Woodrow Andres (1922-1942)

WOODROW ANDRES

Woodrow, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Andres, was born in Rolla, Mo., December 28, 1922 and passed away late Saturday night, February 28, 1942 following injuries received in an automobile accident near the junction of Highway 17 and 66 some thirty miles west of Rolla. Besides the parents he is survived by one brother John of the home address, Jerome, Mo., two sisters; Mrs. James Bauers of Rolla and Mrs. Richard Warnol of St. Louis, besides a number of other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon from the Pisgah Church near Dixon, by Rev. Andy Sheppard. Pallbearers were: Gene Rigsby, Harry Evans, Billie Allen, Russell Heflin, Andy Arthur and Louis Woods.

At the time of his death Woodrow was employed in the laundry at Fort Leonard Wood. The large attendance of friends at the final service gave proof of the popularity of this young man. Burial was made in the Pisgah Cemetery under the direction of Null & Son Funeral Home.

Rolla Herald

Rolla, Missouri

12 March, 1942

page 8

Transcribed by Laura (Abernathy) Huffman

Dr. Wilmer Jacob Sell (1868-1942)

Dr. WILMER J. SELL PASSED AWAY FEB. 2

Dr. Wilmer J. Sell, longtime prominent and well-loved physician of Crocker passed away at his home, Monday, Feb. 2, 1942 following an illness of several months at the age of 73 years, 2 months and 20 days.

He is survived by two children, Wilmer B. and Mrs. Thurley Whilhite and a host of friends.

His passing marks the end of a long and useful life, devoted to the sick and suffering and not only to them but to those who were in need of food and clothing.

He practiced his profession at Waynesville for about 20 years before moving to Crocker and in 1920, where he engaged in the drug store business on Main street in connection with his practice.

He practiced for many years in the Ozark hills on horseback before the advent of the auto.

He was active in the social life of the community serving as a member of the Crocker Board of Education for many years and always took an active interest in civic affairs as long as his health would permit.

He was united in marriage to Miss Edna Judkins Nov. 11, 1906, who preceded him in death a few years ago.

He was born in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania in 1868 but left there while a young man to practice his profession in Pulaski County.

He was a faithful member of the Crocker Baptist Church and was active in its affairs as long as his health would permit.

Funeral services were conducted at the Crocker Baptist Church Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 4th by the pastor, Rev. Earl McCormic, assisted by Rev. Waddell, pastor of the Crocker Christian Church with burial in the Crocker cemetery, J. L. Hoops and Sons Funeral Directors.

12 November, 1868 - 2 February, 1982