FRY, Sophia Jane Sweet - Putnam

Died near Raccoon on  April 3 after a long sickness.  Mrs. Abner Fry aged 49 years. The funeral took place on Wednesday Rev Wood conducting the services; burial at the Roachdale Cemetery. (daughter of William Nathaniel Sweet (1819-1884) and Lucinda Davis 1818-1870 – wife of Abner (1836-1917)   --kbz

Mrs. Abner Fry who has been sick for a long time, died Tuesday morning at 11:30.  While her death was expected by her family and friends, her loss is deeply felt and it will be long years before her memory will fade from the hearts of those who loved her.  She was a member of the ME Church.  Death had no terror for her, she often expressed a wish that the Lord would summons her to that home where sickness, pain and sorrow is unknown.  Happy are they who die in the fear and admiration of the Lord.  The family have the deep sympathy of the community.  The funeral was preached here Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock by Rev. Wood quite a large concourse of people attending; the interment occurred at the Roachdale cemetery .  Mrs. Fry was 49 years of age, she leaves a husband and 10 children to mourn her loss. --kbz