Oscar Yeater, 82, well known Bowman ridge farmer, died unexpectedly at his home at 4:30 o'clock this morning.
Although Mr Yeater had been in failing health for the past three years, he was up and about yesterday, being stricken seriously ill at 8 o'clock last night.
He was born on November 13, 1860, a son of the late Reason Yeater, and a member of the Bowman ridge Methodist church.
Surviving are five sons; William Lutes Yeater of Kausooth, Raymond of Charleston, John B of Triadelphia and Harold and George of Bowman ridge; four daughters, Mrs Arch Conner of California, Mrs Edna Ruckman of Monaca, PA, Mrs Bessie Wellman of Moundsville, and Mrs Elsie Bonar of Bowman ridge; one brother C E Yeater, Cameron; 23 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
His wife, Mrs Amanda Matilda Lutes Yeater preceded him in death on October 13, 1940. A daughter also preceded him in death.
The body was removed to the Riggs funeral home pending arrangements for the funeral.
"Moundsville Journal", 13 FEB 1943
Amanda and Oscar were married April 23, 1885.
Oscar Yeater, 82, well known Bowman ridge farmer, died unexpectedly at his home at 4:30 o'clock this morning.
Although Mr Yeater had been in failing health for the past three years, he was up and about yesterday, being stricken seriously ill at 8 o'clock last night.
He was born on November 13, 1860, a son of the late Reason Yeater, and a member of the Bowman ridge Methodist church.
Surviving are five sons; William Lutes Yeater of Kausooth, Raymond of Charleston, John B of Triadelphia and Harold and George of Bowman ridge; four daughters, Mrs Arch Conner of California, Mrs Edna Ruckman of Monaca, PA, Mrs Bessie Wellman of Moundsville, and Mrs Elsie Bonar of Bowman ridge; one brother C E Yeater, Cameron; 23 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
His wife, Mrs Amanda Matilda Lutes Yeater preceded him in death on October 13, 1940. A daughter also preceded him in death.
The body was removed to the Riggs funeral home pending arrangements for the funeral.
"Moundsville Journal", 13 FEB 1943
Amanda and Oscar were married April 23, 1885.
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Dr John Wiley Yeater
1850–1916
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Nathaniel Walker Yeater
1852–1930
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Rebecca Adeline Yeater Kelley
1853–1908
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Infant Yeater
1855–1855
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Lewis Yeater
1857–1924
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Christopher E. Yeater
1862–1950
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Clarence Ellsworth Yeater
1863–1920
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Doug Yeater
1866–1866
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Williard Lee Yeater
1868–1924
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Willard Lee Yeater
1869–1924
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