Martha Melissa Neal
New Plymouth Sentinel
Thursday, May 23, 1912
Death of Mrs. John Neal
Mrs. John Neal of New Plymouth passed away Saturday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. M. Williams of Fruitland. Mrs. Neal was taken very ill of heart trouble, later developing into bronchial pneumonia. However, she had apparently passed the crisis and hopes were entertained for her recovery. Deceased was born in Nashville, Tenn., Aug. 10, 1836, coming to Idaho 38 years ago. They lived continuously in Payette valley, having a large family of eight children, all living, beside the devoted husband. When the end came all were gathered around her bedside the eldest son, W. C. Langley of Seattle, Isaac Neal of New Plymouth, Mrs. J. Ritchie of Cambridge, Mrs. Emma Youtsler and John Neal of New Plymouth, Mrs. Ross Clement of Notus, Mrs. C. Williams of Fruitland and Mrs. Branham, of Emmett. Funeral services were held at the home Sunday afternoon, Rev. Minaker of the Baptist church, of which she was a member, officiating. She was laid to rest in the Kennedy cemetery north of town, beside several of her grandchildren.
Mrs. John Neal
The Payette Enterprise, Thursday, May 23, 1912
Mrs. John Neal, New Plymouth, age 76 years was born at Nashville, Tenn., Aug. 10, 1836 and passed away May 18, 1912 at the home of her daughter Mrs. C. M. Williams from heart trouble. She has been severely ill of bronchial pneumonia but had somewhat rallied, except for the weak heart and severe attacks. They came to Idaho 38 years ago and had resided continuously in Payette Valley rearing a family of eight children who with the bereaved father, survive the deceased. When the end came all were gathered round her, the eldest son, W. C. Langley from near Seattle, Issac Neal, New Plymouth, Mrs. Ritchie, Cambridge; Emma Youtsler, New Plymouth; Mrs. Rosa Clement, Notus; Mrs. C. M. Williams, Fruitland; Mrs. Belle Branham, Emmett and Johnny Neal, New Plymouth. Funeral services were held at the Williams home near Fruitland conducted by Rev. Minaker of New Plymouth Baptist church of which she was a faithful member. The services were beautiful and touching and the grief of the family at the loss of a loving mother and devoted wife very pathetic. May beautiful flowers were laid upon the black casket as a tribute of love and honor from family and friends. A large crowd of sorrowing friends followed the remains to Park View Cemetery where they were laid to rest.
