Dr. Edgar William Farthing, prominent retired professional and businessman of Ramsey, died at his home here, Friday, August 27th, 1948 at the age of 82 years and 23 days. His health had declined in the last few years, but only in recent months had his condition become worse. Dr. Farthing had been a resident of Ramsey for the past 41 years, coming here from St. Elmo in 1907, where he had been a practicing physician. He engaged in the drug store business in Ramsey. He also engaged in watch repairing, was an optician, and as a hobby was adept in wood-work and modeling. He managed several farms near Ramsey and had erected several houses. He took an active interest in civic affairs of his hometown. He was among the charter members who organized the Ramsey National Bank, later serving as its president and director. He was also among those who organized the Ramsey Building and Loan Association, serving as both director and president.

He was born August 4, 1866, the son of the late John and Parthenia Huff Farthing in Marion County, IL. He was married to Miss Lillie E. Stokes in Ramsey, Dec. 18, 1902. They resided at St. Elmo about five years, where Dr. Farthing was a practicing physician. He is survived by his devoted companion, a sister, Mrs. Thomas Blythe of Farina, several nieces, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were conducted from the Hargett funeral home in Ramsey, Sunday afternoon. Rev. Ellis Dugger, pastor of Methodist Church here officiated. Vocal selections were by Robert Mueller, with instrumental piano accompaniment by Mrs. S.C. Morrison. Deceased was a 32nd Degree Mason, and Masonic burial rites were conducted at the grave by members of that order, followed by a prayer by Rev. Dugger. Many beautiful floral offerings were in charge of Waverly Strobel, Mildred Pope, Dessie Spooner and Dorothy Hargett. Pallbearers were Paul Spooner, Joe Easterday, Fred Berner, George Rakers, Michael Reiss and Charles Strobel. Interment was in Ramsey cemetery.