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SHUMATE, CYNTHIA

After a long struggle with the grim monster, Mrs. Cynthia Shumate died at the home of her grandson, J.M. Shumate, in Forest City, on Tuesday of last week, January 3, 1905, in the 78th yesterday of her age.  From the Forest City Press we gather the following data relating to the deceased:

Cynthia M. Peters was born in Peterstown, West Virginia, August 7, 1828.  When quite young she united with the Baptist church and has been a true and faithful Christian all through life.  She was married in 1846 to Daniel Shumate, who died in September, 1902.  Two children were born to them, neither of whom survive

In 1855 she accompanied her husband from their home in Virginia to Harrison County, Missouri, where they resided continuously until his death, when Mr. Shumate came to Forest City to live with her son.

The deceased was a noble Christian character, and during her life was ever ready to lend a helping hand to those among whom she lived.  In the early days when her husband left his little family to go to the front at his country's call, she was a brave good woman, taking care of her own home and lending assistance wherever it was needed.

Although only living here a few years, Mrs. Shumate was highly esteemed by all who knew her.  In less than ten months she has stood at the bedside of her only son and daughter in law and saw the Death Angel summon both to their last resting place, her son having died last March and her daughter in law only a month ago.  She was with the latter, the late Mrs. Amand Shumater, in her last sickness, and was taken ill shortly after her death.  She felt that her time had come to die and was ready and willing to go, having no fear of the future.

Since the death of her son she had mader her home with her grandson, and in her illness all that loving hands could do to alleviate her suffering was done.  She leaves to mourn her loss, three grandchildren, James and Will Shumate and Mrs. Cynthia Lyons, all of this city. 

The remains were taken to Bethany, Missouri, and laid beside those of her husband.

[source: The Holt County Sentinel, Oregon, Mo., January 13, 1905 edition]

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SIMPSON, ROY L.

Roy L. Simpson, the subject of this sketch, was born in Harrison County, Missouri, and died at Pawnee, Missouri, June, 1915, of the dreaded disease, consumption, aged 25 years, 5 months, and 14 days.

He was left an orphan at the age of 5 years, and was then taken by Richard Smith and wife and raised to manhood, and was the same s an own son to them.  They gave him every advantage of a good education and he was one of Harrison Countys successful school teachers. He was a faithful member of the Christian church and bore his long sickness with patience and fortitude.

He was married to Miss Carrie Wood, May 22, 1913; to this union was born one sone, Dick, age fifteen months.  He leaves an invalid wife and sone, eight brothers and his foster father, Richard Smith to mourn their loss.  Roy was a boy and young man loved and respected by all who knew him, and his friends were numbered by his acquaintances.

[source: the Holt County Sentinel, Oregon, Mo. July 23, 1915 edition]

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Phoebe Cullins Stone

DIED IN MISSOURI BURIED IN DRESDEN
The Dresden Transcript has the following death notice.

Phoebe Cullins Stone was born in the southwestern part of Muskingum County, Ohio, July 3, 1847; died in Bethany Harrison County, Missouri, May 18, 1904, aged 57 years, 10 months and 15 days.  She was the youngest child of (?) and Levina Cullins.  She leaves to mourn their loss, her husband, one sister, Mrs. Charlotte Baker of Dresden, one brother, H.B. Cullins of Delaware, Ohio, and two nephews, Clifford and Earl Cullins, of Dresden.

Some time during the year 1858 (?) she united with the muskingum Presbyterian church.  April 17, 1871, whe was united in marriage to Taylor E. Stone.  Soon after her marriage she and her husband went to Harrison county, Missouri, locating on a farm near the county seat.  On this farm they remained twenty-eight years.  Four years ago they let the farm and moved to Bethany, the county seat of Harrison County.

She with her husband, was a member in good standing of the Cumberland Presbyterian church.  She was a good woman and gave many evidences of a living faith.  She was interested in all church work and zealous for the cause of her Saviour.

Since March 10, 1902, Mrs. Stone has been an invalid.  On that day she suffered a stroke of paralysis, which caused her to lose totally the sight of one eye.  Six weeks ago she was again stricken down by the same affliction.

Mrs. Stone had in her heart a natural longing to be buried in the home land.  It was the request of mrs. Stone that her remains be laid to rest in the soil of Muskingum County, Ohio, rather than Harrison County, Missouri.  It was also her request that the burial services be held in the Presbyterian church and conducted by the pastor of the same church.  In accordance with her last wishes, her body was brought from her distant home, arriving here last Sunday night at 9:30.   The burial services ere held in the Presbyterian church, and conducted by the pastor, Rev. F. Benton Shoemaker.

source: Democratic Standard, Coshocton, Ohio, June 2, 1905 edition

ANDREW STINSON DEAD

Andrew Stinson died this afternoon at 2 o'clock at his home, 410 Cottonwood Street, after an illness of four months.  Mrs. Stinson's health began to fail six years ago.  The funeral will be held in the First Christian Church tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev. M. Lee Sorey will conduct the service.  Interment will be made in Maplewood Cemetery.

Mr. Stinson was born in Hamilton County Indiana, December 23, 1835.  When 4 years old, he moved to Springfield, ILL. with his parents.  At 19 he settled in Harrison County, Missouri and took up farming which he followed all his life.  During his residence there he enlisted in Company D, Twenty-third Missouri Infantry and served during the remainder of the war.  In 1864 he married Nancy E. Bunt, in Harrison County.They came to Kansas in 1878 and lived in Salina four years.  Since that time they have lived in Emporia.

Mr. Stinson's life has been characterized by his devotion to his family.  He was an esteemed member of the Preston B. Plumb Post No. 55, and his loss is keenly felt by his commrades.  He was a member of the First Christian Church in Emporia and had been a member of that denomination from his young manhood.  Besides his wife, he is survived by three sons, Elmer, Andrew and Charles, and by two daughters, Mrs. Mattie Robinson, of Russell and Mrs. Minnie Fanning of Melvern.  A granddaughter, Miss Marle Stinson, has been living with her grandparents.  Mrs. Robinson is the only child who will be unable to be home for the funeral.

source: The Emporia Gazzette, Emporia Kansas, November 21, 1914 edition

MRS. LEWIS PARKS

Mrs. Lewis Parks died Saturday morning, September 30 at the age of 39.  She was born in Harrison County, Missouri, but had lived near Miller, for several years.  Death was due to paralysis, it being the third stroke.  She had been dangeroulsy ill a month agoe, but recovered enough to be out of bed.  She leaves to mourn the loss of a kind and loving mother, a son and daughter and two step-sons, and a husband.  The funeral was held from the home at 11:30, Monday, Rev. E.E. Urner, of Osage City, conducting the services.  Interment was made at the Ivy Cemetery.  Sympathy from many friends is extended to the family.

source: The Emporia Weekly Gazette, Emporia Kansas, October 5, 1911 edition