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© The Verden News Verden, Oklahoma February 14, 1930 November 9, 1842 ~ February 6, 1930 Jasper F. Smith, son of Rev Jason B. Smith and Matilda C. Franklin Smith, was born in Livingston Co., Kentucky November 9 1842. Died: February 6, 1930 at 9 a. m. in Verden, Oklahoma, age 87 years, 2 months and 27 years. He was converted and united with the Methodist church in young manhood. Was married to Frances Sophia Lambert at Grantsburg, Johnson Co., Illinois, September 24, 1868 by Rev William H. Scott, pastor of M. E. church at that place. To the union was born ten children: Tommie, Fannie, Snowdrop and Ralph who died when small and Mrs W. E. Morgan, the oldest child who died July 9, 1928. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs Gussie Stull of Verden and Mrs Anna M. Gentry of Oklahoma City; and three sons, Jason B. and Fred Smith of Verden and Frank Smith of Amber, Oklahoma. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren: Mrs Gertie Bayless of Olmstead, Illinois, Elmer and Clyde Gentry, Mrs Florence Jones, Mrs Mildred Adams, all of Oklahoma City; Mrs Alice McArthur of Peiora, Arizona, Mrs Alta Mae Hargrove and Miss Flora Morgan of Chickasha; Charles F. Smith of Kelly Field, San Antonio, Texas; Norma, Anna and Dorothy Smith of Amber; Merle, Ralph, Thelma, Harold, Maxine, Arlene and Bobbie Gene Smith of Verden; and six great grandchildren; Elnora, Dick and Reubena Hargrove of Chickasha, Betty Joan Adams and James C. Gentry of Oklahoma City and Pauline McArthur of Peoria, Arizona. Mr Smith served his country in the Civil War under his father, Captain Jason B. Smith as 2nd duty Sergeant in the 1st Battery, Co. K. 1st Illinois Light Artillery Volunteers. He was honorable discharged at Nashville, Tennessee December 11, 1864 after having served 3 years and 75 days. Mr Smith was the brother of Col. Thomas Hobson Smith who was buried at Metropolis, Illinois. On August 4, 1902 Mr Smith, with his wife and children left their friends and relatives in Southern Illinois and with teams and wagons made the overland trip to Indian Territory. They arrived at their new home four miles north and one mile east of Verden, September 3, 1902. In March 1919 they retired from active farm life and moved to Verden where they resided until his wife was called to the great beyond January 26, 1925. Mr Smith spent the following two years on the farm north of Verden with his son Fred and family. In September, 1927 Mr and Mrs T. J. Stull came to Verden from Metropolis, Illinois to make a home and care for their father here. Mr Smith has made many friends whose kindness are very much appreciated and will never be forgotten by his children. Funeral services were held in the Methodist church of Verden, Saturday February 8, at 2 p. m. Rev Robert Hedrick officiating, assisted by the Masons. "In the valley of the shadow, Where your soul is bowed today In deepest sympathy, dear friend, I enter, if I may. Though words avail so little, I long to say to you, That in your sorrow, My heart is heavy too. But when in days to come, we too, Shall reach the unseen land, Where bitter partings are no more, Perhaps we'll understand." |
© The Chickasha Star Chickasha, Oklahoma June 11, 1970 February 1, 1881 ~ June 6, 1970 Mother of E. S. "Toad" Smith passed on at 4 p.m. Saturday. Mrs Ida Mertle Smith, formerly of Verden, made her home in Oklahoma City in a rest home. Funeral services were held at the Trinity Baptist Church Monday.
Interment was in the Verden Cemetery under the direction of Smith and Kernke. |
Chickasha, Oklahoma September 1993 April 9, 1908 ~ September 18, 1993 Blondie married Eldridge F. "Toad" Smith on November 5, 1928 in Oklahoma City. She moved to California in 1938 and lived there until returning to Verden in 1956. Blondie joined the Verden Baptist Church in 1918. She was preceeded in death by her parents, twelve brothers and sisters, and her husband Toad, on September 14,1973. She was survived by one sister Susie Frick and a niece Nina Faye Kilgore. Graveside services were officated by Rev Ed Whitley from Cyril, Oklahoma. Interment was under the direction of the Brown-Binyon Funeral Home of Verden. |
© The Grady County Star Chickasha, Oklahoma Friday, June 14, 1912 March 11, 1912 ~ June 5, 1912 James Edmond Smith, the infant son of Mr and Mrs J. L. Smith died Thursday June 6th of whooping cough. The little bsby was laid to rest in the Verden Cemetery Friday at 4 o'clock. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to those dear friends in this time of sorrow. |
, Oklahoma - April 29, 1939 ~ June 22, 2015 Diane L. Smith, Beloved Wife and Mom, age 76 of Maplewood, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2015. Diane was a fun-loving, spirited and artistic woman. She loved her family, her friends, antiquing, and gardening. She will be deeply missed by Wiley, her husband of 46 years; daughter, Christi [Kevin] Olson; grandson, Connor; and many friends. Preceded in death by mother, Laura Beckwith; brother, Donald Dean Soule. Memorial Service 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 19, 2015 at Arlington Hills Methodist Church, 759 East county Road B, Maplewood. Memorials may be made to Arlington Hills United Methodist Church, Maplewood or to the American Heart Association. MATTSON FUNERAL HOME 343 N. Shore Drive Forest Lake MN 55025 [651] 464-3556 In charge of arrangements. |
© The Chickasha Star Chickasha, Oklahoma Tuesday, 17 November 2009 May 23, 1964 ~ November 16, 2009 Graveside service for Cynthia Lynn Smith, 45, of Omega, Okla., will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, November 19, 2009, in the Verden Cemetery. The Rev Troy Taylor will officiate. Cynthia Lynn was born the daughter of Charles David Lechtenberger and Sharlyn Jean Carrico Lechtenberger on May 23, 1964, in Harrison, Ark. She died on November 16, 2009, in Oklahoma City. Service will be under the direction of the McRay Funeral Home. |
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