E.D. Ayres Jr. (1879-1906)

Death of E.D. Ayres

E.D. Ayres, Jr., died at his residence in Big Piney, January 21, 1906. He was born in Ponca, Neb., Aug. 3, 1879, and was aged 26 years, 5 months, and 18 days. He leaves a father, mother, two brothers, three sisters and many friends, besides a beloved companion. Bro. E.D. Ayres, Jr., came to Big Piney a little over two years ago and engaged in the mercantile business. He made many friends here who will long remember his kindness. On May 28, 1905, Bro. Ayres was married to Miss Lea Rigsby, daughter of J.C. and Laura Rigsby, late of Edonsville. Since the marriage of Bro. Ayres it seemed that the new husband and wife both enjoyed life with all that heart could wish for, until January 11, when he was stricken with the affliction that ended in death. His wants were ministered to by his bosom companion, and also by his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Rigsby, his brother and sister, all of whom surrounded his dying couch, besides several friends. His remains were laid to rest in the Big Piney cemetery, on the 23d of January. He was buried with all the honors of the Big Piney lodge of the I.O.O.F, of which he was a faithful member. Long will the memories of our departed friend last. ---D.D. BOYT

The Pulaski County Democrat
Waynesville, Missouri
2 February, 1906
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Rachel (Stoner) Stump (1841-1906)

LOCAL BRIEFS

Mrs. Solomon Stump, an old and highly respected lady living a few miles east of town, died last Saturday of pneumonia, and was buried Sunday at Gospel Ridge burying ground. 

The Pulaski County Democrat
Waynesville, Missouri
2 February, 1906
Page 5
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Martha Jane (Rollins) Watson (1842-1906)

DIXON

Mrs. John J. Watson died at her home in this place last Saturday and was buried Sunday, at the Fairview cemetery 3 miles north of here. Rev. Bechtel conducting the funeral services.


The Pulaski County Democrat
Waynesville, Missouri
2 February, 1906
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*Fairview Cemetery, Maries County

James T. Sullivan (1857-1906)

DIXON

Jas. Sullivan of Newburg, formerly a resident of Dixon and for the past several years Engineer on the Dixon hill, died last week and was buried at Rolla. The funeral was at the Catholic Church, several from here attended. 

The Pulaski County Democrat
Waynesville, Missouri
2 February, 1906
Page 1
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Sarah J. Howard (1862-1906)

SCHLICHT

Mrs. Ed Howard died Friday night at her residence near here, and was buried Sunday at Bates' graveyard, near Waynesville. The bereaved husband has our sympathy.

The Pulaski County Democrat
Waynesville, Missouri
2 February, 1906
Page 1
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John B. Cornwell (1830-1906)

RICHLAND

DEATH OF JOHN B. CORNWELL

John B. Cornwell died at his home in Richland, Sunday night, January 14. He was born April 25, 1830, near Nashville, Tennessee. Thus he was 75 years, 8 months, and 19 days old at his death. He removed from the place of his birth at the age of 30, going to Kentucky, where he lived until 14 years ago when he came to Laclede county, Missouri. He has lived in and near Richland for the past seven years. He was a shoemaker, working his trade until within a few days of his death. He served in the union army for four years. Thus, one by one, the old veterans are answering the roll call “over there.” He was living with his fifth wife, having buried four others. He had been a member of the Christian church since 1854, and held his membership in the church at Richland when he died. Having lived a faithful Christian life, he died with the hope of the Christian’s reward. Services were held at the home on Monday, conducted by J.R. Blunt, after which his body was lain to rest in the city of the dead, south of town.

The Pulaski County Democrat

Waynesville, Missouri

19 January, 1906

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Virgil Hammock (1887-1906)

RICHLAND

Died. At the home of his grandparents, near Fyan post-office on Sunday morning, Virgil Hammock, aged eighteen years of dropsy of the heart. He was a son of William Hammock and his father and mother both have typhoid fever and his mother is not expected to live.

The Pulaski County Democrat

Waynesville, Missouri

30 November, 1906

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Emmet Earl Wood (1902-1904)

Gone to Rest

Loving friends weep not for him,

For he is now at rest;

How happy is your darling one,

Now pillowed on the Saviour’s breast.

Oh, the hope is sweet, tis sweet,

That we soon in heaven may meet;

There we all shall happy be,

Rest from pain and sorrow free.

Died, February 19^th, Emmett Earl Wood, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Wood, aged 1 year, 8 months and 19 days. The little one was taken ill Thursday morning January 18^th from which time all help in human power was rendered, but to no avail. He got no better and Friday evening at 9 o’clock the Death angel hovered about him while he peacefully passed away resting in his mother’s arms. The remains were laid to rest in the Friendship cemetery Saturday, February 20. There his parents, relatives and friends bid him farewell until we meet again in the realms of perfect happiness where the weary are at rest and sad parting comes no more.

Little Ernest was a sweet and loving child, being loved by all who knew him. We will miss his bright and smiling little face, but God knows best and doeth all things well. We know his father, mother and little brother will miss him; no more to hear his sweet voice calling papa or mama or brother, but only think that your great loss is his gain, for God hath said “suffer little children to come unto me, and I will give them rest, for of such is the Kingdom of God. ---Ida B.

The Pulaski County Democrat

Waynesville, Missouri

26 February, 1904

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M.S. Bull 1822-1904

M.S. Bull Dead

Died, at his home near Dixon, February 11, 1904, M.S. Bull.

He was born in North Carolina September 5, 1822, and was 81 years, 5 months and 5 days old. He lived in North Carolina until 21 years of age, then moved to Illinois, lived there two years, and then moved to Calloway county, Missouri, where he married Saluda Chiles to which union five children were born, four of which survive him. He served in the civil war with the Union army and then moved to Maries county, Missouri, lived there until 1882, when he moved to Pulaski county, where he has lived ever since. He was a member of the M.E. Church, South at Bloom Garden. He leaves a wife, four children and a host of friends to mourn his loss.

The Pulaski County Democrat

Waynesville, Missouri

26 February, 1904

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