Monroe County Appeal, February 10, 1899 
  
Berry Overfelt died very suddenly at the home of Jo Ferrell, at noon, Wednesday, near Madison.  Uncle Berry was one of Monroe's oldest settlers, having come from Kentucky when a child, and for nearly three generations was actively identified with the progress of this county.  He was a quiet, unassuming citizen whose life was a model of sterling integrity and good citizenship.  He was 82 years old and had been a member of the Primitive Baptist Church for many years. 
  
Note:  Berry was the father of W. S. Overfelt.  He was the son of Charles Overfelt and Mary (Polly) Howell and grandson of Matthias Overfelt and Mary Vinyard.
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Berry Overfelt died at his home in Madison, Wednesday.  He was well known in the Western part of the County, where the news of his death will bring much sincere regret.  He dropped dead, his sudden death caused supposedly by heart failure.