St. Clair County Obits

RUTH CROSS WHITE

The Clinton Daily Democrat
Friday, 2 February 1973
Ruth White, The daughter of Richard J. and Sarah M. Cross, was born in Benton County, Mo. December 31, 1891, and died at her home on January 29, 1973. She was married to Torrance Harvey White on February 19, 1908. To this union eight children were born, six of whom survive: Seth, Kansas City, Kansas; Richard, Butler; Eugene, Clinton; R. C., Jefferson City; Naomi Langdon, Albuquerque, New Mexico; Neola Foster, Lee's Summit; also a loving and devoted grand-daughter, Barbara, who was raised from birth by Mr. and Mrs. White and who lovingly lived with her until her passing. She also leaves 18 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; one brother, Richard J. Cross, Osceola; two sisters, Katie Wright and Edith Johnson, Lowry City and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband on November 7, 1962, and two sons, Ervin, on June 18, 1971, and Herschel on January 20, 1966. In early womanhood, she professed her faith in Christ and joined the Shady Grove Baptist Church in St. Clair County, and In later years transferred her membership to the Northeast Baptist Church in Clinton. Funeral services were held at 2 P.M. Wednesday, January 31 at
Sickman-Dunning Funeral Home with burial in Englewood Cemetery. The Rev. Loie Allen officiated. The pallbearers were Larry White, Terry White, Bill Fife, Bobby White, Kent Foster and Cecil Harmon.