Obituary
Died Nov. 14, 1904, of typhoid fever, Henry Hardy, son of James Hardy, aged 25 years 10 months and 6 days. Deceased was only sick a few days and oh what sorrow to see one so full of life and strength snatched away from us but God does all things well, we can only look to him for comfort in these sore trials. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community as was manifested by the large concourse of mourning friends who followed Henry to his last resting place. Funeral was held in the Elm Spring church, conducted by Rev. David Hopkins after which the body was laid to rest in the Elm Spring cemetery. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. A FRIEND
*Source: The Neosho Times, November 22, 1904
Obituary
Death of Henry Hardy
the deceased departed this live Nov. 14, 1904. He was born in Green county, Kentucky, March 8, 1879; came to Missouri with his parents 1884. Henry was a grandson of old father Hardy, whom we all remember hearing preach the word of God in times past. He was converted when 18 years of age and united with the Baptist church at Elm Springs. From the time of his conversion till his death he was an active worker, both in the church and the Sunday School. He told his father on Saturday that he dad not have much longer to stay with him and expressed no regrets that the summons was calling him up higher. Henry was the fifth of the family to pass to the world beyond. The departed one leaves a father, mother, three brothers and three sisters to mourn for him, besides a host of relatives and friends.
Rev. Hopkins conducted the funeral services from the church at Elm Springs, and the remains were laid to rest in the cemetery by the church. We can say nothing of consolation to the bereaved, for words are meaningless to the heart stricken ones. Only this can be said, that while we are only left behind for a few short days, let us so live that we may be sure of clasping hands on that bright shore, where there will be no more parting and remain forever on the right hand of God. A FRIEND
*Source: The Neosho Times, November 5, 1904
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