John Tice Miller 1840-1932

John T. Miller, an aged and long time resident of this vicinity, passed away at his home southeast of Crocker Saturday at the age of 92 years, 2 months and 13 days. He was united in marriage to Mary Douglas, July 30, 1875, and to this union seven children were born, all of whom survive him. They are Mrs. S. B. Neander of Swedeborg, Mrs. Wood Carver of Waynesville, Mrs. Len Peterson, Walter and William of Rockport, Ill, Robert of St. Louis, and Everett of Crocker. He also leaves a daughter by a former marriage, Mrs. Mary Manes of Swedeborg. He also leaves two brothers and one sister besides other relatives and a host of friends to mourn his passing.
Mr. Miller united with the Baptist church at an early age and remained firm in that faith until death. He was a veteran of the Civil War, enlisting April 5, 1861, and was discharged October 31, 1865, after more than four and one-half years in the union army.
Funeral services were conducted at the Crocker cemetery Sunday afternoon by Rev. Chas. H. Moneymaker, with the local Legion Post assisting.

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Lucy Mildred (Dell) Frazier 1905-1932

A FRIEND’S TRIBUTE

Died---In Central Baptist hospital, at 12:00 a.m., Friday, May 27 1932, Lucy Mildred Frazier, age 26 years, 5 months and 9 days.

Lucy, the youngest child of V.B. and Mary Ellen Dell, was born near Waynesville, Pulaski County, Missouri, December 18, 1905. When she was 17 years old, the family located at Van Buren, in the hotel business. Lucy entered high school and was an outstanding member of the graduating class of 1926. The following October 10, she was wedded to John. A. Frazier, of Van Buren. Practically all their married life, the husband had been engaged in the mercantile business. For a time, they were located in St. Louis, but for most of the time at Van Buren. On April 17, 1927, a baby girl, Rosemary, was born, being 5 years old at the death of her mother.

Mrs. Frazier was a good business woman, but was at her best caring for her family, creating a happy and comfortable home for them. In February, 1931, she made a profession of faith in Christ, under the preaching of W.F. Frazier and united with the Missionary Baptist Church of Van Buren. She took an active part in Sunday school and B.Y.P.U Socially, she was among her group, as in school, a favorite, and was known and loved by all in the community.

Mrs. Frazier had been ill for several months prior to her death, but not bedfast. Under advisement, she went to the hospital May 6.…..
….operation for appendicitis, but upon examination, five operations were necessary, from which she could not recover. Although weak, she stood the operations well and her relatives and friends were hopeful of her recovery. She was removed to the home of her brother, Howard, in St. Louis…she would recover. Thursday before her death, she was hastened back to the hospital before her husband and mother could reach St. Louis. In the presence of the hospital nurses and doctors and members of the family, she fell asleep to this earthly life and entered that “ ____ city to which we all journey, where our redeemer is the light and where there is no sorry, nor any sighing, and where there is no weeping or dying.” Her death came as the result of complications of causes from the operation.

Funeral services were held from the Van Buren Baptist Church, at __ o’clock, Monday afternoon. The pastor K.E. Couch, conducted the services. The beautiful floral offerings showed the love and respect friends bore for her.

Interment was made in the Van Buren cemetery, under the direction of W.C. Croy funeral home. The weather was fair, and the funeral was one of the largest ever seen in the community.

Lucy was caused to think of the uncertain outcome of so serious…operation by her husband and mother but from her reply she faced it fearlessly. Perhaps she was thinking:

“And if death should come seeking
What of death, my dear?
Her things have come to me before
I shall be a little frightened, for I

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But one side or the other there will
Come your voice, kind, slow,
Telling me I can be brave,
Your hand stretched to carry me
- Oh, I shall laugh I know,
And find myself across the grave.”

She is survived by her husband, little daughter, Rosemary, her mother and father; 5 brothers, Robert, Snowden, Howard, Drew, and Ea__, two sisters, Florence Spaulding and Lula Frazier. She was the pride of their hearts and lived such a short time to cheer their lives with th__ happy, optimistic disposition. ”If summons came and she has gone to await the loved ones left behind. It is hard to to readjust our lives after the loss of a dear one and from … depth of our heart, no doubt, family reflects:
“Two bright eyes, a tender smile, A loving heart that knew no gu_
Deep trust in God that all was right
Her joy to make some other bright
If a sick or suffering one she knew
Some gentle act of love she’d do.
No thought of self, but of the other
The call was short, the shock ___
To part with one we loved so dear
When evening shadows fall and
Are sitting all alone,
In our hearts there comes a longing,
Oh if we could only bring her home
Gone is the face we loved so dear
Silent is the voice we loved to hear
Tis sad but true, we wonder ____
The best are always the first to go
Surrounded by friends we are lonesome;
In midst of our joy we are blue,
With smiles on our faces our hearts ache
Longing, dear Lucy, for you.

Your friend, PEARL M. CAR

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Hazel Lane (Lane) Adams 1906-1932

Mrs. Frank L. Adams, Formerly of This Place, Dies in St. Louis Hospital

Hazel Lane Adams passed away at 12:20 p.m. Thursday, February 25 at St. John’s hospital in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 25 years, 11 months and 17 days.

She entered into rest, peaceably and sweetly, with hands reaching Heavenward, and a smile upon her lips.

She was born in Waynesville, Missouri, graduated from the Waynesville high schools in 1923, and taught the grades in the Waynesville school for two terms-1924-25, and taught in the Dixon schools for three terms, 1926-27-28.

She was converted at the age of 13, and united with the Waynesville Baptist church, where she was a faithful and consecrated member, serving as pianist for several years, or until her marriage, being a talented musician.

She was united in marriage to Frank L. Adams, of Iberia, November 10, 1930, making their home for a while with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Adams, who loved her as their own daughter.

They established their own little home in Iberia about two years ago, which she loved and took so much joy in.

On February 6, she cheerfully went down “through the valley and shadow of death” sacrificing her life, that another life might be brought into the world, the little one that she had planned for so much, quietly sleeping in its newly made grave.

She leaves to mourn her passing, a devoted husband, father mother, two sisters, one brother, and her husband’s parents, who loved her as their own daughter, and many other relatives and friends, making the latter wherever she was known.

Hazel was a beautiful woman, with a sweet personality and a smile for everyone.

Short funeral services were conducted at her old home, Friday afternoon, as the body was being conveyed to Iberia, conducted by Rev. H.C. Green and Rev. I.M. Cook, and Miss Grace Manchester sang one of her favorite songs, “Crossing The Bar”…

…she loved us, and in closing the final chapter of her earthly life, which is only the beginning of the fullness of Life Eternal for the christian, which we feel assured that she was, in the truest, fullest sense, the following poem, by Tennyson illustrates what she would want to say:

“Sunset and evening star,
And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning on
The bar,
When I put out to sea.
But such a tide as moving seems
Asleep,
Too full for sound or foam
When that which drew from out the boundless deep
Turns again home.

Twilight and evening bell,
And after that the dark!
And may there be no sadness of farewell,
When I embark;
For tho' from out our bourne of Time and Place
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have crost the bar.”

The great crowd estimated from 1,000 to 1,800 people who attended the last rites at Iberia Saturday afternoon, attested to the love and esteem in which she was held.

Funeral services were conducted from Iberia Baptist Church, Prof. G. Byron Smith, of the Iberia Junior College, giving the address, assisted by Rev. H.C. Green and Rev. I.M. Cook of this place, and at the close the Waynesville Chapter of the Order of eastern Star, of which she was a member, closed the service with their beautiful and impressive service, with the Iberia Chapter present.

Innterment was made in the Iberia cemetery, under the direction of the following funeral directors: Clarence Casey of Iberia, J.L. Hoops and Sons of Crocker, and F.H. Gilbert of Dixon.

Sorrow is the inevitable lot of us all; sooner or later it comes, and only one’s attitude toward sorrow determines the effect that it has on the lives of us all, for without sorrow, …

…life is a preparation after Death for the Great Adventure, which comes to the Christian, or those who have trusted in the Savior for So Great Salvation, where Hazel is, and every thing is complete for those who love Him.

We do not mourn for her as those who have no hope, but we know that we shall see her and worship with her again around the “Great White Throne” of God.

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John Tice Ray 1885-1932

Tice Ray Succumbs to Tuberculosis, After Lingering Illness

May 11 1885- August 11, 1932

Tice Ray, age 45 years, passed away at his home on Gospel Ridge, Thursday, August 11, after an illness of 15 months.

He was born on Bear Ridge, Pulaski County, Missouri, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Ray, deceased, and spent all of his life in this County.

When about 16 years of age he united with the Free Will Baptist Church.

He was united in marriage about 26 years ago, to Maude Hensley of the Antioch community, and to this union 7 children were born, 2 dying in infancy; and those surviving, besides the wife, are Mrs. Floyd Burrow, Jesse, Snowden, John, and Buddy.

He also leaves one brother, Mert Ray, two half-brothers, Everett and Milford, two half-sisters, Mrs. Bryan Lane and Mrs. J.E. Dodds, and other relatives and friends to mourn his decease.

Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon, at 5 o'clock, from the Gospel Ridge school house, east of here, by Rev. Chas. Roach, under the direction of J.L. Hoops and Sons, funeral directors, with Frank Christeson of this place in charge.

Interment was made in the Gospel Ridge cemetery.

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Lewis Alexander Carter 1860-1932

Lewis Alexander Carter was born in Tennesse, July 23, 1860, and departed this life at about 4 p.m., Monday, September 12, 1932; age at time of death, 72 years, 1 month, and 20 days.

He was married early in life, to Martha Watson, who preceded him in death about 33 years ago. To this union 11 children were born, three having passed away in infancy. Those surviving are: Emma, Margaret, and Mollie Duncan, of Rolla, Missouri, Laura Queen, Bessie Harilson and Lucille Aldrich of St. Louis, Pete and Tom Carter of near Dixon.

He was later married to Mary Keaton, who, with 6 children of this union, is left to mourn his passing, one daughter having passed on in infancy, leaving Lewis, Perry, and Elmer at home, Willie, of Big Piney, Missouri, Ollie Ross, of Liberal, Kansas, and Elsie Thompson, of near Waynesville, Missouri.
Mr. Carter was a fine, honest man, a faithful and loyal husband and father, and numbered his friends by his acquaintances. He will be sadly missed in his home and by his friends.
He was converted when a young man, and during his last sickness, said he was ready to go, and passed quietly out of this world into the Great Beyond, where there is no more sickness, sorrow, or pain.

Our loss is his eternal gain, as he has only gone to rest, to await the Resurrection.

Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Sooter of Dixon, at the Fairview cemetery, Tuesday, September 13, at bout 3 o'clock p.m., amidst a number of sorrowing relatives and friends.

Lucy Alleyne Duncan 1897-1932

Lucy Alleyne Duncan was born Sept. 15, 1897 at Relfe, Phelps County, Missouri; and died in Waynesville, Missouri, July 24, 1932, aged 34 years, 10 months, and 9 days.

She was the daughter of Frank E. and Cora A. Duncan (nee Miller). Her father died in May, 1897- four months before she was born.

In April 1905 her mother was united in marriage with G.W. Lane of Waynesville, where she had resided for the past 27 years.

She leaves besides her mother and step-father, a half-sister and a half-brother, Bertie Lee Lane and George W. Lane, Jr.. She is also survived by one grandmother, Mrs. Lucy R. Duncan, of Newburg, aged 88 years, 5 uncles, 6 aunts, and many cousins and other relatives and a host of friends throughout the country. A half-sister, Mrs. Hazel Lane Adams, preceeded her to the grave last February.

She was converted and joined the Waynesville Baptist church when 13 years of age and lived a clean christian life until called home by her Master.

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