The Belle Banner - June 4, 1931 - Mrs. R. G. Scantlin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marion West, was born Aug. 11, 1862, aged 68 yrs., 11 mo. and 18 days. She was married to Mr. J. H. Cook March 4, 1880, and to this union were born six children, Maude, Effie, Martin, Oscar, Ola and Walter. Her husband preceded her in death in October 1919. She was again married March 4, 1923 to Mr. G. R. Scantlin. She leaves to mourn her death her husband, four children, two children having preceded her in death, nine grandchildren and two brothers, Elijah of Belle and Paris of Kansas and a host of relatives and friends.

Deceased was a member of the High Gate Baptist Church for three years, having lived a faithful life until death. Mrs. Scantlin was highly respected and loved by all who knew her and a large crowd attended her funeral which was conducted by Rev. H. J. Maples. Burial at Cook Cemetery. (From contributor, Ellen)
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Online DC shows parents as Marvion West & Susan Elizabeth Joyce. Died Maries Co, MO, Jefferson Twp. Died aged 68 yr 11 mo 18 days.
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Home in 1930: Jefferson, Maries, MO
R G Scanting 75, mar. age 23, MO
S C Scanting 68, wf, mar. age 16, MO
O J Cook 42, stepson, Mar. age 36, MO
(Ola Cook with wife Oma living next door)

Home in 1920: Jefferson, Maries, MO
Sarah C Cook 56, wid, MO
Oscar J Cook 32, son, sgl, MO

Home in 1910: Jefferson, Maries, Missouri
John H Cook 60 mar1 30y farmer TN
Catherine S Cook 47 wf mar1 6/6 ch MO
Ola Cook 20 son sgl MO
Walter C Cook 17 son sgl MO

Home in 1900: North Jefferson, Maries, MO
John H Cook 50 Oct 1849 Mar 20y TN
Sarah C Cook 47 wf Aug 1862 6/6 ch MO
Maudie Cook 19 dau Feb 1881 sgl MO
Effie Cook 17 dau Mar 1883 MO
Martin Cook 15 son Sep 1884 MO
Oscar Cook 12 son Mar 1888 MO
Ola Cook 10 son Mar 1890 MO
Walter Cook 8 son May 1892 MO
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Marriage, Maries Co, MO Index to Book A, #188: John H. Cook and Sarah C. West married April 8, 1880 by Wm. F. Lacy, JP.