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Obit For Thomas Benton Pulley
Headline Thomas B. Pulley Dead
Text The reaper death has harvested a good life, who is assured of all eternal abode in that great city on high for his obedience in recognition of the Christ and living too life that is so acceptable to him. His life and acts will be cherished by his family and friends and will be a great consolation to them in their irreparable loss.

Thos. B. Pulley, 2 miles northwest of Washburn, was born in Pettis county, Mo., and was 64 years of age. He came to Barry county over 10 years ago and located at Pioneer, where he lived many years and during his residence there, was married to Miss Nancy Russell of Newton county and to this union was born five children, four of whom as living and are: Mrs. Bay Smith of Pineville, Mrs. Perry Ledenham of near Washburn , Clarence Pulley at home, and Earl of Wyoming. He passed to the great beyond Sunday night at 10 p.m.

Mr. Pulley enjoyed the respect and confidence all his acquaintances and was a member of the Baptist Church and an earnest Christian, whose desire was to accomplish good and aid in making the world better.

Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Chas Vanzandt, Monday and the remains were entered in Maplewood Cemetery near Exeter.
Research Note: Maplewood Cemetery, Barry Co., MO has listed name as Thomas Benton Pulley the son of Robert Pulley and Mary "Polly" Berry.

Thomas B. Pulley married Annie R. Russell on April 8, 1880 in Newton Co., MO

Birth listed a 1856.
Newspaper or Funeral Home Cassville Republican
Date May 29, 1920
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Submitted by Barbara Erwin