Parsons, John Bonnett

Passed: 1935-05-15

Age: 75

Source: Jackson Herald

Death Notice:

Obituary Date: 1935-05-17

Information: John Bonnett Parsons, age 75, died at his home near Rockcastle on Wednesday morning about 7 o'clock after an illness of several months.  Diabetes and complications caused his death, members of the family said.  He was a native of Jackson County, a son of the late Alexis F. Parsons.  He was widely known as a farmer and as a stockman and until ill health forced his retirement, was one of the active businessmen of the county.  He is survived by the widow and the following children:  Mrs. H. G. Wandling of Given, Minor Parsons, Ora Parsons, Minerva Parsons and Cecil O. Parsons, all of Rockcastle, and Merlie and Gatha Parsons of Ripley.  The following brothers and sister survive:  Lewis F. Parsons of Ripley, A. L. Parsons of Parkersburg, L. M. Parsons of Ripley, O. D. Parsons of Akron, Ohio, O. J. Parsons of Route 2, and Mrs. Clara Ellison, both of Ripley.  The funeral services will be held at the Oak Hill church, near Ripley, and burial will be in the cemetery there.  The following obituary was read at the funeral:  John Bonnett Parsons, son of Alexis Fink Parsons and Phoebe Casto Parsons, was born February 26, 1860 and departed this life May 15, 1935, age 75 years, 2 months and 24 days.  He was united in marriage to Nancy Belle Little October 5, 1881 and to this union the following children were born: Mrs. Myrtle Wandling, Minor Parsons, Cecil Parsons, Lenora Parsons, and Minerva Parsons, all of whom are living.  His first wife preceded him in death April 27, 1890.  He was again united in marriage, this time to Hannah Belle Rhodes, who survives him, and one son, Oral, who died in infancy on April 14, 1892.  Besides his living children, 9 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren survive.  Also the following brothers and sisters:  Lewis F. Parsons, Okey J. Parsons, Lovell M. Parsons, and Mrs. Susan Ellison, all of Ripley; Austin L. Parsons of Parkersburg and Orton D. Parsons of Akron, Ohio.  The following brothers and sisters preceded him in death:  William Parsons, Mrs. Ellen Shatto, Alixius C. Parsons, Mrs. Flora Jane Kessel, and Richard O. Parsons.  One brother and one sister died in infancy.  Besides these, he leaves a host of relatives and friends to mourn his departure.  He was converted and joined the Mt. Olive United Brethren Church about 35 years ago.  He testified to his family that he did not fear death and that he was ready to depart when the time should come.  We feel certain that he has gone to be with loved ones who have preceded him.  The funeral service was conducted at the home on Thirteen Mile Creek by Rev. C. C. Nichols and interment was in the Oak Hill Cemetery. [Betty Kessel McIntyre obit collection]