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Headline S. R. REYOLDS, OLD TIME CITIZEN, DIES AT BILLINGS
Text Funeral services for S. R. Reynolds, old time Cassville citizen who passed away at the home of his granddaughter, Mrs. Maud VanHook in Billings, last Wednesday were held at the Presbyterian church in Cassville, his old home, Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. McKinzie of Carthage. Interment was made in the Oak Hill cemetery beside his wife who preceded him in death in July 1921.

A quartette composed of Mrs. John Ray, Mrs. Glen Pearl, Clinton Blythe and Chas. Wills furnished music at the services accompanied by Mrs. B. D. Wilks at the piano, and Dave Stump on violin. Mrs. Ray also sang a solo by request of the bereaved family. Many beautiful floral emblems were received from friends near and afar.

This well known Barry County citizen was born March 4, 1850 in Fayette County, West Virginia. In the year 1850 he came by boat on the Ohio and Mississippi rivers to near Batesville, Ark, on White River. Soon after the close of the Civil War in 1863, he came to Lawrence County, where he married LaTatin Gibson, Dec. 31, 1874. In the year of 1880, he moved to Mineral Springs, Mo., and from there to Cassville in 1882.

Two children were born to the marriage, Mrs. Lela Parrish and Roy D. Reynolds, both of St. Louis, and two grandchildren, Mrs. Maud VanHook of Billings, Mo., and Deck Reynolds, of New York.

Short funeral services were also held at Billings, Friday morning at which time, school of that place were dismissed. A quartette furnished music. The good people of Billings were exceedingly kind during the sad hours which came to this home in their city and rendered every service possible to comfort the family.

Mr. Reynolds were a consistent member of the I.O.O.F. Lodge and has held practically every office of the order. He had a large acquaintance throughout his county and enjoyed many friends. For many years, he was connected with the mill here. He was also a member of the Presbyterian church and lived the Christian life. He moved with his granddaughter, Mrs. VanHook to Billings, a few years ago, where she was employed to teach music in the schools at that place.

A large number attended the services here. The many friends of the bereaved family join the Democrat in extending sympathy in their sad hour.
Research Note: Missouri Death Certificate
Name: Silas Wright Reynolds
Born: March 4, 1850, Virginia
Parents: G. W. and mother (unknown) Reynolds
Died: Feb. 28, Billings, Christian Co., MO
Widowed, Wife name Letital Reynolds
Burial - no place listed
Occupation was listed as retired Miller
Barry Co. MOGenWeb Site - Oak Hill Cemetery lists Tombstone as Silas R. Reynolds. Death Certificate has Silas Wright Reynolds.
Newspaper or Funeral Home Cassville Democrat
Date March 8, 1934
Death Cert Death Certificate
Resource Democrat Office
Submitted by Barbara Erwin