay tribute to his splendid qualities, stern to the highest degree in his teachings to those about him of the respect and necessity of obedience to the Sabbath day, laws of God and duty to our government. A heart as tender in kindness to his family and those in sickness and distress as only a man of his generous and eminent endowments has the ability to know how to use.
Funeral services were conducted from the Methodist church Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 12, 1923. The pastor, Rev. A. V. Wilson was in charge and was assisted by Rev. G. P. Gibbs and a choir of eight voices. Rev. Wilson preached from the text found in II Timothy 4:7, "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith."
The church was beautifully decorated with flowers and ferns. A large crowd of friends came to pay their last respects to this veteran of the Cross who has gone to his reward.
Interment was made in Trenton cemetery. The services at the grave were conducted by soldiers of the G. A. R. and the A. O. U. W. lodge of which Mr. Jones was a member for 45 years. The active pallbearers were C. L. Allen, J. F. Ratcliff, M. C. Divoll, G. C. Kirkbride, C. A. Dalzell and R. R. Knowles. Honorary pallbearers were comrades of the Civil War, G. W. Benjamin, G. W. Carter, L. D. Hovey, Sam Lawrence, Clark Marsh and Mr. Gaylor of Stratton.
Nicholas T. Jones was born in Delaware, Ohio, January 8, 1844 and passed away at his home in Trenton, Nebraska, Sept. 9, 1923, aged 79 years, 8 mo. and 1 day. He grew to manhood in Ohio and at the age of 19 he enlisted in Company "C" of the 145th Ohio regiment, from which he received his honorable discharge in August 1864. In the fall of 1868 the family moved to Wright City, Missouri. Here he was united in marriage with Mary M. Linn on Dec. 23, 1869. They moved to Marysville [Maryville], Missouri in 1874 and here they resided till May 1886, when they came to southwest Nebraska to make their home. They have been residents of Trenton since August 1894.
When but a young man, Mr. Jones united with the Baptist church but upon moving to Missouri he identified himself with the Methodist church and during the remainder of his life, has been in fellowship with this church and a faithful Christian worker.
He leaves to mourn his departure, his wife, four children, Frank Jones and Mrs. O. W. DeWald of Trenton, Paul Jones of Benkelman and Mrs. George D. Keating of Paul, Idaho, ten grandchildren, three brothers and one sister. The four children and seven of the grandchildren were present at the funeral.
[Note: The same obituary was published in the Republican Leader, Trenton, Nebraska, September 14, 1923.]

[JOHNSON, LIZZIE GAVIN]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, February 5, 1880
--On Sunday, February 1st the spirit of Mrs. Lizzie Johnson winged its way to the better world. she was a daughter of Wm. R. and S. W. Gavin and was just beginning life—being only 24 years of age, when the relentless monster death closed her young life. Consumption was the fatal malady. She had been in failing health for a year past and a greater part of the time had suffered intensely. She was a member of the Episcopal Church and left ample evidence that her future home would be with the blessed. An infant, four months old, who will never know a mother's love, is left, who, by its prattle will help to assuage the grief of the bereft husband. She is mourned by parents, brothers and sisters and a devoted husband.

[JOHNSON, PHEBE RAINS]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, May 20, 1880
--Died at the residence of her brother, Mr. Gabriel Rains, near Burlington Junction, on Thursday, April 29th, Mrs. Phebe Johnson. Deceased was born in Kentucky in 1832 and removed to this country in 1860 where she has since resided. A wide circle of friends will mourn her loss. Peace to the ashes of the dead.

[JONES, CARL]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, January 15, 1880
-- Mr. and Mrs. N. [icholas] T. Jones returned last week from St. Louis where they had been to a family reunion. While gone they met with the great sorrow of losing their youngest child, little Carl, a bright little fellow nine months old. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Jones, sympathize with them in their great bereavement.

[JONES, KATE MITCHELL]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, January 20, 1881
--Mr. and Mrs. Jas. F. Montgomery were called to the country Tuesday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Wesley Jones, nee Miss Kate Mitchell, their sister-in-law. Mrs. Jones is another victim of that fell destroyer, consumption, and is almost the last one of the family, they having all died with consumption. She had been married but about two years. The heart broken young husband and relatives have the sympathy of all in this dark hour.

[JONES, MARY WALKER "POLLY" STITH]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, December 18, 1884
Called Home. Death of Mrs. Mary W. Jones.
To the aged whose life's work is done, whose dearest treasures are on the other shore, death comes as a friend, not as an enemy to be dreaded.
Such were our thoughts when we heard of the death of Mrs. Mary W. Jones, who departed this life at the ripe age of eighty-two. Mrs. Jones' maiden name was Stith. She was born in Bedford county, Va., on June 10, 1802 and was of French descent. When she was but four years of age, her parents removed to Kentucky. Here she grew to womanhood and on the 27th day of March 1818 she gave her hand in marriage to W. B. Jones, and together they walked the paths of life for sixty-two years when full of years and honor her husband laid down in death Nov. 1880.
Mr. and Mrs. Jones resided in Breckenridge county from the time they were married until 1865 or about forty-seven years. They then came to Maryville where they made their home until their death.
Mrs. Jones as above stated died on Nov. 1880. He was one of Maryville's most respected citizens. Since his death Mrs. Jones has resided at the old homestead with her daughter Phoebe.
Last August her son Theodore, who resides at Fayetteville, Ark., was here visiting and as his mother was in failing health thought that a change to a milder climate would improve her and so he took her home. But she steadily declined and on the morning of Thursday Dec. 11th quietly passed away, going to join her husband on the evergreen shore of the better land.
She was brought here for burial. the funeral services were held in the M. E. church south on Saturday at 11 o'clock. The services being conducted by Rev. Bolen, assisted by Rev. Cooper. A large concourse of friends were out to pay their last respects to the aged deceased.
She was laid at rest beside her husband in Miriam Cemetery. Mrs. Jones was the mother of twelve children, six of whom have preceded her to the land of shadows. The living are Mrs. Moorman, W. R. and Miss Phoebe of Maryville, James W. and Theodore of Arkansas and Mrs. Geltham [Gilliam] of Saline county.
She was a good woman, had for years been a devout member of the M. E. church south and to her death was but the gateway to a glorious world.
[Note: Kentucky,  County Marriage Records gives the marriage date as March 27, 1817 in Hardin County, Kentucky.]

[JONES, MARY WALKER "POLLY" STITH]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, December 18, 1884
A Happy Death. Mrs. Mary W. Jones Recognizes on Her Death-bed the Presence of Loved Ones Gone Before.
On the morning of December 11, 1884, at 4 o'clock, in the city of Fayetteville, Arkansas, at the residence of her son, Theo. F. Jones, the spirit of Mrs. Mary W. [alker] Jones winged its flight from the earth-life into the great summer-land of the hereafter. Mrs. Jones was a resident of Maryville and in last August, accompanied her son to Fayetteville, Arkansas, with the intention of remaining during this winter, thinking that the warm climate there would prove beneficial to her health. But she continued to decline after going there, and for the past month or two it was evident to her friends that the end was near. The end came peacefully, calmly and joyously at the time referred to above. Her remains arrived in this city last Friday evening, accompanied by her sons, Dr. J. W. Jones and Theo. F. Jones and his wife. Funeral services were held at the M. E. church South, at 11 o'clock last Saturday, conducted by Rev. H. C. Bolen, after which the mortal body was laid away to rest in Miriam cemetery alongside the grave of her husband, Wm. B. Jones, who died November 22, 1880, aged 85 years and 21 days.
Mrs. Jones' maiden name was Mary W. Stith. She was born in Bedford county, Virginia, June 10, 1802, and therefore was 82 years, 6 months and 1 day old at the time of her death. She was married to Wm. B. Jones March 27, 1818, and they lived together as husband and wife over 61 years. They had a family of twelve children. Those living are: Catharine (Mrs. Thomas Mooreman), Phoebe W., James W. (a physician in Arkansas), Wm. R., Mary A. (Mrs. Geltham), who resides in Saline county, this state, and Theo F. Those not living are: Lucy C. (Goode), Elizabeth A. (Board), Benjamin S., Charles H., Laura F. and Ellen.
They moved to Nodaway county in 1865 and to Maryville one year later.
Mrs. Jones, like her husband, had belonged to the M. E. church South from childhood and they were both devout Christians.
An incident occurred about ten minutes prior to the death of Mrs. Jones which is worthy of relating in this connection. She called the name of her sister Lucy, who died in 1830, shook hands with her and embraced her. She spoke to her daughters, Elizabeth, Laura and Ellen, who had been dead for years and also spoke to her husband. That she recognized each and all of these relatives, who had preceded her to the better land, our informant said no one could doubt who stood around her death-bed. What consolation this incident affords to children still left on earth! Here was proof of the soul's superior and independent being—proof of immortality and dwelling with loved ones forever. Was there ever, could there ever be a happier death? In fact, was it death at all? Was it not rather the entering upon a higher life? As mother Jones' vision was enraptured with the recognition of loved ones gone before around her bedside, though others could not behold the happy sight, she could exclaim:
   "My beautiful, my blest!
I see them there, by the Great Spirit's throne;
With winning words and fond beseeching tone
     They woo me to my rest."

[JONES, WILLIAM BOLLING]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, November 25, 1880
William B. Jones – It always seemed to us natural that man should live to a ripe old age and then be gathered to his fathers in the fulness of years. it must be sweet for a man to look back over a life well spent, to say "I have done my work and have tried to do it faithfully; and now I am ready to depart in peace."
Such could have been the thoughts of Father William B. [olling] Jones, who departed this life on last Monday, at the ripe old age of eighty-five. A father he was in Israel, respected and beloved by all who knew him. Long will we remember the gallant white haired old man who always so kindly greeted us. William B. Jones was born in Campbell county, Va., on the 30th of October 1795. This was in the administration Washington and thus he has lived under the administration of every president since our government was formed.
He enlisted as a soldier in the war of 1812, at Norfolk, Va., in Capt. Wm. Jones' company and Col. Wm. Jones' regiment. He was discharged at Norfolk, Va., on June 10, 1814.
Shortly after the close of the war he moved to Hardin county, Ky., and there on the 27th of March 1817, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary W. Stith. For sixty-three years have this couple walked together, sharing each other's joys and sorrow. Sixty-three years of married life is a portion not often falling to man and wife in this world.
He resided in Kentucky until after the close of the civil war, when he removed to Arkansas. He remained there but a short time when he removed to Nodaway county and for the past fifteen years he has been a citizen of Maryville.
Besides his aged widow he leaves numerous descendants. The children living are as follows. Mrs. Catherin Moreman of Nodaway county, Mo., wife of Thos. Moreman; James W. Jones, a physician, residing in Fayetteville, Ark., Miss Phoebe Jones of Maryville; William R. Jones, who is practicing law in Jacksonsport, Ark.; Mrs. Mary Swinney, of Glasgow, Mo., and Theo. F. Jones of Maryville, Mo.
Two children, Mrs. Goode, formerly of Saline county, Mo., and Mrs. Board, formerly of Jacksonsport, Ark., are dead, leaving descendants in those places.
It will thus be seen that Mr. Jones was the father of a numerous family, all of whom are highly respected and occupy high social positions in life. The funeral services of Mr. Jones took place at the M. E. church, south, at 10 o'clock A. M. on Wednesday. The Rev. Bolin, pastor of the church, preached an affecting discourse from the words, "Blessed arie the dead that die in the Lord." He spoke of the long life of the deceased, of his character and Christian devotion. At the early age of fifteen he had embraced religion and for seventy years he had been a devoted Christian. Surely it might be said of him, "He died in the Lord." At the close of the sermon, Rev. Sasseen, of the Main Street M. E. church spoke at some length of the virtue of the deceased.
Mr. Jones was conscious of the near approach of death and welcomed the grim monster gladly. To him death had no fears. He made all preparation, even to those who should bear his mortal remains. His pall bearers were Jas. H. Saunders, John Dean, R. P. Robinson, W. C. O'Rear, L. B. Lane and Judge Alexander. He was buried in Miriam cemetery. . . .

[JONES, WILLIAM BOLLING]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, November 25, 1880
The Spirit Gone Home. Death of Wm. B. Jones at the Ripe Old Age of Eighty-five Years.
On last Monday morning at twenty minutes before five o'clock, the subject of this obituary notice passed from earth into eternity, as calmly and quietly as if going to sleep. His health had been on the decline for several months and his demise was not an unexpected event. It was more the result of the giving away of nature than of any particular disease. When the end came, the deathly messenger so gently and peacefully summoned his spirit away, that probably the exact moment of his death would not have been known but for the physician's hand upon his pulse.
Mr. Jones was born the 30th day of October, 1795, in Campbell county, Virginia. He left Virginia in 1816 and went to Kentucky on a visit. During this visit he became acquainted with Miss Mary Stith, who survives him and was married to her in March of 1817. He then returned to Virginia for a short time to make preparations to move to Kentucky with a view of permanently locating, which he did. Mr. and Mrs. Jones lived in Kentucky forty-nine years. The left there in the spring of 1865 and came to this county, settling on a farm east of Bridgewater. They moved to Maryville the subsequent fall and have lived here since.
Mr. Jones served as a soldier in the war of 1812. He drew a pension of eight dollars per month from September 11, 1871, until his death. He stated once to the writer that in Virginia they did not hear of the conclusion of the war and the treaty of peace until about two months after it was made. The treaty of Ghent was signed in December and the news of it did not reach Norfolk, Virginia, until the following 22nd of February, Washington's birthday. Mr. Jones was born during Washington's administration and consequently lived under every president of the United States. About the first thing he remembered was the death of Washington. He was a little over four years of age when that occurred.
Mr. Jones was all his life a strictly temperate man. He never used tobacco in any shape or form and never used intoxicating liquors. His mental faculties were unclouded to the last. He lost his power of speech some days before his death but was perfectly conscious to the last moment.

His funeral services were held at the M. E. church, South, at ten o'clock, A. M., on Wednesday, conducted by Rev. H. C. Bolen. The crowded house and large funeral procession attested to the esteem in which the deceased was held more than words can express. Mr. Jones had belonged to the church from his boyhood and ever proved true to the Christian duties which he voluntarily took upon himself when so young. He lived a noble, grand life; and now that he is dead, his many virtues are on perpetual record in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.
Mrs. Jones is some six years younger than her husband. She is remarkably hale and hearty for her age. They lived together in the wedded life almost sixty-three years.
Six of twelve children survive, eleven of whom grew to maturity. Two sons live in Arkansas, three daughters and a son, Theo. F. Jones, live here.
His remains were interred in Miriam cemetery on Wednesday.
Jas. H. Saunders, John Dean, W. C. Orear, Jos. E. Alexander, L. B. Lane and R. P. Robinson were the pallbearers. They were named by Mr. Jones before his death. The funeral services made a solemn scene and will never be forgotten by those who were present.
Thus closes a long and honored life. A truly good man has been called home. A truly grand life has closed. A pure spirit has been wafted into the presence of its Maker, to enjoy immortal life, with all of earth that shall be accounted worthy to be numbered among that innumerable and happy throng which shall sing praises around the Throne on high forever and ever.



[JOY, JANE FAIRES]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, November 18, 1880
An Aged Mother At Rest. Mother Jane Joy Goes to her Eternal Home.
Died—Mother Jane Joy, at her home near Sweet Home, Mo., on the 12th of November 1880. Was 76 years, 81 [11] months and 11 days old, at her death and was the widow of Absalom Joy, who died at the same place on the 18th of February 1874. They raised a family of 11 children, 5 daughters and 6 sons. Three of the daughters are dead. Of the eight living, six are in Nodaway and Andrew counties and two in Kansas. Mother Joy came with Father Joy from Ohio to Missouri 16 years ago last spring. Has been afflicted with asthma for 40 years. Has lived a faithful Christian in the M. E. church about 60 years and in the closing days and hours of her suffering, she was happy and had great faith in the belief that she would soon be at rest.
[Note: Inscription on her headstone reads: Farewell In Memory of Jane Wife of Absalom Joy Died Nov. 12, 1880, Aged 76 ys 11 ms 11 ds.]

 


[KESLER, HENRY LEWIS]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, September 1, 1881
Obituary – Henry Lewis Kesler died August 13, 1881, after a severe illness of five weeks, in the 18th year of his age, leaving behind him a bright evidence of a glorious immortality and eternal life with the redeemed in heaven. Calling on those by his bedside to sing and pray with him while he was praying to God to receive his spirit unto himself, saying that Jesus was by his side ready to receive him and that he could see angels around him and hear the sweet songs of the redeemed, exhorting his mother to hold fast to her faith in Christ and meet him in heaven and his dear father who was not present, he did not forget to leave advice for him, saying: "Tell father to join the church and become religious, pray with his family and meet me in heaven;" and to his two sisters and three brothers he said: "Join the church, give God your hearts and meet me in heaven." My hour has come; I am ready now to go home to Jesus and meet my two little brothers in God's kingdom. He then requested those by his bedside to sing the song, "We will gather at the River," and then he fell asleep in Christ.

[KING, ELIZABETH A. CARSON]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, November 27, 1902
--A telegram was received here last Thursday morning announcing the death the previous evening of Mrs. J. [acob] J. King and stating that Mr. King would start home with the remains Friday morning. Mrs. King has been in failing health for some time and several weeks ago her husband took her to Denver, Colorado, hoping that the change would restore her health. Mr. and Mrs. King have lived in Nodaway county many years. Until recently he owned a large tract of land west of town where Mr. and Mrs. King spent many industrious years and accumulated a good deal of money which they hoped to enjoy in their old age. – B. J. Post.

[KING, ELIZABETH A. CARSON]
Maryville Tribune (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, November 27, 1902
Death of Mrs. J. J. King.
Wife of Wealthy Retired Farmer at Burlington Junction Died in Denver.
Mrs. J. [acob] J. King, wife of a wealthy and well known retired farmer living in Burlington Junction, died in Denver Thursday after an illness of some time. Mr. King was with his wife at the time of her death, they having gone west some four or five weeks previous in hope of benefitting Mrs. King's health.

[KING, JACOB J.]
St. Joseph News-Press (St. Joseph, Missouri), Wednesday, June 4, 1913
Dead at Burlington Junction.
BURLINGTON JUNCTION, Mo., June 4. –Jacob King, retired farmer and banker, one of the early pioneers of the Nodaway Valley, is dead at his home here, aged eighty-four years. For many years Mr. King was one of the leading farmers and cattle feeders of Lincoln Township but retired from active work about fifteen years ago. Since that he has spent part of the winters in California. For the last two years he has been practically an invalid and for some months his death has been expected from the infirmities of old age.

[KING, JACOB'S INFANT]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, October 20, 1881
IRELAND – Jacob and Mrs. King were called upon by the angel Death to give up their little child of only one summer's bloom. They have the sympathy of the entire community.

[KING, JOSEPH E.]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, September 8, 1881
LAMAR STATION – The remains of a darling little child of Joe King and wife were laid to rest in Lamar Station cemetery on Sabbath evening last.

[KINGERY, EFFIE]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 4, 1881
--Miss Effie Kingery, an estimable young lady and daughter of Mrs. Matilda Kingery, who died in this city some six years ago, departed this life last Monday. Miss Effie had been attending school at Camden Point the past five years. last November it became evident to her friends that consumption had taken deadly hold of the tender young form and she was taken from school by her guardian, Mr. M. G. Roseberry. Slowly the dread disease preyed upon her vitals until death ensued as above stated, at the residence of her step-grandmother, Mrs. Nancy Hampton, on Platte river. Miss Effie was a consistent Christian and a member of the Christian church. The funeral took place at the Christian church in this city, conducted by her former pastor, Eld. D. D. Cook, assisted by Eld. Davis. The remains were buried in Oak Hill cemetery by the side of her mother and father. Two yet remain of this once happy family—a sister about 17 years of age and a brother.

[KINSELA, JOHN FRANCIS]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, March 24, 1881
SQUIRREL RIDGE – Mr. John Kinsela died last Sunday and was buried Monday at the Cain Cemetery. The bereaved family have the sympathy of their many friends in this neighborhood.

[KOCH, GERARD]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, December 5, 1878
--Dr. Koch has been called to Clinton, Louisiana by the death of his father.

[KEELER, GEORGE]
Maryville Times (Maryville, Missouri), Friday, October 6, 1882
--George H. Keeler, a half brother of Mrs. Churchill, of this city, died at the insane asylum at Fulton, Thursday of last week.

[KEELER, GEORGE]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, October 12, 1882
--George Keeler died at the Fulton asylum and was brought to Maryville and buried last week. Everybody formerly knew George. He was, up the time of his affliction, and energetic, sober, industrious citizen, and by trade a fine carpenter. Peace to his ashes.

[KEELER, GEORGE]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, October 5, 1882
Death of George H. Keeler.
George H. Keeler, half brother of Mrs. John Churchill of this city, died last Thursday night at the Fulton insane asylum, this state. His remains were brought to this city and buried in Miriam cemetery, Monday, October 2, Rev. Bolen officiating. A few days before his death deceased composed the following verses which we publish by request:
When this weary life is over
     And the last sad tear is shed,
Then they will fold my arms across me
    And whisper he is dead.
Let them say what ere they wish to,
     For death's mandate I've no dread;
I have lived and loved the feeble.
And the strong ones often fed.


[KING, MINERVA J. SNODDERLY]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, September 28, 1882
LAMAR STATION – Mrs. Joseph King died of dropsy at her home on Mill Creek, two or three miles above Elmo, on Sunday, the 17th of September and her remains were laid to rest in Lamar Station Cemetery on Monday. She was the daughter of John Snodderly and wife. She leaves a husband, two little children, brothers, sisters, parents, and a host of relatives and friends to mourn their loss. They have the sympathy of all their neighbors.


[KILDOW, ALLIE S. MOORE]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, December 13, 1883
--A sudden and terrible blow befell John B. Kildow Wednesday morning. Mrs. Kildow has been enjoying poor health for some time and about two weeks ago Mr. and Mrs. Kildow started for Texas in hopes it would improve her health. But she grew worse and they started home, arriving Wednesday morning. Hardly had the poor woman reached her home when exhausted nature gave away and she died in her husband's arms. The event was so sudden that Mr. Kildow was completely unmanned. Further notice of Mrs. Kildow will be given next week.

[KILDOW, ALLIE S. MOORE]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, December 20, 1883
Died on Wednesday morning Dec. 12th, of consumption, Allie S. M. Kildow, aged twenty-nine years and ten months.
We briefly noticed the death of Mrs. Kildow in last week's paper. She had been sick for some months with that terrible disease, consumption. When all else failed, her husband took her to Texas, hoping a change of climate would be of an advantage. But he had hardly arrived at San Antonio when he found he must return at once. They arrived on the Cannon Ball Wednesday morning. She was taken to the house of Mr. John Herren and placed in an easy chair. She soon asked to be lain down. Just as her husband was placing her on the bed, she looked up into his face and asked him if she was dying and immediately sank into the arms of death. Her death was a terrible blow to her husband. J. Clark Moore, of Cadiz, Ohio, Mrs. Jennie R. M. Engleson of Philadelphia, brother and sister of the deceased arrived Friday morning and the funeral services took place at the Presbyterian church, Rev's Gearhart and Workman officiating.
Mrs. Kildow's maiden name was Moore and she was born in Cadiz, Harrison county, Ohio. She was united in marriage to Mr. J. B. Kildow at Meadville, Pa., March 31st, 1880.
Ever since her early childhood she had been a member of the Presbyterian church and her life was one of gentleness, purity and love. An infant child had gone before her to the better land.
To her mourning husband and many friends, we can only [say], "She is at rest. Look beyond."

[KILDOW, ALLIE S. MOORE]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, December 13, 1883
--About ten days ago John B. Kildow took his wife to Texas hoping that mild climate would restore her health but instead of getting better there she got steadily worse, and they accordingly returned to Maryville last Monday night. Tuesday morning her condition became alarming, and Dr. Morrison was summoned but before he reached Mr. Kildow's residence his beloved wife had died. Mrs. Kildow was a splendid woman, and her death is a sad blow to her devoted husband. Her disease was consumption.

[KILDOW, ALLIE S. MOORE]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, December 27 1883
--Cadiz, Ohio Republican: Mrs. J. B. Kildow (Alice Moore), died at her home in Maryville, Missouri, on Wednesday of last week, We have not learned the particulars as to her sickness. Mrs. Kildow was born and raised near this place and has a very large circle of friends and acquaintances here, among whom she was universally esteemed, and who will learn of her death with regret.



[KILDOW, EMMA DESCHAUER]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 7, 1892
Death of Emma D. Kildow.
Died at the residence of John B. Kildow in Maryville, Mo., on Saturday, April 2, 1892, at 4 o'clock a. m., Emma D. Kildow in her 28th year.
Emma Deschauer was the daughter of S. A. and Margarethe Deschauer and was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 12, 1864. In 1877 she came to Maryville with her parents and her brother Rudolph, her other brother Fred remaining in his native city. She was educated in the public schools and was greatly loved and admired by all her associates.
January 21, 1888, she was united in marriage to John B. Kildow, who was at that time a member of the Missouri Legislature and she spent some time with him at Jefferson City.
Mrs. Kildow joined Sedgwick Relief Corps soon after her marriage and became an active member and prominent in its councils. She was treasurer of the Corps in 1890 and 1891 and only by refusal to serve did she fail to hold that office at the time of her death. She was also a delegate from her Corps to the State Encampment at Moberly in 1891.
By her untimely death she leaves a little girl born on Sunday, March 13, which she named Emma D. before her demise; a devoted husband, a disconsolate mother and brother Rudolph, all living in Maryville, and a brother, Dr. F. Deschauer of Chicago, Illinois, besides countless friends to mourn her departure. To all those we trust strength will be given from on high to sustain them in their deep affliction.
The funeral services were held Monday afternoon, April 4, 1892, at the First Presbyterian church in Maryville, conducted by the pastor, Rev. A. M. Reynolds. The ladies of the Relief Corps had charge of the services over their departed sister and a large number of members of Sedgwick Post 21, G. A. R., attended to sympathize with their bereaved comrade.
The many beautiful flowers presented by friends in Chicago and at Maryville indicated the estimation in which Mrs. Kildow was held. Her remains were laid away to rest in Miriam cemetery.

[KILDOW, JOHN B.]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 24, 1899
Death of John B. Kildow.
Died at Earlsboro, Oklahoma, Sunday, August 20, 1899, John B. Kildow, aged 55 years.
Telegrams were received the first of the week by Mrs. J. S. Miller and John W. Herron announcing the death of Mr. Kildow at the above mentioned place and that the remains would be shipped here for burial. They arrived Wednesday evening and were taken in charge by the Masons, who conducted the funeral services this forenoon. He was buried in Miriam cemetery by the side of his wife, from the residence of John W. Herron. The pall bearers were George W. Snapp, J. W. Storm, Charles Lippman, John Howendobler, Herbert Morehouse and James Todd.
John B. Kildow was born in Ohio in 1844. On May 1, 1862, he enlisted in Company I, 69th Ohio Infantry, serving until August 1865 when he was discharged as sergeant. He was mustered into Sedgwick Post No. 21, G. A. R., at Maryville, in 1882 and continued a member of that organization.
He came west after the war and engaged in school teaching and farming in Andrew county, finally settling in Nodaway county. He served a term as representative in 1889 from the south district of Nodaway county. He then located in Maryville, practicing law and attending to pension business.
Mr. Kildow was married to Emma Deschaner [Deschauer] January 21, 1888. To them were given a little girl, Emma, born March 13, 1892, who was with her father when he died. Mrs. Kildow died April 2, 1892 and was buried in Miriam cemetery under the auspices of the Woman's Relief Corps, of which she was an active member.
Mr. Kildow had been a sufferer from consumption for several years and his death was not unexpected. He had many good qualities and numberless staunch friends, all of whom join in mourning his departure.

[KILDOW, LUCY J.]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, June 29, 1882
--Mr. And Mrs. J.[ohn] B. Kildow mourn the loss of their infant who died Sunday and was buried Monday. The babe was about five months old and had never seen but a few days when it was free from pain. The little darling's sufferings are o'er. The parents have the sympathy of all.

[KILMER, MELISSA MCDOWELL]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, June 8, 1882
SKIDMORE - Mrs. Killman [Kilmer] of Neola, Iowa, departed this life at the residence of T. P. Hughes Wednesday. Her remains were taken to Iowa for interment.



[KIRK, RUBY W. CLARK]
Maryville Daily Forum (Mayville, Missouri), Wednesday, August 8, 1956
Mrs. Ruby W. Kirk Dies at St. Francis Hospital
Mrs. Ruby W. Kirk, 76, wife of Dr. C. W. Kirk, Hopkins, died yesterday afternoon at the St. Francis hospital following a long illness. She had lived at Hopkins the last 50 years.
The former Miss Ruby Clark, she was married to Dr. Kirk, Sept. 6, 1906, at Kansas City, Kas. She was a member of the Methodist church and the PEO sisterhood.
Survivors include her husband, Dr. Kirk of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Gordon Bennett, Maryville and Mrs. Ralph Edwards, Solvang, Calif.; a sister, Miss Mary Clark, Kansas City; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. tomorrow at the Wray Memorial Methodist church in Hopkins. The Rev. H. R. Tate, assisted by the Rev. A. V. Hart, will officiate. Burial will be in the Hopkins cemetery. The body, which is at the Swanson funeral home in Hopkins, will lie in state at the church from 1 until 2 p. m. tomorrow.

[KYLE, RICHARD]
Daily Democrat-Forum (Maryville, Missouri), Monday, May 29, 1922
Richard Kyle at Graham Died Yesterday Afternoon
Was Well Known Farmer and Stockman and Lived Lifetime in the County.
Richard Kyle, a well known and influential farmer in the vicinity, died at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon at his home near Graham. Mr. Kyle was born in Hughes township, April 21, 1858. He was educated in the Nodaway county schools and took up farming and stock raising at an early age. In his farming operations he has met with marked success. He was the owner of a large farm at the time of his death.
In 1880 Mr. Kyle married Miss Carrie Scott of Hughes township.
Surviving are the widow, a daughter, Mrs. Ora Campbell of Augusta, Kans., and a son, Robert Kyle of Graham.
Funeral arrangements have not been made.

[KYLE, RICHARD EARL]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, December 1, 1881
GRAHAM – Richard and Carrie Kyle lost their only child last Friday with diptheria. Buried Saturday at the Kyle graveyard. No services. The bereaved young parents have the sympathy of a large circle of friends.

[KERR, JOHN'S INFANT]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, June 24, 1880
GRAHAM – Died, Wednesday, June 16th, an infant child of Mr. and Mrs. John Kerr. The parents have the sympathy of the community.

[KERR, JOHN'S INFANT]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, June 24, 1880
A little child of John Kerr's died last week with the whooping cough.

[KUGLER, CARRIE WALKER]
San Francisco Examiner (San Francisco, California), Friday, July 9, 1943
KUGLER – In this city, July 8, 1943, Carrie W. Kugler, beloved wife of the late Jeremiah H. Kugler, loving mother of Jay H. Kugler and beloved sister of Mrs. S. S. Glass. A native of Missouri, aged 76 years.
Friends are invited to attend the funeral services Saturday morning at 10 o'clock at the chapel of Halsted-Dierks & Co., corner Divisadero and McAllister Sts. Inurnment, Woodlawn Memorial Park.
[Note: The same obituary was published in the San Francisco Examiner, July 10, 1943.]


[LAUGHLIN, ALEXANDER CRAWFORD]
Stanberry Headlight (Stanberry, Missouri), Thursday, May 6, 1926
Alexander C. Laughlin Died Early Saturday
End Came Shortly After Midnight To Well Known Farmer, West of Stanberry.
After an illness of a serious nature for a month, Alexander C. [rawford] Laughlin died at his home, southwest of Stanberry last Saturday morning at 12:10 o'clock.
Mr. Laughlin had been ill with the flu since March 5. He had been up for a week but suffered a relapse and death gradually claimed him.
The following obituary has been furnished this office:
Alexander C. [rawford] Laughlin, son of David and Deborah (Wilson) Laughlin, was born Feb. 12, 1844, near Libertyville, territory of Iowa. Died May 1, 1926, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Chester Wilson. His age was 82 years, two months and 18 days.
He enlisted in the 3rd Iowa Cavalry, Co. F., January 4, 1864, at Davenport, Iowa and was mustered out at Atlanta, Georgia, Aug. 9, 1865.
Mr. Laughlin was married on January 30, 1868, to Sarah E. [dna] Pearson in Jefferson county, Iowa, who died on May 26, 1887. To this union were born six children: Mrs. Ada E. Barkley of Manhattan, Kans., Mrs. Mary E. Shaw of Meeker, Colo., Alexander P., of Stanberry, John D. of Youngstown, Alberta, Canada, Eli W., who died in infancy and Albert W., who died Nov. 28, 1918.
He was married on March 1, 1891, to Gilla I. [sabell] Shepherd in Nodaway county, who died Jan 8, 1923. To this union five children were born: Harvey W. and Marvin E. of Stanberry, Virgil F. and Mrs. Getha J. Wilson of Guilford and Russell C., who died Sept. 27, 1918 of wounds received in action near Meuse, France.
Mr. Laughlin came to Nodaway county, Mo. in 1868 and located on a farm in Washington township, which is now owned by his son, Marvin.
He had been a constant and faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for nearly 50 years, having first united with the class at the Lafayette school house, but later transferring his membership to the Bethel Church.
He was a member of the Marion Post, No. 119, G. A. R., of Stanberry.
Besides his children he is survived by one brother, Hugh M. Laughlin of Selma, Iowa, 31 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.
He always took a great interest in the religious affairs of his church and will be a great loss to Bethel. As a citizen he stood for the best interests of his community and was always a patriotic defender of his country. His patriotism was of the highest ideal character.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at two o'clock at the Bethel Church, conducted by the Rev. Henry Neighbor, pastor of that church. Interment was in the Lafayette Cemetery.
The pall bearers were Marvin, A. P., Virgil and Harvey Laughlin, four of his sons and Chester Wilson, a son-in-law and Irvin Laughlin, his grandson. There was a large crowd of sorrowing relatives and friends at the funeral. The funeral was conducted by the Pennington Undertaking Co.

[LAUGHLIN, ALEXANDER CRAWFORD]
Stanberry Headlight (Stanberry, Missouri), Thursday, May 6, 1926
At Laughlin Funeral
Those from a distance who attended the Alexander C. Laughlin funeral Monday were: Mr. and Mrs. Allen Pearson, Mrs. Orville Wilson, Mrs. Anna Bell Williams and Alvine Beal, all of Libertyville, Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Hall and Chester Hall of Newton, Kansas, W. C. Pearson and Miss Edna Barkley of St. Joseph, G. M. Denny of Maysville, Mo., and Roy and Leonard Denny of Santa Rose, Mo.

[LAUGHLIN, ELI W.]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, June 2, 1881
--A little child of Mr. Laughlin, in the east part of Washington township, died of scarlet fever, one day last week.

[LIPPMAN, CHARLES' MOTHER]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, June 2, 1881
--Charles Lippman received notice Tuesday that his beloved mother, who lived in Germany, was dead. She was aged 59 and was a true Christian mother. Charley and his brother Adolph feel the loss of their affectionate mother deeply.

[LUNTSFORD, JOHN'S INFANT]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, September 1, 1881
LAMAR STATION – A little daughter ten months old, of John Luntsford and wife, was buried in Lamar Station cemetery last Sunday.

[LATOUR, AURELIA ANNE YOST]
Republican-Tribune (Union, Missouri), Friday, November 21, 1924
Mrs. Henry J. LaTour Dead.
Mrs. Aurelia A. [nne] LaTour, beloved wife of Rev. Henry J. LaTour, deceased, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. O. C. Thurmond and Rev. Thurmond, in this city, on Tuesday, November 18, 1824, at 9:40 o'clock p. m.
The funeral services will be conducted at the Union Presbyterian Church, Friday afternoon, November 21, 1924, at two o'clock. Interment will be made in the Odd Fellows Cemetery.

[LATOUR, AURELIA ANNE YOST]
Maryville Tribune (Maryville, Missouri), Saturday, November 22, 1924
Mrs. H. J. LaTour Dies at Union, Mo.
Mrs. Sebee Rowley has received word of the death of Mrs. H.[enry] J. LaTour a former Maryville woman, which occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Olie Thermond [Thurmond] at Union, Mo.
Mrs. LaTour was about seventy-four years of age. She was the widow of the late Rev. H. [enry] J. LaTour, who had filled the pastorate of the First Baptist Church here at two different times many years ago and will be remembered by many of the Baptist people here. She had been in failing health for several years.

[LAWLESS, ANGELINE AUGUSTINE NELSON]
Republican (Valentine, Nebraska), Friday, November 9, 1900
Mrs. James Lawless of Sparks, died Thursday morning November 8, 1900, after an illness of a few days more than two weeks. She was born in Henry county, Iowa, April 15, 1845. Of seven children, J. M. Lawless, who is at home and Mrs. Louisa Moss of Missouri survive her. She also leaves a husband. J. M. Lawless and George Swearingen came up after a coffin yesterday and remains of deceased are to be buried today.
]Note: Alternate name: Angeline Eunice Nelson.]

[LAWLESS, JAMES' CHILD]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, February 13, 1879
LAMAR STATION – Mr. and Mrs. Lawless were called upon to mourn the loss of their youngest child. She died Saturday morning of croup at the age of three years. Her remains were taken to Quitman on Sunday for burial.

[LEE, PHOEBE ELLEN LONG]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, March 20, 1879
--The many friends of Mr. Bruce Lee, formerly a resident of this place, will regret to learn of the death of his estimable wife, which sad event occurred near Crawfordsville, Ind., March 8. Her disease was consumption. Mr. Lee has the sympathy of a host of friends in Nodaway county.

[LIND, JOHN]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, December 5, 1878
-- John Lind, an old resident of Grant township, died at his residence one day last week of typhoid fever.

[LINEBAUGH, ANNA]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, January 9, 1879
UPPER ELKHORN - Mr. and Mrs. Benj. Linebaugh have been called upon to mourn the death of their daughter, Anna, aged twelve years and three months. Her parents live near Burr Oak Grove. She came here to visit her aunt, Mrs. Wm. Vertrees and took down with typhoid pneumonia and suffered terribly for some five weeks when death came to her relief. All that sympathizing friends and loving kindred could do was done but all to no avail. Her remains were buried at Quitman and were followed to their last resting place by many sympathizing friends. Her parents, brothers and sisters, have the sympathy of this community in this sad hour.

LIVENGOOD, FRANCES EMARINE RUTLEDGE]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, June 2, 1892
--Mrs. George Livengood died Thursday evening. Her funeral was preached Friday at 1 o'clock p. m. at the M. E. church by Rev. J. T. Loyall. Her remains were buried at Union Cemetery. – Elmo Register.

[LIVENGOOD, FRANCES EMARINE RUTLEDGE]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, June 9, 1892
Obituary – Francis Emarine Livengood, daughter of Rev. Thomas and Julia Ann Rutledge, of precious memory, was born in Green county, Indiana, the 16th of March, A. D. 1848, and departed this life triumphant through faith in Christ, at her pleasant home near Elmo in Nodaway county, Missouri, May 26, 1862 [1892], at the age of 44 years, 2 months and 10 days. She was married to her now bereaved husband, George W. Livengood, April 1, 1866, of which happy union were born seven children, two of whom preceded her to that spirit land beyond this vale of tears, while five, remaining in these low grounds of sorrow, lament in her departure from them their saddest loss, though to her indeed it was joyous and all is well with her now, we have no doubt. She was most happily converted to the soul satisfying and ever comforting religion of Jesus about fifteen years ago and she exemplified it in her daily life all these years and was always found in her place in the church when she was able to get there and sometimes when she was scarcely able to be up. Indeed, she loved the church and its delightful services so well, that when she gave up all hope of attending them on earth again, she sent for her pastor and requested us to have prayer and song in her home in which services she most heartily participated, singing, shouting the praises of God and exhorting her friends to get ready for death and meet her in heaven.
And thus, though she had been an invalid for several years and a great sufferer, especially during the last twelve days of her illness, her afflictions she "endured, as seeing Him who is invisible," with Christian grace and fortitude, till came at last her permanent relief, for which she was ready and anxiously but patiently waiting, often saying during her last illness, "I have not lived my religion in vain—It comforts me in death—Yes Jesus is precious to me now—What would I do without Him now amid such suffering?—He is all my hope—I am going to that bright land beyond the skies—Tell my brothers and sisters of the church goodbye—I would like to see them all—Tell them I die happy in Jesus—I feel like my soul should fly away beyond the stars and be at rest—I want them all to meet me in heaven," and many other precious things; saying just before she breather her last on earth, "I will soon be up yonder." What a blessed hope! Oh that our last end may be as happy as hers and we as sure of heaven. And thus it may be with us all, if through faith in her ever present and comforting Savior, we only live for it. May the good Lord help us henceforth so to live for Jesus' sake. Amen.
Her funeral was preached by the writer, at her request, in the church of which she was an honored and faithful member 'till called to lay her amour by and rest in peace at home. And may the host of relatives and friends to whom it was preached from the most comforting text, to a faithful, toilworn pilgrim, to be found in the volume of God's sacred truth—Revelation 14: 13 –be comforted and benefited by it  and may they all so live as to meet her in heaven at last, especially the bereaved and sorrowing family is my sincere prayer, while I thank God for a comforting Savior who "is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by Him seeing that He ever liveth to make intercession for them," and who will soon wipe all tears away from the eyes of His beloved saints and say unto them, "Come ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world." When sorrow and sighing shall flee away and they shall be crowned with life and ever lasting joy at God's right hand in the ultimate heaven.  Her pastor, J. T. Loyall, Elmo, Mo.

[LIVENGOOD, GEORGE WASHINTON]
Daily Democrat-Forum and Maryville Tribune (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 13, 1925
G. W. Livengood Dies at Elmo Last Night
Had Been a Resident of the Elmo Community for 71 Years—Was 83 Years old
George W.[ashington] Livengood, a resident of Nodaway County for 71 years, died at 12:45 o'clock last night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E. A. Teuscher, at Elmo. He suffered the third stroke of paralysis last Thursday.
Funeral services will be held at the M. E. Church in Elmo tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. The services will be conducted by the Rev. E. O. Wells. Burial will be in the Union cemetery, northeast of Elmo.
Mr. Livengood was 83 years old and was born in Indiana. When 12 years old he came to Nodaway County and had lived near Elmo since that time. He was in the Civil War about three years. His wife died in 1892 and since that time he had made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Teuscher and his son, T. H. Livengood of Elmo.
He is survived by two daughters and two sons, Mrs. Teuscher and T. R. Livengood of Elmo, Mrs. Leroy Piper of Greenfield, Ill. and G. M. Livengood of Omaha.
Mrs. Ernest Kessler and Mrs. Robert Garten of Maryville are granddaughters of Mr. Livengood.

[LIVENGOOD, GEORGE'S CHILD]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 7, 1879
LAMAR STATION – On last Friday the youngest child of George Livengood and wife died and was buried on Sunday at the Union School Grave Yard. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of all their neighbors.

 

[LOGAN, ANNA CRANE HULEN]
Skidmore Standard (Skidmore, Missouri), Friday, January 9, 1903
Died at 86 years
Once again Death has taken from us one of the early settlers. Mrs. Anna C. Logan, who lived three miles east of Quitman, but was well known all over this part of the country, died at her home Wednesday, January 7, 1903, at 11:15 o'clock. Some time ago she had a stroke of paralysis which, together with old age, caused death.
The deceased was born in the year of 1817 and located on the farm where she died in 1873. She leaves seven children to mourn her death: Hiram, John, Joseph, Richard, Mrs. Millie Bond, Mrs. Margaret Scantling and Martha Logan.
The funeral was conducted at the Quitman Christian church yesterday by Rev. Alex Holt, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Quitman cemetery.

[LOGAN, ANNA CRANE HULEN]
Skidmore Standard (Skidmore, Missouri), Friday, January 16, 1903
Grandma Logan, who died last week, had been a widow for fifty years, having been left with twelve children when only thirty-six years old. She reared all to man and womanhood. She left twenty-eight grandchildren and a large number of great-grandchildren. She united with the Christian church when young and set the right example for those that God had given her to care for. May her children and grandchildren follow in her footsteps.

[LOGAN, JAMES RUSSELL]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, October 18, 1894
--James R. Logan, who had been a resident of Nodaway county for the past twenty three years, died at his home twelve miles west of Maryville on Monday October 15, 1894, of consumption. He was buried from the Quitman church after a beautiful address by Elder Holt of the Christian Church at that place, Tuesday afternoon. James R. [ussell] Logan was born in March 28, 1894 [1841] and has resided in the same neighborhood where he died ever since his removal to the county. He leaves a wife and nine children, six by his first and three by his last wife, together with a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his loss. He is the first of a family of six brothers, four of them residing in this county, to pass to the other world.

[LOGAN, JAMES RUSSELL'S CHILD]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, May 15, 1879
ROYSTER - James Logan and wife were called upon to mourn the death of their little girl, a bright little child. The remains were interred in the Quitman cemetery.

[LOGAN, JENNETTE MCKEE]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, May 15, 1879
ROYSTER – The funeral services of Mrs. J. [ohn] Logan will be preached at Shell Grove Church on Sunday, May 18.
[Note: She died in March 1879. Source: Nodaway Democrat, March 20, 1879.]

[LOGAN, JOHN ALEXANDER]
Daily Democrat-Forum (Maryville, Missouri), Monday November 26, 1921
Old Resident of County Is Buried at Quitman
John Logan, 77 Years Old, Came to Nodaway County in 1860—Funeral Yesterday
Funeral services for John Logan, who died at 1:30 o'clock Friday afternoon at his home, three miles east of Quitman, were held at 2:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the Christian Church in Quitman. The Rev. Alex Holt of Maryville, an intimate friend of Mr. Logan for many years, officiated. Interment was in the Quitman cemetery.
Mr. Logan was 77 years old and had resided near Quitman since 1860, coming there from Clinton County, Mo. He had been ill for more than a year with an affliction of the heart. He is survived by his wife, two sons, Atlee Logan, living at home and Blaine Logan of Maryville, two daughters, Miss Helen Logan of Washington, D. C. and Mrs. Emily McKinsley of Denver, Colo. Four grandchildren, John Edward Logan and Thera and Logan McKinsley, four brothers, Joseph Logan of St. Joseph, Victor Logan, Quitman and William of Olathe, Kan. and one sister, Mrs. Maggie Scantlin of Los Angeles, California also survive.

[LOGAN, JOHN ALEXANDER]
Maryville Tribune (Maryville, Missouri), Monday, November 28, 1921
Logan Rites Held at Quitman Sunday P. M.
Services for John Logan, pioneer resident of Green Township, who died Friday afternoon at his home near Quitman, were held Sunday afternoon at 2 :30 o'clock at the Christian Church in Quitman. The services were conducted by the Rev. Alex Holt of Maryville and burial was in the cemetery at Quitman.

[LOTZ, LILLIE]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, February 13, 1879
GRAHAM – Mr. and Mrs. Lotz were called upon to mourn the loss of their youngest daughter on Saturday evening. It had been suffering with pneumonia and as they watched by her bedside they knew she must die. They have the sympathy of all in this their hour of bereavement.

[LOTZ, LILLIE]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, February 13, 1879
Taken to His Arms. Death of Little Lillie Lotz.
Still the dark-winged monster traverses our midst and nips the flower of our brightest anticipation. The idols of hearts and household are borne away, while we mortals are left to ponder over the mysterious works of Him who doeth all things well—in sparing the lives of so many seemingly worthless creatures and taking from us those who apparently promise everything that is pure, beautiful and good. Since His tender mercies are over all His works, we can but think that they are called hence to shield them from the storms of earth, which might otherwise overtake them. Such was our thoughts when we stood by the dying couch of little Lillie Lotz, who was born in St. Clair county, Michigan, January 4, 1876, and breathed her last in Graham, Mo., February 9, 1879. She was one of the sweetest little children that we ever met, the pride and pet of the family, who moved to Graham during last fall, it seems only to find a resting place for the little nestling.
To the bereft parents and relatives we extend our heartfelt sympathy in this dark hour of bereavement and commend them for comfort to Him who has said, "Suffer the little ones to come unto me." May He enable them by the eye of faith to look beyond the gloom of the grave and behold their dear darling little Lillie clasped hand in hand and walking on the banks of the river of life with the dear ones gone before. May we all meet them there.

[LYLE, ANNA ELIZA]
Maryville Times (Maryville, Missouri), Friday, October 28, 1881
SALEM – Miss Anna Lyle after several weeks illness died the 18th. The remains were taken to the Bethany cemetery where it was consigned to its last resting place.

[LATHROP, A. B.]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 17, 1882
--Mr. A. B. Lathrop, who lives in the east part of Maryville, died on Monday, after an illness of six weeks of typho-malaria. The remains were interred Tuesday in Miriam cemetery. Deceased leaves a wife and two children in straightened circumstances. We understand the eldest child is very low with same disease.

[LIVASY, CAROLINE MARY SMITH]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 5, 1900
--The following dispatch was sent from Hopkins to the Kansas City Times last Friday: Mrs. Mary Livasy was found dead this morning in a pool of blood on the floor of her home at the house of her son-in-law, Robert Coleman, the well-known stock shipper of Hopkins. She retired last night, apparently in the best of health, but took sick during the night and had gotten up and dressed, evidently with the intention of going down stairs, when she was taken with a severe hemorrhage and bled to death, without awakening any of the household. She was 68 years old and the mother of thirteen children. Her mother, Mrs. Smith, is still alive and resides in Pickering, being 96 years of age.

[LIVASY, CAROLINE MARY SMITH]
Maryville Tribune (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 5, 1900
Mrs. Livasy's Sudden Death. Found Lying on the Floor of Her Bed-Room Friday.
Was Sixty-Eight Years Old. Hemorrhage of the Lungs Supposed to Have Been the Cause—Went to Bed Feeling as Well as Usual.
Mrs. Caroline Livasy, aged sixty-eight years, was found lying dead on the floor of her bed room at the home of her son-in-law, Robert Coleman, two and a half miles south of Hopkins, early Friday morning.
Mrs. Livasy went to bed apparently feeling as well as usual Thursday night. Her changed condition was only discovered when she was called Friday morning.
No Inquest Held.
Coroner E. L. Crowson was called from his home in Pickering to investigate the affair, but he decided after his arrival that the circumstances would not justify the expense of holding an inquest. It was a plain case, he thought, of hemorrhage of the lungs.
Mrs. Livasy was the mother of Mrs. Robert Coleman of near Hopkins, at whose home she died and of Frank and L. D. Livasy of near Pickering. She had been enjoying good health and her death came as a great shock to all the members of her family.
The remains were interred in White Oak Grove cemetery, between Pickering and Hopkins.

[LIVASY, SIMPSON]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, October 5, 1882
--Mr. Simpson Livasy, one of the oldest residents of this county, died at his home in old Xenia, north of Pickering on Wednesday, Sept. 27. He was taken sick the day before with congestive chills, which terminated fatally as above. He was a native of Ohio, 57 years old and had been a resident of this county 27 years and was an honest, upright citizen, and leaves a wife, eight children, and innumerable friends to mourn his death. The funeral was held at the residence on Thursday, the sermon being preached by Rev. Crowley. The remains were laid to rest in the cemetery south of Xenia, followed by a large concourse of sympathizing friends.

[LIVASY, SIMPSON]
Maryville Times (Maryville, Missouri), Friday, October 6, 1882
Simpson Livasy, of Old Xenia, died Wednesday of last week at his home, after a brief illness of six days. He had been in this county twenty-seven years and was 57 years old at the time of his death. He was a gunsmith by trade and in that line had no equal. His native state was Ohio. He leaves a wife and eight children. In this their sad bereavement they have the heartfelt sympathy of all their neighbors and friends.

[LIVASY, SIMPSON]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, October 5, 1882
--Simpson Livasay, an old and respected citizen, who resided at old Xenia, in this county, departed this life on Wednesday of last week, after about a week's sickness, aged fifty-seven years. He was a native of Ohio and had lived here some twenty-seven years. His funeral was preached at the residence of the family on last Thursday, by Rev. Cowley, after which his remains were buried in the cemetery south of Old Zenia [Xenia] He leaves a wife and eight children. He was a very fine gunsmith and worked at his trade up to his sickness.
[Note: The last name is spelled Livasy on his headstone.]


[LOWE, WILLIAM]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, November 16, 1882
--Mr. Lowe, an aged gentleman and father of Rev. Lowe of this city, died Monday and was buried on Tuesday.

[LOWE, WILLIAM]
Maryville Times (Maryville, Missouri), Friday, November 17, 1882
--Last Monday night the spirit of Wm. Lowe took its flight to the heavenly realms from whence no traveler returns. Mr. Lowe was the father of Elder Lowe of Savannah and grandfather of Mrs. Martin of this city. He was seventy-four years old at his death and had lived a faithful Christian life. His remains were interred in Miriam cemetery Tuesday.

[LOWE, WILLIAM]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, November 16, 1882
--Wm. Lowe, aged 74 years, father of Elder Samuel Lowe, of this city, departed this life last Monday night and was buried the following Tuesday afternoon at Miriam cemetery, Elder N. R. Davis of Burlington Junction, officiating. Deceased was a brother of Judge Lowe, one of the first cunty surveyors and judges of Nodaway county. He had been a member of the Christian church for 45 years and lived an exemplary life.

[LAMAR, THOMAS J.]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, March 30, 1882
Thomas J. Lamar, of North Grove, died at Eureka springs, Ark., on Sunday, March 19, 1882. His remains were brought home by his loving wife and brother James W. Lamar and after lying one night at the residence of the latter, was taken to the church, where a very good funeral discourse was delivered by Rev. Clark Davis, of Forest City, Mo. Then was followed to Lamar Station Cemetery by a long procession of weeping relatives and friends, where on Thursday the 23d of March, all that was mortal of Thomas J. Lamar was laid to rest where he sweetly sleeps until Jesus shall come in the power of his might and awake the dead. Then Thomas will have part in the final resurrection, for a good man has fallen. He was a member of the M. E. church south and leaves a heart broken wife, two brothers, John M. and James W. Lamar and three sisters, Mrs. Mint Wallace of Dawson, Mrs. Dr. Hart, of Tennessee and Mrs. Mary Stears, of Ark., to mourn his loss. He was an old resident and will be missed by all who knew him.

[LAMAR, THOMAS J.]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 6, 1882
Life's Journey Over. Death of Thomas J. Lamar, of Lincoln Township.
Thomas J. Lamar, a well-known and highly esteemed citizen of Lincoln township departed this life on the 18th day of March 1882, at Rogers, Arkansas, whither he had gone in the hope of repairing his health which has been on the decline for the past two or three years. Prostrated in strength, the weary body yielded to the law of mortality and the immortal man—the spirit—laid aside its instrument or body given it for this life and winged its flight to a higher and better existence, where there is no wasting of vital energies, no suffering, sorrow nor death. Mr. James W. Lamar, his brother, was summoned to his bedside before his death. He went to St. Louis, 300 miles distant, for a metallic coffin, in which his remains were enclosed and brought back to his home. He was buried at the Lamar Station cemetery on the 23d of March, funeral services being conducted by Rev. Clark Davis, of the M. E. Church South, of which denomination the deceased had been an exemplary member for a number of years. He leaves a devoted wife to mourn his loss, to whom the sympathies of all are extended in her affliction. The deceased was a brother of Jas. W., and John M. Lamar and cousin of Charlie and N. B. Lamar. A good man has been called home. May his pure life and many virtues ever remain green in the memory of his relatives and friends.


[LANE, JOSEPH C.]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, December 1, 1881
--Joseph Lane, of Rockport climbed the golden stairs last week though by a dose of morphine. Joseph was a smart man and would have been one of Atchison county's leading citizens had it not been for whisky. This proved his downfall and made him a suicide.

[LEE, ARABELLA CORELLA "BELLE" MELICK]
Maryville Tribune (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, February 14, 1907
Death Ends Long Illness
Wife Leaves Husband, Children and Other Relatives
After a year's illness Mrs. Belle Lee, aged 33 years and wife of Jesse Lee, died Saturday at her home three miles south of Hopkins.
The dead woman left two little sons, aged 8 and 5 years, besides three sisters and five brothers. The sisters and brothers are Misses Alma and Nellie Melick, living near Hopkins; Mrs. Carrie Taylor of Plattsmouth, Neb.; Fred Melick of Denton, Neb. and Jesse, Wilbur, Grant and Russell Melick of Hopkins.
Funeral services take place Sunday at 2 o'clock at Hopkins.

[LEWIS, BENJAMIN D.]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, July 6, 1882
--A sad accident happened at Alanthus last Monday causing the death of Mr. B. [enjamin] D. Lewis, son-in-law of Dr. Coffey. Mr. Lewis had some cattle on the bottom feeding and fearing that the river would rise and drown them, he mounted his horse and rode down to drive them out. As he was crossing a slough, about twenty feet wide, his horse refused to swim and commenced plunging about in so violent a manner as to unseat Mr. Lewis, who being unable to swim sank to the bottom. His body was recovered after about two hours, but it was too late to resuscitate him. The deceased leaves a wife and three children, who have the sincere sympathy of the neighborhood in their sudden and severe loss. – Stanberry News.

[LINDERMAN, JACOB FREDERICK]
Palmer Journal (Palmer, Nebraska), Thursday, April 30, 1925
Jacob Frederick Linderman was born January 20th at Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, and died at Stapleton, Neb. April 24th, 1925, aged 72 years, 4 months and 4 days.
He was married to Theodosia Davis, March 5,1875 at Berford [Bedford], Iowa. To this union were born four sons, Walter, of Miller, Nebr., Oliver, who died at the age of two years, Pearl and Fred of Stapleton, Nebr. and three daughters, Mrs. Lonnie Dowers of Elsie, Nebr., Mrs. Bennie Hiett of Scotia, Nebr., and Mrs. Lester King, who lives in Oregon.
Thirty-nine years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Linderman came to this neighborhood, settling on a farm four miles west of Palmer, where they resided for many years.
Jake Linderman was a good specimen of American manhood. The writer has worked with him day after day around the threshing machine, and at other hard, heavy work and he was always agreeable, and ready to do his full share of work.
His faithful wife preceded him in death on December 15th 1908.
Besides his six children, he is survived by one brother, Chas. Linderman, of Central City, two sisters who live in California, and one in Missouri, also twenty-eight grandchildren and a host of friends who will cherish his memory.
The remains were brought here from Stapleton, and the funeral was held from the Methodist Church Sunday afternoon, Rev. Peter Davies officiating.
[Note: The correct marriage date is Mach 5, 1876 in Nodaway County, Missouri. Source: Nodaway County Marriages transcribed by Pat O'Dell.]

[LINDERMAN, JACOB FREDERICK]
Scotia Register (Scotia, Nebraska), Thursday, April 30, 1925
JACOB F. LINDERMAN - Jacob F. Linderman was born in Pennsylvania, January 20, 1853, and died at Stapleton, Nebraska, on Friday, April 24, 1925, aged 72 years, 4 months and 4 days.
In (blank space), he was united in marriage to Theodocia Davis. To this union were born seven children, six of whom are now living. They are: Walter Linderman, of Miller; Oliver Linderman who died when two years of age; Mrs. A. J. Dowers, of Elsie; Pearl Linderman, of Stapelton; Fred Linderman of Stapelton; Mrs. Ben Hiett of Scotia; Mrs. Leslie King, of McMinnville, Oregon. He leaves to mourn his loss, the six children and twenty-eight grandchildren.
Mr. Linderman moved to Greeley county fifteen years ago, locating on a farm south of Scotia. He was well known and highly respected by the many people of Scotia and vicinity who knew him.
Funeral services were held last Sunday at the Methodist church in Palmer, and the remains were laid to rest in the Rose Hill cemetery at that place.

[LINDERMAN, OLIVER JOSEPH "OLLIE"]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, February 2, 1882
GAYNOR CITY – Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Linderman lost one of their little boys with congestion of the bowels.

[LINDERMAN, THEODOCIA "DOSHA" DAVIS]
Central City Nonpareil (Central City, Nebraska), Thursday, January 23, 1908
PALMER – Mrs. Jake Linderman died Wednesday after a prolonged sickness and was buried in the Palmer cemetery Friday.

[LAMAR, JOHN MCCANN]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 15, 1915
John M. Lamar Dies Suddenly at Elmo
Pioneer Resident of Nodaway County Passed Away This Morning—No Funeral Arrangements.
Tuesday – Uncle John M. Lamar, one of Nodaway county's pioneer settlers, died suddenly this morning at his home in Elmo. No funeral arrangements have been made.
Mr. Lamar was born February 22, 1832, in Anderson county, Tenn. He came to Nodaway county when a small boy and settled on a farm near Elmo where he had lived over sixty-two years. He was married in 1853 to Miss Mary P. Russell of Virginia, who died in 1888. He is survived by three children, Charles R., William A. Lamar of Elmo and Mrs. Henrietta Scott of Keota, Colo.
Mr. Lamar owned several hundred acres of the finest land near Elmo. In 1862 he became a member of the Masonic lodge. He was a Knight Templar and Shriner.
[Note: The same obituary was published in the Maryville Tribune, April 13, 1915.]

[LAMAR, JOHN MCCANN]
Maryville Tribune (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 15, 1915
Attend Lamar Rites
Maryville Knights Templar Present at Funeral of Pioneer.
Funeral services for John M. Lamar, who died Tuesday morning at his home in Elmo, were held this morning at 11 o'clock at the South Methodist church in Elmo and were conducted by Rev. Mr. Holliday the pastor. Burial was in Lamar cemetery.
The Knights Templar from Maryville who attended the funeral were: Edward Williams, U. S. Wright, Henry Hudson, Wellington Dusenberry, Richard Kuchs, Charles Hyslop, Will Montgomery, Capt. Paul Sisson, N. Sisson, Dr. F. C. Wallis, Frank P. Reulliard and Charles C. Hellmers.

[LAMAR, JOHN MCCANN]
Maryville Tribune (Maryville, Missouri), Friday, April 16, 1915
Coroner Reports.
Dr. Will Wallis of Maryville, county coroner, held an inquest over the body of John M. Lamar, whose funeral rites were held yesterday at Elmo and pronounced the death as caused by organic heart disease. He was alone in his room at the time of the death.

[LAMAR, MARY P. RUSSELL]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, February 2, 1888
LAMAR STATION – Mrs. Mary P., beloved wife of John M. Lamar died at her home in Elmo, Jan. 25th of paralysis in her fiftieth year. She was born in Virginia, June 1838. Came with her parents to Mo. and settled near Fillmore, Andrew county, where she was married to her now bereaved husband, John M. Lamar in in 1853, was converted and joined the M. E. church, South, in which she lived a true and faithful Christian life until her death. She came to the old town of Lamar Station, a fair young bride. All her children, 7 in number, were born there, four of them preceded her to the grave. She leaves three, Charles R., Wm. A. and Mrs. Henrietta Scott and three grandchildren, the eldest a lovely little girl of 11 summers, Henri Adah Severs. At twelve o'clock on Thursday, her funeral sermon was preached in the church by Rev. Cooper of Maryville, to a large audience, after which the congregation took a final look of the remains of one they had known so long and loved so well, and was then followed to Lamar cemetery by a very large concourse of sad friends and weeping relatives, where the impressive funeral services were closed and all that was mortal of Mrs. Lamar laid to rest. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother, a warm friend, a kind neighbor and an affectionate sister. Nothing can be said of her but what is good. The writer has lived near her for twenty-seven years. She was identified with the oldest settlers. We all deeply sympathized with the bereaved family, but feel that their loss is her gain.

[LEACH, JAMES' CHILD]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, January 29, 1880
MOUNT TABOR – Mr. James Leach was called upon to mourn the death of one of his little children last week. The family have the sympathy of the entire community.

[LEATH, LOU]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, March 18, 1880
Obituary – Death has again visited our community and claimed for its victim our beloved sister, Miss Lou Leath, who died February 8 of consumption, aged 24 years. She made a profession of religion several years ago and joined the Christian Union church in Ohio but had not united with any church since coming to this country. The enemy of souls was suffered to greatly harass and distress her till the end of her pilgrimage, when the dear Lord appeared for her deliverance. She leaves four sisters and a host of friends and relatives. May God sustain them and may her life, example, and death appeal in mercy and love to her bereaved friends and relatives. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Gann at the residence of her brother-in-law, Mr. Stultz, after which her remains were consigned to their last resting place in White Cloud cemetery in the presence of a number of friends and relatives. "Precious in the sight of the Lord, is the death of the righteous." [Poem not transcribed.]

[LAFFER, JAMES E.]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, November 18, 1880
Another Good Citizen Gone. Death of James E. Laffer.
Maryville has been called upon to mourn the loss of another of her best citizens. On Monday night the soul of James E. Laffer took its flight to the other world. He was taken sick on Friday, November 5th, with a severe cold which speedily developed into pneumonia. All that kindness and skill could do was done, but of no avail, his life's work was done.
His funeral was preached at the M. E. church at 2 o'clock P. M. Wednesday by the Rev. Sasseen. The crowded house told in what appreciation he was held by his fellow men. On the front seat of the church sat his Sabbath school class, to take the last look at the face of their beloved teacher.
Mr. Laffer was about 47 years of age at the time of his death and had been a resident of Maryville since 1867. He was born in Ohio, moved from there to Iowa and from Iowa here in the year above mentioned. He went into partnership with I. N. Albin in the mercantile business, in which he continued for some years. As a man, Mr. Laffer was above reproach. In all of his dealings he was upright and honest. He was a faithful member of the M. church and a devoted Sunday school worker. In the latter place it will be hard to fill his place. As a citizen he was energetic and enterprising. He was very quiet in his demeanor but firm in all of his convictions and never shrank from what he considered his duty. It is such as he was, that make a noble, moral and honest community. His death is a loss to Maryville. He leaves no children but a loving, faithful wife to weep over his grave. Peace to his ashes.

[LAFFER, JAMES E.]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, November 18, 1880
Over Jordan's Billows. Death of Mr. James E. Laffer of This City.
It is with feelings of sorrow we chronicle the demise of our respected fellow-townsman, Mr. James E. Laffer, which occurred last Monday night shortly after midnight. He had been sick but little over a week, but being of feeble constitution his physical system was not strong enough to withstand that dreadful disease, pneumonia-typhus fever. He suffered great pain a large portion of the time but bore it with that calm, Christian spirit with which he seemed ever to be surrounded. A short time before his death his suffering was not so great. He was perfectly rational but had lost the power of speech.
Mrs. Laffer came to this city early in the spring of 1868. Shortly after he engaged in the mercantile business, associated with Mr. I. N. Albin. The partnership between them remained from that date until the spring of 1877. He was an honorable, upright business man. He was about forty-seven years of age.
Mr. Laffer belong to the M. E. church for a long number of years and was a devoted faithful member, ever performing his whole duty in his Christian life.
Rev. Sasseen preached his funeral sermon, at the Main street M. E. church on Wednesday, at two o'clock P. M. The large congregation present attested the esteem in which the deceased was held in the community where he was so well known. His remains were interred in Miriam cemetery.
Mrs. Laffer has the heartfelt sympathies of all in the sad hour of bereavement which has fallen upon her. She has the consolation, however, that she sorrows not without hope. "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord."
[Note: He is buried in Woodland Cemetery, Des Moines, Iowa, not Miriam Cemetery, as stated above.  See FAG memorial 36201579.]

[LAING, WILLIAM A.]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, September 2, 1880
W. A. Laing Crosses the Dark River.
It is with the deepest sorrow that we chronicle the death of W. [illiam] A. Laing of this city. But a few days ago he was with us and to all appearance bid fair for a long and useful life. In appearance he was more than an ordinary rugged looking man, but we learn he has been subject to attacks of neuralgia which endangered his life. On Monday of last week he was taken with a very severe attack and suffered the most excruciating pain. A fever of a typhoid type also developed itself. The attending physician, Dr. Campbell, had but little hope from the first. He lingered until Monday when at 6:30 P. M. he breathed his last. On Tuesday afternoon short religious services were held at the family residence on North Main street and the body was shipped to Charlotte, Mich., where the family will shortly remove. Appropriate religious services will be held at the Main Street M. E. church next Sabbath at eleven o'clock A. M. Mr. Laing leaves a widow and two children. His son, Charles, was engaged in business with him here in Maryville. His oldest child, a daughter, is married and resides at Charlotte, Mich. She was summoned by telegraph and arrived here Monday morning. She has the consolation of knowing that her father knew her, that his face lightened up at her coming, but soon the last farewell had to be spoken and the father's eyes closed in death forever.
Mr. Laing was about forty-five years of age and was thus cut down in the prime of his manhood. He has been in the produce business in Maryville for nearly three years and has made many friends. He was honorable in all of his dealings and a man of strict integrity. Among all classes of citizens his death is deeply mourned. As a citizen he was public spirited and was of that class that helps to build up a country. To his stricken wife and children we extend our heartfelt sympathy.
A good man has fallen. Peace to his ashes.

[LAING, WILLIAM A.]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, September 9, 1880
--Rev. Sasseen preached the funeral sermon of the late W. [illiam] A. Laing, at the Main street M. E. church, last Sunday. The church was filled to its utmost capacity, thus attesting the esteem in which the deceased was held by those who knew him.


[LARRABEE, J. M.'S INFANT]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, July 15, 1880
--Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Larrabee have been called upon to mourn the loss of their youngest child, a little boy some five months old. It passed away on Monday. The funeral took place on Tuesday at the family residence at five o'clock P. M. the afflicted parents have the sympathy of all.

[LAVIN, ELLA]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, November 25, 1880
DOUGLASS DISTRICT – Miss Mary Lavin of Denver, Colorado spent last week at her father's in neighborhood. She was summoned here by the sickness of her sister Ella, who subsequently died. Ella was a promising young lady of 18. She would have graduated from the convent at St. Joseph this year. She was beloved by all, and it is with sorrow we chronicle her death.

[LAVIN, ELLA]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, October 21, 1880
--The funeral services of Miss Ella Lavin, who departed this life on Tuesday of last week, at the residence of her brother-in-law, Maurice Joy, took place the following Friday at two P. M. Her remains were consigned to their last resting place in the Catholic cemetery in the presence of a very large concourse of sympathizing friends. The deceased was a young lady of great promise and was universally beloved and respected by all who knew her. The family have the sympathy of a large circle of friends in their great bereavement.


[LAVIN, MICHAEL]
Hebron Journal (Hebron, Nebraska), Thursday, January 16, 1890
DESHLER – Mr. Michael Lavin died very suddenly last Monday evening. His remains were interred in Maryville, Mo.

[LOCH, CHARLES AMAZONIA]
Maryville Daily Forum (Maryville, Missouri), Saturday, September 14, 1940
Charles A. Loch Dies at Home Near Pickering
Charles Amazonian [Amazonia] Loch, age 73, who has spent his entire life in Nodaway county living near Pickering, died at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon at his home, one and three-fourth miles northwest of Pickering. During the past week Mr. Loch, who had been in failing health for four years, suffered a relapse and his condition became serious. He had been confined to his bed or the past six months.
Mr. Loch, a life-long Mason, was born March 18, 1867, at Pickering, the son of David and Nancy Loch. He was married to Nancy McKee, the daughter of W. [illiam] R. [eed] and Cynthia Ann McKee of Pickering, on October 6, 1887.
For the past forty-three years he has lived at the farm where he died yesterday. He is survived by his wife.
Other survivors are: one brother, John B. Loch, sr., of Pickering; two children, Denver Loch, who lives on an adjoining farm at Pickering and Mrs. Golda Hill of the home; three grandchildren, Maurice and Loren Loch of Pickering, Charles Hill of Camas, Wash.; two great granddaughters, Barbara Loch of Pickering and Patricia Hill of Camas, Wash.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the Methodist church in Pickering. Dr. C. C. James will have charge of the service. He will be assisted by Rev. K. J. Bressier, pastor of the Pickering Methodist church.
The body will lie in state at the church from 1 to 2 o'clock.
Six nephews of Mr. Loch who will be pallbearers are: Johnny and Harold Loch of Pickering, Frank Loch of Ravenwood, George Loch of Hopkins, Irvin Loch of Maryville and Fred Loch of Shenandoah, Ia.
Burial will be at the White Oak cemetery at Pickering.

[LOCH, LOCIE ETHEL MCKEE]
Maryville Daily Forum (Maryville, Missouri), Tuesday, July 11, 1972
Mrs. Locie E. Loch – Mrs. Locie Ethel Loch, 87, Pickering, died at 11 a. m. Monday at the St. Francis Hospital where she had been a patient three weeks following a long illness.
She was born May 3, 1885 at Pickering, the daughter of the late W. [illiam] R. [eed] and Mary Jones McKee. On Oct. 17, 1906, she was married at Pickering to John B. Loch, who preceded her in death Oct. 15, 1966. Mrs. Loch was a member of the Pickering Christian Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Donnis Hood, Pickering; three brothers, Fay McKee, Maryville and Claude and Raymond McKee, Pickering; two sisters, Mrs. Pebble Swaney, Maryville and Mrs. Fern Meyers, Pickering; two grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Wednesday at the Pickering Christian Church, with burial in White Oak Cemetery, Pickering. The body is at the Price Funeral Home.

[LOCH, LOCIE ETHEL MCKEE]
Maryville Daily Forum (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, July 13, 1972
Final Rites Held For Mrs. Loch
Final rites were held Wednesday afternoon at the Pickering Christian Church for Mrs. Locie Loch, Pickering, who died Monday. The Rev. Norman J. Lewis officiated. Burial was in White Oak Cemetery.
The Rev. and Mrs. Raymond Forsyth, Maitland, provided the music. They were accompanied by Mrs. Norman J. Lewis as they sang "Does Jesus Care" and "God Understands."
Pallbearers were George, Maurice and Denver Loch, Lester and Herbert Swaney and Gale McKee.

[LOCH, NANCY ADELINE MCKEE]
Maryville Daily Forum (Maryville, Missouri), Saturday, May 9, 1959
Mrs. Nancy A. Loch Dies at St. Francis Hospital
Mrs. Nancy Adeline Loch, 90, Pickering, died at 8:45 a. m. today at St. Francis Hospital. She had lived near Pickering 60 years and had been a patient at the hospital eight weeks.
She was born June 5, 1868, near Buckhamon, O., daughter of W. [illiam] R.[eed] McKee and Cynthia Ann Roberts McKee. She was married to Charles A. [mazonia] Loch, Oct. 6, 1887. Mr. Loch died Sept. 13, 1940. Mrs. Loch was a member of the Pickering Methodist Church.
Her survivors are a daughter, Mrs. J. W. Johnston, Maryville; a son, Denver W. Lock, Pickering; three grandsons; seven great grandchildren; five half-brothers, Fay McKee and Claude McKee, Maryville; Leland and Raymond McKee, Pickering and Charley McKee, Sheridan; five half-sisters, Mrs. Pebble Swaney and Mrs. Lois Smith, Maryville; Mrs. John Loch and Mrs. Lena Gray, Pickering, and Mrs. John Myers, Portland, Ore. and a foster son, Howard Leech, Chillicothe.
Funeral rites will be held at 2 p. m. Monday at the Pickering Methodist Church. The Rev. Thomas Adams will officiate, and burial will be in the White Oak Cemetery.

[LOCH, NANCY ADELINE MCKEE]
Maryville Daily Forum (Maryville, Missouri), Tuesday, May 12, 1959
Rites at Pickering For Mrs. Nancy Loch
Funeral services for Mrs. Nancy A. Loch, who died Saturday at St. Francis Hospital, were held at 2 p. m. Monday, at the Pickering Methodist Church. Burial was in the White Oak Cemetery. The Rev. Thomas Adams officiated.
Mrs. Earl W. Trueblood and Mrs. Albert Swaney sang, "Beyond the Sunset" and "Whispering Hope." Mrs. Alva Lett was the accompanist.
Pallbearers were Lester Swaney, Dr. Gerald McKee, Glen McKee, Eugene Loch, Harold Loch and George Loch.
In charge of flowers were Mrs. Iva Carmichael, Mrs. James Piveral, Mrs. Donnis Hood, Mrs. Vilas Surplus and Mrs. Hugh Armstrong and Mrs. Donald Wake.

[LOMAX, JOHN'S MOTHER]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, February 10, 1881
WHITE CLOUD - Mr. John Lomax received a dispatch on last Friday, of the death of his mother at Abingdon, Knox county, Ill. He immediately took the north bound train to see his mother once again on earth.

[LEE, W. G.]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, December 25, 1879
LAMAR STATION – W. G. Lee died December 24th of consumption and by the earnest request of the dying man, Rev. Dr. Collings preached a funeral discourse in the M. E. Church South on Christmas day from the text, "If a man die, shall he live again." The sermon was excellent. After which the remains were followed to the grave by a large concourse of people. Deceased came to this place about two years ago from Hopkins, was formerly from Illinois and served a while in the union army. He leaves a wife and four children to mourn their loss. Was a member of the M. E. church, South, of this place and died in great peace, leaving a bright evidence behind that with him all is well.

[LIGHTBOURN, CHARLES W.]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, June 10, 1880
--Dr. C. [harles] W. Lightbourn of the Sanitarium, died this morning at 3:15. A more extended notice will appear next week.

[LIGHTBOURN, CHARLES W.]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, June 17, 1880
At Rest.
Death has been busy in our midst during the past month. Among those who have passed from among us, we must place the name of Dr. C. [harles] W. Lightbourne, who died Thursday morning last, of disease of the kidneys and ulceration of the bowels. For sixteen years Dr. Lightbourn has been a sufferer from a complication of disease and all that medical skill could do was done for his relief but all in vain. Dr. L. was a native of the West Indies, having been born at Nassau, New Providence, in the West Indies on the 13th of April 1845. He was educated in England. During the rebellion he was a surgeon in the U. S. army. He was married at Nassau in the West Indies and neither kith nor kin, except the now heart-broken widow, are in this country. He practiced medicine in various parts of the United States, coming to Maryville in the fall of 1878. During his residence in this city the Doctor made many friends. He was a careful physician, a worthy citizen and a loving husband. Only a few months ago he undertook the management of the Sanitarium and had barely succeeded in getting it in good running order when he was called away. His wife is left a stranger in a strange land, being a native of the West Indies, where her relatives all reside. We tender ot her our heartfelt sympathies in this her deep sorrow and loneliness and commend her to Him "who doeth all things well," and who alone can heal the broken-hearted. [Poem not transcribed.]

[LIGHTBOURN, CHARLES W.]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, June 17, 1880
Since our last issue Dr. C. [harles] W. Lightbourne, who has been seriously sick for some weeks past, has passed away from earth. He died last Thursday morning and was consigned to the grave on Saturday, Rev. Sasseen holding the funeral services at his late residence. A fatal disease had fastened itself upon him and his recovery was not looked for a week or two before his demise. Mrs. Lightbourn was nearly worn out in watching and nursing him. Her affliction is very severe indeed. She is now left all alone in this country, having no relatives nearer than the West India islands. The kindness and care extended to the afflicted family by Elder Rufus Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Fayette Smith and Mr. James I. Eddy is especially worthy of notice and commendation. There must be a great reward somewhere for such acts of sympathy and humanitarian kindness. Dr. Lightbourn's relatives also reside in the West Indies. He was about thirty-five years of age and was a good physician. With the assistance of Elder Smith he had just fitted up the Sanitarium and was beginning to reap some profits from it when death stepped in and called him to another existence. The Dr. had been in Maryville something over a year and was prostrated several weeks shortly after he came. He was working into a good and lucrative practice. He was a homeopathic physician. He was buried in the Odd fellows cemetery last Saturday.

[LOTZ, MARY C.]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, October 16, 1879
Mrs. Mary Lotz died on last Thursday night, after a long and painful illness. Mr. and Mrs. Lotz came here from Wisconsin less than a year ago and were called to give up a bright little girl during the winter, and now the mother has followed the little one, leaving her husband and little Loma to mourn. May they remember that "they mourn the dead who live as they desire," and always look to the great Comforter for consolation.

[LOVETT, ELMER]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, February 12, 1880
UPPER ELKHORN – Mr. E. [lmer] Lovett, of whom you spoke last week died Tuesday evening. He was a staunch farmer and a good citizen. He will be missed.

[LUTES, FANNIE CARROLL]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, May 27, 1880
--We are pained to chronicle the death of Mrs. Samuel Lutes, who died at her home in Dawson, Mo., Tuesday. Mrs. Lutes was a daughter of Mrs. Carroll and sister of Misses Ophelia, Ettie and Lizzie of this city. She was a most excellent woman, beloved by all. To the bereft husband and sorrowing family we extend our heartfelt sympathy.