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Submitted: 5/28/16 • Approved: 6/6/16 • Last Updated: 4/15/18 • R791982-G0-S3
25 Oct 1880 Caruthersville, Pemiscot, MO
6 Sep 1948 Steele, Pemiscot, MO
The Steele Enterprise, Steele, Missouri
Friday, September 10, 1948
Funeral services for William Henry Northern, 67, who died at his home in Steele Monday morning, were held Wednesday afternoon at 2:40 at the Church of Christ in Steele.
H.F. Sharp, minister, conducted the rites and the Steele Masonic Lodge was in charge of graveside services. Interment was made at Mount Zion Cemetery with German Undertaking Co. in charge.
Mr. Northern, a retired planter and merchant, was born in Caruthersville October 25, 1880, and had lived in and around Steele all his life.
His wife, Mrs. Mattie May Northern, two sons, Thomas Northern and Fenter Dee Northern of Steele; and four daughters, Mrs. Bernice Owens, Mrs. Ester Callens, both of Steele, Mrs. John McCormick, of Caruthersville and Mrs. Kathleen Wilson of Washington, D.C. survive him. He is also survived by a sister, Mrs. Mary Edwards of Holland; eight grandchildren, four nephews and six nieces.
Active pallbearers were Hobert Mullins, Ollie Barnes, Jack Kenley, Ab Boone, Troy Googe, and Gus Wade.
Honorary pallbearers included Wash Thompson, Board Stivers, Noble Capehart, Dr. J.R. Robbins, Bas Lester, Judge Bishop, Rat Shelton, Boss Samford and Jim Cohoon.
Contributed on 5/28/16 by ttack37
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