Metropolis News, Thursday, April 7, 1947
Contributed by Pattie Cooper
William Henry Sleeter, son of Phillip and Mary Sleeter, early settlers of Pope County. Mr. Sleeter was born January 15, 1864 entered into rest April 8, 1947 at the age of 83 years 2 months, 23 days.
He was united in marriage to Florence Littlemeyer, April 13, 1882. To this union 13 children were born, five who have proceeded him in death, also his wife who passed away June 23, 1939.
Those surviving are Ruben Sleeter of Parma, Mo, John and George of Metropolis; Mrs. George Alliston and Mrs. Richard Mc Farland of Metropolis. Mrs. Ross Lathan and Mrs. Major Hornbeck of Aurora, Mrs. Jessie Wadeking of Spencer, West Virginia and a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Mr. Sleeter made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Richard McFarland for the past three years, with tender care and untiring hands she cared for him until the end. He was a kind and loving father and a friend to all that knew him. His many prayers have ben answered and he was ready and prepared to meet his Savior when he was called to rest.
Funeral services held Thursday, O'Clock at Seven Mile Baptist Church, Rev. Dewey Stubblefeild, officiating.
Singers were Russell Spore, Mrs. Chas. Finch, And Mrs. Amos Hohman, Mrs. Fred Gross, pianist. Casket bearers; George
Alliston, C.E. Alliston, Lloyd Alliston, Virgil Beckman, William Sleeter, Charles Wadeking. Honorary Casket Bearers
were: Bobby Edwards, John Sleeter Jr., Hescal Sleeter, Clifford Speckman, Flower girls were Alice Lee Alliston,
Bonnie Hampton, Donna Jean Hornbeck, Tylean Wright, Allene Tanner, Becky Troutman and Hazel Payne. Interment was
in the Seven Mile Baptist Church Cemetery.
Republican Herald, Wednesday, December 20, 1936
Contributed by Pattie Cooper
Felix Copeland, residing near West third St.died Tuesday night at his home at the age of sixty six years, nine months ,and 28 days. Funeral services conducted by the Rev. Horsley, will be held at Baynes chapel at two o'clock Thursday afternoon. Interment will be in the Odd Fellows cemetery.
Deceased leaves his wife Dora and one son William Copeland and one daughter Mrs. Fannie Herter of Brookport.
Metropolis News, Thursday, June 29, 1939
Contributed by Pattie Cooper
Florence Sleeter, daughter of Frank and Lucinda Littlemeyer, was born Nov. 26, 1864, departed this life June 23, at 5:45a.m. . At the time of her death she was 74 years, 6 months, 27 days old. She was united in marriage to Henry Sleeter April 13, 1882. To this union 13 children were born. She is survived by her husband and 8 children namely, Rube, of Brookport, John and George, Mrs. George Alliston, Mrs. Richard McFarland, Mrs. Jessie Wadeking, Mrs. Major Wadeking all of this city: and Mrs. Ross Latham of Aurora. Those preceding her in death are, Mrs. Pearl Ingram, Miss. Eva Sleeter, also three infant son's Gussie, Orville and Truman; two brothers Henry and Amos Littlemeyer; two sisters Mrs. Henery Slankard, and Mrs. Geo Sims, one half -sister Mrs. Ellis Croach of Brookport. and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She professed faith in Christ and was Baptized March 12, 1893 uniting with the First Baptist church of this
city, where she attended when her health permitted. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Funerl services
were held at three o'clock Sunday afternoon by Rev. J.H. Maddox, assisted by Rev. W.A. Spence. Burial at Seven
Mile Cemetery.
Republican Herald, November 6, 1929
Contributed by Pattie Cooper
Wm. Croach, of Brookport, died at his home in that city at 12:07 Saturday afternoon at the age of 70 years,
7 months, and 12 days. Funeral services, directed by W.P.Baynes and conducted by Rev. Brooks, pastor of the Brookport
Baptist Church, were held at the home at two o'clock Sunday afternoon Burial was in Pell Cemetery. The deceased
leaves his widow and the following children; Mrs. Mary Smith, Mrs Anna Smith, and Mrs. Alsie Hegle, all of Flint
Michiga; Mrs. Lizzie Keck, of San Francisco, Calif; Chas Croach of Tunnel Hill, ILL., all by the first wife; Virginia
Neal Croach and J. W. Croach at home.
The Metropolis Herald, November 1938
Contributed by Ann Laird
Funeral services for Charles T. Songer, 73 year old interior decorator of Metropolis, were held Tuesday, November
1, from the Aikins Funeral Chapel. Songer was born August 12, 1863. The Rev. Hampton, of the Pentecost Church officiated,
with the church choir singing. Songer died Sunday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Myrtle Joiner, 719
Catherine St. Interment was in the Masonic Cemetery. Casketbearers were: Hiram Cooper, Jesse Moss, Paul Belt, Ernie
Bess, George Blackwood and Melvin O'Brien. Surviving are one daughter, of Metropolis, one son, of Long Beach, California,
relatives and friends.
IN MEMORY.
Contributed by Aimee Stubbs
Early on the morning of the 25 of April, 1904 the reaper of death entered the home of J. P. Simpson and called from the circle the wife and mother Mrs. Mattie Simpson.
The subject of our sketch was born in Decaturville, Tenn, Dec. 24, 1849 hence was 54 years 4 mo. And 1 day old at the time of her death.
She was twice married. In Dec. 1865 she married Henry Clarkson of Decaturville, Tenn. Two children were born to them. One of the children the little girl died in infancy, the other C. C. Clarkson survives her. On Feb 19, 1874, she married the husband who survives her. J. P. Simpson. Seven children were born to this union.
Mamie, who died in infancy, Leonie M, who is the wife of George H. Durst the agent of Illinois Central Railroad (---?---) this place. Ebba A. locomotive fireman on the I. C. R. R., Essie J., wife of Van Morefield, also a fireman, John P. a brakeman, Myrtle E., wife of Wm. Branum a switchman, and Harry L., who is still at home. Mrs. Simpson departed this life with a full assurance for eternal life surrounded by her husband and all her children. A short time before her spirit took its flight from her body she heard the singing of the Angelic choir that was patiently waiting to escort her into a higher and holier life.
Mrs. Simpson realized that her time had come to leave her family and friends but considered the seperation not death but a new birth that ushered her into a world of more usefulness and happiness. Her form will be missed not only by her immediate family but by all who knew her, yet we believe her power and influence for good will be stronger and will be used more effectively for the savior whom she loved. Her life was marked with words of kindness, acts of love and deeds of Christ like charity. Truly can we say "She hath done what she could." Her love for her family was the strong mother love she had learned from her Christ. Of all things in this world her family stood paramount. No obsticle was so great but what it was surmounted for her family's sake. Her (--?---) had walked the path of life with her for 30 years was a part of her very existance, the love she lavished upon him was of a nature that mortal tongue cannot describe. Although she was not able to overcome the terrible disease peritimtis, we feel that she is now in a clime where she will never be molested by the ills of flesh. In laying down her earthly tabernacle of clay she left to mourn her loss her husband, seven children, 1 step daughter, two sisters, 1 brother, (--?--)brother and a host of friends.
After all had been done for her that could be done the remains were taken to the hall at Unionville where a short funeral service was conducted by her brother in the church, Joseph Kickasola and then taken to the Dugger Cemetery where the body was consigned to mother earth and her spirit to the Christ whom she had served from girlhood days. May her life be a shining motto to all who knew her.
Asleep in Jesus oh how sweet
The scene of closing day
When holy Angels come to greet,
And bear the soul away.
Oh may the loved ones ne'er forget
Thy dying last request
Be saved in heavens kingdom yet,
And share the holy rest.
The Angels bore our mother home,
In shining garments fair,
And some bright day we hope to come
And jo'n thee over there.
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