Sarah Lewiza (Fielden) Ross Farris
Sarah Fielden was born October 28, 1872 in Texas county, Mo., and passed away at her home July 21, 1936, age 63 years, 8 months. She was ill for only a few days. She was married to Will Ross and one daughter, Alma Altis, was born to this union. Her husband and daughter both preceeded her in death. Later she married Jim Farris. She was converted at the age of 14 and united with the Union Baptist church. She leaves to mourn her passing two grandsons, Vern and Roscoe Altis, a great grandson, also her husband, three sisters, (Iva Candes Fielden Wood, Nancy "Nan" Jane Fielden Rycroft Simpson, and Vinettie "Nettie" Fielden Graham Simpson) and one brother, (James Madison Fielden) and other relatives and friends. Services were held at Oak Grove school house at 10 a.m., by Rev. Geo. Scott of Mountain Grove. Burial in Jarrett cemetery by the Elliott Funeral home.
Cabool Enterprise January 21, 1937: The subject of this sketch was born near Oak Grove, in Texas county, Mo., October 28, 1872, the daughter of John and Sarah Coats Fielden, and died July 21, 1936, making her age at time of death 63 years, 8 months and 26 days.
Her first marriage was to William H. Ross, Dec. 2, 1894 and to this union was born one daughter, Alma M. Altis. Mr. Ross passed away July 12, 1916, and the daughter passed away June 3, 1917.
On February 27, 1919, she was united in marriage to J. M. Farris, and resided awhile on Rocky Branch, northwest of Simmons, then they moved to her old home on Hamilton Creek, near Oak Grove, where she passed away on the above date.
Sarah spent her entire life in Texas county, where she had many relatives and friends, also had many relatives and friends in other states. She was converted and united with the old Union Baptist church when 14 years of age, but moved her membership to Rocky Branch Baptist church when she resided there, and remained a member of that church until death.
She leaves to mourn her going an aged husband, 71 years old, one brother, James Fielden, three sisters, Mrs. Nancy Simpson, Mrs. Nettie Simpson, Mrs. Iva Wood, two grandsons, one great-grandson, all of Cabool, Mo., and many relatives and friends elsewhere. Funeral service was conducted by Rev. George Scott, at Oak Grove and burial in the Hamilton Creek cemetery beside her first husband under directions of the Elliott Funeral Home. Thus another good wife, mother, grandmother and loving sister has gone to reap the reward of her labors and is at rest. To the bereaved we would say, "Let not your heart be troubled; ye believe in God. Believe also in me." A friend, T. B. Farris
Husband of Sarah Coats
Born - 24 October 1871
Burial - Jarrett Cemetery
Will Ross, for many years a well known citizen of upper Hamilton Creek, but recently of Caylortown, was taken suddenly Tuesday with a stroke of paralysis. During the night Dr. Coats and Edens were called to see him but could give no relief and Wednesday morning he died.
28 October 1872 - 21 July 1936
Daughter of John Lee & Sarah Howard (Coats) Fielden
Wife of Wiliam H. Ross & James M. Farris
William H Ross
Father of Alma Ross Altis
Died - 12 July 1916
Alma Mae (Ross) Altis
19 October 1896 - 03 June 1917
Daughter of William & Sarah (Fielden) Ross
It is with a sorrowing heart and deepest sympathy for the heart stricken husband and children that we announce the death of Mrs. Alma Altis, who departed her life from this world June 3, 1917, being at the time of her death 20 years, 7 months and 15 days old. She was married to Dan H. Altis in Kansas City, April 10, 1911, but came to Cabool and made their home after a two weeks visit in Okla. To this union was born 3 children of which all are living (Lavern "Vern") age 5, Roscoe age 3 and Ralph age 1. She gave her life to God when she was seventeen years old and then united with the Hamilton Creek Missionary Baptist church and has been a true and noble child to her dear master. It is hard to understand why she should be called away from us so sudden yet we know God doeth every thing well. Her father preceeded her to that great beyond only a short time ago. She leaves a husband, three children, a mother and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her loss. Her remains were laid to rest in the Jarrett cemetery. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Taylor of Licking. Weep not dear husband for the father will come when you will meet her in that beautiful home on high.
Daniel Henry Altis
10 July 1885 - 05 September 1970
Husband of Alma Mae Ross
Dan Henry Altis was born in Redwood, Roanoke County, Virginia, July 10, 1885, and died at Texas County Memorial Hospital, Houston, Missouri, September 5, 1970, having attained the age of 85 years, 1 month and 25 days. He was the fifth of 11 children born to Samuel and Harriett Altis and moved with his family to a homestead north of Cabool, Missouri, when four months old. Dan was married to Alma Ross April 10, 1911. She died six years later, June 3, 1917. He married Mabel Ninetta Gitt June 12, 1919. She also preceded him in death February 23, 1969. He was well known in the Cabool area where he was a farmer. For many years he also operated the Midway Store on Hamilton Creek north of Cabool. He was active in county politics and served many years on the Morris Township board. Dan professed a saving faith in Jesus Christ as a young man and joined the Hamilton Creek Church. November 2, 1930, he became a charter member of the Providence Free Will Baptist Church, was ordained to the deacon board and served his church faithfully in the capacity until his death.
Two sons preceded him in death in childhood, leaving three sons" Vern and Roscoe of Cabool, and Clifford of Independence, Missouri; and one daughter, Doris Altis of Independence, Missouri, to survive him. Also surviving are six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, two sisters, May Crossland and Ada Schoers, both of Cabool, three brothers, Willard and Paul of Cabool and Ezra of Columbia, Mo., and many firends. Services were held Tuesday afternoon in the Providence Free Will Baptist Church, with Rev. Ezra Butts, Ramey Gass and Don Ratterree officiating. Burial was in the Church Cemetery under the direction of Elliott-Gentry Funeral Home.
He was preceded in death by wife of 56 years in 1988, a son, Eddie in 1986, his parents and one brother. Surviving are one daughter, Ethel Cole of Houston; one brother, Roscoe Altis of Cabool; a half brother, Clifford Altis of Kansas City; a half sister, Doris Altis of Kansas City; five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren, one great great granddaughter and a step-great great grandson. Services were May 18 at the Providence Free Will Baptist Church with the Rev. Dennis Adkison and the Rev. Robert Adkison officiating. Burial was in the Providence Cemetery under the direction of Elliott-Gentry Funeral Home of Cabool
Surviving are her husband, Vern, of the home, Rt. 2, Cabool; a daughter, Ethel Lou Cole of Houston; a brother, Doyle Rust of Mountain Grove; two sisters, Georgia Wilson of Paso Robles, Calif., and Edna Coats of Bado; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Earl Edward; three brothers and a sister. Services were Saturday in Providence Free Will Baptist church with the Rev. Duane Crewse officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery under the direction of Elliott-Gentry.
William Laverne Altis, 87, son of Dan and Alma Ross Altis, was born Feb 3, 1912, near Cabool. He died May 14, 1999, at the Kabul Nursing Home. He married Hazel Rust. They had two children and worked in a country store owned by his father. Mr. Altis drove a milk and feed truck for several years. Later the Altis' moved to a farm near Simmons, where he was a dairy farmer for many years. He later raised beef cattle. About five years ago, he moved to Pineview Heights in Cabool. He was active most of his life in the Providence Free-will Baptist Church.
Hazel Agnes Altis, 74, Cabool, died Wednesday, Oct. 19, 1988, at home following a long illness. She was born March 27, 1914, to John R. and Daisy Traughber Rust. She grew up on a farm in Hamilton Creek and attended Freely Give School. On July 15, 1932, she married Lavern William Altis. They operated a dairy and raised two children on that same farm during their 56 years of marriage. Mrs. Altis was an active member of Providence Free Will Baptist Church. Some of her hobbies included quilting and a love for flowers which was shown through her years as a member of the Houston Garden Club.
Contributed by Margurertte Powell
Earl Edward Altis
Son of Vern & Hazel (Rust) Altis
Earl Edward Altis, 53, was born near Bado, March 14, 1933, and died April 12, 1986, at St. John's Regional Health Center in Springfield, following a short illness. He received his bachelor's degree from Southwest Missouri State University 1961, his master's degree from the University of Denver in 1964 and an advanced studies certificate in 1974. From 1951 until the present time, he served young people through his work in various school, colleges and libraries in Missouri and Oklahoma. He was currently teaching at the Houston Middle School.
On May 26, 1979, at Nashville, Tenn., he was united in marriage to Judy Jean Shrewsbury. The couple had one son. After being ordained to the ministry in 1963, he remained very active in the Free Will Baptist denomination. He served as pastor, assistant pastor and youth advisor in churches in Missouri and Colorado. He helped to organize the church training services in Missouri and served as the editor of the Free Will Baptist Gem.
Surviving are his wife, Judy Altis and son, Daniel of Cabool; his parents, Vern and Hazel Altis of Cabool; and a sister, Ethel Lou Cole of Houston. Services were Tuesday, April 15, in the Providence Free Will Baptist Church with the Rev. Rolla Smith officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery under the direction of Elliott-Gentry of Cabool.
Ralph H. Altis
