| Obit For | Burl Gowan |
|---|---|
| Headline | #1. Burl Gowan Dead |
| Text | #1. Burl Gowan, a pioneer citizen of this county and an old Confederate soldier, passed away at his home south of Washburn Tuesday afternoon July 2 following an illness of long duration. Burl Gowan was one of the county's most highly respected citizens and successful farmers. For the past year he had been in poor health and the news of his death came as no surprise to his many friends over the county. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock and internment made at the Roller cemetery. #2. Burrell Gowan Funeral The funeral of Burrell Gowan, who died at his home near Washburn, July 2, was held Wednesday afternoon, July 3 at the Gowan home. the funeral sermon was preached by Rev. E. W. Lowe of Joplin. A large crowd assembled for the funeral services in honor of one of this county's oldest and most highly respected citizens. Mr. Gowan was a native of Tennessee. With his parents he came to this county when a young man and had lived here every since. He was twice married. His last wife and four children survive him. They are where you, James, Mary and Maggie, all at home. |
| Newspaper or Funeral Home | #1. Cassville Republican - #2. Cassville Repubican |
| Date | #1. July 4, 1918, Thursday - # 2. July 11, 1918, Thursday |
| Death Cert Link | - |
| Resource | State Historical Society of MO Microfilm |
| Submitted by | Donna Cooper |
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