MENDON CONSTITUTION, Mendon, Missouri, Friday, Aug. 7, 1925
DEATH OF AGED RESIDENT
Carter DeWeese, who has been in failing health for some time, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J.T. May on Wednesday of this week, aged 84 years, 7 months and 10 days.
Funeral services will be held this Friday morning and interment will take place in the Powell Cemetery.
MENDON CONSTITUTION, Mendon, Missouri, Friday, Aug. 14, 1925
Carter DeWeese was born in Boone County, Indiana on Dec. 26, 1840 and died Aug. 5, 1925, aged 84 years. He was united in marriage to Nancy E. Powell, daughter of Charles E. and Lydia Powell on Jan. 3, 1861. To this union five children were born, three daughters and two sons. One daughter, Edith, died at age three. He united with the Christian Church at Brown's Wonder, Boone County, Indiana on Jan. 6, 1862 and was baptized Feb. 23, 1862. He began his ministry in 1877. He has preached 1,926 sermons, 142 funerals and baptized 248.
He leaves to mourn their loss, one half-brother, two sons, two daughters, 24 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren, besides a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted at the Indian Grove Christian Church on Aug. 7 and the body laid to rest in the family lot there. Services were conducted by Rev. T.B. Sweet of Kansas City, an old friend and co-worker.
THE BRUNSWICKER, Brunswick, Missouri, Friday, Aug. 14, 1925
REV. CARTER DEWEESE DIED LAST WEDNESDAY
-REV. DEWEESE WAS ONE OF THE BEST KNOWN MINISTERS
IN THIS SECTION OF THE STATE
Chariton County lost one of her oldest and most beloved citizens last Wednesday, when Rev. Carter DeWeese passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John T. May in Mendon.
Carter DeWeese was born in Boone County, Indiana, Dec. 26, 1840, and at his death had reached the ripe old age of 84 years, 7 months and 10 days. He was married Jan. 3, 1861 to Nancy E. Powell, daughter of Charles E. and Lydia Powell, who preceded him in death eleven years ago. Five children were born of this union, three daughters and two sons. One of the daughters, Edith, died at the age of three years. The four surviving children are Mrs. Isaac Allen of Sumner, Mrs. John T. May and Warren W. DeWeese of Mendon, and C.M. DeWeese of near Indian Grove. Besides the four children, Rev. DeWeese leaves one half-brother, Frank Pierce of Huntington, Indiana; 24 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren; together with other relatives and a host of friends.
Rev. DeWeese was united with the Christian Church at Brown's Wonder, Boone County, Indiana, on Jan. 26, 1862, and baptized Feb. 23 that year. He came to Missouri a short time later and entered the ministry of the Christian Church in 1877. For almost half a century he lived in the vicinity of Indian Grove preaching in Chariton County and nearby counties, and became one of the best known ministers in this part of the state. Always devout and earnest in his work, ever faithful to his calling, he walked uprightly before God living. Everyone who knew him was his friend, and many will miss his wise counsel and kindly companionship.
Funeral services were conducted Friday at the Christian Church at Indian Grove, by Rev. T.B. Sweet of Kansas City, an old friend and co-worker of Rev. DeWeese. Burial was in the family lot at Indian Grove.
THE MARCELINE JOURNAL-MIRROR, Marceline, Missouri, Friday, Aug. 14, 1925
DEATH REMOVED AGED MINISTER
James C. Pierce and family were called to Mendon Friday to attend the funeral of Rev. Carter DeWeese, who died Aug. 5, aged 84 years, 7 months and 10 days. He is survived by two sons, Rev. Marion DeWeese of Indian Grove, and Warren DeWeese of Mendon, and two daughters, Mrs. Clarissa Allen of Sumner, and Mrs. Sarah May of Mendon.
Rev. DeWeese was for many years a Christian minister. He kept a complete record of the marriages and funerals at which he officiated and the sermons that he preached. He was a very methodical man, and remained with the ministry until age and bodily infirmities led to his retirement.
He is also survived by a half-brother, Frank Pierce of Huntington, Indiana, who was present when he died.
DEATH OF AGED RESIDENT
Carter DeWeese, who has been in failing health for some time, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J.T. May on Wednesday of this week, aged 84 years, 7 months and 10 days.
Funeral services will be held this Friday morning and interment will take place in the Powell Cemetery.
MENDON CONSTITUTION, Mendon, Missouri, Friday, Aug. 14, 1925
Carter DeWeese was born in Boone County, Indiana on Dec. 26, 1840 and died Aug. 5, 1925, aged 84 years. He was united in marriage to Nancy E. Powell, daughter of Charles E. and Lydia Powell on Jan. 3, 1861. To this union five children were born, three daughters and two sons. One daughter, Edith, died at age three. He united with the Christian Church at Brown's Wonder, Boone County, Indiana on Jan. 6, 1862 and was baptized Feb. 23, 1862. He began his ministry in 1877. He has preached 1,926 sermons, 142 funerals and baptized 248.
He leaves to mourn their loss, one half-brother, two sons, two daughters, 24 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren, besides a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted at the Indian Grove Christian Church on Aug. 7 and the body laid to rest in the family lot there. Services were conducted by Rev. T.B. Sweet of Kansas City, an old friend and co-worker.
THE BRUNSWICKER, Brunswick, Missouri, Friday, Aug. 14, 1925
REV. CARTER DEWEESE DIED LAST WEDNESDAY
-REV. DEWEESE WAS ONE OF THE BEST KNOWN MINISTERS
IN THIS SECTION OF THE STATE
Chariton County lost one of her oldest and most beloved citizens last Wednesday, when Rev. Carter DeWeese passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John T. May in Mendon.
Carter DeWeese was born in Boone County, Indiana, Dec. 26, 1840, and at his death had reached the ripe old age of 84 years, 7 months and 10 days. He was married Jan. 3, 1861 to Nancy E. Powell, daughter of Charles E. and Lydia Powell, who preceded him in death eleven years ago. Five children were born of this union, three daughters and two sons. One of the daughters, Edith, died at the age of three years. The four surviving children are Mrs. Isaac Allen of Sumner, Mrs. John T. May and Warren W. DeWeese of Mendon, and C.M. DeWeese of near Indian Grove. Besides the four children, Rev. DeWeese leaves one half-brother, Frank Pierce of Huntington, Indiana; 24 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren; together with other relatives and a host of friends.
Rev. DeWeese was united with the Christian Church at Brown's Wonder, Boone County, Indiana, on Jan. 26, 1862, and baptized Feb. 23 that year. He came to Missouri a short time later and entered the ministry of the Christian Church in 1877. For almost half a century he lived in the vicinity of Indian Grove preaching in Chariton County and nearby counties, and became one of the best known ministers in this part of the state. Always devout and earnest in his work, ever faithful to his calling, he walked uprightly before God living. Everyone who knew him was his friend, and many will miss his wise counsel and kindly companionship.
Funeral services were conducted Friday at the Christian Church at Indian Grove, by Rev. T.B. Sweet of Kansas City, an old friend and co-worker of Rev. DeWeese. Burial was in the family lot at Indian Grove.
THE MARCELINE JOURNAL-MIRROR, Marceline, Missouri, Friday, Aug. 14, 1925
DEATH REMOVED AGED MINISTER
James C. Pierce and family were called to Mendon Friday to attend the funeral of Rev. Carter DeWeese, who died Aug. 5, aged 84 years, 7 months and 10 days. He is survived by two sons, Rev. Marion DeWeese of Indian Grove, and Warren DeWeese of Mendon, and two daughters, Mrs. Clarissa Allen of Sumner, and Mrs. Sarah May of Mendon.
Rev. DeWeese was for many years a Christian minister. He kept a complete record of the marriages and funerals at which he officiated and the sermons that he preached. He was a very methodical man, and remained with the ministry until age and bodily infirmities led to his retirement.
He is also survived by a half-brother, Frank Pierce of Huntington, Indiana, who was present when he died.
MENDON CONSTITUTION, Mendon, Missouri, Friday, Aug. 7, 1925
DEATH OF AGED RESIDENT
Carter DeWeese, who has been in failing health for some time, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J.T. May on Wednesday of this week, aged 84 years, 7 months and 10 days.
Funeral services will be held this Friday morning and interment will take place in the Powell Cemetery.
MENDON CONSTITUTION, Mendon, Missouri, Friday, Aug. 14, 1925
Carter DeWeese was born in Boone County, Indiana on Dec. 26, 1840 and died Aug. 5, 1925, aged 84 years. He was united in marriage to Nancy E. Powell, daughter of Charles E. and Lydia Powell on Jan. 3, 1861. To this union five children were born, three daughters and two sons. One daughter, Edith, died at age three. He united with the Christian Church at Brown's Wonder, Boone County, Indiana on Jan. 6, 1862 and was baptized Feb. 23, 1862. He began his ministry in 1877. He has preached 1,926 sermons, 142 funerals and baptized 248.
He leaves to mourn their loss, one half-brother, two sons, two daughters, 24 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren, besides a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted at the Indian Grove Christian Church on Aug. 7 and the body laid to rest in the family lot there. Services were conducted by Rev. T.B. Sweet of Kansas City, an old friend and co-worker.
THE BRUNSWICKER, Brunswick, Missouri, Friday, Aug. 14, 1925
REV. CARTER DEWEESE DIED LAST WEDNESDAY
-REV. DEWEESE WAS ONE OF THE BEST KNOWN MINISTERS
IN THIS SECTION OF THE STATE
Chariton County lost one of her oldest and most beloved citizens last Wednesday, when Rev. Carter DeWeese passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John T. May in Mendon.
Carter DeWeese was born in Boone County, Indiana, Dec. 26, 1840, and at his death had reached the ripe old age of 84 years, 7 months and 10 days. He was married Jan. 3, 1861 to Nancy E. Powell, daughter of Charles E. and Lydia Powell, who preceded him in death eleven years ago. Five children were born of this union, three daughters and two sons. One of the daughters, Edith, died at the age of three years. The four surviving children are Mrs. Isaac Allen of Sumner, Mrs. John T. May and Warren W. DeWeese of Mendon, and C.M. DeWeese of near Indian Grove. Besides the four children, Rev. DeWeese leaves one half-brother, Frank Pierce of Huntington, Indiana; 24 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren; together with other relatives and a host of friends.
Rev. DeWeese was united with the Christian Church at Brown's Wonder, Boone County, Indiana, on Jan. 26, 1862, and baptized Feb. 23 that year. He came to Missouri a short time later and entered the ministry of the Christian Church in 1877. For almost half a century he lived in the vicinity of Indian Grove preaching in Chariton County and nearby counties, and became one of the best known ministers in this part of the state. Always devout and earnest in his work, ever faithful to his calling, he walked uprightly before God living. Everyone who knew him was his friend, and many will miss his wise counsel and kindly companionship.
Funeral services were conducted Friday at the Christian Church at Indian Grove, by Rev. T.B. Sweet of Kansas City, an old friend and co-worker of Rev. DeWeese. Burial was in the family lot at Indian Grove.
THE MARCELINE JOURNAL-MIRROR, Marceline, Missouri, Friday, Aug. 14, 1925
DEATH REMOVED AGED MINISTER
James C. Pierce and family were called to Mendon Friday to attend the funeral of Rev. Carter DeWeese, who died Aug. 5, aged 84 years, 7 months and 10 days. He is survived by two sons, Rev. Marion DeWeese of Indian Grove, and Warren DeWeese of Mendon, and two daughters, Mrs. Clarissa Allen of Sumner, and Mrs. Sarah May of Mendon.
Rev. DeWeese was for many years a Christian minister. He kept a complete record of the marriages and funerals at which he officiated and the sermons that he preached. He was a very methodical man, and remained with the ministry until age and bodily infirmities led to his retirement.
He is also survived by a half-brother, Frank Pierce of Huntington, Indiana, who was present when he died.
DEATH OF AGED RESIDENT
Carter DeWeese, who has been in failing health for some time, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J.T. May on Wednesday of this week, aged 84 years, 7 months and 10 days.
Funeral services will be held this Friday morning and interment will take place in the Powell Cemetery.
MENDON CONSTITUTION, Mendon, Missouri, Friday, Aug. 14, 1925
Carter DeWeese was born in Boone County, Indiana on Dec. 26, 1840 and died Aug. 5, 1925, aged 84 years. He was united in marriage to Nancy E. Powell, daughter of Charles E. and Lydia Powell on Jan. 3, 1861. To this union five children were born, three daughters and two sons. One daughter, Edith, died at age three. He united with the Christian Church at Brown's Wonder, Boone County, Indiana on Jan. 6, 1862 and was baptized Feb. 23, 1862. He began his ministry in 1877. He has preached 1,926 sermons, 142 funerals and baptized 248.
He leaves to mourn their loss, one half-brother, two sons, two daughters, 24 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren, besides a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted at the Indian Grove Christian Church on Aug. 7 and the body laid to rest in the family lot there. Services were conducted by Rev. T.B. Sweet of Kansas City, an old friend and co-worker.
THE BRUNSWICKER, Brunswick, Missouri, Friday, Aug. 14, 1925
REV. CARTER DEWEESE DIED LAST WEDNESDAY
-REV. DEWEESE WAS ONE OF THE BEST KNOWN MINISTERS
IN THIS SECTION OF THE STATE
Chariton County lost one of her oldest and most beloved citizens last Wednesday, when Rev. Carter DeWeese passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John T. May in Mendon.
Carter DeWeese was born in Boone County, Indiana, Dec. 26, 1840, and at his death had reached the ripe old age of 84 years, 7 months and 10 days. He was married Jan. 3, 1861 to Nancy E. Powell, daughter of Charles E. and Lydia Powell, who preceded him in death eleven years ago. Five children were born of this union, three daughters and two sons. One of the daughters, Edith, died at the age of three years. The four surviving children are Mrs. Isaac Allen of Sumner, Mrs. John T. May and Warren W. DeWeese of Mendon, and C.M. DeWeese of near Indian Grove. Besides the four children, Rev. DeWeese leaves one half-brother, Frank Pierce of Huntington, Indiana; 24 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren; together with other relatives and a host of friends.
Rev. DeWeese was united with the Christian Church at Brown's Wonder, Boone County, Indiana, on Jan. 26, 1862, and baptized Feb. 23 that year. He came to Missouri a short time later and entered the ministry of the Christian Church in 1877. For almost half a century he lived in the vicinity of Indian Grove preaching in Chariton County and nearby counties, and became one of the best known ministers in this part of the state. Always devout and earnest in his work, ever faithful to his calling, he walked uprightly before God living. Everyone who knew him was his friend, and many will miss his wise counsel and kindly companionship.
Funeral services were conducted Friday at the Christian Church at Indian Grove, by Rev. T.B. Sweet of Kansas City, an old friend and co-worker of Rev. DeWeese. Burial was in the family lot at Indian Grove.
THE MARCELINE JOURNAL-MIRROR, Marceline, Missouri, Friday, Aug. 14, 1925
DEATH REMOVED AGED MINISTER
James C. Pierce and family were called to Mendon Friday to attend the funeral of Rev. Carter DeWeese, who died Aug. 5, aged 84 years, 7 months and 10 days. He is survived by two sons, Rev. Marion DeWeese of Indian Grove, and Warren DeWeese of Mendon, and two daughters, Mrs. Clarissa Allen of Sumner, and Mrs. Sarah May of Mendon.
Rev. DeWeese was for many years a Christian minister. He kept a complete record of the marriages and funerals at which he officiated and the sermons that he preached. He was a very methodical man, and remained with the ministry until age and bodily infirmities led to his retirement.
He is also survived by a half-brother, Frank Pierce of Huntington, Indiana, who was present when he died.
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