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Obit For Arthur Polk Bayless
Headline Polk Bayless Dead
Text - Outline Arthur Polk Bayless was born Nov. 15, 1874, in Barry county, near the Antioch church, died at his home in Exeter, Feb. 14, 1927.

He and Miss Della Barr were married August 18, 1895. To this union were born, one son, Homer of Exeter, three daughters, Mrs. Claud Williams of near Cassville, Mrs. Ruby Williams and Mrs. Spencer Smith of Monett. Mrs. Bayless died in January 1920.

He and Miss Myrtle Antel were married July 1921. He made a profession of faith in Christ in a meeting at Antioch church a few years ago. During his sickness lasting four months he was very patient and expressed to his friends and family his willingness and readiness to go. He leaves beside his wife and four children, a father, mother, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Bayless, two sisters, Mrs. Chas McNally, and Mrs. Cam McCary and a host of relatives and friends.

The funeral service were conducted by C.M. Smith at the Antioch church to a large audience, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Antioch cemetery, under the direction of the Barr Undertaking Co., to await the resurrection morning.

Research Note: Missouri Death Cert. 3898
Name: A. Polk Bayless
Parents: George and Mattie (Stephens) Bayless
Newspaper or Funeral Home Cassville Democrat
Date Feb. 19, 1927
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