| Obit For | John R. Stinnett |
|---|---|
| Headline | John Stinnett Dead Member of Old Family Passes Away at Wheaton of General Breakdown |
| Text | Another of the county's most excellent citizens was called to answer the summons of his Maker, Sunday morning at 3:00 o'clock, when the sprit of John Stinnett, aged 74 years, 6 months and a few days, took its flight. Mrs. Stinnett was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stinnett, well known and highly respected citizens known in this county during life. He grew to manhood in this county and married a daughter of the late Elijah Waltrip, an excellent citizen of the county. Mrs. Stinnett died several years ago. He was a veteran of the Civil War and served under General U. S. Grant in the 97th Illinois Infantry. He was the father of Edgar Stinnett of Wheaton; Mrs. Webb Ruff, of Joplin; James Stinnett, of Webb City; Mrs. Anna Lambert of Wheaton; Mrs. Will England and Will Stinnett, of California. He was a cousin of Henderson Brown of near this city, who attended the funeral. Rev. Francis Goodnight conducted funeral services at Wheaton, Sunday, after which is remains were conveyed to Purdy and laid beside his wife. |
| Newspaper | Cassville Democrat |
| Date | August 4, 1918, Saturday |
| Death Cert Link | - |
| Resource | State Historical Society of MO Micorfilm |
| Submitted by | Donna Cooper |
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