| Obit For | Samuel L. Woodard |
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| Headline | Samuel L. Woodard Dead |
| Text | Samuel L. Woodard, commonly known as "Uncle Sam", one of the oldest pioneers of the west part of the county, died at his home near New Hope Church Wednesday evening, Nov. 8, 1914. He was buried in the Clark Cemetery the following evening after services conducted by Rev. Francis Goodnight. "Uncle Sam" was born in the state of Tennessee, June 10, 1837. When a child he came with his parents to Barry County and settled near his last home. He was married to Paralee Fly. To this union was born four children, Charlie Woodard of Oklahoma, N. D., Martin Woodard and Nannie Rhea, wife of H. M. Rhea of the New Hope Community. He was held in the highest esteem by his many friends and dearly loved by all near to him by the ties of nature. His first care was his loved ones and he never forgot a friend or sought to injure any one. The strongest trait of his character was to do some good to all he could and not to speak ill of any one. He professed faith in Christ and assured his loved ones that they would meet him in that home not made with hands eternal in the Heavens. The community has lost a good citizen and a true friend, his family a great comforter and his aged wife a life long companion. In the thought of the many kind things he has said and the comfort he has given us may forget our loss and take courage to so live, we may meet him in the chime of sunshine. Research Note: Woodward was his name - not Woodard. No stones were located for Samuel Woodward and his wife at Clark, so they may have unmarked graves. |
| Newspaper | Cassville Republican |
| Date | November 26, 1914, Thursday |
| Death Cert Link | - |
| Resource | State Historical Society of MO |
| Submitted by | Donna Cooper |
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