Maries County, Missouri Genealogy Trails

OBITUARIES

John Leslie Parker

The remains of John Leslie Parker, son of John F. Parker of Heyden, arrived at Dixon last Thursday and was taken to the home of the father where it lay in state until Sunday, August 21st, when interment took place in the cemetery at the Kenner Church of Dry Creek. A large number of friends relatives were present to pay their last respect to this brave lad who gave his life for the freedom of his country. The ex-soldier boys of the American Legion at Dixon, had charge of the funeral.

John Leslie parker was among the first to enter the service from this country and belong to Com. D. of the 354th. Infantry and in the same company with him were, Ransom Ray Birdsong, who also was killed, Sheriff Hugh H. Kehr, William Roberson and others from this county. On the morning of November 1st, 1918 in Argonne Forest, these boys charged the German at 5 a. m. and broke through their lines forcing a withdrawal by the Germans. It was during this battle that leslie was struck in the forehead by a machine gun bullet and instantly killed. The memory of this brave lad will ever live in the minds and hearts of his countryment.

Source: Maries County Gazette, Aug. 25, 1921 - Submitted by C. Anthony

Joseph Francis Barth

Joseph Francis Barth was born in Germany March 1st, 1837 and departed this life May 20, 1920 at the age of 83 years.
The deceased was married to Miss Annie Mary Lohman June 11th, 1865 and to this union two children were born, one dying in infancy, the other Francis Elizabeth, wife of Jos. Weider, Sr., having died June 17th, 1898.

Mr. Barth came to the United States April 15th, 1871 and first settled in Pennsylvania where he lived for two years. He then removed to Salem, Mo., where he resided until July 6th, 1885 when he located in Vienna having purchased of Henry Otto the blacksmith shop where John L. Fennessey is now located. After 18 months he purchased the farm now owned by Weider brothers. In August 1917 he moved again to Vienna and later he purchased the property where he lived until called to his eternal home.

Mr. Barth leaves a wife who was ever kind and devoted to him, six grand children and seven great-grand children. The grand children are Joseph F., John G. and Willie Weider, Mary F. Schwarte, Theresa C. Terwilliger, and Katie L. Duke. One grand child Mary Antoinette died when two years of age.

In his business relations Mr. Barth was always held in highest regards as a conscientious, honest man. He was ever ready and willing to assist his fellow man when in need and was always found at his neighbors' in times of distress and sorrow and his loss is mourned by many.

The funeral services were held at the Catholic church Sunday afternoon and then the remains were borne to their last resting place in the Catholic cemetery west of town.
To his widow and other relatives we extend our sympathy.

Source: Maries County Gazette, May 28, 1920 - Submitted by C. Anthony