Clark County Courier

Kahoka, MO

July 8, 1938

 

Mrs. John Barber

 

Julia Ann Hottle, oldest child of George and Mary Synder Hottle, was born north of Ashton, Missouri, June 27, 1854 and departed this life July 1, 1938 at the age of 84 years, and 4 days.

She was married to John Barber, March 11, 1880. To this union two children were born: Joseph William and May Bell.

She was converted and united with the Methodist Episcopal church to which she remained a member throughout her life.

Her husband preceded her into the life beyond on May 26, 1905 and her son, Joseph May 13, 1936.

She leaves to remember her, a daughter Mrs. G. C. Hauptmann of near Wyaconda, four grandchildren, Mrs. Carrol Bradford of Bonaparte, Iowa; Mrs. Cecil Hartman of Wyaconda, James Hauptmann of near Wyaconda and John William Barber of near Wyaconda; three great grandchildren: Larry Lee Bradford, Robert William and Barbara Ana Hartman.

Of four brothers and three sisters, Mitch Hottle and Mrs. Joe Barber both of near Wyaconda and Miss Etta May Hottle living in Wyaconda remain.

Besides many nephews, nieces and other relatives she leaves a host of friends to miss her.

Her whole life was spent in Clark County. She grew up on a farm southeast of Wyaconda. After marriage, she moved with her husband to the Kahoka prairie and later the family made its permanent home east of Wyaconda.

She has written her own life's story and whatever is good and beautiful in it has been inspired directly or indirectly by that Teacher of Nazareth.

Funeral services were held at New Woodville Baptist church Sunday, July 3, at 2 p. m.

Burial was in church cemetery.