The death angel has come again into our midst and taken a loving wife, leaving a sorrowing husband, a little boy motherless, fond parents, a loving brother and sister, with eyes filled with tears and hearts with sorrow.

Alice Pearl, eldest child and daughter of Lemuel and Ella Parker, was born at the old family home near Majorville, April 4, 1885, and passed peacefully to her well deserved home beyond, Sept. 1, 1915, at the home of her parents.

She was united in marriage to Silas Conn, Jan. 1, 1906, who with a little son, Harley, only 2 years old, are left to mourn the loss of a dear wife and loving mother.  She also leaves father, mother, one brother, Harley, and one sister, Mrs. Lester Thompson, whose hearts are utterly broken over the loss of their dear one.

Alice, as she was called by all, has lived most all her life in this vicinity.  Here she passed her happy carefree childhood, surrounded by all that fond and loving parents could bestow upon her, she grew to winsome girlhood.  From the portals of the old home she passed a young wife with the future looking so bright.  Her pleasant smile and friendly greetings will not only be sadly missed in the home but by a large circle of friends.

Some few weeks ago she realized her condition and knowing her days here on earth were short, she made future plans for her little boy and told them not to weep for her as she was all right and was trusting in God and with that assurance fell asleep in Jesus.

She lived one of those quiet christian lives, always seeing the good instead of bad in all things.  All the help that skilled medical attention could bring with the devoted care of husband, parents, brother and sister and friends, all of whom have been with her to brighten her last days by all the means their love and thoughtfulness could suggest.  She patiently and submissively awaited the summons.  During her sickness of over two months she was tenderly and lovingly cared for at the home of her parents. She was so patient and cheerful when her friends called to see her.  She was a loving and dutiful daughter, and affectionate sister, a model wife and an ideal mother, was always so thoughtful of those who cared for her at all times.  She never was heard to utter one word of complaint or murmur, fought bravely for life to live to care for her little family but yet she met death so bravely and passed over to her heavenly Father's home with a pleasant smile, calmed and comforted by the assurance that the heavenly Father knew what was best for her and so passed through the "valley of the shadow," leaning on the Savior she had trusted.  So as we looked upon her for the last time lying in her beautiful silken couch we thought of her as not suffering with pain but as being with God.

The funeral was one of the largest ever held at Majorville and was conducted by Rev. L. P. Bear, who was a warm personal friend of the family.

The large collection of beautiful flowers which entirely covered the casket told of the love and sympathy from relatives and friends for her.  Six of her old schoolmates acted as pallbearers, namely Chas. Campbell, Lawrence Day, Orin Lovely, Arda Humphrey, Albert Peck and Earl Blake.

We desire to express our thanks to our neighbors and friends who so kindly assisted in the care of our beloved one and especially for the beautiful flowers.