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Submitted: 10/13/23 • Approved: 10/13/23 • Last Updated: 10/16/23 • R832647-G832646-S3
Rebecca
16 Dec 1856 (*1854) NC
20 Apr 1929 Elk Horn McDonald MO
Daughter of Paul Monroe Barringer and Catharine Caroline "Katy" Peck
Both her DC and obit have 1854 as birth year.
Her DC has her first name as Sarah.
Married 21 Dec 1875 McDonald Co MO
William
11 Oct 1858 Seneca Newton MO
15 Oct 1928 Stella Newton MO
Son of Samuel Bowers and Mary Ann Underwood
Learh Rebecca Barringer was born December 16, 1854 in North Carolina, and came to this state when 2 years of age. She departed this life April 20, 1929 at her home south of Stella.
She was united in marriage to W. B. Bowers when 20 years old. To this union four children were born three sons and one daughter, Irvin and Noah Bowers of Rocky Comfort, Rural Route and Albert Bowers of Stella, Mo. The daughter preceded her 26 years ago and her husband 6 months ago. She leaves the three sons, three sisters, three brothers, eight grandchildren, 13 great grand children and a host of other friends and relatives to mourn her departure.
She professed her faith in Christ at the age of 18 and united with the Methodist Church.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Goodnight Monday, April 22 at Union Church and the body laid to rest in the Union Cemetery under the direction of Pogue's Undertaking.
The Wheaton Journal - 1929-04-25 - Page 1
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William Blake Bowers was born November 11, 1868 near Seneca, Mo., and died October 15, 1928 at his home near Stella, Missouri.
He had spent his entire life in Newton and McDonald Counties. He was married to Leah R. Barringer in 1875. To this union were born four children: Albert Bowers of McNatt, Noah and Irvin Bowers of Rocky Comfort and Mrs. Posy Wolfenbarger, who preceded him in death twenty-five years ago.
Mr. Bowers was a man highly esteemed by all that knew him, always ready to give freely for every good cause. Truly he was a good man, good neighbor and a good citizen. With his passing goes the last of the old Bowers line.
He was converted when a young man and united with the Methodist Church and to this faith he clung until death.
Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at Union Church near the old home, Rev. H. S. King of Purdy, Mo., officiating.
The Neosho Times
Neosho, Missouri · Thursday, November 01, 1928
Contributed on 10/13/23
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