| Obit For | Nannie (Durham) Gowen |
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| Headline | MRS. BURL GOWEN PASSED AWAY Old Time And Highly Honored Citizen Passes Away Near Washburn |
| Text | Barry county lost another one of its old time and highly honored citizens Wednesday afternoon at 4 o’clock, when Mrs. Burl Gowen, passed away at her home near Washburn. Mrs. Gowen was one of the early citizens of this county and has resided in the Washburn country ever since she came to this county, many years ago. She was the wife of Burl Gowen, who preceded her in death a few years ago, and who stood high in the estimation of all his acquaintances for his honest, straight-forward dealing at all times. Mrs. Gowen as about 75 years old and leaves two daughters and two sons to mourn her passing, who are. Mrs. Veril Mcglothin of Seligman, Miss Maggie at home and two sons, James and Willis, both of that community. She also leaves a brother, Henry who lives in Teas. Mrs. Gowen was also distantly related to Mrs. Charles Ray, publisher of the Democrat. She was a daughter of the late Jas. Durham, an honorable citizen of this county. Impressive funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon by Rev. Chas. Vanzandt of Exeter, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Roller cemetery, near he home. # No woman was better loved and stood higher in her community, that this excellent woman. She was a splendid neighbor and very religious, and will be sadly missed by her many relatives and friends, The Democrat extends sympathy to the bereaved family in their sad hour. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Northcutt, Mrs. Charles Ray and sister, Mrs. W. E. Thomas of Kansas City, were among those from that city that attended the funeral service. Research Notes: Missouri Death Cert. # 12206 Name: Nannie Gowen Born: Nov. 14, 1853, Barry Co., MO Parents: James and Margaret (Hubbard) Durham Died: April 11, 1928, Washburn Twp., Barry Co., MO Burial was in Roller Cemetery, Barry Co., MO (Note AKA Kings, Cemetery) |
| Newspaper or Funeral Home | Cassville Democrat |
| Date | April 14, 1928 |
| Death Cert Link | Death Certificate |
| Resource | - |
| Submitted by | Barbara Erwin |
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