Death of Mrs. W. H.
Mayes
Just before The
Missourian was printed last issue the intelligence reached this office that Mrs.
Mary Vance Mayes, had died early that morning, at her home in Cowgill.
She was 81 years old last May; born in 1836, and was a Christian whose light
shone out over the shores of time in a manner that was beautiful to behold.
There is nothing lovelier on earth than the radiance sent forth from a life
consecration to the service of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
Her maiden name was Mary V. Creason, daughter of the late Goodwin Creason and
wife.
When she was 19 years of age she confessed her Savior before men and
entered upon the duties of her Master, serving him faithfully for more than 62
years
and earning a crown to be worn in the house not made with hands eternal in the
heavens.
In 1863, or 54 years ago, she was married to the man of her choice, and
three daughters blessed that union.
One of them, Sallie, died at the age of five years; another, Mrs. Mattie Austin,
died about five years ago, The other daughter, Mrs. A.M. Delaney, now in Texas,
survives.
(Mr. Alex. Milstead
tells us that Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Mayes were married on the 27th day
of October, 1863,
by Justice of the Peace Robert A. Crenshaw, at the old Creason homestead, 5
miles northeast of Knoxville.)
A sister of the
deceased, Mrs. Kate Gant, of Cowgill also surivies, and with the husband is
bowed down with grief at the loss of a loving sister and wife.
Funeral services were conducted by Elder Jas. E. Dunn at her late home in
Cowgill at 2:00 o’clock, Friday afternoon;
and a large crowd was present, we are informed by a relative, Mr. Milo Fowler.
And let us add that those who beheld that little mound of earth in the Cowgill
Cemetery, Friday afternoon, covered with both flowers in their
fragrance and beauty and snow in its representation of purity of the life
just departed well know and in memory will say
“The life of faith, of
labor and of trust,
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Harper Clarence Matchett, son of Mary J. and John W. Matchett, was born May
6, 1875, in Washington County, Pennsylvania, and passed away at the family home
in Hamilton, Mo. April 15 1942.
He was about 12 years of age when he came with his parents and brothers and
sisters to Caldwell County, Missouri, where he spent the greater part of his
life.
He was united in marriage to Miss Cora Farr on Nov. 3, 1898, near Mirabile,
Mo., at the old Farr home, and truly this union lasted in complete fulfillment
of the vows “faithful ‘til death do us part.”
Eight children were born, all of whom survive.
Mr. Matchett untied with the Presbyterian church at Asbury, Sullivan County, in 1903. He was devoted to his wife and children, a man who earned the love of his family and the respect of the people of his community. For many months he has been a patent sufferer, and was willing and ready that death should come to bring him the rest and peace so richly deserved. One brother Edgar Matchett, Kinston, and one sister Ida Matchett, preceded him in death, several years ago.
He leaves to mourn his loss, the wife, Mrs. Cora Matchett, Hamilton; the eight children, Mrs. Marie Hill and Mrs. Sarah Moss of Kingston, Delbert and Donald of St. Joseph, Edgar of Iola, Kan., Fred of Fox Lake, Ill., Mrs. Cora Carr of Polo, and Raymond who enlisted in the navy and is stationed at Brooklyn, N.Y.; 19 grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Ella Morgan of Mirabile; one borther, Will Matchett of Hamilton; nieces, nephews and many friends.
Services were held at the Kingston Federated Church, on Friday afternoon, April 17, conducted by Rev. Barksdale. The music was furnished by Corrine Garrett and Metta Cruickshank.
Pallbearers were Charles Houghton, Walter McNary, Charles Howell, Floyd
Cawthon, Burns Corbett and John Corbett. Contributed by Leslie Wyman - 2008
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RICHMOND MISSOURIAN – 12-13-1917
“Death of Mrs. W.H. Mayes”
Just before The Missourian was printed last issue the intelligence reached this office that Mrs. Mary Vance Mayes, wife of Mr. W.H. Mayes, had died early that morning, at her home in Cowgill.
She was 81 years old last May; born in 1836, and was a Christian whose light shone out over the shores of time in a manner that was beautiful to behold. There is nothing lovelier on earth than the radiance sent forth from a life consecration to the service of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
Her maiden name was Mary V. Creason, daughter of the late Goodwin Creason and wife.
When she was 19 years of age she confessed her Savior before men and entered upon the duties of her Master, serving him faithfully for more than 62 years and earning a crown to be worn in the house not made with hands eternal in the heavens.
In 1863 or 54 years ago, she was married to the man of her choice, and three daughters blessed that union. One of them, Sallie, died at the age of five years; another, Mrs. Mattie Austin, died about five years ago. The other daughter, Mrs. A.M. Delaney, now in Texas, survives.
(Mr. Alex Milstead tells us that Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Mayes were married on the 27th day of October, 1863, by Justice of the Peace Robert A Crenshaw, at the old Creason homestead, 5 miles northeast of Knoxville).
A sister of the deceased, Mrs. Kate Gant, of Cowgill also survives and with the husband is bowed down with grief at the loss of a loving sister and wife.
Funeral services were conducted by Elder Jas. E. Dunn at her late home in Cowgill at 2:00 o’clock, Friday afternoon; and a large crowd was present, we are informed by a relative, Mr. Milo Fowler.
And let us add that those who beheld that little mound of earth in the
Cowgill Cemetery, Friday afternoon, covered with both flowers in their fragrance
and beauty and snow in its representation of purity of the life just departed
well know and in memory will say “This life of faith, of labor and of trust, The
life that overflows with warmest love, (illegible) in ashes and in dust;
(illegible) God reigns in truth and might above.”
contributed by Leslie Wyman - 2008
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JOHN L. MOSS PASSES AWAY
John L. Moss died at the home of his son, Chas. Moss, Tuesday, aged 66 years,
6 months and 17 days. Funeral services were held at the house Wednesday at 11
o’clock conducted by Rev. F.M. Hall
and the body was laid to rest in the White cemetery.
Mr. Moss was born in Schwyler county, Ill., Oct. 18, 1846. He was married to Miss Mary Gobble in Illinois and to them 1 daughter was born, both mother and daughter preceding him to the other world.
Deceased came to Missouri in 1871 and was married to miss Emma F. Kromeich
Dec. 31, 1974. To them 7 children were born, 4 boys and 3 girls. This wife and
one son also preceded him in death.
The surviving children are James Charles and Mattie of Braymer, Amos of Bogard
and Lydia and Ida who reside in Nebraska. Many other relatives and friends also
mourn his death.
Mr. Moss united with the Baptist church early in life. He has long resided in
this locality and was well known to all the older residents.
contributed by Leslie Wyman- 2008
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Betty Rae Watson-Mott Dies After Long Illness Services Thursday
Betty Rae Mott daughter of Raymond and Muriel Stepleton-Watson
was born July 27, 1926 and departed this life at Menorah Medical Center in
Kansas city at 11:48 a.m.
Tuesday, August 24, 1965 at the age of 39 years.
Mrs. Mott has been ill the past five years.
She was a graduate of Polo High School in the class of 1944. In her youth,
she became a Christian and joined the Methodist Church in Polo, Missouri, later
transferring her membership to the Congregational Church at 36th & Walnut
in Kansas City, Missouri.
On March 3, 1948, she was united in marriage to George E. Mott of
Excelsior Springs, Missouri. To this union three children were born.
Betty always had a smile for those that knew her and cheerful even though she
often did not feel well.
She is survived by her husband, George Mott of the home at 3626 Walnut, Kansas
City, Missouri; two daughters, Winnette Ann and Melody Sue and one son Randall
Edwin all of the home;
her mother Muriel Vaught and her father Raymond Watson both of Polo, Missouri;
three sisters; Mrs. Mary Doyle, Buckner, Missouri; Mrs. Beverly McCartney of
Lamoni, Iowa; Mrs. Ruby Haight of Polo, Missouri and one brother, Bert Bud
Vaught of Gladstone, Missouri.
One uncle Ira Lee Stepleton of Penrose, Colorado.
Five nieces, three nephews and a number of other relatives and a host of
neighbors and friends.
Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Baptist Church in Polo with Rev.
Kenton Webb officiating.
Music was provided by Mrs. John McCollough who sang “How Great Thou Art” and
“Beyond the Sunset.”
Pallbearers were Doris Carter, Bob Lile, Bill Rodgers, Joe Robinett and Gene
Cresson. Burial will be in Prairie Ridge Cemetery, west of Polo.
Contributed by: Paula Doyle-Bicket, #3
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