Last rites for A. M. Copeland, 82, LaDue, who died Aug. 20 at his home, were held Wednesday, Aug. 23, at LaDue Christian Church. Burial was in White Oak Cemetery.

Alfred Martin Copeland was born Dec. 17, 1878, near St. James, Mo., one of six children of Thomas and Cynthia Fritz Copeland. Two brothers preceded him in death. He grew to manhood in the St. James vicinity. On July 4, 1907, he married Dina Wentzel and they established their home at Rolla, Mo., where Mr. Copeland taught in the elementary school. He followed the teaching profession for more than 10 years then engaged in farming.

They farmed near Safe, Mo., and before retiring 14 years ago, farmed a few years at Lucas, south of Urich. Upon retirement they settled in LaDue which since had been the home. Quiet and unassuming Mr. Copeland carried himself with dignity. He is remembered for his most pleasant mannerisms, a smiling countenance, his honesty, integrity and his deep regard for his fellowman. He was well liked by all who knew him and deeply respected.

He leaves his wife and daughter, Opal, of the home; three sons, Edgar and Elsworth of near Urich, Robert Lee, Wichita; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Frank (Rosa) Arnold, St. James, Mo.; two brothers, Chris, Safe, Mo., Robert, Rolla, Mo.; many other relatives and friends. One daughter preceded him in death. [Urich-Montrose Herald Tidings, Aug 25 1961]
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Home in 1940: White Oak, Henry, Missouri
Street: Lucas Road
Residence in 1935: Rural, Henry, Missouri
Alfred Copeland 61 m/w mar. MO
Viola Copeland 51 wf mar. MO
Edgar Copeland 26 son sgl MO
Opal Copeland 29 dau sgl MO
Ellworth Copeland 23 son sgl MO
Robert Copeland 12 son MO

Home in 1930: Davis, Henry, Missouri
Alfred M Copeland 51 lst mar age 25 MO
Dina V Copeland 41 wf lst mar age 18 IL
Edgar M Copeland 15 son MO
Elmer E Copeland 10 son MO
Robert L Copeland 2 son MO

Home in 1920: Johnson, Maries, Missouri
Alfred M Copeland 41 m/w mar. farmer MO
Dinah V Copeland 31 wf mar. IL
Opal V Copeland 9 dau MO
Edgar M Copeland 6 son MO
Ellsworth E Copeland 2 8/12 son MO

Home in 1910: Johnson, Maries, Missouri
Alfred Copeland 31 mar1 2y farmer MO
Dina Copeland 21 wf mar1 1/1 ch MO
Thelma R Copeland 1 1/12 dau MO
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Marriage, Phelps Co, MO: Alfred Martin Copeland, age 29 and Dianah V. Wentzel, age 19, married 29 June 1907 in Phelps Co, MO.
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Home in 1900: Johnson, Maries, Missouri
Robert M Copeland 23 Oct 1876 mar 1y farmer MO
Ollie L Copeland 20 wf Mar 1880 1/1 ch MO
Clarence M Copeland 4/12 son Jan 1900 MO
*Alfred M Copeland 21 brother Dec 1878 sgl MO

Home in 1880: Johnson, Maries, Missouri
Thomas J. Copeland 28 w/m mar farmer MO
Arletha P. Copeland 23 wf mar. MO
Robert M. Copeland 4 son MO
*Alfred M. Copeland 2 son MO
Anna Copeland 64 mother wd TN