Lucy Barnes was born in Estill County, Kentucky, October 26, 1836, and departed this life August 16, 1912. On April 17, 1852, she was united in marriage to Andrew J. Carrel. To this union was born six children, all living except one. Almost three years ago her faithful companion was taken to his reward and since taht time she has been prayerfully waiting the summons to come up higher. When a little girl she confessed her faith in Christ and since has ever lived a consistent Christian life, her prayer has always been not my will oh Lord be done but thine be done. The devotion of the children was out of the ordinary, especially the son at home, who devoted his time to his mother, had no other thought but for her comfort. She had been an invalid, bedridden for over three years, her suffering intensely, but she never complained, but prayed without ceasing for her family and for her summons to go. The funeral was a large one, many friends were there to pay their respects to an old friend. Services were at the home Sunday, August 18, 1912.

Lucy A. Carrel was born in Estill county, Kentucky, October 26, 1836, and died at her home south of Mayetta, August 16, 1912. The Carrel family came to Kansas about thirty years ago and settled in Jackson county. Four years ago, Mr. Carrel died. For more than forty they had walked life's pathway together, and the loss of her companion was a crushing blow to Mrs. Carrel. From this time she failed and during the last few months she has been an invalid. She was a good, kind-hearted old lady, and a true Christian and has been a faithful member of the Christian church. Two daughters, Mrs. Yeakley and Mrs. Baker, and three sons, John, James and Jack survive her. The funeral was held at her home Sunday afernoon and was conducted by her pastor, Rev. Kimball. She was laid to rest at the Mayetta cemetery. The Holton Recorder, August 22, 1912.