Docia (Vaughan) Schock d. 13 April 1913

MRS. SHOCK DEAD

PASSES AWAY IN SAN ANTONIO, TEX., AFTER A LINGERING ILLNESS

Mrs. L.A. Shock died in San Antonio, Texas at the age of 32, Sunday night, April 13th, 1913, after a long spell of sickness.

Mrs. Shock was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Vaughan formerly of this place and known as Docia M. Vaughan. She was born and raised near Waynesville and has many relatives and friends here and vicinity. It was her own wishes to choose Waynesville as her resting place where she would be welcomed and remembered.

Mrs. Shock leaves a husband and two children, seven brothers and two sisters, Mrs. B.N. Pippin, of St. Louis, and Mrs. P.H. McGregor, of Rolla, Mo., mother and father now of Bakersfield, Mo., to mourn her death.

Mr. and Mrs. Shock for the past seven years had made Kansas City, Mo., their home, her husband entering business March 1st, 1912, and just a few weeks before his wife took ill with a complicated disease. He immediately began to make arrangements to dispose of his business in order to make a change of climate for her health and finally decided on going to San Antonio, Texas. In the meantime Mrs. Shock decided to go to the Missouri State Sanitarium at Mount Vernon, Mo., a most delightful place, not responding there and fearing a severe winter coming on started to San Antonio, in November. Upon arrival at San Antonio she began to improve but it was only for a short time as it was noticed the strong fight she was making to rid her terrible illness was all in vain. She struggled along in agony and intense pain, trying everything possible for relief.

Mr. Shock had her in a private Sanitarium where she was well cared for, he himself and her brother Byron helped to nurse and comfort her in every possible way during her terrible sufferings and was present at her bedside when the end came.

Mrs. Shock was beautifully arranged for burial which showed the love and sorrow of her mourned ones. Impressive funeral ceremonies were conducted at the M.E. Church South in this city at 2 p.m. Wednesday by Rev. H.W. Bostwick after which the remains were laid to rest in the Mitchell cemetery amid a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends there as per her request to repose amidst the dust of her kindred and friends until the resurrection.

The Pulaski County Democrat
Waynesville, Missouri
17 April 1913
Page 4

Mrs. Ora Thompson d. April 1913

Mrs. Ora Thompson died at the St. Mary's hospital Sunday morning at 12:30 after a long illness of peritonitis. She was taken to the hospital last week. Mrs. Thompson is a daughter of O.B. Vaughn. She was married to Ed Thompson several years ago. Two children, one of whom survives her were born to the marriage. She was born Feb. 5 twenty-three years ago in Pulaski county and has resided in this city the larger portion of her life. ---JEFFERSON CITY TRIBUNE

The Pulaski County Democrat
Waynesville, Missouri
17 April 1913
Page 1

Ella A. (Houk) Colley 1869-1913

MRS. C.H. COLLEY DEAD

Mrs. Ella A. Colley, wife of Chas. H. Colley, a clerk in the Secretary of State's office, died at their residence in Jefferson City last Sunday afternoon at 6:30 following a long illness of a complication of diseases. She had been very low for several months. About two months ago, besides her other sufferings, she was stricken blind and remained so until death came to her relief.

She was born in Miller county Mo. April 19, 1869. She was the daughter of Henry C. Houk of Indianapolis, Ind., who was at her bedside when the end came. April 21, 1887 she was united in marriage to C.H. Colley, and until five years ago they resided in Waynesville. To this union eleven children were born, nine of which live to mourn their mothers death. They are: Mrs. S.G. Ballard of Waynesville, Mrs. A.J. Schwaller, Mrs. Arch M. Woodson, Clyde, Morris, Milford, Buford, Arthur and Melba. Four brothers and five sisters also survive her. Mrs. Colley was a woman of noble character and sweet disposition and was universally loved and respected by all who knew her.

Her long suffering and affliction was met and borne with christian fortitude, believing to the last that she would eventually be again restored to health. She was a devout church member, a kind and affectionate mother, and a loving and faithful wife. Her life was put to a use that will win her an eternal reward. Funeral services were conducted at the M.E. Church South, in Waynesville Tuesday afternoon by Rev. H.W. Bostwick amidst a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends. The remains were beautifully prepared for burial, in a splendid casket, the floral offerings from friends and relatives being very appropriate and imposing, including a wreath from the Secretary of State's office.

The remains were laid to rest in the Mitchell cemetery to await the eternal morning.

Those from a distance who attended the funeral were: H.C. Houk of Indianapolis, Ind; J.H. Moore and wife, Frank and Harley Houk, Newburg, Mrs. Anna Haberbash, St. Louis; R.A. McClintic, a clerk in the Department of State; A.J. Schwaller and wife, Jefferson City; H.E. Rollins and family, J.F. Rhea and wife, all of Dixon.

The Democrat extends deepest sympathy to the bereaved relatives and friends.

Published August 14, 1913

James M. Rollins (1830-1913)

JAMES M. ROLLINS Was born in Virginia Sept. 25, 1830, died in Waynesville, Mo., June 12, 1913, aged 82 years, 8 months and 17 days. In 1851 he was united in marriage to Miss Sarah J. Martin in Va., and in 1858, they moved to Pulaski county, Missouri, settling what is known as the "Rollins farm" near Bellefonte. Nine children were born to this union, seven surviving, namely: H.E. of Dixon, Mrs. G.W. Pippin, of Richland; E.M., of Willow Springs; R.R., of Winona; J.C., of Brownfield; Mrs. J.B. Morgan, of Waynesville and Sam T., of Waynesville. The eldest daughter became the wife of T.S. Barlow and died many years ago, while a son Thomas M. was drowned in the Gasconade river June 10, 1892. Deceased is also survived by twenty-nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He raised one grandchild, G.R. Barlow and one nephew, C.J. McDonald. During the war he served in the army as a Union soldier and was converted while in the army, later he joined the Baptist church and lived in a consistent christian life thereafter, being one of the founders and pillars of Berean Baptist Church.

In 1870, he was elected to the office of Sheriff and Collector, and re-elected in 1872, retiring in 1874, after four years service. He was an honest and faithful servant of the people while in office, and as a private citizen his excellence and worth can hardly be estimated. Suffice to say his life (its influence) will live after him, and in the future will reveal more and more his real worth.

He belonged distinctively to that class of pioneers who have made this county what it is today, in a time when it took real men to face conditions as they found them and by honest, patient toil change them to conform more nearly to the requirements of more advanced educational and moral standards. He endeavored to the full measure of his ability, to leave the world better than he found it. Therefore, through example, he still lives among us. To him the mystery of death has been disclosed, and with the aid of Christian faith we may, with consolation, perceive immortality beyond that mysterious line.

He was laid to rest Friday afternoon in the family burying ground, on the old homestead, beside his beloved companion who preceded him to the grave about four years ago. Rev. J.L. Hicks, pastor of the Waynesville Baptist Church conducting the funeral, surrounded by all the family except one son R.R. of Winona, who was unable to make train connections in time to get there. Rev. T.J. Zumwalt and W.W. Nickels, two pioneer patriarchs and life-long friends of the deceased, were present, and amidst a death-like silence, with forms bowed with grief and the weight of years, each with shattered voices, through their tears added their testimony to his life and character, and expressed renewed confidence in the hope of immortality, and that living should be a preparation for eternity.

"Prepare to meet thy God."

"Be ye also ready, for in such an hour as ye think not the son of Man cometh."

Clarence M. Williams d. June 17, 1913

CLARENCE M. WILLIAMS, Son of Ashley G. and Cordelia J. Williams was born in Maries county, Missouri, May 30, 1890, died in Waynesville, at 3 a.m. Tuesday morning, June 17, 1913, aged 23 years and 18 days. he had been sick with typhoid fever for several weeks, and it was thought he was slowly improving until last Sunday when alarming complications arose which in spite of tender nursing and medical aid, soon overcame his feeble strength and his spirit returned to God, who gave it, and the mortal remains were laid to rest in the Bradford cemetery Tuesday afternoon, funeral services having been conducted at the Baptist Church in Waynesville by Rev. J.L. Hicks. Clarence was the oldest of a family of eight, three of whom have gone before. At the age of 20 he was converted and joined the Baptist Church at Waynesville, and remained faithful until called up higher. He was industrious, faithful, and consecrated for a young man his age. For over two years he had been the trusted and faithful assistant in the Circuit Clerk's office. he will be sadly missed by all who knew him. It is not our privilege to understand the mystery of life and death. The only light and hope we can get is from the revelation given in the great book of books. For a young man like Clarence Williams whose short life was one of honest purpose and good deeds, we should not grieve but rather believe hat his sojourn on earth is finished and the Master called him to his eternal reward, May He who overrules all events for His own glory comfort and sustain his broken-hearted father, mother, and little brothers.