Evelyn Ousley d. June 1909

Died, little Evelyn, the twenty-one months old baby of Chas. Ousley and wife, after a long illness. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Daugherty at the Baptist church Sunday afternoon, after which the remains were laid away in the City graveyard. The young parents have the sympathy of the entire community in this, their sad bereavement.

The Pulaski County Democrat
Waynesville, Missouri
25 June 1909
Page 5

Mrs. Harry Mitchell d. 18 May 1909

Passes to Her Reward

That grim old reaper Death has once more invaded a Waynesville home and this time the victim was Mrs. Harry Mitchell, who responded to the summons Tuesday evening after a lingering illness of seven weeks duration. Tuberculosis was her ailment and she passed to the other side fully conscious of her condition and surroundings and expressed herself reluctant, but not afraid to go; then goodbye---and all was over.

Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Daugherty at the Methodist church the afternoon following and her remains laid to rest in the Mitchell grave yard.

The bereaved young husband and other relatives have the sympathy of the entire community in this trying hour.

The Pulaski County Democrat
Waynesville, Missouri
21 May 1909
Page 1

Joe Mitchell d. 9 September 1909

News reached here this week of the death of Joe Mitchell, of Woodbine, Tex., which occurred on September 9th at the home of his son at Urica, Ok., where he had gone on a visit. The remains were taken to his home for burial in the family lot at Woodbine. Mr. Mitchell was the youngest son of Samuel Mitchell and was well known to old settlers here, having been raised in these parts. Mrs. Martha York is the only member of the old Mitchell family now living.

The Pulaski County Democrat
Waynesville, Missouri
17 September 1909
Page 5

Cora E. Anderson 1906-1909

The Pulaski County Democrat

Waynesville, Missouri

May 28, 1909

Page 1

Cora Anderson Dead

The death angel again invades our little city and claims for the trophy this time one of its sweet little gems, Cora, the three-year old baby of Mr. and Mrs. A.P. Anderson who passed away Monday morning after a brief illness of only three days duration.

Funeral services were conducted at the Baptist church Monday afternoon by Rev. Daugherty, after which the remains were laid to rest in the city cemetery.

Only those who have passed thru the same sad experience can sympathize with Mr. and Mrs. Anderson in the true sense of the word, but God in his goodness has plucked from earth this little bud bloom for him in paradise. 

Priscilla (Green) Thompson d. 1909

The body of Mrs. John Thompson, who was before her marriage Miss Priscilla Green, was brought here from Cameron, Okla., and was buried Monday afternoon. She had many friends here, who regretted very much to hear of her death. She was a member of the Baptist church, where the funeral was held. She leaves a husband, four children, a mother, two sisters, and five brothers to mourn her loss.

Pulaski County Democrat

19 March, 1909

Maggie Thompson d. October 9, 1909

Card of Thanks

We wish to express our sincere thanks to relatives, friends, and neighbors for their kind expressions of sympathy in our recent bereavement through the loss of my dear daughter, Maggie, who died Saturday, Oct. 9th, 1909.

John Thompson,

Children and Sisters

Pulaski County Democrat

22 October, 1909

Clara Thompson 1897-1909

SWEDEBORG

The death angel has again visited our town and removed from our midst Miss Clara, the beloved daughter of John Thompson, aged 14 years and three months, with typhoid fever. The remains were laid to rest in the Richland cemetery. Funeral services were conducted by Elders Manes and Hawkins. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community.

CARD OF THANKS

We desire to thank our many friends for the kind assistance and sympathy shown us during the illness and death of our beloved daughter and sister, Clara.

John Thompson and Children

Pulaski County Democrat

13 August, 1909

Resolutions of Respect.

Whereas; That the great author of our being has, in his infinite wisdom and tender mercy, seen fit to call to her reward after a brief illness and suffering of typhoid fever, little "Clara", age 14 years, second eldest daughter of Bro. John Thompson, therefore be it, resolved, that we the members of Gasconade lodge No. 439 of the Independent Order Odd Fellows in regular session assembled, do hereby extend to the father and three remaining children, our deep regret and profound sympathy in this another great trial of sad bereavement, following so closely the inevitable taking away of the dearly beloved wife and mother. Be it further resolved, that a transcript of these resolutions be offered for publication in the county papers and that a copy of the same be made part of the records of our lodge. Also that a copy of the original draft be placed in the possession of the grief stricken family.

"Since thy tender spirit has fled, to realms beyond the azure dome,

Then God's bright angels have said, welcome! to Heaven's home, sweet home."

Resolutions offered by,

J.F. Howery, Swedeborg, Mo.

Pulaski County Democrat

27 August, 1909

Catherine G. Jensen 1869-1909

Died, at her home near Swedeborg, Monday morning, Jan. 11, 1909, Catherine Jensen, aged 39 years. She was buried at the Crocker cemetery on Tuesday. She had lived a consistent Christian life having professed faith in Christ when but 18 years old; appropriate funeral services were held by Rev. Petty of the Baptist Church.

Pulaski County Democrat

15 January, 1909

Mary (Hancock) Hamilton 1830-1909

Again the death angel has entered the home and carried away one of the time honored landmarks of Pulaski county in the person of Aunt Mary Hamilton of near Wheeler's mill, who died on Friday and was buried at the Hamilton graveyard on Saturday January 9th, 1909.

Mrs. Hamilton was one of the early settlers of Pulaski Co. and has lived for about fifty years on the farm where she died. Her husband preceded her to the better land many years ago, leaving her with a large family of children, which she reared to man and womanhood and it can truthfully be said that her children, grand children, and great grand children, which are many, go to make up the best citizenship of our County. She had acquired much of this world's goods and was always kind to those who was in need; thus one by one we record the passing away of some of the Lords chosen people. The Democrat joins in sympathy with the relatives who mourn the loss of so good a mother, grandmother, and friend.

Pulaski County Democrat

15 January, 1909

*While the original obituary indicates that Mary Hamilton was laid to rest at Hamilton graveyard, her headstone is located at Sewell Cemetery near Hancock. We do not know if this was simply an error by the paper, if Mrs. Hamilton's grave was later relocated, or if Sewell Cemetery was once known as the Hamilton graveyard.  According to Tombstone Inscriptions of Pulaski County, published by Pulaski County Museum & Historical Society, there are two Hamilton cemeteries, both located near Riddle Bridge. Mary's husband, Samuel, who passed away in 1874, is recorded as being buried in Hamilton Farm cemetery. His tombstone was transcribed by the Historical Society in the mid 1980's. 

Sarah Jane (Martin) Rollins 1834-1909

Mrs. Sarah J. Rollins, the subject of this sketch, was born in Scott county, Va. the 5th day of June, 1834. Died at her home in Waynesville 6th day of January, 1909, after an illness of about eight months duration.

She was married to James M. Rollins December 1851 in Va., where her family then resided; after seven years she with her companion and little ones removed to Missouri in the year 1858, and have since resided near this place. There were born into this home 9 children all of which grew to man and womanhood: Emily Barlow, deceased, H.E. Rollins of Dixon, Elisha M. of Thayer, Theodosia Pippin, of near Richland, Ransom R. Rollins, of Winona, John O. Rollins of Brownfield, Ida B. Morgan of near town, Thos. M. deceased and Samuel T. Rollins of Waynesville. Besides these children reared in the home was George R. Barlow, a grandson, and Chas. McDonald, a great nephew. There are 28 grandchildren, and one great grandchild.

She professed faith in Christ when but fifteen years of age and was received into full fellowship of the Baptist church in the neighborhood where she lived and where her father was then pastor. Mrs. Rollins has lived a beautiful life, and altho her death has left a vacancy in the home and grief and sadness in the hearts of her loved ones, and while they will miss her cheerful smile and kind words of council and encouragement there is consolation in the thought that she died ripe in years and rich in experience in a life of good deeds.

She leaves an aged husband who walked by her side for 57 years sharing each other's joys and sorrows, and seven children and a host of friends to mourn the loss of a good woman.

Pulaski County Democrat

15 January, 1909

Floyd Christeson 1908-1909

Special thanks to Mike Christeson of Little Rock, Arkansas for sharing this obituary.

Floyd Christeson, son of E. C. and Bertha Christeson was born in Pondarey, Idaho, April 10, 1908 and departed this life in Dixon, Mo., Dec. 21, 1909 at 8:00 a.m. aged 1year, 8 months and 11 days.

On account of afflictions of his mother [and he being so young] she was unable to care fro him, so he was taken to his aunt’s in Mellville, Washington for a while, and from there brought to Dixon to his grandpa Christeson‘s for a few days. On the 29th of Oct. he went to live with his Uncle Frank and Aunt May Christeson.

Little Floyd had become attached to his Aunt May on the train as they came to Dixon; he loved her; there was an affinity to her from the time they met until the end came. He was taken sick on the 12th of this month. The disease baffled the physicians; they did all they could to relieve the little sufferer; but all in vain, they could not save the loved and restore the health again, although they did all they could, for he was a bright and promising child; but there comes a time when all human agencies fail, and death claims our loved ones, and we have to take the parting hand and lay them away in the silent.

He was patient in his afflictions, good to take his medicine, kind and affectionate, a loveable disposition, do what you wanted him to. He was loved by all who knew him, seemed to be a favorite among his acquaintances, and loved especially in the home where he passed away, and they could not have done more to save the dear one if he had been their own. [more]

The funeral was conducted at the home of brother Frank Christeson , to a good number of relatives and friend s at 2:30 p.m. and then we laid his little body in the Dixon cemetery to await the resurrection morn. May God bless the father and mother [who could not be present], relatives and friends and may they also live as to meet him in heaven.

Mrs. Mary Hamilton 1830-1909

Again the death Angel has entered the home and carried away one of the time honored landmarks of Pulaski County in the person of Aunt Mary Hamilton of near Wheeler’s Mill, who died on Friday and was buried at the Hamilton graveyard on Saturday January 9th, 1909.

Mrs. Hamilton was one of the early settlers of Pulaski County and has lived for about fifty years on the farm where she died. Her husband preceded her to the better land many years ago, leaving her with a large family of children, which she reared to man and womanhood and it can truthfully be said that her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, which are many, go to make up the best citizenship of our County. She had acquired much of this world’s goods and was always kind to those in need; thus one by one we record the passing away of some of the Lord’s chosen people.

7 December 1830-8 January, 1909

Robert Warren 1838-1909

Died at his home on Big Piney, August 21, 1909, at 3 o’clock p.m., Robert Warren, aged 60 years. He was born in Overton County, Tennessee, November 15, 1838, was married first to Miss Virginia Barnett in Pulaski County, Missouri, who died November 12, 1876. Married second time to Miss Nancy Jane Barnett a sister to first wife. His children number 11, 5 by first marriage, and 6 by second marriage. Nine of his children survive him. His grandchildren number 26.

Mr. Warren was buried on Sunday, August 23rd, by the I.O.O.F., of which he was a member of Relfe Lodge.

Note: Robert Warren has two tombstones, one in Hopewell Cemetery and one in McCourtney Cemetery. McCourtney Cemetery is sometimes referred to as Warren Cemetery.

William Pleasant Ousley 1867-1909

This entry is from the J.J. Watts collection. John J. Watts hailed from Warren, Maine and moved to the northern Ozarks of Missouri sometime after the Civil War. He was a circuit-riding Baptist Minister and his territory covered Phelps, Pulaski, and Texas Counties and parts of Maries and Dent Counties. He established a cemetery, Watt’s Lawn, which is located 1 mile West of J Highway, near the Pulaski County-Phelps County line. This collection covers 1878-1912.

William P. Ousley died at the Tom. Ousley house, Dec. the 25th 1909 at 1 o'clock a.m., aged 42 ys., 10 ms., & 7 ds, leaving a widow and 7 children. Three by 1st wife & 4 by 2d wife. He was a son of Malinda and Crawford Ousley, and of a family of 19 children, 12 surviving. Cris, James S., Cata Dotson, Joseph S., Bida Chambers, Walter, Ela, Thomas, Charles, Hattie, Ida and ____.

18 February, 1867 - 25 December, 1909

Charles Decker 1827-1909

This entry is from the J.J. Watts collection. John J. Watts hailed from Warren, Maine and moved to the northern Ozarks of Missouri sometime after the Civil War. He was a circuit-riding Baptist Minister and his territory covered Phelps, Pulaski, and Texas Counties and parts of Maries and Dent Counties. He established a cemetery, Watt’s Lawn, which is located 1 mile West of J Highway, near the Pulaski County-Phelps County line. This collection covers 1878-1912.

Charles Decker did at Decker, in Pulaski Co., MO., Dec. 2d 1909 at 9-30 a.m., aged 83 ys., 6 ms., & 22 ds. Bro. Decker was born in Tompkins Co., N.Y., May the 10th 1826 and was of a family of 6 children, 3 surviving=Two sisters and one brother. Father of 5 children, 2 living. Mr. Charles R. Decker of Decker, MO, & Robert Earl Decker of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He was a member of the Episcopal Ch. of Fairbo, Minnesota, and has lived at Cedar Rapids for the last 20 years. Was buried at the Dry Creek Cemetery, Dec. 3d 1909 at 3 p.m. Prayer at the house and sermon at the cemetery.

10 May, 1827 - 2 December, 1909

Eva Zylpha Delilah Keeney 1907-1909

This entry is from the J.J. Watts collection. John J. Watts hailed from Warren, Maine and moved to the northern Ozarks of Missouri sometime after the Civil War. He was a circuit-riding Baptist Minister and his territory covered Phelps, Pulaski, and Texas Counties and parts of Maries and Dent Counties. He established a cemetery, Watt’s Lawn, which is located 1 mile West of J Highway, near the Pulaski County-Phelps County line. This collection covers 1878-1912.

Eva Zylpha Delilah Keeney, daughter of Abner Martin & Frances E. Keeney, died at the old Ham Lawson farm on Spring Creek, between Relfe & Pillman's, May 13th 1909 at 1 o'clock a.m., aged 1 yr., 7 ms., & 25 ds. Of a family of 7 children, 6 surviving, with father & mother. Her death was caused by sucking a piece of bread down her wind pipe, buried at Watts Lawn Cemetery, May 14th 1909 at 12 noon after a sermon by J.J. Watts from Psalms 34X19, Hymns 90=145=8 & 34 1/2.

18 November, 1907 - 13 May, 1909

Francis Marion Mathis 1856-1909

This entry is from the J.J. Watts collection. John J. Watts hailed from Warren, Maine and moved to the northern Ozarks of Missouri sometime after the Civil War. He was a circuit-riding Baptist Minister and his territory covered Phelps, Pulaski, and Texas Counties and parts of Maries and Dent Counties. He established a cemetery, Watt’s Lawn, which is located 1 mile West of J Highway, near the Pulaski County-Phelps County line. This collection covers 1878-1912.

Mr. Francis Marion Mathis, died near Waynesville, MO, Mar. 7th 1909 at 20 minutes to 4 p.m., aged 52 ys., 11 ms., & 6 ds. Was taken to the Smith Cemetery near Edgar Springs, Mar. 9th and buried by the side of his mother & father at 4 p.m., service at the cemetery by Watts, Mar. 9th 1909 at 4 p.m., Tues.

1 April, 1856 - 7 March, 1909

Leona Olive (Yelton) Ousley 1868-1909

This entry is from the J.J. Watts collection. John J. Watts hailed from Warren, Maine and moved to the northern Ozarks of Missouri sometime after the Civil War. He was a circuit-riding Baptist Minister and his territory covered Phelps, Pulaski, and Texas Counties and parts of Maries and Dent Counties. He established a cemetery, Watt’s Lawn, which is located 1 mile West of J Highway, near the Pulaski County-Phelps County line. This collection covers 1878-1912.

Mrs. Leona Olive, wife of Joseph S. Ousley, died at her home on Piney Feb. the 5th 1909, at 12.45 p.m., aged 40 ys., 4 ms., & 6 ds. Mrs. Ousley was born in Overton Co., Tenn., Sept. 29th 1868 and was daughter of the late Wm. R. and Nancy Jane (Johnson) Yelton and of a family of 9 children, 7 of whom survive death. I first visited this family on the 3d day of March 1894 and Mrs. Malinda beloved wife of Mr. Sherrill Dunham was taken at the age of 35 ys, 1 mo., & 15 ds. Her husband Mr. Sherrill Dunham only survived his wife from Mar. the 3d to May the 12th of the same year when he passed away, at the age of 37 ys., 5 ms., & 6 ds. The next to go was the beloved mother, Mrs. Nancy Jane Yelton, who died Aug. the 1st 1907, aged 72 ys., 8 ms., & 26 ds. Then the father Mr. William R. Yelton was called to go Dec. the 4th 1908 at the age of 76 ys. 3 ms., & 15 ds. And now again death has taken a beloved sister from this once happy family. On the 2d day of Jan'y 1888 she was united in marriage with Mr. Joseph S. Ousley and unto them were born 9 children, all living. In her fathers family the 1st Mrs. Louisa, now Mrs. Parker, wife of R.B.Parker of Birch Tree, 2d Wm. B. Yelton of Mill Creek, 3d Mrs. Viola Ousley of Birch Tree, 4th John R. Yelton of Cole Camp, 5th Erastus J.. Yelton of Rolla, 6th Mr. Burr L. Yelton of Mill Creek, and 7 Robert Stonewall of Mill Creek.