GAINES OBITUARIES, Henry County, Missouri
====================================================================

GAINES, Charles S. 1868 - 1925

Charles S. Gaines died at his home on South Carter street, about 5 p.m. Tuesday. 
He had gone out to split some wood and in about half an hour he fell on his knees. 
He managed to get to the house by himself and sat down on the bed, complaining 
of his heart hurting him. A physician was called but he only drew a few breaths 
after the doctor arrived. Deceased was born Feb. 4th, 1868, near Marshall, Mo. He 
was twice married. The first marriage was to Miss Cora Hibler, on March 7, 1894, 
she dying Dec. 24, 1898. To this union two children were born; one, a son died at 
the age of two years. The daughter survives - Mrs. Elsie Barth, of Urich. His 
second marriage was to Mrs. Bessie Ooley, on Aug. 7, 1921, she surviving. He also 
leaves one brother, Harrison D. Gaines, of Entiat, Wash.; three sisters - Mrs. R. B. 
Stewart, west of Clinton; Mrs. W. R. Thompson, of Urich; Mrs. J. M. McMillian, of 
Denver, Colo., and an adopted sister, Mrs. Homer Dunnigan, Auburn, Nebr. Mr. 
Gaines was converted at the age of 16 years, uniting with the Cumberland 
Presbyterian church at Hopewell, in the west part of the county. He was held in 
high esteem by a wide circle of acquaintances, who deeply sympathize with the 
bereaved ones in this time of sorrow. He had been employed at Armour's. Funeral 
services were conducted at Hopewell church at 11 a.m. Thursday, by Rev. falls, 
pastor of the Clinton Presbyterian church, and burial was in Hopewell cemetery.


GAINES, Nancy Josephine HANNAH 1899 - 1928

Mrs. Charles W. Gaines Died - At her home on South Second street (Clinton, MO), 
at 1:30 p.m. Monday, with heart trouble and complications. She had been in failing 
health for some time and ill for about two weeks, but took suddenly worse 
Sunday and went into eternity the next day. Nancy Josephine Hannah was born 
near Salisbury, N.C. On July 19, 1899, she was united in marriage to Charles W. 
Gaines, coming to Clinton, immediately thereafter as a bride. This had been her 
home since. She was a beautiful southern woman, letting her home life dominate 
her. She made many warm friends, but went out seldom. Those who knew and 
loved her were those who went into her home, where they enjoyed her gracious 
hospitality of the old South. She was educated in the Seminary at Winston Salem, 
N.C. She was a great reader, informed on every subject of the day, as well as 
being a student of the world's classics and present day writers. Naturally 
literary in taste, this was her greatest recreation. She was reticent, but always 
remembered a kindness and was quick to show her appreciation, ready, always, to 
help in the good works of the community. Her husband departed this life, May, 
1918. Two sons were given to this marriage - Charles W. Gaines, Jr., who 
manages the large farm, west of Clinton; and Richard P., who is at home. She also 
leaves four brothers and two sisters. Deceased was a member of the Episcopal 
church, The Daughters of the American Revolution and The Daughters of the 
Confederacy. Rev. C. G. Fox, the Episcopal minister from Springfield, conducted 
the funeral from the family home Wednesday afternoon. Burial in Englewood 
beside her husband. The pallbearers were Seddon Dickinson, Haysler Allen Poague, 
Fred Livingston, John Britts Owen, Sidney Haysler and Charles Whitaker, Jr.

====================================================================
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. 

This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb
Archives by the Henry County MOGenWeb
http://www.rootsweb.com/~mohenry/henryco.html
Contact the Henry County Coordinator for comments or corrections.
====================================================================