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Obituaries taken from various sources. Piland, W. J. Ozark County News March 29, 1883 DIED—Capt. W. J. Piland, on last Wednesday, at 10 o’clock a.m. of typhoid pneumonia at his farm near Thornfield. Capt. Piland had lived to an advanced age and was a citizen of our county for many years. He had a wide circle of friends who mourn his departure. He was a Mason, which order buried him with all their rites on last Friday. Contributed by Mary Ruth (Luna) Sparks Burgess, Thomas Ozark County News May 17, 1883 We learn today that Thomas Burgess, an old and respected citizen of Jasper township, and County Surveyor, died at his place last night. He had been in bad health for some months and yesterday took a congestive chill. Contributed by Mary Ruth (Luna) Sparks Butler, Alice Ozark County News June 7, 1883 Miss Alice Butler, aged 18 years, died at her father’s residence on the 3rd of fever. Contributed by Mary Ruth (Luna) Sparks Webster, Elizabeth Turley Ozark County News July 5, 1883 The sad intelligence comes to town today that on last evening, Mrs. Webster, wife of G. W. Webster of Jasper township, took a congestive chill and died in a few hours. Mrs. Webster leaves a husband and several children as well as many relatives and friends to mourn her sudden loss. The burial takes place this evening. She was the daughter of Mrs. Turley who lives on Lick Creek. Contributed by Mary Ruth (Luna) Sparks Holinshed, Child Tate, Mrs. Ozark County News July 12, 1883 The four-year-old child of B. Holinshed of Richland Township died Monday Mrs. Tate, wife of M. P. Tate passed away today at 11 a.m. after a severe illness of long duration. Contributed by Mary Ruth (Luna) Sparks Tate, Mrs. Rice, T. C. Ozark County News July 19, 1883 The last tribute was paid to Mrs. Tate last Sunday. The funeral services were held at the school building by Parsons Hogard and Mercer after which a long procession followed the remains to the graveyard. Mr. T. C. Rice, who lived on the Chaffin farm, on Barren Fork, was on last Monday working on the public road with others. He took a drink of water and suddenly fell backward and died without uttering a word. What caused his death, no one can surmise. Deceased had been a citizen of this county only a short time but was highly esteem in that neighborhood. Contributed by Mary Ruth (Luna) Sparks Miller, Child Ozark County News Aug. 2, 1883 An infant three days old of John Miller died last Wednesday. Contributed by Mary Ruth (Luna) Sparks Smith, Child Ozark County News Aug. 16, 1883 One of James C. Smith’s children died on Thursday. Contributed by Mary Ruth (Luna) Sparks White, Child Ozark County News Aug. 23, 1883 The infant daughter of William White died on Friday evening. Contributed by Mary Ruth (Luna) Sparks Sweeten, Rebecca Ozark County News Sept. 6, 1883 We are requested to announce that Rev. Fannin will preach the funeral sermon of Mrs. Rebecca Sweeten, the deceased wife of Wm. Sweeten, senior, on the 1st Sunday in October at 11 o’clock at the Lick Creek camp. Contributed by Mary Ruth (Luna) Sparks Amyx, Mrs. M. K. Ozark County News June 9, 1887 Died on last Wednesday, June 1st, Mrs. M. K. Amyx, wife of Judge Amyx, at his home ten miles north of town. The deceased was a ladie highly esteemed by all who knew her. She leaves a husband and several children to mourn her loss. Contributed by Mary Ruth (Luna) Sparks Upton, D. D. Ozark County News June 30, 1887 D. D. Upton, an old citizen of this county, died at his home seven miles west of town on Wednesday, after a long spell of sickness. Contributed by Mary Ruth (Luna) Sparks Souder, Mrs. Ozark County News July 21, 1887 Mrs. Souder, mother of G. C. Souder, died lat Sunday at Mr. Murphy’s near Rockbridge. Contributed by Mary Ruth (Luna) Sparks Poe, R. S. Ozark County News July 27, 1887 R. S. Poe, whom we announced sick of typhoid fever last week, died Saturday. Mr. Poe was one of the early settlers of the county. Contributed by Mary Ruth (Luna) Sparks Souder, Polly Lowe, A. H. Ozark County News Aug. 11, 1887 Mrs. Polly Souder, age 80 years, 3 months and 7 days, departed this life July 9th 1887 at 8:45 a.m. at the residence of her son in law and daughter, J. N. and R. A. Murphy. The deceased was born in the state of Virginia April 2, 1807 and came with her husband to Ozark County in 1869. Her home since the death of her husband in 1873 (unsure of date, hard to read) has been with her youngest son, Mr. Oty Souder. Having been for many years a devoted member of the Christian church, her life has been one of pity as well as industry. She leaves five (??) sons and four daughters and a large circle of friends to mourn her loss. A. H. Lowe, died at his place on Bryant, on Tuesday. Mr. Lowe was an old citizen of the county. He was buried on Wednesday with the honors of the Masonic order of which he was a member. Contributed by Mary Ruth (Luna) Sparks Young, John H. Ozark County News Jan. 17, 1889 Geo. C. Souder of Jackson township informs us of the death of John H. Young, who died very suddenly of pneumonia on last Sunday. The deceased was a well known and respected citizen of the north part of the county. Contributed by Mary Ruth (Luna) Sparks Newsom, Wm. Ozark County News May 16, 1889 Grabeel—Our aged friend and neighbors, Mr. Wm. Newsom, has passed beyond the toils of this world. He died May 11 leaving a wife and little daughter. Contributed by Mary Ruth (Luna) Sparks Luna, James F. Ozark County News May 30, 1889 We are pained to announce the death of James F. Luna on Saturday at his place some eight miles northeast of town after many months suffering. The primary cause of his death was injuries received in the United States army during the late war. Mr. Luna was buried by the G. A. R. Post of this place on Monday. Many citizens of Gainesville attended the funeral. Thus, one by one, the veterans of the late war pass to that “silent field where strife is all unknown.” Contributed by Mary Ruth (Luna) Sparks McGinnis, Mrs. A. Ozark County News Aug. 8, 1889 Mrs. A. McGinnis died one day last week at her home south of town. Contributed by Mary Ruth (Luna) Sparks Davis, Child Humberd, Mrs. Ozark County News Sept. 5, 1889 Death. J. T. Davis’s youngest child. Buried at the grave yard near town last Friday. Grabeel—The wife of Aden Humberd has passed from this life. Contributed by Mary Ruth (Luna) Sparks Patrick, Child Ozark County News Sept. 28, 1889 We are sorry to announce the death of Paul Patrick’s youngest child. Contributed by Mary Ruth (Luna) Sparks Blackburn, A. W. Ozark County News Jan. 2, 1890 A.W. Blackburn, one of the old citizens of the county died Jan. 2, 1890, at his home on Big North Fork having lived a few months past 58 years. He was born in East Tennessee. His death was from throat trouble. Contributed by Mary Ruth (Luna) Sparks Dean, Mrs. and Child Ozark County News Jan. 30, 1890 Sam Dean’s wife and one of his children died from pneumonia. Contributed by Mary Ruth (Luna) Sparks Hambleton, Mrs. Ozark County News Feb. 6, 1890 The wife of I. W. Hambleton died one day last week. Contributed by Mary Ruth (Luna) Sparks Small, Henry Ozark County News Feb. 20, 1889 Eld. Henry Small died at his place on Bryant Feb. 20 at 7 a.m. of pneumonia. Contributed by Mary Ruth (Luna) Sparks Durham, Maggie Bushong, J. H. Ozark County News March 20, 1890 Deaths—Mrs. Maggie Durham, March 14, age 46, of consumption. She leaves two sons. She was buried near Bakersfield. J. H. Bushong of Richland township. Contributed by Mary Ruth (Luna) Sparks Beach, Robert Ozark County News April 10, 1890 Robert Beach, oldest son of John and Sallie Beach, died of consumption. Contributed by Mary Ruth (Luna) Sparks Miller, John Ozark County News May 15, 1890 Death of John Miller. A calf kicked him and caused him to stab himself in the chest with a knife he was holding. Contributed by Mary Ruth (Luna) Sparks Maupin, Nellie and Child Ozark County News Sept. 26, 1890 DIED—On Tuesday, Sept. 24th, 1889, at Gainesville, Mo., Mrs. Nellie Maupin, wife of J. T. Maupin, age 41 years; also their infant daughter born on the same day. Mrs. Maupin was highly esteemed and loved by all. We all grieve at her departure from among us. Mrs. Maupin was a faithful member of the Church of Christ, and her life was worthy of the name she wore. She leaves a husband and daughter and many relatives to mourn her loss. She was born at Troy, N. Y., and was the daughter of Michael Coughlin, now of Chicago. The remains of the mother and infant were temporarily lad at rest near the residence and will be finally interred at the Springfield Cemetery where one of her children now lies. The funeral took place on Wednesday. Services by Rev. J. H. Adams. Contributed by Mary Ruth (Luna) Sparks Smith, Martin Ozark County News Aug. 21, 1890 On last Wednesday Martin Smith, son of W. A. Smith was struck by lightning and killed while in a school room teaching on Brixey in the south part of this county. The school was in session at the time and some fifty pupils were in the school house. A thunder shower was passing over, and a tree near the school was struck by lightning and at the same time the electricity came down the flue and struck the teacher killing him instantly. Many of the children were shocked by the stroke but none were seriously injured. Mr. Smith was an exemplary young man, about 21 years old, just entering upon a life of usefulness. We deeply sympathise with his parents in their untimely loss. Contributed by Mary Ruth (Luna) Sparks Luna, Elisha Ozark County News 1900 Elisha Luna was born in Marshal County, Tenn., May 19, 1819. He was married to Miss Eliza Gray when he was 16 years old and lived with her until his death, making a total of 65 years of married life in peace and harmony. In 1845 when war was declared between the United States and Mexico, and the President made his call for volunteers to go to Mexico to conquer that uncivilized country, Grandpa Luna, then a young man in the prime of life, was among the first to announce his readiness to go, and it was while there engaged in warfare that he was called upon to give up that which is next dearest to life, and that was his eyesight; and for that sad misfortune he was drawing at the time of his death, a pension of $72 per month. He moved to Missouri in 1855 and was one among the first settlers of Ozark County, where he has since resided on the old homestead until his death. To this aged warrior and wife were born 17 children, 16 of whom lived to be grown, married and have large families of their own. He perhaps has a larger offspring than any man in southern Missouri. He has a few great great grand children a degree of relationship which but few men are privileged to know. He united with the Christian church at the age of 21 and from that time on has spent much of his time in religious work; he taught it to his children from the cradle up, and for a number of years back he would often speak of death, and at all times expressed himself as being ready to go, and had selected his own burial spot in the old orchard near by an old favorite peach tree. This being his request, of course, his remains were laid to rest there. Deceased leaves an aged wife, 16 children and a large circle of grandchildren and other relatives and a host of friends to mourn his departure. Contributed by Mary Ruth (Luna) Sparks Hunt, George B. Ozark County Times Feb. 24, 1938 George B. Hunt was born April 15, 1865 in Callaway County, Mo., and died Jan. 22, 1938 in a hospital in Beeville, Texas. He came to Ozark County when a mere boy and grew up in the neighborhood where he spent most of his life. Was married to Miss Florence Morrison on March 25, 1886. He is survived by his wife, four children, nine grandchildren, one great grandchild and one sister, five brothers, and many other relatives and friends. His children are as follows: Minnie Charlotte who died at the age of 9 months, Mrs. Carrie Luna of Gainesville, Mrs. Pearl Luna of Portales, N.M.; Alton Hunt of Laredo, Texas, and Troy Hunt of Beeville, Texas. His sister is Mrs. Julia Patrick of Sand Springs, Okla. His brothers are Lee Hunt, South Fork, Mo., Sam Hunt, Caulfield, Mo., Babe Hunt, Hale, Colo., and Rob and Bud Hunt of Sycamore, Mo. He obeyed the gospel under the preacher of S. C. Garner in 1912. All of his married life has been spent in Ozark County with the exception of one year in Oklahoma in 1901. At the time of his death, his home was at Dora, Mo., but he and wife had gone to spend the winter with their children in the South when he was taken suddenly ill and died at his son Troy’s. His wife and son Alton accompanied the body back to Ozark County where funeral services were held at Smith Chapel Church, and the body laid to rest in Smith Chapel Cemetery under a wealth of beautiful flowers. The scriptural reading was John 14th chapter by U. H. Morrison; prayer and an eloquent sermon by A. J. Thompson and beautiful songs directed by Floyd Pitcock and Oather Hamilton. Uncle B as he was known was greatly loved by all who knew him. He never aspired to publicity nor fame, but was happy and contented with his home, his friends and his church privileges. Contributed by Mary Ruth (Luna) Sparks Daniel, W.R. Ozark County Times Feb. 5, 1891 W. R. Daniel who was raised near Gainesville died suddenly of dropsy of the heart at his home in Wayne County. Contributed by Mary Ruth (Luna) Sparks Priest, Mrs. J.M. Smith, Mary Smith, Jeppie Ozark County Times Feb. 12, 1891 Died last Tuesday Mrs. J. M. Priest of this township who was buried on Wednesday. She left a husband an infant only a few hours old. Died near Gainesville Feb. 13, 1891, Mary Smith. Died near Gainesville Little Jeppie son of J. C. and Lizzie Smith Contributed by Mary Ruth (Luna) Sparks Conklin, Sarah E. Ozark County Times March 5, 1891 Died at Gainesville, Mo., on Feb. 28, 1891, our beloved Sister and Friend, Sarah E. Conklin, wife of Bro. W. A. Conklin. Sister Conklin was born in Scott County, Ark., April 14, 1860. She was a daughter of J. B. and Permelia McClendon of this place. They moved to this county in 1867 when Sister Conklin was but 7 years old. She remained with her parents until Feb. 13, 1879, when she was married to W. A. Conklin of this place. He is a well known citizen of this county and for some years has been editor of the Ozark County News. They spent many happy days together. It seemed that they were living for each other. Sister Conklin obeyed the Gospel on Sept. 12, 1888, under the preaching of Elder J. H. Hill. Contributed by Mary Ruth (Luna) Sparks McClendon, Permelia Luna, Mrs. A.C. Patrick, Mrs. John Ozark County Times April 2, 1891 Died on Wed., April 1, 1891, at 1:10 p.m., Permelia McClendon aged 63 years 65 months and 5 days. She was the wife of John B. McClendon whom she leaves in his old age with three sons and two daughters. She died after 10 days sickness with pneumonia. The funeral took place on Thursday at the Christian Church. Elder Joseph N. Murphy conducted. We are grieved to learn of the death of Mrs. A. C. Luna and Mrs. John Patrick both of whom died this week. Contributed by Mary Ruth (Luna) Sparks Hyde, Dr. John Ozark County Times May 28, 1891 Dr. John Hyde met an untimely death at his own hand on Sunday the 24th in Springfield, Mo. The Dr. and Mrs. Hyde had returned from church in their buggy. She prepared dinner leaving him to attend to his horse. When he did not appear after an unusual time, she went in search and found him hanging from one of the beams in the barn. The funeral services were held Monday. For many years he was a respected citizen of Ozark County coming here from Ohio. He engaged in the mercantile business here. For the past few years, he has been living in Springfield. Contributed by Mary Ruth (Luna) Sparks Harvey Hunt Ozark County Times July 23, 1909 Died-- “Uncle” Harvey Hunt died at his home in this place on Friday morning, July 16, 1909, of heart failure. He had been complaining only a few days and on Thursday evening was supposed to be improving, but early Friday morning had an attack of heart failure from which he could not rally. The remains were interred in the Gainesville cemetery late Friday afternoon. A large number of relatives and friends attended the interment. Mr. Hunt, had he lived until September, would have been 76 years old. He had been married twice and leaves to mourn his departure a wife, nine children and a host of friends. “Uncle Harve” as he was familiarly known, had been a resident of this country about 35 years, about two years ago, he sold his farm on Bryant and purchased property in Gainesville where he lived at the time of his death. Contributed by Mary Ruth (Luna) Sparks |
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