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Faris, Mary Ewing Duval
Funeral Services
Of Mrs. Mary Ewing Duval Faris on Sunday Afternoon
Were Largely Attended
A Comforting Sermon, Sweet Music, Beautiful Flowers is Great Profusion.
Promptly at 2:30 o'clock at the residence of Mr. John E. Watkins, corner of Camden and West Lexington streets,
a quartette, composed of Mrs. Frank P. Divelbiss, Mrs. J.R. Duval, Messrs. L.O. Garrett and Clarence Hubbell began
singing that sweet hymn, "The Beautiful Isle of Somewhere, the language of which describes Heaven as nearly
as words can, the place of eternal rest where the gentle spirit of Mrs. Faris has gone, and for that good reason
they are appended, as follows:
Somewhere the sun is shining,
Somewhere the song birds dwell,
Hush, then, thy sad repining,
God lives and all is well.
Chorus.
Somewhere, somewhere,
Beautiful Isle of Somewhere,
Land of the true,
Where we live anew,
Beautiful Isle of Somewhere.
Somewhere the day is longer,
Somewhere the task is done,
Somewhere the heart is stronger,
Somewhere the guerdon won.
Somewhere the load is lifted,
Close by an open gate,
Somewhere the clouds are rifted,
Somewhere the angles wait.
The sweet melody made by the quartette and the strong meaning words seemed to lessen the space between here and
there and to impel the thought that "The Beautiful Isle of Somewhere" is nearer and dearer, and indeed
such music can, more than anything else earthly, soothe aching breasts. After prayer by Rev. F.L. Alexander and
another appropriate hymn, "Beautiful Home," the preacher in just twenty-five minutes uttered as many
sentences of comfort as anybody could quote from the Bible in that length of time, all of his words being like
apples of gold in pictures of silver, after which the quartette sang:
"Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep,
From which none ever wake to weep".
Then the white casket, containing all that was mortal of one of earth's sweetest womanly blossoms, absolutely enveloped
in a sea of the most beautiful of fragrant flowers, which, in their purity were symbolic of the life of the departed,
was followed in reverent silence to the City of the Dead on the hilltop overlooking Richmond.
At the grave Rev. Alexander offered a prayer, a portion of which was: "May each of the sorrowing friends so
live that when the summons comes to join the innumerable caravan that moves to the pale realms of shade, you shall
be sustained and soothed by an unfaltering trust, and approach the grave like one who wraps the drapery of his
couch about him and lies down to pleasant dreams."
The opportunity was then given the weeping loved ones and friends to take a last long, lingering look at the beautiful
remains, after which the lid was replaced and the benediction followed.
Just as the sun was lowering behind the hills in the golden west, still shedding its brilliant light all around,
even so was that casket, containing what had been a ray of sunshine in this (can't read one word) world, consigned
by tender hands to the open bosom of mother earth, and the light of that noble life will shine in the memories
of her loved ones and friends as the years unceasingly roll.
And we ought to draw a lesson from and greatly profit by such a life as was that of Mrs. Mary Ewing Duval Faris,
because in this case death had no sting, the grave no victory, and so at last when no earthly seen-cry is visible
to our optic eyes, may our hearts be pure, our titles clear and our hope strong to observe the eternal splendor
of a land where the angels of peace shall rustle over the heavenly plains where sorrow and tears turn to smiles
and joy.
(same person as above)
Richmond Missourian
Richmond, Ray County, Missouri
6 JAN 1916
Front Page
Life is wonderful. In 1886 or a little over 29 years ago, a tiny baby girl was born in Kansas City, and her parents
were Mr. and Mrs. L.C. Duval. Great oaks from little acorns grow-and they overshadow so many other trees all around
them. That tiny tot was christened Mary Ewing Duval. She grew to young womanhood, was a shining light among her
Richmond schoolmates, graduating at the High School here in 1908, and on June 2, 1909, became the wife of Lieut.
M.G. Faris. In her sphere thereafter, in different parts of the world, the light of her Christian life was as a
city set upon a hill. But the withering hand of time, changed the tide of the happiness of her husband, mother,
relatives and friends and in the Letterman hospital, Presido, San Francisco, on December 22, 1915, her gentle spirit
left the tabernacle of clay and took its flight to the God who gave it-to "The Beautiful Isle Somewhere."
At the funeral of Mrs. Mary Ewing Duval Frais, Sunday afternoon, the following from a distance were present:--Mr.
and Mrs. Ewing Duval, Mrs. James Duval, Mrs. B.N. Mosman, Mrs. Jake Neiswanger, Mrs. Tenicia Callahan, Miss Adela
VanHorn, all of Kansas City and relatives of the deceased. Also Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Smith of Dockery.
May the sod rest lightly upon this newly made grave. To the chirsitan there is no death-only a transition.
Richmond Missourian, Richmond, Ray County, Missouri, 6 JAN 1916, Front Page, Contributed by Jenna Zunker
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Fields, Joseph
Joseph Fields, 67 yrs. old died at the Isley farm west of Polo on 2 Feb. He had spent his entire life in Ray and
Caldwell counties and had resided for many years and until recently near Braymer. His town brother Walter, of the
home, and his brother Andrew, survive. Burial was at Bethel cemetery in Knoxville. Twp.
The Missourian February 11, 1937
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Farrer, Mary
Died At her home in Richmond on Monday March 7th, 1892, Mrs. Mary Farrer after a brief illness. The remains of
the deceased were buried Tuesday at the burying ground.
Richmond Conservator March 10, 1892
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Farris, Emma (Spencer)
Died at Daughters Home: Mrs. Emma Farris 68 years of age, died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Robt. Ralph at
Floyd, from a heart attach. A very sudden shock to the family. Funeral services were held Sunday from the Orrick
Christian Church.
She was born August 22, 1871, in Ray County, the daughter of James Spencer and Sarah Clevenger Spencer of Ray County.
On February 21, 1891, she was married to William Farris of Ray County.
She is survived by one son, Roy Farris of Sibley; two daughters, Mrs. Ethel Sadier of Constantine, Michigan, Mrs.
Robert Ralph of Floyd; one brother Floyd Spencer, an done half sister, Mrs. Robertson of Colorado Springs, Colorado,
six grandchildren and five great grand children.
Mrs. Maude Brasher of Orrick was in charge of the funeral services. Burial was in South Point Cemetery. Gibson
and Son in charge of funeral arrangements.
Unknown newspaper: October 13, 1939
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Fawcett, George
At his home in Knoxville, township 16 miles north of Richmond, on Monday evening. March 4th, 1889, George Fawcett,
from a complication of diseases.
Mr. Fawcett came to Ray county several years ago from Farmington, Ill., purchasing the Hovey Hutchins farm in the
northern part of the county. He was one of the best farmers in that part of the county and an excellent citizen.
His death is a source of regret to all his neighbors and he will be greatly missed by them. His remains were taken
to Polo Tuesday evening, and conveyed to Farmington for burial. He leaves a wife, one son, Theodore, who resides
at Elgin, Ill., and one daughter, Mrs. Rachel Candee, who resides in Iowa. His son reached Richmond Monday morning
from Illinois and started at once for his father's home in the country, arriving there late in the evening. The
deceased was a brother-in-law of our worthy citizen, Thos. P. McCann, who resides three miles northwest of Richmond.
We only have this to say with reference to his death, the Ray county has lost one of her best citizens.
Richmond Conservator March 7, 1889
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Field, Isabelle (Gray)
Field, Mrs. Hiram J.
Coroner Lester went out to Knoxville township to-day to hold an inquest on the body of Mrs. Hiram J. Field, who
was found dead this morning. We will give the particulars next week.
Richmond Conservator May 23, 1889
Field, Isabelle (Gray)
Field, Mrs. Hiram J.
Died from heart disease - Coroner Lester, who was called to Knoxville Township last Thursday to hold an inquest
on the body of Mrs. Hiram J. Field, informs us that the lady died from heart disease, and that an inquest was not
necessary but was requested by the husband. On Thursday morning Mr. Field arose as usual at an early hour, and
after starting a fire in the cook stove, performed his chores around the house, his oldest daughter getting breakfast.
When the meal was ready he called his wife but she did not answer, and upon going to the bed he found that life
was extinct. She had died very suddenly, as a short time before Mr. Field arose she had nursed her infant child,
and when he went to call her the babe was lying upon her breast asleep. She was about thirty-five years of age
and leaves three small children.
Richmond Conservator May 30, 1889
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Fields, Jennie (Crow)
Death of a Former Ray Countian:
Mrs. Jennie Fields, wife of Walter Fields, died at her home near Gilliam, Saline county, last Saturday afternoon,
February 15th, at four o'clock, after an illness of several weeks. The deceased was born in Ray county in 1871
and was the daughter of the late Geo. W. and Lucy M. Crow, who were pioneer residents of this county, and a sister
of Charles F. Crow, of this city, who is the only surviving member of the family. She married twelve years ago
to Walter L. Fields. A husband and five children survive her. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon
and the body was buried near Gillian.
The CONSERVATOR, with other Ray county friends of the family, extends sympathy to the relatives of the deceased.
Richmond Conservator, February 20, 1902
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Fowler, Elvira Moss
"MRS. ELVIRA FOWLER DIED EARLY FRIDAY"
"Pioneer Resident of This Locality Numbered Her Friends in the Hundreds"
Mrs. Elvira Moss Fowler passed away at her home early last Friday morning, after an illness of a few days. She
was 91 years of age February 6, and had maintained her own home, living alone, except for occasional help she would
have as needed. Known and loved by many, "Grandma" Fowler will be exceptionally missed. Her home was
often the scene of family gatherings and up until this year, each birthday was observed by a bounteous basket dinner
enjoyed by the ladies of the Christian church, many friends and relatives.
Mrs. Fowler was the widow of the late Michael R. Fowler, prominent early day stockman and landowner of Caldwell
and Ray counties. He preceded his wife in death about 20 years ago. Six children were born of their marriage, all
of whom are dead with the exception of one son, Fred Fowler. Nine grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren
survive.
Jewell Mayes in an account of her death said "Mrs. Fowler was a daughter of Archie Perry Moss and wife of
north Ray county, and was one of the fine characters of Ray-Caldwell country. She remembered much of Rayland history
that had never been written. She recalled hearing the noise of the explosion of the Vardeman Davis mill at the
Booth ford on the west fork of Crooked River, which occurred January 9, 1861, killing several persons, including
Haney Thompson, who had married her sister Jane."
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from the Christian church in Polo, of which Mrs. Fowler was a devoted
member. Rev. Baxter Waters, pastor of the Christian church at Lawson, conducted the rites, assisted by Rev. I.C.
Bradsher, of the Polo Methodist church. Burial was made in Knoxville cemetery.
The following verse was found among Mrs. Fowler's clippings and its thought truly conveys her philosophy: "I
know there are no errors in the great eternal plan. And all things work together for the final good of man. And
I know when my soul speeds onward in its grand eternal quest, I shall say as I look earthward, whatever is - is
best." - By Ella Wheeler Wilcox
UNKNOWN NEWSPAPER FROM "CALDWELL COUNTY MO OBITUARIES VOL 1" - HANDWRITTEN DATE OF March 18, 1941
; Contributed by Leslie Wyman
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Fox, George
The six-year-old son of George Fox, residing in the western part of town, died Wednesday after a brief illness
from diphtheria. The burial will occur today at the city cemetery.
Richmond Conservator, January 23, 1902 According to 1900 census his name was George.
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Francis, Daisy
Died: On Wednesday, December 28th, 1887, at Los Angelos, California, of diphtheria, Daisy, daughter of Jno. W.
and Priscilla Francis, aged three years.
It is with sincere regret that we announce through the columns of the CONSERVATOR, the sudden death of little Daisy
Francis, who but a few weeks ago was here with her parents visiting relatives and friends. When here we often saw
her on the streets with other children, the very picture of health and beauty, and little did we then think that
she would so soon be laid away in the cold and silent grave. She was the only daughter upon whom the parents bestowed
an abundance of love and affection. To them we extend our warmest and most sincere sympathies.
Richmond Conservator January 15, 1888 Thursday
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Frazier, Clyde W.
Clyde W. Frazier, a resident of Hardin for the past year, was stricken with paralysis in the office of Dr. W.A.
Dearing, local physician, Thursday evening shortly after eight o'clock and died about nine thirty o'clock. Mr.
Frazier, while living at Millville over a year ago, suffered a paralytic stroke and for several weeks was helpless
and little hope was held for his recovery, but later he improved and was brought to the home of his mother on East
Elm street, in Hardin. He continued to improve and was able to attend to chores around the home and to walk up
town. Thursday he was, apparently, as well as he had been for some time, and the announcement of his sudden death
came as a shock to the entire community.
Funeral services were held from the home Saturday morning at eleven o'clock, conducted by the Rev. H. Corbin, pastor
of the local Methodist church. The remains were interred in New Hope cemetery north of Hardin January 29, 1924.
Deceased, who was a son of David (Monroe) and (Alice) Jane (Webb) Frazier, was a native of Eastern Ray county,
born in the vicinity of Morton, March 3, 1889 and was nearing the thirty-sixth anniversary of his birth at the
time of his death. On March 18, 1915, Mr. Frazier was married to Miss Amy Bannister, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Amos
Bannister, of Millville. He is survived by the widow, the mother - Mrs. Jane Frazier, three brothers, Forrest,
of Hardin; Roy, near Millville and Fred Frazier, near Morton and one sister, Miss Grace Frazier living at home
here.
Mr. Frazier had spent his entire life in the eastern section of Ray County, being a member of one of Ray county's
old and highly honored families. He was a member of the firm of Bannister and Frazier, general merchants, at Millville,
when he was stricken with paralysis over a year ago. He had been a member of the Methodist church at Morton for
over twenty years. Clyde Frazier was a splendid young man, having a wide circle of friends who regret to learn
of his death. The sympathy of all is extended to the bereaved members of the family.
Unknown newspaper: January 29, 1924
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Frazier, Nettie (Wollard)
Died - At her home in Hardin on Saturday Jan. 24th, 1891, Mrs. T.S. Frazier of Typhoid fever. The deceased was
a daughter of the late Charles P. Wollard who died in the early part of winter, and is now with the many other
members of the Wollard family who have been called to the world beyond in the past few months by that dread disease
which has been so fatal with them. The husband and family of the deceased have the sympathy of all in his moments
of trouble and affliction. Richmond Conservator: January 29, 1891
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Frazier, Sophia (Wollard)
Died, Sept 2?th, 1884, Mrs. Sophia ____? Frazier, wife of Thos. R. Frazier in the ____ year of her life (?).
Also, Sept. 8th (?), 1884, Miss Martha Emily Wollard, aged twenty seven years.
Both were daughter of Charles Wollard of Ray county. Mrs. Frazier had been on a visit to her friends and relatives
in Ray, when her sister Emily has taken sick, with typhoid fever and remained with her for awhile, but her health
failing, she started for her home in Kansas. She was confined to her bed upon arrival, and in a few days passed
away. Her remains were brought back to Missouri, and interred at New Hope near Russellville.
Her sister Emily, survived her little over a week and on Sunday, the 18th was laid beside her. Many sad hearts
gathered at church that day to show their love for these young friends companions whom they have known from childhood
and had loved for their ________, goodness and kindly disposition ___ traits that are to make up the ____ womanly
Christian character. Words of consolation were spoken to a large concourse of _______ friends and relatives. The
family have the warmest sympathy of a whole community, in this their _____ affliction.
Richmond Conservator, October 7, 1884
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Funston, John J.
At his home in Kansas City, Sunday, April 3, 1892, of consumption.
Mr. John J. Funston.
The deceased was for many years a resident of Richmond and was well known by most of the old residents of the county,
having done business with many of them. His bereaved family has our sympathy in the loss they have sustained.
Richmond Conservator 14 April 1892
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