Cherokee County KS Archives Obituaries.....KEITH, Oscar LeRoy September 17, 1918
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Modern Light, Columbus, KS, Sept 26th 1918 Page 1
Oscar Roy Keith, son of Mrs. Sarah Keith, died September 18, after a three-
days illness with pneumonia. He left here about three months ago for Camp 
Cody, and from there was transferred to Camp Dix. He had been here only a few 
days when he was stricken. Roy would of been 24 years of age September 20th. 
He leaves an aged mother, four brothers, Jim, Jeff, Elmer, and Cal, and four 
sisters, Minnie, Stella, Blanche and Elva, who, with their families were all 
present at the funeral. Funeral services were held at the Pleasant Hill 
Baptist church, September 22, conducted by Rev. Deerfelt of Galena. Ray had 
united with this church a few years ago, when Rev Deerfelt was pastor. It was 
the largest funeral ever held at this place. It was estimated that one 
thousand people were present to show their respect to our neighbor and soldier 
boy. 

Additional Comments:
Transcribed exactly: Note his date of birth according to his tombstone is 19 
Sept 1893 and not 20 Sept 1893. 

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