Mason County Democrat, Friday, June 9, 1933

Rosa May Prentice, daughter of Joseph and Nancy Wright was born in Snicarte on December 24, 1890 and passed away at Springfield, Illinois, June 3, 1933, at the age of 42 years, 3 months and 9 days. On August 19, 1915 she was united in marriage to Isaac Prentice, who passed away May 4, 1932. She was the mother of eight children, three dying in infancy.

Those left to mourn her passing are five sons, namely Emery, William, Junior, Linus and Barry, all of whom reside at home. She also leaves other relatives and friends.

During a meeting held by Brother Morrill in 1912 she was converted and united with the Hopwee [sic] Baptist church. She was a kind and loving mother and will be greatly missed by her children. "A precious one from us is gone, A voice we loved is still, A place is vacant in our home, Which never can be filled."

Funeral services were held at the Hopewell Baptist church Monday, June 5, 1933, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. J. M. Branson officiating. Burial was made in the Snicarte cemetery with the Lintner funeral service in charge.