"These are from the Rouse History that Mrs Riser and I compiled. She had a lot of the newsclippings cut out of the newspaper. That's why no name of the paper or date on some of these. She is currently in the O'Neill nursing Home." - Doris Counts

Although the obituaries listed here are from Holt County newspapers, the actual deaths and/or burials may have been in other counties or states.

Submitted by her daughter, Peg

Carver, Mrs. Mildred Ida
Extracted from The Bellingham Herald, Bellingham, WA, dated February 13, 1961.

Mrs. Mildred Ida Carver was born in Ewing, Holt County, NE on August 5, 1891.
Mrs. Carver died about February 13, 1961 in Sedro Woolley, WA. She was buried in Sedro Woolley Union Cemetery with services officiated by Reb. Edward Calwell.
Mrs. Carver leaves her husband, Arthur, three sons, J. W. Morris, Frank Kay Morris, and Patrick Henry Beckley; also three daughters, Mrs. Margaret Ann (Peggy) Stevens, Mrs. Jennie Rose Kerr, and Mrs. Eula Jo Schultz, along with 10 grandchildren. Mrs. Carver's father was Joseph Nelson Kay and her mother, Rebecca Jane Watson.

Submitted by Peg Stevens

Kay, Joseph Nelson
Extracted from the Peoples Avocate, Ewing, NE, December 12, 1925

Joseph Nelson Kay, born April 20, 1843 at Weston, MO.
Married Ruth Cameron in 1869. They had three children: Margaret M. Roll, now deceased, John S. Kay and Joseph C. Kay.
Ruth Cameron Kay died May 1886.
Married Rebecca Jane Watson on September 1888. They had one daughter, Mildred I. Morris.
Mr. Kay died December 10, 1925 at age 82 years, 7 months and 20 days.
Survivors include: his wife, three children, nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral service held at the Methodist Church in Ewing, on December 13, with Rev Frazell officiating. Interment in the Ewing Cemetery.

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Long, Ottis B.
(Newspaper unknown)

Ottis B. Long was born in Picqua County, Ohio Nov. 23, 1836, where hegrew up to manhood. When the war broke out, he enlisted in copany K of Ohio, in 1862; he was only in active service but a short time, when he became ill and was taken to the hospital; at the end of six months he was discharged from active duty to go home. From Picqua County, Ohio he went to Champaign, Ill, in 1865 he was there for two years buying cattle for a Chicago firm. From Champaign, Ill. he went to Tipacinue County, Indiana, in 1867 where he also traded in cattle. He was united in marriage to Euretta E. McDowell August 6,1877 at Frankfured, Clitten County, Indiana. To this union were born three daughters who still survive him. They left Indiana in 1888 and came to Holt County, Nebraska, where he cintinued to reside until the time of his death. He followed the occupation of farming, but for the past eight years he has been an invalid, being so for the past two years, with great suffering. The end came on January 10, 1912 at his home in Scottville, Nebr. His condiction became worse about ten days before his death, and he suffered in pain all that time. His three children were at his bed side when the end came. He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife, three daughters, a brother, two sisters and three grandchildren also a host of friends. The funeral services were held at the Scottville church on Jan. 12 at 1:30 o'clock conducted by Rev. E.W. Price, Pastor of the Paddock Church. They have the sympathy of their many friends and neighbors.

Submitted by Fred

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Pinkerman, Mrs. J.W.
Name of paper, unknown

Miss Sarah J. Long was born at LaFayette, Indiana, on December 29, 1882, and moved with her parents to Holt County when a young girl. She was united in marriage July 1905. Five children two sons and three daughters were the fruits of this union. Daniel aged 17, Helen aged 13, Mary Ellen aged 10, Violet aged 7, and James Jr. aged 4. She passed away at her home in this city on Monday December 22, 1924, aged 41 years 11 months and 13 days. Short funeral services were held at the house Tuesday by Rev. Longstaff at 10:30 a.m. and the remains were taken to Scottville where after short services they were laid to rest in the cemetery there. Besides the children named above, she leaves her devoted husband to mourn her. It is sad when a mother passes away, and doubly so if small children are left in the bereaved home. The sympathy of the community goes out to the bereaved family.

Submitted by Kathy McCord mccord@wizzards.net

Pinkerman, Ralph B.

Ralph Burdett Pinkerman the son of James and Sarah Pinkerman, was born at Scottville Nebraska, on May 22, 1891 and departed this life at the Sacred Heart Hospital in Lynch Nebraska, on July 17,1952, at the age of 61 years, 1 month and 2 days. On July 2 he had a severe heart attack from which he was not able to recover. On January 17,1912, he was united in marriage to Faye Wilson. On that date of this year they celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. To this union two sons were born namely, Veldon Burdett and William Guy. They also have a foster daughter Mrs. Betty Christensen, who for many years made her home with them. Ralph was great hearted and a friend to all. The whole community was deeply sadden to learn of his passing. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

In the year 1944 he was baptised into the Presbyterian Church of Dorsey. Surviving him are his wife, two sons and four grandsons: Reggie, Randy, Delmar and Danny Lee Pinkerman and one granddaughter, Veldeen Pinkerman. Also four brothers, James of Hartford, California, Walter of Ventura, California, John of Lynch Nebr. and Will of O'Neil, nebr., and four sisters, Mrs. Maud Spencer of Rapid City, S.D., Mrs. Bertha Yost of Belmont, California, Mrs. Nellie Wunch of Washington D.C., and Mrs. Clara Kemmerer of Linwood, California. Proceeding him in death are his father, mother , two sisters and three brothers.

"Not now, but in coming years
It may be in the better land.
We'll read the meaning of our tears,
And there sometime, We'll understand.
We'll know why clouds instead of sun
Were over many a cherished plan
Why song has ceased when scarce begun;
Tis there, somtime we'll understand
God knows why he holds the key,
He guides us with unerring hands
Sometime, with tearless eyes we'll see:
Yes, there, up there, we'll understand."

Funeral services were held at 3:00, July 20th in the Dorsey Presbyterian Church withthe Rev. Richard E. Monroe, officiating, assisted by the Rev. Harold Wilson, Preesbytenian Missionary. The Rev. J. Keith Cunningham sang three Hymns: "Under His Wing", "Good Night and Good Morning" and "Beyond the Sunset", accompanied at the Piano by Mrs. Cunningham. Mrs. Lee Brady Sr. served as the pianist for the services. Pallbearers were Leo Farran, Eddie Carson, Frank McDonald, Tom White, Clyde McKenize Sr. and Frank Carsten. Interment was made in the Scottville Cemetery.

Folks from a distance who attended the funeral included the following: Frank Calkins, Dan Calkins, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Calkins, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Calkins, all of Corning Iowa; G. Cromwell of Creighton, Nebr., Guy Bayless of Marion, Iowa, Earn Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Dwain Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. John Steffin, Mr. and Mrs.Bob Kryal, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnson, and Mr. and Mrs. Jake Knittall all of Gregory, S.D. ; Mr. and Mrs. Dick Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Spencer, Mrs. Cloe Coe, Mrs. Stella Ernst and Mrs. Hugh Glaze, all of Rapid City S.D.; Mr. and Mrs. Dick Ladley and Charles and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ladley of Gordon, Nebraska; Mr. and Mrs. Leo Farran, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Farran, and Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Stewart of Meadow Grove,and Neligh, Nebr.; Mr. and Mrs. Ted Scheissler, Sioux City Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Roberts and family of Omaha; Mr. and Mrs. Terry Scheissler and Son of McCook, Nebr.; Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hull of Niobran, Nebr. ; Teddy Schiessler of Stuart, Nebr.; Mrs. Iris Beattie of Odessia, New York; Jim Pinkermanof Hanford, California;Mr. and Mrs. Ken Coventry of Inman; Mrs. Ollie Stuben and Vina Oberle of Winnwtoon, Nebr.

Submitted by Kathy McCord mccord@wizzards.net

Pinkerman, Levi Roy

Levi Roy Pinkerman was born on a Holt Co. homestead, December 24,1883 and departed his life at the St. Joseph Hospital in Omaha, Nebr, Saturday Oct 2,1943 at 5:40 P.M. at the age of 59 years, 9months, and 8 days.

Brief services were held at the home, at which Rev. and Mrs. Lloyd Snodgrass sang a duet "No Disappointment in Heaven." Funeral services were held from the Dorsey church Wednesday Oct. 6,1943 at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. Gene Anderson officiating. The pallbearers were six nephews of the deceased, namely Guy, Veldon,and Virgil Pinkerman and Duane, Neil and Jack Wilson. Flower bearers were Nieces of the deceased, namely Zelma Spencer, Nadine Spencer, Dorothy Pinkerman, Betty Pinkerman, Iris Wilson, Iris Rae Pinkerman, Eva Dee Pinkerman, Arlene Pinkerman, Dorothy Hull,and Maxine Robinson. Rev. and Mrs. Snodgrass sang a duet, " Safe in the arms of Jesus" and the Dorsey chior composed of the following: Hal Rosenkrans, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Cole, Faye Brady, Mrs. Carl Grant and Mrs. Oscar Newman, with Dena Brady at the Piano, Sang " Beautiful Isle of Somewhere" and " We'll Never Say Goodbye". The church was crowded with friends, Neighbors and relatives who came to pay their final respects. Interment was made in the Scottville Cemetery.

Roy, as he was generally called, had not been in good health for the past two and a half years, suffering from a goiter. He went to Omaha for medical treatment and there submitted to an opertion for its removal. The operation was successful and he was getting along nicely and he was to be released from the hospital in a few days, when his heart collapsed, and he passed away, when apparently well on the way to recovery. His death came as a great shock to the entire community.

He disposed of his farm and personal property last March, and since that time had lived at Redbird, Nebr., taking life easy to build up his health for the Operation that he and his family felt he was very much able to endure.

Roy grew to manhood on his father's fram in Holt County. On January 17, 1906, he was united in marriage to Maud Elma Wilson, Daughter of pioneer residents of that section of the county and to this union three daughters were born: Mrs. Guy (Lila) Hull of Dorsey, Mrs. Ted (Irma) Scheissler of Aimsworth, and Mrs. Joe (Verda) Roberts of Omaha. Besides the devoted wife and three daughters he leaves to mourn his sudden departure, his 87 year old mother, Mrs. Sarah Pinkerman, who has made her home with him for several years, eight grandchildren, six sisters: Mrs. Clara Kimmer and Mrs. Bertha Yost, of California, Mrs. Pearl Phillips of Omaha, Mrs. Maud Spencer of Edgemont, S.D., Mrs. Amelia Ireland of Miami, Fla., and Mrs. Nellie Wunsch of New York; six brothers, James, of California, Glenn of North Dakota, William of O'Neill, Ralph and John of Dorsey and Walter of Lynch; and a host of other relatives and friends. His father and one brother preceded him in death several years ago.

On June 14,1936 he was baptized and became a member of the Assembly of God's church, in which he found much comfort and strength. Roy was especially fond and loved by all children who knew him, which endeared him to both young and old. His passing is mourned by a legion of friends all over the notheastern part of Holt County. Roy was a kind and affectionate son, husband and father. He spent his entire life in Holt county with the exception of four years, while in South Dakota, proving up on his homestead there.

The following poem is dedicated to his memory by children:

"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
God in his wisdom has recalled
The father he has given
And though hos body slumbers here
His soul is safe in Heaven."

Submitted by Kathy McCord mccord@wizzards.net

Pinkerman, Mrs. Roy

Maud Elma Wilson was born on December 28,1884 at Keswick, Iowa and departed this life at her home in Redbird on Oct. 14th, 1943 at the age of 58 years, 9 monthe, and 28 days. Her husband was laid to rest just eight day before her death which made her passing doubly hard for her children. Although she had not been well for a number of years her unexpected death came as a great shock to her family and the entire community.

When a small child she came to Holt county with her parents and one brother. Shortly after coming to Nebraska the family spent one summer in Cherry Co. and then returned to Redbird where she grew to womanhood. When she was 16 years of age her mother passed away, which was 42 years ago today, the day of her burial. Her mother's passing left her the responsibilities of the household and the care of her younger brother's and a sister.

On January 17,1906, she was united in marriage to Levi Roy Pinkermanand to this union three children were born. Except for four years spend in South Dakota they had always lived in the Scottville community until last spring, when on account of the ill health of she and her husband they sold their farm and moved to Redbird. Bess as ahe was known to all, was loved by all who knew her for her many fine qualities of character and motherly ways. She not only was a good mother to her own children but also cared for a niece, Violet Pinkerman who was left motherless, when she was six years of age. A few years ago she accepted Christ as her Savior and lived a true Christian life. She also made a home for her husband's aged mother for a number of years.

Left to mourn her passing are her three daughters, namely: Mrs. Lila Hull of Redbird, Mrs. Irma Schiessler of Ainworth and Mrs. Verda Roberts of Omaha. Eight grandchildren; her stepmother, Mrs. Kate Wilson of Lynch; three brothers, Leroy Wilson of Rapid City, S.D., Earn Wilson of Burke S.D. and Ray Wilson of Redbird; one sister Mrs. Ralph Pinkerman of Dorsey. Besides a host of others relatives and friends. One brother, Guy Wilson and her father and mother preceded her in death.

A short funeral service was held at the family home with Prayer by Rev. Gene Anderson, and a duet "There is No Disappointment in Heaven" by Rev. and Mrs. Snodgrass, previous to the service held from the Dorsey Presbyterian Church at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, October 16,1943 with Rev. Gene Anderson of Newport, Nebr. in charge, being assisted by Rev. L.V. Snodgrass, who offered prayer. The Dorsey choir composed of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Cole, Mrs. O.O. Newman, Mrs. Grant, Mrs. Lee Brady Jr. and Hal Rosenkrans, with Mrs. Lee Brady Sr. as Pianist, sang "This world is not My Home" and "We Will Never Say Goodbye In Heaven", Also a duet by Rev. and Mrs. Snodgrass " Safe in the Arms of Jesus". The pallbearer were nephews namely: Guy Veldon and Virgil Pinkerman,and Duane, Neil and Jack Wilson. The flower Girls were nieces namely: Betty Pinkerman,Dorothy Hull, Dorothy Pinkerman, Iris and Eva Pinkerman, Vema abd Nadine Spencer, Maxine Robinson and Iris Wilson. The flowers were many and beautiful. Interment was made in the Scottville Cemetery.

"Our Own dear mother is dead they say,
God deemed it best to take her away;
Away from the toil and cares of life,
Away from the burden's and clamor and strife,
To us, she was a companion true
and we will miss her greatly eachday through.
It seems so strange that she must go
Just now when we need her so
But God knows best He judges right
He has taken our loved one to the Home of Light.
We can accept and trust him more,
And help carry God's light to the darkest door.
And if God wills when the Angel says "Come"
We will meet dear mother in the Heavenly home."

Sincere sympathy of all is extended to the family in their sad bereavement.

Submitted by Gayle Angkallic@aol.com

Tullis, Charles Wesley
O'Neill Frontier, O'Neill, Nebraska, 16 December, 1909

Obituary

Charles Wesley Tullis was born in Taney county, Mo., August 1, 1842 and died November 22, 1909, at his home two and one half miles southeast of Mineola, Neb. The deceased leaves a wife and three children. He enlisted in the Union army, April 3, 1861, serving until the close of the war when he was honorably discharged. He died as he lived without a complaint. He acknowledged a loving Jesus and died at peace with God.

The funeral services were held at the Mineola Methodist church, Rev., Bartley Blain spoke briefly of his acquaintance with the deceased who was among the first settlers. The funeral sermon was delivered by Rev. Joseph Stopford of Page, Neb. Throughout it was a very fitting service.

Submitted by Gayle Angkallic@aol.com

Tullis, Charles
The Frontier, O'Neill, Nebraska, 25 November, 1909

The Frontier learns of the death of Charles Tullis in Willowdale precinct which occurred Sunday. Mr. Tullis was one of the old timers in northeastern Holt where he lived for many years.

Submitted by Gayle Angkallic@aol.com

Briggs, Anne E.
The Lynch Herald, Lynch, Nebraska, 19 June, 1919

Obituary

Anne E. Briggs was born in Henry county, Mo., April 9, 1849, died June 14, 1919 at Lynch, Nebraska. Married to Chas. Tullis 1865. To this union three children were born, all of whom are now living. John H. of Gooding, Idaho; Walter of Lynch and Mrs. Ida Trullingerof Rocky Ford, Col. In 1882 the family moved from Missouri to Holt county, Neb., homesteading near Mineola where they lived until the death of Mr. Tullis, November 22, 1909. The following spring she located in Lynch, and later moved to Missouri where she lived until the spring of 1918. She spent the early fall of that year in Colorado returning here in failing health. Eight weeks ago she became seriously ill and had been constantly confined to her bed. She was very patient; the end came peacefully and she died as she lived-in the security of her Lord and Master. Early in life she was united with the Baptist church, later joining with the M. E. church of Mineola. Three children, eight grand-children and a host of friends mourn her loss.

Card of Thanks

We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to our friends and neighbors who assisted us in our bereavement of our mother and especially are we grateful to all who helped in anyway to cheer her last days, also to the choir and for the many beautiful flowers. Walter Tullis and family.

Submitted by Peg Stevens

Watson, Ellen Davis
Extracted from the Peoples Advocate, Ewing, NE, May 29, 1925

Ellen Davis Watson was born in Bradford, Maine, December 25, 1844. Her parents were Lydia Ann True-Watson and James Davis Watson. Ellen died in Omaha, NE on May 25, 1925 at the age of 80 years, 5 months.
Survivors are one sister, Mrs Rebecca J. Kay, one brother H. B. Watson, two nieces and two nephews, with a number of great nieces and nephews.
Preceeded in death by her parents and one sister, Mrs. Ida M. Campbell.

Submitted by Peg Stevens

Kay, Rebecca Jane Watson
Extracted from the Peoples Advocate, Ewing, NE, January 30, 1928

Rebecca Jane Watson, daughter of James D. and Lydia Ann Watson, was born July 8, 1848, in Bradford, Maine.
Moved to Ewing, NE in 1885.
Married Joseph N. Kay September 12, 1888. They had one child, Mildred Ida.
Preceeded in death by her husband, December 1925, and two sisters, Mrs. Ida M. Campbell, and Miss Ellen Watson. Rebecca died january 30, 1928, in Ewing. She was79 years, 6 months and 22 days old.
She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Frank Morris, one brother, H. B. Watson, and two stepsons, John S. Kay and Joseph C. Kay.
Burial services were held in the United Presbyterian Church and interment made in the Ewing cemeter on February 2, 1928.
Rev. M. A. Frazell officiated.