In loving remembrance of our father, Wm. S. Overfelt. 
  
A sad gloom was cast over Leesburg neighborhood when the death angel came and claimed father as a victim.  His illness was of short duration, being only about twenty minutes.  He had retired for the night feeling as well as usual and after turning over he remarked to mother, "I feel like something gave way."  All that medical aid and the service of loving hands was of no avail, for the frail bark which had glided so peacefully on the sea of life grew weaker and the waters which had been so tranquil grew disturbed, and the waves rolled too high for the frail oars to be steered safely.  So the strong arm of Him who doeth all thing well was stretched forth to succor and launched his bark safely on Eternity's shore, where the angels and loved ones beckoned and waited to greet him. 
  
Father was born in Franklin county, Va., Feb. 23, 1838, and moved with his parents to Monroe County, Mo., where he resided until his death.  He departed from this live at 9 o'clock p.m., Sunday, June 14, 1914, his age being 76 years, 3 months, and 21 days.  
  
He was married to Miss Eliza Jackson, Nov. 1858.  She died Sept. 20, 1859.  To this union was born one child, Sarah Ellen, who died in infancy.  
  
He was married again to Miss Phoebe A. Jackson, Oct. 14, 1960.  To this union were born 15 children, 11 of whom still survive him, four having preceded him to the glory world. 
  
He joined the Primitive Baptist church at Mt. Pleasant in 1871 and was baptized by Eld. Ben Owens.  He lived his doctrine every day.  He believed in grace, and grace alone, to save a poor sinner.  He loved to talk the Baptist doctrine and his home was a home for all.  He leaves to mourn his loss a broken hearted wife, nine sons, two daughters and twenty five grandchildren, five brothers, one sister, one half brother and one half sister, besides a host of relatives and friends that loved him, but we feel that our loss is his eternal gain.  
  
Funeral services were conducted by Eld. Christian of Springfield, Ill., June 16, 1914, and his remains were laid to rest in the Overfelt cemetery to await the resurrection when soul and body shall re-unite. 
  
'Tis hard, so hard to speak the words: "Must we forever part."  Dearest loved one we have laid thee In the peaceful grave's embrace, But thy memory shall be cherished 'Till we see thy heavenly face.  A Child