BELL - Lillie H, second dau of Rev W F Bell, late of the Mo Conf, left her home and friends on 13 July 1877, for a home in heaven... She was in the meadow where her father was stacking hay, and asked that she be allowed to ride one of the horses which was hauling shocks, and in some way, fell from her horse and became entangled in the harness and was kicked or tramped to death before her father, who had about 100 yards to run, could reach her.    She was about 9 years old, the pride of her father's life and the idol of her mother's heart. - W Toole
(Source: Extract from "St. Louis Christian Advocate" newspaper printed on August 20, 1877.  Transcribed by Barbara Z.)

BERGS -Saturday, Oct. 26, 1901, at 9:30 Peter W. Bergs, aged 66 years  funeral from residence, no. 1807 South Compton Ave., Tuesday, 8:30 a.,. to St Vincent's church, thence to Calvary Cemetery
(The St. Louis Republic. (St. Louis, Mo.) October 28, 1901. Transcribed by Nancy Mayo)

BERRY - Nancy C was born in Monroe Co,  Ind,  29 Jan 1860; joined the MECS four years ago,  and fell asleep in Christ,  9 Oct 1877.
(Source: Extract from "St. Louis Christian Advocate" newspaper printed on December 26, 1877.  Transcribed by Barbara Z.)

Former Local Contractor Leaves Prominent Survivors Here: Immediate  Burial Necessary

Clarence Blackwood entered into rest Tuesday, February 14, 1933 at 7:25a.m.in a St Louis hospital. His death resulted from injuries sustained from a gasoline
stove explosion which occurred Monday, Feb. 6, in West Overland, MO.
The deceased was born and reared in Murphysboro attending the city school sand old Logan high school. As a young man, he was active in the First
M.E. Church, uniting with the same in 1898, when Rev. Sabine was pastor.
Mr. Blackwood was an active contractor and builder for years, building several prominent residences and business buildings here and in Southern Illinois, later following his trade in St Louis.
He was born in Murphysboro, November 10, 1881, the son of I.D. and Rosa Blackwood, and united in marriage to Bessie Hennessy Dec. 5, 1904. To this union
three children were born, Esther, Alice and James. Besides his family he leaves his father, I.D. Blackwood, brother, Ralph Blackwood and sister, Mrs. Vernon
Hallworth, all of this city, to mourn his death. His mother preceded him in death December 11 1927.
 Funeral services were held at the Roberts funeral chapel this afternoon at 4p.m. with the Rev. Frank E. Harris of the First M.E. Church, officiating.
On account of the condition of the body immediate burial was necessary.
 

Built Cipsco Park Village to be Buried Here.

Clarence Blackwood, 50, a general contractor of St. Louis, and son of I. D. Blackwood, local lumber  merchant, died in St Louis early today from burns
sustained in a stove explosion a week ago.  Deceased was the brother of Ralph Blackwood, cabinet maker and automobile body mechanic of Murphysboro and the husband
of Mrs. Bessie Blackwood resident at 19th and Spruce.
 The body will be buried here. Funeral arrangements had not been made today. Roberts & Sons, were commissioned this morning to take charge of the body.
 It was in a "shack" adjoining the "job" where Mr. Blackwood and a companion, firing a gasoline stove to warm their dinner a week ago were both
severely burned when the stove exploded. Mr. Blackwood's companion remains in a St Louis hospital, severely burned.
 The Blackwood children, the Misses Alice and Esther, and the son James, all of Murphysboro visited their father's bedside yesterday, returning here last
night. Contractor Blackwood was one of the leading contractors for the erection of  Cipsco Park north of Grand Tower several years ago after the location of the
C.I.P.S regional power plant on that site. Mr. Blackwood was an active contractor for years building many prominent residences and business building in Southern Illinois.
He had been engaged as a general contractor in St Louis for several years.
Submitted by Jeana Gallagher

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BONNER - Emma, dau of Dr & Mrs S F Hill and wife of Dr S L Bonner departed this life on 20 Oct 1877...To little Annie, her only living child, her heart seemed to cling... - A Friend
(Source: Extract from "St. Louis Christian Advocate" newspaper printed on November 28, 1877.  Transcribed by Barbara Z.)

Funeral of Mrs. Blossom Burchfield
Elk County Citizen, April 19, 1894
GONE HOME
   Mrs. Blossom Burchfield, wife of U. D. Burchfield, was born in St. Louis, Mo. May 24, 1875.  She was married to U. D. Burchfield about a year ago.  Saturday, April 14, 1894, at her home in this city,
surrounded by friends, she quietly passed into the great beyond, where there is no suffering, no sorrow and no pain.  During the meeting conducted by Evangelist Harlan in this city last fall, she gave her
heart to God and became a member of the Christian church.  Funeral services were held at the Christian church on Sunday, conducted by the pastor, H. G. White.  The large attendance at the funeral told how deeply the friends sympathized with the bereaved husband and family and as the large funeral cortege moved to Grace Lawn cemetery when all that remained of the young wife and mother was laid to rest, the words of Holy Writ came to us, “Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.“  The husband is left with an infant daughter but a few weeks old, and around it his hearts  fibers will be woven with greater strength because in its life the young mother gave her own.  The Citizen, in common with his many friends, deeply sympathize with the young husband in his hour of  bereavement--the darkest hour that can come to any man. [ Submitted by L. Morgan contributed by: Sara Hemp - 2007]

Milton Boswell
St. Louis, MO., Sept. 21 – Milton Boswell played the races and died. After losing at the east side track here $7,000 of his wife’s money, and $3,000 of his own, he disappeared from his home last night and this morning his farewell letter was received by his wife. He left his affairs in order and full instructions as to the best method to realize most upon his assets. The river was his road to death.
(The Guthrie Daily Leader; Guthrie, Oklahoma; September 22, 1893. Transcribed as written by D. Donlon)

Name of Deceased: Mabel Ferrish Bradley
Newspaper: St. Louis Post Dispatch
Submitters Name: Bonnie Bradley Stout

Obit: Bradley, Mabel G. Died Oct. 21, 1952 Dear Mother of Waldo and George R. Bradley. Dear mother-in-law, Grandmother, Great-Gramdmother, Sister-in law and Aunt. Funeral from Albert Hoppe Funeral Home, 4911 Washinton Blvd, thurs oct 23,1952. Interment at Lake Charles Cemetery. Past State Cocilor of Daughters of Americaa Victory Council No 10. Service Wed. 8 pm. She is preceeded in Death by her husband John Downing Bradley whom she met ad married in Charleston Il.

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Peter Busch No More
St. Louis, May 22 – Peter Busch, son of Adolphus Busch, the brewer, died Sunday in St. Luke’s hospital, following an operation for appendicitis. Mr. and Mrs. Adolphus Busch and their daughter are on the Atlantic ocean en route to Europe.
(Durant Weekly News; Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory; May 26, 1905. Transcribed by Dale Donlon)