There appear to be only five graves on Lot No. 9, those of William M. and Lucy White; their daughter, Alia; and their son-in-law and daughter, M. Everett and Florence W. (White) Stone. Members of the family of William's and Lucy's other son, Charley, are buried on Lot No. 8. The inscriptions here are from south to north:
WILLIAM M.
1841-1919
LUCY C.
1843-1904
OBITUARY: WILLIAM M. WHITE
William M. White, son of John and Silvia (sic) White, was born in Harrisburg, Indiana, December 20, 1841, and departed this life, August 28, 1919, at his home in Benton township at the age of 77 years, 8 months and 8 days.
He came to Iowa with his parents, June 11, 1856, and has since spent his life here. In the year of 1869, he was married to Lucy C. Gillogly, who departed this life on July 24, 1904. To this union was born three children, Chas., of Chariton; Mrs. Florence Stone, of Warren township; and Alia, of Benton township who has cared for her father during his illness.
Besides these he leaves to mourn his departure, seven grandchildren, four great grand children, two sisters, Mrs. Mary Keller, of this county, and Sarah Keller, of Wayne county, besides many relatives and friends.
Mr. White has been an invalid for a number of years but was very patient during his illness.
The funeral services were held from the Salem church, Saturday afternoon, conducted by E.A. McKim, pastor of the Christian church, of Chariton, and interment made in the Salem cemetery. (Chariton Leader, 4 September 1919)
The many friends throughout the county will be pained to learn of the death of Mrs. Lucy Caroline White, wife of W.M. White, which occurred at the family home in Benton township on Sunday forenoon, July 24, 1904, at 11:25 o'clock after a lingering illness with stomach and bowel trouble. Largely attended funeral services, conducted by Rev. G. A. Hendrickson, pastor of the Christian church in this city, assisted by Rev. Carl Brown of Russell, were held at Salem church on Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock after which the remains were interred in Salem cemetery. "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. Yes, said the Spirit, they rest from their labors and their works do follow them."
Deceased was born in Muskingum county, Ohio, on November 6, 1843. She came to Iowa with her parents when but a child. She was married to Wm. Marion White in 1869. They were the parents of three children all of whom were at their mother's bedside when death came. She leaves an aged mother, three sisters, and two brothers, in addition to the husband and children, to mourn their loss. She was a good woman, a devoted wife and mother, a kind neighbor and friend. She had been a faithful christian and a consistent member of the Christian church at this place for many years. (The Chariton Democrat, 28 July 1904)
1871-1963
STONE
M. EVERETT
1872-1946
FLORENCE W.
1875-1943
The Chariton Leader, 12 November 1946
Malcome Everett Stone, son of John and Nancy Luella Stone, was born November 26, 1872, near Chariton, Iowa, and departed this life November 4, 1946, at his home at Humeston, Iowa, at the age of 73 years, 11 months and 9 days.
On September 9, 1896, he was united in marriage to Florence White, who passed away April 13, 1934. To this union five children were born, Edmond, Thomas, Donald and Mrs. Nellie Massman, all of Chariton, and Mrs. Mable Atwell, of Lansing, Mich.
On October 24, 1943, he was married to Anna De Barthe. Early in life he united with the Christian church of Chariton, his membership continuing throughout his life. His entire life was spent in Lucas county except the last six years he has lived on his farm near Humeston. For many years he worked at the J. T. Crozier store where he made many friends. He was a member of Co. H. in Chariton when it was active several years ago.
He is survived by his widow, Anna, three sons, Edmond, Thomas, Donald, all of Chariton, two daughters, Mrs. Nellie Massman, of Chariton, and Mrs. Mable Atwell, of Lansing, Mich., twelve grandchildren and one great-grandson, two step-daughters and two step-sons, also one sister, Mrs. Eva L. Sherman, of Perry, Iowa, and one brother, Charles Stone, of Karthans, Pa.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 6, 1946, at the Miley Funeral Home, with the Rev. Archie Beals, of Russell, in charge. Burial service was at the Salem cemetery.
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