Pratt, E.R. - Mr. E. R. Pratt one of the early settlers of Washington township, died Friday from the result of a stroke of paralysis a short time previous, aged 71 yrs. 9 months and 21 days. Mr. Pratt and Mr. J. M. Darby came to this county in the early '70s, both meeting aecidently on a boat while crossing the Mississippi river and destined for the same place. Mr. and Mrs. Pratt reared a large family of children all of whom were adopted. Mr. Pratt had accumulated a comfortable fortune. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 5, 1911

The funeral of Mrs. Dick Preston was held in  Clarinda Sunday at 2 p.m. at the United Brethren church after prayer at the residence on East Garfield street.   Rev. Cornford conducted the service.   There were many beautiful flowers.    The music was furnished by a quartette from Yorktown composed of Miss Morgan, Mrs. Milt Stanley, J. S. Draper and Philo Castle.   They sang "Abide With Me," "Blessed Jesus, He's the One," and "Asleep in Jesus."    Burial was at Birchwood cemetery.    The airship was an annoyance breaking into the sacred service at the cemetery.
Millie McVey Preston was born in Highland County, Okla., Dec. 8, 1849. Later she came with her parents to Page   county   where   she married George R. Preston in 1866 and settled on a farm near Yorktown. Leaving the farm they moved to Clarinda where she spent her last days. Three children were born, the son dying in infancy.    Two daughters, Mrs. Cal Snodgrass of near Yorktown and Mrs. Andy Jones are left with their father to mourn their loss.    There are some grandchildren and a sister in Missouri.   Mrs. Preston was past 69 years of age.   She was laid to rest in a steel vault.  
Those attending the Preston funeral from Yorktown besides the singers were Ray Wardens, R. C. Loy's, Louis Goecker's, Ed Driftimer's, Frank Apple's, Clay Snodgrass', Mrs. Ika Harland and sister, Mrs. J. B. Preston, also the Cal Snodgrass family. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 23, 1919

Mrs. G. R. Preston died last night of apoplexy at her home in Clarinda. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock (old time) next Sunday afternoon. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 16, 1919

OBITUARY RECORD.
Mrs. G. R. Preston.
The following obituary of Mrs. G. R. Preston of this city, whose death was briefly mentioned in The Journal of Oct. 16, has been furnished to this paper for publication: "Amilda Preston, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac McVay, was born Dec. 8, 1849, in Highland county, Ohio; died Oct. 15, 1919, at her home on East Garfield street. She came with her parents to Illinois, where she grew to womanhood. In the year 1866 she was united in marriage to George R. Preston. In a few weeks after their marriage they came to Page county, Iowa, and resided on a farm until 1889, then moving to Clarinda where she resided until she passed away Oct. 15, after an illness of one week. She was stricken with apoplexy, suffering three strokes, the last proving fatal. Thus passes away another Godly woman to her reward. To Mr. and Mrs. Preston were born three children—one son who died in infancy; two daughters, Mrs. Lizzie Snodgrass
of Yorktown and Mrs. Anna Jones of Sharpsburg, Iowa, who with their father, nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren remain to mourn the departure of a loving wife and mother and grandmother. Her presence will be greatly missed by neighbors and friends. Sister Preston was a faithful and consistent Christian. She was a member of the United Brethren church of Christ, of which she remained a member until the Lord called her home to the church triumphant. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 8 o'clock at the United Brethren church, conducted by Rev. G. J. Cornford of Albia, la. The choir of Yorktown rendered the music which was excellent. Interment was in Birchwood cemetery. In loving remembrance:
" 'A precious one from us has gone,
A voice we loved is stilled, A place is vacant in our home,
Which never can be filled. Dearest mother, we have laid thee
In the peaceful grave's embrace, But thy memory will be cherished
Till we see thy heavenly face.'" CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 23, 1919

Mrs. Armilda McVey Preston, wife of George Richard Preston, died last Wednesday at her home death being due to apolexy. She was 70 years old. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from the United Brethern Church, Rev. G. J. Cornfield, of Albia, conducting the services. Burial was in Birchwood cemetery.
Mrs. Preston was born December 8, 1849, in Highland County, Ohio. Moving later to Illinois with her parents, she remained there until 1866, when she was united in marriage with G. R. Preston. They soon moved to Page County where they lived on a farm until 1889 when they moved to Clarinda, where she has since resided. To this union three children were born, one son and two daughters the former having died in infancy. The daughters are Mrs. Lizzie Snodgrass of Yorktown, and Mrs. Anna Jones, of Sharpsburg. These with Mr. Preston survive to mourn their mother's and wife's loss. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 23, 1919

Price, Iva May Wallace - Mrs. Iva May Price.
Iva May Wallace, wife of Fred V. Price, was born at College Springs, Iowa, February 26th, 1894, and died at their home in Clarinda, May 6th, after an illness of four weeks.
She leaves to mourn her early departure, a loving huband, and infant daughter, a father, a mother two brothers and three sisters, and many other relatives.

The funeral services   were held at the United Brethren church on south Fourteenth street, conducted
by Rev. Geo. J. Cornford. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 11, 1911

Price, Lydia Ann - Mrs. Lydia Ann Price died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Moore, at Essex, Wednesday, July 23, 1919. She was the widow of Rev. William F. Price of the Methodist Protestant church of Iowa, for forty-five years a minister in this state, who died twenty-four years ago. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 24, 1919

Price, Sarah Jane Stewart - Sarah Jane Stewart died at her home in Hawleyville, March 18. She was born in Andrew county, Mo., June 6, 1864, and came to Iowa in 1893 and earned her own living by working in various families. In 1898 she was married to Miles Price, who died several years ago. She was a member of the M E church at the time of her death. The funeral services were held yesterday from the home, conducted by Rev. Willis A Wells at 1 o'clock p. m. The pall bearers were brothers of the deceased. Interment in the Hawleyville cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 21, 1912

Pricket, Elsie - Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Pricket, of Siam were called to mourn the death of their 13 year old daughter, Elsie Pricket, Monday morning, Aug. 14, 1899, at 8 o'clock from typhoid fever. She was buried Tuesday at the cemetery northeast of New Market. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 17, 1899

Priest, D.S. - Mr. D. S. Priest, a prominent citizen of Shenandoah, died Saturday at the age of 81 years. He located there in 1868, before the town was laid out and much of his farm is now occupied by that city. He was a leading factor in its up building. His remains were taken to Northfield, Mass., where he was born. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 11, 1914

Prigga, Fred - Fred Prigga, who was born near Brownstown, Jackson county, lnd., March 4, 1841, died at his home in Nebraska township, Page county, la., suddenly, Friday, March 24, 1916, of heart trouble, at the age of 75 years and 20 days. His mother died when he was 2 years old. In Jackson county, lnd., he attended a German school and at an early age was confirmed in the German Lutheran church. When 18 years of age he came overland to Iowa, first working in this state as a farmhand and later driving teams hauling freight to Denver, Colo. He subsequently engaged in farming in Nodaway township, where he lived for forty years, and then, only ten days before his death moved to his new home in Nebraska township. He is survived by his widow, who before her marriage was Miss Lena Guenther, daughter of the late Henry Guenther of Shambaugh and also is survived by two sons, Charles and Arlow, and his two brothers. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 30, 1916

Fred Prigga.
Fred Prigga, a resident of Page county for fifty-five years, died suddenly Friday, March 24, 1916, of heart trouble from which he had been suffering almost a year. Fred Prigga was born near Brownstown, Jackson county, lnd., March 4, 1841, died March 24, 1916, age 75 years and 20 days. At the early age of two years he was left motherless. He attended the German school of Jackson county, and was confirmed at an early age in the German Lutheran church. He lived here till eighteen years of age and then moved to Illinois, living there for two years. He then came overland to Iowa, working first as a farm hand, afterwards driving teams hauling freight to Denver, Colo. Later he went to farming and lived for forty years on his old home place in Nodaway township. On March 14 of this year he moved to his new home in Nebraska township where he died. On Nov. 8, 1894, he was married to Miss Lena Guenther, daughter of the late Henry Guenther of Clarinda. To this union were born two sons, Charles and Arlow. Besides a wife and two sons he leaves two brothers to mourn their loss. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 30, 1916 and PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 28, 1916

Priggia, Lucille - Mrs. Lucille Priggia, an old resident of Page county, died at the county home January 26th, 1912, aged 84 years. The body was taken to the undertaking rooms of the Pruitt Furniture and Undertaking Co., and the funeral was conducted from that place Saturday morning at ten o'clock by Rev. Hulze, of the U. B. church. Interment in the Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 1, 1912

Prince, Rhoda S.
Rhoda S. Prince was born in Randolph Co., Mo., March 22, 1837 and died Aug. 1, 1902, aged 65 years, 4 mo., 10 days. She was married to Rev. J. W. Prince, Dec. 23, 1858.
Three children were born to this union, two dying in early life. She was converted when 11 years of
age at a meeting conducted by the Missionary Baptists, but united with the Methodist Episcopal church,
She was devoted to the interests of the church and in every way evidenced the Christlike spirit. For
months she has been a great sufferer, but was patient and uncomplaining in all her sickness. Her
death was peaceful and happy, "For her to die was great gain." Husband and son remain to mourn her
loss. Funeral services will be held tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon at 2:30 from the Methodist church.
The bereaved ones have the sympathy of their many friends in their sad affliction. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 1, 1902

Mary Jane Pritchard
Mrs. M. J. Pritchard, age 86 years, died Saturday evening at 8 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Dinwiddie in this city. Death was due to old age. She had been sick only for a few days before death claimed her life. A short prayer service was held Monday afternoon at the Dinwiddle home, conducted by Rev. Williamson. The body was removed to Indianola, the former resider of the Pritchard family, and a short funeral service was held in the Presbyterian church in that city, Tuesday morning. Burial was in the Indianola cemetery, where the husband and six of her children are also buried.
Mary Jane Kirkwood was born January 29, 1833 in Harford county, Maryland, and departed this life January 3, 1920, age 86 years. She was married in Indianola, Iowa, 1854 to M. J. Pritchard and to this union were born 8 children, six of whom, besides her husband have preceeded her to the great beyond. Those children who survive her are A. L. Pritchard of Des Moines and Mrs. George Dinwiddie of this city, and with whom Mrs. Pritchard has made her home for several years. Mrs Pritchard was a member of the Presbyterian church for sixty years. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 8, 1920

Mrs. Mary Jane Pritchard.
Mrs. Mary Jane Pritchard, mother of Mrs. G. W. Dinwiddie of this city passed away at the Dinwiddie home in this city, Saturday, Jan. 3, 1920, at 7 p.m. Mrs. Pritchard had been ill for some time. Short services were held in this city shortly after four o'clock Monday afternoon, conducted by Dr. W. C. Williamson. Mr. and Mrs. Dinwiddie and daughter, Miss Margaret Dinwiddie left on the the 5:20 train the same evening to accompany the remains to Indianola. Funeral services and burial were at that place. Mrs. Pritchard formerly lived in Indianola. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 8, 1920

MARY JANE PRICHARD
Mary Jane Kirkwood was born in Harford county, Maryland, Jan. 29, 1833, and was the daughter of John Kirkwood. She passed away Sunday Jan 3, at the age of 86 years, 11 months and 5 days. Her death occured at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Geo. Dinwiddie, N. 16th street, where she has been living the latter years of her life. A short service was held at the Dinwiddie home Monday afternoon, and the remains were taken to Indianola, where the funeral services and burial were held. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 8, 1920

Proctor, Mr - Mrs. Hannah Green was called to Peoria, Ill., last evening to attend the funeral of her brother-in-law, who died suddenly of heart disease. Mr. Proctor was one of the early settlers of Illinois, having moved to Peoria when it was only a small town, and he has seen the land increase in value from a few dollars to several hundred dollars. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 16, 1907

Proffet, Asenith R. Melvin - Mrs. Asenith R. Melvin Proffet was born in Washington county, Tenn., Sept. 21, 1838, and departed this life at her home, 5 miles northwest of Hopknis, Mo., Nov. 12, 1916, age 78 years 2 months and 12 days. She united with the Methodist Episcopal church in early age. She came to Iowa in 1880, making this her home untli her death. She leaves to mourn her loss one son, one stepdaughter, one brother, and a number of friends. Services were conducted by her pastor, Rev. J. A. Nayle, and interment was made in the Siam cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 16, 1916

Prosser, Nancy Boggs Pearson - Death of "Grandma" Prosser
Thomas Prosser sends the Herald the following from the Pitkin (Garrison county, Colo.) Miner, in reference to the death of his wife, formerly Mrs. Cary Pearson of this city:
"The community received the news of the death of Mrs. Nancy Prosser—known to all as 'Grandma' Prosser—with sorrow. She passed quietly away yesterday morning at 9 o'clock, having suffered for a number of months with cancer. She was about 68 years of age, having been born in Baxter county, Virginia, in 1834. At the age of eight she moved to Monroe county, Iowa, with her parents, J. C. Boggs and wife, who were prominent pioneers of the state. The deceased was married in 1854 to Cary Pearson, who was killed in the mines in 1869. Eight children was the result of this union, three of whom are residents of this place—J. F. and Wm. Pearson and Mrs. S. Van Pelt, who, with nearly forty grandchildren and many great-grandchildren, mourn her demise. Mrs. Pearson was married again in 1875 to Thomas Prosser, of Clarinda, Iowa, who has patiently watched at her bedside during her sickness. Grandma Prosser was a true Christian, having acknowledged the faith when a young woman. She bore her great suffering with a fortitude characteristic of all who believe that 'everything's for the best '" CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 25, 1902

Prosser, Thomas - Thomas Prosser was born in Wales on Feb. 15, 1831. When about 33 years of age he emigrated to America, locating first in Ohio, afterward removing to Missouri, and after residing there for a year or two he came to Page county, Iowa.
On August 1st, 1875, he was united in marriage to Nancy Newman. On the death of his wife which occurred at Pitkin, Colorado, three years ago, he moved to this place and has since resided here with Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Clowser. After a brief illness he passed away on Tuesday, May 16 at 8:15 p.m., aged 74 years, 3 months and 1 day.
In religious belief he held to the doctrines of the United Brethren having united with that people about ten years ago. He lived firm in that faith, believing that "henceforth there was laid up for him a crown of righteousnes which God, the righteous Judge, would give him in that day."
Funeral services were held at the home about two and one-half miles southeast of town yesterday at 2:30 p. m., conducted by Rev. W. T. Fisher. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 19, 1905

Thos. Prosser died yesterday morning at his home southwest of the city from kidney trouble.   He was about 76 years old and a native of Poland. He was among the first to develop coal mining near his home away back in the '60s. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, May 18, 1905

Proudfit, Carl's SON - Mr.and Mrs. Carl Proudfit, formerly of this city, suffered the loss of their
youngest boy by diphtheria, in Chicago last Saturday. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 20, 1919

Garl Proudfit, a former resident of Clarinda, died in Chicago last Saturday after a few days' illness from pneumonia. His mother, Mrs. H. C. Proudfit, whose home is in Albia, but who had been visiting at the home of' relatives in Tarkio, Mo., passed through Clarinda Saturday, and was guest between trains at the A. A. Berry home. She had been notified of her son's serious illness, but arrived in Chicago too late to see him as he died at noon Saturday. The late Mr. Proudfit was employed at the Clarinda State Hospital for some time. Since living in Chicago he had been a mail clerk and had a run from that city to West Liberty. He leaves a wife and three children, one little one having passed away last winter at the home in Chicago.   His father, the late Rev. H. C. Proudfit, died in Clarinda several years ago. The funeral of Carl Proudfit was held in Chicago, Tuesday, July 1,   at 3 p.m.   Burial was in that city.
Mr. Proudfit had many friends in Clarinda and vicinity. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 3, 1919

A Word comes of the death of Carl Proudfit in Chicago Saturday afternoon. Carl formerly lived in Clarinda, being employed at the State Hospital, while residing on W. Nishna Street. His sister, Miss Merle Proudfit later taught in our schools. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 3, 1919

Proudfit, Leonard - Rev. Leonard R. Proudfit died at his home on Grant Street late Sunday night after a protracted illness. Mr. Proudfit has been a resident of this city for several months, having made this his home since his retirement from the ministry in the United Presbyterian church.  He had been a minister in that church for more than thirty years and was widely   known,   having served on charges in many parts of the Des Moines Presbytery under which he served and of which he was still a member at the time of his death. He was a delegate from the Des Moines Presbytery at the General Assembly in   Pennsylvania last summer and retained his active interest in the affairs of his church and the people about him to the last.  A short fuueral service will be held at the home this afternoon at four o'clock, conducted by Rev. W. M. Jackson of the First U. P. church and the body will then be taken to his old home in Pennsylvania for burial. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 20, 1906

Rev L.R. Proudfit died Sunday night at his home in southwest Clarinda after a few weeks of painful illness. For over thirty years he had been an active minister in the U. P church principally in the Des Moines district but not long ago he retired and located his family in this city, where he made many warm and devoted friends. Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev Jackson, and the remains shipped to his early home in Pennsylvania. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 22, 1906

Mrs. Nettie Pelton Pruitt, wife of Rev. Edward Pruitt, pastor of the Asbury Methodist Episcopal church of Des Moines, passed away at the Methodist Episcopal hospital in that city Friday, Dec. 17, 1920. She had been a great sufferer for a number of weeks, having never fully recovered aparently from an attack of influenza. She had recently been taken to the hospital to be cared for. She was a sister of Mrs. J. B. M. Pruitt of this city, Mr. Pruitt and her husband being brothers.
Mrs. Pruitt of this city was called to Des Moines Thursday before her sister's death. Funeral services were held at the Pruitt home in Des Moines Saturday afternoon. They were conducted by Dr. Edgar M. Evans, superintendent of the Des Moines district, assisted by Dr. James L. Gillies and Dr. E. W. McDade. The remains were brought to Clarinda where services were held at the J. B. M. Pruitt home Monday afternoon, at 2:30. Several ministers of the Methodist Episcopal church assisted with the services which were in charge of Rev. J. M. Wililams, pastor of the Clarinda church. Scripture readings were given by Rev. A. S. Woodard of Shenandoah and Rev. L. P. Goodwin of Red Oak. Prayer was offered by Rev. L. E. Ripley of Glenwood. Short addresses were given by Rev. E. A. Moore of Clarinda, superintendent of the Creston district and Rev. R. E. Harvey of Coin. The closing prayer was by Rev. Joseph Penn of New Market. Rev. E. A. Cochell of Shambaugh was also in attendance at the funeral. Hymns were sung by the quartette of the Methodist Episcopal church of this city which is composed of Mrs. J. G. Scroggs, Miss Nina Martin, Claude Annan and Charles Keeran. At the grave the services were conducted by Rev. Ivan R. Mills of Nodaway, Mr. Ripley and Mr. Williams. Interment was in Clarinda cemetery. The late Mrs. Pruitt was born Dec. 31, 1872, in Smithtown, Iowa. She was united in mariage Oct. 23, 1895, to Edward Pruitt. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 23, 1920

Mrs. Nettie Pelton Pruitt, wife of Rev. Edward Pruitt, pastor of the Asbury Methodist Episcopal church of Des Moines, passed away at the Methodist Episcopal hospital in that city Friday, Dec. 17, 1920. She had been a great sufferer for a number of weeks, having never fully recovered apparently from an attack of influenza. She had recently been taken to the hospital to be cared for. She was a sister of Mrs. J. B. M. Pruitt and her husband being brothers. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 23, 1920

Mrs. Edward Pruitt
At the J. B. M. Pruitt home on Monday afternoon was held the funeral of one well known and well loved in this neighborhod, Mrs. Edward Pruitt, who passed away Dec. 19th at the Methodist hospital in Des Moines, in the forty seventh year of her useful life.
The funeral was quite impressive by reason of the number of Methodist ministers who took part, all of them friends and fellow workers with Rev. Edward Pruitt, whose appointment is in Des Moines, where their home has been. For a time Rev. Pruitt was stationed in Coin, where they lived, thus endearing Mrs. Pruitt to many in this vicinity.
Rev. J. M. Williams, the local pastor, had general charge of the service, assisted by Rev. A. S. Woodard of Shenandoah, who read the scripture lesson, as did Rev. L. P. Goodwin of Red Oak, while Rev. L. E. Ripley of Glenwood led in the opening prayer, and Rev. Joseph Penn of New Market the closing prayer. Short addresses were made by the District Superintendent, Rev. E. A. Moore, and by Rev. R. L. Harvey of Coin. The choir of the M. E. Church here furnished the music. The form of the loved one was laid to rest in Clarinda cemetery. "
Nettie May Pelton was born Dec. 31st, 1872, in Clinton County, Iowa. Moving to Harrison County, la., in 1895, she was married to Edward Pruitt.
She is survived by her husband and by the daughter Evelyn. Three sisters also survive, Mrs. Emma Pruitt of Clarinda, Mrs. Lulu Pollard of Cedar Rapids, and Mrs. Julia Pollard of Marion, la. It is singular that two sisters should have married two brothers, the other two sisters married two other brothers, and neither of the four girls changed the initials of her name when married.
Before coming to Clarinda short services were held in E. Des Moines, at the parsonage of the Asbury M. E. Church, conducted by Rev. E. M. Evans,  the  District Superintendent here, who was assisted by Dr. Gillies. Dr. McDade   and   Dr. Lewis, three pastors associated with the bereaved husband.
The funeral in Clarinda was attended by Rev. Edward Pruitt's brother, Rev. Alonzo Pruitt also by his sister, Mrs. W. A. Widney, of Shenandoah. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 23, 1920

Pruitt, Sarah Ann Wilson - Sarah Ann Wilson was born near 1837, and died at her home in Clarinda, August 23, 1921, aged 84 years, 6 months and 8 days.
Her father died when she was two years old and she moved with her mother to Perrysville, Ind., and later with her mother to Milford, Ill., where she grew to womanhood. On September 17, 1857, she was united in marriage to Daniel Pruitt. Soon after their marriage, they moved to a farm in Iroquoise County, Illinois, where they resided until the breaking out of the Civil War. In August, 1861, Mr. Pruitt enlisted in the 42nd Illinois regiment of Volunteer Infantry. During his four years absence she shared all the hardships incident to war times.
She was mother of four children, three boys and one girl. All were present at the funeral. Rev. A. Pruitt of Holstein, Iowa, Mrs. W. A. Widney of Shenandoah, Iowa, J. B. M. Pruitt of Clarinda, Iowa, and Rev. Edward Pruitt of' Des Moines.
Mrs. Pruitt was converted in early girlhood and united with the M. E. church in Milford, Ill. Later her husband was converted and became a Methodist preacher and for the rest of her life she shared in the joys and sorrows of an itinerant ministers life. In the late seventies, they were misionaries on the frontier without compensation. At the Des Moines Conference session of 1881, they were stationed at Hastings, la. Thence to Yorktown, Stanton, Northboro, Little Sioux, Persia, Defiance, Neola, New Market,. Shambaugh, Hebron. In 1903, they retired from the active ministry and moved to New Market. In 1906, they removed to Clarinda where they have since resided.
For a number of years, Mrs. Pruitt has been in ill health and unable to attend the church services or public functions which she so much enjoyed in her early life. Her sunny disposition won her many friends. None came into her presence that did not find a cheerful and encouraging friend. She was devoted to her home, and in it she greeted not only her children but all close friends as well with good cheer and welcome. She was exceptional in her faith to her God was real and when she prayed, she expected an answer from Him, as much as though she had asked one of her friends, and many can witness that she was seldom disappointed in her answers.
In the departure of Mrs. Pruitt, her husband loses a devoted wife; her children, a loving mother; her neighbors, a kind friend, and all good workers a loyal supporter.
After sixty-four years of wedded life, she leaves her husband, one daughter, three sons, thirteen grand children and twelve great grand­children.
The funeral was held Friday afternoon, from the late residence on W. Main Street, conducted by Rev. Abram S. Woodard, pastor of the Methodist Church at Shenandoah. Rev. Williams of Clarinda being absent on his vacation. Interment was in the Clarinda Cemetery.
Servant of God, well done!
Thy glorious warfare's past;
The battle fought, the race is won,
And thou art crowned at last. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 1, 1921

Mrs.Sarah Ann Pruitt, wife and helpmate of Rev. D. Pruitt, passed to her reward Tuesday afternoon, at
her late residence on W. Main Street.
The funeral services are planned for this Friday afternoon, from the residence, conducted by Rev. Abram
S. Woodard of Shenandoah, the Clarinda M. E. pastor, Rev. J. M. Williams being out of town. We
will print further particulars next week. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 25, 1921

Mrs. Sarah Ann Pruitt, wife of Rev. D. Pruitt and mother of J. B. M. Pruitt, died at her home on West Main street, this city, Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 23, 1921, about 2 o'clock. She had been ill about two weeks. The funeral is to be held at the home Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The services will be conducted by Rev. A. S. Woodard of Shenandoah.  CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 25, 1921

Sarah Ann Wilson was born near Terra Haute, Ind., Feb. 15, 1837, died at her home in Clarinda, la., Aug. 23, 1921, aged 84 years six months and eight days.
Her father died when she was two years old, and she moved with her mother to Perrysville, Ind.; later with her mother she moved to Milford, Ill., where she grew to womanhood. On Sept. 17, 1857, she was united in marriage to Daniel Pruitt. Soon after her marriage they moved to a farm in Iroquois county, Ill., where they resided until the breaking out of the Civil war. On August, 1861, Mr. Pruitt enlisted in the 42d Illinois regiment of Volunteer infantry. During his four years' absence she shared in all the hardships incidental to war times.
She was the mother of four children, three boys and one girl. All were present at the funeral, held Friday afternoon of last week, conducted by Rev. A. S. Woodard of Shenandoah: Rev. A. Pruitt of Holstein, Iowa; Mrs. W. A. Widney of Shenandoah; J. B. M. Pruitt of Clarinda, and Rev. Edward Pruitt of Des Moines.
Mrs. Pruitt was converted in early girlhood, and united with the M. E. church in Millford, Ill. Later her husband was converted and became a Methodist preacher, and for the rest of her life she shared in the joys and sorrows of an itinerant minister's life. In the late seventies they were missionaries on the frontier without compensation. At the Des Moines Conference session of 1881 they were stationed at Hastings, Iowa. Thence to Yorktown, Stanton, Northhoro, Little Sioux, Persia, Defiance, Neola, New Market, Shambaugh, Hebron. In 1903 they retired from the active ministry and moved to New Market. In 1906 they removed to Clarinda where they have since resided.
For a number of years Mrs. Pruitt has been in ill health and unable to attend the church services or public function which she so much enjoyed in her early life. Her sunny disposition won for her many friends. No one came into her presence that did not find a cherful and encouraging friend. She was devoted to her home and in it she greeted not only her children, but all close friends as well, with good cheer and welcome. She was exceptional in her faith; to her, God was real, and when she prayed she expected an answer from Him, as much as though she had asked of one of her friends, and many can witness she was seldom disappointed—in her answers.
In the departure of Mrs. Pruitt, her husband loses a devoted wife; her children a loving mother; her neighbors a kind friend, and all good work a loyal supporter.
After sixty-four years of wedded life she leaves her husband, one daughter, three sons,   thirteen grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren. Servant of God, well done!
Thy Glorious Warfare's past; The battle fought, the Race is won,
And thou art crowned at last.
CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 1, 1921 [scrapbook page W11]

Pulliam, Helen Alitha - Helen Alitha Pullum, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Pullum was born Dec. 26, 1915, and died at her home March 1st, 1917, aged 2 years, 2 months and 2 days. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. A. Nayle pastor of the M. B. church, and interment was at the Old Memory cemetery. She leaves to mourn her loss 9 sisters and brothers, together with her parents. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 8, 1917

Helen Aletha Pulliam, daughter of Mr and Mrs. A. L. Pulliam, was born Dec 26 1915, and died at her home March 1, 1917, at the age of 2 years 2 months and 4 days. Services was conducted from the home of her parents, Saturday morning, at 10 o clock by the Rev. J. A. Nayle, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church, and interment was made in the Old Memory cemetery. She leaves to mourn
their loss, father, mother, and nine sisters and brothers. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 8, 1917

Puryear, Herbert
Herbert W. Puryear died Nov. 7th, 1918 of pneumonia contributory to "Flu" at the age of 31 years, 3 mo. and 19 days.   Besides his wife he leaves three children, two boys, Giles and Richard, and a baby girl only a few months old. The body was shipped to Oakland, la., for burial.

Herbert N. Puryear
Herbert N. Puryear died Nov. 7, 1918 at the age of 31years, 3 months and 19 days, having been born July 18, 1887. He is survived by a wife. The body was shipped to Oakland, la., for burial. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 14, 1918

Mr. and Mrs. Lee N. Cleveland returned last night from Carson. Iowa, where they were called last week by the death of Mrs. Cleveland's mother, Mrs. George N. Putnam. Mrs. Putnam had been sick about a month and her death came on last Wednesday. She was sixty-three years old and had lived at the present family home near Carson in Pottawattamie county for thirty-three years. Her husband and all of her seven children were at her bedside when she passed away, hers being the first death in the family. She was buried at two-thirty Friday afternoon. Although Mrs. Putnam was never a resident of this city, she was very well known here having visited often at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Cleveland, who now has the sincere sympathy of all. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 1, 1905

Mrs. Elizabeth H. Pyner, the wife of Rev. A. Pyner of the United Brethren church in Clarinda passed away from her home on South Fourteenth street, in this city on Saturday morning, April 30, 1921. Her maiden name was Elizabeth Burns, and she was born in Berwick, County of Northumberland, England, on April 3, 1859. Her age at her death was 62 years and 27 days. It will be noted that she was born near the river Tweed, up near the Scotch border. She belonged to the same family as did the bard of Scotland, Robert Burns.
Between four and five years ago, while her husband was stationed at Wayland, Iowa, she became afflicted with a heart ailment, which developed in a leakage of the valves of that organ. She has been broken in health and has suffered severely ever since, but has been able with the help of the husband to attend to the duties of the parsonage home.
She came to Clarinda in the fall of 1919, and ever since that time has been actively identified in the life of the United Brethren church of this city. At the time of her passing away, there were no unusual symptoms. Her custom was to sit up in her chair until a late hour and read, finding that she could sleep better by doing this. Her husband had retired, and on awaking early Saturday morning, and missing her he arose and found her apparently asleep in her chair, but on endeavoring to awake her he found that it was the sleep that knows no awakening in the present world. She apparently dropped off to sleep as she frequently did, and with pleasant dreams passed through the gates that were ajar for her. It was passing away with no seeming struggle or pain.
Mrs. Pyner had always been an active, earnest woman of sterling character, always ready to assist by word or deed all those who needed her help she often did this as a great personal sacrifice that other knew nothing about. She entered heartily into all the activities of her church, and her life speaks eloquently.
At the age of 19 she was converted in the old country and joined the church, and has always been deeply interested in all that benefits humanity. Her testimony at the last prayer meeting service will be long remembered by those who were there.
She leaves to love and mourn her, the husband and four children, three children having passed away in childhood. It can be truthfully said of her that,—
'She has laid down like a tired child, And closed "her weary life of care."
The funeral was held from the United Brethren church on Monday morning at 10 o'clock. Rev. J. W. Williams of the Methodist Episcopal church, chairman of the Ministerial Alliance, in charge, the mininterial brethren of the city taking part. Dr. A. B. Marshall read the Scripture. Rev. J. A. Burns and Rev. C. P. Jones led in prayer, Rev. H. M. Williamson and Rev. Mr. Gustison of Rose Hill church spoke briefly. Rev. Mr. Wyatt and family furnished the music. Entrainment was made at 12.05 p.m. for Mystic, Iowa, where interment was made beside the children on Tuesday. Rev. W. F. Cronk, presiding elder of the United Brethren church, officiated at Mystic. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 5, 1921