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Headline MRS. F. J. BANNISTER DIES IN K.C. MONDAY
Prominent Kansas City Woman Succumbs To Heat Ailment Of 8 Months Duration
Text - Outline The many Cassville and Barry county friends of Fred J. Bannister prominent Kansas City lumberman and insurance man, who has maintained a beautiful summer home at Roaring River, near here, for the past few years, will sadly sympathize with him over the death of his excellent wife, which occurred at their LaCima Farm Home, near Kansas City, last Sunday morning.

Mrs. Bannister had many friends here who loved her and she will be sadly missed by them. Last Christmas, she was one of the largest contributors to the fund raised by the Unity Club of this city, for the purpose of providing Christmas boxes for our city’s unfortunates, and she has always been a constant worker in such matters.

A beautiful floral wreath was sent to the Bannister home from the Cassville business men and friends of the family. The Democrat joins the many friends of the Bannisters in extending sincere sympathy in their sad hour of bereavement.

The following article concerning Mrs. Bannister’s passing was taken from the edition of the Kansas City Star: Mrs. F. J. Bannister died yesterday morning at the Bannister county home, La Cima Farm, Hickman Mills after an 8-months’ illness from heart disease. She was confined to her room practically all that time.

Mrs. Bannister was born near Ironton, Ohio. April 25, 1869. Her maiden name was Edith Nevius. When still a girl she moved with her parents to Hackett, Ark. Where Mr. Bannister met her and where they later were married. Shortly after their marriage they came to Kansas City. Mr. Bannister obtained a position with the Long-Bell Lumber Co., rising to position of president. He left there in August 1923.

Besides her husband, now engaged in the insurance business, Mrs. Bannister is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Ed. C. N. Brown, 5235 Rockhill road; a son, E. J. Bannister, 317 West Forty-Sixty street; three sisters, Mrs. A. Y. Stark, Perry, Mo.; Mrs. A. M. Brooks, Taft, Texas; and Miss A Kate Nevius, Collins, Mo., and one brother, Charles L. Nevius, San Pedro, Cal.

The funeral services will be at 2:30 o’clock tomorrow at the home, Dr. George Hamilton Combs will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Hill cemetery.
Cassville Democrat March 17, 1928

Article Front Page MRS. BANNISTER LEAVES ESTATE TO RELATIVES
Twenty Seven Bequest Are Made In Disposing Of Estate Valued at $70,000.

The following article regarding the will of Mrs. Fred J. Banister which was filled for probate in Kansas City Tuesday. Is taken from the Kansas City Star.

The will of Mrs. Edith M. Bannister, wife of Fred J. Bannister former official of the Long-Bell Lumber Company, was filed today in the probate court. The estate was estimated at $50,000 in personal property and $20,000 in real estate. Mrs. Bannister died March 4.

Mrs. Bannister left to her husband one acre in Barry County, Missouri, known as the Roaring River property, thirty-eight acres north of Hickman Mills, in Jackson county, part of the Bannister Farm, and a watch and gold traveling case. She also provided that all of the residue of her estate, after a list of bequests had been paid, should go to her husband. The will also said "all debts due from said husband are hereby forgiven and canceled."

The other heirs in the will and the amounts they inherited: Mrs. Louise B. Brown, daughter 5235 Rockhill road, $20,000. Edward J. Banister, son 317 West Forty-sixth street, $20,000 to be held in trust by his father and paid when the father sees fit.

Mrs. Nannie Brooks, sister, Taft, Texas, $5,000 and $500 for her invalid son, Albert.
Mrs. Alice Y Stark sister, Perry, Mo. $5,000.
Charles L. Nevius, brother, Sam Pedro, Calif, $5,000.
The amount of the bequests total slightly more than the $70,000 estimate for the estate, but it is believed that the estimate may be low. Fred J. Bannister is named executor of the estate. The will was made September 8, 1927.

Twenty other bequeaths amounting to $500 each are made to her relatives residing in various parts of the country.
2rd Article Front Page.

FROM F.J. BANNISTER To the good people of Cassville, Missouri.

When the time arrives, bringing the greatest trial of one’s existence, the expressions from true friends makes an impression on one’s memory that will be everlasting.

Words cannot convey the actual feeling occasioned by the expressions of sympathy from the residents of Cassville. Saying this, having vividly in mind the love that Mrs. Bannister bore her acquaintances, and her love for the Ozarks which was a part of her existence.

Many times we have discussed the possibility of arranging our affairs whereby we might take up our permanent residence in the Ozarks. Indeed, in the long period of her illness the doctors had recommended Florida and California, all of which plans were discussed, but the final conclusion on the part of Mrs. Bannister was, if she could only get back to Roaring River, that our troubles would float by. Indeed, in her latter days the determination that the date March 11th –our Fortieth wedding anniversary-would find us satisfied with all things, looking upon the blooms of the dogwood and the redbud.

I thank you.
Newspaper or Funeral Home Cassville Democrat
Date March 11, 1928 & March 17, 1928
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