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Obit For David W. Loftin
Headline Died Suddenly
Text David W. Loftin, letter carrier, on the Star route from Cassville, to Hailey and Cato, died very suddenly at Henry Scroggin's home about one mile west of Mineral Springs, Monday evening about five o'clock.

On account of his sudden death an inquest was held Monday night under the direction of Justice of the Peace H. P. Sons. The testimony showed his death was due to heart failure.

A short time prior to his death, Mr. Loftin had stopped at the Busse's home about one and a half mile east of the Scroggin's place to warm. While there he complained of feeling bad but owing to his poor health for the past year his aliment was not considered serious.

By the time he arrived at Mrs. Scroggins' home he was in a helpless condition, and lived about ten minutes after his arrival. He had been bothered with internal aliments for several months but had not been seriously sick at any time.

The deceased was born in Polk County, MO, Jan. 13, 1851. He moved to this county about 27 years ago where he resided until death. As a citizen he enjoyed the confidence and respect of a large acquaintance of this county. He leaves a widow and six children.

He was a brother of A. H. Loftin, east of town. His sudden death was a great shock to this family and many friends.

Funeral services were held at Mineral Springs Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Wells of Miami, Okla., and Revs. Riddle and J. W. Ennes and his body interred in the cemetery nearby.

Newspaper or Funeral Home Cassville Republican
Date February 18, 1915, Thursday
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Resource State Historical Society of MO
Submitted by Donna Cooper