Son of David Manley Caviness and Rachel Jane Fowler
OBITUARY
THE CHARITON HERALD-PATRIOT
Chariton, Iowa
Thursday, May 28, 1953
WILLIAM CAVINESS
William Wesley Caviness, son of David and Rachel Jane Caviness, was born in Henry county, Iowa, June 28, 1867 and departed this life, May 21, 1953 at the Baker nursing home in Chariton at the age of 85 years, 10 months and 23 days.
He lived in Chariton for some years then returned to Henry county and then a few years spent in Arkansas and in 1931 he came to Derby where he lived with his brother, Jess, until a week ago when he became ill and was taken to the the hospital.
He was a twin of brother Jess and was not very strong, but kept busy gardening until unable to do any manual service. In June, 1947 he suffered a stroke from which he never recovered, and death claimed him after he had left his brother's home but seven days.
He united with the Friends church of Salem at the age of 30 years.
His mother preceded him in death when he was eight years of age and the father in February, 1931. A half brother was killed in the first world war and the Carl L. Caviness Post of Chariton bears his name. A full brother and sister and a half sister have also preceded him.
One brother, Jess of Derby, a half brother, Alfred of Boise, Idaho, a half sister, Mrs. Minnie Waugh of Chariton, 19 nieces and nephews and many friends lament his passing.
He has been nearly blind for 25 years and for the past six weeks has been almost without sight and has been tenderly cared for by the brother in his home.
Funeral services were held at the Miley funeral home in Chariton at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. J. E. Clark of Derby and burial was made in the Goshen cemetery. Pallbearers were Lloyd Cottingham, Lawrence McCann, C. C. Mitchell, Warren Mitchell, DeVerne Lugar and Russell George, all of Derby.
OBITUARY
THE CHARITON HERALD-PATRIOT
Chariton, Iowa
Thursday, May 28, 1953
WILLIAM CAVINESS
William Wesley Caviness, son of David and Rachel Jane Caviness, was born in Henry county, Iowa, June 28, 1867 and departed this life, May 21, 1953 at the Baker nursing home in Chariton at the age of 85 years, 10 months and 23 days.
He lived in Chariton for some years then returned to Henry county and then a few years spent in Arkansas and in 1931 he came to Derby where he lived with his brother, Jess, until a week ago when he became ill and was taken to the the hospital.
He was a twin of brother Jess and was not very strong, but kept busy gardening until unable to do any manual service. In June, 1947 he suffered a stroke from which he never recovered, and death claimed him after he had left his brother's home but seven days.
He united with the Friends church of Salem at the age of 30 years.
His mother preceded him in death when he was eight years of age and the father in February, 1931. A half brother was killed in the first world war and the Carl L. Caviness Post of Chariton bears his name. A full brother and sister and a half sister have also preceded him.
One brother, Jess of Derby, a half brother, Alfred of Boise, Idaho, a half sister, Mrs. Minnie Waugh of Chariton, 19 nieces and nephews and many friends lament his passing.
He has been nearly blind for 25 years and for the past six weeks has been almost without sight and has been tenderly cared for by the brother in his home.
Funeral services were held at the Miley funeral home in Chariton at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. J. E. Clark of Derby and burial was made in the Goshen cemetery. Pallbearers were Lloyd Cottingham, Lawrence McCann, C. C. Mitchell, Warren Mitchell, DeVerne Lugar and Russell George, all of Derby.
Son of David Manley Caviness and Rachel Jane Fowler
OBITUARY
THE CHARITON HERALD-PATRIOT
Chariton, Iowa
Thursday, May 28, 1953
WILLIAM CAVINESS
William Wesley Caviness, son of David and Rachel Jane Caviness, was born in Henry county, Iowa, June 28, 1867 and departed this life, May 21, 1953 at the Baker nursing home in Chariton at the age of 85 years, 10 months and 23 days.
He lived in Chariton for some years then returned to Henry county and then a few years spent in Arkansas and in 1931 he came to Derby where he lived with his brother, Jess, until a week ago when he became ill and was taken to the the hospital.
He was a twin of brother Jess and was not very strong, but kept busy gardening until unable to do any manual service. In June, 1947 he suffered a stroke from which he never recovered, and death claimed him after he had left his brother's home but seven days.
He united with the Friends church of Salem at the age of 30 years.
His mother preceded him in death when he was eight years of age and the father in February, 1931. A half brother was killed in the first world war and the Carl L. Caviness Post of Chariton bears his name. A full brother and sister and a half sister have also preceded him.
One brother, Jess of Derby, a half brother, Alfred of Boise, Idaho, a half sister, Mrs. Minnie Waugh of Chariton, 19 nieces and nephews and many friends lament his passing.
He has been nearly blind for 25 years and for the past six weeks has been almost without sight and has been tenderly cared for by the brother in his home.
Funeral services were held at the Miley funeral home in Chariton at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. J. E. Clark of Derby and burial was made in the Goshen cemetery. Pallbearers were Lloyd Cottingham, Lawrence McCann, C. C. Mitchell, Warren Mitchell, DeVerne Lugar and Russell George, all of Derby.
OBITUARY
THE CHARITON HERALD-PATRIOT
Chariton, Iowa
Thursday, May 28, 1953
WILLIAM CAVINESS
William Wesley Caviness, son of David and Rachel Jane Caviness, was born in Henry county, Iowa, June 28, 1867 and departed this life, May 21, 1953 at the Baker nursing home in Chariton at the age of 85 years, 10 months and 23 days.
He lived in Chariton for some years then returned to Henry county and then a few years spent in Arkansas and in 1931 he came to Derby where he lived with his brother, Jess, until a week ago when he became ill and was taken to the the hospital.
He was a twin of brother Jess and was not very strong, but kept busy gardening until unable to do any manual service. In June, 1947 he suffered a stroke from which he never recovered, and death claimed him after he had left his brother's home but seven days.
He united with the Friends church of Salem at the age of 30 years.
His mother preceded him in death when he was eight years of age and the father in February, 1931. A half brother was killed in the first world war and the Carl L. Caviness Post of Chariton bears his name. A full brother and sister and a half sister have also preceded him.
One brother, Jess of Derby, a half brother, Alfred of Boise, Idaho, a half sister, Mrs. Minnie Waugh of Chariton, 19 nieces and nephews and many friends lament his passing.
He has been nearly blind for 25 years and for the past six weeks has been almost without sight and has been tenderly cared for by the brother in his home.
Funeral services were held at the Miley funeral home in Chariton at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. J. E. Clark of Derby and burial was made in the Goshen cemetery. Pallbearers were Lloyd Cottingham, Lawrence McCann, C. C. Mitchell, Warren Mitchell, DeVerne Lugar and Russell George, all of Derby.
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