Obituaries (March 3)

Thomas P. Dixon

Died May 6, 1938, Morris, NY

Following a critical illness of about 10 days, Thomas P. Dixon, 62, well known farmer, died at 6:15 Friday morning at his home near South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].  Born in the town of Morris [Otsego Co., NY], Mr. Dixon was well known in this area having resided for 33 years in the town of Norwich.  A substantial citizen he had many warm friends who learn with deep regret of his passing.  Mr. Dixon had been in failing health for the past three years.  He was a member of Victor Lodge 111, of Odd Fellows.  Besides his wife, Ida Hoag Dixon, he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Gladys Davern of Norwich R.D., Mrs., Clella Dexter of South New Berlin; one son, Earl Dixon of Morris; nine grandchildren and one brother, Charles, also of South New Berlin.  Funeral services are to be held from the family home at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon.  Rev. Mickael Klinoff, pastor of the Calvary Baptist church will officiate.

Fannie (Radley) Dexter

Died April 27, 1933, New Berlin, NY

This community was greatly shocked to hear that Mrs. Dexter had been stricken with the dread disease meningitis, Tuesday, and she passed away Thursday afternoon, April 27, 1933.  As the sun was going down she passed on to her heavenly home.  Fannie (Radley) Dexter was born May 25, 1876, the only daughter of David and Martha (Matterson) Radley. She had always lived in this community and was loved by all who knew her.  No pen of ours can do justice to her character. A devoted wife and mother, a steadfast friend.  Everything was done to save her life, but to no avail.  She was a very active Christian woman, a member of the St. Matthew's Episcopal church, a member of the Victory Rebekah Lodge, no. 426, and a valued member of the Fortnightly Study Club. A kind and thoughtful neighbor, always carrying a bit of cheer to any who were ill.  She will be sadly missed in the home, where she was ever ready to welcome her loved ones.  One cannot help but look up into the bright blue sky and wonder why!  Why God called her when she seemed most necessary to her loved ones, is a question that will remain unanswered until we, too, shall stand in His presence and hear all mysteries explained.  November 6, 1898, she was united in marriage to Floyd Dexter, and to them was born one son, Raymond.  Her funeral was largely attended Monday afternoon from her late home, Rev. H.H. Hadley, Jr., officiating. The flowers were many and beautiful, mute testimony of the high esteem in which she was held.  The heartfelt sympathy of many friends is expressed for the sorrowing husband, son, daughter and grandchild.  

Gone, where pain shall never enter,

Serving God both night and day,

Led beside the living water,

Where God will wipe all tears away.

Floyd Whitman Dexter

Died October 3, 1938, New Berlin, NY

Funeral services for Floyd Whitman Dexter, who was found dead at his home in South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] Monday, were held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon and were largely attended.  Mr. Dexter was born June 19, 1875, in South New Berlin.  He was the only child of Samantha Whitman and Arnold Dexter.  He was untied in marriage in 1900 to Fannie Radley who died in 1933.  Mr. Dexter was a highly respected Christian man.  He was a member of the Episcopal church and treasurer of the same for 14 years.  He was a member of the Odd Fellows lodge and the Board of Assessors of the town of New Berlin.  The tragic death of Mr. Dexter has caused a gloom of sadness over the community in which he lived.  News of his death came as a severe shock.  Mr. Dexter was to have been married in the evening of the day of his death at 7:30 o'clock in the First Free Methodist church in the city of Cortland. Friends form Norwich, McGraw and other places and the former pastor from Watertown were waiting at the church for the couple to arrive when the message of his death was announced.  Mr. Dexter's funeral was largely attended form his late home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock Rev. Nelson Parke from New Berlin officiating. There was a large display of flowers.  Friends were present from New Berlin, Morris, Mt. Upton and Norwich.  Mr. Dexter is survived by a son Raymond who lived with his father, and a granddaughter, Jean Dexter, and an uncle, Burton Dexter, of Mt. Upton and several cousins.  A sealed message written by Mr. Dexter and found on his person after his death, was left to the woman he was to make his wife. this message expressed love and respect for her.  A portion of the message stated that nothing "you ever said or done has caused this trouble.  Your Skirts are clean."

Death notices

Chenango Union, November 26, 1863

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th inst., Mr. Giles Manworring, aged 67 years.

In Hospital, New Orleans, on the 2d inst., Mr. Asa Holmes, of Co. A, 114th Reg., of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], aged 47 years.

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th isnt., Mr. Samuel Lewis, aged 48 years.

Chenango American, December 3, 1863

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], suddenly, on the 1st inst., Mr. Henry G. Wetmore, son of Gideon Wetmore, aged 22 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult., Elizabeth [Conway], daughter of Michael and Betsey Conway, aged 1 year and 5 months.

Chenango American, December 10, 1863

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th ins.t, Mrs. Hannah Annable, wife of the late Elisha Annable, aged 79 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., Mr. Nelson H. Nash, aged 37 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst., Mr. Wm. Jirmy, aged 26 years.