A while ago I was in contact with the librarian from Spearville, Kansas. She was kind enough to look up some obituaries for me. The following obituaries are for John Darrol (JD) SAVAGE (1842-1940) and his wife Hellen SWEARINGEN (1849-1940)
J.D. SAVAGE, AGED CITIZEN DEAD
J.D. SAVAGE, AGED CITIZEN DEAD
Mr. Savage had been
in Failing Health for About Two Years.--Buried Yesterday Afternoon.Died at the home of his son in Spearville, J. D. Savage, aged 77 years 6 months and 1 day.J. D. Savage was born at Grayson, Kentucky, November 17, 1842. He was married to Helen Swearingin March 5, 1867. To this union 9 children were born, six of whom survive: Mrs. C. A. Stritt of Conway Springs, Kansas, Mrs. H. P. Robertson, McFall, Mo., F. W. Savage, Spearville, N. E. Savage, Milton, Kansas, Retta Christie, Spearville, and G. D. Savage, Boulder, Colorado.He moved to Missouri in 1886 where he lived until 1906 when he came to Kansas with his son. Here he has resided since and spent the declining years of his life at his home in Spearville until little more than a year ago when his health made it necessary for him to give up the active work which had always characterized his existence and he moved to the home of his son, Fred, giving up his own residence here.Though he was able to get up town occasionally those who were with him constantly could see he was gradually and steadily failing and finally on May 18 the end came to a long and active life, and the good Christian soul passed into the life beyond.He leaves a wife that has shared his joys and sorrows for more than fifty years, their golden wedding having been celebrated at their home in Spearville three years ago.Beside the above there mourn his departure, 19 grand children, 19 great grand children and a host of friends, for all who knew the venerable old man were drawn to him by his Christlike character and presence.He has been a christian and a member of the Methodist church for more than fifty years.He was a devoted husband and a kind father, and to his fellowmen he had been the soul of fellowship. He always appeared as a man who believed in the doctrine of letting the sunshine of human sympathy and happiness into the dark places of life, and realized that his time on earth was nearing an end, for he always jocularly remarked that "he could not stay here always."But he is gone! Another name is stricken from the ever lessening roll of our venerable old men, and a solitary woman in the sunset of life, and a lonely home, are left to attest how sadly they will miss him. Yet in such a death there is no grief. His life work was done, and well done. He passed his active years and wearied with life's duties and cares, and weary of suffering and waiting he lay down to rest.
in Failing Health for About Two Years.--Buried Yesterday Afternoon.Died at the home of his son in Spearville, J. D. Savage, aged 77 years 6 months and 1 day.J. D. Savage was born at Grayson, Kentucky, November 17, 1842. He was married to Helen Swearingin March 5, 1867. To this union 9 children were born, six of whom survive: Mrs. C. A. Stritt of Conway Springs, Kansas, Mrs. H. P. Robertson, McFall, Mo., F. W. Savage, Spearville, N. E. Savage, Milton, Kansas, Retta Christie, Spearville, and G. D. Savage, Boulder, Colorado.He moved to Missouri in 1886 where he lived until 1906 when he came to Kansas with his son. Here he has resided since and spent the declining years of his life at his home in Spearville until little more than a year ago when his health made it necessary for him to give up the active work which had always characterized his existence and he moved to the home of his son, Fred, giving up his own residence here.Though he was able to get up town occasionally those who were with him constantly could see he was gradually and steadily failing and finally on May 18 the end came to a long and active life, and the good Christian soul passed into the life beyond.He leaves a wife that has shared his joys and sorrows for more than fifty years, their golden wedding having been celebrated at their home in Spearville three years ago.Beside the above there mourn his departure, 19 grand children, 19 great grand children and a host of friends, for all who knew the venerable old man were drawn to him by his Christlike character and presence.He has been a christian and a member of the Methodist church for more than fifty years.He was a devoted husband and a kind father, and to his fellowmen he had been the soul of fellowship. He always appeared as a man who believed in the doctrine of letting the sunshine of human sympathy and happiness into the dark places of life, and realized that his time on earth was nearing an end, for he always jocularly remarked that "he could not stay here always."But he is gone! Another name is stricken from the ever lessening roll of our venerable old men, and a solitary woman in the sunset of life, and a lonely home, are left to attest how sadly they will miss him. Yet in such a death there is no grief. His life work was done, and well done. He passed his active years and wearied with life's duties and cares, and weary of suffering and waiting he lay down to rest.MRS. J. D. SAVAGE BURIED HERE TUESDAY
Former Spearville Woman Died Sunday at Home of Daughter in Dodge City 
Mrs. J. D. Savage, a resident of Spearville from 1906 to 1925, passed away at 12:10 Sunday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Retta Christie in Dodge City. Death was due to pneumonia, with which she had been ill about ten days. She was 90 years, 11 months and 7 days old.Mrs. Savage was born at Russell, Kentucky, Feb. 1, 1849. On March 5, 1867, shortly after the Civil War, she was married to J. D. Savage at Greensburg, Kentucky. After living there a year, the young couple heard the call of the west, locating at McFall, Mo. There they lived for 38 years, rearing a family of nine children, six of whom survive. They are Mrs. C. A. Stitt, Conway Springs; Mrs. Nannie Robertson, McFall, Mo; F. W. Savage, Easton; N. E. Savage, Winfield; G. D. Savage, Denver, Colo; and Mrs. Christie, Dodge City. Eighteen grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren also survive. Her husband preceded her in death in 1920.Mr. and Mrs. Savage built their first home in Spearville on the site of the residence now occupied by Mrs. Laura Parthemore. The house was moved to the second lot south when the Parthemore house was built. When they sold this house Mr. and Mrs. Savage built the house now owned and occupied by L. C. Schultz. There they resided until death claimed Mr. Savage.On March 5, 1917, the couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in Spearville, all of their children and many other relatives being pres
ent. Mrs. Savage also enjoyed the unusual distinction of attending the golden anniversary of her oldest daughter, Mrs. C. A. Stitt, at Conway Springs four years ago.After the death of her husband, Mrs. Savage made her home a great deal of the time with her daughter, Mrs. Christie. They remained here until 1925, moving to Dodge City then where they have since resided.Mrs. Savage was a member of the Methodist church all her life. She was a member of the Eastern Star lodge early in life.Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Federated Church by Dr. J. W. Abel, pastor of the Methodist Church in Dodge City. A quartet composed of Mr. and Mrs. P. T. Wesmacott, Paul Payton and Mrs. Horace L. Fry sang three old favorite hymns of Mrs. Savage: "Nearer, My God to Thee," "Jesus, Lover of My Soul," and "We Are Going Down the Valley One by One." Burial was in Silent Land cemetery beside the body of her husband.
Mrs. J. D. Savage, a resident of Spearville from 1906 to 1925, passed away at 12:10 Sunday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Retta Christie in Dodge City. Death was due to pneumonia, with which she had been ill about ten days. She was 90 years, 11 months and 7 days old.Mrs. Savage was born at Russell, Kentucky, Feb. 1, 1849. On March 5, 1867, shortly after the Civil War, she was married to J. D. Savage at Greensburg, Kentucky. After living there a year, the young couple heard the call of the west, locating at McFall, Mo. There they lived for 38 years, rearing a family of nine children, six of whom survive. They are Mrs. C. A. Stitt, Conway Springs; Mrs. Nannie Robertson, McFall, Mo; F. W. Savage, Easton; N. E. Savage, Winfield; G. D. Savage, Denver, Colo; and Mrs. Christie, Dodge City. Eighteen grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren also survive. Her husband preceded her in death in 1920.Mr. and Mrs. Savage built their first home in Spearville on the site of the residence now occupied by Mrs. Laura Parthemore. The house was moved to the second lot south when the Parthemore house was built. When they sold this house Mr. and Mrs. Savage built the house now owned and occupied by L. C. Schultz. There they resided until death claimed Mr. Savage.On March 5, 1917, the couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in Spearville, all of their children and many other relatives being pres
ent. Mrs. Savage also enjoyed the unusual distinction of attending the golden anniversary of her oldest daughter, Mrs. C. A. Stitt, at Conway Springs four years ago.After the death of her husband, Mrs. Savage made her home a great deal of the time with her daughter, Mrs. Christie. They remained here until 1925, moving to Dodge City then where they have since resided.Mrs. Savage was a member of the Methodist church all her life. She was a member of the Eastern Star lodge early in life.Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Federated Church by Dr. J. W. Abel, pastor of the Methodist Church in Dodge City. A quartet composed of Mr. and Mrs. P. T. Wesmacott, Paul Payton and Mrs. Horace L. Fry sang three old favorite hymns of Mrs. Savage: "Nearer, My God to Thee," "Jesus, Lover of My Soul," and "We Are Going Down the Valley One by One." Burial was in Silent Land cemetery beside the body of her husband.
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