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Rites for Mrs. Josie Easley this Afternoon At Baptist Church  

Posted by Kate Keller in , , ,

Mrs. Josie Easley, 83, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Hobart Slauughter[sic], La Plata, Tuesday morning at 10:30. She had been seriously ill for the past two months.

She was born Nov. 1, 1870 at Indainapolis[sic], Ind., the daughter of William and Sarah Arnold Allen. On June 23, 1888 she became the bride of Thomas H. Easley in a ceremony performed near Elmer.

Three children were born to the union: John H. Easley of Ft. Madison, Mrs. Hobart (Grace) Slaughter of La Plata, and David F., deceased.

Preceding her in death were her husband on July 6, 1922, and her four brother[sic] and three sisters.

Besides her surviving son and daughter there are nine grandchildren and 11 greatgrandchildren[sic].

She was a member of the Baptist Church of La Plata where funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 with the Rev. Claude Thompson officiating. Burial will be in the La Plata cemetery and pallbearers will be B. G. Slaughter, R. T. Mercer, Cleo McHenry, Von McHenry, Levi Bellmeyer, and Elzie Beall.

Wilson Funeral is in charge.
1953

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Thomas H. Easley  

Posted by Kate Keller in , , , ,

Thomas Herrin Easley was born February 25, 1869, and departed from this life July 6, 1922, being at the time of his demise 53 years, 4 months, and 11 days of age. He lived in Macon county during his life time, and for almost two years had made his home in LaPlata.

Mr. Easley was united in marriage to Josie Allen, June 23, 1888. To this union three children were born, John H. Easley, Marceline, Mo, David F., of Lexington Junction, Mo, and Grace May Easley Slaughter of LaPlata, Mo. Other near relatives are J. W. and F. W. Easley of Chelan, Wash., brothers, James of LaCrosse, Mo., a twin brother and Isaac Vertress, of Gifford, a half-brother, also one sister, Mrs. Minnie Shultheiss, of Yarrow, Mo. There are a number of other relatives and friends who sympathize with the widow and children in their sorrow.

Mr. Easley was converted to the Christian faith about 23 years ago and united with the Chariton Grove Baptist Church.

Funeral services were conducted at Mt. Carmel Church by Rev. L. E. Stonecipher, July 8th. Interment was made in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
13 Jul 1922

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