Mary Elizabeth (Carmack) Foote d. January 17, 1916

Mrs. W.B. Foot of near Bear Ridge died at her home about 6 o'clock Monday evening of pneumonia, after an illness of only two weeks. The deceased was 37 yrs. of age at the time of her death. She leaves to mourn her departure of this life, in addition to a host of friends. A loving husband and three small children, parents Mr. and Mrs. John Carmack of the Bell Creek neighborhood. Two brothers, W.R. and Ivy Carmack. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, January 18th, at the Christian Church at Crocker, of which church she was a true and devote member. The remains were laid to rest in the Crocker Cemetery. We extend our heart felt sympathy to the bereaved relatives in this, their great sorrow. 

Floyd Laughlin d. April 5, 1916

FLOYD LAUGHLIN,  FORMER PULASKI COUNTY BOY KILLED INSTANTLY

Head was Completely Severed From Body by a Cable

Floyd Laughlin, 21 years old, was instantly killed April 5th, 1916 at Nagrom Wash., when a cable in the Morgan Lumber Company's mill snapped in two. A hook at the end of the cable tore the youth's head from his shoulders. Young Laughlin had been employed in the mill a year and a half. The body was taken to Tacoma Wash., for burial. Funeral was held in the afternoon on Saturday, April 8th. Interment in Oakland cemetery under the direction of C.C. Melling Co.

Floyd is survived by his father John Laughlin, three sisters: Mrs. A.W. Cook, Mrs. C.C. Myers, Miss Ollie and a half brother, J.L. Vaughn, all of Cookville, Mo. Young Laughlin left this county with his grandfather, T.M. Laughlin, in 1913 going to Modesto, Cal., where he worked in the nursery business during the season of 1914, from there to San Francisco and later to Nagrom where he met his death.

Maria T. Wodohodsky 1861-1916

Died at her home on the Gasconade river, Friday, April 14, Mrs. Wenzel Wodohodsky Sr.. She was born in Germany, Aug. 12, 1861, and leaves a husband, four daughters and four sons. Interment in the Catholic cemetery Sunday.

John B Sauls 1862-1916

John B. Sauls was born in Maries County, Missouri, September 7, 1862. On April 26, 1886, he was married to Lucinda Stites, of Maries County. He has lived in Pulaski County for several years.

He was converted before his marriage and has always lived true to God. He will be greatly missed in the Sunday School and church work.

Mr. Sauls was taken to St. Louis on April 7th for medical treatment and died there April 12th. The body was brought to Crocker the next day, accompanied by Mrs. Sauls and a nephew, Charles Nelson.

He leaves to mourn his loss his widow; his adopted son, Andy, and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were conducted by Rev. E. M. Vance and interment was made in the Bethany Cemetery—the first grave in the new cemetery.

His relatives who attended the funeral were his wife and adopted son, Mr. And Mrs. Fellar Nelson, Mr. And Mrs. David Stites, Mr. And Mrs. Harvey Baugh, Mr. And Mrs. Johnnie Nelson and children, Mr. And Mrs. Riley Bell and children, Ray Sauls, Charles Nelson, Johnnie Stites, Mr. And Mrs. Jules Jurgens, and C. C. Bell.

The bereaved ones have the sympathy of all in their time of sorrow.

Lizzie (Hale) Copeland 1873-1916

Gone Home To Rest

Mrs. Lizzie Copeland, wife of C.R. Copeland was born at Edgar Springs, Mo., March 2, 1873, and died at her home about one mile southwest of Dixon Tuesday, afternoon, March 28th, being 43 years and 26 days old.

She was the oldest daughter of S.R. and Mary Hale and was married to Chas. R. Copeland at Spring Creek Dec. 2, 1891. To this union 5 children were born, 4 of whom are still living: Mrs. Ruth Stewart, Clyde, Lois and Right, and 4 sisters and 1 brother to mourn her departure.

She was sick about 23 days and although her suffering was intense she bore it as well as anyone could. She had been unconscious for some time but when the end was near she became conscious and began calling all of her relatives to her one by one and told them what she wanted them to do and bidding them good bye until her aged father came and he said to her, "Lizzie I would not talk so much as the doctor says there is a chance for you" but she said to him "Oh! Papa, I have so much to tell and such a short time to tell it, I must hurry." He asked her if she was afraid to die and her answer was "Oh! No, I'm just going home to reap my reward. I have labored so long and diligently. It is just over there Papa, can't you see it?" She said "I hate to go and leave you all, especially my little boy, Right, as I always prayed to live to raise him. I am not afraid to leave Clyde for I have so instructed him I know he will follow in my footsteps. Now I want you all to follow in the footsteps of my Saviour so my little son will follow you."

She united with the M.E. Church at Bloodland in 1912 but all her life she had lived as a true christian and was a great church and Sunday School worker as the people of Bloodland and Hooker know. In conclusion she said, "My life has been an open book for anyone to read. I have always help up for that which was good and suppressed the bad. I have my ticket ready and am only waiting for the train to carry me home where my seat is waiting for me and I want you to so live that when the time comes to you, you will also be ready to join me in the family circle around the Throne of God." Her last words were "Oh! Look at the beautiful sun!"

The funeral services were conducted by Rev. W.E. Mathews, of Newburg, at the home in a very beautiful and impressive manner after which her remains were laid to rest in the Dixon cemetery to await the sound of the trumpet on the Resurrection Morning.

Nancy Jeffries d. February 26, 1916

Died, at the home of her parents in Big Piney, Feb. 26, Nancy Jeffries, the third daughter of T.P. and Sarah Jeffries. Nancy was an active girl and was always ready and willing to help those who asked a favor. We feel desolate when we think of not seeing her anymore but we hope to meet her in the Great Beyond. Her remains were laid to rest in the Big Piney cemetery Sunday the 26th. The family have the sympathy of the community.

A friend,

D.D. Bott

Nancy Malinda (Musgrave) McElroy 1828-1916

Mrs. Nancy Malinda McElroy was born in Illinois Nov. 15, 1828, and died Jan. 22nd, 1916, age 88 years, 1 month, and 23 days. Mrs. McElroy came to Missouri with her father, Bennet Musgrave and family when 12 years old. At the age of 17 she married J.R. Vincent. To them 12 children were born of whom only one, Mrs. Norman Barnes, still survives. Mr. Vincent died during the Civil War. Mrs. Vincent later married Samuel McElroy, who died 18 years ago. Since then she has made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Norman Barnes, and granddaughter, Mrs. Lacy Grisham.

Mrs. McElroy made a profession of faith in Christ 45 years ago and was a zealous member of the Christian church. She was interested in every good work and was loved by all who knew her. Aunt Linda, as she was familiarly known, will be sadly missed by her many friends and relatives, but we should not mourn for her as our loss is her great gain.

Laura C. (Sneed) Derry 1877-1916

Died, at her residence in Big Piney, Laura C. Derry, wife of Dr. Wm. Derry. Sister Derry was born in Pulaski County Mo., Feb. 23, 1877, and died Jan. 25, 1916.

She was a member of the Hopewell Baptist Church and lived a devoted Christian life. She was married to Dr. Wm. Derry, June 17, 1897. To this union eight children were born, three preceding her to that Great Beyond. She leaves a husband and five children to mourn her departure.

The funeral was preached at the church house by Rev. Allsberry after which the remains were laid to rest in the Big Piney Cemetery.

The family has the sympathy of the entire community.

By a friend

Beatrice Vivian Derry 1897-1916

Died, at the residence of her parents in Big Piney, Beatrice Vivian Derry, Jan. 24, 1916. She was born Sept. 28, 1897 at Big Piney.

She professed a hope in Christ in 1911 and has since lived a devoted Christian life, and her last hours were spent praying for her father, brothers, sisters, and her young associates.

The remains were taken to the church where Rev. Alsberry conducted the funeral of mother and daughter. Interment in Big Piney Cemetery. We sympathize with the father in the loss of wife and daughter.

-A friend

Jack Warren d. January 25, 1916

Jack Warren died at his home near Wharton 5 o'clock Tuesday evening of tubercular trouble.

Martha A. (Chambers) George 1859-1916

Died at her home on the Gasconade river, Mrs. Chas. George of heart failure Thursday night and was laid to rest in the Green Cemetery Saturday afternoon. She was a splendid woman and leaves seven sons, one daughter, and husband to mourn their loss. They telegraphed her son, Theodore in Oklahoma immediately and on account of a washout he never got here till Saturday night the train being 19 hours late.

Mrs. Martha George, wife of Charley George, died January 20th, 1916. Mrs. George was born in Wright county, Mo., Aug.11, 1858 and was 57 years, 4 months, and 9 days of age. She was married to Charley George in the year 1880. There were nine children born to this union, seven boys and two girls. One girl died in her childhood. Six boys and one girl were present at the funeral. The oldest boy failed to get home in time on account of the train being delayed.

Mrs. George was a good wife, mother, and neighbor and will be greatly missed by us all. We feel sad because she is gone from us, but while we weep and wonder she may be wrapped in garments of light, and warbling songs of celestial joy. She will return to us no more.

What family circle has remained unbroken- no empty chair- no cherished mementoes- no members transferred to the illimitable Beyond? Alas! We all have felt or seen its power.

We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family and pray that it may be an unbroken family in the glorious beyond.

Rev. Tull

Pulaski County Democrat

January 27, 1916

Mary Elizabeth (Carmack) Foote 1878-1916

Mrs. W.B. Foot of near Bear Ridge died at her home about 6 o'clock Monday evening of pneumonia, after an illness of only two weeks. The deceased was 37 yrs. of age at the time of her death. She leaves to mourn her departure of this life, in addition to a host of friend's. A loving husband and three small children, parents Mr. and Mrs. John Carmack of the Bell Creek neighborhood. Two brothers, W.R. and Ivy Carmack. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, January 18th, at the Christian Church at Crocker, of which Church she was a true and devoted member. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved relatives in this, their great sorrow.

James "Cap" Peel 1837-1916

Cap Peal died Monday Jan. 17th of Pneumonia at the county farm near town, after an illness of several days. He was a bachelor, and had no relatives in the county. He has lived near Waynesville for many years, and was highly respected by all who knew him. This is the 3rd death this winter of the inmates of the county farm. Grandpa and Grandma Admire, as they were familiarly known having died the first of this month.

Minerva Jesse d. June 3, 1916

MRS. JOHN S. JESSE.

Dies at Waynesville- Body Shipped to Mexico for Interment

Many friends in Mexico of Mrs. Minerva Jesse, beloved wife of Rev. J.S. Jesse, were pained to hear of her death at her home at Waynesville, Mo., last Saturday morning. Mexico was formerly her home. The body was shipped here for interment. Rev. O. Olin Green, pastor of the Mexico Baptist Church, held funeral service Sunday afternoon, burial in Elmwood.

Mrs. Jesse was 60 years old. She was a sister of Mr. Granville Reed who died at Columbia and was buried here last week. The husband survives; he is one of the most popular Baptist ministers in the State and pastor of the Baptist church at Waynesville. The following children survive: J.C. Jessie, Artesia, New Mexico; Rev. Lewis Jesse, of Texas; Mrs. Wiley Atkins, Lebanon, Mo., and Mrs. Nancy McKamey, Waynesville, Mo.

Mrs. Jesse was a woman of high Christian ideals. Beloved and faithful in every good work, the world is poorer for her passing.

MEXICO MISSOURI MESSAGE

June 8, 1916

Henry Roam 1835-1916

The following obituary was provided by Michael Roam, and was published in The Crocker News, February 24, 1916 .

Henry Roam was born in Overton county,Tenn., November 30,1835, and died at his home in Crocker,Mo., February 15,1916. aged 80 years,2 month and 15 days.

He married Rhoda Strain, April 16,1853,who died January,1892. Two this union were born eleven children, nine of whom survive him.

On April 24,1892, he married Pearlie Stockton. Ten children were born to this union.

Of these children all but one survive him.

He leaves to mourn his demise his widow, eighteen children, all of whom attended the funeral and a host of true friends. He was a member of the church for many years and for thirty years was a minister of the gospel. Funeral services were held in the Christian Church on Tuesday afternoon of last week and interment was made in the Crocker Cemetery. Rev Mahaney, of Richland,conducted the services.


Card of Thanks
We wish to thank our friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us during the illness And death of our loving husband and father.
Mrs. H. Roam and children.

Lucy M. (Carmack) Bates 1838-1916

Lucy M. Bates (nee Carmack), was born in Tennessee, January 10, 1838, and died at the home of her son, W.A. Bates, July 22, 1916, aged 78 years, 6 months, and 12 days. She was married to James L. Bates in 1858, and 10 children were born to them whose names are as follows: Rebecca Claybrooks, of Scammon, Kansas, Mary Overby, deceased, Infant unnamed, Avarilla Payne, deceased, Susan E. Smith of Swedeborg, Missouri, Effie Herod of Detroit, Michigan, Janie M. Copeland, Hancock, Missouri, Harriet Peterson, Webster Groves, Missouri, and Wm. A. Bates, Dixon, Missouri.

She united with the Christian Church at an early age, and has continued to live an earnest, consistent Christian life until the Master has seen fit to say: “It is enough , come up higher, to enjoy the bliss of an eternal abode prepared for those who love and serve Him.”

Grandma Bates has lived a long and useful life, out-living all her brothers and sisters except two: Uncle John Carmack and Aunt Elizabeth Payne, of Crocker, Missouri.

Funeral services were held at the Christian Church in Crocker, Sunday, July 23, 1916, and then her remains were tenderly laid to rest by the side of her husband, James L. Bates, who preceded her to the Glory Land, February 5, 1908.

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Isaac Jefferson Odom (1853-1916)

Isaac Odom, of near Hancock, died Sunday night of appendicitis, on a Frisco passenger train between Newburg and Rolla, while enroute to a St. Louis hospital, to undergo an operation. The deceased was 61 years of age. He leaves a wife and five children to mourn his departure. He was converted and joined the Baptist Church at the age of 20 years, spending 44 years in the Lord's service, loved and respected by all who knew him. He was a candidate for the office of judge of the County Court for the Eastern District. Funeral services were conducted at the home, Tuesday evening, by the Rev. J.L. Hicks of Richland. The remains were laid to rest in the Joiner Cemetery by the I.O.O.F. Lodge of Crocker, members of Waynesville and Dixon lodges assisting in the ceremonies. The attendance was large, thus attesting the great esteem in which he was held.

28 January, 1853 - 9 July, 1916