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Submitted: 4/20/20 • Approved: 4/26/20 • Last Updated: 4/29/20 • R825279-G825277-S3
Robert
Apr 1, 1851 AR
Nov 30, 1922 Barry Co., MO
Son of Robert Holmes and Nancy Forgey
Married Oct. 27, 1835 in Maury Co., TN
Nancy
Sep 10, 1851 Van Buren Co., AR
Aug 1, 1912 Barry Co., MO
Daughter of Charles Browning and Sylvia Reeves
Cassville Republican, Aug. 8, 1912 - New Site News: The death Angel has again visited our neighborhood claiming for its visitor Mrs. Nancy Holmes, wife of R. J. Holmes. Mrs. Holmes had been ill for several months being confined to her house most of the time since November and to her bed for six weeks. She suffered from cancer of the liver. Everything was done that loving hands could do and the best medical skill could suggest but death's hand could not be stayed and at 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 1, 1912, the weary spirit took its flight to her dear savior who she loved and worshiped. Nancy Browning was born in Van Buren County, Arkansas, Sept 10, 1851. She came to Barry County at the age of 10 years and has lived here ever since. She was married R. J. Holmes Oct. 19, 1871. To this union was born four children, three sons and one daughter. The sons are living and were at her bedside during her sickness and death. Mrs. Holmes was a member of the New Site Baptist Church. Her Christian influence will always have a lasting influence upon those who learned to know her. The funeral services were conducted at the residence by Rev. Luther Carlin, Friday at 2 o'clock p.m. after which the remains were laid to rest in the New Site Cemetery. - Cassville Republican, August 15, 1901 - New Site News: Aunty Sylvia Browning, who has been in poor health for some time, is not much better. She is at present staying with her daughter, Mrs. R. J. Holmes. - October 17, 1912, Thursday, Cassville Republican - New Site News: R. J. Holmes had a fine monument erected at his wife's grave last week.
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