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© Carnegie Herald Carnegie, Oklahoma Wednesday, April 2, 1930 William Henry Richardson II William H. Richardson was born in London, England March 15, 1854, and died at his home south and west of Fort Cobb, Friday night, March 28, 1930, aged 76 years and 13 days. He was married to Miss Sadie Wilson, April 3, 1881, and to this union five children were born, all of whom were with him at the time of his death. They are William H. of Carnegie; Mrs. Ora Wilson of Fort Cobb; Mrs. Iva Rich of Chicago; Mrs. Fern McCray of Fort Cobb and Mrs. Edith Wellman of Fort Cobb. Besides the wife, and children, he leaves 20 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held in the Methodist church of Fort Cobb, Sunday afternoon at 2:30 and interment was made in the Fort Cobb cemetery. Mr. Richardson united with the Methodist church at Milford, Kansas in 1902, and truly lived his religion in his everyday life. Rev. Evans, of Bonar, Texas conducted the funeral services at the request of Mr. Richardson, many months ago. From pages yellow with age, and written by that hand now still in death, the minister read favorite passages of scripture of the deceased, among them being "Love thy neighbor as thyself, put into practice by Mr. Richardson. Courteous, kindly, generous and genial, our friend will be missed in every circle of life. He held the respect of his fellowmen, as evidenced by the eagerness of friends to assist the grief stricken family during his illness; the many beautiful floral offerings, and the hosts of followers to that last resting place. He bore his great suffering with fortitude and between torturous pains, he tried to rally his loved ones and friends with cheerful words. The family came from Junction City, Kansas, to Oklahoma, and lived in the Carnegie vicinity for several years, then to Fort Cobb where he owned and operated a produce house for a number of years, and from that circle of business men, his pall bearers were chosen. Because of declining health, he had retired from active service at the time of his death. |
© Carnegie Herald Carnegie, Oklahoma Wednesday, July 2, 1958 Sarah Melissa [Wilson] Richardson Funeral Services For Fort Cobb Woman Are Held FORT COBB-Last rites for Mrs. Sarah Melissa Richardson were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Fort Cobb Baptist church with Rev. Ted Ewing, pastor, officiating. Burial was in the Oak Grove cemetery with the Fort Cobb Funeral Home in charge. Mrs. Richardson, 91 years of age, had been a resident of Fort Cobb and community since 1910. She had been in ill health for the past 2 1/2 years. She had fallen and broken her hip, never fully recovering. She entered the Carnegie hospital about ten days before death came at 8:55 Monday morning. She was born December 8, 1866, at Green Castle, Ind. She was married to W.H. Richardson on April 3, 1881, at Junction City, Kansas. She was a member of the Fort Cobb Baptist church. Survivors include: one son, William H. Richardson of Albuquerque, N.M.; four daughters, Mrs. Ora M. Wilson, Venice, Calif., Mrs. Fern McCrea, San Leandro, Calif., Mrs. Iva Rich, Fort Cobb, and Mrs. Edith Postlethwait of Lawton; 23 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren and 19 great-great-grandchildren. |
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