FEWEL OBITUARIES, Henry County, Missouri ==================================================================== FEWEL, Alice Grey YATES 1858 - 1927 The following obituary was written by Mrs. Fewel before her death, which occurred on June 10th. My maiden name was Alice Grey Yates; was born April 8, 1858. Spent my childhood days and a great portion of my life 5 miles west of Calhoun. When only a little more than one year of age, I was left a fatherless child and reared and educated by a dutiful mother. I was married to Conner Orlando Fewel when I was twenty years of age. To this union six children were given, one having preceded me in death, Dec. 10, 1908. I cannot remember the exact date of my conversion, but there was a never to be forgotten time with me. When I had an indescribable desire to see the whole world on bended knees to Christ. About that time the scripture began to flow into my hungry soul like a fountain of living water, the first message being, "We know we have passed from death unto life because we love the brethren." This many years of my life was spent in studying His Holy Word, and in listening to and rejoicing in and enjoying the sweet solemn sound of the scripture read by one whose tongue was silenced in death January 25, 1899. We both joined the church at Sardis Bethlehem and were baptized by Elder N. M. Morris. That certainly was a great and notable day of the Lord to me. Tongue nor pen cannot describe how the truth burned into my heart whilst He led me as it were to the banqueting house and his banner over me was love. But like one of the Apostles, I find myself ever doing that which I would not do and leaving undone that which I ought to have done. Thus I have found I am not saved by my own righteousness, but by His grace. Looking to that eternal rest in the children, who have been so faithful to me in my widowhood days. Whither I have gone, I shall expect you to soon follow on. A kind farewell and love to my only sister, my neighbors, friends and dear old Sardis church. I hope everyone of you who look on my lifeless clay will realize how I have loved you and that Jesus is your friend. I have seen many dark and lonesome days since I last assembled with you and my heart is almost broken while I write, but though the storm grows furious, and the waves lash high, the time of my landing is drawing nigh, and Jesus will be there for me. When this is read I shall be done with the suffering and sorrows of this life. The dear Lord, with His shining angels will have met me in the air. I have already ascended on high with my dear ones. I am gathered home at last. Yes, I have gone on to that city fair to watch the shining portals and see you enter there. It is my request that my funeral be preached at Sardis church, using the text, "Christ is the end of law for righteousness to everyone that believes." Songs - "All hail the power of Jesus name," and "Home of the soul." Mrs. A. G. Fewel passed away Friday, at 8 p.m. June 10th, 1927, after over a year of suffering from a growth on the right shoulder joint. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. A. T. Brown, of Sedalia. Interment at Sardis cemetery. Pallbearers were: Will, Earl and Russel Avery, Lynn Evans, Dan Ragland, and Connie Spannagel. Her dying statement was "His grace is sufficient for me." FEWEL, Lula M. GRAY 1867 - 1908 Death of Mrs. H. M. Fewel - Lula M. Gray, born September 25, 1867, in Pettis county, Mo.; married to Hugh M. Fewel October 31, 1888; died Monday night, February 3, 1908, at the family home on West Main street; funeral 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 5, at the Baptist church, services conducted by the pastor, Rev. Todd, assisted by Rev. Watkins. Interment in Calhoun cemetery. Briefly, thus is told a transitory existence. It tells the beginning and the end. To an aged mother it brings to the threshold of the vanished years a baby form, a prattling child, a schoolgirl, the verging into womanhood, a courtship and marriage. Then, mother, home and heaven. Indeed, life is a strange admixture of joys and sorrows. Home's precious treasure taken, a husband companionless, and three sons left to mourn the loss of their best earthly friend. How sad! Yet such is life's oft recurring story. To the bereaved, to the brethren and sisters in the church of which Mrs. Fewel was a devoted member, we shall not presume to offer further unction, the men of God having performed their kindly offices with inspiration and eulogy - pointing the way to that blessed reunion above. But as the eldest of three who at like ages suffered the same irreparable loss, we especially extend to Masters Clifton, Fred and Clarence, our deepest sympathy; counseling them to shun evil, ever having in mind the question "would mother approve?" Do this, and you will be come honorable men and glorify her. In behalf of the aged mother of deceased, and of the broken hearted husband and sons, we express a grateful appreciation of the tender sympathy and kindly ministrations of neighbors and friends. FEWEL, Mahala MERRITT 1817 - 1896 Death of Mrs. Mahala Fewel - Mrs. Mahala Fewel died last Friday, Oct. 16, 1896. "Aunt Mahala," as she was called, was born in Williamson county, Tenn., July 29, 1817. She cameto Missouri in the fall of 1843 and settled in Johnson county at the head of Clear Fork. In Sept., 1843, she was married to Benj. Fewel, coming, immediately after her marriage to Mr. Fewel, to this State. There were two children born to this union; the oldest, Rebecca, lived to be grown and married Lilburn Cheatham; the youngest child died in infancy. Mrs. Fewel had lived with B. C. Fewel and M. B. Merritt for about sixteen years, previous to her death. For the last two years and a half she lived with Mr. Fewel, at which place she died. Mrs. Fewel was a sister to Judge M. B. Merritt and Mrs. B. C. Fewel who still survive her. She was buried in the Wiley Cemetery, where her immediate relatives were buried, and by the side of her mother, Elizabeth A. Merritt, who died at the age of 80 years. There were a great many friends and relatives who attended the burial. A short funeral service was conducted by Eld. R. M. Ogle, of the Primitive Baptist church, of which doctrine she was a firm believer, and who often spoke of her faith and hopes in our blessed Redeemer. A more lengthy obituary and fuller history of "Aunt Mahala" will be published later. FEWEL, Thursy MERRITT n/a - 1898 Died on Friday February 4, 1898, Mrs. Thursy Fewel, wife of B. C. Fewel after a lingering illness of nearly twelve months. The subject of this sketch was born 76 years ago in Tennessee, emigrating to Henry county Missouri in 1841, settled on a farm 7? miles northwest of this place where they lived until twelve years ago when they moved to Calhoun in which place they have lived up to the time of her death. Nine children were born unto them six of whom have preceded her to the grave, the three remaining are M. C. and S. A. living here and Newton living in the country near the old homestead. Having served on earth more than the allotted time in ripe old age full of honors goodness gentleness, the kind companion the loving mother had been called up higher to a seat at the right hand of God. Her remains were followed by her family and friends to Hickory Grove cemetery on last Sunday at 12 o'clock where she was laid to rest with very impressive ceremonies. Deceased had been a consistent member of the primitive Baptist Church most all her life and will be sadly missed by her relatives and friends and we extend our deepest sympathy to the bereaved in this dark hour of affliction. ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. 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